WELCOME TO KENT COUNTY 4-H

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1 Kent Clover March Transportation Circle, Dover, DE Phone: Fax: WELCOME TO KENT COUNTY 4-H Dear 4-H ers, Parents, and Leaders, Winter is ending, spring is finally on its way and we re gearing up for a fast paced array of upcoming 4-H activities. We have all been very active with past 4-H events including the YAP Conference, State Leader Forum, Livestock Overnighter, Woodworking and Photography Judging Contests, and Winter Fun Day that was coordinated and sponsored by the Kent County 4-H Links. We had a great turnout for county training workshops for our Judging Contests in Woodworking, Photography, and Foods. As we look forward to the next couple of months, we see our upcoming Favorite Foods, Foods Judging, State Horse Bowl, Clothing & Textile Showcase, Spring Dairy Show, Younger Member Weekend, Demonstration Contest and Legislative Day. These events are planned for you and we encourage all 4-H members to consider getting involved in one or more of them. Livestock members are beginning to start their 4-H projects in the various livestock species. The Kent County Livestock Advisory Committee has been diligently working on our Jackpot Show and County Livestock Show in May. They are also conducting Livestock Judging training meetings for any 4-H member. The annual Pygmy Goat Show is also planned in May. We hope all of our 4-H livestock members will plan to participate in these upcoming livestock events. The Kent County Horse Show is planned for Sunday, June 22nd. This event serves as the main fundraising event for the Leader s Association to support 4-H programs in Kent County. Please contact your Organizational Leader or the County 4-H Office to see how you can help by selling ads for this show. Everyone s help and support is needed to make this event a success. Finally, we are currently planning the 16th Annual Kent County Basket Auction which will be held on March 28th which will benefit the Delaware 4-H Foundation. Tickets are $30 per person and are available for sale now. Please place your order by March 18th. Committee members are actively soliciting items for both the live and silent auction and would gladly accept any items for the Silent Auction from anyone in our 4-H Family. If you have anything you would like to donate or know someone else who would like to donate an item, please contact Doug or Kristin in the County 4-H Office. We are looking forward to a fun and exciting night for Kent County and thank everyone involved in helping to raise dollars of support for the Delaware 4-H Foundation that allows them to continue to provide monetary funding for awards, prizes, and various trips for our 4-H members. 4-H is here for you! Get involved and take advantage of many great experiences and opportunities available to 4-H members. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming 4-H event. Yours in 4-H, C. Douglas Crouse & Kristin Cook, Extension Educators, 4-H & Youth Development 1

2 March Deadlines, Activities, and Events Kent County Horse Show - Begin Selling Ads March 1st Kent County 4-H will again host a Horse Show in June at Dill s Auction in Wyoming, DE on June 22nd. Through the sale of ads for the Horse Show program booklet, this event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Kent County Leaders Association to provide funding for the many 4-H events, scholarships and awards that they provide throughout the 4-H year. 4-H members can sell ads to businesses, organizations, individuals, or any other 4-H supporter. Ad costs are $60 for a full page, $30 for a half page, and $20 for a third page. Members can also solicit individuals including family members, friends or other 4-H supporters for patron ads. These ads are for donations of $5 or more. Information is available in the County Extension Office for members who are willing to solicit ads for this fundraiser. All 4-H members are encouraged to help in this effort by assisting in the selling of ads to provide funding to continue our County 4-H programming. Delaware 4-H State Camp Applications - Begin Postmarking March 1st The State 4-H Camp Newsletter and Application has been ed to all Kent 4-H ers who turned in enrollment forms to our office. Please visit the state website to review this information. Age requirements are based on 4-H age as of January 1st. Applications must be completed and mailed to the State 4-H Office per the instructions provided with the application, but no sooner than March 1st, with either a deposit or payment in full to be accepted. Please do not mail them to the Kent County 4-H Office, as this will delay their arrival to the State 4-H Office. Favorite Foods Contest - March 1st The Kent County Favorite Foods contest will be held in the Exhibit Hall at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 1st. There are H youth participating in this cooking event that encourages new cooking skills and techniques, provides knowledge about table settings and menu planning, while also providing an opportunity to use your public presentation skills through an interview with the judge. 4-H members are also encouraged to participate in the County Foods Judging Contest that will also take place the same day from 11 to 2 pm. You do not have to participate in Favorite Foods to come and participate in this judging contest. Photographs submitted for the County 4-H Photography Contest will also be on display. We look forward to seeing many outstanding photographs on display! Demonstration Contest Training - March 6th Plan to attend this training at the County 4-H Office at 6:30pm to learn how to create and give a 4-H demonstration. This is a great training for first year members, but all 4-H members are encouraged to attend. 4-H Exchange Group Quarter Auction - March 7th The Kent County 4-H Exchange Group will hold their 2nd annual Quarter Auction on Friday, March 7th at 7:00pm at the Harrington Fire Hall. Tickets are $15 per person and this admission price includes a $10 roll of quarters. There will be a lot of great items available in the auction. Please be sure to share this event with your family, friends and co-workers, and plan to come out and support the Exchange Group who are raising funds to help defray their costs of traveling to Idaho in the middle of Hope to see you all there! 2

