Robeson County 4-H

                                        North Carolina 4-H is planning to host a FREE virtual volunteer training this Fall and we want to know what training topics you would like to see offered during this 1/2 day training opportunity.  Please share any training topics you would be interested in here:  https://forms.gle/ mFJRGbFaUUuTC6x1A 3 volunteers will be selected at random to receive a 4-H surprise!

Robeson County 4-H would like to recognize two 4-H members for their participation and hard work in this year’s Regional Chicken Project Competition.  Maggie Love of Rowland and Jase Chavis of Maxton both took part in the project, which involved raising chickens since February and showing them at a show on the campus of Bladen Community College on April 22.  Jase is a Cloverbud and received a participation medal for his efforts in the showing and for his record book.  Maggie is a senior and placed fifth in her age division (14– to 18-year-olds) showing, and received first place for her record book.      The Regional Chicken Project is an opportunity for youth in Future Farmers of America and 4-H in the Southeastern Region to learn more about raising poultry.  Youth from more than eight counties in North Carolina in the Southeast and Central Regions took part in this project.  It was open to youth registered in FFA and 4-H programs in those countie...

  LUMBER RIVER UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open today at 3000 N. Elm St., in Lumberton on April 28.  Franchise owner Daniel Terracciano will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from Wednesday, April 28 to Sunday, May 2 to support Lumber River United Way. Customers with a special fundraising coupon may make a minimum $2 contribution to Lumber River United Way in exchange for a regular sub. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. “We are excited to be partnering with Lumber River United Way for this grand opening and look forward to raising funds for this great cause,” said Terracciano. “We are proud to be a part of the Jersey Mike’s family and are honored to serve and support the Lumberton community.” If you haven’t donated to this charity before, now is an excellent time to consider doing so! Based on guidance from the CDC and public health authorities, to start, Jersey Mike’s dining r...

  Message from Yoko Kawaguchi, President and CEO States' 4-H International Exchange We regret to announce that our  Japanese partners have canceled   the month-long   Summer Inbound Program as of April 16th . They have felt compelled to make this decision due to reasons arising out of the Covid 19 situation which they list as follows:   The Japanese government has set travel restrictions to Level 3 which prohibits all nonessential travel. It’s believed that the delay in vaccinations in Japan and the increase in the virus variants will mean that these restrictions will likely continue through this summer.  JTB (Japan Travel Bureau), the largest travel agency in Japan, which our Japanese partners depend upon for air travel arrangements, is not arranging any group travel in April, May or June and it’s believed that this will be extended into July and August. The cancellation of the Inbound program is based on escalating travel restrictions implemented by the J...

  BIWEEKLY UPDATE | APRIL 2021 EARTH DAY SUMMER CAMP T-SHIRT ORDERS COMPOST YOUR COFFEE DINNER IS SERVED! HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE EARTH DAY? We made our own transpiration traps and compared the condensation on different parts of the plant! Be sure to check out the fun on  Twitter . If you are interested in more activities related to water, check out our  Level 2 Operation W.A.T.E.R. Curriculum . MAKE YOUR OWN TRANSPIRATION TRAP EXPLORE OPERATION W.A.T.E.R. HOSTING A JMG CAMP THIS SUMMER? If you want t-shirts for your students or campers, be sure to get your orders in! Please peruse our  catalog  and reach out to CC Creations to order.  Kelsey Dabney  at CC Creations is happy to help with all things JMG apparel. APPAREL CATALOG CONTACT KELSEY PUTTING LEFTOVER GROUNDS TO GOOD USE Have you ever wanted to reuse your coffee grounds? They are actually very useful in the garden! Whether you add them to compost or your gardening soil, they will add nitrogen, pho...