4-H Alumni

Blog Posts

My last 4-H dog show
As I stood in the ring for my final 4-H dog show, a wave of emotions hit me—pride, nostalgia, gratitude, and a little bit of sadness. This chapter of...
Old photograph of Illinois 4-H memorial camp
Before the camp flag was raised
A Reflection on the Legacy of 4-H Memorial Camp Before the rope-pulling camp game of “tug-of-war,” there was a war pulling young boys...
student in blue jacket with a yellow patch that says agricultural education
Agriculture matters: IL-EATS provides students hands-on experiences in animal production
Delia Jackson is a fan of agriculture. The COVID-19 pandemic showed her just how important and resilient the ag industry is and how vital it is for...
Woman receiving certificate with her guests
Illinois 4-H Alumni Recognition Program honors Mason County volunteer Barb Knake
Honored with the Illinois 4-H Alumni Award, Mason County...
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Crista Hartstirn
Extraordinary Fulton County volunteer honored
Lewistown, Ill. - Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 6,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles.  Crista Hartstirn, a 15-year volunteer in Fulton County, was recently honored by Illinois 4-H for her selfless...
before and after photos of Perry Harlow when he first started 4-H and now
Local youth are 'Beyond Ready' this National 4-H Week
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – This week, Oct. 5-11, local communities are celebrating National 4-H Week to bring awareness and recognition of 4-H youth across the country.  The 4-H program began as an afterschool opportunity to help young people build...
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We are 'Beyond Ready' this 4-H week

4-H members are 'Beyond Ready' for life today

Illinois 4-H empowers youth to be 'Beyond Ready' for life today. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences, 4-H members sit in the driver's seat to find their spark and explore their interests. Whether it...

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