Lawrence County

4-H Youth Development

4-H Program Links Found Here

What is 4-H?

4-H provides kids with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and in their communities.

The Purdue Extension-Lawrence County 4-H Program is open to all youth in grades 3-12 (Mini 4-H is offered to grades K-2). 4-H programming is tailored to the interests the youth in our community. 4-H members are guided by adult volunteers using hands-on, learn-by-doing, all-inclusive programming that helps to develop skills they will use for a lifetime. Using programming provided by Purdue Extension-Lawrence County, youth experience 4-H through community clubs, in-school and afterschool programs, 4-H camps, and many more!

There are a world of opportunities in 4-H! 4-H.org

See what 4-H is doing in Indiana, visit Indiana 4-H

4-H Enrollment is open! Enroll at 4HOnline

Select exhibit & animal classes until June 19 by visiting lawrencecounty.fairentry.com

Program Areas

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Community Development

Health & Human Sciences

4-H Youth Development

Contact Us

Purdue Extension-Lawrence County
lawrenceces@purdue.edu
924 16th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4623

Mark your Calendar - July 5-12, 2025

See the Fair Schedule

All Things 4-H

2025 4-H Handbook

The Lawrence County Handbook outlines the expectations for project completion and exhibition...

Indiana 4-H Livestock Quality Care

4-H Mini Day Camp

Join us for Mini Day Camp- June 17 & 18! They day will begin at 8am until 3pm at the Lawrence...

JOIN 4-H Junior Leaders!

Open to Youth in grades 7-12, 4-H Junior Leaders is a club who's focus is on community...

4-H Newsletters

Want information about what is going on in Lawrence County 4-H? Check out the latest newsletter!

4-H Open Shows & Workshops

Lawrence County 4-H Program Links

Want to know about all things 4-H and how to get involved?

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4-H Enrollment is Open

Enroll in 4-H! Lawrence County 4-H enrollment is open!

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Become a 4-H Volunteer

Lawrence County 4-H has approximately 150+ volunteers to help make our program happen.

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Meet Your Educator

Lesley Lodmell

County Extension Director

4-H Youth Development Educator

lodmell@purdue.edu

812.275.4623

Lesley started as the Extension Educator for 4-H/Youth Development in June 2014. She has a long background with Extension starting as a ten year Kentucky 4-H Member and including multiple internships with Kentucky and Indiana Extension programs during her undergrad at Western Kentucky University. She graduated from Indiana University in 2014 with Masters of Public Affairs concentrating in Nonprofit Management. Lesley’s favorite parts of the 4-H program include the teen leadership, camps, and volunteer development opportunities. She loves helping volunteers and members learn by doing hands-on projects.

Lawrence County 4-H Youth Development

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