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4-H: EMPOWERING YOUTH TO LEAD
“Every young person deserves a place
where they feel safe, valued, and capable
of learning something new.”
— Chandra Vaughan
fair awards, donate to 4-H programming, purchase market animals at the Market Animal Sale,
and simply show up to the Blaine County Fair to watch the youth show the projects they have
worked on all year.”
4-H helps build a more resilient community by preparing the next generation of producers
and leaders. By teaching animal husbandry, sustainability, and ethical food production, the
program keeps agricultural knowledge rooted locally. As Vaughan puts it, “4-H youth don’t just
learn skills—they learn how to lead.”
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