4-H Record Program FAQs

When are 4-H records due in the State 4-H Office?

Records are due on two different dates. The senior and volunteer records are normally due on July 1 of the current year. 4-H Resumes are due at the same time. All other records are normally due two to three weeks after the senior and volunteer records. Participants are encouraged to check with their local County Extension Office for county deadlines. All records must be submitted through the County Extension Office.

What are the age categories?

• Junior Age (8-9)
• Junior Age (10-11)
• Intermediate Age (12-14)
• Senior Age (15-18)
• Resume Age (15-18)

What awards are available?

The awards vary according to ages. The awards available are as follows:

• Junior Age Categories: All records are placed in a blue, red, and white ribbon category with all blue ribbon records receiving cash.
• Intermediate Age Category: All records are placed in a blue, red, and white ribbon category. Only the top three records receive monetary awards.
• Senior Age Category: All records are placed in a blue, red, and white ribbon category. Those records placing first in the project area, receives a trip to National 4-H Congress (if project has congress sponsor). All project areas have monetary awards regardless of sponsorship.
• Resume Category: The top ten resume winners receive a trip to National 4-H Congress.

What record categories carry a trip?

• Achievement
• Agriculture
• Beef
• Breads
• Citizenship
• Clothing/Textiles & Fashion Revue
• Conservation of Natural Resources
• Dairy (includes Dairy Goats)
• Foods (includes Food & Nutrition, Food Conservation and Safety
• Forestry and Wood Science
• Garden and Horticulture
• Horse
• Leadership
• Photography
• Sheep
• Swine
• Pet care/Dog Care