4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H?
4-H is the nation's largest youth development program, empowering young people with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime. Through hands-on projects in areas like STEM, agriculture, healthy living, communication, career readiness, and leadership, 4-H helps youth learn by doing. Our programs are designed to build confidence, responsibility, and critical life skills while creating opportunities for fun, friendship, and personal growth.?
4-H Mission
Exploring and discovering, encouraging and challenging, that’s what Georgia 4-H is all about. As a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System, 4-H is part of the nationwide Extension network.
4-H Pledge
4-H Motto
4-H Slogan
Meet Your 4-H Agent
? ? ? ? ? ? ? My name is Morgan Triplett, and I’m honored to serve as the 4-H Agent for Effingham County. I am passionate about helping youth discover their potential through hands-on learning, leadership development, and community involvement.
? ? ? ? ? I hold a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Education in Workforce Education from the University of Georgia. Before starting my career with Extension, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician in ABA therapy and gained valuable financial and customer service experience while working in the banking industry.
? ? ? ? I began my Extension journey in 2019 as a 4-H Educator and transitioned into the role of 4-H Agent in 2022. Since then, I’ve loved creating opportunities for youth to learn, grow, and thrive through 4-H programs.