ArizonaRealCountry.com 47 October 2017 FALL BRINGS So Much 4-H Fun! By Kim Christman, Jennifer Wolf, and Robin Etnyre Fall brings many new and exciting opportunities! For many of you, it brings a new grade in school or a new school altogether. It brings fall sports and a break from the summer heat. And here in Maricopa County, it brings the start of the new 4-H year! A special time of year, where families from around your community get together to explore new hobbies and become citizens of tomorrow! So what is 4-H and what will you gain? Through 4-H, you will gain independence, a sense of belonging, a spirit of generosity toward others, and a variety of opportunities to master life skills! 4-H is iH part of the University of Arizona, a land- grant university. Arizona 4-H is one of many programs in Cooperative Extension, a division of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 4-H is the largest youth development program in the U.S., engaging more than 7 million young people in hands-on projects in science, healthy lifestyles, citizenship, communications, leadership, and many other areas.  In Arizona, more than 185,000 youth are reached through Cooperative Extension programs.  4-H projects are led by screened and certified 4-H volunteers providing youth a safe place with caring adults. 4-H is a program you can trust to help you or your children become career and college-ready. Arizona 4-H is the state’s premier youth development program that is open to all youth ages 5-19. 4-H is the only youth program affiliated with a university that is using research-based information and strategies. 4-H gives young people the extra edge for life success by teaching essential life skills such as confidence, competence, character, and community service. Through 4-H, you will become tomorrow’s leaders, creating a positive vision for the future.  In 4-H, you will work together with adults to make a difference in your community, helping to build a stronger nation.  Let 4-H become your first class from the University of Arizona. For more information on finding a 4-H Club near you, visit our website at https://extension. arizona.edu/4h/ maricopa or call the 4-H staff at 602-827-8275. You can also follow us on Facebook at Maricopa County, Arizona 4-H Youth Development. 8 LOCATIONS IN ARIZONA! www.StotzEquipment.com CALL TODAY: 800-523-1914 0% FOR 60 MO. AND $500 OFF* XUV825i GATOR *Offer valid 8/1/2017 - 10/27/2017. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. Fixed Rate of 0.0% for 60 mo. $500 OFF new John Deere XUV825i Gator Utility Vehicles is in addition to Low Rate financing. Prices & savings in U.S. dollars. Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details.