SASKATOON – It’s time once again to don green and white clothing or sport a clover on your lapel.
National 4-H week, being held from Nov. 4-10, kicks off with National Clover Day.
“We’ll ask everybody to wear their 4-H green and white or 4-H T-shirts to school or to work,” said Angie Friend, communications director at the national 4-H office in Ottawa.
The celebration week has been a part of 4-H since its beginnings nearly 80 years ago. Clubs from across the country are finding ways to celebrate 4-H week with contests, barbecues, parades and rallies.
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“National 4-H week really wasn’t much of anything for quite a few years and we’ve sort of resurrected it,” said Friend.
The 4-H week aims to honor 4-H members past and present, for achievements and hard work. Most 4-H members are enrolled in projects which allow them to raise and care for farm animals.
“It’s a lot different than other youth organizations,” said Friend. “You have the life of something else in your hands.”
Funding deal
Saskatchewan 4-H has a lot to celebrate this year. It recently signed a contract with the government for more funding and is promoting the Friends of 4-H campaign to raise $1 million over the next four years.
Janice Meyers, executive director of 4-H in Saskatchewan said that would give 4-H more financial stability for at least the next few years.
