Vermont's youth can be challenged by living in rural and often isolated communities. 4-H provides opportunities for youth in both rural and urban settings that promote positive life skills development along with connecting youth to their communities.

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  Always wanted to learn how to eat what you grow?

  Consider 4-H Growing Connections.

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  Want to start your own after school program?

  Learn about 4-H after school.

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  Interested in growing, marketing and donating your own vegetables?

  Check out the Extension Youth Horticulture Project.

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  Interested in animals, photography, forestry and more?

  Get involved in a 4-H project.

Related episode from "Across the Fence"

Volunteers in the UVM Extension 4-H Program: October 2008 episode from "Across the Fence."

• Did you know? "Across the Fence" is the longest-running daily farm and home television program in the country. And it's produced right here in Vermont, addressing needs and interests of Vermonters.