The Journal

4-H leaders remain cornerstone of program

If you are a 4-H’er, or lived in a rural community, you can always remember club leaders. As I reflect on National 4-H Week, which is Oct. 5 to 11, with a theme of Beyond Ready, I can assure today’s 4 ...
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Shelby County Mini 4-H

Mini 4-H is a program designed to encourage positive development of children, Kindergarten through second grade. The goal of Mini 4-H is to help young children explore friendships outside the family; ...
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Enroll in 4-H

The 4-H program year runs from October 1 to September 30 every year. You may join 4-H at any time during the program year by enrolling in the program through 4-H Online. All members, Mini 4-H, and ...
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4-H 101: Everything you need to know about 4-H

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - If you’ve heard of 4-H, but really don’t know much about it, then 4-H 101 is for you! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 9 at 6 pm. 4-H 101 will be held at the ...
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Demystifying Parents’ Role in the 4-H Program

A frequent source of confusion for parents regarding 4-H is recognizing the program's wide-ranging opportunities and its emphasis on experiential learning instead of just academic results. Many ...
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Why I talk about mental health with every 4-H’er I meet

In this first-person narrative, Jillian McDonald, a 4-H healthy living coordinator, shares how stress affects youth and why early mental health support is essential. The piece highlights ...
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4-H camps help youth stay engaged over the summer

This summer, youth across the state once again got the opportunity to engage in positive learning experiences and make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime by attending summer camps ...