ALBANY — Lauren Getty of Salem and Eva Sgambettera of Cambridge represented Washington County at the 2019 4-H Capital Days held in May.
This annual event took place in Albany. Lauren and Eva along with nearly 200 delegates from across New York State observed the NY Assembly in session, toured the Court of Appeals, the Capitol Building and the NY Senate Chamber. They had presentations from the many NYS departments, NY Farm Bureau and meteorologist Jason Gough. The capnote speaker was Lt. Governor and Erie County 4-H alumnus Kathy Hochul.
Along with 4-Hers from Saratoga County, these teens met with Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner to discuss issues they felt were important.
For more information regarding 4-H call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County at 746-2560.
–CCE Washington County
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