4-H Projects
Food & You Series Ages 9-21
This project series provides members with an opportunity to explore a variety of food-related subjects focusing on the main food groups. The topics range from food safety and the correct usage of kitchen tools to different food preparation techniques, nutrition, meal etiquette, and menu planning. Participants will explore both metric and imperial measurements, as well as master the best cooking and measuring methods for different food ingredients. Each unit will incorporate guidance from Canada’s Food Guide, assisting members in making healthy food choices. At the end of the Food & You series, members will have gathered a diverse collection of recipes. Click below for your project!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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To achieve completion with these projects and to take part in summer exhibitions, members must have all project requirements (listed on the PIP) and supporting documents completed and showcased in the Member Binder for their Club's Achievement Day
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To minimize food waste, members are asked to share a photo of themselves with their finished food item for Achievement Day documentation. For Exhibitions, members are encouraged to enter the actual food item they made, following the guidelines on the PIP.
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Additional Project Resources are provided as reference materials for volunteer leaders. These resources can be utilized when organizing project workshops and sessions for your members. However, remember to tap into your own creativity to help 4-H'ers learn to do by doing and develop the desired skills of the project. If not listed above OR if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your 4-H Specialist for assistance.
Food & You 1
​This is an introductory 4-H project. Members will work through the fundamental skills needed for food prep such as how to read a recipe, knowing what ingredients to buy, measuring techniques, baking vs cooking, etc.
It's like Food 101- 4-H Style!
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 8 recipes)
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Favorite Chip Cookies
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Cookies in a jar
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Kitchen Etiquette
You will need...
(Project & Year-End Completion Requirements)
(Member Portfolio & Project Pages)
Recipes
(Click Below)
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Etiquette Test (Leaders - please contact your 4-H Specialist for the answer key)
(Hard copy available at the 4-H Office)
Food & You - Dairy
This project explores food prep and baking & cooking with milk & milk alternates. Highlights include yummy yogurt muffins, exploration into the dairy industry and learning about tools & utensils used in the kitchen.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 8 dairy based recipes)
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Yogurt Muffins
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Special Project
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Kitchen Tools
You will need...
(Project & Year-End Completion Requirements)
(Member Portfolio & Project Pages)
Recipes
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Kitchen Tool Test (Leaders - please contact your 4-H Specialist for the answer key)
(Hard copy available at the 4-H Office)
Food & You - Grains
This project is designed to help members learn about the different grains, where they come from and how they are processed and used in everyday baking and cooking.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 8 grain based recipes)
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Pan Rolls
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Menu Planning
You will need...
(Project & Year-End Completion Requirements)
(Member Portfolio & Project Pages)
(Hard copy available at the 4-H Office)
Food & You - Produce
This project will have a main focus on fruits & vegetables, but also the industries around produce, how it's grown and primarily where it comes from, eating well, field to fork, using your backyard and cooking it right!
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 4 fruit based recipes & 4 veggie based recipes)
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Carrot Cake (made in a tube pan / not iced)
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Planting of potted herb
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Preserving techniques
You will need...
(Project & Year-End Completion Requirements)
(Member Portfolio & Project Pages)
Recipes & Resources
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Potted Herb - Backyard planting resource
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Resource on preserving/ keeping food safe (Leaders - members will need to be tested on this material)
(Hard copy available at the 4-H Office)