Livestock & Small Animal Resources
Horse Patterns
- UNL Horse Show Patterns (Website)
Poultry Showmanship
- Examples of Poultry Showmanship (YouTube)
- 4-H Poultry Showmanship Questions (PDF)
- Broiler Raising Guide (PDF)
Rabbit Showmanship
- 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Tutorial (YouTube)
- Basics of Rabbit Showmanship (PDF)
- 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Guide (PDF)
Pre-Fair Contest Resources
Horticulture Contest
- Horticulture Identification & Judging Contest Resources (National Junior Horticultural Association)
Wildlife Contest
- Fish Identification (Nebraska Game & Parks Website)
- Insect Images (UNL Department of Entomology Website)
- Insect Identification for Nebraska (Website)
- A Guide to Snakes, Turtles, Frogs, Lizards & Salamanders (UNL School of Natural Resources Website)
- Nebraska Bird Library (Website)
- Nebraska Habitats, Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles (Exploring Nature Website)
- North American Mammals (Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Website)
Favorite Food Revue
Static Exhibit Resources
A Static Summary Sheet (PDF) is due when exhibits are checked in. Make sure all exhibits being checked in at that time are listed on the sheet.
Clothing
- Clothing Project Levels Skill Sets (PDF) - This is a list of skills for the three levels of STEAM (previously Clothing Level 1, Clothing Level 2, Sewing for You) and the Beyond the Needle Project (previously Decorate Your Duds).
- STEAM 1 Pattern Possiblities (PDF) - This is an extensive list of patterns that 4-Her’s can use for STEAM 1 (formerly Clothing Level 1) projects this year. They are by no means the only ones they can use, but any pattern used needs to stay within these guidelines: Exhibits must be made from medium weight woven fabrics that will sew and press smoothly, flannel/ fleece is acceptable. Solid color fabrics or those having an overall print are acceptable. NO PLAIDS, STRIPES, NAPPED or JERSEY KNIT. Patterns should be simple without darts, set-in sleeves, and collars. Raglan and kimono sleeves are acceptable.
Foods & Nutrition
- Food Safety & Preservation Guidelines (Website)
- 4-H Food Preservation Card (PDF Fillable Form)
- 4-H Food Preservation Card (PDF Printable Form)
Heritage
- Pedigree Fan Chart (PDF)
- 5 Generation Pedigree Sheet (PDF)
- Pedigree Chart (PDF)
- Family Record Sheet (PDF)
- Family Group Sheet (PDF)
- Biographical Outline (PDF)
- Ancestry.com (Website)
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FamilySearch.org (Website)
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MyHeritage.com (Website)
Horticulture
- Selecting & Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibit at Fair (PDF)
- Selecting & Preparing Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit for Exhibit at Fair (PDF)
Human Development
- “What It Takes To Be Your Teen Babysitter” (4-H Manual PDF)
Photography