White County 4-H

06/01/2026

🌹 Propagate, Play & Bouquet 🌸
Calling all youth ages 5–19! Join us for a fun-filled morning of hands-on horticulture activities at the White County Extension Office on Friday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

Youth participants will enjoy:
🌱 Plant propagation activities
💐 Cut flowers and bouquet building
🎲 Games & snacks
🪴 Hands-on learning & fun!

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required by Friday, June 19th, so we can prepare supplies and snacks.

📍 White County Extension Office
2400 Old Searcy Landing Road
Searcy, AR

📞 Call 501-268-5394 to register

We would love to see new faces and introduce more youth to gardening, flowers, and the Green Thumbs 4-H Club!

06/01/2026

Wish our Arkansas 4-H Outdoor Skills competitors “Good Luck” today as they compete at the Arkansas 4-H Center! They may compete in the following activities; fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding, fire building, knot tying, gear evaluation, axe throwing, archery, swimming, atlatl, slingshot, & Bb shooting!

06/01/2026

UPDATED****This day camp is now full! If you no longer need your spot, please let us know before June 8th!

Registration deadline is coming up! We only have a few more spots left! Call 501-268-5394 or email [email protected] with your child's name & age, an emergency phone number, and any dietary restrictions! We will be testing out foods! If you no longer need your spot, please let us know!

05/26/2026

***Reminder: State 4-H Camp, at the 4-H Center in Ferndale, registrations are due in Z Suite by June 1st! AR 4-H Camps

State Camp 1: June 30-July 2
State Camp 2: July 13-July 15
Artisan Camp: July 6-8
Performing Arts Camp: July 9-11

Remember, many of you received state 4-H scholarships and are eligible for county 4-H Foundation camp scholarships as well. Do NOT pay for state 4-H camps through Z Suite. Contact Mrs. Jan for camp payment info! Please note the refund policy for State 4-H camps before registering!

05/22/2026

2026 4-H Broiler Info:
1 set will be 25 chicks & cost is $15.00

2026 Update:
Starting in 2026, there will be a broiler show at AYE. This will be a single fryer show (only 1 bird). Sets purchased will be eligible for both AYE and Arkansas State Fair.

All participants MUST also register with the shows once registration opens. Registration will be available on the Arkansas State Fair & Arkansas Youth Expo websites, respectively. Please note that purchasing chicks does not enter the youth into events. You will still need to register through each events separate websites

Broilers must be NPIP blood-tested prior to the shows, unless they are the ONLY birds on the premises. Broilers will be distributed the last week of August (tentatively).

****The deadline for ordering with Mrs. Jan will be Tuesday, May 26th by 4:30!****

Pick up will be late August. The exact date will be communicated in a reminder email to those who order in late July/early August

Pickup location:
ASU-Beebe Agri Lab at the ASU BEEBE FARM
To order please send the 4-Hers name to Mrs. Jan: [email protected] or 501-268-5394

05/21/2026

White Co 4-H Food Challenge Teams: Tune in tonight @ 6:00!

The 2026 Arkansas 4-H District Food Challenge is just around the corner — and it all starts with our Team Orientation Zoom Meeting!
📅 May 21st
⏰ 6:00 PM
This is your chance to learn what the Food Challenge is all about, how to form a team, and what to expect for competition day. Whether you are new or returning, we encourage everyone to join!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to get connected!

Let’s get cooking and show off those skills! 🍽️💚
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05/18/2026

Updated Delta District O'rama categories still open! Let Mrs. Jan know by 4:30 today, May 18th, which category you would like to compete in!

**Please send the names of ALL family members attending as well! We will need to make name tags & get you on the list to attend!

