Who Are We?

4-H is a youth development program administered by North Carolina Cooperative Extension for youth between the ages of 5 and 18.  Head, Heart, Hands and Health, are the four H's in 4-H and they are the four values members develop through fun and engaging programs. 

In North Carolina, 4-H is the youth development program of North Carolina State University and North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Each county has an NC Cooperative Extension office that administers the 4-H youth development program and provides partnering support through local tax dollars. At the national level, 4-H is part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal partner of the state land-grant university. 

Our Mission:

The mission of 4-H is to help youth grow and develop through learn-by-doing experiences.  The mission of North Carolina Cooperative Extension is "to help create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, health and nutrition, and 4-H youth development.

4-H Pledge:

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.

4-H Motto:

"To Make the Best Better"

4-H Slogan:

Learn by doing.