One Georgia 4-H: 2019 Georgia 4-H Urban/Rural Exchange
Learn about our state’s agriculture from the field to the Gold Dome by touring southwest and northwest Georgia; activities include visits to farms, processing plants, research stations, farmers markets, farm-to-table restaurants, state agencies, and more; meet farmers, legislators, and state leaders in agriculture! Open to 4-Hers in rising 9th-12th grades who are available to participate in both program sessions. Applications due April 12, 2019.
The Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation recognizes importance of youth understanding the role of agriculture from the field to people’s homes and all that this encompasses, including production, transportation, and legislation. Through the support of the Carlos Foundation, a limited number of senior (9th-12th grade) 4-Hers will be chosen to participate in an urban-rural exchange consisting of two 3-day educational sessions in southwest and northwest Georgia.
Session 1 (Southwest Georgia): June 4-6
Tentative activities for the SW Georgia session include a tour of farms, processing plants, farmers markets, college/universities, and research stations along with visits with producers, researchers, and legislators.
Session 2 (Northwest Georgia): July 16-18
The NW Georgia session tentatively includes a tours of Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, urban farms, farm-to-table restaurants, and the State Farmers Market along with visits with legislators, lobbyists, chefs, farmers, and more.
There is no cost to participate in One Georgia 4-H. Program covers participants lodging, transportation, and meals. All expenses will be covered by the Carlos Foundation except for transportation to the southern and northern group meeting locations at the beginning and end of each session. Additionally, if you are chosen to participate in One Georgia your registration fees to Fall Forum in December 2019 will be covered if you present about your experience in the program. 4-H agents will serve as chaperones and will provide transportation during the experience. One Georgia 4-H is made possible by the generous support of the Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation.
