Upcoming Livestock Programs

What: NC Junior Hereford Association Judging in January

When: January 24, 2015

Where: NCSU Beef Educational Unit

Who:  This is a livestock judging contest that is open to youth up to the age of 18.  It is designed for both experienced kids and beginners.  For more information on this event please contact Steve Sifford at 336-376-0541 or 919-618-2198.  

Entries are January 15th and the registration form will be posted on the 4-H Youth Livestock webpage.

What: Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute

When: February 7, 2015

Where: NCSU Beef Educational Unit

Who:  This event is open to youth ages 10-19 that have a desire to enhance their leadership skills and learn about! the meat goat industry.  This event is free to youth, but they must fill out an application that can be found at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/4hyouth/ah4h.html.  Applications are due January 9th.

2015 4-H Winterfest

It’s getting pretty cold already, but we are looking forward to seeing you all in January for our 2015 North Central District 4-H Winterfest! 

Winterfest is a one day event for all 4-Hers in the North Central District ages 11 and up. In the morning there will be an interactive workshop called “The Reality Store” as well as a community service project led by your District Officers. In the afternoon we will have lunch followed by your choice of Ice Skating or Bowling with your fellow 4-H Members!

Date: Saturday, January 31st

Locations: Greensboro - Guilford County CooperativeExtension Office (3309 Burlington Rd), Greensboro Ice House (6119 Landmark Center Blvd), and Triad Lanes (21 Oak Branch Dr)

Times: Arrival between 9:00-9:30am, Program from 9:30am-3:00pm

Cost: $20/person including Adults (Checks payable to North Central District 4-H Council)

Registration Deadline: Contact us at 401-8025 to register by Friday, January 23^rd.

4-H Presentations

Do you have anything you are particularly interested in and would like to tell us about? If so, you may want to participate in 4-H Presentations! Topics range from animals to cooking and everything else in between.

Youth who participate will receive $15 in 4-H scholarship money. Winners who place will win $5 more for each level (Bronze $20, Silver $25, and Gold $30).

County presentations are scheduled for April 14th and 16th beginning at 3:30 pm each day. Please call us at the Extension Office (401-8025) to sign up for a time slot. 

You MUST present at the county level before you can be considered for district competition.

Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign

The fall Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Company will be October 8-19. During this time frame, customers at both Mount Airy and Elkin Tractor Supply Stores can choose to donate $1.00 (or more) at the register. You will get to put your name on a clover and these will be displayed in the store windows. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to 4-H with 60% coming back to Surry County 4-H. These proceeds can be used to help send children to camp, fund youth scholarships, and to recognize 4-H youth for their accomplishments. This spring, we raised a total of $1487, with $892 coming back to Surry County.

Citizenship Washington Focus 2015

Thousands of young people from across America come to the National 4-H Youth Conference Center every summer to participate in Citizenship Washington Focus, a citizenship and leadership program held in Washington, DC. Through a series of speakers, committee work, field trips and social events, participants learn the importance of citizenship and social responsibility and are given the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine skills needed to be an outstanding leader on both a local and national level. Surry County 4-H hopes to provide an opportunity for several deserving youth to participate in this program. This program is open to youth ages 14-19 and we will tentatively be traveling SUMMER OF 2015. If you are interested in the possibility of attending this once in a lifetime opportunity, contact the Extension Office at 401-8025. Spaces will be very limited.

National 4-H Week!

October 5–11, 2014 is National 4-H Week. All clubs and 4-Hers are asked to promote 4-H by wearing 4-H t-shirts to school or out and about in the community. Spread the word about what 4-H has done for you or find a new way to get involved. We will also have other things going on throughout the week so be sure to check our Facebook page for updates!

