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The History of 4-H

The History of 4-H. Module 2 Volunteer Development: Making the Best Better Series. A New Beginning 1902-1912. Began in response for a better agricultural education. The Clover. Three H’s Head Heart Hands 1911 Fourth H was added Hustle Later changed to Health

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The History of 4-H

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  1. The History of 4-H Module 2 Volunteer Development: Making the Best Better Series

  2. A New Beginning 1902-1912 • Began in response for a better agricultural education

  3. The Clover • Three H’s • Head • Heart • Hands • 1911 Fourth H was added • Hustle • Later changed to Health • 1907 or 1908 the clover emblem was introduced

  4. Green & White Club Colors • White symbolizes purity • Green is nature’s most common color • It is emblematic of • Youth • Life • Growth

  5. Growth of the Program • The program originally grew through the schools • In 1914, 4-H became part of the Cooperative Extension Service • Volunteers have always been essential to the program’s success

  6. 4-H Pledge • Kansas is credited with originating the National Club Pledge. • The pledge was adopted in June 1927 and “my world” was added in 1973.

  7. 4-H Motto & Slogans • “To Make the Best Better” was the 4-H motto. • Both a club and individual goal. • Club slogans found through the years include: • Be your own best exhibit • Learn by doing • Win without boasting; lose without frowning • Plan your work; work your plan

  8. Events of theFirst Decade • 1906: First African American Agent appointed • 1912: Established federal-state-county programs tying Extension work together • 1912: 73,000 boys and 23,000 girls enrolled

  9. The Second Decade • Smith-Lever Act • Established Cooperative Extension • Provided World War I support • Food production • Conservation • WWI stimulated membership • 1917: 169,000 • 1918: Half million • 1918: National Creed Adopted

  10. More of theSecond Decade • 1920: Established system of volunteer leadership • West VA formalized camping; influenced others nationally • 1922: First National Club Congress, Chicago • 1922: USDA offers club charters • 1922: Montgomery ward – first national sponsor

  11. The Third Decade • National 4-H Pledge and Motto Adopted • 4-H Name and emblem patented • First National 4-H Club Camp in Washington D.C. • 4-H crosses the ocean

  12. More to the Third Decade • 1924- National Supply Service Began • Bureau of Indian Affairs created its own Extension service

  13. The Fifth Decade • Chevy Chase Junior College purchased • Present Day National 4-H Center • International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) began • 1952 The Commemorative stamp was issued and “The 4-H Story” published

  14. The Sixth Decade • 1960- First national volunteer leader forum • 1962- Age requirements changed from 10-21 to 9-19 • 4-H television Series • “4-H TV Electrical Series” • First citizenship short course takes place at National 4-H Center

  15. The Seventh Decade • 4-H work in urban areas begin • Encouraged the participation of minorities • National 4-H Center expansion begins

  16. The Eighth Decade • “and my world” added to 4-H Pledge • Program exceeded 7 million youth • Participated in the Nations observance of the Bicentennial • 1980- 50th anniversary of National 4-H Conference • Awarded over $265,000 in educational scholarships 1976 Bi-Centennial Relay 4-H'ers riding the final lap of the 500-mile relay from Massachusetts to Washington, D.C. to "Wake Up America.“

  17. The Ninth Decade • National Report Form was redesigned • W.K. Kellogg Foundation gives $1.6 million for volunteer leader development • Strategic plan released

  18. 4-H in 2000 & Beyond • National Public Service Advertising Campaign • “Are You Into It?” • National 4-H Youth Directions Council established • National Conversation on Youth Development in the 21st Century Power of YOUth Pledge Campaign

  19. References Celebrating 100 Years of Helping Hoosiers Grow, Indiana 4-H/Youth Programs 2002. Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. West Lafayette, IN, 47907 Duncan, Clyde H. 1970. 50 Years of 4-H in Missouri. Extension Division of University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo 65211

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