
4-H Youth
The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens. This mission is accomplished by creating safe and inclusive learning environments, involving caring adults, and utilizing the expertise and resources of the University of Florida and the nationwide land grant university system.
Membership age of youth participation is determined by the youth’s age as of September 1 of the current program year (September 1 – August 31). The minimum age of a 4-H’er is 5 years old and the maximum age for a 4-H’er is 18 years old, or completion of high school, whichever comes first. Youth classified as an “exceptional student” and thus determined eligible for a special program by the State Board of Education [Florida Statute 1003.01(3)(a)] shall be eligible to participate in 4-H until the age of 21 years old (National 4-H upper age limit) or completion of high school, whichever comes first.
4-H Project Books
Record (or project) books help you to keep organized and detailed information about your 4-H project(s) each year. They are a record of everything you have done and learned each year in your project. You should aim to complete at least one project book each 4-H year. Make sure to keep old record books, as they come in handy when you are applying for scholarships and awards as a senior 4-H member!
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STEM Record Books
- Dog Project Book
- Dog ID Form
- Goat Project Book
- Heifer Project Book
- 2023-2024 Poultry Record Book
- Cloverbud Poultry Project Book
- Rabbit Record book
- Cloverbud Rabbit Project Book
- Steer Record Book
- Swine Record Book
- Archery 1 Project Book
- Life in the Sea Record Book
- Wildlife 1 Project book
- Wildlife 2 Project Book
*Horse Record Books can be found under Horse Program Resources.
- Healthy Living Record Books
- Citizenship & Leadership Record Books
Horse Program
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Horse Program Resources
Project Forms
Standards for Excellence
Florida 4-H Awards & Recognition Information
Standards for Excellence Applications
Contests
Brevard 4-H Alternative Competition Report
Scholarships
Horse Competitive Events
Besides horse shows, 4-H horse program members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of other competitive teams and events. These include horse judging, Hippology, quiz bowl, horsemanship school, and more. For more information on any of these opportunities, visit the Florida 4-H Youth Horse Events website.
Operating Procedures
2022-2023 Horse Program Guidelines Book
Additional Resources
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Horse Project Books
- Junior Intermediate Horse Record Book PDF
- Junior Intermediate Horse Record Book WORD
- Senior Horse Record Book PDF
- Love a Horse Level 1
- Love a Horse Level 2
- Love a Horse Level 3
- Love a Horse Level 4
- Love a Horse Activity Book
- Horsemanship Level 1
- Horsemanship Level 2
- Horsemanship Level 3
- Horsemanship Level 4
- Mini Horsemanship Level 1
- Mini Horsemanship Level 2
Additional 4-H Resources
- 4-H Scholarships and Grants
- County Events Resources
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4-H Fair Resources
- Brevard County 4-H Fair Registration Form 2025
- 2025 Brevard County Fair EXHIBITS Rule Book
- 2025 Brevard County Fair MARKET POULTRY Rule Book
- 2025 Brevard County Fair PUREBRED POULTRY Rule Book
- Brevard County 2024-2025 Purebred Poultry Record Book Fillable
- 2024-2025 Brevard County Market Poultry Rule Book
- 2025 Brevard County Fair RABBIT & CAVY Rule Book
- Market Poultry Letters Tips and Tricks (with sample buyer and thank you letters)
- 2025 Rabbit & Cavy Record Book
- 2024 - 2025 Cloverbud Poultry Record Book (fillable)
- Brevard County 2024-2025 Dairy Goat Record Book
- 2025 Cloverbud Poultry Skill-A-Thon Manual
- Orpington Standards
- 2024 - 2025 Poultry Project Dates and Information
- 2025 Poultry Skill-A-Thon Manual
- 2024 Goat Skill-A-Thon Manual
- 2025 Rabbit Skill-A-Thon Manual
- Poultry Project Session 1 PowerPoint
- Poultry Project Session 2 PowerPoint
- Poultry Project Session 3
4-H Fair Sponsorship Opportunities
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Event Sponsor
The 4-H Fair is an important part of the 4-H experience, and we want it to be successful. We are looking to local businesses and private donors for support. Your sponsorship can help support a child and their animal project, awards and recognition for youth participants, supplies for the event, and much more.
We have five levels of sponsorship available
Sponsorship Category Amount Bronze Clover Up to $50 Silver Clover $50 - $99 Gold Clover $100 - $249 Platinum Clover $250 - $499 Emerald Clover $500+ As a sponsor of the 4-H Fair, you will be recognized through print materials displayed at the event as well as during Saturday’s welcome speech. Emerald Clover donors will be listed as presenting sponsors and have both their names and logos printed on sponsor signage.
You will also receive an invitation to the 4-H Breakfast Social and Market Poultry Auction on Saturday, April 12th at 9:00 AM, where you will be able to meet and greet with 4-H youth and ask them about their projects.
Sponsorship checks made payable to:
Brevard County 4-H Association
Mail to:
UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County 4-H
Attn: Gayle Whitworth-New
3695 Lake Drive
Cocoa, Florida 32926
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Silent Auction Donation
A silent auction is held as a part of our Market Poultry Auction to benefit the participants of the 4-H Fair in supporting their project work and in growing the 4-H program throughout the county. Items such as tickets to venues, specialty items, gift cards, and products are used as part of our silent auction, which ends prior to the poultry auction. Donating to the silent auction is a great way to partner with 4-H and help raise awareness of both it and your business.
Your donation will be recognized through signage at our event as well as named verbally during our welcome speech.
The Brevard County 4-H Association is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. You will receive a receipt of your donation after the fair.
For more information please feel free to contact the 4-H office at (321) 633-1702 or email gowhit@ufl.edu.
Silent auction items can be mailed to or dropped off at:
UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County 4-H
Attn: Gayle Whitworth-New
3695 Lake Drive
Cocoa, Florida 32926
We are also happy to pick up items at your convenience.