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What is 4-H?

4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.

With more than 6 million members, 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States. Oregon State University 4-H Youth Program has connected thousands of local youth to engaging hands-on learning opportunities and supportive adult partnerships.

Linn County 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-19 (age on September 1 of current 4-H year: Cloverbuds 5-8, Juniors 9-11, Intermediates 12-14, Seniors 15-18) and volunteers that will play a key role in helping our young people.

The 4-H year runs from October 1st to September 31st.

For more information, please call our office at 541-967-3871.

Volunteer Continuing Education

As a volunteer, it is important to keep up-to-date on new information related to your project area. This year we are beginning a program to help you increase your knowledge as a volunteer. Beginning in September 2019, every Linn County Volunteer needs to complete at least one continuing education hour. Continuing education can include using webinars from eXtension or attending a state training such as shooting sports. Please contact Andrea if you have any questions.

Linn County 4-H Forms

Linn County 4-H Volunteer Leader Application Packet: People wishing to get started as a 4-H volunteer leader must complete this packet and return it to the OSU Linn County Extension office.

Member Interest Form

Volunteer Resources

2023 4-H Annual Report: 2023 Oregon 4-H Annual Report
2023 USDF Dressage Tests: Dressage tests changed as of 12/1/2022. For state eligibility, use Training Level test 2 or higher, and First Level tests. Remember, if you have a rider who is riding at a higher level, we may be able to accommodate them at state fair, depending on who the judge is. Also remember, these test are copyrighted and should be used only as outlined on the USDF website.
2024 Animal Science State Fair Handbook: 2024 State Fair Exhibitors Handbook, Animal Sciences only
2024 Annual Report: The 2024 Annual Report has information about donations, scholarships, demographics and program participation.
2024 State Fair Exhibit Hall Handbook: Projects that are exhibited and judged in the 4-H Exhibitors Hall at the Oregon State Fair, along with live contests that do not involve animals. Except the occasional dog.
2025 Annual Report: The 2025 Annual Report has information about donations, scholarships, demographics and program participation.
4-H Adult Code of Conduct: This code of conduct applies to all parents, guardians, and invited attendees of 4-H participants at 4-H events. Adult volunteers must sign the participant code of conduct.
4-H Animal Science Lesson Plans: By providing instruction outlines for adults, this curriculum delivers animal science education to youth, particularly 4-H members working with beef, sheep, swine, and goats. The downloadable and research-based lesson plans, which follow an experiential learning model, thoroughly cover the subject matter, whose sections include facilities management; livestock breed selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health and diseases; the showring; advocacy and marketing; recordkeeping; and quality assurance.
4-H Annual Financial Statement for Clubs and Committees: All 4-H clubs and 4-H committees must complete this form even if you have no income and/or are not planning to have a group for the upcoming 4-H year. Contact your local county 4-H program / Extension office if your group is disbanding this year. (Report income/expenses from July 1 to June 30)
4-H Annual Report for group exemption status to Oregon 4-H Foundation: As a member under the IRS Group Exemption #5946, the following information is needed for the Annual Report (due no later than January 31 of each year for the fiscal year ending the previous June 30
4-H Cavy Project Leader Guide: The 4-H Cavy Project is an animal science curriculum for youth in grades K-12. It consists of the curriculum introduction, cavy project information, and experiential (hands-on) activities.
4-H Clothing Project Leader Lesson Plans for Levels 1, 2, and 3: The clothing project consists of nine progressive skill levels. This publication includes leader lesson plans for Basic Skills—Levels 1, 2, and 3.
4-H Clothing Skills: Casings and Crotch Seams: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Centered and Lapped Zippers: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Cutting Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Easing and Gathering: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Facings and Enclosed Seams: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Fibers and Fabrics: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Hand-Sewing Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Hemming: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Pattern Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Plain Seams and Seam Finishes: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Pressing Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Sewing Equipment: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Sewing Machines and Sergers: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Club Charter: To apply for a club charter, complete and submit this form to your 4-H staff at your local Extension office.
4-H Club Materials and Equipment Inventory: Please use this form to keep track of the materials, equipment and other assets your 4-H club or committee acquires.
4-H Club or Committee Fundraising Worksheet: Please use this worksheet if your 4-H club or committee is planning a fundraising event.
4-H Club Treasurer's Book: This resource provides guidance for the 4-H club treasurer on handling club funds and accounts, keeping records, and preparing financial reports.
4-H Club Treasurer's Handbook: Club Treasurers are youth officers who are responsible for club finances. This role helps build financial management, record keeping and decision making skills.
4-H Dairy Goat Crossword Puzzle: Crossword puzzle for 4-H dairy goat projects.
4-H Dog Advancements: Use these skill building options to advance through the levels of the 4-H dog project.
4-H Dog Obedience Exercise Explanations: This is a written description of some of the new (2023) exercises.
4-H Dog Project Manual: This is the dog resource manual. It was authored in partnership by Florida 4-H and AKC. It is available at no charge.
4-H Dressage Manual: This 4-H Dressage Manual introduces youth to the art and training of dressage—teaching horse and rider to work in harmony through progressive exercises that build skill, balance, and communication.
4-H Driving Manual: This publication will help 4-H youth members learn how to train your animal, properly fit the harness, and safely drive your animal. The manual outlines one of several accepted ways of training and includes references to other publications for research and increasing knowledge.
4-H Expressive Arts & Fiber Arts Project Leader Workshop (May 2023): Recording of virtual Expressive Art & Fiber Arts project leader workshop. Information and examples of Art and Fiber Arts Projects, ideas for meetings and project development as well as how different items 'fit' into the 4-H County and State Fair classes. (01:55)
4-H Firearms Buyer Authorization Form: This form is for the purchase of shooting sports firearms for county 4-H programs.
4-H Food Preservation Junior Level: The Junior age division of food preservation focuses on beginning food preservation skills. As a junior 4-H member, you learn basic procedures and try different methods.
4-H Foods & Nutrition Project Leader Workshop (May 2023): Recording of virtual 4-H Foods & Nutrition project leader workshop. Information and examples of 4-H Foods & Nutrition Project Levels, Oregon 4-H Fair classes, and ideas for virtual and in-person club meetings. (01:37)
4-H Forestry Exhibit Guide: For 4-H'ers enrolled in the Forestry project and planning to exhibit at the State Fair or county fair.
4-H Forestry Project Handbook: Forestry member manual
4-H Forestry Quiz Series: A series of visual quizzes to use to learn parts of trees.
4-H Geology Project Handbook: Project guide for 4-H'ers interested in geology
4-H Horse Contest Guide: The 4-H Horse Contest Guide are agreed upon rules of each contest accepted by both Oregon and Washington. This document takes precedence over all other 4-H manuals in Oregon. The definitive compilation of rules for 4-H horse contests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, including General Rules, Clothing and Equipment, Contest Guidelines, Performance Guidelines, Driving, Ground Training, Western Games, and The E.L. "Dad" Potter Award (Oregon), the Washington State Medals Program, and Idaho Horsemanship Award.
4-H Horse Judging Manual: Horse judging is an art where an authoritative person expresses his/ her opinion of a class, by his/her order of placement. The ability of a judge to express his/her opinion orally reinforces his/her order of placement. For the judge to give a convincing set of oral reasons, she/he must compare the horses in the class while keeping in mind the “ideal” accepted model of that breed and/or type of performance.
4-H Horse Project Manual: All about the 4-H Horse Project. A great learning resource.
4-H Military Partnerships: 4-H is partnering with U.S. Military branches Child and Youth programs to support 4-H clubs and programs for military connected youth.
4-H Name and Emblem: This resource contains important guidelines for using the 4-H name and emblem. If you want to become an authorized user of the 4-H name and emblem for your 4-H club, please review this resource for application criteria and information.
4-H Operations and Best Practices Slides 11.4.2025 PDF: Slides from the external 4-H Operations and Best Practices meeting on November 4, 2025. Includes information regarding 4-H operations, financial managment and best practices.
4-H Operations and Best Practices Workbook: 4-H Operations and Best Practices Workbook. For more information, review the recording from the external 4-H Operations and Best Practices meeting on November 4, 2025.
4-H Pigeon and Dove Project Manual: This manual introduces 4-H members and their leaders to the possibilities of raising pigeons and/or doves as a 4-H project. Pigeons and doves can adapt to nearly all conditions. You may raise them in rural, suburban, or urban areas; they seldom are restricted by zoning. They are easy to raise, basically inexpensive to maintain, and require very little space. They are fairly quiet and have few offensive odors.
4-H Sewing & Textile Project Leader Workshop (April 2023): Recording of virtual 4-H Sewing project leader workshop. Information and examples of 4-H Sewing project levels, Oregon 4-H fair classes, and items for youth to make on their own and/or in a club meeting. (01:46)
4-H State Ambassador Application: Please use this form to apply for the 4-H State Ambassador team. Applications are due to the State 4-H office by May 1.
4-H State Ambassador Position Description: It is both an honor and a responsibility to be a 4-H State Ambassador because you are a role model to other youth and representative of the Oregon 4-H Youth Development program. Please read this for more details on roles and responsibilities.
4-H State Ambassadors - FAQs: Answers to frequently asked questions about the State 4-H Ambassador Program
4-H Wood Science Unit I: Working With Wood and Tools: Hi, Woodworker! This is the first unit of the 4-H Wood Science series. This manual tells you some important things about using wood tools and building objects with wood.
4-H Wood Science Unit II: The Wonderful World of Wood: Unit two of the wood science project series
4-H Wood Science Unit III: Building Bigger Things: This is the third unit of the 4-H Wood Science series. This unit introduces new concepts of wood science and provides activities and experiments that can help you better understand these concepts. Developed by National 4-H Council and reprinted for use in Oregon.
4-H Youth Code of Conduct: The well-being of everyone involved in 4-H program is important. Please read and sign to agree to the Code of Conduct.
A Guide to the Livestock Working Dog: Use this guide for choosing and training your new four-legged farm employee.
A Primer on Presentations: A Primer on Presentations
Accommodations Request Form: Updated Sept 2023
Accommodations Request Form: Use this form to request accommodations at a 4-H event. Return the form to your local 4-H Program Coordinator or Extension Office. Please do not return this form to a volunteer.
Accommodations Request Form (Fillable): Use this form to request accommodations for your child.
Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability: Please read and sign this form if you are enrolling in 4-H or participating in a 4-H activity.
Active Teaching, Active Learning: Research has shown that youth learn best by doing. Active involvement of the learner is the key. Teaching knowledge and skills by using a variety of tools and techniques will provide good learning experiences for all 4-H members. Remember that "learn by doing" is a basic concept in 4-H, and often it is the best way to retain knowledge. This publication describes active learning techniques, tools, and resources.
Adult Standards of Behavior: Standards of Behavior for Adults Working in 4-H Programs and Activities with Minors.
Advanced Forestry Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Forestry project judges should use this evaluation card to score advanced forestry projects at county and state fairs.
Aerospace (Rocketry) Project Description Sheet: For recording Rocketry project information
Aerospace Evaluation Sheet (Rocketry): For exhibitors and judges evaluating a 4-H Rocketry Project
Aerospace Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Animal Science Education | A Monthly Topic of Interest: The 2nd Thursday of each month beginning November 10, 2022 through June 2023 (check the dates of the last two events) Each hour and a half session may be discussion, question and answer, power point information, and/or hands on participation. Please give us the courtesy of pre-registering here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3pAgEcNW9PaVlxI
Animal Science Exhibitor's Handbook (Oregon State Fair 4-H Fairbook): Animal Science Fairbook for State Fair 4-H exhibitors
Animal Science Judges: List of people who have recently judged animal science projects (not including horse)
Animal Science Judges' Listings: Most recent listing of 4-H Animal Science Judges. If you would like to be on this list and do not find your name, please contact Candi at [email protected] Horse is current, all other species are works in process. In addition, soon up to date criteria for getting on various lists will be added to this link.
Animal Science State Fair General Information: Updated March 2025
Animal Science, Intermediate & Senior: 4-H Animal Science record for intermediate and senior members
Animal Science, Junior: Fillable 4-H animal science record for juniors
Application form for Volunteers: Please complete this form and return it to your local Extension Office in order to apply to volunteer with 4-H. (You'll need to have your application approved BEFORE enrolling through 4-H Online)
Applique, Patchwork, Quilting Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for 4-H applique, patchwork, or quilting projects. Last updated 2017.
Archery Member Manual: Guide to the 4-H Archery project
Arts Explanation Card: Expressive Arts 4-H Project Explanation Card. Uploaded 2024. Last edited 2022 or earlier.
Arts Project Evaluation: 4-H Arts and Crafts Evaluation Sheet.
