Wheeler County Extension/4-H

08/20/2026

It is time to get those fair entries in for the Georgia National Fair! Come by the office to work on your projects on August 20, August 24, September 8, or September 14. All entries are due by September 17, 2026.
Accepted entries are for 4-H Computer Design, Decorated Ag Products, Recycling, and Terrarium exhibits. Contact the office at 912-568-7138 for more information.

08/18/2026

Interested in showing Lambs or Goats for Wheeler County 4-H? We currently do not offer this program, but with the right volunteer, we could start a great program! If you are interested, head on over to the Tattnall County High School Livestock Pavilion on August 28 and find out all the ins and outs of showing. RSVP by August 24.

🐑🐐 LAMB & GOAT SHOW CLINIC! 🐐🐑

Want to sharpen your sheep or goat showmanship skills? Join us for a hands-on, small-group Lamb & Goat Show Clinic on August 28 from 6–8 p.m. at the Tattnall County High School Livestock Pavilion!

Our clinic speaker will be Mr. Tim Griffeth, Agriculture Educator at North Oconee High School, who will share tips and instruction on showmanship, animal care, and feeding.

Who should attend?
This clinic is open to area youth and adults! You do NOT have to own an animal to attend. If you're showing this fall, bring your lamb or goat so you can participate in the hands-on portion of the clinic.

📍 Tattnall County High School Livestock Pavilion
📅 August 28
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
💰 FREE to attend!

📝 All exhibitors who wish to participate in the hands-on portion RSVP by August 24:
https://tinyurl.com/clinicrsvp26

We'll also have a cash-only concession stand with pizza, drinks, and snacks. Proceeds benefit the Tattnall County 4-H Livestock Team.

A special thank-you to the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro for their support of youth livestock projects! 💙

This event is coordinated by Tattnall County Extension\4-H, Candler County Extension\4-H, and Evans County Extension\4-H. We also appreciate support form the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro who generously supports youth livestock projects in area counties throughout the year.

We hope to see you there! 🐑🐐

08/07/2026

Calling all Junior and Senior 4-H'ers (7th-12th graders)! If you are interested in attending Junior Senior DPA at Rock Eagle 4-H center in January, you have 2 chances this month to come talk through your ideas, get a head start on your portfolio, and spend time getting to know others who are planning to attend.
We can't wait to see you after school on August 11 and/or 12!

08/07/2026

Our Wheeler County 4-H'ers are already making a difference in the new school/4-H year!
After writing and receiving a $2, 500 Senior Hunger Innovation Grant, our 4-H members recently assembled and installed two Tower Gardyns at the local senior center. In just 7 days, the towers are already coming to life with beautiful sprouts, including sunflowers, purple kohlrabi, butterhead lettuce, and more.
But this project is about much more than growing fresh produce. Throughout the growing season, our 4-H'ers will be returning to the senior center to share gardening information, teach quick education lessons, offer produce tastings, and build relationships with our senior citizens.
This project, headed by Jake Henry, our Plant and Soil Science DPA participant, and assisted by Mallory Ortiz, Kaylee Morgan, and Fisher Thornton, is a wonderful example of 4-H youth using their Head, Heart, Hands, and Health to serve their community.
We can't wait to watch these gardens and these connections continue to grow!

07/24/2026

We would like to give a BIG shout out and huge thank you to some amazing people for helping us make this a great week.
Mrs. Cassie Denmark who handmade and donated the cutest bag charms for each of us.
Mr. GM Joiner, City of Glenwood Mayor, for his donation towards our trip.
The Glenwood Telephone Company for donating funds for our County Night Out dinner and contributing to the meals that 4-H'ers had to pay for out of pocket.
We are thankful to have support and encouragement from our community and its members.

07/24/2026

As we wrap up a successful State 4-H Congress, I can't let the opportunity to brag on these young people pass by. The road to State Congress is long, this particular one beginning in January of 2025. 4-H'ers must submit a portfolio of project work, leadership, community service, and sharing and helping opportunities spanning the calendar year. They must pick a prohect, do the work, write a speech, rewrite that speech after Mrs. Nicole gets ahold of it, make a presentation, compete and place 1st at district project achievement, and practice all summer long. The long hours, practice, and stress really paid off for the Wheeler County 4-H'ers this year.
We are incredibly proud of these kids and are excited to watch them grow in the future!

2026 State 4-H Congress Results:
Madison Holmes- Beef Category 2nd place
Fisher Thornton- Forestry and Wood Science 2nd place
Alyssia Weeks-Environmental Science
Martin Wynn-Computer Information Technology 2nd place

07/23/2026

For those following our State 4-H Congress journey, here is the link to the 9:30 live stream for winners!

Bring the show or event to your device in the comfort of your own home with Square One Agri Markeing.

07/22/2026

Happy birthday to Mrs. Darby Wooten! Thank you for all that you do for us here at Wheeler County Extension/4-H!

07/21/2026

Wheeler County 4-H has a delegation of 4 in Atlanta for State 4-H Congress this week. They have been working hard on their speeches and interview skills in hopes to become the newest Master 4-H'ers.
Good luck to the following 4-H'ers! It's your time to shine!
Madison Holmes Beef
Fisher Thornton Forestry and Wood Science
Alyssia Weeks Environmental Science
Martin Wynn Computer and Information Technology

07/14/2026

Congratulations to our newest Master 4-H'er, Lydia Horne!
Check out this Georgia Farm Bureau article that features Lydia, daughter of BL and Ginger Horne Ginger Knowles Horne
https://www.gfb.org/news/ag-news/post/georgia-4-h-horse-show-senior-division-champions-ride-to-winner-s-circle?fbclid=IwdGRjcATDoZJjbGNrBMOhhGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHqoAjAyYa_BpdcC49UYv550hzadKlu3n7HwZHU9XYR9JWWaGicMO_jWrVNKv_aem_K6SPlBDeb2hOKnBAH4iZOA

A total of 139 students in 4th through 12th grades registered for the 2026 event, resulting in 176 horse/rider team combinations in the show ring across different types of competition.