Marion County 4-H

Growing goodness.. It all started with a seed; Ginger's SNAP-Ed journey

In July of 2017, my husband, Jason, and I decided to move to Marion County. For me, it was a move "back home." Jason grew up in Pickens County. So for him, it was a move to my roots. When I started looking for a job, I applied at several places. I started with what was familiar.
I grew up, starting in 4-H as young as they would allow. Even though a lot had changed over the years with Extension, I was still very familiar with it because of my 4-H experiences.

Alabama 4-H ambasssador president receives Barbara D. Thorne 4-H Scholarship

Ana Kathrine Whisnant

Ana Kathrine Whisnant

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Alabama 4-H goes beyond extracurricular clubs and trips to summer camp. It equips students with skills and resources to take the next step in life. This year, the Alabama 4-H Foundation awarded more than $38,000 in scholarships to high school seniors seeking higher education. Ana Kathrine Whisnant, of Marion County 4-H, is the recipient of this year’s Barbara D. Thorne 4-H Scholarship.

Eleven Marion County students to participate in Pig Squeal

HAMILTON — Last week, the Journal-Record published an article on the upcoming 4-H Pig Squeal. The article featured Avery McCullough from Hamilton. While the Pig Squeal will feature students from Fayette, Lamar, Pickens, Walker and Winston counties, Marion County will also be well-represented. Eleven students from across the county will compete at the event.

Orders being taken for 4-H plant sale

HAMILTON - Orders are now being taken for the annual Marion County 4-H Plant Sale event.
All orders are to be placed and paid for at the Marion County Extension office by visiting the office.
The deadline to place orders is Friday, Feb. 14, with delivery  scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, March 4-5 to the Extension Office.

Sutton wins big at BBQ competition

Sutton

HAMILTON - Samuel Sutton, 16, won 1st place at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference Turkey Barbecue Competition in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, Nov 15.
Sutton, an 11th grade student at Hamilton High School, heard about the competition through his local 4-H Club, where he has been a member for five years, and competed in a competition at the Marion County level and finished in 1st place at the state level before competing in the turkey barbecue competition at the national level in November.

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