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About Us
County Impact Statements - Izard County
4-H and you! Working together to make the best better!
Izard County 4-H is an informal, practical, learn-by-dong educational program
for boys and girls between the ages of 5-19 from all racial, cultural, economic
and social backgrounds. 4-H is one of three educational programs of the
Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas involving youth and
volunteer adult leaders working together to make the best better in their
community. Izard County 4-Hers participate in several countywide projects and
contests. Many 4-Hers go on to the district and state level as well. Some of the
projects and contests include: the 4-H BB-Q contest, the Dairy Food contest, the
Ross Photography contest, the 4-H Poultry Chain Project and the 4-H Gardening
Project. The Izard County 4-H program has given many children of Izard County
the confidence, self-esteem, hands on experience and leadership skills necessary
to excel as young adults whether it might be family of career orientated.
The Poultry Chain Project is one of Izard County’s 4-H projects that earns
tremendous community and 4-H involvement. Together 4-Hers and local business
earn money every year that help fund the 4-H Foundation. Last year Izard county
had twenty-six 4-Hers who participated in this program. Each 4-Her raised
twenty-five birds and out of that twenty-five, each 4-Her brought back four of
their best to be auctioned off at the Izard County Fair. Local business in the
county would then bid and buy these birds at the auction. The money raised was
then placed in the 4-H Foundation to sponsor the Poultry Chain Project for the
next year. This year the Grand Champion Bird brought $200. Total sales from the
auction brought in approximately $2,000. This project enables 4-Hers to learn
about agriculture, responsibility, and dedication. Many 4-Hers who participated
in this project go on to participate in the State Turkey & Broiler contest. The
Grand Champion winner receives a four year college scholarship.
Izard County 4-Her participating in the 4-H State BB-Q Contest.
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Impacts
- In FY 2001 Izard County had nine 4-H clubs and one hundred twenty-seven
4-Hers.
- In FY 2001 Izard County had 48 leaders and volunteers who actively
participated in 4-H activities.
- In FY 2001 Izard County conducted 36 school enrichment program such as:
Character Counts, Character Critters, and Glow Germ.
- In May of 2001 Izard County 4-Hers participated in the Izard County O-RAMA.
Forty-eight members attended, 17 of which qualified for the District O-RAMA
and seven qualified for the state O-RAMA.
- Izard County Outdoor Awareness Day was held near the White River in
Guion with 68 attending. Topics discussed were water safety and snake
identification.
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