has quietly adjusted to change:

has quietly adjusted to change: Families leaving the farm for towns and cities; city folks moving to the country; the mushrooming of suburbia; the unprecedented advance of technology and science; the expanding interests and needs of youth. According to the breakdown of 4-H enrollment supplied by the Federal Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 46 per cent of the total membership come from farm homes, 32 percent from rural non-farms; and 22 per cent from urban homes. All races and creeds, andfamllies of all economic backgrounds are represented. Among the broad goals of 4-H are to gain knowledge and skills. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership, citizenship and upgrading of personal standards. Projects are many and varied. Members learn to sew, cook, tend a garden, care for livestock and household pets, use safe practices at all times in the home, school, recreation, on the highway and farm. There also arfe projects in photography, entomology,economics, public speaking and nutrition. The learn-by-doing method helps to give the youngsters a pretty good start toward a future career. Many go on to college as the result of project experience, and some are aided through 4-H scholarships.

The 4-H Clubs do not take the place of formal education or parental guidance and responsibility. But they do help. The fact that in 4-H there is liteis ally “something for every boy and girl” makes 4-H unique, and commands the respect, support and cooperation of residents of the communities it serves, and business as well. If your sons or daughters are of 4-H age, why not contact your county extension office and get them enrolled in a club. You’ll be glad you did.