Forsyth County Extension /
4-H Office
5110 Piney Grove Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2418
Our Spring judging teams will begin practicing the first week of March! Registration for both teams will open online this month! When the link goes live, you will be able to click HERE to register. We will also make announcements on our social media pages when the link opens.
Poultry Judging: Monday nights 6PM-7:30PM
Poultry judging is a competitive event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry, egg production, and marketing. They also learn to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry. They identify parts of birds already prepared for market and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market. For at least one class, typically a live production class, participants are asked to justify their placing decisions through a set of oral reasons.
Practices will be held weekly at the Forsyth County Extension office starting March 3 and conclude with the district contest in Gordon County on Thursday, April 17. If you have any questions about this team, please reach out to Ms. Heather.
Wildlife Judging: Tuesday nights 5:30PM-7PM
Wildlife Judging is an evaluation event where 4-H’ers learn about native wildlife. Topics include identifying different species, what they eat, where they live, and how to make a particular property desirable for a particular species. This event is great for any 4-H’er interested in animals and their habitats.
Practices will be held weekly at the Forsyth County Extension Office starting March 4 and conclude with the state contest at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on April 26. If you have any questions about the team, please reach out to Ms. MaKenzie.
The 2025 Cloverleaf Project Achievement county contest (4th-6th grade) will be on the evening of January 16, 2025, at our 5110 Piney Grove Road office. You can get started now!
1. Pick a topic that interests YOU! Categories range from Agriculture Awareness to Engineering and Mechanics to Veterinary Science! As long as the topic is school appropriate, you can turn it into a 4-H public speaking project!
2. Research that topic using credible resources
3. Write your speech! Include an introduction (with a catchy hook), three body paragraphs highlighting your topic, and a conclusion.
4. Create your poster! It can be a trifold board or regular poster board. Be sure to use large words and pictures so that your poster can be seen clearly! Your poster should complement your speech.
5. Time yourself! Your speech should be 4-6 minutes long.
The top three winners in each category will advance to the district competition in Newton County on Saturday, February 8. All transportation is provided by the Forsyth County 4-H staff. Need more information? Email Ms. Susan!
Students in 7th-12th grade must submit a portfolio in order to compete at District Project Achievement (4-H's yearly public speaking contest). Select a topic that YOU are interested in to share with your fellow 4-H'ers, develop your confidence, and meet new friends from across the state at the district competitions. Project areas include, but not are limited to, dog care and training, sports, history, arts & crafts, outdoor recreation, and more! Students who turn in a portfolio earn a FREE trip to Rock Eagle 4-H Center February 28-March 2, 2025.
Portfolios are due to Ms. Heather on January 3, 2025 at 5PM.
If you have questions about Project Achievement, please email Ms. Susan!
Cloverleaf Camp (4th- 6th grade) at Wahsega 4-H Center July 7-11, 2025. Cost $450. Transportation provided by Forsyth County School buses.
Junior Camp* (7th-8th grade) at Forston 4-H Center in Hampton, GA, June 2-6, 2025. Cost $440. Transportation provided by county 4-H staff.
Wilderness Challenge Camp* (7th-8th grade) at Wahsega 4-H Center June 23-27, 2025. Cost $440. Transportation is provided by county 4-H staff.
Marine Resources Camp* (7th-8th grade) at Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island June 9-13, 2025. Cost $440, transportation not provided.
Senior Camp* (9th-12th grade) at Jekyll 4-H Center June 30-July 4, 2025. Cost$565. Transportation is provided by county 4-H staff.
Senior Extreme Camp* (9th-12th grade) at Pioneer Camp on the Rock Eagle campus June 9-13, 2025. $440, transportation not provided.
Senior Natural Resources Camp* July 7-11, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. This camp is application only. Cost $440, transportation not provided.
*youth must participate in a 4-H judging team or project
achievement to be eligible to attend
Community Club is a monthly club meeting for all 4th-12th grade students in the county that are homeschooled or do not have 4-H at their school. Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the Forsyth County Extension Office. We can't wait to see everyone on January 14 to learn about public speaking!
Registration is now OPEN! If your family has already registered this school year, there is no need to register again. If you have issues registering, please reach out to Susan Mamrick.
Conservation Club is a monthly club meeting for all 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning about conservation and the environment. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 6PM. All meetings will begin at the Forsyth County Extension Office, but we are excited to be including some local site visits this school year! In January, we will be learning about aquatic habitat management. Register now! If you have any questions about Conservation Club, please reach out to Shannon Henderson.
For the 2024-2025 school year, Kindergarten-3rd graders are invited to join us for Cloverbuds! Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning on September 10th, from 5:30-6:30 PM. This year, we will be learning about a variety of Environmental Education topics including native wildlife, trees, and conservation. Thanks to the support of local donors, this program has no cost. Registration is now OPEN! If you have issues registering, please reach out to Susan Mamrick.
Do you love Forsyth County 4-H?
Help keep programming costs low by supporting the fundraising opportunities below.
Kroger Community Rewards
Before you do your weekly grocery run, don't forget to sign-up to support Forsyth County 4-H through the Kroger Community Rewards Program! There is no cost to you and a portion of your Kroger purchases comes directly back to our the Forsyth County 4-H Club! For more information on how to sign up, click hereor contact Heather Haines.
Save 15% with Joann 4-H Rewards!
Current and Alumni members, parents of members,
volunteers and 4-H staff can save 15% off their total in-store and online purchases every day with 4-H Rewards.
JOANN guarantees a minimum donation to National
4-H Council of $250,000 each year! We are so grateful for their support!
For more information, please visit https://www.joann.com/4-h/ or contact Heather Haines.
In Forsyth County, 4-H is sponsored by the University of Georgia, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, the Forsyth County Board of Education, and United Way of Forsyth County.
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization.
If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information, please contact Heather Haines at heather.haines@uga.edu.
