ST. LUCIE COUNTY - St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension 4-H is joining the Tractor Supply Company and the National 4-H Council for the 2026 Spring Paper Clover Campaign, which runs Friday, April 17 through Sunday, May 3, at all Tractor Supply locations and online at TractorSupply.com. The biannual fundraiser supports leadership development, hands-on learning and educational opportunities for local youth.

During the campaign, customers can purchase a paper clover at checkout for $1 or more. Ninety percent of all donations made in Florida stay within the state to support 4-H members through camps, conferences and community projects. The remaining 10 percent supports national 4-H programming.

Last year, 4-H Clubs in St. Lucie County received nearly $1,000 from the local Tractor Supply store, located at 4888 Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce.

Since the partnership began in 2010, Tractor Supply customers and team members have helped raise more than $20 million for 4-H programs nationwide. These contributions have provided meaningful experiences for more than 80,000 young people, including youth in St. Lucie County.

“The Paper Clover campaign shows what can happen when communities and businesses work together to support young people,” said Heather Elliott, 4-H chief development and marketing officer.

Customers can participate in stores or by adding a paper clover donation during online checkout.

For more information about how you can get involved, please contact St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Agent John Ferguson at 772-642-1228 or St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension Specialist Terri Zuidema at 772-462-1285 or tzuidema1@ufl.edu.

About the Paper Clover Campaign

The Paper Clover campaign is a partnership between Tractor Supply Company and National 4-H Council that raises funds twice each year to support hands-on learning, leadership development and community engagement for 4-H youth.

About Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply Company is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States. The company serves recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners and pet owners and operates more than 2,200 stores in 49 states.

About St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension

The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences,

UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries and all Florida residents.