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|name = '''Georgia 4-H''' |
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|motto = '''"To make the best better"''' |
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|formation = 1904 |
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|leader_title = Founder |
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|leader_name = G.C. Adams |
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|type = [[Youth organization]] |
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|status = [[Non-profit organization]] |
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|purpose = "To assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing citizens." |
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|headquarters = [[Athens,_Georgia|Athens]], [[Georgia_(U.S._state)|Georgia]] |
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|region_served = Statewide |
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|membership = 156,000 young people in Georgia, ages 9 to 19 |
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|leader_title2 = Interim State 4-H Leader/ Director of 4-H |
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|leader_name2 = Arch Smith |
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|main_organ = [[Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service]] (CSREES)) |
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|parent_organization = [[United States Department of Agriculture]] (USDA) |
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|website = [http://www.georgia4h.org/ Georgia4h.org] |
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'''Georgia 4-H''' was founded in [[1904]] by [[G.C. Adams]] in [[Newton County, Georgia|Newton County]] [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] as the Girls Canning, and Boys Corn Clubs. |
'''Georgia 4-H''' was founded in [[1904]] by [[G.C. Adams]] in [[Newton County, Georgia|Newton County]] [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] as the Girls Canning, and Boys Corn Clubs. |
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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 |
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. |
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Exploring and discovering, encouraging and challenging, that |
Exploring and discovering, encouraging and challenging, that's what Georgia 4-H is all about. 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. |
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4-H'ers are known for sharing their research-based knowledge and technology to people where they live and work. 4-H combines federal, state, local expertise and resources. |
4-H'ers are known for sharing their research-based knowledge and technology to people where they live and work. 4-H combines federal, state, and local expertise and resources. |
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The Georgia 4-H Program is a branch of |
The Georgia 4-H Program is a branch of Georgia Cooperative Extension, which is part of the [[University of Georgia]] College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and is funded by the [[University System of Georgia]] and private partners. |
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In March 2010, the Georgia 4-H Program is in jeopardy of being terminated due to a proposed $300 million cut to the University System's FY 2011 budget.<ref>[http://www.usg.edu/fiscal_affairs/documents/summary_of_reductions.pdf University System of Georgia FY 2011 Budget Reductions Summary]</ref> |
In March 2010, the Georgia 4-H Program is in jeopardy of being terminated due to a proposed $300 million cut to the University System's FY 2011 budget.<ref>[http://www.usg.edu/fiscal_affairs/documents/summary_of_reductions.pdf University System of Georgia FY 2011 Budget Reductions Summary]</ref> |
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==Club Organization== |
==Club Organization== |
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4-H'ers are divided by age groups into Cloverleafs, Juniors |
4-H'ers are divided by age groups into Cloverleafs, Juniors and Seniors. Cloverleaf 4-H'ers are 5th and 6th grade students. Junior 4-H'ers are 7th and 8th grade students. Senior 4-H'ers are 9th - 12th grade students. Activities are offered for each age group each month in almost every Georgia county. The current 4-H districts, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast meet in district and statewide events throughout the year. |
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==Project Achievement== |
==Project Achievement== |
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4-H'ers participating in Project Achievement at the 5th and 6th grade level will investigate a topic and prepare a 4-6 minute demonstration or illustrated talk with posters. These demonstrations are given at an area event where they compete against 4-H'ers from other counties while developing public speaking skills. |
4-H'ers participating in Project Achievement at the 5th and 6th grade level will investigate a topic and prepare a 4-6 minute demonstration or illustrated talk with posters. These demonstrations are given at an area event where they compete against 4-H'ers from other counties while developing public speaking skills. |
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Project Achievement for Junior and Senior 4-H'ers is a two part process involving the preparation of a 4-H Portfolio and a demonstration (6–10 minutes for Juniors and 8–12 minutes for Seniors) |
Project Achievement for Junior and Senior 4-H'ers is a two part process involving the preparation of a 4-H Portfolio and a demonstration (6–10 minutes for Juniors and 8–12 minutes for Seniors) in one of the many project areas offered through Georgia 4-H. The 4-H Portfolio is a written record of their involvement in their selected project area and other activities. By preparing a portfolio, young people learn the skills needed to complete resumes, college applications and scholarship applications. 4-H'ers compete in Junior / Senior DPA attend Rock Eagle in February against 4-H'ers from surrounding counties. |
