University of Illinois Extension serving Clay, Effingham, Fayette and Jasper Counties

Read the Latest News

• 4-H Newsletter: Clay County
  Monthly Newsletter of the Clay County 4-H Program.
• 4-H Newsletter: Effingham County
  News from the Effingham County 4-H program.
• 4-H Newsletter: Fayette County
  Monthly newsletter of the Fayette County 4-H Program.
• 4-H Newsletter: Jasper County
  Monthly Newsletter of the Jasper County 4-H Program.
• Illinois Leader
  Leader news from the State 4-H Office.

Photo Galleries

• 2011 Jasper County Fair Beef & Dairy Shows
• 2011 Jasper County Fair Dog Show
• 2011 Jasper County Fair Cat Show
• 2011 Jasper County Fair General Projects Show
• 2011 Jasper County Fair Foods Show
• 2011 Jasper County Fair Clothing Show
• Clay County 4-H celebrates at Wal-Mart

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Contact Us

Judy Mae Bingman
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
1209 Wenthe Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-7773
FAX: 217-347-7775
jmbingma@illinois.edu

Connie L. Elliott
Program Coordinator, Ag/Family/Youth
University of Illinois Extension
1401 Clayton
Newton, IL 62448
Phone: 618-783-2521
FAX: 618-783-2232
celliott@illinois.edu

Patti Logan
Community Worker, 4-H
University of Illinois Extension
1209 Wenthe Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-7773
FAX: 217-347-7775
logan1@illinois.edu

Rachelle A. Hollinshead
County Director
University of Illinois Extension
1209 Wenthe Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-7773
FAX: 217-347-7775
rhollins@illinois.edu

Interested in becoming part of the largest youth organization in Illinois? We are here to welcome you to 4-H in Clay, Effingham, Fayette and Jasper counties.

Local Resources and Information

Please click a category to view the included resources.

• 4-H Award & Scholarships Applications
  Check here for information about scholarships and awards you can receive in 4-H.
• 4-H Camp
  Check here for all the information about 4-H Camping Opportunities.
• 4-H Enrollment Forms
  Check here for all the forms you need to enroll in 4-H! Welcome to the 4-H Family.
• 4-H Event Registration Forms & Information
  Check here for the latest information about upcoming county, unit, regional and state events.
• 4-H Foundations and Support Groups
  How can you support 4-H? Check here for the latest information about your local 4-H fundraising efforts for Extension.
• 4-H Project Records
  Check here for record sheets to help you keep track of your 4-H projects.
• 4-H Project Scoresheets
  Check out what the judge will be looking for when they grade your 4-H exhibit. Most projects are included. Not seeing yours? Send us an email and we'll see if we can help.
• 4-H Publications & Project Information
  Some 4-H project publications are available online. Check here to see if what you're looking for is online.
• 4-H Show / Fair / Exhibition Information
  Check here for information about your 4-H Show Exhibition.
• 4-H Volunteer Screening Information
  Check here for enrollment and verification forms for new club leaders.
• Help for 4-H Club Leaders
  Check here for information to help club leaders
• Help for New 4-H Club Members
  You've joined 4-H ... now what? Check out the publications below to learn more about being a 4-H member.
• Help for Your 4-H Club Meetings
  Check here for agenda templates, officer help sheets, program ideas, games and so much more. Make your meetings MATTER.
• Illinois State Fair
  Check here for information about 4-H at the Illinois State Fair.
• Teen Trainings
  Opportunities for youth to expand their leadership skills

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