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2021 Hancock County 4-H Family Handbook (Complete Handbook)
All 4-H members should follow exhibit requirements listed, as this is the standard judges will use. The handbook contains descriptions of 4-H projects, guidelines and exhibit requirements for Hancock County. Exhibits which fail to meet the requirements may result in low scores and reduced project grade.
Welcome to 4-H - Page 4-11
Project Skill Levels are as follows:
B = Beginning level - for members with little or no experience in a project level, or 8-10 years of age
I = Intermediate level - for members with 'some' experience in a project area, or 11-13 years of age.
A = Advanced level - for 'experienced' members in a project area, or ages 14+
X = All levels - for all skill and age levels. Exceptions to these age guidelines are noted.
Welcome - What is 4-H? - 4-H Membership Eligibility - Cloverbud Program - Enrollment & Completion Requirements .......... 4-5
Instructions for Completing Enrollment Forms - Instructions for Online Enrollment - Add/Drop forms - Project Guidelines & Exhibit Requirements - Project Skill Level Description .......... 5
Poster Guidelines - How Project Grades Work - Hancock County Junior Fair Participation - Quality Assurance Training .......... 6
Livestock Project Entries - Non-Livestock Project Entries - Awards & Recognition for 4-H Members .......... 7-8
Opportunities for Adult 4-H Volunteers ........ 8-9
Special Reminders .......... 9-10
4-H Buddies - Winning 4-H Plan - Some Ways to Get Involved in Hancock County 4-H .......... 10-11
Project Completion and Fair Requirements
About 4-H ........................................................................ 12
91 Discovering 4-H
92 4-H Around the Globe (**NEW**)
Animal Science............................................................. 12-19
Beef ........................................................................ 12
117B Beef Breeding
117BF Beef Feeder
117DF Dairy Beef Feeder
117M Market Beef
Companion Animals and Rabbits....................... 12-14
200 All About Dogs
201D You and Your Dog
201O Obedience
201P Performance
201S Showmanship
201W Working Dog
202 Dog Achievement Program
215 Cavy
216 Cat I – Purr-fect Pals, Level 1
217 Cat II – Climbing Up, Level 2
218 Cat III – Leaping Forward, Level 3
220 Pocket Pets
225 Breeding Rabbit
226 Market Rabbit
227 Pet Rabbit, Small Animal, No Animal to Fair
1227 Pet Rabbit, Livestock Interview, Animal to Fair
Dairy ................................................................ 14
122 Dairy Heifer
126 Dairy Cow
Goats ................................................................ 15
135BD Breeding – Dairy Goat
135BM Breeding – Meat Goats
135F Fiber Goat
135H Harness Goat
135M Market – Dairy, Meat or Cross Goats
135P Pack Goat
135PY Pygmy Goat
135C Companion – Pet Goats, No Animal to Fair
Horses ........................................................... 15-17
173 Horseless Horse
174 Beginning Horse Management
175 Light Horse Selection
177 Horse Training: How to Talk to your Horse
180 Learning to Jump
181 Draft Horse
182 Small Equine
184 Standardbred Horses
185 Equine Reproduction and Genetics
188 Trail Riding
189 Dressage
762 Horse Nutrition
Llamas & Alpacas....................................................... 17
132 Llama and Alpaca Project and Record Book
Poultry ................................................................ 18
150CE Chicken, Exhibition (Fancy)
150CM Chicken, Market
150CEP Chicken, Egg Production: Hens and Pullet
150DE Duck, Exhibition
150DM Duck, Market
150GE Goose, Exhibition
150GM Goose, Market
150TE Turkey, Exhibition (Fancy)
150TM Turkey, Market
150H Helmeted Guinea Fowl
Sheep ................................................................ 18
198 Market Lamb Project & Record Book
199 Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book
Swine ........................................................... 18-19
139 Market Hog Project & Record Book
140 Swine Breeding Project & Record Book
Veterinary Science..................................................... 19
244 From Airedales to Zebras, Level 1
245 All Systems Go! Level 2
246 On the Cutting Edge, Level 3
Clothing & Textiles....................................................... 19-23
All-Level Projects....................................................... 19
418 Loungewear
Beginning-Level Projects.......................................... 20
407 Accessories for Teens
409 Sew Fun
410 Designed by Me
413 Sundresses and Jumpers
419 Terrific Tops
Intermediate-Level Projects...................................... 21
411 em-bel-lish: A 4-H Guide to Wearable Art
412 Sew for Others
415 Ready, Set, Sew Active!
424 Clothing for Middle School
430 Shopping Savvy
Advanced-Level Projects..................................... 22-23
406 Clothes for High School and College
408 Creative Costumes
417 Dress-Up Outfit
420 Outerwear for Anywhere
425 Look Great for Less
426 Clothing for Your Career
432M Sewing and Textile Master (non-Clothing)
Communication ................................................................ 23
377 Finding Your Voice
Creative & Leisure Arts............................................... 23-25
Cake Decorating......................................................... 23
492 Cake Decorating
Collecting ................................................................ 23
496 My Favorite Things
Fine Arts ........................................................... 23-24
498 Quilting the Best Better
499 You Can Quilt!
592 Get Started in Art
593 Seeing Through Graphic Design
Genealogy ................................................................ 24
442 Family History Treasure Hunt
Photography............................................................... 24
584 Focus on Photography, Level 1
585 Controlling the Image, Level 2
586 Mastering Photography, Level 3
589M Photography Master
Scrapbooking.............................................................. 25
497 Scrapbooking
Writing ................................................................ 25
588 The Writer in You
Food & Nutrition ........................................................... 25-27
Beginning Level.................................................... 25-26
459 Let’s Start Cooking
481 Everyday Food and Fitness
484 Snack Attack!
487 Take a Break for Breakfast
Intermediate Level....................................................... 26
461 Let’s Bake Quick Bread
463 Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go
472 Grill Master
475 Star Spangled Foods
477 Party Planner
485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals!
486 Dashboard Dining
Advanced Level..................................................... 26-27
462 Yeast Breads on the Rise
467 You’re the Chef
469 Global Gourmet
474 Beyond the Grill
476 Pathways to Culinary Success
Healthy Living ........................................................... 27-28
300 You’re the Athlete
351 Staying Healthy
352 Keeping Fit
353 First Aid in Action
357 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
358 The Truth About Tobacco
359 Your Thoughts Matter
Home Living ........................................................... 28-29
405 The Laundry Project
491 It’s My Home
494 Makeover My Space
495 Your First Home Away from Home (online)
Leadership & Citizenship............................................ 29-30
370 One on One
371 Club Leadership 1
372 Diversity: The Source of Our Strength
373 My Hands to Larger Service
374 Teens on Board
375 Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going?
375i Leadership Road Trip iBook
376 Pantry Panic
378M Leadership Master
383 Club Leadership 2
1014 County Government I
1015 County Government II
Money Management..................................................... 30-31
445 Becoming Money Wise, Levels I and II
448 Teens On the Road to Financial Success
Natural Resources........................................................ 31-34
Gardening and Plant Science................................... 31
670 Canning and Freezing
671 How Does Your Garden Grow?
691 Grow Your Own Vegetables
692 Growing with the Seasons
The Natural World................................................. 31-33
611 Explore the Outdoors
612 Geology: Can You Dig It?
617 Exploring Ponds
620 Why Trees Matter
621 Ohio Birds
622 Trapping Muskrats in Ohio
623 Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing
624 Outdoor Adventurer: Intermediate Fishing
641 Beekeeping Project & Record Book
644 Insect Adventures 1
645 Insect Adventures 2
646 Insect Adventures 3
Shooting Sports.................................................... 33-34
630 Safe Use of Guns
631 Basic Archery
750 Rifle Member Record Book (**Revised**)
751 Archery Member Record Book (**Revised**)
752 Shotgun Member Record Book
753 Pistol Member Record Book (**Revised**)
754 Hunting and Wildlife Member Record Book
755 Muzzleloader Member Record Book
756 Living History Member Record Book
757 Crossbow Member Record Book
758 Western Heritage Project (**NEW**)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) 34-38
Aerospace.............................................................. 34-35
501 Rockets Away (2-liter Bottle)
502 Science Fun with Flight
503 Rockets Away (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets)
503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)......................................... 35
555 ATV Safety
Bicycle ................................................................ 35
517 Bicycling for Fun, Level 1
518 Wheels in Motion, Level 2
Chemistry ................................................................ 35
493 Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry
Electric Radio Controlled Vehicles.......................... 35
504 Electric Radio-Controlled Vehicles
Electricity ................................................................ 36
527 Magic of Electricity, Level 1
528 Investigating Electricity, Level 2
529 Wired for Power, Level 3
530 Entering Electronics, Level 4
531 Science Fun with Electricity
Energy ................................................................ 36
550 Young Engineers in Solar Energy
Food Science.............................................................. 36
490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods
Knots ................................................................ 36
540 Not Just Knots
Physics ................................................................ 37
500 Science Fun with Physics
Robotics ................................................................ 37
507 Robotics 1 with EV3
508 Robotics 2: EV3N More
512M Robotics Master
Small Engines............................................................. 37
541 Crank It Up, Level 1
542 Warm It Up, Level 2
543 Tune It Up, Level 3
Tractor & Machinery Operation................................ 37
551 Starting Up: Getting to Know Your Tractor, Level A
552 Tractor Operations: Gearing Up for Safety, Level B
553 Moving Out: Learning About Your Tractor and Farm Machinery, Level C
554 Learning More: Learning about Agricultural Tractors and Equipment, Level D
Welding ................................................................ 38
573 Arcs & Sparks-Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Woodworking.............................................................. 38
556 Measuring Up, Level 1
557 Making the Cut, Level 2
558 Nailing It Together, Level 3
559 Finishing Up, Level 4
560M Woodworking Master
Self Determined ........................................................... 38-39
365 Self Determined
365.01 Astronomy
365.02 Model Railroading
365.03 Weather
365.04 Clowning
365.06 American Sign Language
365.07 Computers
365.08 Discovering Genetics
365.09 Canoeing
365.10 Local Food: Does it Matter What You Eat?
365.11 Camp Counseling (**Revised**)
365.12 Miniature Gardens
365.13 Reptiles and Amphibians
365.14 Climate Change
365.15 Music
365.16 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi, On My!
365.17 Babysitting
365.18 Ways of Knowing Water
365.19 The Work World Is Calling…Are You Ready?
365.20 Paper Craft
365.21 Skateboarding
365.22 Pigeons
365.23 Native American Artifacts: Arrowheads
365.24 Shale Gas Extraction
365.25 Flower Gardening
365.26 Hedgehog
365.27 Ferrets
365.28 Chinchillas
365.29 Water Quality: Field to Faucet
365.30 String Art (**NEW**)
365.31 Crop Production
Workforce Preparation...................................................... 39
382 Am I Ready for Work?