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About Us
County Impact Statements - Calhoun County
Calhoun County 4-H’ers "Learn by Doing"
"4-H has helped me learn many new things. I did a
PowerPoint presentation for State O’Rama and won second place," said
Dorcee Lewis, Calhoun County 4-H member.
The Youth participating in Calhoun County learn through many
hands-on activities planned at the county level. These activities are
implemented under the guidance of volunteer leaders and the County Extension
Faculty.
The activities for each year are planned by the 4-H Advisory
Adult and Youth Committee. These activities include: County O’Rama, District
O'Rama, State O’Rama, Conservation Day, club recreation workshops, community
service projects, and life skills workshops.
The youth participated in showing educational exhibits during
our county fair, and won many blue ribbons. The youth also exhibited livestock
at the county, district, and state fairs.
Youth are given an opportunity to participate in various
workshops. Workshops include: bread making, jelly making, and holiday crafts.
Youth involvement also included fund-raising for the 4-H Foundation.
Calhoun County 4-H participants making Pinecone Turkeys.
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Impacts
- The Calhoun County 4-H Program has 117 members in eight
organized clubs.
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Over 16 volunteer leaders assisted with the county
4-H program.
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425 youth learned about food preservation and
preparation, livestock management, gardening, financial management
techniques, home safety, clothing construction, and conservation
practices by participating in county cleanups.
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The Calhoun County 4-H program is supported by
Ouachita Area United Fund and donations from the Calhoun County
Extension Homemakers Council.
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