4-H

  • A group of people in life vests stand by a river with kayaks lined up on the shore.

    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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  • Silhouette of Georgia with 4-H emblem and a target symbol. The text "MADISON COUNTY" above, and "4-H S.A.F.E. BB Team" below.

    Madison County’s 4-H BB Team showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship at the State Georgia Games BB Gun Championship held March 14, 2026, in Carrollton. Competing as part of the Madison County 4-H S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun, and Education) Target Sports Program, the team joined more than 200 youth shooters from across the state in a…

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  • Graphic of 4-H emblem. Purple stars form a semicircle on the left side, and text “4-H Military Partnership” in purple text on the right.

    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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  • I am Georgia 4-H, Madison County text surrounding the 4-H clover

    Fourteen Madison County 4-H members recently competed at Northeast Junior/Senior District Project Achievement (DPA), representing the county among youth from across Northeast Georgia. District Project Achievement is one of the premier events in the Georgia 4-H program, where students present demonstrations related to a project they have studied throughout the year. In addition to their…

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  • The Georgia State Capitol building with columns and many windows, on a cloudy day with light rain falling.

    On Feb. 26, Georgia 4-H’ers filled the halls of the Capitol in Atlanta, turning the building green and experiencing the civic process firsthand. More than 700 youth, staff, volunteers, and supporters attended the annual Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol, celebrating the positive impact of the 4-H program across the state. Among the attendees were…

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  • Madison County Extension sign outside of building

    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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    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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  • I am Georgia 4-H, Madison County text surrounding the 4-H clover

    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…

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  • Written by Ms. Angela Rouse Madison County 4-H Project S.A.F.E. BB Team started their 2025 competition off strong at Wilkes County on February 1st.  Over thirty 4-H members who are shooting in their first year competed in a four-position match where they shot prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling for both individual scores and top-team score.…

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  • Madison County 4-H Archery is proud to announce that John Reynolds and Mary Pruitt have been awarded top two honors for the state shoot held in Perry, Georgia at the Georgia National Fairgrounds on January 18, 2025. Mary placed first in the Junior Female Compound Division, and John placed second in the Junior Male Compound…

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