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Lincoln County 4-H reports growth, Timken Foundation grant for West Lincoln High barn project
Summary
County 4-H staff reported reaching roughly 4,000 youth with 165 STEM lessons this year and said the program received a $110,000 Timken Foundation grant to support construction of a West Lincoln High School barn that will expand hands-on agricultural education.
Tanya Benefith, Lincoln County 4-H agent, presented the 4-H annual report in December, outlining programming that includes school enrichment, spin clubs, club membership and summer camps. Benefith said the program delivered 165 STEM-related lessons this year, reaching approximately 4,000 young people across the county.
Benefith highlighted several school enrichment activities (embryology, a mobile farm, Honey Bee program) and the 4-H Discovery Camp. She also introduced staff and volunteers, acknowledged adult volunteer leaders including program assistant Sarah Veil and 4-H secretary Bunny Engel, and invited youth participants to speak. A written note from Harriet Hoover, age 9, described favorite projects including cooking and sewing.
Benefith said Lincoln County 4-H received a $110,000 grant from the Timken Foundation to continue construction of the West Lincoln High School barn project, a partnership with the school district that staff said will expand hands-on agricultural instruction and career pathways for students.
Commissioners thanked the presenters and praised the program's role in youth development. The presentation concluded with the board acknowledging the 4-H members and accepting the report.
Sources: 4-H presentation and youth comments delivered at the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meeting.
