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Entrepreneurship Projects

4-H Business and Entrepreneurship projects inspire and educate young leaders, helping them understand the skills and decisions needed to start and manage their own business ventures. Entrepreneurship strengthens a broad range of life skills, including leadership, problem-solving, communication, goal setting, and empathy.

Through hands-on experiences, mentorship, workshops, and competitions, Oregon 4-H entrepreneurship projects encourage youth to explore innovative ideas, understand market dynamics, and realize the importance of resilience and adaptability in the business world. These initiatives aim to cultivate a generation of forward-thinking, entrepreneurial leaders who are equipped to contribute to their communities

4-H Youth Experience: Aaron's Entrepreneurial Spirit

4-H'ers learn by doing, and 4-H Entrepreneurship clubs are no exception! In Astoria (Clatsop County 4-H), you can see 4-H Entrepreneurs selling their wares at most Saturday Farmers Markets. On the other side of the state, in Baker County, you can buy bath boms created by 4-H Youth Entrepreneurs in the Cottonwood Club.

Through 4-H entrepreneurship projects, youth have opportunities to develop the skillsets and the mindsets necessary to thrive as future entrepreneurs but also as future leaders. These projects help youth grow into young leaders in their communities and provide pathways for youth to turn their ideas into reality. The ultimate goal is to ensure that youth are prepared to be active participants, leaders, and contributors to their communities now and in the future.

Bath Bombs 4-H Entrepreneurs
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Resources for Club Leaders

Volunteers and Club Leaders: National 4-H Shop offers a collection of Entrepreneurship materials you may find helpful. Ask your county 4-H Program Coordinator if they already have any of these books on hand.

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Exhibit Entrepreneurship Projects at Fair

If you'd like to share an Entrepreneurship project at your county fair, you'll need to work with your club leader and 4-H Program Coordinator to complete a few forms. Oregon State Fair project exhibits are chosen from successful county fair projects by your fair judges.

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Business, Entrepreneurship, and Finances Project Resources

Below are all the fair forms you'll need to exhibit a Business & Entrepreneurship Project at State Fair

Business/Entrepreneur Evaluation Sheet

4-H Business/Entrepreneur Evaluation Sheet 330-02 Rev 2018

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Business/Entrepreneur Product or Service Explanation Card

4-H Business/Entrepreneur Product or Service Explanation Card 330-01 Rev: 2018

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Innovative Class Evaluation Sheet

4-H Innovative Class Evaluation Sheet 310-02 Rev 2018

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Innovative Explanation Card

4-H Innovative Explanation Card

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