Over the next few months, many national events will help mark the
centennial of 4-H.

• In January, President George W. Bush will sign a
  proclamation. The U.S. secretaries of agriculture (Ann Veneman),
  health and human services (Tommy Thompson) and education (Rod
  Paige) will also sign. The three Cabinet members are among the 60
  million 4-H alumni. The 4-H flag will fly over the USDA. A banner
  proclaiming the 100 years will hang over the agriculture building
  in Washington.




• In February, the National Conversation on Youth Development
  in the 21st Century will take place in Washington. About 1,600
  youths and adults from across the nation will attend this last
  stage in the conversations, which have gone on nationwide in
  2001.




• In April, a report from the conversations will be presented
  to President Bush, Cabinet members, the USDA assembly, members of
  Congress and USDA administration.




• A virtual National 4-H Hall of Fame will also be opened on
  the World Wide Web.