"Get More with Milk!"

In celebration of June Dairy Month, posters are now being accepted for the 4-H Dairy Poster Contest sponsored by the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA).  The deadline for submissions for 2016 will be August 31.  Please send your entries to Dr. Shannon Davidson, NCSU Box 7621, Raleigh, NC, 27695 or deliver them to the Animal Science Department at NCSU.

Contact Whitney at (whitney_collins@ncsu.edu) for contest details.  Winners will receive cash prizes from SUDIA and have their work displayed in the Jim Graham Building during the NC State Fair Dairy Shows.

Share Your 4-H Story

4-H'ers across North Carolina are using their head, heart, hands and health every day to help others and make their communities a better place to live. North Carolina 4-H is trying to capture some of these stories to use on social media, at 4-H Congress and through various other formats. Share your 4-H story here:

http://goo.gl/forms/t0C1eOzUix

Upcoming Events with Surry County 4-H

We have a lot going on in the next couple of months with 4-H! Check it all out here. Email or call for more information or to register for programs. (336) 401-8025 or whitney_collins@ncsu.edu

WHEP & Forestry Contest Information

WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Education Program)
May 7, 2016
Millstone 4-H Center (Richmond County)

Contest Memo & Registration Form
Registration Deadline April 15, 2016

PROGRAM UPDATE:  As we transition to a new state manual, we have updated the Wildlife Species that need to be known for Activity I.  This does not change the species for Activity III or IV.  The full NC WHEP Learning and Activity Guide and updates can be found at https://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/4h/

4-H Forestry Invitational

September 10, 2016
Schenck Memorial Forest
Raleigh, NC
Contest Memo & Registration Form
Registration Deadline August 19, 2016

PROGRAM UPDATE:  North Carolina now has a program manual!  

Don't forget our Online Wildlife Projects and Presentation ideas!

All of this information can be found on our web site https://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/4h/

4-H Presentation Workshop

Join us on Monday, April 4th at the Extension Office in Dobson for a workshop all about 4-H Presentations. Hands-on activities and lots of fun led by State 4-H Vice President, Killian Davis! We can't wait to see you there!

4-H Plant Sale

The annual Surry County 4-H Plant Sale is in full swing! A variety of plants are available just in time for spring planting! Choose your favorite variety of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, fruit trees, herbs, and more. All sale proceeds will go to help support the county 4-H program. All proceeds are utilized for scholarships and to help sponsor county-wide 4-H events. All orders must be turned into the Extension office by Monday, March 28.

Plants will be available for pick up on Thursday, April 7 between 8:15 & 5:00 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office in Dobson.

If you would like more information about ordering, call 401-8025 to have a brochure mailed to you. Or you can click here and print your brochure today!

NEW 4-H Livestock Club

Are you interested in learning about animals? Do you want to know more about showing and judging livestock? Even, if you have no clue but just want to find out more then THIS club is for you. Our first interest meeting will be held Friday, March 4 at 6:30 pm at the Surry County Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson!

Come check it out! Let Whitney know if you have questions!

4-H Camp 2016

This year, Surry County 4‐H is going to Betsy Jeff Penn 4‐H Camp in Reidsville, North Carolina. Mark your calendars today – camp will be the week of July 31 ‐ August 5. 

To learn more about Betsy Jeff Penn, check out their website at http://bjpenn4h.org/. 

Camp is open for youth between the ages of 8 and 14. Reserve your spot today with a $75 deposit and a completed 2016 4‐H enrollment form. 

Traditional Campers (ages 8‐12) camp costs = $420.00. Trekker Campers (ages 13‐14) camp costs = $440.00. Included in these prices are transportation, lodging, meals, all activities, camp store card, and camp T‐shirt. 

Partial scholarships are available, so contact the 4‐H office for an application. All scholarship applications are due to the 4‐H office by February 26, 2016. The deadline for registering is February 26th as well, and the $75 deposit must be received by that date to reserve your spot. For more information, contact the Extension Office at 401-8025.

