4-H Project Enrollment Guide

A Message to Parents

Your child's 4-H experience will be guided by a volunteer leader at the club level and a county Extension 4-H youth agent at the county level. They will be pleased to talk with you and answer any question you may have.

How To Use This Guide

Before distributing materials to youth, try to determine which manuals they already have. Provide project manuals only to those who do not have one or to those who have completed one level and are ready for the next level. Additional project materials and audiovisual aids for each project are listed in Bibliography of Available 4-H Literature and Visuals, located in your county Extension office.

An age level is specified for some publications; other publications are designated Unit I, II, etc. Generally, a person enrolling for the first time in a project begins with Unit I, regardless of age. When the first manual in a unit is completed, the member is ready for the next higher level manual.

Best wishes in your work with Mississippi's most valuable natural resource--its youth.

4-H Pledge

4-H Motto

4-H Slogan

4-H Colors

Rights of a Member

• Enroll in the 4-H project(s) of your choice.
• Participate in county 4-H activities.
• Enter any 4-H contest for which you are eligible.
• Wear the 4-H member pin.

Contents

Your Extension 4-H youth agent can answer questions that will help members, parents, and leaders select 4-H projects and activities.

• Animal
  • Beef
  • Dairy
  • Dog Care
  • Horses
  • Meat Science
  • Pets (other than dogs)
  • Poultry
  • Sheep
  • Swine
  • Veterinary Science

• Communication and Expressive Arts
  • Communication Arts
  • Expressive Arts
  • Photography
  • Recreation (Leisure Education)

• Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Breads
  • Child Development
  • Clothing and Textiles
  • Clothing Selection
  • Consumer Education
  • Dairy Foods
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Food Preservation
  • Home Environment
  • Home Management

• Environmental Education
  • Conservation
  • Field and Stream
  • Forestry

• Personal Development and Leadership
  • Career Exploration
  • Citizenship
  • Health
  • Leadership
  • Personal Development
  • Introductory 4-H Projects (5-8 year olds)

• Plant
  • Field Crops
  • Gardening (Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamental, and Flowers)
  • Plant and Soil Sciences

• Other Projects
  • Economics, Business, Marketing
  • Cultural Education
  • Entomology
  • Safety

• Technology and Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Bicycle
  • Computer Technology
  • Electricity
  • Engines and Tractors
  • Wood Science

4-H Creed

I believe in the training of my Head for the power it will give me to think, plan, and reason.

I believe in the training of my Heart for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic, and true.

I believe in the training of my Hands for the ability it will give me to be helpful, skillful, and useful.

I believe in the training of my Health for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, resist disease, and work efficiently.

I believe in my country, my state, my community, and in my responsibility for their development.

In all these things, I believe, and I am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.

Responsibilities of a 4-H Member

• Complete your 4-H project.
• Keep a record of your 4-H work and turn your record in to your project leader or your 4-H club leader.
• Give visual presentations or talks on your 4-H project(s).
• Enter contests.
• Make exhibits of your project work.
• Attend club meetings.
• Take part in club activities.
• Participate in county 4-H workshops and clinics.
• Assist younger members.
• Encourage others to join 4-H.
• Know the 4-H Pledge and 4-H Motto.
• Let parents and friends know about 4-H.

Animal

Beef

The 4-H Beef Project offers members an opportunity to select, feed, manage, and market beef cattle. Members may participate in judging, visual presentation, cookout contests, consumer education, career education, leadership and exhibits, records, and citizenship activities.

Member
Publication 485 4-H Beef Manual

Supplementary
Information Sheet 432 Judging Market Beef Cattle
Publication 1248 Livestock Judging Reasons

Dairy

The 4-H Dairy Project offers members an opportunity to select, feed, and manage dairy cattle. A member may select a calf, heifer, or cow as a project but does not have to own an animal to enroll. Opportunities are provided for participation in 4-H judging, visual presentation records, production, and exhibit programs.

Member
Publication 153 Junior 4-H Dairy Production
Publication 530 Senior 4-H Dairy Production

Leader
Publication 825 4-H Leader's Lesson Plan

Supplementary
Publication 194 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging
Publication 445 Showing Your Dairy Animal
Publication 738 Miss. Jr. Dairy Production Awards Program
Publication 1062 Visiting a Dairy Farm
Publication 1063 Visiting a Food Store
Publication 1064 Visiting a Dairy Processing Plant

Dog Care

The 4-H Dog Care and Training Project offers 4-H members an opportunity to learn how to select a dog to fit the family situation. It also teaches members how to assume responsibility for the care and training of a dog. To participate, members should own one or more dogs.

