University of Illinois Extension
Service
Madison-St. Clair Unit
Janet Burnett, Extention Unit Leader
Julie Tyberendt, Community Worker 4H
Patty Standton, Extension Secretary III
Pat Shipp, Family Nutrition Program
Dawn Waller, Youth Educator
What is 4-H?
The joy of 4-H is seeing young people grow through their accomplishments.
4-H. . . Developing all youth to reach their fullest potential through:
developing lifeskills learning by doing utilizing the knowledge of the land-grant
university system
4-H enables youth to have fun, meet new people, learn new lifeskills, build
self-confidence, learn responsibility, and set and achieve goals! Youth learn
by doing and receive an award for a project.
4-H builds the leaders of tomorrow.
Members can range from age 5 to age 21, depending on which state the member
is from.
4-H starts on a club level, then moves onto a county, district, state, national
and international level.
4-H offers such a wide range of projects, programs and activities that every
member can do well in 4-H.
Each exhibit receives a ribbon award- purple, blue, red, white, or participation,
according to the judging.
Premiums are usually given and some projects advance onto state level!
Parents, volunteers, community leaders, and Extension staff share their time
and talents with 4-H youth.
Get involved in a community service project through 4-H!
| 4-H Activities include. . . |
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Fairs and Shows
Camps
State 4-H Youth Gatherings
National 4-H Congress
National 4-H Conference
International 4-H Youth Exchange
Collegiate 4-H |
4-H Pledge
I pledge
My head to clearer thinking
My heart to greater loyalty
My hands to larger service and
My health to better living
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
The 4H is very active at the Madison County Fair. Below is
a list of events that the 4H has during fair week. For more information on
any of the events please contac the fair office.
| Sunday, July 20 |
| 12:00 pm |
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4H Horse Show |
| 1:00 pm |
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Miss Pigtail Contest |
| 1:30 pm |
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Mini Tractor Pull |
| 2:30 pm |
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Judging of 4-H exhibits in Dance Hall Begins |
| 4:00 pm |
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4-H Goat Show (Show Barn) |
| 6:00 pm |
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4-H Dog Show (Show Barn) |
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| Monday, July 21 |
| 8:00 am |
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4-H Swine Show (Swine Barn) |
| 10:00 am |
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4-H Dairy Show (Show Barn) |
| 3:30 pm |
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4-H Tractor Driving Contest |
| 4:00 pm |
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4-H BBQ Chicken Contest |
| 6:00 pm |
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4-H Cat Show |
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| Tuesday, July 22 |
| 8:00 am |
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4-H Rabbits (Tent) |
| 9:00 am |
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4-H Beef Cattle (Show Barn) |
| 9:00 am |
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4-H Sheep Show (Show Barn) |
| 12:00 pm |
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Start of Farmers Appreciation Day |
| 4:00 pm |
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End of Farmers Appreciation Day |
| 5:00 pm |
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Carnival Rides Open (Armbands $10.00) |
| Farms Follies (coordinated
by Madison County Young Farmers and Highland FFA) |
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| Wednesday, July 23 |
| 9:00 am |
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4-H Poultry Show |
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| Thursday, July 24 |
| 1:00 pm |
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Arts and Crafts Show (Dance Hall) |
| 7:30 pm |
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4-H Livestock Auction |
| 8:00 pm |
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Two for the show (Pavilion) |
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| Friday, July 25 |
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