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Capper–Ketcham Act

act to teach children about agriculture

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionJun 5, 2025
Entity authorityQ5036154 ↗
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The Capper–Ketcham Act (enacted on May 22, 1928), sponsored by Sen. Arthur Capper (R) of Kansas and Rep. John C. Ketcham (R) of Michigan, built on Senator Capper's background running "Capper Clubs" to teach children about agriculture. The legislation officially recognized and provided matching funds to States to create "4-H" clubs for demonstration work to enable counties to hire youth and home agents. It also granted federal money to agricultural extension network and the work of agricultural colleges. The "Future Farmers of America" (FFA) was founded through the Act.

See also

Morrill Land-Grant Acts

References

External links

Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. "Calvin Coolidge: "Address Before the National Grange Convention, Washington, D.C.," November 16, 1928". The American Presidency Project. University of California - Santa Barbara.

Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. "Calvin Coolidge: "Sixth Annual Message," December 4, 1928".

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