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Annual report of the Bayfield County Agricultural Agent Washburn, Wisconsin: 1939
(1939)
Olson, Mildred
Report of 4-H Club work and home economics, pp. 6-8
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-6- REPORT OF 4-H CLUB WORK AND HOME ECONOMICS By Miss Mildred Olson, Home Agent 1939 4-H Club Work There were 28 4-H clubs in Bayfield County with an enroll- ment of 433 members. Forty-three adult leaders and twelve Junior leaders were instrumental in carrying on the work. The projects carried this year included Dairy, Beef, Bee, Clothing, colt, corn, Food Preservation, Foods and Nutrition, Forestry, Garden, Handi- craft, Small Furnishings, Home Grounds Beautification, Home Service, Pig, JunLor Readership, potato, Poultry, Ducks, Sheep, Turkeys, and Fish Conservation. It was noti ed that there was approximately a 30% increase in the number of members who exhibited at the County Fair this year and the quality of work showed progress also, 4-H club members had the privilege of attending either the Tri-County Camp at Lake Nebagamon or the Lake Galilee Camp near Mellen, The twenty-five who attended from this county reported an enjoyable as well as instructive experience. Ninety-five club members participated in the contests held on Rally Day, and as a result, five members were awarded tripe to the State Fair. There were Agricultural and Home Economics demonstration contests, Agricultural judging contests, Home Economics judging contests, Dress Revue and Dairy Queen contests. The winners enjoyed a week at Milwaukee State Fair, Practically all the boys and girls of club age were given an insight of 4-H club work as a result of a County-wide tour of schools made by the Home Agent during last December and the early winter months. Helps were given in the organization of new clubs by the County Agricultural Agent and Home Agent.
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