Check out the 4-H Summer Workshops

Summer Fun with 4-H.  We have a great line-up of summer workshops planned.

• Mad Science & Engineering - June 27
• Madison Scavenger Hunt - June 29
• Cupcake Wars - July 11
• Gardening - July 13
• Canning Basics - July 24
• Cloverbud Day Camp & Camp Out - Aug 3 & 4
• Eco Ventures - Aug 7-8

Check out the brochure on the website for more details. www.madison4h.pbworks.com.

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Virginia Junior Livestock Expo (formerly State Fair shows) Nomination Site Announced

Attention, youth planning to show commercial heifers, commercial meat goat does, market goats, market lambs, commercial ewes, market beef and/or market hogs!  Nomination site information has been released regarding official weigh-ins for projects to be shown at the Virginia Junior Livestock Expo, the event which will take the place of state livestock shows formerly held at the State Fair of Virginia.  All youth with projects in the previously mentioned categories will need to officially nominate their animals at one of several sites around the state.  Please note that commercial heifers and commercial does (meat goats) have been added to the list this year! 

 Orange County will host a nomination site again this year.  Please plan to bring your animals on Tuesday, June 26, at 1:00 p.m. to Glenmary Farm in Rapidan.  This is for beef, meat goat and sheep.  Hog nominations will be held at a later date (late July or early August), but hogs (market hogs and breeding gilts) will have to be transported to nomination sites this year!  Agents will not be making on-farm visits due to changes in the VJLE rules. 

If you have questions, please contact the Extension Office and we will be happy to help you.  Reminder:  VJLE dates are October 11-14, 2012, and the event will be held at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. 

Required Statements Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

MCF Youth Scholarship Application

The Madison County Fair Youth Scholarship application is now available.  Visit www.madisoncountyfairva.com  for more information. Scholarship deadline is May 31, 2012


Required Statements Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Explore a career in Public Health this Summer

Teens:  check out this amazing opportunity to attend a conference at Virginia Tech this summer and learn about public health and public health careers.  The event will be held August 2-4, 2012.  High school juniors and seniors will stay on the Virginia Tech campus, and all activities, lodging and meals are included for only $75!  Applications are due May 25 and only 50 students will be selected.  Visit http://www.vayouth.mph.vetmed.vt.edu/?page_id=307 for details and necessary paperwork.  


Required Statements Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Poultry Judging Team wins Top Honors at State Contest

Three Menagerie 4-H Club members traveled to Harrisonburg on April 28 to compete in the State Poultry Judging Contest.  Team members Elizabeth Koranek, Sarah Jarrell & Bryan Jarrell were coached by Teen Leaders Nathaniel Sides and Simeon Koranek.  The Madison Junior Team won first place honors!! All our youth were in the top ten with Bryan placing 1st in the state, Elizabeth was 2nd overall and Sarah was 9th overall.  Way to represent Madison 4-H!!!

Required Statements Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

Madison 4-Her's Win at State WHEP Contest

Four members of the Madison 4-H Adventure Club travel to Blacksburg on April 28 to participate in the State 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Contest and came back winners.  Junior team members Kelly Jarvis, Meghan Ward & Aaron Yowell won top honors.  Kelly was also top junior in the state.  Brian Metz participated as a Novice and did a great job as well!!
In the WHEP contest youth participants must identify different wildlife species, take a general knowledge quiz about wildlife, evaluate a wildlife habitat and write a management plan and orally defend their plan and their recommendation to a set of judges.  Club members have spent months studying and preparing for this contest.

Required Statements Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120

State 4-H Dairy Show date announced

Just announced!  Extension Dairy Specialist Dave Winston announced today that the first annual state 4-H/FFA  youth dairy show will be held August 2-4 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the state Holstein show.  The youth dairy show classes will take the place of dairy activities at the former State Fair of Virginia.  Entry forms and additional show information will be forthcoming.  See below for a save-the-date graphic. 

Required Statements Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120