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4-H and Youth
4-H and other youth programs give young people a chance to develop skills that will help them succeed in life. The programs are open to youth ages 5-18, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability or economic or social background.

Over 800 youth in Ford and Iroquois Counties participate in a 4-H club. There are 30 clubs in our two-county unit. 4-Hers are assisted by over 300 adults. These volunteers provide guidance and supervision in more than 200 project areas. We invite 4-H volunteers to participate on planning committees and in events.

Over 3,000 exhibits are cared for or created by youth, ages 8-18, who have the opportunity to showcase their projects by exhibiting at either the Ford or Iroquois County 4-H fair.

4-H membership is not limited to community clubs, but is open to all youth through school enrichment curriculum that is offered free of charge to area classroom teachers. In addition, the Welcome to the Real World program affords high school seniors the opportunity to match career choices to desired lifestyles.

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News & Updates
Federation Teen Talk Blog
Want to know what is happening with Federation, check out this blog for the latest information.
Ag Literacy Lines Blog
A blog featuring fun information on agriculture for youth and adults.
Sew What Blog
Sew What has taken a break and hopes to restart soon. We will keep you posted.
4-H Leaders' Newsletter
Leader's Link newsletter for leaders.
Ford-Iroquois Extension Line
News from Ford-Iroquois Extension.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Upcoming Events

Ford-Iroquois Youth Committee
Onarga, Illinois (Iroquois County)
February 15, 2010

Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation
Onarga, Illinois (Iroquois County)
June 21, 2010

Kankakee County Fair
Kankakee, Illinois (Kankakee County)
August 4-10, 2010

Full event calendar >>

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Kimberly K. Rahn
Extension Educator, Youth Development
Ford/Iroquois Unit
912 W Seminary Ave
P.O. Box 163
Onarga, IL 60955-0163
Phone: 815-268-4051
FAX: 815-268-4058
rahnk@illinois.edu

Aimee Chandler
Ag Program Coordinator
Ford/Iroquois Unit
912 W Seminary Ave
P.O. Box 163
Onarga, IL 60955-0163
Phone: 815-268-4051
FAX: 815-268-4058
alchandl@illinois.edu

Deanne Holste
Community Worker/ 4-H Youth and Family
Ford/Iroquois Unit
912 W Seminary Ave
P.O. Box 163
Onarga, IL 60955-0163
Phone: 815-268-4051
FAX: 815-268-4058
deholste@illinois.edu

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