Week at a glance:4-H Weekly Happenings 

National 4-H Conference

April 10-15, 2026

National 4-H Conference is the annual premier national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the country. Delegates will not only learn while at the conference, but will have the opportunity to practice and apply in a real world setting their newly developed and refined presentation and advocacy skills. Delegates choose an important societal topic and in round table groups prepare a briefing. During the conference, groups present their briefing to federal officials around the Washington, D.C. area. 4-H members in grade 9-12 may attend. Four Indiana 4-H delegates will be selected using an application and interview process. Interested youth must contact their county 4-H Extension Educator to register.

Applications were due December 19, 2025.

• ​National 4-H Conference Application

Youth may complete their application through their 4-H Online ​account. Follow the instructions below to submit your application.

• Event Application Instructions​

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.  If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Elisabeth L. Eaton prior to the meeting at 812-379-1665 or eleaton@purdue.edu. For special dietary needs contact Elisabeth L. Eaton, 812-379-1665 or eleaton@purdue.edu by one week prior to date of event. If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Elisabeth L. Eaton prior to the meeting at 812-379-1665 or eleaton@purdue.edu by one week prior to date of event.