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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer today awarded grants to two prominent Kentucky youth organizations in ceremonies today 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.
“Kentucky’s most important crop is our youth,” Commissioner Farmer said. “They will determine how bright Kentucky’s future will be. FFA and 4-H do an excellent job of molding our young people into honest, hard-working, caring men and women who will become the leaders of tomorrow. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is pleased to play a role in their good work.”
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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