4H and Youth Development
Every great organization needs a mission and this is ours: to create supportive learning environments for youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable, compentent and caring citizens.
So, What Is 4-H?
4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States and North Dakota's vision is to become the state's leader in helping youth become positive, productive citizens and catalysts for effective change to meet the need of
a diverse and changing society.
2010 Dates to Remember:
February 6 - Minot Rotary Crop & Livestock Judging Contest
State Fair Center, Registration 8-8:30 a.m.
March 1 - 4-H Foundation Scholarship Applications due in State Office
4-H Scholarship Applications due in State Office
March 2-7 - Winter Show in Valley City
March 15 - Mid-year Reports Due in Extension Office
County 4-H Scholarship Applications due in Extension Office
April 12 - 4-H Council Meeting, Ex-Servicemen's Room, Ward County Courthouse, 7 p.m.
May 1 - Beef Breeding animals, dairy, swine, sheep and goats must be owned/managed by 4-Her
Small pets must be owned and managed by 4-Her
June 1 - Nat'l 4-H Conference/Congress/National Dairy Conference and Awards Applications due
June 21-23 - North Dakota Extension Youth Conference, NDSU
June 28-July 1 - Ward County Achievement Days, ND State Fair Center
July 16 - District Consumer Choices Contest, North Central Research Extension Center
July 18-26 - ND State Fair, State Horse Judging, Showcase, and Consumer Choices events
http://www.4HUSA.org
