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.
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 to the Woodford County Extension Office at 109 E. Eureka AveEurekaIL 61503
Questions about enrolling in 4-H, selecting projects, ordering project books, and volunteering?
Contact the Woodford County Extension Office at 309-467-3789.
2024 Woodford County 4-H Show Book
2024 Woodford County 4-H Show Schedule
2023 Woodford County 4-H Show Book
2023 Woodford County 4-H Show Schedule
Woodford County 4-H Exhibit Report
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.
Livestock Certifications
Beef
Horse
Lamb and Goat
Swine
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 alum who have exhibited outstanding leadership, citizenship, and community service during their 4-H career. Deadline for submission to the offs is September 30, 2024. This scholarship is generously funded by the Woodford County 4-H and Extension Foundation and the University of Illinois Extension.
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
