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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer today presented checks to two prominent Kentucky youth organizations in ceremonies at the Kentucky State Fair.
Commissioner Farmer issued checks of $47,500 each to Friends of Kentucky 4-H Inc. and the Kentucky FFA Foundation Inc.
“Helping our young people learn and grow into responsible, hard-working citizens is one of the most important things we can do,” Commissioner Farmer said. “FFA and 4-H do an outstanding job of molding our young men and women into the leaders of tomorrow. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture shares this mission, and we feel it’s important to support these fine organizations as we strive for a bright and prosperous future for all Kentuckians.”
Kentucky 4-H/Youth Development Education creates opportunities and supportive environments for culturally diverse youth and adults to be capable, competent, and caring citizens. More than 245,000 youths ages 9-19 participate in Kentucky 4-H.
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA is open to any student in grades 7-12 who is enrolled in an agriculture course in a public school.
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