With the start of the new year, and looking at the calendar, I am reminded of how diverse 4-H can actually be. For those of you wondering just what 4-H is all about, I will give you a brief look. The "H's: stand for: Head, Heart, Hands and Health. That alone can cover an enormous amount!
We learn and gain knowledge in many areas with our HEAD. There is the sharing, caring and giving of community service that comes from the HEART. We "learn by doing" with our HANDS. And we learn various ways to take care of our HEALTH.
This month in Mississippi, counties are preparing for district livestock shows, as well as Dixie National in February. The livestock show is just a sample of what the youth do on a regular basis taking care of their animals. The dedication and hard work of the youth is amazing, to say the least. The responsibility that comes from that experience is priceless.
Also, in January and February, local clubs are planning their monthly meetings. You can find Cloverbuds for ages 5-8, as well a variety of clubs pertaining to age and interest. Across Mississippi, there are general clubs, robotics clubs, gardening clubs, environmental clubs, modeling squads, cooking clubs, sewing clubs, horse clubs, craft clubs, just to name a few! And we can't forget the Leadership Team wearing the green jackets! Keep in mind that a 4-H Agent cannot possibly know it all, or do it all, so I rely on volunteers to share their expertise in certain areas.
My main focus this year will be on ATV Safety and injury prevention, including brain injuries. With so many youth and adults riding ATVs, we are continuing to have terrible accidents. The GOOD news is that with safety education, we can greatly reduce these accidents.
I hope this gives you an idea of the variety of wonderful things I get to do as a 4-H Youth Agent, and the wonderful opportunities for you as well!
Happy 4-H-ing,
Traci
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