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 Authorization to Use the 4-H Name and Emblem


Policy

The Federal Cooperative Extension, which administers the National 4-H Club program, invites and appreciates the cooperation of all organizations, agencies, and individuals whose interest, products, or services will contribute to the educational effort of the Cooperative Extension as conducted through the 4-H Club program. When a new 4-H club forms, the volunteer leader is given authorization to use the 4-H name and emblem. 

Basic Premises

Any use of the 4-H Club name and emblem is forbidden if it exploits the 4-H program, its volunteer leaders or 4-H youth participants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Cooperative Extension, or land-grant institutions or their employees. 

The 4-H club name and emblem shall not be used to imply endorsement of commercial firms, products, or services.

Using the 4-H Name and Emblem

The Using the 4-H Name & Emblem guide is a quick reference handout that discusses many of the important guidelines about appropriate and legal use of the 4-H name & emblem. (PDF)

Download Official Emblems
Emblem graphics files for many uses - you must have proper authorization to use these emblem graphics.

Application for Use
Information and forms to apply for approval to use the 4-H name and emblem.

Policies and Regulations

Fundraising programs using the 4-H name and emblem may be carried out for specific educational purposes. Such fundraising programs and use of the 4-H name and emblem on, or associated with, products and services for such purposes must have the approval of the County Cooperative Extension Director or County 4-H Agent.

For more detailed information on using the 4-H name and emblem, contact your County Cooperative Extension office for a copy of the publication The 4-H Name and Emblem-Guidelines for Authorized Use.

 

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