Jennings County 4-H
Welcome to the Jennings County 4-H Program! We're excited for the adventure that awaits you. 4-H provides youth with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. We want 4-H to be a safe place for all youth. Our 4-H mission is to give all youth equal access to opportunity. We have youth participate in 4-H from every school in Jennings County.
With more than 60 project areas, 4-H truly has something for everyone!
Contact Us and Quick Links
Rebekah Cartwright
4-H Youth Development
bargerr@purdue.edu
812.352.3035
200 E Brown Street
Vernon, IN 47282
(812)352-3033
4-H National Programs 2024-2025
2024-2025 Jennings Co. 4-H Guidelines
2024-2025 Jennings Co. 4-H Livestock Handbook
2024-2025 Jennings Co. Mini 4-H Handbook
- What is 4-H?
- Guide to learn more about Jennings County 4-H.
- 2025 Jennings County Project List
- 2025 Jennings County 4-H Livestock Handbook
- Online Enrollment opens October 1st - https://v2.4honline.com
4-Hers have the opportunity to learn more about a subject matter that they choose to study through completing hands on activities, called projects. The Jennings County 4-H Program offers more than 60 projects for area youth. In order to enroll in a project, members must sign up for them at the time of enrolling in 4-H. Each project has a manual that guides the youth through the learning process as well as a set of guidelines that helps them meet the project requirements. We provide adult volunteers and staff who are knowledgeable on that particular subject who will often times provide workshops to allow the youth to learn about that topic in a social environment. Each project has a beginner, intermediate, and advanced level-this allows youth to build on their knowledge each year and continue to challenge their skills. Projects are meant to be worked on over time, providing an educational opportunity for youth outside of the classroom setting. Often times, youth will exhibit and display their project at a local county fair in order to show the community what they have learned. There is no limit to the number of projects youth can sign up for.
Check out our project links below to learn more details about each project. State eligible projects are linked to the State 4-H page and you will need to go to the "Project Resources" and click on "Exhibit Guidlines" to view project specifics. Certain State projects have additional forms or record sheets that need to accompany your project exhibit and are noted next to projects below.
ANIMAL SCIENCE:
- Animal Education
- Beef, Cat, Dairy, Dog, Goat, Horse & Pony, Lama/Alpaca, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine Posters
- Beef
- Cats
- Dairy Cattle
- Goats
- Animal ID Fact Sheet
- Dairy Goat
- Pygmy Goat
- Meat Goat
- Dog
- Horse & Pony
- Llama & Alpaca
- Llama & Alpaca Craft **download 4-H Craft Card from Arts & Crafts under "Forms"
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Sheep
- Small Critters
- Swine
- Veterinary Science
COMMUNICATION & EXPRESSIVE ARTS:
- Arts & Crafts **download 4-H Craft Card under "Forms"
- Arts & Crafts, General
- Construction & Architectural Replica
- Fine Arts
- Model Craft
- Needle Craft
- Cake Decorating
- Communications **download Interactive Demonstration Checklist & Info under "Forms"
- Creative Writing
- Demonstrations
- Informative 4-H Presentations
- Professional Persuasive Presentation
- Public Speaking
- Consumer Clothing
- Fashion Revue
- Frugal Fashion
- Home Environment **download Your Room Care Chart "Forms"
- Photography
- Sewing
- Scrapbooking
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCE:
- Aerospace
- Computer Science
- Electric **download Level Record Sheet under "Record Sheets"
- Lawn & Garden Tractor Safety & Operator Skills (poster/display only)
- Small Engine
- Tractor Safety & Operator Skills (poster and/or contest)
- Welding
- Woodworking
- Zero Turn Mower Safety & Operator Skills (poster and/or contest)
HEALTHY LIVING:
- ATV Safety (poster/display only)
- Barbecue
- Bicycle (poster/display only)
- Child Development
- Collections
- Do Your Own Thing
- Foods **download Level Record Sheet under "Record Sheets"
- Foods, Baked
- Foods, Preserved
- Foods Recipe Card
- Foods, Mix-It Up
- Health
- Microwave Cooking
- Recycling
- Shooting Sports
- Sportfishing
- Sports
LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP:
- 4-H Achievement Book
- Genealogy **download Pedigree Charts and Other Worksheets under "Forms"
- Junior Leaders
- Leadership
PLANT & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE:
- Beekeeping
- Corn
- Entomology **download ID labels and Exhibit Cards under "Forms"
- Floriculture
- Forestry
- Garden
- Geology
- Hay/Forages
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Soybeans
- Weather and Climate Science
- Wildlife
For more information about - Jennings Co. Mini 4-H
- 2025 Jennings County 4-H Livestock Schedule
- 2025 4HOnline Animal ID Instructions
- 2025 Fairentry Instructions (Coming SOON!!)
- 2025 Jennings County 4-H Livestock Auction Information (Coming SOON!)
- 2025 Youth Auction Letter
- 2025 Youth Auction Form
- 2025 Auction Flyer
- 2025 Auction Buyer Letter