What's it like in 4-H?
In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.
In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem-solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.
Local Clubs
The "4-H Briefs" contains important 4-H project information as well as upcoming events. Most recent are listed first below:
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- February/March 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- October/November 2021
- Enrollment Information
- September 2021
2020-2021
4-H makes learning fun! With a wide variety of projects available, 4-H members can focus on the areas that most interest them. Local fairs and shows allow 4-H members to show their project mastery while they engage with other 4-H members and families at the county fair.
2022 Boone County 4-H Show Book
Link to FairEntry
2021 Results --
- General Projects Results
- Dog Show Results
- Beef Results
- Dairy Results
- Dairy Steer Results
- Goat Results
- Horse & Pony Show Results
- Horse Speed Events Results
- Poultry Results
- Rabbit Results
- Sheep Results
- Swine Results
- Boone County Results at the IL State 4-H General Projects Show
2021 Auction Results --
Award Winners
Records for Achievement
- Boone County 4-H Recognition for Excellence Checklist
- My 4-H Activities
- Project Plan for Youth 8 to 11
- Project Plan for Youth 12 to 14
- Project Plan for Youth 15 to 18
- Livestock Record
Award Applications and Instructions
Award applications are not required, but rather a way for 4-H youth to be recognized for the work they have done throughout the 4-H year. We encourage ALL 4-H’ers to apply for awards. Many of the project areas have special awards which may include trophies, plaques, cash prizes, or other award of donor’s choice.
Scholarships
- Boone County Beef Scholarship
- Boone County Horse Scholarship
- Boone County 4-H Federation Scholarship for Federation Members -- Deadline: May 16, 2022
- Boone County 4-H Federation Scholarship for Non-Federation Members -- Deadline: May 16, 2022
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