State Programs

State level 4-H programs provide the opportunity for young people to expand their horizons beyond their home community. During these programs led by 4-H volunteers and Purdue University staff and faculty, participants dive deep into various subjects, develop leadership skills, make friends from around the state, and more.

4-H Junior Leader/Advisor Webinar - March, 2023, State and National 4-H Trip Opportunities

State 4-H Ambassador Program
4-H Academy @ Purdue
4-H Day at the Indiana Statehouse
4-H Discovery Challenge and Discovery Classroom
Invention Convention
4-H Performing Arts
State 4-H Robotics Competition
4-H Round-Up
Shooting Sports Competition
UAV/Drone Contest

Career Development Events occur throughout the state during different times of the year. They are competitive events that allow youth to showcase their knowledge on a specific topic. Most CDE’s offer individual and team entries. View general CDE information here, and click on a specific CDE below to find out more.

Crops CDE
Milk Quality and Products CDE
Dairy Cattle Judging CDE
Entomology CDE
Forestry CDE
Hippology CDE
Horse and Pony CDE
Horticulture CDE
Livestock Judging CDE
Livestock Skillathon CDE
Meat Judging CDE
Poultry Judging CDE
Soil Judging CDE
Wildlife Habitat CDE

Communications Events at the Indiana State Fair
State Fair Education Stations
State Fair Exhibit Hall Worker

The 4-H Military Partnership (formerly Operation: Military Kids) has phased out programming. Click here to learn more about Military Teen Adventure Camps.