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dogs), regardless of whether that project is offered forcounty exhibition. (See more on next page.)A 4-H member cannot enroll the same animal intwo separate projects, except for dog projects and4-H PetPALS.A Note About Cost RecoveryClub leaders, project helpers, and other volunteersoften ask about the cost of project books. Why are 4-Hmembers required to buy them? The cost of a projectbook, which is usually 6, covers the cost of curriculumdevelopment, printing, storage, and delivery.This cost recovery plan is seen as the most desirableoption among alternatives such as state membershipor other fees. Each book purchased supports theOhio 4-H program at the state and county levels.Ohio 4-H depends on your support in deliveringhigh-quality, experiential education to its members.We strive to provide project books that offer value.Unless specifically stated otherwise, please help us bypurchasing a new book each year for every project inwhich your son or daughter enrolls.Understanding 4-H ProjectsProject Work Through 4-HEach project book contains a wealth of informationand activities for planning and conducting a project.The projects can be completed by participating inactivities through organized project groups or bycarrying out the activities individually under theguidance of a parent or other adult.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is a 4-H project?A 4-H project is made up of three types of activities:Hands-on activities: making, producing, practicing,observing, testing, interviewing, caring for, etc.Organized activities: demonstrations, speeches,workshops, camps, county judging, project activities,exhibits, etc.Leadership/Citizenship activities: conducting,planning, teaching, assisting, informing, organizing,etc.Does a 4-H member have to take a project?Yes. However, there are two ways to take a project,either as an individual project or as a group project.How does a member select a project?When choosing a project, consider your interests,background, what is necessary to start your project,and what is available to help you complete it. Reviewthis guide as a family, club, or group. A good rule ofthumb is to select no more than two projects as a firstyear member.Included in the description of each project is a level—beginning (B), intermediate (I), or advanced (A). Theseare primarily skill levels, so that if you have little or noexperience in a project area, for example, you are abeginner, regardless of your age. Intermediate-levelprojects are for members with some experience ina project area, and advanced-level projects are formembers experienced in a project area. There areexceptions though! Some projects were written withcertain ages in mind. In those cases, the projectdescriptions give the ages. Also, some projects aredescribed with an “X,” meaning they are appropriatefor all skill and age levels.County fairs and the state fair often have agerequirements different than those for projectenrollment. When participating in a fair event, be sureto review the related guidelines.Once you’ve selected your project(s) for the year,request the project book(s) from your 4-H club leader.Look for theto see if the project you selectedneeds an additional resource book. Each project bookis 6 unless stated otherwise here or by your countyExtension office.Where does a member begin when planning a4-H project?Once a member has selected a project, he/she shouldstart by reading the section of the project book calledthe Member Project Guide, usually located near thefront. The Member Project Guide offers step-by-stepinstructions for conducting the activities that make upthe 4-H project.Can a school project be used as a 4-H project too?No. In order for a member to achieve the progressionof knowledge, attitudes, skills, and aspirationsnecessary for positive youth development, all 4-Hexperiences in which a 4-H member is involvedmust be separate and different from previous orsimultaneous experiences in other programs, groups,businesses, and organizations.Ohio 4-H Family Guide5

