U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who also serve as co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, have led a resolution in the Senate to recognize National 4-H Week. The resolution designates October 5-11, 2025, as National 4-H Week and highlights the role of the program in youth development.
“4-H plays a vital role in preparing young people for the future. I’ve seen its impact on my three daughters, who discovered new interests and talents as active members. I’m proud to support this organization and look forward to continuing to celebrate its mission of shaping the next generation of leaders,” Boozman said.
“Minnesota 4-H is preparing over 40,000 young Minnesotans to lead in their communities,” said Klobuchar. “I am glad to partner with Senator Boozman to recognize the work of 4-H by designating this week as National 4-H Week. As co-chair of the 4-H Caucus, I will continue working with my colleagues to support opportunities for youth engaged in agriculture.”
The 4-H program is operated through the Cooperative Extension System affiliated with land-grant universities. It stands as the largest youth development organization in the United States, offering hands-on projects related to health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement each year. Nearly six million young people participate nationwide annually, including approximately 130,000 participants in Arkansas and about 40,000 in Minnesota.
