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  • Do you have to be interested in agriculture or raise animals to be in 4-H?

No, there are many projects that have nothing at all to do with typical rural living.  

  • What are some of the projects?

4-H offers a variety of project areas.  Some projects that may be offered are:

  • Fashion Extra

 

 Teaches young girls how to chose make-up, stylish clothing, and coordinate outfits, as well as smart shopping strategies.
  • Photography

 

 Teaches the basic concepts in photography.
  • Arts & Crafts

 

 Lets the members create craft projects.
  • Cooking

 

 Teaches the basics of cooking and baking.
  • Computer Technology

 

 Teaches all levels of computer skills.
  • Graphic Arts

 

 Teaches the art of graphic design.
  • Small Animal Projects 

 

 Dogs, Cats, Pocket Pets, Retiles, Rabbits, Cavies, Poultry, Pygmy Goats
  • Large Animal Projects*

 

 Swine, Beef, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Horse, etc.
  • Marine Science

 

 Learn about tide pools and other marine life
  • Wildlife

 

 Learn about endangered species and other animals that live in the wild.
 
  • AND MUCH MORE!

Check with the County 4-H Office in your area for what's available for you.
*Large Animal projects are restricted to members ages 9 and up.

 

  • How much does 4-H cost?

4-H has a small yearly fee which covers insurance costs.  Ours is $8.00, other areas may vary slightly.  

The only other costs you incur are project costs.  Some projects such as Arts and Crafts may ask members to donate one or two dollars for the cost of supplies, others have no fees at all.   There are some projects that can be expensive, such as the Large Animal project where you incur the cost of the animal, fee, possible veterinary care, etc.  You do not have to purchase an animal to be in these projects.  for example, you can be a "horse-less" member in the horse project.  Many of the Large Animal project members make a profit at the end of the project form the sale of their animal.  

Small animal projects such as the Cavy Project, can be fairly inexpensive.  A cavy can cost as little as $5 - $10, a rabbit only a little more.  The upkeep on a small animal tends to be much less than the upkeep for a large animal.  Cavies and other small animals (with some exceptions) do not have to be sold at the end of the project.

 

  • Do you have to buy or wear a uniform?

4-H does not have, or require an official uniform.  Some fairs require that 4-H members wear a uniform to participate.  The usual uniform consists of a hat (around $4), a white shirt, jeans (blue, black, or white), and a tie or scarf (around $12).  Many 4-H clubs keep a supplies of clothes and uniforms that have been outgrown by other members that are free of charge.

 

 

This website last updated on August 03, 2001