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.