Georgia 4-H 2024-2025 Program Year Infographic

Georgia 4-H provides experiences for youth to learn by doing. Georgia 4-H’ers participate in hands-on learning in the focus areas of Agriculture, Science, Civic Engagement, Leadership, Health, and Wellness. The 4-H mission is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, and contributing citizens.

Participation Numbers

201,973 Total Participation

176,906 10 Year Rolling Participation Average

117,247 4-H Enrollment from Public & Private Schools

34,009 4-H Enrichment Program Participants

10,573 4-H Enrollment from Fort Valley State University*

3,536 Homeschool 4-H Enrollment

5,106 Military Dependents Served by 4-H

* This number represents the most recent complete year of data available, beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024.

Agriculture & Science Programming

112,341 4-H’ers impacted in 2024-2025

Civic Engagement & Leadership Programming

143,577 4-H’ers impacted in 2024-2025

Health & Wellness Programming

47,393 4-H’ers impacted in 2024-2025

Demographics

Where do 4-H’ers live?

Rural Non-Farms: 46%

Towns and Small Cities: 28%

Urban and Suburban Areas: 14%

Central Cities: 8%

Farms 4%

School Age

67% in Elementary School

26% in Middle School

7% in High School

Volunteers: Hands to Larger Service

Adults

5,415 Volunteers

143,171 Volunteer Hours

Teens

1,692 Volunteers

39,798 Volunteer Hours

Facilities

88,514 Guests Served by 4-H Facilities

35,789 4-H Environmental Education Participants

8,679 Residential Summer Camp Participants

Georgia 4-H Youth Are Thriving

In 2024, Georgia 4-H participated in the National Index Study of 4-H Youth. This study captured the numerous ways that 4-H youth respondents feel beyond ready for work and life.

84% said that 4-H is influential in their ability to care for their physical health

87% rated “I fill my time with positive activities” as a 4 or 5 on the five-point scale

82% said 4-H is influential in their desire for community engagement

95% reported feeling welcome in 4-H

93% reported that 4-H gives them the opportunity to explore things they care about

84% reported that 4-H is influential in helping them with college and career readiness

2024 National Index Study of 4-H Youth Arnold, M.E., Gagnon, R.J., Lingard, J. & Burg, M. (2024). The 2024 National Index Study of 4-H Youth. Washington, DC: National 4-H Council.