Runnings recently donated 14,428 5-gallon buckets to 4-H clubs across six states.

The buckets, dyed 4-H green, will be given to youth preparing to participate in county fairs across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, New York and New Hampshire.

County fair season typically starts in June and runs through the end of August.

Nutrena, Weaver Leather, Farnam and Vitalix co-sponsored the bucket program, which is now in its second year.

Last year, Runnings donated about 7,000 buckets.

“Runnings is a proud supporter of youth organizations like 4-H,” said Runnings owner Dennis Reed in a press release. “Growth and development of our young people is vital to our future. The more that we as community partners can positively support them, the better.”

More than 6 million youth participate in 4-H across the country.