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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

  • Apr 15 - Oct 15 Union/Towns Master Naturalist Training This Master Naturalist program will introduce attendees to the wonderful natural resources that we have in the Georgia Mountains. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 9-4 April 15 through May 6 for the spring session and Wednesdays from 9-4 September 23 through October 14 for the fall session. Completion of spring and fall sessions is required to be a certified Master Naturalist. The total cost of the class is $300. Contact jacob.williams@uga.edu for more details or to register.
    • Blairsville, GA - (19.0 Miles)
  • May 1 - May 2 Georgia 4-H State Poultry Judging Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
    • Crawford, GA - (61.0 Miles)
  • May 1 - May 3 Project SAFE State Archery and 22 Rifle Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA - (93.0 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.