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CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, National 4-H Council announced the launch of the spring 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company (TSC). This event marks the 3rd year of collaboration between the organizations on the national in-store fundraiser, benefiting state and local 4?H programming in each of the communities where a TSC or Del's Farm and Feed Supply store is located. The spring 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign...

CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National 4-H Council is pleased to name two new members to its Board of Trustees. UnitedHealthcare Community & State Chief Operating Officer Danna Mezin, and AgFirst Farm Credit Bank (FCB) Chief Executive Officer Tim Amerson were both confirmed to National 4-H Council's Board of Trustees at its most recent meeting on Friday, April 19. "We are thrilled to add these incredible leaders to our Board of Trustees," said...

Agriculture pioneer, autism activist Temple Grandin receives 4-H Distinguished Alumni Medallion NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This evening, National 4-H Council will hold its annual 4-H Legacy Awards Gala at the Hilton New York in New York City. Now in its fourth year, this special evening of celebration honors the remarkable achievements of individuals and corporations that have made lasting contributions in support of the 7 million 4-H young people around the...

New grant to fund new efforts in targeted states CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National 4-H Council has received another generous gift from the Monsanto Company of $500,000 to drive the continued expansion of the National 4-H Volunteer Initiative. The new grant will fund several initiatives including continued outreach to attract and retain 4-H volunteers in nearly 40 states along with new pilot programs in two states - Illinois and Iowa. The...

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of young people across the nation will become scientists for the day tomorrow, during the fifth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). This annual event seeks to spark an early youth interest in science education and future careers, and to reclaim the nation's position of leadership in scientific exploration. As part of 4-H NYSD, youth will participate in the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge: the 2012 National Science Experiment at...

CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council are pleased to announce the 2012 National Science Experiment: 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge. This year's experiment will introduce youth to robotic engineering concepts as they program a self-directed robot to clean up a simulated environmental spill. This exciting annual youth science event brings together youth from all around the nation to complete a single, innovative...

CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Molina Healthcare has announced its support of 4?H's Healthy Living programs with a $1 million gift to fund initiatives to reach financially vulnerable youth and their families across the nation. The partnership with Molina will provide support for 4-H programs to help young people develop and implement new health and wellness programming in their communities. "Given today's health crisis, the positive impact we can...

Grant to Support 4-H Volunteer Retention and Recruitment CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National 4-H Council has received a $500,000 donation from the Monsanto Company to drive the continued expansion of the National 4-H Volunteer Initiative. This grant will fund vital volunteer training programs and the development of new volunteer recruitment and retention strategies. The National 4-H Volunteer Initiative provides 4-H's network of more...

CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National 4-H Council is pleased to announce that Toyota will continue its support of 4?H's youth-focused water quality and conservation programming. This $1.1 million gift will fund the expansion of 4?H2O Community Projects and sponsor the 2012 4-H National Youth Science Day. 4-H?O Community Projects is a national environmental stewardship program that brings together youth, volunteers and educators within eight land-grant...

Study shows 4-H'ers more likely to contribute to their communities CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recent findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development from the Institute of Applied Research at Tufts University indicate that young people in 4-H are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youth not participating in 4-H. Notably, the Tufts research discovered that the structured learning, encouragement and adult...