Audio Production Contest Guide (fairbook section): Use this information to submit an exhibit to the oregon state fair in the audio production category!
Authorization to Open a Bank Account: Use this letter to open a bank account on behalf of your club or association.
Banking and Financial Agreement: Please read over and sign this document in order to comply with non-profit, charitable corporation rules when opening and maintaining a bank account for your 4-H club or committee.
Basic Floral Design: This guide focuses on foundational skills. You'll learn key principles of design, common design shapes, and how to create your own arrangements using flowers, greenery, and household materials. It's designed to be hands-on and accessible, whether you're creating at home, in a club meeting, or at a fair exhibit.
Beef: 4-H Health Form: For use in tracking withdrawal times, feed, and other important information
Beef: Cow Production Form: Used to track cow production for 4-H cows. 1 per heifer/cow
Begin training your dog with Delanie: A brief intro to dog obedience created by 4-H'er Delanie in spring 2020.
Brainstorming Activity: This handout will help focus and guide your thoughts when preparing a presentation.
Breeds of a Horse Puzzle: Use this to teach and remember horse breeds! Great for challenge bowl contestants.
Business/Entrepreneur Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Business/Entrepreneur Evaluation Sheet 330-02 Rev 2018
Business/Entrepreneur Product or Service Explanation Card: 4-H Business/Entrepreneur Product or Service Explanation Card 330-01 Rev: 2018
Cake Decorating Contest Score Sheet: 4-H Scoresheet used for cake decorating contests.
Cake Decorating Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Cake Decorating Display Judging Criteria
Camp Horsemanship: Camp Horsemanship is a great opportunity for all skill levels.
Carcass of Merit: How to participate in the "Carcass of Merit" project and competitions
Cast Ceramics: Project welcome guide and introduction for cast ceramics 4-H projects.
Cavy Advancement Program: Cavy Advancement
Celebrate Our World Explanation Card: 4-H Celebrate Our World Explanation Card 998-03
Challenge and Adventure Guidelines: Challenge and Adventure Guidelines
Child Care Checklist: This is a template sheet for use when babysitting. It includes places to record parents' contact information, emergency numbers, and other instructions.
Choosing and Using Recipes: For 4-H'ers and volunteers learning about food preparation, starting at the beginning: which recipe should I use?
Clothing Construction and Sewing Leader Training: Training for 4-H Club leaders who want to support 4-H'ers in Clothing Construction or Sewing projects. Recorded Spring 2024.
Clothing Project Advancements: Skills to advance through the beginner, intermediate, and senior stages of the clothing construction project.
Clover Clays (Shooting Sports Guide): Study material for Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl — created 2018 by National 4-H Shooting Sports
Cloverbud Fair Book: General information including rules and eligibility for Cloverbud projects exhibiting at the Linn County Fair.
Computer Science–Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Consumer Decision Making Program: Each day, you make “consumer decisions” ranging from deciding what to wear and what to eat to what to buy and which cell phone plan meets your needs. There are so many choices that making consumer decisions can become overwhelming. This program helps young people develop study and research skills, determine which points are important, compare similar items, and make a decision.
Container Garden Exhibit Display Card: Print this card to identify the plants in your display for the judges.
Container Garden Exhibit Information Card (716-02): Container Garden Exhibit Information Card 716-02
Container Gardening Exhibit Evaluation Sheet (716-01): Container Gardening Exhibit Evaluation Sheet
Container Gardening Exhibitor's Handbook: Fair book section for Container Gardening
Country of Origin Labeling Affidavit (COOL form): Used to guarantee place of origin. Use for sheep, goats, and poultry market projects
County 4-H Fair Scholarship Application: County 4-H Fair Scholarship Application
County Medal Application: Apply for a county medal.
County nomination form for National 4-H Congress: County nomination form for National 4-H Congress. Agents must submit this form with their county applications.
Creative Writing Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Creative Writing Explanation Card: Use this card to help the judge understand your purpose, process, and inspiration for your creative writing exhibit.
Criminal history check release forms (from OSU HR): English and Spanish versions available. Include when submitting enrollment forms.
Crochet Evaluation Sheet: Last Updated o2/2017
Crochet Exhibit Explanation Card: Explanation Card for Crochet projects. Last updated 02/2007
Crochet Project Handbook: Introductory guide to the 4-H Crocheting Project, including project goals, skills to learn, suggested activities, and tips for sharing and exhibiting crochet work.
Crochet Project Volunteer Guide: Learn skills for crochet to improve your projects, skills, techniques, and displays!
Crocheting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Crocheting Evaluation Sheet 370-02 Rev 2017
Crocheting Explanation Card: 4-H Crocheting Exhibit Explanation Card 370-01 Rev 2002
Cut Flower Display Evaluation Sheet: Judges will use this rubric to evaluate cut flower displays at the state fair
Daily Feed and Growth: Daily feed and growth for market animals, fillable. One per animal.
Dairy Advancements: Dairy project participants
Dairy Cattle Showmanship Guide: It's a pleasure to show a well‑trained dairy animal. Judges appreciate the chance to observe and handle well‑mannered dairy animals. They can't properly judge unruly animals that can't be controlled. Train your show animals to lead, walk, and pose correctly. A properly trained and shown animal provides much satisfaction to its owner.
Dairy: Goat/Cow Production Record: Used to track 4-H Dairy Goat/Cow production. 1 per dam/heifer/cow.
Designing Spaces and Making a Healthy Space Exhibit Evaluation Form: 4-H Designing a space and Making a Health Space Evaluation Form 340-03
Designing Spaces Explanation Card: 4-H Designing Spaces Explanation Card 340-01
Designing Spaces Furnishing or Finishing Evaluation Form: 4-H Designing Spaces Furnishing or Finishing Evaluation Form 340-02
Detecting and Correcting Shotgun Shooting Errors: Study material for Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl — created 2018 by National 4-H Shooting Sports
DIVE4Ag: DIVE4Ag project provides immersive experiences for middle and high school Pacific Northwest youth and educators to explore agriculture with a 'farm to table' approach, including virtual reality and online activities. Young people can join the project as content co-creators by becoming a Teens as Teacher or tune into free, on demand monthly Ag Science Cafe interviews.
Dog Obedience, Showmanship and Contest Guide: Obedience and showmanship contests provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate how well you've trained your dog and how you and your dog work as a team.
Dog Project Record: Record form for 4-H Dog projects
Domestic Rabbits Diseases and Parasites: PNW 310-E Diseases and Parasites in Domestic Rabbits 2008
Donate online: Donations to Oregon 4-H Youth Development Programs are made through the Oregon 4-H Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Dried Herb Evaluation Sheet: Horticulture judges should use this rubric to evaluate dried herb displays.
Educational Display Explanation Card (000-01): Educational Display Explanation Card (000-01) | Updated April 2023
Educational Displays: An educational display is a visual presentation of information and should be able to convey information without a 4-H member present. This resource contains information on how to achieve a good display that will catch the viewer’s attention, arouse interest, stimulate thought, and motivate the viewer to learn more about the subject.
Educational Displays Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Electrical Engineering–Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Engineering Design–Exhibitor's Handbook: State Fair Book Updated April 2023
Enroll as a volunteer through 4-H Online: Online version
Entomology Project Volunteer Guide: The 4-H Entomology Volunteer Leader Guide offers easy, engaging insect activities for youth in grades 4–6. It’s designed to be teacher-friendly, fun, and low-cost—making learning about insects simple for volunteers and exciting for kids.
Exhibitor's Handbook: Flowers and Ornamentals: Updated April 2023
Exhibitor's Handbook: Herbs: Fairbook section
Exhibitor's Handbook: Vegetables: Updated April 2023
Explore the World of Small Animals Leader Guide: This is an animal science curriculum for children in kindergarten through second grade. The actual material is this leader guide and parent letters. The leader guide has three units: health, nutrition, and care. Each unit incorporates personal development, animal well-being, and science. Each meeting plan includes an opening, activities, discussion questions, games, songs, books, an evaluation form, and a parent newsletter.
Exploring Water Habitats: Wetlands, Streams, Oceans: A guide for club leaders and resource volunteers who want to lead activities for 4-H'ers interested in water ecology.
Expressive Arts and Fiber Arts 2024 Project Leader Training: For 4-H Club leaders who have club members interested in expressive arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, etc) or fiber arts (knitting, crochet, etc)
Facts About 4-H: Welcome to 4-H! This document includes some general information for you about 4-H's values and history.
Fashion Revue Booklet: Print this booklet (set up to print front-and-back, two pages per sheet) as a guide for 4-H'ers entering fashion revue!
Fashion Revue Card: 4-H Fashion Revue Card 320-08 Rev 2017
Fashion Revue Challenge Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Fashion Revue Challenge Evaluation Sheet Rev2017
Fashion Revue Challenge Information Card: 4-H Fashion Revue Challenge Information Card REV2017
Fashion Revue Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Fashion Revue Evaluation Sheet 320-05 2017
Fashion Revue Ready to Wear Information Card: 4-H Fashion Revue Ready to Wear Information Card 320-08 Rev 2010
Fashion Revue: Ready to Wear Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Fashion Revue Ready to Wear Evaluation Sheet 320-07 Rev 2017
Feed and Growth: 4-H Feed and Growth document, fillable. One per market animal
Feeding up your market hog: 4-H Animal Science Monthly Topic of Interest
Felting Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for 4-H Felting Projects displayed at Oregon State Fair
Felting Score Card: 4-H Felting Score Card 261-03 Rev 2007
Fiber Arts Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for 4-H Fiber Arts displays at the state fair. Uploaded 2024. Last Updated 02/2017
Fiber Arts Explanation Card: Fiber Arts Explanation Card
Fiber Arts Project Handbook: Overview of the Oregon 4-H Fiber Arts Project, introducing 13 hands-on techniques like weaving, embroidery, felting, and quilting, with tips, resources, and ideas to spark youth creativity.
Financial Gift or Donation: Please use this receipt template when your 4-H club or association receives a financial gift or donation.
Firearms and Archery Equipment Log: Club leaders should use this form to log firearms and archery equipment for shooting sports programs
Fleece Exhibit Score Card: Used for wool/fleece contest scoring and judges' comments
Fleming College Scholarship Application: Scholarship available to graduating seniors who did not have market animal projects; $1,000
Floral Arrangement Exhibit Score Card: 4-H Floral Arrangement exhibit Score Card 713-02
Flower Arrangement / Bouquet Evaluation Sheet: Horticulture judges will use this sheet to evaluate displays at the state fair
Flower Arrangement Display Card / Show Tag: Flower Arrangements Explanation Card. This is the tag you should attach to all flower show exhibits (prints 4 per page).
Focus on 4-H Marine Science Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in marine science.
Focus on the 4-H Earth Science Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in geology.
Focus on the 4-H Entomology Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in insects.
Focus on the 4-H Forestry Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in forestry science.
Focus on the 4-H Horticulture Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in growing plants.
Food Exhibit Recipe Card: 4-H Food Exhibit Recipe Card 511-00 Rev 2017
Food Preservation Explanation Card: 4-H Food Preservation Explanation Card 512-07 Rev 2018
Food Preservation: Canned Fruit and Vegetable Evaluation Form: 4-H Canned Fruit and Vegetable Evaluation Form 512-04 Rev 2002
Food Preservation: Canned Meat and Fish Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Canned Meat and Fish Evaluation Form 512-05 Rev 2002
Food Preservation: Dried Foods Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Dried Food Evaluation Form 512-06 Rev 2003
Food Preservation: Gift Package Check Sheet: Check Sheet used for Food Preservation Gift Packages (512-08)
Food Preservation: Jam Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Jam Evaluation Sheet 512-01 Rev 2017
Food Preservation: Juice, Jelly and Syrup Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Juice, Jelly & Syrup Evaluation Sheet 512-02 Rev 2017
Food Preservation: Pickles and Relishes Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Pickles and Relish Evaluation Sheet 512-03 Rev 2017
Food/Nutrition Contest Score Sheet: 4-H Food/Nutrition Contest Score Sheet 511-17 REV 2017
Foods & Nutrition Project Leader Training: For 4-H volunteers and club leaders who want to start supporting 4-H'ers pursuing Food & Nutrition projects
Foods of the PNW Judge's Information Form: 4-H "Foods of the Pacific Northwest" Judge's Information Form 511-18
Foods: Career Interview Evaluation: 4-H Cooking up a Career Interview Evaluation Form (511-16)
Foods: Cereal Marshmallow Bars Evaluation Form: 4-H Evaluation sheet for cereal marshmallow bars (511-02)
Foods: Coffee Cake Evaluation Form: 4-H Form to evaluate Coffee Cake (511-06)
Foods: Cookie Evaluation Form: 4-H Cookie Evaluation Form 511-01
Foods: Focaccia Bread Evaluation Form: 4-H Bread Focaccia Bread Evaluation Form 511-10
Foods: Gift Package Evaluation Form: 4-H Foods Gift Package Evaluation Form 511-14
Foods: Muffin Evaluation Form: 4-H Muffin Evaluation Form 511-04
Foods: Pie Shell Evaluation Form: 4-H Pie Shell Evaluation Form 511-12
Foods: Poster Evaluation Form: Foods and Nutrition Poster Evaluation Form 511-15
Foods: Quick Bread Evaluation Form: 4-H Quick Bread Evaluation Form 511-05
Foods: Recipe Collection Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Recipe Collection Evaluation Sheet 511-03 Rev 2015
Foods: Recipe of the Year, Even Years: 4-H Recipe of the Year, Even Years
Foods: Recipe of the Year, Odd Years: 4-H Recipe of the Year, Odd Years
Foods: Shortened Cake Evaluation Form: 4-H Shortened Cake Evaluation Form 511-08
Foods: Special Pastries Evaluation Form: 4-H Special Pastries Evaluation Form 511-13
Foods: Sponge and Foam Cake Evaluation Form: 4-H Sponge and Foam Cake Evaluation Form 511-11
Foods: Yeast Bread and Dinner Roll Evaluation: 4-H Yeast Bread and Dinner Roll Evaluation 511-09
Foods; Scone Evaluation Form: 4-H Scone Evaluation Form 511-07
