Alabama 4-H

U.S. Agriculture Secretary @SecVilsack declared Oct 1-7 as #National4HWeek! 🍀 @4H, delivered by Cooperative Extension, is the country's largest youth development organization, empowering young learners for lifelong leadership.

The United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, has publicly proclaimed October 1-7, 2023 as National 4-H Week! The 4-H flag will be raised at the USDA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and will fly until the end of 4-H Week. 🍀

🍀 Happy National 4-H Week! 🍀 This week is about celebrating the impact that 4-H has made on youth, families, schools, and communities across the nation. 4-H has shaped lives & careers over the last 121 years, and continues to offer lifelong learning opportunities. #4hweek #4h

Remembering 9/11 Today, we pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience of a nation. Let us never forget the events of September 11, 2001, and the unity that followed. Together, we stand strong.

Today, Alabama 4-H honors and remembers those who have given everything so we can live in peace, freedom, and safety. Never forget. 🇺🇸 • • #neverforget #alabama4h

Join us in congratulating the 2023 Alabama 4-H Volunteers of the Year! We will celebrate their accomplishments on December 1st, 2023 at the Alabama 4-H Center. Thank you, volunteers, for helping our Alabama 4-Hers find their spark! ✨

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Calling all high school freshman and sophomores ➡️ The Alfa Youth Leadership Conference is November 13-14 at the Alabama 4-H Center. The deadline to apply is September 27, and the costs will be paid by the sponsoring County Federation and the Alabama Farmers Federation.

Get a KICK out of this fun opportunity! 🐴 Save the Date of November 11th for the 2023 Horse U program at the Auburn University Equestrian Center. For ages 5-18. Come learn more about equine and the College of Agriculture at Auburn!

Football season is almost here! 🏈 We hope you’ll join us for the 2023 Alabama 4-H Football Day at Auburn University on November 18! Auburn Tigers vs. New Mexico State. Purchase your $15 tickets here: fevo.me/3qarA3I War Eagle 🦅 and Go Team Alabama 4-H 🍀

🚫🔥 Don't try this dangerous TikTok trend! 🐝 There is a popular social media trend going around which involves using gasoline to kill wasps. Instead, use safer methods like removing small nests early or using insecticides. Read more at aces.edu/blog/topics/ho….

The 2023 4-H Poultry Judging Contest is coming up on September 30 at the Miller Poultry Center in Auburn, AL. Mark your calendars! The deadline to sign up is September 9. Any youth 9-18 is welcome. Come join in on the fun! Learn more here: aces.edu/blog/topics/4h…

Happy Monday! Here are the results from the 2022 National 4-H Index Study survey. It shows that 4-H helped youth to identify things they are good at, explore career options, apply science to everyday problems, and much more! 4-H makes a difference! 🍀

Representing Talladega County 4-H, Caymen Barron recently took the spotlight at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship and emerged as the individual skeet shooting champion, securing FIRST PLACE! 🏅 Read more about Barron's accomplishments at aces.edu/blog/topics/4h….

Congratulations to the 2023 4-H Egg Cookery Contest winners! Warren Partain, first intermediate winner and Lily Katherine Crutchfield, second intermediate winner impressed the judges with homemade dishes prepared with eggs. 🍳 Great job! You make 4-H proud! 🍀 #alabama4h

Happy Wednesday! 🍀 We want to remind our 4-H family that this weekend is Alabama's back-to-school Tax Free Weekend. The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01am on Friday, July 21, and ends at midnight on Sunday, July 23. Get your shopping on! #Alabamataxfree #alabama4h

#MoveMoreMonday: Need a natural mood booster? Exercise is your answer! Engaging in regular physical activity stimulates the production of serotonin, a hormone that promotes feelings of happiness and well-being. The moral of the story: Moving more equals more joy! #LiveWell

Here at Alabama Extension, we love our furry family members! Did you know that certain plants can be harmful to pets? 🚫🌿 To prevent any tragic pet-tastrophes, it's essential to be aware of plant toxicity. Read more about toxic plants at aces.edu/blog/topics/ho….

Congratulations to the 2023 4-H Avian Bowl winners! You could say it was a "Battle of the Bay" between these two counties from Lower Alabama! Pictured below is first place Junior team from Baldwin County (yellow) & first place Senior team from Mobile County (blue). Way to go!🥇

Did you know that July is National Blueberry Month? No? Well, now you do! 😋 🫐💙 July is the month to go wild for blueberries! From deciding what blueberry cultivars to plant in your garden to tasty summer treats, we have you covered over at aces.edu!