Palmer receives 2015 State 4-H project award

AMES ? Washington County 4-H?er Lindsey Palmer, Wellman, received a state 4-H citizenship project award. Palmer, 16, is the daughter of James and Donna Palmer. A seven-year member of 4-H, Palmer has completed projects on rabbits, goats, gardening, food and nutrition and home improvement. She has served as president, vice president and treasurer of her 4-H club. Palmer also has participated in her county 4-H council. ?4-H has broadened my life skills and has helped me develop my communication skills,? said Palmer.

4-H projects give youth the opportunity to strengthen their skills and knowledge in a wide variety of areas ranging from communications to food and nutrition. ?4-H?ers can choose from one or more project areas that allow them to develop skills and interests in the areas of healthy living, communications and the arts, citizenship and leadership, and STEM ? science, technology, engineering and math,? said Cayla Taylor, a state 4-H program coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

?The 4-H?ers completed a rigorous written application and interview process with three evaluators, which gave the applicants valuable communication experiences,? said Taylor. ?Achieving a state 4-H project award is a great honor and testament to the 4-H?ers? dedication to mastering skills in a project area, while also sharing their knowledge of their project with others through communication, leadership and citizenship opportunities.?

The recipients of this year?s awards will be recognized at the State 4-H Youth Conference during the closing ceremony held in Stephens Auditorium in Ames on Thursday, July 2.

For more information on 4-H or the state 4-H projects please contact Cayla Taylor by phone at 515-294-1877 or by e-mail at cayla@iastate.edu.