Does a member have to do everything the MemberProject Guide suggests?sometimes it is necessary to bring an exhibit alongwith your project book to interview judging.No, although completing the Member Project Guidein the recommended time frame is the best way tosucceed in fair judging. How much to complete is upto the member, parents, and advisor. Depending upontheir interests and abilities, members may plan to doa little or a lot. Project plans also can change as amember’s interests and needs change.How can a 4-H member qualify to compete at theOhio State Fair?How much time can be spent on a project?It can be a matter of days, weeks, or even months,depending on the size and scope of the member’splan. Some projects also can be repeated toaccomplish additional project goals.Is it necessary to attend county-level judging tocomplete a project?For some members, project completion is nothingmore than participating in project activities,completing a predetermined number of project goals,and reviewing accomplishments with a parent orproject helper. Some counties require attendance atcounty-level judging. Always check with your projecthelper for specific judging requirements. For example,For non-animal and non-livestock events, qualifyingfor the state fair involves competing at the countylevel and being selected as state fair representative.Some counties hold events that are not state fairevents, and some counties do not hold all of theevents that take place at the state level. In addition, ifyou are taking a project with age guidelines and areoutside of the recommended age range, be sure todouble-check county and state fair regulations aboutparticipating (ohio4h.org/ohiostatefair). Generallyspeaking, youth outside the recommended agerange are not eligible for competition. For animal andlivestock events, be sure to check state fair guidelinesat ohio4h.org/animalsciences.Please note: Ohio State Fair eligibility, as indicatedby a green ribbon ( ), is current at time ofprinting but is subject to change. Eligibility for thecoming year is usually available in February atohio4h.org/ohiostatefair.Statewide Programs4-H Event Youth AssistantCampingThis statewide group of 4-H teens assists with OhioState Fair events. In this process, members have anopportunity to enhance their leadership skills and beinvolved in the State 4-H program. Applications are dueMay 15. Visit go.osu.edu/4HEYA for more information.4-H camping programs include day camps, overnightcamps, and camps that focus on specialty areas suchas animal sciences, creative arts, shooting sports, andSTEM. Other camps focus on specific groups of youthincluding children of those serving in the military,Cloverbuds, teens, and youth with special needs.For more information on 4-H camps and their facilities,go to ohio4h.org/camp or contact your countyExtension office.4-H PetPALS4-H PetPALS (People and Animals LinkingSuccessfully) is an intergenerational 4-H programconnecting youth and their pets with senior adults invarious healthcare facilities. Members learn to select,socialize, and train appropriate pets to participate inanimal-assisted activities. For more information, go to4hpetpals.osu.edu.Alumni and FriendsWe want to connect with you! Are you interested inreceiving monthly 4-H newsletters, hearing aboutupcoming 4-H events, and other ways to connect tothe 4-H community? Sign-up today at ohio4h.org/alumni.6Ohio 4-H Family GuideCARTEENS4-H CARTEENS, a traffic safety program conductedby 4-H teen leaders and their program partners, isfor first-time juvenile traffic offenders referred bylocal courts. The program’s goals are to reduce thenumber of repeat juvenile traffic offenders, increaseteen awareness of traffic/vehicular safety, andimprove public speaking and leadership skills of teeninstructors. For information on 4-H CARTEENS, pleasego to ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/carteens orcontact your county Extension office.

CloverbudsThe youngest 4-H members are called Cloverbuds(youth age 5 and in kindergarten to age 8 andin the third grade). 4-H volunteers lead activitiesthat explore topics such as health, earth and theenvironment, citizenship, plants and animals,science and technology, personal development,creative arts, and more! For more information, visitohio4h.org/cloverbuds or contact your countyExtension office.Dog Achievement ProgramIn this non-competitive program, 4-H members havefun, learn more about dogs, and earn certificates andpins by completing categories of achievement such asbasic training, exercise, and health and safety. Moreinformation about DAP is available at ohio4h.org/DAP.International ExchangeOpen your world! Ohio families have the opportunityto share their lives and learn about anothercountry without leaving home by hosting youthor adults from around the world for three and ahalf weeks each summer (applications due AprilMay). Interested in traveling? Ohio youth can livewith host families in other countries for one montheach summer, too. Traveler applications are dueNovember 15 and partial scholarships are awardedto all selected candidates. For more information, visitohio4h.org/youth/international.Ohio Military KidsThe mission of Ohio Military Kids is to support thechildren and families of all branches of the military bydelivering a wide range of recreational, social, andeducational programs as they cope with the