4-H Projects
One way that 4-H helps youth develop life skills is through hands-on projects. When enrolling, 4-H members are encouraged to work with parents, guardians, club leaders, or project leaders to select one or more projects they are interested in working on throughout the year. Nebraska 4-H offers over 150 projects in 8 curriculum areas. Youth are encouraged to engage in activities related to the projects they select, such as:
- keeping records of their project(s)
- teaching others about their project(s) through presentations, speeches, or demonstrations
- participating in judging and other contests related to their project(s)
- exhibiting their project(s) at their County Fair and if eligible at the Nebraska State Fair
- participating in other local or statewide events and opportunities related to their project(s)
Project work should be guided by official project materials listed on the Pick Your Project website. 4-H'ers may work on projects with parents, volunteers, and other 4-H members who share similar projects. In many cases, clubs are formed around a subject area, such as livestock. Projects may not only increase a 4-H'ers knowledge of a particular subject, but project work can also prepare youth for a career in that field. Scholarships, prizes, awards, and special recognition are also potential rewards for project work.
The project listing below is intended as a reference for youth ages 8-18 enrolling as a Nebraska 4-H member. A printable 2021 4-H Project listing is also available. The projects listed below are available across the state. However, some counties may offer additional county-level projects. Please contact your local Extension office for more information before beginning the enrollment process.
2021 Project Listing
Key: A=Beginner; B=Intermediate; C=Advanced; D=All Levels
Animal Science
Beef
- Bucket Calf D
- Breeding Beef D
- Feeder Calf D
- Market Beef D
Companion Animal
- Cat D
- Dog D
- Other Pet or Small Animal D
Dairy Cattle
- Dairy Cattle D
Goat
- Breeding Meat Goat D
- Dairy Goat D
- Meat Goat D
- Pygmy Goat D
Horse
- Horse D
Poultry
- Poultry D
Rabbit
- Rabbit D
Sheep
- Breeding Sheep D
- Market Sheep D
Swine
- Breeding Swine D
- Market Swine D
Veterinary Science
- The Normal Animal A
- Veterinary Science A/B
- Animal Disease B/C
- Animal Health & Its Relationship to Our World C
Communication & Expressive Art
Communications
- Module 1 A
- Module 2 B
- Module 3 C
Digital Video
- Digital Video Pro D
Photography
- Photography Basics A
- Next Level Photography B
- Mastering Photography C
Presentations
- Posters D
- Presentations D
Theatre
- Theatre Arts 1 A
- Theatre Arts 2 B
- Theatre Arts 3 C
Consumer & Family Science
Clothing
- STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle D
- STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals A
- STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing A/B
- STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further B/C
Consumer Management
- Shopping in Style D
- My Financial Futures A/B
- My Financial Futures B/C
Crocheting
- Crocheting D
Heritage
- Heritage D
Home Environment
- Design My Place A/B
- Design Decisions B/C
- Portfolio Pathways B/C
- Preserving Heirlooms B/C
- Sketchbook Crossroads B/C
Human Development
- I Have What It Takes to be Your Babysitter D
- Kids on the Grow 1 A
- Kids on the Grow 2 B
- Kids on the Grow 3 C
Knitting
- Knitting D
Quilting
- Quilting D
Environmental Education & Earth Science
Conservation
- Outdoor Skills D
- 4-H Geology D
- Environment 1 A
- Environment 2 B
- Environment 3 C
- Outdoor 1: Hiking Trails A
- Outdoor 2: Camping Adventures B
- Outdoor 3: Backpacking Expeditions C
Entomology
- Insectigator D
- Entomology 1 A
- Entomology 2 B
- Entomology 3 C
Forestry
- Tree Identification D
Shooting Sports
- 22 Rifle D
- Air Pistol D
- Air Rifle D
- Archery D
- BB Gun D
- Hunting Skills D
- Muzzleloader D
- Shotgun D
- Smallbore Pistol D
Wildlife
- Amphibians D
- Bird Behavior D
- Taxidermy D
- Wildlife Habitat Evaluation D
- Fishing for Adventures 1 A
- Fishing for Adventures 2 B
- Fishing for Adventures 3 C
- Wildlife Conservation 1 A
- Wildlife Conservation 2 B
- Wildlife Conservation 3 C
Healthy Living
Cycling
- Bicycle Adventures 1 A
- Bicycle Adventures 2 B
- Bicycle Adventures 3 C
Food & Nutrition
- Cooking 101 A
- Cooking 201 B
- Cooking 301 B
- Cooking 401 C
Food Preservation
- Unit 1 Freezing Project Manual D
- Unit 2 Drying Project Manual D
- Unit 3 Boiling Water Canning Project Manual D
- Unit 4 Pressure Canning Project Manual D
Physical Fitness
- YOUth in Motion D
Safety
- Fire Safety A
- Safety A/B
- All-Terrain Vehicles B/C
- Tractor Safety B/C
Leadership, Citizenship & Personal Development
Citizenship
- Public Adventures D
- Seeing i2i D
Entrepreneurship
- Discover the E-Scene B/C
- The Case of ME B/C
- Your Business Inspection B/C
- Blueprint C
Leadership
- Serving as Junior Leader D
- Step Up to Leadership 1 A
- Step Up to Leadership 2 B/C
- Step Up to Leadership 3 C
Plant Science
Agronomy
- Field Crops 1 A
- Field Crops 2 B
- Field Crops 3 C
Horticulture
- Annual Flowers D
- Everyone a Gardener D
- Houseplants D
- Special Gardening Project D
- The World of Flowers D
- Gardening A A
- Gardening B B
- Gardening C B
- Gardening D C
Range
- Weed Science D
- Reading the Range B
- Using Nebraska Range C
Science, Engineering & Technology
Aerospace
- Aerospace 2 A
- Aerospace 3 B
- Aerospace 4 C
Computers
- Computer Mysteries 1 A
- Computer Mysteries 2 B
- Computer Mysteries 3 C
Electricity
- Electric Excitement 1 A
- Electric Excitement 2 A/B
- Electric Excitement 3 B
- Electric Excitement 4 C
Gear-Tech-21
- Gear-Tech-21 Year 1 B
- Gear-Tech-21 Year 2 B
Geospatial
- Geospatial D
Physics
- 4-Wheelin' Physics Fun A
- The Power of Wind B
Robotics
- Robotics Platforms D
- Virtual Robotics D
- Junk Drawer Robotics 1 A
- Junk Drawer Robotics 2 B
- Junk Drawer Robotics 3 C
Welding
- Arc Welding D
Woodworking
- Woodworking Wonders 1 A
- Woodworking Wonders 2 A
- Woodworking Wonders 3 B
- Woodworking Wonders 4 C