What is ND 4-H?

North Dakota 4-H Mission

4-H Youth Development education creates supportive learning environments for all youth and adults to reach their full potential as capable, competent and caring citizens.

In support of this mission, NDSU Extension Service 4-H Youth Development programs will:

• Reach out to all segments of our diverse population
• Provide experiential learning
• Provide opportunities to develop skills and values that benefit youth throughout life
• Foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults
• Strengthen families and communities
• Use science and research based knowledge and the land grant university system
• Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding