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4-H Youth

4-H materials listed on this webpage are intended for use by officially enrolled 4-H members and volunteers only. Youth and adults are not considered officially enrolled in the 4-H program until they have registered with their local office of the OSU Extension Service. If you are not officially enrolled in 4-H, use this link to locate your local office of the OSU Extension Service.

This webpage lists 4-H materials published by the OSU Extension Service and PNW publishing cooperative that are available through OSU Extension and Experiment Station Communications (EESC). For complete lists of all materials used in Oregon 4-H projects, visit http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/projects.

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To order materials that are available in print, contact EESC publication orders.

General 4-H youth publications

Member, Leader, and Club Resources

Leader Resources

4-H 0227L, We Decide: A Guide for Group-determined Project (available only online)
4-H 0244L, Facts About 4-H (available only online)
4-H 0256L, Exciting Meetings for Great Groups (available only online)
4-H 0258L, For the Well-being of Youth and Adults (available only online)
4-H 0259L, Active Teaching--Active Learning: Teaching Techniques and Tools (available only online)
4-H 0272L, Starting a 4-H Club or Group (available only online)
4-H 0273L, Planning and Conducting 4-H Club Meetings (available only online)
4-H 0274L, Leadership and Teaching Techniques (available only online)
4-H 0275L, Opportunities for 4-H Members (available only online)
4-H 0276L, Opportunities and Resources for 4-H Adult Volunteers (available only online)
4-H 0279L, 4-H: A Family Program (available only online)
DVD 4, Bienvenidos a 4-H ($5.00)
PNW 003-DVD, Welcome to the World of 4-H/Basics for New Leaders DVD ($5.00)
PNW 536, Recruiting and Supporting Latino Volunteers ($3.00)

Leader Resources in Spanish

4-H 0258L-S, Para el Bienestar de Jóvenes y Adultos (no charge)

General Member Resources

4-H 0201, 4-H Member Cards (available only online)
4-H 033R, My 4-H Permanent Record (available only online)
4-H 033RS, Supplement for My Permanent Record (available only online)
4-H 038R, My 4-H (_______) Project Record (available only online) (fillable Word file)
4-H 0381, 4-H Records Folder ($30.00 for a package of 100)
4-H 039R, My 4-H Notes (available only online)

Member Resources in Spanish

4-H 033R-S, Mi Registro Permanente de 4-H (available only online)
4-H 033RS-S, Suplemento para Mi Registro Permanente de 4-H (available only online)
4-H 038R-S, Registro de mi Proyecto de (________) con 4-H (available only online)
4-H 039R-S, Mis Notas de 4-H (available only online)

General Club Resources

4-H 035, 4-H Club Officer Handbook (available only online)
4-H 036, 4-H Secretary's Book (available only online)
4-H 0361, 4-H Club Treasurer's Book (available only online)

Cloverbuds (K–3)

4-H 681LA, Family Fun and Family Connections Newsletters (available only online)
4-H 6810L, 4-H Adventures Leader Guide (available only online)
4-H 68132L, Just Outside the Door Activity Sheets (available only online)
4-H 68133L, Family Celebrations from Around the World Leader Guide ($7.50)
4-H 6815L, Explore the World of Small Animals Leader Guide ($4.50)
4-H 6817L, 4-H Adventures Family Guide (no charge)

Animal Science

General Animal Science

4-H 1001, Oregon 4-H Meat Animal Wholesale Cuts Series (available only online)
4-H 1001L, Oregon 4-H Forage Teaching Series (available only online)
4-H 1001R, 4-H Animal Science Record for Junior Members (available only online) (fillable Word file)
4-H 1002R, 4-H Animal Science Record for Intermediate and Senior Members
(available only online) (fillable Word file)
4-H 1020R, Oregon 4-H Meat Animal Advancement Program (available only online)
4-H 103, Oregon 4-H Carcass of Merit Procedures and Guidelines (available only online)
4-H 104, How to Make a Rope Halter (available only online)
4-H 105L, Oregon 4-H Livestock Breeds Teaching Series (available only online)
4-H 140, Keeping Your 4-H Market Animals Healthy (available only online)

Beef Project

4-H 141R, 4-H Beef Cow Production Record ($5.00 for a package of 25)
4-H 1412L, Beef Wall Chart Leader Guide ($3.50)

