Minnesota 4-H

About 4-H

Pick a project that interests you and explore it with peers and caring adults. Participate in 4-H opportunities such as camps, immersion experiences, showcase and judging events, leadership trips and more.

Join 4-H

Join online or using a paper form, or re-enroll if you are a current or former 4-H member.

Find your local 4-H office

Choose from the list of counties and tribal nations to learn about 4-H opportunities in your area, including clubs and events.

Camps

Sign up for a 4-H camp to participate in guided outdoor learning opportunities and experiences.

Cloverbuds (grades K-2)

Learn about fun, age-appropriate activities for Cloverbuds (4-H'ers in kindergarten through second grade).

Distance learning with 4-H

All young people are invited to try 4-H from their own home through our distance learning programs.

Partner with 4-H

Minnesota 4-H offers a variety of activities and experiences for youth to explore in their classrooms, after-school programs, home-school co-ops and youth groups through our Explore 4-H programs.

Member resources

Find important information on 4-H opportunities and events for members.

Projects

Discover exhibit ideas and resources for projects, including animal science and general.

Youth leadership in 4-H

Take on a leadership role to make a difference in your family, your club, your community, your country and your world.

Showcase events

Learn more about opportunities to showcase your project learning, like the Minnesota State Fair, State Horse Show and more.

Leadership events

Participate in leadership events like Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU), National 4-H Conference and more.

Scholarships, grants and awards

Apply for scholarships, grants and awards available to college-bound 4-H members and alumni.

Statewide service project

Engage in service learning by completing monthly challenges created by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors.

Volunteer with 4-H

Whether you want to lead a sewing workshop for one day or be a club leader or project-specific coach for one year, we welcome your involvement. Anyone over the age of 18 who cares about young people can volunteer– you don't need to be a parent or an expert!

Apply to become a 4-H volunteer

Apply to become a screened and approved volunteer.

Volunteer stories

Learn more about the impact our volunteers have on Minnesota's youth and communities.

Volunteer resources

Find volunteer renewal information and explore materials and trainings for current volunteers on the 4-H Volunteer Resource Center site.

Leading a 4-H club

Effectively lead a 4-H club using these tools and resources.

Youth development curriculum library

Individual lessons and curricula on a variety of topics, such as gardening and agriculture, social and emotional skills, healthy living, college readiness, and STEM.

Give to 4-H

Donate to Minnesota 4-H and help young people achieve higher levels of learning and success.

4-H alumni

Learn more about our alumni and how 4-H positively contributed to their lives.

Youth development impact report

Read the most recent youth development impact report to learn more about what's happening within the Department of Youth Development and Minnesota 4-H.

Specialized agricultural license plate

Support Minnesota 4-H by purchasing a specialized agricultural license plate.

4-H Building campaign

Minnesota 4-H and the Minnesota State Fair are raising funds to transform the 4-H Building and create a space where leaders can grow.

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