What's happening now in 4-H STEM and Agriscience
4-H/FFA crop scouting
Congratulations to the Dakota/Polk/Rice 4-H Crop Scouting team on receiving second place at the national contest in Champaign, Illinois!
From plant science and animal systems to woodworking, engineering and technology projects, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning is woven throughout Minnesota 4-H.
Whether youth are participating in clubs, camps, school enrichment programs, workshops or hands-on project learning, they are building valuable skills through exploration and discovery.
What can you do
In STEM and agriscience, 4-H youth can:
Design robots
Experiment with plants
Solve engineering challenges
Explore environmental science
Create innovative projects
Connect learning to real-world careers in agriculture, science and technology.
Every experience encourages creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence — all while making learning fun and meaningful.
Showcase your learning
Demonstrate your project learning at 4-H STEM and Agriscience program showcase events.
Grow your leadership
Develop your skills and make connections across the state through our 4-H STEM and Agriscience program leadership opportunities.
Try these projects
Discover exhibit ideas and resources for 4-H STEM and Agriscience projects.
Curriculum and partner programs
Minnesota 4-H offers a variety of activities and experiences in STEM and agriscience for youth to explore in their classrooms, after-school programs, home-school co-ops and youth groups through our curriculum library and Explore 4-H programs.
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Reviewed in 2026