In descending order, by date published.
8/19/2021 (major revision)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore
In a 4-H poultry judging contest participants are required to rank a group of four hens from the most to least productive. The criteria used in judging the hens are based on pigmentation, abdominal capacity, abdominal fat condition and molt.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Poultry and Poultry Products (4AJ series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family, livestock, poultry
Size: 3.30 mb
Pages: 8
8/18/2021 (new)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore
The market poultry division now includes one class of ready-to-cook broiler carcasses to grade, one class of ready-to-cook roaster carcasses to grade, one class of parts identification, one class of parts grading, and one class of further processed boneless poultry products. Each class is worth 100 points, for a total of 500 possible points for the division. This factsheet specifically looks at the 24 possible parts that will be selected from for use in the contest. This is an increase from the 17 possible parts in previous years.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Poultry and Poultry Products (4AJ series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family, livestock, poultry
Size: 10.00 mb
Pages: 10
8/2/2021 (major revision)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore
Judging contests are a tool used in the development of the life skills of 4-H members. Participation in judging and other competitive events helps 4-H'ers learn to make and defend decisions and to speak in public. Poultry judging also provides an excellent opportunity for 4-H'ers to learn about live chickens and the basis of grade and quality of eggs and poultry products.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Poultry and Poultry Products (4AJ series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family, livestock, poultry
Size: 1.92 mb
Pages: 8
8/2/2021 (new)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore
The market poultry division now includes one class of ready-to-cook broiler carcasses to grade, one class of ready-to-cook roaster carcasses to grade, one class of parts identification, one class of parts grading, and one class of further processed boneless poultry products. Each class is worth 100 points, for a total of 500 possible points for the division. This factsheet looks at the new class of grading ready-to-cook parts.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Poultry and Poultry Products (4AJ series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family, livestock, poultry
Size: 11.30 mb
Pages: 9
7/14/2021 (major revision)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore
In 2021, major revisions were made to the market poultry division of the 4-H poultry judging contest. The market poultry division now includes one class each of ready-to-cook broiler carcasses to grade, ready-to-cook roaster carcasses to grade, parts identification, parts grading, and further processed boneless poultry products.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Poultry and Poultry Products (4AJ series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family, livestock, poultry
Size: 6.48 mb
Pages: 12
7/14/2021 (new)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore
Boneless further processed poultry meat products are common in retail markets as precooked, poultry meat patties, tenders, nuggets, or other boneless products. This factsheet will cover the evaluation of further processed poultry products.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Poultry and Poultry Products (4AJ series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family, livestock, poultry
Size: 8.13 mb
Pages: 7
7/12/2012 (major revision)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore
Cooking barbecue is a national pastime--as American as apple pie. What is more welcome than the aroma of food cooking on an outdoor grill? Barbecue cooking is for almost everyone, so get ready to develop skills you will use the rest of your life.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Poultry and Poultry Products (4AJ series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 3.54 mb
Pages: 11
7/15/2010 (major revision)
Authors: Fernanda Camargo
Keeping good records is an important part of your 4-H work. Accurate records will tell others about your work and progress and will help you to become a better horseman/woman.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Horses and Ponies (4AF series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 266 kb
Pages: 15
3/9/2007 (reprinted)
Authors: Martha Welch
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Economics, Jobs, Careers: Career Exploration (4EC series)
Tags: 4-H, careers, family
Size: 700 kb
Pages: 16
3/6/2007 (reprinted)
Authors: Martha Welch
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Economics, Jobs, Careers: Career Exploration (4EC series)
Tags: 4-H, careers, family
Size: 859 kb
Pages: 16
3/6/2007 (reprinted)
Authors: Martha Welch
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Economics, Jobs, Careers: Career Exploration (4EC series)
Tags: 4-H, careers, family
Size: 1.15 mb
Pages: 24
6/1/2006 (minor revision)
Authors: Bob Coleman
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Horses and Ponies (4AF series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 250 kb
Pages: 12
6/1/2006 (minor revision)
Authors: Bob Coleman
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Horses and Ponies (4AF series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 250 kb
Pages: 12
5/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Jan Burks
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Citizenship, Community Involvement: Know Your Community (4FA series)
Tags: 4-H, community, family, leadership
Size: 1.02 mb
Pages: 16
4/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Kristen Janicki
In the 4-H Achievement Program you will have some "hands-on" experience of riding and caring for horses. You will also talk with veterinarians and horse trainers, visit places where horses are raised and read about horses.You do not need to own a horse to be a part of the 4-H Achievement Program. Your 4-H leader will help you find access to a horse you can ride as part of this project
