Record keeping is a life long skill that becomes easier the more you do it. Teaching youth to keep a record of their 4-H experience will assist them when it comes time to fill out applications for awards, scholarships, resumes, and more.
Iowa 4-H offers a selection of information and record keeping forms that members can use to guide their record keeping process. Each year, youth should include a cover page with a current photo, yearly summary, project record forms and project worksheets as appropriate.
Market Animal Record Keeping Form- Junior
Market Animal Record Keeping Form- Experienced
Breeding Animal Recording Keeping Form- Junior
Breeding Animal Record Keeping Form- Experienced
4-H members can apply for project awards based on learning and experience they have gained in they previous year(s). To apply, the 4-H member must:
- have been signed up for the project area they are applying for the previous 4-H year
- submitted their 4-H record book with a completed projected record for the project area
- participated in the required number of club meetings, club and county activities, exhibit required citizenship, leadership, and communication activity on yearly summary
- submit the project application along with record book to club leader by September 15