3 Farm Safety Certification Class set for March 7-9th A federal certification class to allow teens ages to work on a farm and operate machinery has been scheduled for March 7-9, 2014 at the Redden State Forest and Education Center. This class provides a teen with a basic understanding of a myriad of hazards found on the farm, safe practices and the skills needed to operate safely when working with tractors and equipment. A written and practical exam is required in this 24-hour course. Mike Love, the University of Delaware Extension safety agent, will host the event. University of Maryland Extension 4-H agents and personnel from several area agriculture equipment dealerships will assist in the program. The program is open to all youth who will become 14 by the first of June **NOTE: Teens must be 14 years old by the weekend training to complete the practicum (drive the course).** For more information, contact Mike Love at , ext. 583 or mlove@udel.edu. Day Camp Counselor Training - March 12th Day Camp Counselor Training will be held on March 12th at the County 4-H Office from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All 4-H members who signed up to serve as counselors for the 2014 summer 4-H Day Camps should plan to attend. Additional trainings are planned for April 9th, May 14th, and June 30th. Club News Due March 14th Please be sure your club is represented in the April Clover, and keep us informed of your club s activities! It s so easy! Simply Judy Kling at jlkling@udel.edu. Dover s St. Patrick s Day Parade - March 15th Kent County 4-H will again be participating in the Dover St. Patrick s Day Parade. Any county 4-H member may participate by assisting with the preparation of a float or joining with other 4-H ers and walking in the parade. Parade line up is between 1:00 and 1:45pm in the parking lot adjacent to Spence s Bazaar. The parade will begin at 2pm. A Jr. Council committee will oversee this event. Contact Kristin at if you have questions. Cloverbud Fun Day - March 23rd All Cloverbud Members and their families are invited to the Kent County Office from 2-4pm for a day of fun including: 4-H Project Activities Community Service Activity Snacks Games Other Fun Activities And Much More!! 4-H T-Shirts and Polos for Sale at the Extension Office We have T-shirts and Polo shirts for purchase at our office: 4-H Polo s in S-M-L-XL in White or Navy Blue are only $15, and, 4-H White T-Shirts with Kent County and Clover in S-M-L-XL-2XL are only $5. Wearing a 4-H t-shirt or polo is a great way to promote and create an awareness of the Delaware 4-H Program!! 3

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5 Kent County 4-H Basket Auction D ELAWARE To Benefit ELAWARE 4-H H F OUNDATION 113 Townsend Hall, 531 South College Avenue, Newark, DE (302) March 28th - Felton Fire Hall The Kent County 4-H Program is hosting the 16 th annual Kent County Basket Auction to benefit the Delaware 4-H Foundation. The event will take place on Friday, March 28th at the Felton Fire Hall. The dinner menu will be the famous Fried Oyster dinner with dumplings, chicken salad, and other side dishes. Tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased at the Kent County Extension Office or from local 4-H volunteers by March 18th. Following the dinner, an auction of theme baskets will be held. All Kent County 4-H Clubs, organizations, individuals, or businesses that are interested in creating a basket may do so by delivering it to the Kent County Extension Office, Paradee Center, by March 24th. All baskets should be labeled with its contents and the name of the organization making the donation. Come out for an evening of fun and support your favorite youth program, 4-H! Proceeds from the auction will be used by the Delaware 4-H Foundation to provide scholarships to 4-H Camps, sponsor trips to National 4-H Congress and to provide other awards and incentives in the 4-H program. PLEASE BE A SILENT AUCTION DONOR If any 4-H member or parent has an item to donate to our Silent Auction, no matter how big or small, please contact Doug or Kristin. We would love to include your treasurers at this event to help raise funds for the Delaware 4-H Foundation! 5

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7 Clothing & Textile Showcase - April 12th Intent Forms Due March 24th (form on the next page) The 2014 Showcase will take place on Saturday, April 12th at Woodbridge Elementary School in Greenwood. This event allows 4-H members to show their consumer skills or sewing construction skills as they participate in this competition. 4-H members can compete in the Ready to Wear Contest OR the Clothing Construction Showcase, but they may not participate in both events.. These areas of competition are: 1. Ready-to-Wear This is an opportunity for a member to bring an outfit of ready to wear clothes, model it before a judge for fit and appropriate accessories as well as participate in an interview with the judge to justify why this garment was needed in their wardrobe and why they selected it. All participants will be required to model in the revue portion of the event and submit a completed Notebook with the required Ready to Wear Entry Form. 2. Clothing Construction A 4-H member will model a garment and or complete outfit that they have sewn. 4-Hers will participate in an interview with a judge sharing information about the construction of the garment, where they will wear it and explain why certain construction techniques were used, etc. Construction, fit and overall attractiveness of the garment will be considered in evaluation. All participants will be required to model in the revue portion of the event. Garments will be entered in the sewing level (beginner, intermediate, advanced intermediate and advanced) based on the construction techniques used in making the garment as described in the new 4-H Clothing Project Guidelines. Within each sewing level, garments will be evaluated with their age group (age 8-10, and 14 & older). These guidelines are available on the County 4-H website, in the 4-H Office, or from your 4-H Leader. All participants will need to complete the required Clothing Showcase entry form and score sheets and submit these with their completed garment. Participants for the Ready to Wear and Clothing Construction areas will need to complete the Intent Form on the next page and return it to the 4-H Office by Tuesday, March 24th to indicate their interest in participating in these contests. Participants in the Clothing Construction category will also need to bring their completed garment and the Garment Forms to the 4-H Office by Friday, April 4th. Participants in the Ready to Wear Contest will also need to bring their completed Notebook to the 4-H Office by Friday, April 4th. All forms can be found on our website. 3. Sewing Items Display 4-H members can sew items based on the list provided below. All items will be evaluated on construction techniques and displayed at the revue event portion of the Showcase. 4-H members are limited to one item per category. Items sewn will need to be brought to the 4-H Office by Friday, April 4th. 4-H members are encouraged to attend this event to see their exhibits on display. The label to be used for each entry can be found on the next page. County Sewing Contest Categories: Tote Bag or Back Pack Article, Hand Woven or From Hand Spun Fibers Purse or Cell Phone Carrier Sewn Pillow Article, Quilted, Hand or Machine Fleece Hat Patchwork Pillow Article, Knit, Hand or Machine Hat & Scarf, Sewn, Crocheted, or Knit Stuffed Animal or Doll Home Environment Project Fabric-Covered Photo Album, Sewn Any Clothing Accessory (curtains, placemats, table runners, etc) No-Sew Fleece Blanket or Throw Beaded Scarf Article, Crochet No-Sew Fleece Scarf Article, Huck weaving Article, Counted Cross Stitch No-Sew Fleece, Article Article, Blackwork Article, Crewel Article, Chicken Scratch Sewing Item using a Towel 7

