2021 4-H General Project Completion Guidelines

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4-H Project General Guidelines This booklet has been compiled to assist in preparing the 4-H member’s project work for exhibition. This document contains general information for project completion requirements and exhibiting 4-H projects at the county and state fair. Please review additional documents for the full information!

For every 4-H Project, 4-H members should:  Familiarize themselves with the project book  Review the requirements to complete the book  Review the county judging guidelines (below)  Review the Madison County Jr. Fair Rule Book and requirements (livestock)  If exhibiting any project at the Madison County Fair, exhibitors must submit a fair entry online by June 1 (this is different from the 4-H enrollment, completed by March 15)

How to use this document: - Search for your project (livestock or special interest) o Use the “Control” and “F” key on your computer keyboard to activate the “find” feature. You can then search for the name of the project to take you directly to that column. - Review the project completion guidelines - Read the Madison County specific guidelines. This is a quick snapshot of the requirements. o For specific livestock project requirements, read the Madison County Jr. Fair Book o For specific non-livestock project requirements, review the project guideline sheets . For clothing projects, review the Clothing Project General Guidelines sheet . For nutrition projects, review the Food and Nutrition Project General Guidelines sheet

If you have any questions about a project requirement, contact: 1. Your 4-H club advisor, or 2. Project Key Leader or Livestock Committee Member, or 3. Madison County Extension Office, 740-852-0975, [email protected]

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Livestock General Requirements

Please see the Madison County Jr. Fair Book for specific information and rules for each species.  Complete your project record book  Attend a Quality Assurance training (required for all market and breeding animals – NOT required for horses, dogs, and alpacas)  Complete Fair Entry by June 1  Participate in species Skill-a-Thons  Submit required paperwork specific to your project (i.e. tag in, breeding forms, ear notch forms, lease forms, permission to participate, Drug Use Notification Form)  Review the Madison County Jr. Fair Book for specific check in times, show times, barn rules, etc.  Exhibit at the Madison County Fair (optional, but highly encouraged!)

Non-Livestock General Requirements Please see the project guidelines sheets for each specific project or contact the key leader for more information.  Complete your project book and all activities  Complete Fair Entry by June 1  Create a display (See guidelines below for each project)  Complete a project judging experience through one of the options below • Madison County Fair judging (county award eligibility and state fair delegates selected) • Alternative judging with your club advisor and/or Extension Educator (not eligible for any county awards) Madison County Fair Special Interest Judging Information When: Saturday, July 10 (Families will receive an assigned time closer to the judging date) Where: Della Selsor Building, Madison County Fairgrounds Dress code: All exhibitors should be dressed appropriately. Black, blue, brown, or khaki cotton or corduroy dress pants, jeans (No rips, tears, or holes), dresses, or knee length skirts (2 inches above knee) as well as a collared button down shirt, polo shirt, or blouse that must be tucked in. Any length of sleeve or color is acceptable. No shorts, No leggings, No yoga pants. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are to be worn. No discriminations will be made for religious beliefs. Exhibitors bring their project book and display to judging during the designated time above. After check-in, exhibitors will participate in an interview with a judge knowledgeable about the project they are taking. Displays will be collected and placed in the Della Selsor building to be displayed during fair week. Pick up will be the last Saturday of the fair. Note: No birds' nests, feathers, clam/mussel shells, ammunition, weapons, or parts of weapons can be brought to the fair. These items are regulated by law & are not permitted. Be prepared for a personal interview.

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Click on one of the Project Topic Areas listed below to review the project guidelines for your specific project book (Hit “Control” on your keyboard & left click on the topic)

About 4-H Home Living

Animal Sciences Leadership and Citizenship

Clothing and Textile Money Management Science

Communication Natural Resources

Creative and Leisure Arts Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Food and Nutrition Self-Determined

Healthy Living Workforce Preparation

* Project skill level indicates the project’s intended audience. B = Beginning level—for members with little or no experience in a project area, or 8 to 10 year olds; I = Intermediate level, for members with some experience in a project area, or 11 to 13 year olds; A = Advanced level—for experienced members in a project area, or 14 or older: and X = All levels—for all skill and age levels. Exceptions to these age guidelines are noted.

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County project judging (may be optional)

