Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are essential in U.S. schools, equipping students with academic knowledge and practical skills for careers in fields like business, healthcare, trades, and technology. Agriculture is a focus of CTE, introduced through programs like the National FFA Organization and 4-H. Both organizations emphasize youth development, fostering leadership, skill-building, and community involvement, particularly for those interested in agriculture and related fields.
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Lucky 4-H Clovers is a project to gather information on the effects horticulture programming has on the emotional well-being of the youth population. Within the study teachers were asked to reflect on the youth they worked with and provide responses on emotional well-being questions to gather a better understanding of how horticulture programming benefits youth participants.
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The group community service entry of That’s Sew Crafty and Furry Friends in the 2024-2025 J.A.C. (Junior American Citizen) contest has won first place in the Eastern Division and has advanced to the National contest.
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The most effective way to become a skilled public speaker is through consistent practice. To achieve excellence, however, one must combine confidence, expertise, and passion.
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Somerset 4-H Woof Dog Club members Lilly van Sleewen and Annalise Gaudet traveled to NYC to volunteer at the American Kennel Club's Meet The Breeds at the Jacob Javitts Center.
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Congratulations to Jill Brochinsky, Somerset County 4-H Program Coordinator, for receiving the 2025 RCE Award for Excellence!
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We recognize Mike Powell and Ethan Gassman as the 2024 Dale E. Artfitch Sportsman Award recipients.
Congratulations to both of these 4-H members!
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Congratulations to our 2024 Round Robin Participants!
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Congratulations to our 2024 Outstanding 4-H Members, Alum, and Volunteer Recipients!
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Congratulations to our 2024 Somerset County 4-H Scholarship Recipients!
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Congratulations to our WOOF Dog Club and K-9 Leaders Seeing Eye Puppy Club members for their outstanding performance at the 2024 State 4-H Dog Show! This year’s show was held at our very own Ted Blum 4-H Center on June 8.
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On Sunday, June 9th, current and former
4-H’ers gathered at the Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, New Jersey to celebrate a special anniversary. On that day 50 years prior, the 4-H center was officially opened.
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Alumni of 4-H programs have reported that their involvement in 4-H programming has influenced their career paths and provided them with valuable lifelong contacts
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This past November, Somerset County 4-H Member Savanna Michalak of Woof Dog Club competed at the Philadelphia Kennel Club with her dog, an Australian Shepherd named Hawk, and won Best Junior at the competition.
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November was a month to give thanks to our amazing 4-H leaders and club members for all they contribute to our program and for sharing their time and talents with our community.
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Somerset County 4-H would like to extend a warm congratulations to our 2023 4-H Scholarship Recipients, who have distinguished themselves as incredible leaders in our community. We are proud to acknowledge the achievements of Scout Lowrie, Arun Pabuwal, Jacquilin Kirby, Kelson Lowrie, Michael Powell, Molly Yesalavich, Lacey Lamberson, Malik Reid, and Megan Norz.
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Somerset County 4-H hosted the 6th annual 4-H Cupcake Wars where members collaborated to design and bake a cupcake judged on appearance, flavor, and presentation of recipe
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Using recycled materials, the children made a wide variety of creations such as robots, space stations with aliens, and trick-or-treat baskets
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There are a ton of behind-the-scenes preparations in order to make the fair happen and one very special group, the computer club, made it easy for fairgoers to navigate throughout the fair.
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