So What IS 4-H Anyway?

4-H. . . Developing all youth to reach their fullest potential through:

• developing lifeskills
• learning by doing
• utilizing the knowledge of the land-grant university system

4-H enables youth to have fun, meet new people, learn new lifeskills, 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 on to 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 range from:

• 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