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Spring is right around the corner and with that brings 4-H Poultry projects. Johnson County participates in the state 4-H Pullet Chain project. As a part of this project 4-Hers receive day old baby chicks they raise and return to the fair in August. Johnson County 4-H member Savannah L. made a short film about how to properly care for baby chicks to make sure 4-H members are ready for their new arrivals. For more information about Johnson County Poultry project call the Johnson County Extension Office at 479-754-2240.
4 -H encompasses everything from agriculture to technology if you are interested in learning more about what Johnson County 4-H has to offer please contact the Johnson County Extension Office at 479-754-2240.
4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H is for all youth between the ages of 5 and 19. As a 4-H member you learn new skills, do interesting things, make new friends and HAVE FUN!
4-H teaches citizenship, healthy lifestyles and 4-H science. Not to mention life skills that children will use throughout their lives. What can you do in 4-H? Well, how about conduct science experiments, camping, bicycling, horseback riding, photography, shooting sports and livestock projects to name just a few. You can also learn things like pet care, gardening, cooking and babysitting skills.
Johnson County 4-H members participate in the county garden project, county day camp, state 4-H camp, achievement program, fashion revue, performing arts contest, district and state horse shows, and other exciting trips and tours. 4-H members also participate in community service projects to help other people.
Adult volunteers and parents are also a vital part of the 4-H program. They work with the Extension staff to plan and teach projects to children using the "learn-by-doing" method.
To learn more about how you can participate in this rewarding 4-H program in Johnson County, contact the Johnson County Extension office at 479-754-2240 or email jrowbotham@uada.edu
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Families are important to the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. There are many educational opportunities dedicated to strengthening families, extending resources and improving diet, nutrition and health of Johnson County families. From family life questions to childcare provider training – from improving diet and health to getting out of debt-Family and Consumer Science has the answers! Let us help you put knowledge to work to improve your life. Please call the Johnson County Extension office at 479-754-2240.
Extension Homemakers are valuable volunteers. There are four EH clubs in Johnson County. They meet monthly to learn about things that can help them improve the quality of life for their family and community. To learn how you can be a part of the Johnson County Extension Homemakers, contact the Johnson County Extension office 479-754-2240
The Best Care program is a training program for childcare providers. The Best Care classes fulfill the annual state requirement for ten hours of instruction for licensed childcare providers. Training provided by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is verified training through the Arkansas Early Childhood Professional Development System.
The Master Gardeners are volunteers. They are people like you from all walks of life who have an interest in gardening, a willingness to learn and a desire to help others solve their gardening problems.
Master Gardeners are trained by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service faculty and must complete 40 hours of basic horticulture training. After training, you are a qualified to work under the supervision of the local county extension agent as a Master Gardener. You are required to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours during the year to your county Cooperative Extension Service Office. You have one year from the end of training to complete your 40 hours of service. To learn how you can be a part of the Johnson County Master Gardeners, contact the Johnson County Extension Office. 479-754-2240
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