The 4-H & Youth Development Program differs from other youth programs in that
it is an integral part of our nation's public education system (through
the land-grant universities in each state). The 4-H Program is the only youth
program with direct access to technological advances in agriculture and life
sciences, home economics, human development, and related areas, which result
from the land grant research. The foundation of 4-H & Youth Development is in
the practical application of the land-grant university knowledge by youth in
their communities. It is an off-campus, non-credit, and voluntary educational
program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks that has been in existence for
over 75 years.
The essence of 4-H & Youth Development is:
- To create opportunities which promote positive youth development
- To teach knowledge and life skills which enhance quality of life
- To engage young people in the work of the land-grant university
Following are links to additional information:
Alaska's 4-H is the educational youth development program of
the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It is sponsored Jointly
by the United States Department of
Agriculture and UAF's
Cooperative Extension Service. Authority for 4-H program policy is held
by the director of the Cooperative
Extension Service and administratively delegated through the state 4-H
program chair and district Extension
faculty and staff.
More information is available in the
"4-H in Alaska"
publication #55-ML-63 (Free to 4-H Alaska members). |
