Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders of our organizations, communities, and country.
4-H civic engagement programs empower youth to address issues that are of concern to them through hands-on civic adventures that inspire powerful personal growth and positive community change.
Studies have shown that 4-H youth build leadership skills that last a lifetime and remain active participants in their communities as adults. 4-H spearheads the widespread promotion of youth in governance and civic engagement that research proves increases self esteem and academic achievement.

Youth from Marion, Grimes and Washington counties have been active participants in this project. As a result of their participation they have increased their use of social skills and abilities with the local people in their community; increased initiative, responsibility and innovation; and increased their networks, communication, and cooperation.