4-H Historic Marker Dedication on Maui

4-H Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony 4-H Alumni

On January 25, a plaque commemorating 107 years of the 4-H youth development program in Hawaiʻi was dedicated on Maui near the site of the state’s first 4-H club. In 1918, visionary agriculturist and diversified farming advocate Frederick Krauss founded Hawaiʻi’s first 4-H club, the Boys’ Swine Club, which welcomed 31 young members from Maui near Haʻikū at the New Era Homestead. Krauss, who devoted decades to agricultural leadership in the state, helped shape the trajectory of what is now called the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical…

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Maui County 4-H Achievement

2024 county achievement _ group shots

On Sunday, June 30, 2024, the Maui County 4-H Youth Officers hosted the Maui County 4-H County Achievement event. This year end event provides an opportunity for clubs to share their achievements for the year with one other, the recognition of graduating 4-H seniors and long-time volunteers, the announcement of the delegates from Hawaii to National 4-H Congress, and the induction of new club officers. Recognition Photos

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