Thought you might like some addresses I found for the extension service in
their directory.  Their website address is
www.reeusda.ggov/cgi-bin/csrees-dir    I had a hard time finding the page
initially.  I chose the addressees by the description of "area of
expertise" and did not send them to secretaries on the list only those in
administration, nutrition or family program roles.  I'm hoping I get some
responses from them...it will be interesting!  Here is the letter I sent:

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> From: litthome <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Cc: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask];
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> Subject: 4H Judge lambasts Child for presentation on Breastfeeding
> Date: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 11:33 AM
>
> To all concerned:
>
>   I am sending this letter to all of you as the directory indicates you
may
> have potential interest in a recent occurrence in Middlesex County, MA.
> Apparently at a recent visual competition, a 4th grade girl was lambasted
> (ie humiliated) in front of the entire group and audience for having the
> "audacity" to give a presentation on breastfeeding.  She was told this
was
> an "inapropriate" topic for the men and children present.  While I
realize
> this occurence is directly related to this man's personal biases, the
fact
> that he allowed this to influence his behavior under these circumstances
is
> totally reprehensible.  The damage to this girl's self-esteem could be
> significant and the damage done on a social level related to
breastfeeding
> is a definite concern.
>
> As the USDA via WIC has been spending a large amount of money on the
> promotion of breastfeeding, I believe actions such as these deserve
> attention.  The "health" part of 4H has been totally ignored in this
> particular instance and should also be addressed with the organization in
> general and with this man in particular.
>
> Last, but certainly not least, no person should EVER be allowed to
publicly
> and harshly reprimand a participant in these activities for a
presentation
> just because they have a personal bias.  What kind of role model is this?
> And what kind of impression is made on the others present about 4H as an
> organization?
>
> Thank you for your attention to this matter.  I would appreciate hearing
> from you on this incident and any action taken on behalf of this child
and
> others to follow.
>
> Peggy Litt, RN
> [log in to unmask]
> 28 Spring Lake Estates
> Quincy, IL  62301