stressesof knowing their deployed family members maybe in harm’s way. Ohio 4-H offers staff support andresources to provide these programs in partnershipwith the Ohio National Guard. To learn more or toserve as a volunteer or camp counselor for ouryouth programs, visit us at go.osu.edu/OMK and onFacebook (OhioMilitaryKids).studying historic lifestyles and heritage crafts. To learnmore about these projects and shooting sports camp,go to ohio4h.org/shootingsports.State Fashion BoardState 4-H Fashion Board members are selected fromacross the state to assist in conducting the OhioState Fair 4-H Fashion Revue, assist with educationalprogramming efforts related to textiles and clothing,and serve as advocates for Ohio’s 4-H textiles andclothing projects and programs. Applicants areselected at the county level and interviewed during theOhio State Fair Clothing Days. To learn more, pleasevisit ard or contact Laryssa Hook at hook.26@osu.edu.STEM PathwaysExplore STEM Pathways challenges and programsin science, technology, engineering, and math toenhance your curiosity, critical thinking, problemsolving, communication, and teamwork. Discoverhow these workforce skills are necessary to competein a high-tech global society. The STEM Pathwaysformula is simple: Engagement Problem Solving Learning! For more information, contact your localExtension office or visit ohio4h.org/stem-pathwaysfor challenge curriculum and videos.Teen Leadership CouncilThis is a statewide group of 4-H teens and young 4-Halumni that provides a youth stakeholder perspectivein the planning, implementation, and evaluation ofOhio 4-H programming. Applications are due theFriday following Ohio State Fair. Visit go.osu.edu/TLCfor more information.VolunteersAt its heart, Ohio 4-H is an organization of volunteersdedicated to positive youth development. Learn moreabout joining our efforts at ohio4h.org/volunteer orby contacting your county Extension office. Alreadya volunteer? Take a look at the Ohio 4-H VolunteerHandbook at ohio4h.org/volunteerhandbook.Shooting SportsThe Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports program teachesyoung people the safe and responsible use of archeryequipment; the fundamentals of firing air guns, .22caliber and muzzleloading rifles, pistols, and shotguns;the basic principles of hunting; and the value ofOhio 4-H Family Guide7

Statewide EventsCloverbot ChallengeThe Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge occurs inJune and gives 4-H Cloverbuds the opportunityto work cooperatively in teams to problem-solveusing STEM skills. A new theme is selected eachyear. Teams research a topic, build a workingmodel of their solution to the Challenge issue,and create a poster to illustrate their findings.ohio4h.org/cloverbot-challenge.Ohio Youth Institute (OYI)Become a Borlaug Scholar! Norman Borlaug’s workmade a difference in feeding a hungry world–you canmake a difference, too! In partnership with the WorldFood Prize, high school students research and writea paper on a global challenge related to hunger andfood insecurity. You’ll present your findings at theOYI, a day-long conference at Ohio State–meet withresearchers, experts and other students, participatein immersion activities from the College of Food,Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).Selected participants attend the Global Youth Instituteand all OYI Borlaug Scholars are eligible for USDAinternships in college. Make this a 4-H self-determinedproject! ohio4h.org/ohio-youth-instituteOhio 4-H ConferencePlease visit ohio4h.org/about/ohio-4-h-conferencefor up to date information regarding the 2021 Ohio4-H Conference.DairyThe Ohio 4-H Dairy Cattle program, online atohio4h.org/dairy, includes opportunities for 4-Hmembers to engage in a variety of fun and informativeevents. Plan to take your dairy project and take partin Dairy Palooza (ohiodairypalooza.com), where youwill engage in hands-on learning workshops; DairyQuiz Bowl, a double elimination competition withjunior and senior divisions; Dairy Judging Team; andthe National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison, WI(national4hdairyconference.org). Details are onlineand on Facebook at Ohio 4-H Dairy Program.HorseEvents include State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest, JudgingContest, Hippology Contest, and Communications8Ohio 4-H Family GuideContest. Winners go on to compete at the EasternNational 4-H Roundup in Louisville, KY. Runner-upscompete at Quarter Horse Congress in Columbusin October. State 4-H Poster Contest, Groom andClean, and Competitive Trail Ride are also offered.ohio4h.org/horseLivestock Judging TeamsYouth develop and practice livestock evaluation skillsby placing market and breeding classes of