3-23 Update: In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) is canceling all in-person events, classes, programs, club meetings, and other group activities organized by or under the auspices of Rutgers Cooperative Extension are suspended through at least May 31, 2020. Therefore, we are notifying everyone that we will NOT be...Continue Reading
The Sussex County 4H Spring Newsletter now available. Please be sure to take a look to stay up to date on important events, information, and dates to remember for the coming months to include links and deadlines of scholarships and upcoming events. If you have any questions about anything covered in the newsletter please contact...Continue Reading
National 4‑H Congress is a unique leadership opportunity for 4‑H members from all 50 states. The event focuses on leadership, youth empowerment, community service, career development, and cultural diversity. The event brings over 1000 4‑H members to Atlanta over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The planning committee takes advantage of Atlanta’s standing as an international city...Continue Reading
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a citizenship and leadership program conducted by the National 4‑H Council for high school age youth. The program is run for six consecutive weeks during the summer months. It is held at the National 4‑H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland just outside Washington, D.C. Using Washington, D.C. as a working...Continue Reading
New Jersey 4-H S.H.A.R.K. (Scientific Hands-On Applied Research Knowledge) Program Are you a 4-H member in good standing? Are you in grades 7, 8, or 9? Are you interested in marine issues? Do you want to delve deeper into issues facing our oceans? Do you want to learn from and work alongside real marine scientists? ...Continue Reading
The 2020 Sussex County 4-H Public Presentation registration is now open! Those who plan to participate at the county level need to schedule their presentation for one of the four Friday nights. Presentation nights are held at local schools with presenters being divided among multiple classrooms. All presentations begin promptly at 7:00pm, check-in begins at...Continue Reading
February 22, 2020Clayton, NJ (Gloucester County) Registration Deadline is February 10, 2020 The State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium hosted by the State 4-H Small Animal Project Advisory Council will provide an opportunity for 4-H members, leaders and parents to participate in a variety of educational events all in one day. Workshops and activities planned include...Continue Reading
You are invited to take part in the 13th annual North Jersey 4-H Teen Conference!!! This conference is open to all 4-H teens in grades 8-13 in all northern New Jersey counties with 4-H programs. The conference will provide an opportunity for teens to broaden their circle of friends, learn new skills, and have fun! ...Continue Reading
Congratulations to Zoe Lockburner and her team for finishing 9th at the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held in Louisville, KY! Zoe has been a very active member of the 4-H dairy program for many years and earned a place on the NJ 4-H Dairy Judging team by placing in the top 10 in the...Continue Reading
