4-H Building Exhibits & Communications

  

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

  3:00 PM Pet Show, Shelter House
        

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

  7:30 AM-NOON Livestock Weigh-In.
  12 noon 4-H Horse Show (Halter & Pleasure), North Arena
        

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

  8:00 AM. Junior Swine Show, Arena
  5:00 PM 4-H Poultry Show, Sheep Barn
    4:00 p.m. Booth judging
        
SATURDAY, JUNE 28   8:00 AM. Junior Beef Show, Arena
  1:30 PM Bucket / Bottle Calf Show, Arena
  3:00 PM Junior Dairy Show, Arena
        
SUNDAY, JUNE 29   10:00 AM. 4-H Horse Show (Games), North Arena
  12 noon Junior Sheep Show, Arena
  5:00 PM Junior Goat Show, Arena
        

MONDAY, JUNE 30

  6:30 PM. 27th Annual Ribbon Auction
     
 
   

Fairgrounds Decorating Contest

TAP AWARD

Agriculture & Natural Resources    Issues Clothing
Crop Production & Small Grains    Historical/Family Heritage Fashion Revue
Garden & Horticulture 2004 4-H GO THE DISTANCE! Clothing Selection
Communications Photography Consumer Management
Science & Technology Visual Arts Food & Nutrition
Personal Development Child Development Home Improvement
     

GENERAL RULES
Worth County and Iowa State Fair General Exhibit Rules

1. Exhibit classes are broad categories. To plan exhibits, 4-H’ers are encouraged to use project guides and manuals and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences. Some project manuals include specific exhibit suggestions and procedures. An exhibit can represent an idea, a part, or all learning involved in the respective project or program.

2. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright, safety, and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display. The exhibitor will receive an explanation on why the exhibit was disqualified.

3. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of the 4-H’ers participation in the selected project or program. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group. Exhibits might be, but are not limited to, an actual product, poster, display box, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, etc.

4. The 4-H’ers goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. State Fair Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits county and state entries will receive and a blue, red, or white ribbon.

5. A written explanation, an audio cassette, or video tape is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:
   a. What was your exhibit goal(s)?
   b. How did you go about working toward your goal (s)?
   c. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal (s)?
   d. What would you like to do in this project area next year?

6. Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, visual art and 4-H Historical/Family Heritage and Go the Distance Classes.

7. Age for exhibiting for Worth County Fair is 4th grade, except Clover Kids classes. Age for State Fair is 5th grade.

8. Each county may enter an assigned number of exhibits, quotas are based on county enrollment.

9. Exhibitors should have participated in the project or program from which the exhibit is an outgrowth.
   a. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done to accomplish a goal(s) determined by the member or group during the current 4-H year.
   b. The state fair exhibits shall be selected at the county event.
   c. All state Fair entries must be made in the name of the county, and certified by an Extension staff member.

10. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have a special meaning or historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. The fair staff will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition, however, they will not be responsible for damage or loss.

11. Exhibitors are required to follow the maximum size guidelines:
   a. Posters and banners are not to exceed standard poster board size of 22” X 28” or foam core board size of 22” X 30”. Exception: See rule #5 in Communications for Poster Art.
   b. Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, and model displays, etc. are not to exceed 4’ X4’ in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.
   c. Display boxes are not to exceed 28” X 22” in height or width and 12” in depth. Exception: See rule #7 for Food & Nutrition exhibit

12. Endangered and threatened plans and animals (includes insects) should NOT be used in any exhibit. Wildflowers taken from parks should NOT be used. It is illegal to possess songbird feathers or nests. Game animals “legally taken”, such as pheasant, goose, duck or quail are acceptable. Purple loosestife (Lythrum salicaia) is a plant that should not be planted in gardens. It has the potential of becoming noxious in Iowa. Other dried established noxious weeds are acceptable to use in exhibits.

13. Duplication of copyright material or design should not be used in a 4-H exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. A copyright design cannot be displayed in a public setting (fair) without permission being granted from the owner of the copyright. When the owner of the copyright has granted permission, the exhibit will be displayed and labeled appropriately. Those without permission cannot be displayed.

14. All exhibits, activities and programs must represent appropriate safety procedures in the development of the exhibit and during the evaluation process. This includes static exhibits and activities revolving around the communications program.

EXHIBITS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH GUIDELINES 11,12,13,&14 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY, EVALUATION OR DISPLAY AT THE WORTH COUNTY OR IOWA STATE FAIR

All static exhibits must remain until 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, State Fair exhibits will be returned to the Worth County Extension Office in early August.

