Every county has a federation or leaders council that are educational organizations under the Regents of University of Minnesota. The Federation makes decisions about their local program, including a budget for the local 4-H programming.
Providing education and otherwise supporting youth and adult volunteers in their leadership of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
Planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating 4-H learning and leadership experiences for the benefit of youth.
Providing information to youth and adults about 4-H educational opportunities available on the county, regional, state, national, and international levels.
Generating and managing funds in support of 4-H educational opportunities.
Creating youth development guidelines and practices, in so far as they supplement and augment state and national policies.
Supporting evaluation efforts so 4-H can effectively communicate the program’s public value, helping to create interest and public support of 4-H.
Any 4-H member that is in grade 3 or higher
Enrolled and screened Minnesota 4-H volunteers
Members grade 6 and up
Volunteers in attendance