Hello, I’m Rich Fleisher and I’m writing to share with you some news about or trip to the University of Aguascalientes and the University of Guanajuato in Mexico with the hopes of spreading the 4-H program to out southern neighbors.

Doug Hovatter, Tina Cowger, Timmy Jopling and Megan Morris traveled with me.

When we arrived we found that the community perceived the 4-H was in competition with their educational program so they weren’t allowed to let 4-H use the schools or have after school programs. With the TV cameras rolling I explained that 4-H can work in conjunction with the schools and that it did not try to compete but work to enhance one’s education. Before the visit ended, 4-H was granted money and land to have its own building. The announcement appears in the photo of the paper.
Doug Hovatter said, “I came here thinking that I would teach, but I have learned so much.” To learn more about this program you can contact me at Rich.Fleisher@mail.wvu.edu The photos show some of the people and students that we met and some of their artwork.