4-H in Marshall-Putnam Counties

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.

Find a club near you in Marshall-Putnam Counties.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H brochure.

Senior Profile Questionnaire

Upcoming Events

**For the most up-to-date programs in 4-H, please contact our 4-H Marshall-Putnam coordinator, Anne Scheel.

Summer Sizzle Shoot - June 7, 2025 | Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. | Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club, Chillicothe, IL

Learn Grow Share Garden Series | May 06, 2025 - Meetings are held 1-2 times monthly | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Marshall-Putnam Extension Office - Henry, IL

Marshall-Putnam Shooting Sports Information

Shooting Sports O v erview

Shooting Sports Calendar 2024-2025

Shooting Sports Enrollment Form

Shooting Sports Health Form

Shooting Sports Packet

Fairs and Shows

2025 Marshall-Putnam 4-H Showbook

2025 Marshall-Putnam 4-H Schedule

Coming Soon

2025 Marshall-Putnam 4-H Livestock and General Project Special Awards

2025 Marshall-Putnam County State Fair Delegates and Alternates

Resources

Awards - County:

Federation Education Award

4-H Activity Allowance

Awards - State: Visit the Illinois 4-H website for 4-H member and club awards available at the state level

4-H Club Recognition
Illinois 4-H Experience Award for Individuals
Illinois 4-H Veterinary Science Award
Holstein-Friesian Association Award
Illinois 4-H Electricity Achievement Award
Illinois 4-H Leadership, Citizenship, Professionalism (LCP) Award
Illinois 4-H Key Award
Illinois 4-H State Award

Club Resources - State: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Meetings tab

Checklist for Club Officers
Club Meeting Agenda Template
Club Treasurer Book
Club Secretary Book
Tips for Good Meetings
Club Fundraising Request Form (click on Fiscal tab)
and more

Enrollment Resources - State: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Enrollment tab

Agreement to Assume Risk form (also in Spanish)
Annual Code of Conduct Form (also in Spanish)
Member Emergency Medical Form (also in Spanish)
Member & Volunteer Photo, Audio, & Video Permission Form (also in Spanish)

Project Resources: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Project Record Sheets

Livestock Records
Crops Records
Activities Planning Record
Project Plans for various age groups
and more

Project Resources: Livestock Projects

Quality Assurance & Ethics training - to be completed, online, one time for 4-H members exhibiting dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry and horse projects - The QAEC training can now be accessed in the Clover Academy section of the ZSuite Enrollment System. ZSuite can be accessed at https://4h.zsuite.org/. Families can access directions for completing the course at https://go.illinois.edu/TakeQAEC.

Youth for Quality Care for Animals training - to be completed, online or in-person, annually for 4-H members exhibiting beef, sheep, swine, goats and dairy projects

in-person trainings are available during the late spring and early summer months and include a $3 fee

online training is available year-round and includes a $12 fee | yqcaprogram.org/

Volunteer Resources