4-H Youth Development

Welcome to 4-H!

In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every youth has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

The 4-H Mission

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

The 4-H Vision

A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

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