New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Coupon Books Now Available!! The New Castle County 4-H Exchange Group is now selling the first ever “hot off the press” Delaware State Fair Coupon Book! There are over $430 worth of coupons that can be used at vendors throughout Continue reading 2017 Delaware State Fair News
State Fair Entries: The NCC office will take down fair entries for those who are unable to do so themselves. This, of course, has to be within reason. We are unable to transport very large entries such as table settings, Continue reading Important State Fair Info on entries and passes
Final Pork Quality Assurance Classroom Training June 6th The final opportunity for PQA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market hog during the 2016 Delaware State Fair is June 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Kent County Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Happy Spring! March found 19 New Castle County 4-H teens attending Jr. Leader Weekend at Cape Henlopen State Park. Leadership lessons, team building games, yoga, and blanket making for foster children were some of the fun and engaging activities. The Continue reading Agent’s Letter
Calendar Dates April – June
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
New FDA VFD (Veterinary Feed Directive) Rules to Impact Youth Livestock Producers Starting Jan 1, 2017! What is a VFD? A VFD is a written (nonverbal) statement issued by a licensed veterinarian that authorizes the use of an approved VFD Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Applications are being accepted through Sept. 30, 2016 for 6 positions on the 12 member DSF Jr. Board. This opportunity is available to youth age 16-21 (as of 10/31/16). There are usually two members selected from each county. Members are Continue reading Delaware State Fair Jr. Board Now Accepting Applications
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s contests at the State Fair! We would like to take this opportunity to recognize our NCC 4-H members who placed. Well done! Horticulture Judging Eason Li Continue reading 2016 4-H Contest Results at the Delaware State Fair and 2016 State Teen Council Member Announcement
The 2016 Delaware State Fair is right around the corner! This year, the fair will be held Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 30. We are in need of volunteers to assist with pre-fair activities: set-up, exhibit drop off, judging, Continue reading Updates & help needed: Delaware State Fair
Stars and Stripes Livestock Show The Stars and Stripes Livestock Show will be held on Sunday, June 26th in Moorestown, New Jersey. Classes are available for exhibitors 21 and under in sheep, dairy goats, poultry and waterfowl, and small animals Continue reading June Animal Science Updates
The Delaware Pork Producers Association is looking for volunteers to staff their booth and greet visitors to the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Commodities Building during the Delaware State Fair. This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours or Continue reading Delaware Pork Producers Association Looking for Delaware State Fair Volunteers
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April 1 was the first day to register for the 2016 Delaware State Fair. Registration will stay open through 11:59pm on June 1. 4-H members will use their 4-H Online registration information to sign up. To register, CLICK HERE! There Continue reading Delaware State Fair 2016 – Registration now open!
2016 Delaware State Fair Tagging Dates May 7 – New Castle County, Cook Farm, Newark, 9-11AM May 7 – Sussex County. REC Georgetown, 9-11AM (No Steers) May 14 – Kent County, DSF, Harrington, 9-11AM May 20 – Kent County, DSF, Continue reading Important 4-H Livestock Dates
Applications are being accepted through October 2, 2015 for open positions on the 12 member DSF Jr. Board. This opportunity is available to youth age 16-21 (as of 10/31/15). Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and Continue reading DSF Junior Board now accepting applications
