New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
Now Registering! What are Health & Wellness Ambassadors? Delaware 4-H Health & Wellness Ambassadors are official representatives and promoters of holistic healthy living, including fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and substance use prevention. Ultimate Goals of Health & Wellness Ambassadors: Learn about Continue reading Health & Wellness Ambassadors
Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography All contests will be held at the New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE. If you have questions, please reach out to Serena Judging Continue reading Judging Contests
DE 4-H Foundation College Scholarship The Delaware 4-H Foundation makes scholarships available to Delaware 4-H members in pursuit of higher education. Traditional scholarship awards recognize continued 4-H leadership. The annual Charles “Chuck” Busker Memorial Scholarship from the Delaware 4-H Foundation Continue reading Scholarship Opportunities
Please join us for Camp Barnes Clean up on Saturday, April 13th starting at 8:30am at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford, DE 19945! There are a variety of different jobs that need to be done before camp opens for Continue reading Camp Clean Up
The National 4-H Congress is scheduled for November 28-December 1, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H Club Members aged 14 and up are invited to apply. Instructions: 1. Review the Delaware 4-H National Congress Guidelines. 2. Complete your discursive Delaware 4-H Continue reading National Congress
(for any DE 4-H family past or present) April 19-27, 2025 8 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise on Oasis of the Seas Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Visiting: Aruba, Curacao and Perfect Day at Coco Cay Deposit of $500 per cabin Continue reading DE 4-H Families Group Cruise
April 24 through May 5, 2024 Tractor Supply proudly began their partnership with 4-H in 2010 and they have since helped raise over $14 million through Paper Clover fundraisers. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 69,000 students by Continue reading Tractor Supply Spring Paper Clover Campaign
March 13, 2024 6 PM – 8 PM The New Castle County Leaders Association and Junior Council is excited to offer our first-ever county-wide 4-H Project Palooza event! There will be songs, games, and a variety of project areas to explore! Continue reading County-Wide Project Palooza Night
4-H State Camp registration opens March 1st at 10AM 4-H’ers enrolled in the current season are eligible to register for State Camps March 1, 2024 at 10AM. 4-H State and 4-H Environmental Camp are overnight camps hosted at Camp Barnes. Registration Options: Continue reading 4-H State Camp/Environmental Camp
Scholarship applications accepted by Delaware Farm Bureau Delaware high school students gearing up for careers in agriculture can now apply for scholarships through the Delaware Farm Bureau. The scholarships are offered by the DEFB’s Women’s Committee, Young Farmers & Ranchers Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is observed to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse, alcohol, and addiction. We are hosting two prevention webinars. Helping Youth Thrive, Ideas for Prevention Education – March 14, Continue reading National Drug & Alcohol Facts Lunch and Learn
Please register by April 1!
Join us for our annual event where 4-H members can visit our State Capital to learn what the legislative process is all about! 4-H’ers can participate in Legislative Day multiple times as we offer different programs each year. The 2024 Continue reading Delaware 4-H Legislative Day
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! All submissions be highlighted in DE 4-H Newsletters and Social Continue reading Senior Spotlight
The Christina Conservancy is now accepting applications for the 2024 Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship. Deadline is April 15, 2023. The Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship fund has been established to honor the late Edward W. Cooch, Jr. (1920-2010). “Ned” was an avid environmentalist with Continue reading 2024 Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship
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
March 22, 2024 6:00 PM Basket Preview7:00 PM Dinner8:00 PM Live Auction The Kent County 4-H Program is hosting the 26th Annual Kent County Basket Auction to benefit the Kent County 4-H Leaders Association, Links, Junior Council, and the Delaware Continue reading Kent County 4-H Basket AuctionTo Benefit Delaware 4-H Foundation
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 2024 YQCA Training
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)
