4-H
Americannoun
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Orth’s wife, Charisse, works as a county coordinator for 4-H.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
It’s sparked debate about the 4-H program, whether a child should be allowed to back out of it, and about officials’ decision to use law enforcement resources to seize the goat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024
Written by congressional staffers, the official emails are supposed to be straightforward messages to constituents: “Here’s what you need to know about that highway project just outside town” or “Congratulations to these local 4-H volunteers.”
From Slate • Jan. 2, 2024
Faith offerings are plentiful and deep-rooted at the late-summer agricultural fairs that, nationwide, bring together 4-H children parading their prize animals and political candidates unleashing their ambitions.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023
“Here’s a news story on the 4-H Club fair,” Bando says.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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