August means it's time for the Drexel Community Fair! The fair will be held on August 16 - 21, 2021.
Gather your arts, crafts, canned goods, flowers, and more for entry in the exhibit hall and a chance to win a blue ribbon. Entries will be received on Sunday, August 15th from 2:00 - 6:00pm.
Cooperative Extension will be on hand for events like the 4-H Livestock Exhibit and Show, Veggie Varmints Contest, Cow Patty Bingo and more!
What food item comes to mind when most of us think about summer?I would have to say watermelon.Nothing is more refreshing than a big old slice of icy cold watermelon on a hot summer afternoon.There are many types and sizes to choose from starting from the small
icebox melons to the newer seedless varieties but not to forget the huge oblong Charleston Grays and striped Crimson Sweet melons that bring back seed spitting contests and picnics in everyone's memories. Some things have changed, however.We can get watermelons year round by the technologies that have brought the means to grow melons in shorter time periods and also the abilities to ship from great distances in a short time. Most of our winter melons come from other countries. But the one universal problem that consumers have with any melon they buy is how to pick a ripe fruit.Here are a few tips to use when searching for the perfect watermelon: The underside should be a creamy color, not white or yellow. If the melon is striped, the colors in the contrasting stripes should be similar. The rind should be dark and dull in color. When thumped, the sound should be a thud and not a hollow ring. When rubbed with the fingertips small indentations should be felt on the rind. Try these methods next time to purchase a watermelon
Our Burke County 4-H archery group will be participating in the West District 4-H Shooting Sports competition on Saturday August 14, 2021. This event will be held at the Polk County Gun Club this year. Good Luck Burke Archers!
Livestock producers who water their animals in water tanks often battle with algae buildup during the summer months. Algae growth is just a nuisance and some algae are toxic. So what can producers do?
4-H Club (or family) Booth theme this year is : "4-H, Kid Approved!" Booths are judged on: educational value, interest & originality, appearance and quality of display. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will receive ribbons and premiums. Booths will need to be set up on Friday August 13 and/or Saturday August 14. Please let Nicki know if you would like to enter a booth as we have limited spaces.
Project Entries (Items youth have made or grown this past year) can be entered on Sunday August 15. Items entered will be judged and winners will receive a ribbon and fair premium money. Fair books will be available at our office on August 2nd. Pick one up and look for Department O, 4-H Project Booth for examples.
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