Programs and Results

Programs of Distinction
4-H Programs of Distinction are a new collection of program descriptions that reflect the high quality of 4-H youth development programs that are occurring in communities across the United States. You can search the prgram abstracts database and read the indepth program descriptions.

Programs of Excellence
Starting in 1998, the best community and state program reports from 4-H Youth Development were nominated each year for the 4-H Programs of Excellence. They are representative of the breadth, depth, diversity, and impact of the nationwide 4-H program. This is replaced by Programs of Distinction. Documents are in PDF format.

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Results of Participation in 4-H
A number of state and national studies have been done to assess the impact of 4-H on the lives of young people.

"Does participation in a 4-H Club make a difference in a young person's life? - YES!" Prepared by Dr. Cathann Kress, Director, Youth Development, National 4-H Headquarters. (PDF)

National 4-H Impact Assessment Project: Involvement in 4-H has a lasting impact on members, volunteers and communities. This report discusses the history, purpose, and results of this national 4-H project.

You will find additional 4-H impact studies in the Youth Development Research section.