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4-H Prevention Programming
Plogging for a Purpose Resister yourself or your club for Plogging! Click this registration link for more information Register HERE Join the Health & Wellness Ambassadors! They are youth 13 and up who want to help get the word out Continue reading 4-H Prevention Programming
Small Ruminant Parasite Management and FAMACHA© Certification Workshop
When: September 30, 2023- 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Where: Delaware State University Hickory Hill Farm 2095 Seven Hickories Road Dover, DE 19901 Cost: $20 per person (check, money order or online payment)* Lunch included in registration fee Internal Parasites are Continue reading Small Ruminant Parasite Management and FAMACHA© Certification Workshop
Join the Exchange Group!
Interested in traveling and meeting new 4-H members who might have the same interests as you? Like to expand the number of States you have visited before you graduate? Come and check out the New Castle 4-H Exchange program Monday, September 25 Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
Pumpkin Contest
At the Fall Fest at Cook Farm!
Quarter Auction
Please reach out to Kaitlin if you have questions about the basket donation.
4th H for Health Challenge 2023-2024
Trackers Due to the County Office by September 15, 2023 What can your club members do to put the 4-H pledge into action! Complete the activities below, using the 4th H for Health tracker to show your club’s progress. 4-H’ers Continue reading 4th H for Health Challenge 2023-2024
DE 4-H Foundation Grant Request Due October 1st
The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program. Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year: March 1 and October 1 The applications will be reviewed and awarded at the discretion of the Board of Continue reading DE 4-H Foundation Grant Request Due October 1st
Archery Certification Class – Level 1 – October 21 & 22
Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Certification Class ~ Level 1 Saturday, October 21, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: New Castle Building at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Sunday, October 22, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Continue reading Archery Certification Class – Level 1 – October 21 & 22
State Camp Honors
We had another great year at DE 4-H State Camp! 1st Week: Moon & Star : Voice – Ryan Simmons Echo – Ainsley West Spark – Melanie Witte Turtle: Voice – Zoe Probert Echo – Luke Hopkins Spark – Mason Continue reading State Camp Honors
Now Accepting Applications for DSF Jr. Board Members
The application is due Sept. 29.
4-H in Action-A special supplement to The Delmarva Farmer for 4-Hers by 4-Hers
Show how 4-H youth development thrives in yourcommunity. Share your stories in 4-H in Action!4-H in Action is an annual newspaper written by 4-H members from Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, showcasing the diversity of the program. 4-H members produce and Continue reading 4-H in Action-A special supplement to The Delmarva Farmer for 4-Hers by 4-Hers
Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Volunteers for the 36th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup have two options to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash — join the cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 23, or take part in a month-long, statewide cleanup campaign. For both efforts, Continue reading Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Healthy Fruits and Vegetables We Should All Eat
The Delaware 4-H Program joins in partnership with GOLO, the pioneering wellness solutions company, to promote and provide important information on vegetables and fruits we should all eat to be healthier. We appreciate the monetary support of GOLO to our 4-H program Continue reading Healthy Fruits and Vegetables We Should All Eat
Agent Letter
Happy June! Summer about to be in full swing and it looks like it’s going to be a great 4-H Summer! Be sure to read through all the newsletter, you don’t want to miss anything going on this summer! Congratulations Continue reading Agent Letter
June through August Calendars
Demo Contest Results
Job well done to everyone who came out to give a demonstration! The following qualify to give a demonstration at the State Fair: Category: 336 – Vet Science Elizabeth Handlin 312 – Entomology Liam Aber 330 – Outdoor Adventures Savannah Continue reading Demo Contest Results
Judging Contest Results
CONGRATULATIONS !! The below qualify to participate in the Judging Competitions at the State Fair: Clothing & Textiles: Michaela PatrickElizabeth Handlin Foods: Daisy TimneyClaire SchaedlerChase OldisBrogan RaughleyColby LockridgeSavannah TimneyJoey Ciamaricone Evelyn WitteAnna Schaedler Horticulture: Gabe Trunfio Photography: Liam Aber Wildlife: Continue reading Judging Contest Results
State Teen Council
The Goal of a Delaware 4-H State Teen Officer:“Foster the development of youth and the 4-H program.” As a role model for youth and a representative and spokesperson for the 4-H program, your job is to uphold the high ideals, Continue reading State Teen Council
State Fair Newsletter
(Don’t forget to register your entries early! You have until June 1 at 11:59 pm, but please don’t wait!) Please see the attached State Fair Newsletter for 2023 below. Inside, you’ll find all the info you need on the State Continue reading State Fair Newsletter
New Process for Youth Livestock Exhibitors
The Poultry and Animal Health Section at the Delaware Department of Agriculture would like to remind you if you plan to attend an out-of-state livestock show or expo this show season, you will need to get a health certificate to travel. This Continue reading New Process for Youth Livestock Exhibitors