What is 4-H in the United States?
Q: What is 4-H in the United States?
A: 4-H is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Q: What is the mission of 4-H?
A: The mission of 4-H is to engage youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.
Q: What does the name "4-H" represent?
A: The name "4-H" represents four personal development areas for the organization's members: head, heart, hands, and health.
Q: What is the goal of 4-H?
A: The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility, and life skills of youth through experiential learning programs and a positive youth development approach.
Q: Is 4-H only focused on agriculture?
A: No, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs.
Q: How many members does 4-H have in the United States?
A: 4-H has over 6.5 million members in the United States, who are five to 19 years old and participate in approximately 90,000 clubs.
Q: Does 4-H exist only in the United States?
A: No, 4-H and related programs exist in over eighty countries around the world, each operating independently but cooperating in international exchanges, global education programs, and communications.
