Georgia 4-H
Official 4-H emblem. | |
| Formation | 1904 |
|---|---|
| Type | Youth organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| 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." |
| Headquarters | Athens, Georgia |
Region served | Statewide |
| Membership | 175,000 young people in Georgia, ages 9 to 19 |
Founder | G.C. Adams |
State 4-H Leader | Melanie Biersmith |
State President | Kingston Ryals |
Main organ | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) |
Parent organization | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| Website | Georgia4h.org |
Georgia 4-H was founded in 1904 by G.C. Adams in Newton County, Georgia, United States, as the Girls Canning, and Boys Corn Clubs.
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.