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 8^th, 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.

 

"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!