Jackson, California (September, 12, 2014)— More than 6 million young people across the country are enjoying 4-H today! 4-H offers young people many new opportunities allowing them to make an impact on the community, and step up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. Amador County 4-H is a volunteer youth development program open to all youth between the ages of 5 to 18 years old sponsored by the University of California and the County of Amador.

Six clubs: Fiddletown, Gold Nuggets in Plymouth, Ione Community, Jackson Gold Wheels, Shenandoah Valley, and Willow Springs make up Amador county 4-H.  Each of these clubs offers several club projects like gardening, cooking, photography and various animal projects for its members to work in.

Research has proven that participation in 4-H has a significant positive impact on young people. Recent findings from the Tufts University 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate that, when compared to their peers, young people in 4-H are:

·         Nearly four times more likely to contribute to their communities,

·         Two times more likely to pursue healthy behaviors like, and

·         Two times more likely to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs in the out-of-school time.

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 109 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. Outside the United States, independent, country-led 4-H organizations empower one million young people in more than 50 countries.In Amador County, more than 190 4-H youth and 50 volunteers from the community are involved in 4‑H.

To learn more about 4-H or to enroll today visit ucanr.edu/sites/AC4H/ call the Amador County 4-H Office at 209-223-6484

Posted by TSPN TV on Friday, Sept 12, 2014

Richard Forster and Monique Gaziadei close out this episode with their guests.

Wolfgang Hocke tells the viewers about Oktoberfest of the Gold Country on Saturday, Sept 20 between 1PM-7PM.

Dan Slater talks to Richard about the Fiddler’s Jam on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Main St., Fiddletown.

Nina Machado gives Monique an Update on First 5.

Richard Forster give a Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary for Tues, September 9 meeting.

Richard Forster give a Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary for Tues, September 9 meeting.

Sherry Curtis talks to Tom Slivick about the Up Country Community what to expect at a meeting and how to join.

Gwen Christeson gives a School Board Update.

Debbie Baker and Jan S. talk to Richard about the Gold Country Dachshunds performing at Oktoberfest in Amador.