Ways to participate

4-H is for everyone. Join a club, start a project, volunteer or attend an event!

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Projects and more

What are you into? From animal science to creative arts, and more, there's something for everyone.

4-H animal science projects

Choose an animal species and learn all about it.

4-H clubs

Meet new friends, work on projects and take your 4-H experience to the next level.

Clubs and groups

Everyone is welcome in 4-H. Join a club or a group and get started.

All about clubs

Meet new friends, work on projects and take your 4-H experience to the next level.

Cloverbuds

4-H'ers in kindergarten through second grade can do fun activities, guided by adult volunteers.

4-H statewide club map

See all clubs near you. We have clubs about animals, science, after-school clubs, and much more!

Leading a 4-H club

4-H club leaders provide experiences that promote positive youth development for all members.

Find your local 4-H office

Choose from the list of counties to learn all about 4-H in that area.

Fairs, training and events

All Minnesota 4-H events

See all Minnesota 4-H events. Use the 'Local office' filters on the page to filter by location.

Volunteer training

Find all 4-H volunteer training and materials on the member site (external link.)

County fairs

Showing a project at the fair gives you the chance to share what you have learned - and to learn about demonstration and more.

Minnesota State Fair

Every year, more than 5,000 4-H'ers show what they know at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

State events year-round

A round-up of the statewide events we hold each year.

4-H camps

4-H camps offer guided outdoor learning opportunities and classic camp experiences.

Projects

You can do 4-H projects on your own or with a group or club. You can join a challenge team or come to a hands-on learning day.

See all 4-H projects

What are you into? From animal science to creative arts, and more, there's something for everyone.

Youth development curriculum library

Individual lessons and curricula on social and emotional skills, healthy living, college readiness, STEM and more.

Photography

Tell your story using photography! Learn about cameras, composition, editing and more.

Animals

Choose an animal species and learn all about it.

Learn to lead

Gain leadership skills - no matter which part of the 4-H program you do. You can lead at the club, state or even national level!

Engineering Design Challenge

Join a team of friends. You'll build a complicated machine that does a simple task. Learn about physics and teamwork.

Agronomy is the science of using plants for food, fuel, feed and fiber. Horticulture is about growing plants for food and decoration. If you like science or plants, you'll like 4-H agronomy and horticulture!

4-H choose your outdoor adventure

Learn more about 4-H outdoor adventures by exploring these four project areas on your own time.

Animals and livestock

If you love animals, try one of our animal-based activities.

Do an animal science project

Choose an animal species and learn all about it.

Livestock Quality Assurance Training

LQA training helps youth provide excellent care for their food animals and a high level of food safety to consumers.

Livestock judging

Learn the art and science of judging breeding and market animals.

Animal ID

Identify your animal in 4HOnline.

Leadership

Become a leader though 4-H.

Youth leadership

Gain leadership skills - no matter which part of the 4-H program you do. You can lead at the club, state or even national level!

Volunteer with 4-H

Anyone over age 18 who cares about young people can volunteer. You don't need to be a parent or an expert.

All about judging

Judges make our competitive events possible. Sign up or receive training.

News

A woman presenting to a group of youth sitting in chairs.

May 31, 2023

Teaching 4-H youth and volunteers how to bend – not break – under stress in rural communities

Extension Educators Aly Kloeckner and Becca Turnquist are helping with rural youth resiliency in more than 50 counties through their Bend, Don't Break initiative project.

Two adults working with a group of youth on a machine made with everyday objects.

May 24, 2023

"Take Your Best Shot!" is the theme of the 10th annual Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge. The theme reflects and honors the efforts put forth by all 4-H youth.