Friday 4-H Nugget

Friday, October 18, 2024

Volume 6 Issue 2

Friday 4-H Nugget

Greetings 4-H Community,

We are now midway into October! Have you completed your 4-H enrollment for 2024-2025 yet? If not take some time to get signed up here. There are many different things you can get involved with. Be sure to check out all of our 4-H projects we offer and try something new.

This past week our three 4-H educators spent several days attending the National Association of 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference sharping their skills, gaining new program ideas and even were selected for a poster and a workshop presentation. Be on the look out for new programs this year!

All the best,

Robby Kelly, Sthele Greybar & Corey Sharp

Extension Educators

Elkhart County 4-H Awarded $1000 Ag Literacy Grant

Elkhart County 4-H received a $1,000 Ag Literacy Challenge Grant from Indiana Farm Bureau to support an agricultural literacy program at Mary Daly Elementary, a Title I school. This program will engage 3rd-6th grade students in hands-on learning through gardening, poultry care, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on STEM education and healthy food practices. Students will develop a garden, expand the school’s poultry program, and sell produce and eggs at local markets. Special attention will be given to bilingual instruction to ensure the program is accessible to the school’s ESL population. This initiative aims to bridge educational gaps while building life skills and fostering a deeper connection to agriculture in the community.

Trick-or-Treat at the Fairgrounds

Enjoy an afternoon of treats and fun at Trick or Treat at the Fairgrounds on Friday, October 25 from 1 pm to 5 pm! They're partnering with local businesses and organizations to provide a safe trick-or-treat event for the community. This event is absolutely free and pre-registration is not required. Simply show up dressed in your favorite Halloween attire and enjoy the event!

Please enter the Fairgrounds through Gate 2 and park outside the Elkhart County Community Center. Once parked, you may walk through the main gate.

$35K Cobot Donated to 4-H Program

Vincennes University’s Center for Advanced Robotics and Automation and Telamon Robotics has donated a Techman Cobot to Elkhart County 4-H, enhancing STEM programming and career pathways for local youth.

This advanced technology will be used to develop hands-on learning experiences, preparing students for careers in automation and supporting Elkhart’s RV industry, a major driver of the local economy. The cobot will provide a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable skills in robotics and automation, aligning with industry trends and workforce needs highlighted at the recent RV Dealer Show.

WSBT featured a story on the future of automation in the RV industry.

Teen Task Force Call-Out

Attention all 7-12 grade youth: The Elkhart County Teen Taskforce is seeking new members. We're taking our signature Adulting 101 program on the road and we need your help! Join us October 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the E3 Robotics Center, 3709 Cassopolis St., Suite E, Elkhart. Pizza will be provided! Scan the QR code, or click here to RSVP.

Growth Opportunity for 4-H Volunteers

Sign up today for the Invention Convention Workshop. This is great way to learn new skills and create innovative programing for your club. This workshop is geared toward developing volunteers, providing new curriculum and new innovative for clubs. This helps prepare volunteers and 4-Hers innovate and problem-solve.

Join our upcoming training on October 24 to gain resources and strategies to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. This workshop is $30 and is being held at the Elkhart Area Career Center. Click on the link for more information and to register: https://IN4-HICW-North.4honline.com

Purdue Extension Information

Elkhart County 4-H Information

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