Here are some more great ways to celebrate:

• Share your favorite 4-H memory on social media (use #iam4h)
• Send a thank you note to a 4-H leader or volunteer
•  Recruit friends to join you at your next 4-H club meeting
•  Commit to trying something new this year with 4-H & let Whitney know you are committed! (Project Record Book, 4-H Presentation, Volunteer, 4-H Congress, 4-H Council Conference)
• Represent! Wear your 4-H shirt with pride!

During National 4-H week we challenge your 4-H club to recruit some new 4-H club members to join you in the REVOLUTION OF RESPONSIBILITY. What exactly is the 4-H Revolution of Responsibility? It is a movement for positive change in every community in America. 4-H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles, and pushing our country forward by making a measureable difference right where they live. 

2014 4-H Fall Leaders Day

Fall Day is open to all adult volunteers and those interested in becoming a volunteer. This year the NC Leader’s Fall Day will be held on Saturday, November 8th in Alamance County at Alamance Community College. The purpose of the “Fall Day” is to introduce leaders to new curriculum and provide the opportunity to do hands on workshops with the current 4-H Curriculum. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to meet other 4-H Volunteers from around our district and learn about some great programming. If you are interested in attending, please call 401-8025 by October 24th to register or for additional information.

Service Opportunity: Media Smart Youth Teen Leaders Program - OCT 24, 2014 DEADLINE

Check out NIH’s new #MediaSmartYouth (MSY) Teen Leaders Program! NIH is accepting applications from young adults ages 15 to 20 to carry out MSY, a 10-lesson curriculum that explores media, nutrition, and physical activity. Leaders get community service hours and recognition from the NIH, plus training and $1,000 for program expenses. A great project for 4-H’ers! Applications are due October 24. http://go.usa.gov/pCwY

Cultivate: Crop Science Teen Weekend

October 24-26th, 2014

Boiled peanuts, putting practice and other agronomic mischief will be unfolding at NC State on October 24-26, 2014 for our first ever, inaugural Crop Science Teen Weekend. "Cultivate" is a brand new program that invites High school-aged youth (sophomores, juniors and seniors) to apply for a residential agronomy experience where hands-on opportunities to explore a broad range of Crop Science possibilities will abound.

Youth will delve into the process of breeding and transforming crops, try their hand at growing and harvesting a diverse selection of agronomic commodities, and discover innovative means by which Crop Science is growing a better world. Youth will visit a variety of agriculture field sites, including our NCSU Crops Teaching Garden, Agroecology Student Farm, Lonnie Poole Golf Course or maybe Carter-Finley field and others. Youth will also be introduced to career possibilities, college-making decisions and leadership development and enjoy evening entertainment and team-building activities.

Apply Now!

The cost of the weekend will be $40 with applications due Friday, October 17th. Notification of acceptance will follow shortly thereafter. Youth can apply now at: http://go.ncsu.edu/cultivate or for more information, visit the Cultivate website.

Please contact Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7346/ 919.886.3424 or Carla Cave, cccave@ncsu.edu with any questions or comments. 

National Youth Science Day

Wednesday, October 8^th 

Cost: $10 (includes snack)         

Ages: 7+

This year Surry County 4-H will be participating in an exciting, interactive learning experience that engages thousands of youth across the country in conducting the National Science Experiment. Come design an aerodynamic food transportation device that can deliver a payload of nutritious food to disaster victims. Youth will learn engineering concepts, develop math skills, learn about nutrition and help solve a relevant, global issue. Join us on Wednesday, October 8^th 3:30-5:00 pm at Surry County Cooperative Extension Office.

Please register by Wednesday, October 1^st by calling 401-8025. 

Forestry Contest

Just a reminder that the deadline for registering your teams for the 4-H Forestry Contest is August 29th.  

Detailed information and the registration form can be found on the NEW Extension Forestry Portal

 http://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/4H

September 13, 2014
Schenck Forest
Raleigh, NC

The contest will begin at 10am and will consist of of:

Tree Identification (live and herbarium specimens - 25 total)
Tree Measurement (15 trees total)
Forest Insect and Disease Identification (10 examples of each)
Compass Traverse

Contest will end by 3pm. 

