Ohio 4-H

Family Guide to 4-H

2001

Self-Determined

365 Self Determined Project Guide (Free)
Each year, 4-H members use the Self Determined Project Guide to explore a topic that is presently unavailable as a statewide project. This publication allows members to outline the areas of interest and activities they wish to conduct over the course of their project. Order one “Self Determined Project Guide” for each self determined project that you wish to take. In 2001, counties will have the opportunity to send members to compete at the Ohio State Fair during Self Determined Project Day. (Note: Be sure to check out our list of Idea Starter topics for a Self Determined project.)

Idea Starters—Self Determined Project Resources (Free)
"Idea Starters" may be just the thing to get you started in an area that interests you. Use these two page publications as a resource for your Self Determined project. You may choose to do a little or a lot depending on your level of interest in any of these topics. Use in conjunction with the 4-H 365 Self Determined Project Guide. For the latest listing of Project Idea Starters, contact your county OSU Extension office or visit our web page at www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~idea. If an Idea Starter is unavailable for the topic you wish to explore, you can still explore the topic of your choice by using only the 4-H 365 Self Determined Project Guide.

365.01—Astronomy
365.02—Model Railroading
365.03—Weather

Sheep

198 Market Lamb Project and Record Book
Complete this required project book every year a market lamb project is taken. Use in conjunction with the #194R Sheep Resource Handbook to monitor your management decisions.

199 Pilot Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book
Complete this required project book every year a sheep breeding project is taken. Use in conjunction with the #194R Sheep Resource Handbook to monitor your production practices.

Required Resource Supplement for Sheep Projects

194R Sheep Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding Projects
Order only once and use for several years. It contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market lamb or sheep breeding project. This is an excellent resource for skill-a-thons. (Price to be determined.)

Optional Supplements for Sheep Projects

101R Livestock Evaluation Reasons Notebook
This optional book for older youth will assist you in preparing notes for oral reasons in judging contests. Use this in conjunction with 103R Beef, Sheep and Swine Selection and Evaluation. ($2.75)

103R Beef, Sheep and Swine Selection and Evaluation
This optional resource is for beginners who want to learn more about selecting and evaluating livestock. Order it only once and refer to it when selecting projects or before attending a judging contest. ($2.25)

104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual
This optional book will assist older youth with advanced evaluation skills in utilizing performance data in judging contests. Order it once and refer to it for information on how to handle market animals and understanding EPDs. ($2.00)

Shooting Sports

4-H Shooting Sports Program
Recommended for use by project advisors.
There are NO member manuals for this program. This leader-directed program is to be taught by certified volunteers only.
Teach young people the safe and responsible use of archery equipment and the fundamentals of firing air guns, .22 caliber and black powder rifles, pistol and shotguns and the basic principles of hunting. Project literature is available only to adults who have completed a 4-H Shooting Sports Training Workshop. Check with your county Extension office for more details.

Shooting Sport Record Books
These record books will help 4-H members set goals for the year and keep an accurate record of their work and their accomplishments.
750 Rifle Record Book
751 Archery Record Book
752 Shotgun Record Book
753 Pistol Record Book
754 Hunting and Wildlife Record Book
755 Muzzle Loading Record Book

Small Engines

541 Crank It Up
Learn about basic small engine parts, tools of the trade, and safety. You’ll have fun discovering how engines work.

542 Warm It Up
Go a little deeper in the world of small engines. Learn different engine types and sizes, internal parts, specialized tools, compression, seasoning your engine, and starting your own business.

543 Tune It Up
Take on new challenges with small engines as you learn how to tear down and rebuild engines. You’ll also use diagnostic tools, learn about engine selection, and become familiar with small engine regulations.

Volunteer Supplement for Small Engine Projects

544HG Small Engine Helper's Guide
This guide is for volunteer leaders who are working with young people in any of the three levels of small engines. It has activities and ideas to make your group meetings more fun and educational. ($2.25)

Sportfishing

760 4-H Sportfishing
The 4-H sportfishing program is based on the shooting sports model.
Recommended for use by project advisors. There are NO member manuals for this program. This leader-directed program is to be taught by certified volunteers only. Project literature is available only to adults who have completed a 4-H sportfishing training workshop. Check with your county extension office for more details. Fishing is a sport that can be enjoyed a lifetime. This program teaches fishing technique, tackle crafting, fishing ethics and environmental issues.

Swine

139 Market Hog Project and Record Book
Complete this required project book every year a market hog project is taken. Use in conjunction with the #134R Swine Resource Handbook to monitor your management decisions.

140 Pilot Swine Breeding Project and Record Book
Complete this required project book every year a swine breeding project is taken. Use in conjunction with the 134R Swine Resource Handbook to monitor your production practices.

Required Resource Supplement for Swine Projects

134R Swine Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding Projects
Order only once and use for several years. It contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market hog or swine breeding project. This is an excellent resource for skill-a-thons.

Optional Supplements for Swine Projects

101R Livestock Evaluation and Reasons Notebook
This optional book for older youth will assist you in preparing notes for oral reasons in judging contests. Use this in conjunction with 103R Beef, Sheep and Swine Selection and Evaluation. ($2.75)

103R Beef, Sheep and Swine Selection and Evaluation
This optional resource is for beginners who want to learn more about selecting and evaluating livestock. Order it only once and refer to it when selecting projects or before attending a judging contest. ($2.25)

104R Pennsylvania Livestock Judging Manual
This optional book will assist older youth with advanced evaluation skills in utilizing performance data in judging contests. Order it once and refer to it for information on how to handle market animals and understanding EPDs. ($2.00)

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