Harford County 4-H Forms & Information

4-H clubs are encouraged to plan a properly balanced menu based on the MyPlate Guidelines and prepare one dish from the menu for the judges that day. Club members will demonstrate how to prepare the dish as a team, incorporating 3 ingredients and a kitchen tool from the mystery list provided upon receipt of registration. Individuals can participate as well by giving demonstrations or presenting a nutritional poster, place setting, or healthy lunch box.

The Harford County 4-H Meal Appeal Contest for 2027 dates will be shared soon. Clubs receive a reimbursement for supplies through the Harford County 4-H Leaders' Association. 

Meal Appeal Information

• Meal Appeal Rules
• Contest Information
• Meal Appeal Hints
• Setting the Table
• Club Registration
• Individual Registration 

Contest Date:  To be announced for 2027

Registration Due:  To be announced for 2027

Join other 4-H'ers as they prepare to improve on a major life skill through participation in the Harford County 4-H Public Speaking Contest. The categories available to compete in are:  prepared speech, extemporaneous speech, radio spot, demonstration, visual presentation and interpretations, which are divided by age groups (Junior, Intermediate & Senior). Champion winners (including individual demonstrations given during Meal Appeal) will be invited to speak during the MD State 4-H Public Speaking event during Maryland Day at College Park. For contest details, including the State Contest, click here.

The following options are available, but will not be eligible for the State Public Speaking event:  

• Juniors can choose to recite the 4-H Pledge. Clovers (youth ages 5-7) may choose to recite the 4-H Pledge, do Show & Tell or use their favorite book. 
• The Duo Dialogue is also offered for all age groups as well. 

Both state and county contest categories & rules can be found in the link below.

• Contest Categories & Rules

• Registration

• MD State 4-H Score Sheets 

Beat the Winter Blahs! This county-wide activity is open to all youth between the ages of 8-14. No Clover classes (youth ages 5-7) will be offered. This is a great opportunity for youth to learn more about their favorite project, develop a new skill and complete a project that you can take home and/or enter in the fair. 

Dates for 2027 will be coming soon!