Sunday, July 17, 2011

Head, Heart, Hands, Health


My stepdaughter, Amber, was
a great pig and sheep showman
during her 10-year 4-H tenure.
 It's county fair time again in our county.

Hundreds of 4-Hers have worked to the wire to finish projects. Many got up before sunlight yesterday morning to get livestock trailers packed. Our kids always wanted to get the pigs over to the fairgrounds as early as possible before the heat of the morning.

All the hours of walking pigs in the lots behinds barns, or in yards. Working with lambs, cattle, goats, horses, will pay off as they move their prized animals to the fair, put on their show clothes, say a prayer, and walk into that show arena.

My stepson, Adam, with my mom
at his last county fair. He loved
his 10 years in 4-H.

4-H is one of the best leadership development programs a child can ever experience. Whether its a photography, cake decorating, sewing, or livestock project, youth learn to research and complete a project. They gain pride and respect in themselves. They gain life skills.

Congratulations to all of our 4-Hers. You are the best.
 
4-H Pledge
I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
my Heart to greater loyalty,
my Hands to larger service and
my Health to better living, for my club, my community,
my country, and my world.

God is good! 

Showing livestock is a long
tradition at Sigler Farms!
 
 

 

Some of the 4-H trophies
are still proudly displayed!

2 comments:

  1. When I went on the resent farm tour the Unger farm has a whole wall devoted to their childrens awards. I will post it soon with all the fairs going on

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  2. We start Thursday! Say a prayer that no animal or human melts! ;-)

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