April is the Month of the Military Child. Because the color purple represents all of the colors of the military branches of service blended as one, we are asking all folks in Virginia to support our military kids and “Purple Up!”.  Set aside a day for your 4-H Club to wear something purple to honor the children who have to live without parents or loved ones while they are in the deployment cycle of military life. Encourage your community to participate – promote at your schools, local businesses and newspapers. Be proud to support our military troops and the children who are waiting for them at home! More information on the Virginia 4-H Military Program can be found at: http://www.virginia4-hmilitaryclubs.org  and  http://vamyn.wordpress.com