4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension - a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provide experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4-H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.

We Believe In:

• all young people’s potential;
• developing young people who are empowered, confident, hard-working, determined, responsible and compassionate—seeing a world beyond themselves so that they have the life-long skills to succeed in college and career,
• ensuring access and equity for all,
• the power of America’s leading public universities,
• the practice of positive youth development (PYD)* by creating positive learning experiences,
• caring and trusted adult mentors who cultivate positive relationships with youth,
• creating safe, diverse and inclusive environments, and
• meeting young people wherever they are.