Henry County Alabama 4-H

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Henry County 4-H Youth Council Officers! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected 2026 Henry County 4-H Youth Council Officers! We are excited to see these outstanding 4-H’ers step into leadership and represent Henry County 4-H. 🍀💚

👏 President: Lane Hodges
👏 Vice President: Avary Claire Burgess
👏 Secretary: Delia Lawrence
👏 Treasurer: Allie Quinlivan

We are proud of each of you and look forward to all you will accomplish this year! Your leadership, dedication, and willingness to serve others are wonderful examples of what 4-H is all about.

🍀 Congratulations, Officers! We are excited for an amazing year ahead! 🍀

It’s time to enroll!!! 🍀💚

The 2026-2027 4-H CLUB YEAR kicks off today! 🍀🌟🙌 We are so excited and expectant for the amazing year ahead! Get ready for new opportunities, adventures, and chances to find the spark that will make you !

4-H Online is open for enrollment. To learn the steps to enroll, visit: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/family-resources-4-h/enrolling-in-4honline/

Returning 4-H families can expect to receive an email with enrollment instructions today, August 3.

Back-to-school time is quickly approaching, and in our newest episode we'll be talking about how students across Alabama can get involved in Alabama 4-H. Mary Wilson sits down with Alabama 4-H Director, Dr. Casey Mull to discuss all that 4-H offers.

Be sure to tune in, you won't want to miss it!

Sunday, August 2
5:30 a.m. on WAKA 8 (CBS) out of Montgomery
6 a.m. on EEAR 15 (NBC) out of Mobile
6:30 a.m. on WBMA 33/40 (ABC) out of Birmingham
9 a.m. on WAFF 48 (NBC) out of Huntsville
10:30 a.m. on WNCF 32 (ABC) out of Montgomery

All times listed are Central.

Alabama Farmers Federation

2026 Chick Chain Showmanship Clinic

4-H Summer Day Camp #6 (Cooking Day Camp) was a huge success! A special thank you to our sponsors and the amazing parents who donated their time, resources, and support to help make this day possible.

Nearly 70 youth had the opportunity to learn by doing as they made homemade butter, “dishwater eggs,” breakfast burritos, pancakes, and French toast—or, as some of our youth volunteers affectionately called it, “Air Toast!” 😂

Yesterday wrapped up our final summer day camp, and it has truly been a pleasure serving the youth and families of Henry County. Thank you for making this summer one to remember!

We look forward to seeing our 4th–12th graders in our in-school clubs, as well as our Homeschool Club and Youth County Council, throughout the school year.

Stay tuned to see what’s happening with Henry County 4-H this school year—we have lots of exciting opportunities ahead!

Getting ready for cooking day camp tomorrow 💚🍀
Remember if you signed up to bring supplies you can drop them off today at the WREC auditorium, I’ll be there off and on throughout today setting up. I definitely need the meat today so I can have it cooked this afternoon for tomorrow.
Can’t wait to see you tomorrow!!

Dear FFA Advisors,
Registration is officially open for the upcoming "Wiregrass Area Classic" Land Judging Contest on Wednesday, September 9th. Proudly sponsored by the Henry County Conservation District, this event offers an excellent opportunity for Alabama FFA Chapters to practice, refine their skills, and prepare contest teams for upcoming district eliminations.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Location: Wiregrass Research and Extension Center, Headland, Alabama
Pit Evaluation: Contest pits will be officially evaluated and judged by a state soil conservation scientist.
Scoring & Results: Tabulations will be handled by State FFA Staff members, and official results will be posted directly to Judging Card.
Awards: Banners will be awarded to the top four teams immediately following the finalization of scores.
Meals: A complimentary meal will be provided for all participating students, teachers, and chaperones.

Registration Information:

To secure your chapter's spot, please complete the online registration form by the deadline on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026.

Register here: Wiregrass Area Classic Registration Form

www.aces.edu/go/wac2026

Thank you for your dedication to your students and the FFA program. We look forward to seeing your teams compete and sharpen their skills in Headland.

4-H Summer Day Camp #5 was a success! 💚🍀

A huge thank you to Mr. Jimmy Jones, Henry County Extension Director, for teaching our youth about tractor and lawn safety. His important message, “One Seat, One Rider,” reminded everyone how safety comes first.

After the safety presentation, our campers enjoyed hands-on learning with Mrs. Megan Jones, Home Horticulture Extension Agent. They dissected flowers to learn about their different parts, created their own terrariums, and planted sunflower seeds to take home and watch grow.

There’s nothing better than seeing the youth of Henry County learning, growing, and having fun through 4-H summer activities! 💚

Mrs. Jaime Price, Henry County 4-H Agent Assistant, and Mrs. Tawnya Kirkland, Henry County 4-H Extension Agent, can’t wait to see all of these smiling faces at our final Summer Day Camp of 2026!

Henry County 4-H Summer Day Camp #4 was a HUGE success! ☀️🍀

We kicked off the day with lots of outdoor fun as our 4-H’ers participated in a color run, kickball, washer and bean bag toss, tug-of-war, jump rope, disc golf, and several other exciting activities. The smiles, laughter, and friendly competition made for a fantastic start to the day!

During snack time, thanks to generous 4-H donations and sponsorships, each camper was able to enjoy an ice cream of their choice from Missy Mae’s Snack Shack. We have formed such a SPECIAL partnership with Shannon, and we were so THANKFUL to have her join us and be a part of our Summer Day Camp experience.

After snack time, Mr. Tony Wilkerson and his crew from the Headland Fire & Rescue Department spent time with our campers teaching them about fire safety and the importance of wearing a helmet while riding bicycles and ATVs. Following the safety presentation, every child had the opportunity to explore the ladder truck, engine truck, and ambulance up close. The excitement on their faces was priceless!

We cannot THANK the Headland Fire & Rescue Department enough for their hospitality, support, and dedication to investing in the youth of our county. Their willingness to share their knowledge and passion for safety made a lasting impact on our campers.

We wrapped up the day by cooling down indoors and enjoying a movie together.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Day Camp #4 such a memorable and successful day. We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and all of the families who allow us the privilege of spending time with these amazing young people. ❤️🍀

Yesterday afternoon was a successful 🐖 Pig Pickup Day for our 2026 4-H Pig Pen Project!

Seeing the excitement on the faces of our 4-H’ers and their siblings as they received their pigs was absolutely priceless. The anticipation, smiles, and enthusiasm reminded us all why these projects are so special. Not only do they teach responsibility, hard work, and dedication, but they also create memories that will last a lifetime.

As if the day couldn’t get any better, we were treated to a beautiful rainbow stretching across the sky—a perfect reminder of the blessings surrounding our 4-H family.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday possible. From organizing and preparing to loading pigs and assisting families, your time and effort are greatly appreciated. Events like this would not be possible without the support of our volunteers, families, and community.

We wish all of our participants the very best as they begin raising their pigs. Work hard, enjoy the journey, and make the most of this exciting opportunity. We can’t wait to watch your progress throughout the year!

Good luck to all of our 2026 4-H Pig Pen Project members! 🐷💚🍀