For
immediate release
October 12, 2018
4-H and Tractor Supply kick off
fall paper clover campaign to raise money
FREEHOLD, NJ – Tractor Supply Company (TSC) will hold its annual
4-H Paper Clover Campaign in Monmouth County stores to raise money and make it
possible for more youth to experience 4-H programming. Customers can purchase
paper clovers $1 or more at checkout from October 3-14.
“Funds
raised from the Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will be used to
provide scholarships for Monmouth County 4-H members to attend national 4-H
leadership conferences or camp programs” says Matthew Newman, Monmouth County
4-H Agent. The number of scholarships available following the event will be
determined based on the total amount raised.
Since
it began in 2010, the partnership between TSC and 4-H has generated more than
$13 million in essential funding. Nearly $950,000 was raised in the more than
1,700 stores across the nation (49 states) during the spring fundraiser. The
funds provide support for youth to participate in 4-H opportunities and
experiences at the county, state and national level.
“We
truly appreciate and commend the support that Tractor Supply Company gives our
4-H program each year,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry.
“Their generosity gives youth in Monmouth County opportunities within our 4-H
program that they might not have had otherwise.”
The
4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit
of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are
offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an
age-appropriate basis.
For
more information about the Monmouth County 4-H Program call the 4-H office at
732-431-7260
x7264 or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at http://nj4h.rutgers.edu
About
4-H
4‑H,
the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young
people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H
programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through
experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development
program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serves every
county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and
more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with
independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The
research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more
likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make
healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times
more likely to participate in STEM programs.
About
Tractor Supply
Founded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company is the
largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States. The
Company operates more than 1,700 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an
e-commerce website at www.tractorsupply.com. Tractor Supply stores are focused on supplying the
lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers and others who enjoy the
rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are
located primarily in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural
communities.
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