Suspected violations in the use of the 4-H name or emblem should be reported to the UCCE county director at the county level.See Using the 4-H Name and Emblem for more information. However, if 4-H symbols are used to publicize events or represent activities as official 4-H functions, their use must conform to certain regulations. HEALTH - Physical development: understanding and appreciating a growing and changing body. HANDS - Skills development: ability to do, skill in doing and habit of doing. HEART - Emotional development: developing good attitudes toward work and learning developing acceptance and appreciation of other people. HEAD - Problem solving: ability to sort out complex problems. The 4-H emblem symbolizes the aim and desired results of effective learning for each individual. The H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The clover has a letter “H” in white or metallic gold on each leaf. The 4-H flag consists of a green, four-leaf, stemmed clover on a white background. The green represents nature's most common color and is emblematic of youth, life and growth.

The official emblem is green with white H's - the 4-H colors.

Symbolism of letter h