Forestry Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Forestry project judges should use this evaluation card to score beginner and intermediate forestry projects at county and state fairs.
Fresh Herb Evaluation Sheet: Horticulture judges should use this rubric to evaluate fresh herb displays.
General 4-H volunteer training resources: From OSU 4-H
Generic Project Record: For use, when a project specific record is not available.
Glossary of Food Terms: Glossary of food terms useful for beginner food and nutrition or food preservation learners.
Graphic Design Contest Guide (fairbook section): Submit your graphic design masterpiece to the oregon state fair contest!
HEARTH Judges List: List of judges who have agreed to volunteer to evaluate arts projects
Herbs Display (Explanation) Card: Horticulture exhibitors should print this sheet and attachh it to herbs displays (both dried and fresh)
Horse Advancements: Skills to advance through the horse project
Horse Judges: List of PNW horse judges for 4-H projects
Horse Project Leader Guide: This guide will help you organize and lead a successful 4-H horse club. If you emphasize positive youth development through learning and fun, leading a 4-H club will be a rewarding experience for you and your... For club leaders and volunteers helping participants with the 4-H Horse project.
Horse Stall Assignments (State Fair): Show Horse Barn or Race Horse Barn; Both are mapped out here.
Horse State Fair Schedule: 4-H Horse Exhibit Schedule for Oregon State Fair, 2020
Horse: E.L. "Dad" Potter Horsemanship Award: Information regarding the elite "Dad" Potter Horsemanship award and 3-Step recognition
Horse: Ground Training Score Sheet: Used by judges to score and comment at a 4-H horse show
Horse: Hunt Seat Equestrian Over Fences Score Sheet: Used by judges to share comments and scores at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Cow Working Score Sheet: Used by judges to share scores and comments at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Pleasure Driving Score Sheet: Used for judges' comments and scoring at the 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Precision Driving Score Sheet: Used in 4-H Horse Shows for judge to comment and score Precision Driving
Horse: 4-H Record: 4-H Horse Record. Updated January 2014.
Horse: 4-H Reinsmanship Score Sheet: Used for judge to score and comment on reinsmanship participants at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Roping Score Sheet: Used by judges to share scores and comments at a 4-H horse show
Horse: English Equitation Score Sheet: Used by judges to score and comment on 4-H members participating at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: Showmanship Score Sheet: Used by judges to share comments and scores at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: Trail/In Hand Trail Score Sheet: Used by judges for trail and in hand trail to comment and score at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: Western Equitation Score Sheet: Score sheet used by judges to comment and score 4-H members at a horse show
Horticulture Advancement Program: Advancements show how 4-H'ers can advance through different levels of a project, increasing skills each year.
Horticulture Contest Guide: Vegetables: When you display your vegetables at a fair or exhibition, you get a chance to show the results of your efforts and skills. You can learn more about vegetable production and looked-for qualities of vegetables when you interact with the judge or get the results of the judging.
Horticulture State Fair Guide: Fairbook section for Horticulture projects. 2024.
How to Create an Educational Display: These videos are a great resource on how to choose a subject and title and how to design your educational display.
How to Make a Rope Halter: Use this resources to learn or teach how to make a safe, secure, and simple rope halter for your livestock or horse.
How to Request Accommodations: Accommodations request guidelines for youth with disabilities
How to Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit: This publication is a great reference for preparing your herbs displays
How to Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit: Herbs are grown for culinary and craft uses. Culinary herbs are used for flavor or garnish, while craft herbs are often aromatic and used in potpourri. Exhibits should show the part of the plant most commonly used. Herb plants may be grown for their leaves, stems, roots, or seeds.
Hunt Seat and Jumper Manual: Learning to jump with your horse: A PNW Extension publication for 4-H'ers learning to jump with their horse!
Ignite 2024 Recap Video: Video recap of Ignite Conference 2024 in Washington DC
Industrial Arts–Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Innovative Class Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Innovative Class Evaluation Sheet 310-02 Rev 2018
Innovative Explanation Card: 4-H Innovative Explanation Card
International Exchange Travel Scholarships: Scholarship Application for Outbound Programs
Introduction to Presentations: Preparing a presentation is a great way to communicate an idea. This resource answers why and how you can practice preparing a presentation.
Judging Beef Cattle and Oral Reasons 101: This booklet will help youth and beginning producers understand the five basic criteria for selecting a beef animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to understand proper notetaking format, and the structure to oral reasons. It should be used by youth and adults together at club meetings and classrooms, at field days, or at workshops as a livestock judging reference.
Judging Dairy Cattle: Giving Reasons: TerminWhen you want to talk about dairy cattle with someone, you need accurate, meaningful vocabulary words (terminology or terms) in order to understand each other. When you give a set of reasons, an accurate set of terms is just as important as it is in conversation. Also, to compare one cow with another, you need to use phrases and expressions that the listener can clearly understand. So, it is important to develop a good vocabulary of dairy cattle terms. This guide does not include all the terms used by dairy judges. But, students of judging can use it to broaden their dairy cattle vocabulary.
Judging Meat Goats and Oral Reasons 101: 4-H'ers in the Meat Goats project should use this resource to learn about choosing and competing in meat goat projects.
Judging Sheep and Oral Reasons: This resource will help youth and beginning sheep producers to understand the four basic criteria for selecting a sheep animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to understand proper note-taking format and the structure of oral reasons.
Judging Swine and Oral Reasons 101: This resource will help youth and beginning swine producers to understand the five basic criteria for selecting a swine animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to understand proper note-taking format and the structure of oral reasons.
Junior Leader Project Handbook: The 4-H Junior Leader project gives members opportunities to develop skills by taking on more leadership responsibilities. This handbook guides you through the levels and skills of the project!
Junior Leader Project: Adult Volunteer Guide: The focus of this project is for 4-H Junior Leaders to build skills and gain confidence while helping you in your role as adult leader. Published 2006.
Just Outside the Door Activity Sheets: This publication is a series of activity sheets to help children explore their world. Developed by Michigan State University and reprinted for use in Oregon.
Katy Zollner Memorial Scholarship: Katy Zollner was an active 4-H member in Deschutes and Douglas counties as well as an Oregon State University student. This memorial scholarship was established to honor her extraordinary career in 4-H and love of Oregon 4-H Know Your Government Program by helping youth learn and recognize their ability to impact public decision making.
Keeping your 4-H Market Animal Healthy: 4-H members have the same responsibility for growing a safe, wholesome product as the livestock producer who sells hundreds of animals—and must abide by the same laws. This publication can help you produce healthy high quality agricultural products.
Keeping Your 4-H Market Animals Healthy: 4-H members have the same responsibility for growing a safe, wholesome product as the livestock producer who sells hundreds of animals—and must abide by the same laws. This publication can help you produce healthy project animals and ensure a safe, wholesome product for the consumer.
Knitting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Knitting Evaluation Sheet 380-02 2017
Knitting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Knitting Project Evaluation Sheet (Judging Criteria). Last Updated 02/2017.
Knitting Explanation Card: 4-H Knitting Explanation Card 360-01
Knitting Project Explanation Card: 4-H Knitting Exhibit Explanation Card. Last Updated 01/2007
Knitting Project Handbook: In your knitting project, you'll learn a very old skill that people have been doing for nearly 1800 years. As you progress through the different phases, you'll use many kinds of yarn and designs.
Knitting Project Volunteer Guide: Leader guide for 4-H knitting project. The knitting project offers members opportunities to exercise creativity, develop decisionmaking abilities, and learn skills that can give pleasure throughout a lifetime.
Knitting Skills To Know: Skills to learn to improve your knitting, advance in your project, and make more complex items!
Leathercraft Evaluation Form: Revised 12/2014
Leathercraft Explanation Card: Revised 06/2018
Leathercraft Project Handbook: Learn how to stamp, shade, and filigree leather, how to safely use leatherworking tools, and how to design beautiful pieces of leather accessories, shoes, and tack.
Leathercraft Volunteer Guide: This guidebook will help you lead the leatherworking project for 4-H'ers in your club or community.
Lights, Camera, Plan! Your guide to Video PRE-production: A great video starts with a great plan! Use this resource to help guide you in the preproduction stage.
Live Contests: Oregon State 4-H Fairbook 2024: Oregon State Fair Fairbook section for live, scheduled contests in the Exhibit Hall.
Livestock State Fair Schedule 2020: Schedule of 4-H Livestock Events at Oregon State Fair, 2020
Making a Video: Videography is the process of producing a video or movie in order to communicate creativity and thoughts to a wide audience. This resource explains the steps on producing a video.
Market Animal Selection | Sheep, Goats & Hogs: Join Cera Lamken (sheep), Kandia Cross (meat goat) and Abby & Lily Barber (swine) and learn really great information about selecting your next market animal.
Market Goat Health Record: Please use this form if you are involved in a project area with your goat.
Market Poultry Lesson Plans: From Egg To Animal: Raising animals is one of the foundational learning experiences for 4-H youth. Chickens are fairly easy for children to start with, but there is a learning curve. This bulletin conveniently compiles all the information and resources needed to meet that curve as a club activity. Studded with multiple research-based lesson plans (paired with numerous hands-on activities), the 156-page curriculum thoroughly prepares instructors to build childrens’ knowledge of poultry husbandry at a Level 1, including maintaining a budget; identifying and managing the necessary equipment and facilities; understanding poultry anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health and biosecurity, reproduction, conformation and selection; preparing the birds for exhibition; and learning how to involve and attract sponsors.
Master Showmanship Score Sheet: 4-H Master Showmanship Score Sheet 10-110 Rev 2002
Measuring Up: Quality Standards for Sewn Items: This guide is for 4-H'ers and volunteers creating sewn projects. It was created in 2004, but has lasting lessons and techniques for today's sewists.
Meat Animal Wholesale Cuts: This series of crossword puzzle teaching aids is designed to be used by the 4-H leader when teaching about wholesale cuts from beef, sheep, and swine. Leaders are encouraged to make copies of the puzzles when teaching youth
Meat Goat Advancements: How to advance your skills through the meat goat project.
Mini Meal Information Form: 4-H Mini Meal Judge's Information Form 511-21 Rev 2013
My 4-H Notes: Extra notes pages for your 4-H record book
My 4-H Resume: PDF template to keep track of your entire 4-H career in one document. You'll need it for 4-H Congress, Conference, Ambassador, and scholarship applications. (Word also available)
My 4-H Résumé (Word): Microsoft Word template to keep track of your entire 4-H career in one document. You'll need it for 4-H Congress, Conference, Ambassador, and scholarship applications. (PDF also available)
My 4-H Resume Section 01 Extender: Use to extend Section 1
My 4-H Resume Section 02 Extender: For extending Section 2
My 4-H Resume Section 03 Extender: Use to extend Section 3
My 4-H Resume Section 04 Extender: Use to Extend Section 4
My 4-H Resume Section 05 Extender: Use to extend Section 5
My 4-H Resume Section 06 Extender: Use to extend Section 6
My 4-H Resume Section 07 Extender: Use to extend Section 7
My 4-H Resume Section 08 Extender: Use to extend section 8
My 4-H Resume Section 10 ONLY: Use to extend Section 10
My 4-H Resume Section 11 ONLY: Use to extend section11
My 4-H Resume Section 12 ONLY: Use to extend section 12
My 4-H Resume Section 13 ONLY: Use to extend section 13
My 4-H Resume Section 14 ONLY: Use to extend Section 14
My 4-H Resume Section 9 ONLY: Use to extend section 9
My 4-H Story Instructions: Telling your 4-H Story is an important part of reflecting on the growth and experiences of each year.
National 4-H Conference Application: This is a fillable PDF. Make sure to download the document before adding your information, or you may lose it!
National 4-H Congress Application Process: This document explains what is required to apply for National 4-H Congress, due dates, and selection criteria.
Nonfiction Writing Contest Guide (Fairbook section): Use this guide to submit nonfiction writing pieces for judging at the Oregon State Fair
Nonfiction Writing Judges Rubric: Judges will use this rubric to score nonfiction writing submissions in the Communications contests at state fair.
Of People and Fish: 4-H Natural Science and Cultural Discovery: The goals of the Of People and Fish program are for youth and adults to understand the complex cultural and scientific history that has led to the "salmon crisis" and to become active citizens in the search for solutions within their communities.
Online Enrollment for Youth: Complete your annual enrollment online with 4-HOnline
Opportunities for 4-H'ers: This document lists opportunities available to all 4-H'ers. Share it with new members and clubs.
Oral Reasons, The Basics; Dec 2022: Learn the basics of oral reasons.
Oregon 4-H Animal Science Exhibitor Agreement: All 4-H members participating in an animal science project or events with their animals must read and sign this form.
Oregon 4-H Aquatic Ecology and Sportfishing Advancement Program: For 4-H'ers enrolled or interested in the Aquatic Ecology project
Oregon 4-H Dairy Judging Team Application: Please complete the brief application and submit one set of written reasons on a class of your choice (details in document) in order to be considered for this opportunity. 2025 Deadline is March 1, 2025.
Oregon 4-H Dairy Judging Team Application: Please complete the brief application and submit one set of written reasons on a class of your choice (details in document) in order to be considered for this opportunity. 2025 Deadline is March 1, 2025.
