Each Spring, 4-H club members in counties across New Jersey have an opportunity to practice their public speaking skills at annual 4-H Public Presentation events. This year, Mercer County had many eager participants with interesting and inspiring topics! The life skill of effectively communicating thoughts and ideas publicly is one of the principal objectives of […]
Most people like to be helpful, and when asked to contribute in some way, they often will. This is what 4-Hers experienced on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as members, leaders, parents, and friends came together and organized a fundraiser for the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank. With the support of 4-H program advocates, such […]
In December, three members of the Clever Clovers 4-H Club, including Abby Cappiello, the 2024-2025 Mercer County 4-H Ambassador, joined the Mercer County Board of Agriculture’s monthly meeting to discuss their 4-H animal club. The members shared a slideshow of photos of the events the club has participated in or hosted. They also explained their […]
The Mercer County 4-H program annually celebrates the accomplishments of the past year at a gathering that honors our dedicated volunteers for their invaluable support, as well as the project work of our 4-H youth. This year, we added an extra element to the evening program. We asked club members to share a Spark Talk. […]
4-H clubs across the country celebrated National 4-H Week from October 6th through the 12th – members celebrated by wearing their 4-H t-shirts and organizing community service events. 4-H is about youth discovering and pursuing interests while building confidence and developing life skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. These skills will allow 4-H […]
