CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

ONTARIO COUNTY - 4-H PROGRAM

Department S

ATTENTION EXHIBITORS - RULES AND REGULATIONS

Only youth enrolled in 4-H by January 1 of the current year are eligible to exhibit any animal or projects for premiums. If members have joined after January 1^st, they may exhibit their projects as display only and they will receive a 4-H Participation ribbon. Please mark Participation Only on double entry cards and vouchers and inform the 4-H staff.

In the event Premium moneys are deleted or decreased from the New York State budget, premiums will be adjusted accordingly.

No smoking, alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds.

The Ontario County Agricultural Society and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ontario County assume no responsibility in case of loss or damage to exhibits from any cause (this includes water damage, fire, theft, etc.).

Fair passes are to be obtained from the Ontario County Fair Office from the Fair Secretary.

Only projects that have been completed during the current 4-H year are eligible to be exhibited in one of the following sections. The exhibits must be grown, made, or prepared by exhibitors and related to their 4-H projects. NO WORK OR PROJECTS DONE IN OR FOR SCHOOL, SCOUTS, OR OTHER YOUTH GROUPS CAN BE EXHIBITED IN THE 4-H DEPARTMENT.

Eligibility to represent Ontario County 4-H Program as an exhibitor at the New York State Fair is contingent upon appropriate participation in the Ontario County Fair. All 4-H projects exhibited in the 4-H building will be selected by the judge’s and 4-H staff and left to their discrepancy.

Advance entry sheets are required for animal exhibits and club display areas only. Please pay close attention to the entry deadlines. Animal entry forms are included in the Clover Chronicle. Club display requests are sent directly to the club leaders. Extra forms may be obtained from the 4-H office.

All exhibits in this section will be governed by the same general rules and regulations that apply to other departments, except that no entry fee is required.

All classes, except animal classes, are required to have a double entry card attached. Members are required to fill out cards completely prior to judging day. Double entry cards can be obtained from the 4-H office. Please note: Some classes require additional information. This information is to be completed and attached to exhibits prior to judging. Read the section for the entry in the fair book carefully.

ALL members must fill out a voucher sheet listing ALL their entries (animal and building exhibits). NYS policy states: Every entry form must have a SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

Meaning: 4-Hers (excluding Cloverbuds and 4-Hers who joined after January 1^st) who will be exhibiting or involved in any fair activities in which they would receive a premium must provide their Social Security Number or have it on file with an enrollment form at the 4-H office. If the Social Security Number is not on file at either location no premiums can be awarded.

The voucher is to be turned in as soon as all the exhibits are evaluated. There will be a box in the 4-H building on the fairgrounds where all vouchers are to be placed no later than the last day of the Fair (Saturday) before the building closes. No vouchers will be accepted after the fair week. DO NOT put non-4-H exhibits on the voucher. Vouchers can be obtained from the 4-H office prior to fair week. Cloverbud exhibitors are required to use green vouchers.

All domestic project (non-animal) exhibits will be evaluated in Wolcott Park at the fairgrounds on Sunday before the start of the fair between 1 PM - 5 PM. Exhibitors should bring their entries and be present while they are being evaluated. This will provide direct feedback from the evaluators. Parents are not allowed to be present with the 4-Her during an evaluation. It is a time for the 4-Her to talk to the evaluator. If an exhibitor is unable to be present for judging day, prior arrangements are to be made with the 4-H office concerning this matter.

Club booths and exhibits must be set up in the 4-H building by Sunday evening before the opening of the fair. If clubs wish to set up at a different time, please call the 4-H office to arrange a different time. Clubs are to supply push pins, staplers, tablecloths, string, etc for their club display. These items are not supplied by the 4-H office. No nails or screws may be used in the booths. Shelves and display units are very limited for use of clubs. Clubs are to bring their own tables, etc. to display projects on.

Cloverbud exhibits are for display only. A Cloverbud ribbon will be awarded to the exhibit. THERE ARE NO PREMIUMS AWARDED TO CLOVERBUDS.

An exhibitor is allowed to enter up to two (2) exhibits per class, unless otherwise noted. Any class that is entered in more than once must have exhibits that are not similar and have different learning techniques.

Exhibits must be picked up on Saturday (the last day of the fair) at 7:00 PM. IF ANY EXHIBIT IS PICKED UP BEFORE 7:00 PM, THE VOUCHER WILL BE PULLED AND THE EXHIBITOR WILL RECEIVE NO PREMIUM. If an exhibit cannot be picked up on Saturday, please make prior arrangements with 4-H staff to pick items up at a later date.

State Fair participants must be nine by September 30 of the current year and not have reached their nineteenth birthday prior to January 1 of the current year. Projects done by 4-Hers who have not reached their ninth birthday by September 30 of the current year may have their projects selected for display only (not evaluated) at the State Fair.

If the rules stated in this book are not followed, the exhibit will be marked down one place or disqualified. Please read all the above information and class requirements carefully.

We appreciate the cooperation of parents with assisting 4-H members in making out entries but the youth should be encouraged to do their own entry cards and vouchers.

What Blue, Red, White, and Green Ribbons Mean

Judging in 4-H is an evaluation process, NOT a competition. The Danish System of Judging is used. Each item is judged according to a standard (set of criteria) rather than against each other. The criteria should be known prior to the evaluation process by the 4-Her, leader, parent, and judge. When determining how closely a product or presentation meets the "Standard", we must always think of the standard in terms of the capabilities of children of a similar group.

There is no limit to the number of items that can receive each level of award (Blue, Red, and White). With very few exceptions, every item is awarded a ribbon of some kind. Judge’s written comments provide encouragement and point out the path for improvement. This evaluation serves that same purpose as a teacher’s correction of a student’s homework; it gives the members an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and thus is an essential part of the learning process. Ribbons or ratings indicate the general quality of workmanship achieved.

Blue (Excellent)

The workmanship shows little room for improvement compared to the relative standard. Comments could suggest something to try in the future as abilities grow.

Red (Good)

The workmanship is satisfactory or "average", but there are definite areas for improvement, even considering the age and abilities of the child.

White (Worthy)

The workmanship shows that little effort has been made and that the finished product is useable for the purpose intended. However, there is much room for improvement, even considering the age and abilities of the child.

Orange (Participation)

For members who joined after January 1^st, but still have 4-H projects on display at the Fair. The projects do not get evaluated, but are placed in the club booths and 4-H staff is notified. Participation ribbons are given to 4-Hers whose projects receive no award.

Green (Cloverbud)

Given to recognize the participation and achievement of Cloverbud members in the judging process. This is to eliminate comparison and misunderstanding among young members. Cloverbuds are not judged, but rather talked to by the judge about their project.

State Fair Selection Ribbons:

Entries that are selected for the State Fair are divided into two categories: Judging and Display. Projects for State Fair are selected both by the judges and the 4-H staff. Ribbons will be attached to items selected by the 4-H Staff.

Purple: Items selected at the Ontario County Fair for New York State Fair JUDGING.

Projects must have received a blue ribbon and exhibitor must be nine by September 30 of the current year.

Yellow: Items selected from the Ontario County Fair for DISPLAY at the New York State Fair. Cloverbuds and all 4-H members may have projects selected for display.

Selection of a maximum of 5 Outstanding projects in each section of the fair book will be chosen to receive a white 4-H rosette. This DOES NOT mean the project is automatically selected for the State Fair. Extra Premiums will be given for an outstanding project by marking an "O" in the award space.

Section A

CLOVERBUDS

All Cloverbud 4-H members (ages 5-7 by Jan. 1st) are invited to display their projects in their club area in the 4-H Building. They may go to a Cloverbud Judge who will talk to them about their project. Each exhibit must have a Cloverbud Exhibit card attached and will receive a Cloverbud Participation ribbon. Green Cloverbud Vouchers must be filled out and filed in the voucher box in the 4-H Fair Building by Saturday of the fair week.

Section B

COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning experiences

Class:

Writing/Print - 4-H press releases or editorials submitted to the media. If the release was printed, please include a copy, indicating date or release and title of publication.

Creative Writing - Stories, poetry, etc. that you have authored. Format should be nicely done and bound together in a packet, notebook or protective covering. Single, loose sheets of paper will not be accepted.
Performing Arts - Exhibits should illustrate the exhibitor’s involvement in performing arts.

Involvement may be as a performer, technical support staff, review or observer.

Prop-any object or material constructed by the exhibitor for use in a production. Examples: backdrop, scenery, puppet mask, etc. Note: costumes are evaluated in Textiles and Clothing classes

Script - an original sketch, scene or play written by the exhibitor

Documentation - notebook, posters or 3-dimensional exhibits about involvement in live performances

Public Presentation Poster - Poster(s) must be accompanied by a description about the public presentation topic. (Not required, but please laminate or cover the posters in plastic)

Permanent Memory Book of Member – Judging emphasis placed on 12 months prior to the fair. Includes news clippings, photos and mementos from this year as a 4-H club member.

Member Scrapbook/Poster – documents a significant 4-H event the member participated in, such as, a 4-H award trip. Includes news clippings photos and mementos.
Achievement Books – A book related to a specific achievement/accomplishments using record sheets, photo documentation of accomplishment.

Poster Contest - Members must create a poster that can be used to promote the Ontario County 4-H Program. The poster must be done on a standard 22"x28" poster board or any other material of the same dimension in any media. The 4-H Clover and year must be included in the poster design. The poster may be designed and created by an individual or group (maximum of 4 persons.) The group or individual must sign their name(s) on the front of the poster. The poster will be judged on creativity and originality of design, neatness and legibility of letter, layout and arrangement, and overall workmanship. A poster may be framed and displayed at future 4-H events.

Club Banners - approximately 2’ x 4’ minimum. Designed to hang vertically or horizontally. Must be suitable for hanging or carrying. Any assembly technique and materials may be used.

Community Service Poster, Scrapbook (Pictures with descriptions) or 3-Dimensional Exhibit - Describing a community service project conducted by a group or individual.

CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES

Section C

FOOD & NUTRITION

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

General Guidelines:

Attach a recipe giving ingredients used and method of preparation and/or any other information required by that class.
Each exhibit should include a 3x5 card stating 2 new skills learned or improved.
Consider good nutritional choices made doing this project.
An exhibit is 3 samples of small items (cookies, muffins, cupcakes, rolls, breadsticks, pretzels, etc.) or ½ of large items (loaf bread, cake, coffee cake or similar products).
Specimens should be of uniform size.
Cool all baked goods before packing.
Foods should be removed from baking pans except coffeecakes and pies which can be made in disposable pans.
Do not bake muffins or cupcakes in paper liners.
Exhibit on paper plates or foil wrapped cardboard. Exhibit must be covered.
Exhibitors are encouraged to select recipes with lower sugar and fat content to demonstrate for good nutritional choices.
Yeast breads and rolls may be brushed with fat, milk or egg if so stated in the recipe.
All baking entries must have been made from scratch by the exhibitor. No refrigerated or frozen dough or box mixes are permitted.
No exhibit made in a bread machine allowed.
Exhibits requiring refrigeration are not permitted.

It is advised that after judging that the food not be displayed in the club booths, but please leave cards and ribbons in the booth as part of your club display. If you want the public to see the product, then please take pictures of the product for the display.

*Not eligible for State Fair

Class:

Cookies, Drop or Hand-Shaped - Examples: drop-chocolate chip, applesauce, oatmeal, hand-shaped peanut butter, snicker doodles, crinkles. No frosting; hand-shaped cookies can be rolled in sugar.
Cookies, Pan-Baked - Examples: Date bar, pumpkin bar, brownies or other batter cookie (not layered pan cookies). No frosting or added decorations that are not part of the batter.
Muffins - Plain, whole wheat, cornbread, bran, apple, or other. No toppings.
Biscuits or Scones - Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other shaped (rolled & cut) biscuits or scones. No toppings.
Loaf Bread - (not yeast leavened). Banana, blueberry, apple, pumpkin, or other bread baked in a 9x5 or 8x4 loaf pan.
Yeast Rolls - Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other yeast rolls of any shape; does not include fancy rolls with fillings or frosting.
Yeast Breads - Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other, baked in a 9x5 or 8x4 loaf pan.
Shaped Bread - An exhibit is any small (such as pretzels or breadsticks), or large (such as animal shaped) hand shaped bread. Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other; does not include fancy breads with fillings or frostings.
Baking Light - An exhibit is sample of any baked product that is made with less fat and total calories by: (A) Modifying a recipe (include original and revised recipe), (B) Using an already modified recipe, (C) Making a traditionally low fat product such as, angel food cake. The recipe and explanation of why it is low in fat must be included. Cookies, loaf bread, cake, cupcake, coffee cake, muffins, pies, or other baked items.
Grown In New York - An exhibit is a sample of any baked product that contains a fruit or vegetable grown in New York. Exhibit includes the recipe, where it was grown and purchased and if it was preserved for later use. Source of ingredient can be a garden, U-pick or roadside stand, farmers market, or any market if source can be identified. Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes cake, coffee, pie, or other baked items are eligible for this class.

Heritage Foods - An exhibit of any baked item associated with family traditions or history or regions of the country. Entry must include (A) recipe, (B) family history if appropriate for the entry (C) traditions associated with the food, (D) why this recipe was chosen. Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, pie, or other baked items are eligible for this class.

International Foods - An exhibit is a sample of any baked item associated with customs and traditions of a country or population of the world and must include: (A) recipe, (B) historical background or context, (C) traditions associated with preparing, serving, and eating the food. Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, pie, or other baked items are eligible.

*Raw Vegetable Tray - at least four vegetable attractively arranged on a disposable tray. (Open to 1^st and 2^nd year members only)
*Vegetable Centerpiece - at least 3 vegetables should be used.
*Salad - Majority of ingredients must be vegetables of any kind.
*Vegetable Dessert - a dessert using a vegetable as a major ingredient.
*Fruit Crisp or Betty - may be in disposable foil pan.
*Fruit Kabobs - 5 kabobs using at least 3 different fruit on disposable skewers.
*Fruit Centerpiece - at least 3 fruits should be used.
No Bake Snack - Exhibit will consist of 3 samples or at least 2 cups of the snack. Must include the recipe. Examples: cookies, appetizers, popcorn treat recipes, trail mix, etc.
Microwave Food Exhibit - Exhibitor will bring 3 servings of a non-perishable product that was prepared using the microwave. Include recipe. (use the project book The Microwave Connection as a guide)
Any other food entry not listed. Must be related to a 4-H Project curriculum
Packed Lunch - A nutritious lunch with beverage, in a bag, covering the 4 Food Pyramid. Exhibit is to be accompanied by a 3x5 card which states the menu for the meal. Member can be creative in putting lunch together (Example: hand- decorated bag). Items should be packed safely at proper temperatures. All food should be taken home with member after judging.
Healthy Recipe Collection - An exhibit is at least 6 recipes that provide needed nutrients while limiting fat and total caloric intake. Recipes are displayed in a box, notebook, or file folder and can include photo or illustrations. For each recipe state: (A) Relationship of key ingredients to Food Guide Pyramid, (B) Nutritional Benefit, (C) Source of recipe, (D ) How well it was liked, (E) Any changes you would make in the recipe. All recipes must be collected and made during the current enrollment year.
Heritage Recipe Collection - An exhibit is at least 10 recipes that depict family or illustrations. For each recipe state: (A) Source of recipe, (B) history related to recipe, C) traditions related to preparing, serving, and eating the food. For 4 of the 10 recipes, indicate a statement of how well it was liked after making it. The collection should represent one or more generations older than you and can be collected from family, friends, or other community sources. All recipes must be collected and at least 4 of the 10 prepared during the current enrollment year.
Educational Poster - An exhibit is a single poster (14" x 22", minimum) on any aspect of foods and nutrition. Examples include messages that promote: Dietary Guidelines or Food Guide Pyramid; physical activity; food safety or preparation; reading labels and making ingredient choices; or other food and nutrition messages. Entries will be evaluated on the basis of content, composition, and effectiveness.
Educational Exhibit – An exhibit is a series of 3 or more posters (14"x22 minimum) or 3-dimensional display on any aspect of foods or nutrition studied by a 4-H group or individual. Examples include: Science experiments, cultural aspects of food; food preparation skills, positive health practices; or any other food and nutrition message. The display can include photographs, drawings, food products, food models, equipment, or any materials that can help convey the message. The exhibit should be limited to approximately card table size. Entries will be evaluated on the basis of content, composition, and effectiveness.

Cloth Napkin Folds - Use cloth napkins to prepare 3 different fancy folds. Display the napkins on a tray and label each napkin with its fold name.
Table Setting with Menu - Using a placemat, napkin, paper and/or plastic dishes and utensils, prepare an attractive place setting. Include a menu for a balanced breakfast, lunch, or supper, appropriate for the place setting. Select an occasion or theme; birthday, holiday, etc.
Menu Plan for One Day - Representing the Food Pyramid, the menu may be printed or typed on 3x5 cards or a sheet of paper. 4-Hers should state for whom the menu is intended (age and sex) and plan number of servings from each food group for the age group. 4-Hers should specify serving size. Example: "1/2 cup cereal", instead of "cereal".

Section D

FOOD PRESERVATION

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

Exhibit should include a 3x5 card stating 2 new skills learned or improved doing this project.

Exhibit consists of 1 labeled jar.

Exhibit containers must be labeled with contents and date preserved.

Not to be opened, tasted, or sold.

All exhibits must follow current USDA recommendations for processing. Fruits, tomatoes, jams, jellies, marmalades, relishes, and pickles must be processed in a hot water bath.

Vegetables must be pressure canned.

Standard canning jars only. No baby food, mayonnaise, etc. jars allowed.

Only 1 jar is needed for judging along with recipe.

Canned Fruit

Vegetable

Tomatoes

Juice

Pickles, Relish

Jam, Jelly, Marmalade

Any other preserved food not listed

Dried Foods

Dried foods must be displayed in either clear one-half pint or pint size zip closure bags or glass jars with tight fitting lids. Foods in unapproved containers or more than one year old will not be judged. Entry should include method of drying, pre-treatment method (if used), source of directions and date of preparation.

Dried vegetables
Dried fruit
Leathers
Herbs

12. Exhibit illustrating important techniques and showing an understanding of the scientific principles of safe food preservation (canning, freezing, drying); posters preferred.

Section E

TEXTILES & CLOTHING

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

General Guidelines:

The following member information needs to be included with exhibit on a 3x5 card:

1. Fiber content of item

2. Care label information

3. 2 skills learned or improved doing the project

4. State if kit was used (for down or fiberfill items: parka, hood, booties, sleeping bag, kite, etc.)

Entries must be brought in on a hanger and in a clean, clear plastic bag.
Previously worn garments, made during the current year, are welcome, but must be neat, clean, and in good condition. A neat mend is acceptable. Exhibitors will be penalized if garment is dirty, not pressed or mended.
Improvements suggested at the Spring Clothing Evaluation are encouraged to be made before entering at the County Fair.

Class:

Equipped Sewing Box (only for first year member in clothing project). For judging include scissors, tape measure, thimble, seam gauge, pins and needles and proper holders. Plan to take the valuable equipment home after judging or make paper examples to put in your sewing box.
Simple Sewing Project: any simple item, not a garment, made using machine stitching
Basic Clothing made in first 3 years of sewing – 4 entries allowed per class with different learning techniques.

Basic Clothing made in 4^th year or higher of sewing – 4 entries allowed per class with different learning techniques.
Special Interest: examples include historical or costume clothing, remodeled or renovated garment, outdoor equipment such as back pack, tent, sleeping bag, articles for a horse such as a saddle pad, cooling sheets, saddle bags, crochet or hand-knit garments, garments using "heritage" techniques including crewel, appliqué or patchwork, articles for dog care such as blankets and leashes.

For remodeled or renovated garment include a statement describing the original garment and describe what you did to it.
For knitted or crochet garment, state size of needles or crochet hook, stitches used, and why you selected the materials.

Creative Clothing or accessory: these items created and sewn by the exhibitor, should have a decorative and /or functional purpose. Examples include: vest, screen print or batik scarf or sash, macramé shawl, tie, woven belt, headpiece, jewelry, tie dyed T-shirt.

Doll Clothes and accessories: any garment intended for a doll using sewing skills appropriate for the exhibitor. Entry shall consist of 2 outfits. (e.g. dress and bonnet, skirts and blouse, pants or shorts and shirt, coat and hat.)
Sew Pro Series: Minimum of 5 samples are required to be entered each year including the dates of completion.
Any other clothing and textiles entry not listed. Must be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum
Wardrobe Planning – purchased garment(s). Must have an 8 ½"x11" information notebook. The notebook must include the following:

Color photo of entrant wearing the garment or outfit, label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes
Cost of garment – include price tags or information, itemized comparison of cost to make garment including cost of fabric, notions, pattern, labor etc.
Story that describes why the garment was purchased and how it fits into the wardrobe
Fabric structure, fiber content and care
Simple accessories selected
Activities for which the garment will be worn for

11. Poster series at least 14"x22" or 3 dimensional exhibit or notebook on any aspect of clothing or textiles. Examples include comparison of textile properties, explanation of how clothes protect the body, the chemistry of laundering, costumes, heritage clothing or sewing skills. Entries will be evaluated on the basis of content, composition and effectiveness.

12. Clothing Revue - Garment modeled must be exhibited at fair.

(1) Outfit worn may be the same as the one in the Spring Clothing Revue or a different one.

(2) Participation in the spring Clothing Revue is not required to participate at the fair revue.

(3) Clothing Revue will be held on Saturday afternoon at the fairgrounds.

(4) Participants are asked to bring their own commentary.

(5) Garments that are to be modeled may be removed one half hour before the revue and returned to the building for exhibit afterward.

13. Mannequin Modeling - Garment modeled should be exhibited at the fair. Models will be scheduled for a half hour period on Saturday afternoon before or after the Clothing Revue. Modeling will be in the Friendship Garden.

Section F

HOME ENVIRONMENT

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

Exhibit should include a 3x5 card stating 2 new skills learned or improved doing this project.

Class:

1. Furniture with a Painted/Natural Finish - such as chair, table, chest, bookcase, stool, etc. New unfinished, refinished, or constructed by exhibitor.

2. Chair or Stool with New Seating - Frame may be new, unfinished, restored, refinished, or re-upholstered by exhibitor. May have a painted or natural finish.

3. Chair Seat - Items as in Class 2 except that only the seating will be evaluated.

4. Major Items of Fabric Furnishing - such as a bedspread, coverlet, dust ruffle, curtains, draperies, quilts (no smaller than about 36" x 42" (crib size)), etc. Materials selected and article constructed by exhibitor.

5. Coordinated Ensemble – Three to five fabric items that may include both sewn and non- sewn items.

6. A Group or Club Project - such as a quilt, wall hanging, etc.

7. Accessory Items - Including holiday and seasonal decorations. An accessory item selected, constructed and/or assembled and finished or refinished by exhibitor. (Objects whose ultimate use if to hang on the wall must have mountings on them and be ready for hanging.) Examples:

FABRIC: Wallhangings (quilted and non-quilted), pillow, placemats, macramé, and needlework items, including needlepoint, bargello, counted cross-stitch, latchhooking, crewel embroidery, candlewicking, knitting and crocheting, etc.

WOOD: Natural or painted finish. Shelf, magazine rack, picture frame, wooden bowl, etc.

PAPER/CARDBOARD: Cardboard picture frame with picture, drawer divider, storage unit, tissue box cover, etc.

COMBINATION OF MATERIALS: Bulletin board, lamp, waste paper basket, etc.

8. Posters or 3-Dimensional Exhibit - Posters should be at least (14" x 22") illustrating a topic in Home Environment. Exhibits should be self-explanatory through use of appropriate signs or labels and should be limited to approximately card table size.

9. Any other Home Environment entry not listed. Must be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum.

Section G

FINE ARTS

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

This section is limited to items designed by the participant. Only quality arts and crafts will be allowed to be entered. (This means NO CRAFTS such as rocks or shells with googly eyes, foam animals, pom-pom creatures, decorated paper plates, clothes pin magnets, etc.)

Entries should include a 3x5 card stating 2 new skills learned or improved doing this project.
NO KITS, PRE-FORMS, PATTERNS OR PRE-CUTS ARE PERMITTED.
Crafts should be age and ability appropriate for the exhibitor.
Objects whose ultimate use is to be hung on the wall the items must have mountings on them and be ready for hanging. Small, delicate, fragile items should be displayed in a display box.
Entries should be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum.

Class:

1. Paintings, Drawings, Graphics/Prints - Art work is to be signed, matted, and framed.

DRAWING: Expressive work in pencil, charcoal pencil, felt tip pen, stick charcoal, crayon, colored chalk or pastel, brush and ink.

PAINTING: Expressive work in oil, watercolor, acrylics, or mixed media, i.e., watercolor and ink, acrylic and chalk, acrylic and collage, etc.

GRAPHIC/PRINTS: Any printing process that duplicates one or more identical images.

SCULPTURE: Materials may be wood, stone, clay, original cast plaster, paper-mache, metal (sheet or wire), fibers, fabric, or fiber glass, or a combination of these. Processes may be carved, modeled, fired, soldered, glued, molded, laminated, nailed, or sewn.

2. Crafts – (no kits allowed) An exhibit shall consist of one of the following:

CERAMICS, POTTERY: Objects of clay, fired and/or glazed, hand built, wheel thrown, cast from original mold. No pre-forms permitted.

HOBBY CERAMICS: Any form cast from a commercial mold or pre-form.

FIBER, FABRIC: Original design objects of 2 or 3 dimensions of fibers and/or fabrics used singly or in combination, employing any of the following techniques: weaving, knotting, needle arts, string art, sewing, etc.

LEATHER: Using no pattern. Objects can be tooled, carved, molded, stamped, laced, stitched and/or riveted and be combined with other materials.

GLASSWORK: Etched and stained glass.

METAL: Jewelry and objects of metal(s) used single or in combination with other materials such as, other metals, plastics, wood, ground stones, bone, enamel. Objects can be made by the following processes: etched, engraved, tooled, or molded.

MOSAICS: 2 or 3-dimensional objects using clay tile, glass, stone, natural and found materials.

TIE-DYING/BATIK: Processes: tie-dying, utilizing knotting and folding techniques and 2 or more colors. Bleaching is acceptable. Processes: batik; utilize the immersion or outline fill-in techniques of wax resist with 2 or more colors. No fabric paints or scribbles.

WOOD AND/OR PAPER: Process: carving, gluing, inlay, cutting, tearing, layering, folding (origami)

Section H

HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

Emphasis in the heritage documentation section is on personal growth and knowledge through learning about a cultural heritage. It is based on research of traditional designs, methods and materials as well as learning the necessary skills.

Class

1. Local History – Documentation – models, picture stories, dioramas, stories pertaining to local history. Include with this exhibit a written summary of the project.

2. Family Record Notebook or Display – genealogical story, family tree chart or family record.

3. Historical Arts and Crafts – no kits – Any item made using materials, methods, and/or decoration based on a continuation of ethnic art or handed down from one generation to another using a heritage technique. Includes all needle arts, stencil created by exhibitor, quilting, etc.

4. Processed Natural Fibers- Natural fiber processed for use. Examples: Llama fur or sheep wool.

5. Posters and Exhibits - A series of posters (at least 14" x 22") OR a 3-Dimensional exhibit illustrating a Heritage Arts topic. Exhibit should be self-explanatory through use of appropriate signs or labels and should be limited to approximately card table size. Exhibit will be evaluated on content, illustrations, organization, clarity, visual appeal, and readability.

Section I

CHILD DEVELOPMENT/CARE

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

Exhibit should include a 3x5 card stating 2 new skills learned or improved doing this project.

Class:

1. Creative Plaything - A handmade toy, book, game, or activity to be used with children. Include age of child intended to use article and what the child will learn from article on a separate sheet.

2. Poster - About safe baby-sitting/child care practice or about child development stages.

3. Baby-Sitter’s Kit - Including games, toys, and safety materials needed while caring for a baby, toddler, or preschooler. Include explanation of planned use of articles in kit on a separate sheet.

4. Snapshot or Picture Story – A poster or an album describing a phase of a child’s development (infant, toddler, or preschooler phase).

5. Published Book - With detailed explanation description by the exhibitor of how this book could be used in caring for a toddler or preschooler.

Section J

VISUAL ARTS

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

General Guidelines:

Photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor as part of a 4-H program during the current year.
Exhibits must be mounted on sturdy background and be able to be hung for display.
Do not submit exhibits in picture frames.
Evaluation will be evaluated on technical quality, composition, story telling ability and preparation of exhibit.
Exhibits must be titled or captioned.
No photograph or digital image shall be smaller than 3 ½" x 3 ½".

Class:

1. Single Photo - Black & White

2. Single Photo - Color

3. Photo Story - 4 to 8 prints of similar size

4. Photo Study Class - Consist of one of the following:

(1) 4 photos demonstrating 4 methods of isolating the subject; not more than 3 objects permitted in each photo.

(2) 4 close-up photos with a different main light source in each - front, side, back, and diffuse.

(3) 4 photos - each to illustrate one idea, i.e. hidden lines and shapes, framing, patterns, perspective or texture. Show difference - same topic, different location, angles, etc.

5. 1 to 3 Photographs - Developed, printed, and properly mounted by exhibitor.

6. Darkroom Technique - up to 4 enlargements. 8" x 10" maximum size. Use film you processed and picture you printed. Attach contact print of each negative. Indicate control techniques used, if any, including spotting. For color enlargements indicate process used - color printing paper or enlarging film.

7. Individual Color Slide - Slide displayed in protective cover and labeled with name and address.

8. Slide Story - 5 to 7 slides displayed in protective cover with written script.

9. Video Project - Tapes must be at least 7 minutes in length. Tapes to feature a 4-H project or activity. Judging criteria includes technical quality, organization, and communication of message and creativity. VHS -inch format.

10. Single Unedited Digital Image - Picture comes straight from the camera, no modification.

11. Single Slightly Edited Digital Image - Image somewhat digitally edited or enhanced. Modifications may included: cropping, sharpening or blurring, brightness or contrast changes, or the addition of text. Thumbnail of the original image shall accompany exhibit.

12. Single Heavily Edited Digital Image - Image has been radically digitally edited or enhanced. Modifications may included: addition to or the removal of parts of the image; changes in the color scheme of the image; the use of filters or effects, or animation using digital images, etc. Thumbnail of the original image shall accompany exhibit.

13. Story Composed of 4-8 Digital Images of Similar Size - If edited images are used, thumbnails of the original shall accompanied exhibit.

14. Using Digital Images - A short statement, story, or article using one or more digital images to illustrate, visually explain or enhance its meaning.

15. Computer Graphic Design - Design a graphic to be used to promote 4-H in Ontario County or in New York State. Design must include the following:

(a) Be black and white

(b) Be copy friendly

(c) Have been generated by a computer

(d ) Use of the official 4-H clover (http://www/4h-yrs.org/4h/4hj-name,.h5m)

(e) Use of graphics from the world wide web is allowed.

