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The resources provided here are intended to support youth and adults involved in 4-H.
If you wish to join 4-H or start a club in your community, you MUST contact your county Extension office. Hard copies of all materials are available for purchase through the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bookstore . Copies of these materials that are downloaded in PDF format may be photocopied for educational purposes.
Additional 4-H materials that are not in PDF format are available at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bookstore web site.
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| Recruitment & Promotional Materials |
General Information and 4-H Recruitment Materials |
| Annual Membership Materials |
Enrollment Forms, Project List, Youth Protection Standards. |
| Club Management |
Project List, Officer Recordbooks, Management Guides |
| Achievement & Recognition Certificates |
Member Achievement Certificates, Award Nomination Forms |
| Texas 4-H Record Book Keeping System |
Forms and Guides |
| Educational Presentations and Public Speaking |
Information pertaining to the Educational Presentation and Public Speaking Opportunities and Contest in Texas 4-H. |
| Project Resources |
Animals, Family & Consumer Science, Public Speaking, Forestry, Horticulture, Range and Pasture, Photography, Rule Books & Guidelines and Vet Science |
| Enrichment Curriculum |
Enrichment curriculum that can be used in and with school districts, project groups, |
| Other Curriculum Resources |
Links to National 4-H Curriculum and other curiculum and educational supply. |
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND PUBLICATIONS |
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2008-2009 Texas 4-H Clover |
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2008-2009 Texas 4-H Member Enrollment Form |
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2008-2009 Texas 4-H Volunteer Application |
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2008-2009 Texas 4-H Project List |
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NEW Establishing a Family, Member, and/or Adult Profile on 4-H CONNECT |
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07-08 Texas 4-H Member Enrollment Form |
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07-08 Texas 4-H Project List |
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Texas 4-H Member Group Enrollment Form |
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Texas 4-H Volunteer Leader Registration Form |
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Volunteer Background Check Form |
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08-09 Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines |
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Texas 4-H/FFA Livestock Program Ethics Policy |
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07 Texas 4-H Curriculum Enrichment Catalog |
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Effective 4-H Meetings |
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Organizing Your 4-H Project Group |
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Parent Involvement |
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Planning the Annual 4-H Program |
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Planning the Project Meeting |
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Project Selection - Record Keeping |
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Teaching Techniques |
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The 4-H Club Meeting |
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The 4-H Project |
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The Learning Environment |
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Understanding Youth |
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Parliamentary Procedure: Parli-Pro |
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The 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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President - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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1st Vice-President - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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2nd Vice-President - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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3rd Vice-President - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Secretary - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Treasurer - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Health & Safety Officer - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Reporter/Public Relations - 4-H Club Officer Hndbk |
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Parliamentarian - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Club Committees - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Council Delegate - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Forms - 4-H Club Officer Handbook |
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Health Officer Handbook |
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Health Officer - Suggested Health Programs |
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Health Officer - Suggested Recreational Activities |
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Managing Beef Cattle for Show (AS 1-2) |
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4-H Livestock Judging Reason Card (AS 3-1.041) |
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Beef Quiz Bowl Supplement (4-H AS1-3) |
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Using Expected Progency Difference (EPD) and Scenarios in Livestock Judging Contests |
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CLOTHING AND TEXTLES |
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Clothes that Click |
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Completion Certificate |
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Evaluation |
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Introduction |
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Lesson 1 |
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Lesson 2 |
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Lesson 3 |
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Lesson 4A |
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Lesson 4B |
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Lesson 5A |
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Lesson 5B |
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Lesson 6A |
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Lesson 6B |
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Lesson 7 |
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Lesson 8 |
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Workbook |
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Clothing Capers |
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Completion Certificate |
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Evaluation |
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Introduction |
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Lesson 1 |
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Lesson 2A |
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Lesson 2B |
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Lesson 3 |
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Lesson 4 |
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Lesson 5A |
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Lesson 5B |
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Lesson 6A |
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Lesson 6B |
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Lesson 7 |
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Lesson 8 |
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Workbook |
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CITIZENSHIP |
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Patriotism through Pareparedness Promotional (L-5488) |
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FOOD AND NUTRITION |
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Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl Supplement (4-H 3-2.032) |
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FORESTRY |
