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Shawnee County

Shawnee County
K-State Research and Extension
1740 SW Western Avenue
Topeka, KS  66604

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Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

785-232-0062

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4-H Youth Development

4-H is a community of young people across Kansas engaged in learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Caring adults that support our programs are essential for youth to achieve their potential based on the guidance, respect, skills, knowledge and wisdom adults can share.

Let's Join4-H is a nationwide program. Each of the four H's of the clover represents ways youth can grow and develop.

  • H ead, critical thinking, problem-solving;
  • H eart, self-discipline, integrity, communication;
  • H ands, serving others; and
  • H ealth, choosing healthy lifestyles.

 

    Link to Enrollment Infomation            Chatterbox Link

    Events & Activities Link            Find all 4-H News here

    Link to County Fair Infomation            Link to County Fair Infomation

 

Calendar

 

Program Staff                           

Grace Wiens photo Lisa Satterthwaite
Grace Wiens

4-H Youth
Development Agent

785-232-0062 ext. 120
wiensg@ksu.edu

Jill Foster

4-H Program Assistant

785-232-0062 ext. 112
jillfo@ksu.edu

Lisa Satterthwaite

4-H Office Professional


785-232-0062 ext. 111
lsatter@ksu.edu

 

Current Events

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2024 Important Dates

County Fair Information

2024 Shawnee County Fair 4-H Division Donor Form

Upcoming Events:

May 31/June 1- Fair Entries OPEN

June 1-2- 4-H Open Horse Show, Domer Arena

June 5-7- Discovery Days, Manhattan

June 10-14, 17, & 18- Tractor Safety Training

June 13- 4-H Events Council Meeting

June 14-16- State Geology Field Trip, WaKeeney

June 19- Office Closed (Juneteenth)

June 22- King & Queen Interviews

June 25- Shawnee County Fair Board Meeting, EMR

June 26- Chatterbox Submissions Due

July 1- Fair Entries CLOSE at 5 PM

July 2- Fair Superintendents Meeting, EMR

July 4- Office Closed (Independence Day)

Visit the State 4-H Youth Development Site