UAEX-Johnson County 4-H

🐐✈️ One day it's goats, the next it's Greece! 🇬🇷🍀

Just hours after attending the Johnson County 4-H & Clarksville FFA Livestock Bootcamp, Johnson County 4-H member Aiden White is on his way to Greece as part of a University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture ACE program.

During his adventure, Aiden will learn how Greece utilizes technology in agriculture, attend a culinary school, tour the historic Acropolis, sail to the islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, visit the Baker Master and CITRUS companies, and experience the rich culture, history, and agriculture of Greece.

We are proud of Aiden for taking advantage of this amazing opportunity and representing Johnson County 4-H and Arkansas 4-H on a global stage. We look forward to following his journey and hearing about all he learns along the way.

Safe travels, Aiden! We hope you have an unforgettable experience! 🍀🇺🇸
📷Amy Davis

🐄🐖🐑🐐 Johnson County 4-H & Clarksville FFA Livestock Bootcamp 🐐🐑🐖🐄

Today, Johnson County 4-H and Clarksville FFA were proud to host a Livestock Bootcamp for area youth as they prepare for the upcoming show season. Participants had the opportunity to learn hands-on skills, improve their showmanship knowledge, and gain valuable insight into marketing themselves and their livestock projects.

Jeanie Rowbotham, Johnson County Extension Agent – 4-H, taught a session on Building Your 4-H/FFA Brand, helping youth learn how to tell their story, market their projects, write sponsor letters, and present themselves with confidence both in and out of the show ring.

A special thank you goes to Stephanie Denton for helping plan the event and providing animals for the educational sessions, and to Brittni Fales for helping plan, host, and provide animals for the workshop. Your dedication helped make this event a success!

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the industry leaders and volunteers who shared their time and expertise with our youth:

🐖 Lance Kirkpatrick – Hogs
🐑 Ashley Flickinger & Avery Malabanan – Sheep
🐐 Joseph & Madelyn Ham – Goats
🐄 Kyle Green & Mylee Parker – Cattle

Thank you for investing in the next generation of livestock exhibitors and agricultural leaders. Your willingness to teach and mentor youth helps them build skills, confidence, and a passion for agriculture that will last a lifetime.

Johnson County 4-H and Clarksville FFA are fortunate to have such a supportive agricultural community. We appreciate everyone who attended, taught, volunteered, and helped make today's Livestock Bootcamp a success!

Don’t forget these winnings are eligible for the auction and require buyers letters. Please reach out with any questions as we are happy to help. Can’t wait to see you at the fair.

🦋🐞 Johnson County 4-H Entomology Opportunity! 🐜🦋

Are you interested in insects and looking for a fun way to begin your entomology project? Join us for the Multi-County 4-H Entomology Pinning Workshop hosted by Franklin, Crawford, and Johnson Counties!

📅 Thursday, July 16
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Franklin County Extension Office
300 Airport Road, Ozark, AR

🔍 Learn the basics of insect collection, identification, and proper pinning techniques while starting your own entomology project.

✅ FREE to attend
✅ All materials provided
✅ Hands-on learning experience

📞 Pre-registration is required by June 30.
Call the Johnson County Extension Office at 479-754-2240 to register.

Whether you're new to entomology or looking to expand your insect collection, this workshop is a great way to explore the fascinating world of insects and build skills for your 4-H project!

🍀 Open to 4-H members from Franklin, Crawford, and Johnson Counties. 🐛🦗🦋

Multi-County 4-H Entomology Pinning Workshop (Franklin, Crawford & Johnson Counties) will be held on Thursday, July 16th - 9 am - 12 pm at the Franklin County Extension Office (300 Airport Road, Ozark). Call to Pre-register and for preparation details by June 30th at 479-667-3720. Workshop is Free and all materials will be provided.

Way to go Draegan!

Senior Vet Science Talks

The 4-H O’Rama is awesome! If you haven’t heard about 4-H, they do everything, including supporting local nonprofits! Thank you to all of the groups in 25 counties who donated!! You make what we do possible!

🌟 What a Day at Ozark District O-Rama! 🌟

Johnson County 4-H is incredibly proud of our group that represented us at Ozark District O-Rama! We had 19 youth participating and observing, with many attending and competing for the very first time. Our members stepped outside their comfort zones, showcased their talents, learned new skills, and represented Johnson County 4-H exceptionally well.

