Lindsay 4-H Club

04/15/2026

Way to go Lindsay 4-H Club kiddos.

Great work Heston, Hazen, and Gauge!!

Garvin County 4-H members competed on April 6th, 2026, in the Garvin County 4-H Meats Identification Contest, showcasing their knowledge of meat science while also participating in a newly added Livestock Skill-A-Thon contest.
The Meats Identification and Livestock Skill-A-Thon contests provide youth with valuable, hands-on learning experiences that build real-world knowledge of the agricultural industry. Through Meats Identification, participants develop skills in recognizing retail and primal cuts, understanding meat quality, and learning where food comes from. The Livestock Skill-A-Thon expands on this by allowing youth to apply practical knowledge in areas such as animal care, nutrition, equipment, and overall livestock management. Together, these contests help youth strengthen critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills while increasing their confidence and preparing them for future opportunities in agriculture and beyond.

Senior Division Meats Identification Results
Grand Champion honors were awarded to Ella Lister, with Reserve Grand Champion going to Shelby Lister, both Stratford 4-H club members. Jonathon Wright and Kolbi Koesler, also from the Stratford 4-H club placed third and fourth. Tinley Milligan of the Pauls Valley 4-H club along with Cooper McKinzie of Wynnewood round out the results in fifth and sixth place.

Senior Division Livestock Skill-A-Thon Results
Cooper McKinzie earned Grand Champion, while Kolbi Koesler was named Reserve Champion. Third place went to Kally Milligan. Jonathon Wright and Tinley Milligan tied for fourth place. Ella Lister placed fifth, and Heston Chandler of Lindsay 4-H finished sixth.

Junior Division Meats Identification Results
Grand Champion honors were awarded to Hazen Carroll, with Reserve Grand Champion going to Lindsay 4-H member, Gauge Ratzlaff. Julieanne Wright of Stratford placed third.

Junior Division Livestock Skill-A-Thon Results
Lindsay 4-H member Hazen Carroll earned Grand Champion, followed by Gauge Ratzlaff as Reserve Champion. Julieanne Wright placed third.

The addition of the Livestock Skill-A-Thon contest enhanced the overall educational experience, giving members the opportunity to apply practical livestock knowledge alongside traditional meats identification skills. Events like these continue to prepare 4-H members for future careers in agriculture while building confidence, responsibility, and leadership.
For more information about Garvin County 4-H programs, contact the local OSU Extension Office.

03/20/2026

Things are picking up for the Garvin County 4-H program! PLEASE be sure and WRITE these contest dates and REGISTRATION DEADLINES down in your calendar.

If your Student wants to participate, let me know.

02/22/2026

Awesome job all the competitors at the Lindsay Local Livestock Show today! Bright future ahead of these students!

02/19/2026

REMINDER: TOMORROW February 20 is the deadline to enter the 2026 Garvin County Comunications Contest. Categories: Informative speech, Illustrated Talk, Demonstrations, Team demonstrations, Job Readiness and Extemporaneous. Registrations are done through Zsuites and close at 4:30pm Friday the 20th. If you have entered job readiness and do not have your packets PLEASE CONTACT TRACIE. THEY WILL BE SENT OUT MONDAY IF REQUESTED!!

01/15/2026

I encourage 4-H members to always thank those that help them reach those goals and aspire to be the best version of themselves.

Thanking the Mentor Who Made the Best Better

01/06/2026

01/05/2026

2026 Innovate Leadership Summit - Kelly Wardlaw

The 2026 Innovate Leadership Summit will take place February 27-March 1 at the Courtyard Marriott in Norman, Oklahoma. Tracks for this year's summit include Meteorology and Geology/Paleontology.

Applicants must be active 4-H Members in Grades 8-12 with a strong interest in STEM education. A team of up to 25 Innovators will be selected for 2026. Innovators must reapply each year.

Youth will need to have an adult partner registered to attend and work with them throughout the program. Adult partners must be a County Educator or Certified 4-H Volunteer. Adults may partner with more than one youth.

Applications are due by Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at 11:45pm.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by February 6, and the $100 registration fee will be due by February 13.
Potential applicants should contact their County Extension Office for Application Information

12/02/2025

Garvin County 4-H members! Now is the time to get some sales done! We are selling these pies until December 16th. All pies are 9" and are NO BAKE! All 4-H families should have gotten an email from our office yesterday with this flier and a sales form. Funds raised from this event will help with scholarships for camp. CASH PRIZE FOR TOP SALESMAN!!

12/02/2025

Garvin County 4-H Families: Christmas is a truly beautiful time for many families, for others it sometimes is a struggle. This year Garvin County Teen Leaders and clubs have "adopted" a family. We are reaching out to our 4-H members, families and leaders for help. The teen leaders are collecting "gift cards" for the family. These cards can cover anything from clothing to gas. Any denomination will help. The deadline for collecting is December 12. All cards must be turned in by this date! Thank you for helping us make a families christmas special.