4-H Projects

4-H Special Interest/Short Term Projects: Groups of youth meeting for a specific learning experience that involves direct teaching by Extension staff or trained volunteers, including teachers. The program is not part of the school curriculum, not restricted to members of 4-H clubs, and can be completed as an individual study. This delivery mode does not generally continue for as long as a 4-H club.

Animals and Agriculture Projects

• Dairy Opportunities (February deadline)
• Beef Opportunities
• Meat Goat Project (April deadline)
• Swine Opportunities
• Poultry Projects (March-April deadlines)
• Rabbit Project (May deadline)
• Horse Opportunities
• Small Garden Project (April deadline)

Natural Resource Projects

• Wildlife Food Plot Project (August deadline
• Honey Bee Project (February deadline)
• Annual Forestry Clinic (February-March)
• Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP)
• Newberry County Tomato Project (May deadline)

Healthy Lifestyles Projects

• Healthy Lifestyles Cooking Video Contest (September-January)
• Healthy Lifestyles Challenge (September-October)
• Record Book Project
• Healthy Lifestyles Virtual Skillathon  (November-December)

Science, Engineering, and Technology Projects

• National Youth Science Day (October)
• Engineering Challenge (Spring)
• Journey to Mars

Civic Engagement and Leadership Projects

• Presentations/Public Speaking Contests for Juniors and Seniors (Spring)