4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Paper Clover Fundraiser at Tractor Supply Stores – April 24-May 5 Tractor Supply proudly began their partnership with 4-H in 2010 and have since helped raise over $14 million through our Paper Clover fundraisers. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 69,000 students by providing them with hands-on learning experiences through projects in STEM, […]
Please use the Online Registration Form to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of competing as a Senior to make you eligible to compete in your respective contest at the Delaware State Fair (you […]
TO: Delaware Youth Livestock Exhibitors RE: 2024 HEALTH CERTIFICATES FOR YOUTH LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS It’s show season, and all your favorite shows and expos are just around the corner! Health cerficates are required for any animal leaving the State of Delaware. A licensed veterinarian must issue them, and they are valid for only 30 days. To […]
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 Delaware 4-H Equine Art […]
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 […]
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 […]
All Delaware State Fair junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) are required to have a current quality assurance certification in order to enter and exhibit in a market class at the Delaware State Fair. The YQCA program is a national certification that now covers all livestock species […]
The Youth Conservationist Program (YCP) strives to connect aspiring youth with established shepherds to promote the preservation of heritage breed sheep. Click on the photo below for more information!
REGISTER USING YOUR 4-H ONLINE ACCOUNT Now until November 11 Contest Date: December 2, 2023 Contest Location: New Castle Building at the DE State Fairgrounds The annual 4-H Hippology Contest’s objectives are: To provide youth with the opportunity to blend the knowledge and skills acquired in horse judging, horse bowl, demonstrations and public speaking, showing […]
Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 1st, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their own calf if they have one. If a child wishes to participate and does not have access to a calf, they will be paired with […]