K-State Research and Extension

4-H Youth Development

4-H in the United States is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), with the mission of "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development". 4-H is a program led by state land-grant universities in cooperation with local county/district extension councils.

In Kansas, 4-H is the largest youth educational program, aside from public schools. Each of the four H's on the clover represent ways youth can grow and develop in 4-H.

Head, critical thinking, problem solving;
Heart, self-discipline, integrity, communication;
Hands, serving others; and
Health, choosing healthy lifestyles.

To Make the Best Better

Other 4-H Websites

• Kansas 4-H Youth & Development
• Kansas 4-H Foundation
• 4-H.Org
• Record Books
• Enrollment Guides
• Awards & Recognition

Updated 4-H Projects

For a complete list of the available 4-H projects click here.