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How many leaves were originally on the 4-H clover?

Three Leaves

In early 4-H, most boys were involved in ‘corn clubs’ that involved learning new

farming methods. Girls were also involved in what was referred to as ‘tomato clubs’. What kitchen practice was being taught to

girls in these clubs?

Home Canning and Food Preservation

The Union Pig Club was the first 4-H club in Illinois. In what county was it

located?

Macoupin County

Commemorative beanie bears named for the ‘Father of Illinois 4-H’ were sold for the Illinois 4-H Centennial Celebration in 2002. Name this 4-H

pioneer from Macoupin County.

W.B. Otwell

•4-H Pioneer•Illinois Farmer•President of the National Farm Institute

In 1862, federal land grants were set aside for each state to create a public institution of teaching, research and

extension. These colleges and universities are referred to as what?

Land Grant University

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is the official home of 4-H in

America. What city is the USDA located in?

Washington D.C.

What ages can a youth be a member of 4-H?

8-19

How many youth were involved with 4-H in the state of Illinois in 2007?

279,425 youth

Name a corporate sponsor of 4-H.

The 4-H Clover emblem is the only youth organization symbol

protected by what U.S. lawmaking body?

Congress

This native of Star, Mississippi gave her first performance at a 4-H luncheon at the age of seven. Her songs to top the

charts include ‘This Kiss’ and ‘Breathe’. Name this Southern 4-H girl

with a big voice.

Faith Hill

•4 time Grammy Winner•Philanthropist•Mississippi 4-Her

Growing up on a farm near Marion, Indiana this creative man was active in both 4-H and FFA. Name the comic strip creator of

Garfield.

Jim Davis

•Creator of ‘Garfield’•Indiana 4-her

Famous for her fashion sense and beloved politician husband, name

this first lady who captured America’s heart.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

•Fashion Icon•First Lady•New York 4-Her

This TV show host was known for his comic talent and passed on The Tonight

Show to Jay Leno. Name this legend of late night TV.

Johnny Carson

•Television personality•Winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom•Iowa 4-Her

At seven years old this female country artist sang at a 4-H

convention in Kansas only to have it included on her 1997 CD ‘Evolution’. Name this singer of “This One’s for the Girls” who

grew up on a dairy farm.

Martina McBride

•Kansas 4-Her•Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Winner

Name two countries with which Illinois 4-H maintains IFYE youth

exchanges.

Mexico, Japan, Australia, Finland

Name this Illinois 4-H Staff Member:

Debra Stocker

In order to apply to become a member of the Illinois State 4-H Youth

Leadership Team, you must be at least how old?

16 years old

Robotics, computer science, electrical engineering and geospatial

technology are all 4-H projects that are part of the national 4-H mission mandate called S.E.T. What does

S.E.T. stand for?

Science, Engineering and Technology

The original four H’s stood for Head, Heart, Hands and _____. What did the fourth original H

stand for? HINT: It’s not Health.

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