The STAR video is now available! Hear directly from 4-H youth about their experiences at STAR and what makes this statewide leadership opportunity special. Educators: Watch the video to learn more about STAR and what youth can expect, or share it with young people in your program who may be interested in attending. It’s a great way to introduce youth to STAR and help them hear about the experience from their peers. Watch on facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1PXC61k14N

Attention all: 🍀 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 NY State 4-H Shooting Sports Championship! 🍀 Instructors, parents, and educators are invited to register youth to compete in the 2026 NY State 4-H Championship. This event provides an opportunity for youth to showcase their skills, gain valuable experience, and, for Senior competitors, qualify for the 2027 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship. 📍 Location: Bath Rod & Gun Club7771 Telegraph Road Bath, NY 14810

Junior Supers are the backbone of the day-to-day operations of the 4-H youth building during the NYS Fair. Without them, we don't have support for Youth Building programming, youth mentorship or county supports. Please share with your youth or send directly to someone who might enjoy joining us at State Fair. Junior Supers: We are actively recruiting Junior Superintendents for the 2026 State Fair. Junior Superintendents are the backbone of the 4-H Youth Building and a

NYS 4-H Needs YOUth! The New York State 4-H Office is seeking motivated 4-H Teens (age 16+) to join us in helping make the NY State Fair an exciting and memorable experience for fair visitors and 4-H families. Successful applicants will be invited to spend a part of the fair (August 24- September 7) working as a Junior Superintendent (aka Jr. Super) in the 4-H Youth Building or with one of the Animal Superintendents. Your responsibilities could include anything from leading i

Save the date! Registration details will be available soon.

Dear Colleagues, The NYSACCE 4‑H Annual Fall Conference is coming up, and we are excited to invite you to share your expertise, ideas, and successes with peers from across the state by presenting a workshop or poster! The conference is October 13-15, 2026 at Skaneateles Fields Resort and Spa in Onondaga County. This conference is an excellent opportunity to: Showcase innovative programs, research, and practices Inspire and learn from the youth development community Spark me

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First-Ever New York State 4-H Livestock Bowl Held at Cornell University Ithaca, NY — The inaugural New York State 4-H Livestock Bowl took place on Saturday, April 25, at Cornell University, marking an exciting new opportunity for youth across the state to showcase their knowledge and skills in livestock science. To qualify for this year’s event, participants were required to complete an online written examination administered by their county 4-H Educator

Please join us May 29th! Join us as we celebrate 38 years of supporting 4-H here in New York state. The J. David Ferris Memorial 4-H Golf Open is back at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Cornell University on Friday , May 29 . Last year, this event raised over $20,000 in support of 4-H across the state and has raised well over $500,000 over the 37 years of this tournament! Please help us make this year’s event even more successful. The New York State 4-H program has be

4-H’ers (ages 14-18 as of January 1, 2026) you are invited to attend the 2026 NY 4-H Capital Days, May 17-19, 2026! Cost: $285.00 for youth participants and chaperones Join us in person in our state capital, Albany, as we get acquainted with our state government and connect with other teens and 4-H Educators from across the state! Visit the Assembly and Senate Chambers, the state court system, and tour the Capitol building and learn all about its history. Choose an agency y

2nd Edition of the Clover Connection

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STAR (State Teen Action Retreat) is a premiere youth voice opportunity, open to youth ages 13-19, modeled after the National 4-H Conference. We invite 4-H teen leaders to apply to serve as a planning team member, they select an adult partner and serve to plan the STAR event. STAR is a fun-filled weekend which helps to invigorate 4-H programming across NYS and showcases positive youth development, experiential learning, agriculture, sustainable food systems, STEM, and civic en

This is a 3-day conference open to all NYS youth entering 8th grade and up. It includes two program tracks – University U: For teens entering 8th grade and up. Youth are introduced to Cornell through campus tours and explore a variety of topics in six different departmental workshops. Youth are randomly assigned to these UU programs. Focus for Teens: For teens entering 10th grade and up. Youth spend 2 days with a specific department. Youth select their Focus for Teens program

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Save the date! 4-H Capital Days will be May 17-19, 2026! 4-H Capital Days is an NYSACCE4-HE-sponsored event that gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story. 4-H Capital Days creates awareness of career opportunities in the New York State government, a better understanding of state government, and networking with delegates from other counties. Delegates are chosen by their county 4-H program and chaperoned by their 4-H Educator

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4-H’ers (ages 14-18 as of January 1, 2025) you are invited to attend the2025 NY 4-H Capital Days, May 18-20, 2025! Cost: $275.00 for...

The 2025 Planning Team is excited to invite you and youth from your community to Cornell for 4-H Career Explorations! This year’s event...