Kentucky 4-H

🥨Experience Kentucky 4-H’s 🍀Cloverville🍀 at the Kentucky State Fair.🎡 While you’re in Cloverville, don’t miss out on our fun-filled Scavenger Hunt. 🕵️‍♂️ Download the Goosechase app on your phone and use the code RDQM38 to join in on the fun. It's a great way for the whole family to explore Cloverville and the Kentucky State Fair! 🌾🐄

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goosechase/id437330879?mt=8

🎢✨ Get ready for thrills at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎡🎠 We have partnered with Kissel Entertainment to offer Thrillville Vouchers for a 20% discount to all 4-H and FFA participants, family, and friends! 🎟️ Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy the fair's attractions at a great price.

📥 Print your voucher here: https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/sites/4-h.ca.uky.edu/files/2024%20KSF_4H_ThrillVilleVoucher.png

4-H agents, check your mailboxes in Cloverville for your vouchers! Let’s make this State Fair unforgettable! 🎉

Please welcome Becky, one of our newest 4-H agents!🍀🍀👏


Breckinridge County Cooperative Extension Service

Check out the awesome thing our Kentucky 4-H State Officer Team is doing this summer!

Please welcome Laila, one of our newest 4-H agents!🍀🍀👏

Congratulations to Emory Polatla from Campbell County for her winning design for the Kentucky State Fair and 4-H T-Shirt Contest!🎡🎉

At the Commodity Breakfast on the opening morning of the fair, Thursday, August 15, the winning design will be printed for prominent members at the breakfast to wear.

Thank you to all those who participated! We can't wait to see you at the Kentucky State Fair !

Congrats to all the winners and participants! 🍳🍗🏆

Kentucky 4-H prepares youth to grow in their communities!

Learn more about Kentucky 4-H by contacting your local county extension office!

We're excited to welcome 39 youth from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan to Kentucky as part of the 4-H International Exchange Program! 🎉🌟

These enthusiastic young people are here to experience our culture, learn new things, practice their English, and create unforgettable memories. Let's show them the warmth and hospitality that Kentucky is known for! 🏠❤️

Interested in hosting in the future? Reach out to us for more details. Your support can make a world of difference! 🌍✨

States' 4-H International Exchange Programs

The Kentucky State Fair is right around the corner and you won't want to miss it! Tickets are now available. We can't wait to see all our 4-Her's, families, volunteers, supporters, and friends of 4-H in Cloverville soon! 🍀😀🎡

Tickets are available to purchase here: https://kystatefair.org/tickets/

Voting for the 4-H Kentucky State Fair T-Shirt Contest begins today! Please vote for your favorite T-shirt design by July 25th at midnight. 🍀👕

The winning club will be cordially invited to the Commodity Breakfast on the opening morning of the fair, Thursday, August 15, 2024. The winning design will be printed for prominent members at the breakfast to wear.

Use the link below to place your vote.
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmAu7XbszudCTki


Kentucky State Fair

Please welcome Wyatt Banks and Carrie Derossett to the Kentucky 4-H team!

Carrie Derossett will continue her work with Kentucky 4-H as the Extension Specialist for 4-H Animal Food Sciences and Agriculture. Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge to this position. She grew up showing Gelbvieh cattle and participated in various 4-H projects. Additionally, she served as the Kentucky 4-H Secretary from 2005-2006. Carrie began working for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and American Gelbvieh Association. Carrie has served as the Logan County 4-H Agent with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service for the past eight years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education, Agriculture Education Option with a minor in Animal Science, and a Master of Science in Animal Food Sciences, both from the University of Kentucky.

Wyatt Banks will join our team as the Agriculture Extension Associate Senior for 4-H Livestock Programs. Wyatt has deep roots in Kentucky, he grew up on a small cow-calf operation in Cynthiana, Kentucky. As a youth member of Kentucky 4-H, he spent time traveling and competing with the All-Star Silver Team and Kentucky 4-H Gold Team. Wyatt brings a wealth of knowledge to this position, both as a successful competitor and coach at all levels in Kentucky, Illinois, and Kansas. Wyatt has an Associate's Degree of Science from Lincoln Land Community College, and a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Animal Science with a Production Management Option from Kansas State University. He will be defending this month for his Master of Science in Nutritional Physiology from Kansas State University.

We are excited for both professionals to join our team starting August 1, 2024!🤝🍀💯

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

We hope you have a safe and happy holiday. Our offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.

Last week, two exceptional 4-Her’s traveled to Grand Island, NE to compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship. Kelli Booth (Henry Co.) competed in muzzleloading, and Lena Day (Scott Co.) competed in shotgun.

Over 200 youth from 40 states participated in the National Championship, a week long event that included three days of competition.

Kelli placed 10th in muzzleloading silhouettes and 12th overall in her discipline. Both Kelli and Lena represented KY well, showcasing their leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Special thanks to National Muzzleloading Coach, Jared Foley (Russell Co.) and National Shotgun Coach, Paul Day (Scott Co.) for their mentorship and support.

