4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 […]
The Shamrock Strut Join Delaware 4-H in the one day Shamrock Strut Walking Challenge on Sunday, March 17th. Who will have all of the luck with the most steps for one day. Please submit your information and steps for the day to the link below by noon on Tuesday, March 19th. A prize will be awarded […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our 7th annual Sussex County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner and Auction! 4-H Leaders and Jr. Council members will be preparing a delicious meal and desserts, clubs are donating themed baskets to auction off and there will also be a silent auction. Saturday, March 2 at the Milton Fire Hall Doors open at 4:30 […]
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 […]
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 […]