Charlotte Observer
"Join the ranks of the famous ... Join 4-H!
What do Al Gore, Faith Hill and David Letterman have in common? They were all 4-H'ers.
It's true. Faith Hill reportedly first sang in public at a 4-H mother-daughter luncheon when she was 7. Former Vice President Al Gore showed Angus beef cattle in Tennessee. And before we knew David Letterman (photo) as a late-night talk-show host, he hosted a children's television show, 'Clover Power,' that featured 4-H members.As we know, they did not grow up to be farmers. So if you think 4-H is all about agriculture and rural America, let me re-educate you on the 4-H of the 21st century.
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Although we are proud of our traditional roots in agriculture and domestic arts, that is not who we are anymore.
Today's 4-H programs focus on science and technology, public speaking, environmental stewardship and more." (Read More)