October 1 through December 15, 2017 is the enrollment period for all of 4-H previous members and new members.

Any boy or girl age 5 through 18 years of age, who enrolls in the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Cooperative Extension Service is a 4-H member. Cloverbuds is a program designed for 5-8 year olds, Novice members are age 9-11, Juniors 12-13 years old and Seniors are 14-18 years old. Projects in 4-H are geared toward promoting confidence, leadership, teamwork, responsibility and enhance social skills.

4-H is about encouraging youths to be a part of a great organization and steering them away from bad choices to get started in life in the right direction.

Stop by the Grant County Extension Office to learn more and pick-up an application at 2610 N. Silver St. in Silver City. You can also call and get more information at 575-388-1559. You can also follow all of the 4-H activities by liking us on Facebook NMSU Grant County CES.