Join Ohio 4-H for a week of celebration as we recognize the members, volunteers, professionals, and supporters who make 4-H Youth Development possible. Beginning Sunday, March 8, we invite you to participate in daily social media challenges that highlight the positive impact of 4-H across the state.
What is 4-H?
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization—and it began right here in Ohio. The first meeting of the “Boys and Girls Agricultural Club,” led by A.B. Graham in Clark County, laid the foundation for today’s 4-H program. Through hands-on learning, 4-H empowers young people to build skills in health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement.
Research shows that 4-H youth are:
- 2x more likely to feel positive about their wellbeing
- 3x more likely to feel competent
- 2x more likely to make healthier choices
- 2x more likely to participate in out-of-school-time science programs; and
- 4x more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities