March 2020
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These are opportunities for . As of right now, each of these programs is still scheduled to happen at the listed dates and times, but do know that any of these events could be cancelled or rescheduled at any time. Interested families should contact the sponsoring organization if they have any questions. Natural Resource Conservation…
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For a list of Georgia 4-H events affected by COVID-19, please go to https://georgia4h.org/calendar/ . Events that will be rescheduled are marked as postponed, while all others are marked as cancelled. On a happier note, Georgia 4-H is hosting a Virtual Spirit Week all week this week. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and tag…
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Thanks to the generous support of the Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation, we are pleased to offer a second year of the One Georgia 4-H Urban-Rural Exchange! This program brings together 24 youth from across Georgia (12 NE/NW, 12 SE/SW) for a six-day program to learn about the impact of agriculture in our state…
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It’s important to Georgia, and to Gordon County, for your family to complete the 2020 Census. Using your mailed survey invitation code, go to 2020census.gov to complete the census. See the census facts below for information on why it’s important for EVERY family to complete the census.
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As we let you know last week, all 4-H events through March 29 have been suspended statewide. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, the Gordon County Ag Service Center building is closed to the public. The Gordon County Extension/4-H Office staff are still working, but we ask that you contact us by phone or email. You can…
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In this brief post, I wanted to share with you a few resources you may not have yet seen, including opportunities hosted by 4-H groups in Georgia and Florida, as well as resource pages from UGA Extension and United Way of Gordon County. 4-H Resources Plugged into 4-H 4-H Pen Friends Fulton County 4-H Out…
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All 4-H activities have been suspended statewide at least through March 29. We will update as we have info. Stay healthy!
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Monday, March 9 Outdoor Archery Practice from 5:30-7:30 p.m. My Preparedness Initiative Program begins at 5:30 p.m. at Gordon County Fire Station 1 at 218 Public Safety Drive Tuesday, March 10 BB Rifle Practice from 5:00-8:00 p.m. In School Programs Red Bud Elementary – 5th Grade Wednesday, March 11 Poultry Judging Team Practice begins at…
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Again this spring, Georgia 4-H and Mercer University School of Medicine(MUSM) will offer the collaborative event, Setting Your Sights on Medical School. The Setting Your Sights on Medical School Event allows 9th-12th grade 4-H members an opportunity to explore medical school, tour the campus and ask questions of students and faculty. During the event, 4-H members…
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Poultry judging team practice begins this week, Wednesday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. Practices will be: Wednesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 25 Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 15 Monday, April 20 with the area contest being on Wednesday, April 22. Poultry judging is an evaluation event in which students learn and understand standards used in…
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