Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a proclamation recognizing March 17 to 23 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week and praising 4-H for its commitment to the future of Pennsylvania agriculture.
"More than a century after its founding in Pennsylvania, 4-H remains an investment in youth, the greatest resources of our communities, spurring members and their families to make worthwhile contributions to the citizens of Pennsylvania and this nation," the proclamation notes.
The term "4-H" often calls to mind youngsters showing calves and sheep at a county fair. But agriculture is only part of what makes up 4-H.
With a focus on hands-on learning, 4-H members can explore technology, civic engagement, healthy living, fashion design, cooking, environmental stewardship, forestry and wildlife, entomology, community service, and other subjects. 4-H is the state's largest youth development organization, with clubs in rural communities, small towns, and big cities.
"The program addresses issues facing youth wherever they live and challenges them to learn by doing while building self-esteem, leadership, and citizenship skills and focusing on critical issues," according to the proclamation.
A nationwide total of nearly 6 million children and teens, ages 5 to 18, take part in 4-H. In Pennsylvania, 4-H reaches more than 100,000 children in all 67 counties and includes a network of more than 4,000 adult volunteers.
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