Animal Science Updates: March 2024

2024 Delaware State Fair Livestock Tagging Dates Saturday May 4, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am- Cook Family Farm, Newark- New Castle County Saturday May 11, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am- Delaware State Fairgrounds- Kent and Sussex County Tuesday, May 28, 2024- 5:00pm-8:00 pm- Delaware State Fairgrounds- Kent and Sussex County 2024 Spring 4-H and FFA […]

Foods Judging Contest Winners 2024

Seniors: (The top 10 Seniors are eligible to participate at the State Foods Judging Contest)          Meredith Timmons, Stateline Claire Denham, Hollymount Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays Ella Marquez, Dublin Hill Addison Freebery, Hollymount Cameron Hale, Bridgeville Mustang Talia Moutzalias, Sunset Branch Reid Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs Ruby DiSabatino, Lord Baltimore Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs Other Participants:  […]

Favorite Foods Contest 2024

Sixty young chefs and bakers traveled to the Sussex Tech High School on February 24, 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 […]

Photography and Graphic Arts Contest Winners 2024

Sussex 4-H Photography, Graphic Arts and Computer Arts Winners Thank you to all members who participated in these contests!  All 65 participants received a ribbon for their great efforts.  Winners received a $5 prize, sponsored by Sussex 4-H Jr. Council.  Category winners are listed below: Graphic Arts – Olivia Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays Computer Arts […]

County Updates: February 2024

Weather Alert With winter activities come winter weather and the possibility of cancellations.  The following are ways we notify the public of weather-related cancellations and postponements: Notice will be posted on the Delaware 4-H Facebook page. If the event required pre-registration, all registered members will be contacted. February Countywide Meetings Monday, February 5 at the […]

4-H Judging Contest Resources

Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology.  Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable to young people as well as adults as they must make decisions every day. Youth […]

4-H Horse Bowl Contest: Register by February 16

The annual 4-H Horse Bowl Contest encourages youth to work in teams to demonstrate their equine knowledge about all aspects of horsemanship, including but not limited to healthcare, nutrition, tack, equipment, and ownership responsibilities. Teams are comprised of 2 to 4 youth that compete in a double elimination quiz-show style format. Team entry age is […]

Sussex 4-H Jr. Leader Weekend: March 15-17

Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2024 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 […]

Drug & Alcohol Facts Week Contest: Due March 10

2024 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Contest National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is observed in March to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse. To get the facts out there, we are having a drawing/graphic design, video, poem/spoken word, and t-shirt contest. Visit teen.drugabuse.gov to find out information. Participants […]