FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE NJ 4-H CONTEST, WE ARE NO LONGER AWARDING POINTS FOR WEEK #1 ACTIVITIES; HOWEVER, THE ACTIVITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE Welcome to the first week of our adventure together! You have from now until the end of Friday, April 17 to complete as many of these activities as you like. They […]
April 10 through May 31, 2020 WEEK #1 ACTIVITIES WILL BE POSTED BY 8:00 P.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 10! Members of your club (4th grade and above) can earn points each week over the next two months, through the end of May. The 5 clubs with the most points per member after seven weeks will earn […]
Are you preparing for the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest? Maybe you are stuck inside and can’t get your club together on the farm. In this day of online learning, there are many options for helping our 4-H members prepare for contests and events. Consider using these resources. The National Holstein Foundation Judging Workbook is […]
It isn’t uncommon to see a school or community garden in urban New Jersey, where residents come together to grow fresh food. Some people step it up a notch by introducing new members of the farm: chickens! As backyard chickens become more and more popular, some schools are considering the idea as well and are […]
The understanding of zoonotic diseases, those that can transfer between animals and people, is one important topic within Animal Science. Still, it can be challenging to instruct youth in ways to prevent the spread of such illnesses; lessons are in-depth, vocabulary is challenging, and as educators we may worry that the material is dry. Michigan […]
The informational flyer and entry form for the 4-H Animal Science Video Contest and Film Festival are available on our website. New Jersey 4-H, in cooperation with the New Jersey Junior Breeder Symposium, is sponsoring the contest and film festival, now expanded to include ALL 4-H animal project areas – including ALPACA, CAT, CATTLE (BEEF/DAIRY), […]
Quality Assurance in Animal Production Adults working in commercial agriculture are often required to maintain a quality assurance certification. For example, Pork Quality Assurance Plus aids pork producers in maintaining best practices for food safety. Another example is the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. While youth in 4-H learn many aspects of animal care and […]
While County Fair season may be months away, 4-Hers know that now is the time to plan for this annual showcase of our project year, which provides a great opportunity for public engagement. Animals are an integral part of our fairs – 4-H members care for and exhibit their livestock, horses, poultry, and small animals […]
When learning something new, it helps to first experience the new material under the same conditions. This is called “consistency”. Think of your experience on the first day of school. You don’t know what to expect from your new teacher and this new environment. Over time, consistent routines helped you learn when to sit at […]
4-H programs can happen anywhere – rural, suburban or urban areas. Often, these programs will interact with the agriculture industry – even if for a short time or day trip. While it is important for youth to learn more about agriculture, these settings can be a hazardous place for young people. Agriculture is the only […]
