Pottawatomie County 4-H

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

We are proud to celebrate Grace Hobbs, a 10th grader at North Rock Creek, for representing our school, community, and state on an international stage!

Grace, an Oklahoma State 4-H Ambassador and State Record Book Winner in Fabric & Fashions, led a workshop at the Ignite International 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. (March 26–28, 2026).

Grace was also selected to showcase her project, “4-H Has Heart,” at the Ignite Conference. She has inspired over 20,000 4-H members across two countries and impacted more than 90,000 Senior Citizens.

Grace truly represents Pottawatomie 4-H — showing what it means to lead with heart and live out 4-H Spirit! ❤️ 🍀

03/23/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 4-H Veterinary Science Short Course!

Join us May 26–27 at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine for a hands-on, two-day experience designed for 4-H members who love animals and want to explore careers in veterinary medicine and animal science.

Participants will learn directly from our experts while diving into topics like animal reproduction, veterinary care and procedures, animal health and management, and real-world experiences with veterinary professionals.

Space is limited to just 30 high school students across Oklahoma, so don’t wait to apply! Applicants will be notified the week of April 20.

⏰ Deadline for pre-registration: April 17
🔗 Apply here: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/44128

03/20/2026

Congratulations to all of our Pottawatomie County 4-H members who competed at OYE! If you exhibited your livestock project at OYE you should be proud of your accomplishments. Even if you didn't see the results you wanted in the ring, you worked hard.
We had some very accomplished members compete at this event, congratulations to all!
Here are the results from market week:
🐷Maci Peacock - 1st place & Champion Duroc
🐐Riggs Thompson - 10th place Market Goat
🐐Jaxon Thompson - 6th place Market Goat
🐐KJ Anthony - 2nd place Market Goat, 2nd place Market Goat, and 7th place Market Goat
🐮Taycie Baker - 1st place Limousin Steer, 4th place Crossbred Steer
🐮Jimmie Spears - 2nd place Registered Shorthorn Steer

The Sale of Champions will be happening at 4 pm today at the OG&E Coliseum and will feature Maci Peacock and KJ Anthony!

03/17/2026

The deadline to sign up for our County Foods Contests is March 20th at 4:00 pm!
Sign up for food showdown/my favorite foods here:https://forms.office.com/r/qJUAKXyY9k
Sign up for the food poster contest here: https://forms.office.com/r/WQXwkWnPus

These contests will be held March 28th 2026 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Check in for food showdown is at 9:00 a.m.
Check in for my favorite foods is at 10:00 a.m

03/17/2026

OYE Week One is a wrap! Congratulations to all of our 4-H members who exhibited their projects this week. These exhibitors have put a lot of work into their livestock projects and should be very proud of themselves.
Here are the results from last week:
🐷Addison Conklin - 9th place Dark Crossbred Breeding Gilt
🐷Jessi Peacock - 6th place light Crossbred Breeding gilt
🐷Weston R***r 8th place Chester White Breeding Gilt
🐷Adalyn Seaton - 9th place Chester White Breeding Gilt
🐷Ryleigh Guderian - 8th place Hampshire Breeding Gilt
🐮Boone Gray - 3rd place Commercial Breeding Heifer
🐮Taycie Baker - 1st place & Reserve Division 3 Champion Limousin Breeding Heifer
🐮Taycie Baker - 1st place & Reserve Division 5 Champion LImousin Breeding Heifer
🐮Bryar Baker - 2nd place Percentage Red Angus Breeding Heifer
🐮Bryar Baker - 2nd place Limousin Breeding Heifer
🐮Callie Loman - 2nd place American AOB Breeding Heifer
🐮Jack Jett - 1st place & Division Champion Maine Breeding Heifer
🐐KJ Anthony - 1st place Doe Goat
🐐KJ Anthony - 2nd place Doe Goat
🐐KJ Anthony - 3rd place Doe Goat
While they didn't place, we also had multiple exhibitors make it "up the hill" in the pig barn. This is a big accomplishment as well and we congratulate all of those exhibitors as well.
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors, and good luck for market week!

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

4-H is a place for people to belong. When we feel like we belong, our brains literally work better. It helps us handle stress, boosts our confidence, and ends that heavy feeling of loneliness. On the flip side, feeling left out isn't just annoying, it actually affects our mental health. You have the power to help other people belong!

Notice Newbies: Is someone hanging back at the edge of the group? That was probably you once. Invite them to sit at lunch or join the group.

Be the Bridge: If you know a newcomer loves gaming and your friend does too, introduce them!

Check the "Humor": If a joke is only funny because it’s at someone else’s expense, it’s not a joke, it’s a wall. Don't laugh, and don't join in.

Expand Your Circle: Your friends are great, but there’s always room for one more. Embracing differences makes life more interesting.

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

🍀Pottawatomie County 4-Hers Tori Nelms and Madison Maddox participated in the Innovate Leadership Summit this past weekend 🍀