National 4-H Week - October 5-11, 2025

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Nebraska are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. 

During National 4-H Week, celebrated October 5-11, 2025, 4-H participants, volunteers, and staff will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of opportunity and change. 

Two special, celebratory days during National 4-H Week will be observed:

Beyond Ready Go Green | Monday, October 6, 2025 On Monday of National 4-H Week, 4-H supporters are encouraged to paint the nation GREEN by wearing green hats, clothing, face paint, etc. Participants may share their Go Green moment on social media and may tag National 4-H (@4H), the Nebraska 4-H program (@Nebraska4H), and use #4HBeyondReady and #National4HWeek.

Beyond Ready 4-H For Good | Thursday, October 9, 2025 On Thursday of National 4-H Week, 4-H’ers who are doing good and making positive impacts by helping their communities and beyond will be recognized. Youth, volunteers, or staff may share their own story or celebrate someone who is making a difference – another 4-H’er, volunteer, or educator. Participants may share their 4-H For Good recognition on social media and may tag National 4-H (@4H), the Nebraska 4-H program (@Nebraska4H), and use #4HBeyondReady and #National4HWeek. (*Note: community service does not need to be conducted on this day; previous community service stories can be highlighted)

As America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H empowers 6 million young people nationwide with hands-on learning experiences through clubs, camps, school programs, and community events. Through the Beyond Ready initiative, 4-H will help prepare 10 million youth for work and life by 2030. 

In Nebraska, 4-H provides opportunities for youth to develop public speaking skills, lead community service projects, practice financial literacy, learn to use Artificial Intelligence responsibly, raise livestock, compete in STEM challenges, and much more.

“At a time when young people are navigating more uncertainty than ever, 4-H offers them a place to grow, lead, and find their spark,” said Jill Bramble, President & CEO of National 4-H Council. “Through 4-H, youth gain real-world skills and experiences to help them become confident leaders who are resilient, confident, and Beyond Ready for the future.”

During National 4-H Week, thousands of 4-H members, alumni, volunteers, and supporters in Nebraska will wear green, participate in community service projects, and share their stories on social media using #4HBeyondReady and #National4HWeek.

To learn more about local 4-H programs or to get involved, contact your local Nebraska Extension Office. 
 

About 4-H Across the Nation

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow. 4-H programs reach nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. Through the Beyond Ready national initiative, 4-H aims to increase that number to ten million youth annually by 2030. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3,000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to have the goal of being a leader; two times for likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose; and three times more likely to participate in community service.