Amber Morgan of VA Cooperative Extension & Putting Knowledge & Resources In the Hands of the People

GaptoothDiva talks with Amber Morgan, Unit Coordinator & Extension Agent for The 4H Youth Development Program. They will discuss how through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, they help the people of Richmond improve their lives, by providing education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability. Virginia Cooperative Extension puts university knowledge into the hands of people. They are credible experts and educators who provide information, education, and tools you can use every day to improve your life. 4-H Youth Development 4-H is the youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Amber Morgan, Extension Agent 4H Youth, Joe Logan and Norma Harris, 4-H Family Nutrition Program Assistants, are committed to assisting youth, and those adults working with them, in acquiring the knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society. Richmond City 4-H is located in East end Richmond. 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-18. We invite you to join a 4-H club with kids just like you. They live all over the city of Richmond. Wherever you live, whatever you like to do . . . 4-H is for you. Best of all, 4-H is FREE! Funding comes from federal, state, city governments and some private donations, so 4-H costs nothing to join. In 4-H, you can learn new skills like taking photographs, cooking snacks, using computers, caring for pets, building model rockets or kites, growing flowers and vegetables, participate in leadership development and community services opportunities when you join the 4-H Teen Club. 4-H has more than 200 learn-by-doing projects you can get involved in! The City of Richmond is changing, and we hope you will be part of shaping the future of this city.