MARION, Ill. – Creativity and skills were recently on display as Williamson County members shared their annual projects at the 4-H general show. Youth were judged in visual arts, photography, food and nutrition, floriculture, and more.
4-H members who receive state delegation will be able to display their projects at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield in August. Blue ribbon winners who have won state fair delegation are listed below:
State Fair Delegates:
Viviann Burkett - Creative Writing
Simon McCann - Photography
Selphie McCann – Weather
Spencer McCann – Visual Arts-Fiber
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.