I remember the first time I went to Presentation Day, when I was 10 years old. I sat there on the cold metal chairs atOphir school, waiting for my turn to give my first impromptu speech.
5 Traits I've Learned Through 4-H by Maddie Wiswell, Placer County 4-H Ambassador I'm Maddie Wiswell and I have been in 4-H for nine years. I live on a 100-acre sheep and cattle ranch and have invested a lot of time in animal projects and leadership opportunities through the 4-H program.
When I was five years old, my family purchased our first three chickens. What we did not know at the time, was that chickens are the gateway animal to lifelong livestock endeavors.
I have been raising Boer Goats for fair though 4-H for about 4 years. Since I started, I have raised a Red Paint goat named Buttercup, along with Charlie, Hubert, Blaze, and Wethertop who all Traditional colored.
It was the beginning of my 7th grade school year when I first heard about 4-H. My mom had learned about the 4-H program through her coworker. I remember conversing with my mom about whether or not I should join the program and I was very reluctant.
