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Bedford County 4-H 4-H is a program that provides opportunities for youth ages 5-18 and fosters the development of lead The program reaches 7 million youth in all 50 states, U.S.

4-H is national program that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens. Membership in 4-H is open to all youth, ages of 5 to 19, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or marital/parental status. Youth in 4-H participate in all kinds of projects, events, and activities through local clubs, special interest clubs, school programs, and individual memberships. Members choose projects to fit their interests, abilities, and the places where they live. 4-H projects involve hands-on learning, setting goals, and evaluating progress. While activities focus mainly on the local 4-H Club, members may also participate in group activities and events such as fairs, trips, camping, teen leader trainings, fundraising, achievement programs and county, regional and state learning opportunities. The program relies on parent and adult volunteer participation to help youth reach their potential.

4-H is a non-formal educational youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System. territories, and military installations worldwide. It is the largest youth-serving program in the world with members in 82 countries.

It's National 4-H Week! Wear your favorite 4-H shirt to help promote during this week!
10/07/2026

It's National 4-H Week! Wear your favorite 4-H shirt to help promote during this week!

National 4-H Week is off to a great start! 🍀🍀🍀

To celebrate, State Council is hosting a spirit week to show off your 4-H pride!

✨Monday: Go Green! Show your 4-H spirit by wearing green.
✨Tuesday: White Out! Wear white in honor of another official 4-H color and celebrate PA 4-H's connection to Penn State.
✨Wednesday: Go for the Gold! Wear gold or yellow today to celebrate successes and achievements in 4-H.
✨Thursday: Passion Sparks Opportunity. Celebrate State Council's theme by wearing your Passion Sparks Opportunity shirt.
✨Friday: Wear the Memory. Wear a t-shirt from your favorite 4-H event.

We hope you'll join State Council as they celebrate the incredible impact of 4-H!

09/23/2026

Hello 4-H members and families,
4-H Scholarships for graduated members are available for those enrolled in post-secondary education. Sign into the zsuite dashboard and look at the scholarship applications posted there. Applications are due to the Extension office on October 1st.

Also, 4-H Clover Awards are also due on October 1st at the Extension office. Again, sign into zsuite and click on Recordbook to access the various levels. There is a Tips & Tricks sheet on the dashboard to help you access completion of the applications.

09/23/2026

Reminder that Market Animal Farm Show Tagging is on Saturday, September 26th at the Bedford Fairgrounds between the Open Dairy Barn and the 4-H Center. An email with more details has been sent out. Time is 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

06/24/2026
Congratulations to our Bedford county Horse judging members at last weeks state contests! 1st Place Junior Team: Piper A...
06/23/2026

Congratulations to our Bedford county Horse judging members at last weeks state contests! 1st Place Junior Team: Piper A (1st Indv), Sophia W (3rd Indv), Saige T (5th Indv), Ashelyn C (7th Indv). 5th place Sr Individual Sharlotte F. 1st place Beginner Individual Callie N, and 2nd place Individual Jayden F. Congratulations team, members and thank you to coach Amanda Weist!

Congratulations to the Bedford County 4-H Senior Poultry Team that competed at the State Contest on Tuesday. Members inc...
06/19/2026

Congratulations to the Bedford County 4-H Senior Poultry Team that competed at the State Contest on Tuesday. Members included Scarlet P, Kailiee B and Mikayla B. The Team placed 2nd overall. Thanks to coaches Lakisha Stone and Regina Porascky

Bedford County's 4-H Junior Hippology Team placed 1st at the state 4-H Skillathons event on Saturday. Team members inclu...
06/01/2026

Bedford County's 4-H Junior Hippology Team placed 1st at the state 4-H Skillathons event on Saturday. Team members include Callie N, 1st place individual; Sophia W, 3rd place individual; Piper A, 4th place individual; Saige T, 5th place i dividual; and April M, 9th place individual. Congratulations team and coaches!

Bedford County 4-H had a great Saturday at the State 4-H Skillathon contests. The Livestock team placed 4th, team member...
06/01/2026

Bedford County 4-H had a great Saturday at the State 4-H Skillathon contests. The Livestock team placed 4th, team members Adela K, Dierks T, Jenalyn J, and Rylynn B. Adela was the 6th place individual overall. Congratulations team!

REMINDER: Market Livestock Fair Tagging Day is Saturday, May 2 at the Bedford Fairgrounds. Tagging will be in the Ford A...
04/30/2026

REMINDER: Market Livestock Fair Tagging Day is Saturday, May 2 at the Bedford Fairgrounds. Tagging will be in the Ford Arena.

Attention exhibitors with lambs, goats and hogs for Saturday's May 2 tagging day!
🔴ALL MUST ENTER AT THE MAIN GATE BY FAIR OFFICE! 🔴NO other gates will be open! Proceed to follow the road that loops around the track, past the restrooms and to the show arena for tagging. Tagging will begin at 8 am and end at Noon.

04/24/2026

Registration is now open for Animal Science Bowl & Skillathon Contests!

The event will be held on May 30 at University Park. The event is open to 4-H'ers ages 10 and up.

Available contests are: Avian Bowl, Canine Bowl & Skillathon, Dairy Bowl, Hippology (equine skillathon), Horse Bowl, Livestock Skillathon, and Rabbit & Cavy Bowl & Skillathon. All contests except for Canine and Rabbit offer senior competitors (14 and up) the opportunity to qualify for national competition.

Please note, a screened coach must register to chaperone each team and a parent or screened volunteer must register to chaperone each youth competing as an individual. Families must know the name of their child's teammates and coach(es) to register. Registration closes on April 30.

Learn more and register: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/46942

Address

120 W. John Street Suite 2 (basement)
Bedford, PA
15522

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18146234800

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