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fawn in a weed patch.
Read article: Tough Love in the Wild: Lessons from the White-Tail Doe
Tough Love in the Wild: Lessons from the White-Tail Doe
Tough love is hard to give and even harder to receive. But for the white-tailed doe that gives birth to twin fawns each May in Illinois, discipline...
Child holding a bow at an archery range
Read article: From humble beginnings: The growth of the Mason County 4-H Shooting Sports Club
From humble beginnings: The growth of the Mason County 4-H Shooting Sports Club
In 2013, a passionate group of volunteers laid the foundation for one of Mason County’s most respected 4-H special interest clubs: the Mason County 4...
A leader plane leading other planes.
Read article: 10 Ways to Empower Teen Leaders in 4-H
10 Ways to Empower Teen Leaders in 4-H
Retaining teens in 4-H isn’t just about keeping them busy, it’s about giving them purpose, agency, and support. When we help young people take...
Read article: Summer of self-expression: Tips for unlocking creativity all summer long
Summer of self-expression: Tips for unlocking creativity all summer long
As the days grow longer, summer offers the perfect canvas for creativity. Whether experimenting with color, dancing barefoot in the grass, or...

News Releases

Autumn Rittenhouse with her guinea pig, Snickers
Fulton 4-H Pet Show held
LEWISTOWN, Ill - The Fulton County 4-H Pet Show was held on June 11, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Lewistown. Eleven 4-H members exhibited fourteen pets. Dr. Jaye Marcum served as the judge for Cats, and Debbie Beoletto judged Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, and Small Pets.Best...
Teen girl presenting a sheep
Support a local legacy at the Woodford County 4-H Show
EUREKA, Ill. – In a changing world, 4-H shows are an enduring community tradition. Supporting the 4-H show through your participation, volunteering, and attendance can be an impactful way to celebrate youth achievement and connect with others. The Woodford 4-H Show from July 21 through 24 at the...
Little girl leading a cow
Show your Livingston County pride at the 4-H Show
PONTIAC, Ill. – In a changing world, 4-H shows are an enduring community tradition. Supporting the 4-H show through your participation, volunteering, and attendance can be an impactful way to celebrate youth achievement and connect with others. The Livingston County 4-H Show at the Livingston...

Videos

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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