Carrie Hayes
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Summer is just around the corner, and the Madison County 4-H program is gearing up for an exciting lineup of activities designed to keep youth engaged, active, and learning. Through the University of Georgia Extension, 4-H continues to provide meaningful opportunities for students to grow their skills, build friendships, and explore new interests. A Summer…
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April is Month of the Military Child, and here in Madison County, Georgia 4-H is excited to join the national celebration! This month is all about recognizing military kids—the youngest members of our armed forces—who make sacrifices while their families serve our country. On April 17, we’ll be celebrating Purple Up Day by wearing purple…
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Judging Teams 4th – 12th Grades Hippology Judging Team The 4-H Hippology Contest is a comprehensive, skills-based competition in which participants demonstrate the extent of their knowledge and understanding of the equine science and husbandry. 4-H’ers with an interest in horses can learn about many aspects of horses and the industry such as nutrition, anatomy,…
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State Horse Show June 2-6, 2026 This is an opportunity for 4-H’ers to exhibit their horses and skills and receive input on their accomplishments. Classes are offered in five divisions: Stock Seat (Western), Ranch (Western), Hunt Seat (English), Saddle Seat/Gaited (English), Contest Events (Running). If you don’t have a horse, there are educational contests available…
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State Horse Show June 2-6, 2026 This is an opportunity for 4-H’ers to exhibit their horses and skills and receive input on their accomplishments. Classes are offered in five divisions: Stock Seat (Western), Ranch (Western), Hunt Seat (English), Saddle Seat/Gaited (English), Contest Events (Running). If you don’t have a horse, there are educational contests available…
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Agriculture and Natural Resources Agricultural Education and Community Engagement Public Outreach and Partnerships During the quarter, Travis supported multiple public outreach and partnership activities. Assistance was provided at the Harvest Festival, including event setup and breakdown, as well as staffing an Extension table to distribute educational materials and increase awareness of Extension programs. Travis also…
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Agriculture and Natural Resources From Pesticide Education to Livestock Programs Farmers across the county rely on the use of pesticides to be able to effectively produce row crops, forages or other types of agricultural products. Some pesticides are labeled as a restricted use product that requires a pesticide license to buy and apply. These licenses…
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From Gardens to Ag Days – Spring Growth in ANR Outreach From April to June, ANR programming included a variety of educational and community engagement efforts. A home vegetable gardening class was offered, which taught participants how to start and maintain a successful garden. A forage farm tour was also held, covering a wide range…
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Written by Michaela Brown Madison County 4-H had a great weekend at Northeast Junior/Senior District Project Achievement. It was a special treat this year as 6th graders across the district were able to attend the weekend. Madison County had 11 students, grades 6-12, represent us over the weekend. We are so proud of our 4-H’ers…
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Written by Michaela Brown, Madison County 4-H Agent Madison County 4-H attended Cloverleaf District Project Achievement on February 15, 2025, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Project Achievement is one of the largest and most exciting, challenging and rewarding programs offered by Georgia 4-H. 4-H’ers choose a project area of interest, research a topic, then write…