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What is 4-H?

4-H is the only federally authorized youth serving organization. It is also the largest youth serving organization in the country. It is a volunteer-led organization that reaches youth through a variety of programs in both rural and urban settings. 4-H provides fun, educational opportunities at the local, state, national, and international levels. 4-H programs are hands-on, age-appropriate, and university-based. 4-H helps youth improve their self-confidence; learn subject matter; and develop important skills including leadership, citizenship, communication, and decision-making that can be applied over a lifetime. For older teens, 4-H also offers opportunities to develop and test their leadership skills as 4-H volunteers and working with youth. For Adults, 4-H offers opportunities for training in a variety of areas including youth development, instruction, and more.

Click on one of the links below to see more details of how youth and adults can become involved.

4-H Programs - Overview of the different programs by age/grade in school	4-H Calendar of Events
On Line Enrollment - Use to enroll in the club program	Enrollment Form
4-H Project Resources - Project activity guides, forms, record sheets	4-H Fund Raisers
Newsletter	New 4-H Family Resource Guide
Allen County Fair Fairgrounds Membership Form Fair Schedule for 2009 2009 Livestock Auction
Up-Coming Youth Development Programs organized by 4-H Youth Development Staff
Other Sites that are 4-H related