Project Guideline Sheets

4-H Judging Dates, Dress Code and Grading System

Below you will find 4-H project information, judging requirements, and guidelines specific to Wood County 4-H. Projects are listed as they are catagorized in the Ohio 4-H Project Guide.  

Animal Sciences
101 How the Herd Multiplies 

Companion Animals/Rabbits/Dogs
*201R Dog Resource Handbook (Revised)
*228R Rabbit Resource Handbook (Revised)
*Available for purchase

About 4-H
91 Discovering 4-H

Companion Animals and Rabbits
200 All About Dogs
201 Dog Project and Record Book
210 Assistance Animals in Action
215 Cavy Projects
216 Purr-fect Pals, Level 1
217 Climbing Up, Level 2
218 Leaping Forward, Level 3
220 Pocket Pets
228 Pet Rabbits

Horses
173 Horseless Horse
186 Gymkhana
187 Roping
179R Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (Revised)
All other horse projects

Veterinary Science
244 From Airedales to Zebras
Vet. Science Level 1
245 All Systems Go!
Vet. Science Level 2
246 On The Cutting Edge
Vet. Science Level 3

Healthy Living
300 You're The Athlete
353 First Aid In Action
354 Medicine Science And Safety
355 Tracking Your Health And Fitness
356 Relationships 101
357 Alcohol And Drug Abuse
359 Your Thoughts Matter
360 Your Feelings Matter
434 Superhero You

Self Determined Projects
If you're a 4-H member with a great project idea of your own or someone who is ready to go beyond a current project book, consider doing a self-determined project. Use the Self-Determined Project Guide to describe your project, set goals, and record your activities.
Not sure what topic to explore? You can get some great ideas by reviewing the Idea Starters on the Ohio 4-H Self-Determined Webpage. Don't forget, every idea starter must be used with a Self-Determined Project Guide.
365 - *Self Determined 
*This guideline sheet is for General Self Determined projects YOU choose and the specific General Idea Starters listed on the Ohio 4-H Self-Determined Webpage.

Workforce Preparation
382 Am I Ready For Work?
387 Here, There, Ag Careers are Everywhere

Leadership And Citizenship
92 4-H Around the Globe
370 Mentoring Leadership In Action
371 Club Leadership 1
373 My Hands To Larger Service
374 Teens On Board
375 Leadership Road Trip - Where Are You Going?
376 Pantry Panic
378M Leadership Master
383 Club Leadership 2
385 Local Goverment - Answer the call

Sustainability
651 Be a Sustainability Hero
652 Farm to Table Career

Communication
377 Finding Your Voice - Public Speaking Made Easy

Career Exploration
382 Am I Ready For Work
386 You're Hired!
387 Here, There, Ag Careers Are Everywhere

Genealogy
442 Family History Treasure Hunt

Home Living
405 The Laundry Project
491 It's My Home
494 Makeover My Space
495 Living On Your Own

Money Management
445 Exploring Personal Finance
446 Empowering Personal Finance 

Creative and Leisure Arts
492 Cake Decorating
496 My Favorite Things
497 Scrapbooking
499 You Can Quilt!
498 Quilting the Best Better
592 Get Started in Art
593 Graphic Design
594 Knitting It Together

Food Science/Chemistry/ Physics
490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods
493 Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry
500 Science Fun with Physics
549 Missions in Microgravity
489 Microscope Mysteries

Aerospace Science
501 Rockets Away (2-liter bottle)
502 Science Fun with Flight
503 Rockets Away (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets)
503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master

Robotics
509 Robotics Essentials
512M Robotics Master

Electricity
527 Paper Circuits
528 Smart Circuits
531 Science Fun with Electricity

Energy
550 Young Engineers in Solar Energy

Bicycle
517 Bicycling for Fun, Level 1

Rope
540 Not Just Knots

Small Engines
541 Crank It Up, Small Engines 1
542 Warm It Up, Small Engines 2
543 Tune It Up, Small Engines 3
544 Ready, Set, Mow

Tractor and Machinery Operation
551 Starting Up: Getting to Know Your Tractor, Level A
552 Tractor Operations: Gearing Up for Safety, Level B
553 Moving Out: Learning About Tractor & Farm Machinery, Level C
554 Learning More: Learning About Agri.Tractors & Equipment, Level D

All-Terrain Vehicles
555 ATV Safety

Welding
573 Arcs and Sparks

Woodworking
556 Measuring Up, Level 1
557 Making the Cut, Level 2
558 Nailing It Together, Level 3
559 Finishing Up, Level 4
560M Woodworking Master

Photography
584 Photography Basics, Book 1
585 Next Level Photography, Bk 2
586 Mastering Photography, Bk 3
589M Photography Master

Natural Resources
611 Explore the Outdoors
612 Geology: Can You Dig It?
613 Exploring Polar Science
617 Exploring Ponds
616 Water Matters
620 Why Trees Matter
621 Ohio Birds
622 Trapping Maskrats in Ohio
623 Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing
624 Outdoor Adventurer: Intermediate Fishing
641 Beekeeping Project
644 Insect Adventures 1
645 Insect Adventures 2
646 Insect Adventures 3

Agronomy
668 Field Crops and Forages 

Shooting Sports
630 Safe Use of Guns
631 Basic Archery

Writing
588 The Writer in You

Gardening and Plant Science
670 Canning and Freezing
671 How Does Your Garden Grow?
673 Edible Landscapes
691 Grow Your Own Vegetables
692 Growing with the Seasons

4-H Pet Pals
230GPM 4-H Pet Pals Project & Record Book

Shooting Sports
All Shooting Sports Project Guide Sheet
750 Rifle
751 Archery
752 Shotgun
753 Pistol
754 Hunting/Wildlife
755 Muzzleloader
756 Living History
757 Crossbow
758 Western Heritage Project

Clothing
*Clothing & Textiles

Food and Nutrition
459 Let's Start Cooking
481 Everyday Food and Fitness
484 Snack Attack
487 Take a Break for Breakfast
461 Let's Bake Quick Breads
463 Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go
472 Grill Master
475 Star Spangled Foods
477 Party Planner
485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals
462 Yeast Breads on the Rise
467 Cooking on My Own
469 Global Gourmet
474 Beyond the Grill
476 Kitchen Boss

Livestock
*Refer to the Wood County Fair Webpage for updated information

Livestock project guides 
*Beef
*Dairy
*Goats
*Poultry
*Rabbits
*Sheep
*Swine

Livestock Project Record Inserts for Download
Livestock Record Book - Market
Livestock Record Book - Breeding

Livestock Interview Judging Sheets
Sample Livestock Interview Judging Sheet - Horses 
- See Judging Sheet For Requirements 
Sample Livestock Interview Judging Sheet - Beef (applicable for all species) 
- See Judging Sheet For Requirements

There are several projects that have been written by Wood County 4-H Volunteers.  These projects do not include State Fair participation and will not be found in the Ohio 4-H Project Guide or on the Project Central Website.  These projects are exceptionally well done and we encourage you to try them all.  Please look for project descriptions and judging requirements in the appropriate above sections.

*Make a Bag I & II - (In Clothing Section)
*Mmmmm Cookies!
*Mmmmm Sugar Cookies!
*Upcycle - Clothing Project - (In Clothing Section)
*Easy as Pie!

4-H Judging Dates, Dress Code and Grading System