4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner (July 20-29). It is not too soon for you to begin preparing and thinking about exhibits you will be entering this year, as well as the contests and events in which you will be participating. There are a few changes this year, so read the 4-H department […]
The Demonstration Contest (Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 19) 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 […]
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! All submissions be highlighted in DE 4-H Newsletters and Social Media during the month of May! Please send your submissions to Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu) by […]
Twenty-three Sussex County 4-H members took part in the State 4-H Horse Bowl on Saturday, March 18. Congratulations to all members for an excellent job at the event and for their hard work preparing and studying for the Horse Bowl! Beginner Teams 2nd Place – East Coast Sunset Ponies Jane Mavity, Kayla Harmon, and McKenna […]
Through funds received from our annual Sussex County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner and Auction fundraiser, the Fundraising Committee has made funds available to Sussex 4-H members, leaders and clubs. Each application for funding will be evaluated and approved by the Sussex 4-H Fundraising Committee. Clubs and individuals may not ask for deficit funds or fundraising monies. […]
It is not too early for our 4-H teens to think about submitting a State Record Book for National Congress. National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. For over 95 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and […]
Seniors: (The top 10 Seniors are eligible to participate at the State Foods Judging Contest) Ella Marquez – Dublin Hill Janet Shultie – Seaford Blue Jays Addison Freebery – Hollymount Lillie Bradley – Bridgeville Mustangs Meredith Timmons – Stateline Carter Bradley – Bridgeville Mustangs Dakota Carmona – Harbor Lights Cameron Hale – Bridgeville Mustangs Claire […]
Fifty-five young chefs and bakers traveled to the Sussex Tech High School on February 18, carrying a prepared recipe and place setting. All were excited to showcase their foods knowledge and cooking skills. Each contestant was interviewed by a judge who had critiqued their recipe and menu in advance. Judges sample, evaluate the prepared dish […]
Delaware 4-H Foundation – Club/Group Financial Aid Form The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program. Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year. March 1 and October 1 The applications will be reviewed and awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors. 2023 DE 4-H Foundation Grant […]
Twenty-nine eager 4-H members competed in the 2023 Sussex County 4-H Public Speaking Contest on Saturday, January 28 at the 4-H Office. Judges were impressed with the great variety of topics presented and how well each member spoke. Participants are listed below. Top Award Winners included: Beginner I (8-9 year old) Division: Julia Freebery, Hollymount, […]