4-H connects kids to Cornell

How?  Through:

• Cornell Cooperative Extension, our
  parent organization.
• Project work: materials come from Cornell and other land grant universities. Projects are
  available in most areas of interest.
• Trips and events: Youth have
  opportunities to explore Cornell and beyond at events like 4-H Career Explorations, Vet School Open House, Animal Crackers, Dairy Discovery Days, and more.
• Department Resources: Resources connections to departments such as Animal Science, Nutritional Science, Textiles & Apparel, Human Development, Horticulture, Education and Natural Resources.  Youth Development links can connect you to research, best practices, and information.
• Program Planning and curriculum resources can help you to plan your club's program and access NYS recommended 4-H activities.

Online Resources. The Cooperative Extension system has developed research-based curricula and information, which includes youth development practices to help leaders and youth learn and grow together. Following are links to some recent resources on issues concerning many youth today.

Resources

• CYFERnet researched based information from top Universities.
• ACT for Youth searchable youth development links.
• NYS 4-H Resource Directory   4-H resources for teachers, leaders, youth & staff.
• Journal of Extension  refereed journal of the U.S. Cooperative Extension System.

Recent Research

• At Cornell (see "news")
• Preventing Childhood Obesity
• Youth and elders participate in Garden Mosaics research in urban environments.
• Youth Development a listing of recent research

Publications

• Cornell Chronicle
• Small Farms Quarterly with inside youth pages written by 4-H members.
• 2007 4-H Youth Development Annual Report
• Understanding the Difference 4-H Clubs Make in the Lives of New York Youth: How 4-H Contributes to Positive Youth Development
• Why 4-H Afterschool?
• Why 4-H Camps?
• Why 4-H Fairs?
• Why 4-H Clubs?
• Why 4-H School Enrichment?
• Why 4-H Cover
• 4-H Camps Are Funtastic

Did You Know? Current research emphasizes the importance for youth to have opportunities for long-term, consistent relationships with caring adults other than parents.