New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
2020 Spring 4-H/FFA Dairy Show The Spring 4-H and FFA Dairy Show will be held on April 4, 2020 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Entries are due to 4-H volunteer Charmayne Busker by March 13, 2020. The show is open Continue reading Animal Science Updates
The objective of the Dairy Princess program is to select a young lady and an alternate to be representatives for Delaware dairy farmers and the Delaware dairy industry for one year. Two young ladies will have a very busy Continue reading Delaware Dairy Princess
Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity Second Entry Deadline The second entry deadline for the 2020 Delaware Junior Dairy futurity is February 3, 2020. The entry form can be found here: https://www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/canr/pdfs/extension/4H/2020-Delaware-Youth-Dairy-Futurity-Entry.pdf To participate in the 2020 Futurity for Summer Calves, a Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Hippology Results: Individual Intermediate (11-13 year olds) 1st place- Clara Gulick- Tails N Trails 4-H Club Senior (14-19 year olds) 1st place- Carly Mekulski- Tails ‘n Trails 4-H Club Team Intermediate (11-13 year olds) 2nd place- Magic Mustangs- Dublin Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Delaware 4-H Animal Science Calendar for 2019-2020 The calendar of statewide animal science related events and deadlines is available on the State 4-H Animal Science webpage. Tagging dates, camps, trainings, contests and more are listed. To download your copy please Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Delaware Youth Dairy Futurity- 1st Entry Deadline November 11 The first entry deadline for the 2020 Delaware Youth Dairy Futurity is November 11. The futurity is open to all breed summer calves born between June 1, 2019 and August 31, Continue reading Animal Science Updates
2019 Rate of Gain Contest Entries for the 2019 Delaware Farm Bureau 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain contest are due to Susan Garey no late than August 16, 2019. This contest is open to traditional age 4-H and FFA Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Final Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Classroom Training June 12th The final opportunity for YQCA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market animal during the 2019 Delaware State Fair is June 12th from Continue reading Animal Science Updates
18th Annual New Castle County 4-H and FFA Summer Livestock Classic Saturday, June 8, 2019 Delaware State Fair Grounds Harrington, DE Weigh-Ins: 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Show begins at 9:00 a.m. Entries Must be Postmarked by May 10, 2019 Entry Fee Continue reading NCC Livestock Show
NEW Quality Assurance Certification Requirement for All Delaware State Fair Market Animal Exhibitors! Beginning with the 2019 Delaware State Fair, all junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) will be required to have Continue reading Animal Science Updates
CECIL COUNTY BREEDERS’ FAIR, INC. FAIR HILL, MARYLAND Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2019 The Cecil County Breeders’ Fair Livestock, Rabbit, Cavy & Dog Shows will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019, and the Horse Shows will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Continue reading Cecil County Breeders Fair
2019 Spring 4-H/FFA Dairy Show The Spring 4-H and FFA Dairy Show will be held on April 6, 2019 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Entries are due to 4-H volunteer Charmayne Busker by March 15, 2019. The show is Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity Second Entry Deadline The second entry deadline for the 2019 Delaware Junior Dairy futurity is February 1, 2019. The entry form can be found here https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/21084712/2019-Delaware-Youth-Dairy-Futurity-Entry-Form.pdf To participate in the 2019 Futurity for Summer Calves, a Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Delaware Equine Council Foundation Scholarship- $1500 Eligibillity: Must be a U.S. citizen and a Delaware resident or Delaware Equine Council member. ($10.00 to become an individual member) Must be enrolled and in good standing in an agriculture, equine, veterinary or Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Free Webinar: Feeding a Small and Backyard Poultry Flock Event starts: Tuesday, December 4 at 3:00 pm EST Event ends: Tuesday, December 4 at 4:00 pm EST Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/124851763 There are a lot of people trying new ways of feeding including feeding whole grains, soaking/fermenting feed or Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Delaware Youth Dairy Futurity- 1st Entry Deadline November 12 The first entry deadline for the 2019 Delaware Youth Dairy Futurity is November 12. The futurity is open to all breed summer calves born between June 1, 2018 and August 31, Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Delaware 4-H Members Attend 64th National 4-H Dairy Conference Delaware 4-H’ers Joshua Menard of the Peach Blossom 4-H Club in Kent County and Parker Hickey of the Summit Bridge 4-H Club in New Castle County are currently attending the 64th Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Cow Camp- It Takes A Big Team! 61 campers from all three counties participated in Cow Camp at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in early July. Campers learned about fitting and showmanship, herdsmanship, what do cow’s eat?, milking 101, calf care, Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Final Pork Quality Assurance Classroom Training June 4th The final opportunity for PQA/YQCA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market hog during the 2018 Delaware State Fair is June 4th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Kent County Continue reading Animal Science Updates
New Castle County 4-H and FFA livestock volunteers are hosting the 17th annual 4-H and FFA Summer Livestock Classic on June 9, 2018. This livestock show will be held at the Delaware State Fair. Entries must be postmarked by May Continue reading New Castle County 4-H & FFA 17th Annual Summer Livestock Classic
Delaware State Fair Livestock Tagging Dates for Market Animals All market animals must be identified with a Delaware State Fair ear tag in order to be eligible. This applies to market steers, feeder calves, market lambs, market goats and market Continue reading Animal Science Updates