8 4-H Clothing and Textile Showcase and Ready to Wear Contest Intent Form Name Club Age (as of 1/01/14) Address City Phone Areas of Competition: You May ONLY Check One Ready to Wear Age Level: Beginner (8-11) Clothing Construction Sewing Level: Junior (12-14) Senior (15-19) NOTE: YOUR NOTEBOOK IS DUE BY APRIL 4TH Beginner Intermediate Advanced Intermediate Advanced NOTE: YOUR GARMENT WITH FORMS IS DUE BY APRIL 4TH RETURN YOUR INTENT FORM TO THE KENT COUNTY 4-H OFFICE BY MARCH 24TH Kent County 4-H Sewing Contest LABEL Name Club Age (as of 1/01/14) Tote Bag or Back Pack Sewn Pillow Patchwork Pillow Stuffed Animal or Doll Any Clothing Accessory Item Article Hand Woven or from Hand Spun Fibers Article Quilted, hand or machine Article Knit, hand or machine Home Environment Project Purse or Cell Phone Carrier Fleece Hat Hat & Scarf, sewn, crocheted, or knit Article Huck Weaving Article Crochet Article Counted Cross Stitch Article Chicken Scratch Article Crewel Article Blackwork Sewing Item using a Towel Fabric-covered Photo Album, sewn No-sew Fleece Blanket or Throw No-Sew Fleece Scarf Article, No-Sew Fleece Beaded Scarf 8

9 COUNTY JUDGING CONTESTS Please take note of the 4-H calendar to watch for the upcoming County Judging Contests in Foods, Horticulture, Wildlife, Clothing, as well as others. Members are strongly encouraged to participate in the respective judging contest for their 4-H project area. It is a great way to acquire additional knowledge and challenge yourself to see what you have learned in your various project work. The main purpose of our judging contests is to help teach 4-H youth how to compare and make the right choices in life. We would strongly urge each member to participate in at least one judging contest during the year. Choose a contest related to your project work and attend the county judging event. Ask your leader to help you prepare. Remember, the top ten Senior Division County Winners in each judging event are able to participate in the State Judging Contest at the Delaware State Fair. We look forward to seeing you in the future at one or more county judging events. Poultry Judging Contest: TBD Foods Judging Contest: Saturday, March 1st at Favorite Foods Contest, 11am-2pm Wildlife and Horticulture Judging County Contest: Wednesday, April 30th, 4-8pm County Demonstration Training: Thursday, March 6th, 6:30pm Entries Due April 11th County Contest: Wednesday, April 23rd, 4-7pm Clothing Judging Contest: Saturday, April 12th, at Clothing and Textile Showcase, 2-4pm Livestock Judging Classroom Trainings: Wednesday, April 2nd and Monday, May 5th Both 6:30-8:00pm at the Kent Extension Office On the Farm Trainings: TBA Dairy Judging Contest: Tuesday, May 13th, 4-7pm Horse Judging Contest: Wednesday, May 7th, 9

10 Everything you need to know about H Camps! STATE 4-H CAMPS ENVIRONMENTAL JUNE ST WEEK JUNE ND WEEK JUNE Information about camp has been ed to all 4-H members enrolled and is posted on the State 4-H website. Printed copies are also available in the 4-H Office. Please check your inbox from us, and return your registration based on the instructions provided. KENT COUNTY 4-H DAY CAMPS July 7-11 August 4-8 Harrington Moose Lodge Kent Extension Office, Dover Please mark your calendars and reserve these dates. The July camp will be for both Traditional Campers (Ages 8 to 12) and Cloverbud Campers (Ages 5 to 7). The August camp will be for Traditional Campers, only. We will be planning some new and exciting classes so don t miss out on the fun. Registration forms are on our website. KENT COUNTY 4-H MARVELOUS MICROBES SCIENCE DAY CAMP June 30-July 3 Kent Extension Office, Dover This camp for ages 8-12 will cover basic experimental methods, develop problem-solving skills, foster teambuilding skills, and further develop basic communication skills. Youth will delve deep into the world of science by learning about both the benefits and consequences of microbes. Throughout the week, campers will collect microbe samples and do a variety of experiments. The camp will conclude with a trip to Delaware Biotechnology Institute, Newark, DE. Also included will be organized recreation, 4-H crafts, and activities, and many fun experiences. 10

