Support Sussex County 4-H Youth by donating to the 4-H TSC Spring Paper Clover Campaign April 24 to May 5, 2024.
Donate at the TSC local store in Augusta or Wantage, NJ or donate online https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/4h.
4-H Record Book Reminders
Just reminder that you should be working on your 4-H record book though-out the 4-H Project year. Some areas you should have completed or be a work in progress are:
- Cover
- Goal Setting
- Logging monthly activities
- Finances
Your Goals should be:
Specific – a specific goal is well defined, with a clear outcome in mind. It should answer the questions of what you want to achieve, who is involved, and where it will happen.
Measurable – a measurable goal has clear criteria for success and a timeline for achieving it. This allows you to track your progress along the way.
Attainable – An attainable goal is one that is possible to achieve with your overall vision and long-term objectives.
Relevant – A relevant goal is aligned with your overall vision and long-term objectives.
Time-based – A time-based goal has a clear timeline for completion, with a start and end date. This helps provide motivation and sense of urgency to achieve the goal.
New members should aim for 1 or 2 goals their first year. Returning members should increase the number and complexity of their goals as their years in 4-H grow.
Don’t forget to have your parent or guardian and your 4-H club leader sign off on your goals!
Somerset County 4-H Furry Friends Small Animal Club Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Show Series
Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater NJ 08807
Next show is on Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Doors open at 8:30am for Animal Health Checks!
There will be separate Rabbit Division and Cavy Division judges, with both divisions starting to judge as close to 10:00am as possible.
Show catalog is posted in the event discussion. If you would like the .pdf version, please email us at: FurryFriendsEntry@yahoo.com.
Concessions will be available and Silent Auction table donations are welcome!
Series Champion and Reserve Champion awards! Must compete in two (2) of three (3) shows. Details in show catalog.
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 Miss Frankford Township in 2013 and a graduate of High Point High School. 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 a member of several livestock associations and won top national awards for her livestock. She was the 2013 Sussex County Youth Agricultural Ambassador. She was a member of the Sussex County Board of Agriculture receiving 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 her/his education in the field of Agriculture, including farm machinery mechanics.
In forming this Scholarship we know that Gracie’s enthusiasm, joyous spirit and love of all things agricultural will continue in Sussex County and beyond. If you are interested in continuing your Agriculture education this scholarship is open for you, college or technical school, student or adult.
The application can be found here: https://www.sussex4h.org/sc-boa-gracies-scholarship.
Deadline to submit the application is May 15, 2024.
Tables at the Farmer’s Market available to 4-H clubs for fundraising!
Sussex County Farmer’s Market Committee, part of the Sussex County Board of Agriculture would like to invite 4-H groups to have a free table at the Sussex County Farmer’s for fundraising or to showcase their projects, small animals etc.
All sales proceeds must go to the 4-H group itself. The SC Farmers Market is open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the months of June, July, September, October and due to the Fair only the fourth Saturday of August.
This is a great public speaking opportunity for the kids, and an all round fun day.
If your 4-H group wants to recruit members, sell items, have a bake sale etc., please contact:
Lori Day
zoomomma@embarqmail.com
973-919-1748.
4-H Environmental Career Night Webinar May 13th, 6-8 pm est. Join via Zoom and explore multiple environmental careers as you engage with established professionals. Careers include a Conservation Police Officer; a Park Ranger, a Community Engagement and Education Coordinator from Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon and an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent specialized in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resource management. This free event is open to all youth grades 7th-13th. Come ready to learn and explore careers you’ve never had the opportunity to hear about! Registration is required to access the Zoom.
Register here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_begshrSFgxtH0iO
Please note this is open to all youth grades 7-13 not just 4-H members.
