County Updates: March 2024

March Countywide Meetings Monday, March 4 at the 4-H Office Exchange – 6:00 pm Links – 6:00 pm Jr. Council – 7:00 pm Leaders – 7:00 pm JOANN Fabrics: March 3 – May 4 (Stores in Dover and Newark) Join Joann Fabrics for their seventh-annual JOANN point-of-sale campaign! Customers can donate or round-up at checkout in […]

Sussex 4-H Jr. Leader Weekend: March 15-17

Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2024 Junior Leader Weekend!  Space is limited so register early.  Cost: $50.00.  Come, help plan Younger Member Weekend, gain new leadership skills, be on the community service team, and have fun and work with Sussex County 4-H […]

DE 4-H Legislative Day 2024

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 […]

4-H Judging Contest Opportunities for youth ages 8-19

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 […]

Foods Judging Contest Winners 2024

Seniors: (The top 10 Seniors are eligible to participate at the State Foods Judging Contest)          Meredith Timmons, Stateline Claire Denham, Hollymount Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays Ella Marquez, Dublin Hill Addison Freebery, Hollymount Cameron Hale, Bridgeville Mustang Talia Moutzalias, Sunset Branch Reid Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs Ruby DiSabatino, Lord Baltimore Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs Other Participants:  […]

County Updates: February 2024

Weather Alert With winter activities come winter weather and the possibility of cancellations.  The following are ways we notify the public of weather-related cancellations and postponements: Notice will be posted on the Delaware 4-H Facebook page. If the event required pre-registration, all registered members will be contacted. February Countywide Meetings Monday, February 5 at the […]

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 […]