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
Saturday, December 10, 2022 Location TBD Check in Begins at 8:30 amContest Starts at 9:00 amDress Appropriately to be in the Barn
November 6 – State Horse trail Ride November 11 – Hippology contest registration due December 10 – Hippology Contest March 18 – Horse Bowl contest, Lake Forest North Details and registration info to come- stay tuned! Questions- please reach out Continue reading Upcoming Livestock/Horse Events
Saturday, June 4, 2022 Delaware State Fair Grounds Harrington, DE Entry Fee: $2/animal Weigh-Ins: 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Show begins at 9:00 a.m. $16/animal after May 6th All entries postmarked by May 27th Current Class Continue reading New Castle County 4-H/FFA 20th Annual Summer Livestock Classic
May. 21st, 2022 Harrington, DE Late fees will be applied after May 10th. The last day to submit online entries is May 21st. Entries are accepted the day of show. You can edit your entries online until May 21st. For info Continue reading 1st State Livestock Jackpot Show
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
We are back for the 2nd Annual CR FFA Summer Sizzle Stock Show! We hope you are excited to join us this year for another great show! Last year was truly an amazing kick off to this event and it would not have happened without Continue reading CR FFA Summer Sizzle Stock Show
National 4-H Dairy Conference will be held October 2-October 6, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information on N4-HDC, please visit http://www.national4hdairyconference.org Deadline to apply: May 1, 2022 A follow-up interview may be scheduled. Return application to: Susan Truehart Garey Continue reading 2022 National 4-H Dairy Conference
Save the date for the New Castle County Livestock Show on Saturday, June 4th held at the Delaware State Fair grounds. Registration will be available soon
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
General Information: 1. Entries must include the image of a horse or horses, ponies, donkeys or mules. 2. Artwork and photographs must be the original work of the entrant. The work must have been completed during the current 4-H year Continue reading Delaware 4-H Equine Art 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
Tagging Dates for 2021 Delaware State Fair Market Animals and Feeder Calves- Saturday, May 8th- Cook Family Farm Newark, Delaware 9-11 am Saturday, May 22nd- Delaware State Fairgrounds- 9-11 am Tuesday, May 25th- Delaware State Fairgrounds- 5-8 pm We Continue reading DSF Tagging and YQCA Certification Dates
As our website is being upgraded, we are sharing forms that may be important and not on the main site yet. Please see the below Hippology Contest and Dairy Futurity entry forms and print if needed: 2019 Delaware 4-H Hippology Continue reading Hippology and Dairy Futurity forms
18th Annual New Castle County 4-H and FFA Summer Livestock Classic Saturday, June 8, 2019 Delaware State Fair Grounds Harrington, DE Weigh-Ins: 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Show begins at 9:00 a.m. Entries Must be Postmarked by May 10, 2019 Entry Fee Continue reading NCC Livestock Show
2019 4-H Youth Artwork Calendar Do you know a #4H artist? Encourage them to submit their artwork for a chance to be selected for the 2019 4-H Youth Artwork Calendar! Entries due on August 10! Visit the link for more info: http://bit.ly/2AtDzyE Record Continue reading Upcoming events
New Castle County 4-H and FFA livestock volunteers are hosting the 17th annual 4-H and FFA Summer Livestock Classic on June 9, 2018. This livestock show will be held at the Delaware State Fair. Entries must be postmarked by May Continue reading New Castle County 4-H & FFA 17th Annual Summer Livestock Classic
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
Delaware State Fair Online Entries Open April 2 It’s that time already! Delaware State Fair online entries for all classes, including livestock open on April 2. Entries close on June 1. Delaware State Fair Livestock Handbook Department Highlights for Continue reading Animal Science Updates
The Cecil County Breeders’ Fair Livestock, Rabbit, Cavy & Dog Shows will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018, and the Horse Shows will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Cecil County Fairgrounds in Fair Hill. Entries are DUE postmarked by Tuesday, May 1st. The Breeders Fair Show booklet and entry forms Continue reading Cecil County Breeders’ Fair
