4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps, and many other activities. “Learning by doing” through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H’ers to develop and strengthen life skills.
Contact Information
4-H Youth Development
4-H Newsletter & Calendar
Monthly Contests
November – Public Speaking Contest (Public Speaking Worksheet)
February – Piggy Bank Contest
March – Demonstration Contest (4th & 5th)
March – Interactive Exhibit Contest (6th, 7th, & 8th)
Smith County 4-H Handbook
What’s Happening in Smith County 4-H?
2024 4-H Chick Chain
The 4-H Chick Chain project allows 4th-12th grade 4-H’ers to gain skills in responsibility and management by raising baby chicks into layer hens. The Chick Chain project is for 4-H members who have…
Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest 2023
The annual Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held at Smith County Middle School on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Sixty-seven talented 4-H’ers from across Smith County competed by giving…
2023 Smith County 4-H Awards Banquet Celebrates Local Youth
Smith County 4-H’s best-of-the-best gathered at the Smith County Ag Center on Thursday, November 2, 2023, for the 6th Annual Smith County 4-H Awards Banquet. Over 30 4-H’ers were recognized…
Smith County 4-H Forestry Judging Team Earns State Champion Honors
The Smith County 4-H Forestry Judging Team can officially say that they have a State Championship title under their belt! Our team, made up of Senior High 4-H’ers Easton Bibbings,…
4-H’ers Test Their Knowledge at Regional Poultry Judging Contest
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Our Smith County 4-H Poultry Judging participants may not know the answer to that age-old question, but they sure do know a…
2023 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale Held at Smith County Ag Center
The Smith County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, was the culmination of over six months of hard work for 23 Smith County 4-H’ers who…