Marshall County 4-H

4-H grows confident, capable and caring kids with the life skills to thrive in today’s world and succeed in their boldest dreams for tomorrow. 4-H uses hands-on learning to teach life skills, build self-confidence, and to make positive decisions.

Join Marshall County 4-H and make a difference in your club, your community and YOU!

Clubs

*CLOVERBUD PROGRAM: The Cloverbud program is open to children in grades K-2 (ages 5-8).

For more information about these clubs, please contact Lisa Ingram, 4-H agent at 304-843-1170.

Camps

The cost of county camp will be $100. All reservations received in the Extension Office by May 15 will receive a $10 Leaders’ Association Scholarship and $10 Gladys Knapp Scholarship—making the cost of camp $80. Campers may apply for the needs based scholarship to earn up to $40 additional dollars towards camp.

We will not be participating in the summer foods program this summer.

Forms

This page houses current forms that you may need throughout the year.

Become a Volunteer!

Leader’s Meetings

The 4-H Leader’s Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., at the Extension Office.

For those wishing to volunteer within the 4-H program, an application, references, code of conduct, Children on Campus training, and background check must be on file in the County Extension Office. See Forms link for copies of these materials. Please contact Lisa Ingram, 4-H Agent for more information on this process at 304-843-1170.

Recent WV 4-H News

2024 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available

For several years the West Virginia 4-H All Stars have generously funded to eleven mini-grants for West Virginia 4-H teens/teen leader groups to assist in the planning and completion of a community service project through the My Hands to Larger Service 4-H Project.

Mini-Grant Application

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West Virginia 4-H Announces 2023 Youth in Action Award Winners

The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program announces three young leader in 4-H pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, and STEM.

Read West Virginia 4-H Announces 2023 Youth in Action Award Winners

Win up to $3,000 in the Natural Resources & Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition

West Virginia individuals or teams (up to four persons) of students in grades 9-12 from traditional, virtual or homeschool environments, or those attending career and technical centers are invited to compete in the 2023 Natural Resources and Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition.

This competition is an exciting program designed to engage talented youths in our community, state and beyond. By participating in this competition, young people will have the opportunity to jump-start their own businesses or develop essential skills for their future roles with potential employers.

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Older WV 4-H News

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