2013 Delaware State Fair – Celebrate What’s Great

July 18-27, 2013 The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner and excitement is building as 4-H members get ready to exhibit and showcase their 4-H project work. The 4-H Department Handbook is now available on the Delaware State Fair website and you can begin to enter entries online with the Delaware State on […]

Maryland-Delaware 2013 State 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop

Early Registration Deadline April 10 – Save $50 Adult 4-H Volunteers 21 years of age or older and Young Adult 4-H Volunteers 18-20 years of age as of 1/11/13 are eligible to attend this training to become instructors and assistant instructors in various Shooting Sports disciplines. Each participant can be certified in only one area […]

Letter from the 4-H Office – April 2013

Dear 4-H Member, Leader, and Parent: April marks the first full month of spring, a season that is symbolic of new beginnings. Those of us in the Sussex 4-H Extension office mark this season with mixed emotions, for as you know, Mary Argo’s first day of retirement as 4-H  Educator began on the first day […]

Upcoming Judging Contests – April 2013

Clothing & Textiles: Sat. April 13, 1-3 p.m. at the REC Annex Horticulture Judging: Wednesday, April 24, 4-8 p.m. at Carvel; Training is Monday, April 8, 6-8 p.m., Carvel. Wildlife Habitat Judging: Wednesday, April 24, 4-8 p.m. at Carvel; Training is Monday, April 8, 6-8 p.m., Carvel. Visit the Delaware 4-H website for Judging Guidelines […]

4-H Legislative Day – April 17

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. More details on the Delaware 4-H website Delaware 4-H Legislative day promotes Delaware 4-H to those who serve Delaware in the house and senate in Dover. It is an educational opportunity to learn how government works in the First State. 4-H youth and leaders who attend […]

Archery Updates – 4-H Shooting Sports

March 29, 2013 Dear Sussex County 4-H member, I hope this message finds each of you well, enjoying  spring, and sharing in fellowship with family and close friends.   I want to thank each and every one of you for the great work you all do not only in 4-H but in our greater community here […]

Horse Show Ad Book & Cover Contest

This year will be the 60th Sussex County 4-H Horse Show.  The Junior Council will once again sponsor the Horse Show Ad Book Cover Contest.  Design a cover on standard 8 1/2 x11 white paper.  Designs may be drawn, computerized or a combination of both.   The following information must be included: The Name:   Sussex County […]

Teens from Columbia and Ecuador coming to Delaware

Delaware 4-H has been informed by the State Department that Delaware 4-H along with our partners in Cecil County, Maryland will be hosting 27 teens/adults from Colombia and Ecuador. The teens arrive in D.C. for a 3-day orientation along with sightseeing and training at the National  4-H Center on Oct. 6, 2013. They will arrive […]

Clothing & Textile “Fun in the Sun” – 2013

4-H Clothing & Textile Showcase (formerly Fashion Revue) Fun in the Sun Ready to Wear (formerly Fashion Planning) REC Annex – (Former Extension Building)  Clothing & Textile Display Contest   Public time for show: 3:30 p.m.  Please note Important dates and times below. New Times! REC Annex. Monday, April 1, 2013: Clothing & Textile Showcase Planning […]