About 4-H

4-H is a community of young people across America who are earning leadership, citizenship, and life skills."  4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in kindergarten to 19.  Youth are involved in hands-on, experiential learning that allows learning by doing.  All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills.

In 2006 there were 41 community clubs in Pickaway County with 831 members.  Three hundred and forty-two children participated in school enrichment programs in their local schools for a total of 1,173 4-H members.

Ohio 4-H Fact Sheet

4-H History

The 4-H Emblem

The 4-H emblem is a highly valued mark within our country's history. As such it was granted a very unique status; it is in a category similar to the Presidential Seal and the Olympic emblem. It is protected by the federal government and is under the responsibility and stewardship of the Secretary of Agriculture. The "18 USC 707" marking that appears along the right lower leaf is coding that protects the use of the clover.

The 4-H Colors

• Green is nature's most common color and represents youth, life, and growth.
• White symbolizes purity and high ideals.

The 4-H Motto: "To Make the Best Better"

The 4-H Motto refers to each member. It means that each member will do the "best" that he/she possibly can in whatever is attempted. The member will then strive to improve the next time so his or her initial "Best" becomes "Better". The 4-H motto encourages members to stretch their abilities and capacities to reach greater achievement within their own potential

The 4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head for Clearer Thinking, my Heart for Greater Loyalty, my Hands for Larger Service, my Health for Better Living for my Club, my Community, my Country and my World.

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IN PICKAWAY COUNTY, 4-H is led by.....

Scott Kleon, County Extension Director and Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Judy Conrad, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

and the 2007-2008 Pickaway County 4-H Advisory Committee