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Project and Activity Definitions

Project Definitions

Projects are excellent ways for members to develop skills and to complete items for entry into the County and State Fairs.  Contact the Extension office to receive project books or download some from the links below.

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Alfalfa - Learn how to raise alfalfa hay for livestock.

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Beef - Learn fitting, showing and marketing.

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Bicycle - Learn basic maintenance and care of your bicycle.

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Bread - Learn the fine art of baking breads, compete in the 4‑H Bake‑Off.

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Clothing - Construct a garment from a pattern, model in fashion revue.

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Corn - Learn about raising corn and start your own corn project for the fair.

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Crochet - Beginning crochet to advanced projects such as afghans.

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Dairy - Learn about pure bread dairy animals and their management.  Dairy Non-ownership Form due May 29

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Dairy Foods - Learn the importance of dairy products while using easy recipes.

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Dairy Goats - Learn proper care of Dairy Goats.

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Dogs - Learn how to help train your dog and participate in a Dog Show.

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Energy - Learn about the various forms of energy.

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Entomology - Learn collection. mounting, display and identification of insects.

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Flower Gardens - Learn how to grow and care for an outdoor flower garden.

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Forestry - Learn tree and leaf identification. Make a leaf collection.

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General Cooking - Learn preparation, safety and nutrition.

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Geology - Collect, display and I.D. rocks, minerals and fossils.

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Growing House Plants - Learn how to grow and care for indoor house plants.

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Home Environment - Learn how to make items for you home like a waste basket.

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Home Management - Learn how to manage your time and life better.

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Horse - Learn all about horses whether you own a horse or not.

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Knitting - Beginning to advanced knitting projects such as sweaters.

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Market Lambs - Learn to raise a lamb to make money.

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Photography - Learn photography with a 35 mm camera.

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Rabbits - Learn to care for and show rabbits/guinea pigs.

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Shopping Smart - Learn basics of spending your money wisely.

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Small Engines - Learn basic repair, safety and maintenance.

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Soybeans - Learn how to grow soybeans and enter your crop in the fair.

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Swine - Learn skills needed to raise pigs for sell to to show.

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Tobacco - Raise, show and sell your own tobacco.

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Tractor - Learn maintenance and safety about your tractor.

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Vegetable Garden - Raise your own garden and enjoy fresh vegetables.

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Veterinary Science - Learn basic care of animals.

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Weather - Learn how to predict the weather and to make your own tools.

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Woodworking - Build a small project from a kit or design your own.

 

Activity Descriptions

Activities are conducted with leaders helping 4-H members to learn and develop skills.  Most activities have area and state competitions for members to demonstrate their skills.  Contact the Extension office to receive information about upcoming activity events.

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Dairy Judging - Learn to judge Dairy Cattle.

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Horse Judging - Learn to judge horses.  You do not have to own a horse.

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Meat Animal Judging - Learn to judge beef cattle, sheep, and pigs.

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Horticulture Judging - Learn to judge fruits and vegetables.

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Barbecue Contest - Learn to barbecue a chicken or turkey.

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Tractor Driving School - Learn to operate and take care of large and small tractors.

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Shooting Sports - Learn how to be safe with shooting sports and practice target shooting.