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Blog Posts (13)

Step into spring and enjoy the outdoors

Kidney health awareness month

Take steps now to protect your kidneys

Three surefire ways to reduce your risk of heart disease

Getting the 411 on Bone Health

Get the 411 on Bone Health, Cute Halloween ghost, skeleton, black cat, bones and cobweb

Stay healthy this fall and prevent the flu

Stay healthy this fall and prevent the flu. Women sick with cold, tired, staying hydrated.

Focus on fiber this September with National Whole-Grain Month

Image of jars of whole grain pastas and grains

4-H Spark Camp provided interactive, skill-building activities virtually

girl holding ribbon wreath

Practice self-care to manage stress

Puppy chewing on a rope. Chew on this... Practice self-care to manage stress

How to reduce food waste at home

trashcan full of food next to the text, reduce food waste at home

Handwashing, there’s an app for that!

Success is found in your daily routine

Image of family surrounded by images related to a healthy lifestyle

How will you spend September?

News Releases (4)

Think modern cooking techniques are the only way to a great meal?

Strive to Thrive series will teach youth fundamentals to help them flourish

Local youth can concentrate on building art or outdoor skills this fall

Life Story Writing Series offers chance to record life memories

Staff (4)

Shelby Carlson

Shelby Carlson

4-H Youth Development Educator

Beth Chatterton

Beth Chatterton

McDonough County 4-H Program Coordinator

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Educator

Sandra Prez

Sandra Prez

Metro 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator