Poultry 4-H and Youth Programs

 
   
  
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2008 Calendar of Events

If you have any questions about these activities, please contact Melissa Scherpereel at 919-515-5403 or email melissa_scherpereel@ncsu.edu

 
JANUARY 2008
  • no events listed
FEBRUARY 2008
MARCH 2008
  • accepting applications to the PSSI and registrations for the Turkey Show (300 MAX #)
    • Regisration is now CLOSED for the turkey show
APRIL 2008
  • Poultry Science Summer Institute Applications DUE April 15th - deadline extended until May 2nd!
  • Poultry Judging training for Agents, Club Leaders and Adult Volunteers.
    • April 23rd - 10:30 until 3:00 Alexander County CES
    • Contact Melissa Scherpereel to register or Extension personnel may visit http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/xlms/event_display.php?event_id=1320 (agents only)
MAY 2008
  • Week of May 5th - accepted applicants to the Poultry Science Summer Institute will be notified by email and rejection letters sent to those not accepted for this year.
  • Online Registration posted for Poultry Judging State 4H Contest here - http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/Form.cfm?TestID=5478
JUNE 2008
  • Turkey Show Poult Distribution - Register here (300 MAX#) - CLOSED
    • Wed. June 4th - Poult Distribution for Turkey Show - 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    • Thurs. June 5th - Poult Distribution for Turkey Show - 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    • Poult distribution will be at The Poultry Science Teaching Unit. Map
    • Registration is absolutely mandatory
  • District Activity Days - THINK POULTRY presentations!
  • Contact us if you have questions about your turkeys!
JULY 2008
AUGUST 2008
  • Poultry Science Summer Institute - Aug. 3rd - 7th
  • Classes begin at NC State August 20th
SEPTEMBER 2008
  • Mountain State Fair - Youth Heritage Market Turkey Show - September 13th - Limited to 50 participants the first year (registration for 2008 show is now closed).
OCTOBER 2008
  • Youth Market Turkey Show - N.C. State Fair - Poultry Tent
    • Turkeys Dropped off at NC State Fair - Thurs. Oct. 16th
      • You MUST have proof of registration to compete (green receipts)
      • If you do not have a green receipt you will be turned away. Please email us if you have lost yours so that we can reprint one for you.
    • Turkey Show begins at 9:00 - Friday Oct. 17th
    • Grand Champion and Reserve Auction - Sat. Oct. 18th
NOVEMBER 2008
DECEMBER 2008
  • Have a Safe and Happy HOLIDAY!