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Friday, January 31, 2020
JMG National News
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
4-H Top 4 for the week of January 20, 2020
-February 10 is the deadline to register for our next Volunteer Leaders' training which will take place February 17 in Hoke County starting at 6:30 pm. A light meal will be served. For more information about the training please see this flyer. To register please contact Jessies Jones at (910) 671-3276. Transportation is provided.
-March 2 is the deadline for second and third grade teachers to sign up for 4-H Embryology. This is a research based experiential curriculum offered to teachers to coincide with the standar course of study. We will train the teachers, and loan them incubators, curriculum, and eggs for the project. For more information please contact Shea Ann DeJarnette at Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu. To sign up please contact Jessie Jones at (910) 671-3276.
-March 6, is the deadline to sign up for County Activity Day. Please note to register youth must have completed their membership forms in the 4-H online system. To register call Jessie Jones or Wendy Maynor at (910) 671-3276. They will need the child's name, 4-H age, if they are doing a speech or presentation, and the topic of that speech or presentation. For questions please contact Wendy Maynor at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu.
Our 4-H calendar for 2020 is online at http://robeson4-h.blogspot.com/ if you would like to see some of the upcoming programs and make plans for 2020.
Again, thank you for making 4-H the best that it can be.
Wendy, Jessie, and Shea Ann
Friday, January 10, 2020
Horse Elegibility
Please see the following information from the State 4-H Horse program.
The 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions are shared in the attached document. In addition, this information has been posted on the Extension Horse Husbandry Website: https://
Please share this information with the 4-H'ers in your county that are interested in showing horses in the current year. PLEASE NOTE: There is not a specific deadline for the completion of the request form. However, youth need to be sure to have all paperwork (including eligibility cards) completed in time to meet entry deadlines for their selected qualifying show. As soon as qualifying show packets are shared with EHH, we will post them on the website in this location: https://
Alaina & Lori
State Project Record Book Judging Opportunity
For more information please click on this link.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Poultry Science Opportunities
A message from the state poultry science folks....
If you know anyone in high school with an interest in poultry science, STEM, agriculture, genetics, nutrition, physiology, veterinary medicine, or NC State, could you please let them know about the Poultry Science Summer Institute (PSSI)?
I handle 4-H & Youth development in Poultry Science, I would like to get the word out that we are now accepting applications for PSSI. This is a 5 day, poultry science immersion summer camp held on campus. Also, thanks to the generosity of US Poultry & Egg Association, the cost is just $75 for those students selected. Learn more at https://poultry4hyouth.ces.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Attached is a printable flyer. Thank you in advance for your help with getting the word out about PSSI!
-Mary
District Officer?
If you have youth interested in running for District Officer Positions please review the information below. 
All of the District Officer Forms have been updated and a NEW District Officer Candidate Checklist has been created. In the Google District Officer Nomination Folder you will find the following:
- District Officer Guidelines (Covers nomination process, voting procedures, etc.)
- District Officer Nomination Form / Form II - (A fillable PDF form that candidates must complete and return to you for approval prior to running for office.) *This is the form that should be uploaded into your District Folder by Feb. 19, 2020 (see below).
- NEW District Officer Candidate Checklist (PDF that you can shared with youth interested in running for District Office.)
Nomination Process:
1. If you have youth interested in running for District Office they need to complete the District Officer Nomination Form / Form II and return it to you for your approval / recommendation statement / signature(s).
- To run for a District Officer position youth need to be 14 years of age (4-H age) and have been a member of 4-H for two years.
AND - if you have Checked Out the State 4-H Council Page lately - click on the link.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Power of Youth
This article was written for the Robesonian and can be found on line at the NCCE, Robeson County website.
The Power of Youth
The year 2020 is in high gear for 4-H. I already have my first conference of the year under my belt. In the last week, I had the privilege of attending the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs (NCAOAF) Convention in Cary. This is a really neat organization made up of county, regional, and state fairs – not to mention carnivals and folks in the amusement industry. The association’s sole purpose is promoting agriculture.
