CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) \u2014 This week is Pennsylvania 4-H Week in a local county, which is recognizing the youth development organization.<\/p>\n
Franklin County Commissioners proclaimed March 15-21 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 4-H program continues to play a vital role in shaping communities, especially communities with a strong agricultural heritage like we have\u00a0here\u00a0in Franklin County,\u201d said Franklin County Commissioner\u00a0Chairman\u00a0Dean Horst. \u201cThanks to 4-H activities and the volunteers who lead them, our children develop the types of life skills and leadership\u00a0qualities\u00a0necessary to be successful adults, and they see the\u00a0importance of being active citizens\u00a0in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
4-H is the nation\u2019s largest youth development organization, the county said. In Pennsylvania, it is overseen by the Penn State Extension and reaches more than 77,000 kids ages 5 to 18. Activities include projects in animal science, civic engagement, STEM and more.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the Franklin County 4-H program, call 717-263-9226 or\u00a0visit\u00a0extension.psu.edu\/programs\/4-h\/counties\/franklin<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n