There are numerous projects available to 4-H members, including: foods, clothing, public speaking, models, aerospace, wood science, livestock, health, gardening, and photography.

Four-H members begin by exploring their interests. They may select one or more projects and receive a project manual which guides them through activities. All 4-H projects are age appropriate.

One of the most important aspects of 4-H project work is that the 4-H member decides what they want to learn and do, as they explore their project. This allows the project to be self-paced and gives children important skills in setting and working toward their goals.

Four-H provides youth with opportunities to gain life-skills like decision making, public speaking, and team work through healthy competitions in a fun and educational setting.

Otero County 4-H Achievement Day

• 2024 Indoor 4-H Exhibit Rules and Classes
  A list of exhibit classes for every NM 4-H project for 2024. Also, use the 4-H project materials when preparing 4-H exhibits to ensure standards for exhibits are followed. Contact Kelly Knight, 575-437-0231 or kelknigh@nmsu.edu, with questions regarding indoor 4-H project exhibits for 4-H Achievement Day and/or fairs.

• 2024 Indoor Exhibit Class Updates
  A list of exhibit classes that have been updated/revised for 2024.

• 2024 Indoor 4-H Exhibit Registration Form: Registration Form

• Project Information Sheet

Otero County 4-H Record Books

Record Books are a way for youth to gain recognition for 4-H project work. Four-H Record Books are due the 3rd Thursday of October to the Otero County Extension Office and must be submitted in a 3-ring binder binder.

• Otero County 4-H Record Book Guidelines
  Provides format and other guidelines for submitting a 4-H Record Book in Otero County.

• Otero County 4-H Report Form

• My 4-H Story Typed
  Use this Microsoft Office Word format for typing the 4-H story.

• My 4-H Story Handwritten
  Use this PDF format for handwriting the 4-H story.

• Otero County 4-H Projects Form
  This form only requires an "X" next to each project to be judged.

• Project Record Sheets
  Complete listing of Project Record Sheets (Forms).

• Record Book Score Sheets

4-H Awards Nomination Forms

• Outstanding 4-H Leader Award Nomination Form
  Due in the Otero County Extension Office by September 16, 2024.

• Meritorious 4-H Award Nomination Form
  Due in the Otero County Extension Office by September 16, 2024.

Fundraising

• 4-H Fundraiser Request Form

All 4-H Clubs must complete the fundraiser/sponsorship request form below before conducting a fundraiser or soliciting sponsorship or donation.

Fundraising/Sponsorship Request Forms must be completed and submitted at least two weeks prior to fund raising event. Forms will need to be sent to the Extension Office for approval.

Any 4-H Club wanting to conduct a fundraiser involving food must obtain a food permit from the New Mexico Environment Dept. (NMED) before offering their food products to the public. Please contact the Extension Office for assistance with NMED food permit applications.