4-H is featured prominently in the upcoming movie, Charlotte's Web, based on the favorite children's book written by E.B. White. The movie opens Dec. 15.
The movie stars, not only Dakota Fanning as Fern, but the voice of Julia Roberts as Charlotte. 4-H alumnus Reba McEntire, as well as other noteworthy actors including Robert Redford, Cedric the Entertainer, Oprah Winfrey and Cathy Bates portrays the other barnyard animals.
Charlotte's Web features the 4-H Emblem multiple times, and the themes portrayed speak directly to 4-H's great work developing youth- building friendships, committing to goals and having fun!.
Charlotte's Web is a classic tale of dedication, friendship and loyalty. Those values are intrinsic to the 4-H Youth Development. As the only educational youth development program connected to state's land-grant colleges and universities, 4-H encourages young people to use their head, heart, hands and health to become strong, confident and contributing citizens.
Similarly, in Charlotte's Web, Fern uses her head, heart, hands and health to encourage family and friends to save Wilbur from the smokehouse. With help from Wilbur's barn friends, especially Charlotte, Fern's dream comes true when she is able to take Wilbur to her town's 4-H Fair. (Read More)
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