Happy National 4-H Week

October 2-8 is National 4-H Week! Wear the clover and show your 4-H pride. 4-H is a community of more than seven million young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. For more than a century, the four H’s on the well-known clover, representing Head, Hands Heart and Health have been recognized as

a trusted framework for excellence in positive youth development. In 4-H, Kids participate in hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for life

. 4-H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right where they live. Learn how you can Join the Revolution of Responsibility contact Kelly Mallory, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 4-H Agent at 948-6881 or malloryk@vt.edu.

Required StatementsVirginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disbility, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these advertised activities, please contact the Madison Extension Office at 540-948-6881/TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *TDD number is 800-828-1120