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.

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4-H Academy @ Purdue
4-H Band Workshop
4-H Chorus Workshop
Experience 4-H @ Purdue
Fluid Power Action Challenge
Global Gateway Experience
Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit
IndYouth Food Challenge
4-H Performing Arts
Robotics Challenge
4-H Round-Up
State 4-H Jr. Leader Conference
Teens as Teachers

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. Please click on a specific CDE below to find out more.

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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

Demonstration
Illustrated Talk
Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference
Informative 4-H Presentation
4-H Performing Arts
Professional Persuasive Presentation
Public Speaking
State Fair Achievement Trip
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.

State Programs

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State 4-H Opportunities

Career Development Events

​​Programs Related to the Indiana State Fair