Message from the Executive Director

Hello friends and neighbors,

I’m so thrilled about the support for the 2022 Sullivan County Youth Fair this year. I want to give a special shoutout to the Neversink Agricultural Society, hosts of the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair, and the 73 4-H youth participants and their families, for volunteering all weekend to make it happen.

Altogether, 4-H’ers displayed 170 still exhibits in the Youth Building, and had 349 animal entries including a variety of poultry, rabbits, dairy and beef cattle, goats, sheep, and horses. Our young people, with support from parents and volunteers, helped show the community all that goes into supporting Sullivan County agriculture, youth health, wellbeing, creative skill building, entrepreneurship, and community service. We truly have a committed and resilient group of youngsters and parents in Sullivan County!

Another special thanks to the sponsors of the Youth Fair, whose collective donations of just over $15,000 helped pay for youths’ ribbons and prizes, feed, bedding, veterinary consults, site repairs, exhibit judges, staff time, and all the supplies and equipment that go into making the long weekend a safe and successful hands-on learning experience for youth right in our own local community.

Lastly, this year’s Youth Agricultural Auction, hosted by 4-H alumni Eddie Moran, Jr. with support from Ed and Barb Moran, raised $6,000 for the CCE Sullivan 4-H Scholarship Fund. This fund provides support for 4-H’ers to attend college, trade school, summer camp, leadership programs, and Cornell University sponsored 4-H leadership and development activities. Thank you to all the Sullivan County businesses and guests that supported this year’s Youth Agricultural Auction!

Until next time, enjoy the dog days of summer!

Yours truly, Yours truly,

Colleen Monaghan Executive Director, cm638@cornell.edu