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4-H Positive Youth Development
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Dutchess County 4-H is a collection of programs that provide youth, ages 5-19, with the mentoring and support to grow and thrive regardless of their background, interests and abilities.
Positive Youth Development strategies, such as engaging young people in topics that interest them, empowering them to make their own decisions, and providing challenging opportunities, result in youth who have: Confidence, Competence, Caring, Character, and Connection.
These Life and Leadership Skills are the foundation which enable 4-H youth to: succeed as individuals, support their families, strengthen their communities and make a difference to our world.
4-H empowers nearly 6 million young people across the US with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Learning through 4-H is fun and effective; children learn life and technical skills through hands-on learning in topics of their choice. The Dutchess County 4-H Club Program has evolved from it's rural agricultural roots. While we are proud of our strong agricultural programs, we are excited to provide other outlets for youth to explore and grow in, such as arts, crafts and technology. Embracing differences and welcoming diversity, 4-H offers a place for all Dutchess County youth to grow and thrive.
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Not Just Cows, Sows and Plows
Read the recent article written by 4-H'er Addie Kilmer in the Hudson Valley Pilot entitled "Not Just Cows, Sows, and Plows" sharing her experience in local agricultural programming! Click the image of her as a toddler!
More than Bows and Arrows: Building Community through 4-H Sport Shooting
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Check out the statewide all-gender 4-H shooting sports program offered through 38 county Cornell Cooperative Extension offices. Courses in archery, rifle, pistol, muzzleloading, shotgun, and hunting aim to support the responsible use of firearms while also creating community and fostering the positive youth development that characterizes all 4-H programming.
Mac'N'Cheese Scoopers
Download: Mac'N'Cheese Scoopers Recipe!
Dutchess 4-H Dairy Members are excited to present their entry, “Mac’N’Cheese Scoopers” to the NY Ag in the Classroom Dairy Innovation Challenge! Just take it from the chefs themselves, “We’ve got the cheese, and you’ll be pleased, so come try our Mac’N’Cheese!
Contact
Emma Jenks
4-H Educator/Club Manager
elj57@cornell.edu
(845) 677-8223 x 108
Last updated November 26, 2024
4-H Thanks Our Supporters
4-H programs are funded in part by Dutchess County, NYS OCFS, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Northeast Dutchess and NED 2.0 Funds, Dyson Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Hudson Valley Fresh Foundation, City of Beacon, and the United Way of Dutchess County.
And by many businesses and individuals within the county without whom there would not be a 4-H Program. We thank you all!
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
The New York State 4-H Youth Development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension is aware of the controversy at USDA regarding 4-H’s policies and practices designed to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all youth, including youth and adults who belong to the LGBTQ+ community. Cornell Cooperative Extension supports diversity, inclusion and equity in all its forms and we refer you to our 4-H mission, vision and values statements for more information on our commitment to these principles.