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4-H Youth Development

 

 

Murray County 4-H is a unique educational organization open to all youth of Murray County in grades k-12. The program provides young people with knowledge, leadership skills and recreational activities not available elsewhere. We teach youth through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship. We also assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing citizens. The Cloverbuds program is for 4-H'ers kindergarten through fourth grade; Cloverleaf is for grades 5-6 and our Junior/Senior program is for 7-12 grade.

 


Who Can Join Murray County 4-H

All youth, grades K - 12 residing in Murray County, Ga. can join 4-H. Students in 5th and 6th grades can attend 4-H club meetings in the schools. All grades can attend activities with Murray 4-H unless there is an age limit restriction on the activity.

Cloverbuds Club Meetings : Grades K thru 4

Cloverleaf Club Meetings : Once a month in the schools

County Council Club Meetings : Grades 6-12

Select Here To Enroll Your-Youth-In Murray 4-H Club

 

 


Become A Murray County 4-H Volunteer


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Upcoming 4-H Events

Cloverleaf District Project Achievement - February 21st  2026 - Rome, Ga. 
Jr/Sr District Project Achievement - March 13th 2026 - Eatonton, Ga. - Rock Eagle
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Project Achievement


This is a core program that showcases the work and success of Murray County 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.

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Cloverleaf Project Achievement Information Letter


Judging Events

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging : 

Cloverleaf District Project Achievement : January 24th 2026

Junior/Senior District Project Achievement : March 13th thru 15th 2026


Leadership Opportunities


Clovers & Co.

The premier performing arts group for Georgia 4-H has a 35 year old history of excellence representing 4-H, UGA, the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, and the Cooperative Extension Service.


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 4 5,000 people annually. The research-based curriculum provides hands-on learning experiences aligned with Georgia Performance Standards.

 


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.

  • Archery
    • Contract
    • Application

Step Up and Lead

For over 100 years, Georgia 4-H has provided young people with leadership training and opportunities to apply what they have learned. This half day conference focus is on cultivating the leadership skills of elementary and middle school students and is designed for students participating in Student Council, Beta Club, 4-H Officers, Safety Patrol and other emerging student leaders. Older elementary school students as well as middle school students are encouraged to attend (grades 4-8).


Upcoming Events

  • 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 - (84.0 Miles)
  • Feb 7 Small Farm Business Planning - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 1 Farming is a business. The Small Farm Business Planning course, Part 1 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers develop basic business skills specific to agricultural enterprises. Topics covered include Market Feasibility, Financial Feasibility, Financial Record-keeping, Legal Structures for Small Businesses, Business Compliance, developing and writing Business Plans and Financial Projections, Selling Your Product, Licensing and Regulations, Farm and Product Certifications, Risk Management, and Financial Resources. This course is delivered over two Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Your $40 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and lunch for both days.
    • Cumming, GA - (50.0 Miles)
  • Feb 9 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.
    • Cumming, GA - (50.0 Miles)

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