Q : How Is 4-H funded ?

Funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Alabama State Legislature and local county government provide salaries for 4-H county Extension agents. Contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations, local businesses and service organizations provide funding for programs such as science and technology, animal and plant sciences, public speaking and environmental and natural resource sciences. Physical facilities, like the Alabama 4-H Center, are funded through private contributions and are maintained through the fees charged for programs conducted at the Center.

Q : How many children participate in 4-H programs ?

In total, more than 180,000 children participate in Alabama 4-H activities each year. Of those youth, approximately 130,000 are involved in 4-H special interest clubs, projects clubs and after-school programs. The additional 50,000 are involved in nutritional programs for low-income and at-risk youth in cities and towns across the state.

In Alabama, programs are offered to nearly every public school student in the 5th grade–more than 36,500 children each year. Programs provided to 5th graders include, but are not limited to: public speaking, nutrition and food preparation, home gardening and science and technology.
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