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Project and At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities your species for complete Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. X Record Book Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records details. Fair entry must be See also 4hansci.osu.edu. sections submitted by June 1. Club or county level project review Complete a Quality County project judging (may be optional) Assurance training by May Project animal by required date 15. Attend Skill-a-thon. At least 1 topic of interest At least 8 activities At least 2 project experiences 227 Pet Rabbit Project X At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Companion Animal Day and Record Book Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records sections Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section Must qualify at PAS show. All interest areas Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area 174 Beginning Horse Shows B At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Management See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Project record Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. One-page report See also 4hansci.osu.edu. 1st Year: Complete p.1-56 2nd Year: Complete p. 57-102 3rd Year: Complete p. 103-End Project horse required by deadline Horse Safety Program for Appropriate helmet and other equipment first-time program Planning Your Project section participants All interest areas 4-H: Complete your project Must qualify at PAS show. At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area book and attend a Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse 175 Light Horse At least 2 learning experiences judging opportunity Shows I Selection At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Fair: Review the Madison See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Questions on pages 55-57 County Jr. Fair Book for Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. Complete the judging description of your your species for See also 4hansci.osu.edu. horse complete details. Fair Completed 190R Equine Record Book entry must be submitted One-page report by June 1. Attend Skill- a-thon. Must qualify at PAS show. Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse 177 Horse Training: Project horse required by deadline Shows How to Talk to I Appropriate helmet and other equipment See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Your Horse Completed 190R Equine Record Book Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. See also 4hansci.osu.edu. Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Must qualify at PAS show. All 3 project areas Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse At least 5 activities in each interest area Shows 180 Learning to Jump I At least 2 learning experiences See “Jr. Livestock” events under the At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. One-page summary See also 4hansci.osu.edu. Complete 190R Equine Record Book

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section Must qualify at PAS show. Interest areas 1-5 and 7 (new members) Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Interest areas 2-7 (returning members) Shows 181 Draft Horses I Things to Do in each interest area See “Jr. Livestock” events under the At least 2 learning opportunities Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities See also 4hansci.osu.edu. Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Must qualify at PAS show. Project Areas 1-7, each with at least one Horse Safety Program for Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse project activity first-time program Shows 182 Small Equine I At least 2 learning experiences participants See “Jr. Livestock” events under the At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities 4-H: Complete your project Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. Completed 190R Equine Record Book book and attend a See also 4hansci.osu.edu. One-page summary judging opportunity Fair: Review the Madison Project horse required by deadline County Jr. Fair Book for Appropriate helmet and other equipment your species for Must qualify at PAS show. Planning Your Project section complete details. Fair Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Explore all interest areas 184 Standardbred entry must be submitted Shows I At least 2 Things to Do Horse by June 1. Attend Skill- See “Jr. Livestock” events under the At least 2 project learning experiences and 2 a-thon. Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. leadership/citizenship activities See also 4hansci.osu.edu. Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section Must qualify at PAS show. All 3 major interest areas Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse 185 Equine At least 3 Things to Do in each of your Shows Reproduction and A selected interest areas See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Genetics At least 3 project learning activities and 3 Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. leadership/citizenship activities See also 4hansci.osu.edu. Completed 190R Equine Record Book Project diary or scrapbook

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One-page report Must qualify at PAS show. Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Project horse required by deadline Shows 762 Horse Nutrition A Appropriate helmet and other equipment See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Completed 190R Equine Record Book Competitions tab at ohiostatefair.com. See also 4hansci.osu.edu.

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Project review

All 8 activities, including Talking It over questions At least 2 learning experiences Clothing Days: completed project book and 419 Terrific Tops B At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities the top you constructed with accessories A top that is part of a complete outfit Project review All 10 activities and 3 journal pages Clothing Days: completed project book, 411 em•bel•lish: At least one embellished garment completed notebook with at least 3 A 4-H Guide to I At least 2 learning experiences samples of embellishment techniques you Wearable Art At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities tried and embellishment(s) on at least one Project review garment

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. All 7 activities and all Talking It Over questions Clothing Days: completed project book and At least 2 learning experiences outfit (It is desirable but not required for the At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities 412 Sew for Others I “other” to wear the outfit. Also, if the project Project review is repeated, a new category of “other” must Construct one complete outfit for the person be selected) of your choice OR adapt three different garments for someone with a disability All 9 activities At least 2 learning experiences Complete the project book 415 Ready, Set, Sew At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities and participate in a project Clothing Days: completed project book and I Active! At least one garment that is part of an active review (at the fair or an outfit sportswear outfit alternate judging Project summary and project review opportunity). Bring your book and the outfit you All 11 activities created based on the At least 2 learning experiences project along with a At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Clothing Days: completed project book and 418 Loungewear X completed Cost Calculation A loungewear outfit to wear over garments Worksheet and a 4-H lounging outfit you make or buy Fashion Review Narration Project record, summary, and review form. Be prepared to All 5 interest areas discuss activities in the At least 1 garment with sleeves or a skirt or project in a personal pants plus a top such as a vest, collarless interview and participate in jacket, sweater, blouse, or other top, with 424 Clothing for I, ages a skill-a-thon station. Attend Clothing Days: completed project book and or without sleeves Middle School 10-14 Style Review at the County garment you constructed At least 1 additional organized activity, 1 Fair. leadership/citizenship activity and 1 career experience. Project evaluation and project summary All 8 activities At least 2 learning experiences Clothing Days: completed project book and 430 Shopping Savvy I At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities outfit An outfit, including accessories Project review

