New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
Delaware 4-H Member Attends 63rd National 4-H Dairy Conference Delaware 4-H’er Lake Vasey of the Pure Country 4-H Club in Kent County is recently attended the 63rd National 4-H Dairy Conference on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, Wisconsin Continue reading Animal Science Updates
The ATV Safety Institute has scheduled two additional ATV safety trainings: on June 10th and July 8th, both at 9am on DelDOT’s Danner Campus in Dover. People interested in participating can visit www.atvsafety.org and click on “Online Enrollment” or call Continue reading Upcoming Workshops and Trainings
New Castle County 4-H and FFA 16th Annual Summer Livestock Classic Saturday, June 10, 2017 Delaware State Fair Grounds Harrington, DE Weigh-Ins: 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Show begins at 9:00 a.m. Entry Fee: $8/animal $16/animal after May 5 Continue reading 2017 NCC Livestock Show
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
2017 DSF Market Project Livestock Tagging Dates: May 6- 9:00 am-11:00 am- Sussex County- REC (no cattle) May 6- 9:00 am- 11:00 am- NCC- Cook Farm May 13- 9:00 am-11:00 am- Kent County- DSF May 19- 6:00 pm-9:00 pm- Kent Continue reading Animal Science Updates
The Cecil County Breeders’ Fair Livestock, Rabbit, Cavy & Dog Shows will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, and the Horse Shows will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Cecil County Fairgrounds in Fair Hill. Entries are DUE postmarked by Monday, May 1st. The Breeders Fair Show booklet Continue reading Cecil County Breeders’ Fair
We’re gearing up for spring events! Please make sure you are aware of important changes to the Veterinary Feed Directive that will impact you if you are participating in an animal project. Upcoming events and news follow the information on 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
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
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 for Continue reading Animal Science Updates
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
