Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the state
Our entire team, consisting of program staff and volunteers as well as state program leaders, work together to deliver youth development programs that give youth opportunities to learn by developing a passion in their areas of interest and lead as innovators and agents of change.
41,580 youth across Minnesota
9,100+ first-year members statewide
70% of youth from 2022 re-enrolled in 2023 programs
2/3 new members are first‑generation 4‑H’ers
Youth are leaders in Minnesota
Through 4-H programs this year, 92% of youth across Minnesota reported gaining confidence in their leadership abilities.
Transferrable skills
Over 95% of participants across Minnesota reported applying what they learned through 4-H in other parts of their lives.
3 in 4 Minnesota 4-H’ers volunteered this year, which helped make their communities thrive
Through volunteer work, youth get connected to their community and learn how they can be change makers in their local area.
96% of Minnesota 4-H’ers believe they are capable of making a difference in their communities.
Statewide project learning
Educators across Minnesota hosted nearly 2,000 events designed to give opportunities for youth to learn about their projects or in other areas such as STEM, performing arts, plant and animal science or outdoor education.
Demonstrated mastery
Over 24,000 youth across Minnesota showcased learning, demonstrating their growth and mastery in project areas.
Dedicated volunteers expand our reach
Our dedicated volunteers help us reach more youth, and bring their expertise to increase youth learning – and our training and systems of volunteer support make it happen.
Our programs thrive with the help of over 7,400 volunteers statewide, and we’ve trained over 3,000 youth workers from other organizations and schools.
Reviewed in 2024