Check out our newest program, STEM Saturdays! Join us as we boldly go beyond planet Earth! Explore science, technology, engineering and math with hands-on activities! Unique and engaging STEM stations, activities and games will span the topics of space exploration, our solar system, our sun! From solar eclipses to the aurora borealis, explore how our sun effects our planet. From Mars to Jupiter, build a rover that can survive and survey a nearby planet. Blast off with 4-H STEM Saturdays! Register here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hGE7GZ9zDEDgyO
Check out this new event for teens sponsored by the Middlesex County 4-H ambassadors with assistance from the The Urban Health Collaborative! This is an exciting event for all youth grades 6 and up to learn about mental health topics from health experts, socialize with other teens, enjoy refreshments, and lots of activities from art to animal therapy! We will have mental health experts speak about and share resources for various subjects, such as bullying, abuse, stress management, and managing the impact of social media on mental health.
This is intended to be an inclusive, safe place for teens to have open discussions with each other as well as trusted experts to learn positive mental health habits. Door prizes available … any questions contact us here and be sure to register at https://tinyurl.com/mc4hmentalhealth.
Save The Date
Rabbit Rocketeers 4-H Club Fun in the Sun Show
4-H members are invited to take part in this small animal show sponsored by the Salem County 4-H Rabbit Rocketeers Club on Saturday, May 18th. For information, location and registration materials, click here.
Building a Better You!
This workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 21st from 6:30-8 pm at the Somerset County 4-H Center, in the large conference room. This workshop is open to all grades 8-13, you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Registration closes May 20th.
Building a Better You! is a workshop that provides youth participants with the opportunity to explore resume building, cover letter writing, how to dress to impress, and interview practice all while creating a positive YOU statement! There is so much to explore in this workshop so register to learn more!
Register here: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mb5u3hypcylWOG
Questions? Contact Melissa Bright mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu
New Jersey 4-H Summer Camps Sign Up – Open Now
Sessions are Selling out!
Registration opens for both:
Our 74th summer at L.G. Cook 4-H Camp, New Jersey 4-H’s overnight summer camp in beautiful Stokes State Forest. Join our caring, tech-free community for a one-week sleepaway session in July or our BIG 18 day session in August … AND …
Our 2nd summer at 4-H Camp at Rutgers Gardens, our brand-new day camp program combining the social-emotional learning of 4-H Camp’s friendly, communal experience with the educational opportunities of Rutgers Gardens.
More details and online registration at nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu! Call 973-948-3550 to reach the Camp Office with any and all questions.
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. Write a poem that addresses hunger, poverty, and/or food insecurity and submit it to Poetry X Hunger. For more information click here. Submit your poem through this link here. Why not present your poem to your clubs and community groups? If you have any questions, contact Ellen Williams, Expressive Arts 4-H Agent at williams@njaes.rutgers.edu.
For more information visit https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/comm/poetryxhunger/
Save the Dates
Information and Programs for Our 4-H Leaders
Registration is open for the New Jersey 4-H Volunteer Retreat Weekend – September 27-29, 2024
Register Today! The weekend will be full of fun, learning, and networking at this special event just for NJ 4-H Volunteers. It will be held at the LG Cook 4-H Camp in Branchville! The price is $45 per person for the full weekend and $25 per person for Saturday only. Friday evening will be optional with meet and greet activities and refreshments. Saturday will include workshops, camp activities, a recognition dinner and giveaways. Sunday will include a closing reflection ceremony.
Are you in?! Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/VolRetreat2024
The first episode of 4-H Volunteer Ventures is available on Spotify and other platforms. The 4-H Volunteer Ventures Facebook page is also available.
The 4-H Volunteer Ventures Podcast examines the fun, but sometimes confusing role of the 4-H volunteer. Each episode will explore a specific aspect or challenge volunteers face ad offer best practices to improve the experience. Join hosts, Kelly and Laura, as they discuss current trends, share resources, and offer tips and tricks learned from their own volunteer experiences.
Spotify link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4hvolunteerventures
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558574791500
We want to hear from YOU! If you have any suggestions for volunteer-based topics you would like us to address, or something you would like to learn more about as a 4-H volunteer, let us know. We appreciate your input.
Attention 4-H alumni, parents, volunteers and stakeholders…
Mark Your Calendars! Here are the NJ 4-H State Association meeting dates for 2024. We are still looking for additional volunteers to help make the best better and join the association! Visit https://go.rutgers.edu/HelpNJ4H to be added to the mailing list or contact nj4h@njaes.rutgers.edu to learn more about the State Association!
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