4-H History
4-H Beginnings
Clover Laws
The Basics of 4-H
4-H Today
100

The first 4-H Clubs were called this

Corn Clubs and Tomato Clubs

100

In what year did the first 4-H Club begin in North Carolina?

1909

100

Who owns the 4-H clover rights?

USDA

100

What are the official colors of 4-H?

Green & White

100

This 4-H classic happens every July for youth ages 13-19 and is held on NC State's campus. 

State 4-H  Congress

200

What was the first emblem?

3-leaf clover

200

Where did the first 4-H club start in North Carolina?

Ahoskie, NC in Hertford County

200

In which direction should the stem of the 4-H clover point?

To the right

200

What is the 4-H motto?

"To make the best better"

200

This is a state 4-H leadership program for teens  that involves workshops and classes, volunteerism and also teaches professionalism

4-H Ambassadors Program

300

When the 4th H was added, what did it initially stand for?

Hustle

300

4-H Presentations were called this in earlier days. 

Demonstrations

300

True or False.  It is okay to insert an image next to the clover, touching it, as long as it is not in front of it.

False. 

Placing an image over or obscuring the emblem with a photo, drawing, symbol, word or other figure or object is NOT allowed.

300

What are North Carolina's TWO Land-Grant Universities?

NC State University and NC A&T University

300

This Federal Agency is home to the National 4-H Headquarters in Washington, DC

USDA or United States Department of Agriculture

400

In what year was a 4th H added?

1911

400

In 1914, this act established the Extension Service

Smith Lever Act

400

True or False. 

A red 4-H clover is really cool and shows our NC State pride. 

False. The clover can only be printed in green, black, white, or metallic gold. 

400

What do the 4-H colors symbolize?

Green: Youth and Growth

White: Purity

400

This 4-H classic recognizes outstanding 4-H youth, and selects ½ of 1% of NC 4-H members for induction each year

NC 4-H Honor Club

500

In what year were 4-H clubs desegregated? 

1965

500

He served as the first State 4-H Leader in NC

LR Harrill


500

This statement must accompany the official 4-H clover on all documents.

18 US Code 707

500

Name the 3 levels of government that provide funds for 4-H

Local/County, State, Federal
500

This body provides national guidance, funding, curriculum, and more for 4-H programs using private donor funds.

National 4-H Council
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