Ohio 4-H Youth Development
OSU Extension

Mission, Vision & Values of Ohio 4-H

Dynamic 4-H teams (clubs) develop values and coaching plans that foster positive youth development experiences that are inline with the Ohio 4-H Mission and Vision statements.

Our goal is to help young people develop to their fullest potential. We believe that we can help our nation by helping youth develop into caring, competent and contributing citizens.  We accomplish this by trying to follow our 4-H motto: “To Make the Best Better” and staying true to our core values.

Ohio 4-H Mission
4-H Youth Development education creates positive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens.
Ohio 4-H Vision
Ohio 4-H is the state's premier leader in developing youth to become positive productive citizens and catalysts for effective change to improve our diverse society.
Ohio 4-H Values
  • Positive Youth Development is the focus of everything that we do;
  • Partnerships with other organizations, schools, businesses are essential to successful youth development;
  • Volunteerism is fundamental to our work;
  • Strength is attained from diversity across the entire range of 4-H experiences.

Mission, Vision & Values of OSU Extension

The Ohio 4-H Program is part of a greater Extension organization with a mission and vision statements that stretches across a community within 4-H is a part.

OSU Extension Mission

Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming.

OSU Extension Mission

OSU Extension is a dynamic educational entity that partners with individuals, families,
communities, business and industry, & organizations to strengthen the lives of Ohioans.

OSU Extension Values
  • Focus on critical economical, environmental, leadership, youth and family issues.
  • Engage people in life long learning.
  • Apply knowledge & research to the diverse needs & interests of Ohioans.
  • Extend resources of Ohio State University
  • Enhance teamwork through networking.
  • Recruit and train volunteers to multiply efforts and develop leadership.
  • Link youth, family and community needs to scholars in Ohio and nationwide.
  • Teach cutting-edge strategies using new technologies and approaches.

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