4-H members from across the Capital District travelled to Ichabod Crane High School to participate in the Capital District 4-H Dairy Bowl Contest hosted by Columbia/Greene Cornell Cooperative Extension. Rensselaer County fielded a Novice, Senior and two Junior teams.
[private]Many thanks to our team coaches; Scott Michel of Valley Falls, Rachel MacNeil and Lisa Coluccio of Hoosick Falls – Junior and Novice, and Tara Cottrell of Johnsonville and Mollie McMahon of Petersburgh – Senior. The Novice Team led by Captain Connor MacNeil and members Terri Ann Cottrell, Alison Michel and Gavin Tanner placed Second. Individually Connor placed Third, Terri Ann Fourth, Gavin Seventh and Alison Eighth. Both Connor and Terri Ann will represent the district and Rensselaer County at the State Novice Dairy Bowl contest held in conjunction with the New York State Fair. The Senior Team lead by Captain George Lamb and members Abbie Tarbox, Lindsey McMahon, Patrick Michel and Kendra Davis placed First. Individually George placed First and Abbie Ninth. George has earned the first seat on the District team to compete at the New York State Dairy Bowl Contest at Cornell University. Rensselaer fielded two Junior teams. Team 1 was lead by captain Wyatt Coluccio and members Amber MacNeil, and Travis Michel which placed Tenth. Individually, Amber placed Tenth and Travis Eighth. Junior Team Two was led by Captain Brigham Logue and members Caroline Cipperly and Kaelyn Eagan placed 8th and Brigham placed Fifth individually.
The District Dairy event is open to 13 surrounding counties. This is a very fun and educational venue that allows youth and volunteers to come together and start or strengthen long lasting connections. We thank the many volunteers and parents who made this opportunity possible for our 4-H youth and wish the members moving on to state contests great luck. If you are interested in this or other 4-H Youth Development Programs please contact your respective Cooperative Extension Office. [/private]