4-H Programs

Pennsylvania 4-H Animal Programs are open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. As a 4-H member, you can learn about animal care by participating in events, shows, and hands-on projects.

Horses

The Pennsylvania 4-H horse Program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical equine use, care, and management. Youth who participate in 4-H horse programs develop skills that include leadership, responsibility, sportsmanship, teamwork, community service, a positive attitude, and a sense of self worth. This way for more information about the 4-H Horse Program...

Dairy Cattle

Pennsylvania's 4-H Dairy teams have been very competetive in national dairy judging and quiz bowl competitions. A wide variety of activities are available for young people to build their skills and learn more about the dairy industry. This way for more information about the 4-H Dairy Cattle Program...

Beef Cattle

Raising beef animals can help youth growth personally and learn skills that will help them become more responsible. The skills learned in raising livestock also carry over into other aspects of 4-H life. This way for more information about the 4-H Beef Cattle Program...

Companion Animals

Youth interested in dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, mice, and other small companion animals can participate in 4-H Small Animal projects and learn about companion animal health, nutrition, and more. Youth can also participate in the Veterinary Science "Skills for Life" Series. This way for more information about the 4-H Companion Animal Program...

Goats

The Pennsylvania 4-H Goat Program is open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. Members learn about the Goat industry through events, shows and hands-on projects. This way for more information about the 4-H Goats Program...

Sheep

The 4-H Sheep Program helps youth to gain a better understanding of the basics of sheep production, nutritional needs of sheep, how to keep sheep healthy and how to correct health problems, and more. This way for more information about the 4-H Sheep Program...

Swine

The Pennsylvania 4-H Swine Program is open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. Members learn about the swine industry through events, shows and hands-on projects. This way for more information about the 4-H Swine Program...

Poultry

Youth of all walks of life, both urban and rural, are involved in the 4-H poultry program. Projects include embryology, raising and rearing poultry, and poultry and egg consumer projects. These projects motivate youth to learn teamwork, develop interpersonal skills, build enthusiasm, and enjoy challenges. This way for more information about the 4-H Poultry Program...