Clarke County 4-H

05/18/2026

Congratulations, Emily, Karrigan, and Lucas!! 🍀

05/08/2026

Congratulations, Finn and Graham Glover! Both competed at Northwest District Contests on April 25th. Finn received a blue ribbon for Table Setting AND the purple ribbon for best in the Senior Division. Graham recieved a red ribbon for his Presentation.

Finn plans to compete at the state level at Virginia 4H Congress next month at Virginia Tech.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to our Clarke 4-H Poultry Judging team that competed at the Virginia 4-H/FFA State Poultry Contest on April 24th. Both the Senior and Junior Teams took 2nd place Overall!

We are so proud of you!!!!

Colton Manfuso
Samuel Sinclair
Josiah Sinclair
Hanna Sinclair
Jane Sinclair
Bethany Sinclair
Molly Solich
Eamon Whalen
Brendan Whalen
Finn Whalen

And thank you, Brian Cather, for leading our team!!

04/11/2026

Congratulations!!

04/02/2026

Clarke-Warren-Rappahannock Cloverbud Day Camp is now open! The camp will be June 9-11 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM daily. The total cost is $50 which covers the cost of materials, the meeting space, and a t-shirt. Participants will make different crafts, learn camp traditions, have fun filled activities, and a snack daily. They will also go home with a camp t-shirt.

Cloverbud Camp is open for youth ages 5-8.

https://forms.gle/sBcqkWoLRdp7AF3z9

03/18/2026

At their March 17 evening meeting, the Clarke County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for the 4H Skillathon Team.

The 2025 National Skillathon Contest was held at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville, Kentucky on November 16, 2025, with twenty-one teams and eighty-three contestants from across the United States competing.

Representing Virginia, the Frederick County 4-H Skillathon Team included members Emily Vincent and Jackson Kelly of Clarke County, and Emma Wisecarver, Corinne Cooley, and Keller Cooley of Frederick County and was coached by Ruth Boden and Clara Nelson Fellows, with assistance from Matthew Hartley.

The contest requires participants to demonstrate excellent decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, self-confidence, and teamwork skills, as well as exceptional knowledge of the livestock industry, from equipment and breed identification to management and marketing, and everything in between. With 1,548 points, the Frederick County 4-H Skillathon Team outscored the Illinois team by 18 points and secured the 2025 National Skillathon Championship title.

In addition to the National Championship, all four competing team members were named All-Americans, with Emily Vincent placing 2nd, Emma Wisecarver placing 5th, Jackson Kelly placing 19th, and Keller Cooley placing 20th. Coaches Ruth Boden and Clara Nelson Fellows have taken multiple teams to the National Contest before, but this was the first time that the team received the National Championship title and have had all four team members named All-Americans.

03/16/2026

Camp registration is now open!!! https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/cwr4-hcamp/home

02/26/2026

Reminder!! Table Setting tonight! Ruritan Bldg, 6pm sign-in/set-up, 6:30pm start!!

02/23/2026

Save the Date! Clarke/Warren/Rappahannock 4-H Camp July 5-9!! Registration opens 3/16!

Why did the camper bring a ladder to camp? Because they wanted to reach new heights of fun!

CWR 4-H Camp Registration opens March 16th at NOON! Camp is for ages 9-13 and will be held July 5-9 at the NOVA 4-H Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center.

Save the date and register on March 16th using this link https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/cwr4-hcamp/home

02/12/2026

Please welcome Liz Rohrer, our new ANR Agent in the Clarke Unit Office!

Please join us in welcoming Liz Rohrer, the new Associate Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent in the VCE-Clarke Unit Office! She brings nearly two decades of experience in agricultural education, environmental science, and community engagement to Virginia Cooperative Extension. With a strong background in agribusiness, natural resources, and youth development, she is passionate about translating research-based knowledge into practical solutions that support local producers, families, and students. She is committed to strengthening community partnerships and fostering the next generation of agricultural and environmental leaders in Clarke County and Planning District 7. Her hands-on experience in livestock management, sustainable farming practices, and agricultural program leadership equips her to effectively serve both youth and adult audiences across the region. Please join us in making Liz welcome to VCE.