4-H Youth Development Programs
Contact Information
For questions regarding Kentucky State University Extension, please contact:
Tyrell Kahan, DVM, MDP, DACVPM
Associate Extension Administrator
Telephone: 502-597-6311
Email: tyrell.kahan@kysu.edu
For questions regarding Kentucky State University 4-H Youth Development Program, please contact:
Austin P. Jacobs Ph.D.
4-H Extension Associate
Email: austin.jacobs@kysu.edu
Telephone:502-597-6030
Welcome to Kentucky State University’s 4-H Youth Development Program
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4-H Youth Development Programming
Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Program 4-H Youth Development program strives to increase agricultural literacy among youth in Kentucky. Areas of exploration within 4-H Family Consumer Science include Culinary Programs, Textiles & Fashion, Nutrition Education, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Home Environment, and Child Care.
The leadership skills and experiences gained through 4-H can enhance youth’s readiness for future careers by providing valuable experiences and demonstrating leadership potential. Through 4-H leadership, youth can build a network of peers, mentors, and professionals that can provide support and guidance in their personal and professional lives. In addition to leadership skills, 4-H involvement can help youth develop important life skills such as time management, organization, and public speaking.
4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States empowering more than six million participants with valuable life skills. 4-H provides authentic experiences for youth to practice and share new knowledge, skills and abilities. Programs meet the needs and interest of diverse youth where they can master new skills and develop a sense of belonging in a culturally relevant environment.