4-H is a positive youth development program delivered by the nation's cooperative extension services that provide experiences where young people learn by doing. Through informal, research-based, experiential educational activities, 4-H members gain knowledge and life skills that enable them to become positive, productive, capable, and compassionate members of their communities.
In this article:
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4-H Basics |
4-H Emblem |
4-H Opportunities |
4-H Pledge |
How to Join |
The Four H's |
Types of 4-H Clubs |
Types of Memberships Offered |
4-H is the largest positive youth development organization in the United States!
At the federal level, 4-H is organized as a part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Our parent department in the USDA is the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
4-H in Louisiana is administered by the LSU AgCenter and its Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. The LSU AgCenter is part of the Louisiana State University (LSU) System.
The green four-leaf clover with a white 'H' on each leaf was officially adopted as the 4-H emblem in 1911 and patented in 1924. The 4-H emblem symbolizes the interactive nature of effective learning and development.
4-H offers opportunities for youth to grow and learn more about themselves and the world around them. 4-H offers youth to attend camps and conferences within the parish, as well as, across the state and country. Youth can receive awards, honors, and scholarships for their hard work during their 4-H career. Lastly, 4-H offers endless opportunities to travel and compete. Members can participate in a Louisiana 4-H-sponsored trip like summer educational trip, Orlando Leadership Institute, 4-H Congress, Citizenship Washington Focus, and much more.
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
The St. John the Baptist 4-H program offers youth from all backgrounds, walks of life, and interests the opportunity to join 4-H as a 4-H Club member or independent member. 4-H offers membership regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or disability.
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 4-H year will begin on August 1, 2023. You can access all enrollment forms (youth and adult) at the top of this page.
For enrollment questions, contact the St. John Parish Extension Office at 985-497-3261 or contact Xavier Bell, 4-H Agent, at XBell@agcenter.lsu.edu.
HEAD: Problem-solving: the ability to sort out complex problems.
HEART: Emotional development: developing good attitudes toward work and learning; developing acceptance and appreciation of other people.
HANDS: Skills development: the ability to do, skill in doing, and habit of doing.
HEALTH: Physical development: understanding and appreciating physical growth and change
There are three types of 4-H Clubs youth can participate in:
Three types of membership are offered in St. John Parish
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture