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How do I join 4-H?

Your local county Extension office is your key to getting started in 4-H. They can tell you which 4-H clubs already exist in your county, the projects that are being worked on, how to start a new club, or how to participate on your own.

What is the mission of 4-H?

4-H Youth Development Education creates supportive environments for culturally diverse young people and adults to reach their fullest potential. In support of this mission, we will:

  • Provide formal and non-formal community-focused experiential learning
  • Develop skills that benefit young people throughout life
  • Foster leadership and volunteerism in 4-H'ers and adults
  • Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding
  • Strengthen families and communities
  • Use research-based knowledge and land-grant system to provide quality programming for young people and adults. 
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Filed Under: Health and Wellness March 27, 2025

We’re going to talk about something no one likes talking about – growing older. Aging gracefully isn’t just about adding years to your life, it’s also about adding life to your years!

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Filed Under: 4-H, Youth Horse February 25, 2025

RAYMOND, Miss. -- A team of Union County 4-H members recently achieved a feat that has not been accomplished in 20 years for Mississippi competitors of the youth development organization’s national scholarly contests. The Quiz Bowl Team, made up of Maddie Willard, Abby Grant, Levi Thompson and Karley Harrison, is one of just a few teams in the state to ever earn an undefeated first-place win in the Western National 4-H Roundup Horse Bowl competition.

Success Stories

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Volume 11 Number 1

When Becky Baker enrolled her three children in 4-H, her main goal was to get them involved in the public speaking program.

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Volume 11 Number 1

Cynthia Slaughter Melton describes herself as a professional volunteer.

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Volume 11 Number 1

When the Mississippi 4-H’ers come to the Mississippi State Fair, they come ready to compete.

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