Oregon 4-H Ethical Standards: Consider this before raising a 4-H animal and exhibiting at your local or state fair.
Oregon 4-H Horticulture Contest Guide: Vegetables: This document serves as a guide for participants and judges learning about vegetable growing contests in 4-H.
Oregon 4-H Meat Animal Advancement Program: Advancement guide for the Oregon 4-H Meat Animal Advancement Program.
Oregon 4-H Military Partnership Brochure: Oregon 4-H Military Partnership Brochure
Oregon 4-H Overnight Housing & Gender Guidance: Guidance on room/housing assignments for Oregon 4-H overnight programs.
Oregon Fairs Foundation 4-H Scholarship: Description of the Oregon Fairs Foundation 4-H Scholarship
Oregon State 4-H Showcase: This is an awesome opportunity to show off your best stuff. Any project area can participate, simply pick your best and show it off. You can use a variety of media to do that, including video, slide show, photo, etc. Don't miss out, we look forward to showing off cool stuff from every county in our state; 4-H remains strong and youth continue to complete their projects and successfully meet their goals, no matter the challenge. Join us!
Oregon State 4-H Showmanship Contest: Showmanship a NEW Way! We (myself and another judge or two) will be evaluating you through an interview of you and your animal. In order to participate, you will need a device that can connect to ZOOM and travel with you to your animal.
Oregon State Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall Handbook (Static Fairbook): 4-H Exhibit Hall Fairbook (for "Static" or "hearth" exhibits at the Oregon State Fair)
Oregon State Fair 4-H Exhibitor's Handbook (Fairbook): Complete Fairbook for 4-H Project Exhibits at the Oregon State Fair. Animal Science, Exhibitor Hall, and Live Contests
Oregon State Fair Animal Science Exhibitor Agreement: This form needs to be completed and turned in to Candi if you intend to participate in 4-H with ANY animal species at the Oregon State Fair, 2018.
Oregon State Fair Horse Stall Card: Stall Card for 4-H Horses at the Oregon State Fair; fillable
Oregon State Fair Livestock Stall Card: Stall Card for Oregon State Fair 4-H Livestock
Oregon State Fair Small Animal Cage Card: Oregon State Fair 4-H Small Animal Cage Card
OSU Extension 4-H adult agreement: OSU Extension 4-H Adult Agreement
Out of County Participation Form: For requesting participation in county 4-H programs outside your area of residence
Parts of a Dog Puzzle: A word puzzle for 4-H'ers to better understand dog anatomy.
Parts of a dog puzzle: A crossword puzzle to learn the anatomy of dogs
Parts of a Horse: This printable chart has labeled and unlabeled pages for practicing labeling the anatomy of a horse.
Parts of a Presentation: No matter what style of presentation you choose, there are three basic parts of a presentation. This resource details how to prepare a presentation.
Performing Arts Evaluation Sheet: Judging Criteria for performing arts projects at state fair. Revised 01/2017.
Performing Arts Explanation Card: 4-H Explanation cards for performing arts projects.
Photo Opt Out Form: The Photo Opt Out Release should be used when program participants do not wish for the University to record their participation and appearance on any recorded medium. Please complete and return this form to your local Extension Office.
Photography Classes Explained: Tip sheet for 4-H photography exhibits by class number. Unknown publication date. Uploaded 2024.
Photography Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for state fair photography exhibits. Updated 2022.
Photography Exhibit Explanation Card: Prints two cards per 8.5 x 11 sheet. Revised 2022.
PNW 4-H Horse Judges' School: This event is for all current and prospective 4-H Horse Judges and interested volunteers
Pottery Project Evaluation: Pottery 4-H Project Evaluation Sheet. Uploaded 2024. Last edited 2018 or earlier.
Poultry and Pigeon Advancement Program: The Poultry and Pigeon Advancement Program guide consists of a series of steps that allows 4-H members to set personal goals and learn at their own speed.
Poultry and Pigeon Advancements: Skills for advancing through levels of the poultry and pigeon projects
Poultry Project Member Guide: Member guide for the 4-H poultry project. Learn how to brood, feed, and care for chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pheasants, or other wild game birds.
Poultry Showmanship Guide (UCANR): This document is owned and maintained by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. It is the national standard for 4-H Poultry Projects.
Practicing Your Shotgun Skills: Study material for Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl — created 2018 by National 4-H Shooting Sports
Preparing and Using Visual Aids: Visual aids can help you engage your audience but there are a few important points to keep in mind. Please read this resource to help you choose a visual aid that will work best with your presentation.
Preparing Your Photography Exhibit for Fair: Presentation on matting, mounting, and displaying photography at State Fair. Unknown publication date
Presentations Exhibitor's Handbook: Communications Projects at State Fair. Updated 2023
Printable (Imprimible) Volunteer Enrollment Packet (en español): En Español
Pygmy Goat Advancements: Advancement options for proceeding through the pygmy goat project.
Rabbit advancement guide: The Oregon 4-H Rabbit Advancement program will make your rabbit project more interesting and help you learn more about and develop greater skills with rabbits.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) FAQs for 4-H Rabbit Projects: This resources was created in 2021 by the Oregon Department of Agriculture Animal Health program. Regularly updated FAQs and information can be found at ODA.gov
Rabbit: 4-H Buck Performance Record: 4-H Rabbit record to track buck performance
Rabbit: 4-H Doe Production Record: Record to track Doe production. One record per doe, for the lifetime of the doe. Update regularly
Ranch Horse Contest Guide: Volunteers, teen leaders, and participants should use this guide for understanding the expectations and skills you'll need at a 4-H Ranch Horse Contest.
Ranch Horse Project Guide: This 4-H member manual begins with a short history of the American Western cowboy and includes descriptions of and brief instructions for maneuvers a well-trained ranch horse can do: working, caring for, and branding or tagging cattle, and practical roping for ranch work.
Religious Neutrality Rule Statement: 4-H Rule Statement on Religious Neutrality
Request to Conduct 4-H Fundraiser: Please use this form to submit a request if you are planning a fundraiser for your 4-H club or committee. Your request must be approved prior to advertising, promoting, or holding the event.
RHDV Biosecurity Guidance Document: Created by Oregon Dept of Agriculture in March 2021 to provide biosecurity information for rabbit owners to prevent spread of RHDV and RHDV2. [email protected]
Robotics– State Fair Exhibitor's Handbook: Use this to guide projects submitted to the state fair in the robotics category.
Rolling! Your Guide to filming like a pro (Video Production Guide): Now the fun part - shooting your video! Read this resource to make sure you are prepared!
Rosa Raindrop: The Water Cycle Game: This printable board game mat allows you to "play" the water cycle as Rosa the Raindrop. All you need is a six-sided die and tokens for each player.
Scholarship County Nomination Form: (For Staff) Scholarship County Nomination Form
Science Displays—Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Science Investigation Display Evaluation Sheet (840-100): Reviewed 2023
Seeds of Success: 4-H Volunteer Training and Activity Guide: January 2024. Developed by J. Gandy, C. Janssen, M. Anderson, and W. Davis. Use for Youth Program Volunteer trainings
Selecting Steers & Heifers; Nov 2022: Join Randi Renner-West former 4-H member, current leader, beef superintendent and beef producer of club calves and Red Angus.
Sewing Skills Notebook: You will learn many new skills and techniques through your work in the 4-H clothing project. A great way to remember and refer to what you’ve learned is to make a skills notebook or binder.
Sewing/Clothing Combined Evaluation Sheets: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Combined Evaluation Sheets
Sewing/Clothing Construction Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Construction Evaluation Sheet 320-01 Rev 2013
Sewing/Clothing Creative Expression Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Creative Expression Evaluation Sheet 320-02
Sewing/Clothing Explanation Card: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Explanation Card 320-04 Rev 2013
Sheep 4-H Ewe Production Record: Part of your 4-H Record Book, track all things related to Ewe. Need 1 per ewe
Sheep 4-H Market Lamb Health Record: Important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc. Need 1 per market lamb
Shooting Sports Advancement Guide: This guide is for all 4-H Shooting Sports Participants
Shooting Sports Club Risk Management Plan: This worksheet is based on information provided in the 4-H Master Shooting Sports Leader Policies and Procedures Manual and supplemental handouts. The completed plan should be reviewed annually by the club leaders, parents, and participants.
Shooting Sports Program Management Guide: Shooting Sports Guidelines for 4-H Educators and Volunteers
Shooting Sports State Contest Guide: This in-depth guide is for all participants of the 4-H Shooting Sports State Contest
Shooting Sports Volunteer Leader Information Form: This form should be signed at Oregon 4-H Shooting Sports Leader training to certify the disciplines you're certified for each year.
Skills Notebook Construction Samples Score Sheet: 4-H Skills Notebook Construction Samples Score Sheet 320-96
Sporting Dog Project Member Guide: Helps young people learn the sport of hunting with dogs by doing activities that teach basic sporting dog training techniques, care, and management.
Spring Classic COMMUNICATION Results: Spring Classic this year is a virtual experience. These participants took the challenge of new technology and a new way of doing things to great success. Congratulations to all, goal met, much success, a job well done!
Spring Classic Dinner Registration: Join us for dinner and awards. Saturday evening, 7 pm a terrific pulled pork dinner and awards once everyone is seated.
Spring Classic VIRTUALSchedule: This is the best guess for now....
Standard Health Form: Please fill out this form if you are enrolling or attending a 4-H event. ES: Complete este formulario si se inscribe o asiste a un evento 4-H.
Starting A 4-H Club: General information for starting a 4-H Club
State 4-H Scholarship Application: State 4-H Scholarship Application
State 4-H Virtual Exhibit Showcase: This is an awesome opportunity to show off your best stuff. Any project area can participate, simply pick your best and show it off. You can use a variety of media to do that, including video, slide show, photo, etc. Don't miss out, we look forward to showing off cool stuff from every county in our state; 4-H remains strong and youth continue to complete their projects and successfully meet their goals, no matter the challenge. Join us!
State Fair Exhibit Hall Schedule 2026: Exhibit Hall (Static, STEM, Art, Hearth Entries)
State Fair Horse Schedule 2026: Participant schedule for horse contests at Oregon State Fair
State Fair Livestock Schedule 2026: Oregon State Fair (OSF) Livestock Contest Schedule
State Fair Small Animal and Dog Schedule: Oregon State Fair (OSF) 4-H schedule for contests including Dog, Rabbit, Cavy, Poultry, Pigeon, Companion Pet & Exotic animals
State Fair Small Animal Schedule 2026: 4-H Small Animal Exhibit Schedule including dog, cat, cavy, companion, exotic animals, and more
Statewide Ranch Horse Invitational 2022: Statewide Ranch Horse is back! Qualify at your county or regional event by scoring an average of 80 in your 5 best events - remember, all on the same horse.
Steps in Planning a Presentation: This resource will help you focus on the critical steps to preparing a presentation.
Summer Conference 2025 Video: Oregon 4-H Summer Conference brings 200+ teens to Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus for an unforgettable taste of college life. With a 100-year legacy, this week is packed with hands-on classes, new friends, and skills that prepare youth to be Beyond Ready for college, careers, and life. Watch the highlights and see why generations of 4-H’ers call Summer Conference the best week of the year.
Swine: Market Hog Health Record: Used to track withdrawal times, place of origin, and other important information. 1 per market pig
Swine: 4-H Sow Production Record: Used to track all things related to swine female production. 1 per gilt/sow
Table Setting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Table Setting Evaluation Sheet 211-02 Rev 2017
Table Setting Guidelines: 4-H Table Setting Guidelines 999-06 Rev 2018
The Incredible Egg: This classroom learning guide for 4th and 5th grade is great for Embryology and more. Published in 2006, reviewed in 2024.
The Mechanics of Presenting: As you develop your unique style of presenting, keep in mind these basic principles to help you deliver an effective presentation.
The Safety and Well-being of Youth: The Oregon State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all participants. This resource provides guidelines of best practices for guiding and mentoring 4-H youth.
Top Ten Tips for a Successful Presentation: Want to know how to be a successful presenter? Then check out these top ten tips!
Transfer of Firearms Form: Developed from State of Oregon form 125-5180
Types of Presentations: This resource describes the four types of presentations: demonstrations, illustrated talks, public and impromptu speeches.
USDA 4-H Volunteer Resources: The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth program from the land grant universities' cooperative extension services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This resource contains great continuing education resources for 4-H volunteers.
USDA 4-H Volunteer Resources: About 4-H and positive youth development, etc.
Using the 4-H Emblem in Oregon: A presentation on using the 4-H emblem in Oregon
Vegetable Collection Evaluation Sheet: Judges should use this rubric for evaluating vegetable collections at the state fair.
Vegetable Display Explanation Card: Print and attach this explanation card to all vegetable garden and collection displays.
Vegetable Garden Evaluation Sheet: Judges should use this rubric for evaluating vegetable garden displays
Video Postproduction: This is a great resource to help you stay organized when editing your video into a finished product.
Videography Exhibitor's Handbook: 4-H Videography contest guide for state fair participation
Virtual Babysitting Training: Virtual Babysitting Training
Volunteer Enrollment Packet: English version | If you are unable to enroll through 4-H online, you can print this packet and return it to your Extension Office instead.
Volunteer Management Rule Statement: Complete Volunteer Management Rule Statement
Western Dressage: This link will take you to the Western Dressage Association WDAA Tests, updated in 2021
Wool Tag: For use in wool and fiber exhibits
Youth Enrollment Packet (PDF): All annual enrollment forms for youth and parents/guardians. Can be completed on your computer or printed. Please note: forms will not appear fillable in the browser preview.
Youth program quality principles in 4-H clubs: For volunteers working in 4-H clubs