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. All 5 major areas At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities 406 Clothes for High A wardrobe inventory Clothing Days: completed project book and School and A At least 1 outfit with a minimum of 2 pieces or outfit College a 1-piece garment with sleeves, plus some other style detail not tried before Repair at least 3 items from your wardrobe Project summary All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience Complete the project book At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity and participate in a project 408 Creative Clothing Days: completed project book and A A costume from one of these categories: review (at the fair or an Costumes costume you made for yourself historical, ethnic/cultural, theatrical, or alternate judging special interest opportunity). Bring your Project record and evaluation summary book and the outfit you created based on the All 5 interest areas project along with a At least 1 learning experience completed Cost Calculation At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity Worksheet and a 4-H A dress-up garment with two or more new Clothing Days: completed project book and 417 Dress-Up Outfit A Fashion Review Narration experiences (zipper, sleeves, new trim or outfit form. Be prepared to fabric) and coordinate/incorporate/ discuss activities in the integrate into your total look project in a personal Project evaluation and project review interview and participate in All 4 projects areas and activities a skill-a-thon station. Attend At least 2 learning experiences Style Review at the County At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Fair. 420 Outerwear for An advanced-level outer garment, such as a Clothing Days: completed project book and A Anywhere coat, jacket, raincoat, cape, or other outfit similar outer garment, and add other clothing accessories for a total look. Project summary and project review All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience 425 Look Great for A, ages Clothing Days: completed project book and At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity Less 15-18 outfit An inexpensive outfit Project record, summary, and evaluation

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Communication All 7 activities Complete the project book At least 2 learning experiences and participate in a project At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities review (at the fair or an Project review alternate judging opportunity). Bring your 377 Finding Your book and project display to Voice: Public Leadership Day: completed project book, B judging. The display can be Speaking Made display, and interview a scrapbook, poster, 3-D Easy display, or other creative display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview.

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Genealogy Complete the project book and participate in a project review (at the fair or an alternate judging All 4 steps in What to Do, depending on opportunity). Bring your number of years project is taken book and project display to Family Life Day: pencil, correspondence 442 Family History At least 1 other learning experience X judging. The display can be log, research journal, pedigree charts, and Treasure Hunt At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity a scrapbook, poster, 3-D family group sheets with documentation Project review and records display, or other creative (Use the same book 1-6 years.) display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. Photography At least 2 activities in each of the 4 project areas and the Talking It Over questions Photography Day: completed project book, At least 2 learning experiences 584 Photography display (single mounted print, prints that tell B At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Basics, Book 1 a “photo story,” or prints that illustrate an Project review Complete the project book activity), and interview Photo journal or scrapbook and participate in a project (Use the same book 1-3 years.) review (at the fair or an alternate judging At least 2 activities in each of the 4 project opportunity). Bring your areas and the Talking It Over questions Photography Day: completed project book, book, photo journal, 585 Next Level At least 2 learning experiences display (single mounted print, prints that tell camera, and photo story of Photography, I At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities a “photo story,” prints that illustrate an 3-5 photographs neatly Book 2 Project review activity, or single print with the news story it mounted on foam core Photo journal or scrapbook illustrates) board to judging. Be (Use the same book 1-3 years.) prepared for a personal At least 2 activities in each of the 4 project interview to explain the areas and the Talking It Over questions parts of your camera and Photography Day: completed project book, 586 Mastering At least 2 learning experiences what they do. display (single mounted print, prints that tell Photography, A At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities a “photo story,” prints that illustrate an Book 3 Project review activity, or single print with the news story it Photo journal or scrapbook illustrates) (Use the same book 1-3 years.) * Project skill level indicates the project’s intended audience. B = Beginning level—for members with little or no experience in a project area, or 8 to 10 year olds; I = Intermediate level, for members with some experience in a project area, or 11 to 13 year olds; A = Advanced level—for experienced members in a project area, or 14 or older: and X = All levels—for all skill and age levels. Exceptions to these age guidelines are noted.

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or via email to Extension For COUNTY: Office with your name and 1. Complete the Planning Your Project club. Bring your book and a section of this project book. 588 The Writer in You I copy of your essay to No state fair event 2. Explore each Interest Area listed. judging. Be prepared to 3. For each Interest Area, complete the discuss activities in the required Things To Do plus 1 additional project in a personal activity. interview. 4. Take part in at least 2 learning Select from no more than experiences. Take part in at least 2 two of the following citizenship/leadership activities. categories to write in: 5. Write a 1-page summary of your Three journal entries experience with this project. One character sketch Three poems written in free verse, Haiku or rhyme or two short stories (may include a song or play as one story) or one fiction