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Senior 4-H'ers winning at district competition attend State 4-H Congress. Congress is the premier 4-H event of the year where Senior 4-H'ers compete for state honors in their project area. This week long event involves donor visits |
Senior 4-H'ers winning at district competition attend State 4-H Congress. Congress is the premier 4-H event of the year where Senior 4-H'ers compete for state honors in their project area. This week long event involves donor visits and recognition of all state winners for the year. |
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This description of project achievement was taken from the Gwinnett County 4-H website (www.gwinnett4h.org). |
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==Educational Events== |
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*Food Product Development Contest |
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*Chicken Barbecue |
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*Egg Prep Demo |
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*Healthy Pets, Healthy People Poster Contest |
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*Peanutrition |
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*MilkMake |
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*Deans Awards |
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*Leadership In Action |
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*S.A.F.E Projects and Events |
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*Essay Contest |
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==Other Competitions== |
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===Evaluation, Comparison, & Judging Opportunities=== |
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Georgia 4-H has many other competitions to choose from. In the area of animal competitions you can choose from: consumer judging events, art, talent exhibitions, leadership, citizenship competitions, and etc [http://georgia4h.org/public/more/guidebook/specialactivitesjudgingevents.html]. |
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*Cotton Boll & Consumer Jamboree |
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*Dairy Judging |
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*Horse Judging |
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*Land Judging |
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*Livestock Judging |
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*Poultry Judging |
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*Wildlife Judging. |
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==State Council== |
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===Knowledge Quiz Bowl Opportunities=== |
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Georgia 4-H State Council is an annual meeting of Georgia 4-Hers, held at Rock Eagle for one weekend in June. This is open to all senior 4-Hers, including rising 9th graders and recently graduated 12th graders. Here, elections are held for the Georgia 4-H Board of Directors, as well as the Iron Clover competition. This "Olympiad" of sorts takes its name from an iron statue of the 4-H emblem, currently standing in front of Sutton Hall at Rock Eagle. Here, each district, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest, compete against each other in fun athletic competitions, ranging from softball to canoing. At the end of the weekend, the district with the most points from the competitions is awarded the title of Iron Clover champions. The most recent Iron Clover competition, held on June 20, 2009, resulted in a 3-way tie between the Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest districts. |
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*Horse Quiz Bowl |
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*Dairy Quiz Bowl |
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===Livestock Project Record Books=== |
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*Dairy Heifer |
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*Beef Heifer |
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*Market Goat |
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*Market Lambs |
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*Market Hog |
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*Market Steer |
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===Georgia Junior National Livestock Expo & Shows=== |
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*Heifer |
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*Market Steer |
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*Dairy Heifer |
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*Market Hog |
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*Breeding Ewe |
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*Jr. Beef Futurity |
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===State Animal Education Shows=== |
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*Breeding Ewe |
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*Horse Show |
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*Market Lamb |
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*Spring Dairy |
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==Educational Events at the Georgia National Fair== |
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*'''Mini-Booth Exhibits'''—The display area will be a triangle 30"x30"x36", with a two-sided backdrop of 30"x24" panels hinged together. |
