2018 Fall Plant Sale

We are now accepting orders for our 2018 Alleghany 4-H Fall Plant Sale.  

The following types of plants are being offered for purchase:

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Flowers
• Fruit Trees
• Grapes
• Herbs
• Mums
• Raspberries
• Succulents

Payment is due at the time orders are placed.  **We accept credit/debit cards for payment.  Phone orders can and will be accepted with a credit/debit card purchase**

ORDER & PAYMENT DEADLINE:

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

PLANT PICKUP DATES:

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 23rd & 24th (9am - 5pm)

ALL proceeds are used to provide scholarship opportunities for Alleghany County youth to attend 4-H Camp and other 4-H and Extension programming.

You may pick up an order form at the Extension Office or you can print an online version.

For more information, call 336-372-5597 or email Michele Hamm.

*UPDATED* Pumpkin Carving Contest

Due to the Mountain Heritage Festival being cancelled, because of Hurricane Florence, we have decided to reschedule our contest.

The new deadline date for submitting your entry is now Friday, October 19th.

The Best of Show judging will now be online.  We will post pictures and a voting poll to decide the winner, which will be announced on October 26th.

** There are 4 age divisions: Cloverbud = ages 5-8; Junior = ages 9-12; Senior = ages 13-18; Adult = ages 19+. 

** $5 per entry ~ You can print an entry form or they are available at the Extension office.

** Pumpkins MUST be carved; they are not to be painted or otherwise decorated. 

** Pumpkins may be carved free-hand or stencils may be used.

Summer Fun 2018 Online Registration

The online registration for our 2018 Summer Fun is now live....


Here is the link to register:

https://goo.gl/forms/6SnTHsupnQ5oytOq1

2018 Summer Fun

The 2018 Alleghany 4-H Summer Fun Newsletter is now available.  Click here to find out what exciting opportunities are being offered this year!

** ALL registrations will be accepted starting Friday, May 18th at 9am **  This includes online and over the phone.  

The link for the online registration form and the other required forms will be posted when registration is activated.

If there is a fee, payment is due at the time of registration to secure your child's space.  There is also a one-time registration fee of $14, which includes a t-shirt.  We accept cash, check and debit/credit cards.

For more information, please call 336-372-5597 or you can email Michele or Amy with any questions.

2018 Alleghany 4-H Spring Plant Sale

We are now taking orders for the 2018 Alleghany 4-H Annual Spring Plant Sale.....

We are offering the following types of plants for purchase:

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Ferns
• Flowers
• Herbs
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Vegetables

Payment is due at the time orders are placed.  **We accept credit/debit cards for payment.  Phone orders can and will be accepted with a credit/debit card purchase**

ORDER & PAYMENT DEADLINE:

Friday, April 20, 2018

PICKUP DATES:

Thursday, May 3rd & Friday May 4th (9am - 5pm)

ALL proceeds are used for scholarships for Alleghany County youth to attend 4-H Camp and other 4-H programming.

You may pick up an order form at the Extension Office or you can CLICK HERE for an online version.   For more information, call 336-372-5597 or email Michele Hamm.

Institute for Future Ag. Leaders

The Institute for Future Ag. Leaders (IFAL) is a week-long program for rising high school seniors
 interested in the industry of agriculture. Emphasis is placed on: career opportunities,
emerging technology, citizenship and leadership development.

ACTIVITIES

Students will visit the schools of agriculture, tour research farms and explore university laboratories.
They will visit agribusinesses, participate in leadership development classes, tour the General
Assembly, and see the offices of North Carolina Farm Bureau.

SUPERVISION

Students will be supervised by conference counselors, university faculty and Farm Bureau staff.
 Students will experience college life firsthand, living in dorms and eating in dining halls on campus.

AG CAREERS

Agriculture has an unlimited amount of opportunities for you to explore. Discover your agriculture career!

Find your future in Agriculture with Ag Explorer!

HOW TO APPLY

IFAL Applications are available here or you can obtain one from your local county Farm Bureau offices. Applications should be signed by county Farm Bureau presidents and mailed to the NCFB by April 15. 

VetCAMP 2018

VetCAMP is a 5-day summer camp hosted by the Veterinary Professions Advising Center at North Carolina State University

Activities will include: Behind the scenes tour of the NC State Veterinary School, Trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences, Lab Animal Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology lab, Basics of a Small Animal Clinic Suture Lab, Tour of Swine Unit & Equine Unit, Lunch with Vet School Faculty and Staff.

Open to high school students interested in veterinary medicine.

Application Window:
Friday, January 26, 2018 – Saturday, April 7, 2018

Camp Fee:$550
Application Fee:$25

For more information visit the link. https://cals.ncsu.edu/vetpac/vetcamp-2018/

North Qualifying Horse Show

The 2018 North Qualifying 4-H Horse Show information is now available.  We will have the show on May 19-20, 2018 in Raleigh at the Hunt Complex in Raleigh.  We will be sharing the facility again with the Wake County All Youth Open Show which is open to all youth to participate in.

You can find all the forms in 2 places. One is at the Rockingham County 4-H website located HERE under '2018 North Qualifying 4-H Horse Show.

And you can also find it located on the Extension Horse Husbandry website under district councils - HERE

Please remember to declare what show you will be showing at with your 4-H Agent asap if you have not done so.

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 27TH.  NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE OR INCOMPLETE.  A missing pony card, eligibility card or medical release means incomplete.  We should not have to track down 50 medical releases from around the state because they were not turned in. SO this year incomplete entries will not be processed without ALL paperwork and payment!

The North Central District is offering a sponsorship incentive again this year---

Anyone that gets $100 in sponsorships for the show will receive a free stall at the show.  If you are taking advantage of this incentive please be sure that you mail in your sponsorship forms and sponsor money with your entry forms so that we can make note of your free stall!

February / March Clover News

The February / March 2018 Alleghany Clover News is now available online.  Be sure to check it out so you don't miss any exciting opportunities.  

2018 NC Trees and Me

NC Trees and Me Video Contest

In honor of North Carolina's Arbor Day, the NC Urban Forestry Council (NCUFC) is asking for video submissions for their 2018 NC Trees and Me video Contest.

Contest submissions will be short videos (15 to 90 seconds) that answer the question, “What do trees mean to me?”.  Prizes will be awarded to the individual(s) or group(s) whose video submission receives the most online votes. The Grand Prize winner will receive $200, and the Runner Up Winner will receive $50. Both videos will also be featured on NCUFC’s website and social media platforms in honor of Arbor Day and beyond.

Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 14, 2018. 

Please see the attached flier for more information. Rules, terms, and conditions of the contest can be found online at www.ncufc.org.  The mission of the NCUFC is to advocate the sustainability of North Carolina’s urban forests through the use of economic, human, and environmental resources. Questions?  Contact Leslie Moorman, contest administrator, at ncufc1@gmail.com.