4-H is dedicated to learning and understanding how its programs help youth become responsible citizens leading healthy and productive lives and discovering critical science-focused innovations. Learn more about these important findings on youth and 4-H:
4-H Helps Young People Excel Beyond Their Peers
According to Wave 6 of the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, 4-H youth have strong inclinations toward healthy behaviors, academic excellence and civic achievement.
Learn more about the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development
4-H Youth Make Healthy Choices
4-H Healthy Living initiatives are proven to engage youth in positive healthy living behaviors.
Learn more about 4-H Healthy Living Research
4-H Science Programming Helps Students Excel
4-H Science program models provide added value to both schools and communities and increase the number of students pursuing science, engineering, technology and applied math fields in their academic studies and careers.
Learn more about 4-H Science Programming Research
Common Measures
4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council led a process to develop a 4-H logic model as well as common outcomes and measures for 4-H programming. Two meetings and pilot-testing led to a finalized a version of the national 4-H logic model and a set of common outcomes and indicators for science, healthy living, citizenship, and overarching youth development work. These resources are being made publicly available, below. For additional information about the common measures resources, please contact Suzanne Le Menestrel, slemenestrel@nifa.usda.gov, 202-720-2297.