4-H in the News

4-H journaling program connects families with nature

Participants learn to manage their emotions, practice mindfulness, and improve their self-awareness.

Kelly Noack | Mar 2025 | Impact story

Portland teens lead, inspire and grow through 4-H Teens as Teachers

The 4-H Teens as Teachers program at Roosevelt High School equipped students with essential leadership skills and certifications, enhancing their competitiveness for summer jobs.

Kristen Moore | Mar 2025 | Impact story

New 4-H facilities ensure safety and accessibility for youths in Coos County

The successful completion of this project demonstrates the power of community collaboration and the dedication of volunteers to support the growth and development of young people in Coos County.

Elissa Wells | Mar 2025 | Impact story

4-H blacksmithing series connects youths to local history

Using historic coal forges and tools, youths learned forge safety, metalworking techniques, and historical skills.

Rachel Brandon (Villwock) | Feb 2025 | Impact story

4-H shines at Oregon county fairs, where youths showcase skills and projects

4-H members present a variety of projects, including animal science, arts and crafts, cooking and more.

Cathryn Haas | Feb 2025 | Impact story

Extension hosts 4-H Summer Wednesdays in Washington County

This free half-day camp — made possible by grants — served youths ages five through nine at the OSU Extension office in Beaverton.

Kristen Moore | Oct 2024 | Impact story

4-H Questing Clovers Retreat promotes youth inclusivity

The Youth Planning Committee, consisting of eight adolescents from diverse backgrounds, played a crucial role in the retreat’s success.

Treena Gower Foster | Mar 2025 | Impact story

4-H Adulting 101 workshop series gives Lane County youths valuable life skills

Youths, parents, and community partners have all spoken highly of the lasting impacts this series on the teens who attended.

Elizabeth Gangwer | Mar 2024 | Impact story

4-H Egg to Fry projects bring ecology to life in 10 Portland metro area schools

Students in 10 Portland area schools participated in the classroom projects and released the juvenile fish into local rivers and a lake.

Kristen Moore | Jun 2023 | Impact story

OSU Extension updates public on avian influenza in poultry and livestock

Oregon State University Extension Service quickly recognized the importance of alerting the public about the outbreak.

Dana Sanchez, Jenifer Cruickshank, Candi Bothum | Jan 2025 | Impact story

4-H’ers experience success at U.S. and world robotics championships

The System Overload team placed fourth at the U.S. Open and eighth at the World Championship. All students had a life-changing experience.

Lu Seapy | May 2023 | Impact story

4-H teens learn how to prepare healthy meals and teach children how to cook

To date, 49 teens have participated in the Teen Chef classes. Sixteen have been chosen to participate in the Teens As Teachers and have taught Kids In The Kitchen lessons to 186 elementary and middle school students.

Janet Nagele, Elena Illescas | May 2023 | Impact story

More than 1,200 Benton County students take part in 4-H outdoor learning series

The Outdoor Learning Classroom Series focuses on getting students outdoors to learn about their place in the natural world.

Carolyn Ashton | May 2023 | Impact story

Series of livestock clinics enhances 4-H experience in Lake County

4-H in Lake County held livestock fitting and showing clinics throughout 2022 that were open to both 4-H and FFA youths.

Jeannie Anderson | May 2023 | Impact story

New Klamath Cloverbud camp creates environment for positive youth interactions

Twenty-four of Klamath 4-H’s 32 enrolled Cloverbuds attended the camp, which was staffed by Extension employees, 4-H adult volunteers and 4-H teen and junior leaders.

Traci Reed | May 2023 | Impact story

Cloverbud Explorers grow 4-H program in Linn County

In fall 2022, the program grew and increased to two sessions per month. An average of 36 youths participated in the sessions each month.

Andrea Leao | Apr 2023 | Impact story

4-H gaming sessions help Oregon youths create connections with their peers

Several parents reported that the youths improved their ability to socialize and connect with other youths of similar interests.

Dani Dávalos | Apr 2023 | Impact story

Extension Afterschool supports youth and families in rural Sherman County

From September 2020 through February 2022, 315 youth visits were recorded, representing 30 individual students in grades 2 through 6 — about 30% of Sherman County’s enrollment in those grades.

Cindy Brown | Dec 2022 | Impact story

YOSÉ provides nature experiences, education for Portland-area youth

YOSÉ is a youth-focused program based around natural resources, STEM, career and college readiness, service projects and place-based learning.

Tanya Kindrachuk | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Linn County couple inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

Fay and Sherm Sallee were among 16 people inducted for their achievements and contributions to 4-H in a ceremony held on Thursday at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.

Chris Branam | Oct 15, 2021 | News story

OSU Extension 4-H babysitter training tackles Oregon's child care shortage

The certificate program can serve as a stepping stone for those interested in pursuing careers in early childhood education or other child care-related fields.

Jan Williams | Jan 2025 | Impact story

4-H youths in Josephine County pack and deliver stockings for soldiers and veterans

Stockings for Soldiers is a 4-H service project n Josephine County that started when the husband of a 4-H volunteer who was in the National Guard was deployed during Christmas. To date, 4-H'ers in Josephine County have stuffed more than 5,000 stockings.

Lisa Parlette | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Aerospace academy inspires rural youths to explore STEM careers

The program provided youths with a unique opportunity to learn directly from aviation professionals and educators.

Barbara Brody | Mar 2023 | Impact story

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