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  • Mark your calendar for December 20-22 as the public is invited to attend the AgGeorgia Farm Credit Weekend Spectacular.  Sponsored by AgGeorgia Farm Credit and coordinated by Gordon County 4-H, these shows will feature 4-H and FFA members exhibiting their show animals into which they have invested an incredible amount of time and resources, all…

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  • The Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area of Gordon County Extension is accepting donations of gently used or new coats to be given to those in need.  Gloves, boggin hats, and scarfs will also be accepted. The items can be dropped off at Gordon County Extension/4-H, 1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW, Calhoun between October 15…

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  • 2019 Holiday Nursing Home Visits

    Engaging in community service provides students with the opportunity to become active members of their community and has a lasting, positive impact on society at large. Community service enables students to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a service to those who need it most. Gordon County 4-H conducts various community projects…

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  • Fall Forum is a recreational and educational opportunity planned for Senior 4-H’ers (9th-12th grades).  The weekend includes a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, all planned by and led by 4-H’ers.  Recreational programs for 4-H’ers are included to allow 4-H’ers to interact with youth from all over…

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  • AgGeorgia Farm Credit Weekend Spectacular is scheduled for December 20 through 22, 2019. The general public is welcome to come watch the show. To enter the show, entry form and rules are listed below. Show and Photo Contest Entry Form Rules of Show: Exhibitors in this show must be a member of 4-H or FFA…

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  • With the end of 2019 approaching, 7th-12th grade 4-H’ers should be gathering portfolio information in preparation of meeting the January 2020 deadline. To help you with documenting all of the events you attended, your community engagement involvement, awards you received, and your many other accomplishments, there is now publications to assist you in getting everything…

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  • 2019 Radon Awareness Poster Contest

    Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.  The radioactive element moves through the ground to the surface, and can easily enter homes or buildings.  There is no way to detect radon unless it is tested.  This contest is designed to…

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  • 2020 National 4-H Conference

    Each year, every Land Grant University 4-H Department is invited to select and send a delegation of high-school-aged 4-H’ers to Washington, DC, to participate in National 4-H Conference. Conference delegates engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while they discuss topics affecting youth and 4 H programming nationwide. Delegates not…

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  • Held annually at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Junior Conference is a two day recreational and educational opportunity planned for 4-H’ers in the 6th through 8th grades.  The weekend includes a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, planned by and led by the Junior Board of Directors.  Recreational…

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  • Farm Dog Certification Tests

    Presented by the Georgia Canine Coalition, Inc. and in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the AKC Farm Dog Certified (FDC) Test is open to all dogs at least 9 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the FSS program, dogs with PAL numbers, or neutered dogs enrolled in…

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