Posted: March 27, 2025
Communities across the state, including Lebanon County, celebrated Pennsylvania 4-H Week March 16–22, marking more than 100 years of programs that aid and educate youth.
Lebanon County (Left to Right): 4-H Educator Martha Gregory, Commissioner Robert Phillips, Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz, 4-H Volunteer Dan Seaman, 4-H Members Clayton Heisey, Graydon Sanders, Everett Sanders, Stella Klynoot, 4-H Volunteer Linda Siegel, Commissioner Michael Kuhn, 4-H Program Assistant Debbie Tice, Customer Relations Manager Amy Bradford
The Lebanon County Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing 4-H Week in the county and praising 4-H for its continuing service to the citizens of the commonwealth.
The term "4-H" often calls to mind youngsters showing calves and sheep at a county fair. But animal science is only part of what makes up 4-H. With a focus on hands-on learning, 4-H members can explore technology, civic engagement, healthy living, fashion design, cooking, environmental stewardship, forestry and wildlife, entomology, community service, and other subjects.
4-H is the state’s largest youth development organization. A nationwide total of nearly 6 million children and teens, ages 5 to 18, take part in 4-H. In Pennsylvania, 4-H reaches more than 77,000 members in all 67 counties and includes a network of more than 6,000 adult volunteers.
Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth development program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring, and contributing citizens. To find your local program, visit the Penn State Extension website or contact Penn State Extension-Lebanon County at 717-270-4391.
Lebanon County 4-H
Address
2120 Cornwall Road, Suite 1Lebanon, PA 17042-9777
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.
- Email LebanonExt@psu.edu
- Office 717-270-4391