4-H Military Partnership Resources

2023 4-H Annual Report: 2023 Oregon 4-H Annual Report
2023 USDF Dressage Tests: Dressage tests changed as of 12/1/2022. For state eligibility, use Training Level test 2 or higher, and First Level tests. Remember, if you have a rider who is riding at a higher level, we may be able to accommodate them at state fair, depending on who the judge is. Also remember, these test are copyrighted and should be used only as outlined on the USDF website.
2024 Animal Science State Fair Handbook: 2024 State Fair Exhibitors Handbook, Animal Sciences only
2024 Annual Report: The 2024 Annual Report has information about donations, scholarships, demographics and program participation.
2024 State Fair Exhibit Hall Handbook: Projects that are exhibited and judged in the 4-H Exhibitors Hall at the Oregon State Fair, along with live contests that do not involve animals. Except the occasional dog.
2025 Annual Report: The 2025 Annual Report has information about donations, scholarships, demographics and program participation.
4-H Adult Code of Conduct: This code of conduct applies to all parents, guardians, and invited attendees of 4-H participants at 4-H events. Adult volunteers must sign the participant code of conduct.
4-H Animal Science Lesson Plans: By providing instruction outlines for adults, this curriculum delivers animal science education to youth, particularly 4-H members working with beef, sheep, swine, and goats. The downloadable and research-based lesson plans, which follow an experiential learning model, thoroughly cover the subject matter, whose sections include facilities management; livestock breed selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health and diseases; the showring; advocacy and marketing; recordkeeping; and quality assurance.
4-H Annual Financial Statement for Clubs and Committees: All 4-H clubs and 4-H committees must complete this form even if you have no income and/or are not planning to have a group for the upcoming 4-H year. Contact your local county 4-H program / Extension office if your group is disbanding this year. (Report income/expenses from July 1 to June 30)
4-H Annual Report for group exemption status to Oregon 4-H Foundation: As a member under the IRS Group Exemption #5946, the following information is needed for the Annual Report (due no later than January 31 of each year for the fiscal year ending the previous June 30
4-H Cavy Project Leader Guide: The 4-H Cavy Project is an animal science curriculum for youth in grades K-12. It consists of the curriculum introduction, cavy project information, and experiential (hands-on) activities.
4-H Clothing Project Leader Lesson Plans for Levels 1, 2, and 3: The clothing project consists of nine progressive skill levels. This publication includes leader lesson plans for Basic Skills—Levels 1, 2, and 3.
4-H Clothing Skills: Casings and Crotch Seams: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Centered and Lapped Zippers: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Cutting Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Easing and Gathering: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Facings and Enclosed Seams: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Fibers and Fabrics: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Hand-Sewing Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Hemming: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Pattern Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Plain Seams and Seam Finishes: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Pressing Skills: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Sewing Equipment: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Clothing Skills: Sewing Machines and Sergers: For 4-H'ers and 4-H Clubs learning from the Clothing Construction Project
4-H Club Charter: To apply for a club charter, complete and submit this form to your 4-H staff at your local Extension office.
4-H Club Materials and Equipment Inventory: Please use this form to keep track of the materials, equipment and other assets your 4-H club or committee acquires.
4-H Club or Committee Fundraising Worksheet: Please use this worksheet if your 4-H club or committee is planning a fundraising event.
4-H Club Treasurer's Book: This resource provides guidance for the 4-H club treasurer on handling club funds and accounts, keeping records, and preparing financial reports.
4-H Club Treasurer's Handbook: Club Treasurers are youth officers who are responsible for club finances. This role helps build financial management, record keeping and decision making skills.
4-H Dairy Goat Crossword Puzzle: Crossword puzzle for 4-H dairy goat projects.
4-H Dog Advancements: Use these skill building options to advance through the levels of the 4-H dog project.
4-H Dog Obedience Exercise Explanations: This is a written description of some of the new (2023) exercises.
4-H Dog Project Manual: This is the dog resource manual. It was authored in partnership by Florida 4-H and AKC. It is available at no charge.
4-H Dressage Manual: This 4-H Dressage Manual introduces youth to the art and training of dressage—teaching horse and rider to work in harmony through progressive exercises that build skill, balance, and communication.
4-H Driving Manual: This publication will help 4-H youth members learn how to train your animal, properly fit the harness, and safely drive your animal. The manual outlines one of several accepted ways of training and includes references to other publications for research and increasing knowledge.
4-H Expressive Arts & Fiber Arts Project Leader Workshop (May 2023): Recording of virtual Expressive Art & Fiber Arts project leader workshop. Information and examples of Art and Fiber Arts Projects, ideas for meetings and project development as well as how different items 'fit' into the 4-H County and State Fair classes. (01:55)
4-H Firearms Buyer Authorization Form: This form is for the purchase of shooting sports firearms for county 4-H programs.
4-H Food Preservation Junior Level: The Junior age division of food preservation focuses on beginning food preservation skills. As a junior 4-H member, you learn basic procedures and try different methods.
4-H Foods & Nutrition Project Leader Workshop (May 2023): Recording of virtual 4-H Foods & Nutrition project leader workshop. Information and examples of 4-H Foods & Nutrition Project Levels, Oregon 4-H Fair classes, and ideas for virtual and in-person club meetings. (01:37)
4-H Forestry Exhibit Guide: For 4-H'ers enrolled in the Forestry project and planning to exhibit at the State Fair or county fair.
4-H Forestry Project Handbook: Forestry member manual
4-H Forestry Quiz Series: A series of visual quizzes to use to learn parts of trees.
4-H Geology Project Handbook: Project guide for 4-H'ers interested in geology
4-H Horse Contest Guide: The 4-H Horse Contest Guide are agreed upon rules of each contest accepted by both Oregon and Washington. This document takes precedence over all other 4-H manuals in Oregon. The definitive compilation of rules for 4-H horse contests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, including General Rules, Clothing and Equipment, Contest Guidelines, Performance Guidelines, Driving, Ground Training, Western Games, and The E.L. "Dad" Potter Award (Oregon), the Washington State Medals Program, and Idaho Horsemanship Award.
4-H Horse Judging Manual: Horse judging is an art where an authoritative person expresses his/ her opinion of a class, by his/her order of placement. The ability of a judge to express his/her opinion orally reinforces his/her order of placement. For the judge to give a convincing set of oral reasons, she/he must compare the horses in the class while keeping in mind the “ideal” accepted model of that breed and/or type of performance.
4-H Horse Project Manual: All about the 4-H Horse Project. A great learning resource.
4-H Military Partnerships: 4-H is partnering with U.S. Military branches Child and Youth programs to support 4-H clubs and programs for military connected youth.
4-H Name and Emblem: This resource contains important guidelines for using the 4-H name and emblem. If you want to become an authorized user of the 4-H name and emblem for your 4-H club, please review this resource for application criteria and information.
4-H Operations and Best Practices Slides 11.4.2025 PDF: Slides from the external 4-H Operations and Best Practices meeting on November 4, 2025. Includes information regarding 4-H operations, financial managment and best practices.
4-H Operations and Best Practices Workbook: 4-H Operations and Best Practices Workbook. For more information, review the recording from the external 4-H Operations and Best Practices meeting on November 4, 2025.
4-H Pigeon and Dove Project Manual: This manual introduces 4-H members and their leaders to the possibilities of raising pigeons and/or doves as a 4-H project. Pigeons and doves can adapt to nearly all conditions. You may raise them in rural, suburban, or urban areas; they seldom are restricted by zoning. They are easy to raise, basically inexpensive to maintain, and require very little space. They are fairly quiet and have few offensive odors.
4-H Sewing & Textile Project Leader Workshop (April 2023): Recording of virtual 4-H Sewing project leader workshop. Information and examples of 4-H Sewing project levels, Oregon 4-H fair classes, and items for youth to make on their own and/or in a club meeting. (01:46)
4-H State Ambassador Application: Please use this form to apply for the 4-H State Ambassador team. Applications are due to the State 4-H office by May 1.
4-H State Ambassador Position Description: It is both an honor and a responsibility to be a 4-H State Ambassador because you are a role model to other youth and representative of the Oregon 4-H Youth Development program. Please read this for more details on roles and responsibilities.
4-H State Ambassadors - FAQs: Answers to frequently asked questions about the State 4-H Ambassador Program
4-H Wood Science Unit I: Working With Wood and Tools: Hi, Woodworker! This is the first unit of the 4-H Wood Science series. This manual tells you some important things about using wood tools and building objects with wood.
4-H Wood Science Unit II: The Wonderful World of Wood: Unit two of the wood science project series
4-H Wood Science Unit III: Building Bigger Things: This is the third unit of the 4-H Wood Science series. This unit introduces new concepts of wood science and provides activities and experiments that can help you better understand these concepts. Developed by National 4-H Council and reprinted for use in Oregon.
4-H Youth Code of Conduct: The well-being of everyone involved in 4-H program is important. Please read and sign to agree to the Code of Conduct.
A Guide to the Livestock Working Dog: Use this guide for choosing and training your new four-legged farm employee.
A Primer on Presentations: A Primer on Presentations
Accommodations Request Form: Updated Sept 2023
Accommodations Request Form: Use this form to request accommodations at a 4-H event. Return the form to your local 4-H Program Coordinator or Extension Office. Please do not return this form to a volunteer.
Accommodations Request Form (Fillable): Use this form to request accommodations for your child.
Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability: Please read and sign this form if you are enrolling in 4-H or participating in a 4-H activity.
Active Teaching, Active Learning: Research has shown that youth learn best by doing. Active involvement of the learner is the key. Teaching knowledge and skills by using a variety of tools and techniques will provide good learning experiences for all 4-H members. Remember that "learn by doing" is a basic concept in 4-H, and often it is the best way to retain knowledge. This publication describes active learning techniques, tools, and resources.
Adult Standards of Behavior: Standards of Behavior for Adults Working in 4-H Programs and Activities with Minors.
Advanced Forestry Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Forestry project judges should use this evaluation card to score advanced forestry projects at county and state fairs.
Aerospace (Rocketry) Project Description Sheet: For recording Rocketry project information
Aerospace Evaluation Sheet (Rocketry): For exhibitors and judges evaluating a 4-H Rocketry Project
Aerospace Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Animal Science Education | A Monthly Topic of Interest: The 2nd Thursday of each month beginning November 10, 2022 through June 2023 (check the dates of the last two events) Each hour and a half session may be discussion, question and answer, power point information, and/or hands on participation. Please give us the courtesy of pre-registering here: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3pAgEcNW9PaVlxI
Animal Science Exhibitor's Handbook (Oregon State Fair 4-H Fairbook): Animal Science Fairbook for State Fair 4-H exhibitors
Animal Science Judges: List of people who have recently judged animal science projects (not including horse)
Animal Science Judges' Listings: Most recent listing of 4-H Animal Science Judges. If you would like to be on this list and do not find your name, please contact Candi at [email protected] Horse is current, all other species are works in process. In addition, soon up to date criteria for getting on various lists will be added to this link.
Animal Science State Fair General Information: Updated March 2025
Animal Science, Intermediate & Senior: 4-H Animal Science record for intermediate and senior members
Animal Science, Junior: Fillable 4-H animal science record for juniors
Application form for Volunteers: Please complete this form and return it to your local Extension Office in order to apply to volunteer with 4-H. (You'll need to have your application approved BEFORE enrolling through 4-H Online)
Applique, Patchwork, Quilting Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for 4-H applique, patchwork, or quilting projects. Last updated 2017.
Archery Member Manual: Guide to the 4-H Archery project
Arts Explanation Card: Expressive Arts 4-H Project Explanation Card. Uploaded 2024. Last edited 2022 or earlier.
Arts Project Evaluation: 4-H Arts and Crafts Evaluation Sheet.
Audio Production Contest Guide (fairbook section): Use this information to submit an exhibit to the oregon state fair in the audio production category!
Authorization to Open a Bank Account: Use this letter to open a bank account on behalf of your club or association.
Banking and Financial Agreement: Please read over and sign this document in order to comply with non-profit, charitable corporation rules when opening and maintaining a bank account for your 4-H club or committee.
Basic Floral Design: This guide focuses on foundational skills. You'll learn key principles of design, common design shapes, and how to create your own arrangements using flowers, greenery, and household materials. It's designed to be hands-on and accessible, whether you're creating at home, in a club meeting, or at a fair exhibit.
Beef: 4-H Health Form: For use in tracking withdrawal times, feed, and other important information
Beef: Cow Production Form: Used to track cow production for 4-H cows. 1 per heifer/cow
