About 4-H
107,912 Alabama 4-H’ers | 644 Alabama Schools | 4,190 4-H Volunteers | 2,710 4-H Clubs | $2.6 Million Volunteer Impact
1,374 Alabama 4-H Center Summer Campers | $58,500 Awarded in 4-H Postsecondary Scholarships
Natural Resources
- 86,104 youths engaged in natural resources and environmental education.
- 104 youths demonstrated best management practices in forestry and wildlife.
- Youths caught 24 different species of native fish from 41 different public water bodies and 16 private ponds through the Biggest Catch Contest.
Citizenship & Leadership
- 25,019 youths engaged in citizenship and leadership activities.
- 3,146 youths participated in 4-H community service projects.
Animal Sciences
- 842 youths participated in small animal programs.
- 460 youths participated in Chick Chain and poultry projects.
- 228 youths raised 456 market hogs through 4-H Pig Squeal Project.
“Through Alabama 4-H, I formed friendships that shaped my outlook on life. They pushed me to not seek perfection but to focus on growth. No matter how modest an action may seem, it can inspire change and impact lives.” — Nash Gilbert, Limestone County
Nancy Alexander, Extension 4-H Specialist, Auburn University
Revised December 2025, 2025 Alabama 4-H by the Numbers, 4HYD-2575