While this story tells how fair came together under extraordinary circumstances, it would not have been possible without the support of partners like the Foundation. Your generous $2,500 contribution gave us the flexibility to respond quickly and address unexpected needs as they arose. Rather than worrying about every expense associated with relocating and rebuilding an event on short notice, we were able to focus on what mattered most: creating a successful and meaningful fair experience for our youth. Thank you for helping us ensure that, despite the challenges, our exhibitors still had the opportunity to learn, show, and succeed. - Leah Lowe, Wasco County 4-H Program Coordinator

Visitors to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum in The Dalles can now experience A Sense of Place, a permanent exhibit that tells the remarkable story of Imperial Stock Ranch and the people whose vision helped transform both an Oregon ranch and an entire industry. At the center of that story is Jeanne Carver and her late husband, Dan Carver – ranchers, entrepreneurs, conservation advocates, and philanthropists whose lives have been guided by a simple belief: that healthy land, thriving communities, and future generations are all deeply connected.

Oregon 4‑H earned its first-ever Dammy Award during this year’s Dam Proud Day campaign! Read how Wasco County 4‑H’s award-winning fundraising efforts and the support of the 4‑H community helped expand opportunities for youth across Oregon.

Thanks to the support of the Oregon 4-H community, 216 youth from across the state participated in the 2026 Oregon 4-H Summer Conference. Read how hands-on learning, leadership development, community service, and college exploration helped prepare the next generation for success.

The Oregon 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees gathered in Sisters, Oregon, for a weekend of leadership, learning, and community engagement. Read how trustees partnered with OSU Extension, strengthened connections, and helped bring the 4-H story to thousands during the Sisters Rodeo weekend.

County endowments create lasting support for local 4-H programs by providing flexible funding for youth development opportunities, innovative projects, and essential resources that help communities thrive. Learn how donors are making a multigenerational impact across Oregon and why establishing a county endowment is an investment in the future of 4-H.

As she reflects on her first year leading the Oregon 4-H Foundation, Executive Director Nicole Schrock shares fundraising successes, campaign milestones, and her vision for building sustainable support for 4-H programs in every Oregon county.

Read Sue Densmore’s bi-annual messages highlighting the impact of donor support, the success of Clovers for a Cause, upcoming opportunities to engage with Oregon 4-H, and the Foundation’s continued commitment to helping youth thrive across the state.

The Oregon 4-H Foundation Board has four committees: Grants Committee, Finance Committee, Committee on Trustees, and Development & External Relations Committee. Find out more about what they are working on here!

The goal of the Oregon 4-H Foundation is to provide funding to 4-H programming to make it more accessible for all youth in Oregon. Read here on one of our latest student stories!

The Oregon 4-H Foundation Board has partnered with OSU’s new creamery in Withycombe Hall! You can read more on our very own special 4-H ice cream flavor that will debut on October 6, 2025 for National 4-H Week!!