Wishing everyone a Spooktacular Halloween

We just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween.  Take a look at these last minute tips to help keep you little ghost or goblin safe!

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

4-H FALL FUN DAY!

Hello, North Central District 4-Hers!

Your NCD district officers are very excited to announce our very first 4-H Fall Fun Day!

Get ready for fun, friends, and learning! Make sure to bring your clover spirit!

When:   November 3rd, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Where:  N.C. Cooperative Extension,
              Forsyth County Center
              1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Cost:   $10

Registration deadline: October 19th

Ages: 11-18 (must be 11 as of January 1, 2018)

For our service project, we will ask that each 4-H'er to bring in an item (or more) of canned food!

If you are interested in leading a workshop during Fall Fun Day please contact Amy to submit your proposal!

Proposals due by October 19th.

For more information or to register, contact the Extension Office @ 336-372-5597

Fall into 4-H FUNdraiser

Join us on Monday, October 8th for a great time creating beautiful fall artwork and raising money for Alleghany 4-H at the same time!  We will meet in the 2nd floor conference room of the County Office Building (90 S. Main Street) from 6pm - 7:30pm.  All supplies are provided.

There are 2 different options to choose from:
Create one (1) 9x11 piece for $20
Create two (2) 8x10 pieces for $20
Different colors may be chosen...

Please RSVP by calling 336-372-5597 so that we can be sure to have enough supplies.

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. 

4-H Food Show

When: March 3, 2018
Where: Wilkes County Extension Office
Who: Youth ages 3+
Cost: Free
Deadline to Register:  February 23, 2018

It’s time to show off all your culinary skills at the upcoming Area Food Show! This will be held on Sat., March 3rd and is open to youth ages 3 and up. There are four age categories to participate in: Pre-Cloverbud (3-4) Cloverbud (ages 5-8), Junior (9-13), and Senior (14-18).

Categories include: snack/appetizer, main dish, vegetable/soup/salad and desserts.

This is also a great time to show off your table presentation skills (i.e. tablecloth, flowers or decorative items that go with the theme of your dish). You must bring serving plates and utensils for at least two judges (plastic and paper are fine). At the end of the day we will all get to sample everyone’s dishes so additional plates and utensils are recommended but not mandatory.

You can do pre-registration online HERE  Full registration forms can be found below.

Please contact the office with any questions.

Area Food Show Forms

Judges Needed For Record Book Judging

Another exciting and successful year in 4-H has almost come to an end and the 2018 year looks to be even more exciting for the program as we continue to make the best better in 4-H! This is the time of year that the 4-H'ers are completing their project record books, Portfolios books and various other projects for county competition. We all know that judges are a vital part of this process and we are writing to request your help. 

The dates for judging are: Project Record Judging – April 20-22 and Portfolio - April 23-25. Our judges are one of the reasons that our 4-H youth can excel and judge’s constructive comments help to improve our 4-H’ers record keeping skills. This is why we are asking for your help. We are expecting a larger number of records to be turned in this year.  Due to space and budget limitations we will only be able to accommodate 36 judges for each day of project record judging and 20 judges for each day of Portfolio judging.  Judges will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis and all registrations for judging must be entered online no later than March 15, 2018.

Lodging, meals and snacks are provided.  If you cancel, and do not provide at least one weeks notice, you will be charged for expenses.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Extension Office to register @ 336-372-5597.

PROJECT RECORD JUDGING: April 20-22, 2018

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Cary, NC

PORTFOLIO JUDGING: April 23-25, 2018

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Cary, NC

AIRE (Application, Resume, Interview & Essay)

AIRE (Application, Resume, Interview and Essay) is a workforce development and college prep program. Youth, ages 11 – 18, are eligible participate in this program in one of two ways.

Option 1: Youth participate in this program by completing the AIRE program portfolio (online PDF) and submit it for review by our AIRE judges. All participants submitting an AIRE portfolio will be invited to participate in either the competitive portfolio review (open to youth ages 14-18) or in the non-competitive portfolio review (open to youth ages 11-13), which takes place annually during NC 4-H Congress. Youth participating in the competitive AIRE review process are eligible to be selected to attend national events such as National Congress, National Conference, and International Leadership Conference.

Option 2: Youth participate in this program by completing the AIRE program portfolio (online PDF) as self-study and/or as part of their local 4-H program. Option 2: Does not require the participant to submit their AIRE portfolio for review.

*Youth participants selecting Option 1: Are required to submit their AIRE portfolio to their local 4-H agent prior to the state submission deadline of May 15, 2018. Please contact your local 4-H agent for your county submission deadline.

2018 AIRE Materials

2018 AIRE Prep & Application Packet

2018 AIRE Mock Application (non-competitive youth ages 11-13)

AIRE Interviews will take place on the Monday of NC 4-H Congress (July 23, 2018).

January 2018 Clover News

The January Alleghany 4-H Clover News is now available online.

Be sure to check it out, so you don't miss any of the exciting opportunities that are coming up!

Astronomy Wonders

WHO:  Ages 8+ (5-8 with a parent/guardian)
WHEN:  Saturday - January 20 - 6pm - 10 pm (we will leave the County Office Building @ 5:15 pm)
WHERE:  Fisher River Park - Dobson
COST:  FREE

We have been invited to join the Piedmont Astronomy Club from Statesville, NC and Surry 4-H on Saturday, January 20th at Fisher River Park in Dobson from 6 pm-10 pm to view the moon and many other celestial wonders of the night sky. This event is FREEand families are welcome. Hot chocolate will be provided. Come prepared with a warm blanket (if you choose). 

Please register @ the link:https://goo.gl/forms/L3KNzT2Ia8mvQYXD3

Open to youth ages 8+ (5-8 with a parent/guardian present). Snowdate - February 24.

Part-time Extension Support Staff

Part-time Extension Support Staff

Just for clarification the work schedule is 8 am - 3 pm, Monday - Thursday (max 24 hours per week).  We ask that applicants be flexible in their scheduling to help maintain office coverage.

Please contact the office with any questions.

Applicants MUST apply through the NC State University system at the link above.