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*'''4-H Inventions'''—The invention must be an original idea of the person entering. A model of the invention must be accompanied by a 5"x7" index card answering what, why and how (what the invention is, why you invented it and how it is used). 4-H'ers may receive help in construction of the model. |
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*'''4-H Recycling'''— Help promote an environmentally safe world. Bring your recycled ideas to the Fair. |
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*'''Decorated Agricultural Product Exhibit'''—Use your imagination and create a masterpiece for the Decorated Agricultural Products Contest. |
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*'''Terrarium/Dish Garden Exhibit'''—Use your 4-H instructions on building a terrarium or dish garden. Select your plants for interest, variety and suitability. Then carefully place them in your container to create a pretty garden. |
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*'''4-H Graphic Design Contest'''—Do you enjoy computers and all the neat things you’re able to do with this technology? Have you explored graphic arts and design? Have you become familiar with the software program that allows you to publish informational brochures and flyers? If so, put all these elements to work and design a graphic to be used to promote 4-H in your county or 4-H in Georgia! |
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*'''Family Scarecrow Contest'''—Two members (only) of your family may help you create a winning scarecrow at the Fair. The Fair will furnish hay and a T-form approximately 5' high with 36" arm width. T-form must be used as skeleton of scarecrow's body. 4-H'ers will furnish all other items needed to create their scarecrow. Only one scarecrow per entry. |
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*'''Omelets'''—The Georgia Egg Commission will provide the eggs, omelet pans, cooking units and fuel...you provide the recipe, your bowl, utensils and other ingredients for your prize-winning omelet. Omelets must be prepared and cooked within 30 minutes. The 1st - 3rd place winners of last year's Fair may not use the same recipe this year. |
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*'''Wild Game Dish'''—Stoves and ovens are available. Participants must provide any other self-contained cooking units; e.g., electric wok, electric skillet and all ingredients and other equipment necessary to create a delectable dish for the lucky judges. Must bring A heavy duty extension cord. Any wild game with a legal hunting season in Georgia and/or game fish listed in the GA DNR Sport Fishing Regulations will be considered wild game. |
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*'''Cloverleaf Peanut Contest'''—This is a no-bake, no-cook contest. Any main dish, snack, sandwich, etc. using peanuts or peanut butter as a main ingredient may be entered in this contest. |
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*'''Homemade Ice Cream Contest'''—Team up with a 4-H friend (or do it all yourself!) Gather up the ingredients of your favorite ice cream (no raw eggs, no raw milk, no sherbet), grab a churn (either electric or manually operated, don't forget the ice) and come to the Fair for some great fun (and maybe win money on the side). Bring an extension cord. |
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*'''Pizza Contest'''—Bring all utensils (including pzza cutter), supplies and ingredients needed to make your champion pizza. |
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*'''Public Speaking'''—Apply all the skills you’ve learned in 4-H to convince, cajole, explain or entertain the judges. |
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*'''4-H Cotton Boll Speech Contest'''—Juniors prepare a 30 second cotton commercial that promotes cotton, poster (no larger than 14" x 22") is optional; Seniors present a 90 second public service announcement about cotton. |
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*'''Variety Show'''—If you sing, play an instrument, tell a good story (either funny or dramatic), dance, or turn a fancy cartwheel...if you enjoy entertaining people...this show is for you. |
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*'''Promote 4-H Contest'''—Contestant identifies a non-4-H audience and demonstrates a promotional method which communicates the ideas or ideals of the 4-H program. 4-Her must present to judges.<ref>[http://www.georgianationalfair.com/_fairresults/heritage_hall_programs.htm Georgia National Fair: Heritage Hall Programs] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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*'''Photo Contest'''—Take a picture at your next 4-H event or when you visit a farm. Compete in the Focus on 4-H and Focus on Agriculture categories.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/nationalfair/photocontest/default.htm Georgia 4-H Photography Contest] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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*'''Pumpkin Contest'''—Grow a pumpkin and compete against 4-H'ers from across the state.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/nationalfair/pumpkincontest/ Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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==Educational Camps, Conferences and Cultural Experiences== |
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*Beef School |
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*'''District Conferences'''—Southeast District, Southwest District, Northeast District, Northwest District |
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*'''Georgia Officer Training'''—Rock Eagle 4-H Center |
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*Lamb Field Day |
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*'''Marine Resources Camp'''—Jekyll 4-H Center |
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*4-H Leadership Camp, Seniors & Juniors |
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===Ambassadors=== |
