4-H youth interested in the Fashion Review at the fair will get the chance to model what they made.There are six different categories that youth may participate in, informal or casual wear, dress up, separates, formal wear, suit or coat, and free choice.
4-H youth will develop and utilize planning/ organizing skills, involving critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. As they are challenged to create a marketing piece which promotes the 4- H program.
4-H'ers will develop and utilize marketable skills in self-discipline, critical thinking, and communication, as they are challenged to develop a 4-H resume.
Wonder why you put butterflies in the freezer? Curious how many siblings a pig has? Love horses but live in town? Life's little questions aren't meant to be answered alone! We invite you and your child to join 4-H, the organization of families who share in teaching kids practical things like pet care, growing gardens, capturing memorable photos, and important values like responsibility. Whether you live in town or the boonies, join 4-H and we'll tackle life's little questions together!
The experimental learning model is used throughout this series to maximize the opportunities for both youth development and aerospace related outcomes. *This project also needs a project manual. Manuals can be obtained at the Steuben County Extension Office.
4-H youth participating in the Arts and Crafts Project will get the chance to be able to create and learn about how to make different art pieces. There are many categories that the youth could participate in such as Fine Arts, Needle Craft, Model Craft and Miscellaneous.
4-H youth interested in beef cattle will learn about selection, management practices, safety, reproduction, nutrition, marketing, and showing cattle.
4-H youth interested in the beef feeder project will learn about rate of grain, grading systems, animal science career,s and diseases.
4-H youth interested in the beekeeping project will learn about the different types of honey then how to make and package the honey. You will also learn about setting up a beehive and safe handling of the bees. *This project needs a project manual. Manuals can be obtained at the Steuben County Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the berries project will learn how to grow healthy berries and the basic skills to take care of them.
4-H youth interested the Cake Decorating project will learn about techniques about how to decorate the cake. Youth will learn the best way to approach decorating and how to get started.
Whether one owns a cat or not, youth in the 4-H Cat Poster Project will learn how to properly take care of a cat. Youth will also find ways to cat-proof your house and provide proper nutrition. Other topics include veterinary visits, grooming, and litter training.
4-H youth interested in the cat project will learn about how raising a cat or kitten, different cat breeds, and the work that goes along with taking care of your cat.
Youth in the Chicken Barbecue Project will learn how to properly manage a barbecue grill and the proper ways to barbecue chicken. Other topics include homemade sauces, food safety, and grill maintenance.
4-H youth interested in the Child Development project will learn about keeping children safe and healthy, guiding behavior, and learn about the developing child. You will also learn about healthy food choices to give a child. *This project needs a project manual. Manuals can be obtained at the Steuben County Extension Office.
Youth that participate in the 4-H Collections Project will be able to show off their collection and explain the different reasons why they started their collection. It will also help you track your collection by keeping accurate records.
Youth participating in the 4-H Construction Toys will be able to use their own imagination and ingenuity when creating their display.
4-H youth interested in the Consumer Clothing project will be able to learn about identify characteristic of a good fit, practice clothing care, and learn color terminology. Youth will also learn how to make clothing repairs and how to read labels. *This project also needs a project manual. Manuals can be obtained at the Steuben County Extension Office.
The 4-H Crops project allows youth the opportunity to explore hands-on crop production. With the opportunity to grow a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, oats, and wheat, youth learn about the different components of agriculture production. While learning and applying practices to control insects and disease, harvesting, storage, and marketing youth are gain valuable life skills such as wise use of resources, keeping records, conflict resolution, and personal safety. *Corn needs a manua
4-H youth interested in dairy cattle will learn about working safely with the cattle, nutrition, caring for the animals, milk processing and dairy products.
4-H youth interested in dairy feeder project will learn rate of grain, the healthy weights for the animal and the health care that is needed.
4-H youth interested in dairy steer cattle will learn about selection, management practices, safety, reproduction, nutrition, marketing, and showing cattle.
4-H youth interested in the dog project will learn about different breeds,grooming, beginning training techniques, and how to keep your dog healthy.
4-H youth interested in the dog project will learn about different breeds,grooming, beginning training techniques, and how to keep your dog healthy. Then being able to show something that they learned on a poster board.
4-H youth interested in the Electric will learn how to create a circuit board and understand all the electrical wiring. They will also learn the safety precautions when using a electrical solder. *This project needs a project manual and the record sheet can be found in the manual. Manuals can be obtained at the Steuben County Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Entomology project will learn about different insects. Find interesting facts out about those insects the how to collect and pin them for their collection. *This project needs a project manual as well as a record sheet. Manuals can be obtained at the Steuben County Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Floriculture project will learn the basic information and skills to grow healthy plants and flowers. * This project needs a manual. Project Manuals are available at the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the foods project will get the chance to experience new things. From making different foods out of their activity books to learning about cooking in general. The members will learn a lot about foods and food preservation. *This project needs a manual which then contains the record sheet. The record manuals may be obtained at the Extension Office.
The forestry project will help you to learn how to identify trees, uses of trees, the benefits of trees, and the importance of our woodlands. A knowledge of trees and woodland management leads to a greater enjoyment of the outdoors. An understanding of tree characteristics will allow future landowners to choose the best varieties for urban or rural benefits that include cooling, wildlife habitat, and reducing erosion and other types of pollution. *This project also needs a manual. Project Manua
4-H youth interested in the Garden project will learn about planning a vegetable garden, planting, fertilizing, different vegetable pests, harvesting, storage techniques and careers. * This project needs a project manual. Project Manuals are available in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Genealogy project will learn how to collect data about their families past and be able to add on to it from previous years knowledge. This project is a great way to have the history of your family.
4-H youth interested in the Geology project will learn the fascinating hobby of "rock hunting." Geology involves studying the earth's crust, its layers, and their history. Youth will learn to identify Indiana rocks, minerals, and fossils *This project requires a manual. Project manuals are available in the Extension Office.
4-H youth participating in the Gift Wrapping Project will learn the basic skills on how to properly wrap gifts. Youth will also learn new techniques about when and how to use ribbon along with wrapping paper.
4-H youth interested in the goat project will learn about working safely with the animals, nutrition, different types of goats, and caring for the animals.
4-H youth interested in the Goat Poster project will get to create an educational poster about a goat. This is a good way for the 4-H youth to get the chance to learn about goats and still be apart of the project without having to own a goat.
4-H youth interested in the health project will learn the basic first aid treatments as the members grow through out the years they will be learning more about staying healthy. Then they will learn more about staying fit. *The project needs a project manual. The project manual may be obtained in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Herbs project will learn the basic information and skills to be able to grow healthy herbs. You will also learn the importance that herbs play and what is the best way to grow them. *This project needs a manual. Project manuals are available in the Extension Office.
4-H youth in the Home Environment project will get the chance to create different pieces of furniture and how working with color can really change the view. Members will also learn money sense by keeping records of the money during the project. *This project comes with a project manual. Project manual may be obtained in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in horse & pony project will learn about nutrition, different breeds, grooming, health care, basic horsemanship skills, basic seats, and showmanship.
4-H youth interested in Horseless Horse project gives youth an opportunity to work with and learn about horses without actually having a a horse or pony.Youth will learn about different characteristics of a horse and how to identify them.
4-Her's in grade 6 and up are eligible to be in Junior Leaders. Junior Leaders is a great way to meet other 4-Her's that are not in your club and can create many opportunities. We work on a point system you can earn points by attending meetings, community service work, helping with other fair projects and working at the pop stand through out the fair.
Youth engagement in local 4-H programs can lead to life skill development among 4-H youth. The aim of the venture was to discover whether or not the Steuben County 4-H Program is successfully molding productive, contributing members of society. Check out the results here:
4-H youth interested in Microwave Cooking, will get to learn about all the different ways that you can make things in the microwave. Youth will also get to experiment with different activities in the book. * The project needs a project manual. The project manual may be obtained from the Extension Office.