Begin training your dog with Delanie: A brief intro to dog obedience created by 4-H'er Delanie in spring 2020.
Brainstorming Activity: This handout will help focus and guide your thoughts when preparing a presentation.
Breeds of a Horse Puzzle: Use this to teach and remember horse breeds! Great for challenge bowl contestants.
Business/Entrepreneur Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Business/Entrepreneur Evaluation Sheet 330-02 Rev 2018
Business/Entrepreneur Product or Service Explanation Card: 4-H Business/Entrepreneur Product or Service Explanation Card 330-01 Rev: 2018
Cake Decorating Contest Score Sheet: 4-H Scoresheet used for cake decorating contests.
Cake Decorating Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Cake Decorating Display Judging Criteria
Camp Horsemanship: Camp Horsemanship is a great opportunity for all skill levels.
Carcass of Merit: How to participate in the "Carcass of Merit" project and competitions
Cast Ceramics: Project welcome guide and introduction for cast ceramics 4-H projects.
Cavy Advancement Program: Cavy Advancement
Celebrate Our World Explanation Card: 4-H Celebrate Our World Explanation Card 998-03
Challenge and Adventure Guidelines: Challenge and Adventure Guidelines
Child Care Checklist: This is a template sheet for use when babysitting. It includes places to record parents' contact information, emergency numbers, and other instructions.
Choosing and Using Recipes: For 4-H'ers and volunteers learning about food preparation, starting at the beginning: which recipe should I use?
Clothing Construction and Sewing Leader Training: Training for 4-H Club leaders who want to support 4-H'ers in Clothing Construction or Sewing projects. Recorded Spring 2024.
Clothing Project Advancements: Skills to advance through the beginner, intermediate, and senior stages of the clothing construction project.
Clover Clays (Shooting Sports Guide): Study material for Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl — created 2018 by National 4-H Shooting Sports
Cloverbud Fair Book: General information including rules and eligibility for Cloverbud projects exhibiting at the Linn County Fair.
Computer Science–Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Consumer Decision Making Program: Each day, you make “consumer decisions” ranging from deciding what to wear and what to eat to what to buy and which cell phone plan meets your needs. There are so many choices that making consumer decisions can become overwhelming. This program helps young people develop study and research skills, determine which points are important, compare similar items, and make a decision.
Container Garden Exhibit Display Card: Print this card to identify the plants in your display for the judges.
Container Garden Exhibit Information Card (716-02): Container Garden Exhibit Information Card 716-02
Container Gardening Exhibit Evaluation Sheet (716-01): Container Gardening Exhibit Evaluation Sheet
Container Gardening Exhibitor's Handbook: Fair book section for Container Gardening
Country of Origin Labeling Affidavit (COOL form): Used to guarantee place of origin. Use for sheep, goats, and poultry market projects
County 4-H Fair Scholarship Application: County 4-H Fair Scholarship Application
County Medal Application: Apply for a county medal.
County nomination form for National 4-H Congress: County nomination form for National 4-H Congress. Agents must submit this form with their county applications.
Creative Writing Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Creative Writing Explanation Card: Use this card to help the judge understand your purpose, process, and inspiration for your creative writing exhibit.
Criminal history check release forms (from OSU HR): English and Spanish versions available. Include when submitting enrollment forms.
Crochet Evaluation Sheet: Last Updated o2/2017
Crochet Exhibit Explanation Card: Explanation Card for Crochet projects. Last updated 02/2007
Crochet Project Handbook: Introductory guide to the 4-H Crocheting Project, including project goals, skills to learn, suggested activities, and tips for sharing and exhibiting crochet work.
Crochet Project Volunteer Guide: Learn skills for crochet to improve your projects, skills, techniques, and displays!
Crocheting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Crocheting Evaluation Sheet 370-02 Rev 2017
Crocheting Explanation Card: 4-H Crocheting Exhibit Explanation Card 370-01 Rev 2002
Cut Flower Display Evaluation Sheet: Judges will use this rubric to evaluate cut flower displays at the state fair
Daily Feed and Growth: Daily feed and growth for market animals, fillable. One per animal.
Dairy Advancements: Dairy project participants
Dairy Cattle Showmanship Guide: It's a pleasure to show a well‑trained dairy animal. Judges appreciate the chance to observe and handle well‑mannered dairy animals. They can't properly judge unruly animals that can't be controlled. Train your show animals to lead, walk, and pose correctly. A properly trained and shown animal provides much satisfaction to its owner.
Dairy: Goat/Cow Production Record: Used to track 4-H Dairy Goat/Cow production. 1 per dam/heifer/cow.
Designing Spaces and Making a Healthy Space Exhibit Evaluation Form: 4-H Designing a space and Making a Health Space Evaluation Form 340-03
Designing Spaces Explanation Card: 4-H Designing Spaces Explanation Card 340-01
Designing Spaces Furnishing or Finishing Evaluation Form: 4-H Designing Spaces Furnishing or Finishing Evaluation Form 340-02
Detecting and Correcting Shotgun Shooting Errors: Study material for Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl — created 2018 by National 4-H Shooting Sports
DIVE4Ag: DIVE4Ag project provides immersive experiences for middle and high school Pacific Northwest youth and educators to explore agriculture with a 'farm to table' approach, including virtual reality and online activities. Young people can join the project as content co-creators by becoming a Teens as Teacher or tune into free, on demand monthly Ag Science Cafe interviews.
Dog Obedience, Showmanship and Contest Guide: Obedience and showmanship contests provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate how well you've trained your dog and how you and your dog work as a team.
Dog Project Record: Record form for 4-H Dog projects
Domestic Rabbits Diseases and Parasites: PNW 310-E Diseases and Parasites in Domestic Rabbits 2008
Donate online: Donations to Oregon 4-H Youth Development Programs are made through the Oregon 4-H Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Dried Herb Evaluation Sheet: Horticulture judges should use this rubric to evaluate dried herb displays.
Educational Display Explanation Card (000-01): Educational Display Explanation Card (000-01) | Updated April 2023
Educational Displays: An educational display is a visual presentation of information and should be able to convey information without a 4-H member present. This resource contains information on how to achieve a good display that will catch the viewer’s attention, arouse interest, stimulate thought, and motivate the viewer to learn more about the subject.
Educational Displays Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Electrical Engineering–Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Engineering Design–Exhibitor's Handbook: State Fair Book Updated April 2023
Enroll as a volunteer through 4-H Online: Online version
Entomology Project Volunteer Guide: The 4-H Entomology Volunteer Leader Guide offers easy, engaging insect activities for youth in grades 4–6. It’s designed to be teacher-friendly, fun, and low-cost—making learning about insects simple for volunteers and exciting for kids.
Exhibitor's Handbook: Flowers and Ornamentals: Updated April 2023
Exhibitor's Handbook: Herbs: Fairbook section
Exhibitor's Handbook: Vegetables: Updated April 2023
Explore the World of Small Animals Leader Guide: This is an animal science curriculum for children in kindergarten through second grade. The actual material is this leader guide and parent letters. The leader guide has three units: health, nutrition, and care. Each unit incorporates personal development, animal well-being, and science. Each meeting plan includes an opening, activities, discussion questions, games, songs, books, an evaluation form, and a parent newsletter.
Exploring Water Habitats: Wetlands, Streams, Oceans: A guide for club leaders and resource volunteers who want to lead activities for 4-H'ers interested in water ecology.
Expressive Arts and Fiber Arts 2024 Project Leader Training: For 4-H Club leaders who have club members interested in expressive arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, etc) or fiber arts (knitting, crochet, etc)
Facts About 4-H: Welcome to 4-H! This document includes some general information for you about 4-H's values and history.
Fashion Revue Booklet: Print this booklet (set up to print front-and-back, two pages per sheet) as a guide for 4-H'ers entering fashion revue!
Fashion Revue Card: 4-H Fashion Revue Card 320-08 Rev 2017
Fashion Revue Challenge Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Fashion Revue Challenge Evaluation Sheet Rev2017
Fashion Revue Challenge Information Card: 4-H Fashion Revue Challenge Information Card REV2017
Fashion Revue Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Fashion Revue Evaluation Sheet 320-05 2017
Fashion Revue Ready to Wear Information Card: 4-H Fashion Revue Ready to Wear Information Card 320-08 Rev 2010
Fashion Revue: Ready to Wear Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Fashion Revue Ready to Wear Evaluation Sheet 320-07 Rev 2017
Feed and Growth: 4-H Feed and Growth document, fillable. One per market animal
Feeding up your market hog: 4-H Animal Science Monthly Topic of Interest
Felting Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for 4-H Felting Projects displayed at Oregon State Fair
Felting Score Card: 4-H Felting Score Card 261-03 Rev 2007
Fiber Arts Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for 4-H Fiber Arts displays at the state fair. Uploaded 2024. Last Updated 02/2017
Fiber Arts Explanation Card: Fiber Arts Explanation Card
Fiber Arts Project Handbook: Overview of the Oregon 4-H Fiber Arts Project, introducing 13 hands-on techniques like weaving, embroidery, felting, and quilting, with tips, resources, and ideas to spark youth creativity.
Financial Gift or Donation: Please use this receipt template when your 4-H club or association receives a financial gift or donation.
Firearms and Archery Equipment Log: Club leaders should use this form to log firearms and archery equipment for shooting sports programs
Fleece Exhibit Score Card: Used for wool/fleece contest scoring and judges' comments
Fleming College Scholarship Application: Scholarship available to graduating seniors who did not have market animal projects; $1,000
Floral Arrangement Exhibit Score Card: 4-H Floral Arrangement exhibit Score Card 713-02
Flower Arrangement / Bouquet Evaluation Sheet: Horticulture judges will use this sheet to evaluate displays at the state fair
Flower Arrangement Display Card / Show Tag: Flower Arrangements Explanation Card. This is the tag you should attach to all flower show exhibits (prints 4 per page).
Focus on 4-H Marine Science Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in marine science.
Focus on the 4-H Earth Science Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in geology.
Focus on the 4-H Entomology Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in insects.
Focus on the 4-H Forestry Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in forestry science.
Focus on the 4-H Horticulture Project: This resource contains activities for 4-H volunteers who want to challenge youth interested in growing plants.
Food Exhibit Recipe Card: 4-H Food Exhibit Recipe Card 511-00 Rev 2017
Food Preservation Explanation Card: 4-H Food Preservation Explanation Card 512-07 Rev 2018
Food Preservation: Canned Fruit and Vegetable Evaluation Form: 4-H Canned Fruit and Vegetable Evaluation Form 512-04 Rev 2002
Food Preservation: Canned Meat and Fish Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Canned Meat and Fish Evaluation Form 512-05 Rev 2002
Food Preservation: Dried Foods Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Dried Food Evaluation Form 512-06 Rev 2003
Food Preservation: Gift Package Check Sheet: Check Sheet used for Food Preservation Gift Packages (512-08)
Food Preservation: Jam Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Jam Evaluation Sheet 512-01 Rev 2017
Food Preservation: Juice, Jelly and Syrup Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Juice, Jelly & Syrup Evaluation Sheet 512-02 Rev 2017
Food Preservation: Pickles and Relishes Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Pickles and Relish Evaluation Sheet 512-03 Rev 2017
Food/Nutrition Contest Score Sheet: 4-H Food/Nutrition Contest Score Sheet 511-17 REV 2017
Foods & Nutrition Project Leader Training: For 4-H volunteers and club leaders who want to start supporting 4-H'ers pursuing Food & Nutrition projects
Foods of the PNW Judge's Information Form: 4-H "Foods of the Pacific Northwest" Judge's Information Form 511-18
Foods: Career Interview Evaluation: 4-H Cooking up a Career Interview Evaluation Form (511-16)
Foods: Cereal Marshmallow Bars Evaluation Form: 4-H Evaluation sheet for cereal marshmallow bars (511-02)
Foods: Coffee Cake Evaluation Form: 4-H Form to evaluate Coffee Cake (511-06)
Foods: Cookie Evaluation Form: 4-H Cookie Evaluation Form 511-01
Foods: Focaccia Bread Evaluation Form: 4-H Bread Focaccia Bread Evaluation Form 511-10
Foods: Gift Package Evaluation Form: 4-H Foods Gift Package Evaluation Form 511-14
Foods: Muffin Evaluation Form: 4-H Muffin Evaluation Form 511-04
Foods: Pie Shell Evaluation Form: 4-H Pie Shell Evaluation Form 511-12
Foods: Poster Evaluation Form: Foods and Nutrition Poster Evaluation Form 511-15
Foods: Quick Bread Evaluation Form: 4-H Quick Bread Evaluation Form 511-05
Foods: Recipe Collection Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Recipe Collection Evaluation Sheet 511-03 Rev 2015
Foods: Recipe of the Year, Even Years: 4-H Recipe of the Year, Even Years
Foods: Recipe of the Year, Odd Years: 4-H Recipe of the Year, Odd Years
Foods: Shortened Cake Evaluation Form: 4-H Shortened Cake Evaluation Form 511-08
Foods: Special Pastries Evaluation Form: 4-H Special Pastries Evaluation Form 511-13
Foods: Sponge and Foam Cake Evaluation Form: 4-H Sponge and Foam Cake Evaluation Form 511-11
Foods: Yeast Bread and Dinner Roll Evaluation: 4-H Yeast Bread and Dinner Roll Evaluation 511-09
Foods; Scone Evaluation Form: 4-H Scone Evaluation Form 511-07
Forestry Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Forestry project judges should use this evaluation card to score beginner and intermediate forestry projects at county and state fairs.
Fresh Herb Evaluation Sheet: Horticulture judges should use this rubric to evaluate fresh herb displays.
General 4-H volunteer training resources: From OSU 4-H
Generic Project Record: For use, when a project specific record is not available.
Glossary of Food Terms: Glossary of food terms useful for beginner food and nutrition or food preservation learners.
Graphic Design Contest Guide (fairbook section): Submit your graphic design masterpiece to the oregon state fair contest!
