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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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