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4-H is a community of young people across Kansas engaged in learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Caring adults who support our programs are essential for youth to achieve their potential based on the guidance, respect, skills, knowledge, and wisdom adults can share.

4-H is a nationwide program. Each of the four H's of the clover represent ways youth can grow and develop.

* H ead, critical thinking, problem solving;
* H eart, self-discipline, integrity, communication;
* H ands, serving others; and
* H ealth, choosing healthy lifestyles. In 4-H, youth have fun with a purpose! K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county government, with offices in every Kansas county. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
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We continue to celebrate National 4-H Week! Douglas County 4-H Ambassadors picked "Wear a 4-H Shirt" for today's activit...
10/08/2026

We continue to celebrate National 4-H Week! Douglas County 4-H Ambassadors picked "Wear a 4-H Shirt" for today's activity- Now, we would love to see those shirts- club shirts, county fair shirts, state contest shirts and even national contest shirts! Post them with a hashtag from below!
psst...if I can do it, y'all can too!

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10/07/2026

It’s National 4-H Week!

πŸ’šπŸ€ This week, we’re celebrating young people who are learning, leading and making a difference in their communities.

Join the celebration and support 4-H at Casey's! Round up your purchase in store or add a donation to your online order to help more young people become .

National 4-H Week shout-out to our Douglas County 4-H Volunteers! So many  community members give in so many ways to our...
10/06/2026

National 4-H Week shout-out to our Douglas County 4-H Volunteers!
So many community members give in so many ways to our program. These are just a very few of the people who serve our members- they are the ones whom I was able to catch standing still long enough for a photo!
We appreciate all you do!
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Happy National 4-H Week!
10/05/2026

Happy National 4-H Week!

πŸ€πŸ’š IT’S NATIONAL 4-H WEEK! πŸ’šπŸ€

October 4–10, we’re celebrating the youth, families, volunteers, alumni and supporters who make 4-H such an incredible community β€” and we want Kansas 4-H families across the state to join the celebration!

🟒 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 β€” GO GREEN!
Let’s paint Kansas GREEN! πŸ’š

Wear your favorite green shirt, decorate your office or classroom, and light up your home, office or business with GREEN LIGHTS!

πŸ πŸ’š Imagine homes, Extension offices, businesses and community spaces glowing green across Kansas in celebration of 4-H!

πŸ“Έ Snap a photo of how YOU β€œGo Green” and share it with us. Tag Kansas 4-H and use and .

πŸ€ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 β€” THANKFUL THURSDAY!

Who helped make a difference in YOUR 4-H journey?

Maybe it was a club leader who believed in you. A project leader who taught you something new. An Extension professional who encouraged you. A parent, grandparent, mentor or volunteer who was always there to help.

On Thursday, we want to fill social media with THANK YOU! πŸ’š

πŸ“Έ Share a photo, tell us who you’re thankful for, tag them if you can, and tell us how they made a difference in your 4-H story.

Whether you’re a current 4-H member, parent, volunteer, alum or longtime supporter, National 4-H Week is YOUR week to celebrate!

Let’s turn Kansas GREEN on Monday and fill it with GRATITUDE on Thursday. πŸ€πŸ’š

Who’s joining us?

Thank you to Asher and Hunter who attended the September 30th Douglas County Commissioners Meeting for the signing of th...
10/03/2026

Thank you to Asher and Hunter who attended the September 30th Douglas County Commissioners Meeting for the signing of the 4-H Proclamation for October 4th-10th as National 4H Week.

Happy National 4-H Week!

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Wow! We are super proud of Mackenzie P. for her Shopping In Style Project and her modeling during Kansas State Fair 4-H ...
09/30/2026

Wow! We are super proud of Mackenzie P. for her Shopping In Style Project and her modeling during Kansas State Fair 4-H Fashion Revue!
She was awarded Grand Champion! Mackenzie is a member of the Palmyra 4-H Club.
Congratulations!

Let's show the 4-H Program some love and appreciation this National 4-H Week! Coming up October 4-11, so get started on ...
09/27/2026

Let's show the 4-H Program some love and appreciation this National 4-H Week! Coming up October 4-11, so get started on your plans! Make a list of volunteers you want to celebrate, 4-H shirts you want to wear- why not a different every day?? Stock up on green and white beads! Show your pride in our program and share with others! πŸ’š

Don't forget these tags!


*please use care when sharing online, always have permission for photo use and maintain privacy.

Join us in  congratulating all our Douglas County 4H Livestock Showmen at the Kansas State Fair! Enjoy these photos of o...
09/24/2026

Join us in congratulating all our Douglas County 4H Livestock Showmen at the Kansas State Fair! Enjoy these photos of our members who were rewarded during The Grand Drive for their excellent project work and presentation of their animals!
(Shown in no specific order)

Congratulations to All! We are so proud of you!

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