In summer 2021, Rutgers 4-H programs are gradually returning to in-person programming. Read more about Rutgers Cooperative Extension returning to in-person programs here. Some county fairs are cancelled, some are delayed or postponed, and others are happening -- for reasons that best suit each county. And some animal shows are open to all New Jersey 4-Hers in good … [Read more...]
Mercer 4-H Invitational Goat Showmanship – July 31
Mercer County 4-H and the Clever Clovers 4-H Club are hosting their Goat Showmanship Showdown, Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. at Howell Farm in the beautiful historic Pleasant Valley of Hopewell Township. All currently registered 4-H members from throughout New Jersey are invited to show at our fair. Cloverbud divisions (K-3 grades) will be included (non-competitive). To … [Read more...]
Mercer 4-H Invitational Rabbit Show – July 31
Mercer County 4-H and the Clever Clovers 4-H Club are hosting their 4-H Invitational Rabbit Show, Saturday, July 31 at 3:00 p.m. at Howell Farm in the beautiful historic Pleasant Valley of Hopewell Township. All currently registered 4-H members from throughout New Jersey are invited to show at our fair. Cloverbud divisions (K-3 grades) will be included … [Read more...]
Mercer 4-H Invitational Poultry Show – July 31
Mercer County 4-H and the Clever Clovers 4-H Club are hosting their 4-H Invitational Poultry Show, Saturday, July 31 at 3:00 p.m. at Howell Farm in the beautiful historic Pleasant Valley of Hopewell Township. All currently registered 4-H members from throughout New Jersey are invited to show at our fair. Cloverbud divisions (K-3 grades) will be included … [Read more...]
Mercer 4-H Invitational Sheep Show – August 1
Mercer County 4-H and the Clever Clovers 4-H Club are hosting their 4-H Invitational Sheep Show, Sunday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Howell Farm in the beautiful historic Pleasant Valley of Hopewell Township. All currently registered 4-H members from throughout New Jersey are invited to show at our fair. Cloverbud divisions (K-3 grades) will be included (non-competitive). To … [Read more...]
Zoonosis Prevention: A Kahoot Quiz Game
Thank you to all who participated in the first all-virtual Junior Breeder Symposium on Saturday, March 27, 2021. If you missed the event, or want to try the Zoonosis Prevention game again, it is live now! The Kahoot quiz game can be played individually by clicking here. You may also go to kahoot.it and use Game PIN: 01733729. It is available through the above link until … [Read more...]
Club Support: The Exciting Egg Activities
Pennsylvania 4-H has gathered a wealth of resources for youth to participate in 4-H at home. Many of the activities can easily be integrated into a 4-H club that is meeting remotely. For poultry projects, The Exciting Egg lessons are educational and fun: Parts of an Egg for Cloverbuds Parts of an Egg for 4th Grade & Up Instructions for a Play-Doh Egg … [Read more...]
NJ 4-H Animal Art Contest – Get Creative – Entries Due April 12!
We are excited to announce the New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest – FREE and open to all NJ 4-H members in grades K-13! While all artwork must be animal-themed, you do NOT need to be enrolled in that particular animal project to enter art in that department. You don’t even need to have an animal project to enter the contest, as long as you are a registered NJ 4-H member with … [Read more...]
Junior Breeder Symposium – Saturday, March 27 – Register Today!
This year’s NJ Junior Breeder Symposium will be held online, via Zoom, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 (NO fee this year). We have put together an all-star line-up of Rutgers professors, veterinarians, animal care professionals, graduate students, and volunteers. Register today (it’s FREE) to learn about animal care, behavior, training, breeding, … [Read more...]
Online Animal Science Resources for Members and Leaders While Remote
Many 4H club leaders are having difficulty finding resources they can use during a virtual 4-H meeting or while members are learning about their projects at home. In a quick search, one can find some help. We have compiled a few of those resources here. Collection of Virtual Resources Compiled by Cornell University 4-H in New York has put together this great list of online … [Read more...]