NC 4-H Photo Contest

Show us your skills! The themes for the 2016 NC 4-H Photo Contest are 4-H in Action, Nature's Beauty, and Animals.  The deadline for submitting photos is May 27th.  

 

The photos need to be sent electronically to:

ken_ellzey@ncsu.edu

All the other rules are posted on the website https://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agcomm/4-HPhoto/index.html 

Project Learning Tree Trainings

February 15, 2016

K-8 Workshop
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Fayetteville, NC
To Register: Bonnie Eamick beamick@capefearbg.org
Registration Deadline: February 10
No charge for materials - a $25 value!

February 19, 2016
K-8 Workshop
Cape Fear Museum Wilmington, NCTo Register: Pepper Hill phill@nhcgov.com  910-798-4386
Registration Deadline: February 12
No charge for materials - a $25 value!

March 19, 2016
K-12 Workshop
Queens University
Charlotte, NC

To Register:  http://e-corps.org/education/ee-workshops-ee-courses/

Registration Deadline: March 14
*There is a $15 fee for this workshop which covers workshop space and lunch
No charge for materials - a $35 value!
Presenting the K-8 Guide and Forests of the World secondary modules

April 16, 2016
K-8 Workshop
Little Creek Recreation Center
Winston-Salem, NC
To Register: Leah Friend Leahf@cityofws.org or 336-734-1215
Registration Deadline: April 8 

No charge for materials - a $25 value!

More Online...  http://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/events/?search=Project

May 10, Raleigh (Lake Johnson)
April 29, Carolina Beach (Carolina Beach State Park)

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

Horticultural Science Summer Institute

The Horticultural Science Summer Institute will be July 10-15, 2016 and is sponsored by North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Program with the Department of Horticultural Science.   High school-aged youth (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) are invited to apply to a weeklong, residential horticultural experience on the campus of NC State University. 

Youth will have hands-on opportunities to explore a broad range of horticultural possibilities from breeding better fruits and vegetables, growing a diverse selection of woody ornamentals, lengthening the life of cut flowers, learning sustainable production practices and delving into practical and molecular tools that enhance our understanding of plant processes. Participants will visit a variety of horticultural businesses. Youth will also be introduced to career possibilities, college-making decisions and leadership development and enjoy evening entertainment and team-building activities.  

The cost of the institute will be $550 with a $150 deposit due upon application acceptance. All lodging, workshop materials and field trips and most meals are provided. Scholarships may be available. Applications are due Friday, April 15th and notification of acceptance will follow shortly thereafter. 

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

Youth should apply here by Friday, April 15th. For more information visit the HSSI webpage.

NC Beekeeping Essay!

Explore more about the fascinating story of the hardworking honey bee by encouraging your 4-H youth to participate in the North Carolina 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest. The essay provides a platform for youth to creatively express their working knowledge and research of the craft of beekeeping.

This year's theme:“Bees and Pollination. How Important is it?” 

Beekeeping has had is five minutes of fame for the past five years. Now more than ever, people are asking “What will happen if the bees are gone?” Your paper should research and help answer this question.

Survey your community to see what is being done to help honey bees. Include your state in your survey to see if there is a wildflower planting program available or any other program that could aid the honey bee.

Essays are due February 26th at 5pm and should be emailed to Liz Driscoll at liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu

Heart Healthy Valentine's Workshop

Join us for an afternoon of valentine’s fun while learning about how to keep your heart healthy. 
Friday, February 12
3:30-5:00 pm

Snacks and drinks provided.
Ages 5-8!

RSVP to Whitney by Monday, February 8th

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, and Alleghany counties to dazzle us with your culinary skills! The 4-H Area Food Show will be held on Saturday, March 5^th 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 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:00 a.m. Judging will begin at 10:00 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 26.

Visit our CES website for registration forms or call 401-8025 for more information!

Upcoming Dairy Youth Events

4-H Dairy Judging Contest

April 9, 2016 

Deerview Jersey Farm, Mocksville

4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl and Skillathon

May 14, 2016 

Iredell County Extension Office

 

If you have any questions regarding these events please contact Nancy Keith or Melissa Staebner.