Georgia AG Week Photo Contest

Georgia Agriculture Awareness Week (March 23-29) is here, and the fun is underway! Submissions for the 2026 Ag Week Photo Contest are being accepted! Last year, Newton County 4-Her, Madalyn Giles, won the Youth Photography division with her photo, Ruby Eyes.

Learn more about the contest and submit your photos here!

$4 for 4-H: April 1-4, 2026

In a friendly competition with other Georgia counties, Newton County 4-H asks supporters to make donations of $4 or more between April 1-4 during the “$4 for 4-H” giving initiative. This annual tradition raises money to directly fund county 4-H programming through the Georgia 4-H Foundation.

Our 2026 Newton County 4‑H goal is BIG! We’re aiming to raise $4 from 444 donors! And when we hit that goal, we’ll have raised $1,776!

Citizenship is a core pillar of Georgia 4‑H, and 1776 marks the year America was founded. This year, our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, and what better way to honor that milestone than by rallying our community to support the future leaders of America by donating to Newton County 4‑H?

Those interested in donating can find the giving form at www.georgia4h.org/four. The form includes a field to designate gifts to a specific Georgia county, district, or 4-H center. To make sure your donation benefits local 4-H’ers, select Newton County while donating.

Join the celebration, spark some patriotism, and help us reach 444 donors!

4-H Homeschool Council (Grades PreK-12)

The Newton County 4-H Homeschool Council is a dynamic group of homeschool youth who meet monthly. Whether you're new to 4-H or a returning member, the Homeschool Council is a great way to get involved, make friends, and grow! We look forward to seeing you at the April Homeschool Council meeting!

This will be our final meeting of the school year. Can you believe summer is almost here? We’re wrapping things up with a fun Field Day event, and we can’t wait to see everyone jump in and enjoy a great morning of activities and excitement. We’ll finish with a family‑style picnic, so bring food for your family and plan to hang out with us!

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Time: 10:00-1:30 PM

Location: Newton County Ag Center (120 FFA/FHA Camp Road)

Cost: FREE

Project Areas, Portfolios & Paw-sibilates (Grades 6-11)

Get ready for a day that’s equal parts future‑focused and fur‑filled! Whether you’re brand new to 4‑H portfolios or are already levelling up your project work, this event is designed to help you shine.

First, we’ll kick things off with a fun and interactive Portfolio Information & Planning Session. You’ll learn what goes into a standout 4‑H portfolio, explore ideas for your project focus area, and start mapping out your goals for the year.

Then… we’re heading out for an unforgettable visit to Walking Home Together: A Dog Rescue! 🐾

You’ll meet the inspiring rescue owner, hear how she got her start, and see what it really takes to run a lifesaving animal organization. After the tour, we’ll jump in to help by:

• Cleaning & organizing spaces

• Assisting with small tasks around the rescue

• And of course… spending time playing with the dogs! 🐶💚

If you love helping others, want hands-on service hours, or just enjoy learning new things surrounded by four-legged friends, this is the perfect day for you!

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Newton County 4-H Office

Cost: $10.00

RSVP by contacting the 4-H office by Friday, April 3rd!

Don’t miss this chance to grow your portfolio and make a difference.

Teen Leader Training (Grades 6-12)

Do you want to make a difference, take on bigger roles, and become someone younger 4‑H’ers look up to? Then it’s time to step into leadership and get Teen Leader Certified!

Join us for a fun, hands‑on training where you will:

• Learn how to lead activities with confidence

• Build real‑world teamwork and communication skills

• Discover your leadership style

• Practice teaching, encouraging, and guiding younger 4‑H members

This training is interactive, creative, and full of opportunities to grow. If you’ve ever wanted to help at Cloverleaf (4th-6th grade) events, lead workshops, mentor younger youth, or step into bigger 4‑H roles, this is your moment!

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Newton County 4-H Office

Cost: $15.00

• Cost includes supplies, lunch, and nametag (to be ordered upon completion of training)

• Already certified? Join us anyway for a refresher at a reduced cost of $10.00!

RSVP by contacting the 4-H office by Friday, April 3rd!