New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
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!
At the Fall Fest at Cook Farm!
Please reach out to Kaitlin if you have questions about the basket donation.
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
The application is due Sept. 29.
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
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
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
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
Taylor & Messick 325 Walt Messick Road Harrington, Delaware The Lawn Tractor Driving Contest is designed to give 4-H members an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the areas of lawn care, business management, and lawn and garden Continue reading Lawn Tractor Training
Delaware Cow Camp 2023 Registrations Due June 21st Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 1st, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their Continue reading Cow Camp
Great Job! 1st Place – Porter Gang 2nd Place – Stump Corner
Delaware 4-H congratulates our 4-H High School Seniors! We are proud of each one of you! All of you have made a positive impact on our program and we look forward to what your future holds! Thank you to all Continue reading Senior Spotlight
We’d like to congratulate our NCC 4-H Member for a job well done! GUERNSEY JUNIOR AND GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW- Pinecrest Acres P Zazz exhibited by Brice Yerkes of Newark, Delaware
If you missed the Clothing, Photography, Horticulture, Wildlife, Wood Sciences or Foods Judging or Demonstration Contests, you can make them up on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. Please pre-register.
What can we accomplish in 24 hours? On May 3rd 4-H supporters will join UD Blue Hens and friends through I Heart UD Giving Day to show the power of giving. Please mark your calendars now. Please join us and others to support Continue reading Consider 4-H on I HEART UD Giving Day!
Thursday, May 11, 2023 NCC 4-H Office In a 4-H Demonstration Contest or Illustrated Talks, 4-H youth members demonstrate individually or with another member as a team entry. A topic is chosen from a 4-H project. Props and visual aids are required, Continue reading 2023 Demonstration Contest
Come join new (and seasoned) 4-H volunteers from across Delaware for our annual “4-H New Leader Training” being held on Saturday, May 6th from 9am-Noon at the Kent County Cooperative Extension Office in Dover. Get comfortable with some of the Continue reading New Leader Training
Want to help the environment while improving your physical wellness? Join Delaware 4-H and Consequence of Habit in plogging, an activity that combines jogging and picking up litter. Throughout the year, we are hosting multiple plogging campaigns, where you can Continue reading Plogging for a Purpose Event
Contestants must be 4-H members that are currently enrolled in the Delaware 4-H program. 4-H members must be between the ages of 5-19 years old as of January 1, 2023. Age divisions (age as of Jan 1, 2023) are as Continue reading 2023 Equine Art Contest
