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By SANDRA RICHARDSON
Extension Afent
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 at 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 percent of its members living in towns and cities. The remaining 57 percent live in small towns and rural areas of the state. Programs designed by 4-H are adapted to the needs of youth wherever they may live.
4-H provides professional leadership for programs planned and implemented locally by volunteers. These volunteers receive training provided by Extension agents, other volunteers and Extension specialists at Virginia Tech and Virginia State.
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