11 April Deadlines, Activities, and Events Day Camp Counselor Training - April 9th Day Camp Counselor Training will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at the County 4-H Office from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All 4-H members who signed up to serve as counselors for the 2014 summer 4-H Day Camps should plan to attend. Additional trainings are planned for May 14th, and June 30th. Club News Due for May Clover - Due April 11th Club Reporters are asked to forward your club news to Judy Kling by to: jlkling@udel.edu, to be included in the May Clover newsletter. Be sure your club is represented. Easter Bunny Drive - Due April 11th Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club will again be coordinating an Easter Bunny Drive. Club members will be collecting stuffed Easter Bunnies to distribute to children in the hospital during the Easter Holiday. Anyone can donate to this drive. Donation Delivery deadline will be April 11th. Thank you in advance for your help with this annual project. County Demonstration Contest - April 23rd (Entries Due April 11th) The County Demonstration Contest will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 4:00-7:00 pm. 4-H members can select from the list of available project areas on the entry form to present an Individual Demonstration or Team Demonstration on any subject matter related to that project area. Individual demonstrations consist of one 4-H member and Team Demonstrations consist of two 4-H members from Kent County. Demonstration Guidelines are available and can be found on the state 4-H website. Participating in the County Demonstration Contest is a great opportunity to show your presentation skills while teaching others about your 4-H project areas. Please contact the 4-H Office if you need additional information about this event. The registration form for this event can be found in this newsletter and also on our website. Make Up Demonstration Days will occur on May 8th (entries are due 5/2) and May 21st (entries are due 5/16). Entomology Workshop - Register by April 25th (for May 16th Training) The Kent County 4-H Science Club has invited Ashley Peebles, a Trainer-Educator for the Delaware Forest Service, to conduct a special workshop on learning how to collect and pin insects for your fair exhibits. She will host this hands-on class for 15 individuals on May 16th. Pre-registration is necessary since space is limited. Only those participating in entomology projects or those interested in beginning an entomology project should attend. Please call the 4-H Office to register. Horticulture and Wildlife Judging Contests - April 30th These county contests will take place at the Kent Extension office on April 30th from 4:00-8:00pm. Training materials are on the State 4-H website. Plan to participate in these and test your knowledge in these respective 4-H project areas. 11

12 Kent County 4-H Demonstration Day - Wednesday, April 23rd Entries Due: April 11th Name: Age (as of 1/01/14): Address: City: Club: Phone: Years in 4-H: Demonstration Category: or circle below Title of Demonstration: Individual: or Team Demonstration If team, give name of partner Age (as of 1/01/14): Address: City: Club: Phone: Years in 4-H: Length of Demonstration Minutes Are you using PowerPoint? Are you using a live animal? CATEGORY: General 4-H Aerospace Arts/Crafts/Visual Arts Automotive Bicycle/Motorcycle Computer Science Electricity Exploring 4-H Leadership/Citizenship Performing/Theater Arts Photography/Videography Woodworking CATEGORY: Plants, Environmental Sciences & Other Environmental Education and Earth Sciences - (includes soil, water, waste management, fisheries, & forestry) Entomology/IPM Pesticide Use Gardening (fruit, vegetable, flower) and Field Crops Indoor Gardening and Floriculture Lawn Care/Landscaping Shooting Sports Wildlife Other 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology CATEGORY: Animal Science Beef and Swine Dairy Cattle Dog/Rabbit/Small Animal Goats Horse Sheep Vet Science/Poultry CATEGORY: Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care/Babysitting Clothing/Textiles Food Preparation - any type Food Safety/Food Preservation Health/Safety Healthy Food Selection Home Environment/Consumer Ed/Home Management Table Setting/Etiquette 12

13 Younger Member Weekend - April 26-27th (Registration Deadline April 18th) The Junior Council is busily preparing for a fun and exciting weekend for campers, 8-12 years old with an Olympic theme. The cost per participant is $30. Camp this year is at Camp Barnes in Frankford, DE. Please be sure to return your application, health form and camp fee to the County Extension Office by April 18th. Additional information about bus times, camp supplies needed, etc. will be provided to all members who sign up to attend. Junior Council members who are attending as counselors must also complete this registration form and Health Form. Younger Member Weekend Registration COST: $30 Mail to: Younger Member Weekend, Kent 4-H 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Registration must include: Health Form, Application, $30 Fee DEADLINE: April 18th Name: Age (as of 1/01/14) Address: City: State: Zip: Club: Phone: I will be getting the bus at: Kent County Extension Office, Paradee Center, University of Delaware, Dover Milford Client Logic (Old Wal-Mart) If your child has any known allergies or any other circumstances we should be aware of, please explain: 13

14 OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Delaware Farm Bureau Scholarship There is a $2500 scholarship opportunity for 4-H ers whose family is a member of the Delaware Farm Bureau. This will be awarded to a college bound student who is pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field. Deadline is April For more information, please call the Farm Bureau office at or Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame If you know of a special individual who has had a major impact on the 4-H Program in Delaware, now is the time to nominate them for induction into the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame. Nominations are open through May 15. The 2014 class will be selected in June for induction on October 3, 2014 at Dover Downs. The Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Foundation. The full nomination form and FAQ document are located on the 4-H website. In addition, applications are being accepted for individuals to serve on the selection committee. If you are interested in serving there, please contact your 4-H agent. Tickets for the event will go on sale in July. We will also be recognizing the 100th year of the Houston Cardinals 4-H Club AND the 100th anniversary of Cooperative Extension. It s sure to be a grand event. Mark your calendars NOW! 4-H in Review National 4-H Conference Delaware 4-H will be well represented by Abigail Harrington and Dylan Bradley from Kent County, Madeline Watson, Cameron Ernst and Miranda Hunter of New Castle County, & Shannon Bradley and Holly Anderson from Sussex County, in Washington, DC on April 5-10 at the National Conference Center. Please make sure to talk to these youth and find out what an excellent opportunity this was for them to represent their state. 4-H Winter Fun Day The Kent County Order of 4-H Links hosted our 4-H Winter Fun Day on Sunday, February 23rd. We had over 50 4-H members and adults who volunteered or attended and participated in various activities that included making a castle, a snowman hot chocolate packet, hand bell activity, bingo, tic tac toe and pin the nose on the snowman. We would like to thank the many Kent County Order of 4-H Link volunteers, as well as the Junior Council members, who provided assistance at this event. It was a fun day for everyone! County 4-H Photography Contest Kent County 4-H had 264 photographs that were submitted for the recent County 4-H Photography Contest. The 54 4-H photographers who submitted photographs did an outstanding job showcasing their photography skills in the over 21 different photography categories. The photographs will be on display at our upcoming Favorite Foods Contest event on March 1st. Great job Kent County 4-H photographers! Congratulations to Kaylie Withrow The State 4-H Office has announced that Kaylie Winthrow, 1st year member of the Woodside Emeralds 4-H Club, has been selected as the Overall State of Delaware winner for her Honey Bee Essay. Her essay will now go forward to the American Beekeeping Federation s National Essay Contest. Congratulations Kaylie we wish you well! 14

