4-H: Making the Best Better for Ohio Youth

IMPACT. 1: In 2015, Ohio 4-H youth completed more than 427,00 projects and programs: 40% in the area of healthy lifestyles; 37% in science, engineering and technology; 23% in citizenship. -- 2. 16,317 adult volunteer leaders were actively involved in Ohio 4-H in 2015. Volunteers served as community club and project advisors, school enrichment volunteers, on county advisory boards and special projects. -- 3. A national study found that 4-H youth are four times more likely to contribute to their community, and two times more likely to be civically active and make healthier choices.OSU PARTNERS: OSU Extension; College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; College of Education and Human Ecology; College of Public Health; The Ohio 4-H FoundationCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ohio County Commissioners; County Agricultural Societies; Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Nationwide Insurance; State Farm Insurance; Farm Credit Mid-America; Monsanto; Ohio National Guard; Chicago Mercantile ExchangePRIMARY CONTACT: Sally McClaskey (mcclaskey.12@osu.edu)Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of OSU Extension. More than 200,000 youth participate in 4-H activities focused on the 4-H mission mandates: citizenship, healthy living and science. By working with adult mentors, youth engage in a variety of projects and activities—from food and forestry to rockets and rabbits. 4-H gives children and teens opportunities to learn and practice life skills, and become confident in their ability to use them in the future