OTISVILLE, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County hosted the annual Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale on May 10 at the Education Center and 4-H Park. The event offered dairy and livestock farmers an opportunity to connect, network and bid on high-quality consignments through a live auction.

Over the course of the evening, auction-goers were able to participate in silent auctions with items generously donated; take part in live auctions of calves, livestock, flowers and other items; and taste and sample delicious food from the Dave’s Devil Dogs food truck. The animal portion of the sale raised $17,960.

Through this fundraising event, the Orange County 4-H Dairy & Livestock programs can provide programming and other educational opportunities to 4-H members. The Orange County 4-H program offers many experiences and opportunities to its members. There are educational contests, workshops/seminars, project meetings, trips, working with local farmers and taking care of project animals, leadership skill development, community service and much more. 

Parents, volunteers, agriculture businesses, and partners help us to hold this fundraising event every year. The 4-H program is providing youth in Orange County with a chance to learn about agriculture and develop career ready skills.

This event would not have been made possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors and 4-H youth and volunteers. CCE Orange County would like to thank the following sponsors: Dave’s Devil Dogs, Bellvale Farms Creamery, Stap Dairy, Valley Brook Veterinary, Narrowsburg Feed, Rubin Livestock Services, Hoeffner Farms, Aden Brook and Tractor Supply.

This auction would not have been possible without the support of Jay Rubin, lead auctioneer, and Mike Hosking, the pedigree expert. CCE said it is also deeply grateful to the many generous donors who provided a wide array of auction items.

For more information about this event or CCE Orange County events like this, contact Jill Van Aken at jd863@cornell.edu or call 845/344-1234 ext. 261.

Contributed by CCE Orange County.