15 Seniors 1 Jessica Sullivan Harrington Sunshine 2 Micaela Harvey Peach Blossom 3 Maci Carter Peach Blossom 4 Lena Berry Harrington Sunshine 5 Abby Zaun Harrington Sunshine 6 Leslie Webb Peach Blossom 7 Kristen Hedstrom Peach Blossom 8 Stephen Venable The Lord's Clay 9 Jon Herholdt Houston Cardinals 10 Kami Kaehler OMK 4-H Seniors 1 Dylan Lister Peach Blossom 2 Zachary Phillippi Harrington Sunshine 3 Stephen Venable The Lord's Clay 4 Riley Taylor Harrington Sunshine 5 Zachary Welch Harrington Sunshine 6 Autumn Abbott The Lord's Clay 6 Timothy Venable The Lord's Clay 8 Jon Herholdt Houston Cardinals 8 Hayden Jackson Westville 10 Anna Marie DeLVecchio OMK 4-H Photography Judging Contest Results Juniors 1 Olivia Gaines Westville 2 Jordan Elmer Westville 3 Weston Williams Harrington Sunshine 4 Jeremy Mahoney Harrington Sunshine 4 Vanessa Gaines Westville 6 Riley Taylor Harrington Sunshine 7 Rachel Taylor Harrington Sunshine 7 Ryleigh Wise OMK 4-H 9 Sarah Janney OMK 4-H 10 Jessica Herholdt Houston Cardinals 10 Anastasia Kill OMK 4-H Woodworking Judging Contest Results Juniors 1 Weston Williams Harrington Sunshine 1 Riley Taylor Harrington Sunshine 3 Autumn Abbott The Lord's Clay 4 Kameron Bradley Soaring Eagles 4-H 5 Rachel Taylor Harrington Sunshine 5 Hayden Jackson Westville 5 Leighton Webb Peach Blossom 5 Garrett Woods OMK 4-H 9 Gioiella DelVecchio OMK 4-H 10 Alex Kaehler OMK 4-H 10 Isabel Sweet OMK 4-H Hearts 4 Horses, R.J. Shepard, Club Reporter The month of January was filled with a lot of fun activities. We took a field trip to the Maryland Horse Expo. Those that went loved the parade of breeds. We started doing some fundraisers to earn some money for our new club. At our general meeting we had a demonstration by Officer Kane on personal safety at horse shows and how not to over expose ourselves on the internet. Miss Trista North, an equine photographer, taught us how to take better horse pictures for the County Photography Contest. Can t wait for next month!! Houston Cardinals, Summer Davis, Club Reporter BRRRRRR! Several Houston Cardinals members took the plunge in Rehoboth Beach, DE. to support Special Olympics. It was 50 degrees and a 34 degree water temperature, but members plunged with pride. It has been a very busy month for Houston Cardinals members as several members also participated in the Public Speaking Contest and earned blue ribbons. Congratulations to our senior Bree Wilkins for winning her division! Thanks to many members for participating in the recent fundraisers to support our 100 year event. We raised a lot of money with SnoYo in MIlford and having a bake sale at our local supporting Tractor Supply. We wished good luck to members participating in the upcoming Favorite Foods and Photography Contests. Don't forget to wear green to this month s meeting in support of 4-H and St. Patrick's Day! 15

