Indiana 4-H

11/06/2026

November is National Career Development month! Participation in 4-H can help youth explore future career and education goals! During National Career Development month, check out the resources in the comments 👇

11/05/2026

National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. is an incredible opportunity for high school 4-H'ers to experience our nation's capitol! Groups of delegates choose an important societal topic, prepare a briefing, develop their presentation and advocacy skills, and present to federal officials. Four Indiana 4-H delegates will be selected using an application and interview process. 🍀 Learn more and apply for the April 2027 trip before December 18th via the link in the comments 👇 or contact your local Purdue Extension office for more information.

11/05/2026

We are so proud to call Cindy Hoye a National 4-H Hall of Fame laureate and a great friend of Indiana 4-H and Purdue Extension!

For generations of Indiana 4-H members, the Indiana State Fair has been a place to show what they've learned, celebrate their hard work and share their accomplishments. 🍀 Cindy Hoye helped make that possible throughout her years with the Indiana State Fair Commission. Now, after retiring in March, she's been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in recognition of her longtime commitment to young people and 4-H. Learn more about Cindy's career and the impact she's made on Indiana 4-H: https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2026/11/retired-indiana-state-fair-commissioner-inducted-into-national-4-h-hall-of-fame.html

11/03/2026

4-H enrollment is open now! Sign up at in.4honline.com to get the most out of your 4-H year. Not sure where to begin? Visit purdue.ag/enroll4h for helpful tips and contact your local Purdue Extension office to get started!

10/30/2026

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10/30/2026

4-H'ers age 13-18, you could win money for sharing your ideas on the future of AI in agriculture! 👩‍💻💰🍀

Indiana 4-H'er Teal from Marshall County 4-H - Purdue Extension won first place in her age category last year, and we think there are more Indiana winners out there this year!

Six kids will win over two age categories:
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $600
3rd place: 400

The National 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge is now open and provides youth with an opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to address real-world agricultural challenges. Participants will develop solutions, build their STEM and problem-solving skills, and learn about emerging technologies that are shaping the future of agriculture. The project involves developing an idea and recording a pitch video on how AI can help solve a problem in agriculture.

The submission period is open through November 16!

Learn more at the link in the comments. 👇
Questions? Reach out to Rachel Haselby at [email protected]

Graphic credit: National 4-H

10/29/2026

⚠️ October 31st is your last chance to support 4-H with Casey's!
📲 Add a donation to any order made online or in the Casey’s app.
🍀 Every donation benefits local 4-H programs.

10/28/2026

🧑‍🚀 Incoming transmission for Indiana fifth graders!

Purdue 1 crew member and Purdue alum Flo Stahura has a message for Hoosier students who are ready to think big about space.

There's still time to enter the Purdue 1 Indiana Essay Competition! Whether on their own with the help of a parent or guardian or through their classroom, fifth graders can write about how they could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winner per county receives a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch.

Know a Hoosier fifth grader? Press play together, then share! Essays are due Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/purdue-1-essay

10/27/2026

Cindy Hoye, lifelong 4-H'er and former Executive Director of the Indiana State Fair Commission, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame yesterday! You can watch Cindy's portion of the ceremony via the link in the comments 👇, beginning at 1:06:45. Please join us in congratulating Cindy! 🍀👏

10/26/2026

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Oh my gourd, these are cute. 🎃 Bring a little 4-H to your front porch this Halloween with our free 4-H pumpkin stencils!

Pick your favorite, grab a pumpkin and get carving. Then show us your masterpiece! Click here: https://bit.ly/4BoZDFf 🍀