Corn
Description
Corn is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that will
guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H
Office or order online at: Extension
Publications.
For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Corn.
Corn (Crops 1)
What you can do in this project: learn about variety selection, germination and planting; learn about nutrients, harvesting and storage; explore uses and marketing strategies for corn.
Grades: 3-12
Resources: 4H355, 4-H Corn Project Manual
4H440, Marketing Your 4-H Crops
4H441, Is Direct Marketing for My Project?
RS1, Record Sheet – Crops Management
Events
Want to learn more about corn? Try the links below.
Corn Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including corn. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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Activity Plans
Learning by doing . . . that’s been the 4-H way for 100 years!
Dive into this fun activity.
 From The Ground Up (2 pages, 48 KB) Youth observe
how plants respond to gravity and sunlight.
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County Fair 
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Corn Project. Just
follow these links!
KingCorn
The Corn Grower’s Guidebook from Purdue University. The
site features everything from biotech issues to “corny”
ideas for the classroom.
National Junior Horticultural Association
Promotes educational programs for youth through projects and activities that foster a better understanding of horticulture.
New Jersey Weed
Gallery
Gallery of photos and descriptions of the most common weeds,
including each weed’s common and Latin names.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many plant and soil science
projects including links for fun project ideas on corn.
University
of Minnesota Extension Service: Farm - Corn
Site features over 100 links to Minnesota corn publications,
new releases, and product descriptions.
UW-Extension Forage Resources: Corn Silage
Contains links to dozens of valuable articles and other resources, from managing and harvesting to budgeting and feeding.
UW-Madison
Steenbock Library Resource Guide: Corn
Guide to links for several corn-related sites. (Select "Corn" in left column.)
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Corn Project, contact the following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Chuck Prissel
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