Recent Posts
-
Whenever I talk about our cotton boll and consumer judging team, it’s hard to explain what it is, and the name is not particularly helpful. I like to think of it as our “smart shopper” team, teaching youth how to get the best product for the best price. Anyone can be a part, because everyone is…
Posted in: Clubs and Teams -
Weekend in the Classic City, hosted by Georgia Collegiate 4-H Club, provides high school youth (9th-12th grade) the opportunity to learn more about higher education and life as a college student. The event, held October 19-21 on the University of Georgia’s campus, offers youth the chance to explore: College search process Applications Preparation for college…
Posted in: Camps, Conferences, and Trips -
Schools have been back in session for nearly a month now, but 4-H is headed back into schools beginning this month. Starting in September and continuing throughout the school year, Gordon County 4-H holds over 70 school club meetings each month. These school club meetings are the backbone of the 4-H program, with nearly 1,600…
Posted in: Clubs and Teams -
The Georgia National Fair is the official state-sponsored fair that is held every October in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. It is an 11-day fair and attracts over 440,000 visitors annually. The fair offers a wide range of activities and shows, such as agricultural, livestock and horse shows, home and fine arts competitions, youth…
Posted in: Contests -
UGA Extension in Gordon County is offering two separate classes about food nutrition and food safety, taught by two guest speakers from UGA Extension in Family and Consumer Sciences. Coming up first on Thursday, September 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. is a Cooking for a Lifetime presentation titled “Diabetes: How to Live with It.” The presenter…
Posted in: General -
Like busting clays and winning prizes? The public is invited to come take part in the Gordon County 4-H Shotgun Tournament to be held on Saturday, September 8 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Gordon County Extension Office at 1282 Highway 53 Spur SW. The event is a fundraiser and an opportunity for youth interested…
Posted in: Clubs and Teams -
Interested in outer space, rocketry, and STEM? The US Space and Rocket Center is hosting a 4-H Day on Saturday, October 6, 2018. 4-H Day registration includes; Entrance into U.S. Space & Rocket Center, including featured exhibition Exhibition “ISS: Science On Orbit” National Youth Science Day program – “Code Your World” Demonstrations and activities sponsored by…
Posted in: Camps, Conferences, and Trips -
The Georgia 4-H Food Showcase will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Food Showcase encompasses four contests: 4-H Food Challenge Team contest with 3-5 members per team Junior division: 7th-8th grade Senior division: 9th-12th grade 4-H Egg Preparation Demonstration Contest Individual contest Junior division: 7th-8th grade Senior division:…
Posted in: Contests -
The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is excited to premiere the second season of our Live from the Lab Facebook Live series. Beginning August 17, every other Friday through fall semester at 10 a.m., we will talk to a real-life scientist at CAES on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/UGACAES/ . We’ll break down their…
Posted in: External Opportunities -
I am excited to share information about the Southern Region 4-H Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC), which is scheduled for September 20-23, 2018, at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. Crossville is about 3 hours north of Atlanta and is located in the Central time zone. This event is open to senior 4-H…