National 4-H Week Resolution

Official: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".

IntroducedOctober 6, 2025

Agriculture and FoodCommemorative events and holidaysAdult education and literacy

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for a specific week in 2025 to celebrate the 4-H youth development program and its contributions.

If you support youth development, this resolution highlights the importance of 4-H in empowering young leaders.

Affects: Young people involved in 4-H programs and their families benefit from this recognition.

Summary

This resolution supports the designation of October 5-11, 2025, as National 4–H Week and recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution supports designating October 5 through October 11, 2025, as National 4-H Week. 2. It recognizes 4-H as the largest youth development organization in the United States. 3. The resolution encourages citizens to acknowledge the impact of 4-H on youth leadership skills. 4. It celebrates the role of 4-H in developing engaged and productive citizens. 5. The resolution highlights the contributions of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals in 4-H.

Who is affected?

Young people involved in 4-H programs and their families benefit from this recognition.

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