HEARTH Judges List: List of judges who have agreed to volunteer to evaluate arts projects
Herbs Display (Explanation) Card: Horticulture exhibitors should print this sheet and attachh it to herbs displays (both dried and fresh)
Horse Advancements: Skills to advance through the horse project
Horse Judges: List of PNW horse judges for 4-H projects
Horse Project Leader Guide: This guide will help you organize and lead a successful 4-H horse club. If you emphasize positive youth development through learning and fun, leading a 4-H club will be a rewarding experience for you and your... For club leaders and volunteers helping participants with the 4-H Horse project.
Horse Stall Assignments (State Fair): Show Horse Barn or Race Horse Barn; Both are mapped out here.
Horse State Fair Schedule: 4-H Horse Exhibit Schedule for Oregon State Fair, 2020
Horse: E.L. "Dad" Potter Horsemanship Award: Information regarding the elite "Dad" Potter Horsemanship award and 3-Step recognition
Horse: Ground Training Score Sheet: Used by judges to score and comment at a 4-H horse show
Horse: Hunt Seat Equestrian Over Fences Score Sheet: Used by judges to share comments and scores at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Cow Working Score Sheet: Used by judges to share scores and comments at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Pleasure Driving Score Sheet: Used for judges' comments and scoring at the 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Precision Driving Score Sheet: Used in 4-H Horse Shows for judge to comment and score Precision Driving
Horse: 4-H Record: 4-H Horse Record. Updated January 2014.
Horse: 4-H Reinsmanship Score Sheet: Used for judge to score and comment on reinsmanship participants at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: 4-H Roping Score Sheet: Used by judges to share scores and comments at a 4-H horse show
Horse: English Equitation Score Sheet: Used by judges to score and comment on 4-H members participating at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: Showmanship Score Sheet: Used by judges to share comments and scores at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: Trail/In Hand Trail Score Sheet: Used by judges for trail and in hand trail to comment and score at a 4-H Horse Show
Horse: Western Equitation Score Sheet: Score sheet used by judges to comment and score 4-H members at a horse show
Horticulture Advancement Program: Advancements show how 4-H'ers can advance through different levels of a project, increasing skills each year.
Horticulture Contest Guide: Vegetables: When you display your vegetables at a fair or exhibition, you get a chance to show the results of your efforts and skills. You can learn more about vegetable production and looked-for qualities of vegetables when you interact with the judge or get the results of the judging.
Horticulture State Fair Guide: Fairbook section for Horticulture projects. 2024.
How to Create an Educational Display: These videos are a great resource on how to choose a subject and title and how to design your educational display.
How to Make a Rope Halter: Use this resources to learn or teach how to make a safe, secure, and simple rope halter for your livestock or horse.
How to Request Accommodations: Accommodations request guidelines for youth with disabilities
How to Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit: This publication is a great reference for preparing your herbs displays
How to Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit: Herbs are grown for culinary and craft uses. Culinary herbs are used for flavor or garnish, while craft herbs are often aromatic and used in potpourri. Exhibits should show the part of the plant most commonly used. Herb plants may be grown for their leaves, stems, roots, or seeds.
Hunt Seat and Jumper Manual: Learning to jump with your horse: A PNW Extension publication for 4-H'ers learning to jump with their horse!
Ignite 2024 Recap Video: Video recap of Ignite Conference 2024 in Washington DC
Industrial Arts–Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Innovative Class Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Innovative Class Evaluation Sheet 310-02 Rev 2018
Innovative Explanation Card: 4-H Innovative Explanation Card
International Exchange Travel Scholarships: Scholarship Application for Outbound Programs
Introduction to Presentations: Preparing a presentation is a great way to communicate an idea. This resource answers why and how you can practice preparing a presentation.
Judging Beef Cattle and Oral Reasons 101: This booklet will help youth and beginning producers understand the five basic criteria for selecting a beef animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to understand proper notetaking format, and the structure to oral reasons. It should be used by youth and adults together at club meetings and classrooms, at field days, or at workshops as a livestock judging reference.
Judging Dairy Cattle: Giving Reasons: TerminWhen you want to talk about dairy cattle with someone, you need accurate, meaningful vocabulary words (terminology or terms) in order to understand each other. When you give a set of reasons, an accurate set of terms is just as important as it is in conversation. Also, to compare one cow with another, you need to use phrases and expressions that the listener can clearly understand. So, it is important to develop a good vocabulary of dairy cattle terms. This guide does not include all the terms used by dairy judges. But, students of judging can use it to broaden their dairy cattle vocabulary.
Judging Meat Goats and Oral Reasons 101: 4-H'ers in the Meat Goats project should use this resource to learn about choosing and competing in meat goat projects.
Judging Sheep and Oral Reasons: This resource will help youth and beginning sheep producers to understand the four basic criteria for selecting a sheep animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to understand proper note-taking format and the structure of oral reasons.
Judging Swine and Oral Reasons 101: This resource will help youth and beginning swine producers to understand the five basic criteria for selecting a swine animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to understand proper note-taking format and the structure of oral reasons.
Junior Leader Project Handbook: The 4-H Junior Leader project gives members opportunities to develop skills by taking on more leadership responsibilities. This handbook guides you through the levels and skills of the project!
Junior Leader Project: Adult Volunteer Guide: The focus of this project is for 4-H Junior Leaders to build skills and gain confidence while helping you in your role as adult leader. Published 2006.
Just Outside the Door Activity Sheets: This publication is a series of activity sheets to help children explore their world. Developed by Michigan State University and reprinted for use in Oregon.
Katy Zollner Memorial Scholarship: Katy Zollner was an active 4-H member in Deschutes and Douglas counties as well as an Oregon State University student. This memorial scholarship was established to honor her extraordinary career in 4-H and love of Oregon 4-H Know Your Government Program by helping youth learn and recognize their ability to impact public decision making.
Keeping your 4-H Market Animal Healthy: 4-H members have the same responsibility for growing a safe, wholesome product as the livestock producer who sells hundreds of animals—and must abide by the same laws. This publication can help you produce healthy high quality agricultural products.
Keeping Your 4-H Market Animals Healthy: 4-H members have the same responsibility for growing a safe, wholesome product as the livestock producer who sells hundreds of animals—and must abide by the same laws. This publication can help you produce healthy project animals and ensure a safe, wholesome product for the consumer.
Knitting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Knitting Evaluation Sheet 380-02 2017
Knitting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Knitting Project Evaluation Sheet (Judging Criteria). Last Updated 02/2017.
Knitting Explanation Card: 4-H Knitting Explanation Card 360-01
Knitting Project Explanation Card: 4-H Knitting Exhibit Explanation Card. Last Updated 01/2007
Knitting Project Handbook: In your knitting project, you'll learn a very old skill that people have been doing for nearly 1800 years. As you progress through the different phases, you'll use many kinds of yarn and designs.
Knitting Project Volunteer Guide: Leader guide for 4-H knitting project. The knitting project offers members opportunities to exercise creativity, develop decisionmaking abilities, and learn skills that can give pleasure throughout a lifetime.
Knitting Skills To Know: Skills to learn to improve your knitting, advance in your project, and make more complex items!
Leathercraft Evaluation Form: Revised 12/2014
Leathercraft Explanation Card: Revised 06/2018
Leathercraft Project Handbook: Learn how to stamp, shade, and filigree leather, how to safely use leatherworking tools, and how to design beautiful pieces of leather accessories, shoes, and tack.
Leathercraft Volunteer Guide: This guidebook will help you lead the leatherworking project for 4-H'ers in your club or community.
Lights, Camera, Plan! Your guide to Video PRE-production: A great video starts with a great plan! Use this resource to help guide you in the preproduction stage.
Live Contests: Oregon State 4-H Fairbook 2024: Oregon State Fair Fairbook section for live, scheduled contests in the Exhibit Hall.
Livestock State Fair Schedule 2020: Schedule of 4-H Livestock Events at Oregon State Fair, 2020
Making a Video: Videography is the process of producing a video or movie in order to communicate creativity and thoughts to a wide audience. This resource explains the steps on producing a video.
Market Animal Selection | Sheep, Goats & Hogs: Join Cera Lamken (sheep), Kandia Cross (meat goat) and Abby & Lily Barber (swine) and learn really great information about selecting your next market animal.
Market Goat Health Record: Please use this form if you are involved in a project area with your goat.
Market Poultry Lesson Plans: From Egg To Animal: Raising animals is one of the foundational learning experiences for 4-H youth. Chickens are fairly easy for children to start with, but there is a learning curve. This bulletin conveniently compiles all the information and resources needed to meet that curve as a club activity. Studded with multiple research-based lesson plans (paired with numerous hands-on activities), the 156-page curriculum thoroughly prepares instructors to build childrens’ knowledge of poultry husbandry at a Level 1, including maintaining a budget; identifying and managing the necessary equipment and facilities; understanding poultry anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health and biosecurity, reproduction, conformation and selection; preparing the birds for exhibition; and learning how to involve and attract sponsors.
Master Showmanship Score Sheet: 4-H Master Showmanship Score Sheet 10-110 Rev 2002
Measuring Up: Quality Standards for Sewn Items: This guide is for 4-H'ers and volunteers creating sewn projects. It was created in 2004, but has lasting lessons and techniques for today's sewists.
Meat Animal Wholesale Cuts: This series of crossword puzzle teaching aids is designed to be used by the 4-H leader when teaching about wholesale cuts from beef, sheep, and swine. Leaders are encouraged to make copies of the puzzles when teaching youth
Meat Goat Advancements: How to advance your skills through the meat goat project.
Mini Meal Information Form: 4-H Mini Meal Judge's Information Form 511-21 Rev 2013
My 4-H Notes: Extra notes pages for your 4-H record book
My 4-H Resume: PDF template to keep track of your entire 4-H career in one document. You'll need it for 4-H Congress, Conference, Ambassador, and scholarship applications. (Word also available)
My 4-H Résumé (Word): Microsoft Word template to keep track of your entire 4-H career in one document. You'll need it for 4-H Congress, Conference, Ambassador, and scholarship applications. (PDF also available)
My 4-H Resume Section 01 Extender: Use to extend Section 1
My 4-H Resume Section 02 Extender: For extending Section 2
My 4-H Resume Section 03 Extender: Use to extend Section 3
My 4-H Resume Section 04 Extender: Use to Extend Section 4
My 4-H Resume Section 05 Extender: Use to extend Section 5
My 4-H Resume Section 06 Extender: Use to extend Section 6
My 4-H Resume Section 07 Extender: Use to extend Section 7
My 4-H Resume Section 08 Extender: Use to extend section 8
My 4-H Resume Section 10 ONLY: Use to extend Section 10
My 4-H Resume Section 11 ONLY: Use to extend section11
My 4-H Resume Section 12 ONLY: Use to extend section 12
My 4-H Resume Section 13 ONLY: Use to extend section 13
My 4-H Resume Section 14 ONLY: Use to extend Section 14
My 4-H Resume Section 9 ONLY: Use to extend section 9
My 4-H Story Instructions: Telling your 4-H Story is an important part of reflecting on the growth and experiences of each year.
National 4-H Conference Application: This is a fillable PDF. Make sure to download the document before adding your information, or you may lose it!
National 4-H Congress Application Process: This document explains what is required to apply for National 4-H Congress, due dates, and selection criteria.
Nonfiction Writing Contest Guide (Fairbook section): Use this guide to submit nonfiction writing pieces for judging at the Oregon State Fair
Nonfiction Writing Judges Rubric: Judges will use this rubric to score nonfiction writing submissions in the Communications contests at state fair.
Of People and Fish: 4-H Natural Science and Cultural Discovery: The goals of the Of People and Fish program are for youth and adults to understand the complex cultural and scientific history that has led to the "salmon crisis" and to become active citizens in the search for solutions within their communities.
Online Enrollment for Youth: Complete your annual enrollment online with 4-HOnline
Opportunities for 4-H'ers: This document lists opportunities available to all 4-H'ers. Share it with new members and clubs.
Oral Reasons, The Basics; Dec 2022: Learn the basics of oral reasons.
Oregon 4-H Animal Science Exhibitor Agreement: All 4-H members participating in an animal science project or events with their animals must read and sign this form.
Oregon 4-H Aquatic Ecology and Sportfishing Advancement Program: For 4-H'ers enrolled or interested in the Aquatic Ecology project
Oregon 4-H Dairy Judging Team Application: Please complete the brief application and submit one set of written reasons on a class of your choice (details in document) in order to be considered for this opportunity. 2025 Deadline is March 1, 2025.
Oregon 4-H Dairy Judging Team Application: Please complete the brief application and submit one set of written reasons on a class of your choice (details in document) in order to be considered for this opportunity. 2025 Deadline is March 1, 2025.
Oregon 4-H Ethical Standards: Consider this before raising a 4-H animal and exhibiting at your local or state fair.
Oregon 4-H Horticulture Contest Guide: Vegetables: This document serves as a guide for participants and judges learning about vegetable growing contests in 4-H.
