IN SCR0023

Indiana General Assembly formally recognizes Indiana 4-H and Purdue Extension, designating February 10, 2026, as 4-H Day at the Statehouse

Indiana 4-H was established in 1904 in Hamilton County by school superintendent John F. Haines to empower youth to reach their full potential

Purdue Extension administers 4-H educational programming in all 92 Indiana counties, serving 200,000 youth annually through community clubs, after-school programs, in-school programs, camps, and workshops

71% of 4-H members pursue post-secondary education, and the program offers college credit and pathways supporting high school graduation

Indiana 4-H has committed to serving more than 250,000 Indiana youth as part of the national 4-H Beyond Ready initiative targeting 10 million youth nationwide