4-H offers so much more than just livestock projects. We have something for everyone! Below is a breakdown of the project areas that 4-H has to offer.
- About 4-H: Discovering 4-H – This is great for a first-year member to explore what 4-H has to offer!
- Animal Sciences
- Companion Animals
- Veterinary Science
- Career Exploration
- Clothing and Textile Science
- Communication
- Creative and Leisure Arts
- Cake Decorating
- Collecting
- Fine Arts
- Genealogy
- Photography
- Scrapbooking
- Writing
- Food and Nutrition
- Healthy Living
- Home Living
- Leadership and Citizenship
- Money Management
- Natural Resources
- Gardening and Plant Science
- The Natural World
- Shooting Sports
- Sustainability
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
- Aerospace Science
- All-Terrain Vehicles
- Bicycles
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Electricity
- Energy
- Food Science
- Knots
- Physics
- Robotics
- Small Engines
- Tractor and Machinery Operations
- Welding
- Woodworking
- Self-Determined – This is great for members who have a project idea of their own!
4-H members are expected to complete their 4-H still project by participating in our 4-H project judging, which takes place during the week of the Paulding County Fair. This evaluation is an interview-style judging that is designed to be a positive experience that teaches youth valuable interview skills and provides a closure for the project. This interview assesses the knowledge gained from the project as well as any product that may have been produced while completing the project. All still projects are evaluated for project completion which is outlined in the front of each project book as well as the project completion guidelines. Along with the standard project completion requirements, there are requirements for the Paulding County Fair and the Ohio State Fair which are not found in the project book. Below is a document containing all requirements for completing each 4-H project, as well as, the fair requirements for each project.
2025 Project Completion Guidelines and Fair Requirements
*Please note that what is written in the front of the project books are minimum requirements. Youth may complete more than the minimum stated. Completing more than the minimum stated will increase your chances of being selected to go to the Ohio State Fair as well as increase your chances of winning awards at both the Paulding County and Ohio State Fairs.*
For information on Still Project Judging and Results, click HERE to be redirected.