Pinal County 4-H

09/18/2026

📻🍀 CALLING ALL FUTURE HAM RADIO OPERATORS! 🍀📡

Are you interested in technology, communication, electronics, or STEM? Come discover the exciting world of Amateur (Ham) Radio with Pinal County 4-H!

The 4-H Ham Radio Project is preparing to get underway in Casa Grande and Maricopa, and we’re looking for youth who would like to join us! Current 4-H members AND non-4-H youth are welcome, and no previous ham radio experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn!

Youth will have opportunities to:

📡 Communicate with ham radio operators around the world
🎙️ Explore voice, Morse code, and digital communication
🔧 Get hands-on experience with real radio equipment
⚙️ Build skills in electronics, engineering, and technology
🚨 Learn how ham radio supports emergency preparedness and community service

Interested? We want to hear from you! We are currently gathering interest as we prepare for the project to begin. Check out the attached flyer for additional information and contact details.

🍀 Come explore, experiment, connect, and unlock the world of communication with Pinal County 4-H! 📻🌎

09/15/2026

🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣 MAKE YOUR MARK! 🟣🔵🟢🟡🟠🔴

Today is International Dot Day, and Pinal County 4-H is celebrating creativity, courage, and finding your own unique SPARK! ✨

One small dot can be the beginning of something BIG!

Just like the famous story The Dot, 4-H encourages young people to try, create, explore, and discover what they can do. 💚

Our challenge: Create your own dot and show us what makes YOUR mark!

What is your 4-H Spark?
🐴 Animals
🌱 Gardening
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🔬 STEM
🍳 Cooking
📸 Photography
🏆 Leadership
🤝 Community Service
…or something completely your own!

Share your dot here or tell us below what makes YOUR mark and the Pinal County 4-H Office will make a dot for our “Make Your Mark” Clover display!

And remember…

✨ You don't have to be perfect to make a difference. You just have to start. ✨

09/10/2026

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✨Who’s someone who helped you believe in yourself?

A coach. A teacher. A family member. A friend.

Mentors come in many forms, and their guidance can make a lasting impact.

Our new Mentorship CLOVER Activity, created in partnership with Sanford Harmony at National University, helps young people explore the role mentors play in their lives and how they can learn from those relationships.

🌱 Start the activity today: https://bit.ly/4612kOQ 🍀

Brought to you by Ohio State University and Sanford Harmony at National University. No endorsement by 4-H is implied or intended. 4-H is the youth development program for our nation’s cooperative extension system.

09/03/2026

⏰ Last Call for Arizona State Fair 4-H General Project Entries!

The entry deadline is Friday, September 4.

✅ 4-H General Projects Only
❌ Not for Livestock Entries
❌ Not for Open Competitive Entries

Get your entries submitted and be part of the 2026 Arizona State Fair experience!

More information: 🔗 https://azstatefair.com/exhibits/

08/21/2026

4-H Leaders, let's kick off the new 4-H year strong!

We are excited to invite your club officers and members interested in leadership roles to attend the Pinal County 4-H Youth Club Officers Training on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Maricopa Agricultural Center, Multi-Purpose Room (37860 W. Smith Enke Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85138).

This free, countywide training is designed to help club officers develop the skills and confidence needed to lead successful club meetings throughout the year.

Participants will learn about:
Officer roles and responsibilities
President & Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer
Parliamentary Procedure
Committee Guidance
Creating and following an Agenda
Running effective 4-H meetings

As an added bonus, participants will have the opportunity to practice running a 4-H meeting during the training.

Bonus for Clubs! The first five clubs to register (multiple officer roles) will receive a FREE Club Meeting Kit filled with resources to help make meetings organized, fun, and successful.

Registration is free, but RSVPs are requested by September 17, 2026. Please contact Shelby McDonald at 520-374-6216 or [email protected] to register.

