4-H Youth Development
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What is 4-H?
What is now 4-H began at the start of the 20th century. It all begun with the passage of the Smith Lever Act of 1914 which established the Extension service, of which 4-H is a part.
• 4-H stands for Head, Hands, Heart and Health. Green and white are the official 4-H colors.
• 4-H is a program primarily for 5th – 12th graders.
• 4-H is a cooperative program of the United States Department of Agriculture, University of Georgia.
All 4-H members gain confidence, positive self-concept, appreciate social and cultural diversity, love for learning, make new friends and have fun.
LOTS TO LEARN AND LOT TO DO
• Contest
o Milk make
o Public Speaking
o Record Books
o Food Contest
o Livestock Showmanship
o Table Setting
• Educational Programs
o Farm Day
o Arbor Day
o Rabies Clinic
o Workshops
• SAFE Programs
o Shotgun
o BB
o Archery
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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
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