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Ohio has been a home to 4-H since 1902, after being founded by A.B. Graham.  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.   

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.  
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. 

===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. 

====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.   

====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.  

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