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Helping teens build self-esteem
One of the best ways to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life is to have good self-esteem. As youth are developing socially,    ...
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4-H Livestock Day takes required certification to the next level of learning and engagement
If you ask most working adults about their required, annual certification processes you may get an eye roll with their response. But if you ask local...
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How to help youth build resiliency
What does resilience look like? It’s that process of how we deal with difficult situations or adversity. Life is full of difficulty, such as...
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SNAP-Education youth cooking classes develop skills helpful beyond the kitchen
Something special happens when people gather around the table to eat together. It is even more amazing when they gather around the table to learn to...
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Local Impact: 4-H4All brings the 4-H experience to all
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — As the Cooperative Extension service across America is poised to celebrate a birthday on May 8th – a day which marks the 111 anniversary of the passing of the Smith-Lever act which established the Extension network – Illinois...
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Ogle County youth rank high at state 4-H horse contests
OREGON, Ill. — Ogle County was represented by six local youth who competed in the Northwest Regional Competition for Illinois 4-H Horse Speaking, Horse Bowl, and Hippology earlier this month and were rewarded for their efforts. This was their first time competing in the State 4-H Horse Speaking...
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Teens play an important role in success of 4-H Clover Clinic
This past February, 120 youth from Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties gathered for a day of hands-on learning at 4-H Clover Clinic, an event designed to introduce youth to various skills and interests. But behind the scenes, it’s...
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School and Community Gardens Learning Module

Bring the garden into the schoolyard with our online School and Community Gardens Self-Paced Learning Modules. A school garden can be many things, from a pollinator garden, to a sensory garden, or a bulb garden. Our online learning modules focus on vegetable gardening while we take you on a...

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