What is 4-H?
4-H is fun.
4-H is learning.
It's making new friends and doing new things.
Sometimes it's even going new places.
4-H is a club... a really big club!
The 4-H club is the largest youth organization in the United States!
Louisiana has more than 85,000 4-H members in more than 1,700 clubs.
4-H is conducted by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service of the LSU Agricultural Center.

As early as 1908, 4-H could trace its roots in Louisiana to the boys' corn club. The first parishwide meeting was held in an old schoolhouse in Moreauville; more than 300 attended.

4-H has three primary programs: citizenship; healthy living; and science, engineering and technology. Youth learn leadership, citizenship and life skills through a variety of projects with topics such as outdoor skills, aerospace, animal science, nutrition, forestry and community service. "Learn by doing" is the 4-H club slogan. 4-H members don't just read about things; they do them. They make things. They take part in club meetings. They learn interesting new things. They learn to follow, and they learn to lead. They help their neighbors and their neighborhoods through club activities. They have opportunities for trips, scholarships and careers.

The Louisiana 4-H Youth Development program continues to expand to meet the needs of youth, with participation exceeding 175,000.

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