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 an art show, rabbit hopping clinic, poultry health checks, anatomy, and […]
The National Youth Summit on Photography Skills & Careers held annually in February/March is designed for both the experienced and casual photographer. The summit provides an opportunity for teens in grades 9-12 to gain knowledge while they explore emerging photography careers and related skills necessary for entry into tomorrow's workforce. They will hear from leaders […]
NJTC is an amazing weekend filled with friends, fun, learning, and memories. The conference connects all Northern New Jersey counties with 4-H programs under one roof! Teens will be able to broaden their circle of friends, learn new skills, and most importantly, just have fun. Teens will also take a trip to the Gravity Vault […]
The New Jersey 4‑H Equine Presentations Project is a project area that is beneficial to the total 4‑H Horse Program. By learning to give presentations and demonstrations, 4‑H'ers gain self-confidence and speaking abilities that are valuable in life situations such as school, the workplace and the community. Participation in the Equine Presentation Project helps youth […]
4-H members in grades 6-8 are invited to attend this leadership conference. They will have fun, meet new friends and develop leadership and personal development skills that they can utilize at home, in school, in their 4-H club, and in their community. The conference will include a guest speaker and interactive workshops. More information and […]
The Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium is held annually at the G. H. Cook Campus Farm of Rutgers University. It is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Junior Breeder program in cooperation with Rutgers Cooperative Extension faculty and staff. Hands-on workshops are presented in the following tracks: Equine, Dairy, Small Ruminant (Goats and Sheep), […]
National 4‑H Conference is a special meeting hosted by USDA. The purpose of the conference is to bring together youth and adults to help with strategic planning for the 4‑H Program nationally. The event is attended by approximately 250 young people from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. The event is held at the […]
The New Jersey 4‑H Hippology Project is a unique and challenging aspect of the 4‑H Horse Program. This educational project allows 4‑H'ers to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired in the Horse Bowl and Horse Judging Projects as well as their competency in practical horse management. The State Competition uses four different phases […]
The 4‑H Horse Judging Project provides youth with a wonderful opportunity to develop and/or improve their ability to envision the ideal horse and acknowledge undesirable characteristics associated with judging horses. This project also provides 4‑H'ers with the opportunity to excel and be recognized for skills (such as verbal communication and deductive reasoning) which are not […]
Spring Fling is open to all 4-H clubs to participate. Clubs that participate are asked to provide a free, fun activity for visiting children to enjoy. The free, fun activity offered by your club can be a craft, a game, or any other activity suitable for kids and families. It should be spring-themed, easy and portable. […]