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A boy named "Oak"
Oak Leaf.   Why would the Leaf parents of such a big, strong baby boy name him Oak? That’s seems like a lot of responsibility for a youngster to...
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Mason County 4-H launches new club, Sand Ridge Clovers
The newly named Sand Ridge Clovers 4-H Club held its inaugural meeting and established its United States Department of Agriculture 4H Club Charter on...
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Federation helps youth build skills, character, and friendships
Leadership development is an important part of 4-H. Peoria 4-H has used fun and creative ways to entice new teens to join Federation and put their...
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4-H Legislative Connections – one never knows where it will lead
The positive attitude of the energetic 4-H teens dressed in a neatly pressed green button-down shirts was infectious. There they stood in the State...
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Mason County 4-H launches new club, Sand Ridge Clovers
The newly named Sand Ridge Clovers 4-H Club held its inaugural meeting and established its United States Department of Agriculture 4H Club Charter on February 15, 2024. Thanks to Mason County 4-H alumnus Bridget Guede of Manito, more youth and their families will be able to enjoy all that 4-H...
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4-H STEM Career Exploration Camp opens doors for youth
Have you ever wondered what it's like to embark on a journey in the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)? The annual 4-H STEM Career Exploration Camp (formerly known as 4G STEM Camp) is back - and this year, it's open to all youth entering 6th-8th grade!...
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Volunteers’ passion helps to grow the next generation of leaders
Bourbonnais, Ill. – Volunteers play a vital role in supporting 4-H youth clubs and programming.  University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H youth development program in Grundy, Kankakee, & Will Counties honors our volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 21-27. "On behalf of our...
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Local high schools face off in Regional 4-H Food Challenge
URBANA, Ill — Teams from five local high schools gathered in Bevier Hall on the University of Illinois Campus for the Regional 4-H Food Challenge competition on April 12. The 4-H Food Challenge is a competition that promotes teamwork, gives youth experience in public speaking, and promotes...
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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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Tina Veal

4-H Alumni & Constituent Engagement Manager
Cindy Ogwal

Cindy Ogwal

4-H Youth Development Specialist, College and Career Readiness
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