4H Livestock Fun Day

The St Helena Homesteaders 4H group attended the South Carolina 4-H Program livestock fun day Saturday, January 23. This program was designed to introduce youth and their families to the many areas that the livestock program has to offer. Youth were taught about and experienced animal care, handling and showing in a ring. The day consisted of youth being introduced to several animals including cows,pigs, goats and chickens. Workshops were taught by individuals who have shown these animals, animal specialist and general livestock specialists.

The day started with lunch sponsored by AgSouth who provided a great spread of grilled hamburgers, and fixings, along with a large variety of chips, cookies and soft drinks. Coffee and hot chocolate were big hits that day because it was very cold.

We had a terrific time at the livestock day, the kids enjoyed the presenters and their animals. Special thanks to all the 4H extension representatives who helped and served everyone, the Ulmer family for hosting the event, the persons who provided the animals and the presenters/teachers.

Through 4H kids and youth can learn how to care for and show
goats, pigs, chickens and cattle,while learning life skills including
confidence, discipline and independence.

The 4-H program is positive youth development that teaches
life skills through hands on learning and activities.

If your family is interested in joining the St Helena Homesteaders 4H Group, please contact us by email. CHSB@embarqmail.com

4H Pullet Chain Orientation Meeting

It is time to begin the 4-H Pullet Chain Project for 2010. Poultry has been a favorite project for 4-H members for many years. Thank you for showing an interest in this project.

To participate in this year’s 4-H Pullet Chain Project, your child must attend the orientation meeting on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., in the Clemson Kitchen of the B. T. Deloach County Office Building located at 201 Jackson Avenue, West in Hampton, South Carolina.

The orientation meeting will give an overview of the project in its entirety.

The 4-H Pullet Chain Program is open to all youths ages 9 to 19 residing in Hampton, Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper and surrounding counties. A parent or legal guardian must attend the orientation meeting with their child. No baby chicks will be given out at the orientation meeting.

If you plan to attend, please contact the Clemson University – Hampton County Extension Office at (803) 943-3427 Extension 0 by February 26, 2010.

Roy Hollingsworth, Ph.D.
Area County Extension Agent