DATE:     9/25/02
CONTACT:  William Hair (803) 256-4262; whair@Clemson.edu
WRITER:   Susan Bedingfield (864) 656-3876; sbeding@clemson.edu

'4-H: Celebrating Yesterday, Today
and Tomorrow' at S.C. State Fair

     COLUMBIA -- "Celebrating Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" is the
theme for 4-H exhibits that will cover 6,000 square feet of the Ruff
Building during the South Carolina State Fair Oct. 3-13.
     "Visitors will be able to see how 4-H has evolved over the past
100 years to continue to meet the needs of our youth," said William 
Hair, Clemson Extension 4-H agriculture specialist and coordinator of
the exhibit. 
     Contests in egg preparation, breads and dairy foods will be 
featured for 4-H members throughout South Carolina. A photography
exhibit, a green tomato contest and an agricultural identification
contest are also included in the activities.
      In addition, fairgoers will have an opportunity to see many of 
their favorite 4-H livestock shows.
      "We invite everyone to come out and see what 4-H has to offer,"
said Hair. "This is just a tip of the iceberg regarding the programs
offered at 4-H. We're more than cows, corn and cooking."
	This year is the 100th anniversary of 4-H. With more than 6.8
million youths involved in 4-H, it is one of the nation's most diverse
organizations. Originally focused on agricultural projects, 4-H has
expanded to support the needs and interests of young people into the
21st century. 
	The 4-H program crosses all economic, racial and social
barriers to engage all youth in programs that help them succeed. 
Learning by doing is the central theme of 4-H education.
	Find out more by visiting the 4-H website at: 
http://fyd.clemson.edu/4H/home.htm.
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