North Mountain 4H Club

06/04/2026

Reminder for Short Leg Animal Exhibitors:

If you haven’t picked up your Tag It Yourself Packet for Short Leg Animals yet, be sure to stop by the Rockingham County Extension Office Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM by June 12.

Due June 12: (see photo below)
• Photos of animals with ear tag numbers showing
• Photos of completed paperwork
• Bred & Owned Part 1 paperwork (if applicable)

📧 Submit all items to: [email protected]

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

At our May meeting members put together little Memorial braclet kits. These were left for the VFW members to hand out during the VFW district meeting held at the post the following weekend. These bracelets serve as a reminder that freedom is not free. All gave some but some gave all! Lest we forget!

05/11/2026

We are so proud of one of our outstanding 4-H members for completing and passing the Hunter Safety Course offered through our Extension Office! 👏🦌
This accomplishment is a great example of what 4-H is all about—learning by doing, building responsibility, and developing lifelong skills.

Through this course, our member gained valuable knowledge in safety, decision-making, and respect for wildlife and the outdoors.

Opportunities like this help shape confident, capable, and responsible young leaders, and we couldn’t be prouder to see our 4-H youth growing and succeeding!

Keep up the great work! 💚🍀

05/11/2026

We are so proud of a couple of our dedicated 4-H members who recently attended the Huffman Trailer Sales “Just Show It” Event in Harrisonburg on 4/11! 🌟

Events like this are such a great opportunity for members to gain experience, build skills, and connect with others who share their passion.

we can’t wait to see all you accomplish! 💚🍀

05/11/2026

🌱🐄 North Mountain 4-H in Action! 🐓🌾

We are so proud of our amazing high school
North Mountain 4-H members who along with other FFA Members of Broadway High School, participated in the John C. Myers Elementary School Farm to School Day on April 10th! 👏

Our youth stepped up to share their knowledge, passion, and hands-on experiences with students—teaching them where their food comes from, the importance of agriculture, and the value of hard work and responsibility.

From animals to gardening and beyond, they represented with excellence!
It was a fantastic day of learning, connection, and community, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to inspire the next generation. 💚

Way to go guys!!!

05/06/2026

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21. An in-person YQCA workshop requires complete attendance. YQCA is the result of a collaborative effort between states that have previously offered multi-species youth livestock q...

04/30/2026

Good News -- Registration is OPEN a day early!

Entries for the 2026 Northwest District Livestock Show will open on May 1 and close on May 15. Please use the following link to register: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23829

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training will be held on May 22, 2026, at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds (4808 S Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801).

For additional event details and instructions on how to sign up for YQCA, please visit: https://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/youth-livestock/yqca.html

04/17/2026

Short Leg & Dairy Steer Nominations are OPEN! Don’t wait until the last minute! All Short Leg and Dairy Steer nominations must be submitted by April 21, 2026. Get started here: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23177 📌 Reach out to Ashley Craun at the Extension Office if you need assistance.

04/08/2026

We’re excited to spotlight two of our talented 4-H members Brittney Shirkey & Brycen Shirkey, that participated in a hands-on woodworking workshop hosted by Rockingham County Extension Office instructor Caroline Turner!
Held in the Broadway High School Ag Department, this workshop gave youth the opportunity to build both a wooden toolbox and a wooden game—projects they can be proud of and actually use!
Throughout the workshop, members developed valuable skills such as: 🔨 Measuring and precision cutting
🪚 Safe use of hand and power tools
📐 Problem-solving and critical thinking
🎨 Creativity and design
🤝 Teamwork and following instructions
These experiences connect directly to the heart of 4-H by helping youth “learn by doing.” Activities like woodworking foster independence, confidence, and life skills that go far beyond the workshop. From STEM learning to leadership development, our members are building more than projects—they’re building their futures!
Great job to our participants and a big thank you to Caroline Turner for sharing her time and expertise! 👏