What is a 4-H project?
A 4-H project is the foundation for learning. Projects are designed so individuals can progress at their own pace through learning experiences in animal science, human science and environmental science.
Some project examples are Small Pets, Large Animals, Leadership, Robotics, Environmental and Marksmanship. Clovers Members DO NOT need to submit a record book. Pages specific to their interests or projects from the Clover Bud file are all they need to turn in for credit.
Use this to help put together your record book: 4-H Record Book Fact Sheet
STEM Projects Records Sheets
Animal Project Record Sheets
Breeding (Large Animal) Project Record Sheet
Market Livestock Record Sheet (Market Beef, Sheep, Swine and Goat)
Poultry & Broiler Project Record Sheet
Diamond Clover Award
Diamond Clover Awards are designed to encourage 4-H members ages 8 to 18 to engage in a variety of projects and activities that help them build the skills needed to lead successful lives as competent, caring, and contributing members of society.
Things to Keep in Mind:
1. The Diamond Clover Award is designed for younger youth to begin at Level One and progress through six levels, one level per year, acquiring valuable life skills as they advance. Youth who are older when joining 4-H, may begin at a higher level (one through four) if mutually agreeable to the participant and the club/group leader, with the permission from the 4-H Educator. It is recommended that 4-Hmembersr have completed one year in the 4-H program before starting the Diamond Clover program.
2. Youth meeting the requirements of levels one through four will be recognized at a 4-H County/City event. Youth who meet the requirements for levels five and six will be recognized at an appropriate state event.
3. Diamond Clover Level Six Service Project Plan approval is not automatic. A youth must apply for Diamond Clover Level Six Service Project approval using the appropriate plan/report form due at the state level September 30th.
Diamond Clover Awards and Scholarships
DO NOT START PROJECT UNTIL APPROVAL IS RECEIVED FROM STATE 4-H OFFICE.
4. Diamond Clover Level Six Recognition is not automatic. A youth must submit all completed materials for recognition by September 30th to the State 4-H Office the year the project is complete. If you do not follow the appropriate guidelines, the project will not be recognized. All dates must be followed for recognition.
5. Maryland 4-H defines leadership as the process of including others to accomplish a common goal by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while providing programs, activities, and opportunities to allow youth to achieve and demonstrate knowledge and mastery of leadership.