Iowa 4-H strives to be the largest youth-serving organization in Iowa by being relevant, welcoming, and inclusive as we partner with youth to help them find their passion. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.
4-H youth programs provide opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use throughout their life. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families, and communities. The Iowa 4-H Program’s priorities:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Healthy Living
Leadership and Civic Engagement
Communication and the Arts
Mission: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences. In 2016 the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP), which is the national representative leadership and governing body of Cooperative Extension, adopted the 4-H Grows: A Promise to America’s Kids Vision. This vision states that in 10 years “4-H will reflect the population demographics, diverse needs, and social conditions of the country. This vision has the elements of inclusion, caring adults, involves at least 1 in 5 youth, and the volunteers and staff reflect the population.” Iowa 4-H is deeply committed to this effort. For more information about Extension and Outreach visit the website.
