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You've probably heard of 4-H.

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Maybe you were in 4-H yourself.

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In fact, there's a really good chance

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you know someone involved in 4-H right now.

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Because 1 in 3 Nebraska youth between the ages of 5 and 18

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have found their spark in 4-H.

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1 in 3.

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That's a number that leads the nation.

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And that doesn't include thousands of parents and community volunteers

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who devote their time to Nebraska's version of 4-H,

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the nation's largest youth development organization.

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So 4-H is a really big deal in Nebraska.

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There are a lot of Nebraskans behind the success of 4-H in our state,

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including the University of Nebraska.

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Through Nebraska Extension,

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the research and resources of the University of Nebraska

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are delivered to youth across our state,

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in every 4-H program in every Nebraska county,

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delivering top-notch curriculum and content

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and powerful hands-on experiences.

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While Nebraska 4-H has its roots in agriculture

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and continues to engage youth in many traditional programs,

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today's 4-H has evolved to prepare students for careers in science,

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technology, engineering, and math,

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preparing young Nebraskans

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for a successful college experience and a rewarding career, developing Nebraska's

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workforce of the future, providing underserved populations with greater

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opportunities to create and contribute, helping more kids thrive and discover

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their true passions and talents, collaborating and engaging with

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volunteers, families, schools, and businesses. Through 4-H, Nebraska

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Extension is inspiring young people to become creative thinkers, responsible

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community leaders, and the authors of the future of Nebraska. 4-H'ers are the true

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leaders our state needs in the next generation, to fill thousands of

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leadership positions in counties and communities across Nebraska. Nebraska's

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4-H proven track record of success, innovation, and impact on young people

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has extended well past four years.

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Well beyond the borders of our state. In fact, Nebraska has been selected to lead

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dozens of initiatives for the national 4-H organization. That's just how good

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Nebraska 4-H is. Nebraska 4-H, further proof that nobody connects with the

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people of Nebraska like the people of Extension.