For more information contact the Extension Office at 336-401-8025

Clover Clips-August 2014

Check out the latest edition of our Clover Clips newsletter! Stay informed of upcoming 4-H club meetings, programs, and fun activities for the whole family! 
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Clover-Clips-Aug-Sept2014-sp.pdf

Project Learning Tree

Check out these upcoming Project Learning Tree Workshops this fall!

Not sure what Project Learning Tree is? Visit www.plt.org to learn how this resource can help you teach about the built and natural environment.

September 6, 2014
PreK-8 Workshop
Agape Center for EE
Fuquay-Varina, NC
To Register: Mir Youngquist-Thurow  ACEed@agapekurebeach.org  919-552-9421 x 210
Registration Closes August 29
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits

September 19, 2014  **SPECIAL EVENT!**
Southeastern Forests and Climate Change: PLT and PINEMAP
Caraway Camp and Conference Center
Asheboro, NC
To Register:  Renee Strnad  renee_strnad@ncsu.edu  919-515-5518
Registration Closes September 3
This workshop is part of the 3rd Annual Southeastern EE Alliance Conference hosted by Environmental Educators of North Carolina.  There is a $20 workshop fee (includes lunch and materials).
This workshop qualifies for CEU and EE Certification Credits (Criteria I)

September 26, 2014
PreK-8 Workshop
Discovery Place Education Studio
Charlotte, NC
To Register: https://discoveryplace.wufoo.com/forms/project-learning-tree-pre-k-8/
Registration Closes September 12
There is a $35 fee for this workshop (facility, lunch, refreshments)
This workshop qualifies for CEU and EE Certification Credits

September 24, 2014
PreK-8
Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
Elizabethtown, NC
To Register:  Chris Meggs  chris.meggs@ncagr.gov  910-588-6021
Registration Closes September 15
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits

September 24, 2014
PreK-8
Haw River State Park
Brown Summit, NC
To Register:  Kelley King  kelley.king@ncparks.gov  336-342-6163
Registration Closes September 17
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits

November 11, 2014
PreK-8
Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
Chapel Hill (Chatham County)
To Register:  Diane Steltz  diane.steltz@ncagr.gov  919-542-1154
Registration Closes November 5
This workshop qualifies for CEU, EE Certification, and SAF Credits

Inspire a Future Scientist Competition

Vote for a fellow NC 4-H'er in this Inspire a Future Scientist competition. Vote for Chase by clicking the link below. You can vote once per day on each of your electronic devices!

http://woobox.com/h89grr/vote/for/4183335

NC 10% Campaign Youth Video Contest

The NC 10% Campaign is hosting a Youth Video Contest. 

NC 10% Campaign Youth Video Contest:

The NC 10% Campaign is calling NC youth to participate in a video contest!

 ***WIN up to $50 and other great local foods prizes!!*** 

Youth in middle and high school are encourage to submit a video on the theme ‘What’s Local to Youth.’

Follow this link for more information on how to enter the contest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1501107166790788/

Entries must be submitted to nc10percent@ncsu.edu by August 10, 2015 at 12pm EST. You can attach your video directly to the email, or you can send a link to a video that you have uploaded to YouTube.

-NC 10% Campaign Team

www.nc10percent.com

nc10percent@ncsu.edu

Inspire a Future Scientist

Please VOTE for North Carolina 4-H member Chase Lewis in his quest to win the 4-H/Hughes Net "Inspire a Future Scientist" video contest.  Chase is one of 10 national finalists.  The grand prize winner wins $1,000 and a trip to 4-H National Youth Science Day in Washington.  You can vote once a day from each electronic device you have. Voting runs for three weeks (July 14-August 1).  

Click on the link below and look for the video with the kid looking at a science museum's rock exhibit (that's Chase). 

Go Chase!  Go NC 4-H!!  Vote daily!!

