4H History Kevin Raney

Presentation Contents Background Background Founder of 4H Founder of 4H Timeline Timeline 4H Today 4H Today

4H What does 4H mean to you? What does 4H mean to you?

Background Info 4H is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the USDA. Their mission is to engage the youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development 4H is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the USDA. Their mission is to engage the youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development

Mission Of 4H “Engage youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development" “Engage youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development"

4H The Name 4H represents four personal development areas of focus for the organization “Head, Heart, Hands, and, Health” The Name 4H represents four personal development areas of focus for the organization “Head, Heart, Hands, and, Health”

A.B Graham Founder of 4H: Albert Belmont Graham was born in Lena, Ohio. He was a country schoolmaster and agriculture extension pioneer at The Ohio State University. Graham taught at an integrated rural school in Springfield Township, Clark County: Founder of 4H: Albert Belmont Graham was born in Lena, Ohio. He was a country schoolmaster and agriculture extension pioneer at The Ohio State University. Graham taught at an integrated rural school in Springfield Township, Clark County:

Timeline 1890: In the late 1890’S rural America set the social tone for the country. There was a need to create an organization for kids to become more agriculturally educated 1890: In the late 1890’S rural America set the social tone for the country. There was a need to create an organization for kids to become more agriculturally educated A. B. Graham, Superintendent of Schools in Clark County, Ohio, organized a boys’ and girls’ agricultural club in Springfield Township. Activities included growing corn, planting a garden, testing soil, and club meetings A. B. Graham, Superintendent of Schools in Clark County, Ohio, organized a boys’ and girls’ agricultural club in Springfield Township. Activities included growing corn, planting a garden, testing soil, and club meetings.

Timeline Cont A.B Graham formed a club of boys and girls with officers, projects, meetings, and record requirement. His clubs are considered the foundation of 4H 1902 A.B Graham formed a club of boys and girls with officers, projects, meetings, and record requirement. His clubs are considered the foundation of 4H 1904 T.A Erickson Superintendent spent 20$ of his salary to buy seeds for the first corn growing contest 1904 T.A Erickson Superintendent spent 20$ of his salary to buy seeds for the first corn growing contest 1907the first boys’ and girls’ demonstration clubs under USDA sponsorship began in Holmes County, Mississippi. 1907the first boys’ and girls’ demonstration clubs under USDA sponsorship began in Holmes County, Mississippi.

Timeline Cont The first emblem used nationally was designed by O. H. Benson as a three-leaf clover. It stood for head, heart, and hands 1908 The first emblem used nationally was designed by O. H. Benson as a three-leaf clover. It stood for head, heart, and hands 1910 The USDA appointed Ella G. Agnew as the country’s first woman agent for farmers’ cooperative demonstration work The USDA appointed Ella G. Agnew as the country’s first woman agent for farmers’ cooperative demonstration work Benson suggested that the fourth H should be hustle, and the 4-H design was adopted. Later O. B. Martin suggested that health replace hustle Benson suggested that the fourth H should be hustle, and the 4-H design was adopted. Later O. B. Martin suggested that health replace hustle.

Timeline Cont The first 4-H club in Washington State began in Wahkiakum County The first 4-H club in Washington State began in Wahkiakum County.

Timeline Cont Passage of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension Service, of which 4-H is a part, to provide public financial support for Extension programs Passage of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension Service, of which 4-H is a part, to provide public financial support for Extension programs First use of the term "4-H Club" in a federal document appeared in a bulletin written by Gertrude L. Warren First use of the term "4-H Club" in a federal document appeared in a bulletin written by Gertrude L. Warren Wyoming provided the first club creed which later was adopted as the National 4-H Club Creed Wyoming provided the first club creed which later was adopted as the National 4-H Club Creed.

Timeline Cont The system of volunteer leadership evolved and became well established The system of volunteer leadership evolved and became well established The First National 4-H Club Congress was held in Chicago. Selection of the nation's healthiest boy and girl received national publicity The First National 4-H Club Congress was held in Chicago. Selection of the nation's healthiest boy and girl received national publicity.

