In time, the Ohio State University's influence helped to establish additional youth agricultural clubs throughout Ohio. Proving extremely successful in his practices, Graham accepted the position as Superintendent of Extension for Ohio . In 1916, fourteen years after the first courthouse meeting, the Ohio 4-H organization officially began with the establishment of the Department of Boy's and Girl's Club Work. However, Ohio is proud of its early 4-H heritage and of the fact that the Ohio programs are one of the largest in existence today. Membership is open to all youth between the ages of five and nineteen.
Members are welcome, regardless of cultural, economic and social backgrounds.
This arcticle was adapted from a page entitled the Evolution of 4-H in the Family Farm Project . All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin,gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag.