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NYS 4-H is a Community for All Through life-changing 4-H programs, nearly 170,000 young people in New York take on critical issues such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse, and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.
4-H Career Explorations aims to expand possibilities for youth by connecting them to Cornell University; sparking interests in careers and career pathways; developing academic, leadership, and life skills; and providing opportunities to experience college life.
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
The New York State Animal Science 4-H programs are run out of the Cornell University Department of Animal Science in Ithaca, NY. There are youth extension programs for both livestock species, such as dairy, horses, and goats, as well as companion species, such as dogs and rabbits.
4-H is the largest national positive youth development and youth mentoring organization. It empowers six million youth in partnership with 110 universities, including Cornell University. 4-H research-based programs are accessible in many ways such as via 4-H clubs and teen leadership groups.
WHAT IS 4-H? An international program and the largest youth development organization in the United States with more than six million youth members. In New York State 4-H is the youth development system of Cornell University Cooperative Extension, which implements 4-H in the counties of the state.
CCE educators provide 4-H programming and experiences to over 300,000 children and teens each year. CCE also supports stronger futures for NY families through hands-on parenting workshops, peer support groups, respite events, inter-generational activities, and a deep well of science-based resources.
