4-H and Philip Morris

Last fall, Philip Morris announced plans to give $4.3 million to the National 4-H Council to create a "smoking prevention program" for middle school students. This move pairs an organization dedicated to youth development with a company responsible for marketing the single most popular brand of cigarettes to youth (Marlboro).

Fortunately, more than 30 of the state 4-H organizations have refused to buy into Big Tobacco's sales pitch and have rejected the money. For more information on the partnership between 4-H and Philip Morris, see the links below:

The National 4-H Council Tobacco Prevention Program

The Onyx Group Campaign: 4-H, Yes! Philip Morris, No!

California 4-H Statewide Advisory Board Opposes Partnership with Philip Morris

Americans for Nonsmokers Rights: Letter to 4-H President Richard Sauer

Kansas 4-H Statement Opposing the Philip Morris Partnership

Memo: 4-H State Groups Rejecting Tobacco Grants