The 4-HUSA Web Crew, 14 talented young people from across the United States created 4HUSA.ORG. The Web Crew's work reflects a significant part of the 4-H experience the partnership of youth and adults in learn-by-doing activities. The crew built the site through a series of conference calls, instant messenger chats and a face-to-face meeting. They were instrumental in every stage of the process, from initial brainstorming sessions to final approval.

Now, because of 4HUSA.ORG, 4-Hers can see what's happening in states they've never even visited before, said Emily Cox of Indiana, the youngest member of the 4-HUSA.ORG Web Crew.

Demonstrating the depth and breadth of 4-H, the site is a one-stop website for everything 4-H. Success stories flash across the screen and highlight how 4-H has touched the lives of young people, and how they, in turn, have touched their communities, while a photo gallery streams dozens of pictures of the 4-H experience. State 4-H news links and a 4-H calendar of events informs visitors of the latest 4-H happenings. Young people can post their thoughts, questions and ideas via the 4-H message board.

4HUSA.ORG is the largest, most extensive 4-H website to date, and it contains features for youth by youth, resources for leaders, current news headlines and contact information for local 4-H clubs, said Web Crew Member Jared Coleman Pickens of Tennessee.

Though the site is up and ready for visitors, the Web Crew's work is far from over. The youth are responsible for promoting the site and updating its content. Phase two of 4HUSA.ORG will add more interactivity as 4-Hers will be able to create e-mail aliases and personal weblogs.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Experience the 4-H adventure online at www.4husa.org.

The new 4husa.org site features top 4-H stories in every state along with a calendar, photo gallery, message boards and much, much more!

The 4-HUSA Web Crew.