Mini 4-H is a way to get the kids excited about 4-H and start to understand some of the procedures that are in place. They also get to make projects that are displayed at the fair as well.
For many, if not most 4-H youth, the culmination of the program year focuses on project evaluation, or what is commonly known as 4-H project judging. By way of a judges clinic held in Northeast Indiana, the pool of volunteers enlarges and adds to the diversity of adults volunteering to positively influence youth.
4-H youth interested in the photography project will learn about the best techniques on how to take pictures. They will get experience taking landscape and portrait pictures. There is a lot of great tips on how to get the best looking pictures from the project manual. * This project needs a project manual. Project manuals are available in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Potatoes project will learn how to plant and grow healthy potato plants. They will also learn how to keep records when planting.
4-H youth interested in poultry will learn about all the different types of poultry and how to take care of them. You will also learn about incubation, growing your own feed, and the flock health.
4-H youth interested in rabbits will learn about housing and the equipment needed, health, show preparation, marketing and caring for the rabbits.
4-H youth interested in the Recycling project will learn why it is important to recycle, develop a home recycling center and youth even have a chance to create a piece of art made out of recycled items. * This project needs a manual. Project Manuals are available at the Extension Office.
4-H youth participating in the Scrapbooking project will get to make different pages that will get to represent different activities that they have done through the year. Youth will also learn different techniques on how to scrapbook.
4-H youth interested in the will learn the proper techniques of sewing and how they can improve their sewing skills. Youth will learn proper forms on the sewing machine and how to apply a facing or binding. * This project needs a project manual. Project manuals are available in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in sheep will learn about management practices, health maintenance, carcass evaluation, working safely with the animal, sheep industry and sheep breeds.
4-H youth interested in Shooting Sports will learn the safe operation of firearms and archery equipment. Youth will also have the chance to attend workshops where they will get to practice with the equipment. *The project needs a manual. Project Manuals are available in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Small Engines project will learn about the different types of engines. Youth will also learn about the basic and diagnostic tools in order to work and repair the engines.
4-H youth interested in the Soil and Water project will learn about why studying soil and water are important, along with how the rain enter the soil, and then how the soil may be different. *This project needs a project manual. Project Manuals are available in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Sportfishing project will test what you already know or what maybe you don't know about the project and then learn how to create a rig to help catch the fish. You will even learn a thing or two about baits. *This project needs a project manual. Project manuals may be obtained at the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the starter calf project will learn the proper ways to take care and nurture a healthy starter calf.
4-H youth interested in swine will learn about the digestive system, space requirements, working safely with the animal, baby pig management and breeding management.
4-H youth interested Ag Tractor will be able to learn about different agriculture tractors and how to drive them. Youth will also learn about the different parts of the machine and how to repair the tractor.
4-H youth interested in the 4-H Project Lawn and Tractor Driving will get the opportunity to be able to learn how to work and drive the tractor. Youth will also learn about all the factors that keep the tractor going.
4-H youth interested Tractor Poster Project will get to the chance to learn more about tractors without having to have a tractor. They will learn about all the different parts in getting to know your tractor and then the proper safety precautions when operating a tractor. *This project needs a project manual. Project Manuals may be obtained in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Verbal Communications project will learn ways to help present and public speaking skill developments. These skills are used throughout a lot of areas throughout the 4-H program.
4-H youth interested in Vet Science project will learn about different animals and their safety. They will learn about interesting tools to check the animals health and some important safety precautions. * This project needs a project manual. Project Manuals may be obtained in the Extension Office.
4-H youth interested in the Woodworking project how to properly cut wood. We will also learn about how to have proper safety techniques and equipment. * A manual and record sheet are required for this project, the project manual can be picked up at the Steuben County Extension Office.
