4-H Youth Development
Animals and Livestock
4-H Animal Science Lesson Plans: Level 1
By providing instruction outlines for adults, this 263-page curriculum delivers animal science education to youth, particularly 4-H members working with beef, sheep, swine and goats. The 38...
4-H Cavy Project - Leader Guide
The 4-H Cavy Project is an animal science curriculum for youth in grades K-12. It consists of the curriculum introduction, cavy project information and experiential (hands-on) activities. Authors:...
This is a basic resource for 4-H members doing a horse project in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology and how to choose a horse; the horse's health, care and...
4-H Poultry Showmanship Questions
Lists questions a 4-H member could be asked by the judge during a 4-H poultry showmanship competition. Questions are organized by level of difficulty (junior, intermediate and senior) and are...
Getting Ready for the Fair: Clipping Beef Cattle
Clipping a steer not only helps the animal regulate its temperature more efficiently, it improves its appearance for showtime or auction. But it’s a learned skill that takes a lot of practice. This...
Containing material from in-state and out-of-state 4-H resources, this 32-page handbook provides the basics for 4-H adult volunteers who want to supervise youth-based activities in Idaho. Along...
Judging Beef Cattle and Oral Reasons 101
This publication will help youth and beginning cattle producers to understand the five basic criteria for selecting a beef animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
Judging Meat Goats and Oral Reasons 101
This publication will help youth and beginning meat goat producers to understand the four basic criteria for selecting a meat goat. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
Judging Sheep and Oral Reasons 101
This publication will help youth and beginning sheep producers to understand the four basic criteria for selecting a sheep animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
Judging Swine and Oral Reasons 101
This publication will help youth and beginning swine producers to understand the five basic criteria for selecting a swine animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
Market Poultry Lesson Plans: From Egg To Animal
Raising animals is one of the foundational learning experiences for 4-H youth. Chickens are fairly easy for children to start with but there is a learning curve. This bulletin conveniently compiles...
The PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide
This publication provides the definitive compilation of rules for 4-H horse contests in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Categories include General Rules, Clothing and Equipment, Contest Guidelines,...
Communication and Expressive Arts
$32 4-H Create Art Now is a 100 plus-page adult helper’s guide to teaching youth (primarily grades 4-8) about creating art — drawing, painting and sculpting — and entrepreneurial strategies.
Diga lo que piensa con Confianza
Los jóvenes y adultos que aprenden a hablar en público de manera efectiva obtienen una herramienta importante de liderazgo. Esta publicación le ayuda desarrollar ese activo. Lo remite a nueve hojas...
Elements & Principles of Design
$1 Created to be part of a 4-H art curriculum, this informational card will provide a continuous visual reference for both youth and adults learning about visual art. The Elements & Principles card...
Since webinars and other internet-based communication have become more of a standard, it has become important to know how to present material online. From managing the visual elements, minding...
Speak up with Confidence: Nine Tips on Presenting
Youth and adults who learn to speak effectively in public gain an important leadership tool. This publication will help you to develop that asset. Nine double-sided tip sheets cover nine topics...
Food and Health
4-H Home Food Preservation Series: Boiling Water Canning Project Manual
For ages eight to 18, the boiling water canning project manual covers the basics of healthy eating and food safety and specific instructions for canning fruits, tomatoes, tomato salsa, pickles, and...
4-H Home Food Preservation Series: Drying Project Manual
For ages eight to 18, the drying project manual covers the basics of healthy eating and food safety and specific instructions for drying fruits, vegetables and herbs. Thirteen hands-on activities...
4-H Home Food Preservation Series: Freezing Project Manual
For ages eight to 18, the freezing project manual covers the basics of healthy eating and food safety and specific instructions for freezing fruits; juices; vegetables; meat, fish and poultry; and...
4-H Home Food Preservation Series: Pressure Canning Project Manual
For ages 14-18, the pressure canning project manual covers the basics of healthy eating and food safety and specific instructions for canning vegetables, dry beans, meats, poultry, fish and...
Buenas prácticas en el campo para trabajadores agrícolas
Los trabajadores agrícolas, productores, and propietarios de frutas y hortalizas deben estar bien entrenadas en practicas que promuevan la salud y la higiene. Este manual bilingüe le ayuda a usted...
Dutch Oven Cooking: Helper's Guide
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
Dutch Oven Cooking: Project Manual Unit 1
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
Dutch Oven Cooking: Project Manual Unit 2
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
Five for Five: Five Minutes to Better Health
Everyone knows that staying physically active improves one’s health. However, just under half of all adults in the United States don’t engage in regular exercise; even worse, nearly three-quarters...
Good Field Practices for Agricultural Workers
The Pacific Northwest is known for its high-quality produce. To preserve this reputation, all people involved in farm activities should be thoroughly trained in practices that promote health and...
Growing Food Safely in Idaho School Gardens
This guide is created for teachers, parents, volunteers, school administrators, food-service professionals and everyone else engaged in youth gardening projects in Idaho. It is meant to serve as a...
H2O to Go: Staying Hydrated Safely!
Because drinking water is a requirement for human survival, it is important to know the basic facts so you can maintain your general health. Along with telling you how much water to drink each day,...
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Lesson
Since more young Idahoans are vaping (one-fifth have at least tried it), prevention is key. Using a Do, Reflect, Apply model, this 30-minute 4-H curriculum provides activities to help children...
Forestry Range and Water
4H Wildlife and Water: Volunteer Guide
This 20-page publication supplements the Wildlife and Water Habitats 4-H Youth Curriculum, a program that teaches middle school-age children about Idaho habitats. As a companion guide, it provides...
4H Wildlife and Water: Youth Guide
This 124-page youth text and workbook teaches middle school-age children about Idaho habitats as part of a three-year course. An ongoing narrative involving the characters Emily and Logan (peer...
Rangeland Outreach Activities Manual
This guide was designed to prepare 4-H youth for the Idaho Rangeland Skill-a-thon event. This event is a hands-on, outdoor, science event designed to teach youth and adults about the vast rangeland...
Rangeland Outreach Activities Manual: Coaches' Edition
This guide was designed to help facilitators to prepare 4-H youth for the Idaho Rangeland Skill-a-thon event. This event is a hands-on, outdoor, science event designed to teach youth and adults...
General Resources
4H Wildlife and Water: Volunteer Guide
This 20-page publication supplements the Wildlife and Water Habitats 4-H Youth Curriculum, a program that teaches middle school-age children about Idaho habitats. As a companion guide, it provides...
4H Wildlife and Water: Youth Guide
This 124-page youth text and workbook teaches middle school-age children about Idaho habitats as part of a three-year course. An ongoing narrative involving the characters Emily and Logan (peer...
Diga lo que piensa con Confianza
Los jóvenes y adultos que aprenden a hablar en público de manera efectiva obtienen una herramienta importante de liderazgo. Esta publicación le ayuda desarrollar ese activo. Lo remite a nueve hojas...
Essential 4-H Club Meeting Planning: The 4-H Meeting Wheel
Club meetings play a key role in the 4-H experience. The 4-H Meeting Wheel is a helpful guide, displaying the three elements (fun, business and learning) that leaders should incorporate into every...
La Planificación Esencial de Reuniones de Clubs 4-H:La Rueda de Reuniones 4-H
Las reuniones del club juegan un papel clave en la experiencia 4-H. La Rueda de Reuniones 4-H describe los tres Elementos Esenciales del Desarrollo Juvenil Positivo que forman la base de cada...
Plants
Indoor Container Garden (SEED)
The indoor container garden — SEED program provides youth with an experiential hands-on learning environment about gardening. This tool kit provides you all the basics, including a list of program...