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Show 4-H Conservationists Look Ahead To Year 2000 , CHICAGO-Although America's land and water supplies sup-plies seem assured until at least the year 2000, the nation na-tion no longer can afford to take its resources for granted, say U.S. Department of Agriculture Agri-culture scientists. Increasingly, Americans have come to realize that farm, range and woodlands, soil, water, wildlife and air are not inexhaustible. Among those concerned about resources re-sources for the future are more than a half million young people 9-19 in the national 4-H conservation of natural resources program sponsored by John Deere. Looking ahead Under the supervision of the Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H members learn how to use resources intelligently intelli-gently today in order to meet tomorrow's needs. ' 4-H'ers initiate and provide pro-vide leadership in community conservation campaigns. They develop nature trails to stimulate stimu-late public awareness and appreciation ap-preciation of woodlands, wildlife and streams. Or get involved in helping . control soil erosion and air pollution. Individually and in clubs, 4-H'ers are eligible for awards donated by John Deere and arranged by the National 4-H Service Committee. Award winners are chosen by the Extension Service on the basis ba-sis of their accomplishments in conservation projects and activities. Awards for excellence In each county conducting a 4-H conservation program, John Deere offers up to four medals of honor to members and as many as four certificates certifi-cates to local clubs. On the state level, a maximum of 10 clubs can win certificates and one county is eligible for a $50 award for the best conservation con-servation program. One 4-H'er from each state receives an expense-paid trip to the 54th National 4-H Congress, Nov. 30-Dec. 4 in Chicago. During the Congress, six national winners are awarded college scholarships of $1,000. More information on the national 4-H conservation of natural resources program is available from county extension exten-sion agents. Wise utilization of land and other valuable resources is of increasing concern to Americans, including 553,000 young people 9-19 in the national 4-H conservation of natural resources program. Sponsored by John Deere and conducted by the Cooperative Extension Service, the program helps 4-H members acquire skills and recognition in planning and carrying out conservation projects. . |