4-H Youth and Development
Our 4-H program provides a creative a supportive environment in which culturally diverse youth and adults can reach their full potential. Our local county program works to develop life skills to help young people become self-directed, productive citizens. We also work to empower adult volunteers who multiply the efforts of our local county Extension staff.
By the year 2005...
By the year 2005, it is predicted that Roosevelt County will have nearly 4000 young people that fall within 4-H ages. Roosevelt County ranks high in negative indicators for these young people-crime, poverty, teen birth rate, and single parent families. In order to prepare all our youth to become knowledgeable, productive citizens, they must possess basic life skills. 4-H is challenged to help youth gain knowledge and skills in consumerism, nutrition, personal development, animal science, plant science, natural science, engineering and creative arts.