Carroll County Extension

The Meat Goat Workshop will be held on Sunday, May 1st at 1 pm at Whitetail Acres (3106 Adams Dr., Hampstead, MD). Please register at: https://forms.gle/nGwLwvTdEz3d9zXM8 to ensure we have enough materials. Remember, ALL JUNIORS and NOVICE exhibitors must attend at least 1 livestock workshop to be eligible for the 2022 Carroll County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale.

Please Note - This workshop is for those planning to sale in the 2022 Carroll County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale.

Fun

Garden activities help kids to learn how food grows. There are many fun gardening activities that you can do with items that you have at home. Check out our blog for a fun garden activity to try with your child. Share your activities with us!
https://extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/snap-ed/eat-smart/eat-smart-blog/get-growing-kids

#mdsnaped #eatsmartblog #growiteatit #getgrowingwithkids #gardeningwithkids #growyourownfood #growingactivities

It was a beautiful day with a great turn out for the sheep workshop. 4-Hers learned about getting their lamb ready for a show, common health concerns, showmanship, equipment and more!

We can’t wait to see all these 4-Hers showing their lambs at the 125th Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair this summer!!

Try it

It's #NewFoodFriday! Radishes are an early spring vegetable that is often overlooked. Try making this Rockin’ Radish Salad with your kids. How do the radishes taste? Zingy? Spicy? Crispy?

https://youtu.be/TvC8AntfpWU

#mdsnaped #radishes #springveggies #tryingnewfoods #tryityoumightlikeit

Warmer weather

Warmer weather is on its way! Plan to spend time outside after school. Play a game of catch, go for a bike ride, or visit your local park.

#mdsnaped #physicalactivity #letsmove #familyphysicalactivity #moveyourbody

If you plan to exhibit sheep or goats at the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair or Maryland State Fair, they must have a Maryland 4-H ear tag and be weighed in Carroll County. You must turn in a completed 2-part form to the Extension office with the number of tags you'll need by May 6, 2022. Weigh-in will be Friday, May 13, 2022, from 5-8 pm. Tags cost $2 each. For additional information see the Tribune.

Check out this opportunity with Future Harvest to showcase your farm!

Two weeks from today we're kicking off our season of #memberfarmmondays. Have you filled out the form yet? If not, be sure to do so soon!

Future Harvest launched this social media campaign last year in order to help our member farms and/or farm-related business get more exposure, gain followers, and to show off the incredible diversity of farms and farmers in the Mid-Atlantic.

On Mondays, starting in May, we'll be spotlighting a member farm through our social media channels. If you'd like us to feature your farm, click the link below and get ready to:

- Submit your favorite pictures of your farm, self, crew, livestock, farm dog, products, CSA shares, and more
- Tell us where customers can find your goods
- Talk about your farming practices, how you're growing, where and why
- Share your social media handles so we can tag you
- Inspire other farmers
- And drive more customers to direct sales and farmers markets!

https://bit.ly/FHmemberfarmmondays

Learn more about horses at horse judging practice! All practices begin at 7 pm. If you have questions, call the Extension Office.

So much fun

Celebrate the arrival of spring weather with a picnic at a local park or in the backyard! Keep it simple by serving a selection of healthy snacks: fresh fruit, cheese and crackers, veggies and a healthy dip, like homemade hummus:

https://extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/snap-ed/eat-smart/recipes/homemade-hummus

#mdsnaped #eatsmartercipe #hummus #healthydip #hummusdip

The 2022 Sheep Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, April 24th at 1 pm at Rill's Farm (427 Lees Mill Rd., Hampstead, MD). Please register at: https:forms.gle/PZ1aMkGHcaDccYaL9 to ensure we have enough materials. Remember, ALL junior and novice exhibitors MUST attend at least 1 livestock workshop to be eligible for the 2022 Carroll County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale.

If you plan to exhibit swine at the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair or Maryland State Fair, it must have a Maryland 4-H ear tag and be weighed-in. You must turn in a completed 2-part form to the Extension office with the number of tags you'll need by April 29, 2022, which can be picked up at the Extension Office. Weigh-in will be Friday, May 6, 2022, from 5-9pm. Tags cost $2 each. For additional information see the Tribune.

Water does a body good

Make water the beverage that your family grabs when they are thirsty.. Check out our 5 tips to help your family drink more water each day: https://youtu.be/_G0KIPwnvzM

#mdsnaped #wateryouwaitingfor #waterforhealthybodies #water #drinkwater

So good!

Radishes are an early spring vegetable that is often overlooked. Try making this Rockin’ Radish Salad with your kids. How do the radishes taste? Zingy? Spicy? Crispy?

https://youtu.be/TvC8AntfpWU

#mdsnaped #eatsmartrecipe #rockingradishes #radishes #springveggie #springproduce

We'll be baking away on our last Fair Fun Day on Tuesday, July 19th! 4-Hers will leave with items they can enter at the fair. A list of items will be provided of what we will be making, so you can make sure to include them when completing fair entries.

Space is limited. Cost is $35, but all supplies will be provided. Register at - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-fun-days-baking-tickets-302926249567

Talk about an exciting night recognizing some amazing 4-H members and volunteers with nearly 250 of our closest friends! We'd love for you to share your favorite memory or pictures from the 2022 Achievement Program (western themed!!)

