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Deadline is April 1
This is open to 4-H members 8-13th Grade from all clubs!
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Information, Event Schedule, and Registration
*If you are in financial hardship, and would not be able to attend due to cost, please reach out to Dave Foord or Tanya Patrie. The 4H Advisory Council may have some funds to cover the eligible individuals.
If you have any questions, please contact Tanya at the 4-H office.
Market Animal Sale Parent Reminder
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 7:30 pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds Administration Building
Be a part of the NJ 4-H Legislative Leadership Experience
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Attention High School Seniors
Scholarship Opportunities
DEADLINES FAST APPROACHING!!
Sussex County 4-H Foundation Fund Scholarship
Due April 1.
Applicants must be currently active in the 4-H program and for at least five (5) years, four (4) of which should be in high school.
Applications are due to the 4-H Office, by emailed to foord@njaes.rutgers.edu or postmarked by April 1
For the Application, go to:
https://www.sussex4h.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-SC4HFndtn-Schlrshp-App_forms_ue_1-17.pdf
Gladys “Beth” Pool Memorial Scholarship
Due April 1
Any high school senior who has participated in New Jersey 4-H or FFA, and is interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, are eligible for this $1000 Scholarship. Students interested must submit the completed application along with an essay on how agriculture “feeds your soul” and a letter of recommendation from a 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor.
The application, essay, and letter are due by April 1st. The Scholarship winner will be selected and notified by April 30th. Please email your application to traced444@gmail.com.
For the Application, go to: https://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/ag_ed/ffa/scholarships/TheGladysBethPoolMemorialScholarshipApplication.docx
Ag. Division of the NJ State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Scholarship
Due April 15
Agricultural Scholarships are presented each year by the Ag. Division of the NJ State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show and applications are now being accepted for any Sussex County graduating high school senior or college student currently enrolled in an agricultural program pursuing a two or four-year degree, or graduate studies in one of the many fields of Agriculture.
The application can be found here: Agricultural Scholarship (sussexcountyfairgrounds.org)
Mail the application to the Ag. Scholarship Selection Committee, c/o G. Danko, P.O Box 2456, Branchville, NJ 07826.
Gracie’s Scholarship
Seldom in one’s life does one meet a truly dynamic personality. We all had the privilege of meeting such a spirited soul. That person was Grace Honigsberg. She was not just involved in Agriculture, Agriculture was her way of life, and her life’s passion.
She was very active in Sussex County 4-H as a member in her youth and as a leader of several livestock clubs as an adult. She was the 2013 Sussex County Youth Agricultural Ambassador and a member of the Sussex County Board of Agriculture and received the Next Generation of Agriculture Award in 2015. She was a member of the NJ Farm Bureau and served as past president of the NJ Young Farmer’s and Ag Professionals. Her passion for agriculture led her to travel nationally, representing the state of NJ at several American Farm Bureau events, with a focus on accurate agriculture education.
It is in Gracie’s honor that the Sussex County Board of Agriculture announces the formation of a new yearly Agricultural Scholarship of $500 a year to any student focusing on her/his education in the field of Agriculture. If you are interested in continuing your Agriculture education this scholarship is open for you, college or technical school, student or adult. For more information and application, please contact your high school guidance counselor or Lori Space-Day.
Sussex County 4-H Club News
Plan Ahead
Warren County 4-H is so excited to have a clinic in our area to help youth learn more about their projects. There will be a focus on not just market lambs but also breeding sheep, slick shearing, fitting, and both meat and wool breeds. We will also have speakers on nutrition, and animal care.
This is open to youth beyond 4-H!
Poetry x Hunger: Poetry Call from Middle and High School Youth
Do you want to help eliminate hunger and poverty through the power of your pen? NJ Arts 4-H is introducing Poetry X Hunger. Join in the Poetry X Hunger project promoted by Expressive Arts 4-H of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. If you would like to learn more about the many forms of poetry you can choose from, contact Ellen Williams, Expressive Arts 4-H Agent at williams@njaes.rutgers.edu.
For more information visit https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/comm/poetryxhunger/
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