Sussex County 4-H Animal Project Representative Applications due this
Tuesday, June 15.

4-H Members in grades 11-13 who have completed three years in an animal project area are encouraged to apply to represent their animal species as this year’s 2021 Animal representative. Members applying must have completed a County level public presentation for the current project year to be considered.
 
In the event of a competition for representative, more than one person applies; independent judges review the contestants’ application and schedule an interview portion for each applicant. Individual interviews will last approximately ten minutes with each judge asking 1-3 questions. Contestants applying will need to be able to attend the following required events during the fair if chosen:

 – NJSF/SCF&HS Opening Ceremonies (and parade if applicable) on the First Saturday.
 – Queen of the Fair Contest on the first Saturday
 – Be available in your species barn from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on the Thursday of the Fair to assist Round Robin participants.
 – If not a participant in Round robin, assist during the Round Robin event.
 – *Livestock Reps Only– Assist with Market Animal Dinner and Sale (Tuesday evening)
– Assist with species shows and other tasks as requested by your animal area coordinator.

Applications can be downloaded at:
https://www.sussex4h.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SC-Animal-Rep-2021.-Application.pdf

The S. C. 4-H Animal Representative application packets must be completed and turned in to your 4-H club leader.  The applications received by club leaders should be submitted to the 4-H office no later than June 15, 2021. 









AMERICA’S HARDEST WORKING BOOT SUPPORTS AMERICA’S HARDEST WORKING KIDS IN 4-H

Georgia Boot is a proud partner of the National 4-H Council. We believe every kid should have the opportunity to be #GeorgiaBootStrong and create a better path #Fourward through the hands-on learning experiences that 4-H offers. These programs help build confidence, creativity, leadership, and resiliency, shaping our future leaders.

From now until August of 2023, we will offer various promotions on our website and at select retail partner locations. A portion of sales from these promotions will be donated to National 4-H Council to provide critical resources needed to support the organization’s efforts to empower our youth. Georgia Boot has committed to a minimum donation of $75,000 in 2021, $75,000 in 2022 and $85,000 in 2023.

https://www.georgiaboot.com/4-h


Information and Programs For Our 4-H Parents and Leaders


Rutgers NJAES Calendar: All Statewide Events

Classes scheduled for next week are:

Monday, May 31, 2021 – State and County Offices are Closed.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021; 3:00 pm – Live Well & Stay Healthy Webinar: Everyday Mindfulness for Everyone
Tuesday, June 1, 2021; 6:30 pm – Gardening@Home Series: Container Gardening – Making a Moveable Masterpiece Day 1 of 2 (Fee)
Thursday, June 3, 2021; 6:30 pm – RU Ready 2 Preserve Food at Home: Preserving Herbs

Tuesday, June 8, 2021; 6:30 pm – Gardening@Home Series: Container Gardening – Making a Moveable Masterpiece Day 2 of 2 (Fee)
Thursday, June 10, 2021; 1:00 pm – Rutgers Lunch and Learn: Delivering an Expectation-Shattering Customer Experience
Thursday, June 10, 2021; 6:30 pm – RU Ready 2 Preserve Food at Home: Dehydrating

June 11 – June 17 – Online CORE Training Program for the NJ Pesticide Applicators License


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