In 4-H, we often hear about community service and fundraising, but did you know these are two distinct activities with different purposes? While both involve giving back and supporting important causes, they serve different roles and provide ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" If you’ve only shown animals at the county fair, you might be wondering, “Why do people go to prospect or jackpot shows, or even state fairs?” These additional events can offer unique opportunities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re tackling an important question often asked by 4-H members and their families: "Why do I need a health certificate to take my animals to different shows and fairs?" Understanding the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today’s question addresses a common concern among our youngest potential members and their parents: "Why can't I join the horse club or other large animal clubs or shooting sports when I am 5, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we're tackling a question that often comes up: "What do you do all day as a 4-H Agent? Don’t you just watch the clubs?" While watching and supporting our amazing 4-H clubs is certainly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re diving into one of the most common misconceptions about 4-H: that it’s all about agriculture and showing animals. While agriculture and animal projects are certainly a big part ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re diving into a question that parents often ask: "Well, if I come to a meeting but my child doesn't, are they counted absent?" This question gets to the heart of participation in 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to our FAQ series! One question we often encounter is, “Don’t 4-H volunteers get paid?” It’s a great question and one that highlights the crucial role volunteers play in the 4-H program. Let’s dive into the details and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re diving into a question that many newcomers might ask: “I’m in 4-H just so I can raise an animal and make money off of it. Why else would I be in it?” While raising animals and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Welcome to our 2024-2025 4-H year blog series, "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure"! At the 4-H office, we get a wide range of questions from the curious to the bizarre, and even the downright hilarious. We’ve decided to share some of these questions ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum