Each member signs up for one or more projects, or educational areas. A project is the topic the member wants to learn about during the 4-H year. In addition to club meetings, members can attend small group meetings with project leaders help specifically for those projects. Through project work, 4-H members learn responsibility and new skills in their projects. Popular projects in Iowa County include dairy, photography, woodworking, foods and nutrition, clothing, naturespace, and drawing and painting.
Members can participate in activities at their local club level or the county level.
Currently, there are almost 550 boys and girls enrolled in 4-H in Iowa County in 21 clubs. These youth live on farms, in small villages, and in the cities of Mineral Point or Dodgeville. There are also approximately 200 volunteer leaders working with these youth. Membership is open to all youth regardless of their ethnic background, race, gender, handicap status, religious or political beliefs. For my Club, My Community, My Country, and My World.