This year, there is a state-wide Egg-Cellent Egg Contest for 4-H'ers! This contest is open to youths ages 5-18 (as of January 1). To participate, the child must be enrolled in 4-H Online. Please read all of the information below before registering!
This program is for 4-H members in participating counties with a flock of chickens that are currently laying eggs. Participants may submit up to 2 sets of half dozen (6) eggs in different categories, which will be judged for uniformity, exterior and interior quality.
Training participation via Zoom and other supplemental submissions will be required to complete the program. 4-H'ers will learn more about egg production and compete against other members in the participating region.
All participants that successfully complete the project will receive a t-shirt and ribbon (either participation or placing ribbon).
CLICK HERE to view the contest planning guide with all specific details.
**Registration deadline is August 2, 2024. Click to register. More details are also at the registration link.**
**It is $15 per youth to participate which includes a t-shirt if they complete the project. For Rowan 4-H youth, this fee is due to 4-H Agent, Laura Allen, by NOON on Monday, August 5. If your child has Cloverbucks, we can use those (email Mrs. Laura to look up your child's Cloverbucks total). Otherwise, you can pay the $15 fee in cash (exact change) or check made out to Rowan CES, and then we will send the money to the correct contact person.
**Eggs are due to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center office by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18. We will then make sure they get to Raleigh for judging.All resources and supplemental parts and anything else the participants need to know will be shared with those who register.
-Initial Training is August 6 via Zoom - this is mandatory for all participants to either join the live Zoom or watch the recording and tell their agent they watched the recording. Meeting zoom link will be sent the day before the training to the participants.
-In-Depth Training is August 22 on Zoom - this training is also mandatory and kids can either join live or watch the recording and let their agent know they watched it. Meeting zoom link will be sent the day before the training to the participants.
-Supplemental submission due by September 18
-Winner Announced via Zoom on October 3.
If you have questions, please contact 4-H Agent Laura Allen at 704-216-8970 or laura_allen@ncsu.edu.
