Programming
Where can you find a list of scheduled programs in your county?
This answer will vary by county.
What do we prepare youth to be Beyond Ready for?
Work & Life
How many minutes after seeing lightning or hearing thunder before outdoor activities can be resumed?
30
Where do you find the rules that govern 4-H exhibits at the fair?
Fair Book
What is the mission of ISU Extension & Outreach?
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach builds a strong Iowa by engaging all Iowans in research, education, and extension experiences to address current and emerging real-life challenges.
Name one characteristic of ALL 4-H programs.
Research-based
Experiential
Youth as Partners
What is the 4-H pledge?
I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
What is the minimum supervision ratio for youth in 4th-8th grades?
1 to 8
What is one question you would ask a member who is wondering which class to enter a static exhibit in?
What was your goal?
OR
What did you learn?
What is a land grant university?
A U.S. higher education institution designated by its state legislature to receive the benefits of the federal Morrill Acts of 1862, 1890, or the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994. [1, 2]
Originally, the primary mission of these colleges was to provide a practical, liberal, and accessible education to the working classes in agriculture, science, military tactics, and the mechanic arts. This focus on applied sciences is why many land-grant schools were originally named Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) colleges or Institutes of Technology
Describe how you plan a program.
Answers may vary
What is one of the 4-H Program Outcomes?
Content Knowledge & Skills
Post-Secondary Planning
Leadership Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Technological Skills
Social Intelligence
Persistence
Flexibility
Adaptability
Creativity
What ratio should we always avoid?
One on One
How would you recruit a volunteer to help at the fair?
Answers will vary but should include things like- call them, know what you are asking them to do - time, date, location, level of commitment, is there a job description?
Who is the Vice President of Extension and Outreach?
Jason Henderson
Where would you find out how to pay for program expenses?
Consult your County Fiscal Policy
What is the Beyond Ready Goal?
10 million youth who are healthy, productive, and engaged.
What documentation should you complete if there was a problem at a program?
Incident Report Form
A family calls in and asks if a cake can be frosted for the fair. How would you figure out the answer?
Consult Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs - Reference Guide (2026)
What are the 4 Extension programming units?
4-H
Health and Human Sciences
Ag and Natural Resources
Communities and Economic Development
Where would you find evaluations to use with programs?
https://my.extension.iastate.edu/4-h-evaluation
Region 3 Qualtrics
What is the mission of Iowa 4-H?
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.
Who would be the first person you notify in the event of a crisis?
Your supervisor! Confidentiality
Where would you find directions for preparing exhibits for State Fair?
What does Iowa Code 176A authorize?
County Extension Districts led by elected County Extension Council members with the authority to collect taxes for the work of Extension.