4-H Afterschool Helps Military Family Adjust

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Andrea Candelaria left active duty and joined the reserves to spend more time with her 5-year-old son Benjamin. Shortly thereafter, her reserve unit was deployed to Kuwait. Andrea was forced to leave Ben with his grandmother, Teresa Bengard.

Bengard had recently undergone a series of back surgeries and was preparing for another. She felt overwhelmed. Fortunately, Ben’s Loomis, Calif., 4-H Afterschool program eased the burden.

“Because of the back surgery, I was unable to keep up with him all the time,” Bengard said. “It was a blessing having him in that program.”
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4-H Volunteers Supported With $500,000 From Monsanto

National 4-H Council has received a two-year $500,000 award from Monsanto Company to create hands-on training experiences for 4-H's 540,000 volunteers, who provide 4-H youth across America with opportunities to learn leadership, citizenship and life skills.

"As a company 100 percent focused on agriculture, Monsanto is committed to investing in ag youth who represent the future of farming," said Ernesto Fajardo, vice president of Monsanto's U.S. crop production business. "We appreciate and are proud to support the dedication of 4-H volunteers across the country as they help youth become active citizens and community leaders."
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