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
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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.
WSU Curriculum and Resources
National 4-H Curriculum and Resources
- Let’s Bake Quick Breads (All ages)
- Cooking
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The best part about Cooking projects is learning the skills to create amazing and tasty dishes!
WSU Curriculum and Resources
National 4-H Curriculum and Resources
- 4-H Cooking Series (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
- Foods, Culture, & Reading (Junior, Intermediate)
- iCook: Cooking, Eating, & Playing Together (Junior)
- Food Preservation
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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.
WSU Curriculum and Resources
National 4-H Curriculum and Resources
- Home Food Preservation Series (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
- Food Safety
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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.
WSU Curriculum and Resources
National 4-H Curriculum and Resources
- Hands On Food Safety Curriculum (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
- Food Science
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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!
WSU Curriculum and Resources
National 4-H Curriculum and Resources
- What’s On Your Plate? (Intermediate, Senior)
- Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
- Nutrition
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Learn how to eat healthily and enjoy it with a Nutrition project!
WSU Curriculum and Resources
National 4-H Curriculum and Resources
- Be a Bone Builder (Cloverbud)
- Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness (Junior, Intermediate)
- Learn, Grow, Eat, Go! (Junior)
- Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go (Intermediate)
- STEPS to a Healthy Teen (Senior)
Events
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