The Madison County 4-H Chick Chain project focuses on the poultry commodity group and teaches young people responsibility, managerial skills, and entrepreneurship. Each child receives 12 baby chicks in the spring and raises them for around 20 weeks. They are then asked to bring their 3 best birds of one breed to the show and auction. Chick Chain Participants are asked to find donors who are willing to contribute financially to the Chick Chain fund which helps fund project awards, ribbons and professional support at the annual Chick Chain Sale and Auction that will be held on Saturday, September 30th at the DeKalb County VFW Fair. Please notate the 4-H participant requesting the donation and know that you will receive a receipt for your tax records. Thank You So Much for your support of our youth and the Madison County 4-H Chick Chain Project.

The 4-H Pig Squeal Project teaches young people recommended management practices for growing and raising swine. Participants develop swine management skills, learn to produce healthy pigs, develop awareness of business management, and develop record-keeping skills. Youth received two feeder pigs that were about 60 days old and about 50 pounds in January. All pigs came from a reputable nursery and were properly vaccinated. Youth cared for these pigs for about 120 days. On April 20, 2024 the youth bring one of the hogs to the Pig Squeal Project Show and Auction where it will be presented and sold. Youth will receive any prize money awarded along with a portion of the auction proceeds. Bidders will have the option of taking possession of the live hogs or sending them to a local processor. The processor will be on site during the action and will take possession of the pigs after the auction. Participants are asked to find donors who are willing to contribute financially to the Pig Squeal fund which helps fund project awards, ribbons and professional support at the annual Pig Squeal Sale and Auction that will be held on April 20, 2024. Sponsorship Levels: Bronze: $100 (name in the program, pen sponsor) Silver: $250 (class sponsor) Gold: $500 (banner on show ring) Platinum: $1000 (title sponsor, big banner)

Help today's youth become tomorrow's leaders in Madison County! No matter the project, Alabama 4-H in Madison County grows confident young people with the life skills to thrive in today’s world and succeed in their boldest dreams for tomorrow. At nearly 160,000 members and participants strong, Alabama 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the state of Alabama. Supported by families, partners, staff, volunteers, and youth, we have the strength and capacity to grow young people with the confidence, curiosity, and life skills to become college, career, and family ready. Alabama 4-H, part of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, has expanded its resources to include not only traditional programs, such as 4-H livestock judging and 4-H competitive events, but also new opportunities as well. 4-H offers a variety of clubs in Madison County for youth to become involved in their community. These are just a few of the many ways your gift can provide endless smiles in today’s Alabama 4-H. Help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be a proactive force in Madison County and to develop ideas for a more innovative world. “I strongly believe that two of the greatest things 4-H has taught me is to value and appreciate the differences in people; and that it is my responsibility and privilege to help others through service.” Marion Bell2020-21 Alabama 4-H State Ambassador

Help today's youth become tomorrow's leaders in Madison County! No matter the project, Alabama 4-H in Madison County grows confident young people with the life skills to thrive in today’s world and succeed in their boldest dreams for tomorrow. At nearly 160,000 members and participants strong, Alabama 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the state of Alabama. Supported by families, partners, staff, volunteers, and youth, we have the strength and capacity to grow young people with the confidence, curiosity, and life skills to become college, career, and family ready. Alabama 4-H, part of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, has expanded its resources to include not only traditional programs, such as 4-H livestock judging and 4-H competitive events, but also new opportunities as well. 4-H offers a variety of clubs in Madison County for youth to become involved in their community. These are just a few of the many ways your gift can provide endless smiles in today’s Alabama 4-H. Help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be a proactive force in Madison County and to develop ideas for a more innovative world. “I strongly believe that two of the greatest things 4-H has taught me is to value and appreciate the differences in people; and that it is my responsibility and privilege to help others through service.” Marion Bell2020-21 Alabama 4-H State Ambassador

Help us send a Madison County youth to 4-H Summer Camp! $175 will send one Madison County youth to 4-H Summer Camp that may not have the opportunity to addend on their own. This will cover all expenses including lodging, meals, snacks, all activities, and transportation to and from camp! “I strongly believe that two of the greatest things 4-H has taught me is to value and appreciate the differences in people; and that it is my responsibility and privilege to help others through service.” Marion Bell2020-21 Alabama 4-H State Ambassador