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Lake County 4-H Kick-Off Party 2018

Benefits of Public Speaking


March 22, 2024

When one hears about 4-H, images of livestock and agricultural projects often come to mind. While livestock projects are a large part of what 4-H is about, there are other areas that is a transformative experience within 4-H projects that deserves ... READ MORE

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Why Should I Join 4-H?


September 20, 2023

Have you considered enrolling your child in 4-H? The 4-H Youth Development Program is the largest youth development organization. 4-H provides youth opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills (head, heart, health, and hands) and increase ... READ MORE

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What Projects Does 4-H Offer?


August 21, 2023

4-H is a youth development organization that offers a variety of projects that engage young minds in hands-on learning experiences. The core philosophy of 4-H projects focuses on experiential learning, empowering participants to acquire essential ... READ MORE

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SMART Goals for Record Books


February 15, 2023

Goals can be an important aspect of life! Goals can be personal, occupational, or academic. As a 4-H'er completing record books, you are learning to set goals which is a great skill. Studies have shown that goal setting is linked to success. ... READ MORE

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Volunteer with Lake County 4-H


December 8, 2022

4-H Club Organizational Leader A 4-H Club Organizational Leader is an adult volunteer in charge of a 4-H community, after-school, or in-school club. A 4-H club consists of five or more kids with two volunteer leaders, and the club's members ... READ MORE

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4-H Project Selection


November 1, 2022

4-H Projects 4-H members can choose from various projects focusing on science, engineering, technology, animals, agriculture, food & nutrition, outdoor adventures, marine science, public speaking, art, and wildlife. Any project that a 4-H'ers ... READ MORE

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White peach scale infests this peach branch, causing branch die back.

Invasive Plants


November 1, 2022

The Impact of 4-H Youth 4-H began because adults in the farming community were unwilling to learn new agricultural technologies in the late 1800s. To combat this issue, researchers began tapping into youth. These researchers discovered that ... READ MORE

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