4-H youth in Columbia County are ‘Beyond Ready’

National 4-H week highlights club’s impact on youth.

The Columbia County Commission approved a proclamation Thursday declaring Oct. 5-11 as National 4-H Week in Columbia County. Accepting the proclamation were UF/IFAS Columbia County Extension agents and 4-H youth. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The Columbia County Commission approved a proclamation Thursday declaring Oct. 5-11 as National 4-H Week in Columbia County. Accepting the proclamation were UF/IFAS Columbia County Extension agents and 4-H youth. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

By Heather Futch

County Extension Director/4-H Agent

From classrooms to public speaking contests to visits to local springs, Columbia County 4-H youth are proving they’re more than prepared for the chal…