Arkansas 4-H State Officers

Top Leaders in the State!

The Arkansas 4-H State Officer Team provides statewide leadership for youth, adult volunteers, supporters, and more. The state officers: 2024-2025 State Officer team with Dr. Fields and Dr. Anderson at the Grand Opening of NEEREC

Serve as leaders and role models for 4-H youth and adults
Advocate for Arkansas 4-H
Provide input for enhancing the 4-H program in Arkansas
Provide educational opportunities to 4-H members and leaders
Connect the County, District, and State levels of Arkansas 4-H
Represent the youth audience to the Arkansas 4-H Foundation

Elected during the summer at O-Rama competitions (both District and State), the Arkansas 4-H State Officer Team serves for a full year. Arkansas 4-H Youth vote in seven of their peers to represent Arkansas 4-H. The officers are inducted each year at the annual Arkansas 4-H State O-Rama Closing Ceremony. The seven positions include President, First Vice-President, Secretary, Reporter, Ouachita District Vice President, Ozark District Vice President, and Delta District Vice President.

State Officer Information Sheet

How to become an Arkansas 4-H State Officer

Arkansas 4-H members interested in becoming a state officer should discuss so with their local County Educator, consider the time commitment required, must be a current Arkansas 4-H Ambassador, complete an application, and attend the State Officer Candidate Review held each Spring. The review process allows for candidates to be put into scenarios that mimic situations that the 4-H State Officer Team encounters throughout the year. This includes storytelling, interview, impromptu speaking, and a formal meal with networking.