New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
The second entry deadline for the 2023 Delaware Junior Dairy futurity is February 1, 2023. The detailed information and entry form can be found here: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/personal-economic-development/4H-youth-development/events/ under the Youth Dairy Futurity tab. To participate in the 2023 Futurity for Summer Continue reading Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity 2nd Entry Deadline
The Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl will be held on March 18, 2023 at Lake Forest North Elementary. Divisions are available for Ages 8-10, 11-13, and 14-19 as of January 1 of the 2023 4-H year. Questions may come from: “Giddy Continue reading Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl
The Avian Bowl is a knowledge-based quiz bowl style competition that focuses on poultry and eggs and poultry industry topics. The 2023 Delaware 4-H Avian Bowl will be Saturday, July 29th at 1:00 pm in the Centre. Questions will be Continue reading 2023 State 4-H Avian Bowl
The Delaware Pork Producers Association will be holding their annual dinner and banquet on Saturday, March 18th at the Felton Fire Hall. Dinner will be served family style beginning at 6:30pm. The menu will consist of Felton’s famous fried oysters, Continue reading Delaware Pork Producers Annual Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Contest Resources
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Contest Resources
Whitetails Unlimited, Delaware Chapter, is offering two $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships are available to qualifying seniors who plan to pursue a major associated with Wildlife and Forestry Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Wildlife Ecology and Management. If Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity
November 6 – State Horse trail Ride November 11 – Hippology contest registration due December 10 – Hippology Contest March 18 – Horse Bowl contest, Lake Forest North Details and registration info to come- stay tuned! Questions- please reach out Continue reading Upcoming Livestock/Horse Events
Tuesday September 20th 6:00 – 8:30PMHarrington Fire Hall (20 Clark St., Harrington, DE 19952) A,B,C & 1,2,3: Back to BasicsThe best approach to raising and maintaining ahealthy flock starts with planning and regularevaluation of your procedures. Will discuss thebasics of Continue reading Cheep Talk: Back Yard Poultry Workshop
Harness Horse Youth Foundation Day Camp- The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is having a one day camping program at Harrington Raceway on June 27, 2022. What to expect at a HHYF event? Campers will learn about harnessing and hitching and Continue reading Harness Racing Camp
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 order to exhibit in a market class at the Delaware State Fair. Continue reading YQCA Training
On a cool April Saturday, 58 exhibitors presented 63 entries to Judge Derek Lease, at the Delaware 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Expo held April 9th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Champion awards were presented to the following Continue reading Delaware 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Expo Results
Upcoming YQCA Trainings- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals trainings begin next week in county offices. Dates and times are as follows: · Wednesday, May 11, 2022- New Castle County Extension Office, Newark 6:30-8:30 pm- registration required in advance-must Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Saturday, June 4, 2022 Delaware State Fair Grounds Harrington, DE Entry Fee: $2/animal Weigh-Ins: 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Show begins at 9:00 a.m. $16/animal after May 6th All entries postmarked by May 27th Current Class Continue reading New Castle County 4-H/FFA 20th Annual Summer Livestock Classic
Please use this form: http://www.udel.edu/009449 to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifier. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of competing as a Senior to Continue reading 2022 4-H Animal Judging Contests
Save the date for the New Castle County Livestock Show on Saturday, June 4th held at the Delaware State Fair grounds. Registration will be available soon
Sponsored by the Delaware Farm Bureau 1. This event is open to all enrolled 4-H and FFA youth. Youth that are enrolled in both the 4-H and the FFA program are only eligible for one award per species of livestock. Continue reading 2022 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain Educational Contest
Saturday July 30, 2022 Delaware State Fair 4-H Centre Harrington, Delaware 1:00 pm General Rules, Regulations and Entry For special accommodations in accessing this event please notify the extension office one month prior to the event. 1. Selection of Continue reading Delaware 4-H Avian Bowl Contest
General Information: 1. Entries must include the image of a horse or horses, ponies, donkeys or mules. 2. Artwork and photographs must be the original work of the entrant. The work must have been completed during the current 4-H year Continue reading Delaware 4-H Equine Art Contest
🎉🙌 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 Continue reading Hippology Results
2022 Ag Week Beef Program Tuesday January 11th-6:30- 8:30 pm Featured speaker Dr. Tara L. Felix, PAS, PhD Extension Beef Specialist, Associate Professor Animal Science, Penn State University Dr. Tara Felix is an Associate Professor in the Animal Science Department Continue reading Ag Week animal programs for 4-H families
