As a result of months of planning by local volunteers, the ceremonial ground breaking for the new 4-H
Milkshake Barn is nearing, but there is more fundraising to do before the 40-foot by 50-foot pole barn
structure is paid in full.
A fundraising campaign is seeking $150,000 to help fund the building. As soon as architectural plans are
approved by the county, many volunteers, contractors and tradesmen will work until late July to get the
new facility ready for business.
The “barn” will allow more 4-H’ers and families to make milkshakes in an up-to-date kitchen with extra
mixers and a freezer on site.
“Annually, the proceeds from milkshake sales provide many more educational opportunities and leadership
training than ever before,” said Jayne Roth, Extension 4-H educator.
“These dollars send youth to Washington, D.C., for citizenship training, livestock judging teams to
national and international competitions, camperships for youth, and financial support for counselors to
attend 4-H Camp to name a few. We are in the business of empowering youth, and this building will go a
long way to support that purpose. It is projected to raise at least $2 million over its lifespan.”
As the budgets from all the construction committees are being formulated, the local fundraising 501(3)
organization, Wood County Clover Legacy Foundation (WCCLF), says there is still ample opportunity for
the community to help support this project.
“We’ve been planning this project for nearly two years, and we’ve had great community support so far,”
said board member and President Steve Arnold.
“Yet, if you want to give money or in-kind donations, we would love to hear from you.”
The nonprofit entity formed in 2016 and exists to help 4-H raise money to enhance programming locally.

As an affiliate of the Bowling Green Community Foundation, WCCLF can accept cash gifts as well as
commodities and stocks, life insurance policies, real estate, tangible personal property, bequests and
other forms of giving.
“Don’t feel that we are only looking for large gifts,” Arnold said. “Contributions in any amount are
welcome and will be recognized and posted on the new barn.”
Donations at $500 and above will be located in the special “Field of Clovers.”
For more information, contact the group at [email protected] or visit online at
www.cloverlegacy.org