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Three tips for fighting youth food insecurity on school breaks
Spring breaks have come to a close and summer breaks are on the horizon. While undeniably a time for fun and relaxation, spring break can also bring...
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Livestock judging helps youth gain skills for a lifetime
“I’ve got 23 members going today,” was the text message I woke up to just the other day. It was from one of my volunteer livestock judging coaches...
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Celebrating military families in our community during April
4-H Clubs looking for a service project during the Month of April might want to explore doing something for the military families living in their...
Food insecurity and cold weather
As the holiday season comes to a close, it is important to remember the ongoing needs of people struggling with Food Insecurity. Cold weather is a...
Teaching kids effective goal-setting
The New Year is frequently a time when adults do some personal goal setting through resolutions of all sorts. This time of year also presents a great...
Sustainable seeds: That's 4-H
The bounty of the harvest. Many of us interpret this to be the ending point of nature’s annual cycle. We know that winter is here and only the warm...
Food for thought: fighting food insecurity
Most students are back in school. This means that the majority of children will now be guaranteed school lunches five days a week. Although the...
The love of archery shared – from California with love
Clarence was a freshman at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1962 majoring in agriculture. He was from southern Illinois and looking...

News Releases

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4-H youth space dream becomes reality
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dreams do come true, and for one Illinois 4-H youth, that day came March 14 as Krish Nangia of Naperville witnessed an experiment he helped create launched into space from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The dream started in 2022 as 4-H youth...
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Youth hone decision-making skills in state equine contest
GALVA, Ill. – Youth from around the state demonstrated their specialized equine knowledge at the Illinois 4-H State Horse Judging Contest on Feb. 18 at the Black Hawk College East Campus. In this contest, youth judge...
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4-H youth honored for career achievements, leadership
URBANA, Ill. – 4-H youth across the state have been honored for their career achievements in the 4-H program. The State 4-H Experience Award offers recognition for members who took part in activities and events in the categories of Participation, Community Service, Leadership, and...

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