New York State 4-H

05/26/2026

HOST A INTERNATIONAL YOUTH

NYS 4-H Is in need of host families for this summers exchange program. Hosting is easy! Families provide the delegate with room and board from July 23rd thru Aug 16th. Host families must have a child the same gender and similar age (10 - 19), and a bed for their delegate (they can share a room with their host sibling). Youth do whatever the family does for the summer. No need for special travel or events. They can even attend camp with thier host sibling.

Contact Autumn Lavine [email protected]
or Apply at - https://www.states4hexchange.org/host-family/application

05/21/2026

Thank you to Tractor Supply Co. for funding these opportunities for our deserving youth. 🍀

05/21/2026

Help us celebrate our 2026 grads! 🥳

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

4-H Camp Owahta was recently featured in the Cornell Chronicle!

🔗Check out their collaboration with Cornell students:

After Camp Owahta’s arts and crafts building burned down last summer, the Cortland County camp’s leadership turned to second-year architecture students for fresh ideas.

05/18/2026

Herkimer County 4-H celebrated the Tractor Supply Co. Paper Clover Campaign by participating in their local store's Demo Day, April 25th! Festivities included a petting zoo and bake sale put on by these awesome 4-H'ers.

We want to thank Tractor Supply for their continued partnership with 4-H. Save the date for the Winter Paper Clover Campaign, November 27–December 13, 2026! 🍀🚜

05/18/2026

4-H Capital Days is well under-way in Albany! 🤩

05/12/2026

Summer's right around the bend and our International Exchange youth are excited to visit NYS. Hosting is easy and requires that the delegate have their own bed and a host sibling of similar age and the same gender. Consider hosting one of our 4-H friends from accross the sea.

2026 Online Application Link: https://www.states4hexchange.org/host-family/application

Minori (15F)
A runner who enjoys games, anime & singing. Looking forward to practicing English and sharing Japanese games.

Sora (15F)
Guitarist, manga reader, anime fan, and baker eager to communicate in English and experience life abroad.

Shogo (14M)
Tennis club member who loves animals, comics, games & robotics. Excited to share Japanese traditions & learn new cultures.

Ryuta (15M)
Enjoys baseball, hiking, reading & good food. Hoping to broaden his world and experience a new culture!

Futa (13M)
Anime fan who loves Disney, games & music. Looking forward to exploring new cultures and practicing English!

Honoka (14F)
J‑pop fan who loves dancing, billiards, basketball & crafts. Excited to express herself & make new friends abroad!

Towa (16F)
Loves K‑pop, singing, dancing, piano & trying new foods. Ready to make friends across cultures & share traditions!

Makoto (15F)
Animal lover, artist & guitar‑playing singer who enjoys TikTok, Instagram & anime. Excited to connect with her host family!

Yoshikage (16M)
Tennis player who loves manga, mysteries, games & nature. Eager to express himself clearly in English!

Yuma (16M)
Baseball player who is interested in dinosaurs and watching the stars. Excited to speak more English and each a big pizza and hamburger with his host family.

05/09/2026

LAST CHANCE to get your 4-H merch for the spring! The store will close on May 10th at 11pm.

Shop now at: https://scholasticsportssales.chipply.com/nystate4h?fbclid=IwY2xjawRq29tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVU1hLYzI0clBsblF5M1U4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvgVdweQiTl-HYv5ROB3f7gptVlLUZ8WzFZpXY2D7wd2shnl-DL6BghHXKAY_aem_k9lNdCaf7JKknsa_AzevtQ&action=viewall

05/08/2026

We would like to congratulate our second 4-H Salute to Excellence award winner, Helen Rowlands, from the Niagara County 4-H Program! 🥳

Helen is being recognized as an Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer (10 or more years of service to 4-H).

Helen exemplifies the very best of 4‑H volunteerism through her innovation, leadership, and unwavering commitment to youth development. Since founding the Niagara County Working Goat Program in 2013, she has built a thriving, skills‑based, and inclusive opportunity from the ground up—transforming what was once viewed as a “fun event” into a respected educational program now recognized at the New York State Fair. Her belief that every youth deserves access to animal science led her to free‑lease her own goats, removing financial and logistical barriers for families—especially those in urban and suburban settings. Beyond one program, Helen has strengthened Public Presentations, expanded county participation, represented Niagara County 4‑H at Paper Clover drives, community events, and parades, and mentored emerging working‑goat programs across New York State. Her creativity, compassion, and work ethic consistently elevate youth voice, leadership, and mastery, making her a deeply deserving nominee.

Thank you Helen, for your dedication to 4-H! 🍀

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County