4-H Youth Development
How does 4-H benefit youth?
4-H’ers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race or gender, benefit from their participation in Kentucky 4-H. Positive youth development studies have affirmed that compared to other youth, young people involved in 4-H are:
- Four times more likely to contribute to their communities.
- Two times more likely to be civically active.
- Two times more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices.
- Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology programs during out-of-school time.
- 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities.
What's Going On?
Youth learn kitchen safety, basic measurement, and best practices in cooking and baking. Join this group to learn your way around the kitchen and make wonderful food to share!
Check back for updates for the 2023-2024 year.
Join us to make beautiful crochet creations. Enter your items in the fair for ribbons, prize money, and the chance to advance to state fair! This is a small club, adding members throughout the year as youth learn to crochet on their own.
Check back for updates for the 2023-2024 year.
Youth can show, judge, and learn about sheep, goats, pigs and cattle. Participate in contests, shows, and fairs all year. You do not have to own livestock to be in this club!
Check back for updates for the 2023-2024 year.
All meetings will be held at the Extension office at 4:30pm.
Meeting dates
February 27, March 12, March 26, April 2, April 23, May 7
Youth can learn to sew and show off their creations at the fair and fashion revue!
Check back for updates for the 2023-2024 year.
Participate in rifle, pistol, and trap with local practices and regional and state opportunities to compete! Additional disciplines may be added in the future.
Call our office for sign up & safety meeting dates.
Allison Croslin
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
(270) 247-2334 allisoncroslin@uky.edu Graves County Extension Office 4200 State Route 45 N, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066About your agent!
Allison graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Economics!