Please join Kentucky 4-H in congratulating Kelli and Lena on a job well done!

Kentucky 4-H is excited to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Kentucky State Fair. We invite all 4-H clubs to participate in the t-shirt contest to celebrate this major milestone!

Each club can submit one (1) t-shirt design.

-Clubs should design the back of the shirt.

-The front of the shirt will have the Kentucky State Fair Commemorative mark on the upper left side.

-The design should be family-friendly in content.

-Shirts can be designed with drawings or digital programs.

-Designs should celebrate the 120th anniversary of the fair while highlighting the KY State Fair and 4-H partnership.

-Each design will be posted on Facebook for judging.

The design with the most “likes” will win!

Deadline to enter: Designs must be submitted to Dr. Kimberly Schrader by July 8th at 5 p.m.

Judging will take place July 15-19 via social media.

The winning club will be cordially invited to the Commodity Breakfast on the opening morning of the fair, Thursday, August 15, 2024. The winning design will be printed for prominent members at the breakfast to wear.

We hope everyone is having a great summer at 4-H Camp! What has been your favorite part of 4-H Camp, or what do you look forward to most? ⛺

Please let us know in the comments below or tag us in a post for a chance to win some Kentucky 4-H swag! 🍀

Kentucky 4-H Youth Development honors Juneteenth. County extension offices across the state and the 4-H State office are closed today.

We are hiring a Part-Time Administrative Support Associate I position in the State 4-H Office!

The Administrative Support Associate is a key member of the team. The position provides support by maintaining calendars, facilitating meetings, and providing administrative support. Additional duties include partnering with Extension Agriculture Specialists to aid with reports and other vital program information. This is a part-time position that is located on the UK campus.

Apply Here: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/532575

Congratulations to the young people who completed the inaugural Juntos 4-H Summer Academy.

The youth had the pleasure of staying in a residence hall on the University of Kentucky campus, met with college departmental staff and faculty from their fields of interest, and participated in community service projects. They also had the opportunity to meet with financial aid and student life officers!

To get involved in programs such as this, contact your local extension office!
https://extension.ca.uky.edu/county

Unlock your potential and learn how to effectively work with others!

4-H Camp is in full swing! We can't wait to see you there! 🍀⛺️

Contact your county extension office for 4-H Camp information.
http://extension.ca.uky.edu/county

Are you looking to aid in the success of young people who face extra challenges? If so, we need you! As an Extension Assistant for Access to 4-H Programming, you'll help recruit and support youth from different backgrounds. This position will involve creating new ways to get youth who face unique barriers involved in 4-H, delivering programs that meet their needs, and offering support to those who need it most.

If you love 4-H and want to make a difference in young people's lives, join us! Let's work together to shape tomorrow's leaders. 🍀🤝

Application closes June 6th. Apply today using the link below!

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/527992

Today, we honor and remember those Americans that have fallen while serving our country.

Kentucky 4-H wishes you a safe and Happy Memorial Day!

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At 4-H Camp, youth learn life skills that empower them for the rest of their lives. Learn something new this summer at 4-H Camp!

4-H Camp kicks off next week! We can't wait to see you! 🍀⛺️

Contact your county extension office for 4-H Camp information.
http://extension.ca.uky.edu/county

1 in 6 U.S. youth experience a mental health condition each year and only HALF get treatment.

Learn more about mental health, how to support loved ones, how to prioritize your own mental health, how to get help, and more by exploring resources the provided by NAMI.

Let’s break the stigma together! 🤝🍀😝

nami.org/mham

Support others at 4-H Camp and discover a world beyond yourself this summer!
4-H Camp kicks off next week! We can't wait to see you! 🍀⛺️

Contact your county extension office for 4-H Camp information.
http://extension.ca.uky.edu/county

Vote on your favorite "upcycle" from the Goodwill Meets 4-H Upcycle Challenge! "Like/love" an image from the original post by Goodwill Industries of Kentucky.

Voting ends at noon EST on Wednesday (5/22).

Prizes will be awarded to the top five participants, with the grand prize being valued at $300!

Try something new and find your spark at 4-H Camp this summer!

4-H camping season is just around the corner and we can't wait to see you at camp.

Let's go camping!🍀⛺️

Contact your county extension office for 4-H camp information.

http://extension.ca.uky.edu/county

Take the moment to prioritize your mental health without guilt or shame. Our mental health journey starts with a single moment. Take it! Let's prioritize mental well-being together. Learn more about mental health, how to support loved ones, how to prioritize your own mental health, and more by exploring resources provided by NAMI.

Let’s break the stigma together!

nami.org/mham

Engage in service at Teen Conference and give back!

Discover what college life is like at the University of Kentucky. Stay in the dorms, explore degree programs and career options, participate in a service project, and more at Teen Conference! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Find your spark with Kentucky 4-H and discover your potential! 🍀⚡️

To participate, youth must have graduated 8th grade before the event.

Please reach out to your county 4-H agent for more information.
https://extension.ca.uky.edu/county