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Animal Science in Action is a 2-day program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors with an interest in a Bachelor of Science degree and career in animal science field. The University of Georgia Animal and Dairy Science Department encompasses science and hands-on learning opportunities with beef and dairy cattle, horses, swine, and sheep. A degree in Animal and/or Dairy Science can lead to a variety of careers including sales in feed and pharmaceuticals, Extension and other instructional roles, meats industry options, or…
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See this link for more information about the watermelon growing contest. Final weights are due to the 4-H office by Thursday, August 1.
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Conservation District Poster Contest – due April 30; see link for details Natural Resources Conservation Workshop– June 9-13, 2019 for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton. The workshop focuses on the value, protection, and conservation of Georgia’s wildlife, forestry, soil, and water resources, including conservation in Georgia’s mining…
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After a few month’s hiatus, 4-H is back with our Gordon Grown newsletter! The weekly blog will go out on Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m., so make sure you are signed up for the emails so it gets delivered straight to your inbox. You can also sign up for the feed and get items as…
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The Coosa River Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Photo Contest for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students who reside in our Conservation District, including Bartow, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Paulding, Polk, and Walker Counties. Students may enter up to five photos that each fit into one of the following three categories: Conservation…
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4-H and Tractor Supply Kick Off Spring Paper Clover Campaign in Gordon County – PRESS RELEASE Visit your local Tractor Supply this spring and purchase a paper clover to help Gordon County 4-H members attend 4-H camps and leadership events. Calhoun, Georgia (October 3, 2018) – Every year, 4-Her’s in Gordon County participate in a…
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Held annually at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Junior Conference is a 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 programs for…
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On Saturday, September 29, nearly 20 4-H’ers took part in a day of service and leadership. In the morning, eleven youth and adult leaders participated in the annual Rivers Alive river clean-up. The group traveled to four clean-up sites, including boat ramps on Highway 136 and 156 and two recreation areas in Calhoun. The group…
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I know, I know, it’s only September and it is certainly not time to be thinking about the winter holidays. Unless, of course, you are one of those people that listen to Christmas music all year long and think anytime is a good time to think about winter holidays! Either way, you can get into…
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This event is not affiliated with 4-H, but is an opportunity for youth in our community.
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