UGA Cooperative Extension - Seminole County

09/14/2026

High School 4-H members elected their officers at during tribe time.

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

7 th grade 4-H members elected their officers this month during 4-H meetings.

09/09/2026

Support Seminole County 4-H & Get Fresh Produce!
Seminole County 4-H is excited to partner with Front Door Produce for our 4-H Produce Box Fundraiser! Enjoy a 20-pound box of fresh, farm-fresh produce while supporting Grady County 4-H youth.
Order Window: September 14- November 2 (it is open now)
Pick-Up: Week of November 16 at the Seminole County Extension Office
Price: $35 per box
20 pounds of fresh produce—perfect for stocking your kitchen and getting ready for Thanksgiving!
Ready to order? Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to purchase your box!

https://frontdoorproduce.com/products/georgia-4-h-produce-box-fundraiser-seminole-county

Every box purchased helps support Seminole County 4-H programs and opportunities for our youth! Questions? Call the Seminole County Extension Office at 229-524-2326
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09/09/2026

6th grade 4-H members elected their officers this month during 4-H meetings.

09/04/2026

Georgia National Fair Rally (7th-12th grade)
We are excited for the annual 4-H Day at the Georgia National Fair held on Friday, October 16th, 2026. This a great recreational opportunity, as well as an educational one as youth get to view the 4-H displays and learn more about Georgia agriculture through the number of exhibit halls and attractions onsite in Perry. As part of 4-H Day at Georgia National Fair, 4-H will hold a rally in the Reaves Arena. Deadline to sign up is Monday, September 14th. Space is limited. Cost for arm band to ride is $30

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Addy Eakin for 3rd place in the 2026 Georgia 4-H Photography Contest: Focus on Agriculture category.
Additional participants from Seminole County were Myla Atwater, Sara Belisle, Caroline Dunn, Griffin Edwards, Charlee June Herrington, Abbie Helms, Jase Moulton, Avery Willingham, Reed Willingham.

09/01/2026

Seminole County and Grady County 4-H members attended 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Day on August 31 in Tifton at the UGA Tifton Diagnostic Lab. Participants gained hands-on lab experience and learned about the many facets of the veterinary profession. They rotated through three diagnostic stations and heard from the College of Vet Med’s Office of Academic Affairs about the path to becoming a veterinarian.
They were accepted to the UGA's College of Vet Medicine Tifton Diagnostic & Investigational Lab out of 66 applicants and 35 spots.

08/31/2026

We recently had a Teen Leader 1 training for 8th-12th grade Seminole County 4-H members.

08/30/2026

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging
If you are interested in being on the Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging team, it is time to sign up. This event is for all 4-H members. The first practice will be held September 23 at the Seminole County Extension office. It will be held 3:15-5:00. There will be training sessions held for you to learn about the contest. This is an educational class that helps you learn to be a good consumer.

Space is limited 4-H’ers, so you must call to sign up. You must attend the first practice or call ahead of time and talk to 4-H office to be excused. At the training sessions you will learn how to make good choices by comparing items like jackets, televisions, fast food, and music streaming services. Junior competitors (5th-8th grade) will write a 30 second speech about cotton, and Seniors (9th -12th grade) will write a 90 second commercial about cotton. The contest will be held on Wednesday, November 11th in Tifton. Team members will be expected to purchase a shirt to wear to contest, cost is $11. For more information call 229-524-2326.