Oregon 4-H Meat Animal Advancement Program: Advancement guide for the Oregon 4-H Meat Animal Advancement Program.
Oregon 4-H Military Partnership Brochure: Oregon 4-H Military Partnership Brochure
Oregon 4-H Overnight Housing & Gender Guidance: Guidance on room/housing assignments for Oregon 4-H overnight programs.
Oregon Fairs Foundation 4-H Scholarship: Description of the Oregon Fairs Foundation 4-H Scholarship
Oregon State 4-H Showcase: This is an awesome opportunity to show off your best stuff. Any project area can participate, simply pick your best and show it off. You can use a variety of media to do that, including video, slide show, photo, etc. Don't miss out, we look forward to showing off cool stuff from every county in our state; 4-H remains strong and youth continue to complete their projects and successfully meet their goals, no matter the challenge. Join us!
Oregon State 4-H Showmanship Contest: Showmanship a NEW Way! We (myself and another judge or two) will be evaluating you through an interview of you and your animal. In order to participate, you will need a device that can connect to ZOOM and travel with you to your animal.
Oregon State Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall Handbook (Static Fairbook): 4-H Exhibit Hall Fairbook (for "Static" or "hearth" exhibits at the Oregon State Fair)
Oregon State Fair 4-H Exhibitor's Handbook (Fairbook): Complete Fairbook for 4-H Project Exhibits at the Oregon State Fair. Animal Science, Exhibitor Hall, and Live Contests
Oregon State Fair Animal Science Exhibitor Agreement: This form needs to be completed and turned in to Candi if you intend to participate in 4-H with ANY animal species at the Oregon State Fair, 2018.
Oregon State Fair Horse Stall Card: Stall Card for 4-H Horses at the Oregon State Fair; fillable
Oregon State Fair Livestock Stall Card: Stall Card for Oregon State Fair 4-H Livestock
Oregon State Fair Small Animal Cage Card: Oregon State Fair 4-H Small Animal Cage Card
OSU Extension 4-H adult agreement: OSU Extension 4-H Adult Agreement
Out of County Participation Form: For requesting participation in county 4-H programs outside your area of residence
Parts of a Dog Puzzle: A word puzzle for 4-H'ers to better understand dog anatomy.
Parts of a dog puzzle: A crossword puzzle to learn the anatomy of dogs
Parts of a Horse: This printable chart has labeled and unlabeled pages for practicing labeling the anatomy of a horse.
Parts of a Presentation: No matter what style of presentation you choose, there are three basic parts of a presentation. This resource details how to prepare a presentation.
Performing Arts Evaluation Sheet: Judging Criteria for performing arts projects at state fair. Revised 01/2017.
Performing Arts Explanation Card: 4-H Explanation cards for performing arts projects.
Photo Opt Out Form: The Photo Opt Out Release should be used when program participants do not wish for the University to record their participation and appearance on any recorded medium. Please complete and return this form to your local Extension Office.
Photography Classes Explained: Tip sheet for 4-H photography exhibits by class number. Unknown publication date. Uploaded 2024.
Photography Exhibit Evaluation Sheet: Judging criteria for state fair photography exhibits. Updated 2022.
Photography Exhibit Explanation Card: Prints two cards per 8.5 x 11 sheet. Revised 2022.
PNW 4-H Horse Judges' School: This event is for all current and prospective 4-H Horse Judges and interested volunteers
Pottery Project Evaluation: Pottery 4-H Project Evaluation Sheet. Uploaded 2024. Last edited 2018 or earlier.
Poultry and Pigeon Advancement Program: The Poultry and Pigeon Advancement Program guide consists of a series of steps that allows 4-H members to set personal goals and learn at their own speed.
Poultry and Pigeon Advancements: Skills for advancing through levels of the poultry and pigeon projects
Poultry Project Member Guide: Member guide for the 4-H poultry project. Learn how to brood, feed, and care for chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pheasants, or other wild game birds.
Poultry Showmanship Guide (UCANR): This document is owned and maintained by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. It is the national standard for 4-H Poultry Projects.
Practicing Your Shotgun Skills: Study material for Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl — created 2018 by National 4-H Shooting Sports
Preparing and Using Visual Aids: Visual aids can help you engage your audience but there are a few important points to keep in mind. Please read this resource to help you choose a visual aid that will work best with your presentation.
Preparing Your Photography Exhibit for Fair: Presentation on matting, mounting, and displaying photography at State Fair. Unknown publication date
Presentations Exhibitor's Handbook: Communications Projects at State Fair. Updated 2023
Printable (Imprimible) Volunteer Enrollment Packet (en español): En Español
Pygmy Goat Advancements: Advancement options for proceeding through the pygmy goat project.
Rabbit advancement guide: The Oregon 4-H Rabbit Advancement program will make your rabbit project more interesting and help you learn more about and develop greater skills with rabbits.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) FAQs for 4-H Rabbit Projects: This resources was created in 2021 by the Oregon Department of Agriculture Animal Health program. Regularly updated FAQs and information can be found at ODA.gov
Rabbit: 4-H Buck Performance Record: 4-H Rabbit record to track buck performance
Rabbit: 4-H Doe Production Record: Record to track Doe production. One record per doe, for the lifetime of the doe. Update regularly
Ranch Horse Contest Guide: Volunteers, teen leaders, and participants should use this guide for understanding the expectations and skills you'll need at a 4-H Ranch Horse Contest.
Ranch Horse Project Guide: This 4-H member manual begins with a short history of the American Western cowboy and includes descriptions of and brief instructions for maneuvers a well-trained ranch horse can do: working, caring for, and branding or tagging cattle, and practical roping for ranch work.
Religious Neutrality Rule Statement: 4-H Rule Statement on Religious Neutrality
Request to Conduct 4-H Fundraiser: Please use this form to submit a request if you are planning a fundraiser for your 4-H club or committee. Your request must be approved prior to advertising, promoting, or holding the event.
RHDV Biosecurity Guidance Document: Created by Oregon Dept of Agriculture in March 2021 to provide biosecurity information for rabbit owners to prevent spread of RHDV and RHDV2. [email protected]
Robotics– State Fair Exhibitor's Handbook: Use this to guide projects submitted to the state fair in the robotics category.
Rolling! Your Guide to filming like a pro (Video Production Guide): Now the fun part - shooting your video! Read this resource to make sure you are prepared!
Rosa Raindrop: The Water Cycle Game: This printable board game mat allows you to "play" the water cycle as Rosa the Raindrop. All you need is a six-sided die and tokens for each player.
Scholarship County Nomination Form: (For Staff) Scholarship County Nomination Form
Science Displays—Exhibitor's Handbook: Updated April 2023
Science Investigation Display Evaluation Sheet (840-100): Reviewed 2023
Seeds of Success: 4-H Volunteer Training and Activity Guide: January 2024. Developed by J. Gandy, C. Janssen, M. Anderson, and W. Davis. Use for Youth Program Volunteer trainings
Selecting Steers & Heifers; Nov 2022: Join Randi Renner-West former 4-H member, current leader, beef superintendent and beef producer of club calves and Red Angus.
Sewing Skills Notebook: You will learn many new skills and techniques through your work in the 4-H clothing project. A great way to remember and refer to what you’ve learned is to make a skills notebook or binder.
Sewing/Clothing Combined Evaluation Sheets: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Combined Evaluation Sheets
Sewing/Clothing Construction Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Construction Evaluation Sheet 320-01 Rev 2013
Sewing/Clothing Creative Expression Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Creative Expression Evaluation Sheet 320-02
Sewing/Clothing Explanation Card: 4-H Sewing/Clothing Explanation Card 320-04 Rev 2013
Sheep 4-H Ewe Production Record: Part of your 4-H Record Book, track all things related to Ewe. Need 1 per ewe
Sheep 4-H Market Lamb Health Record: Important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc. Need 1 per market lamb
Shooting Sports Advancement Guide: This guide is for all 4-H Shooting Sports Participants
Shooting Sports Club Risk Management Plan: This worksheet is based on information provided in the 4-H Master Shooting Sports Leader Policies and Procedures Manual and supplemental handouts. The completed plan should be reviewed annually by the club leaders, parents, and participants.
Shooting Sports Program Management Guide: Shooting Sports Guidelines for 4-H Educators and Volunteers
Shooting Sports State Contest Guide: This in-depth guide is for all participants of the 4-H Shooting Sports State Contest
Shooting Sports Volunteer Leader Information Form: This form should be signed at Oregon 4-H Shooting Sports Leader training to certify the disciplines you're certified for each year.
Skills Notebook Construction Samples Score Sheet: 4-H Skills Notebook Construction Samples Score Sheet 320-96
Sporting Dog Project Member Guide: Helps young people learn the sport of hunting with dogs by doing activities that teach basic sporting dog training techniques, care, and management.
Spring Classic COMMUNICATION Results: Spring Classic this year is a virtual experience. These participants took the challenge of new technology and a new way of doing things to great success. Congratulations to all, goal met, much success, a job well done!
Spring Classic Dinner Registration: Join us for dinner and awards. Saturday evening, 7 pm a terrific pulled pork dinner and awards once everyone is seated.
Spring Classic VIRTUALSchedule: This is the best guess for now....
Standard Health Form: Please fill out this form if you are enrolling or attending a 4-H event. ES: Complete este formulario si se inscribe o asiste a un evento 4-H.
Starting A 4-H Club: General information for starting a 4-H Club
State 4-H Scholarship Application: State 4-H Scholarship Application
State 4-H Virtual Exhibit Showcase: This is an awesome opportunity to show off your best stuff. Any project area can participate, simply pick your best and show it off. You can use a variety of media to do that, including video, slide show, photo, etc. Don't miss out, we look forward to showing off cool stuff from every county in our state; 4-H remains strong and youth continue to complete their projects and successfully meet their goals, no matter the challenge. Join us!
State Fair Exhibit Hall Schedule 2026: Exhibit Hall (Static, STEM, Art, Hearth Entries)
State Fair Horse Schedule 2026: Participant schedule for horse contests at Oregon State Fair
State Fair Livestock Schedule 2026: Oregon State Fair (OSF) Livestock Contest Schedule
State Fair Small Animal and Dog Schedule: Oregon State Fair (OSF) 4-H schedule for contests including Dog, Rabbit, Cavy, Poultry, Pigeon, Companion Pet & Exotic animals
State Fair Small Animal Schedule 2026: 4-H Small Animal Exhibit Schedule including dog, cat, cavy, companion, exotic animals, and more
Statewide Ranch Horse Invitational 2022: Statewide Ranch Horse is back! Qualify at your county or regional event by scoring an average of 80 in your 5 best events - remember, all on the same horse.
Steps in Planning a Presentation: This resource will help you focus on the critical steps to preparing a presentation.
Summer Conference 2025 Video: Oregon 4-H Summer Conference brings 200+ teens to Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus for an unforgettable taste of college life. With a 100-year legacy, this week is packed with hands-on classes, new friends, and skills that prepare youth to be Beyond Ready for college, careers, and life. Watch the highlights and see why generations of 4-H’ers call Summer Conference the best week of the year.
Swine: Market Hog Health Record: Used to track withdrawal times, place of origin, and other important information. 1 per market pig
Swine: 4-H Sow Production Record: Used to track all things related to swine female production. 1 per gilt/sow
Table Setting Evaluation Sheet: 4-H Table Setting Evaluation Sheet 211-02 Rev 2017
Table Setting Guidelines: 4-H Table Setting Guidelines 999-06 Rev 2018
The Incredible Egg: This classroom learning guide for 4th and 5th grade is great for Embryology and more. Published in 2006, reviewed in 2024.
The Mechanics of Presenting: As you develop your unique style of presenting, keep in mind these basic principles to help you deliver an effective presentation.
The Safety and Well-being of Youth: The Oregon State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all participants. This resource provides guidelines of best practices for guiding and mentoring 4-H youth.
Top Ten Tips for a Successful Presentation: Want to know how to be a successful presenter? Then check out these top ten tips!
Transfer of Firearms Form: Developed from State of Oregon form 125-5180
Types of Presentations: This resource describes the four types of presentations: demonstrations, illustrated talks, public and impromptu speeches.
USDA 4-H Volunteer Resources: The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth program from the land grant universities' cooperative extension services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This resource contains great continuing education resources for 4-H volunteers.
USDA 4-H Volunteer Resources: About 4-H and positive youth development, etc.
Using the 4-H Emblem in Oregon: A presentation on using the 4-H emblem in Oregon
Vegetable Collection Evaluation Sheet: Judges should use this rubric for evaluating vegetable collections at the state fair.
Vegetable Display Explanation Card: Print and attach this explanation card to all vegetable garden and collection displays.
Vegetable Garden Evaluation Sheet: Judges should use this rubric for evaluating vegetable garden displays
Video Postproduction: This is a great resource to help you stay organized when editing your video into a finished product.
Videography Exhibitor's Handbook: 4-H Videography contest guide for state fair participation
Virtual Babysitting Training: Virtual Babysitting Training
Volunteer Enrollment Packet: English version | If you are unable to enroll through 4-H online, you can print this packet and return it to your Extension Office instead.
Volunteer Management Rule Statement: Complete Volunteer Management Rule Statement
Western Dressage: This link will take you to the Western Dressage Association WDAA Tests, updated in 2021
Wool Tag: For use in wool and fiber exhibits
Youth Enrollment Packet (PDF): All annual enrollment forms for youth and parents/guardians. Can be completed on your computer or printed. Please note: forms will not appear fillable in the browser preview.
Youth program quality principles in 4-H clubs: For volunteers working in 4-H clubs

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