Small Grains
Description
Small Grains 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 Small Grains.
Small Grains (Crops 3)
What you can do in this project: explore types of grasses, including wheat, oats and barley; learn about growing conditions and nutrients; practice integrated pest management; compare production costs and marketing.
Grades: 3-12
Resources: 4H356, 4-H Small Grains 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 small grains? Try the links below.
Small Grains Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including small grains. 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 Small Grains Projects.
Just follow these links!
Cyber
Space Farm: Wheat
Kansas crops site featuring wheat fun facts, photos, products,
resources and links to other sites.
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 small grains.
University of Minnesota Extension Service: Farm – Small Grains
Site features dozens of links to Minnesota small grains publications,
new releases, and product descriptions, including barley, soybeans,
sunflower, wheat, and more.
UW-Madison
Steenbock Library Resource Guide: Small Grains
Guide to links for several small grains-related sites. (Select "Small Grains" in left column.)
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
Wisconsin Crop
Manager
Articles and other information on small grains from the UW-Extension
Agronomy Dept.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Small Grains 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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