4-H

The 4-H has played a large role in my life. I was able to find the ideal balance between school and activities with the 4-H. I was and still am able to accomplish and participate in many things that most people only imagine about. I have been lucky that I was able to find such a group. The 4-H has been there to help guide me through many wonderful experiences. While at the same time providing me with many enjoyable memories.
The first memory I have of the 4-H was when my sister joined. I was barely five and she was eight. She had just come back from seeing her new animal. She was so excited that I knew I had to join. So at age five, I officially became a mini member of the 4-H. I then became a full member at age nine.
When you are nine years old you are able to take a market animal to the fair. The very first market animal that I raised was a pig. Her name was Nina and she was a Hampshire Cross. It w...