HONESDALE, PA — March 17-23 is 4-H in Pennsylvania and Tri-Gal 4-H is celebrating by spreading the word about all the opportunities the 4-H program offers, especially our own club’s community service projects, events and the projects our members like the most.

4-H has its roots in growing and canning clubs that began in the 1800’s. By the 1900’s agricultural extension agencies began “cultivating” 4-H clubs. During the 1960’s 4-H clubs expanded beyond agricultural learning. Now in its 112th year, Pennsylvania 4-H began in Mercer County with the very first club. Today, there are 4-H clubs in all 67 counties of our state offering not only livestock projects but arts, robotics, engineering, financial planning, even create your own project options.

Tri-Gal 4-H Club is a very active club completing over 20 community service projects a year and is growing in membership. Under the leadership of 5 screened volunteer leaders, our club has been named “Super Club of the Year” many times over the years and is proud of our 4-H family! Alumni have careers in veterinary science, engineering, oil and gas industry, OSHA, education, business ownership just to name a few and if asked, they will tell you that their roots started with the 4-H program!

Join us in celebrating all that is 4-H in Pennsylvania! Look for our posters at area businesses and follow us on Facebook.

Want to join the largest youth organization in the country? Contact the Wayne County Penn State Extension Office at (570) 253-5970 ext. 4110 for more information on becoming a member or volunteer.