 

Fairgrounds Decorating Contest   (not eligible for State Fair):
Open to all 4H-FFA members in Worth County. You do not need to be enrolled in any specific project area to enter. Entries may be individuals, groups, or entire clubs. Purpose of contest is to de-sign and decorate a designated area of the fairgrounds. Areas to be decorated will be around trees and buildings. Decorating may include live or artificial plants or flowers, wooden cut-out shapes, flower containers such as flower pots, wooden boxes, wheel barrows, etc. BE CREATIVE!!  Decorating may only be done Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25. Entries must be removed Sunday. Judging will be after working exhibits on Friday, June 27th. Please contact the Extension Office with the location of your entry and participating group responsible for it. Monetary prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third places.
 


TAP AWARD
(Top Achievement in Projects)
Plaques will be awarded to 4-H’ers in each age category whose non-livestock entries are selected at the Worth County Fair based on quality and unit values. A top and 2nd place TAP award will be given in each age division for each gender. Members may receive TAP award more than once. Entries considered for the award include all non-livestock entries.
 


Agriculture and Natural Resources Dept.
Class 20

RULES

  1. All articles must have been made or built upon since last year's fair.
  2. Exhibitors are limited to 3 entries per Lot #, 1 entry per technique.
  3. Each exhibit must include a GOAL CARD stating the information requested in general rule number 5.

Lot 101 A, Animal Science - Any exhibit (excluding an animal itself) which is an outgrowth of a small or large animal project or program including beef, dairy, goat, dog, horse, pets, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine. Ownership of an animal is not required for entry in this class. Exhibit topics might include, but are not limited to, selection, feeding, financial management, waste management, use of records, health care, housing or career opportunities. Unit Value 3

Lot 211 A, Conservation - Any exhibit that is an outgrowth of a conservation project or program such as soil conservation, creating habitats, wetland restoration, energy conservation, planting windbreaks, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 221, Entomology - A general or special collection, from an entomology or bee project. (Excluding live specimen.) or any exhibit that is an outgrowth of entomology or bee project or program such as life cycle, bee management, products (honey, wax), equipment, diseases, pests, habits of insects, insect genetics. IPM scouting, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 301 A, Other Agriculture and Natural Resources Ideas - Any other exhibit which is an outgrowth of a 4-H agriculture and natural resources project or educational experience that does not fit any previous class listed. Unit Value 3

Lot 706A, Forestry - General or special collection, i.e., leaves, seeds, etc. Unit Value 2

Lot 706B, Forestry - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a forestry project or program such as insect or disease control, growth stages, type or tree for intended use, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 711A—Horticulture-An exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in flower gardening and ornamentals, home garden, small fruit crop, vegetable crop project or program. Exhibits might include such ideas or concepts as cultivar selection, plant nutrition, insect, weeds or disease control, harvesting, preservation, marketing, careers, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 711 B– Home Grounds Improvement–
An exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a home grounds
improvement project or program. Exhibits might include ideas or concepts such as landscape plans, techniques,
selection or landscape plants, garden design, garden features, careers, etc.
Unit Value 3

Lot 231 A, Veterinary Science
- Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of a veterinary science project or program such as maintaining health, cause and prevention of disease, internal parasites, public health, careers, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 865A - Outdoor Adventures & Camping —Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in an outdoor adventure or camping project or program such as camper safety, fire building, rainy day activities, outdoor cooking, day camp plan, selecting camping equipment, equipping a backpack resource file of camping activities, orienteering, outdoor ethics, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 880A - Safety and Education in Shooting Sports —
Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a SESS project or program such as archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzle loader, etc. Topics may include selection of equipment, record keeping in scoring, safety practices, care and storage of equipment, ethics, etc.
Unit Value 3

Lot 911 A, Fish & Wildlife
- Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in the wildlife project or program such as fish and wildlife identification, observation, habitats fish and wildlife harvest, other activities, etc. Unit Value 3


Crop Production and Small Grains

Class 21
Judging Time
: Wednesday, in conference with exhibitor.

RULES
1. To encourage exhibits in these classes, entries are open to any 4-H or FFA member.
2. Exhibitor limited to one entry per specimen.
3. Exhibits will be located in the 4-H Building.
4. The crops will be judged in conferences with the judge. Exhibitors must be present.
5. Goal card or (older must include information requested in general rule #5.)

Lot 701A, Crop Production — Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a corn, soybean, small grain or forage project or program. If the exhibit involves a crop specimen, include the variety and planting date. Exhibit topics might include, but are not limited to, variety selection, plant growth, planting, plant nutrition, weed, insect or disease control, environmental protection, harvesting, storage, marketing, or career opportunities.

Unit Value 3


Garden and Horticulture Division

Class 22
Judging Time
: Wednesday, in conference with exhibitor.

RULES

  1. Entries are limited to vegetables or (lowers grown in members own garden and to plants grown by the members during the current year.
  2. Exhibitors limited to one entry per vegetable specimen, fruit specimen, flower specimen, garden display, garden hint or idea, etc. up to a total of 10 entries.
  3. All flower, vegetable and fruit exhibits must include a card listing kind and variety (e.g. - Tomato: Big Boy).
  4. Greens should be in water.
  5. Specimens should be displayed on white paper plates.

