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4-H Youth Development

 4-H is a nationwide program led by state land-grant universities in cooperation with local county/district extension councils. In Kansas, 4-H is the largest youth educational program, aside from public schools. Each of the four H's on the clover represent ways youth can grow and develop in 4-H.

  • Head:   critical thinking, problem solving
  • Heart:   self-discipline, integrity, communication
  • Hands:  serving others
  • Health: choosing healthy lifestyles

4-H is open to youth between the ages of 7 and 18 as of January 1st. 5 and 6 year olds have the option to become Cloverbud Members.  The 4-H year runs from October 1st to September 30th.  4-H offers 47 different projects for youth to explore. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

In the River Valley District, we have 25 Community Clubs and 1 Project Club. There are currently 519 youth enrolled in 4-H in our district. 

NEWSLETTERS: 

4-H STAFF

Macy Flory

Macy Hynek

District Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development

Belleville Office
1815 M St. - Courthouse
Belleville, KS  66935
mhynek@ksu.edu

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 2021 Diane Kussman

Diane Kussman

District 4-H Program Manager
Belleville Office
(785) 527-5084
dkussman@ksu.edu

2022 Melissa Baxter

Melissa Baxter

District 4-H Program Manager
Clay Center Office
(785) 632-5335
melissabaxter@ksu.edu

2021 Brianna Hake 
Brianna Hake

District 4-H Program Manager
Concordia Office
(785) 243-8185
bmhake@ksu.edu

Brooke Stamm

Brooke Ohlde

District 4-H Program Manager
Washington Office
(785) 325-2121
brooke6@ksu.edu