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Welcome to Gordon Grown, our online publication of Gordon County 4-H. This publication is where we post about current events, upcoming activities, feature 4-H’ers, and volunteer opportunities. If you subscribe to receive our newsletter (see the newsletter sign-up form on the right), you will receive one email once a week with all the 4-H news…
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State 4-H Council, a Georgia 4-H core program, is the constitutional meeting of the Georgia 4-H Council and includes the election of Georgia 4-H state officers. Registration for State 4-H Council is open to any current 8th-12th grade 4-H members. This annual meeting hosts multiple events, competitions, and training throughout the weekend for youth and adults.…
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Have you been meaning to get your pets their annual vaccinations and visits? Animal Hospital of Gordon County and Gordon County 4-H are partnering to offer our annual rabies clinic! To be held May 3, 2025 8AM-5:00PM at multiple locations throughout the county, it will be a drive-through clinic with lots of options for vaccinations, dewormer, and…
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The Georgia 4-H Ambassador Program offers opportunities for students to learn and lead in areas including science, nutritious cuisine, healthy lifestyles, weather, the environment, professionalism, and technology. 4-H Ambassadors are selected for a specific track through an application process and participate in a dynamic and intensive training weekend. These individuals subsequently plan individual activities to…
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Georgia 4-H Project SAFE uses the shooting sports to teach many valuable life skills. Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) provides youth a place to develop a sense of belonging, learn teamwork in a safe environment and increase concentration skills. Safety and the responsible use of firearms and archery equipment is a primary goal.…
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Class of 2025, we congratulate you on your many accomplishments, including those made in Georgia 4-H. As part of 4-H, you have created lasting memories and paved the way for future success by striving to “Make the Best Better.” Make your mark. Commemorate your time in 4-H by joining the Class of 2025 Georgia 4-H…
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Georgia’s 4-H summer camping program, administered through the county offices of UGA Cooperative Extension, offers a 4-H camping experience unparalleled in the nation. Over 8,000 children ages 9 and up, accompanied by over 1,000 adult and teen leaders, travel annually to Georgia’s unique 4-H centers for a week of camp that will be remembered and…
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In what has become an annual tradition, each Georgia county asks local donors to make online donations of $4 or more that day, with the goal of receiving at least four donations per county. Counties that receive four or more donations will turn green on a Georgia map that will be updated throughout the day…
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Presentations and portfolios become longer and more involved for Senior 4-H’ers. District winners also have the opportunity to compete at the state level to become a Master 4-H’er and attend State Congress. State winners advance to National Congress. Georgia 4-H Senior Project Achievement
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4-H’ers pick a project area of interest, do project work in that area throughout the year then research a specific topic, write a presentation, and present it to a judging panel. Beginning in the 7th grade competition process, youth are expected to produce lengthier presentations and submit a portfolio for written work. Competition begins at the…
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Project Achievement is one of the largest and most exciting, challenging and rewarding programs offered by Georgia 4-H. 4-H’ers choose a project area of interest, research a topic, then write and present an oral presentation to others. For Cloverleaf 4-H’ers, students in grades 4-6, this process is about hands on learning, self confidence, and sharing…
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