Businesses sought for 4H Clover campaign

    ORONO — The Maine 4-H Foundation is inviting area businesses to participate in the Maine Clover Promotion Oct. 1-31 as part of its 4-H Month fundraising campaign.
    The project raises money for 25,000 youths involved in Maine 4-H. 4-H is the youth development program of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The foundation calls the campaign a great way for all to contribute to the youth in our state and to identify local businesses as a youth supporter in their communities.
    The Maine Clover Promotion enables business customers to buy a “clover” for $1. Seventy percent of the contributions go directly to local county 4-H programs and 30 percent goes to statewide programs such as summer camps and trips.
    Last year, more than 50 businesses participated and more than 6,000 people purchased clovers. The Maine 4-H Foundation invites all businesses to help make the 2011 campaign successful one. Contact the Maine 4-H Foundation directly at (207) 356-5904 or email [ mailto:Audrey.chapman@maine.ed ]Audrey.chapman@maine.edu for more information.