RECORD BOOKS 101

Klamath County 4-HOctober 13, 2014

Emily Anderson, 4-H Youth Development Agent

On the Agenda

• Parts of the Record – What you Need• My 4-H Resume• My 4-H Notes• Annual Project Records• Advancements• Organization – Assembling your Book• Tips and Tricks

Sheep• Animal Science Record• Ewe Production Record

Swine• Animal Science Record• Sow Production Record

Beef • Animal Science Record• Beef Cow Production Record

Dairy Goats & Dairy Cattle• Animal Science Record• Dairy Production Record• Yearly Lactation Record

Rabbits• Animal Science Record• Rabbit Production Record• Buck Performance Record

All Other Livestock & Small Animals• Animal Science Record

Market Animals (Recommended)• Feed & Growth Record• Daily Feed Record

Horses• Horse Project Record

Dogs• Dog Project Record

Animal Science – What You Need:

Required for all Members• My 4-H Resume• My 4-H Notes

Non-Animal Projects – What You Need:

Required for all Members• My 4-H Resume• My 4-H Notes

Foods & Nutrition Record (Junior,

Intermediates & Seniors)

Food Preservation Record

Knitting Record

Crocheting Record

Clothing Record

Horticulture Record

Entomology Record

Geology Record Shooting Sports Record

All Other Non-Animal Projects• My 4-H _______ Project Record

Advancements

Meat Animal (Sheep, Be

ef, Swine)

Pygmy Goat

Meat Goat

Dairy

Horse

Cavy

Poultry & Pigeon

Rabbit

DogFood & Nutrition

Clothing

Horticulture

Shooting Sports

Assembling Your Book

1. Table of Contents2. My 4-H Resume3. My 4-H Notes4. Current Project Records5. Advancements6. Photos & Clippings (up to 2 pages)7. Previous Years Project Records (all years)

Covers: Use the green “4-H Member’s Record Folder,” or an appropriately sized 3-ring binder. The member’s name must be on the front.

Dividers: Use tabbed dividers between sections labeled with: My 4-H Resume, 4-H Notes, Project Records (separate tab for each project), Photos, and Previous Years’ Records.

Don’t Forget…

• All forms have a “fillable” version• Use the “Notes” page to your advantage• No points for creativity, be professional• Omit everything outside of the required pieces• Commit time at club meetings throughout the

year• Advancements demonstrate a deeper

commitment to learning• Leader signatures are required

Questions?