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Foods & Nutrition

Food & Nutrition projects help 4-Hers learn to make healthy food choices and have fun doing it!

Food & Nutrition projects are available for 4-Hers of all ages, though some projects may not be available for Cloverbuds.


Don’t see anything that fits a project idea you had? You can sign up for a Self-Determined Food & Nutrition project and create your own! Learn more on the Self-Determined Project page!

Projects

Baking

Put your oven to the test with a Baking project! From cookies to bread and everything in between, 4-Hers can prepare to amaze with their baked creations.

 

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Cooking

The best part about Cooking projects is learning the skills to create amazing and tasty dishes!

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Food Preservation

Food Preservation is a great way to enjoy the tastes of the season anytime! Learn how to preserve food through various methods including boiling water canning, pressure canning, and dehydration.

Note: Certified 4-H Volunteers wishing to lead a Food Preservation project must complete additional certification requirements. See the 4-H Policies and Procedures handbook for more details.

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Food Safety

With the Food Safety project, 4-Hers will learn how to reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness by increasing awareness around personal hygiene and safe food preparation practices.

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Food Science

Ever wonder why cookies turn out differently sometimes, even though you follow the same recipe every time? Food Science is where the joys of cooking and the world of science combine! Don’t just learn how to cook; learn how cooking actually works!

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Nutrition

Learn how to eat healthily and enjoy it with a Nutrition project!

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Events

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