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4-H Launches 2022 STEM Challenge Focused on Marine Science and Climate Change

By National 4-H Council October 4, 2022

15th annual youth-led initiative provides hands-on learning opportunities during 4-H STEM Month and throughout the year…

National 4-H Council Names 2023 Youth in Action Award Winners

By National 4-H Council October 3, 2022

Four young leaders from across the country are honored with a $5,000 scholarship for outstanding achievements…

National 4-H Council Welcomes 4-H’ers Back to Washington, D.C. for In-Person Events

By National 4-H Council September 29, 2022

4-H members returned to the nation’s capital for Youth Summits, True Leaders in Equity Institute, and…

Alumni Spotlight: Tiffany Thornton, Corteva Agriscience

By National 4-H Council September 26, 2022

It all began when Tiffany Thornton’s parents encouraged her to take part in a 4-H public speaking contest when she was just nine years old.

ABC’s “American Idol” and 4-H Collaborate for Second Virtual Audition Day

By National 4-H Council September 19, 2022

The original singing competition and nation’s largest youth organization to host exclusive “Idol Across America” audition…

Google.org Widens Kids’ Access to Computer Science Education by Awarding $5 Million to National 4-H Council

By National 4-H Council September 1, 2022

4-H to expand programs to connect millions of young people in rural and underserved communities to…

The Story of Your Gift

By National 4-H Council August 24, 2022

Creating Impact Without Boundaries Through National 4-H Council Have you ever wondered about the journey that…

National 4-H Council Appoints Human Resources Executive Shawnda H. Howard as Vice President, People and Culture

By National 4-H Council August 8, 2022

CHEVY CHASE, MD. (August 8, 2022) – Today, National 4-H Council announced the appointment of Shawnda…

4-H Lead to Change Projects Design Local Solutions for Communities

By National 4-H Council June 30, 2022

4-H empowers youth with the skills they need to become leaders and positive disruptors in their…

Nature’s Path to Improved Youth Mental Health

By National 4-H Council May 23, 2022

It’s no secret that spending time outdoors has many health benefits. Access to nature is associated with lower levels of stress, anxiety, and sadness. Young people especially have much to gain from the benefits of nature.