There is a rising interest in animal husbandry and agriculture, and the government run organization 4-H is partly responsible for this rising interest.
4-H is a youth development and leadership program that encourages youth to pursue their interests and to step up and lead fun events where other youth get to connect and share experiences. Our country needs a strong generation of youth who are able leaders, and 4-H is doing just that, creating youth who are passionate about what they do and helps them develop the skills to lead.
4-H clubs are everywhere, and a local club is the San Martin 4-H club.
This club has started up for its 2016-17 year. The club has grown and plans to participate in more local events.
We have many projects that help grow experience and provide an outlet for members to socialize with people who have similar interests. One of things that makes San Martin 4-H unique is it is the only club in the county that currently has a dog training project. Some other projects are sheep, goat, leadership, public speaking, cavies, veterinary science, equine-horse, poultry, sewing, swine, arts and crafts, gardening, rabbits, livestock judging, robotics, beginning 4-H (which is for clovers) and cooking.
If you want to check out the club, they meet the first Thursday of every month at the Lions Club in San Martin (12415 Murphy Ave.) or check out their website at sanmartin4h.club
Stuart Bettencourt
San Martin
