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White County
UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

Come VOLUNTEER with White County 4-H!

CONTACT US AT 706-865-2832 IF YOU CAN HELP OUT!


What is 4-H?

4-H is the nation’s largest youth leadership development organization empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime and Georgia is proud to be one of the largest state programs in the country with almost 170,000 active 4-H’ers across the state.
The four H’s symbolize the development of the HEAD (to think, plan and reason), the HEART (to be concerned with the welfare of others, accept the responsibility of citizenship and develop positive attitudes), the HANDS (to be useful, helpful and skillful) and HEALTH (to practice healthy living, enjoy life and use time wisely). 4-H is a major partner in education. Lessons taught, experiences shared and information presented in 4-H is based on the research of the University of Georgia and Fort Valley State University.


What Do The Four H's Represent?

The first H represents the Head. We use our heads to think, plan, reason and learn.
The second H represents the Heart. Our hearts are used to be loyal and dedicated.
The third H represents the Hands. We use our hands to help others and do fun things.
The fourth H represents Health. Without health, it is very hard to do anything else.

4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
And my Health to better living
For my Club, my Community, my Country and my World.

4-H Motto

To Make The Best Better

4-H Slogan

Learn By Doing

4-H Colors

Green and White


Upcoming Events

  • Aug 18 Pickles-Ware County Home Food Preservation Series Join a hands-on class to learn how to safely make cucumber pickles.
    • Waycross, GA - (249.0 Miles)
  • Aug 18 Clemson/UGA Equine Nutrition Series Join us to learn more about the aspects of equine nutrition! Are you wondering how you can improve your knowledge of equine nutrition? If so, make sure to join us for a 3-week equine nutrition program! Each date will be over a different topic related to nutrition. Speakers will include Clemson University Livestock and Forages Extension Agent, Katie Silver and University of Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Robyn Stewart. August 11 – Pastures & Grazing Management. Learn strategies to improve soil health, increase forage quality, and extend the grazing season. August 18 – Hay & Forage Alternatives. Learn how to evaluate hay quality and stretch your supply further. August 25 – Feeds & Supplements. Learn key concepts regarding feeds and supplements to help you choose what’s best for your horses’ health. Seating is limited to 20 people per class. If you choose to attend all three sessions, please pre-register for all three sessions.
    • Aiken, GA - (139.0 Miles)
  • Aug 20 - Aug 21 Georgia 4-H State Land Judging Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/land-judging/
    • Watkinsville, GA - (52.0 Miles)
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4H-Mission-Make-It-participantsMission Make-It participants had a great time!

What is the mission of Georgia 4-H?

The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished, through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship. As a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System, 4-H is part of the nationwide Extension network.