UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

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4-H Youth Development

4-H teaches youth through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural & environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods & nutrition, health, energy conservation, & citizenship. For more information about Georgia 4-H, contact the 4-H staff at The Baldwin County Extension Office or the Georgia State 4-H Office directly.

Upcoming Local Events

  • Belk Charity Sale - Spring & Fall
  • Zaxby's Spirit Night Fundraiser - Next one scheduled for August 24th at 5:00pm
  • Annual 4-H Awards Program - Spring 
  • 4-H County Council for Jr & Sr (6th grade through 12th grade) - The 3rd Wednesday of each month during                                                                     the school year( August - May.  Starts at 4:00pm until 5:00pm at the 4-H office. Bring your friends!
  • Junior Rally Weekend 
  • Senior Camp 
  • Junior Camp 
  • Cloverleaf Camp
  • Summer Fun Days -June through July each summer!
  • Fall Forum

 

4-H Forms

 

4-H Information

Georgia 4-H Facilities

 

 


Upcoming Events

  • Sep 10 Building Better Garden Soil with Cover Crops Healthy gardens start with healthy soil! Learn how cover crops, or plants grown specifically to improve the soil, can help reduce weeds, prevent erosion, add organic matter, and improve soil health. Whether you're maintaining a backyard vegetable garden or preparing for next season, this program will introduce practical, easy-to-use cover crop options and explain when and how to use them.
    • Lincolnton, GA - (67.0 Miles)
  • Sep 11 - Sep 12 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Hampton, GA - (67.0 Miles)
  • Sep 11 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program: Small Ruminant Production The Pike County Extension Office and Spalding County Extension Office are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program with a focus on sheep and goat nutrition, breeding, FAMACHA, and more! This course is specifically designed with beginners in mind, and anyone with an interest in small ruminant care is welcome to sign up. Course Details: Friday, Sept 11: Intro to small ruminants, breeds and selection, nutrition, and more Friday, Sept 18: Small ruminant health, breeding, and pest management Friday, Sept 25: Hands-on learning with body condition scoring, FAMACHA, and more Friday, Oct 2: Visit two small ruminant farms Friday, Oct 9: Small Business Management Course - Marketing, business planning, and more Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each session Cost: $80 per person (+ credit/debit card fees) and covers all materials; register by Friday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. Contact: Brooklyne Wassel at brooklyne.wassel@uga.edu or 770-567-2010 Victoria Hull at visctoria.hull@uga.edu or 770-467-4225
    • Meansville, GA - (64.0 Miles)
Contact Baldwin County 4-H