Carbon County officials recognize people who, through their talents and efforts, make the county a good place.

During the county commissioners' meeting Thursday, the board proclaimed the week of March 15 as 4-H week in Carbon County. Representatives from the organization were present at the event and gave each of the commissioners a gift for the proclamation.The proclamation, which Commissioner Thomas J. Gerhard read, states "The youth of Carbon County is one of the county's most valuable resources ... 4-H members contribute to environmental improvement, community service, food production and participate in programs that aid in youth development, health, nutrition, home improvement and family relationships ..."4-H youth apply leadership skills, acquire a positive self-concept and learn to respect and get along with people ... Therefore, the Carbon County Board of Commissioners proclaim the week of March 16-21, 2015, as '4-H Week in Carbon County' and urge all citizens to give recognition to the people involved in the 4-H program."Gerhard thanked the group for all of its efforts.Georgia Farrow, the Carbon County 4-H agent in the Penn State extension office, thanked the commissioners for all their support of the program over the years.She added that 4-H is a great asset for the county because it helps teach children not only about fun activities, but also important life skills.Nancy Grotevant, district director for Penn State Extension, also thanked the commissioners; as well as the 4-H leaders, volunteers and families who make the program possible.The 4-H program, which began over a century ago, is designed to help young people develop their potential to become the best adults they can be through hands-on experiences that cultivate self-confidence, leadership skills and working together.To date over 100,000 Pennsylvania youth are 4-H members. On the county level, there are 150 active 4-H members and over 30 4-H volunteers.For more information on the Carbon County 4-H programs, call the Penn State Extension office at 570-325-2788 or email Farrow at

gaf4@psu.edu.