4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Event Date: April 20-21, 2024 Younger Member Weekend (YMW) is a tradition that began many years ago. It is open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight camping experience that is held at the Cape Henlopen State Park camping facility. This weekend begins on a Saturday. […]
The Demonstration Contest (Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18) is for the 4-H’er 8-19 years of age. It gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to share what they have learned from their projects. The demonstration should not be more than 15 minutes in length. 4-H’ers must compete in the county contest to advance to the state […]
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 […]
REGISTER using your 4-H Online Account by April 12! “Delaware 4-H Needs You” When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 8:45 am) Where: Legislative Hall – Dover, DE Who: Delaware 4-H Members, Leaders and Volunteers Why: This is an annual event where 4-H members and parents/volunteers can visit our […]
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! All submissions be highlighted in DE 4-H Newsletters and Social Media during the month of May! Please send your submissions to Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu) by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]