UGA Extension Office

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

 

 


Upcoming Events

  • Jul 1 Organic Growers Farmer Field Day Newton County Extension and Georgia Organics are co-hosting an Organic Growers Farmer Field Day (OGFFD) on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA. The field day will include a farm tour led by Daniel Parson, followed by three educational sessions led by researchers and experts from UGA Entomology and UGA Extension geared towards transitioning and Certified Organic farmers. Educational Session 1: Effects of soil fertility on plant health and insects (UGA Entomology - Dr. William Snyder and Carly Sharp & UGA Extension - Gabrielle LaTora) Educational Session 2: Science of soil fertility and creating fertility management plans (Oxford College Farm - Daniel Parson) Educational Session 3: Organic pesticide management and application workshop (UGA Entomology – Dr. Alton Sparks)
    • Covington, GA - (56.0 Miles)
  • Jul 1 2024 Equine Exchange: Behavior and Training The Equine Exchange is a monthly webinar that has provided practical equine management information for horse owners since 2022. In 2024, the series will follow a set curriculum of topics related to equine behavior and training. The program is at 12PM EST, virtual via Zoom, and is free to attend. It will be held the first Monday of each month with the exception of holidays. 7/1 Operant Conditioning 8/5 Desensitizing and Habituation 9/9* Introduction to Groundwork 10/7 Stereotypic Behaviors 11/4 Problem Behavior Resolution 12/2 Round Table and Expert Q&A
    • Virtual Event
  • Jul 8 - Jul 9 ServSafe Manager Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides Georgia’s food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Manager program. The ServSafe® Manager training includes the latest textbook, study materials, exam session, light refreshments, and 1 ½ days of training and review leading up to testing. The cost is $150.00 per person. Registration is required. Textbooks will be available for pick-up at time of registration at the Extension Office. Registration is held at the Lanier County Extension Office, 162 West Thigpen Avenue, Suite A, Lakeland, GA 31635. For more information contact LeeAnne Cordell at 229-482-3895.
    • Lakeland, GA - (141.0 Miles)
Contact Baldwin County 4-H