Block and Bridle Stockmans Contest

Members of the Pulaski County 4-H Livestock Club participated in the Block and Bridle Stockmans Contest on Friday February 24, 2017. They are tested on their knowledge of all things livestock related to include equipment ID, retail meat cut ID, Breed ID, livestock feeds ID , cattle judging sheep judging, hay judging and meat judging. This is an intensive study for this group and this is the largest contest in the state - around 650 students from across the state! Good luck Pulaski.

4-H Livestock Club at SW Virginia Stockman's Contest

The 4-H Livestock Club spent Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the SW Virginia Stockman's Contest. Pictured above teams are judging a set of bulls as part of the competition. It was a good day for the club with the Senior Team taking Fourth Overall.

Playing Ruckus with 4-H Teens In Action! Friends

4-H Teens In Action! Members playing Ruckus, the game of takes and Double-Takes.

4-H Livestock Club Beef Raffle

The Pulaski County 4-H Livestock Club is selling raffle tickets for a Whole Side of Angus Beef.  Tickets are $10 each.  The beef cow is donated, owned and raised by Kegley Farms of Pulaski, LLC.  The beef will be custom processed and packaged by Washington County Meat Packing, LLC.  Proceeds to benefit the Pulaski County 4-H Livestock Summer Agriculture Tour to Texas. Drawing to be held on September 18, 2017.  To purchase tickets, please contact any 4-H Livestock Club Member or stop by the Extension Office, 143 Third Street, NW, Suite 3, Pulaski, VA.  For additional information, contact Cynthia Hurst, 4-H Program Assistant, at 540-980-7761.

 

Red Sun Farm Tour

Members of the Pulaski County 4-H Livestock Club toured Red Sun Farms on Friday, February 10, 2017. The group learned about pruning, irrigation, harvest, sorting and packing tomatoes. The plant covers 18 acres and will add phase 2, a 30 acre facility, in the near future. They learned about the history of Red Sun Farms and about their facilities in other countries.

Let's Make a Pizza

 

On Friday, February 10, 2017, 4-H Teens In Action! had 19 teenagers and 5 Adult Leaders come out for “Let’s Make A Pizza.”  Everyone learned how to make homemade pizza dough, were able to have two pieces each and also take dough home to make their own pizza! Today was an excellent day!

4-H Berry Fundraiser

Hello Friends of 4-H and Extension,

It’s time to place your order for our 4-H Berry Fundraiser. 

Please click on the link for 2017 4-H Berry Fundraiser Order Form.

I’d be happy to answer any questions.  I can attest to all the berries first-hand from plantings in my backyard.  Once established, you’ll find your own berry patch a delicious treat.  My children love being able to pick and eat their home-grown berries.

Orders due no later than February 28, 2017.

 

Sincerely,

Chris