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Food and Nutrition All 8 activities, including 6 recipes Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three 459 Let’s Start At least 2 learning experiences pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” B Cooking At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities and a blank clipboard (optional) Project Review All 5 activities, including 5 recipes and Complete the project book Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three Talking It Over questions and participate in a project 463 Sports Nutrition: pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” I At least 2 learning experiences review (at the fair or an Ready, Set, Go and a blank clipboard (optional) At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities alternate judging Project review opportunity). Bring the All 7 activities, including 5 recipes and following to judging: Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three Talking It Over questions prepared food item (1 481 Everyday Food pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” B At least 2 learning experiences serving size), complete and Fitness and a blank clipboard (optional) At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities day’s menu with the food Project review item, place setting and table cover suitable for menu with Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three All 7 activities, including 7 recipes printed copy of the recipe, At least 2 learning experiences pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” 484 Snack Attack! B calculation of the cost of At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities food sheet, and portfolio (3 and a blank clipboard (optional) Project review ring binder with 1 page per 486 Dashboard activity area). Be prepared Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three All 7 activities Dining: A 4-H to discuss activities in the At least 2 learning experiences pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” Guide to Healthful I project in a personal At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities and a blank clipboard (optional) Fast Food interview and a skill-a-thon Project review Choices station. All 5 activities, including at least 5 recipes Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three 487 Take a Break for At least 2 learning experiences and 2 pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” B Breakfast leadership/citizenship/career activities and a blank clipboard (optional) Project review

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. All 8 activities, including 7 recipes Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three 461 Let’s Bake Quick At least 2 learning experiences pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” I Breads At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities and a blank clipboard (optional) Project review All 6 activities, including at least 5 recipes and the Notes for Next Time Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three 472 Grill Master I At least 2 learning experiences pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Complete the project book and a blank clipboard (optional) Project review and participate in a project review (at the fair or an All 6 activities, including 9 recipes Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three alternate judging At least 2 learning experiences pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” 474 Beyond the Grill A opportunity). Bring the At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities following to judging: and a blank clipboard (optional) Project review prepared food item (1 serving size), complete Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three All 7 recipe sections, including 11 recipes 475 Star Spangled day’s menu with the food pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” I At least 3 learning experiences Foods item, place setting and table and a blank clipboard (optional) At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities cover suitable for menu with printed copy of the recipe, All 8 activities, including 8 recipes Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three 477 Party Planner: A calculation of the cost of At least 2 learning experiences pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” 4-H Guide to I food sheet, and portfolio (3 At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quantity Cooking ring binder with 1 page per and a blank clipboard (optional) Project summary and project review activity area). Be prepared All 7 activities, including 1 recipe and the to discuss activities in the Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three 485 Racing the Clock Notes for Next Time for each activity project in a personal pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” interview and a skill-a-thon to Awesome I At least 2 learning experiences and a blank clipboard (optional) Meals At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities station. Project review All 5 interest areas, including at least 6 Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three recipes pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” 462 Yeast Breads on At least 2 learning experiences A and a blank clipboard (optional) the Rise At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record and summary (Use the same book 1-2 years.)

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. All 8 interest areas, including 7 meals Complete the project book Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three At least 2 learning experiences and participate in a project pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” 467 You’re the Chef A At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities review (at the fair or an Project record, evaluation at the end of each alternate judging and a blank clipboard (optional) interest area, and review opportunity). Bring the following to judging All 7 activities, including preparation of meals Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three and Notes for Next Time prepared food item (1 pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” 469 Global Gourmet A At least 2 learning experiences serving size), complete At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities day’s menu with the food and a blank clipboard (optional) Project review item, place setting and table cover suitable for menu with printed copy of the recipe, All 6 chapters, including at least 3 recipes or calculation of the cost of additional ideas for each chapter food sheet, and portfolio (3 Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, three 476 Pathways to At least 3 learning experiences ring binder with 1 page per A pronged folder with completed “Portfolio” Culinary Success At least 1 leadership/citizenship/career activity area). Be prepared and a blank clipboard (optional) activity to discuss activities in the Project record and project journal project in a personal interview and a skill-a-thon station. Healthy Living Complete the project book and participate in a project At least 1 (of 7) section (Play Book, Practice review (at the fair or an Field, and Big Event) alternate judging Either 2 other Play Book and at least 2 opportunity). Bring your Practice Field activities OR 1 other section book and project display to ((Play Book, Practice Field, and Big Health Day: completed project book, 300 You’re the Athlete I judging. The display can be Event) display, and interview a scrapbook, poster, 3-D At least 2 special learning experiences display, or other creative At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career display. Be prepared to applications discuss activities in the “My Season highlights” (project summary) project in a personal interview.

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities Health Day: completed project book, 351 Staying Healthy B At least 2 learning experiences display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities Health Day: completed project book, 352 Keeping Fit I At least 2 learning experiences display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities Complete the project book Health Day: completed project book, 353 First Aid in Action B At least 2 learning experiences and participate in a project display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities review (at the fair or an Project review alternate judging opportunity). Bring your All 5 activities and all Talking It Over book and project display to questions 354 Medicine Science judging. The display can be Health Day: completed project book, B At least 2 learning experiences and Safety a scrapbook, poster, 3-D display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities display, or other creative Project summary and project review display. Be prepared to All 10 activities, all Talking It Over questions, discuss activities in the and a health and fitness log project in a personal 355 Tracking Your At least 2 learning experiences interview. Health Day: completed project book, Health and I At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities display, and interview Fitness Project summary and project review (A fitness tracking device is recommended but not required.) All 12 activities 357 Alcohol and Drug At least 2 learning experiences Health Day: completed project book, A Abuse All least 2 leadership/citizenship activities display, and interview Project review All 12 activities 358 The Truth About At least 2 learning experiences Health Day: completed project book, A Tobacco At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities display, and interview Project review

