What is the Jamaica 4-H Clubs?

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is the youth training arm of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries (MICAF). It is also the agency that manages the National Youth in Agriculture Programme.

Where is the Jamaica 4-H Clubs located?

The organisation has its National Headquarters at 95 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6. However there is a 4-H Club in every parish.

Who can join the 4-H Clubs?

Any individual between the ages of 5 and and 32 years with an interest in learning a life-long skill.

What are the main training areas of the organisation? The main training areas are:

Agriculture
Environmental Awareness
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Leadership
Home Economics

What are the type of clubs within the 4-H network? The clubs are:

Early Childhood Institutions
Schools – (Primary – Secondary)
Tertiary (Colleges & Universities)
Community
Church
Special Institutions (i.e. juvenile facilities, correctional facilities, schools for the disabled)
Senior Citizens

6. What are some of the benefits to be derived from the Jamaica 4-H Clubs?

These include specialized training, access to agricultural scholarships through the Rio Tinto Scholarship Fund, as well as the Youth in Agriculture Scholarship, EARTH University (Costa Rica). There is also access to Revolving Programmes (Poultry, Rabbit), as well as entrepreneurial training (Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme, R.Y.E.E.P.)

How can I register at 4-H Club?

You can visit our website – www.jamaica4hclubs.com and follow the link to register, or you can contact any of our parish offices and speak with either the Parish Manager or the Parish Secretary who will assist you in the process.