Georgia 4-H

What Georgia 4-H does

Georgia 4-H is a state-level youth development program founded in 1904 and operated under the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System, in partnership with Fort Valley State University, USDA-NIFA, and county governments. It serves youth in grades 4-12 across all 159 Georgia counties through in-school club meetings, after-school programs, community clubs, project-based competitions (Project Achievement), state conferences, and residential summer camps. The organization operates six 4-H Centers (Rock Eagle, Burton, Fortson, Camp Jekyll, Wahsega, and Tidelands Nature Center) that collectively serve over 88,000 guests annually, positioning Georgia 4-H as one of the nation's largest providers of environmental education.

The core product surface consists of Focus Area programs (agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, leadership, health & wellness), Project Achievement competitions structured across Cloverleaf (grades 4-6), Junior (grades 7-8), and Senior (grades 9-12), six summer camp venues with 36 distinct camping offerings in 2025, day and overnight environmental education programs, and state-level leadership conferences. Programming is delivered by approximately 5,400 adult volunteers and AmeriCorps State members placed in county Extension offices, undergirded by an internal online enrollment system restricted to UGA Extension staff and volunteers. Georgia 4-H holds no proprietary technology patents or AI/ML capabilities; products are research-based curricula developed by UGA and FVSU.

The business model is hybrid: (1) donation and foundation fundraising (the Georgia 4-H Foundation raised $3.4M+ in FY2025, including a record $1,039,436 Gala), (2) AmeriCorps federal grant funding administered by Georgia Serves (providing member living allowances and education awards), (3) facility rental and conference services at the six 4-H Centers, and (4) summer camp and program fees. The customer base spans youth participants, adult volunteers, K-12 schools, and corporate sponsors. Georgia 4-H is not a private corporation; it is a state educational entity with a separate nonprofit foundation managing fundraising and donor relations, including a portfolio exceeding $11 million and 105+ endowments.

Name

Georgia 4-H

Legal name

Georgia 4-H

Website

https://georgia4h.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Georgia 4-H is a 1904-founded youth development program under the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension System, serving grades 4-12 across all 159 Georgia counties through in-school clubs, summer camps, and leadership programming at six 4-H Centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Programs

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Environmental education
• Summer camp services
• 4-H leadership training
• Agricultural literacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens, Georgia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Foundation Support: The Georgia 4-H Foundation raises funds through annual campaigns ($4 for 4-H), gala events ($1 million+ raised at 2025 Gala), endowed scholarships (105+ endowments), and general donations. FY2025 saw over $3.4 million in contributions.
2. AmeriCorps Federal Funding: Georgia 4-H receives AmeriCorps grant funding administered by Georgia Serves, supporting AmeriCorps State members who deliver youth programming. Full-time members receive $2,075/month living allowance; education awards of $7,395 for full-time service.
3. Facility Rental and Conference Services: Georgia's six 4-H Centers (Rock Eagle, Burton, Fortson, Camp Jekyll, Wahsega, Tidelands) generate revenue through facility rentals, conference services, catering, and lodging for third-party groups. Collective facilities served over 88,000 guests annually.
4. Summer Camp and Program Fees: Fees for summer camping experiences at 4-H centers, including specialty camps, environmental education overnight programs, and conference registration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Georgia 4-H delivers research-based youth development programming to children and teens in grades 4-12 across all 159 Georgia counties through county Extension offices, in-school and after-school clubs, community-based 4-H clubs, and residential summer camp at six statewide 4-H centers. Core offerings include Project Achievement competitions, focus-area programs in agriculture & STEM, healthy living, and civic engagement, plus environmental education and state leadership conferences. The program also operates the AmeriCorps State service program and raises charitable funds through the Georgia 4-H Foundation.

Product overview

Georgia 4-H operates as a unified youth development organization offering multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include Focus Area Programs (agriculture, science, civic engagement, leadership, health, wellness), Project Achievement competitions (Cloverleaf through Senior levels), Summer Camp at six 4-H Centers, Environmental Education, State Conferences, and the AmeriCorps State Program. These programs are delivered through county Extension offices, in-school/after-school settings, and residential camping experiences, with an internal enrollment system supporting member registration and event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cloverleaf Magazine: Annual digital publication showcasing Georgia 4-H programs, achievements, and impact stories

Products and services

• 4-H Focus Area Programs Youth development programs covering agriculture and STEM, healthy living, leadership, and civic engagement, delivered in every Georgia county through in-school and after-school clubs, community events, project work, and summer camp for youth in grades 4-12.
• Project Achievement Competition-based program where youth deliver presentations across multiple categories at Cloverleaf (grades 4-6), Junior (grades 7-8), and Senior (grades 9-12) levels, culminating in State Congress and National 4-H Congress.
• 4-H Summer Camp Overnight camping experiences for grades 4-12 at six Georgia 4-H centers including Rock Eagle, Burton, Fortson, Camp Jekyll, Wahsega, and Tidelands, with Cloverleaf Camp (grades 5-6), Junior Camp (grades 7-8), and specialty camps.
• Environmental Education Programs Day and overnight environmental education experiences at six 4-H centers statewide aligned to Georgia Education Standards, positioning Georgia 4-H as one of the nation's largest providers of environmental education.
• State Leadership Conferences State-level youth leadership conferences including Fall Forum, Junior Conference, Senior Conference, State Congress, and State Council for participants in grades 4-12.
• AmeriCorps State Program National service program placing AmeriCorps State members in county Extension offices to deliver 4-H programming, including in-school club meetings and Project Achievement support, with full-time members receiving a $2,075/month living allowance and $7,395 education award.
• 4-H Center Facility Rental and Conference Services Rental of six 4-H center campuses (Rock Eagle, Burton, Fortson, Camp Jekyll, Wahsega, Tidelands) for third-party conferences, retreats, lodging, and catering, collectively serving more than 88,000 guests annually.
• Georgia 4-H Foundation Scholarship and Endowment Program Charitable giving program administered by the Georgia 4-H Foundation supporting more than 105 endowed scholarships, general donations, the $4 for 4-H annual campaign, and the Foundation Gala, with FY2025 contributions exceeding $3.4 million.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 88,000 guests served annually across all 4-H facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, pillar and minor.

