What Is 4-H?

The name 4-H is derived from the first letter of the four words Head, Heart, Hands and Health, the significance of which is expressed in the 4-H pledge.

4-H gives the young people of today an opportunity to learn how to become productive, self-assured adults who can make their community and country a good place in which to live. The goal of the 4-H program is youth space development. The objectives of 4-H club work are knowledge, leadership, citizenship and personal development.

Pledge

I Pledge:

My Head to clearer thinking,

My Heart to greater loyalty,

My Hands to larger service,

My Health to better living,

for my club, my community and my country.

Motto Learn to Do by Doing