4-H is the non-formal, dynamic youth development education program of the Iowa State University and United States Department of Agriculture. Whether you live in town, the suburbs,on a farm or in the city, you can belong to the 4-H Program. 4-H helps youth develop skills to live better lives in their communities.

Iowa 4-H is a hands-on learning program for youth in grades K-12. Clover Kids is a 4-H program for youth in grades K-3. In Iowa, 4-H is the youth part of Iowa State University Extension. Each county has an ISU Extension office that manages the local 4-H program.