4-H Youth Development
4-H teaches kids through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural & environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship. For more information about Georgia 4-H, contact the 4-H staff at this county Extension Office or the Georgia State 4-H Office directly.
Upcoming Local Events
- Belk Charity Sale - Spring & Fall
- Annual 4-H Awards Program - Spring
- 4-H County Council for Jr/Sr - The 3rd Wednesday of each month during the school year. It's from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the 4-H office.
- Junior Rally Weekend
- Senior Camp
- Junior Camp
- Cloverleaf Camp
- Summer Fun Days - During Summer break
- Fall Forum
4-H Forms
4-H Information
- What is 4-H?
- District Project Achievement(DPA)
- Cloverleaf Newsletter
- Junior/Senior Newsletter
Georgia 4-H Facilities
- Burton 4-H Center (Tybee Island, GA)
- Fortson 4-H Center (Hampton, GA)
- Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll (Jekyll Island, GA)
- Rock Eagle 4-H Center (Eatonton, GA)
- Wahsega 4-H Center (Dahlonega, GA)
Upcoming Events
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Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
- Carrollton, GA - (116.0 Miles)
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Feb 3 Solo Servings: Cooking for One or Two Discover how to make fast, flavor-packed meals sized perfectly for one or two. Learn to shop smarter, waste less, and make every bite a little act of self-care. Participants will have a recipe taste test and receive a cooking gadget. Snacks and mocktails included.
- Decatur, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Feb 3 Webinar: IPM Basics—A Framework for Decision-Making Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a practical approach to understanding pest problems and making informed decisions on the farm. In this webinar, Fulton County Extension ANR agent, Gabrielle LaTora, introduces the core principles of IPM and a simple framework growers can use to evaluate pest issues and select appropriate management strategies. Participants will learn the process of insect identification, monitoring, and thresholds, and how different control options fit together within an IPM approach. Designed for growers new to IPM or who just need a refresher, this session gives participants a deeper understanding of IPM that they can use to make smart and sustainable pest management decisions on their farms.
- Virtual Event