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my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service and
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Office Information

Hancock County Extension Service
New Cumberland Municipal Building
104 N. Court St. #203
P. O. Box 457
New Cumberland, WV 26047-0457

Phone 304-564-3805/3807
Fax 304-564-5047
Hours 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri
Driving Directions

What Is 4-H?

4-H…More Than You Ever Imagined! Kids in 4-H have fun! It is a youth program that teaches “hands-on” activities. Whether they are learning about photography, the environment, job skills or public speaking, young people practice a variety of skills in 4-H that will last a lifetime. 4-H is open to any youth between the ages of 9 and 21. A pre-4-H Clover Bud Program is available for Kindergarten though 2nd grade children. Many opportunities are available through 4-H, including WVU/4-H Football and Basketball Day, county and state summer camps, public speaking contests, judging contests, nature walks and conservation camps, community service projects, officer training and more.

How Can I Join?

To learn more about becoming a 4-H member, contact (or e-mail) your local 4-H leader (see below), or Marla Bennett, or the Hancock County Extension Service Office at the New Cumberland Municipal in New Cumberland, or call 305-564-3805. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

4-H and Livestock

Local 4-H members who wish to raise swine, dairy or beef calfs, poultry, lambs, goats or rabbits can now show their animals at the Hancock County Oldtime Fair. The Livestock Committee has guidelines that must be followed. Swine, market rabbits, lambs and poultry will be auctioned-off at the Fair. Money from the auction goes to the 4-Hers college fund.

The Other 4-H Projects

There is more to 4-H than Agriculture. Youth have a choice of over 100 projects. Ranging from electronics to child care; they can even “create” their own project by choosing a “Self Determined” project book. In September they must have a project exhibited at the Hancock County Oldtime Fair.

Hancock 4-H and Youth Activity Information and Forms

Local Clubs-Contact Your Local Club Leader

Hancock County has a number of organized 4-H clubs and several in-school clubs.

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