4-H Youth
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In Georgia 4-H, youth can exhibit many types of livestock animals. The age requirements and other rules vary depending on what type of animal you plan to show. This is the time of year that many of our 4-H’ers are selecting new animals for the next school year. Give Shanna a call at our office…
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Georgia is the leading producer of poultry in the United States. With the poultry industry being so important in this region and the source of many livelihoods, it is no shock that 4-H Poultry Judging is so popular among youth. Participation in 4-H Poultry Judging can kickstart a child’s love for raising chickens and egg…
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In late 2022, the Oglethorpe County 4-H Club began a new community service project called ‘Students Serving Seniors’ where teens assist senior citizens in the community with small jobs inside the house or around the yard. The four H’s of 4-H, that represent the four pillars of our great organization, Head, Heart, Hands and Health…
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Horse Quiz Bowl is one of dozens of agriculturally based programs that Georgia 4-H offers to youth with the goal of providing educational experiences that equip participants for their future as citizens and stewards. Contestants prepare by studying industry standard handbooks on equine health, history, management, and care. Participating 4-H’ers gain a practical understanding of…
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The humidity is dropping along with the temperatures. That can only mean one thing. It’s DPA time! Our Oglethorpe County 4-H staff are busy this time of year preparing students to step out of their comfort zone and do something that they have never done before…PUBLIC SPEAKING! DPA is an abbreviation for District Project Achievement.…
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(Shared by Americorps Service Member, and first time camp leader, Amber Waldroup) Just after lunch on Monday, June 26th – 48 campers, 1 teen leader, and 5 adult leaders pulled away from the Oglethorpe County Extension Office headed for a week away from parents, some for the first time, to experience the adventure Rock Eagle…
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We had an awesome time Sunday, May 21st, honoring our 4-H VIPs at our Red Carpet Awards Banquet! In addition to celebrating all our kids’ accomplishments, we honored our volunteers and donors who help make all the amazing programming we offer possible. We couldn’t do it without them, our school system faculty and staff, and…
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April has been busy for our 4-H’ers and two of our competitive judging teams were able to show their skills at competitions the month. On April 14th, the Dairy Judging Team competed at the State 4-H contest held at the UGA Teaching Dairy. Team members were Luke Huff, Abby Gabriel, and Camden Huff. Camden Huff…
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Join us on Wednesday, May 24th, after the half day of school for an afternoon of water fun! We’re renting a GIANT 18 foot high, dual lane water side, playing board games, and having snacks! Ride the 4-H bus over from OCES, or hitch a ride on our mini-bus from OCMS. Pickup is by 5:00pm.…
