About the Program: See 2022 Application Guidelines for more detailed information.
Applicant shall be enrolled in elementary, middle or high school; this includes home schooled students.
Applicant shall be at least 9 years of age by January 1, 2022.
Applicant shall provide their individual Social Security Number (SSN).
Applicant shall have parental consent if under the age of 18.
Mentorship is required from one of the following types of organizations
               a. 4-H Leader or Extension Agent
               b. FFA Leader or School Ag Teacher
               c. Other Agricultural Organization
Applicant shall complete one of the following:
              a. Make a presentation to mentor and peers related to the approved project
              a. Organize one (1) event in partnership with 4-H, FFA or other agricultural organization relative to the following:
                           i. Community service event
                           ii. Workshop or field day
Applicant shall complete at least one educational component from one of the following:
             a. 4-H club education – specific to investment area
             b. FFA program education – specific to investment area
             c. Leadership or Community Service
             d. Marketing or Promotion

Eligible Investment Areas:

• Agricultural Diversification:

  • Greenhouse

  • Horticulture

  • Hydroponics & Aquaponics

  • Technology - Computer Software

  • Value-Added & Marketing

  • Wildlife Management
     

• Animal Production:

  • Beef, Dairy  (no bull purchases)

  • Goat, Equine, Sheep, Rabbit, Swine, Poultry

  • Bees

  • Livestock Barns

• Forage & Grain Improvement
   

• Showmanship (Beef, Dairy, Equine, Goat, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit)
   

• Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
   

• Country Ham Projects