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The University of Georgia Extension Service has created a newsletter titled Healthy Georgia Connections and the first issue was published this week. The newsletter is written to a general audience and has appeal to agricultural, family, and youth readers. The link to the first issue is below. https://extension.uga.edu/content/dam/extension/HealthyGAnews1.414.pdf
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In 4‑H, you’ve developed your passion. You’ve found your purpose. You’ve inspired others – and now you’re moving forward. Share how 4‑H propelled you to change your community and you could earn a $5,000 scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C. for National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards! The 2021 4‑H YOUTH IN ACTION APPLICATION is now open! Due…
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IMPORTANT DATES Tuesday, April 14 County Council Officer Meeting via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 Georgia 4-H Communications and Technology Team Applications Due Georgia 4-H Ambassador Applications Due Friday, April 24 Leadership in Action Applications Due Monday, April 27 National 4-H Youth in Action Award Applications Due Wednesday, May 27 Clovers and Company Applications Due Friday, May 29…
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I hope you each are doing well in this ever-evolving COVID-19 situation. I know we are experiencing disruptions to our usual way of doing things, and that can cause both challenges and opportunities for each of us. You and your family may be excited for or disappointed about not returning to school for the year,…
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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 24, at 12:00 noon: Applications must be submittedFriday, May 1 at 2:00 pm: Online Zoom Practice Session for all senior 4-H’ers who will be interviewing Tuesday, May 5: Interviews held virtually via…
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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 are encouraged…
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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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