4-H in Howard County
Nashville, Ark. –
What can 4-H teach youth?
4-H gives youth the opportunity to learn by doing. Howard County 4-H members complete hands-on projects in areas like science, healthy living, agriculture, and citizenship in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult leaders and are encouraged to be an
active member in their club. Our goal for youth is to gain knowledge, develop life
skills, and form positive attitudes that will direct and drive them to become a productive
and contributing member of society.
Is 4-H just about livestock and cooking?
One of the many misconceptions about 4-H is that it is just livestock and cooking; however, this is far from the truth. Youth can focus on one main project area or try a wide variety of 4-H project areas. This allows them to thrive and find that niche that he or she is good at.
How old do I need to be to join 4-H?
We currently have community clubs and special interest project clubs for youth in several areas of the county. Membership is open for all youth ages 5-19. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
How do I join 4-H?
Because of Covid -19 our program looks a little different right now, but Howard County youth are still staying busy and working on their projects. Currently we are sending out programs by kits to our youth, posting information through social media, and sending out monthly newsletters. If you are interested in joining 4-H, visit https://4h.uada.edu/ and click “Join 4-H” or contact the Howard County Extension Office at 870-845-7517.
By Samantha Horn
County Extension Agent-Agriculture/4-H
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
Media Contact:
Samantha Horn
County Extension Agent-Agriculture/4-H
U of A Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
421 N. Main Nashville AR 71852
(870) 845-7517
dkreul@uada.edu
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The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative
action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need
materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other
appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons
regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin,
religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any
other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.