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Home Living All 11 activities and Talking It Over questions Home Decorating and Design Day: 405 The Laundry At least 2 learning experiences B completed project book, display (visuals Project At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Complete the project book and records), and interview Project Review and participate in a project All 9 activities, including Talking It Over review (at the fair or an Home Decorating and Design Day: questions alternate judging completed project book, display (an item 491 It’s My Home B At least 2 learning experiences opportunity). Bring your constructed in the project, visuals to show At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities book and project display to how it helps make more pleasing and Project review judging. The display can be practical living spaces), and interview All 10 activities and 4 Talking It Over pages a scrapbook, poster, 3-D Home Decorating and Design Day: 494 Makeover At least 2 learning experiences display, or other creative I completed project book, display (visuals My Space At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities display. Be prepared to and records), and interview Project review discuss activities in the project in a personal All 4 interest areas interview. Home Decorating and Design Day: 495 Your First Home At least 2 learning experiences A completed project book, display (visuals Away From Home At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities and records), and interview A notebook for planning and a project record

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All 10 activities 3 individualized goals 371 Club Leadership Leadership Day: completed project book, I At least 2 learning experiences 1 display, and interview At least 2 citizenship activities Project review All 8 activities 372 Diversity: The At least 2 learning experiences Leadership Day: completed project book, Source of Our A At least 2 citizenship activities Complete the project book display, and interview Strength Project review and participate in a project 373 My Hands to review (at the fair or an All 9 activities Larger Service: alternate judging At least 2 learning experiences Leadership Day: completed project book, Teen Leaders A opportunity). Bring your At least two leadership/citizenship activities display, and interview Building Our book and project display to Project review Communities judging. The display can be a scrapbook, poster, 3-D All 9 activities display, or other creative At least 2 learning experiences Leadership Day: completed project book, 374 Teens on Board I display. Be prepared to At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities discuss activities in the display, and interview Project review project in a personal All 13 activities and Rest Stop questions interview. 375 Leadership Road At least 2 learning experiences Leadership Day: completed project book, Trip: Where Are I At least 2 citizenship activities display, and interview You Going? Project summary and project review All 13 activities and Rest Stop questions *Leadership Road Trip 375i Leadership Road At least 2 learning experiences iBook: bring iPad or tablet Leadership Day: iPad with completed I Trip iBook At least 2 citizenship activities with completed project book project book, display, and interview Project summary and project review *Pantry Panic: Members will All 7 activities be asked to demonstrate At least 2 learning experiences Leadership Day: completed project book, 376 Pantry Panic! A their completion of Activity 7 At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities display, and interview in the project book Project review

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*671: Bring a sample of what you have grown to put on display

All 9 activities (including growing vegetables) *691 & 692: display 4 and Talking It Over questions 692 Growing with the different kinds of vegetables Natural Resources Day: completed project I At least 2 learning experiences Seasons book, display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities that you have grown on a Project review plate with a clear cover.

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. The Natural World All 9 activities and Talking It Over questions 611 Explore the At least 2 learning experiences Natural Resources Day: completed project B Outdoors At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities book, display, and interview Project Review All 8 activities (including a collection display) and Talking It Over questions 612 Geology: Can Natural Resources Day: completed project B At least 2 learning experiences You Dig It? book, display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review All 8 activities & all Talking It Over questions Complete the project book 613 Exploring Polar At least 2 learning experiences Natural Resources Day: completed project I and participate in a project Science At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities review (at the fair or an book, display, and interview Project summary and project review alternate judging All 9 activities and Talking It Over questions opportunity). Bring your At least 2 learning experiences book and project display to Natural Resources Day: completed project 617 Exploring Ponds A At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities judging. The display can be book, display, and interview Project review a scrapbook, poster, 3-D All 6 activities display, or other creative At least 2 learning experiences display. Be prepared to Natural Resources Day: completed project 620 Why Trees Matter B At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities discuss activities in the book, display, and interview Project review project in a personal interview. All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences *Ohio Birds: Prepare a At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities scrapbook showing the Natural Resources Day: completed project 621 Ohio Birds X Observe and record at least 20 different bird birds you identified book, display, and interview species One-page summary (Use the same book 1-2 years.) All 7 activities At least 3 learning experiences At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities 622 Trapping Natural Resources Day: completed project I 2 of 3 projects for first year; 2 of 3 projects for Muskrats in Ohio book, display, and interview second year A poster board (Use the same book 1-2 years.) * Project skill level indicates the project’s intended audience. B = Beginning level—for members with little or no experience in a project area, or 8 to 10 year olds; I = Intermediate level, for members with some experience in a project area, or 11 to 13 year olds; A = Advanced level—for experienced members in a project area, or 14 or older: and X = All levels—for all skill and age levels. Exceptions to these age guidelines are noted.

