4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Dear Sussex 4-H Family, Welcome to a new 4-H year! There are lots of exciting activities and events to look forward to. Coming up in September we have an Archery Training/Shoot, Coastal Cleanup, and our annual Achievement Celebration. We also welcome new clubs to Sussex County: 4-Hoofbeats, Dairy Club, and Laurel Sparks. Our county program […]
Achievement Recognition Event – September 27, 2014 Elbert N. & Ann V. Carvel Research & Education Center Dinner: 6:00 p.m. – Awards Presentation: 7:15 p.m. The Achievement Recognition Event is an opportunity to applaud 4-H members who excelled in project work, leadership, citizenship, judging, and achievement. On September 27, Sussex 4-H will present awards and […]
This year, National 4-H decided not to have a theme for National 4-H Week. So, whether it be Science, Citizenship, or Healthy Living – the idea for your display is entirely up to YOU! Place the display in an area where many people can enjoy it. Store windows, libraries, schools, and banks are all good locations! Make […]
Sussex 4-H member Holly Anderson, has decided to start a specialty club, focusing on Dairy Cattle. This year the club will be exploring the ins and outs of the dairy industry. They will hear from guest speakers, and go on awesome field trips to discover all there is to know about dairy cows, and the […]
Links Meeting – Tuesday, September 2 Calling all Sussex Links Members – The September meeting is the most important of the 4-H year! We will be taking nominations and voting for our 2014 inductees. Discussion of the upcoming Pumpkin Contest will also be on the agenda. If you cannot attend, but would like to nominate […]
Bike Club News Mike Love and the Pedal Pushers Club invite you to join them for a Bike Ride on Sunday, September 21 for a bike ride along the Michael Castle Trail in New Castle County. We’ll meet in Milford at 1pm and head to St. George’s to hit the trail along the C & D […]
Cow Camp- It Takes A Team! 46 campers from all three counties participated in Cow Camp at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in early July. Campers learned about fitting and showmanship, milk quality, picking the right bull for breeding and the dairy related careers that go into producing a glass of milk, assisted in preparing materials […]