Why 4-H?

Young people in 4-H excel beyond their peers. According to a longitudinal study conducted by Dr. Richard Lerner at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, when compared to their peers, young people involved in 4-H:

Report higher levels of academic competence and an elevated level of engagement at school,
Are more likely to plan to go to college, and are
Two times more likely to participate in STEM learning programs during out-of-school time.