Who
we are

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. This mission is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of the land grant university system, along with the involvement of caring adults.

Our club aims to improve ourselves, our homes, our club, and our community. To accomplish these goals, the Atlantic County 4-H Livestock & Poultry Club provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their livestock and poultry. Subjects such as general care, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as poultry, livestock, and egg judging, and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have opportunities to develop responsibility, financial accountability, decision-making skills, nurturing, and communication skills.

The Atlantic County 4-H Livestock and Poultry Club is a New Jersey 4-H Honor Club.

This is a distinction awarded to high-achieving local 4-H clubs that meet strict criteria for excellence, leadership, and community involvement.

It recognizes clubs that go above and beyond standard activities by maintaining consistent, high-quality programming throughout the year.  

To qualify for NJ 4-H Honor Club status, a club must: 

  • Meet Regularly: Hold monthly meetings for at least nine months of the year.

  • Structure: Conduct monthly business meetings with elected youth officers.

  • Leadership: Have at least two trained and approved adult volunteer leaders.

  • Project Work: Members must complete at least one approved 4-H project.

  • Community Service: Clubs must perform at least one community service project.

  • Governance: Operate under an approved, written club constitution.

This designation demonstrates a club's commitment to the core 4-H values of head, heart, hands, and health.