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Tag: 4-H

Top 5 Reasons to Get Involved in 4-H

The beginning of a new school year is here, and this is time families may be looking for new opportunities for their child.  This time of year can also be a great time to get involved in something you have never experienced, 4-H.

I’m what we call a first generation 4-Her.  Meaning, my parents were not involved with 4-H as youth.  However, after seeing my cousins in the program, my mom signed my brother and me up as soon as we were old enough.  In Kansas, that is age 7 through 18 by January 1.  We participated as family and I enjoyed it so much, I made a career of it as your County Extension Agent.

Leader Training
My Brother and I learning about the the VIP process for Adult Volunteer Screening.

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That’s A Wrap, 2020 4-H County Fair

County Fair Swine Show

The past five months have been filled with meetings and planning that we never anticipated in early 2020.  Hosting the annual county fair 4-H youth competitions is always the highlight for youth and their projects.  Most consider it the end, however many youth, continue onto State Fair and compete with record books in the fall.  This year, many times we questioned what the journey would be for them, and for us too.

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