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The Georgia 4-H Ambassador program is for high school 4-H'ers and adults interested in being part of a team trained in specific issues. 4-H Ambassadors select from the issues offered, participate in a dynamic, intense training weekend, plan individual activities to share their knowledge and represent Georgia 4-H as ambassadors in the field. The inaugural program in 2005 boasted more than 30 youth working in their communities to make the best better. |
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4-H Ambassadors are making a one year commitment to the program which includes the training weekend, individualized course of study, quarterly reports and self directed learning, individualized plans for sharing their knowledge. Tracks available for 4-H Ambassadors are Health Rocks, Global Programs, SET (Science, Engineering, & Technology) and [[Operation_Military_Kids|Operation Military Kids]].<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/ambassadors/default.htm Georgia 4-H Ambassador Program] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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==Camping & Counselor Program== |
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Over 9,000 children ages 9–19 annually attend Georgia 4-H Camp for a week each summer. |
Over 9,000 children ages 9–19 annually attend Georgia 4-H Camp for a week each summer. |
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*Rock Eagle 4-H Center located in [[Eatonton, Georgia]] and known as the largest youth center in the world |
*Rock Eagle 4-H Center located in [[Eatonton, Georgia]] and known as the largest youth center in the world |
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Note: In 2004 Camp Fortson was officially opened to replace camp Truett-Fulton. |
Note: In 2004 Camp Fortson was officially opened to replace camp Truett-Fulton. |
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The camping program and counselor program are considered highly effective. The Georgia 4-H Couselor Alumni Association represents 4-H counselor alumni who continue to support Georgia 4-H |
The camping program and counselor program are considered highly effective. The Georgia 4-H Couselor Alumni Association represents 4-H counselor alumni who continue to support Georgia 4-H. |
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== Notable Georgia 4-H Alumni== |
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===Citizenship Washington Focus=== |
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Citizenship Washington Focus, a summer educational conference offered at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in [[Chevy_Chase,_Maryland|Chevy Chase, Md.]], gives 4-H youth the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine the civic engagement skills they need to be outstanding leaders in their home communities and at the national level. Through sightseeing tours in the living classroom of [[Washington,_D.C.|Washington, D.C.]] and hands-on educational workshops, youth will learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have shaped it, and how they can apply the leadership and citizenship skills they have learned at CWF when they return home.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/washingtonfocus/default.htm Citizenship Washington Focus] Georgia 4-H Contact Information. Retrieved May 18, 2010.</ref> |
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Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a week-long 4-H citizenship program for youth ages 14-19. Thousands of young people from across America stay at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, near Washington, D.C., every summer to participate in the program, which provides opportunities for young people to: |
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Strengthen your communication, leadership, and other citizenship skills on a national level. Understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. Exchange ideas, practice respect, and form friendships with other youth from diverse backgrounds. Experience hands-on learning using the historical backdrop of our nation’s Capital City, Washington, D.C.<ref>[http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org/aboutus.aspx Citizenship Washington Focus] Detailed description of events. Retrieved May 18, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org/] Citizen Washington Focus. Retrieved May 18, 2010.</ref> |
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===Clovers & Company=== |
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Clovers & Company is Georgia 4-H's very own [[Show_choir|show choir]]; founded in 1981. It gives 4-H'ers the experience to share and promote with others, the excitement, leadership, and talent evident in 4-H. Only the most talented and outstanding are selected from those that audition. The group is composed of talented singers, dancers, musicians and stagehands from all across the state of Georgia. Several graduates have gone on to careers in the music and entertainment fields on the national level. The show is primarily directed by volunteers, giving many hours to assure that all can be proud of the production. |
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Some of the most memorable shows performed by Clovers & Company have been for 4-H'ers attending National 4-H Congress in [[Atlanta]], [[Memphis]], and [[Chicago]]; NAE4-HA 2007 with Clovers Alumus, [[Jennifer_Nettles|Jennifer Nettles]] of [[Sugarland]], and National 4-H Conference in Washington, DC. They have also enjoyed performing at state 4-H events throughout the South, including the states of [[Virginia]], [[Mississippi]], [[Kentucky]], [[Arkansas]], [[South_Carolina|South Carolina]], [[North_Carolina|North Carolina]], [[Tennessee]], and [[Florida]]. They continue to serve as key entertainment at state and national conferences for groups such as the [[1996_Olympics|1996 Olympic]] venues on the [[University_of_Georgia|University of Georgia]] campus, [[National_Association_of_County_Agricultural_Agents|National Association of County Agricultural Agents]], Georgia Farm Bureau, Association County Commissioners of Georgia , Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, Georgia High School Student Council Conference and many others.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/cloversandcompany/history.html Clovers & Company] History of Clovers & Company. Retrieved May 17, 2010.</ref> |
