Illinois 4-H Foundation
Recent News About Illinois 4-H Foundation
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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 return of school lunches is certainly a boon to families struggling with food insecurity, it is important not to get lulled into thinking that their trials are over.
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4-H celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Every November we celebrate the history, heritage, traditions, and culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
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Picture yourself leading the way
4‑H’s hands-on approach is proven to grow life skills like confidence, independence, resilience and compassion through stages and developed through experiences, not instruction.
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It's Paper Clover Time
It's Paper Clover Time
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Animal Science Scholarship recipient Justin Irwin of Boone County
Animal Science Scholarship recipient Justin Irwin of Boone County
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IDOA continues emergency rule to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza
IDOA continues emergency rule to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza
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4-H youth help families put more food on the table
4-H is invested in feeding hungry families, and youth are leading the way. The 4-H Food Advocacy Grants program is aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in their own communities.
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Youth hippology team show off their horse sense as national reserve champions
The Illinois 4-H State Hippology team’s knowledge was tested at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup and they came away as reserve champions. The team fielded a wide range of questions, ranging from breed identification, anatomy, tack identification, and feed samples to disease management, parasite identification, and quality assessment.
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4-H shooting sports contest brings fun, camaraderie, teamwork to the range
4-H shooting sports contest brings fun, camaraderie, teamwork to the range
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Expand understanding of vital health topics with cutting-edge research
Expand understanding of vital health topics with cutting-edge research
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION ILLINOIS 4-H FOUNDATION: 4-H members earn $15,000 in scholarships
Katie Hoffman has been preparing for her future for 10 years as a member of the Savanna Smiles 4-H Club in Carroll County.
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION ILLINOIS 4-H FOUNDATION: Teens to compete at national livestock contest
Five 4-H members will represent Illinois at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville, Ky.