4-H in Montgomery 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 club near you.

Melvin Price Lock And Dam in Alton, IL with an image of a ferry boat ride and a prairie field on the right hand side of the graphic. Text reads Career Exploration.

Environmental Science

Participants will travel to Alton, IL to visit Melvin Price Locks and Dam for a day of learning about careers related to environmental science.
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Food Drive Contest

Bring items to the Montgomery County Extension Office between April 15-19. When you drop items off, please mention which club you are a member of or label with a sticky note.
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4-H Projects 101

Are you new to 4-H or have questions about the projects in 4-H? Not sure where to look in the showbook for your projects? Attend this 20-minute session to learn more about the project areas and what is expected at the 4-H shows.
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21st Annual 4-H Day With the Cardinals

Game day is May 18 at 6:15 p.m. against the Boston Red Sox. Tickets are $30.00 each and include a specially designed t-shirt. There is a limited number of tickets, so order early!
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4-H Spring Photo Contest

Spring has sprung! Capture the beauty of the season with our 4-H Spring Photo Contest! The photo MUST be taken by the 4-H member.
Various school items such as a globe, school bus, pens, pencils, erasers, paperclips, bookbags, clocks with a green 4-H clover in the middle.

Teacher Appreciation

Montgomery County 4-H is hosting a community service workshop to prepare gifts for teachers that are special to Montgomery County 4-H members.
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Fairs and Shows

Awards

Scholarships

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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