HughesNet Inspire a Future Scientist | 4-H Partners | 4-H

Celebrating Agriculture

Where: Fisher River Park, Dobson

When: Saturday, September 13

Time: 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE for all ages!

It's that time again, as we prepare for fall the N.C. Cooperative Extension office will be hosting its 9th Annual Celebration of Agriculture. Activities include: food, tractor displays, 4-H Kids Area with games for kids of all ages, live animals, hands-on activities, beekeepers, master gardeners, and much more!

Mark your calendars today!

Yadkin/Davie Livestock Show

The annual Yadkin/Davie Livestock Show will be held August 9th at the Lone Hickory Arena in Yadkin County. This show is open to 4-H & FFA youth ages 5-18 (ages 9-18 for competition, 5-8 for

participation) in the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin. 

Ages are as of January 1, 2014. Animals may arrive and check-in from 9:00 – 11:00am. Opening Ceremonies and show will begin at 12:00 pm. 

Any youth wanting to show must complete a project record book. For more information on the show or to obtain a show packet and project record forms, please call the Davie County Extension Office at 753-6100. Entries are due July 25th.

2014 Dairy Poster Contest

The theme for the 2014 Dairy Poster Contest is "Dairy Packs Power." Youth should incorporate this theme into their posters. You can see the June Dairy theme and logo here. 

Please note the following rules:1. Competition in this contest will be conducted on an individual basis in Division I (9-12 years of age), Division II (13-15 years of age), and Division III (16-19 years of age) at the county and state level. Youth in Division IV (5-8 years of age) will participate on a non-competitive basis at the county level only.

2. Posters should be a standard 22" X 28" size.

3. Posters MUST NOT contain copyright material such as cartoon characters, etc.

All posters at the state competition in Division I, II, and III will be displayed in a prominent place during the dairy shows in the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fair.The following awards will be provided to state winners in Division I, Division II, and Division III by the Southeastern United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA):• First Place: $100 cash• Second Place: $75 cash• Third Place: $50 cash

NOTE: Each poster must have the DAIRY POSTER CONTEST SCORE CARD, with the top portion completely filled out, taped to the back side of the poster.

Deadline to enter your poster is July 7, 2014

Livestock Showmanship Clinic

For those that want to improve their livestock showmanship skills, here's a great opportunity this summer for agents, exhibitors, parents, and clubs.

The 4-H South Central District Showmanship Clinic Wednesday, July 23rd, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Blinson Hereford Farm 1127 North Main Street, Buies Creek, NC

file:///C:/Users/sprinklew/Downloads/ShowanshipClinic2014.pdf

NC 4-H Youth Voice

When: August 15-16, 2014
Where: Buncombe County
Who: 4-Her's ages 14-18
Deadline: June 27th
Cost:  FREE 

We are excited to be partnering again with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) for the 5th year to host a Youth Summit! Youth Voice will be held in Buncombe County. One youth (ages 14-18) per county as well as lead adults are invited to attend this event. During the conference, youth participants will have the chance to select real problems happening in counties across the state to help provide a  solution for.  Local county employees and County Commissioners will mentor the delegates and Saturday afternoon, youth will have a chance to put their knowledge to work through an interactive session with Commissioners.

Only one youth per county will be eligible to attend. 

If you are interested in applying to attend, contact the extension Office at 401-8025.

REGISTRATION FORM

AGENDA  

MULTIMEDIA CONSENT

YOUTH EXPECTATIONS

Chef & Child

Learn to cook from a real chef when you participate in Surry County’s Chef and Child experience. Join Chef Rob Creel and experience indoor and outdoor cooking. Come hungry and ready to eat your own culinary creations. Registration is required! Open to ages 12-18. 

June 17, 18, & 19

10 am-1 pm

Register by June 13 by calling 336-401-8025

Surry County 4-H Livestock Club!

Surry County

4-H Livestock Club!

