Celebrating National 4-H Week

By Kerry Watson, Director of Communications

Turning ideas into action, 4-H youth are becoming everyday heroes who persevere through challenges to leave lasting, positive impacts on their communities. Through the work of caring mentors, 4-H - a positive youth development organization - is cultivating a growing number of America's youth to lead us in a Revolution of Responsibility. Their commitment challenges everyone to join the movement toward meaningful change.

This week we recognize and honor the history of 4-H as we celebrate National 4-H Week. Since its humble beginnings more than 100 years ago, 4-H has grown to become the nation’s largest youth development organization. Their idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills they need to be proactive forces in their communities’ and develop ideas for a more innovative economy. That idea was the catalyst to begin the 4-H movement, and those values continue today.

As one of the first youth development organizations in America, 4-H opened the door for young people to learn leadership skills and explore ways to give back. 4-H revolutionized how youth connected to practical, hands-on learning experiences while outside of the classroom.

 

Each year MKC makes a financial commitment to 4-H Leadership Development Funds located within its trade territory.  Funds totaling more than $57,000 have been donated to these groups over the past eight years.  

Jeff Jones (far right) presents a donation to representatives
of the Reno Co. 4-H Leadership Development group.

 

“We believe the leadership programs available through 4-H are outstanding programs,” states Kerry Watson, Communications Specialist for MKC.  “It’s these types of programs that are helping to develop the skills of the future leaders of our communities. We’re proud to play a role in making sure these programs continue.”