As you become familiar with 4-H in Nova Scotia, you will encounter County and Provincial Leader Councils. Each council performs specific functions for their areas. Through these councils, a member or leader has the opportunity to influence decisions at every level of 4-H.

Every leader or senior member belongs to the county leaders council. This council oversees 4-H in the county. They select and send representatives to the Provincial Council Meetings.

The Provincial Council in Nova Scotia is the Nova Scotia 4-H Council. It is composed of representatives from all six provincial regions. It acts on behalf of members and leaders in the province.

Levels of 4-H are:

The Canadian 4-H Council assist 4-H in Nova Scotia by providing the funds for members from various provinces to travel across the country to various conferences and seminars. The council provides a 4-H item for sale service, supports provincial 4-H activities, Camp Rankin, among many other things. Nova Scotia has one director at the Canadian 4-H Council, and one on the active 4-H committee.