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Leader Brochure

Leader Information

The goal of 4-H is to help children develop as individuals to become responsible and productive citizens in their communities. Adult volunteers who spend time with 4-H children play a major role in supporting productive citizens.

Links of Interest & Resources

  • 4-H.org
  • 4-H National Headquarters USDA
    Includes information about the 4-H national curriculum, 4-H history, proper use of 4-H emblem, enrollment statistics, list of grants/scholarships and much more.

  • Cloverbud Resources
  • Cornell University Resources
    • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County
      Dating back to 1913, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County has long been serving the needs of agricultural producers, kids and their families.
    • Garden-Based Learning
      Providing educators with inspiring, research-based gardening resources and professional development to support engaging, empowering, and relevant learning experiences for children, youth, adults, and communities.
  • Leader Training Series

  • National Director of 4-H Materials
    The 4-H National Directory of Materials is a searchable database of educational materials currently available throughout the Cooperative Extension System. 

  • NYS 4-H Website
    There are many 4-H programs that help youth to explore: science, engineering & technology, community action, and healthy lifestyles education.
    • NYS 4-H Animal Science
      Rural, suburban and urban young people enjoy animal-related projects that enhance knowledge and skills in animal biology and production systems, as well as encourage personal development.


 

How Do You Become A 4-H Leader?

Call the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office in Wyoming County at
(585) 786-2251. You will be sent a leader application and a 4-H Program Educator will contact you and help you start your club. You will be invited to new leader orientation trainings and others offered throughout the year.