Kentucky 4-H proudly honors four outstanding members with the 2025 Emerald Award—its highest recognition—for their exceptional leadership, service, and citizenship.
Funding a Brighter Future
Funding a better future begins with the courage to grow, the vision to dream, and the determination to take the first step forward.
Cloverville at the Kentucky State Fair
A Beloved State Fair Tradition Celebrating the Dedication, Talent, and Hard Work of 4-H’ers from Across Kentucky
State Officers
The 2025-26 Kentucky 4-H State Officers are leading the way for youth across the Commonwealth!
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Building a Ready Generation
Help us empowering Kentucky youth with skills, leadership, and purpose for a brighter tomorrow.
Real Impact, Measurable Results
$780k
Dollars Distributed in 2024
208k
Kentucky 4-H Youth Reached
32
County Relief + Innovation Mini Grants Distrubuted
Year After Year We Continue to Grow
Over the last year, your generous gifts have provided countless opportunities for 4-H youth across Kentucky to thrive, grow, and lead with confidence. Because of your support, young people have discovered new passions, built lifelong skills, and made a lasting impact in their communities. In the following pages of this annual report, you’ll find inspiring stories and powerful examples of how your investment in Kentucky 4-H is changing lives—one youth at a time.
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Katie Kramer
Carlisle County 4-H Alumni | Mother and Educator
Kentucky 4-H allowed me to see people from diverse backgrounds and it helped me to realize that not everyone is just like me… [4-H] allowed me to see that people are different…but we can still work on [4-H projects] and accomplish our goals together.
Dr. Beth Dickey
State 4-H President | 1987-1988
4-H was very influential in my development. It gave me opportunities to develop leadership skills and the confidence to set and achieve ambitious goals.
Rebecca (Jackson) Reed
State 4-H President, 1999-2000 | Shelby County 4-H Member, 1991-2000
4-H has greatly impacted my life! It helped me make my decision to attend UK. I loved being on the State Teen Council and serving as a state 4-H officer. Without 4-H, I don’t think I would be the person I am today. I love to hear the kids in the office or at the barn say they are a part of 4-H.
Kiernan Comer
State 4-H Treasurer, 2015-2016 | Montgomery County 4-H Member
“4-H helped expose me to a wider world. It has prepared me for the next opportunity of working in Sinagal, West Africa, as a Forestry and Environmental Extension Agent.”
Whitney Crume
Nelson County 4-H Member
“I’m helping 4-Hers continue to thrive by going back to my community. To help build up the leaders for tomorrow, by continuing the skills and passions I learned through the program.”