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4-H Uniform
A uniform is not required for participation in any 4-H sponsored activity, event, meeting or occasion.
Fairs
The CDFA Fairs and Exposition Rule Book and the 4-H Youth Development Program do not mandate a uniform or attire for judging.
Fairs do not fall under the jurisdiction of the 4-H program and may require their own clothing for showing. Please check with your local fair for specific details.
Uniform guidelines revised July 1, 2015
The California 4-H Youth Development Program adopted new 4-H uniform guidelines as of July 1, 2015. The decision-making process included a 4-H member design contest and voting by 4-H members and adults. See the California 4-H Uniform Guidelines and
California 4-H Uniform FAQ
for complete garment details and the transition plan to the new uniform guidelines.
Uniform Guidelines
The California 4-H uniform is made up of the following garments:
- Official green uniform 4-H hat branded with the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and the 4-H clover logo mark. We are the only state to have a 4-H uniform hat. Many members display their achievement pins on their hats. A 4-H hat is NOT required for membership in the California 4-H Youth Development Program or for participation in any 4-H activity, event, or occasion.
- A plain white shirt with a collar. Any length of sleeve, including sleeveless is acceptable.
- Members have a choice of bottoms, appropriate to the event or activity, as specified in the California 4-H Dress Guidelines.
- OPTIONAL: A traditional 4-H tie or scarf worn with the collared white shirt. The tie and scarf are both worn under the collar. Any member can wear either the scarf or the tie--whatever the member is most comfortable wearing.
- Alternate Casual Uniform: For casual events, members may wear their club or county 4-H branded shirt without the uniform hat. Club and county 4-H shirts must properly display the 4-H emblem according to the California 4-H Branding Toolkit.
The 4-H uniform guidelines follow the protocols in the California 4-H Dress Guidelines that apply to all 4-H members.
Purchasing 4-H Attire
4-H hat, scarf and tie may be purchased from:
Leslie Carman 4-H Club Supplies
(888) 466-9433 or (805) 462-9433
www.4hsupplies.com
This company is listed as a resource only and does not imply endorsement by the 4-H Youth Development Program.