By BRYNLEE WALTER
Buckeye Jr. Farmers 4-H Club Reporter
The 2024-2025 4-H year is coming to a close and the 44 members of the Buckeye Jr. Farmers 4-H Club have enjoyed a busy and rewarding year filled with community service, learning opportunities, and plenty of fun. Members of the club worked hard, celebrated together, and earned top honors for their efforts.
One highlight of the year was the club’s “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat” service project.
Members collected food donations to help families in need, showing their dedication to giving back to the community. The club also spread cheer by playing Bingo and visiting with nursing home residents, bringing smiles and conversation to local seniors.
The Buckeye Jr. Farmers celebrated the holiday season with a lively Christmas party filled with snacks, games, and laughter—a perfect way to enjoy friendship and teamwork outside of regular meetings.
Club members also showcased their talents through Club Days competitions.
At Ellis County Club Days, the Buckeye Jr. Farmers earned purple ribbons on both their club skit and model meeting.
Their success continued at Regional 4-H Days, where they brought home a purple ribbon on their skit and a blue ribbon on their model meeting, reflecting their strong communication skills and creative teamwork.
The year wouldn’t be complete without the excitement of the county fair, where members enjoyed showing projects, making memories, and earning lots of ribbons and valuable experience.
The Buckeye Jr. Farmers 4-H Club continues to live out the 4-H pledge— “Head, Heart, Hands, and Health”—through service, learning, and fun. Their hard work and dedication prove that 4-H is more than projects and ribbons; it’s about building friendships, strengthening communities, and growing future leaders.
The new 4-H year will start October 1 and the Buckeye Jr. Farmers would welcome any and all new members.
For more information please contact the Ellis County Extension office at 785-628-9430.
Buckeye Jr. Farmers Club Reporter