🍀 Johnson County 4-H Participants:

🚲 Lacy Cole – Bicycle

👀 Bella Deen – Observer

🐔 Emily Deen – Poultry Skill-a-Thon

🐾 Dreagan Denton – Veterinary Science 🥉 3rd Place Senior

🐄 Seger Denton – Livestock ID

🦌 Lynlee Head – Wildlife

🌎 Ella Loving – Environmental Stewardship 🏅 4th Place Junior

🎣 Emma Loving – Baitcasting and 4-H Sport Fishing

👗 Anna Musgrave – Fashion R***e Purchased Dressy 🏅 5th Place Senior

🌲 Eden Palmer – Forestry 🥈 2nd Place Junior

🧵 Mae Rowbotham – Fashion R***e Constructed Modified 🥉 3rd Place Junior

🎣 Archer Sams – Baitcasting and 4-H Sport Fishing 🥉 3rd Place Junior

👀 Eva Schluterman – Observer/Fashion R***e

🦌 Aubrey Sisk – Wildlife 🏅 5th Place Junior

🦌 Tate Sisk – Wildlife 🏅 4th Place Junior

🦌 Melissa Stewart – Wildlife

👗 MaKayla Wallace – Fashion R***e Purchased Casual

🦌 Aiden White – Wildlife

🦌 Annabelle White – Wildlife

🎉 Special Recognition:

🏆 Tate Sisk earned 1st Place Junior Wildlife in the Ozark District and was also named Top Junior in the Entire State for his Food Plot Project!

🏆 Archer Sams was named Ozark District Record Book Winner and earned 2nd Place for his Food Plot Project!

Thank you to everyone that participated in the hygiene drive we know the impact those items will have on schools in Johnson county.

A huge thank you to our parents, volunteers, judges, and supporters who helped make this day possible. Whether our members brought home ribbons, awards, or simply gained valuable experience, every participant represented Johnson County 4-H with pride, determination, and excellent sportsmanship.

💚 Congratulations to all of our members for living out the 4-H motto, "To Make the Best Better!" We are so proud of each and every one of you!

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🐾💚 Johnson County 4-H Teen Leaders Give Back! 💚🐾

Today, the Johnson County 4-H Teen Leaders held their June meeting while giving back to our community through service at Needy Paws Animal Shelter.

Our Teen Leaders spent the day socializing cats, walking dogs, and learning more about the daily operations of an animal shelter. They also completed volunteer orientation, gaining valuable knowledge and training that will allow them to continue serving at the shelter in the future.

Community service is an important part of the 4-H program, helping youth develop leadership, citizenship, compassion, and responsibility while making a positive impact in their communities. We are proud of our Teen Leaders for taking time out of their summer to support a local organization that does so much for animals in need.

A special thank you to Needy Paws Animal Shelter for welcoming our group and providing such a meaningful hands-on service experience.

🍀 Head • Heart • Hands • Health 🍀

💚🍀 Paint the Town Green! 🍀💚

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, Johnson County 4-H is excited to host the Ozark District 4-H O-Rama at the University of the Ozarks!

Clarksville will be filled with 4-H spirit as youth, families, volunteers, and staff from across the Ozark District and the State gather for a day of competition, leadership, and fun. Representatives from 25 counties will be attending, with approximately 800 people expected on campus throughout the day.

We are especially proud of our 20 Johnson County 4-H members who will be competing in a variety of contests, including Fashion R***e, Livestock Identification, Public Speaking, Performing Arts, Food Fair, and many more!

Best of luck to all of our participants as they showcase the skills, knowledge, and confidence they have developed through 4-H. We can't wait to welcome everyone to Johnson County and celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing 4-H youth.

Don’t forget to bring Hygiene items for the district community service project !

💚 Head, Heart, Hands, Health 💚

🌾🥛 Johnson County 4-H members put their cooking skills to the test at our Farm Bureau Rice is Nice and Dairy Foods Contest, and what a great day it was! We had 11 outstanding entries showcasing creativity, nutrition, and culinary talent.

🏆 Johnson County Winners
🌾 Rice is Nice – Main Dish: Emily Deen – Street Corn Chicken Bowl
🌾 Rice is Nice – Party Idea: Archer Sams – Mexican Rice Dip
🥛 Dairy Foods – Main Dish: Mynleigh Metz-Woodruff – Fettuccine Alfredo
🥛 Dairy Foods – Party Idea: Emily Deen – No Bake Mini Cheesecake Cups

Contest Entries

🌾 Rice is Nice
• Main Dish – Emily Deen: Street Corn Chicken Bowl
• Party Idea – Archer Sams: Mexican Rice Dip

🥛 Dairy Foods
• Main Dish – Mynleigh Metz-Woodruff: Fettuccine Alfredo
• Tate Rowbotham: Tate's Nachos

🎉 Party Idea Division
• Emily Deen: No Bake Mini Cheesecake Cups
• Mae Rowbotham: Grammee's Swedish Creme
• Bella Deen: Frozen Peach Yogurt Bark
• Archer Sams: Circus Cake Dip
• Reese Schluterman: Farm Fresh Charcuterie Board
• Eva Schluterman: Very Berry Smoothie
• Levi Deen: Peach Smoothie

A huge thank you to the Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee for serving as judges for our Rice is Nice and Dairy Foods Contest. We appreciate your support of our 4-H youth and agricultural education programs.

One of the best parts of the day was seeing our members excited about cooking, learning new skills, and creating delicious recipes featuring dairy products and Arkansas rice. Great job to all of our participants—we are proud of each of you! 🍚❤️🥛