There is a strong urban group as well as the program for rural, agricultural America. That means members choose a project based on their interests. The program has expanded over the years to better meet the needs of a diverse America. Haynes says that the nature of a young person's project is largely determined by that person. If a member has a particular interest, the 4-H leader works to find the resources, namely volunteers from the community who have specific knowledge of the subject, to help the project become a reality.
Projects are diverse.
Haynes stresses the democratic, inclusive nature of 4-H. Anyone can join and money usually is not an obstacle. If there is a fee, usually it is nominal. And there are scholarships. Counties work very hard to accommodate kids who don't have any money. Although Haynes is effusive about the good things 4-H has to offer, she wants to do more at the college level for the people training to be Extension professionals.