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

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

A club is like a family.  Each person contributes to the well-being of the club.  The result is a sense of belonging that promotes positive development through shared responsibility and fun times.  The role of club officer is an important way that youth contribute to the effectiveness of their club.  Be sure everyone gets a...Continue Reading

Sussex County 4-H Clubs are invited to participate in this year’s traditional holiday event by marching in the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade. This event has been held for over 50 years with participants from all over the county. The parade begins promptly at 10:00 am. The theme of this year’s parade is...Continue Reading

4-H clubs look to establish a community among the club’s youth and adult members. The experiences that shape a child’s growth into adulthood come not just from the family, but from many sources within the community. These include school, places of worship and extracurricular programs like 4-H. Participation in 4-H engages youth in experiences that...Continue Reading

New Jersey 4-H Fundraiser: New York Jets Football You can buy tickets to see the New York Jets play the Miami Dolphins at Metlife Stadium on Sunday, December 8 (1:00 pm). Tickets are $38.30 (they are valued at $55, this is a savings of $16.70!) Even better, $10 from each ticket purchased goes to NJ...Continue Reading

This October 26th and 27th, Ideal Farms will be hosting the fourth annual Ideal Farms Maker Festival. Come join us for a weekend of STEM, Art, and DIY culture. This year, we’re looking to expand the selection of events. Any Science Fair project, STEM Club, Art and Craft Club are welcome to participate. There’ll be...Continue Reading

To reach a larger audience and offer more diverse topics, Sussex County 4-H is launching a new program, STEP clubs. (STEP is an acronym for Short Term Exploratory Program). The program is designed is to provide a means for youth to experience a 4-H project in a shorter period while learning about the larger 4-H...Continue Reading