Monday, February 20, 2017

Upcoming Livestock Opportunities

When: March 4
Who: Youth ages 9-19.
Where: Eastern Carolina Ag & Education Center, Tarboro, NC
Entry deadline Friday, February 24

When: March 4-5
Who: Youth must be under the age of 21 as of January 1, 2017
Where: Eastern Carolina Ag & Education Center, Tarboro, NC
Entry deadline Friday, February 24, late entries pay an extra fee

When: March 18-19
Who: Youth must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2017
Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Entry deadline Friday, February 28

When: March 25
Who: Youth ages 9-18
Where: NC Mountain State Fairgrounds, Fletcher NC

When: April 1
Who:Youth must be under the age of 21 as of January 1, 2017
Where: Mike's Farm Beulaville, NC

What: Spring Fling Livestock Show ( Rules / Entry Form)
When: April 14-15
Who: Youth must be under the age of 21 as of January 1, 2017
Where: NC Mountain State Farigrounds, Fletcher NC

Meat Goat Clinic
The Richmond County 4-H Livestock Club is partnering with Richmond County Cooperative Extension to host a show meat goat clinic at the Richmond County Cooperative Extension office on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for both parents and youth! This event is open to parents, prospective showmen, and current showmen. We will have several speakers throughout the day covering topics such as: selection, nutrition, judging, parasite management, hoof trimming, and clipping! A portion of the clinic will be in a classroom environment, however, the majority of the clinic will be hands-on for both the parents and youth. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided the day of the event. If you have any questions feel free to call/text Coleman Berry at (910)206-5053 or email him at colemanworldslargeststrawberry.com REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29, 2017 SIGN UP AT:
https://4hmeatgoatclinic.ticketleap.com/2017/

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2017 NC State Fair Livestock Scholarship Application

The North Carolina State Fair will award up to 25 scholarships, valued at $2,000, to youth who have exhibited livestock at the N.C. State Fair, regardless of breed, class or show placement. The scholarships are designed for high school seniors and students currently enrolled in an institute of higher education who have participated in the junior livestock or market turkey shows at the N.C. State Fair. The scholarships were funded by sponsors of the annual N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions. The number of scholarships awarded each year is based on qualified applicants and funds available from the previous year’s Sale of Champions. Completed applications are due March 1, 2017. http://www.ncstatefair.org/documents/2017NCStateFairLivestockScholarshipApplication.pdf
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Apply to Join FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council

Youth across the Nation have the opportunity to make a difference and transform the resilience and preparedness of their communities and beyond. Students in the 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grades who have engaged in community service or are interested in emergency preparedness, are encouraged to apply to serve on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Youth Preparedness Council.
 
Formed in 2012, the Council engages members in local and national emergency preparedness projects. Members are selected to serve two-year terms. 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.
 
Adults working with youth or emergency management are encouraged to share the application with youth who might be interested in applying. Applicants must submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, and academic records.
 

Applications are due March 31, 2017. For more information and to see the projects current members are working on, visit the Youth Preparedness Council website. To submit an application, visit the application website. 
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Friday, February 17, 2017

4-H Horse Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Events

If you are interested in any of the Horse Artistic Expression or
Creative Writing Events, please check them out HERE. From here you can find
entry forms for each individual topic. All are due May 1, 2017.

Craft Horse Contest – Exhibit your craft skills by creating
horse items for your horse or yourself. This opportunity allows the youth to
explore and develop economical alternatives for themselves and their horse.
Horse Drawing Contest – Broaden your horizons and use your
creative talents to increase awareness of the horse project through drawing
exhibitions.
Horse Painting Contest – Encourages members to apply their artistic
talent within the horse project area by increasing their knowledge and skill in
equine painting while learning the value of developing visual exhibits for a
specific topic.
Horse Poster Contest – Provides a medium for youth to visually
demonstrate their interest in horses. Enables youth to improve their skills in
linking words and visuals to create an appealing display.
Horse Photography Contest – Encourages youth to gain self-confidence,
while developing life-time photographic skills. While learning the value of
organizing and developing visual exhibits, youth will increase their knowledge
of photography as it relates to horses.
Horse Sewing Contest – Exhibit your sewing skills by creating
horse items for your horse or yourself. This opportunity allows the youth to
explore and develop economical alternatives for themselves and their horse.
Horse Creative Writing Contests – Learn to become a more
effective writer while exploring the wonderful world of horses.
  
  

 
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State FFA & 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

The North Carolina Youth Foundation is hosting the combined State FFA and 4H Dairy Judging contest on April 8th, 2017 at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman, NC.
Guidelines and Rules as well as Registration forms for the 4H contest can be found on the NC 4H Dairy Youth website (https://projects.ncsu.edu/cals/an_sci/extension/dairy/4-H/4hdairy.htm).
 
Any questions about the contest can be directed to Nancy Keith, Iredell County Extension Director at nancy_keith@ncsu.edu or 704-878-3165 or Jason Wright at jhwright627@gmail.com or 336-382-0735.
 
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