Several Lehigh County 4-H Dairy Club members proudly exhibited their animals at the Kutztown Fair on Aug. 10. 4-H members spend time year-round working with their animals to prepare them for their exhibition at the fair. The 4-H project animals receive tender loving care of regular baths, brushing, training and walks. Cattle even get regular haircuts and hoof trimmings to feel and look their best.

The hard work paid off for four members of the Lehigh County 4-H Dairy Club at the Kutztown Fair this year. Competing against many other high quality 4-H exhibitors, the Lehigh County members earned second place for their club herd. Club members include Olivia and Logan Wisser from New Tripoli and Levi and Samuel Lazarus from Schnecksville. They chose the best four animals from their classes for the day and entered them in the club herd group class.

The Lehigh County 4-H Dairy Club welcomes youth ages 8-18 to learn about cattle and the dairy industry. Members do not need to have or show an animal. However, club members do get to work with animals and learn about cows and heifers and what they eat, how to keep them healthy and experience the many delicious dairy products they produce. Come learn about cows in 4-H, as we start a new 4-H year this fall.

Many educational and fun activities are offered by 4-H in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, 4-H is coordinated by Penn State Cooperative Extension through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Programs are open to all youths regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. For more information about the above events or other 4-H activities, call the 4-H office in your county: Lehigh 610-391-9840 or LehighExt@psu.edu.

Administered through Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than 6 million young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. County 4-H educators work with volunteers to deliver nonformal education opportunities to youth ages 5-18. To find your local program, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h.