UGA Cooperative Extension

Ware County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloverleaf District Project Achievement: 4th, 5th & 6th Grade 4-Hers. You can have lots of fun when you prepare a 4-H project demonstration and present it at Cloverleaf DPA competition which will be held in Bacon County, March 17th in Alma. We will travel by bus from the 4-H office to the competition

Junior & Senior DPA Competition:  will be held February 3rd – 5th  at Rock Eagle.   7th - 12th grade students are working on their portfolios and 4-H project demonstrations. 

 

 

 

 

Ware County 2011 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Team. At the competition in Statesboro, GA. The Junior Team won second place, and Mary Kathryn Henderson tied for First place in the Senior Public Service Announcement. Awesome Job Team!!!

Upcoming Events

Date	Event	Deadline
Jan. 14, 2012	Horse Quiz Bowl
Jan 16	MLK Parade
Feb 3-5	Southeast Jr/Sr Project Achievement (Rock Eagle)
Mar 17	Cloverleaf Project Achievement (Bacon County)
May 4-5	Horse Judging/Hippology Contest (Athens)
June 6-9	Sate 4-H Horse Show	Intent to Show forms due Feb 20, 2012

4-H Publications

• 4-H Gator Tails
• "Let's Do a 4-H Demo" brochure
• Portfolio Guides
• Mini Booth Brochure

Livestock & Horse - Information and Forms

• Tips for Selecting a Livestock Project Animal
• Market Goat Showmanship Tips
• Market Hog Show & Sale - Buyer's Invitation Brochure
• Market Hog Show & Sale - Buyer's Insert

Forms

• Code of Conduct
• Health Forms

Are You Ready?

To learn more about 4-H and how you can become involved, call Ware County Cooperative Extension at (912) 287-2456, come by the office at 605-A Church Street

About Georgia 4-H

What is Georgia 4-H?

A youth organization for ages 9 to 19, 4-Hers explore and discover, are encouraged and challenged in their judging competitions, project work and activities. As a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System, 4-H is part of the nationwide Extension network.

What is the mission of Georgia 4-H?

The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished, through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship.

Contact

For more information about Ware County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Ginger Boatright at gingkco@uga.edu or call (912) 287-2456.

Visit the Georgia 4-H website at www.georgia4h.org.