Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation Inc

08/26/2026

It’s never too late to say thank you! If you haven’t mailed your fair thank-you notes yet, now is the perfect time. Please get them in the mail soon and let those who supported you know how much they’re appreciated!

08/25/2026

We know several Ford and Iroquois County 4-H Clubs did some pretty awesome club projects this year! 🍀

Now’s the time to get recognized for all that hard work! Be sure to get your Club Award forms turned in to the office by September 8th.

Does your 4-H club excel in community service, leadership, or project learning? Submit your club for a 4-H Club Recognition Award! 🌟

Club and Experience Award applications must be submitted through your local Extension office, so check your county deadlines. County staff will then submit applications to the state by October 1.

Learn more about all of our awards and get started here: go.illinois.edu/4HAwardsApply

08/21/2026

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08/21/2026

Join our team! The Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development will support promoting, expanding, and implementing University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs.
This position can be located in one of our offices in Champaign, Gilman, or Danville. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 15, 2026.

Learn more at the link below
https://go.illinois.edu/1037566

08/19/2026

Congratulations to all!

08/17/2026

Make sure you listen to WGFA and The Buckle to hear those awesome interviews that over 40 Ford and Iroquois 4-H kids attending at the Illinois State Fair did. They will be on at: 9:20, 11:20, 12:20, 1:20, 3:20, 4:20, 5:20 approximately on both 94.1 and 96.9 today through Wednesday.

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Ford County 4-H Hall of Fame winners Brett and Jodi Beyers. They were honored today in a ceremony at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fair.

Congratulations also to Iroquois County 4-H Hall of Fame winner Kim Bohlmann who was unable to attend.

08/15/2026

Congratulations to Alivia Porter of Iroquois County for winning Reserve Grand Champion Master Showmanship. We are proud of you! 🌟

08/06/2026

Good luck Reka!

Today is our Summer Intern's last day 🥹
Reka Ritzma spent her summer with us teaching, practicing, learning, and being an absolute champion helper in all things 4-H!
She is a 4-H alumnus of the Gilman Victory and Crescent City Barnbangers 4-H Clubs. Reka is leaving us to return to Illinois State University to start her Junior year of Agriculture Education. We can say, without a doubt, that she is going to be an excellent teacher!
Reka, thank you for spending these last 10 weeks helping us make the best better!