By
C.J. Hirschfield
4-H:
It’s not just for farm kids anymore.
Though
historically an agricultural organization, 4-H today focuses on citizenship,
healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs. As you might imagine, rural 4-H clubs – which
comprise 2.6 million young members – still dominate. But I was surprised to
learn that urban clubs come in second, ahead of suburban.
Until
this year, Livermore led Alameda County in the number of 4-H clubs, with three.
But now it’s a tie: Yes, Oakland, California, now has three 4-H clubs as well,
as we welcome the City Slicker Farms 4-H After School Group from West Oakland. City
Slicker is joining Oak Town (based in the Diamond district) and Montclair
(winners of four ribbons in the swine category at the 2013 Alameda County
Fair).
And
Fairyland is proud to be their partner.
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| The City Slickers Farm 4-H Club pollinator class. Fairyland horticulturist Jackie Salas is standing, right, in cap. |
