Nevada County 4-H

4-H inspires kids to explore nature and the animal world, while learning important leadership skills.

Nevada County's 4-H program has seven chapters throughout the region. Known for its agricultural education, there are four tenets to 4-H:

Head: By exercising independence through 4-H leadership and project opportunities, youth mature in self-discipline and responsibility and learn to understand themselves better.

Heart: The 4-H program cultivates a strong sense of connection and belonging, giving youth the opportunity to feel safe physically and emotionally while actively participating in a group.

Hands: Within the 4-H  program, youth can connect to communities and learn to value generosity and give back to others.

Health: Youth need to feel and believe that they are capable of solving problems and meeting challenges to develop their self-confidence.

The organization started off more than 100 years ago by educating youth about agricultural development on university campuses. With the help of 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professional care providers, 4-H now reaches nearly 6 million people. Through hands-on learning, 4-H participants gain skills they can use to serve their communities.

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