Timeline Cont President Calvin Coolidge accepted honorary chairmanship of the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work – the beginning of a tradition followed by each succeeding U.S. President 1923 President Calvin Coolidge accepted honorary chairmanship of the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work – the beginning of a tradition followed by each succeeding U.S. President 1924 The 4-H emblem was patented The 4-H emblem was patented State 4-H Leaders adopted the National 4-H Pledge and the 4-H Motto at the first National 4-H Club Camp State 4-H Leaders adopted the National 4-H Pledge and the 4-H Motto at the first National 4-H Club Camp Testimony by Maryland 4-H members and a Virginia volunteer leader impressed Congress and helped gain passage of the Capper-Ketcham Act, which increased Extension funding Testimony by Maryland 4-H members and a Virginia volunteer leader impressed Congress and helped gain passage of the Capper-Ketcham Act, which increased Extension funding.

Timeline Cont The first national 4-H songbook was introduced The first national 4-H songbook was introduced.

Timeline Cont National 4-H Club News, in an effort to meet growing publication costs, began accepting commercial advertising. In 1936, national 4-H enrollment passed the one million mark National 4-H Club News, in an effort to meet growing publication costs, began accepting commercial advertising. In 1936, national 4-H enrollment passed the one million mark With U.S. entry into World War II, 4-H responded to the needs for increased agricultural production and support of the war effort. 4-H members were directly responsible for over 77,000 head of dairy cattle, 246,000 swine and 210,000 head of other cattle. 4-H contributed over 40,000 tons of forage crops and 109,000 bushels of root crops With U.S. entry into World War II, 4-H responded to the needs for increased agricultural production and support of the war effort. 4-H members were directly responsible for over 77,000 head of dairy cattle, 246,000 swine and 210,000 head of other cattle. 4-H contributed over 40,000 tons of forage crops and 109,000 bushels of root crops.

Timeline Cont National 4-H Mobilization Week was observed annually. The following year, and each year after, it has been observed as National 4-H Week National 4-H Mobilization Week was observed annually. The following year, and each year after, it has been observed as National 4-H Week.

Timeline Cont Congress passed the Bankhead-Flanagan Act which recognized 4-H as one of nine Extension responsibilities and gave Extension Service additional public support. Through this Act, Congress authorized nearly $8 million of a total appropriation of over $12 million for furthering 4-H Club Work Congress passed the Bankhead-Flanagan Act which recognized 4-H as one of nine Extension responsibilities and gave Extension Service additional public support. Through this Act, Congress authorized nearly $8 million of a total appropriation of over $12 million for furthering 4-H Club Work After the war, interest in 4-H increased around the world. Seven English farmers attended National 4-H Club Congress. Occupation forces began 4-H in Germany and Japan. 4-H started in Austria, Korea and other countries After the war, interest in 4-H increased around the world. Seven English farmers attended National 4-H Club Congress. Occupation forces began 4-H in Germany and Japan. 4-H started in Austria, Korea and other countries.

Timeline Cont County 4-H club agents established their own national professional association, the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents County 4-H club agents established their own national professional association, the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. 1951The Chevy Chase Junior College was purchased as a site for a national 4-H training center by the National 4-H Club Foundation. This was dedicated the same year and later became the National 4-H Center. 1951The Chevy Chase Junior College was purchased as a site for a national 4-H training center by the National 4-H Club Foundation. This was dedicated the same year and later became the National 4-H Center.

Timeline Cont A commemorative stamp was issued in honor of 4-H in its 50th year A commemorative stamp was issued in honor of 4-H in its 50th year.

Timeline Cont The Consolidation Act of 1953, adopted by the 83rd Congress, consolidated ten separate laws relating to the Extension Service. It also broadened the language of the original Smith-Lever Act to include 4-H The Consolidation Act of 1953, adopted by the 83rd Congress, consolidated ten separate laws relating to the Extension Service. It also broadened the language of the original Smith-Lever Act to include 4-H National 4-H Center opened in Chevy Chase, Maryland with President D. Eisenhower participating in the dedication ceremonies National 4-H Center opened in Chevy Chase, Maryland with President D. Eisenhower participating in the dedication ceremonies Age requirements for 4-H members changed from to 9-19 years of age. This age change was implemented in Age requirements for 4-H members changed from to 9-19 years of age. This age change was implemented in 1965.

