4-H Agronomy
What you'll do
Agronomy is the science of using plants for food, fuel, feed and fiber. In 4-H agronomy, you'll learn how plants grow and how the science of agronomy is connected to business and to your community. You will have hands-on learning experiences with plants and people in your area.
See photos of 2019 4-H Agronomy field trips and projects.
Levels of learning
How to get started in 4-H Agronomy, dive deeper and become a leader.
Get growing!
You can try an agronomy project at home. Contact your local 4-H office for a start-up kit.
Choose from these topics:
- Crop science
- Forages
- Plant and soil science
- Potato
- Soybean
- Vegetable Gardening
Group learning
How is the science of agronomy connected to business, nature and your community? Join a hands-on, group learning experience.
4-H Agronomy Tours
Visit a farm and see it through the eyes of experts. Learn more about 4-H agronomy tours.
4-H Agronomy Days
Experience a college classroom! Explore a college and learn from the a faculty member. There will be time in the day for tours and asking all your questions about classes and college majors. This is a great way for you to learn more about the study of agronomy and about college life.
Join activities that will build your agronomy and leadership skills.
Crop Scouting
Form a team with your friends! In this activity, teams of youth in grades 7-12 compete on their ability to assess crops for outcomes and risks like weeds and pests. Regional competitions lead to a state competition, and then nationals!
Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors
Build your leadership skills by being an ambassador for agriculture. You will teach youth and adults about agronomy in a variety of settings. This program will launch in early 2020.
Reviewed in 2019