16 Midstate, Noah Snyder, Club Reporter Our club would like to send a BIG congratulations to our leader, Mrs. Joanne Carter, for receiving the Lifetime Volunteer Award for 2014! We would also like to congratulate Megan Jackson, for finishing 2nd in the Public Speaking Contest on January 26th. Our club also received honorable mention for Trim-A-Tree. Our monthly meeting was held on February 4th and on the 9th Mrs. Carter hosted Exploring 4-H at her home. On February 16th there was a small engines meeting at the Sylvester's home. On February 22nd and March 1st sewing took place at the Snyder's. Archery was on February 23rd at the Marasco's. Since it is a bit cold we held this indoors and made arrows. Club members, please do not forget to bring in your items for the Basket Auction. Have a great month! Peach Blossom, Maci Carter, Club Reporter The snow isn t slowing Peach Blossom down! At our February meeting we did a fun Health Rocks activity about making choices and having options. On February 2nd the club participated in the Polar Bear Plunge at Rehoboth Beach. The water was really cold and we might be crazy, but it was all for a good cause to Special Olympics! The day before, our club s running group competed in the Run to the Plunge 5K Race. We are so proud of everyone who ran and plunged! We can t wait until next year s Polar Plunge! On February 22nd club members served pancakes and sausage to people who came to support the club at our Applebee s Flapjack Fundraiser. The food was definitely yummy and we raised money for the club! The Kent County Basket Auction is on Friday March 28th. Every club can make a basket with a specific theme to be sold at the auction. The money will go to the Delaware 4-H Foundation. Come check out the baskets and have a great dinner! Demonstrations are also coming up in April. A demonstration is where you have to give a presentation on a certain topic. This contest can really help with your public speaking skills and learn more about your interests. The next meeting for Peach Blossom is Wednesday March 5th. The theme is yellow night for the Wizard of Oz and the state is Kansas. Good luck to everyone who will be competing in Favorite Foods! Holler-N-Hooves, Maggi Vrem, Club Reporter Holler-N-Hooves 4-H Club members had a blast at the last meeting. We assembled horse first-aid kits as a fundraiser, worked with some members from the Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club, and had a "de-stressing" talk about stress in the show ring. Holler-N-Hooves and Harrington Sunshine members worked together to study for the upcoming Horse Bowl competition. Everyone had fun creating and learning all the key parts of an ideal equine first-aid kit. We aren't just making the kits, we're learning how to use and be safe around all of the equipment inside the kits. This way our horses, kids, and barns can be safer. Members were also able to share what they stress about and ways to handle "horse show stress." Everyone is eager for our upcoming events and cannot wait until the next meeting! The Lord's Clay, Athena Pappas, Club Reporter Our club has been busy! Some members went to Photography and Woodworking Judging along with Public Speaking. We had fun with International Foods, and all our members enjoyed tasting the different foods. The Arts and Crafts group met and made clay ornaments. Because of bad weather, we did our December craft--candy cane ornaments. We also had a make-up Fair Craft, and we made tin punch ornaments for our Christmas trees. Horse group met and learned about the bones of the horse. They played games to learn and everyone enjoyed our own "horse bowl." Leadership and Sewing groups met also. In Leadership, we learned how trust is involved in leading. Also, our Adopt-a- Highway committee met and cleaned up the trash from Abbott's Pond Road. This month, we enjoyed our committee meetings, and participated in the County Photography Contest and Winter Fun Day. For community service, we are having a Bunny Drive and Shoe Drive. We made Valentines for the Veterans too. We have lots to do so that means--we won't be bored! Hurray! 16

17 Scribbles from Susan Garey, Livestock Agent Upcoming Avian Bowl Trainings Dr. Brigid McCrea of Delaware State University will be holding monthly Avian Bowl training sessions in both New Castle and Kent counties. The March Kent County training sessions will be held on March 10 th at 6:30 pm in Rm 125 at DSU s Washington building and the New Castle County sessions will be held on March 3 rd at the New Castle County Extension Office starting at 7:00 pm. For the entire monthly practice schedule through the month of June, please visit: Mid-Atlantic Avian Bowl Challenge The Mid-Atlantic Avian Bowl Challenge is being held as part of the Delmarva Poultry Fanciers show on April 5, The contest has divisions for both Junior Teams (ages 13 and under) and Senior teams (ages 14-18). The entry deadline for teams is March 15, The entry form is available on the county and state 4-H web site For more information or questions please contact Dr. Brigid McCrea of Delaware State University at (302) or bmccrea@desu.edu Spring 4-H/FFA Dairy Show- entries due March 7 th The Spring 4-H and FFA Dairy Show will be held on April 5, 2014 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Entries are due to Charmayne Busker by March 7, The show is open to all Delmarva Residents who are owners of Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Guernsey and Brown Swiss cattle. The show will include both a Junior Division (age 21 & under as of January 1, 2014) and an Open Division which will run concurrently. For show information and an entry form please visit the state 4-H website. We are always looking for additional show sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2014 show, please contact Charmayne by March 7 to be featured on the Spring Show t-shirt. Delaware Livestock Exposition Benefit Dinner and Auction - March 8th Mark your calendar for the 2014 Delaware Livestock Exposition, October at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The show is a junior breeding show for beef cattle, sheep, swine, and boer goats and is open to exhibitors from across the country. Entry and registration information will be available in the summer. Premiums are paid to the top placing animals in each class. Sponsors and donors support the Expo financially however we still need your help too! The show committee is hosting a benefit dinner and auction on Saturday, March 8th in the Dover building on the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 each or $175 for a table of 8 and will be available for purchase at the Kent County Extension office beginning in February. Please Susan Garey truehart@udel.edu or Kristin Cook kristin@udel.edu to reserve yours now. All proceeds will be put towards Livestock Exposition expenses. We will also accept donations of select items for the live and silent auctions. Please join us for a fun filled evening! 17

