Robeson County 4-H

    Well folks its that time of year!  4-H Summer Fun is ready for registration.  We are open for our 4-H members to register right now and on May 9 it will open to the public.  We are excited to say that registration and payment for all camps is available thru Eventbrite.  That is also linked to our app under programs!  To learn more you can download our brochure, find it in our app under programs, or click on this Eventbrite link to register:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/robeson-county-4-h-summer-fun-tickets-323399565807 Below is a quick synopsis of our summer opportunities: Citizenship Focus -(14-18 year olds), June 14-16: This program is for our older youth who would like to learn more about citizenship and government. A statewide program, we will be in Raleigh for three days and two nights, have the opportunity to meet lawmakers, and meet 4-H members from around the state. Youth will have the opportunity to learn about civic engage...

    This article was written by our own Shea Ann DeJarnette for the Robesonian and can be found on our website .      “We’ll have fun, fun, fun until…” and that is where I will split from the Beach Boys. That’s because we are planning on having Summer Fun all summer long here in 4-H. We are excited that right now all our camps (day, mini, and overnight) will be in person and full of learning experiences. If you know a child between the ages of 5 and 18, we have a little something for all of them. Here is a sneak peek:       For our Cloverbuds (5–8-year-olds) we have a week-long day camp to get them back into the swing of school. Each day we will have a different theme, and our youth will be immersed in hands-on activities. This camp is scheduled for August 15-19. For our 9–13-year-olds we have a plethora of activities.       The first camp will be a single-day camp focusing on manners. Our 4-H Etiquette day camp is sc...

  Good morning!  Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and if you had spring break hope it was great, and if you are on spring break now...what a perfect day to sleep in!  Here are some upcoming programs available for registration in the app. -Adult volunteers, did you miss the Volunteer Leaders Conference this year?  Are you looking for an event to get all your training hours in for the year and maybe meet other volunteers from across this state and get ideas, have some fun, and maybe even come back energized for 4-H and life in general?  Think about registering for the 4-H Volunteer Spring Workshop which will take place Saturday, May 21 in Raliegh at the Jane S. McKimmon Center on NCSU Campus.  We will provide transportation to and from the event which will be from 8:30am to 3 pm .  The event will include lunch and a plethora of interesting workshops.  The cost is $35 dollars but thanks to our United Way funds you will only pay $18.  T...

This article was written for the Robesonian by our own Wendy Maynor.   How mindful, considerate, and respectful are you to the people around you in public? You know the feeling when you drive into a packed parking lot and see that one vacant parking spot waiting just for you? You are thinking, I timed that one perfect. You start to whip the car in, then frustration sets in – there is a shopping cart right smack in the middle of your parking spot. So, what do you do? Do you get out of the car, move the cart, then come back and park in the spot, or do you drive off frustrated? After shopping, do you leave the cart in the parking lot or do you return it to the cart return? Imagine if we all made a concerted effort to do what is considerate by returning the cart to the designated area after shopping. What about cell phones? How many phone conversations have you been forced to hear while sitting in a restaurant, sitting in a waiting room, shopping, or standing in line at a store? There ...

       Save the date and get ready folks AIRE will be here before you know it.  AIRE stands for Application, Interview, Resume, and video Essay.  This is open to 11-13 year old 4-H members in a noncompetitive capacity, and for 14-18 year olds to compete for national trips such as National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference.    To participate 4-H members can register (starting on May 1) through their 4-H Online accounts.  Youth will need to fill out the application, and complete a resume to send in.  Both Ms. Shea Ann and Ms. Wendy are available for assistance with this process.     AIRE Program Information  and resources including the 2022 AIRE Prep-Packet is linked her for your reference.   Once the event registration closes (June 10), Dr. Mitzi Downing with NC 4-H will contact participants directly to schedule your interviews. Note: she anticipates that interviews will run from June 27 - July 15.  ...

  For our 4-H Clubs meeting in April we wanted to give you another location to find your meeting registrations.  At the beginning of each month we will post a list of meetings with dates and registration links.  You can also find them on the app under programs.  Don't forget you need to register for the meetings prior to the club meetings.  Volunteers may cancel if not enough members have signed up and they need time to get supplies and other materials ready for your meetings. Titans 4-H Club meeting-April 11 @ 6pm:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/titans-4-h-club-meeting-april-tickets-314703124517 Dirty Rascals Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Club,-April 12 @ 5:30pm:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-rascals-jmg-4-h-club-meeting-april-tickets-314702342177 Young Leaders 4-H Club-April 26 @ 6pm:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-leaders-4-h-club-april-meeting-tickets-314715952887 Teen Leaders 4-H Club-April 28 @ 5:30 pm:  https://...

    This article was written by our Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Jessie Jones for the Robesonian and also appears on our Extension web site.      As a parent, grandparent, or even an aunt or uncle, you may be concerned with what and how a child or children in your life eats. You may be worried they are not getting enough to eat, not eating enough fruits and vegetables, or eating too much of one particular food. If I told you not to worry, this is normal and can be overcome, would you believe me? Well, it is true! What many refer to as picky eating can be easily overcome with a little bit of patience and keeping the following guidelines in mind.       The most important concept to remember when feeding a child is the division of responsibility. As a caregiver you have certain responsibilities, as does the child, when it comes to feeding and eating. The caregiver is responsible for choosing and preparing the food, providing reg...

  Formally known as the NC 4-H Photo Contest, this statewide annual contest highlights NC 4-H’ers photographic achievements.  The winning photos will be displayed on the NC 4-H Photo Contest website.   In addition to 4-H In Action and Nature's Beauty, the new category for 2022 is SPECIAL EFFECTS.   Special effects could be almost anything like positioning a friend so it looks like a tree branch is growing out of their mouth. Maybe take a photo where everything is blurred except the focal point. Create an image of someone that has an extra set of hands or legs. Use a crystal ball to capture a reflection. Maybe take a photograph of your friend holding up a building with the palm of their hand.   We want you to EXPLORE photography. Be CREATIVE! Take time to research how to take the best picture possible and Practice, Practice, Practice. We want you to Have FUN!! Electronic entries are due August 12 to Shea Ann DeJarnette via email at sadejarn@ncsu.edu. Pl...

  To all Agents & Teachers with 4-H Embryology Projects,  I just spoke with Dr. Rebecca Mansall, our state poultry veterinarian, who confirmed with Dr. Mike Martin , our state veterinarian,  that due to  current issues with the spread of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)  all further placement of eggs and incubators in classrooms as part of the 4-H Embryology program will be suspended until further notice.   All eggs currently being incubated in classrooms will be able to finish in the classroom.   Thank you for your cooperation as we all work together to protect all flocks.   Sincerely, Mary   --

  Good evening, Effective immediately, all 4-H poultry events and activities, including poultry shows are to be stopped until further notice.  Please see the following link for the press release provided by NCDA&CS earlier today.   https://www.ncagr.gov/ paffairs/release/2022/ PoultryShowsandpublicsalessusp endeduntilfurthernoticeduetoHP AI.htm   Embryology projects are affected in the following way.  Those projects that have had eggs placed and are currently underway may continue but no new eggs will be placed.  If you have chicks in place for a fall show, those birds can stay in place until further notice.  Strict adherance to bio-security protocols, including checking birds daily for signs of HPAI should be practiced.   Dr. Mary Fosnaught will provide further guidance regarding these projects and others that may currently be underway. Extension and 4-H stand with NCDA&CS in  their attempts to curtail the spread ...