Apr 10
The 2026 National 4-H Conference officially commenced today in Crystal City, Virginia, bringing together more than 300 delegates from across the United States and its territories. Running through April 15, this annual working conference provides an intensive, multi-day civic engagement experience for students aged 15 to 19. This year’s gathering is specifically designed to explore …
Mar 20
The 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo reached its grand crescendo today as the Sale of Champions took center stage, marking a historic milestone in the world’s largest junior livestock show- the 213 animals and owners that made the sale cashed in for a total of $1.4 million- the same amount generated a year earlier. For the …
Aug 12
The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program recognized its 2024 Outstanding Alumni and State Partner Award winners at the Honors Night Banquet during the 103rd State 4-H Roundup in Stillwater on July 25. Betty Gardner, Outstanding Alumni Award At 80 years old, Betty Gardner has been involved with the 4-H Youth Development program for most of her life. …
Oct 05
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has proclaimed October 1-7 as National 4-H Week! 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States – a network of 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 4-H professionals that provides caring and supportive mentoring to 6 million 4-H’ers. What is now known as National 4-H Week began as an …
Oct 05
One Hundred Fifty of the top placing 4-H and FFA members and their animals “Made the Stage” at the 2023 Tulsa State Fair on Wednesday evening. The Tulsa State Fair and the Tulsa State Fair Ringmasters presented over $400,000 in monetary awards to those that were honored at the Ford Truck Arena. The Grand Champion …
Mar 09
Join Us for 2023 National 4-H Conference Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA, hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). From April 14-19, 2023, the nationally recognized event is developing the next generation of leaders alongside more …
