I was in a 4-H program in the city and I liked it. I did learn to sew and it encouraged that. We did not have animals or anything else except sewing and cooking.

I loved 4-H and believe it was an early discovery of the things I truly love to do. The children of today NEED to learn all of those qualities, but adults don't make those decisions today;"it doesn't fit today's lifestyle," seems to be the accepted way.

4-H was not offered in our area but Girl Scouts were and it was much different then, than it is today. 10 yrs in Scouts, a couple yrs of being a camp counselor and many yrs as a leaders helped me be the person I am today--I'm sure like 4-H did for you.

I was not a 4-H member growing up, but I was a 4-H leader for several years. My 4-H kids raised rabbits, sheep, and beef. Very rewarding time of my life.

I was poor, but my neighbors had a farm. The kids were twins and older than me but they let me play with them.Their mother was a 4-H leader. They taught me to muck the cow stalls, wash the cows for the fair, and lead a cow on a rope, They also encouraged me to be in 4-H. So I was. Their mother taught me to sew and was a model of a feminine, capable, confident homemaker. I was six of seven children and did not receive much nurturing at my house, but this family made a huge difference in my life perspective. Thank you Cousineau's of Rhode Island wherever you are.

Oh yes! 4-H was very big in the little town I grew up in. I was a junior member at age 9 and continued in 4-H until I was 21. My very first sewing project was a laundry bag, which led up to making lined suits, coats, formals. 4-H was a wonderful way to meet other kids and compete at fairs. A very wholesome upbringing. I made all my kids clothes while they were growing up but now I am just concentrating on my new love of quilting.

Met my husband at the county fair when we were working at the food booth!

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Wasn't in it for long, but YES!~ loved it and it gave me self confidence in making and showing things at the fair,etc.

I don't know what a 4 H is.. so I'm going to say no. :)

Like others on this board I was in 4-H, as was my husband, and my sons. I have been a 4-H volunteer and I still am a 4-H judge. 4-H is one of the best youth development programs around. 4-H is not just the county fair, though that is often the favorite aspect.

Not only do the youth learn project areas, they learn public speaking, Parlimentary procedures, builds confidence, they learn to rationalize their choices, demonstrations, how to talk to the judges, teaches responsibility, and the 4-Her often mentors the younger 4-Her's and youth who are taking a project area they may not be familiar with. Minnesota is facing budget cuts too and unfortunetly 4-H is not getting the funding it deserves.

To this day I cannot hear the Pledge of Allegiance without wanting to go into the 4-H Creed.

Yes, I am a huge supporter of 4-H. I also encourage members of this board to mentor youth in all areas but especially in the home ec areas. This is not being offered in many schools anymore and as 4-H judge I see so many youth who do not have anyone to teach them and they want to learn so badly.

So yes, not only did 4-H help me as a youth it has helped me as an adult.