Whether 4-H’ers are learning a new skill, challenging themselves at camp, or taking on an exciting leadership opportunity, 4-H helps prepare youth to be Beyond Ready for work and life. Data from a Tufts University study shows that compared to their peers 4-H members are:
- 2X more likely to have the goal of being a leader
- 3X more likely to participate in community service
- 2X more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose
Ohio 4-H is excited to join national partners across the land-grant system in promoting the initiative to grow from reaching 6 million youth annually to 10 million youth across the nation. With this ambitious goal, we can ensure that even more youth will be Beyond Ready for their future—in school, in work, in life—with the support of the 4-H 
community. The road ahead may be challenging for youth in this rapidly changing world, but 4-H’ers are succeeding.
You can get into the spirit of Ohio 4-H Week and ensure that the youth in your life are Beyond Ready for anything the future holds by completing an online enrollment for the 2025 4-H program year today. Through 4-H, youth participate in hands-on, experiential learning activities that help them grow into caring, competent, confident leaders of tomorrow, all while having fun and forming friendships that will last a lifetime!
We are building a ready generation in a world of change by offering opportunities and experiences that shape youth into their full, authentic selves, enabling them to shine both now and in the future. With your support, we equip youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today.
To learn more about how to get started in 4-H, contact your county 4-H professional. They can provide information about the various community clubs in your county and share county-specific 4-H requirements for youth. Contact information for Ohio’s county Extension offices can be found on the Ohio 4-H directory webpage.
Finally, don’t forget to show your support for Ohio 4-H by making a gift today! Make a gift to the Ohio 4-H Program Fund to support state-level programming efforts or give directly to your county fund to support youth locally. Regardless of where you choose to give, all donations directly support Ohio 4-H programming so even more youth will be Beyond Ready.