New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
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)
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 YQCA Training
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
Ready to Wear Information A 4-H member will bring an outfit of Ready to Wear clothing to model before a judge for fit and selection of accessories. Participants will interview with the judge to justify why the garment is needed Continue reading Clothing- Ready to Wear
We have two sessions so please be mindful of the date that you are choosing: Monday, March 25 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Horticulture – Wildlife Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography Continue reading Judging Contests
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 Guidelines
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)
We have two sessions so please be mindful of the date that you are choosing: Monday, March 25 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Horticulture – Wildlife Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography Continue reading Sign Up for Judging Contests!
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 Guidelines
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 Guidelines
Join us for the foods judging training on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30pm. We will be covering what will be on the Foods judging contest and answering any questions you might have regarding Favorite foods. NCC 4-H Office, 461 Continue reading Foods Judging Training
Join us on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library for the 2023 Public Speaking Contest! When you re-enroll in 4honline, you’ll see the option to register for the contest at the bottom of your profile. Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
The NCC Photography Contest is right around the corner. Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 22. The revised registration form will be in Continue reading Save the Date- Photo Contest!
This Fall join us in promoting 4-H across New Castle County and show your community all of the fun, exciting and meaningful programs 4-Hers take part in. The theme of National 4-H Week is “I Heart 4-H”. Be creative and Continue reading Window Display & Banner Contest
The application is due Sept. 29.
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
(Don’t forget to register your entries early! You have until June 1 at 11:59 pm, but please don’t wait!) Please see the attached State Fair Newsletter for 2023 below. Inside, you’ll find all the info you need on the State Continue reading State Fair Newsletter
The Poultry and Animal Health Section at the Delaware Department of Agriculture would like to remind you if you plan to attend an out-of-state livestock show or expo this show season, you will need to get a health certificate to travel. This Continue reading New Process for Youth Livestock Exhibitors
