Illinois 4-H teens put their leadership skills to the test as they communicated the value and impact of Illinois 4-H with state legislators as a part of 4-H Legislative Connection on April 6. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/LegConn2022

4-H youth across the state were honored for their career achievements in the 4-H program at the 4-H Celebration of Excellence held April 9. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/4HExperience22

Five Illinois teens have a new way to make their voices heard on a statewide platform through the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/22NewYLT

Illinois 4-H Foundation awards $45,000 in scholarships at 4-H Celebration of Excellence April 9. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/4HScholarships…

Illinois 4-H members gain skills on turning their projects into professions at a virtual College & Career Readiness Workshop hosted on March 22. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/CollegeWkshp3-…

4-H members had their knowledge and quick recall of information tested at the Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest on Feb. 26. 50 youth from 10 counties in Illinois came together to participate in this statewide contest. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/DairyQuizBowlI…

Youth compete at a robotics competition that's out of this world. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/4HRobotics2022

We are so grateful for this amazing gift!

May is Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Here are some ideas of how you and your club can get involved all month long: go.illinois.edu/4HAAPI

Youth in public speaking contest learn skills that last a lifetime. Youth from across the state recently came together to put their public speaking skills to the test during the IL 4-H State Public Speaking Contest on Apr 30.Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/PublicSpeaking…

Congratulations to the winners of the State 4-H Hippology Contest! In Hippology, youth field a wide range of questions, ranging from breed identification, anatomy, tack identification, and feed samples to disease management and more. Full release here: go.illinois.edu/Hippology22

Congratulations to the winners of the IL 4-H Horse Bowl Contest! Horse Bowl functions much like a scholastic bowl in a school setting, with an emphasis on equine knowledge with youth competing both individually and on teams. Full release here: go.illinois.edu/HorseBowl22

Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Horse Speaking Contest! This contest helps youth gain self-confidence, courage and persuasiveness; share ideas with others; and develop the ability to speak in public. Full release available here: go.illinois.edu/HorseSpeaking22

Food for thought! Youth blogger Daniel Holmes of Cook County is sharing how fighting food insecurity can help students feel set up to learn this school year. Read the full blog here: go.illinois.edu/4HFoodForThoug… #fightingfoodinsecurity #foodinsecurity

Happy World STEM Day! Illinois 4-H is excited to empower youth to be the inventors, makers, scientists, and engineers needed for an ever-growing STEM world. Contact your local Extension Office to find a 4-H STEM experience near you! #worldstemday

Fast Facts Friday ~ 96% of surveyed 4-H seniors know careers related to their 4-H projects. Projects to professions! How can 4-H help you feel set up for future success? Contact your local Extension office to find out more!

We are thrilled to announce that the trophy for the National Champion 4-H Livestock Skillathon now resides in Illinois! Congratulations to this team and the hard work, grit, and determination that got them here! Read the full release here:.extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/…

Illinois 4-H youth's space dream becomes a reality: extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/… #space #spacelaunch

4-H Seniors completed a 2023 Senior Survey and were entered to win a $50 gift card for their participation. We thank all of our 4-H Seniors, over 70%, for completing the survey and we look forward to seeing your next chapter as an Illinois 4-H Alumni! youtu.be/tkv5i9msb9Y

A nurse is needed to evaluate and treat event participants at ISA, June 22-26, for minor injuries, illnesses, and health-related concerns. A stipend plus all meals, lodging, and parking fees will be provided. Please contact: Mark Becker, ISA Event Director: [email protected]