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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.
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4-H is America’s largest youth development...
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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.
16 wrz 2024 · STAR is a fun-filled weekend which helps to invigorate 4-H programming across NYS and showcases positive youth development, experiential learning, agriculture, sustainable food systems, STEM, and civic engagement workshops.
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.
The 4-H mission in New York State is to connect youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. Youth from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the state come together to participate in the Animal Science programs.
In 4-H, you’ll do fun things and learn skills you can use for the rest of your life–on your job, at home, or with your friends. 4-H’ers work to improve their communities, share their skills and ideas with others, and get hands-on experience for the future.
WHAT DO THE FOUR H’S STAND FOR? The four H’s (Head, Heart, Hands and Health) represent four basic human needs: Independence, Belonging, Generosity and Mastery. Research shows that youth whose basic needs are met in positive ways are likely to grow into active citizens and contributing members of their families and communities. WHAT DO 4-Hers DO?