Member
M0101 4-H Dog Care and Training Project, Leaders Guide
M0102 Training Your Dog for Family Living, Unit 1
M0318 Care for Dogs and Puppies, Unit V
M0323 Grooming and Handling Dogs, Unit IV
M0362 Dog Obedience and Training Lessons for Beginners
M0363 Dog Obedience and Training Lessons for Novice

Horses

The 4-H Horse Project offers 4-H'ers the opportunity to own, manage, and show a horse. Members participate in horse clinics, judging, visual presentation, and record contests.

Member
Publication 450 Your 4-H Horse

Meat Science

Members enrolled in the Meat Science Project study what happens to market animals after the livestock sale until it reaches the consumer. Members have opportunities to learn about the slaughtering, processing and preparation of red meat.

Member
Publication 1467 Red Meats

Pets (other than dogs)

The 4-H Pet Care Project offers 4-H members an opportunity to select, feed, and care for a pet. A member should own one or more pets. Pets may include: cats, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, birds, rabbits, gerbils, goldfish and tropical fish, chameleons, frogs, toads, and turtles. This list is not all inclusive, but wild animals should not be captured and kept as pets.

Member
Publication 1183 4-H Pet Care Project

Poultry

The 4-H Poultry Project enables 4-H members to experience the enjoyment of feeding and managing a flock of broilers or laying hens. Members with more experience in poultry production may want to learn to incubate and hatch eggs. Additional opportunities are available to learn to grade, properly select, and prepare broilers and eggs by participating in 4-H judging, visual presentation, egg preparation and demonstration, barbecue, and record programs.

Member
Publication 255 4-H Poultry Manual, Unit 1 (for junior members)
Publication 743 4-H Poultry Manual, Unit II (for senior members)

Leader
Leader's Guide -- Poultry
Lesson Plan for Teachers Using the Avian Embryo
Suggestions and Procedures for Conducting a County or Area Barbecue Program

Supplementary
Publication 900 4-H Poultry Judging Manual
Publication 1150 The Avian Embryo

Sheep

The 4-H Sheep Project can help teach members to select, feed, and manage a lamb or a ewe flock. Members may also participate in visual presentation, judging, lamb chop outdoor cookery, and record programs.

Member
Publication 342 4-H Sheep Manual

Swine

The 4-H Swine Project offers 4-H members an opportunity to select, feed, manage, fit, and show swine. In addition, members may participate in judging, visual presentation, and consumer education programs such as Meat Bowl and Pork Cookout.

Member
Publication 441 Market Pig and Breeding Gilt Manual

Veterinary Science

The 4-H Veterinary Science Project offers 4-H members an opportunity to learn about the care and well-being of animals. The project also deals with the protection of human health, including food supply safeguards, meat and poultry inspection, as well as factors that contribute to environmental health, public health, and consumer protection. A member does not have to own an animal but should have one to observe and work with. Opportunities are provided for participation in visual presentations, record and exhibit programs, and community animal health projects.

Member
M0277 The Normal Animal, Unit 1
M0279 Animal Disease, Unit II
M0281 Immunology, Zoonoses and Public Health, Unit III

Communication and Expressive Arts

Communication Arts

Publication 1911 Exploring Communications, Unit 1, Show and Tell
Publication 1915 Exploring Communications, Unit 5, Informing Others
Publication 1916 Exploring Communications, Unit 6, Broadcast and Print
Publication 1918 Exploring Communications, Unit 8, Speaking Extemporaneously

Expressive Arts

Publication 1985 4-H Expressive Arts Club -- Beginner's Guide

Photography

Photography is a challenging and fascinating project. Anyone can "snap" a picture, but only a good photographer can make a lifelike portrait. 4-H photography members study and practice the art of making pictures. The project supplements other 4-H projects and activities. Photography may become a lifelong skill and hobby or a full-time career. Members may participate in visual presentation, judging, records, and exhibits.

Member
M0036 Adventures with Your Camera, Unit I
M0044 Exploring Photography, Unit II
M0045 Mastering Photography, Unit III
M0046 Darkroom Techniques, Unit IV

Recreation (Leisure Education)

Publication 587 4-H Recreation, Unit I
Publication 1372 4-H Leisure Education Guide
Form 722 4-H Leisure Education Activity Sheet

Family and Consumer Sciences

Breads

4-H members enrolled in the 4-H Bread Project should develop an appreciation of the nutritional values of breads and cereals as one of the food groups. They can participate in learning experiences that will help them to acquire and demonstrate skills in planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving breads and grain products. Members can learn scientific principles about bread making and study the use of bread in the diets of many cultures around the world.

