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There is an official call for applications to serve as a Georgia Youth delegate to the National 4-H Dairy Conference. This conference is designed for youth in 10th – 12th grades and applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18 as of January 1, 2018. A committee will select up to three delegates…
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What a year it has been in Gordon County 4-H! 58 DPA participants, 4 going to State Congress, multiple state-qualifying and state-winning teams, national trips to Arkansas and Wisconsin, and lots of hard work, fun, and friendships. To cap off the year, Gordon County 4-H will be hosting its annual awards ceremony on July 30…
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UGA Extension and Gordon County Young Farmers are hosting a Peach Jam Making Workshop on Thursday, July 19. Come learn how to make your own homemade jams and jellies! UGA Extension Family and Consumer Science Agent Alexis Roberts will be leading the program. The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at…
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It’s time for the annual Christmas in July Back to School event, and Santa needs some 4-H elves to get ready for the event. We need volunteers for Christmas in July to sort school supplies and clothes, set up for the main event, and help box and clean up after the event. Christmas in July is…
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It’s time for the 4th annual 4-H Pantry Pride Recipe Contest in partnership with the Georgia Food Bank Association, the Arby’s Foundation and the Georgia National Fair. This contest challenges 4-H’ers to think creatively about food and cooking by developing recipes using ingredients commonly found in Georgia Food Banks, raising awareness among 4-H’ers about poverty,…
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Do you like spending time in the woods or on the lake, appreciating wildlife and nature? Enjoy hunting, fishing, and other outdoor sporting activities? Wildlife judging practice is about to begin in Gordon County 4-H, and this competitive team event is a hands-on environmental education program that provides participants real-life experiences in wildlife and habitat…
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What a great week at Rock Eagle 4-H Center! Last week, we camped over 60 4th-6th graders during a week of Cloverleaf Camp. We had 4-H’ers from every elementary school in the county and city and both county middle schools, and these youth had the chance to stay in cabins and participate in activities with…
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Are you an active 4-H’er that is in high school that has participated in leadership and project activities? You should apply for the 4-H Key Award!
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We are excited to announce the new Georgia 4-H Photography Contest for 2018! This year introduces a streamlined submission process, new categories, and bigger prizes! The top 5 youth in each category will receive cash prizes, and the top five adults will receive a small gift.
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Our Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, Greg Bowman, is hosting a tour to Arrowhead Wildlife Management Area on Thursday, May 31.
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