State 4-H Office

Blog Posts

Goats line up to be judged by a crowd of youth participants.
Read article: Ten reasons to compete in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Ten reasons to compete in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Whitetail buck in flight
Read article: Sparking youth to embrace the outdoor lifestyle: Connecting the dots
Sparking youth to embrace the outdoor lifestyle: Connecting the dots
Illinois 4-H, built on the powerful philosophy of “Learn by Doing,” is on a mission to rekindle young people’s connection to nature through hands-on...
Youth sitting and drawing on the sidewalk with chalk
Read article: Immersive ways to experience art this summer
Immersive ways to experience art this summer
This summer, don’t just look at art, experience it! Whether it’s walking through bustling art fairs, repurposing summer treasures, of creating art...
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...

News Releases

Ignite delegates pose by giant clover.
Illinois 4-H teens build career-ready skills at Ignite by 4-H Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teen leaders from across Illinois recently joined hundreds of their peers from around the country March 25-29 for the 2026 Ignite by 4-H Summit, a national youth leadership experience focused on career exploration, skill-building and connection.Hosted by National 4-H...

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