Agent Letter: March 2015

Dear 4-H Family, Will March come in like a lion?! I know many will agree with me that they are ready for spring and warmer temperatures. Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour! The 4-H world is gearing up with many activities and events.  This […]

March 2015 County Judging Contests

Photography and Wood Science Judging Contests will take place on Monday, March 9 from 4pm-8pm at the 4-H Office.  If you are enrolled in one or both of these projects, we encourage you to come out and judge.  The top 10 Senior judging winners in each project will advance to the state judging contests held […]

County Updates: March 2015

4HGROWN – HELP DELAWARE STAY IN 1st PLACE! What has #4HGROWN in you? Check in today with @4H & @HughesNet & share photos from your #4H experience: www.4-h.org/4HGROWN We supposed you have heard by now that Delaware is competing (and is currently in 1st place) for a $10,000 STEM or Science Scholarship, sponsored by HughesNet […]

Statewide Clothing & Textile Showcase

Clothing & Textile Showcase – April 11 Clothing & Textiles Intent Form 2015 Due March 23 The 2015 Showcase will take place on Saturday, April 11 at Lake Forest High School in Felton. This event allows 4-H members to show their consumer skills or sewing construction skills as they participate in this competition. 4-H members can […]

Recruiting Youth and Adult Trainers: Food Smart Families

Thanks to renewed funding by ConAgra Corporation 4-H Food Smart Families programming will be coming back Delaware for 2015 and 2016.  This youth adult partnership will offer teens (13-18 year olds) an opportunity to work with adults throughout the state bringing nutrition education, physical activity, food preparation, and savvy shopping skills to 8-12 year olds.  […]

Spring Archery Shoots

The first spring shoot will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. at the REC * Please register for this event by Thursday, March 5 * March 8 is mandatory safety training for this Spring series & this year for any archer planning on shooting this year * You must be on […]

National Nutrition Month: March 2015

Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month.  This annual event emphasizes the importance of sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2015 is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” which encourages everyone to adopt eating and physical activity plans that are focused on consuming fewer calories, making informed food […]

Breyer Model Horse Show: April 2, 2015

Breyer Model Horse Show – Sponsored by, East Coast 4-H Riding Club WHEN:  Thursday, April 2, 2015 WHERE:  Carvel Center –  Meeting Room 3 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Horse show will begin at 6:30 p.m. COST: $10.00 per participating 4-H’er.  Cloverbuds Free. NO COST to family members attending   MUST PRE-REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 27 […]

Legislative Day 2015

Delaware 4-H Legislative Day “Delaware 4-H Needs You” When: April 22, 2015           9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Legislative Hall – Dover, DE Who: Delaware 4-H Members, Leaders and Volunteers Why: *  Promotion of Delaware 4-H *  Educational Opportunity to learn about Delaware’s Government *  Opportunity to Express Appreciation for the […]

Younger Member Weekend 2015

WHAT IS YOUNGER MEMBER WEEKEND? We are glad you asked! With so many families new to 4-H this year, here are some details you might want to know! Younger Member Weekend (YMW) is a tradition that began many years ago. It is open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 to 12.  […]