Member
Publication 1576 Fun With Quick Breads (Basic Unit)
Publication 1577 Making Yeast Breads (Advance Unit)

Child Development

4-H members enrolled in the 4-H Child Development Project can learn about their own early development and expand their knowledge to the care of young children. In the final unit of study they learn about the real responsibilities of parenthood. Members may participate in visual presentations, exhibits, and record keeping.

Member
Publication 1163 4-H Exploring Childhood, Me...You...Making Friends, Unit I (ages 8-12)
Publication 1165 4-H Exploring Childhood, Development and Care, Unit II (ages 13-15)
Publication 1167 4-H Exploring Childhood, Someday I Want To Be a Parent, Unit III (ages 16-19)

Leader
Publication 1162 4-H Exploring Childhood, Me...You...Making Friends, Unit I Leader's Guide
Publication 1164 4-H Exploring Childhood, Development and Care, Unit II, Leader's Guide
Publication 1166 4-H Exploring Childhood, Someday I Want To Be a Parent, Unit III Leader's Guide

Clothing and Textiles

Members can gain knowledge and develop skills in selecting fabrics, patterns, and in constructing garments. They can learn consumer skills and save family dollars while developing poise and self-confidence. Members can participate in visual presentation, judging records, Fashion Revue, and exhibits.

Member
Publication 1299 4-H Clothing, Unit I
Publication 1300 4-H Clothing, Unit II
Publication 1301 4-H Clothing, Unit III
Publication 1302 4-H Clothing Reference Manual

Clothing Selection

In the Clothing Selection Project, 4-H members can learn to select ready-to-wear garments that are well constructed, economical, and becoming to the wearer. They learn to mend clothes they have purchased and learn to properly care for them. Members can participate in judging, record keeping, exhibits, and in Fashion Revue.

Member
Publication 1303 4-H Clothing Selection Manual
Publication 1311 4-H Clothing Selection Study Guide

Consumer Education

The 4-H Consumer Education Project is designed to help youth make wise decisions in the market place for both consumer goods and services. Members enrolled in this project learn their rights and responsibilities as consumers. Members can participate in Consumer Bowl, record keeping, visual presentation, and exhibits.

Member
Publication 1603 Managing the Money Maze, Unit I
Publication 1608 Managing the Money Maze, Unit II
Publication 1610 Managing the Money Maze, Unit III
Form 871 How to Play the Money Maze Game

Dairy Foods

In the 4-H Dairy Food Project, members will have a chance to develop an appreciation of the nutritional values of dairy foods. Learning activities include planning, purchasing, and serving dairy foods in meals and snacks. Members also can learn the scientific principles related to the safe care and handling of dairy foods.

Member
M0103 Join the Fitness Team

Food and Nutrition

The 4-H Food and Nutrition Project is designed to help youth make wise choices about their diets. Members enrolled in this project will learn the importance of including foods from the food pyramid in their daily diets. They will learn the importance of nutrition to good health, physical fitness, and attractive appearance. Included in this project will be the application of scientific principles of nutrition and food preparation.

Member
Publication 1512 Get Off to a Good Start with Breakfast (Unit 2)
Publication 1574 It's Lunch Time (Unit 3)
Publication 1575 It's Dinner Time (Unit 4)
Publication 1369 Exploring the Magical World of 4-H Food and Nutrition (Year 1)

Supplementary
M0028 Fit It All Together -- Food for Fun and Fitness, Unit 1 Member's Manual
M0029 Fit It All Together -- Food and Fitness Choices for You, Unit 2 Member's Manual
M0030 Fit It All Together -- The World of Food and Fitness, Unit 3 Member's Manual
M0031 Fit It All Together -- Food for Fun and Fitness, Unit 1 Leader's Guide
M0032 Fit It All Together -- Food and Fitness Choices for You, Unit 2 Leader's Guide
M0033 Fit It All Together -- The World of Food and Fitness, Unit 3 Leader's Guide

Food Preservation

In the 4-H Food Preservation Project, members can learn to successfully preserve foods by canning and freezing. Members also can learn the basic scientific principles required for safe handling of foods. While carrying out project activities, members will be able to supplement the home food supply by canning and freezing.