Dairy Project

4-H 1101R, Dairy Advancement Program (available only online)
4-H 1109, Judging Dairy Cattle--Giving Reasons (available only online)
4-H 110R, 4-H Dairy Production Record (available only online)
4-H 110RX, 4-H Yearly Lactation Record (available only online)
4-H 1116, Dairy Cattle Showmanship Guide ($2.00)

Goat Project

4-H 1120, 4-H Dairy Goat Project (available only online)
4-H 1122, 4-H Dairy Goat Crossword Puzzle (available only online)
4-H 1130, Pygmy Goat Project ($2.00)
4-H 1133, 4-H Pygmy Goat Advancement Guide (available only online)
4-H 1134, 4-H Meat Goat Advancement Guide (available only online)

Horse Project

4-H 130, 4-H Horse Project (PNW 587) ($9.50)
4-H 1303, 4-H Colt and Horse Training Manual (available only online)
4-H 1304, Parts of a Horse Teaching Aid (available only online)
4-H 1306, Breeds of Horses Puzzle (available only online)
4-H 1307, Hunt Seat and Jumper Manual; Learning to Jump with Your Horse (PNW 488) ($5.00)
4-H 1308, 4-H Horse Judging Manual (PNW 575) (available only online)
4-H 130L, 4-H Horse Project Leader Guide ($3.00)
4-H 130R, 4-H Horse Record (available only online) (fillable Word file)
4-H 1310L, 4-H Horse Chart Leader Guide ($4.50)
4-H 1311, 4-H Dressage Manual (PNW 608) (available only online)
4-H 1313, Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Manual (available only online)
4-H 13131, Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Contest Guide (available only online)
4-H 1321, 4-H Driving Manual (PNW 229) (available only online)

Sheep Project

4-H 142R, 4-H Ewe Production Record ($5.00 for a package of 25)
4-H 1422L, Sheep Wall Chart Leader Guide ($3.50)

Swine Project

4-H 143R, 4-H Sow Production Record (available only online)
4-H 1432L, 4-H Swine Wall Chart Leader Guide ($3.50)

Poultry Project

4-H 150, Poultry Project 4-H Member Guide (available only online)
4-H 1500, The Incredible Egg: 4-H Classroom Curriculum Guide for Grade Level 4-5 ($5.00)
4-H 1501R, Oregon 4-H Poultry and Pigeon Advancement Program ($2.00)
4-H 1502L, 4-H Poultry Chart ($5.00)

Pigeon and Dove Project

4-H 154, 4-H Pigeon and Dove Project (available only online)

Rabbit Project

4-H 160R, 4-H Rabbit Production Record ($5.00 for a package of 25)
4-H 1601R, Oregon 4-H Rabbit Advancement Program (available only online)
4-H 1602L, 4-H Rabbit Wall Chart Leader Guide (no charge)
4-H 161R, 4-H Buck Performance Record ($5.00 for a package of 25)
4-H 1621R, 4-H Cavy Advancement Program ($2.00)
4-H 1622L, 4-H Cavy Project Leader Guide (PNW 573) ($7.00)

Dog Project

4-H 120L, 4-H Dog Care and Training Project LG (available only online)
4-H 1202, Oregon 4-H Dog Obedience, Showmanship, and Contest Guide (available only online)
4-H 1204R, Oregon 4-H Dog Advancement Program (available only online)
4-H 1206, Parts of a Dog (available only online)
4-H 120R, 4-H Dog Project Record (available only online)
4-H 1212, Dog Obedience Lesson Plans for Pre-Novice Training ($4.00)
4-H 1213, Dog Obedience Lesson Plans for Novice Training ($2.50)
4-H 1214, Dog Obedience Lesson Plans for Graduate Novice Training ($1.50)
4-H 1215, Dog Obedience Lesson Plans for Open Training ($2.50)
4-H 1216, Dog Obedience Lesson Plans for Open Challenge Training ($1.50)
4-H 1217, Dog Obedience Lesson Plans for Utility Training ($2.00)
4-H 123L, A Guide to the Livestock-Working Dog (available only online)

Engineering

4-H 42461, Tractor Safety poster (available only online)
4-H 42471, Safe Operation of Tractor and Agricultural Equipment Student Manual Supplement (available only online)
4-H 442L, 4-H Wood Science Leader Guide (available only online)
4-H 4421, Working with Wood and Tools, Unit 1 Member Manual (available only online)
4-H 4422, The Wonderful World of Wood, Unit II Member Manual (available only online)
4-H 4423, Building Bigger Things, Unit III Member Manual (available only online)
4-H 460R, 4-H Computer Project Record (available only online)

Expressive Arts

Cast Ceramics

4-H 740, 4-H Cast Ceramics (available only online)

Fiber Arts

4-H 7601, 4-H Fiber Arts Project Guide (available only online)

Leathercraft

4-H 750L, Oregon 4-H Leathercraft Leader Guide (available only online)
4-H 7501, 4-H Leathercraft Manual (PNW 132) (available only online)

Performing Arts

4-H 780R-B, 4-H Dance Project Record - Registro para el Proyecto de Baile de 4-H (available only online)

Photography

4-H 770R, My Photography Record (available only online) (fillable Word file)
4-H 7731, Investigating Portraiture (available only online)
4-H 7742, Experimenting With Your Enlarger (available only online)
4-H 7743, Color Printing Techniques (available only online)

Family and Consumer Sciences

Child Development Project

4-H 9124, Behavior and Guidance (available only online)
4-H 9125, 4-H Child Care Kits (available only online)
4-H 9126, Child Care Checklist (available only online)

Clothing Project

4-H 9200R, 4-H Clothing Record (available only online) (fillable Word file)
4-H 92011, Measuring Up: Quality Standards for Sewn Items/Projects (PNW 197) ($1.00)
4-H 9202, 4-H Fashion Revue (available only online)
4-H 92104R, Oregon 4-H Sewing/Clothing Advancement Guide (available only online)
4-H 9210L, 4-H Sewing/Clothing Project Guidelines for Leaders (available only online)

Foods and Nutrition Project

4-H 93111, Glossary of Food Terms (available only online)
4-H 93112, Choosing and Using Recipes (available only online)
4-H 93211, S'mores and More: 4-H Outdoor Cooking and Living Basic Skills Guide (out of stock)
4-H 9331L, 4-H Food Preservation Leader Guide (available only online)
4-H 93310, 4-H Food Preservation Beginning Level (available only online)
4-H 93313, Labeling Preserved Foods (available only online)
4-H 93320, 4-H Food Preservation Expanding Level (available only online)
4-H 93330, 4-H Food Preservation Advanced Level (available only online)
4-H 933R, 4-H Food Preservation Record (available only online) (fillable Word file)

Home Environment Project

4-H 941R, Home Environment Design in Nature Unit 1 Record (available only online)
4-H 942R, 4-H Home Environment Organizing Design Unit 2 Record (available only online)
4-H 943R, 4-H Home Environment Accessories Unit 3 Record (available only online)
4-H 944R, 4-H Home Environment: Design Your Own Unit 4 Record (available only online)

Knitting and Crocheting Project

4-H 960, 4-H Knitting Member Guide (available only online)
4-H 960L, Oregon 4-H Knitting Leader Guide ($1.00)
4-H 960R, 4-H Knitting Record (available only online) (fillable Word file)
4-H 961, 4-H Knitting Skills ($3.50)
4-H 962, 4-H Crocheting Project Member Guide (available only online)
4-H 962L, 4-H Crocheting Leader's Guide ($1.00)
4-H 962R, 4-H Crocheting Project Record (available only online) (fillable Word file)

Horticulture

4-H 230R, My 4-H Horticulture Record (available only online)
4-H 2301R, Oregon 4-H Horticultural Advancement Guide (available only online)
4-H 231, Oregon 4-H Flower and Ornamental Grower's Handbook (available only online)
4-H 2334, Horticulture Contest Guide: Vegetables (available only online)
4-H 2335, Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit (available only online)
4-H 2354L, Basic Floral Design ($2.50)

Leadership

4-H 6520, Oregon 4-H Junior Leader Project Member Handbook ($2.50)
4-H 6520L, Oregon 4-H Junior Leader Project Adult Leader Guide (available only online)
4-H 664L, 4-H Survivor Camp Leader Guide ($18.00)

