4-H in Jersey County

What's it like in 4-H?

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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.

Explore a 4-H Club near you.

Hands holding paper with hand-drawn expressions: a sad face, a neutral face, and a happy face. A green 4-H clover logo is in the bottom right corner.

Your Feelings Matter

This workshop will help youth explore and understand their emotions in a positive, supportive environment.

A person's hands use piping bags to a decorate heart shaped cookie. A white 4-H clover logo is in the top right corner.

Valentine's Cookie Decorating Workshop

Learn the basics of cookie decorating with this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn from the decorators at Ginger Bean Bakery how to decorate beautiful and colorful Valentine-Themed Sugar Cookies!

White paper in the middle with a green 4-H clover on it. Art supplies such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, pens, and paperclips surround the piece of paper.

4-H Showbook Cover Design Contest

Calling all artists! Create a design for the chance to be featured on the cover of the 2026 Jersey County 4-H Showbook.

A smiling girl taking a selfie with a snowman. A green 4-H logo in the lower right corner.

4-H Winter Photo Contest

Capture the magic of winter and take a picture with a winter theme for our Winter Photo Contest!

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Awards

Required Trainings to Show Livestock

  • YQCA – Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (required for beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and swine)
  • QAEC – Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (required for dog, cat, poultry, rabbit, small pet, and horse)
  • Due May 1 in order for you to show livestock at your local county 4-H fair.

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