Franklin County 4-H

08/29/2026

🍀 Ready to Lead, Serve, and Make a Difference? 🎉

Franklin County 4-H is looking for youth who want to build leadership skills, serve their community, make new friends, and have a voice in planning local 4-H programs! Youth Council members serve as 4-H ambassadors, help promote events, develop citizenship and leadership skills, and help shape the future of 4-H in their county.

✅ Leadership Opportunities
✅ Community Service
✅ Public Speaking & Teamwork
✅ Conferences, Retreats & Special Events
✅ Make Your Voice Heard

👉 Think you're ready to lead? Join Franklin County 4-H and become part of a team that's making a difference! Contact the Franklin County Extension Office (2563328880), send us a message, or talk with your local 4-H leader ([email protected]) to learn how you can get involved today. Spots are limited, so don't wait!

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08/28/2026

Many famous people are 4-H Alumina, did you know Dolly Parton was?

She was a legend that will always be remembered for her generosity and achievements.

08/27/2026

Free opportunity! You just need to travel there.

Open for Registration - Two Youth Fall Field Day Opportunities!

The Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association is hosting two Fall Youth Field Days this September!

🧬Cattle Reproduction & Genetics
🍽️FREE to attend with lunch provided at both events.

🗓️𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗬𝗝 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮, 𝗔𝗟
Registration closes September 2! Register for the South Field Day at https://www.bamabeef.org/events/2026/south-alabama-fall-youth-field-day

🗓️𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬: 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗩 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗔𝗟
Registration closes September 23! Register for the North Field Day at https://www.bamabeef.org/events/2026/north-alabama-fall-youth-field-day

Reach out with any questions about either opportunity to Bailey Watson at [email protected].

08/27/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend more time with your horse while earning recognition along the way? 🐴✨

𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Alabama 4-H 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! Whether you enjoy trail riding, taking lessons, practicing at home, or competing in the show ring, this program celebrates the time you spend building your partnership with your horse. Participants can track their trail miles or saddle time throughout the club year and earn awards as they reach new milestones. Plus, every enrolled participant receives a program T-shirt!

🍀 Open to Alabama 4-H members ages 9-18
🍀 Two divisions: Trail Miles Club & Saddle Time Club
🍀 Recognition for riders of all disciplines and ability levels
🍀 Focus on building confidence, skills, and stronger horse-human relationships

Learn more and enroll today through 4HOnline at https://HappyTrails2026.4honline.com!

08/26/2026

About National Dog Day

Founded: Established in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and animal advocate Colleen Paige.

Date Significance: August 26th marks the date her family adopted their first shelter dog when she was 10 years old.

Core Mission: Encourage rescue and adoption over buying from breeders or pet stores, promote responsible ownership, and recognize working dogs like guide dogs, K-9 units, and therapy animals

Share a picture with your pupper!

08/25/2026

Attention Seniors!!
This is a great scholarship opportunity.

🎓 Investing in the future of agriculture starts with investing in the next generation. 🌱

AFC scholarship applications are open! If you’re a student pursuing a future in agriculture, this could be your opportunity to turn your passion into a career.

Through our AFC Future Leaders Scholarship and John H. & Willodene Mathews Scholarship, we’re proud to support students who are ready to learn, lead and help agriculture thrive for generations to come.

🌾 Your future in agriculture starts here.

👉 Learn more about eligibility and apply today:
https://alafarm.pulse.ly/nxwwartesb

08/24/2026

Jayden Weeks progressed to Junior Quarter Finals on Sunday and finished in 4th place, ending his season.
Jace Swinney finished his season Saturday.

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Two Franklin County 4-H members represented their community with outstanding performances at the 2026 Buckmasters Top Bow Invitational Archery Tournament held during the Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery, Alabama. Jase Swinney and Jayden Weeks, both students at Phil Campbell High School and members of

08/24/2026

Great opportunity for our high school teen 4-H members (9th & 10th graders).
Deadline to register Sept 19.

Applications are open for the 2026 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference!

High school freshmen and sophomores will grow leadership skills, enhance agricultural knowledge and connect with students from across the state.

🆕The same conference experience will be offered during two separate sessions, allowing up to 192 students to participate. Each student will be assigned to attend one session only.

⭐️Session 1: Nov. 9-10
⭐️Session 2: Nov. 10-11
📍Alabama 4-H Center | Columbiana

Apply by Sept. 18.⬇️
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08/19/2026

Excited to kick off in-school meetings for ‘26-‘27 at Tharptown Elementary tomorrow with 4th, 5th, and 6th graders!

TES parents be on the lookout for information coming home tomorrow.

08/15/2026

Open Class Juniors Buckmasters