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By SANDRA RICHARDSON

Extension Agent

More than 115,000 Virginia youth are participating in Extension 4-H educational programs ranging from food preparations and livestock production to energy and consumer education.

The 55 subjects developed as 4-H projects include public speaking, photography, performing arts and computers, as well as dairy, poultry, clothing, forestry, wood science and many others. All subjects are based upon university research to assure accurate information.

Learning to organize group activities, serving as 4-H club officers and engaging in community service work are examples of group learning opportunities involving youth in organized 4-H clubs. Other 4-H members participate through school enrichment programs, special interest projects and instructional television.

Once identified as a farm youth organization, 4-H has more than 43 percents of its members living in towns and cities. The remaining 57

95.6%