
4-H is a U.S. based network of youth organizations whose mission is "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development". Its name is a reference to the occurrence of the initial letter H four times in the organization's original motto ‘head, heart, hands, and health’ which was later incorporated into the fuller pledge officially adopted in 1927.
County Extension agent Jack Blandford told Deming Radio News that 4-H is a youth organization open to participants from ages 5-19. Novice competitors are 9-11, while junior competitors are 12-13.
The organization is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.
To sign up or for more information stop by the county extension office 210 B. Poplar Street in Deming by Friday January 31, 2020. DEMING – Time is running out for area youth to join the local youth club 4-H.
4-H is a U.S. based network of youth organizations whose mission is "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development". Its name is a reference to the occurrence of the initial letter H four times in the organization's original motto ‘head, heart, hands, and health’ which was later incorporated into the fuller pledge officially adopted in 1927.
County Extension agent Jack Blandford told Deming Radio News that 4-H is a youth organization open to participants from ages 5-19. Novice competitors are 9-11, while junior competitors are 12-13.
The organization is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.
To sign up or for more information stop by the county extension office 210 B. Poplar Street in Deming by Friday January 31, 2020.