This is National 4-H Week

October is the time of year for fall leaves, pumpkins and clover. 4-H clovers that is! Many 4-H clubs reorganize for the new 4-H year in the fall. More than six million young people across the country celebrate National 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of October.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is designed to engage youth in learning opportunities that promote positive youth development. In 4-H, the critical elements of a successful learning experience are a sense of belonging, independence, mastery, and generosity. 4-H clubs, school enrichment programs, aft...