livestock(beef, swine, sheep, and goat) during the Ohio StateFair. The top three senior teams represent Ohio 4-Hat national or regional contests, and an all-state teamcomprised of the top senior participants will representOhio at the national contest in Louisville, Kentucky.Rules and registration available at dging-contest.Ohio State Fair Animal SkillathonsShow what you know about different animal industriesat the Ohio State Fair Skillathons! Evaluate yourknowledge through hands-on activities in any oneof nine different species (horse, goat, dairy, sheep,dog, poultry, swine, beef, and rabbit). Skillathonsare free, and you do not have to be a state fairexhibitor or be enrolled in an animal project toparticipate. Top individuals in livestock species (beef,swine, sheep, and goats) are invited to practice forselection of an all-state team representing Ohioat the national contest in Louisville, Kentucky.Schedule, rules, and study resources are available atgo.osu.edu/OSFSkillathonsPoultryOhio 4-H members test their knowledge about allaspects of poultry in the Ohio State Fair 4-H AvianBowl contest. They can also develop and practicetheir poultry evaluation skills by grading eggs, placinglive bird classes, and placing market classes at the4-H Poultry Judging contest. The first place seniorteam in each contest has the opportunity to representOhio at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conferenceheld with the North American International LivestockExposition in Louisville, KY, in November. ing-contestand ntest.

Individual ProjectsProject ResourcesAnimal SciencesUnless otherwise indicated, each project book costs 6 when purchased through a local county Extensionoffice. For a slightly higher price plus shipping, all4-H books and other Extension publications areavailable at extensionpubs.osu.edu. Projects thatrequire resources in addition to the project book, suchas a resource handbook, member project guide, orlivestock record, are indicated with a .BeefState CompetitionProjects with a corresponding event at the Ohio StateFair are indicated with a . Although participation infairs is optional, we encourage family participationin this type of learning activity. To participate in 4-Hevents at the Ohio State Fair, whether livestock ornon-livestock events, a 4-H member must be enrolledin the project in the county. (Some state fair eventsoperate independently of 4-H and thus do notrequire enrollment.) For some events, 4-H membersare selected for state fair as a result of countycompetition. For others, youth can enter on their own.Specific rules and regulations can be found by clickingon Competitions at ohiostatefair.com.About 4-H91 Discovering 4-HThis project book is for young first-year members andothers who want to discover and explore the broadarray of topics offered by 4-H. Any member in need ofan easy-to-read, easy-to-use introduction to animals,health, food and nutrition, nature, insects, plants andsoils, machines and tools, recreation, and clothingbenefits from doing this project, which is easilycompleted in one year. 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B92 4-H Around the GlobeAre you curious about other countries? Thisintermediate-level project takes a look at 4-H throughan international lens, with close-ups of Ghana, Kosovo,Nicaragua, and South Korea. Key factors make eachcountry’s 4-H program different, and dedication to 4-Hmakes us all the same. 2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I,ohio4h.org/livestock117 Beef Project and Record BookComplete this required project book every year a beefproject is taken. This streamlined publication can beused by members at all levels for all beef categoriesin the list that follows. Use with 117R Beef ResourceHandbook.2019.117B Beef Breeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X,117BF Beef Feeder (Market). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X,117DF Dairy Beef Feeder (Market). . . . . . . . . . . . X,117M Market Beef. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X,Required Supplement for Beef Projects117R Beef Resource HandbookThis one-time purchase contains essentialinformation for members taking a market beef, beefbreeding, beef feeder, or dairy beef feeder project.An excellent resource for skillathons! 2016. ( 17.75)Optional Supplements for Beef Projects103R Beef, Sheep, and SwineSelection and EvaluationThis optional resource is for beginners who want tolearn m

2 Ohio 4-H Family Guide 2021 Ohio 4-H Family Guide Changes in the Lineup New 354 Medicine Science and Safety 355 Tracking Your Health and Fitness 365.00 Amateur Radio Idea Starter 365.04 Get Started with Composting Idea Starter 365.04 Paddle Water Sports Idea Starter 387 Here, There, Ag Ca