Posts Tagged by 4-H
Sussex 4-H announce 2012 summer day camps
| May 15, 2012 | Posted by MDW under 4-H, Sussex County 4-H Youth Development |
Sussex County 4-H will once again continue its tradition of offering day camps to area youth in Seaford and Georgetown this summer. This year’s theme is “A Week at the Zoo!” Counselors are busy preparing for different classes such as: Arts & Crafts, Recreation, Food & Nutrition, Animal Awareness, and Dance. Throughout the week, campers…
A bootiful two days for Sussex County’s 4-H farm tour at Hopkins dairy, Lewes
| May 12, 2012 | Posted by MDW under 4-H, Delaware Agriculture, Delaware Cooperative Extension, Sussex County 4-H Youth Development |
In rain and in sunshine, Sussex County 4-H held their annual two-day farm tour at Green Acres Farm in Lewes on Wed. May 9 and Thurs. May 10. The dairy farm, the largest in Delaware – milking 550 cows three times daily, is owned by the Hopkins family, longtime 4-H supporters who have opened their…
Sussex 4-H member Emma Rider, selected as Delaware’s top high school youth volunteer
| February 10, 2012 | Posted by MDW under 4-H |
Sussex 4-H Member, Emma Rider, selected as Delaware’s top High School Youth Volunteer. Emma Rider, 14, of Bridgeville was named Delaware’s top High School youth volunteer for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Emma, a seven year member of the…
Sussex 4-H, Hopkins family celebrate 25 years of farm tour
| June 9, 2011 | Posted by MDW under 4-H, Sussex County 4-H Youth Development |
Each May in Lewes, Sussex County Cooperative Extension, 4-H and the Hopkins family (owners of Green Acres Farm, Delaware’s largest dairy operation) swing open the farm gates and welcome busloads of young students eager to discover what really goes on at authentic dairy farm. Two gorgeous days provided the backdrop to an estimated 1900 youth,…
Delaware youth attend 4-H National Conference, meet their representatives
| April 15, 2011 | Posted by MDW under 4-H |
During the first week in April, more than 200 delegates from across the country attended the 2011 National 4-H Conference held at the National 4-H Headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md. Delaware 4-H was proud to send an outstanding delegation of eight youth leaders to this event. Delegates took time to soak in the sights and…
Delaware 4-H to host regional volunteer forum
| August 23, 2010 | Posted by MDW under 4-H, Volunteer |
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On Aug. 6, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell promoted volunteerism with an announcement encouraging Delawareans to nominate outstanding volunteers and offering resources to encourage new volunteers. Delaware 4-H has long recognized and valued its dedicated volunteers. 4-H volunteers, known as leaders, are the engine behind the success of 4-H in Delaware. 4-H curriculum boasts more than…
