Clarion County designates March 16-22 as 4-H Week

The Clarion County Commissioners proclaimed the week of March 16-22 as 4-H week in the county. On hand to receive the proclamation were, from left, Clarion County 4-H Coordinator Annah Burke, Commissioner Braxton White, Clarion-Limestone student Carter Hagan, Commissioner Wayne Brosius, Keystone student Bella Wheeler, PennWest-Clarion intern Samantha Heller and Commissioner Ted Tharan.

Clarion County has designated next week as Pennsylvania 4-H Week to recognize the program’s positive impact on youth development. With over 1,000 local participants, 4-H provides opportunities in robotics, agriculture, and leadership, supported by Penn State Extension and dedicated volunteers. Members gain hands-on experience, from caring for livestock to building competition-ready robots, helping them develop real-world skills. Former participants have credited 4-H with shaping their careers, reinforcing its role in preparing young people for future success.

 

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