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4-H Youth 

Jefferson County 4-H Projects

Projects in 4-H are built around three important principles: 1) subject matter knowledge and skills; 2) self-development; and 3) social interaction among people of different backgrounds, experiences, and ages.

Projects are real-life experiences that help 4-Hers learn to make decisions.  The decisions help members to feel responsible for their own actions and can lead to personal satisfaction.  Members also develop good work habits and learn to work with others, sharing ideas and helping each other.

Oregon 4-H members may choose from some 50 different projects offered statewide, or they may develop their own projects with the assistance of an adult volunteer leader.  The following projects are available in the Jefferson County 4-H program but if there is something not listed here that you would like to participate in, please contact us and we can develop something just for you!

Animal Science

Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbit, Poultry, Horse, Ranch Horse, Dog

Home Economics

Cooking & Nutrition, Food Preservation, Clothing & Sewing, Knitting & Crocheting

Expressive Arts

Original and Non-Original Art, Photography, Scrapbooking, Fiber Arts, Cake Decorating, Ceramics 

Horticulture

Container Gardening, Crops, Flowers and Ornamentals, Fruits and Vegetables

Outdoor and Natural Sciences

Archery, Shotgun, Rifle, Angler Education  

Leadership & Citizenship

Teen Council, Club officer positions 

 

Source: Larwood, L. (Revised July 2001). Facts About 4-H. Oregon State University.