Cherokee County 4-H

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4-H is open to 7-18 year olds who have turned 7 on or before January 1, or turned 18 on or before January 1 of the current year. We also have a Cloverbuds program that is open to 5 & 6 year olds who have turned 5 or 6 on or before January 1. We currently have 5 club's that meet once a month to discuss what is up and coming in 4-H. Those clubs meet in different places around the county and have great members involved who warmly welcome new members. October 1 is the start of our new 4-H year so that is the perfect time to get kiddos enrolled and started in the program, but don't worry, if you don't get signed up immediately. We accept enrollments until May 1. We have 32 different project areas, some of which are very active, some of which are fairly up and coming, in Cherokee County. Projects range from shooting sports, sewing, cooking, showing livestock, reading, entomology, and more. When you enroll in Cherokee County 4-H you will select one of the five clubs, which have monthly meetings, and will have 4-H families with all different interests and project specialties. Community club meetings are a great opportunity for your child and yourself to learn all about Cherokee County 4-H upcoming events, and to get to know some families that can assist you with getting started in a project. So, how do you sign up for the Cherokee County 4-H program? We have an online enrollment process that includes a $15 payment per enrolled child. The following link will take you through a step-by-step process to get enrolled: https://4honline.com/. If you aren't sure which club to choose during enrollment, that is okay. Just choose one for the time being and attend a few meetings to see if it's the club for you. If not, we can get you switched to a different club to try out. Lastly, don't hesitate to call 620-429-3849 or email [email protected] if you have any questions about 4-H.

06/04/2026

This is your last chance to order DNA envelopes for Kansas state small livestock nominations! Official DNA envelopes must be ordered by tomorrow, June 5th!

DNA samples will only be accepted in official DNA envelopes ordered through the online system.

All market hogs, sheep, commercial breeding females, and all meat goats, that families would like to be eligible for the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS must be state nominated. This includes submitting the animal in the online system under each exhibitor's account and postmarking a completed and signed DNA hair sample envelope for each animal by June 15th.

Link to order DNA envelopes and submit state nominations: https://kansasnom.fairwire.com/

06/04/2026
06/03/2026

Shooting Sports Club Meeting June 11th at 6:30pm at Columbus City Park. Bring lawn chairs.

06/02/2026

Attn 4-H Hort and Flori June 9th bring garden hoes to do some cultivating and watering at the community garden.

06/02/2026

Attn: 4-H Horticulture/Floriculture members Meeting June 9th at 6:00pm at the extension office. We will plant flowers that were donated to us and transplant our seedlings.

T-shirt orders due June 10th.
06/02/2026

T-shirt orders due June 10th.

Fair entry is open: http://cherokeecountyksfair.fairentry.com/Get your entries in by June 15th to avoid late fees.Call t...
06/02/2026

Fair entry is open: http://cherokeecountyksfair.fairentry.com/
Get your entries in by June 15th to avoid late fees.
Call the Extension Office at 620-429-3849 if you need any help. Ronda and Josie will be out of the office most of this week, but feel free to call the office and leave us a message with what you need and we will get back with you.

Click here to check out the 2026 Fair Book Please make entries for all family members before submitting your invoice. If you have any questions about registering your child please call us at 620-429-3849.

Address

124 W Country Road PO Box 148
Columbus, KS
66725

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