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Projects and Programs Overview

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Program Contact

Autumn Britt, 4-H Program Manager
Phone Number509-588-7817 Email Address • autumn.britt@wsu.edu

Yakima County 4-H Projects

4-H projects allow youth to discover their interests and explore project areas while developing life skills that will allow them to thrive.  Project areas are grouped by four pillars:  Agriculture, Healthy Living, STEM, and Civic Engagement.

Not every project area listed on our Projects and Programs Resource Library is currently available in Yakima County 4-H clubs. Please contact the office for current club availability and opportunities for growth! We encourage volunteers to use these resources to widen scope of projects offered by their clubs and to help youth explore new interests.

Looking for ideas to have fun with 4-H From Home?  Check out our webpage for ideas or download the PDF Activity Guide from National 4-H or the PDF 4-H Inspire Kids to Do Activity Guide!

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Cloverbuds

4-H is for youth ages 5-18, but not every project area is open to every age group.  Youth must reach their 5th birthday by October 1st of the current 4-H year to enroll in Washington 4-H.

Youth must be 8 by October 1st of the current 4-H year to be eligible for:

  • Competitive situations, such as livestock shows or sales
  • Enrollment in large animal projects, including Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Sheep, Alpaca/Llama, and Swine
  • Enrollment in shooting sports projects
  • Enrollment in projects using motorized vehicles
  • Enrollment in food preservation projects

Cloverbuds, 4-H youth ages 5-7, may participate in a number of age-appropriate activities, though they may not participate in competitive events.

Visit the Yakima County 4-H Cloverbuds page for more information on projects geared specifically for our youngest members!

If you have questions about eligibility, special circumstances, or project availability, contact your county 4-H coordinator!

More information on Washington State 4-H’s Policies and Procedures can be found on the 4-H Policies and Forms page.

 Beyond clubs, did you know 4-H youth have the opportunity to participate in county, state, and nation-wide 4-H events and even an international exchange program?  These include competitions and clinics, workshops, leadership and civic engagement opportunities, conferences, and camps!

Check out our 4-H Events page for more information or contact Kittitas county 4-H staff.

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