Here is a program just for our Illinois 4-H and FFA Jr. High members! The E.D.G.E. program is a leadership and personal development conference designed specifically for 7th and 8th grade students. The conference deals with topics such as personal strengths, social skills, choices, goals, community involvement, and WIIFM (What's In It For Me?). Delegates leave E.D.G.E. with a better understanding of themselves and how to deal with day-to-day choices.

Presented by National FFA staff (most who are also 4-H alumni), this all-day program is your opportunity to build upon your leadership skills and discover more about yourself and working with others. You will have the opportunity to meet and work with young people from across the state at this special event.

E.D.G.E. is held in the fall of the year - the 2006 E.D.G.E. Conference is Saturday, November 18 at the University of Illinois Extension Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Registrations are due to the State 4-H Office by November 8. You can download the registration brochure and form here (pdf) or register and pay online here.