4-H Has Something

4-H Has Something

For Children

Adjusting to change is one of the toughest demands modern society makes on every man, woman and child in the United States. Schools, churches, business, government and civic organizations are all involved because they influence the thought and actions of their particular clientele. Today’s children are especially vulnerable. They can be directed on the broad path of consummate understand-' ing or shunted along the nar-l row byways of prejudice.

For more than half a century the 4-H Clubs have endeavored to guide the youth of our country through the fourfold program of developing Head, Heart, Hands and Health to better living. So far, 4-H has touched 23 million men and women. Currently there are 2 1/4 million boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 19 who are members of the 94,800 clubs in every county throughout the 50 states. During National 4-H Club Week (Sept. 26 - Oct. 2), the nation pays tribute to 4-H, to the club leaders, parents of 4-H’ers and county and state extension service workers. We add our good wishes to all who encourage, train and guide 4-H bo^s and girls EVERYWHERE. And we do mean everywhere, for 4-H is no longer confined to farmers’ sons and daughters. During the past decade 4-H be held Oct. 12th at Front Royal Livestock Market. Numbers of head per producer range from two (C. B. Johnson) to 119 (J. W. Flet cher ). First timers include: George Hawkins, Misses Dorothy and Helen Spicer and Miss Eda Finks’ Estate. This is expected to be the 2nd largest sale in it’s history. The most ever sold was in 1960 when 1380 head were accepted by the graders. How many of those approved so far this year which will still be acceptable by the graders remains to be seen as there still remains such hazards as pink eye, lightning, and other obstacles to contend with between now and sale time. Prices at organized sales held to date have been between 2(5 and 3(5 higher than a year ago.

Ray Cannon gave me a fouryear BCIA summary of his cow herd several weeks ago; this is my first chance to really look it over. It impressed me and so I felt others should know what can be accomplised through the use of records of performance as a tool for herd improvement through a culling and selection program. In 1962 the average adjusted daily gain was 1.56 lbs; the average type score 10.4 by 1965 the average adjusted daily gain was up to 1.9 lbs. and the type score up to 11.6. From the stand point of herd Index: from 96 to 11.6. And for sure no one can say the ‘65 record was due to the good season at Castleton. Congratulations Ray! Stick with it.