WELCOME TO HOWARD COUNTY 4-H!

Howard County Family Resource Guide 

• Extension Office Information 
• General Information and Exhibit Rules
• Poster Requirements 
• Livestock Exhibit Rules 
• Livestock Auction Rules 
• Showmanship Guidelines
• Livestock Show Attire 
• Indiana State Fair 4-H Entry Information 
• Determination of Violation of Rules & Regulations
• Activities, Awards, Trips, Workshops, and Scholarships 
• 4-H Club T-Shirt Contest

• Junior Leaders Handbook

• 4-H Online Animal ID Instructions
• Animal ID Requirements
• Animal Lease Agreement Form
• Fair Entry Instructions
• Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Information (QLC) 
• Project Record Sheet - (If not exhibiting Beef, Goats, Llama/Alpacas, Horse & Pony, Sheep, and/or Swine.) 
• Vaccine Forms 
  • Cat
  • Dog
  • Horse
• Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) 
  • Log in Instructions
• Livestock Mailings 
  • Beef Letter
  • Dog Letter
  • Goat Letter
  • Horse & Pony Letter
  • Llama & Alpaca Letter
  • Pigeon Letter
  • Poultry Letter
  • Rabbit Letter
  • Sheep Letter
  • Swine Letter
    • Swine Earnotch Chart

• Mini 4-H Handbook
• Mini 4-H Record Sheet (Only need to turn in when you are NOT exhibiting at the fair.) 
• Mini Liability Form 

• Exhibit Cards 
  • Activity Card (Child Development) 
  • Craft Card (Arts & Crafts, Construction and Architectural Replica, Farm Toy Scene, Fine Arts, LEGO, Model Craft, Needle Craft, Reed Basket, Sew For Fun, Wearable Arts, Wood Craft)
  • Cake Decorating Skills Card
  • Collections Data Sheet
  • Cupcake Decorating Skills Card
  • Fashion Revue Forms
    • Consumer Clothing
    • Grade 3-7
    • Grade 8-12
    • Wearable Art
  • Home Environment Card 
  • Make With A Mix Recipe Card
  • Recipe Card (Foods, Baked & Foods, Preserved) 
  • Sewing Skills Cards (Wearable & Non-wearable)
    • Grades 3 & 4
    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6
    • Grade 7
    • Grades 8 & Above
  • Woodworking Skills Sheet 
• Fair Entry Instructions

4-H State Static Projects:  Underneath "Projects by Category", find the project you are interested in and click the + to find the project details. Please see project summaries for additional requirements and resources.

County Only Static Projects 

Livestock/Animal Projects & Rules 

Howard County 4-H is looking for consistent and dedicated individuals to serve as 4-H club leaders and helpers, and in other roles within the program. We rely heavily on caring adults to deliver positive youth development experiences to our youth. Whether you are a 4-H newbie or long-time member, we need your time and talents to make a difference in the lives of young people in Howard County!

All new volunteers must complete an application and screening process and participate in training before becoming an official 4-H volunteer. Please download and complete the following forms and submit them to our office or email them to howardces@purdue.edu. 

Volunteer Application

Reference Form (need 3 references)

Adult Behavioral Form 

Once you have properly filled out all the paperwork necessary to be a 4-H volunteer, follow these next steps: 

1. Create an account using our enrollment management website, 4-H Online, and add yourself as a new volunteer. Follow these instructions for new volunteer enrollment. Select your Volunteer Type.
2. Complete your online Child Safety Training in 4-H Online when prompted.
3. Once you have submitted your enrollment, a Purdue Extension Howard County staff member will be in touch!