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4-H Youth Development

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Below are some of 4-H's most broadly useful resources from the Georgia 4-H website. Please contact us for more information about participating in any of these programs through this county office.

4-H Resources

Summer Camp County offices promote and coordinate 4-H summer camp experiences unlike any other in the county. Counties travel to unique 4-H centers across the state offering fun, friendship and adventure for over 8,000 4-H'ers each summer. Visit the Georgia 4-H Website
Environmental Education The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program is one of the nation’s largest and oldest providers of local environmental education, serving over 45,000 people annually. The research-based curriculum provides hands-on learning experiences aligned with Georgia Performance Standards.
Livestock Program The Georgia 4-H Livestock Program gives students the opportunity to practice and acquire new knowledge in the fields of animal science, business, time management and leadership.
Project Achievement This core program showcases the work and success of 4-H'ers through presentations and portfolios on numerous topics. Members compete against their peers at the local, district and state levels in an effort to master their project.
Become a Volunteer The Georgia 4-H Foundation relies heavily on the efforts of volunteers to help coordinate and organize yearly alumni & friends events. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, read more about becoming a volunteer at the Georgia 4-H website.
Project S.A.F.E. Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) is a curriculum based and designed to assist young people in personal development, establish a personal environmental ethic and explore life-long vocational and avocational activities.
Military Programs UGA Extension Military Outreach builds partnerships and provides programs that help Georgia military families find positive ways to cope with the stress of military life.

Upcoming Events Forestry Field Day

Aug 20 - Aug 21 Georgia 4-H State Land Judging Contest Watkinsville, GA https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/land-judging/
Aug 20 - Aug 21 Counties of Practice Meeting One Athens, GA Counties of Practice is a professional learning circle that facilitates discussion and provides mentorship to agents, educators, AmeriCorps, and program assistants with less than five years experience. www.georgia4h.org
Aug 31 - Sep 1 Wildlife Judging Certified Coaches' Training Cumming, GA https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/wildlife/
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Upcoming Events

  • Aug 17 - Aug 18 Manager ServSafe Training Sumter County Extension FACS Agent Mitzi Parker provides Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Program.
    • Americus, GA - (82.0 Miles)
  • Aug 18 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Junior Fruit Freezer Jam Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Want to learn how to make your own jam without turning on a hot stove this summer? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop where you will learn the super cool science of freezer jam! Get ready to prep, mash, measure, and mix fresh fruit into a delicious treat using safe, researach based methods.
    • Tifton, GA - (22.0 Miles)
  • Aug 18 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Jam and Jelly Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Dive into the delicious would of home food preservation! Join us for a fun, interactive class where you will learn to safely preserve fresh fruit jam like a pro. We will cover all the basics of water bath canning using research-based techniques, and each participant will walk away with a delicious jar of fresh jam to enjoy at home.
    • Tifton, GA - (22.0 Miles)