Gibson County 4-H 

WHAT IS 4-H?

In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4-H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. It’s a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity.

4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and civic engagement, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids can concentrate on one focus area, or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4-H experience.

Regardless of the project area, all 4-H programs include mentoring and career readiness as core elements.

Through life-changing 4-H programs, six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse, and advocating for equity and inclusion for all. For more than one hundred years, 4-H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.

OUR VALUES

4-H MISSION: To empower youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults while also creating sustainable community change

4-H VISION: A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change

HOW: Through the power of youth; effective organizational systems; access, equity, and opportunity; extraordinary opportunities to learn; exceptional people; and innovative practices

Enrollment

4-H (Grades 3-12): 

• Enroll online at v2.4honline.com
• 4-H’ers that are currently in grades 3-12 can enroll in 4-H and the enrollment fee is $20.

4-H Mini (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade):

• Enroll online at v2.4honline.com
• 4-H’ers that are currently in kindergarten through second grade are eligible to enroll as 4-H Mini members. The enrollment fee for mini members is $5.00.

Enrollment Instructions: 

• Returning 4-H Member:

Enrolling in 4-H Online as a Returning Youth Member

• New 4-H Enrollment:

Enrolling in 4-H Online as a NEW Youth Member

Attached is the 2023 Gibson County 4-H Handbook: 

Be sure to save this for review as you begin to prepare your 4-H projects / exhibits.  All 4-H club leaders will have a few hard copies at their meetings.  If anything changes that we have printed in this handbook, we will send an email message update.   

Please do not assume that all project guidelines / exhibit requirements have remained the same from last year.  The State 4-H Office made several changes to SOME projects, so be sure to check out the guidelines for your projects before you begin preparing your exhibit for the fair.

2023 Gibson County 4-H Handbook

Please review the guide and see what projects pertain to 4-H Mini. They can only exhibit two projects at the fair. 

2023 4-H Mini Guide

Elected (11):

• Greg Ault 
• Holly Dunkel 
• Chris Heidenreich 
• Laura Heidenreich 
• Rachel Johnson 
• Gordon Lowry 
• Charlene McConnell
• Bryanne Parker 
• Megan Paul 
• Andrea Schwiersch
• Bernie Spindler 

Appointed (3):

• John Spindler 
• Leafy White 
• Sheryl Strickland 

Ex-Officio/Fairboard Representative:

• Kiersten Rexing