Arkansas 4-H is among groups nationwide celebrating its legacy during National 4-H Week, Oct. 1-7.
“We really focus on leadership in 4-H,” said Angie Freel, interim associate department head for 4-H and Youth Development for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “It’s the members themselves — the kids — who do the real work of 4-H. They’re the ones who ‘make the best better.’”
“True Leaders” is the theme of this year’s National 4-H Week, which is part of the larger National 4-H month. Freel said October is a natural fit for the annual outreach efforts, because it coincides with the start of the 4-H program calendar, when 4-H officers are elected and leadership teams are formed.
Arkansas 4-H is encouraging 4-H organizations throughout the state to engage their communities through activities such as adopting service projects throughout October, a “healthy living day,” and making promotional videos for social media.
4-H organizations interested in participating in National 4-H Week can learn more about how to maximize their efforts by visiting https://4-h.org/professionals/marketing-resources/4-h-week-toolkit/. Individuals and organizations can also share their 4-H Week activities through social media at www.facebook.com/arkansas4h and on Twitter at @Arkansas4H, using the hashtags #4H, #TrueLeaders and #4HGrown.
Details: Local Cooperative Extension Service agents or www.uaex.edu.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without discrimination.