Animal Science Forms
Horse & Dog Identification Cards
If you are planning to show or participate in any horse show events during the year, you need to register your horse with your local 4-H Office by completing a Maryland 4-H Club Horse & Pony Identification Card. File with the Harford County 4-H Office one card for each horse by May 1 of the current year.
If you are planning to show or participate in any dog show events during the year, you need to register your dog with your local 4-H Office by completing a Maryland 4-H Dog Identification Card. File with the Harford County 4-H Office one card for each dog by May 1 of the current year.
Leasing Program
The Animal Lease Release form must accompany either the Breeding or Performance Animal Lease form below. Leasing agreements are due May 1 of the current year with the Harford County 4-H Office.
Breeding Animal Lease Guidelines
The Maryland 4-H Breeding Animal Lease Program is applicable to registered breeding stock of the following 4-H projects: beef, dairy, sheep, swine and goats (dairy & meat).
Performance Animal Lease Guidelines
The Maryland 4-H Performance Animal Lease Program is applicable to performance animals of the following 4-H projects: horses, dogs, alpacas, llamas & pack goats.
Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance Program
The site will open in April and remain open through mid August. Completion of this program is required to show your project animal(s) in County and State 4-H Shows. The deadline to complete the training is July 15 for Harford County 4-H members. For further details: Program Guidelines and Tips.
Self-Certification Forms
Self-certification forms are required to accompany animals at exhibitions. They must be completed and signed by the exhibitor within 24 hours of the start of the exhibition. Forms are available online for livestock, equine, poultry and rabbits on the MD Department of Agriculture website: https://mda.maryland.gov/AnimalHealth/Pages/Fairs-Shows.aspx
Camp Counselors
Camp Counselor applications for the 2026 Harford County 4-H Camping season are being accepted until Friday, December 12, 2025. Applications and Recommendation forms may be submitted via email to Karen Taylor, 4-H Program Assistant, at kbtaylor@umd.edu or mailed to the 4-H Office, 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154
Teens must be 14 years old as of June 1, 2026, in order to be a Counselor in Training (CIT).
Counselor in Training (CIT) Application
Camp
Welcome to the 2026 Harford County 4-H Camping season! Exciting residential and day camp programs are planned that will help you, as a camper, learn new things, meet new people and make new friends. Trained adult staff and teen leaders are anxious to help youth learn and grow in a safe environment.
Registration, Health & Code of Conduct forms and fees are due May 1, 2026.
Harford County 4-H Camp
- June 29-July 3, 2026, at the Rocks 4-H Camp
- Residential and Day Camp open to all youth ages 8-13 as of January 1, 2026
- Day Campers are to be dropped off between 8:00-9:00 am and picked up by 5:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch are included.
- Residential fees: $450 for 4-H members enrolled by May 1; $525 for non 4-H members
- Day Camp fees: $350 for 4-H members enrolled by May 1; $400 for non 4-H members
- You must register using Eventbrite:
- Registration, Health & Code of Conduct forms will be emailed within 5-7 days of registering for camp
Harford County Farm Fair
2027 Harford County Farm Fair
The 2027 Harford County Farm Fair will be held July 17 - July 24.
More information will come soon!
Fashion Revue Department Forms
- The links referenced in the 4-H Catalog can be found below. Please note all forms & narrations due dates and preliminary judging dates will be shared in 2027.
Past Results
Meal Appeal Contest
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 are awarded a reimbursement for supplies thanks to the Harford County 4-H Leaders' Association.
Rules Contest Information Hints Setting the Table Club Registration Individual Registration
Public Speaking Contest
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, visit: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development/program-areas/healthy-living
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
Spring Weighing & Tagging
The mandatory tagging and weigh-in for market sheep, swine and goats; commercial breeding animals; and feeder dairy steers dates for 2027 are to be determined.
The carbon (triplicate) registration form, Code of Ethics and ear tag fees are due to the 4-H Office by May 1. Please use a separate registration form (available at the 4-H Office) for each species, this includes a separate form for commercial animals. Late registrations will be accepted when accompanied with a $20 late fee per head in addition to the $2 ear tag fee ($22 total per head).
Please note the following information:
- Please do not mail the 4-H Market Livestock Production Record. This is for you to keep to record your animal’s Rate of Gain.
- The MD 4-H On-Line Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance (AH&QA) Training site is located at: https://ahqa.umd.edu/.
- Your veterinarian will have the Maryland Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) forms.
- 4-H’ers may only tag three market swine animals. You may only bring two of these animals to the Harford County Farm Fair.
The MD 4-H Livestock Registration Form does not automatically enter you into the Harford County Farm Fair. The online entry system will be activated in May.
Steer Weighing & Tagging
The ownership deadline for Market Beef & Dairy Steers is January 1, 2027. Animals must be registered in the individual name of the 4-H member. The mandatory tagging and weigh-in for steer dates are to be determined. **All steers must have halters on and be halter-broken.
The MD 4-H Livestock Registration Form (carbon/triplicate form) and ear tag fees are due to the 4-H Office on or before TBD. Late registrations will be accepted when accompanied with an additional $20 per head late fee ($22 with ear tag fee). Packets will be mailed to those 4-H'ers with Beef or Dairy Steer projects listed in 4H Online no later than TBD.
- Animal health forms are not required to be completed for weigh-in.
- Forms & fees may be dropped off in the 4-H Office; drop slot located beside the front door of the Harford County Ag Center (Blue House/Grove side parking lot); or mailed to 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154.
- Checks made payable to: Harford County EAC
- The 4-H Market Livestock Production Record (Rate of Gain worksheet) is for you to keep at home.
Winter Workshop
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!