Project Resources
Curriculum and resources can be requested through the Berrien County MSU Extension Office by calling 269-927-5674.
Project Snapshots
The 4-H snapshot sheet series covers what 4-H’ers can learn from projects, ways to get involved and resources for learning more. (2 pages per sheet, 2011-2018).
Portfolio and Record Book
Member's Personal Portfolio
Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Animal Science Record Book
- Cloverbud Animal Science Record Book
- Cloverbud Animal Science Record Book - Parents & Leader Supplement
Michigan 4-H Market Animal Project Record Book
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record
- Feed Card
- 4-H Animal Project Marketing Resources
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Project/Topic Specific
Animal Evaluation
Animal Science
- Animal Science Notebook
- Animal Science Anywhere Activities
- The Animal Science Anywhere lesson series is designed to help leaders engage 4-H youth at club meetings or events in learning more about the science and life skills involved in animal and veterinary science projects. Youth may work in teams or individually to accomplish the lesson objectives. Lessons are flexible, providing adaptations for various locations, ages and audiences.
Beef
Biosecurity
- Biosecurity for Livestock Exhibitors
- Animal Exhibit Hand washing Signs
- Air Quality in Fairs and Exhibition Barns
- Swine Exhibit Hand Washing Sign
Cat
- Cat Showmanship
Careers and Entrepreneurship
Cavy
Citizenship
- Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments
- 4-H Citizenship: Government Is Us! A Civic Engagement Curriculum for Youth Groups – Civic Engagement
- Junior Citizen Planner Curriculum – Environmental
Cloverbud
- 4-H Pledge Poster
- Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Snapshot Series
- 4-H Clover Catcher Activity
- 4-H Cloverbud – Kaleidoscope Curriculum
- 4-H Cloverbud – Kaleidoscope – Just Outside the Door – Members Packet
- 4-H Virtual Farm
Dog
- Berrien County Youth Fair - Traditional Dog Costume Judging Program, Procedures and Guidelines
- Berrien County Youth Fair - Junior Handling Judging Program, Procedures and Guidelines
- Berrien County Youth Fair - Agility Program, Procedure and Guidelines - 2019
- Michigan 4-H Dog Program - 4-H Cloverbud Dog Show Scoresheets
Goat
- Your 4-H Angora Goat Project
- Goat Quiz Bowl
- Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects - Sheep and Goats
Horse and Pony/Horseless Horse
- Michigan 4-H Horse & Pony Project Show Rules & Regulations
- Stable Record
- 4-H Equine Welfare Assessment (4H1748)
- 4-H Equine Welfare Assessment Sample Scenarios (4H1748S)
- Horse & Pony Project Record Book
- Using Learning Style Preferences to Teach more Effective Riding Lessons
Leadership
- 4-H Teen Leadership
- 4-H Backpack to Adventure: Youth Leaders in a Global World
- Ready to Go: Mentor Training Toolkit Complete Set
Literacy
Poultry
- Michigan 4-H Embryology D2L course - Online course that trains the teacher on how to teach Embryology in the classroom. Everything from incubation, candling, and more!
- Tips for New Chick Owners
- Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects - Poultry and Rabbits
- 4-H Poultry Fitting & Showing Guide (Updated 2018)
- University of Kentucky Poultry 101 - afspoultry.ca.uky.edu/extension-poultry101
- American Poultry Association (APA) - amerpoultryassn.com
- American Bantam Association (ABA) - bantamclub.com
- Poultry Show Central - poultryshowcentral.com
- United States Environmental Protection Agency - epa.gov/agriculture/agriculture-ag-101
- Ohio State University Extension/Ohio 4-H Poultry Resource Page - https://ohio4h.org/poultryresources
- Ohio State University Backyard Poultry Production - https://u.osu.edu/growingfranklin/2020/04/05/backyard-poultry-production/
- Penn State University Resources: Chicken, Egg, Reproduction, and Embryo - https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h/projects/poultry/raising-rearing/viii.-other-on-line-resources
- Virtual Egg Farm Field Trips - https://www.incredibleegg.org/professionals/k-12-schools/eggs-in-the-classroom/virtual-egg-farm-field-trips?site=a
- Indiana State Poultry Association - 4-H Club Activities Resource - https://www.inpoultry.com/4-h-poultry
- National 4-H Council Project Books Available (contacting the Berrien County MSU Extension Office for hard copies, Berrien County 4-H members are eligible to receive member books free of charge. Member books get updated often, please check the National 4-H catalog for new releases):
- Poultry I - Grades 3 - 5
- Scratching the Surface - 06363
- Poultry II - Grades 6 - 8
- Testing Your Wings - 06364
- Poultry III - Grades 9 - 12
- Flocking Together - 06365
- Poultry Leader Resource
- Poultry Helper's Guide - 06366
- ChickQuest Curriculum
- Embryology Curriculum
- Poultry I - Grades 3 - 5
Rabbit
- Rabbit Tracks Series
- Rabbit Fitting and Show Member's Guide
- Rabbit Fitting and Showing Member's Guide - 2017 update
- Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects - Poultry and Rabbits
STEM
Sportsmanship
Swine
- Your 4-H Market Hog Project
- Sow Production Record
- Pork from ractopamine-fed pigs is safe for consumption
- Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects Swine.pdf
Head In Hearts In Series
- Heads In Hearts In - Literacy
- Heads In Hearts In - Healthy Living
- Heads In Hearts In - Science
- Heads In Hearts In - Early Childhood Development
Ohio State University Learning Lab Kits
The Berrien County 4-H Youth Development Program has various species learning lab kits that 4-H Leaders and Clubs may check-out for a 2 week period. Reservations for kits can be made by contacting the Berrien County MSU Extension office at 269-927-5674.
Kits available:
- Beef
- Goat
- Equine
- Swine
- Sheep
- Rabbit
- Poultry
- Dairy
- Dog