Member
Publication 1430 Freezing Fruits and Berries, Unit 1
Publication 1431 Freezing Vegetables, Unit 2
Publication 1540 Canning Vegetables, Unit 4
Publication 1542 Canning Fruits and Tomatoes, Unit 3

Home Environment

4-H members enrolled in the Home Environment Project can learn principles and materials necessary to make the home more attractive, convenient, and comfortable within the family's resources. Members can learn the values of old as well as new furnishings and accessories. They can experience the satisfaction of a home that expresses personal creativity and family life style. Members may participate in visual presentation, judging, records, and exhibits.

Member
Publication 1662 Interior Design
Publication 1700 Selecting and Arranging Furniture

Home Management

Members in the 4-H Home Management Project will learn to set realistic personal and family goals based on values and needs. They also can improve their skills in using available resources. Members will be able to understand and use management methods and the decision-making process in reaching their goals.

Member
Publication 416 Inventory and Record of Important Papers
Publication 633 Inventory of the Household

Environmental Education

Conservation

The 4-H Conservation Program encourages youth to develop leadership skills in active conservation projects, to understand the importance of conserving natural resources, to explore conservation career opportunities, and to appreciate the value of national resources to society.

Member
Publication 1185 Project Guide Conservation of Natural Resources

Field and Stream

The program includes various wildlife projects, events, and activities including wildlife judging, small game management, backyard wildlife, and shooting sports. Field and Stream features the training and certification of county project leaders and coaches to work directly with youth.

Member
Form 866 Wildlife Judging Scoresheet
M0721 National 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Handbook

Forestry

The 4-H Forestry project teaches 4-H members practical skills in forest management and use of forest products. To enroll, a member may have some timberland, but does not have to own land or timber. Opportunities are provided for the participants in 4-H judging, visual presentation, records, and exhibits.

Member
Publication 1205 Welcome to 4-H Forestry

Personal Development and Leadership

Career Exploration

4-H Career Exploration offers 4-H members opportunities to learn about themselves, and their interests, abilities, and aptitudes. They also can learn more about the world of work, and have opportunities to consider their interests and aptitudes in relation to available careers.

Member
Publication 1600 Taking the Clutter Out of Career Choice

Citizenship

Citizenship is your relationship with others in your home, club, community, state, and nation. The 4-H Citizenship Project encourages 4-H members to gain respect for the needs and concerns of others and teaches them to help others. Members learn life skills that will make them more effective and successful citizens.

Member
M0038 Exploring Citizenship, Me, My Family and Friends, Unit I (8- and 9-year-old)
M0298 Exploring Citizenship, My Neighborhood, Unit II (10-year-old)
M0299 Exploring Citizenship, My Clubs and Groups, Unit III (11-year-old)
M0300 Exploring Citizenship, My Community, Unit IV (12-year-old and older)
M0301 Exploring Citizenship, My Heritage, Unit V (14-year-old and older)
M0302 Exploring Citizenship, My Government, Unit VI (14-year-old and older)
M0303 Exploring Citizenship, My World, Unit VII

Leader
M0304 Exploring Citizenship, Leader's Guide

Health

4-H Health Project provides activities for learning about factors that help or hinder good health and teaches youth how to control these factors. Members may participate in visual presentation, record keeping, and exhibits.

Member
Publication 1279 Healthy Lifestyles (Senior 4-H members)
New curriculum currently being developed.

Leadership

The 4-H Leadership Project offers 4-H members an opportunity to organize ideas, develop self-confidence, learn to work with others, and accomplish something important for the people involved. The 4-H Club leader should work with the 4-H member in developing a plan and setting goals according to age, ability, maturity, and interest of the 4-H'er.

Member
M0291 Exploring 4-H Leadership -- Member's Guide

Personal Development

Publication 1592 Getting It Together -- Friends, Families and Futures (For ages 12 and 13)
Publication 1593 Me in a Changing World (For ages 10 and 11)
Publication 1594 Decisions in a Changing World, Personal Development for Senior 4-H Members

Introductory 4-H Projects (5- to 8-Year-Olds)

Materials to introduce 4-H to young members, new audiences, and after-school programs.

Member
Publication 1990 4-H Coloring Book
Publication 1196 Exploring I
Publication 1960 This Is 4-H...

Plant

Field Crops

The 4-H Field Crops Project encourages participants to learn the producing, marketing, and manufacturing of cotton, corn, and soybeans.

