At our March 2 club meeting, members gathered to create posters to hang at local businesses to announce the arrival of PA 4-H Week. From March 17 to 23, clubs across the state promoted all things 4-H using posters, radio spots, local newspaper pieces and social media posts. 

If 4-H sounds like something you would like to become a member of, contact your local 4-H educator office. You can call 570/616-0876 to reach the Wayne County Penn State Extension Office. This is also the number to call to learn more about volunteer opportunities at a club near you.

Here is a little bit about the history of 4-H in Pennsylvania, taken from the Penn State Extension website.

“Pennsylvania welcomed its first club to Mercer County in 1912 with the mission of instructing local rural youth in improved farming and homemaking practices.

“In the 1960s, 4-H began to grow beyond a focus on agriculture. Project-based programming in nutrition, robotics, rocketry, civic engagement, environmental stewardship and more were developed to meet the needs and aspirations of all Pennsylvania families—rural, small-town, and urban.

“Today, 4-H is America’s largest youth organization. Pennsylvania has robust membership and activities in all 67 counties of the commonwealth. We work to achieve our mission of empowering young people through myriad hands-on opportunities for personal growth, leadership and preparation for lifelong learning.”