18 Delaware Dairy Princess Contest Applications Due March 9 The Delaware Dairy Princess Committee is looking for a well-spoken, talented young lady to represent and promote the Delaware dairy industry over the upcoming year. The newly crowned dairy princess will receive at least a $ cash award and the alternate will receive at least $ A cash award is also presented to the contestant that the judges felt had the best skit presentation. The dairy princess and the alternate will be reimbursed for mileage and any expenses they incur throughout the year during their reign. The applicant agrees that if she is chosen as the Delaware Dairy Princess, she will support the industry by making personal appearances to promote dairy products, and to be the industry s official representative, upon invitation, at meetings, conventions, and promotional activities. She must be available for activities during the Delaware State Fair in Harrington in July. The Delaware State Fair in Harrington is a very busy time during the reign as the princess(es) help hand out ribbons at shows, attend dinners, participate in stage time in the commodities building, etc. Applications are due no later than March 9, 2014 and the contest will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Delaware Agricultural Museum. There is a complementary training luncheon being held on March 9th at noon at Frazier s Restaurant in Dover to help contestants prepare. The application and complete contest information and guidelines are posted on the State 4-H website extension.udel.edu/4h/files/2012/02/2014-delaware-dairy-princess-contest-application-and-guidelines.pdf Mail your application to Sara Breeding at 315 Bullock Road, Harrington, DE or it to saraebreeding@gmail.com. Applications may also be handed in the day of the Training Luncheon which is March 9, If you have any questions, please contact Sara Breeding (302) Genetic Edge Livestock Sale The Genetic Edge Sale will be held on Saturday March 29 at Dill s Auction. Preview will begin at 9:00 a.m., there will be a short seminar at 11:00 a.m. and the auction will begin at 12 noon. Project animals including pigs, goats and lambs will be sold at the auction. If you have any questions, please contact John Tigner at or Tignerfarms@yahoo.com Purchasing Market Hog Projects and PEDv If you have been following U.S. hog industry news over the past 9 months or so, you probably have heard of PEDv or Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus. This virus was first identified in Great Britain in 1971 and was officially confirmed in the United States for the first time in May of 2013 in Ohio. This virus is quite contagious and is transmitted through the fecal-oral route. Pigs infected with the virus shed virus particles abundantly in their manure for 7-20 days following infection. The most common sources of infected feces coming onto a farm are pigs, trucks, boots, clothing, or other things that can physically move it. Pigs show symptoms of virus infection within hours of exposure to the virus with the onset of acute diarrhea. This disease is of most concern to breeders of pigs as the mortality level in young, nursing or recently weaned pigs can be high. Older hogs experience a setback in growth rate of about 3-7 days and generally recover with supportive therapy (clean, dry comfortable, draft free environment, low stress levels, access to plenty of clean fresh water and electrolyte therapy). Because this is a viral disease, there are no antibiotics to treat it. There is no vaccine currently on the market to prevent this disease. The virus does not affect other species of livestock or horses and does not affect humans. In recent months, the number of cases confirmed has increased dramatically and at least 20 states have been affected. Samples from pigs and from the environment have confirmed the presence of the virus in our surrounding states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. It was also confirmed in Canada in early February. Continued on next page 18

19 4-H members are reminded to practice good biosecurity protocols when visiting project animal auctions, farms, fellow member s homes and livestock shows. Examples of disinfectants effective against PEDV include Clorox, Virkon S, 1 Stroke Environ, and Tek-Tol PQA training sessions will cover biosecurity principles and PEDv. For more information, please visit the National Pork Board website or the American Association of Swine Veterinarians website PQA Certification There are two options for obtaining PQA certification. The class certification option is open to any age but youth under the age of 8 (computed as of Jan 1 of the current year) must have a parent attend the class with them as national program guidelines do not permit a child under 8 to hold their own certification. Certification received through the classroom option is valid for one year. Youth over the age of 12 (computed as of Jan 1 of the current year) have the additional option of taking a multiple choice test in lieu of attending classroom training. The benefit of the testing option is that certification may last for longer than one year, depending on the age of the youth at test time. Youth must score 70% or better to pass the test and can take versions of the test up to three times in one sitting to pass. Youth only need to complete one of these two options for obtaining certification- not both. The following PQA class training dates have been scheduled for this spring: April 9, Sussex County PQA Classroom Training-Carvel Center 6:30-8:30 pm April 12, Kent County PQA Classroom Training- Kent County Extension Office-9:00-11:00 am April 17, NCC PQA Classroom Training- New Castle Country Extension Office 6:30-8:30 pm June 2, FINAL PQA Classroom Training- Kent County Extension Office- 6:30-8:30 pm The following PQA testing dates have been scheduled for this spring (walk in any time): TBA Sussex PQA Open Testing-Carvel Center- 4:00 pm-6:00 pm May 15, NCC PQA Open Testing- New Castle County Extension office- 4:00 pm-6:00 pm June 11, Kent County PQA Open Testing- Kent County Extension Office- 4:00pm-6:00 pm You may attend class or testing in any of the locations. If you plan on attending any of these sessions, please RSVP to Susan Garey (302) or truehart@udel.edu at least three days prior so that there will be adequate materials. Please contact Susan Garey if you have any questions or concerns in regards to PQA certification needs. Delaware 4-H Equine Art Contest Calling all young artists! With categories encompassing painting, pastels, charcoals, photography, pencil, pen and ink and even crayons and markers for younger youth there is something for everyone in the Delaware 4-H Equine Art Contest. Entries are due to county offices on or before April 11, 2014 and will be put on display for the month of May at Chick s retail store in Harrington, Delaware. Contest guidelines and entry information is posted on the State 4-H website. Delaware-4-H-Equine-Art-Contest.pdf 19

