Get involved with Dutchess County 4-H today!
Promoting agriculture and strengthening communities.
4-H'ers become confident, competent and caring.
Having fun and building skills for success.
Making friends, having fun!
4-H Changes Lives - For the Better!
All the information you need to join, stay up to date, volunteer and support our youth!
This page is currently under construction! Keep checking back for the newest updates and opportunities for Dutchess County 4-H members!
Ready to Join in the fun and learning?? Start by reaching out to our CCEDC 4-H Team! We will get you connected with our amazing 4-H Club Leaders!
1. Call for Brooke, Jim, or Carolyn at 845-677-8223 OR send an email to ccedc4-h@cornell.edu!
2. Make connections with 4-H Club Leaders!
3. Officially enroll in 4-H Online and start participating in all the fun Dutchess 4-H has to offer!
Last updated January 29, 2026
Youth & 4-H
Current Dutchess Co 4-H Clubs!
Choose a one of the many 4-H project areas below to learn more about our clubs, their community service, and never-ending 4-H pride:
More Than Agriculture
4-H can accommodate the interests of all youth. Current clubs include:
- Rabbits and guinea pigs
- Dogs
- Sewing
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Beekeeping
- Shooting Sports
- Teen Leadership
Clubs are led by 4-H trained volunteers who have expertise in their project areas.
An Inclusive and Welcoming Space
All youths aged 8-18 years of age are welcomed into 4-H regardless of their abilities and backgrounds. Our younger 4-Hers (aged 5-7) begin as Cloverbuds!
4-H has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and actively works to promote equity and understanding.
Youth in 4-H, learn life-skills towards a successful future as tomorrow's leaders, such as:
- Public Speaking and Communications
- Record Keeping relevant to their projects and club functions
- Community Service in meaningful ways
- Adherence to a Code of Conduct
- Responsibility and Reliability
- Teamwork
- Peer Mentoring
- Problem Solving
4-H Public Presentation Program
2026 Public Presentation Dates to Remember!
February 18th-Cloverbud Pub Pres Workshop
February 24th-4-H First Time Presenter Workshop
March 14th-DC4-H Public Presentations (DCC Fishkill)
March 16th-DC4-H Public Presentations (CCEDC Office)
March 28th-DC4-H Spring Food Festival
Clubs may host their own Public Presentations at their meetings!
Opportunities for Advancement
At the County level, 4-H offers a host of activities and projects that youth can participate in, including Club Officer Training, project workshops/field trips, and 4-H Day-camps.
REGIONAL: Dutchess County is part of the Southeast District. 7 counties work together to offer regional events and competitions such as Dairy Bowl, Livestock Skillathon, and Fashion Revue!
STATE-LEVEL: NYS 4-H provides an amazing selection of affordable career development opportunities, including state-wide events such as Capital Days.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: For dedicated 4-H'ers the sky is the limit! Dutchess 4-Hers are eligible to attend National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress, and many more through their project contests.