Bicycle Junior (1): Finley W.
Bicycle Senior (1)
Entomology Collection Junior (2)
Entomology Collection Senior (2)
Gun Safety Junior (1): Connor S.
Gun Safety Senior (1): Jonathan W.
Crop & W**d ID Junior (2)
Crop & W**d ID Senior (2)
Forestry Junior (3)
Forestry Senior (3): Madison W.
Poultry Junior (3): Faith L., Ryder B.
Poultry Senior (3)
Baitcasting Junior (2)
Baitcasting Senior (2)
Wildlife Junior (4): Trey L., Andy F., Henry F., Dillon P.
Wildlife Senior (4)
Livestock Junior (4)
Livestock Senior (4): Hannah G.
Horticulture Junior (2)
Horticulture Senior (2)
Instrumental Junior (1): Catherine F.
Instrumental Senior (1): Clara F.
Vocal Junior (1): Madison M.
Vocal Senior (1)
Dance Junior (1)
Dance Senior (1)
Fashion R***e Purchased Casual Junior (1): Molly M.
Fashion R***e Purchased Casual Senior (1)
Fashion R***e Purchased Dressy Junior (1)
Fashion R***e Purchased Dressy Senior (1)
Fashion R***e Constructed Junior (1)
Fashion R***e Constructed Senior (1): Chloe R.
Fashion R***e Modified Junior: (1)
Fashion R***e Modified Senior (1)
Public Speaking Junior (2)
Public Speaking Senior (2): Lynnlee M., Sadie L.
Safety Activity Talk Junior (2)
Safety Activity Talk Senior (2)
Environmental Stewardship Talk Junior (2): Carleigh C.
Environmental Stewardship Talk Senior (2): Caitlin C.
Citizenship Talk Junior (2)
Citizenship Talk Senior (2)
Animal Science Talk Junior (2): Kathryn T.
Animal Science Talk Senior (2)
Vet Science Talk Junior (2): Braylen M.
Vet Science Talk Senior (2): Madalyn J.
Innovative Technology Talk Junior (2)
Innovative Technology Talk Senior (2): Jamison S.
Food Fair Junior (2): Madilyn O.
Food Fair Senior (2)
Human Development Talk Junior (2)
Human Development Talk Senior (2): Delylia S.
Health Talk Junior (2): Jessalyn O.
Health Talk Senior (2)
Horse Talk Junior (2): Hallie M.
Horse Talk Senior (2)

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our District 4-H Broiler BBQers at the Little Rock contest this Saturday! They did a great job showcasing their grilling skills!

What life skills does this 4-H contest teach? Grilling safety, food safety, nutritional facts, presentation skills, self-confidence, friendship, and how to have fun!!

Jessalyn O.- 3rd Place Intermediate Chicken
Carleigh C.- 1st Place Intermediate Turkey
Caitlin C. - 1st Place Senior Turkey

05/18/2026

Hey White County 4-H Food Challenge Teams!! Make sure you attend this orientation Zoom to get all the updated info on District Food Challenge contests!

🍳🔥 Calling all 4-H youth ready to put their skills to the test!
The 2026 Arkansas 4-H District Food Challenge is just around the corner — and it all starts with our Team Orientation Zoom Meeting!
📅 May 21st
⏰ 6:00 PM
This is your chance to learn what the Food Challenge is all about, how to form a team, and what to expect for competition day. Whether you are new or returning, we encourage everyone to join!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to get connected, and be sure to reach out to your local County Extension Office to sign up your team.
District Registration deadline is May 18th!
Let’s get cooking and show off those skills! 🍽️💚

05/18/2026

4-H Teen Leader & Volunteer Leader meeting is TONIGHT at the Ext Office, Monday, May 18th @ 6:00 pm! See you all soon!!

Tuesday, May 19th Livestock Quiz Bowl & Skills practice @ 2:00

Tuesday, May 19th District O'rama Plans due to Mrs. Jan

Wednesday, May 20th Central 4-H Horse Show Registration due on Horse webpage

Thursday, May 21st 4-H Food Challenge Teams Orientation Zoom @ 6 (see email)

Tuesday, May 26th 4-H Broiler Orders due to Mrs. Jan

STATE 4-H Camp Registrations Due on Z Suite-Monday, JUNE 1ST (payments to Mrs. Jan)