4-H Basics
What do the four H’s in 4-H stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
Name a popular livestock project in 4-H.
Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or poultry.
What role in a 4-H club is responsible for leading meetings and setting the agenda?
The President.
This famous country music singer and former 4-Her is known for her song "Jolene."
Dolly Parton.
What is the annual event where 4-H members showcase their livestock and compete for ribbons?
In what year was 4-H founded?
1902
What project focuses on teaching youth about gardening and plant science?
The 4-H Horticulture Project.
Name a key quality that a 4-H club officer should possess.
Leadership, responsibility, communication, or teamwork.
This former 4-H member became the first female Secretary of State of the United States.
Madeleine Albright.
What is the event where 4-Hers come together from all over the state for leadership development, workshops, and networking held in Clemson, SC?
4-H Congress.
What is the 4-H motto?
"To make the best better."
What is the name of the program where 4-H members can participate in presentations and demonstrations to build public speaking skills?
4-H Presentations Contest.
What is the name of the 4-H program that develops young leaders through experiential learning and mentoring by adults?
4-H Leadership Program or the Pinckney Leadership Program.
This astronaut and former 4-Her was the first American woman to fly in space.
Sally Ride.
What is the program that allows 4-H members to travel abroad and experience other cultures?
4-H International Exchange Program.
In which state did the first 4-H club officially begin, and what was its original focus?
Ohio; the original focus was on agricultural education for rural youth.
Which program offers youth the opportunity to explore engineering, computer science, and robotics?
4-H STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Program.
Which 4-H position is responsible for taking notes during meetings and maintaining accurate records?
The Secretary.
This former 4-H member became the 40th President of the United States.
Ronald Reagan.
What type of 4-H event combines outdoor adventure with leadership and team-building activities?
4-H Camp
The 4-H pledge was written by Otis Hall in 1927. Which two words were added to the pledge in 1973?
"And my world."
What national event brings together 4-H members to discuss issues and learn leadership skills in Washington, DC?
National 4-H Conference.
What is the process called where 4-H clubs make decisions through discussion, motions, and voting?
Parliamentary Procedure.
This 4-H alum and former First Lady of the United States created the “Let’s Move!” campaign.
Michelle Obama.
What is the name of the competition where 4-H members judge and rank animals based on their appearance and characteristics?
Livestock Judging Contest.