Needless to say, North Carolina Cooperative Extension is made up to support agriculture. As you know, 4-H’s roots are in Ag, so it seemed appropriate that a 4-H Agent might be in attendance. It also seems common sense that one of the issues this organization is facing is that of an aging workforce, just like agriculture. Most folks know that the average age of a farmer in Robeson County is 58 years old. Although we do have a small number of younger folks that want to farm, increasing costs and land values make it extremely difficult for young folks to break into the business.
The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair also has a volunteer workforce that mirrors the average age of our farming community. The fair is proactive in that regard with a Junior Fairboard, which consists of a group of high school age youth who volunteer at the fair. The youth are often found running some of our newer contests and constantly infusing a fresh new feel to our fair. However, once they graduate, they rarely come back after the age of 21 to apply for membership track. This means our fair (and others around the state) are looking for those 20- to 30-year-olds to bring in, train, and carry on the fine tradition of the Agricultural fair.
We have fairs in this state that are well over 100 years old. As a matter of fact, we are nearing the 75th anniversary of the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair. I dare say the fair is a timeless event that, as it was pointed out at this conference, adds value not only to agriculture in our communities but also leaves a large economic impact in our communities through increased revenue, community donations, scholarships, and more.
I tell you all of this as we go into the new year to remind you of the power of our youth. Now is the time to groom, encourage, and support them to step up into our community roles, let them flourish, and help keep these important traditions alive. Traditions that will evolve with technology, interests, and changing environmental factors. It’s time to take on this challenge – find the youth and educate them. Become a volunteer with 4-H, the fair, or another important organization in our community, and let’s harness the power of youth to make the future bright.
For more information, contact Shea Ann DeJarnette, Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent, at 910-671-3276, by email at Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu, or visit our website.
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4-H Top 4 for the week of January 6, 2020
On with the fun!
-Due to lack of participation our volunteer training scheduled for January 9 has been cancelled. For questions please contact Wendy Maynor at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu.
-January 21 is the deadline to turn in Scholarships and Honor Club applications to our office. Please check our website for downloadable applications. Honor Club applications are open for any 4-H member who is 16 and over and has been a 4-H member for at least three years. Scholarships are for 4-H members who are seniors in High School and plan to attend a two or four-year institution. Please note you fill out one application and check off all the scholarships you are applying for. Applicants need to read the descriptions carefully to make sure it applies to them. Also, if you are applying for 4-H scholarships you need to go ahead and request a sealed copy of your transcripts now so you will have them in time to turn in your application to us January 21. Please turn in Honor Club and Scholarships to Shea Ann DeJarnette by 5 pm on the 21. For questions please contact Shea Ann at (910) 671-3276 or Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu.
-February 10 is the deadline to register for our next Volunteer Leaders' training which will take place February 17 in Hoke County starting at 6:30 pm. A light meal will be served. For more information about the training please see this flyer. To register please contact Jessies Jones at (910) 671-3276. Transportation is provided.
-March 6, is the deadline to sign up for County Activity Day. Please note to register youth must have completed their membership forms in the 4-H online system. To register call Jessie Jones or Wendy Maynor at (910) 671-3276. They will need the child's name, 4-H age, if they are doing a speech or presentation, and the topic of that speech or presentation. For questions please contact Wendy Maynor at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu.
-February 10 is the deadline to register for our next Volunteer Leaders' training which will take place February 17 in Hoke County starting at 6:30 pm. A light meal will be served. For more information about the training please see this flyer. To register please contact Jessies Jones at (910) 671-3276. Transportation is provided.
-March 6, is the deadline to sign up for County Activity Day. Please note to register youth must have completed their membership forms in the 4-H online system. To register call Jessie Jones or Wendy Maynor at (910) 671-3276. They will need the child's name, 4-H age, if they are doing a speech or presentation, and the topic of that speech or presentation. For questions please contact Wendy Maynor at Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu.
Our 4-H calendar for 2020 is online at http://robeson4-h.blogspot.com/ if you would like to see some of the upcoming programs and make plans for 2020.
Again, thank you for making 4-H the best that it can be.
Wendy, Jessie, and Shea Ann
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Time to Take Off
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Happy 2020!
-Please go into 4-H online (www.4-Honline.com) and reenroll for this year. Just sign in and update your forms.
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