K-State Research and Extension 21 Central District

4-H Project Resources

With the help of your parents, 4-H club, project leaders and agents, you will learn skills to last a lifetime! It is very important to sit down as a family to select 4-H projects for the upcoming year. 4-H is a family affair, so time required, costs involved, parental help, etc. should all be carefully considered when selecting projects.

Not sure of what 4-H projects to enroll in? Explanations of each project are include in the guide below. 1st year members are encouraged to select no more than 2 to 3 projects. All other members, regardless of age and years of membership, are encouraged to enroll in no more than 4 projects. Remember that a 4-H project is designed to encompass the entire 4-H year (Oct. 1- Sept. 30), including project meetings, special workshops/contests, individual time, fair exhibits, record books, etc.

Setting 4-H Project Goals

Project Selection Guide (free pdf)

Exploring your interests through 4-H project work is an excellent way to discover new skills and potential careers. While projects can vary depending on your local program and availability, this guide offers a starting point for each of the official Kansas 4-H projects. Resources for each project can be ordered through your county or district K-State Research and Extension Office.
For full details about a project area, including resources, event info, and more, visit the individual project pages listed below.

Natural Resources

Animal Science

Communication & Expressive Arts

Environmental Science Beef Communications
Geology Dairy Cattle Performing Arts
Shooting Sports Dairy Goat Photography
Wildlife Dog Visual Arts
Horse
Plant Science Meat Goat Leadership & Personal Development
Agronomy Pets Civic Engagement
Entomology Poultry Leadership
Forestry Rabbit Reading Adventures
Horticulture & Landscape Design Sheep Self-Determined
Swine
Veterinary Science
Consumer & Family Science Engineering & Technology
Sewing & Textile Design Aerospace/Rocketry
Shopping in Style Ag Mechanics Welding
Family Studies Astronomy
Fiber Arts Building Block Engineering
Foods & Nutrition Computer Science
Health & Wellness Electric & Renewable Energy
Interior Design & Architecture Robotics
Small Engines
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Woodworking

Additional educational resources for Beef, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, and more. Click K-State Animal Sciences & Industry Youth Page.

https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/youth-programs/education/educational-materials.html

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