Agent Letter: February 2019

Dear 4-H Families, February is full of important events:  Black History Month, American Heart Month, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day.  It is important to remember and honor those who have had an impact on our Nation and to show our love and appreciation for others. 4-H February events include:  State 4-H Leader’s Forum […]

Sussex County 4-H Spotlight Leader

Organizational Leader: Jacalyn Bradley Club: Seaford Blue Jays Mrs. Bradley’s 4-H years began when she was very young. Her mom started Seaford Blue Jays when she was just one. As a 4-Her, her main projects were Food Preservation, Foods, Clothing, and Gardening.   She submitted her state project book for National 4-H Congress in the Food […]

County Updates: February 2019

** All 4-H Members must enroll with 4-H Online by March 1, 2019 to be eligible to participate in any summer statewide events such as State Camp and State Fair ** http://extension.udel.edu/4h/4h-online-information-for-families-and-leaders/ Sussex 4-H Order of Links Meeting Dates Monday, April 8 at 6:30 pm *Discussing Spring Fair Robotics Club The Robotics Club will meet […]

DE 4-H Interview Skills Workshop

Join fellow Delaware 4-H teens in learning important skills and techniques preparing you not just for mandatory interviews to National 4-H events, but also scholarship, college and other opportunities that are beneficial to your growth and success.   Open to all Delaware 4-H Teens: Thursday, February 21, 2019 Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Mandatory All workshops will […]

Demonstration Contest 2019

The Demonstration Contest is for the 4-H’er 8 –19 years of age. It gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to share what they have learned from their projects. The demonstration should not be more than 15 minutes in length. 4-H’ers must compete in the county contest to advance to the state contest at the Delaware State Fair. […]

Spring Archery Shoots

The first spring archery shoot will take place on Sunday, March 10, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. at the REC * Please register for this event by Thursday, March 7 * March 10 is mandatory safety training for any archer who did not take the safety training in the fall and is  planning on shooting in […]

Jr. Leader Weekend: March 22-24, 2019

Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2019 Junior Leader Weekend!  Space is limited so register early.  Cost: $50.00.  Come, help plan Younger Member Weekend, gain new leadership skills, be on the community service team, and have fun and work with Sussex County 4-H teens.  […]

Sussex 4-H Judging Contests 2019

Sussex 4-H Judging Contests for the Spring of 2019 include:  Food & Nutrition, Photography, Wood Science, Clothing & Textiles, Horticulture, Wildlife and Horse. Guidelines can be found on the DE 4-H Website and judging training kits are available at the 4-H Office. Please click on the flyer for more information!