4-H
Ohio has been a home to 4-H since 1902, after being founded by A.B. Graham.[1] 4-H is one of the largest national organizations for young adults from ages 9-19. Parents love the organization because it helps young adults develop confidence, social skills, and knowledge on various subjects. 4-H also helps young people refine their decision-making abilities, and it teaches them how to become a responsible citizen.[2]
To be a member of 4-H, one does not have to live on the farm or be from a rural area. Only 10% of their thousands of members actually live on a farm.[3]
4-H has a branch devoted to children too young to be a part of its main organization. Cloverbuds is designed specifically to meet the needs of children age 5-8, exploring healthy living, the environment, citizenship, plants and animals, personality development, and expressive arts. Cloverbuds is a great opportunity for young minds.[4]
Interested in learning more about how to join 4-H in Licking County? Check out their website.
Honorable Mentions
Joan Grube
Grube served fourteen years as the Licking County 4-H Extension Agent. As she left her position, she wrote a short article thanking everyone for their support of 4-H, and commented on the importance that the program inspires.[5]
Merle Scheetz
Scheetz was proudly entered into the Licking County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1999. Out of the thirty years that he worked as a county extension agent, he spent ten of those years helping with local 4-H clubs. He helped them develop programs and promoted ways to increase responsibility with the use of pesticides. His help allowed for the 4-H band to grow into one of the largest and most successful throughout the nation.[6]
Marcie Williams
Williams was entered into the Licking County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2000. She worked fifteen years as a 4-H leader, was involved with Ohio Agri Women, Triazine Network Committee, Licking County Farm Bureau, and the Licking County Farmland Preservation Task Force.[7]
M.J.
References
- ↑ “Upcoming celebration to honor Ohio 4-H centennial,” Newark Advocate, June 27, 2002.
- ↑ “4-H offers many opportunities to Licking County youth,” Newark Advocate, November 29, 2001.
- ↑ Samantha Critchell, “4-H: Not just for rural kids,” Newark Advocate, May 12, 2002, 2e.
- ↑ OSU Extension-Licking County, “4-H in Licking County”
- ↑ Joan Grube, “Thanks for the memories,” The Community Booster, January 23, 2000, 10.
- ↑ Brian Miller, “Two Inducted into Licking County Agriculture Hall of Fame,” Newark Advocate, March 20, 1999,1.
- ↑ Brian Miller, “Two added to Licking County Agriculture Hall of Fame,” Newark Advocate, April 2000.
