New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Sponsored by the Delaware Farm Bureau Forms due August 16, 2024 The Delaware Farm Bureau will recognize the young person owning the animal with the best rate of gain in market goat, market hog, market lamb, and steer projects in Continue reading 2024 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain Educational Contest
Registrations due June 21 Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 29th, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their own calf if they Continue reading Cow Camp
Please use the link below to register for the Animal Judging Contests to Qualify for the State contests at the State Fair. Each contest is being held one time for all Delaware 4-H’ers to qualify. Each county will qualify the top Continue reading Animal Judging Qualifier Contests
May 4, 2024, 8:00 am- 11:00 am Cook Family Farm, Newark (New Castle County)May 11, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)May 28, 2024- 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)
There is not going to be a NCC Livestock Show this year. Linked below is the information for the Kent County 4-H Livestock Show which will be open to all Delaware 4-H Members (enrolled by March 1) and all active Continue reading Kent County Livestock Show- Open to ALL DE 4-H Members
This is info on how youth livestock exhibitors can obtain CVI’s to cross state lines for livestock shows this season- it is different than last year.
The Delaware 4-H program recently held their annual State 4-H Horse Bowl. 16 teams comprised of youth ages 8-19 participated in the equine knowledge-based quiz bowl competition held at Lake Forest North Elementary in Felton, Delaware. The Delaware 4-H Horse Continue reading Horse Bowl Results
Linked below is the information for the Kent County 4-H Livestock Show which will be open to all Delaware 4-H Members (enrolled by March 1) and all active Delaware FFA Members this year. Registration is through 4-H Online. If you Continue reading Kent County Livestock Show- Open to all DE 4-H Members
Entries are now open! New this year, we will be using Showman for all entries. See the handbook linked below for more information as well as a help guide for using Showman. Showman website: (https://showman.app/shows#/cr-ffa-summer-sizzle-stock-show/). The show will be on June Continue reading 4th Annual CR FFA Summer Sizzle Stock Show
Please use the link below to register for the Animal Judging Contests to Qualify for the State contests at the State Fair. Each contest is being held one time for all Delaware 4-H’ers to qualify. Each county will qualify the top Continue reading Animal Judging Qualifier Contest
2024 Quality Assurance Certification Requirement for Delaware State Fair Market Animal Exhibitors All Delaware State Fair junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) are required to have a current quality assurance certification in Continue reading YQCA Training
Dairy Leasing Agreements Due to County Offices May 1 2024 Delaware Youth Dairy Leasing Agreements must be turned in to county offices for county agent signatures or to Susan Garey by May 1. Copies of dairy leases will be forwarded Continue reading Animal Science Updates-Dairy Leasing
Date: March 9, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Delaware Department of Agriculture 2320 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE. Protecting your pigs – Jump on the SHIP! Join industry professionals as they share information on protecting your Continue reading Protecting your pigs – Jump on the SHIP! Workshop
The Spring 4-H and FFA Dairy Show will be held on April 6, 2024 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Entries are due to 4-H volunteer Charmayne Busker by March 18, 2024. The show is open to all Delmarva Residents who Continue reading 2024 Spring 4-H & FFA Dairy Show
May 4, 2024, 8:00 am- 11:00 am Cook Family Farm, Newark (New Castle County)May 11, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)May 28, 2024- 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)
2024 Delaware 4-H Equine Art Contest Calling all young artists! With categories encompassing painting, pastels, charcoals, photography, pencil, pen and ink, and even crayons and markers for younger youth there is something for everyone in the Delaware 4-H Equine Art Continue reading Other Animal Science Updates
The annual 4-H Horse Bowl Contest encourages youth to work in teams to demonstrate their equine knowledge about all aspects of horsemanship, including but not limited to healthcare, nutrition, tack, equipment, and ownership responsibilities. Teams are comprised of 2 to Continue reading Horse Bowl 2024
The Delaware 4-H program held their statewide 4-H Hippology contest at the end of December. Normally held on site at an equine facility, the event was adapted and held virtually this year. Hippology meaning “study of the horse” is an Continue reading Hippology Contest
REGISTER USING YOUR 4-H ONLINE ACCOUNT Now until November 10 Contest Date: December 2, 2023 Contest Location: New Castle Building, Delaware State Fair Grounds The annual 4-H Hippology Contest’s objectives are: · To provide youth with the opportunity to blend Continue reading Hippology Contest
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
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
