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Gardening & Agriculture Projects

Under the right conditions, a tiny seed can transform into a complex, useful plant in a matter of weeks! Learn the skills and tools to grow fruit, vegetables and plants in various environments. Explore a career as a Master Gardener, Farmer, Landscape Designer or other agricultural interests!


 

Gardening & Agriculture Projects

Indoor Gardening

Learn about seeds, soil, watering, terrariums, dish gardens and house plants.

Vegetable Gardening

Learn about plants, watering, fertilizing, and managing weeds, insects and diseases.


Flower Gardening

Learn about annuals, biennials, and perennials, design and plant a garden, or create flower arrangements.

Plant & Soil Science

Learn about parts of a plant, photosynthesis, cross-pollination, soil, erosion and more.


Crop Science

Learn about Minnesota crops, soil fertility, weed and insect pests, food storage and business.

Fruit

Learn how to plant, water, fertilize and prune your fruit plants, and to manage weeds, insects and diseases.


Potatoes

Learn the difference between a Russet, Carola and Yukon gold, and how potatoes are best grown, stored and cooked.

Lawn & Landscape Design

Learn to design, plant and manage your outdoor landscape of grass, shrubs, and trees.


Tractors

Learn about maintenance, restoration and operation, fuels, hydraulic and electrical systems, and safety.

Small Engines

Learn about building and maintenance, tools, rules and regulations, safety issues, and careers.


Animal Science

If you love animals, these are the projects for you! Animal Science projects help you learn about selecting, feeding, managing, caring for, judging, training and showing animals.

Cloverbuds

4-H Cloverbuds explore and learn about the world in a non-competitive environment by doing fun activities with the guidance of parents or other adult helpers.


Self-Determined

If you find that no single project is quite right for you, you can develop your own project. Be your own researcher, scientist, artist, communicator, and evaluator. Ask your local 4-H leader or Extension staff for resources to help create your own project area.


State & Regional Events

To view county or local club events, visit the county website.

View all 4-H events

Minnesota State Fair

4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info

  • August 23 to September 3, 2012 - 4-H building, Minnesota State Fairgrounds

 

Additional Resources

Minnesota DNR Nature

 

Clover Update

 

Scholarships & grants

You may qualify for funding for your 4-H project, your club or your university studies. Learn more.


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