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WHERE IS THE CLOSEST
      4-H CLUB TO ME?



      There is a list, on page 6, that shows all 4-H
      club meeting locations in Clay County.


      DO I HAVE TO “GET OUT”
      OF 4-H WHEN I BECOME

      A FFA MEMBER ?



      No, you can be enrolled and involved in both
      4-H and FFA.  Extension and FFA Advisors
      encourage joint participation.


      WHY SHOULD I JOIN 4-H? ?
      WHY SHOULD I JOIN 4-H


      A. 4-H is an organization that provides
      projects that interest nearly every young
      person. Your amount of involvement is your                WHAT ABOUT LIVESTOCK
      decision. 4-H has something for everyone.
                                                                SHOWS AND
                                                                VALIDATION?



                                                                Livestock projects are a serious undertaking.
                                                                 Much money and time is spent choosing
                                                                animals, working them at home, and showing at
                                                                livestock shows.  You can view a calendar in the
                                                                back to review what shows are held during the
                                                                year.

                                                                All market animals that will be exhibited at
                                                                major livestock shows must have state
                                                                 validation tags.  Species committees are
                                                                formed in each county that include County
                                                                Extension Agents and Agriculture Science
                                                                Teachers from schools located in the county.
                                                                Validation is a very serious matter.  If your
                                                                animal is not validated and the proper
                                                                paperwork is not filled out correctly, you may
                                                                not exhibit your      animal(s).  It is your
                                                                responsibility as the exhibitor, to know times
                                                                and locations of validation.  Emails, with those
                                                                details, will be sent.








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