Join Ohio 4-H for a week of celebration as we recognize the members, volunteers, professionals, and supporters who make 4-H Youth Development possible. Beginning Sunday, March 8, we invite you to participate in daily social media challenges that highlight the positive impact of 4-H across the state.
We would like to remind you to wear your green on Wednesday, March 11 to celebrate Ohio 4‑H and share a photo on social media to show your pride. Join the fun and help inspire others to get involved!
Follow along on the Ohio 4-H Foundation Facebook and Instagram pages throughout March 8 - 14 to participate.
What is 4-H?
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization—and it began right here in Ohio. The first meeting of the “Boys and Girls Agricultural Club,” led by A.B. Graham in Clark County, laid the foundation for today’s 4-H program. Through hands-on learning, 4-H empowers young people to build skills in health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement.
Research shows that 4-H youth are:
- 2x more likely to feel positive about their wellbeing
- 3x more likely to feel competent
- 2x more likely to make healthier choices
- 2x more likely to participate in out-of-school-time science programs; and
- 4x more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities
How to Get Involved
Ohio 4-H involvement is growing and reached more than 196,000 youth in 2025 through 4-H clubs, activities, special interest (SPIN) clubs, and school programs. Ohio 4-H grows leaders by inspiring curiosity, fueling adventure, and building lifelong skills to prepare youth for their future.
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.