BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The SC 4-H Program is accepting applications from youth ages 5-19 who are interested in participating in the 2015 SC Wildlife Food Plot Project.
Participants will prepare, establish maintain and observe a small food plot that will provide food and cover establishment for game animals and other wildlife species. The project lasts through January.
Youth will record observations in a record book throughout the project. Books will be divided into three age groups for judging- Cloverbud ( ages 5-8 ), Juniors ( ages 9-13 ) and Seniors (ages 14 – 19 ). Books are broken down into sections based on project timing and topic: preparing, planting, maintaining, and observing.
Youth will also be required to keep up with financial incomes and expenditures, write a short project story, record precipitation records, sketch a map of the plot, collect plot samples such as feathers and/or pictures of tracks, and document the project in photos. Awards will be given at local, regional and state levels.
Registration is open until August 28. ONLINE REGISTRATION is now available. Plots should be planted by October 16. The fee to participate is $15 for current 4-H members and $25 for non-members.
Contact a local Clemson Extension Office for more information or to register: Berkeley County: (843) 719-4140, Charleston County (843) 722-5940, or Dorchester County: (843) 832-0135. 4-H is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension Service, a nationwide partnership of federal, state, and county governments, and the private sector.
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.
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