Farm tags help support local 4-H and FFA

If you need to have your farm license plate registration renewed, you can directly help our local 4-H and FFA programs. 4-H has an opportunity to raise funds for Clinton County and statewide 4-H programs through the Ag Tag Voluntary Donation Program.

Soon after taking office in 2012, Commissioner of Agriculture James R. 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 voluntary donation of $10 when renewing their farm license plates at the county clerk’s office in March. With more than 160,000 farm plates bought or renewed each year in Kentucky, the commissioner’s action could generate up to $1.6 million annually.

“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 voluntary donations from the Ag Tag Program will help 4-H give young people around the Commonwealth opportunities that develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills.”

Over 238,000 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.

4-H Camp signups begin

We are now beginning to take early signups for 4H Camp. 4H Camp is for all Clinton County youth ages 9-14. This year’s camp date is set for June 9th – 13th at Lake Cumberland 4H Camp in Jabez, KY. The cost of camp this year is $180.

Camp spots are limited; first come, first served priority. Please call 387-5404 to reserve your camper’s spot. This year, camp policy requires a 1:7 adult to camper ratio.

If you would like to volunteer to help our campers at camp, please let us know when you call. Informational and registration packets can be picked up at the Clinton County Extension Office, 2601 N HWY 127. Below are important dates to remember:

– May 5th – Down Payment Due ($100)

– May 30th – Full Payment Due ($180)

*Failure to meet deadlines without notification will result in loss of camper’s spot.

County speech competition

On April 14th and 15th, we will be holding our Clinton County Speech Contest at Clinton County Middle School. The county competition is for all Purple Ribbon winners from school club competitions that were held last month. Invitations and information has been sent to all Purple Ribbon winners. If your 4H’er won a Purple Ribbon and has not received their information via mail, please let us know at 387-5404 so that we can get that to you. Thanks!

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