The New Jersey 4‑H Model Horse Project is an educational program, entailing the collecting, photographing and showing of model horses. This sincere hobby inspires 4‑H’ers to pursue perfection, authenticity and artistry. The “world of the model horse show” involves a vast equine knowledge and skill to reproduce the realism needed to portray the image of...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
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...Continue Reading
The 4-H Foundation will be distributing wreaths on Saturday, November 23 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The exact location will be determined based on the weather. Assuming no precipitation, wreaths will be distributed from the parking lot of the Administration Building. In the event of bad weather (snow, sleet, rain, etc), distribution will be out...Continue Reading
Leadership Washington Focus is a leadership program conducted by National 4‑H Council for middle school age youth. The program is a 4-day event held in mid July. It is held at the National 4‑H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland just outside Washington, D.C. The program utilizes Washington, D.C. as a working classroom to learn about...Continue Reading
The Sussex County 4-H Foundation is again selling wreaths through local 4-H clubs. Each year the Sussex County 4-H Foundation sponsors a holiday wreath sale through local 4-H clubs. This sale benefits the Foundation and Sussex County 4-H clubs. There are two sizes and styles of wreaths being offered. The basic 12-inch wreath may be...Continue Reading
The National 4‑H Youth Summit on Agri-Science provides an opportunity for 4‑H members in grades 9-12 to develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security, and sustainability. National 4 H Council and National 4 H Conference Center have partnered with agricultural scientists, researchers, leaders, politicians, and advocates to host the...Continue Reading
The Sussex County 4-H rabbit project holds its annual showmanship and skillathon clinics over two weekends in spring prior to the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. 4-H members who intend to show their project rabbits at the fair are required to participate in this event. Those members who would like to...Continue Reading
The Sussex County 4-H rabbit project holds its annual Showmanship and Skillathon clinics over two weekends in spring prior to the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. 4-H members who intend to show their project rabbits at the fair are required to participate in this event. Those members who would like to...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