16. Any other visual arts entry not listed. Must be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum

Section K

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

General Guidelines:

The following information to be added to a 4-H Project Record Sheet or to the exhibitor information attached on a 3"x5 card.

A project story stating why your project was interesting to you, its relevance to natural resources and environmental education, how it will be used, and detailing information you learned.

For Example: If you build a bluebird box, explain why the box makes a good home for bluebirds, or observations/plans you might have to learn about bluebird behavior.

Exhibits showing processes, products, skill development, and relevance to environmental/natural resources issues are strongly encouraged. Overly simplistic or non-interpretive exhibits will receive less recognition.
Exhibits will be evaluated on the basis of their content, quality of expression and presentation. Creativity is encouraged, as is display of materials showing observational skills, e.g. journals or sketchbooks.
Projects must be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum

Class:

1. Environmental Education -

*Nature Trails - e.g. Display of 4-H constructed nature trail or observation made along another nature trail.

*Geology - Simple collections must include the specimen’s names, dates of collection, specific site(s) of collection (distance and direction of nearest town, county, state or province) and collector’s name for 15 specimens. Inclusion of field journals is strongly encouraged and identification criteria must be completely and clearly defined. Exhibits showing evolutionary histories, adaptations of fossil organisms, vertical or horizontal studies of strata, or similar studies are encouraged.

Identification Projects - Collections of preserved specimens, photographs or sketches properly labeled and showing identification criteria may be displayed for any habitat in New York. Consult your local Department of Environmental Conservation for guidelines and permission in collecting specimens from the wild.

*Other Projects - Examples include but are not limited to: interpretation of aerial photographs, vegetation maps, plant adaptations, demonstrations of ecological principles, or computer models like GIS.

2. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Exhibits may be displays or records of any Fisheries and Aquatic Resources related activity including but not limited to fishing techniques, aquatic sampling methods, aquatic insect ecology, habitat improvement or fisheries management and biology.

3. Forestry - Displays and presentations may be based upon, but are not limited to, the following projects: Know Your Trees, Timber Management for Small Woodlands, Wildlife and Timber from Private Lands: A landowners guide to Planning, Woods of New York Trees: Dead or Alive, Know Your Tree Diseases, Maple Syrup Production for the Beginner.

4. Resource-Based Recreation - Examples included, but are not limited to, Shooting Sports (any exhibit or record based upon content of the NYS Shooting Sports Programs or any NYS DEC certification programs), Orienteering, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Wilderness Camping, or Outdoor Cookery.

5. Wildlife - Examples included, but are not limited to, Bird Studies (Bluebirds of New York, Birds of Prey, Introduction to Bird Study). , Habitat Improvement Projects, Trapping, Furbearers, etc. Please note: Natural finish birdhouses are to be entered in this category, birdhouses with colored paint should be entered in Technology & Engineering. .

6. Solid Waste - Exhibits based on recycling or composting projects in the home or community. Clothing, crafts, and other items created using post-consumer waste materials. (Project books that can be used: Wastes to Resources; Wastewise; Woodsy’s Resource Goldmine; Recycling in Your School Makes Good Sense; Recycling: Mining Resources From Trash; or Composting in the Classroom)

7. Any other Environmental Education entry not listed. Must be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum.

Section L

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

Exhibitor Information Statement: All entries must be accompanied by a 3"x5" card stating:

Name and type of article
In entry has more than one piece, state number of pieces and name to each piece
Source of ideas and how you created your own design from it
How you feel about this project
State at least 2 Skills, techniques, and processes learned
Number of objects you have made previously in this class
Entry must be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum

Class:

1. Wood Science Project -

Hand Tool Division - Article that was cut out, assembled and finished with hand tools only.

Power Tool Division - Articles that has been partially or totally completed with power tools.

Kit Division - Article that is made from materials precut by an outside resource (i.e. 4-H office, commercial supplier, or woodworking leader), but is assembled and finished by the exhibitor. Judges will place emphasis on the quality of workmanship performed by exhibitor.

Bird Houses entered in Class 1 will be evaluated under Wood Science standards, but the house must be accompanied by an explanation of the project and its relevance to natural resources and environmental education.

2. Electrical Science Projects -

Electric Division - Article made in an Electric Project, such as trouble lamp, test lamp, portable bench light, extension cords, pin-up or study lamp, or the rewiring of an old lamp is acceptable. Plug caps without terminal screws used on the electrical items show little if any skill on the part of the exhibitor and will be judged on that basis. (tension restraint device must be in place, i.e. underwriters’ knot, etc.) Lamps without bulbs or shade will not be considered complete and will not be accepted for exhibit. Projects involving both woodworking and electrical tasks will be evaluated on the merits of both.

Electronics Division - Article made in an Electric Project utilizing principles and construction procedures relating to electronics is acceptable. Projects will be evaluated on the basis of soldering and connection techniques, neatness or assembly and other assembly procedures for electronic projects. Projects must be hand-wired and no breadboard kits will be accepted. Projects must be operable (i.e. contain all necessary batteries). Exhibit must be accompanied by a short explanation of why or how the exhibit works and what use it has.

Educational Displays- A series of posters (at least 14"x22") and/or a 3 dimensional exhibit related to an engineering science project.

Display should be self-explanatory through use of signs or labels
Topics may include such things as engine parts or bicycle parts display boards, electric circuit boards, electric quiz games, computer project display, safety rules for bicycling or working in a wood shop or with electricity

Entry will be evaluated on the purpose or principle idea, effectiveness in illustrating one idea, appearance, arrangement and description of the display

4. Junior Rocket Division - Any rocket made in a Rocket Program either from a kit or non-kit materials and totally assembled and finished by a youth 13 years of age or younger. Evaluators will place emphasis on proper kit assembly and finishing.

5. Senior Rocket Division - Any rocket made from non-kit materials and totally constructed and finished by a youth 14 years and older. Emphasis placed on proper construction techniques and finished product.

6. Related Science Engineering Projects – an article made as a part of a related 4-H Project such as saddle bags (horse), rope halter (dairy), leathercraft, cardboard carpentry, and not included in class 1 and 2. Kits are not acceptable for senior division entries age 14 years and older. Articles made outside of the 4-H Program (ex. school) are not acceptable.

7. Any other wood science entry not listed. Must be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum.

Section M

SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

Class:

1 This division allows participants a chance to learn about and experience science concepts in an area of agriculture, human ecology, or life sciences that the participant really enjoys. Entries may be individual or group. The following are examples of types of projects you may conduct. Any type or combination of the types of science projects below along with creativity is encouraged.

Experiments - Describe your hypothesis, the procedures you performed, observations you made, and what conclusions you drew from your experiment. Include photos or drawings and samples (if possible) from your experiment. If it is difficult to recreate the study for exhibit, drawings or photographs are acceptable. On poster board, glue or tape photos, diagrams, along with sheets of white paper that include your experiment description within these sections: 1) Introduction; 2) Hypothesis; 3) Methods; 4) Results; and 5) Your Conclusion.

Public Service Projects - Exhibits can be of any public service or public education activity you took part in that had a scientific component to it. Watershed rehabilitation, recycling programs, and educational models are just a few of the possibilities here. Project exhibit posters must be clearly labeled with a written statement of what the project is, how it relates to science, and why you are interested in the project.

Descriptive Science - Science projects which are not experiments and are not applied service projects, but do consist of systematic observations and tell us about the natural world. Exhibit could show summaries of what you observed (how the local bird population changes with the seasons, where flies like to breed in a barn, how many bites of food different animals eat per minute, etc.) Could present collections and classifications of materials which display physical or biological articles.

HORTICULTURE

General Guidelines:

A Double Entry card is required for every exhibit.
Plants must be pressed, dry, mounted, and labeled.
Weeds and other specimens mounted green (not pressed) will not be evaluated.
Collections of plants may be on one side of ONE PIECE of poster board or like material (22" x 28" in size), or in notebook binders with single specimens on pages 8 ½" x 11". A clear protective overlay is helpful for mounting and displaying collections.

Section N

PLANT COLLECTIONS

Maximum 2 entries per class of different varieties

Class:

1. Leaf, Twig, (and fruit, flower, and seed, if possible) of 10 or more ornamental trees

2. Leaf, Twig, (and fruit, flower, and seed, if possible) of 10 or more ornamental shrubs

3. Leaf, Twig, and illustration of fruit or nut of 10 or more fruit or nut plants

4. Ten weeds common to lawns and flowerbeds

5. Ten Annual Flowers

6. Ten Perennial Flowers

7. Ten Wild Flowers

8. Ten Seeds (Any single plant type, e.g. 10 ornamentals, 10 fruits, etc.)

Horticulture Scrapbook (Collection of plant pictures)

May be cut from magazines or garden center catalogs, illustrated by your own drawings, photographed, or photocopies.

Write in the front or back of the catalog where your images came from if you did not make them yourself (For example: Pictures are from W. Atlee Burpee 1998 seed catalog).

Each plant should be represented on its own 8 ½" x 11" page.

Catalog will be worth more if the picture (or perhaps more than one picture) shows different stages of growth (Fruit and leaf, vegetable and flower, flower and leaf).

Fasten pictures with clear tape, paper glue, or rubber cement.

Pages must be bound in notebook binder. Label each picture with common name and brief description.

Consult the NY Horticulture Contest Guidelines for the plants required in each class.

9a. Beginner Scrapbook - Must include the 15 plants specified from each group - flowers and indoor plants, ornamentals, fruits and nuts, vegetables.

9b. Intermediate Scrapbook- Must include the 30 plants specified from each group - flowers and indoor plants, ornamentals, fruits and nuts, vegetables.

9c. Advanced Scrapbook- Must include the 45 plants specified from each group - flowers and indoor plants, ornamentals, fruits and nuts, vegetables.

Section O

HORTICULTURE EXPERIMENTS

Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

How you plan your experiment and the final description for your display should include the following sections:

Background - Describe why you did this experiment and why it is important to you and other people?
The Question - (or Hypothesis) What specific question does your experiment try to answer? For example: "Does watering geraniums with coffee increase their growth?"
Methods - Outline how you did the experiment. Be sure to include:

a) Treatments - Describe specifically what you are comparing as treatments. Remember that you should have a check treatment (what is usually done) and the ‘test’ treatment. From the above question: Check = watering with water, and treatment = watering with coffee.

b) Measurements - Describe what you are measuring (weight, height, etc.) and why. Include observations of the plants over the course of the experiment.

Results -

a) What did your measurements tell you about the treatment compared to the check? Was there a difference and if so, why do you think so? Use tables, graphs, or pictures to share what you learned.

b) What other things did you notice in your observations?

Conclusions - What did you learn? What is important about your results to other people? What would you suggest to someone else, based on what you learned?

The display should be interesting, attractive, and neat, so that people will want to stop and learn about what you did. It should:

Include actual examples of treated and untreated plants, if possible, otherwise use drawings or photographs.
On sheets of paper, describe your study using the above 5 sections.
Use big print so that it is easy to read from 3 feet away.
Glue these sheets, along with any photos or graphs to heavy poster board for display.

Class:

1. Propagation

2. Breeding

3. Soil Science

4. Cultural Practices

5. Miscellaneous

Section P

GARDEN ENTRIES
Maximum 5 entries per class of different variety type

Exhibit must be grown by the exhibitors.
Exhibit must be labeled with correct common name and variety name (i.e., snap beans, Blue Lake; or Petunia, Red Picotee). Entries without a variety name will be marked down one placing.

Class

1. Vegetables

-Beans, snap(green, yellow, or pole), lima, edible soy- 5 pods

-Beets, 3, tops trimmed to 1 inch, no green shoulders

-Broccoli, 1 head or bunch of small heads, 5 inches in diameter

-Brussels Sprouts, 1 pint basket

-Cabbage, 1 head, 2-4 pounds, with 3 or 4 wrapper leaves, any fresh market variety

-Carrot, 3 tops trimmed to 1 inch, no green shoulders

-Cauliflower, 1 head, leaves cut just above head

-Celery, 1 plant, market quality, roots off

-Chard, 1 plant, roots and damaged leaves off

-Chinese Cabbage, 1 head or looseleaf cabbage with roots off, 1 plant

-Corn, Sweet, 3 ears, husks removed completely, shank trimmed to ½ inch, display in transparent bag

-Cucumber, 2 slicing type, 5 inches or longer, 2 inches or less in diameter

-Cucumber, 3 pickling type, 3 to 5 inches

-Cucumber, 5 pickling type, less than 3 inches

-Dill, bunch of 3 seed heads, tied or in transparent bag

-Eggplant, 1 large oval and oblong types such as Black Beauty, Black Magic, Black Enorma, Dusky

-Eggplant, 2 small, slender and round types such as Easter Egg, Ichiban, Long Tom, White Beauty.