Member
Publication 1324 Exploring Plants Through 4-H
Publication 1621 Cotton Varieties
Publication 1552 Cover Crops in Mississippi
Publication 1559 Soybean Efficient Production Practices

Gardening (Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamental, and Flowers)

The 4-H Garden Project offers 4-H members an opportunity to learn how to select a garden site and how to make a plan. Members learn to select vegetable varieties and develop skills. (4-H Garden Project includes Orchard and Truck Crops.)

Member
Publication 205 The 4-H Garden
Publication 1324 Exploring Plants Through 4-H
Publication 1567 4-H Horticulture Handbook

Plant and Soil Sciences

Members enrolled in the 4-H Plant and Soil Science Project learn the theory and practice of crop production and soil management. The project is basic to all plant projects. The experiments and learn-by-doing activities help members understand plant development and growth requirements.

Member
Publication 537 Plant and Soil Science
Publication 896 4-H Plant Pathology Judging Contest Manual
Publication 1324 Exploring Plants Through 4-H
Publication 1567 4-H Horticulture Handbook

Other Projects

Economics, Business, and Marketing

4-H members learn how the cooperative form of business works. Members tour cooperatives, interview cooperative leaders, and share information with others on cooperatives. Members also study other forms of businesses and the free enterprise system.

Member
Publication 559 4-H Cooperative Business

Cultural Education

M0529 And My World, Unit I
M0530 And My World, Unit II

Entomology

The 4-H Entomology Project gives young people a chance to collect and identify insects and to learn about the relationship of insects to farming and gardening. Young people may compete in visual presentation, judging, and record keeping, and exhibits.

Member
Publication 317 4-H Introduction to Entomology

Leader
USDA PA 765 4-H Club Entomology Leader's Guide

Supplementary
Information Sheet 389 Keys to Orders of Adult Insects
Form 337 4-H Entomology Insect Labels -- Scientific Names
Form 340 4-H Entomology Insect Labels -- Common Names

Safety

New curriculum being developed.

Technology and Engineering

Automotive

The 4-H Automotive Project offers senior 4-H members an opportunity to learn to drive safely. Members can do this through a series of information-activity forms, members' lesson manuals, and close association with road-regulatory agencies, and other resource people. Opportunities are provided for participation in auto-driving contests, visual presentations, and record keeping.

Member
Maintenance and Operation, Unit 2
The Car and the Highway, Unit 1
Operating the Car Efficiently, Unit 3

Leader
The Car and the Highway, Leader's Guide

Supplementary
Automobile Careers
M0041 Automobiles and Energy
M0052 Buying Your First Car
4-H Wheels -- New Road Signs Identification
M0159 4-H Wheels -- Tire Inspection and Evaluation

Bicycle

M0723 Pedal Bicycle Manual (one in each county office)
M0753 Bicyclist's Guide
M0754 Team Helmet Bike Safety

Computer Technology

The Computer Project is designed to help members learn about the computer and how to use the computer in project work.

Member
Publication 1434 Computer Project, Unit II
Publication 1435 Computer Project, Unit III

Electricity

The 4-H Electricity Project can help 4-H members learn the fundamentals of electricity, including safe and efficient use. Opportunities are provided for participation in 4-H judging, visual presentation, and record programs.

Member
M0027 Electricity's Silent Partner -- Magnetism, Unit II
M0039 Exploring the World of Electricity, Unit I
M0040 Behind the Switch, Unit V
M0098 Electricity for Family Living, Unit IV
M0100 The World of Electronics, Unit VI
M0118 Working with Electricity, Unit III

Engines and Tractors

The 4-H Small Engine Project is designed to help members become more knowledgeable about the small engine.

Member
M0058 4-H Small Engine, Unit I
M0059 4-H Small Engine, Unit II
M0167 4-H Lawn and Garden Power Equipment
M0053 Assuring Safe and Efficient Operation, Unit II
M0169 Getting Acquainted with Your Tractor, Unit I
M0170 Improving Your Skills, Unit III
M0171 Machinery Care and Safety, Unit IV

Wood Science

The 4-H Wood Science Project encourages members to gain practical skill in making useful items from wood. Participants learn to use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment. Members can participate in exhibits and record keeping.

Member
M0047 Working with Wood and Tools, Unit I
M0048 The Wonderful World of Wood, Unit II
M0309 Building Bigger Things, Unit III

Publication 1447
Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture. Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. Ronald A. Brown, Director