What is 4-H

The joy of 4-H is seeing young people grow through their accomplishments.

4-H. . . Developing all youth to reach their fullest potential through:
developing life skills.
learning by doing
utilizing the knowledge of the land-grant university system

4-H enables youth to have fun, meet new people, learn new life skills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility, and set and achieve goals! Youth learn by doing and receive an award for a project.
 
4-H builds the leaders of tomorrow.
Members can range from age 5 to age 21, depending on which state the member is from.
4-H starts on a club level, then moves onto a county, district, state, national and international level.
4-H offers such a wide range of projects, programs and activities that every member can do well in 4-H.
Each exhibit receives a ribbon award- purple, blue, red, white, or participation, according to the judging.
Premiums are usually given and some projects advance onto state level!
Parents, volunteers, community leaders, and Extension staff share their time and talents with 4-H youth.
Get involved in a community service project through 4-H!
 
4-H Activities include. . .
Fairs and Shows
Camps
State 4-H Youth Gatherings
National 4-H Congress
National 4-H Conference
International 4-H Youth Exchange
Collegiate 4-H