If you enjoy animals and are interested in learning more about them then this is the club for you! Our 4-H livestock club will teach you all about different animals including cows, sheep, horses, goats, chickens, and more! No previous livestock experience is needed. Ages 5-18 welcome! 

When: Thursday, June 26^th at 6:30 pm

Where: Richard & Angie Smith’s

343 Wilmoth Road Dobson, NC 27017

 All youth will have opportunities to interact with different livestock animals during these meetings and are not required to provide their own.  

Contact: Whitney Sprinkle at (336) 401-8025 or whitney_sprinkle@ncsu.edu for more information!

Farm Fest

Join Surry County 4-H at Farm Fest in Downtown Mount Airy this weekend! On Saturday, May 17th from 9 am-6 pm come check out what Farm Fest is all about. 

4-H will have a booth set up educating kids on planting, soil, and different types of vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Take a stroll down Main Street and experience fun games, rides, and activities as you learn about agriculture and farming in our community!

Summer Explosion 2014!!

Summer Explosion will be starting SOON! Registration will be on Thursday, May 22nd 5:30-7:00 pm at the Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson!

We will be offering several diverse & exciting classes for ages 5-18 all summer long!

Click here to access our Summer Explosion Newsletter! 

Winston-Salem DASH Game

Join Surry County 4‐H as we attend a night of baseball and fun at

the Winston‐Salem Dash baseball game. You can purchase your

ticket through Surry County 4‐H.

Friday, May 30th

7 pm

$10 a ticket

DASH souvenir hat

Fireworks after the game!

 

To reserve your tickets please contact Whitney Sprinkle at (336) 401-8025 by May 9th. 

Please make checks payable to the C.E.S. Fund and mail them to NC Cooperative Extension, PO Box 324, Dobson NC, 27017.

Tractor Supply Paper Clover Fundraiser

Starting April 23rd-May 4th the Paper Clover Fundraiser will be going on at Tractor Supply locations across the country. Our local Tractor Supply stores (in both Elkin and Mt Airy) are looking for 4-H'ers to come out on Saturday, April 26 or May 3 to help promote the fundraiser and raise money for 4-H. They would like for us to set up a table outside of the store for a couple of hours to tell people about 4-H and ask them to donate a dollar at checkout for 4-H. 

100% of the fundraiser will benefit 4-H with 70% staying local to each store.

I am asking for 4-H clubs, volunteers, parents, and youth who may be interested in helping out on either Saturday at the Elkin or Mt Airy store to contact Whitney at (336) 401-8025 or whitney_sprinkle@ncsu.edu for further details (time, materials, etc). 

This is such a GREAT opportunity to get out in the community to promote 4-H and raise money for our Surry County program!

Thank you for all you do to support your local 4-H!

4-H Beekeeping Club

The 4-H Beekeeping Club will meet tonight at the Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson! Come join us for a fun time learning about honey bees, meeting new 4-H friends, and participating in exciting "bee" activities!

Monday, April 14th

7 pm

Extension Office

March & April Clover Clips!

Our March & April Clover Clip Newsletter is available online now! Click here to view the newsletter and find out more about the awesome upcoming events that Surry County 4-H has this spring!! 

New 4-H Clubs!!

New 4-H Horse Club!

Saturday, March 15

1:00 pm

For more information contact: Trish Roberts at trishr@wildmail.com or (224) 522-6755

The first meeting will be held at Chic-fil-a in Mt. Airy

New 4-H Club in Pilot Mountain area!

Thursday, March 20

6:30 pm

For more information contact: Cathy and Ernie Wheeler at cathandern@surry.net or (336) 325-2500

The meeting will be held at 392 Jim McKinney Road Pinnacle, NC 27043

New 4-H Beekeeping Club!

