Julie Stauffer

Hi Pat,

Have your girls considered 4-H? I think of it as basically an "expand your
world" plan that kids can pick and choose from at will. My kids love it and
it isn't just raising heifers ;)

We belong to a small homeschool 4-H group of about 20 kids. In just this
group that has only been going a few months, we have kids raising goats and
rabbits for exhibitions, kids doing public speaking, kids doing photography,
kids doing shooting sports, kids sewing, kids cooking, kids raising turtles,
kids doing martial arts. Each of the projects involves something about
leadership and community service. Kids are completely free to participate
as much or as little as they choose.

Julie

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Julie,

Is 4-H JUST for kids?
A friend of mine and my family are buying land, starting a farm, and raising
alpacas. We are basically novices here (although I've done the horse, dog,
cat, rabbit things)---and she asked whether 4-H was just for kids or whether
we could join in. I figured the Agriculture Extension office would be our
best bet, but I thought I'd ask--if for nothing more than to answer her
question. Thanks!

Kelly

In a message dated 2/14/2002 6:13:00 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jnjstau@... writes:
> Have your girls considered 4-H? I think of it as basically an "expand your
> world" plan that kids can pick and choose from at will. My kids love it
> and
> it isn't just raising heifers ;)
>
> We belong to a small homeschool 4-H group of about 20 kids. In just this
> group that has only been going a few months, we have kids raising goats and
> rabbits for exhibitions, kids doing public speaking, kids doing
> photography,
> kids doing shooting sports, kids sewing, kids cooking, kids raising
> turtles,
> kids doing martial arts. Each of the projects involves something about
> leadership and community service. Kids are completely free to participate
> as much or as little as they choose.
>
>

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In a message dated 2/14/02 5:06:45 PM, kbcdlovejo@... writes:

<< I figured the Agriculture Extension office would be our
best bet, but I thought I'd ask--if for nothing more than to answer her
question. >>

There are often County Extension classes for adults. And I bet you could
request one. Also, county agents will advise on specific questions for
anyone.

From 4-H site http://www.reeusda.gov/4h/

-=-In most states, you can join 4-H if you are between the ages of 8-18. Some
states have special age-appropriate programs designed especially for younger
kids. Check with your Cooperative Extension office to find out what projects
and activities are available for youth your age.-=-

Nanci Kuykendall

>A friend of mine and my family are buying land,
>starting a farm, and raising alpacas. We are
>basically novices here (although I've done the horse,
>dog,
>cat, rabbit things)---and she asked whether 4-H was
>just for kids or whether we could join in. I figured
>the Agriculture Extension office would be our
>best bet, but I thought I'd ask--if for nothing more
>than to answer her question. Thanks!
>Kelly

Hey, good question Kelly. I grew up completely
urbanized and our dream (which we are acting on and
hope to sson realize) is to own land and have some
small agriculture and livestock (mostly for ourselves)
and build an intentional community. We are currently
looking into an option where we would almost have to
be homesteading in the beginning until we get the
infrastructure in place. We have mostly been trying
to teach ourselves what we will need, and I know we
will learn a lot in the process, but it would be nice
to have real living people as a resource to ask
questions about things when we get stuck or need help.

Nanci K.

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