Most Washingtonians (DC types) leave town in August because of the heat, but your 4-H History Team is still here!
Record Amount of 4-H Enrollment
What activity expanded 4-H enrollment to over seven million in the 1970s? Want an easier question? OK, what put 4-H in the Comic Book business? Same answer.
People Who Made 4-H Great
We start a new 10-month series featuring “People Who Helped Make 4-H Great!” Reprints from 1962 National 4-H News highlight the significant contributions of individuals whose leadership formed and strengthened the program.
Entrepreneurship in 4-H Clubs
“Hands-on History” this month is about entrepreneurship activities your club can take on. Make money for an important goal just like 4-H clubs have done for decades.
Corn Clubs at 1904 World’s Fair
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exhibition (sometimes known as the 1904 World’s Fair) was the site of a significant 4-H exhibit. What would Illinois 4-H want to show the world?
National 4-H History Map Unveiled
4-H’ers from seven states recently unveiled their National 4-H History Map to 16,000 cartographers from 120 countries. Have you decided which people, places or events you want to memorialize on the 4-H History Map?
Mulligan Stew Made 4-H Television History
The sweltering heat is not a deterrent; 4-H continues to build and honor its history! Enjoy this issue.