4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
2017 Delaware State Fair – July 20-29 The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner and excitement is building as 4-H members get ready to exhibit and showcase their 4-H project work. The 4-H Department Handbook is now available on the Delaware State Fair website and you can begin to enter entries online with […]
Delaware State Fair Online Entries Open April 1 It’s that time already! Delaware State Fair online entries for all classes, including livestock open on April 1. Entries close on June 1. Delaware State Fair Livestock Handbook Department Highlights for 2017 Starting in 2017, $10.00 livestock entry fee per class (excluding showmanship/fitting and group/pairs classes). 2017 […]
Applications are being accepted for 6 positions on the 12 member DSF Jr. Board. This opportunity is available to youth age 16-21 (as of 10/31/16). There are usually two members selected from each county. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Jr. […]
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the 2016 Delaware State Fair a success! The 4-H Building held over 9,500 entries! Whether you volunteered in the 4-H Building, participated in events and contests or rode the float, we appreciate all of your hard work! Below are 4-H results from the Fair. Congratulations to all […]
STATE FAIR 4-H FLOAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! All 4-H clubs, members, leaders, links, and junior leaders are urged to volunteer to ride the Sussex 4-H Float during the Delaware State Fair. The State Fair Parade begins each night at 7:00 pm. Your club can be represented or may ride individually. Check which night you can volunteer […]
Final Pork Quality Assurance Classroom Training June 6 The final opportunity for PQA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market hog during the 2016 Delaware State Fair is June 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Kent County Extension Office. To register or for more information, please contact Susan Garey at (302)730-4000 or […]
County Updates: May 2016 4‐H Spring Farm Tours ‐ Green Acres Farm, Lewes Tuesday, May 10 through Thursday, May 12, 2016 Join 4‐H families, volunteers, Cooperative Extension agents and staff, and the Hopkins Family along with over 1,000 local students from preschool through grade two for this highly anticipated tour of Delaware’s largest dairy farm! This is […]
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STATE FAIR 4-H FLOAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! All 4-H clubs, members, leaders, links, and junior leaders are urged to volunteer to ride the Sussex 4-H Float during the Delaware State Fair. The State Fair Parade begins each night at 7:00 pm. Your club can be represented or may ride individually. Check which night you can volunteer […]
Delaware State Fair Online Entries Open April 1 It’s that time already! Delaware State Fair online entries for all classes, including livestock open on April 1. Entries close on June 1. Delaware State Fair Livestock Handbook Department Highlights for 2016 Entry fees for beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and goats will be $5.00 per […]