Mission

The mission of Tennessee 4-H is to provide research-based Extension educational experiences that will stimulate young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, and form positive attitudes to prepare them to become capable, responsible and compassionate adults.

Vision
4-H is the youth development program of UT Extension. Preparing young people to become responsible, capable and involved leaders and citizens of Tennessee and the nation is the goal of the 4-H program. The goal is accomplished by providing educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, live healthy lives, make intelligent career choices and form positive attitudes—values young people will rely on throughout their lives. Tennessee 4-H, a component of the Cooperative Extension system, is a leader in youth development education that accomplishes the following:

	Works with all eligible youth to provide effective, enjoyable learning experiences.
	Develops unity in all types of family structures.
	Utilizes a quality-applied curriculum in classroom and community-based settings.
	Reflects and values cultural and human diversity.
	Employs competent, educated, self-motivated staff who are valued assets of the Land Grant University system, and are recognized as youth development experts.
	Utilizes creative staffing patterns and contemporary working environments.
	Delivers programs through cooperative efforts of the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers.