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Garfield County

4-H Youth Development

Published: 2020
By Eric Mlller
Youth development helps provide young people with opportunities to learn while engaged in their own experiences. 4-H is an integral part of MSU Extension in Garfield County, with five traditional and active 4-H clubs and a shooting sports club, which represent 80 youth from ages 6 to 18. 2020 provided challenges to all walks of life, including traditional 4-H programs. New methods were needed to provide a traditional fair and fair sale. 2020 marked the first virtual livestock sale in Garfield County, which was coupled with increased marketing via the internet and traditional radio spots. All 4-H youth learned how to prepare for the sale and provide marketing information well in advance. The youth worked with MSU Extension to document and discuss their livestock projects and included the information to the general public.
Families at the Garfield County Fair.