Elmore County 4-H

Our Elmore County 4-H Chick Chain visits were in full swing last week and this week, and we couldn't be more proud of these amazing 4-H'ers!

Over the past few days, we've had the opportunity to visit each participant and check on their flocks. It has been exciting to see how much these youth have learned and the excellent care they are providing their birds. From clean coops and fresh water to healthy chickens and knowledgeable exhibitors, these 4-H'ers are putting in the hard work every single day!

A huge thank you to all of our families for supporting these youth throughout the project. Your encouragement and dedication help make programs like Chick Chain a success.

We can't wait to see everyone at the Chick Chain Show & Auction next month! Keep up the great work, we're cheering you on every step of the way! 💚🍀🐔

Here's a sneak peak of some of the exciting clubs Elmore County 4-H is offering this year!

Club registration is NOT OPEN yet!

Registration will open Wednesday morning, August 19, following our 4-H Interest Meeting on Tuesday night August 18th .

In the meantime, we encourage all families to go ahead and enroll (or re-enroll) in 4-H Online at v2.4honline.com.

Even if your child participated in 4-H last year, they must be re-enrolled for the new 4-H year. Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Online before they can register for any clubs.

We can't wait to kick off another amazing year! Stay tuned for registration to open, and we'll see you Tuesday night at the Interest Meeting!

Don't forget about our interest meeting on Tuesday!

CHICK CHAIN SHOW & AUCTION – CENTRAL SET!

It’s almost time for the Chick Chain Show & Auction for the Central Set, bringing together Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, and Elmore Counties!

We are so excited to have 5 Elmore County 4-Hers competing in the show! These young people have worked hard all year on their Chick Chain projects, and we would love to see our community come out and support them!

Come out, cheer them on, and you might even go home with a new chicken (or two!)

And here’s another way you can support our 4-Hers: You may not want or need a chicken, can purchase a chicken and donate the proceeds back to your county 4-H program while allowing the 4-Her to keep their chicken! It’s a win-win!

Spread the word!
Come support your local 4-Hers!
Celebrate the hard work they have put into their projects!

We are so proud of our Elmore County 4-Hers and can’t wait to cheer them on!

Elmore County 4-Hers, do you love to write? This is a great opportunity for you then! 4-Hers across the state will be submitting their essays, it’s time to show them what creative 4-Hers we have here in Elmore County!

2026 Peanut Essay Contest! 🥜

Calling all 4-H’ers! It’s time to put your creativity and writing skills to work for the 2026 Peanut Essay Contest!

📅 Deadline: December 1, 2026
📍 All essays must be submitted to the Henry County Extension Office by the deadline.

Important: Be sure to include a completed Peanut Essay Information Sheet with your essay when submitting your entry.

Submitting by email?
Send your essay and information sheet to:
Milisa Sims: [email protected]
and copy Tawnya Kirkland: [email protected]

Questions or need assistance? Contact the Henry County Extension Office at 334-585-6416.

DO YOU HAVE THE BEST DOZEN EGGS IN ALABAMA 4-H? 🏆🥚

Now is your chance to put your eggs to the test in the Alabama 4-H Golden Egg Contest!

Amazing prizes are up for grabs, so get those eggs ready!

Registration is OPEN in 4-H Online!
Registration Deadline: August 21
Elmore County entries must be turned in to the Elmore County Extension Office by 4:30 PM on August 21.

Want to learn more about the contest, rules, and how your eggs will be judged? Check out the Golden Egg Contest information below! 👇
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/animals-4-h/golden-egg-contest/

Need some tips for preparing your eggs for competition? Watch this helpful video:
https://youtu.be/QXj7ZQ9_SxI?si=XQi7DNsGjdODHlYY

We can’t wait to see if Elmore County 4-H has the best dozen eggs in Alabama!

Welcome Back Elmore County Schools! We hope you all have a Happy First Day back! We are excited to see you all this year in schools!

Elmore County Schools Open House Night!

A huge thank you to Wetumpka Elementary School, Millbrook Middle School, and Redland Middle School for welcoming 4-H tonight! These are just three of the amazing schools we’ll be partnering with this year to bring hands-on learning, leadership, and fun opportunities to students across Elmore County.

A special thank you to my incredible team, Ms. Brenda and Mrs. Katrina, for tag-teaming the evening with Mrs. Courtney helping set up our tables, meeting families, and sharing all about what 4-H has to offer. I couldn’t do it without you both!

We’re looking forward to an amazing year of making the best better!

So proud of you Grace!

Congratulations to Grace Hines from Elmore County for receiving an Alabama 4-H Club Foundation Scholarship! 🌟🍀🎓 Grace is to earn a degree in mechanical engineering from Auburn University at Montgomery!

"Because of 4-H I learned leadership, collaboration, public speaking, time management, civic responsibility, and other skills that I will use throughout the rest of my life." - Grace Hines

Congratulations to Grace Hines from Elmore County for receiving an Alabama 4-H Club Foundation Scholarship! 🌟🍀🎓 Grace is to earn a degree in mechanical engineering from Auburn University at Montgomery!

"Because of 4-H I learned leadership, collaboration, public speaking, time management, civic responsibility, and other skills that I will use throughout the rest of my life." - Grace Hines