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===Collegiate 4-H=== |
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[[File:100pxclubclover.gif|Emblem of National Collegiate 4-H Club|thumb|left]]Collegiate 4-H began in 1919 on the Oklahoma State University campus as an "after-dinner club" for students who had enjoyed a rewarding career in 4-H and wanted to get together with friends from across the state and relive their 4-H days. From these beginnings, the organization officially formed into what is now known as National Collegiate 4-H in 1971. Our official symbol is the 4-H clover capped by a Mortar Board to indicate our graduation from 4-H into an institution of higher learning. |
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Like our parent organization, 4-H, Collegiate 4-H instills in its college-aged membership a sense of pride and responsibility in one's community through service learning opportunities. Conferences, workshops, and speakers teach us new and innovative ways to be leaders among our peers. True to our 4-H roots, we work with local, state, and national 4-H youth to help prepare them for the future. |
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Along with our community service efforts and leadership endeavors, we also have fun-filled social activities, regional conferences, retreats, and national conferences. Collegiate 4-H allows its members to make valuable contacts for their futures along with lifelong friends from all across the country. |
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Collegiate 4-H gives college students a morally responsible peer group with a common background and similar interests to support each other while opening its doors to those who have not experienced 4-H as a youth as well. Our membership spans across all majors, schools, ages and races.<ref>[http://southernregion.collegiate4h.org/about/index.html Southern Region Collegiate 4-H] History of Collegiate 4-H. Retrieved May 18, 2010.</ref> |
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===Horse School=== |
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The Georgia State 4-H Horse School is held each year the week following the State 4-H Horse Show in [[Perry,_Georgia|Perry]], [[Georgia_(U.S._state)|Georgia]] at the Agricenter. 4-H'ers and their horses enjoy 5 days and 4 nights of resident instruction. Professional riding instructors offer classes in Stock Seat (Western), Working Cattle (Western), English Hunt Seat on the Flat, English Hunt Seat Over Fences, English Saddleseat and Contest Events (Running) at all levels. |
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Approximately 12 4-H'ers aged 10-19 in 10 divisions are accepted each year for a total of about 120 4-H'ers. In addition about 20 Teen leaders, who do not bring horses to the school, assist with the program. University of Georgia Extension Specialists, County Extension Agents, and Adult volunteers provide adult leadership for this program.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/livestock/horse/horse_school.htm Georgia 4-H Livestock Program] Horse School. Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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===Fall Forum=== |
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Fall Forum is a statewide 4-H event experienced by 4-H'ers from every district. 4-H'ers spend a weekend at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in [[Eatonton, Georgia]]. Some of the activities are learning from other 4-H'ers during workshops (where other 4-H'ers show leadership skills through leading & teaching classes), attending exhibits prepared by 4-H'ers, participating in the 4K for 4-H Road Race, community service projects, a recreational dance, and special awards. |
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===Governor's Urban and Rural Exchange Program=== |
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In 2006, Georgia 4-H (acting on advice from Governor Sonny Purdue) launched a rural and urban youth exchange program. Georgia 4-H is uniquely positioned to lead this experience with a student enrollment that is almost equally divided between rural and urban Georgia. The program has been successful. |
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The program is designed using the 4-H essential elements (generosity, independence, belonging, and mastery) of youth development as a standard for instructional and program design. The program will be conducted under the guidance and policies of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension service. |
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The State 4-H Office will seek applicants from rural and urban 4-H programs who will work with assigned partner counties to create an enjoyable and educational experience that will satisfy the objectives. Youth and adults from both urban rural counties will be involved in designing the experience and evaluating the project. |
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The exchange experience will range from two to three days visit in each county with a group of 4-12 youth and adults. Host counties organize a varity of both educational and recreational activities designed to provide cultural experiences that spark discussion of Georgia's natural resources. Throughout the experience, participants may receive guided tours, participate in hands on activities and discuss similarities and differences between there counties.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/urbanruralexchange/default.htm Governor's Urban/Rural Exchange Program] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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===Georgia 4-H Youth Leadership Technology Team=== |
