into a single program. Next, school clubs were replaced by volunteer led community clubs. In addition, the University of Florida and Florida State University agents merged together to form The Department of 4-H and other Youth programs.
Today, 4-H programs are available in all fifty U.S. states and in more than eighty countries in the world. 4-H clubs serve youth in rural and urban areas and welcome people of all demographics. While agriculture is still a core focus for 4-H, its programs have branched out to explore other topics and fields including rocketry, robotics, environmental protection and computer science. 4-H youth are researching and confronting many of our national challenges, including global food production, sustainable energy and food safety. Over 6 million youth are involved in 4-H here in the U.S. today. Remarkably, studies show that 4-Hers are twice as likely to get better grades and go to college, and twenty-five percent more likely to contribute positively to their families and communities than those not involved in 4-H. These youth are competing and leading on county, state and national levels. Who knows? A local 4-H youth may very well be the next leader that will change our world.
Cattlemen’s Livestock Market 3305 Hwy 92 E • Lakeland, FL 33801
Weekly Beef Sale:
Tuesday 12:00 Noon Pairs and all Vet checked cattle will be sold at 3pm
Cattle Receiving Schedule:
Mondays: 8am-9pm April thru October 8am-8pm November thru March Tuesdays: 7am- End of Sale For Competitive Prices, Let Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction Market handle your Livestock Merchandising
Special Sales:
Replacement Heifer Sales, Direct Sales, Video Sales, All Breed Bull Sales, On Site Dispersal Sales (Includes Dairy, Beef and Equipment)
Watch our sales online at LMAAuctions.com Superior Livestock Representative
Dave or Mike Tomkow
Dave Cell (863) 559-3266 or Mike Cell (863) 559-5091 Office (863) 665-5088 or Home (352) 523-2081
January 2014
Heartland InTheFieldMagazine 47