Extension Plant Sale

The Wilkes County Cooperative Extension Office plant sale is in full swing. Orders will be accepted through March 13, 2012. This year there are Blackberries, raspberry and many blueberry plants for sale along with many others. For more information and for the plant sale order form visit the Wilkes Cooperative Extension website here. Happy Planting!

4-H Summer Camp

Summer Camp 2012

This year Wilkes County 4-H is traveling to the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, NC. Mark your calendars for the week of June 24-29. To learn more about the camp check out their website here

Camp is open for any youth ages 8 - 14. Reserve your spot today with a $50 deposit. Spaces are limited.

Camp Cost:
$390 - Traditional Camp, Ages 8-12
$390 - Adventure Camp, Ages 13 -14
Fees include camp t-shirt & $15 store money

Contact the Wilkes County Extension Office for more information at 336-651-7331 .

New Beginnings!

Getting our blog back on track!

Happy New Year everyone. 2011 proved to be an eventful and successful year for Wilkes County 4-H. At times we were so busy our blog suffered. However we look forward to starting anew and bringing our blog back to life. Keep checking back and who knows we may have a guest blogger or two. Look out 2012 here we come!

2011 4-H Photo Contest

Get ready for the 2011 4-H Photo Contest!

NEW THIS YEAR: We are now accepting and encouraging digital entries! 
In an effort to reduce costs to participants, we are no longer requiring a
print entry. Instead, you may email high-resolution digital images to
rebecca_kirkland@ncsu.edu. Please use NC 4-H Photo Contest 2011
for the subject line in each email.

Participants can submit their entries now through Wednesday, June 15,
2011. Winning entries will be displayed at 4-H Congress in July. The
purpose of this exhibition is to provide a showcase of 4-H members'
photographic accomplishments. After Congress, the winning photos will be
displayed at meetings and events throughout the year.

Contest categories this year include our standard "4-H in Action"
and "Nature's Beauty" categories, with a new category this year of
"Patterns." Each category will be divided into a Junior (Ages 9-12)
and Senior (Ages 13-19) division.  For more information,
including rules, entry forms and winning entries from previous years,
please click here .

For any questions contact the Wilkes Cooperative Extension
Service at 336-651-7331.  

Wilkes County Youth Attend Teen Retreat

The West Central District 4-H Teen Retreat was held March 11 – March 13 at Betsy -Jeff Penn

4-H Camp in Reidsville NC. A delegation from Wilkes County attended the retreat. Those attending from Wilkes county were Brooke Yates, Anna Venturini, Gabby Venturini, Moriah Boggess, Weston Shew, Angel Shumate and Jonathan Owens. During the weekend youth had the opportunity to participate in workshops on citizenship, leadership and financial literacy. Participants also completed a community service project, cleaning up trails at the camp. District officer elections were also held during the weekend. Jonathan Owens of Wilkes County was elected the new secretary treasurer for the West Central District, Jonathan will be replacing current secretary treasurer, Brooke Yates also of Wilkes County. The new officers will be installed at the annual candle lighting ceremony during 4-H Congress July 18 -21. For more information on how you can become a part of 4-H you can contact the Wilkes Cooperative Extension Service at 336-651-7331.

Poultry Poster Contest

Start working now on your poster for the 2011 Poultry Poster Contest. The theme for this year's contest is "The History of The Turkey". Youth will be judged in the following age categories: 9-10, 11-13, 14-19. Ages 5-8 will be awarded on the county level only. Posters should be standard size 22"x 28" . For more information click here , or contact the Extension Office at 336-651-7336.

It’s time to show off all your culinary skills at the upcoming Food Show! The Area Food Show including Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties will be held on February 19 at East Wilkes Middle School and is open to youth ages 5 and up. There are three age categories to participate in: Cloverbud (ages 5-8), Junior (9-13), and Senior (14-18).

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

The theme for this event is “4-H Hungry to Help: The Kitchen Is Open!”

Setup will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 9:45 a.m. Your dish must be cooked ahead of time. Judging will begin at 9:45 a.m. While judges taste all the wonderful recipes, participants can enjoy different hands-on activities. Participants will be judged on recipe, taste, table setting and nutrition. All participants will receive a cookbook of all the recipes featured at the event. You must fill out a registration form to participate, come by the the Extension Office to get one. There are sample questions listed of things the judges may ask you. Forms must be completed by February 16 if you plan to participate.If you would like more information about food show, please contact the office at 336-651-7331.