Have you ever been interested in getting involved in 4-H but didn’t know how? Have you ever been curious about the different types of projects available to exhibit at the Green County Fair? Have you ever wondered how to make a difference in your own community or how to become a stronger leader? Think 4-H is just for farm kids? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Green County 4-H has the perfect event for you. Explore 4-H Day will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, from Noon to 3:00 p.m., at the Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 10th Street, Monroe. This is a free open house event where you can quickly and easily learn more about 4-H.

Interested youth and their families will be able to talk with current 4-H members, learn about different 4-H projects, discover how to make a difference in their communities, and get information about how to enroll in 4-H. There will also be a chance to win free prizes! We will also address the common misconception that 4-H is just for farm kids. Last year, well over half of Green County’s 4-H members lived in cities, towns or rural non-farm areas and exhibited in projects like Drawing & Painting, Home Furnishings, Electricity, and Child Development. 4-H is truly for everyone, no matter your background.

The 4-H program is open to youth in 5-year-old Kindergarten through one year past high school. Green County has 17 different clubs to choose from that vary in size, meeting time and location. In order to be eligible to exhibit at the 2020 Green County Fair, 4-H members must be enrolled by November 1, 2019.

For more information about Explore 4-H Day or the Green County 4-H program, please contact Ellen Andrews, Green County 4-H Youth Development Educator, at (608) 328-9440 or green.extension.wisc.edu.