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March 2022

  • THIS WEEK Monday, March 28 4-H at Calhoun Elementary4-H at Red Bud Elementary 4th GradePoultry Judging Practice at 4:00 p.m.Chick to Chicken Project Orientation Workshop at 5:30 p.m.Archery Practice at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 4-H at Calhoun ElementaryBB Rifle Practice at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 4-H at Belwood Elementary 5th…

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  • The 2022-2023 Georgia 4-H Ambassador program application is now live! The goal of the 4-H Ambassador program is to prepare 4-H’ers to become knowledgeable in a specific content area so that they can return to their counties and share what they’ve learned with others. This year, there are five ambassador tracks: Healthy Living, Pollinators, STEM, Wildlife, and…

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  • Now Is the Time To Take Action…LEADERSHIP IN ACTION for 7th-12th grade 4-H’ers Leadership in Action on georgia4h.org Dates at a Glance Friday, April 8, at 12:00 noon:  Applications must be submittedThursday, April 14 at 7:30 pm: Online Zoom Practice Session for all senior 4-H’ers who will be interviewing Tuesday, April 19: District Interviews held…

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  • If you are interested in showing livestock in the 2022-2023 year, please attend this meeting on March 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gordon County 4-H Office to learn about requirements, deadlines, and what it takes to show livestock successfully through 4-H. This meeting is open to all rising 1st-12th graders and their parents. Register…

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  • It is once again time for the Watermelon Growing Contest sponsored by the Georgia Fruits and Vegetables Growers Association and the Georgia Watermelon Association. This contest offers 4-H’ers a chance to learn skills of farm management, along with initiative, self-reliance, and preparation skills. We are happy to announce this competition is now open, and 4-H’ers…

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  • The 2022 Northeast/Northwest District Junior Rally will be held at Wahsega 4-H Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 – 24, 2022 for all NE & NW 6th – 8th graders!  We’ll have exciting classes including high ropes, community service projects, a talent show, a dance, and the legendary glow in the dark Easter egg…

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  • The annual Beekeeping Essay Contest is an exciting opportunity for students to test their writing abilities and learn something new about Honey Bees and their importance in the environment.  This competition is open to all Georgia 4-H members in the 4th-12th grades. State and national prizes are offered for this contest.  For the state contest, a…

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  • 4-H Cloverbuds Activity Kits are made specifically for K-3rd grade students. Each month’s activity kit includes a story reading, learning activity, and craft project.Registration opens April 1 and ends Friday, April 15, and you can pick them up from now until April 22. Cloverbuds activity kits are open to any K-3rd grade youth in Gordon…

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  • THIS WEEK Monday, March 21 4-H at Red Bud Elementary 4th GradeArchery Practice at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 Poultry Judging Interest Meeting at 4:00 p.m.BB Rifle Practice at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 Deadline to register for Community Kindness Club Serving Dinner at the VAC Thursday, March 24 Community Kindness Club…

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  • Dairy cattle judging team registration begins this week, with registration due by Friday, March 25. Practices will be set following registration based on the availability of those registered, and the state contest will be on Friday, April 8. This team is open to current 4th-12th graders in Gordon County and is coached by Gordon County…

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