4-H Youth Development

Welcome to Delaware 4-H


4-H is the place where learning is fun, whether it takes place in your school, at camp, in your community or at the University of Delaware. There are plenty of exciting adventures that you can have in your community, state, country and all over the world. 

If you think that 4-H is just for rural kids, you will be surprised to find out that you are wrong. Delaware 4-H has something for each of the over 36,000 young people who participate in 4-H each year.

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Delaware 4-H News

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    National 4-H Week 2024

    October 07, 2024 | Written by Ernie Lopez, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
    Each year, Delaware 4-H celebrates the mission and work of our youth and volunteers during National 4-H Week, which began on October 6th this year. Be it through the annual donations of produce and vegetables 4-H members give to the Food Bank of Delaware during the Delaware State Fair, to the holiday tradition so many 4-H clubs share of baking cookies and gathering supplies for our beloved soldiers, Delaware 4-H lifts others and stands tall during this week of celebration.
  • Sen. Dave Wilson receives special recognition at the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame

    September 27, 2024 | Written by Michele Walfred, Communications Specialist
    “For many years, Dave Wilson has been a strong advocate and supporter of the Delaware 4-H program as well as for all youth in our state,” said Doug Crouse, 4-H program leader with the University of Delaware.
  • Delaware 4-H celebrates its 7th Hall of Fame

    September 27, 2024 | Written by Michele Walfred, Communications Specialist
    Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame inducted 20 individuals as laureates on Sept. 21, 2024 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover. The celebration is a high honor, assuring that a lifetime of support and volunteerism is remembered and preserved for posterity.
  • Agricultural leader

    August 20, 2024 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photos by Katie Young
    Susan Truehart Garey earns College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ most prestigious alumni honor.
  • Take Me to the Fair

    July 15, 2024 | Article by Katie Young and Jackie Czachorowski, Photos by Katie Young and Michele Walfred
    One of the first things you’ll see when you walk into the Delaware State Fair is the Ferris wheel towering over the fairgrounds. Walk around and try a funnel cake or numerous other fried foods, or cool off with a fresh lemonade or sweet-flavored tea. Explore each animal arena and listen to the moos, the oinks and the clucks.

Spotlight on 4-H Projects


Why is 4-H so great? There is no better testimonial than from the youth who are impacted by the diversity of project areas offered to Delaware youth through the 4-H program. Listen to their stories!

Youtube Playlist: Spotlight on 4-H Projects: youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=com.synechron.udel.models.functions.SubstrAfter


Our Impact

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4-H Speaker's Bureau

Delaware 4-H Youth Educators have a selection of topics that they are available to make presentations on for community audiences. Please complete the form with the topic you are interested in, and someone will contact you about scheduling the presentation.

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Learning at home

Are you looking for research-based at home learning resources? 4-H has many resources in connection with their state’s Land Grant University. Different States have different lessons, so check it out! 

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