Access and Opportunity are critically important objectives of the 4-H Program. These objectives ensure all youths have the opportunity to participate in the 4-H program.
4-H engages youth with programs that address 21st century needs, including agriculture, STEM, and healthy living. 4-H programs offer millions of youths opportunities to develop career and life skills, participate in civic engagement, and grow as future leaders.
As the National 4-H Headquarters, NIFA is committed to expanding 4-H’s program reach and engagement to serve youth populations and communities. Towards this goal, the National 4-H Headquarters:
- Provides leadership in youth development among other federal agencies and private partners
- Canvasses stakeholders’ needs
- Provides resources to the Land-grant University System
- Shares the 4-H mission with all partners
National 4-H Headquarters collaborates within USDA and with other Federal partners, Land-grant Universities (LGUs), and community partners to provide 4-H opportunities to youths across the country.
4-H Engagement Events and Programs
Learn how young people, as well as federal partners and Land-grant Universities, can benefit from participating in National 4-H Conference!
Join NIFA as we celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-11, 2025. 4-H helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.
Through their numerous collaborative programs, the USDA and the military have been able to impact the lives of youth across the nation and on military installations throughout the world.
The Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Grant Program allocates funding provided by congressional appropriation to Land-grant university Cooperative Extension for comprehensive community-based programs for at-risk children, youth, and families. The CYFAR mission is to provide resources to...