WILBRAHAM — The Guys, Gals, and Goats 4-H Club of Wilbraham and the Hampden County Homesteaders 4-H Club of East Longmeadow were recently awarded BOOST grants from the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation.

BOOST, which stands for “Building Opportunities and Organizational Strength Together,” bestowed a $1,000 grant to the Wilbraham club for constructing portable goat fencing and a parade float.

The Hampden County Homesteaders 4-H Club, which teaches its members how to grow their own food and care for animals, also received $1,000 in funding for incubators, animal housing and gardening tools.

“The BOOST Grant Program reflects the Foundation’s deep commitment to strengthening the Massachusetts 4-H community by investing directly in the creativity and capacity of our clubs, fairs, and advisory co

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