4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H

News from 4-H Youth Development

‘Opening doors for youth to thrive’: Kentucky 4-H agents awarded at national conference

'A man of integrity': George Heersche Jr. inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for decades of service

Sunshine Day delivers memorable experience to youth with special needs in Kentucky

About 4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development is part of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. Extension agents and volunteers take the results of university research and explain it in such a way that different age groups can learn and apply the information to their own lives. Kentucky 4-H believes in providing positive youth development experiences that all youth to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.

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4-H Youth Development Resources

What is 4-H?

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Program Areas

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4-H Camp

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For more information on 4-H programs in YOUR county, call your local County Extension Office.

Annual Report 2023

Kentucky 4-H provides education and life skill development opportunities for youth to grow into confident, capable, and contributing members of their communities

Annual Report 2023