• Character Education
  Cultivating knowledge for purposeful living, students learn through literature, art, humanities, and throughout the existing school curriculum the benefits and consequences of behavior.
• Illinois 4-H Foundation
  The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises funds from individuals, corporations, and organizations that supplement state and county 4-H programs
• Winter Storm Resource Center
  Links to the information you need to cope with severe winter weather.
• All About 4-H
  All About 4-H is a terrific resource for 4-H volunteers, parents and youth!
• Great Corn Adventure
  Zea Mays explains the importance of corn, how it grows, and its thousands of different uses.
• Livestock E-Quiz
  This site provides youth and adults the opportunity to quiz themselves about dairy, beef, horses, sheep and forages.
• Just for Kids
  Lots of fun websites for kids to learn everything from how worms eat garbage to how to get along with others.
• Christmas Trees & More
  Learn all about Christmas trees, as well as a listing of Christmas tree farms in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.
• Healthy Hopping
  Jumping rope is fun and good for you, too! Learn nine different single rope stunts along with jump rope rhymes and games.

4-H Show Book
Easy access to the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show book departments, schedule and forms.

Technology Training
The Marshall-Putnam Extension office is partnering with the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau to help close the technology divide. Each year a series of computer classes will be offered to the general public.

• 2010 Japanese Exchange
  The Illinois 4-H program offers opportunities for youth to travel overseas as part of an exchange program. The information for the Japanese Exchange has recently been announced. Financial support is available for Marshall-Putnam 4-H youth.
  
  
• 4-H Activity Scholarship
  The form for the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Activity Scholarship, sponsored by the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation. Reimbursement of a portion of registration fees for 4-H events beyond the county level.
  
  
• 4-H Night with Peoria Rivermen
  Jan. 16th. Registration form. David Henrie "Justin Russo" from Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place will be in attendance signing autographs.
  
  
• 4-H Show Book 2009
  This is the RED 4-H Show Book.
  
  
• 4-H Times November 2009
  Woo Hoo! The November news letter is ready for you to read!
  
  
• Achievement Night Awards booklet
  The complete list of honors presented at the 2009 Achievement Night.
  
  
• Clover Clinic
  The multi-county Project Day held Feb. 27, 2010 at ICC in East Peoria. Registration is on a first come first served basis. Register early to get your first choice of classes.
  
  
• Collegiate 4-H
  Collegiate 4-H offers college students an experience after high school of volunteering with 4-H youth, serving their communities, and growing as a young 4-H volunteer leader. Collegiate 4-H is a nationwide program that can be implemented at any college campus. Our website helps in providing resources in starting or finding a Collegiate 4-H club at any school (in any state!) and providing ideas for providing leadership to county, local, and state 4-H programs.
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Award Application
  Award application for 4-H members 15 years and older to apply for state level award.
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Award Application
  
  
• Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement
  
  
• Marshall-Putnam 4-H Activity Journal
  This is the Yellow 4-H records form, specific for 4-Hers in Marshall-Putnam Counties.
  
  
• Marshall-Putnam 4-H Project Record
  This is the Blue record form, specific for Marshall-Putnam counties.
  
  
• Marshall-Putnam 4-H Social Network on ning.com
  This is a new tool created for Marshall-Putnam 4-H families. It is a way for clubs to post their events, families to connect, 4-Hers to ask questions and Project leaders to share project ideas and knowledge.
  
  
• Positive Youth Development
  Go directly to the State 4-H Web site page about Positive Youth Development. It includes the Eight Critical Elements, Fact Sheets, lesson plans and much more. These are great tools to develope your 4-H club.
  
  

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