National Paper Clover Campaign Continues Support of Fulton/Montgomery 4-H Youth

National 4-H Council recently announced the launch of the fall 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company (TSC). This event marks the 4th year of collaboration between the organizations on the national
in-store fundraiser, benefiting state and local 4‑H programming in each of the communities where a TSC or Del’s Farm and Feed Supply store is located. 

The fall 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will take place October 9 through October 20, 2013.  Shoppers at the Amsterdam and Gloversville stores will have the opportunity to support 4-H in Fulton and Montgomery Counties by choosing to purchase paper clovers for a $1 or more at checkout. All proceeds raised directly benefit 4-H, with 70 percent of funds being returned to state and local 4-H programs. In just four years, across 48 states, the TSC 4-H Paper Clover Campaign has provided more than $2 million to 4-H across the country.

In Fulton and Montgomery Counties there are two Tractor Supply Stores – one at 4584 State Highway 30 in Amsterdam and one at 27 Arterial Plaza in Gloversville. The 4-H Program in Fulton and Montgomery Counties recently received
a check totaling $1,081 from the Spring 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign due to the efforts of the Gloversville and Amsterdam TSC stores.  The Amsterdam store sold a total of $600 in paper clovers and the 4-H Program in Fulton and
Montgomery Counties received $390.  The Gloversville store sold a total of $941 in paper clovers which qualified for the incentive program so the local 4-H program received $691. Click on the link below to view teh entire article.

“Our Paper Clover efforts are one of the key ways our stores can give back to the community," said John Wendler, senior vice president of Marketing for Tractor Supply Company. "By providing essential funding for hundreds of thousands of 4-H young people, we are able to support local organizations that are important to both our customer and our Team Members.  We're proud to help improve the many communities in which we have stores through our partnership with 4-H.That is what Tractor Supply is all about."

4-H is a community of six million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. National 4-H Council is the private sector, non-profit partner of 4-H National Headquarters located at the National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within USDA. The 4-H programs are implemented by the 111 land grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System through their 3,100 local Extension offices across the country. Learn more about 4-H in Fulton and Montgomery Counties by visiting www.ccefm.com.

Tractor Supply Company, operates more than 1,200 stores in 48 states.  Tractor Supply Company stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. For more information about Tractor Supply, access the website at www.TractorSupply.com.