Support Maine 4-H with a paper clover donation at your local Tractor Supply

The Jolly Juniors 4-H Club hosting a bake sale during the Paper Clover Campaign at the Tractor Supply Co. store in Ellsworth. Pictured left to right: Leah, Samantha, Brenda Jordan (Club Leader), and Cassidy.

The bi-annual Paper Clover fundraising campaign is in full swing at Tractor Supply stores across the state. Imagine a generation of young people in Maine equipped with the skills to lead, innovate and build a brighter future. This vision becomes a reality through the long-standing partnership between 4-H and Tractor Supply Company. Since 2010, this effective collaboration has raised over $24 million nationwide through the Paper Clover campaign, directly impacting the lives of countless youth by providing them with invaluable life and work-ready skills.

Donations to the Paper Clover campaign make a local impact, with 100 percent of the funds raised in Maine directly benefitting Maine 4-H youth and providing vital resources for hands-on learning experiences, leadership development and community engagement. These funds also directly support Maine’s 4-H Camps and Learning Centers, offering transformative opportunities for young people to connect with the outdoors, build confidence and develop essential life skills.

This spring’s campaign, which runs through May 5, holds special significance as Maine proudly declares 2025 the Year of Youth in Agriculture, a statewide initiative celebrating and supporting the young individuals shaping the future of our agricultural landscape. The initiative underscores the role 4-H plays in cultivating the next generation of farmers, producers and agricultural advocates. The Year of Youth in Agriculture will feature various events, educational opportunities and leadership development programs including the upcoming Northeast Livestock Exposition (NELE), taking place at the Windsor Fairgrounds from Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18. This event will showcase the talent and dedication of young livestock exhibitors, many of whom are Maine 4-H members.

Maine 4-H provides experiential opportunities for young people to develop essential skills in animal science, crop production, and sustainable farming practices. The Paper Clover program directly supports these local programs, helping to ensure a vibrant future for Maine’s agricultural sector.

To learn more about Maine 4-H or to enroll, please visit the program website or contact 207.581.3877, 1.800.287.0274 (in Maine) or extension@maine.edu