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Our Gordon County Extension/4-H Office will be closed Thursday, December 24 – Sunday, January 3 and will reopen on Monday, January 4.
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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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As all of our students are now back in school and we are gearing up for a great new year in 4-H, I wanted to take a minute to look back on our 2018-2019 program year at the amazing accomplishments of our youth and volunteers. As you can see in the images above, Gordon County…
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2019 Small Ruminant Evening Workshop Sheep and goat producers can increase their knowledge on how to better care for their herds. “We have a full evening of topics to cover,” said Greg Bowman, Gordon County Extension ANR Agent. Speakers from Fort Valley State University and University of Georgia Extension will be on hand to share…
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The Georgia 4-H Ambassador Program offers opportunities for students to learn and lead in areas including science, nutritious cuisine, healthy lifestyles, weather, the environment, professionalism, and technology. 4-H Ambassadors are selected for a specific track through an application process and participate in a dynamic and intensive training weekend. These individuals subsequently plan individual activities to…
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Georgia 4-H Project SAFE uses the shooting sports to teach many valuable life skills. Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) provides youth a place to develop a sense of belonging, learn teamwork in a safe environment and increase concentration skills. Safety and the responsible use of firearms and archery equipment is a primary goal.…
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In what has become an annual tradition, each Georgia county asks local donors to make online donations of $4 or more that day, with the goal of receiving at least four donations per county. Counties that receive four or more donations will turn green on a Georgia map that will be updated throughout the day…
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Presentations and portfolios become longer and more involved for Senior 4-H’ers. District winners also have the opportunity to compete at the state level to become a Master 4-H’er and attend State Congress. State winners advance to National Congress. Georgia 4-H Senior Project Achievement
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4-H’ers pick a project area of interest, do project work in that area throughout the year then research a specific topic, write a presentation, and present it to a judging panel. Beginning in the 7th grade competition process, youth are expected to produce lengthier presentations and submit a portfolio for written work. Competition begins at the…
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Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, ranking 2nd in amphibian species, 3rd in freshwater fish species, and 7th in reptile species. Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about Georgia wildlife species as well as habitat, population, and fish pond/stream management practices for conservation success. Competitions are held at…
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THIS WEEK Monday, December 16, 4-H Community Service Project making Christmas Stockings for residents of the nursing home; Indoor Archery Practice (Novice) at 5:00pm and (Returning) at 6:30pm; December 17, Livestock Judging Practice at 4:30pm; December 18, Cloverbuds Crew at Calhoun/Gordon County Library at 4:00pm; December 19, BB Rifle Practice at 5:30pm or 6:45pm; December…
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Join us for a drop-in 4-H Open House on Thursday, August 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the pavilion beside the 4-H office at 1282 Highway 53 Spur SW in Calhoun! Even if you are already enrolled in 4-H, come on out to 4-H Open House and see all your 4-H friends!
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Registration for the 2024 Pantry Pride Recipe Contest is now available. Pantry Pride is possible because of a partnership between Georgia 4-H and the Georgia Food Bank Association, with Feeding Georgia being the main sponsor. This event is an opportunity for youth to create a recipe that utilizes foods commonly found at food banks. Contest Goals:1. Raise awareness about poverty and hunger in Georgia.2.…
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