Here’s What Happened This Month:

1. Apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
   Applications for this national community service award program are due by November 2.
2. 4-H Youth to Document Science in Urban Communities Through Film
   4-H kicks off new science program and initiatives for urban communities.
3. CSREES-to-NIFA Transition Takes Place
   An integral part of the 4-H organization, transitions from Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
4. 4-H Million Trees Project Makes Headlines
   The project is gaining momentum and was featured on national television. 4-H clubs nationwide are encouraged to get involved.
5. NAE4HA Auctions Original Simpsons Script
   4-H offers the original script to the highest bidder.
6. Young 4-H Entrepreneurs Win Business Funding in Wyoming
   Wyoming youth learn first-hand what it takes run a business.
7. 4-H Premieres on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
   Wisconsin 4-Her’s used their building skills for the national television show.
8. 4-H Youth Take the Lead on Alternative Energy
   4-H youth across the country celebrated 4-H National Youth Science Day, which gained media attention nationwide.
9. 4-H Zooms into National 4-H Week Thanks to DuPont and Jeff Gordon
   On October 4, the 4-H clover was featured on the ‘TV panel’ of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Kansas Speedway.
   

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