What is 4-H?

4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Backed by a network of more than 6 million youth, 540,000 adult volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni; 4-H delivers research-based programming around positive youth development. 4-H is delivered through America's 109 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension Service reaching every corner of our nation.

In Jay County, 4-H can be found throughout the county in the form of 
community clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment, camps/workshops, and special interest programs. Contact us at 260-726-4707 to learn more.

 

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Meet the Educator

Allison Keen

Allison Keen

4-H Youth Development
Extension Educator
126 N. Meridian St., Portland, IN 47371
260.726.4707

Thank you for visiting the Jay County Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development website! My name is Allison Keen, and I started at Jay County Purdue Extension in February 2018. My role as the 4-H Youth Development Educator is to provide leadership and overall coordination to the Jay County 4-H program. With over 15 years experience working with youth, my goal is to create access to positive youth development opportunities for all youth in Jay County.

To reach me for questions, suggestions, ideas, and more, email me at keen12@purdue.edu or call the office at 260-726-4707. Feel free to stop in to the office and introduce yourself. I look forward to serving you!

STEM, Healthy Living, and More!

STEM, Healthy Living, and More!

Youth flying a drone, students eating together at an after school cooking program, parents watching their child mix black bean brownie batter, youth seeing a calf at a petting zoo
Programs After School, For Families, Throughout the County

Jay County 4-H offers a wide variety of ways for youth, families, and the community to participate in ways that meet them where they are and in ways that meet their interests!