Marion County 4-H

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. There are 6.5 million young people enrolled in the 4-H program across America and approximately 230,000 within the State of Florida. This non-formal, practical educational program for youth is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension – part of the University of Florida IFAS.

4-H is open to all youth, ages 5-18, determined as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year and open to all counties in the State of Florida. 4-H serves youth from all backgrounds and interests. It reaches youth through 4-H clubs, special-interest groups, short-term projects, school aged child care, camping, and school enrichment.