4-H Name & Emblem

The 4-H Name and Emblem are protected under federal statute (Title 18, U.S.C. 707) This statute protects other federal emblems, like the Seal of the President of the United States.

Log In In this section of the 4-H Youth Development web site, you will find some educator resources that are only available for UW-Extension staff with a NetID and password. Please use your NetID and password to log in. Netid: Password: More information about your NetID 4-H Charters - A 4-H charter indicates the club or group is organized in accordance with objectives of the 4-H program. It authorizes the club or group to use the 4-H emblem for educational purposes in accordance with laws and regulations established by Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 4-H Charter Letter Template - Letter template for granting the initial charter to 4-H clubs and other 4-H committee, group or units. 4-H Charter Certificates - Color and black and white 4-H Charter Certificates with state and national signatures are available for local use. Color Black & White Charter Renewal Letter - Annual Renewal Letter template. Provisional 4-H Charter Letter Template (1 page, 27.5 KB) Letter template for provisional annual renewal charter to a 4-H club or other 4-H committee, group or unit. 4-H Name and Emblem Use and Federal Tax-Exempt Status Annual Report - 4-H Name and Emblem Use and Federal Tax- Exempt Status Report form, due annually on January 15 to the State 4-H Youth Development Program Director.

• 4-H Clover Emblem - The first 4-H emblem was a three-leaf clover, introduced sometime between 1907 and 1908. The three "H's" represented head, heart and hands. In 1911, at a meeting of club leaders in Washington, a fourth "H" representing health was added and the current 4-H four-leaf clover emblem was approved. It is protected by the U.S. Congress.
• 4-H Name and Emblem Regulations (1 page, 68 KB) - A summary of the federal mandates for the use of the 4-H name and emblem, prepared by Greg Hutchins, 4-H Youth Development Program Leader.
• The Relationship between Cooperative Extension and 4-H Groups and Organizations in Wisconsin (2 pages, 35 KB) - Paper that describes the unique relationship between 4-H groups and Cooperative Extension in Wisconsin.
• National 4-H Name and Emblem Regulations - The 4-H Name and Emblem are protected under federal statute Title 18, U.S. Code 707. This statute protects other federal emblems, like the Seal of the President of the United States. A number of publications and fact sheets related to the use of the 4-H and emblem are located on this National 4-H Headquarters site.
  • Using the 4-H Name and Emblem - This quick reference guide located on the National 4-H Headquarters web site that discusses many of the important guidelines about appropriate and legal use of the 4-H name & emblem. The guide is appropriate for distribution to 4-H volunteers.
  • Official 4-H Emblem Graphics - Downloadable color and black and white 4-H emblem graphics, located on the National 4-H Headquarters web site.
  • Granting Authorization to Use the 4-H Name and Emblem - National 4-H Headquarters Fact sheet describing authorization policies and procedures.
  • Religion and 4-H Youth Development Programs - National 4-H Headquarters Fact sheet outlining USDA non-discrimination standards. As an outreach program of USDA, 4-H programs must have secular purposes focused on education and must not advance religion.
  • Appropriate Use of the 4-H Name and Emblem in Regards to Livestock Sales, Auctions and Similar Events - National 4-H Headquarters Fact sheet that describes the appropriate use of the 4-H Name and Emblem at these events.

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