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. All 8 activities, including Talking It Over 623 Outdoor questions and the Fishing Log Adventurer: Natural Resources Day: completed project B At least 2 learning experiences Beginning book, display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Fishing Project review Complete the project book All 11 activities, including Talking It Over 624 Outdoor and participate in a project questions and the Fishing Log Adventurer: review (at the fair or an Natural Resources Day: completed project I At least 2 learning experiences Intermediate alternate judging book, display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Fishing opportunity). Bring your Project review book and project display to Set at least 3 project goals and objectives judging. The display can be At least 5 learning activities 641 Beekeeping a scrapbook, poster, 3-D At least 2 learning experiences Natural Resources Day: completed project Project and X display, or other creative At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities book, display, and interview Record Book display. Be prepared to Colony Care and Management section discuss activities in the Beekeeping Record project in a personal All 7 activities, including an insect collection interview. (30 specimens) and Talking It Over 644 Insect questions *Beekeeping: 1st years are Natural Resources Day: completed project B Adventures 1 At least 2 learning experiences not required to have their book, display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities own hive, but should have a Project review project helper who is a beekeeper All 8 activities, including an insect collection

(40 specimens) and Talking It Over *Insect Adventures: create 645 Insect questions Natural Resources Day: completed project l and bring a insect collection Adventures 2 At least 2 learning experiences book, display, and interview of at least 25 different adult At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities insects representing as Project review many orders as possible to All 7 activities, including an insect collection judging (50 specimens) and Talking It Over 646 Insect questions Natural Resources Day: completed project A Adventures 3 At least 2 learning experiences book, display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Shooting Sports All 11 activities, including Talking It Over questions Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: 630 Safe Use of Guns B At least 2 learning experiences completed project book, display, and At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities interview Project review Complete the project book All 6 interest areas and participate in a project Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: At least 2 organized activities review (at the fair or an 631 Basic Archery B completed project book, display, and At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities alternate judging interview Project review opportunity). Bring your book and project display to All project book activities, including planning, judging. The display can be setting goals, identifying parts, practicing a scrapbook, poster, 3-D safety, record keeping, evaluation, and Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: 750 Rifle Member display, or other creative X more completed project book, display, and Record Book display. Be prepared to Must be 4-H age 9 and enrolled in a Shooting interview discuss activities in the Sports program under the direction of a project in a personal certified rifle instructor interview. All project book activities, including planning, setting goals, identifying parts, practicing Do NOT bring guns or safety, record keeping, evaluation, and Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: 751 Archery Member bows, parts of a gun, ammo X more completed project book, display, and Record Book or arrows, or part of ammo Must be 4-H age 9 and enrolled in a Shooting to judging or for fair display interview Sports program under the direction of a certified archery instructor *750-758 must be All project book activities, including planning, completed with assistance setting goals, identifying parts, practicing from a certified 4-H safety, record keeping, evaluation, and shooting sports instructor Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: 752 Shotgun Member X more completed project book, display, and Record Book Must be 4-H age 9 and enrolled in a Shooting interview Sports program under the direction of a certified shotgun instructor

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All project book activities, including planning, Do NOT bring guns, parts setting goals, record keeping, evaluation, of a gun, ammo, or part of 756 Living History and more ammo to judging or for fair Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: Member Record X Must be 4-H age 9 and enrolled in a Shooting display completed project book, display, and Book Sports program under the direction of a interview certified shooting sports living history instructor All project book activities, including planning, setting goals, identifying parts, practicing 757 Crossbow safety, record keeping, evaluation, and Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: Member Record X more completed project book, display, and Book Must be 4-H age 9 and enrolled in a Shooting interview Sports program under the direction of a certified crossbow instructor

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Complete the project book Progress through levels 1-3 by creating a and participate in a project project notebook; setting and working to review (at the fair or an accomplish three goals per level; alternate judging completing at least one required and opportunity). Bring your three elective activities for each sub-level 758 Western Heritage book and project display to Natural Resources Day —Shooting Sports: (Historical Inquiry, Firearms and Shooting, Project: Youth I, A judging. The display can be completed project book, display, and and Clothing and Accoutrements); and Activity Guide 1-3 a scrapbook, poster, 3-D interview completing a shooting requirement. See display, or other creative project book for details. display. Be prepared to Must be 4-H age 9 and enrolled in a Shooting discuss activities in the Sports program under the direction of a project in a personal certified Western heritage instructor interview. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Aerospace Science All 3 interest areas Complete the project book 501 Rockets Away (2- At least 2 organized project activities and participate in a project STEM Day: completed project book, Liter Bottle B At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities review (at the fair or an display, and interview Rockets) Build and launch a 2-liter bottle rocket alternate judging Project review opportunity). Bring your All 7 interest areas book and project display to At least 2 learning experiences judging. The display can be 502 Science Fun with B, ages At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities a scrapbook, poster, 3-D STEM Day: completed project book, Flight 9-14 Build a glider or flyer, or a plastic model display, or other creative display, and interview airplane or jet display. Be prepared to Project review discuss activities in the project in a personal interview. All 3 interest areas At least 2 organized project activities 503 Rockets Away *2 Liter Bottle Rocket: Bring At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities STEM Day: completed project book, (Solid-Fuel Model B your 2 Liter bottle rocket for Build and launch a solid-fuel model rocket display, and interview Rockets) display from a kit *Science Fun with Flight: Project review Bring your glider, flyer, etc. for display

