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and Extension Centers, and from leading research institutions-around the world. Extension Agents conduct educational programs that help sustain profitability of agricultural and forestry production while protecting and enhancing land and water resources. Programming efforts address a broad range of problems from traditional agricultural management and production issues in livestock and crops to farm business management, soil and water conservation, land and water quality, the safe use of pesticides, forestry and w ildlife, and commercial and consumer horticulture. Kenner Love (3400 675-3619
*3=. 4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest comprehensive youth development program in the nation. Young people from ages 5 to 18 engage in hands-on learning experiences under the leadership of 4-H Agents and trained adult and teen volunteers. 4-H fosters development in effective citizenship, leadership, other important life skills through a strong science-based curriculum. Through com muni tv-based and school-partnered programs, 4-H members learn how to: make sound decisions,, manage resources, work with others, and utilize effective communication skills. Rappahannock Countv has an active and ever-growing group of 4-H members and is always looking for more, lennv Kapsa (540) 675-3619
Ct. Family and Community Sciences
Eamily and Community Sciences programs assist families and communities w ith critical issues related to economic stability and quality of life. Comprehensive, communitv-based programs provide education for establishing or improving economic selfsufficiency and ft»ster an environment to sustain a
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