4-H Youth Development education creates supportive environments for culturally diverse youths and adults so they may reach their fullest potential.   In support of this mission, we:

• Provide formal and non-formal community-focused learning experiences.

• Develop skills that benefit youths throughout their lives.

• Foster leadership and volunteerism in youths and adults.

• Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding.

• Strengthen families and communities.

• Use research-based knowledge and the land-grant university system.

Achievement of this mission will result in capable, competent, caring citizens.

These goals are expressed through the 4-H Emblem, the 4-H Pledge, and the 4-H Motto. The 4-H Emblem is the four-leaf clover and represents head, heart, hands, and health. The 4-H Pledge elaborates the meaning of each of the four “H”s found in the four-leaf clover. The pledge is recited at 4-H meetings and events.

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.

The 4-H Slogan, “Learn by Doing,” and the 4-H Motto, “To Make the Best Better,” emphasize the goal of 4-H members to improve themselves, their work, and their communities.

Federal law prohibits the use of the 4-H name and the official 4-H emblem if the use will exploit the 4-H program, its volunteers, or members. To use the 4-H name or emblem, prior approval must be obtained from the county 4-H office.