4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Green Acres Dairy Farm is located in Lewes, Delaware and is the largest dairy producing farm around. The Hopkins family, who are long-time members and supporters of Sussex County 4-H, own this working dairy farm. Many people know them for their ice cream, and the silo with the ice cream cones that you can see […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Castle County 4-H and FFA 15th Annual Summer Livestock Classic Saturday, June 4, 2016 Delaware State Fair Grounds – Harrington, DE Weigh-Ins: 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Show begins at 9:00 a.m. Entry Fee: $8/animal $16/animal after May 13 Beef Cattle 1. Senior Showmanship (17-19) 2. Intermediate Showmanship (14-16) 3. Junior […]
2016 Spring 4-H/FFA Dairy Show The Spring 4-H and FFA Dairy Show will be held on April 2, 2016 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Entries are due to 4-H volunteer Charmayne Busker by March 4, 2016. The show is open to all Delmarva Residents who are owners or lessors of Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Guernsey and […]
Small Ruminant Health Workshop – November 5 As part of a larger small ruminant health grant, please join us on the evening of November 5, 2015 at the Paradee Center in Dover, Delaware for our initial workshop in a series of health related workshops. This workshop will focus on vital signs and health assessments and recognizing the signs […]
Delaware 4-H Members Attend National 4-H Dairy Conference 4-H‘er Spring Vasey of the Country Time 4-H Club in Kent County is currently attending the National 4-H Dairy Conference on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, Wisconsin. While there, Spring is participating in dairy science workshops and field trips along with approximately 200 other dairy […]
Final Pork Quality Assurance Classroom Training June 1 The final opportunity for PQA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market hog during the 2015 Delaware State Fair is June 1st 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 […]
Green Acres Dairy Farm is located in Lewes, Delaware and is the largest dairy producing farm in Delaware. This working dairy farm is owned by the Hopkins family who are long-time members and supporters of Sussex County 4-H. Many people know them for their ice cream and the silo with the ice cream cones that […]
Delaware State Fair Livestock Handbook Department Changes for 2015 All livestock exhibitors must be at least five(5) years of age as of January 1 of the current fair year to show livestock. This does not include rabbits and poultry. Swine Exhibitors– the upper weight limit for market hogs has been raised to 290 lbs. […]