During the 2003 4-H program year (October 1 - September 30) more than 183 adult volunteers helped over 1866 young people in Chenango County gain leadership experience, learn new life skills, and give back to their communities.

"To Make the Best Better"
This national 4-H Motto should be the objective of each 4-H leader and member.

"Learning by Doing"
This is the educational philosophy of the 4-H program. Since young people learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process, 4-H projects are designed to provide "hands-on" experience that is reinforced through group discussion and application - "do - reflect - apply."

The 4-H Pledge
"I pledge
My head to clearer thinking, (with right hand lightly touching forehead with fingers)
My heart to greater loyalty, (with right hand placed on chest like saying the pledge of allegiance)
My hands to larger service, and (with both hands waist high, palms up like a book)
My health to better living for my (with both hands along sides of body naturally)
club, my community, my country, and my world."

4-H Colors
The 4-H colors are green and white. White symbolizes purity. Green symbolizes life, springtime, and youth.

4-H Club Emblem
The 4-H Club Emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white "H" in each leaf.
In 1907 a clover was chosen for the emblem, originally featuring only three leaves representing head, heart, and hands. In 1908 a fourth leaf was added to represent health. Today the 4-H Club Emblem is protected by law and belongs to the Congress of the United States. It is protected under Federal Statue 18USC707.

Clover Usage
The 4-H clover is officially protected by the United States government. The situations in which it may be used, the manner in which it may be displayed, the text style and colors required for its reproduction are all specified. Given the complexity of the regulations, you should check with at 4-H staff member whenever you want to use the clover in exhibits, promotional materials, etc. Use of the clover on items such as T-shirts, caps, key chains, mugs, pens, etc. must be approved by the appropriate 4-H staff member in your county Cornell Cooperative Extension office. For routine display of the clover within your local club setting observe these rules of usage:

• The four-leaf clover with stem must be green and the letter "H" must be white on each leaflet.
• The stem must curve to the right.
• The 4-H Clover must be given a place of prominence.
• It is not permissible to superimpose any letter, design or object on the 4-H Club Emblem or to
  materially alter its intended shape.
  

Download 4-H Enrollment Form: 4-H New Member Enrollment Form

Important Links:
Chenango County Fair: http://www.chenangocountyfair.homestead.com/

NYS 4-H Forestry Page