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What is 4-H?
\n<\/strong>4-H members \u201clearn by doing.\u201d Through hands-on learning experiences, youth members, with guidance from adult volunteers, and learn useful skills they can use throughout their lifetime.<\/header>\n
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How can I join 4-H?
\n<\/strong>The 4-H year begins October 1st.\u00a0 Any youth 5 years of age through 19 years of age (as of October 1st of current 4-H year) may participate in the 4-H Program. Parents should contact the 4-H office as early in the 4-H year as possible to be placed in contact with a club in your vicinity.<\/p>\n

Do I have to have animals or live on a farm?
\n<\/strong>Absolutely not! 4-H Clubs can explore any subject area or project that interests them! Project areas include but are not limited to: Expressive Arts, Family Living, Mechanical Sciences, Environmental Stewardship, Plant Sciences, Social Sciences, Animal Sciences, and Self-Determined projects. Members choose projects that fit into their family, community, and the way they live.\u00a0 A project is what the member decides to learn about, make, or raise. Sharing projects with parents brings 4-H into the family and the family into 4-H.<\/p>\n

What other youth activities does 4-H provide?
\n<\/strong>4-H Members also participate in many of the following activities to enrich their 4-H experience:<\/p>\n