shout outs

Thank You Farm Bureau offices in Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties for sponsoring the livestock champion banners, and the photo backdrop for the 4-H shows this summer.

Thank You United Way of South Central Illinois for providing ingredients for Back to Basics participants to make salsa at the canning workshop.

Thank You 4-H volunteers for all the time and energy you put into making the local 4-H programs a success.

skills, responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.

Show of Champions

4-H members in Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties were invited to the Show of Champions. General projects exhibitors who earned a state fair delegate, state fair alternate, project champion and/or an inspire award at their county show and exhibitors in small pets/poultry/rabbits, dairy and livestock projects who stood first in their class, breeding or market champions, received an inspire award and/or showmanship champions were invited to the Show of Champions.

4-H Projects can often spark youth to follow their passions, interests, and talents. These sparks can lead youth on a new path to career development, enjoyment, and belonging.

Show of Champions saw a 25% increase in participation this year. There were 148 entries in the General Projects phase on August 23, and 227 entries in the Livestock classes on August 31. Both phases of the show were held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Nashville. The show will rotate each year between our five counties. The hosting county will hold a showmanship clinic and YQCA clinic in the Spring, then the Show of Champions in late August.