Spring is in Sight: Get Growing with 4-H

February 15, 2023

Local Farm Tour: 
K-12^th grade 4-H Members of Fairfield and Newberry counties.

Wednesday, April 5; 10:00-12:00 (for ages 5-10) & 2:00-4:00 (for ages 11-18)

Tour Bowers Farm and see cows, sheep, goats, turkeys, rabbits, ducks, pigs, and both meat and egg-producing chickens. Cost is $10 per participant (including parents). Parents/guardians must stay with non-4-H member participants, but are welcome to stay with 4-H member participants. Transportation to and from the farm is not provided.

Register Here for the Tour.

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Poultry Project:  
K-12^th grade 4-H Members

March-December

In the 4-H Pullet Chain, youth raise day old chicks for 5 to 7 months. Project members will care for, train, and prepare their birds for show and/or final sale. The 4-H Laying Flock Project is designed for youth that have older laying hens or purchased other chicks to raise.

Learn More and Register by March 1^st (for Pullet Chain) and May 1^st (for Laying Flock)

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Rabbit Project:  
K-12^th grade 4-H Members

June- December

The 4-H Rabbit Project is an independent project open. You receive a Rabbit Record Book on caring for and raising rabbits into healthy adult rabbits, have the opportunity to participate in a regional rabbit show, gain access to the Youth Academy of Livestock Learning Rabbit Modules, as well as a regular project newsletter. Youth and families are responsible for providing their own rabbit for use in the project.

Learn More and Register by May 1^st

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Around the World with 4-H Virtual Club:  
3^rd– 8^th grade Students (but all are welcome). Membership not required.

4^th Thursday of each month; 4-5 pm

Travel to a different country each month and explore its cultural recipe.  All are welcome to tour this Virtual Field Trip series which will also include craft ideas.

Register Here to join.

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Take Home Kit Club:  
3^rd– 8^th grade Fairfield County students (based on target ages of activities, K-12 welcome).  Membership not required.

Monthly through May 2023

Receive one free activity kit per month until May 2023. Each kit will explore a different topic related to natural resources, agriculture, STEM, leadership, and life skills.

Register Here for your kit.