Clarendon County 4-H student Blake Proffit wins poultry award

CLARENDON COUNTY - 4-H programs have been flourishing in the United States for more than a century, and those same programs are luring youth today.

Clarendon County's Blake Proffit's participation in the county's 4-H program developed his love for poultry, and his hard work earned the young man a place in the county's 4-H poultry record books. Proffit won the county Jr. Division in the 2021 S.C. State Pullet Chain Project.

4-H Poultry Projects engage youth in learning life skills while having a great time raising chickens. The objectives of the South Carolina 4-H Poultry Projects are that youth will:

- Set goals and plan activities and strategies to achieve those outcomes, even in the face of challenges;

- Reflect on their yearly work by documenting their skill development and learning experiences;

- Give back to their communities through educational and service activities;

- Learn valuable skills in record keeping, financial management and written communication; and

- Gain valuable life lessons by caring and providing for their 4-H birds.

South Carolina 4-H Poultry Projects are open to all youth, ages 5 to 18, that are active members of South Carolina 4-H. There are two unique opportunities for youth to participate in 4-H Poultry Projects:

- Pullet Chain - The youth will receive chicks that are one day old and raise them.

- Laying Flock - Any youth that already has chickens at home may participate with their existing birds without having to raise new chicks.

For more information on Clarendon 4-H, check out its Facebook page.