New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Every 4-H’er has a story, and every story is worth telling! The Delaware 4-H Youth in Action (YIA) award is a premiere opportunity for youth to share their stories of how 4-H has changed their lives and how they have, Continue reading Delaware 4-H Youth in Action Award
In 2002, the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, National 4-H Council and 4-H National Headquarters partnered to create the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established to recognize 4-H volunteers, Extension professionals, staff employees, donors Continue reading DE 4-H Hall of Fame Award Call for Applications
On a chilly April Saturday, 38 exhibitors presented 60 entries to judge and Delaware 4-H alumnus Jordan Cook of Peach Bottom Pennsylvania, at the Delaware 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Expo held at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Continue reading Delaware 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Expo Results
The Delaware 4-H program recently held their annual State 4-H Horse Bowl. 28 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
Congratulations to all our participants in the Public Speaking Contest! It was a cold and dreary evening in early January, but these 4-Hers kept things lively by engaging the judges with a variety of interesting topics. Thanks to all our Continue reading Public Speaking Results
Great Job to everyone who participated in the 2018 Favorite Foods competition and congratulations to our winner. A special thank you to our 4-H volunteers and Junior Council members that assisted in making the event such a success! Continue reading Favorite Foods Results
The Delaware 4-H program held their statewide 4-H Hippology contest on Saturday, December 2 at the Blue Diamond Equestrian Center at Rowan Farm in Middletown, Delaware. The High Individuals in each age division were: Beginner (8-10 year olds) tie Miranda Continue reading State 4-H Hippology Contest Results
The NCC 4-H Achievement Event was very well attended, despite the driving rain. A huge thank you to everyone who braved the elements to honor your fellow 4-H’ers! Here is a recap of the awards given: Achievement Event Special Awards: Continue reading NCC 4-H Achievement Events Awards Recap
Window Display Competition: 1st Place – Tails N’ Trails 4-H Club 2nd Place – Porter Gang 4-H Club 3rd Place – Summit Bridge 4-H Club Banner Display Contest: 1st Place: Clara Gulick, Tails N’ Trails 4-H Club 2nd Place: Halley Continue reading Window Display and Banner Contest Results
Delaware 4-H members are eligible to participate in the Diamond Clover Award program. Delaware 4-H adopted the Diamond Clover Award in 2011 from a program used in Maryland. This award will be one of the highest level of recognition that Continue reading Diamond Clover Award 2017-2018 Intent Forms DUE December 1
In 2002, the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, National 4-H Council and 4-H National Headquarters partnered to create the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established to recognize 4-H volunteers, Extension professionals, staff employees, Continue reading Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame
Please join us on Sunday, October 29 from 2- 4 pm at the NCC 4-H Office as we recognize the achievements and accomplishments of your fellow NCC 4-Hers over the past year. Light refreshments will follow the awards ceremony. Don’t Continue reading RSVP now for the 2017 NCC 4-H Achievement Event
Diamond Clover Final Reports – Due September 25 Diamond Clover Final Reports for the 2016-2017 4-H year are due to the 4-H office by Monday, September 25. These report forms will be due from New Castle County 4-H Continue reading 4-H Diamond Clover
Judging Results Photography Senior Division Alyson Melson, Meado-Larks Eason Li, Order of the Phoenix Patrick Trunfio, Stump Corner Kelsie Arisman, Junior Council Megan Wiley, Meado-Larks Matthew Trunfio, Stump Corner Zeke Dichiaro, C3 Andrew Shaffer, Summit Bridge Maggie Wiley, Meado-Larks Dairy Continue reading Photography and Dairy Judging, Equine Arts Results
Four Stump Corner 4-Hers participated in the Clothing and Textile Showcase, held at Lake Forest High School on April 22. All their hard work paid off- each earned a blue ribbon in the Beginner Clothing Construction Category. Emily Campbell was Continue reading Judging Results
Delaware State Fair Online Entries Open April 1 It’s that time already! Delaware State Fair online entries for all classes, including livestock open on April 1. Entries close on June 1. Delaware State Fair Livestock Handbook Department Highlights Continue reading Animal Science Updates
For Pictures from the contest you can go to the Delaware 4-H flicker Page located on the Delaware 4-H home page.
All camp Scholarships are due Friday, February 3, 2017. Mark Manno Memorial Scholarship Application State Camp Scholarship Application
Cloverbud Division: Evelyn Witte – Green Participation Beginner I Division: Liam Aber – Division Winner Beginner II Division: Melanie Witte – Division Winner Nicolas Ruggeri – Blue Emerson Hickey – Blue Junior Division: Emma Apps – Division Winner Senior Division: Continue reading Public Speaking Results!
2017 Essay Topic: “How can MP3 (Managed Pollinator Protection Plan) more effectively protect honey bees from pesticide exposure?” Sponsored by The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. Now more than ever, people are asking, “What will happen if Continue reading 2017 Beekeeping Essay Contest