-Garlic, 3 bulbs, dried, braided together or tops trimmed to 1 inch, cleaned, not peeled

-Herb, any kind, plant in pot or tied bunch

-Leek, 3 large, trimmed

-Lettuce, leaf, 1 plant, roots off, good market size

-Lettuce, head, 1 plant, roots off, good market size

-Muskmelon and Honey dew melon, 1 good market size

-Onions, 3 green bunching type, tops on but not trimmed

-Onions, bulbs, 3 well cured and dried, not peeled, tops trimmed to ½

-Parsley, 1 plant, roots off, washed, and yellow leaves removed

-Peas, (shell, snap, edible pod) 5 pods.

-Pepper, 2 of same variety, any type

-Potatoes, 3 tubers, 5-10 oz.

-Potatoes, 1 pint basket, salt potato types, ¾ to 1 ¼ inch diameter

-Radish, 1 pint basket, tops trimmed to ½ inch

-Spinach, common, ½ pound in transparent bag

-Spinach, New Zealand, ½ pound bunch or tender tips 3 to 6 inches, tied or in transparent bag

-Squash, summer, 2 young, skin tender (zucchini, yellow, scallop)

-Tomatoes, 3, ripe, stems off, medium and large fruited varieties including Roma types.

-Tomatoes, cherry ripe, 1 pint basket, stems off

-Miniature Vegetables, 6 of one type, harvested at small or baby stage

-Other vegetables not listed, display same number of specimens as similar crop listed.

2. Cut Flowers

An exhibit will consist of 3 stems with the same color bloom except:
Gladiolus - ONE spike with at least 12-inch stem
Roses - ONE stem of the type listed
Dahlias - THREE blooms of one color, or ONE bloom if over 6 inches.
Stems should be 8 inches long, except where type of flower makes this impossible. Flowers that don’t last long (hollyhocks, four o’clocks, etc), and blooms of weeds, wild flowers and shrubs may not be entered, except as dry material.

-Aster

-Bachelor Button

-Calendula

-Cleome

-Cosmos

-Larkspur

-Marigold (French, African, or Hybrid)

-Nasturtium

-Petunia

-Phlox - annual

-Rose, (Hybrid, Tea, Floribunda, Climber)

-Rudbeckia

-Snapdragon

-Sweet Pea

-Zinnia

-Any other garden cut flower not listed, annual, or perennial

3. Indoor Gardening-

House Plants must be single stem or crown in proportional container
All items should follow recommended guides of balance, design, proportion and harmony.
No artificial or plastic materials allowed.
Ribbon and bows as part of the design are allowed.

-Potted houseplant - flowering

-Potted houseplant - foliage

-Potted houseplant - vine

-Potted houseplant - hanging container. More than 1 plant accepted.

-Miniature houseplant - 2 ¼"- 3" pot maximum. Example, miniature African violet

-Dish garden

-Terrarium or closed eco system

-Plaque of dried or pressed plant material; includes other craft projects made with real plant material (e.g. floral pictures)

4. Floral Design -

-Dry or fresh flower corsage in transparent bag

-Table arrangement of live or dry plant material - not over 12" in diameter and under 8" in height

-Holiday decoration of live, dried, or natural plant material - no more than 18" in diameter or 24" long

5. Fruits and Nuts-

All fruit and nuts must be cared for by exhibitors.
Nuts grown in previous year may be entered
All entries must be in 1 pint containers, except large fruit which 3 examples are needed.

Section Q

HORTICULTURE METHODS

Because of the difficulty of reproducing some of the horticultural methods for exhibiting purposes, a poster or poster series may be used. Use heavy poster paper (14x22 minimum) as a background. Glue or tape photos and diagrams to include introduction, growing method used, and what you learned or discovered. Instead of posters,, an exhibit of the method itself (such as a small hydroponics set-up) can be displayed.

Hydroponics Gardening

Season Extender Methods

Container Gardening

Methods Not Listed

Horticulture

Section R

LANDSCAPE PICTURES AND PLANS

General Guidelines:

All collections, pictures, and plans will be enhanced by a clear, protective overlay.
Markers, colored pencils, or paints may be used to embellish the landscape plan.

Class:

Home Grounds Landscape Photographic Album - Must have at least 6 "before" and 6 "after" pictures of current year’s work.
Plan or Map of Home Grounds -

-Drawn to scale

-Show things as they were at the beginning of project

-A second map, with suitable and necessary notes, showing changes and improvements made.

-In different colors, show changes and improvements yet to be made.

-Indicate direction north on plan.

Plan of Annual and/or Perennial Flower Garden -

-Must show varieties, name, placement, height, and color.

-Use a scale of no smaller than 1 inch equals 4 feet.

-Indicate direction north on plan.

Plan of Home Orchard - (tree fruit and/or berry crop)

-Show varieties, name, placement, height, and time of fruiting.

-Use scale no smaller than 1 inch equals 4 feet.

-Exhibit only current year’s work..

-Indicate direction north on plan.

Plan of Home Vegetable Garden -

-Show varieties, name, placement, height, and approximate harvest times.

-Succession of plants may be indicated by a tracing paper overlay.

-Use of scale no smaller than 1 inch equals 4 feet.

Plan of Community Service Beautification Project

Garden Record Book -

-List plants chosen and varieties.

-List reason for selection.

-Garden design sketch, including layout, dimensions, and spacing.

-Indicate direction north.

-Photos showing before and after are helpful.

Section S

ENTOMOLOGY

Class:

First year project exhibits must include a minimum of 20 specimens representing 5 insect orders. Classification need not be taken further than order names. Insects should be pinned

properly and the wings of all butterflies and moths must be spread.

Second year project exhibits must include a minimum of 40 specimens representing 9 insect

orders. Twenty specimens must have been collected during the current year. Twenty specimens must also be identified to common name with the name written on a label and pinned separately near the specimen.

Third year project exhibits: contact the 4-H office for exhibit requirements
Fourth year project exhibits: contact the 4-H office for exhibit requirements
Advanced Insect Collections: contact the 4-H office for exhibit requirements