Safety of Carrageenan

Carrageenan, a naturally occurring gum derived from red seaweed, is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food products such as chocolate milk, infant formula, and pie filling. In 2016, because pesticide residues had been discovered in some carrageenan imported from the Philippines, a citizen group that advises the U.S. Department of Agriculture voted to remove carrageenan from a list of foods labeled “USDA Organic.” The controversy surrounding carrageenan is not due to ill health effects caused by carrageenan itself. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has evaluated carrageenan as “generally recognized as safe.

4-H Building Health Advocacy Skills Project

The 4-H building health advocacy project sheet outlines activity ideas for youth at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill. Gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals. In this project you can learn how be an advocate for good health in your community and a role in sustainable change •Explore how individual choices and social and environmental factors can influence food choices and physical activity •Become a citizen scientist through data collection, analysis, and problem solving •Educate decision-makers on issues that impact your communit

4-H Archery Project

The 4-H archery project sheet outlines activity ideas for youth at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill. Gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals. By participating in the archery program in the 4-H Shooting Sports Program you will learn: •The highest standard of safety, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior •Safe and responsible use of archery equipment •Sound decision making, self discipline, and concentratio

4-H Cavy Project

Did you know that a cavy is what we commonly know as a guinea pig? The sheet outlines activity ideas at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill; also gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals. In the 4-H cavy project you can learn about selecting and raising your animals and more. •Learn the basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records •Explore sound breeding, feeding, and management practices •Learn about breeds and varieties of cavies and their characteristics •Investigate marketing, project expansion, and how you can start a cavy busines

4-H Mindfulness

Yoga is a type of physical activity that combines movement with breathing and focused concentration. In this project, you will learn breathing exercises, •Reduced stress •Better concentration •Less depression and anxiety •Improved immune system This sheet outlines activity ideas at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill; also gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals

4-H Dog Project

Explore what kind of dog will fit into your family’s lifestyle and learn how to be an excellent trainer and caretaker of your dog. •Learn major dog breeds and identify their characteristics •Study responsibilities of dog ownership •Demonstrate dog care and management in feeding, handling, record keeping, grooming, and fitting •Learn dog health regulations, first aid, and simple treatments for ailments This sheet outlines activity ideas at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill; also gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals

4-H Computer & Internet Project

Knowing how to operate a computer and write code is quickly becoming a required 21st century skill. A 4-H computer project will help you learn about software and/or hardware topics •Learn about computer hardware •Explore and learn to navigate an operating system and install and use software •Learn to code and test a simple program •Learn how computers are used in science, engineering, and technology This sheet outlines activity ideas at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill; also gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals

4-H Food and Nutrition Project

Learn about healthy eating by partnering with adults in the kitchen to plan and create meals and snacks including bread baking, outdoor cooking, cheese making, and more. •Learn how to plan meals and make balanced food choices •Learn how to safely purchase, prepare, and store food •Discover the health benefits of different foods This sheet outlines activity ideas at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill; also gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals

4-H Engineering Project

Energy is a systematic approach to designing, building and testing tools processes, and systems. Through these engineering project you can learn about the engineering design process, attributes of design, the impacts of systems, and the effects of technology on the environment. •Identify and define a problem, it’s limit, and the goals and criteria for a solution •Develop and test possible solutions •Engage in engineering practices including defining problems, using models, analyzing and interpreting data, using math, designing solutions This sheet outlines activity ideas at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill; also gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals

4-H Rabbit Project

Through this project you can learn about selecting and raising a rabbit. You’ll learn about breeds, characteristics, and sound care practices. •Learn the basic principles of animal science •Explore sound brewing, feeding, and management practices •Investigate marketing, project expansion, and how you can start a career in the rabbit business. This sheet outlines activity ideas at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of skill; also gives suggestions on how to tie the activity to STEM, healthy living, citizenship, and leadership goals