Welcome to the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ 4‑H Program! We’re glad to have you and your child involved in the nation's largest youth development organization. Through 4‑H we hope your family will find rich opportunities for personal growth, fun and education. Join us in celebrating National 4-H Week and ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ 4-H Day!

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Each year, 4-H youth from around ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ gather at a select site for the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ 4-H Youth State Horse Contest, building on learning experiences at the club and/or district level. Each event enables youth to compare their skills/knowledge and potentially qualify to represent ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ at a national horse contest.

This year's contest takes place in Fairbanks May 1-3, 2025, at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ University Park Building and other places yet to be determined. Contest categories include: hippology; horse bowl; horse judging; oral presentations (demonstration/illustrated talk); and oral presentations (public speaking).

Check out the State 4-H Horse web page for more information.

For information on how to join the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ 4-H program, contact Marla Lowder, Tanana District 4-H & Youth Development Agent, at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Marla Lowder at 907-474-2427 or mklowder@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.

 
What we do

Learn what ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ 4-H youth are up to and how we're making a difference in our communities.

Find a Club

ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ 4-H has locations across the state, with club opportunities to match many interests. Find out what's happening near you.

Calendar

Take a look at what is happening in your area and across the state.

4-H Procedural Handbook