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Bicycle At least 7 activities per year Bring your completed Complete the Bicycling For Fun Achievement project book, bicycle, 517 Bicycling for Fun, Program on second year protective gear, and an B No state fair event Level I Complete Project Goals, Before and After, educational display of what and Project Highlights sections you have learned. The (Use the same book 1-2 years.) display can be at least one of the following: poster, kit, At least 7 activities per year model, exhibit board, Complete the Bicycling for Fun Achievement collage, mobile, story 518 Wheels in Motion, Program on second year board, scrapbook, I No state fair event Level 2 Complete Project Goals, Before and After, notebook, journal, diorama, and Project Highlights sections etc. Be prepared to discuss (Use the same book 1-2 years.) your project and exhibit with the judge. Chemistry Complete the project book and participate in a project review (at the fair or an alternate judging opportunity). Bring your book and project display to All 11 experiments judging. The display can be 493 Science Fun with At least 2 learning experiences a scrapbook, poster, 3-D STEM Day: completed project book, Kitchen B At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities display, or other creative display, and interview Chemistry Project review display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the project in a personal interview.

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Electricity At least 7 activities per year (3 main activities Complete the project book 527 Magic of and 4 Brain Boosters) and participate in a project Engineering Excitement Day: completed Electricity, Level B At least 2 leadership experiences review (at the fair or an project book, display, and interview 1 Planning Guide alternate judging (Use the same book 1-3 years.) opportunity). Bring your At least 7 activities per year (3 Required book and project display to 528 Investigating Activities and 4 Brain Boosters) judging. The display can be Engineering Excitement Day: completed Electricity, Level I At least 2 leadership experiences a scrapbook, poster, 3-D project book, display, and interview 2 Planning Guide display, or other creative (Use the same book 1-3 years.) display. Be prepared to discuss activities in the At least 7 activities per year (3 Required project in a personal Activities and 4 Brain Boosters) 529 Wired for Power, interview. Engineering Excitement Day: completed I At least 2 leadership experiences Level 3 project book, display, and interview Planning Guide *Level 1: Bring one (Use the same book 1-3 years.) completed experience or At least 7 activities per year (3 Required plans from your book 530 Entering Activities and 4 Brain Boosters) *Level 2: Bring a display of Engineering Excitement Day: completed Electronics, Level A At least 2 leadership experiences a circuit or switch from your project book, display, and interview 4 Planning Guide book (Use the same book 1-3 years.) *Level 3: Bring a poster/scrapbook on what you learned *Level 4: Bring an example All interest areas of at least one electronic Experiments & journals for each interest area project derived from the 531 Science Fun with Engineering Excitement Day: completed B At least 2 project activities activities, experiments or Electricity project book, display, and interview At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities plans in the project book Project summary *Science Fun: Bring a display such as a scrapbook/poster, something you created, etc.

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One major robotics project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities *Robotics Master: Bring Project records including interview, budget, your own test surface to STEM Day: completed project book, and photos demonstrate their robot display, interview, and tasks. Contestants Judging activity are required to bring their own test surface 512M Robotics completion of tasks of their A to demonstrate their robot’s completion of a Master choosing, along with printout of the program task of their choosing along with a printout of the program.

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Small Engines and Lawn Care At least 7 activities each year in either main Complete the project book 541 Crank It Up, Level activities sections or Race Ahead sections and participate in a project Engineering Excitement Day: completed B 1 Planning Guide review (at the fair or an project book, display, and interview (Use the same book 1-3 years.) alternate judging At least 7 activities each year in either main opportunity). Bring your 542 Warm It Up, Level activities sections or Race Ahead sections book and project display to Engineering Excitement Day: completed I 2 Planning Guide judging. The display can be project book, display, and interview (Use the same book 1-3 years.) a scrapbook, poster, 3-D display, or other creative At least 7 activities each year in either main display. Be prepared to 543 Tune It Up, Level activities sections or Race Ahead sections Engineering Excitement Day: completed A discuss activities in the 3 Planning Guide project in a personal project book, display, and interview (Use the same book 1-3 years.) interview. Tractor and Machinery Operation 551 Starting Up: Complete all activities Mechanical Principles - Tractor Day: written Getting to Know Participate in Tractor Certification Program exam, parts identification, interview, B Your Tractor, (optional) obstacle course, two- and four-wheel Level A Participate in Tractor Rodeo (optional) Complete the project book driving events 552 Tractor Complete all activities and participate in a Mechanical Principles - Tractor Day: written Operations: Participate in Tractor Certification Program project review (at the fair exam, parts identification, interview, I Gearing Up for (optional) or an alternate judging obstacle course, two- and four-wheel Safety, Level B Participate in Tractor Rodeo (optional) opportunity). Bring your driving events book and project display 553 Moving Out: Complete all activities to judging. The display Mechanical Principles - Tractor Day: written Learning About Participate in Tractor Certification Program can be a scrapbook, exam, parts identification, interview, Your Tractor and I (optional) poster, 3-D display, or obstacle course, two- and four-wheel Farm Machinery, Participate in Tractor Rodeo (optional) other creative display. driving events Level C Be prepared to discuss 554 Learning More: activities in the project in Learning About Complete all activities a personal interview. No Mechanical Principles - Tractor Day: written Agricultural Participate in Tractor Certification Program driving or course test exam, parts identification, interview, A Tractors and (optional) obstacle course, two- and four-wheel Equipment, Level Participate in Tractor Rodeo (optional) driving events D

