(Editorial Note: Part 233 of a series of further development in the early days that impacted Franklin County. Sources: Franklin County Citizen, 1924-1930; Franklin County Extension records.)
Although the 4-H program began officially in the United States in 1902, it wasnât until 10 years later, 1912, that the program came to the state of Idaho as part of the extension program through the land grant universities. Our first recorded Extension Agent was Lucius Clark in 1918. He farmed in Treasureton and also taught school there. He had come from Freedom, WY, by a long route through the LDS Colonies of Mexico before arriving in Idaho, with training at the Agricultural College in Logan. The next extension agent was M. A. Powell who had the position from 1920 to 1929.
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Local youth interested in becoming teen counselors at 4-H camp June 7-9 in Alpine, Wyoming, are invited to apply for such positions at the Franklin County Extension office, 561 W. Oneida. Â
Teen leaders will help plan and organize the camp, as well as teach and mentor younger children. Teen leaders from Franklin County will work with teens from other counties doing the same things.Â
4-H volunteers and parents are also invited to attend the camp and assist with the activities and help supervise.
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Children ages 9-12 interested in attending the camp may also register at the extension office. Camp fees are $85 and include meals, lodging, transportation, insurance, materials and camp supplies as well as a t-shirt. Space is limited and enrollment deadline is May 28.
Do you want to become a Master Gardener?
The Apalachicola Times
Open enrollment has begun for the UF/IFAS Franklin Master Gardener volunteer program course, to be offered at the Franklin County Extension Office.
The course will begin Wednesday, April 7 at the offices at 261 Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Street in Apalachicola, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. The classroom portion runs for 13 weekly classes, with the remainder of 12 months to complete the volunteer hour requirement of 75 hours.
The cost is $120 per application and the fee covers all materials and handouts you will need including the UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer book, name badge and polo shirt. Class availability will depend on at least four students registering.