4-H offers chance to learn and ‘dream’ for Missouri students

From the 4-H Week — October 1-7 series

Benjamin Herrold
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023

The 4-H building at the Missouri State Fair displays students’ projects and provides an area for demonstrations of what they’ve learned.
Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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Whether it is raising and showing livestock, growing and preparing food, or creating a wide variety of projects with their hands, 4-H allows students to learn by doing.

State 4-H director Lupita Fabregas says students can find what they are passionate about and help develop skills for a future career through 4-H activities.
Photo courtesy University of Missouri

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