Clarion commissioners hear about 4-H plans this year

4-H members from three counties attended Tuesday’s proclaiming of March 15-21 as 4-H month by the Clarion County Commissioners. Pictured are (front, from left) Taylor Cloak, Iris Reitz, Soraya Manno, Julia Brooks, (back) Clarion County 4-H coordinator Anna Burke, Commissioner Ted Tharan, Airabella Wheeler, Commissioner Wayne Brosius, Charli Ames, Jedidiah Mano and Commissioner Braxton White.

Clarion County 4-H programs are expanding their reach this year, with the embryology program — which allows students to watch chicken eggs hatch in the classroom — set to be offered in every school district in the county for the first time. County 4-H coordinator Anna Burke told commissioners the program serves about 1,900 students through traditional clubs and school-based enrichment activities. Local 4-H members are also involved in robotics competitions, livestock and equine programs, and county fair planning. Commissioners recognized the organization’s impact by proclaiming March 15–21 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week in Clarion County.

 

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