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Texas 4-H Forestry Invitational (FOR-1.000) |
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HORSE |
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Horse Project Teaching Outlines (AS3-2.031) |
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Horse Quiz Bowl Supplement (4-H 3-2.031) |
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Horse Show Rule Book (2008) |
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LEADERSHIP |
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Ambassador Handbook (4-H 11-2) |
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Putting the Pieces Together (4-H 11-1) |
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MEAT SCIENCE |
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Meat Judging Contest (AS 3-3.041) |
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POULTRY |
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How to Produce Broilers and Roasters for Show (L-5431) |
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Producing Turkeys for Show (PS 5.145) |
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The Small Laying Flock (PS 5.250) |
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QUIZ BOWL |
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Quiz Bowl Guide (4-H 3-2.030) |
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RABBIT |
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Rabbit Project Reference Manual (AS 2.010) |
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RANGE SCIENCE |
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Range and Pasture Grass Identification Contest Info |
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Range Science Project Overview |
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Descriptions of Range and Pasture Plants (E32) |
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Range Evaluation Part I Plant Id (RS 1.040) |
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Range Evaluation Part II (RS 1.041) |
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Range Evaluation Part III (RS 1.042) |
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Plant ID Contest Scorecard (RS 1.043) |
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Master Plant List for Texas Range and Pasture Grass Plant Identification Contests (RS 1.044) |
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How to Collect, Press, Mount, and Store Plants (RS 1.051) |
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SHEEP AND GOATS |
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4-H Show Lamb Guide (AS 3-4.059) |
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Score Card for Mohair Judging (AS 135) |
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Score Card for Wool Judging (AS 136) |
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Wool Grading Sheet (AS 3-4.055) |
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Mohair Placing and Reasons Sheet (AS 3-4.052) |
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Wool Placing and Reasons Sheet (AS 3-4.057) |
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4-H Meat Goat Guide (AS 3-4.060) |
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Mohair Grading Sheet (AS 5-6.051) |
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SOIL AND CROP SCIENCE |
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Soil Judging Scorecard (AGR 5.040) |
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SWINE |
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Swine Project Guide (AS 16-2) |
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Keeping Show Pigs Healthy (L-5392) |
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VETERINARY SCIENCE |
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Veterinary Science Project Information |
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Texas 4-H Curriculum Catalog |
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Texas 4-H Curriculum Resources for Teachers |
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AFTER-SCHOOL |
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Yea 4-H! An After-School Learning Adventure |
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Yea 4-H! An After-School Learning Experience (CD) |
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CHARACTER EDUCATION |
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Quality Counts! (Book and CD) |
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Quality Counts! Certificate |
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Quality Counts! Exhibitor Cards |
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Quality Counts! Banner |
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ENTOMOLOGY |
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KIDzAnts Fire Ant Curriculum for Youth: Curriculum Kit |
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KIDzAnts Fire Ant Curriculum for Youth: Leaders Guide |
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KIDzAnts Fire Ant Curriculum for Youth: Matching Cards |
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KIDzAnts Fire Ant Curriculum for Youth: Poster Set |
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KIDzAnts Fire Ant Curriculum for Youth: Student Fun Book |
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS |
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Make a Plan, Take a Stand: Patriotism thru Preparedness |
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HORTICULTURE/JUNIOR MASTER GARDNER |
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Junior Master Gardener Golden Ray shield |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 1 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 2 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 3 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 4 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 5 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 6 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 7 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Level 1 Chapter 8 recognition pin |
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Junior Master Gardener Tattoos |
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Junior Master Gardener Wildlife Gardener pin |
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Junior Master Gardener certified medal |
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Junior Master Gardener lapel pin |
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Junior Master Gardener notecards |
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Junior Master Gardener poster |
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Junior Master Gardener service crest medal |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: Youth small |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: adult 2X |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: adult extra-large |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: adult large |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: adult medium |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: adult small |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: youth large |
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Junior Master Gardener t-shirt: youth medium |
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Junior Master Gardener: Golden Ray Series--Wildlife Gardener |
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Junior Master Gardener: Golden Ray Series--Literature in the Garden Children's Books Set (children's books only) |
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Junior Master Gardener: Golden Ray Series--Literature in the Garden Set (includes Literature in the Garden plus 6 children's books) |
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Junior Master Gardener: Level 1 Handbook |
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Junior Master Gardener: Level 1 Handbook (Spanish) |
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Junior Master Gardener: Level 1 Teacher/Leader Guide |
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Junior Master Gardener: Level 2 Operation Thistle--Seeds of Despair |
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WATER |
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Investigating Water: A Water Education Program |
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