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Marion County Cattleman’s Meeting scheduled
The October dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, October 25, at 6:30 in the old Yellville-Summit cafeteria. The meeting will be sponsored by First Service Bank and the program will be presented by the Marion County 4-H members.
Read MoreMarion County Cattleman’s Meeting scheduledArkansas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19/g today, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 5.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 36.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.86 per gallon.
Read MoreArkansas Weekly Gas Price UpdateArkansas 4-H members receive Congressional Award
LITTLE ROCK — The Congressional Award is the highest honor the U.S. Congress bestows on youth civilians — and several Arkansas 4-H members are among the most recent recipients.
Read MoreArkansas 4-H members receive Congressional AwardBackyard Conservation 4
Is your yard flat or does it have some slope to it? Does it have places the slope causes erosion? Terraces can break your backyard into several mini gardens. On steep slopes, terracing can make planting a garden feasible. Terraces prevent erosion by shortening the long slope into a series of shorter, more level steps. This allows heavy rains to soak in rather than run off and cause soil erosion.
Read MoreBackyard Conservation 4About Arkansas 4-H
4-H is the premier youth development program conducted by the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H, the four H’s we emphasize are: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health is designed to prepare young people to step up to the challenge in their communities and provide youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
Read MoreAbout Arkansas 4-HSupport the Opportunity4All Youth Forum
Opportunity4All is a campaign to provide opportunities for all kids. Now. 55 million children face a widening opportunity gap in America. Nothing should hold them back, not now, not ever. Looking to help your community? Make a difference with these simple and inspiring ideas that are uplifting for you, your friends and family to do together. Now more than ever, millions of young people face a widening opportunity gap in education, mental health and social inequities, which threaten their potential and the growth of our communities.
Read MoreSupport the Opportunity4All Youth ForumEquity and 4-H
Access, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of 4-H’s goals related to positive youth development and organizational sustainability. For more than 20 years, 4-H has been intentional in building an organization and culture of belonging by actively inviting the contributions and participation of all youth.
Read MoreEquity and 4-H4-H Website offers downloadable activities
The hands-on educational resources 4-H is known for are now available at home! Whether you are a 4-H member, a virtual learner, a homeschooler or just looking for some quick and fun activities to take you interests to the next level, 4-H at Home has something for everyone. Explore the resources below and join the 4-H newsletter to stay updated about new at Home activities.
Read More4-H Website offers downloadable activities4-H offer National reach, local programs for children
In 4-H programs, children and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.
Read More4-H offer National reach, local programs for children