4-H evolves as competition for kids' time grows
10:10 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2007
"A lot of people still don't know about 4-H and all the possibilities it has," said Former 4-Her Linda Biles
And there are a lot of possibilities these days when it comes to the club, but if you're like some when you think of 4-H, you think of the farm.
"When we tell people were involved they're surprised because they think it's just for farm kids," Biles said.
But not anymore.
"There were a lot of projects when I was in 4-H, but there are even more now. They've expanded," Biles said -- projects like dogs.
"A judge judges you on how well your dog minds, if they sit for you, lying down and stay, and there's showmanship where you show off yourself and your dog," 4-H member Kelli Young said.
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You can learn more about the history of 4-H and how to find a club near you by logging on K-State's Web site.
"It used to be mostly farming and raising cows and stuff, but they have a lot of new projects that is really fun," Young said.
So, these kids aren't just down on the farm. They're involved in the arts, photography, the theater, and one that surprised me...rocketry.
Parents like it because it keeps all there family activities in one spot. It's co-ed and for all age groups.
"I'm proud of it because that has taught me a lot, and I've made some of my best fiends here," said 4-H Member Faye Miller.
These kids are hoping the interest will catch on, helping to keep 4-H alive in the future.
There will be a 4-H carnival for kids Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church.
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