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Horses and Ponies (4AF series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 487 kb
Pages: 12
4/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Bill Fountain
A vegetable garden can be both enjoyable and productive. Your goal may be to raise some or all of the vegetables for your family, or you may want to produce enough fresh vegetables to sell.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Horticulture
Series: 4-H Plant Science and Crops: Garden, Fruit, Vegetable (4BC series)
Tags: 4-H, family, plants
Size: 736 kb
Pages: 20
4/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Bill Fountain
Departments: 4-H Programs, Horticulture
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Geology and Minerals (4DB series)
Tags: 4-H, environment, family
Size: 905 kb
Pages: 28
4/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Deborah Hill
Suppose you woke up tomorrow and there were no trees or products from trees. What would be missing? You might be surprised to learn how many interesting and useful things in your life come from one of our most valuable natural resources--the forest.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Forestry (4DF series)
Tags: 4-H, environment, family, plants
Size: 304 kb
Pages: 12
4/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Jan Burks
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Citizenship, Community Involvement: Know Your Community (4FA series)
Tags: 4-H, community, family, leadership
Size: 1.87 mb
Pages: 24
4/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Jan Burks
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Citizenship, Community Involvement: Know Your Community (4FA series)
Tags: 4-H, community, family, leadership
Size: 299 kb
Pages: 24
4/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Dennis Goodman
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Energy: General (4HA series)
Tags: 4-H, energy, family
Size: 443 kb
Pages: 12
10/30/2005 (minor revision)
Authors: Deborah Hill
Departments: 4-H Programs, Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Forestry (4DF series)
Tags: 4-H, family, plants
Size: 233 kb
Pages: 12
6/1/2005 (reprinted)
Authors: Deborah Hill
Departments: 4-H Programs, Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Forestry (4DF series)
Tags: 4-H, environment, family, plants
Size: 1.56 mb
Pages: 24
1/1/2005 (reprinted)
Authors: Larry Piercy
Departments: 4-H Programs, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: 4-H Mechanical Science: Tractor, Field Machinery, Equipment (4CB series)
Tags: 4-H, family, mechanical
Size: 1.07 mb
Pages: 40
8/30/2003 (reprinted)
Authors: Bill Fountain
A small garden in a glass container is easy to make and to care for. Many different containers and plants can be used--whatever is available to you. In addition to plants, you can add rocks, shells, or pieces of bark to create miniature scenes. This indoor gardening activity can give pleasure to you and your family or friends during the winter when few green plants or colorful flowers can be found outdoors.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Horticulture
Series: 4-H Plant Science and Crops: Flower Garden, Houseplant (4BE series)
Tags: 4-H, family, plants
Size: 162 kb
Pages: 4
12/20/2002 (reprinted)
Authors: Stephanie Bailey, Blake Newton, Lee Townsend
Departments: 4-H Programs, Entomology
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Entomology and Bees (4DC series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 501 kb
Pages: 20
3/15/2002 (reprinted)
Authors: Tom Priddy
Departments: 4-H Programs, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Ecology and Environment (4DA series)
Tags: 4-H, environment, family
Size: 2.64 mb
Pages: 12
7/1/2001 (reprinted)
Authors: Blake Newton
Departments: 4-H Programs, Entomology
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Entomology and Bees (4DC series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 119 kb
Pages: 12
6/15/2001 (reprinted)
Authors: Bill Fountain
Departments: 4-H Programs, Horticulture
Series: 4-H Plant Science and Crops: Flower Garden, Houseplant (4BE series)
Tags: 4-H, family, plants
Size: 3.60 mb
Pages: 8
6/15/2001 (reprinted)
Authors: Blake Newton
Departments: 4-H Programs, Entomology
Series: 4-H Natural Science: Entomology and Bees (4DC series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 710 kb
Pages: 20
6/1/2001 (minor revision)
Authors: George Duncan
Departments: 4-H Programs, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: 4-H Energy: General (4HA series)
Tags: 4-H, energy, family
Size: 409 kb
Pages: 16
5/1/2001 (reprinted)
Authors: Ashley Griffin
Departments: 4-H Programs, Animal and Food Sciences
Series: 4-H Animals and Poultry: Horses and Ponies (4AF series)
Tags: 4-H, animals, family
Size: 297 kb
Pages: 16
11/1/1998 (reprinted)
Authors: Anna Lucas
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Citizenship, Community Involvement: International Study (4FF series)
Tags: 4-H, community, family, leadership
Size: 247 kb
Pages: 16
3/1/1998 (reprinted)
Authors: Karen Hicks
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Health and Safety: Health (4IA series)
Tags: 4-H, family, health
Size: 2.31 mb
Pages: 16
1/16/1998 (reprinted)
Authors: Martha Welch
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Individual and Family Resources: Home Environment: Furnishings, Equipment, Housing (4JB series)
Tags: 4-H, family, health
Size: 724 kb
Pages: 20
6/1/1996 (reprinted)
Authors: Anna Lucas
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Citizenship, Community Involvement: Know Your Government (4FB series)
Tags: 4-H, community, family, leadership
Size: 830 kb
Pages: 20
11/30/1994 (reprinted)
Authors: Bill Fountain
A worksheet for recording information about your herb garden project.
Departments: 4-H Programs, Horticulture
Series: 4-H Plant Science and Crops: Garden, Fruit, Vegetable (4BC series)
Tags: 4-H, family, plants
Size: 85 kb
Pages: 2
7/1/1994 (reprinted)
Authors: Susanna Dennome
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Health and Safety: Health (4IA series)
Tags: 4-H, environment, family, health
Size: 536 kb
Pages: 16
8/6/1990 (reprinted)
Authors: Jan Burks
Departments: 4-H Programs
Series: 4-H Citizenship, Community Involvement: Know Your Community (4FA series)
Tags: 4-H, community, family, leadership
Size: 174 kb
Pages: 8