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. Welding Complete the project book and participate in a project review (at the fair or an alternate judging Recommended number of areas, building opportunity). Bring your skills, and developing knowledge Engineering—Welding Day: completed completed project book. questions for your year project book, appropriate gear, other Prepare a display for two At least 2 organized project activities equipment and/or supplies, and welding 573 Arcs and Sparks I welds on page 38, plus any At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities project other welding project from Build at least 2 weldments/or other items in NOTE: All projects must be done using the book. The other will be book Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). an optional design no larger One-page report than can be put on display in a reasonable manner by the exhibitor. Be prepared for a personal interview. Woodworking Woodworking Day: completed project book, At least 7 activities per year for up to three Complete the project book eye protection, appropriate attire, project years and participate in a project 556 Measuring Up, made at fair, project made at home, and B At least 2 leadership experiences review (at the fair or an Level 1 interview Planning Guide alternate judging NOTE: See the State Fair Guide Book for (Use the same book 1-3 years.) opportunity). Bring your book and project display to list of allowable tools. At least 7 activities per year for up to three judging. Be prepared to Woodworking Day: completed project book, years discuss activities in the eye protection, appropriate attire, project 557 Making the Cut, At least 4 woodworking leadership project in a personal made at fair, project made at home, and I Level 2 experiences interview. No project will be interview Planning Guide made at the fair. NOTE: See the State Fair Guide Book for (Use the same book 1-3 years.) Bring the following and 1 list of allowable tools. At least 7 activities per year for up to three other project from book: Woodworking Day: completed project book, years *Level 1: Flower Box (p.33) eye protection, appropriate attire, project 558 Nailing It At least 4 woodworking leadership *Level 2: Bird House or made at fair, project made at home, and A Together, Level 3 experiences Foot Stool (p.33-34) interview Planning Guide *Level 3: Book shelf (p.31) NOTE: See the State Fair Guide Book for (Use the same book 1-3 years.) list of allowable tools.

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Project Number Skill Project Completion Requirements Madison County State Fair Requirements See the 4-H State Fair Guidebook See each project book for complete details. and Name Level* Requirements for complete details for non-livestock projects. At least 7 activities per year for up to three Complete the project book Woodworking Day: completed project book, years and participate in a project eye protection, appropriate attire, project 559 Finishing Up, At least 4 woodworking leadership review (at the fair or an made at fair, project made at home, and A Level 4 experiences alternate judging interview Planning Guide opportunity). Bring your NOTE: See the State Fair Guide Book for (Use the same book 1-3 years.) book and project display to list of allowable tools. judging. Be prepared to discuss activities in the One major woodworking project project in a personal Woodworking Day: completed project book, At least 2 learning experiences interview. No project will be eye protection, appropriate attire, project 560M Woodworking At least 2 citizenship activities made at fair, project made at home, and A made at the fair. Master Project records including interview, budget, Bring the following and 1 interview and photos other project from book: NOTE: See the State Fair Guide Book for Judging activity *Level 4+: Any project from list of allowable tools. book Self-Determined Using the online Self-Determined Project Complete the project book Guide: and participate in a project Topic identification review (at the fair or an At least 3 areas of interest, each with at least alternate judging 3 activities opportunity). Bring your At least two learning experiences book and project display to At least two leadership/citizenship Self-Determined Day: completed 365 judging. The display can be experiences project record, tri-fold display, sample of a scrapbook, poster, 3-D Project summary project work, and interview 365 Self-Determined display, or other creative X display. Be prepared to This project is designed for 4-H members to NOTE: Requirements are different for discuss activities in the create their own project. If you have taken self-determined projects that go to other project in a personal all of the projects in a subject area, you days. interview. If you do an may design one that is the next step. If animal related project, you there is no project in an area you are may have the opportunity to interested in, you may design a project. exhibit your animal at the You may not duplicate a current 4-H small animal show at the project. county fair.

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