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Fundraisers

We have two fundraisers taking place. Please help us spread the word by letting your family and friends know and by sharing any posts you see from us on social media about the fundraisers. Descriptions are below and you can click on the corresponding button to place an order or get more information.

Front Door Produce Fundraiser

This fundraiser focuses on local county sales of "4-H Green Boxes" which contain 20 pounds of fresh Georgia Grown Produce including peppers, squash, cucumbers, zucchini, corn, and more! The box is $30. The sale period for this fundraiser is September 19-November 7. Boxes will be available for pick up the week before Thanksgiving. A more definite date will be publicized as we get one narrowed down.

Fruit Tree Sale

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! We have several varieties of fruit trees. The sale period is September 22-November 14 and plants will be available for pick up on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Front Door Produce Ordering Website

Fruit Tree Sale Ordering and Information Website

Fall Forum

"You Are Never Alone in Your 4-H Home"

Fall Forum is a recreational and educational opportunity planned for Senior 4-H'ers in 9th-12th grades. The weekend includes a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, all planned and led by 4-H'ers. Fall Forum empowers 4-H'ers to interact with youth from all over Georgia. In addition, training and educational opportunities are also offered for 4-H volunteers during the weekend.

• When: December 13-14, 2025
• Cost $105
• Sign up by: November 21, 2025

Only 8 spots available so sign up now! Email Ms. Michaela at michaela.brown@uga.edu to claim your spot!

Community Service + Teen Leader Opportunities

OCTOBER

CLDPA Buddies: Throughout October and November, come help us work with Cloverleaf 4-H'ers on their DPA projects. It is a great opportunity to lead the younger 4-H'ers but also will look GREAT on your portfolio. 

Halloween Candy Bags: We've been collecting candy that will be donated to ELC + Hampton House. If you'd like to help us bag the candy for distribution, please let us know. We'll meet at the 4-H office on October 27th.

NOVEMBER

Junior Conference Teen Leader: We are seeking certified teen leaders to serve at Junior Conference, November 8-9, in various leadership roles, such as workshop instructors, community service leaders, or recreation leaders. Not only are they key to help make Junior Conference a success, but they are also an excellent portfolio opportuntiy for high school aged 4-H'ers! Deadline to apply is October 22nd by 5pm.

CLDPA Teen Leader: Cloverleaf District Project Achievement will take place at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center on November 22, 2025. We'll need assistance from teen leaders with walking 4-H'ers to rooms and judging.

Fruit Tree Sale Pick Up Support: The Fruit Tree Sale is one of our biggest fundraisers for 4-H. Come help us on Monday, November 24, 2025 as we hand out tree order to our customers.

Project S.A.F.E. Shooting Sports

Our teams will start practicing soon. If you missed the BB Team or Archery Team meeting but are still interested in these sports, please reach out to Deborah Wofford by emailing dwofford@uga.edu. There's a Shotgun (6th-12th graders) interest meeting at 2pm on November 16, 2025 located a the Madison County 4-H office.

Service Clovers

This is a project opportunity for 4th-12th grade Madison County 4-H'ers to give back to the community around them! We will meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) directly after school until 5pm. Please email Ms. Michaela at michaela.brown@uga.edu to sign up for the day(s) you plan to attend.

Snack + Chat

Snack + Chat is a 4-H club where 4th-12th graders can enjoy food while learning about mental health and how to support each other. Members will explore Georgia foods that are in season and talk with friends and 4-H leaders about what life is like for teens today. This club helps students learn skills to handle everyday life. We will meet the 1st Wednesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) directly after school until 5pm. Please email Ms. Michaela at michaela.brown@uga.edu to sign up for the day(s) you plan to attend.

Horse Quiz Bowl

For 4th-12th grade 4-H'ers. Horse Quiz Bowl is a fast-paced 4-H contest where teams buzz in to answer questions on topics such as anatomy, nutrition, breeds, tack, riding, and hor management. Its goal is to let youth demonstrate their equine knowledge in a competitive, fair, and friendly setting. Practices will take place every Wednesday after school until 5pm. State competition will be January 17, 2026. The cost to compete is $25. 

District Project Achievement

Georgia 4-H Project Achievement builds lifelong skills in leadership, creativity, public speaking, and record keeping. Students select a topic, research it, and present their findings. Cloverleaf and Junior 4-H'ers (grades 4-8) compete locally before advancing to district, while Seniors (grades 9-12) compete at state and national levels with added record keeping and in-depth project work.

Cloverleaf DPA is November 22, 2025 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. If you are interested in signing up, please email Michaela Brown.

Jr/Sr DPA is March 6-8, 2026 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. If you plan to attend in March, please let us know so we can start the process of portfolios and presentation. Portfolio Workshops are scheduled for October 21 and November 18. The deadline for portfolios is December 11.

Contests

Georgia Radon Poster Contest educates Georgians about harmful effects of radon through creativity! Winners will receive a cash prize, sponsored by Georgia Radon Defense. Agens 9-14 may enter the contest. Turn in artwork into your 4-H box or drop it by the 4-H office by October 30.