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Macon County 4-H Newsletter
April 2023
Sign Up Now for the 2023 Market Lamb Project

Are you interested in raising and showing a project lamb this summer?  Here is a great opportunity to learn all about lambs, how to show them, how to raise and care for them. 

  • If you do not know where to start - that is OK.  We have the knowledge and equipment to help you be successful
  • Please let Joe or Tammara know if you are interested in raising and showing a lamb this summer (349-2046)
Let 4-H Hear Your Voice

Now is the time to think about your topic for the 2023 presentation competition.  Do you have a subject that you really love?  Do you know something you would like to teach someone else?  Here is some info you will want to know. The deadline for your presentation title and subject area is May 15th.

  • 4-H Presentations are for all ages.  Age divisions: 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18
  • Ages 8 and up can win ribbons, medals and money depending on the category
  • Save the date: District Activity Day (competition day) is June 16th
  • Please let Tammara know if you would like help with your presentation
Chicks to Chickens Summer Project
It's time to start your own flock. Learn how to raise chickens for eggs, what they need for housing, how to feed and water them and how to show your bird. The cost is $25 per 4-Her and here are our dates for this summer:
April 22 - Poultry 101 School - learn what you need to get started
May 12 - Receive your chicks and a bag of starter feed
June 12 - Show and tell - learn all about showmanship
July 10 - Visit a poultry farm
August 14 - Final show and tell with one of your birds
September 19 - Exhibit take-in for the Macon County Fair
September 20 - Macon County Fair Poultry Show
Make Sure You Re-enroll

Please make sure you have re-enrolled for 2022.  If you have questions, please call Tammara at 828-349-2046.
Club Corner
Macon Mountain Goats 4-H Club

We will be meeting at Deitz Dream Farm on April 11th to trim feet. We will also pick the goats that we plan to show in upcoming ADGA shows. We may have some goats to milk also.

Would like to have members 12 years and under at the meeting from 6 pm to 6:30ish and members 13 years and above at 6:30 pm until 7pm.  Also watch our Face Book page for upcoming activities.
Macon Archers

Back outside we go.  We will meet at the 4-H Archery Range on Thursday April 6th, 13th,  20th and 27th.  We will shoot from 6:00 - 7:30pm.  We are looking for a beginners coach to add another group onto our growing group.  If you are interested in coaching beginners, please let one of our coaches or Tammara know.
Macon Sharp Shooters

We have a new location.  Our Macon County Sheriff's office is allowing our team to practice at their range.  Amazing opportunity!!  We will train in the same place that our Macon County law enforcement trains! Our first outdoor practice of the year will be on Saturday April 8th at 9:00am.  We will also meet on Saturday April 22nd.  The address is Radio Hill Road Franklin, NC 28734.  Look for the 4-H Clover signs. 
Macon Hoofprints

Our Hoofprints group is on the move.  We will have a unmounted day and mounted day each month throughout this summer.  All interested 4-Hers can attend our unmounted days and you must have access to a horse for mounted activities. Our next mounted riding day will be on Tuesday April 18th at 3:30.  Please call Tammara for more information. 
Budding Chefs and Top Chefs

Ms. Pam can't wait to hear what everyone has tried at home!
Remember to bring your folders because she has more recipes and puzzle fun for you.
We should be nearing the end of our cooking skills checklist as well as the school year!  So bring questions or thoughts that you have so we can get them worked in, as our last class is next month. 

Top Chefs (ages 9-18) will meet on Tuesday April 11th at 3:45 and Budding Chefs (ages 5-8) will meet on Wednesday April 12th at 3:45.
Sassy Stitchers
Wow we are a busy bunch.  This month we will start making clothing for our fashion show in May.  Our next meetings will on Thursday April 20th and 27th at 3:45. Please bring fabric for your skirt project - 1 yard for small sewers, 2 yards for taller sewers.

WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Education Program)


We had the coolest experiences in March - while learning bird calls we saw a Bald Eagle.  Wow.  This month will be super awesome too.  On April 11th, we will shock fish with Jason Meador behind the Rec Park on Georgia Road.  On April 25th we will meet with Macon County Soil and Water to learn more about how our waterways affect local wildlife habitats.  Location will be announced closer to the date.

Macon 4-H Beekeepers

In March, we assembled hive boxes and looked at the different parts of a hive.  This month we will meet inside on April 12th to fit our bee suits and outside in the bee yard on April 19th at 5:30.  It is time to look inside the hive! Please call Tammara if you have questions about directions.
 
April Club Calendar
Sharp Shooters 9:00am
8, 22
Macon Mountain Goats 6:00
11
Macon 4-H Beekeepers 5:30
12,19
Macon Hooprints 3:30pm
18
WHEP 5:30pm
11, 25
Top Chefs 3:45
11
Budding Chefs 3:45
12
Sassy Stitchers 3:45
20, 27
Macon Archers 6:00pm
6, 13, 20, 27
 
 
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