Oct. 3-9 is National 4-H week. 4-H has been around Minnesota for 102 years and it is still going strong. Many of you do not know what 4-H is all about. 4-H is a program that gets children involved through youth leadership. It also helps build confidence through many activities.When most people think about 4-H, the first thing that comes to mind is "cows and cooking." 4-H is about so much more than just "cows and cooking."4-H has programs for every type of kid. Some examples of projects are photography, arts and crafts and clothing. If there isn’t an area that you are interested in, the self-determined project is for you. The self-determined project is when you make a project that adapts to your interests.District retreats and YELLO are opportunities to meet new kids from the area and across the state. In Rock County 4-H there are eight clubs. Fun Adventures is an afterschool program that gets kids familiar with different project areas. These are conducted in Luverne Elementary School. Day camps and project days also get kids involved. If you have animals and pets, you can also become involved with livestock. You can become as involved as you want. 4-H helps you grow. Conference judging helps you for job interviews later on in life. For more information about 4-H call the Rock County Extension office at 283-1302.Jerome WillersLHS SeniorMinnesota State 4-H Ambassador