This project book is for young first-year members and others who want to discover and explore the broad array of topics offered by 4-H. Any member in need of an easy-to-read, easy-to-use introduction to animals, health, food and nutrition, nature, insects, plants and soils, machines and tools, recreation, and clothing benefits from doing this project, which is easily completed in one year

Are you curious about other countries? This intermediate-level project takes a look at 4-H through an international lens, with close-ups of Ghana, Kosovo, Nicaragua, and South Korea. Key factors make each country’s 4-H program different, and dedication to 4-H makes us all the same.

Want to learn a skill you can use for the rest of your life? This newly revised project shows members with little or no public speaking experience how to prepare and deliver speeches in front of crowds, large and small, with confidence. Take a look at how the pros manage this skill, then learn how to handle various speaking situations, deliver different types of speeches, and resolve problems you may experience along the way. Your confidence builds with each activity!

This is a mentoring project designed for teens ages 13 and older with at least two years of 4-H experience. Teens mentor at least one beginner 4-H member and complete a series of learning experiences with their protégés.

Would you like to become a 4-H club officer, or are you one already? This project is for members who have some experience in leadership and who want to learn more about what it takes to become a well-balanced and successful leader in 4-H and in life. You’ll look at inspirational leaders and various leadership styles, then develop your skills through a series of fun activities using real-life examples from your club experiences.

Make the best better in your 4-H club by improving your leadership skills and the way you assist advisors and club members. Use your life experiences to find your leadership strengths, improve your speaking skills, and build relationships. Discover how to get to know your team, resolve issues, and develop a team plan. Intended for current club officers or chairs of committees.

See life from various perspectives and have fun learning about new situations and people who are different from you. Show what you have learned with a capstone project in any creative format you choose.

Teen leaders in 4-H have been leading community service projects for years. Here’s a project book that supports their efforts. No matter what your specific project is, this book takes you through the nature of service, making plans, recruiting a “crew,” getting it done, and evaluating your accomplishments. Yes, you DO make a difference!

Learn to arrange more productive meetings and to participate in them more effectively. Great for teens with some leadership experience who are interested in learning more about the purpose and functions of boards, or who are serving on a board for the first time.

Are you interested in learning about what it takes to become a good leader? Begin your leadership adventure by answering questions about yourself and the people close to you, by setting goals, by practicing communication, and by making a commitment to lead. Intended for youth old enough to explore the nature of leadership.

This advanced-level project is for community-minded youth who want to take a step back and look at food in a broader context. “Food insecurity” is an issue affecting much of the world’s population and many people right here in our own communities. Learn about hunger in your community, and develop the skill and imagination to prepare healthful meals from ingredients you have on hand or might receive from a food pantry. Consider it a challenge!

This project is for teens who want leadership experiences different from the opportunities provided through other 4-H leadership projects. 4-H teens who complete this project should have enough previous leadership experience to be able to plan and complete this advanced-level project on their own with minimal supervision or assistance.