Events

Blog Posts

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Read article: 4-H food decorating workshop sweetens skills for local youth
4-H food decorating workshop sweetens skills for local youth
This winter, Fulton County 4-H offered an appetizing adventure for young...
Read article: Hard water fishing – by accident or grand design?
Hard water fishing – by accident or grand design?
Winter’s cold snap brings a range of human reactions. For the select few who celebrate the chance to ice fish, these sub-freezing days are a welcome...
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Read article: 4-H officer and leader training strives to grow stronger 4-H clubs through shared leadership
4-H officer and leader training strives to grow stronger 4-H clubs through shared leadership
Positive youth development starts with providing a safe, welcoming environment. 4-H clubs led by caring volunteers are a key component of a...
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Read article: A gratifying reflection on a journey with Illinois Extension
A gratifying reflection on a journey with Illinois Extension
Joli Pierson, Mason 4-H coordinator, retires from Extension In preparing for retirement from Illinois Extension after nearly 26 years...

News Releases

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4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating!
The 2026 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, this event will include hands-on learning...
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Livestock Showmanship Clinic to be held
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - EarlyBird Nutrition, in partnership with Fulton County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee, and Fulton County 4-H, will host a free Livestock Showmanship Clinic for all interested youth on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, located at 1325...

Videos

We are 'Beyond Ready' this 4-H week

4-H members are 'Beyond Ready' for life today

Illinois 4-H empowers youth to be 'Beyond Ready' for life today. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences, 4-H members sit in the driver's seat to find their spark and explore their interests. Whether it...

Winter Ice Safety

How can you know that ice is safe to walk on? Is old ice safer than new ice? Curt Sinclair, 4-H youth development Extension specialist, walks you through how to stay safe on the ice this winter, covering everything you need to know for winter ice safety including how to make homemade ice picks...

Staff

Roxana Cejeda

Roxana Cejeda

4-H Youth Readiness and New Audiences Outreach Associate