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Coos County 4-H

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All youth ages 5 to 19 are welcome to join and learn with 4-H. 4‑H clubs follow planned, self-directed programs in a number of project areas, including animal science, STEM, communication, cooking, art, gardening, and environmental science. Clubs may meet in a variety of locations and typically meet in the evenings and on the weekends.

The 4-H Year

The 4-H year runs from October 1 to September 30.

Enrollment opens on October 1. The enrollment fee is $40 for the year and includes unlimited projects. Shooting sports projects have an additional $10 fee for the mail-in tournaments. Discounts are available for families with three or more youths enrolling and there are some available scholarships.

Members and leaders enroll and pay online. Contact Heather at 541-572-5263 ext. 25242 or [email protected] for enrollment instructions.

Resources

2025 Coos County 4-H Calendar

Attached is our 2025 4-H calendar to keep you updated on upcoming events, deadlines, etc… This is edited periodically as new events are scheduled or as things change. (last updated 01/28/2025)

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2025 Coos County Fair Book

2025 Coos County 4-H Fair Book is now available online!

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2025 Coos Youth Auction Member & Leader/Advisor Manual

ANIMAL AUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT BOOK BEEF-GOAT-POULTRY-RABBIT-SHEEP-SWINE

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2025 CYAC Auction Rules

FFA and 4-H Coos Youth Livestock Auction Rules (signature required)

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2025 Youth Auction Calendar

A general list of important Youth Auction deadlines.

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4-H Identification Page

Identification page used in Coos County 4-H Record books.

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4-H Record Book Cover

4-H Record Books should be in a binder with the first page being the cover. Don't forget to write your name and club on the front!

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Animal Project Lease Agreement 2024-25

Members who plan to lease a project animal need to send us a copy of their lease by Apr 1. This lease form is optional. Members are welcome to use it or provide a different one of their choice. It just needs to be signed by both parties and include details of the arrangement.

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Animal Science Project Guidelines 2025

Every 4-H member participating in the Coos County 4-H fair with their animal is required to read and sign this form.

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Annual Index Study

To assess our success delivering 4-H, we are again participating in a national study to measure the impact of 4-H on youth. Your experience is important to us, and we invite your 4-H’er(s) over the age of 13 to respond.

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ANS Starter Beef Award

This award, sponsored by ANS Cattle, provides 4‐H and FFA members the opportunity to receive a Hereford or Shorthorn cross beef female. Animals obtained through the starter program must be shown at the Coos County Fair the following year. Please see application for more information.

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Club & Contest Entry Form 2025

4-H Club and Contest Entry Summary Sheet

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Coos 4-H/FFA Fair Poultry Cage Intent Form

If you're bringing any poultry to fair, you'll need to fill out this Intent form and return it to the Extension office by May 15th.

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Coos Youth Auction Committee Scholarship

The Coos Youth Auction Committee Scholarship is open to application by any graduating senior in Coos County who is furthering his or her education at a recognized college, university or technical/vocational school, and who meets the eligibility requirements included in the application.

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Coos Youth Auction Renewable Scholarship

The Coos Youth Auction Committee Renewable Scholarship is open to application by any previous recipient of a CYAC scholarship who is furthering his or her education at a recognized college, university or technical/vocational school, and who meets the eligibility requirements included in the application.

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CYAC Auction Tips (marketing)

4-H and FFA youth auctioning animals at fair.

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Davenport Award

This award in honor of Duke and Jean Davenport recognizes leaders who go above and beyond. Nominations may be completed by 4-H members or leaders. Completed forms should be submitted to the OSU Extension office by August 15th.

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Esch Scholarship

The Esch Scholarship honors the memory of Marissa Esch, an outstanding 4-H member, by recognizing meritorious work and achievement. Please consider applying for this scholarship to help you pursue a higher education.

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Friends of 4-H Award

To recognize individual(s), groups, business organizations, foundations, associations, governmental bodies and other institutions who have worked closely with the Oregon State University Extension Service and the Coos County 4-H Association in supporting the Oregon 4-H Youth Programs.

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Horse Barn Rules 2025 Coos County 4-H

In addition to the Animal Science Guidelines, 4-H members participating in the Coos County 4-H Fair with their horse need to read and sign this form.

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Kelli Wilson Memorial Award

This award recognizes an outstanding senior member in a home economics or livestock project, in honor of Kelli. Open to all Coos County senior level 4-H members (10th - 12th grade) in home economics and/or livestock projects (beef, sheep, swine, goats or dairy).

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Livestock Intent Form 2025

Coos County Fair 4-H Exhibition Intent Form - Livestock

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McCarthy Scholarship

The McCarthy Scholarship honors the memory of Tarra McCarthy, an outstanding 4-H leader and alum. This scholarship provides incentive for further education to a Coos County 4-H member, and recognition for meritorious work and achievement in 4-H.

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Member Entry Form (Swine -- use Swine Form)

Member Entry Form (Swine -- use Swine Form)

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My 4-H Notes

4-H Notes page for Coos County Record book

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My 4-H Resume

Record books must contain 4-H Resume. Please do your best to fully complete it.

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Rabbit Cavy Intent Form 2025

Coos County Fairy 4-H Exhibition Intent Form – Rabbit and Cavies

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Swine Entry Form 2025

4-H Swine 2025 Entry Form. Use For All 4-H Swine Coming To Fair

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Trent Messerle Starter Beef Award

This award, sponsored by the Trent Messerle Beef Starter Heifer Endowment, provides 4‐H and FFA members the opportunity to purchase an approved beef female in the breed of their choice. Animals obtained through the starter program must be shown at the Coos County Fair the following year. Please see application for more information.

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Youth Auction Educational Display Contest

If you are participating in the Youth Auction program, you are encouraged to share the skills you have learned by submitting an educational display at the Coos County 4-H Fair.

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Youth Auction Project Advancements

4-H provides an environment for youth to challenge themselves with new goals. This resource suggests different ways youth participating in Auction project can take on new challenges.

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Youth Auction Project Records

There are several required records to participate in the Coos County Youth Auction. Please review this guide for auction project records.

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