HELP OUT 4-H BY RENEWING FARM TAGS

RENEWING FARM TAGS BENEFITS 4-H

   Russellville, KY - 4-H has an opportunity to raise funds for Logan County and statewide 4-H programs through the Kentucky Ag Tag Program.

Soon after taking office in 2012, Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer announced all farm license plate voluntary donations would be split evenly among 4-H, FFA and the Kentucky Proud program.
   Farmers can make the donation of $10 when renewing their farm license plates at the county clerk’s office in March. With more than 184,000 farm plates bought or renewed each year in Kentucky, the commissioner’s action can generate significant funds to support these outstanding programs.
   “Kentucky 4-H has been given a tremendous opportunity by Commissioner Comer to raise significant funds to support 4-H,” said Keith Rogers, executive director of the Kentucky 4-H Foundation.  “The donations made to the Ag Tag Program will help 4-H give young people around the Commonwealth opportunities that develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills.” 
   Over 256,000 youth are involved in Kentucky’s 4-H program. Kentucky ranks in top 10 in several 4-H enrollment categories nationwide. All 120 counties in Kentucky have 4-H programs, and all counties will receive a portion of the support from this fund raising opportunity.
    Last year Kentucky 4-H received $169,280.21, from the Ag Tag Program. These funds are split between the county where the funds originated and the Kentucky 4-H Foundation for state level programs.
   That means part of  the Ag Tag donations stay in Logan County funding programs and activities that teach children and teens about, leadership, citizenship, science and technology, communications, public speaking, agriculture, and more.
   Logan County 4-H’s share for 2014 was over $2,500.00 and benefited several 4-H programs.  This means more opportunities for youth to attend camp.  It means more leadership and civic engagement programs for our young leaders.  It also means more resources to purchase curriculum, host events, and use our researched based, hands-on education to educate our youth on topics relating to agriculture, natural resources, health, safety, public speaking skills, life skills and so much more.  This year Logan County has a great opportunity to increase financial support for our local 4-H Councils, clubs and programs by encouraging farmers to make the donation.
   Making the $10 donation on each farm license plate at renewal is an excellent opportunity for our agricultural community to support the youth of our community and help fund the programs that can make a lasting difference in their lives.
   For more information about Logan County 4-H, visit our Facebook page by searching for Logan County 4-H or our website at http://logan.ca.uky.edu/4HYouthDevelopment.

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   4-H youth are a living, breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles, and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right where they live.

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    About Kentucky 4-H Foundation: The Kentucky 4-H Foundation exists to advance today’s Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Program. The Kentucky 4-H Foundation raises funds to support Kentucky 4-H programs that provide leadership development, life skills, citizenship, and positive experiences and opportunities. Kentucky ranks in the top 10 of several 4-H enrollment categories nationwide, with over 256,000 different youth involved in 4-H programs, 32% of the K-12 grade population in Kentucky.  Please visit the 4-H Foundation’s website at www.kentucky4hfoundation.org.