Sussex 4-H Mini Grants Due April 1

Through funds received from our annual Sussex County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner and Auction fundraiser, the Fundraising Committee has made funds available to Sussex 4-H members, leaders and clubs.  Each application for funding will be evaluated and approved by the Sussex 4-H Fundraising Committee.  Clubs and individuals may not ask for deficit funds or fundraising monies. […]

Fair Fest: April 6, 2024

Do you love the DE State Fair? Have you ever wondered what you need to do to enter exhibits or contests in the 4-H Building? Come join the Sussex Links on Saturday, April 6 (10am-1pm) at the Sussex 4-H Office as we lead workshops and trainings about all things 4-H at the State Fair!  As […]

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Lunch and Learn

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is observed to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse, alcohol, and addiction. We are hosting two prevention webinars. Helping Youth Thrive, Ideas for Prevention Education – March 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Join us for an insightful webinar in honor of National Drug […]

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 […]

GOLO – Healthy Fruits and Vegetables We Should All Eat!

●       Apricots are available fresh, canned, and dried ●       Rich in vitamin E and vitamin C to protect skin cells ●       Good source of potassium that improves nerve and muscle function ●       Apricots have flavonoids which help to protect and strengthen your blood vessels while reducing inflammation ●       Apricots contain a high-water content; one cup […]

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 […]

Santa Calls: Registration Due December 8

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 from 6:00-8:00 pm PLEASE REGISTER by Friday, December 8 using the printable form below.  Email completed forms to Kaleb Scott (kjscott@udel.edu). Sussex County 4-H will give children ages 4 through 8 the opportunity to speak directly to Santa Claus. On Monday, December 11 Santa, with help from his elves, will make calls […]

Walking Through the Holidays with Delaware 4-H

  Join Delaware 4-H in a week-long walking challenge during the Holidays. The contest will officially start Friday, December 22nd and run through Monday, January 1st. Register by Wednesday, December 13 to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will be awarded for the participant with the most steps in each age category […]