4-H

American  

[fawr aych] / ˈfɔr ˈeɪtʃ /

noun

1. a group of youth organizations originating in the rural United States aimed at teaching practical life skills and encouraging good citizenship.

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Example Sentences

Like many kids in the region, he was a part of the local 4-H Club, which teaches children the fundamentals of farming, science, civic engagement and the necessity of a healthy, balanced ecosystem, including the important role of pollinators such as bees.

From Los Angeles Times

Soon came a post office, a store, and a little school with a bustling 4-H club that was frequently celebrated for its exploits in the local papers.

From Los Angeles Times

The Agriculture Department funds research and the venerable 4-H youth development program, but its core school-related contribution is paying for food to feed children from low-income families while they are at school.

From Los Angeles Times

Long and her daughter still have claims against Shasta District Fair employees and a 4-H volunteer.

From Los Angeles Times

In the message, he referenced Kathie Muse, a volunteer for the 4-H program and an organizer for the county’s barbecue.

From Los Angeles Times