On social media “10 Reasons Your Child Should Join FFA or 4-H”  was posted by JoAnn Alumbaugh

“The skills that our youth learn by participating in these organizations are:

1.   Leadership skills. 

2.   Knowledge of agriculture.

3.   Healthy living.

4.   Confidence. 

5.   Good sportsmanship. 

6.   Work ethic.

7.   Community service. 

8.   Lifelong friendships. 

9.   Scholarship opportunities.

10.  And many other skills. 

As mentioned, these are life skills that will serve your child in adulthood. Help them enjoy all the benefits and who knows, you may become a leader or instructor too.”

A Barren County 4-H Alumni, Miranda Tarry, made the following post under the article to reinforce the reasons to become involved in the 4-H program- “Loved my 4-H days. Yes, my mom was my agent so there was many events I had to attend, but I now have friends all over the world. It made me love-discovering things outside my comfort zone. I can speak in front of 5 people to thousands without wanting to throw up or pass out. It broadened my horizons and gave me so much confidence. It allowed me to travel and try new experiences that no other program offered me. At first I may have felt forced to go to an event as an “agent’s kid” but once I was there I was learning, becoming a better person and having the time of my life”. #tomakethebestbetter ?????? 

After all of these year’s it is wonderful to have an unsolicited testimony while enjoying a proud 4-H Agent and Mom moment!!!