Project Information

PROJECT GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS

• The 2008 4-H Ohio Family Guide lists all 4-H projects offered.
• The 2008 Ross County 4-H Project Guide contains the specific requirements for completing a project in our county. Projects are listed by Project Area.
• Need an organized way to keep track of your 4-H Career (projects, activities, etc.)?
  Go to: My 4-H Career Record Book or My 4-H Record Sheets

PROJECT F.A.Q.'s

Q. What is a 4-H Project?
A. A 4-H project is made up of 3 types of activities:

• Hands-on Activities: making, producing, selling, practicing, observing, testing, interviewing, etc.
• Organized Activities: demonstrations, speeches, workshops, county judging, project activities, etc.
• Leadership/Citizenship: conducting, planning, teaching, assisting, imforming, etc.

Q. Does a 4-H member have to take a project?
A. Yes. However, there are 2 ways to take a project: as an Individual Project or as a Group Project

Q. How do I choose a project?
A. With over 200 projects, you can find something designed just for your interests. Pick something you already enjoy doing or explore a project area that is totally new and different! It's your choice!! Refer to the 2008 Ohio Family Guide Book for a complete list.

Q. Are there any project updates I need to know?
A. Revised for 2008
#210    Dog Project and Record Book
#201R  Dog Resource Handbook
#135    Goat Project and Record Book
#135R  Goat Resource Handbook
#752    Shotgun Member Record Book
#441GPM    Real Money, Real World

A. New for 2008
#584    Level 1  Focus on Photography
#585    Level 2  Controlling the Image
#586    Level 3  Mastering Photography
#561    Nat'l Safe Tractor & Machinery Program, Student Handbook

A. County-Only Projects for 2008
Several projects are offered to members on the County-level only. (these are not listed in the Family Guide)
#91    Discovering 4-H (1)
#92    Discovering 4-H (2)
#93    Discovering 4-H (3)
#94    Exploring Animals
#95    Exploring Energy
#96    Exploring Me & My Home
#97    Exploring Planets 
#400  Laundry for Beginners
#471  Party Fun with Food

A.  Discontinued Projects
#660  Corn
#661  Small Grains
#662  Soybeans

Q. What is the difference between "Project Completion" and "Exhibiting at the Ross County Fair"?
A. Project Completion and Exhibiting Projects at the Fair are 2 separate things!

• Project Completion / Project Grade:
• Requirements necessary to complete a 4-H project are inserted in every project book and are also listed in the Ross County 4-H Project Guide.
• To receive a Project Grade, members must complete all projects requirements. 
• Exhibiting Projects at the Fair:
• To receive project Premium Money, members must exhibit their project at the fair. This monetary benefit is provided by the Ross County Senior Fairboard.
• Refer to the Ross County Project Guide for what counts as a fair exhibit.
• For a detailed listing of fair rules & regulations, refer to the current year's Ross County Fairbook, which is available in late June in the Extension office.