National 4-H Conference 2027

The National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of the USDA, hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It provides opportunities for young people between the ages of 15 and 19 to share their voices with federal government officials, assisting in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development programs nationally and in their communities. This multi-day working conference brings together hundreds of 4-H'ers, volunteer leaders, county and state Extension staff, Land-grant University faculty and administrators, Military groups, and state and federal government officials from across the U.S. and insular areas. Attendees experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking, engaging in educational activities to explore, practice, and master civic engagement skills and personal development to make a difference.