20 4 th Annual Delmarva Classic Goat Show The Delmarva Goat Association will host their Fourth Annual Delmarva Classic on April 25th and 26th. It will take place at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. Friday - April 25th will feature a Junior Show of ABGA and Pygmy goats Saturday - April 26th will feature two shows simultaneously; an ABGA show, and a sanctioned Pygmy Goat Show. For more complete rules and entry forms please visit the DGA website at New Delmarva Goat Association Junior Herdsman Award The Delmarva Goat Association is very excited to announce the DGA Youth Herdsman Award for all youth 21 and under that are members of the DGA. There are two categories Senior and Junior with a monetary award and a jacket. This award is an accumulation of a youth's work with the goat industry for a year. They will need to keep records of what and where they were involved in goat activities. This award will be presented at the Delmarva Classic Show in April For more information please visit the DGA website at or call (302) Dairy Leasing Agreements Due to County Offices May Delaware Youth Dairy Leasing Agreements must be turned in to county offices for county agent signatures or to Susan Garey by May 1. Copies of dairy leases will be forwarded on to the Delaware State Fair. The leasing agreement is posted on the state 4-H webpage under the Dairy heading. This is the only version of a leasing agreement that is accepted for Delaware shows. National 4-H Dairy Conference Applications Due May 1 The 2014 National 4-H Dairy Conference is September 28- Oct 1, 2014 in Madison, Wisconsin. The conference is for 15 to 18 year-olds who have participated in the 4-H Dairy Program for at least three years, who are currently enrolled in 4-H and have an interest in the dairy industry. The Delaware 4-H Foundation provides funding for two delegates and one chaperone each year. The conference will be held concurrently with the World Dairy Expo. National 4-H Dairy Conference delegates may not participate in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest or exhibit cattle at the World Dairy Expo due to time constraints. You may not have previously attended National 4-H Dairy Conference. For more information on National 4-H Dairy Conference please visit The updated application is available on the State 4-H Animal Science webpage at files/2012/02/2014-national-4-h-dairy-conference-application.pdf and is due to Susan Garey by May Delaware State Fair Tagging Dates May 3, New Castle County- Cook Farm, Newark 9:00 am-12:00 noon May 3, Sussex County- REC Georgetown, 9:00 am- 11:00 am (no steers) May 10, Kent County- DSF, 9:00 am-11:00am May 16, Kent County- DSF (Jackpot and Kent County Show participants ONLY) 6:00pm- 9:00 pm May 20, Kent County-DSF, Final Tagging 5:00 pm-8:00 pm 20

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22 Harness Racing Camp Coming June 21-25, 2014! The Harness Horse Youth Foundation, Harrington Raceway and University of Delaware Cooperative Extension are pleased to be partnering once again to bring a 5 day- 4 night camp back to Harrington Raceway for Camp will begin on Saturday morning June 21 and end on Wednesday evening, June 25. That evening Harrington Raceway will feature campers participating in televised races on Harrington s track with well-known drivers as their racing partners. Campers will reside in the state police barracks on the Delaware State Fairgrounds for the duration of the camp. Camp attendance will be limited in order to provide proper supervision for this intensive and fun learning experience. Registration information will be available later this spring. SAVE THE DATES! 1st State Jackpot Show and County Livestock Show Saturday, May 17th Invitational Pygmy Goat Show Sunday, May 18th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Entries will be due by May 1st. 22

23 4-H CALENDAR MARCH 1 Begin Selling 4-H Horse Show Ads 1 Favorite Foods Contest & Foods Judging Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall & Photography Contest Display 1 Begin submitting State Camp Applications 6 Demonstration Contest Training 6:30 pm Kent County Office 7 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Show Entries Due 7 4-H Exchange Quarter Auction 7:00 pm Harrington Fire Hall 8 State Horse Bowl Contest 9:00 am Lake Forest North 8 Delaware Livestock Expo Dinner Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall 7-9 Farm Safety Certification Redden State Forest Edu. Center 10 Avian Bowl Meetings 6:30 pm Delaware State University 12 Day Camp Counselor Training 6:30-8:00 pm Kent County Office 14 Club News Due for April County Newsletter 15 Poultry / Fiber & Needle Arts Project Meeting 10:00 am & 2:00 pm Home of Brigid McCrea 15 St. Patrick s Day Parade 2:00 pm Dover 17 Kent County Robotics Club 6:30-8:30 pm Kent County Office 18 Kent County Tech Team 6:30 pm Kent County Office 18 Leader s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 21 Kent County Science Club 6:30-8:30 pm Kent County Office 23 Cloverbud Fun Day 2:00 pm Kent County Office 24 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 24 Junior Council Meeting 7:15 pm Kent County Office 24 State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 24 Intent Forms for Clothing/Textile Showcase Garments and Ready to Wear 25 Kent 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 27 Link s Meeting 7:00 pm Home of Connie Louder 28 Kent County Basket Auction 6:00 pm Felton Fire Hall 28 Kent County Science Club 4:00-8:30 pm Kent County Office Babysitter Training 5:00 pm & 9:00 am Dover Air Force Base Youth Center APRIL 2 Livestock Judging Classroom Training 7:00 pm Kent County Office 4 Clothing/Textile Showcase Garments and Garment Forms Due / Sewing Contest Entries Due 5 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Show 9:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds 5-10 National 4-H Conference Washington, DC 9 Day Camp Counselor Training 6:30-8:00 pm Kent County Office 11 Easter Bunny Donations due to County Office 11 Equine Art Contest Entries Due 11 County Demonstration Entries Due 11 Club News Due for May County Newsletter 12 County Clothing/Textile Showcase Contest/ Woodbridge Elementary School County Clothing Judging Contest Participants Arrive 2:00 pm/ Revue 7:00 pm 12 PQA Classroom Training 9:00-11:00 am Kent County Office 14 Avian Bowl Meeting 6:30 pm Delaware State University 14 State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 15 Kent County Tech Team 6:30 pm Kent County Office 15 Leader s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 16 Livestock Judging TBD 18 Kent County Science Club 6:30-8:30 pm Kent County Office 18 Younger Member Weekend Applications Due 19 Poultry / Fiber & Needle Arts Project Meeting 10:00 am & 2:00 pm Home of Brigid McCrea 21 Kent 4-H Robotics Club 6:30 pm Kent County Office 23 County Demonstration Contest 4:00-7:00 23 pm Kent County Office Younger Member Weekend Camp Barnes, Frankford, DE