• University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGA CAES Cooperative Extension System is the parent organization of Georgia 4-H. Lessons and programs are based on research from UGA and Fort Valley State University.
• Fort Valley State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating university providing research-based educational content for 4-H programming alongside UGA. FVSU is the historically black land-grant university in the partnership.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture oversees the national 4-H program. Hosts National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing grant funding for AmeriCorps State program. AmeriCorps State members serve in Georgia county Extension offices delivering 4-H programming.
• Georgia Serves (DCA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeorgia Department of Community Affairs division that administers AmeriCorps programs in Georgia on behalf of the federal agency.
• Georgia PowermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors National 4-H Conference delegation, gala contributions, State Congress programmatic support, facility investments, and STEM program enhancement. Key corporate supporter.
• Georgia's EMCs (Electric Membership Corporations)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Georgia 4-H Gala. Generous supporters of the entire Georgia 4-H program.
• MetapillarGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Pillar sponsor of the Georgia 4-H Foundation, supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programming.
• Kelley LoefflerpillarGTM or Marketing PartnerCivic Engagement & Leadership Pillar sponsor and special challenge-based sponsor for the 2025 Gala that helped achieve the million-dollar milestone.
• Harley Langdale, Jr. Foundation, Inc.pillarGTM or Marketing PartnerAgriculture Pillar sponsor supporting agricultural education and programming within Georgia 4-H.
• ChemourspillarGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental Science Pillar sponsor supporting environmental education programming at Georgia 4-H.
• Premium PeanutpillarGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth & Wellness Pillar sponsor supporting healthy living programming within Georgia 4-H.
• Golden PantryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for 4-H Day at the UGA Game.
• Cal-Maine Foods and Eggland's BestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsors for Food Showcase competition.
• Children's Healthcare of AtlantaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for Junior Conference.
• UPS FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for Fall Forum.
• Piedmont Athens RegionalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for Senior Conference.
• Gulfstream AerospaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for 4-H Day at the Capitol.
• Chick-fil-AminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for State Council.
• KubotaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for 4-H Day at the Fair.
• Georgia Development AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for 4-H Day at the Fair.
• The Dairy AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for 4-H Day at the Fair.
• Smith Farm SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent series sponsor for 4-H Day at the Fair.
• Dalton & Margie SirmansmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor donors and Lanier County/Ware County 4-H alumni supporting initiatives across multiple 4-H programs. Founders of Main Street Technologies.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of the USA: Direct peer as a national youth leadership organization delivering project-based learning, camp experiences, and volunteer-led troops with comparable fundraising and corporate-sponsor models.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization with comparable after-school programming, summer camps, and outcome measurement, but typically serves older urban youth via facility-based clubs rather than Extension delivery.
• National FFA Organization: Future Farmers of America is the closest direct peer, sharing agricultural youth development, livestock showing (e.g., Georgia Junior National Livestock Show where Georgia 4-H's Mighty Showmanship operates), judging teams, and leadership competitions for middle and high school students.
• Boy Scouts of America: National youth development organization with comparable badge/project-based learning, volunteer-led clubs, camping programs, and civic leadership outcomes for school-age youth across the U.S.
• Camp Fire: National youth development organization offering camp, after-school, and teen leadership programs with similar project-based, research-informed curricula and volunteer delivery.
• National 4-H Council: The national umbrella organization for the 4-H movement; directly comparable as the parent/peer network providing shared curricula, branding, and National 4-H Congress / Conference that Georgia 4-H programs feed into.
• Texas 4-H (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension): State-level 4-H peer program with comparable county Extension delivery, residential 4-H centers, livestock programs, and Project Achievement-style competitions; useful comparator for facility-scale and fundraising benchmarks.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Broad incumbent operating youth development, camp, and environmental/recreation programming at scale nationally; comparable in residential camp and after-school offerings but with broader fitness and community-services portfolio.

Regional players

• Outdoor Education Centers (e.g., various state park lodges and nature centers): State and regional nature/outdoor education providers compete with Georgia 4-H's environmental education and conference business, offering school-group programming and facility rentals in overlapping geographies.

Emerging players

• Police Athletic League: Youth development organization offering recreational, educational, and leadership programming with comparable volunteer-driven club models, though with a law-enforcement partnership angle distinct from Extension.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Georgia4H
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-4-h

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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