Four-H
Project Page

Small Grains

Kathryn Orvis
Project Page

This project is divided into three different levels:

  • Beginner: first and second years enrolled (suggested for ages 10-11)
  • Intermediate: third, fourth, and fifth years (suggested for ages 12-14)
  • Advanced: sixth year and beyond (suggested for ages 15 and above)

 

This project you will learn all about small grains by doing a number of fun activities.

 

Youth may complete this program independently or with the help of a knowledgeable adult or older teen. Project manuals:

  • 4-H Small Grains Project (4-H 749)

    Indiana State Fair Exhibit Guidelines

    		•
     


     
    You will learn:
  • The different parts of a plant
  • The growth stages of plants
  • The characteristics of different varieties
  • Weed, disease and insect identification
  • Proper fertilizer use
  • Edible and non-edible uses of the plants
  • Good management techniques and their importance
    • - For more information about this project or how to exhibit it contact your county Purdue Extension Office. Click here for a county listing of office information.
    - If you would like to receive a manual about the project you can obtain them from your county Extension Office or contact the Agriculture Communication Service and ask them specifically about the publications listed below and in the How section.
    References: