Chester County 4-H Clubs Celebrate Pennsylvania 4-H Week

The Chester County Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing 4-H Week in the county and praising 4-H for its continuing service to the citizens of the Commonwealth. 

The term "4-H" often calls to mind youngsters showing calves and sheep at a county fair, but animal science is only part of what makes up 4-H.

With a focus on hands-on learning, 4-H members can explore technology, civic engagement, healthy living, fashion design, cooking, environmental stewardship, forestry and wildlife, entomology, community service, and other subjects. 4-H is the state's largest youth development organization, with clubs in rural communities, small towns, and big cities.

A nationwide total of nearly 6 million children and teens, ages 8 to 18, take part in 4-H. In Pennsylvania, 4-H reaches more than 77,000 members in all 67 counties and includes a network of more than 6,000 adult volunteers.

In celebration of Pennsylvania 4-H Week, Chester County 4-H clubs promoted the organization through a Window Display contest and various club activities. 

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth development program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring, and contributing citizens.