HEAD, HEART, HANDS, AND HEALTH: The four "H's" that have made me who I am today. I started 4-H when I was seven years old, I started making friends and learning skills that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I have made friends that I am now going to college with, I have traveled far and wide, seen so much. This program means so much to me, that I would do almost anything to get people involved.

YOU SHOULD BE IN 4-H, AND HERE'S WHY:

1. LIFELONG FRIENDS!

What would life be without friends? In 4-H you find friends who love the same things you do, you find those who share the same passions you do, and they are ALWAYS there for you. With 4-H friends you can go days, weeks, months, years, and always pick up exactly where you left off.

2. OPPORTUNITY!

4-H offers over 80 different project areas to choose from! From cattle and agriculture, to fashion revue and dance, plus so much more. Plus other programs branch off of 4-H and its core curriculum. Through 4-H I have been able to travel to over 12 different states and one other country!

3. LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

4-H is all about making youth of today, the leaders of tomorrow. #TrueLeaders. You learn communication skills, how to lead a group, how to PROPERLY work as a team, and you learn how to work with other personality types. These skills are no long readily taught in public schools, so this is where youth can go to develop these absolutely necessary skills.

4. EXPERIENCE!!

As previously mentioned 4-H has so much to offer. No matter your project area, you can always dip your toe in another interest just to give it a try and see if you like it. From camps, after school programs, and simple club activities, there is always something new to test out, as long as you give it a chance!

5. HAVING/BECOMING A ROLE MODEL.

A lot of people don't know what 4-H is really about because they don't give it a chance. However I think you should give it a chance, I promise you won't regret it. It may even be the best decision you've ever made.