Hempstead County 4-H

10/06/2026

National 4-H Week is here! This week, we celebrate the impactful contributions of our youth, volunteers, and alumni in the largest youth development program in the U.S. Join us in recognizing the unique learn-by-doing approach that fosters essential life skills, community engagement, and leadership. Let's honor the achievements of our Hempstead County 4-H members and encourage everyone to get involved!

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10/05/2026

🍀 Happy National 4-H Week! 🍀

4-H has a special place in my heart—not only because of the impact it had on my life as a 4-Her, but how it continues to provide opportunities for youth to grow and gain valuable life skills.

Through 4-H, youth not only learn about their projects but so much more. They learn responsibility, leadership, hard work, public speaking, teamwork, and how to give back to their communities. Those are lessons that stick with you for a lifetime.

This week, I want to hear from 4-H members, alumni, parents, volunteers, and leaders! 🍀

👇 Tell us in the comments: Where and how you are or were involved in 4-H, and what was/is your favorite 4-H project?

Bonus points if you have an old 4-H photo to share! 📸🐄🐖🐓🌽🚜

Happy National 4-H Week to everyone who helps keep the 4-H tradition strong in our communities! 💚🍀

10/02/2026

Those who enrolled or reenrolled in 4-H during the month of September are in a drawing for cool 4-H swag. Watch to see who won!

10/01/2026

📣Come cheer on Hempstead County youth showing livestock at the District Fair today (10/1)! Cattle today starting at 9am; swine, sheep & goats tomorrow at 9am; rabbits at 10am on Saturday.🤠🍀👏🏻

10/01/2026

🎉Way to go, Hempstead County 4-H!🍀

09/30/2026

⏰TODAY (9/30) is the last day to enroll/reenroll in Hempstead County 4-H to get your name in a drawing for cool 4-H prizes!🍀

09/30/2026

🎉Thanks to all who helped put together and rode on the 4-H float in the District Fair Parade.🍀 It turned out great! 👏🏻Special thanks to Jonathan and Heather Smith for driving and use of their trailer.

09/28/2026

🎉Come to the Prep Party this afternoon at 5:00pm at Extension Office to help blow balloons🎈and assemble cake!🎂 🇺🇸

09/25/2026

🎉Come and party with us as we blow up balloons 🎈and make a cake 🎂 for our 4-H float! 🍀

The Prep Party is Monday, September 28th, at 5:00pm at the Extension Office. If you're a little late, that's okay! We'll save some fun activities for you.

If you want to ride on the 4-H float in the parade, be sure to enroll or reenroll at https://4h.zsuite.org/ 💻

Also, please fill out the form below to let us know who is riding. ⬇️
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jhFBJ9PwX4?origin=lprLink