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!!