Jefferson County 4-H program helps young people develop the life skills needed to become capable, responsible and caring citizens. Through local 4-H clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camp and many other activities, 4-H’ers have fun, make lasting friendships, enjoy “hands-on” learning experiences and get involved in their communities.

4-H is the youth development program of the University of Tennessee's Agricultural Extension Service. 4-H encourages diverse groups of youth, grades 4th-12th, to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. 

4-H prepares young people to become responsible, capable, and involved leaders and citizens. 4-H members "Learn By Doing". 4-H provides educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills and form positive attitudes. 

Young people participate in 4-H through in-school clubs, special interest project groups, after-school programs, camps, livestock events, and many other activities. 

4-H is a family affair. This includes the parent-child relationship and the extended family of community and state. 

4-H is a unique blend of government, private business and volunteers working together to broaden the horizons of Jefferson County's and Tennessee's young people. 4-H is fun for both child and adult. 4-H is for YOUth! 

Jefferson County Agricultural Extension Service Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide Jefferson County's citizens with the latest researched-based information, to help promote youth development, improve family economics and encourage sustainable agriculture practices which are economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible.

Tennessee 4-H Mission:

The mission of Tennessee 4-H is to provide research-based Extension educational experiences that will stimulate young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, and form positive attitudes to prepare them to become capable, responsible and compassionate adults.

Tennessee 4-H Vision:

4-H is the youth development program of The University of Tennessee's Agricultural Extension Service. Preparing young people to become responsible, capable and involved leaders and citizens of Tennessee and the nation is the goal of the 4-H program. The goal is accomplished by providing educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, live healthy lives, make intelligent career choices and form positive attitudes—values young people will rely on throughout their lives. Tennessee 4-H, a component of the Cooperative Extension system, is a leader in youth development education that accomplishes the following:

• Works with all eligible youth to provide effective, enjoyable learning experiences. 

• Develops unity in all types of family structures. 

• Utilizes a quality-applied curriculum in classroom and community-based settings. 

• Reflects and values cultural and human diversity. 

• Employs competent, educated, self-motivated staff who are valued assets of the Land Grant University system, and are recognized as youth development experts. 

• Utilizes creative staffing patterns and contemporary working environments. 

• Delivers programs through cooperative efforts of The University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers. 

Join Jefferson County 4-H Today:

Young people participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis. 

4-H is a unique educational program for boys and girls in elementary through high school. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their skills and talents to the fullest. As 4-H'ers, youth actively participate in activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is open to everyone. Each county has exciting and fun programs! Contact your Jefferson County Extension Office to find out about the 4-H Clubs in your community. 
Contact your Jefferson County Extension Office to join a 4-H Club.