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[[File:20092010Georgia4HYouthLeadershipTechnologyTeam.jpg|2009-2010 Georgia 4-H Youth Leadership Technology Team|thumb|right]]Computers have become essential to our world and our lives. As 4-H educates the next generation of our country's workforce, it needs to add a stronger focus on the use of computer technology. We need to increase the use and teaching of computer technology in the Georgia 4-H Youth program. |
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The goal of the Georgia 4-H Technology Leadership Team is to increase the use of computer technology including videography, graphic design, photography, writing, web development, web program delivery, wireless technology, science, engineering, computer programming, teaching and training 4-H'ers and adults to better the Georgia 4-H Program.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/techteam/default.htm Georgia Youth Leadership Technology Team] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> The tech team has also implemented the new [[4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology]], 4-H SET, standards into activities for the tech team. |
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The tech team meets twice a year for retreats; in Autumn at the [[University of Georgia]] for the Fall Retreat and in Spring at the [[Rock Eagle 4-H Center]] for the Spring Retreat. During the retreats the tech team members are split into tracks: [[Graphics#Drawing|graphics]] track, [[videography]] track, [[Web_development|web development]] track, and the [[Global_Positioning_System|GPS]]/[[GIS]] track. These track groups are taught and led by Collegiate Advisors, past members of the tech team that volunteer their time of service. The Collegiate Advisors lead the track groups through projects presented during the weekend. These projects are community service projects which help the 4-H'er build their portfolio. |
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====Need-A-Computer Program==== |
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The Georgia 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team conducts the Need-a-Computer Program to benefit 4-H’ers across our state. The team refurbishes computers that will be available to 4-H’ers on a need basis. The Need-A-Computer program was created by Collegiate Advisors Rachel and Amanda McCarthy to the statewide level. Previously, Rachel McCarthy and her father Jim (Tech Team Volunteer Leader) refurbished old computers and donated them to needy 4-H'ers in their home county, Walton. When Rachel graduated, Amanda took over the project, as she had been involved with it from the beginning.<ref>[http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/index.cfm?public=viewStory&pk_id=1908 Georgia 4-H program provides computers] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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Most computers given away will be a Pentium III, 850 mHz, with a minimum of 256 megs of memory and 20 gigs of hard drive. Machines also include a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The machines are internet ready, and this year, due to our participation in the State Farm Youth Advisory Team Grant<ref>[http://www.statefarmyab.com/viewproject.php?project_id=151 State Farm Youth Advisory Team Grant] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://helpinghandsga.blogspot.com/2009/03/4-h-foundation-receives-25000-state.html State Farm Grant] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/techteam/Statefarmresults.html Georgia 4-H State Farm Youth Advisory Board] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref>, all machines will have modems! All computers are desktop computers.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/techteam/Need-A-Computer/default.htm Need-A-Computer Program] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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The program is open to all Georgia 4-Hers who are in the 5th through 8th grades. Each 4-H'er who applies has to fill out a standard application, turn in character references, list 4-H activities they have participated in and write a short essay on why they need or want a computer. Applications will be judged based on need and access to a working computer. |
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The computers are delivered the second weekend of December at Fall Forum and are distributed to the awarding counties. This gives the kids something wonderful to look forward to for Christmas. The Tech Team plans on continuing this program annually and is currently looking for donors that can help out either with equipment, computer parts, or monetary donations.<ref>[http://georgia4h.org/public/edops/techteam/needAComputer.html Need-A-Computer Program] Retrieved May 16, 2010.</ref> |
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===State Council=== |
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Georgia 4-H State Council is an annual meeting of Georgia 4-Hers, held at Rock Eagle for one weekend in June. This is open to all senior 4-Hers, including rising 9th graders and recently graduated 12th graders. Here, elections are held for the Georgia 4-H Board of Directors, as well as the Iron Clover competition. This "Olympiad" of sorts takes its name from an iron statue of the 4-H emblem, currently standing in front of Sutton Hall at Rock Eagle. Here, each district, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest, compete against each other in fun athletic competitions, ranging from softball to canoing. At the end of the weekend, the district with the most points from the competitions is awarded the title of Iron Clover champions. The most recent Iron Clover competition, held on June 20, 2009, resulted in a 3-way tie between the Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest districts. |