We encourage every club to send their elected officers, potential future officers, and any youth interested in strengthening their leadership skills. This is a great opportunity to connect with other 4-H members from across Pinal County while preparing for a successful year ahead.

We look forward to seeing your club represented!

08/17/2026

🎨🍀 GET CREATIVE WITH Pinal County 4-H! 🍀🎨

Calling all Pinal County 4-H youth ages 8–18! Join us for our new County-Wide 4-H Arts & Crafts Project—a fun opportunity to explore your creativity, learn new skills, and make something you’ll love!

✨ No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
📍 820 E. Cottonwood Ln., Suite C, Casa Grande, AZ
📅 3rd Friday of each month
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
💚 FREE for Pinal County 4-H youth!
📝 Registration is required.

Whether you're already an arts & crafts enthusiast or just want to try something new, come create, learn, and have fun with 4-H!

📩 Questions or ready to register? Contact Jennie Treadway at [email protected] or 520-340-4979.

🍀 Create. Learn. Explore. Make the Best Better!

08/13/2026

🌽🚜 Bring Learning to Life with MAC Farm Ag-Ventures! 🚜🌽

Looking for an unforgettable field trip experience for your students? The Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC) Farm Ag-Ventures Program offers hands-on agricultural learning aligned with Arizona Science Standards!

Students can: ✅ Explore rotating educational stations
✅ Participate in hands-on activities
✅ Enjoy a tractor ride
✅ Learn where food comes from
✅ Experience real-world agriculture in action

Field Trip Opportunities 🌽 Corn Festival (October-December)
🌱 Garden Ag-Ventures (January-March)
🚜 MAC Farm Ag-Ventures (April-May)

Cost: $7 per participant (including adults)

Can't come to the farm? We also offer Plant and Water Science presentations in your classroom throughout the school year for $45 per classroom.

Perfect for elementary classrooms, homeschool groups, and youth organizations!

📞 Ready to schedule your class or learn more?
Shelby McDonald
📧 [email protected]
🌐 extension.arizona.edu/programs/ag-ventures

08/12/2026

We are inviting every Pinal County 4-H club with a shooting sports project…as well as clubs interested in adding a shooting sports project…to consider getting involved with the Shooting Sports Advisory Committee. This is a great opportunity to bring new ideas, new energy, and new perspectives to help shape the future of our shooting sports program.

08/04/2026

🍀 Calling All 4-H Families: Pinal County Jr. Livestock Board Needs YOU! 🍀

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, that's what 4-H is all about, and our Jr. Livestock Board depends on volunteers who live it. We have 3 open positions, and each one is a chance to give back to the same program that has given our youth exhibitors so much.

Positions Available: 🏆 Scholarship Superintendent (2 Yr Term) 🍖 Barbecue Chairman (2 Yr Term) 🎯 Contest Chairman (2 Yr Term)

If you're a 4-H leader, parent, alum, or community member who believes in youth development, hard work, and the value of the livestock project, we want your voice at the table. Your leadership helps our kids build the life skills that 4-H and FFA are known for, from responsibility to public speaking to sportsmanship.

Let your 4-H voice be heard. Learn more and apply here: https://pcjuniorlivestock.org/updates

Together, we grow our future, one 4-H'er at a time. 🌟

08/03/2026

Volunteers Needed!

Want to make a difference in the lives of local 4-H youth? Join our Pinal County 4-H Record Book Review Committee!

We're looking for volunteers to spend just a short amount of time reviewing youth record books and providing positive, encouraging feedback.

📅 Record Book Judging Dates:
Thursday, August 20 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, August 21 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (if needed)

✅ Training and guidance provided
✅ No experience necessary
✅ An easy and meaningful way to support local 4-H youth

Your thoughtful feedback helps recognize members' hard work, celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage them to continue growing.

Interested or have questions? Contact Jennie Treadway at [email protected] or 520-340-4979.

Behind Every Clover is someone who believes in a young person. Be the reason a 4-H member keeps growing.