Timeline Cont The Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) endorsed 4-H work in urban areas The Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) endorsed 4-H work in urban areas In a move to bring 4-H into Washington D.C., Congress established Federal City College as a land grant institution and Extension Service. 4-H began in Washington D.C. the following year In a move to bring 4-H into Washington D.C., Congress established Federal City College as a land grant institution and Extension Service. 4-H began in Washington D.C. the following year After 23 years, the International Farm Youth Exchange was renamed International Four-H Youth Exchange 1971 After 23 years, the International Farm Youth Exchange was renamed International Four-H Youth Exchange

Timeline Cont The first change to the National 4-H Pledge, adopted in 1927, added the words "and my world" to the closing The first change to the National 4-H Pledge, adopted in 1927, added the words "and my world" to the closing Begun in 1982 and completed in 1983, a 4-H National Needs Assessment. The needs assessment led to the development of "4-H Horizons." This included a statement of ten national 4-H goals and introduced a new mission statement, "The mission of 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes which will enable them to become self- directing, productive, and contributing members of society." Begun in 1982 and completed in 1983, a 4-H National Needs Assessment. The needs assessment led to the development of "4-H Horizons." This included a statement of ten national 4-H goals and introduced a new mission statement, "The mission of 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes which will enable them to become self- directing, productive, and contributing members of society."

Timeline Cont Volunteer for the Future project was funded by W.K. Kellogg Foundation for $1.6 million. It was focused on volunteer leader development. Eight states were funded for pilot programs in youth as resources, volunteer middle management, and working with advisory committees Volunteer for the Future project was funded by W.K. Kellogg Foundation for $1.6 million. It was focused on volunteer leader development. Eight states were funded for pilot programs in youth as resources, volunteer middle management, and working with advisory committees. "... and My World" project was developed. The 4-H curriculum introduced international and cross- cultural education. It was funded by a grant from International Programs, Extension Service, USDA. "... and My World" project was developed. The 4-H curriculum introduced international and cross- cultural education. It was funded by a grant from International Programs, Extension Service, USDA.

Timeline Cont "Community Cares", a national 4-H project funded by Kellogg for $5.9 million, laid the groundwork for expanded outreach to youth at risk. Focus areas of the project were: fund development, staff development, volunteer management, and Centers for Action 1990 "Community Cares", a national 4-H project funded by Kellogg for $5.9 million, laid the groundwork for expanded outreach to youth at risk. Focus areas of the project were: fund development, staff development, volunteer management, and Centers for Action 1992 Strengthening Our Capacity to Care project was funded at $3 + million by DeWitt Wallace Readers Digest Foundation Strengthening Our Capacity to Care project was funded at $3 + million by DeWitt Wallace Readers Digest Foundation.

Timeline Cont The National Cooperative Curriculum System (N4-HCCS) was established. More than H staff participated in developing a set of national 4-H criteria for youth development curriculum The National Cooperative Curriculum System (N4-HCCS) was established. More than H staff participated in developing a set of national 4-H criteria for youth development curriculum USDA entered into an agreement with US Army to create the School-Age and Teen Project which brought 4-H youth development professional and 4-H curriculum to Army Youth Programs USDA entered into an agreement with US Army to create the School-Age and Teen Project which brought 4-H youth development professional and 4-H curriculum to Army Youth Programs.

Timeline Cont National 4-H Centennial Committee began. It is chaired by Dr. James Rutledge, Oregon National 4-H Centennial Committee began. It is chaired by Dr. James Rutledge, Oregon USDA and U.S. Air Force developed a youth collaboration project, building youth programs on nine Air Force bases USDA and U.S. Air Force developed a youth collaboration project, building youth programs on nine Air Force bases. 2002, The Power of YOUth Pledge campaign began. Jo Turner, State 4-H Program Director in Missouri, and others created the campaign idea. 2002, The Power of YOUth Pledge campaign began. Jo Turner, State 4-H Program Director in Missouri, and others created the campaign idea.

4H Today 4H Today The organization has over 6.5 million members in the United States, in approximately 90,000 clubs. The organization has over 6.5 million members in the United States, in approximately 90,000 clubs. Today, 4-H and related programs exist in over 80 countries around the world; the organization and administration varies from country to country. Each of these programs operates independently, but cooperatively through international exchanges, global education programs, and communications. Today, 4-H and related programs exist in over 80 countries around the world; the organization and administration varies from country to country. Each of these programs operates independently, but cooperatively through international exchanges, global education programs, and communications.

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