All 20 million present and former 4-H club members will be fascinated by this easy-to-read story of 4-H and will reach a new understanding of the meaning of the four H’s -- Head, Heart, Hands, and Health -- in their emblem. Adult volunteer 4-H leaders can gain a new vision and insight of 4-H that will prove valuable guideposts in their work, by visiting with ‘T. A.’ through his book. Agricultural Extension Service personnel can develop a clearer, deeper understanding of their responsibilities and how to more successfully serve the farm families of America by reading ‘Dad’ Erickson’s life story.
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R. O. Monosmith, Assistant Director of Extension Service, University of California, 1956