06/12/2026
We see some familiar faces!
Consumer Decision Making is a 4‑H competitive event that teaches youth how to be smart, informed consumers. Participants evaluate groups of similar products (called “classes”) based on a real‑life buying situation, rank them from best to worst, and make decisions using facts such as price, quality, and usefulness.
The contest focuses on developing skills in critical thinking, comparison, financial literacy, and decision-making, helping youth learn how to make confident, fact‑based purchasing decisions they can apply in everyday life.