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== Notable Georgia 4-H Alumni== |
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*[[Lee R. Berger|Lee Berger]], State 4-H President 1984, National Geographic Explorer and Paleoanthropologist. Winner of the 1st [[National Geographic Society|National Geographic]] Prize for Research and Exploration |
*[[Lee R. Berger|Lee Berger]], State 4-H President 1984, National Geographic Explorer and Paleoanthropologist. Winner of the 1st [[National Geographic Society|National Geographic]] Prize for Research and Exploration |
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*Carol Buffard, actress, played the lead role in Junie B. Jones, the Musical |
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*[[Rosalyn Carter]], former first lady and wife of President [[Jimmy Carter]] |
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*James M. "Bucky" Cook, Former President of Heavenly Ham |
*James M. "Bucky" Cook, Former President of Heavenly Ham |
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*[[Nikki DeLoach]], singer and actress from [[Waycross]], Georgia. |
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*[[Nancy Grace]], Hosts her own primetime legal analysis program “Nancy Grace” on CNN Headline News as well as “Closing Arguments” on Court TV |
*[[Nancy Grace]], Hosts her own primetime legal analysis program “Nancy Grace” on CNN Headline News as well as “Closing Arguments” on Court TV |
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*[[Bill Gentry]] of the Atlanta country music club [[Wild Bill's]], located in |
*[[Bill Gentry]] of the Atlanta country music club [[Wild Bill's]], located in Duluth, Georgia. |
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*[[Hillary Lindsey]], songwriter. |
*[[Hillary Lindsey]], songwriter. |
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*Tommy Irvin, Former State Representative for Habersham County and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture |
*Tommy Irvin, Former State Representative for Habersham County and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture |
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*Trisha Yearwood, multi-platinum and multi-grammy award winning country music artist from Monticello. Her father was a county agent as well. |
*Trisha Yearwood, multi-platinum and multi-grammy award winning country music artist from Monticello. Her father was a county agent as well. |
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Bo Ryles, State 4-H Leader and Director of 4-H 1994-2009. Clovers and Company Director and Co Director 1983- |
Bo Ryles, State 4-H Leader and Director of 4-H 1994-2009. Clovers and Company Director and Co Director 1983- |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Georgia 4-H was founded in 1904 by G.C. Adams in Newton County Georgia as the Girls Canning, and Boys Corn Clubs.
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.
Exploring and discovering, encouraging and challenging, that's what Georgia 4-H is all about. 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.
4-H'ers are known for sharing their research-based knowledge and technology to people where they live and work. 4-H combines federal, state, and local expertise and resources.
The Georgia 4-H Program is a branch of Georgia Cooperative Extension, which is part of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and is funded by the University System of Georgia and private partners.
In March 2010, the Georgia 4-H Program is in jeopardy of being terminated due to a proposed $300 million cut to the University System's FY 2011 budget.[1]
Club Organization
4-H'ers are divided by age groups into Cloverleafs, Juniors and Seniors. Cloverleaf 4-H'ers are 5th and 6th grade students. Junior 4-H'ers are 7th and 8th grade students. Senior 4-H'ers are 9th - 12th grade students. Activities are offered for each age group each month in almost every Georgia county. The current 4-H districts, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast meet in district and statewide events throughout the year.
Project Achievement
Project Achievement is one of the most prominent 4-H competitions.
Project Achievement helps 4-H'ers develop both oral and written communication skills while giving them the opportunity to investigate or research a topic of their interest.
4-H'ers participating in Project Achievement at the 5th and 6th grade level will investigate a topic and prepare a 4-6 minute demonstration or illustrated talk with posters. These demonstrations are given at an area event where they compete against 4-H'ers from other counties while developing public speaking skills.
Project Achievement for Junior and Senior 4-H'ers is a two part process involving the preparation of a 4-H Portfolio and a demonstration (6–10 minutes for Juniors and 8–12 minutes for Seniors) in one of the many project areas offered through Georgia 4-H. The 4-H Portfolio is a written record of their involvement in their selected project area and other activities. By preparing a portfolio, young people learn the skills needed to complete resumes, college applications and scholarship applications. 4-H'ers compete in Junior / Senior DPA attend Rock Eagle in February against 4-H'ers from surrounding counties.
Senior 4-H'ers winning at district competition attend State 4-H Congress. Congress is the premier 4-H event of the year where Senior 4-H'ers compete for state honors in their project area. This week long event involves donor visits and recognition of all state winners for the year.
This description of project achievement was taken from the Gwinnett County 4-H website (www.gwinnett4h.org).