Natural Science

General

4-H 303LR, 4-H Natural Science Project Records for Leaders (contains all 11 records listed below; available only online):
4-H 303LR-a, 4-H Natural Science Project Record
4-H 303LR-b, 4-H Environment Observation Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-c, 4-H Forest Observation Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-d, 4-H Habitat Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-e, 4-H Issue Investigation Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-f, 4-H Marine/Tidal Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-g, 4-H Photo Monitoring Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-h, 4-H Range Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-i, 4-H Soil Observation Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-j, 4-H Water Data Sheet
4-H 303LR-k, 4-H Wildlife Observation Data Sheet
4-H 303LR, cover only
4-H 3100L, Oregon 4-H Wildlife Stewards Volunteer Handbook (out of stock)
4-H 3101L, What Can We Learn at the Pond? ($10.00)
4-H 3103L, 4-H Wildlife Stewards Project Certification Handbook (out of stock)
4-H 3104L, Oregon 4-H Wildlife Stewards Trainers Guide (out of stock)
4-H 3220R, 4-H Entomology Record (available only online)
4-H 3221, 4-H Entomology Manual ($4.00)
4-H 3221L, 4-H Entomology Project Leader Guide Grades 4-6 (no charge)
4-H 331, Oregon 4-H Forestry Member Manual ($8.00)
4-H 331L, Oregon 4-H Forestry Leader Guide ($10.00)
4-H 33120, Oregon 4-H Forestry Quiz Series (no charge)
4-H 340, 4-H Geology Member Guide (available only online)
4-H 340L, Oregon 4-H Earth Science Project Leader Guide (available only online)
4-H 340R, 4-H Geology Record ($5.00 for a package of 25)
4-H 3401L, A Description of Some Oregon Rocks and Minerals ($5.50)
4-H 350L, Our Water World--4-H Marine Science Discovery Project Leader Guide (available only online)
4-H 3623R, Oregon 4-H Aquatic Ecology and Sportfishing Advancement Program (available only online)
4-H 3801L, 4-H Wetland Wonders (available only online)
4-H 3803L, From Ridges to Rivers: Watershed Explorations ($5.00)
4-H 3804, Rosa Raindrop Water Cycle Board Game The game board is designed to print on 11"x17" paper. Print a smaller version on 8.5"x11" paper (letter size) by selecting "shrink to printable area" in the Acrobat Reader print dialog box. (available only online)
4-H 3811L, Of people and Fish--Oregon 4-H Natural Science and Cultural Discovery Program ($13.00)

Shooting Sports

4-H 361, 4-H Archery Member Manual (available only online)
4-H 3613R, 4-H Archery Advancement Guide (available only online)
4-H 368, 4-H Sporting Dog Project Member Guide (available only online)

Staff Resources

4-H 0230, The Oregon 4-H Clover (available only online)
4-H 0230-P, 4-H Poster (18 X 24, delivered folded) (no charge)
4-H 0230-S, The Oregon 4-H Clover Spanish edition (available only online)
4-H 023011, Revolution of Responsibility brochure (no charge)
4-H 0301, 4-H Welcomes you/Bienvenidos (no charge)

Fair Exhibit Documents

4-H 0104, 4-H Official Judges Placing Card ($10.00 for a package of 100)
4-H 0105, 4-H Judging Card--Blue (available only online)
4-H 0106, 4-H Judging Card--Ivory ($7.00 for a package of 100)
4-H 0107, 4-H Judging Card--Salmon ($7.00 for a package of 100)
4-H 0108, 4-H Judging Placing Card--Blue (available only online)
4-H 0109, 4-H Judging Placing Card--Ivory (available only online)
4-H 0110, 4-H Judging Placing Card--Salmon (available only online)
4-H 0111, 4-H Reasons Card--Blue (available only online)
4-H 0112, 4-H Reasons Card--Ivory (available only online)
4-H 0113, 4-H Reasons Card--Salmon (available only online)
4-H 0114, 4-H Score Card for Oral Reasons (available only online)
4-H 0115, Herdsmanship Award--Blue (available only online)
4-H 0116, Herdsmanship Award--Red (available only online)
4-H 0117, Herdsmanship Award--White (available only online)

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