Official background pictures are here! Thanks to our amazing volunteer who quickly turned these pictures around for us!

Wow! What an amazing night recognizing our Carroll County 4-H members and volunteers! We are so thankful for our wonderful families that came last night to support everyone being recognized.

Thank you to all of our families that helped with setting up the program and cleanup.

The official backdrop pictures will be available in the coming days.

Perfect time!

Put cooking with your kids on your spring break to-do list. Try making this Snappy Apple Salsa as a dip for whole grain crackers or pita chips: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/snap-ed/eat-smart/recipes/snappy-apple-salsa

#mdsnaped #eatsmartrecipe #tryingnewfoods #trynewfoods #kidscooking #kidscookinginthekitchen #letscooktogether

Join us for 4-H Summer Camp at Hashawha Environmental Center! To register follow this link https://extension.umd.edu/resource/carroll-county-4-h-residential-camp

Another exciting Fair Fun Day is planned for Tuesday, July 12th! This time we will focus on making crafts to enter at the fair! A list will be provided to those registered on what to enter for fair entries.

Space is limited. Class cost $35, but all supplies will be provided. Register at - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-fun-days-craft-day-tickets-302924093117

Great site

Spring break means more meals served at home. Use the Shop Simple app for tips and tools for saving money at the grocery store.
https://myplate.gov/shopsimple/savings

#mdsnaped #shopsimple #MyPlate #savemoneyshopsimple #savemoney #savemoneyatthegrocery

A great big thank you to our swine committee who put on a wonderful workshop for novice and junior swine exhibitors and their families. Youth learned the basics of feed and nutrition, showmanship, selection, ear notching and pedigrees. Youth also had the opportunity to build their own pig waterer. We can’t wait to see these youth show their swine projects this summer!

It may have been cold, but it was a great day at the Carroll-Howard 4-H Beef Field Day!

A big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the day! We couldn’t do it without you!!

Share your pictures with us! We’d love to see them!

Clover Fun Days are back in 2022!! We are so excited to host our clovers (5-7 year olds) on July 13-15th. This year we will have an animal theme, which includes a field trip to the Maryland Zoo. We can't wait to have everyone join us for 3 exciting days!!

Registration is limited to 20 youth (invite a friend to join you as Clover Fun Days are open to any youth 5-7 years old). Register at - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/271316193037

Upcoming temporary office closures:
- Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for staff training.
- Friday, April 15, 2022, all day, in observance of Good Friday.
Apologies in advance for any inconvenience.

USDA is establishing a Rural Community Economic Development Subcommittee as part of the recently launched Equity Commission. This new RCED Subcommittee will be charged with providing recommendations on issues and concerns related to rural development, persistent poverty and underserved communities. Nominations and applications for membership are due on May 6, 2022. Details: https://go.usa.gov/xucdK

Good to know!

Use the nutrition facts label to understand how much sugar is in your family’s favorite beverages. 4 grams of sugar equals 1 teaspoon…are you surprised at how much sugar is in your favorite beverage? Make a family goal to reduce the amount of sugar sweetened beverages that you drink each week.

#mdsnaped #sugarsweetenedbeverages #howmuchsugar #sugardetective #wateryouwaitingfor #waterforhealthybodies #sugarinbeverages

Carroll County 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification classes are returning in 2022! Learn all about tractors and much more! Remember, participation in the Tractor Safety Program is required if you wish to enter the tractor contest at the county fair! Classes are starting on April 11th at the Extension Office at 7pm and run for the next several weeks on Monday evenings. More information will be provided on the first night.

Yummy!

Serving veggies with a healthy dip is a great way to encourage kids to eat them. Trying making this Dilly Spinach Dip together and enjoy a tasty, crunchy snack: https://youtu.be/0ayGsiKwKjQ

Recipe at: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/snap-ed/eat-smart/recipes/dilly-spinach-dip

#mdsnaped #eatsmartrecipe #spinachdip #healthydip #dip

There are some exciting Fair Fun Day's planned this summer. Join us at the Extension Office on Tuesday, July 5th for the sewing day! 4-Her's will make several items they will be able to enter at the fair. A list will be provided to those signed up on what to enter, along with the supplies need.

Space is limited. Register at - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-fun-days-sewing-tickets-302921164357

Will you be joining us to celebrate our 4-H members and UME Volunteers at the 2022 4-H Achievement Program? We hope so! Make sure to RSVP at https://forms.gle/SDZTKG3Efs2jEyzk9

The Achievement Program will be this Tuesday, April 12th, 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) in the Red Buildings.

Love horses? Then don't miss out on horse judging practices!! They are just starting up and tonight's practice will be at the Extension Office, 7pm. Practices will be moving to farms soon, so don't miss out on all of the fun of learning more about horses and visiting different farms and horses throughout the spring! We'd love to have lots of 4-Hers attending tonight!

Carroll County 4-H Members - If you are interested in participating in the 2022 Dog Training Classes, registration is tonight at the Extension Office at 6:30pm. Remember, a parent and 4-H member must be present, along with a copy of your dog's rabies certificate and county dog license/tag and the $25 fee. Do not bring your dog tonight as this is just a registration for training.

April 14th is the initial dog evaluation session and then classes will start on May 3rd and run most Tuesday nights through the fair.

We can't wait to see all of our 4-H members and their dogs this year!!