Monday, April 14

7:00 pm

For more information contact: Joanna Radford at joanna_radford@ncsu.edu or (336) 401-8025

The meeting will be held at Surry County Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson, NC

NCD Teen Retreat

Don't forget about our 2014 North Central Teen Retreat on March 22-23 at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center. 

This is a leadership building retreat that offers workshops centered around the state 4-H project. This year's community service activities will be based on our "Revolution of Responsibility" initiative.  We will also be electing our incoming District Officers for 2014/2015. Teen Retreat is for youth who are between the ages of 13-18.  You must be 13 as of January 1, 2014.

The cost is $75 which includes a t-shirt, food, lodging, travel, and a weekend of FUN! The deadline to register has been pushed back to Friday, March 7, 2014. Call 401-8025 or email whitney_sprinkle@ncsu.edu to register today!

Here is a list of the NCD Teen Retreat Tentative Workshops:
Environmental
Confidence Building
Mock Trial / Debate
Agriculture/Beef Ambassador
Leadership
Livestock Showing
Dog Training
Sewing Service Learning
Physical Fitness
Juntos Program – Cultural Diversity
Science – Growing Crystals
Connecting the Generations

4-H Area Food Show

Does your child/children enjoy making some goodies in the kitchen?! Here is an opportunity for them to share their favorite recipe in a FUN way with others!

The time has come again for the 4-H members of Surry, Yadkin, Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties to dazzle us with your culinary skills! The 4-H Area Food Show will be held on Saturday, March 1st at East Wilkes Middle School. The school is about 20 minutes from Dobson and easy to find! Come present your dish in a unique way for a chance to win a $25 value prize basket! Setup will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 9:45 a.m. Judging will begin at 9:45 a.m. and should end by 12:00 p.m. While judges taste these tasty treats participants can enjoy different hands-on activities.

Those interested must fill out and turn in an entry form by Friday, February 21st. 

Click here for a registration form or call 401-8025 for more information!

FEMA Youth Preparedness Council

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council.

The Youth Preparedness Council is a unique opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a highly distinguished national council and participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit. Additionally, the youth leaders have the opportunity to complete a self-selected youth preparedness project and to share their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions and questions regarding youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of FEMA and national youth preparedness organizations. Once selected, members serve on the Council for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year, if formally requested by FEMA. 

Council activities and projects center around five key areas of engagement: Programs, Partnerships, Events, Public Speaking/Outreach and Publishing. Members represent the youth perspective on emergency preparedness and share information with their communities. They also meet with FEMA on a regular basis to provide ongoing input on strategies, initiatives and projects throughout the duration of their term. 

Any individual between the ages of 12 and 17 who is engaged in individual and community preparedness or who has experienced a disaster that has motivated him or her to make a positive difference in his or her community, may apply to serve on the Youth Preparedness Council. Individuals who applied last year are highly encouraged to apply again. Adults working with youth and/or community preparedness are encouraged to share the application with youth who might be interested in applying.  

Youth interested in applying to the Council must submit a completed application form and two  letters of recommendation. Specific information about completing and submitting the application and attachments can be found in the application instructions. All applications and supporting materials must be received no later than February 24, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST in order to be eligible. New Youth Preparedness Council members will be announced in May 2014.  

For more information about the Youth Preparedness Council and to access the application materials, please visit http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council.

Appalachian Ski & Snowboard Trip!

It's not too late to sign up for the Appalachian Night Ski and Snowboard Trip. We will be taking a ski/snowboarding trip to French-Swiss Ski College at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock on Friday, February 7th. We will leave the County Office Building at 3:00 pm and return around 1 a.m. The cost for skiing is $25 and $30 for snowboarding (this includes all equipment and lift ticket).  Clothing rental will be additional. 

Spaces are limited so contact the office to register.  Deadline to register is January 31st. 

Ages 8 and up.  Anyone under age 12 needs a parent or guardian present.

Will will have dinner available for purchase from Chic-Fil-A or you may eat at the Snack Bar.  To see the slopes live click HERE.