Alabama 4-H

Alabama 4-H is a youth development program that seeks to empower all ages with skills to lead our communities, our state, and our world. Join today!

[Agriculture is America @AgIsAmerica]

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.

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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. 🍀

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

🍀 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

[Alabama Extension @ACESedu]

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.

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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

[Alabama 4-H @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! ✨

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

Apply here: https://t.co/QCw6lKcRGh

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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.

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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!

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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: https://t.co/gcwCj4W18C

War Eagle 🦅 and Go Team Alabama 4-H 🍀

[Alabama Extension @ACESedu]

🚫🔥 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 https://t.co/JaxskYqFvE.

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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: https://t.co/fwTdPK16sF

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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! 🍀

[Alabama Extension @ACESedu]

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 https://t.co/2F7Vd4CfNf.

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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

[Alabama 4-H @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

[Live Well Alabama @LiveWellAlabama]

#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

[Alabama Extension @ACESedu]

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 https://t.co/9n9TeMCaSB.

[Alabama 4-H @Alabama4H]

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!🥇

[Alabama Extension @ACESedu]

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 https://t.co/mreW8XXVYD!