Texas 4-H Record Books

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Texas 4-H
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Overview

Record keeping is a valuable skill taught to members of the Texas 4-H program.

Contact

Jana Barrett
Extension Program Specialist

Members are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed annually by submitting a Texas 4-H Record Book.

The primary purposes of completing a Record Book are for a young person to develop the skills necessary to set goals, work toward achieving those goals, reflect on his/her experiences, and set new and higher goals for themselves. A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the process of completing academic scholarship and/or collegiate admission applications.

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