4-H & Youth

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4-H'ers in Howard County are leading a Revolution of Responsibility - a movement for positive change in every community in America including right here in Howard County, MD

 4-H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right here in Howard County. This takes uncommon commitment and that is exactly what our youth have!

        UPCOMING EVENTS, INFORMATION AND DEADLINES

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2019 Enrollment and Re-enrollment-Howard County 4-H members and UME volunteers MUST re-enroll through the Maryland 4-H Online Enrollment system at https://maryland.4honline.com.  The system is OPEN and you are able to enroll for the 2019 year.  Please refer to the Maryland 4-H Youth and Adult Enrollment Guide to assist with the enrollment process.

Maryland 4-H On-Line Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance (AH&QA)-The 2019 program is open,  New program content about zoonosis and biosecurity measures to reduce spread of diseases was added for 2019.  Members may access the AH&QA program at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ahqa/.   Additionally, a link to access the AH&QA program and the 2019 Maryland 4-H AH&QA Information Sheet is posted on the Animal Science Program Resources page of the Maryland 4-H website at http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/animal-science-resources.  

March-April 2019 Cloverleaf-The Cloverleaf Newsletter has important information and dates regarding upcoming programs, deadlines, etc.  

Trophy Sponsorship needed - The Howard County 4-H Program is looking for award sponsors for the Howard County 4-H Fair.  Please check out the list and see if you can help us!.

4-H Horse Judging and Hipplogy - Practices start Sunday, March 31st 

Broiler Orders-Orders due by Monday, May 20th

Poultry and Rabbit Registrations-Due June 1st

Commerical Sheep Registrations

Leasing Paperwork-Due June 1st

Swine Identification Day-Saturday, June 1st

Sheep and Goat Identification Day-Monday, June 3rd

Central Cluster 4-H Fashion Revue-Saturday, June 8th

New 4-Her/Family Fair Orientation-Monday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m in the Dining Hall at the Howard County Fairgrounds-Register for this event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-new-member-fair-orientation-tickets-62273822680

4-H Camp-Sunday, June 23rd through Saturday, June 29th-Applications and additional information is now available.  Please click on the 4-H Camp link for more information.

Summer Programs

• Clover Academy-July 9th-July 11th   "Small Pets"
• Clover Academy-July 23rd-25th  "Crafting with Nature"

For more information about the Howard County 4-H Program please contact one of the following: