Building 4-H for Tomorrow

Published: 2022
By Randee Lundstrom

The Phillips County Cloverbuds, a program offered for youth ages 5-8, continues to maintain 20 members. They meet once a month for hands-on learning, doing science activities, and learning the basic structure of 4-H. At the end of the 4-H year, Cloverbuds get together and plan a meal to make for their families. This allows the Cloverbuds to practice kitchen safety and be proud of what they made for their families. More than 40 Phillips County youth participated in livestock and miscellaneous judging. Judging activities help youth build skills in critical thinking, decision-making, communication and public speaking. Fair is a great time for youth who take non-animal projects to show off their skills in other areas. LeatherCraft is the most popular non-animal project with 20 members enrolled. Other non-animal projects in Phillps County include baking, cake decorating, gardening, photography, robotics, sewing, small engines, veterinary science and visual arts.