In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.
In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.
Stay involved in 4-H now and officially enroll when Zsuite opens in October. We are waiving fees this year! Need help finding a club that is right for you? Contact the Woodford County 4-H Team or check out the clubs in our county through the link below.
Join us for this beef cattle weigh-in and tattooing event on January 31!
Your sketch could be in the spotlight. Design the 2026 Show Book Cover! We're accepting submissions for the cover of our 2026 Woodford County 4-H Show Book. Submit your design to the Woodford County Extension Office by January 30!
Reminder: 4-H is always open to join all year and anytime with waiver opportunities available upon request.
Fee Waiver Form: Cost should never be a barrier to participation in 4-H. If you need a fee waiver for a program or event, please complete this form and submit it to the Woodford County Extension Office at 1201 S. Main Street Suite 2, Eureka, IL 61503.
Questions about enrolling in 4-H, selecting projects, ordering project books, and volunteering?
Contact the Woodford County Extension Office at 309-467-3789.
2026 Woodford County 4-H Show Book
2026 Woodford County 4-H Show Schedule
2025 Woodford County 4-H Show Book
The 4-H Project Book Selection Guide lists all of the 4-H projects that require a project book for completion, the project book name, and a link to access or purchase your needed project book.
Exhibits need to be entered in FairEntry by June 15. The FairEntry system is open now. Login to FairEntry here.
Important Note: Applying for the Record Book Award requires both of the following two items:
Woodford County 4-H Scholarship
We are pleased to introduce a new Woodford County 4-H Scholarship! This scholarship serves to reward Woodford County 4-H members/recent alumni who have exhibited outstanding leadership, citizenship, and community service during their 4-H career. Deadline for submission to the office is September 15, 2025. This scholarship is generously funded by the Woodford County 4-H and Extension Foundation and the University of Illinois Extension.
Deadline October 1, 2025
For the 2023-2024 4-H Year, we are asking club leaders to fill out the State 4-H Club EXCEL application for the club of the year and/or club community service awards. 4-H Clubs that EXCEL in their work can compete for state honors in specific award areas. Application Process Complete the Illinois 4-H Club Award Application in one (or more) of these 3 areas:
Clubs may choose to submit on the county level, submit for the state award, or both.
Application deadlines:
State 4-H site for additional state awards can be found on the Illinois 4-H Website
101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)
1301 W. Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: extension@illinois.edu
