Kentucky 4-H

Kentucky 4-H This is the official page of University of Kentucky 4-H Youth Development What do the "H"'s in 4-H Stand For? Heart
It can be tough growing up today.

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4-H challenges you to think and make decisions, both for yourself and as a member of a group. You will discover new ways to do things and different ways of dealing with everyday challenges. 4-H is big on self-discipline, responsibility, initiative, and leadership. You will become a positive force in todays world. Hands
In 4-H, you learn skills that you can use for the rest of your life. You w

ont just talk about it, you will actually get your hands on it, learn by doing. Members choose from about 100 different skills everything from bicycle safety to cooking to computer technology to veterinary science. 4-H often helps members discover interests that lead to rewarding careers. To sort out their ideas and emotions, 4-H members often talk to club leaders and to each other about what matters to them.

4-H gives you a chance to become friends with other young people and caring adults. It is about building character, accepting people who are different, and making your community a better place to live. Health
Being healthy means feeling good; doing your best to balance school, friends, and family; and making the best choices. 4-H focuses on developing healthy lifestyles and understanding what happens when you make unhealthy choices.

06/18/2026
🚨 Urgent: Host Families Needed This Summer! 🌎We’re down to the wire and still need homes for 6 amazing international tee...
06/16/2026

🚨 Urgent: Host Families Needed This Summer! 🌎

We’re down to the wire and still need homes for 6 amazing international teens arriving July 22–Aug 17. Can your family help make their Kentucky experience possible?

📩 Interested? Contact Chuck Stamper ([email protected])
🌐 Learn more: https://states4h.org/host-a-student/summer/

🇺🇸 Celebrating Flag Day with a few fun facts!First defined in 1777 with 13 stars and stripes, the U.S. flag has grown wi...
06/15/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrating Flag Day with a few fun facts!

First defined in 1777 with 13 stars and stripes, the U.S. flag has grown with our nation,including the 15th star for Kentucky.

The Star-Spangled Banner, made in 1813 and inspiration for our national anthem, still stands as a symbol of resilience, just like 4-H youth who are to lead and serve.

Did you know 4-H clubs can request a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol from their federal legislators?

🔗Learn more about the Capitol Flag Program:
aoc.gov/what-we-do/programs-ceremonies/capitol-flag-program

🔗For more flag facts visit: si.edu/spotlight/flag-day/banner-facts

When military youth move, their whole world shifts: schools, friends, routines, and support systems.In this episode of t...
06/12/2026

When military youth move, their whole world shifts: schools, friends, routines, and support systems.

In this episode of the OneOp Practicing Connection podcast, Christian County 4-H Agent Jeremiah Johnson shares how 4-H and school liaisons work together to support military-connected youth through these transitions—helping them stay connected and feel like they belong.

💬 “4-H can be that consistency… it creates that sense of belonging for those youth.”

🔊 Listen to learn how these partnerships are making a real difference for youth and communities: https://oneop.org/learn/school-liaisons-and-extension-a-network-of-support/

06/11/2026
06/09/2026
📣Join us in welcoming Rick Sellnow to the University of Kentucky 4-H Department as the Associate Senior for 4-H Science,...
06/09/2026

📣Join us in welcoming Rick Sellnow to the University of Kentucky 4-H Department as the Associate Senior for 4-H Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation! 🔬

Rick comes to 4-H from the Extension Digital Literacy pilot program where he has worked since 2024. Rick has formal training in Secondary Social Studies Education, and he is a former classroom instructor. Rick has a long history in public education. prior to joining University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Previously, he worked in experiential learning for the Lexington Public Library's Digital Studio and for Kentucky Educational Television where he was on the team behind the current events show NewsQuiz as well as the online learning management system for GED students FastForward.

Rick is a 4-H alum looking forward to contributing to existing programs and collaboratively expanding programs for Kentucky 4-H. He joins the team later this month!🍀

We delcare the 2026 Teen Conference officially adjourned!🍀we came curious…left inspired 🎓💭got a glimpse of college life,...
06/05/2026

We delcare the 2026 Teen Conference officially adjourned!🍀

we came curious…
left inspired 🎓💭
got a glimpse of college life, built skills, found our paths + our people 🤝

Check out more photos from Teen Conference: https://bit.ly/4ut4Ebe

View the Teen Conference Spotlight Publication!

Vol. 1: https://bit.ly/4v3TA56

Vol. 2: https://bit.ly/4ugj51S

06/05/2026

How it started ➡️ How it’s going

Years ago, Bethany Barber got her very first start in Kentucky 4-H by joining her county's 4-H Babysitting Club, discovering a passion for caring for others. She just finished as your 4-H state secretary. While she is retiring her green jacket, this won't be her last time on campus, as she will be attending UK this fall!

Thank you for your outstanding dedication this past year, Bethany, and good luck as you take this next big step into your future!

🍀Teen Conference Photo Dump📸Day 1: figuring out where classes might be 👀Day 2: basically ready to enroll at UK 🎓Day 3: (...
06/03/2026

🍀Teen Conference Photo Dump📸

Day 1: figuring out where classes might be 👀
Day 2: basically ready to enroll at UK 🎓
Day 3: (loading...)

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