4-H

One program that I found out about recently is called 4-H. This is a program that young children can get involved in. 4-H was created in the early 20th century to introduce a hands-on approach to learning that was more directed at and involving of the country lifestyle. 4-H is a growing prgorams that can now be found in over 80 countries around the world.

"I Pledge my Head to clearer thinking,

my Heart to greater loyalty,

my Hands to larger service,

and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world."



This is the pledge of all 4-H clubs. Many of the local 4-H chapters in Southern Maryland are highly involved with the raising of farm animals and livestock as well as plants and nature.