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The 4-H Name and Emblem are held in trust by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture for the educational and character-building purposes of the 4-H program and can be used only as authorized by statute and according to the authorization of the Secretary or designated representative.

The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress that exceed the level of protection available for a trademark or copyright.

H E A D - H E A R T - H A N D S - H E A L T H

Visit the National 4-H Headquarters' for:

• Using the 4-H Name & Emblem guide: a quick reference handout that discusses many of the important guidelines about appropriate and legal use of the 4-H name & emblem.
• Download Official Emblems: Emblem graphics files for many uses - you must have proper authorization to use these emblem graphics
• Application for Use: Information and forms to apply for approval to use the 4-H name and emblem.
• Granting Authorization to use the 4-H Name and Emblem: Fact sheet (PDF) describing authorization policies and procedures.
• 4-H Name and Emblem Authorization Continuum