Other Competitions
Georgia 4-H has many other competitions to choose from. In the area of animal competitions you can choose from: consumer judging events, art, talent exhibitions, leadership, citizenship competitions, and etc [1].
State Council
Georgia 4-H State Council is an annual meeting of Georgia 4-Hers, held at Rock Eagle for one weekend in June. This is open to all senior 4-Hers, including rising 9th graders and recently graduated 12th graders. Here, elections are held for the Georgia 4-H Board of Directors, as well as the Iron Clover competition. This "Olympiad" of sorts takes its name from an iron statue of the 4-H emblem, currently standing in front of Sutton Hall at Rock Eagle. Here, each district, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest, compete against each other in fun athletic competitions, ranging from softball to canoing. At the end of the weekend, the district with the most points from the competitions is awarded the title of Iron Clover champions. The most recent Iron Clover competition, held on June 20, 2009, resulted in a 3-way tie between the Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest districts.
Camping & Counselor Program
Over 9,000 children ages 9–19 annually attend Georgia 4-H Camp for a week each summer.
Georgia 4-H has 5 separate 4-H Centers each with its own camping program. Every camp is a world unto its own, with a theme full of high adventure, friendship and fun.
The 5 Georgia 4-H Centers are
- Wahsega 4-H Center located in Dahlonega, Georgia
- Burton 4-H Center located on Tybee Island
- Jekyll 4-H Center located on Jekyll Island
- Fortson 4-H Center located in Hampton, Georgia
- Rock Eagle 4-H Center located in Eatonton, Georgia and known as the largest youth center in the world
Note: In 2004 Camp Fortson was officially opened to replace camp Truett-Fulton.
The camping program and counselor program are considered highly effective. The Georgia 4-H Couselor Alumni Association represents 4-H counselor alumni who continue to support Georgia 4-H.
Notable Georgia 4-H Alumni
- Lee Berger, State 4-H President 1984, National Geographic Explorer and Paleoanthropologist. Winner of the 1st National Geographic Prize for Research and Exploration
- Carol Buffard, actress, played the lead role in Junie B. Jones, the Musical
- Bob Burton, CEO of Flowers Inc. Balloons and burton + Burton, famous for the "greeting card balloon"
- Maxine Burton, president of Flowers, Inc. Balloons and burton + Burton, famous for the "greeting card balloon"
- Rosalyn Carter, former first lady and wife of President Jimmy Carter
- James M. "Bucky" Cook, Former President of Heavenly Ham
- Nancy Grace, Hosts her own primetime legal analysis program “Nancy Grace” on CNN Headline News as well as “Closing Arguments” on Court TV
- Bill Gentry of the Atlanta country music club Wild Bill's, located in Duluth, Georgia.
- Hillary Lindsey, songwriter.
- Tommy Irvin, Former State Representative for Habersham County and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture
- Jennifer Nettles, Grammy Award winning country singer and member of the group "Sugarland."
- Otis O'neal, Extension Agent and founder of Ham and Eggs Show
- Kathy S. Palmer, Chief Superior Court Judge of the Georgia Middle Judicial Court.
- Walter Reeves, The "Georgia Gardener" and host of the "Lawn and Garden Show with Walter Reeves"
- Tom Rodgers, Head of Georgia 4-H between 1978–1993 and recipient of the Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award
- Wayne Shackelford, Former Georgia Commissioner of Transportation and recipient of the Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award
- Tommy Walton, University of Georgia State 4-H Leader 1955-1980.
- Hershel Walker NFL running back 1986-1997,winner of the 1982 Heisman Trophy
- Paul Wood, President of Georgia EMC
- Waco O'Guin, actor and producer of MTV's Stankervision and The DAMN! Show
- Trisha Yearwood, multi-platinum and multi-grammy award winning country music artist from Monticello. Her father was a county agent as well.
Bo Ryles, State 4-H Leader and Director of 4-H 1994-2009. Clovers and Company Director and Co Director 1983-
See also
References
External links
- Georgia 4-H
- Camp Rock Eagle
- Camp Wahsega
- Camp Jekyll
- Camp Burton
- Camp Fortson
- National 4-H Headquarters
- National 4-H Council - private sector partner of 4-H