4-H is a family affair

    With the new 4-H year set to begin Oct. 1, families will begin to discuss joining 4-H and what the roles and responsibilities are for parents and youth. One key suggestion for all new families to remember is to make sure to ask lots of questions! Parents are vital to a successful 4-H club and to the success of their child in the program.
    Here are a few ways parents can help their child:
    — Enroll in 4-H.
    — Select one or more 4-H projects to participate in.
    — Attend 4-H club meetings.
    — Determine club and county 4-H requirements.
    — Help your child complete any 4-H responsibilities he or she may have volunteered for, been elected to or selected for.
    — Support your child’s 4-H work.
    Parents can support their child’s 4-H project in many different ways. For the 4-H members who have regular project meetings, parents will need to make sure the 4-H member attends the meetings. Parents can help gather any materials the child will need and arrange transportation to and from the meetings. If there is no project leader, parents will be asked to help their child with the project. The head club leader or Extension Office may be able to locate a knowledgeable individual who can help complete the project.
    4-H members will need to become familiar with their project materials and may need to complete various activities in order to complete the project. 4-H members will also need parental support and guidance when completing exhibits and record books for county fair.

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