4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H?

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4-H is a place where you find a place to belong. It's where you decide what matters to you, learn about things that interest you, and where you serve in the community where you live.

  • Create and build things. Whether you're inspired by robots and drones or photography and recipe cards, our programs give you the tools and the opportunities to create, imagine, and build.
  • Travel and see the world around you. In 4-H, you can travel across the state and around the world if that's what you're in to. Dream big and discover the world through our programs.
  • Explore careers that interest you. In 4-H, career exploration is more than just reading about possible jobs, it involves rolling up your sleeves and trying it on for size.
  • Make new friends. From clubs to camps to field trips, in 4-H you'll meet new people and experience new social and cultural events. It's pretty easy to form lasting friendships when they're based on shared interests and experiences.
  • Teach and inspire kids. 4-H helps prepare youth for roles as leaders in their classrooms, communities, and future careers. We'll help you develop the skills you need to work with youth in your community and help them launch their own 4-H journey.
  • Help others. A core aspect of 4-H is learning to serve with and for those around us. 4-H clubs create opportunities for members to find meaningful ways to impact the people and neighborhoods they live in. 

What's happening?

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  • National 4-H Week
    Celebrate National 4-H Week with AJMPU 4-H youth, volunteers, and community members by Lighting Up Your Porch! View the flyer to learn how you can be a part of recognizing 4-H and helping raise breast cancer awareness. Once your light bulbs are in place, be sure to upload your photos to show your 4-H pride!
  • 4-H Classroom Clubs
    K-12 teachers in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to bring hands-on activities, creative projects, teamwork, and fun learning experiences into your classroom free of charge with a 4-H Classroom Club.  Do you love science, art, nature, or building things? Want to spark problem-solving and curiosity in your students? Looking  to supplement lesson plans with some interactive activities? A 4-H Classroom Coordinator will visit your class and help plan a year full of engaging, educational fun!  Sign up your class for the 2025-2026  4-H classroom club today! Homeschool educators welcome!
  • 4-H Pumpkin Party
    Join the fun at Vienna High School on October 7 with a 4-H Pumpkin Painting Party! Pumpkins and light refreshments will be provided! View the flyer for complete details and information about signing up for this engaging event that salutes the harvest season.

General Information

AJMPU 4-H State Fair Winners - 2025

General  Project Shows  
Callysta Borders - Champion | Passport to the World: Individual
Heather Aldrich - Champion | Visual Arts: Metal

Trystan Borders - Reserve Champion | Open Source Computer Science
Cerriana Ward - Reserve Champion | Family Heritage
Olivia Quertermous - Reserve Champion | Passport to the World: Individual
Elizabeth Hill - Reserve Champion | Tractor D

Passport to the World: Group - Reserve Champion
Katryna Borders
Sabryna Borders
Trystan Borders
Averie Dickinson
Madison Dickinson
Hannah Nies
Ava Ralls
Landon Ralls
Michael Skelton
JR Wright

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2024-2025 AJMPU 4-H Show Book

View the most recent AJMPU 4-H Show Book for detailed information about what 4-H is, ethics guidelines, required forms, and more. Use the book, which is specialized for the Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties, for more information on fair exhibits, local clubs, showing livestock, local, statewide, and national activities to get involved in throughout the year!  The show book also serves as a reference tool with details and criteria for each project that can be exhibited at general and animal shows. 

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