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A small-county 4-H team from North Carolina just ended Texas's eight-year winning streak at the National 4-H Food Challenge, becoming the first out-of-state team to ever claim the title. The "Grill Billies" wowed judges with a Brie-stuffed meatball slider and Asian cabbage soup in under 40 minutes.
Four North Carolina 4-H members just made history, becoming the first team from their state to win the National 4-H Food Challenge. The Alexander County "Grill Billies" also ended Texas's eight-year winning streak at the competition.
A Kansas 4-H field trip turned into the discovery of a lifetime when seventh grader Corbin Bullard unearthed a 15-foot Tylosaurus fossil. The shy 12-year-old has since shared his prehistoric find with thousands at county fairs and the Flint Hills Discovery Center.
David Culver from Franklin County earned Arkansas 4-H's top scholarship award of $8,000, part of nearly $92,000 distributed to young leaders across the state. Five local students also qualified for the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta through their outstanding community work.
Dozens of volunteers in Holmes County, Ohio are giving their time to help young people build confidence and agricultural skills through the 4-H program. These mentors serve as judges, advisers, and cheerleaders for hundreds of kids learning everything from horse care to leadership.
Morgan Gill and Ella Scott, best friends for 10 years, each won grand champion titles with their steers at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair before heading to college. The wins cap off a decade of friendship and dedication, and will help fund their education.
Vice President JD Vance brought farmyard charm to Washington DC by installing a custom chicken coop at his official residence, complete with 12 baby chicks. The Victorian-style henhouse was donated by a North Carolina company and introduced to local kids through a 4-H educational event.
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A preteen on a 4-H youth program excursion discovered an ancient fossil dating back to the age of dinosaurs. He plans to share his incredible find with his community at the county fair. ---
Michigan 4-H just launched six new scholarship funds to help young members pursue college and technical training. Thanks to generous donors, hundreds of students across the state will now have financial support for their educational dreams.
Michigan 4-H has launched three memorial scholarships honoring lifelong youth mentors, turning decades of service into educational opportunities for the next generation. The funds celebrate leaders who spent their lives helping young people grow through agriculture and community service.
Eleven volunteers in Michigan have each dedicated half a century to mentoring young people through 4-H, shaping countless lives across their communities. Their combined service represents over 550 years of helping youth build skills and confidence.
Winneshiek County is celebrating 66 dedicated volunteers who mentor youth through 4-H programs during National Volunteer Week. These volunteers help thousands of young people across Iowa build leadership skills and strengthen their communities.