New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
Great job to all our public speakers! Cloverbud (5-7): Ingrid Jones, Flock of Friends Beginner I (8-9): Wallace Bonner, Flock of Friends – Advancing to State Beginner II (10-11): Evelyn Witte, Porter Gang – Advancing to State 2nd Place – Continue reading Public Speaking Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the State Fair this year! 2022 State Fair results can be found on the State 4-H website- HERE
The Junior Board is composed of youth from around the state to develop communication skills, increase volunteerism, and provide Delaware youth with an educational and memorable experience. The application period is now open through October 7, 2022. There are six (6) open positions on Continue reading Delaware State Fair Junior Board Now Accepting Applications
You’ve already registered your entries in the State Fair, right? If not, you have until 11:59 pm on JUNE 1. We still need LOTS of volunteers to help with all aspects of the Fair! From set-up to tear down, as Continue reading State Fair Reminders (Schedule)
View which nights are available to ride here: http://www.udel.edu/009598 All 4-H clubs, members, leaders, links, and junior leaders are urged to volunteer to ride the 4-H Float representing Sussex & New Castle Counties during the Delaware State Fair. The Continue reading STATE FAIR 4-H FLOAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
To all our State Fair qualifiers! Demonstration Contest: Category and Name: 304 – Arts / Crafts / Visual Arts- Savannah Timney 324 – Clothing / Textiles- Daisy Timney 305 – Other – General- Evelyn Witte 338 – Sheep- Elizabeth Handlin Continue reading Demo and Judging Contest Results
Let’s Crush It! Get Walking with Delaware 4-H Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Delaware State Fair. The contest will officially start Thursday, July 21st and run thought Saturday, July 30th. Register by Tuesday, July 19th to Continue reading Fair Walking Challenge
Remember, you have until June 1 to enter your exhibit in the State Fair. You can access the site at Delaware State Fair. (Make sure you are entering under 4-H and not the Children’s, Arts & Crafts, Culinary, or Continue reading State Fair Entries
These trainings are offered to anyone, unless otherwise noted. You must attend a session if you want to participate in the State Contest. Youth may attend any of the opportunities listed below. You will need to indicate on the form Continue reading County Archery Shoots
Thursday, May 12, 2022 6pm NCC Extension Office 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark Registrations due by Friday, May 6 Register HERE
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
You can access the site at Delaware State Fair. (Make sure you are entering under 4-H and not the Children’s, Arts & Crafts, Culinary, or Farm, Fruit and Apiary as those are not associated with 4-H. We cannot Continue reading State Fair Entries Open April 1
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
Online Competition Conducted Between April 15-24, 2022 Preregistration Required- Registration Open 3/21/22-4/8/22 (Registration link at bottom of post) General Rules, Regulations and Entry 1. Selection of Teams, Contestants, and Eligibility A. Youth must be currently enrolled members of the Continue reading Virtual Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
We encourage all project leaders and 4-H members to review the information related to the many judging contests offered, well in advance of the contest date. Click on the links below to find the materials available. Preparation for the Continue reading Delaware 4-H Judging Contest Online Training Resources
Congratulations to all our NCC 4-H members who submitted Fair entries and participated in Fair competitions! Judging Results: Horticulture: Eason Li, Blue Poultry: Victoria Fuller, Blue Addison Vitusky, Blue Woodworking: Cole Simpson, Blue Bruce Patrick, Blue Clothing and Textiles: Continue reading 🎉State Fair Results🎉
Showing up to the fair shows this year? Us too! That’s why we decided to host a youth essay and video Virtual Showcase. Farm Credit is hosting the 2021 Virtual Showcase Contest to highlight your positive fair experiences. The contest Continue reading 2021 Virtual Showcase hosted by Farm Credit
🎉CONGRATULATIONS🎉 Job well done by all our participants!
