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Research

Research shows that 4‑H helps young people excel beyond their peers. The 4‑H Study of Positive Youth Development, conducted by Tufts University, explores the impact that participation in 4‑H has on youth.

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Programs

4‑H offers research based programming, developed by the universities of our national Cooperative Extension System. Learn more about 4‑H programs in Science, Civic Engagement and Healthy Living.

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Find Your Local 4‑H

Become a 4‑H Volunteer today and help create life-changing experiences for youth in your community!
Find the 4‑H program nearest you by contacting your county Extension Office.

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Salute to Excellence

Salute to Excellence Awards

Each year, state 4-H programs nominate two outstanding individual volunteers through the 4-H Salute to Excellence Awards.* The Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award is given to an individual who has spent 10 or more years as a 4-H volunteer while the Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an individual who has volunteered for 4-H less than 10 years.
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4‑H STEM Challenge

4‑H STEM Challenge

Are you a 4-H STEM volunteer? 4-H STEM Challenge is the world’s largest youth-led science experiment.
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4-H at Home

4‑H at Home provides hands-on, educational activities for kids and teens all year long. Get our latest 4‑H at Home Activity Guide, activities from 4‑H Land-Grant Universities, and more.

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Shop 4-H Curriculum and educational kits

4-H Curriculum & Educational Kits

With over 350 books and educational kits in 60 different categories, there is sure to be something to excite and engage your kids!

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