Special Interest Judging for 2024

The Special Interest Projects (including Clothing and Food and Nutrition Projects) will be judged before the fair begins (both Union County and Richwood Fairs).  Special Interest Projects for the Union County Fair will be judged Wednesday - Friday immediately prior to the fair.  The Special Interest Projects for the Richwood Fair will be held on Sunday immediately prior to the fair.

About 4-H

#91   Discovering 4-H
#92   4-H Around the Globe

Companion Animals and Rabbits

#132C Companion Llama and Alpaca

#135C Companion Goat

#200  All About Dogs
#201  Dog Project and Record Book
#215  Cavy Projects
#216  Purr-fect Pals, Level 1
#217  Climbing Up, Level 2
#218  Leaping Forward, Level 3
#220  Pocket Pets
#227  Pet Rabbits

Horses

#173  Horseless Horse

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
#351  Staying Healthy
#352  Keeping Fit
#353  First Aid in Action
#354  Medicine Science and Safety
#355  Tracking Your Health & Fitness
#357   Alcohol and Drug Abuse
#358  The Truth about Tobacco
#359  Your Thoughts Matter

#360  Your Feelings Matter

Self Determined Projects

Idea Starters - An idea starter might be just the thing to get your self-determined project started. These are just ideas, written as open invitations to explore new or innovative topics YOU choose. Create your own project in the general topic category (365.00) or in one of the other specific topic areas listed. (These topics areas correspond to self-determined fair classes throughout the state fair)

#365 Self Determined Project Guide Sheet (Link to Project Book)
  Prefer to type?  Here is a fillable Self Determined Project Book

365.00 General (Self-Determined Day)

#365.00 Project Guideline Sheet

Idea Starters for #365.00 General Self Determined Projects

365.01 Companion Animal
           (Companion Animal Day)

Project Guideline Sheet for
#365.01 Companion Animals

Idea Starters for #365.01 Companion Animal 
Self Determined Projects

365.02 Creative Arts (Creative Arts Day)

Project Guideline Sheet for
#365.02  Creative Arts

Idea Starters for #365.02 Creative Arts Self Determined Projects

365.03 Family Life (Family Life Day)

Project Guideline Sheet for
#365.03 Family Life

Idea Starters for #365.03 Family Life Self Determined Projects

365.04 Natural Resources
(Natural Resources Day II)

Project Guideline Sheet for
#365.04 Natural Resources

Idea Starters for #365.04 Natural Resources Self Determined Projects

365.05 Quilt (Quilt Day)

Project Guideline Sheet for
#365.05 Quilt

No quilt idea starter is offered at this time. Instead, members who go beyond the current project offerings and who go to fair, enter their quilts here. 

365.06 Workforce Prep (Workforce Prep Day)

Project Guideline Sheet for
#365.06 Workforce Prep 

Idea Starters for #365.06 Workforce Prep Self Determined Projects

* These idea starters are new and will be available in January 2021.

Workforce Preparation

#382  Am I Ready for Work?
#387  Here, There, Ag Careers
          are Everywhere

#386 You're Hired!

Leadership and Citizenship

#370     Mentoring: Leadership in Action
#371     Club Leadership 1
#372     Diversity:
             The Source of our Strength
#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

Communication

#377     Finding your Voice:
             Public Speaking Made Easy

Genealogy

#442     Family History Treasure Hunt

Home Living

#405  The Laundry Project
#491  It's My Home
#494  Makeover My Space
#495  Your First Home Away
          From Home

Clothing and Textile Science

#406     Clothes for H.S. & College
#407     Accessories for Teens
#408     Creative Costumes
#409     Sew Fun
#410     Designed by Me
#411     em*bel*lish: A 4-H Guide
             to Wearable Art
#412     Sew for Others
#413     Sundresses and Jumpers
#415     Ready, Set Sew Active!
#417     Dress-Up Outfit
#418     Loungewear
#419     Terrific Tops
#420     Outerwear for Anywhere
#424     Clothing for Middle School
#425     Look Great for Less
#426     Clothing for Your Career
#430     Shopping Savvy
#432M  Sewing & Textiles Master
            (Non-Clothing)

Money Management

#445  Becoming Money Wise
#448 Teens..On the Road to Financial Success

Food and Nutrition

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

Creative and Leisure Arts

#492  Cake Decorating
#496  My Favorite Things
#497  Scrapbooking
#498  Quilting the Best Better
#499  You Can Quilt!
#592  Get Started in Art
#593  Graphic Design

Food Science/Chemistry/ Physics

#490  Science Fun with Dairy Foods
#493  Science Fun with
          Kitchen Chemistry
#500  Science Fun with Physics

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  Magic of Electricity, Level 1
#528  Investigating Electricity, Level 2
#529  Wired for Power, Level 3
#530  Entering Electronics, Level 4
#531  Science Fun with Electricity

Energy

#550  Young Engineers in
          Solar Energy

Bicycle

#517   Bicycling for Fun, Level 1
#518   Wheels in Motion, Level 2

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

#543  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
#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

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

Group Projects
(These projects are offered under the supervision of certified advisors)

Companion Animals and Rabbits
#230GPM  4-H Pet Pals Project & Record Book

Shooting Sports
#750  Rifle
#751  Archery
#752  Shotgun
#753  Pistol
#754  Hunting/Wildlife
#755  Muzzleloader
#756  Living History
#757 Crossbow
#758  Western Heritage Project
   (Not Available in Union County)