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Growing together: The impact of 4-H on young learners
The 4-H Cloverbud program, designed for youth ages 5 to 7, is an important first step for young children to explore the world of 4-H and set the...
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Youth learn farm and personal safety at 4-H event
Living in rural America, people tend to have a general idea of the accidents that can happen on the farm. Thanks to the annual Farm Safety Day, 160...
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Cultivating Growth: 4-H youth thrive with planter workshop taught by local greenhouse owners
Hands-on workshops are a great way to cultivate new skills, hobbies, and sometimes future careers....
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TRIO Upward Bound students learn cooking skills and much more through 4-H cooking program
This summer, students from the TRIO Upward Bound program at Illinois...
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Ogle County 4-H Achievement Day winners named
OREGON, Ill. - Ogle County 4-H’ers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration.  Held November 17 at the Byron Jr High School Theatre, the program featured the presentation of numerous awards, including the “County Project Honor Award...
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Ogle County 4-H'ers honored for outstanding achievement
OREGON, Ill. - Eighty-nine Ogle County 4-H’ers were honored for their achievements during the 2024 4-H year at club programs this fall.  The 4-H Experience Award allows 4-H’ers to be recognized for their work in Project Learning, Participation, Community Service, and Leadership. Three...
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Community donations make the Winter Gear Drive a success
OREGON, Ill. – Thanks to generous donations, the “Spread the Warmth- Winter Gear Drive” was successful. Ogle County 4-H and the Oregon Avalanche Softball Organization thoughtfully collaborated throughout the last month to help keep the community warm this winter. All donations benefitted...
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Mackenzie Sherman Competes in National Public Speaking Contest
Louisville, KY – November 9, 2024 – Mackenzie Sherman, a dedicated 4-H member from Bureau County, earned 7th place in the Public Speaking Contest at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup, held November 8-9, 2024, at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. This...
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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...

Preparing Vegetables for Exhibition

Extension specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare vegetables for exhibition. This overview includes how to choose and show various vegetables. 

 

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