Nickie Harding is the 4H Youth Development agent for Douglas County, Kansas State Research and Extension. She and her son, Hunter, shared their experiences with the county 4H program. 4H got started as an agriculture related youth program, but it has grown through the years to encompass a variety of youth development opportunities. Young people ages 5-19 learn practical skills and important values through workshops, day camps, project groups and leadership development. Photography, robotics, public speaking, biology and pets are a few of the study topics. The annual county fair continues to be a popular event in the 4H year. Hunter Harding started the program at an early age and has served as an officer and as project leader for various activities. He has represented the club on the radio and also at local government meetings. Hunter believes the skills he has learned in 4H will serve him well.
