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Kansas 4-H offers many programs, events and activities designed to engate and educate year-round. Each program has different requirements and offerings to best fulfill the needs of the participants. Explore unique learning opportunities below!
Agriculture and Natural Resources Events
The Ag & Natural Resources area is designed to increase understanding and appreciation of our nation's natural resources and habitats, to include hunting and conservation efforts.
Agronomy
Entomology
Geology
Horticulture
Shooting Sports
Animal Science Events
Animal Science promotes ethical care and management of livestock and domestic animals. Through hands-on learning, youth develop skills in animal health, nutrition, behavior and training while exploring careers working with animals.
Dairy
Dog
Horse
- State Horse Judging Contest
- Horse Panorama
- District Horse Qualifiers
- State Horse Show
- Horse Judges Seminar
Livestock
Poultry
Rabbit
Career Exploration
Kansas 4-H offers opportunities for youth to explore their future education, career opportuntiies and experience Kansas State University and campus life.
Communication and Expressive Arts Events
Communication and Expressive Arts events help youth discover self-expression and creativity while learning and demonstrating new skills.
Photography
Communications
Consumer and Family Sciences Events
Consumer and Family Sciences events give youth the opportunity to enhance practical skills they can apply to their home and family. Subject matter ranges from health and nutrition, foods and cooking, interior design and home repair, financial literacy, and clothing and sewing.
Food and Nutrition
Engineering and Technology Events
These events provides the opportunity for youth to learn through various fun and educational hands-on activities that teach problem-solving, creative and critical thinking and build excitement and awareness of these important areas and their impact on our future.
Check back for more information on STEM-based events.
Leadership and Personal Development Events
These events are designed to help bring out the best in youth as they learn more about themselves, family, friends, community and world.
Civic Engagement
- 48 Hours of 4-H
- Citizenship in Action
- Citizenship Washington Focus
- National 4-H Conference Trip
- National 4-H Congress Award Trip
- Global Citizenship: Exchange Programs
Leadership
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