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Commissioners proclaim Oct. 5–11 National 4‑H Week and recognize program growth in Skagit County
Summary
Skagit County commissioners proclaimed Oct. 5–11, 2025, as National 4‑H Week on Oct. 6, recognizing program growth to more than 485 youth participants (enrollment increasing) and more than 99 adult volunteers and leaders; county leaders and 4‑H members recited the 4‑H pledge during the meeting.
Skagit County commissioners on Oct. 6 adopted a proclamation recognizing National 4‑H Week (Oct. 5–11, 2025) and highlighted local 4‑H participation, club activity and fair results.
Nicole Jones, the county 4‑H program coordinator, said the program enrolled 485 youth in the prior program year and reported enrollment rising above 500 for the current year as Oct. 1 enrollment opened. She told commissioners the program now has more than 99 volunteers and 19–20 active clubs and that 4‑H exhibitors submitted thousands of projects at the Skagit County Fair including more than 500 youth exhibitors, 2,000 live exhibits and 1,700 still‑life exhibits.
Jones and several 4‑H members led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4‑H pledge; youth described projects ranging from horses and dog training to small animals, archery and public presentations. Arthur Hendricks and other teen members described state‑level competitions and team presentations the county youth attended.
Commissioners moved and seconded the proclamation and approved it by voice vote. The proclamation encourages continued community support for 4‑H clubs, volunteers and youth programming.
Why it matters: 4‑H is an established youth development program that provides hands‑on learning, leadership and career‑oriented experiences in agriculture, science and creative arts; robust county participation indicates active volunteer and community support.
Next steps: County and 4‑H leaders plan continued outreach and planned workshops, youth leadership events and the teen conference schedule described to the board.