LOT:                                                                                   
263. Asparagus, 6 spears
264. Beans, snap, 6 specimen
265. Beans, yellow wax, 6 specimen
266. Beets, 3 specimen
267. Cabbage, round, 1 specimen
268. Cabbage, red, 1 specimen
269. Cantaloupe, any variety, 1 specimen
270. Carrots, 6 specimens
271. Cucumbers, for slicing, 3 specimen
272. Cucumbers for pickling, 3 specimen
273. Eggplant, 1 specimen
274. Honeydew melon, smooth skin, 1 specimen
275. Onions, red, 3 specimen
276. Onions, white, 3 specimen
277. Onions, yellow, 3 specimen
278. Parsley, 3 stems in a jar of water
279. Any other individual herb, 3 springs in bottle water.
280. Peppers, bell, 3 specimen
281. Peppers, any hot, 3 specimen
282. Peppers, another, 3 specimens
283. Potatoes, red, 3 specimen
284. Potatoes, white, 3 specimen
285. Pumpkin, sugar pie, 1 specimen
286. Pumpkin, Jack-0-Lantem type, not over 16" tall,     1 specimen

287. Squash, summer, scallop or patty pan, 2 specimen
288. Squash, summer, zucchini, 2 specimen
289. Squash, summer, any other, 2 specimen
290. Squash, winter, acorn, 1 specimen
291. Squash, winter, butternut type, 1 specimen
292. Squash, winter, any other, 1 specimen
293. Sweet corn, 4 ears exhibited with husks
294. Tomato, red slicing, 5 specimen
295. Tomato, cherry type, 6 specimen
296. Tomato, processing type, 3 specimen
297. Watermelon, any variety (large or small)              1 specimen
298. Decorated pumpkin (woody stem), any full  pumpkin decorated with other vegetables, paint or other material.
No carving.                                                                                                                                 
299A.  Any other vegetable

All: Unit value 2

Lot 299. The vegetable display must include five or more different vegetable crops grown in the exhibitor's home garden. For this class, herbs will count as vegetable crops. More than one variety of any particular vegetable can be displayed; however, not more than four items of the same vegetable can be displayed. For example, four tomatoes would constitute one vegetable, e.g., one large red slicing, one cherry tomato, one yellow tomato and one processing tomato. The amount of produce exhibited should fit into the container. The container/display will be reduced by one placing if it contains more than (four vegetables of any one kind., e.g., more than four beans. The vegetables should be prepared for exhibit as instructed in 4H-462 "Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit." Any decorative basket, box, or other decorative container, not larger than one-half bushel in size, can be used. The exhibit will be judged 75% for the cultural perfection of the vegetables and 25% for decorative arrangement. A variety card will be provided and MUST accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as to the variety.

Lot 300. Any other kind of vegetable not included in any previous lot #, 3 specimens.

Lot 301. First Year Exhibitor's Class  Plate of mixed vegetables. Plate is to consist of one tomato, one onion, one pepper and two other vegetables of the exhibitor's choice. A file card must accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as to the variety. Unit Value 2

Lot 304. Herb Collection - Collection of 5 herb species to be displayed in separate jars (vases) of water. Specimens should include 3-5 stems or adequate length for each species. Each herb species should be properly labeled. Unit Value 3

Lot 711 A. Horticulture - An exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in flower gardening and ornamentals, home garden, small fruit crop (6 specimens of fruit should be displayed), vegetable crop, and home grounds improvement project or program, such as cultivar selection, plant nutrition, insect, weed or disease control, harvesting, preservation, marketing, careers, etc. Unit Value 2

Lot 711B –Home Grounds Improvement- An exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a home grounds improvement project or program. Exhibits might include ideas or concepts such as landscape plans, techniques, selection of landscape plants, garden design, garden features, careers, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 741A. Plant Science
- Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of a plant science project or program such as collections plant growth, plant parts, soil structure, soil maps, germination, cross breeding, root systems, etc. Unit Value 2


Communications Divisions

Barn Interviews — Class 23
Judging Time: During livestock shows with Dennis Johnson

  1. These will be presentations made by Livestock Exhibitors in the Sheep, Cattle, Swine or Horse Barn.
  2. Presentations may be given by one or more 4-H members. One member could demonstrate, another could ask questions about the demonstration and a third member could explain and answer the questions.
  3. Each club may enter as many species barn interviews as it wishes.
  4. All interviews will be evaluated and each demonstrator will receive a ribbon.
  5. Please let the Extension Office know you are interested in doing a barn interview before the fair begins
    Unit Value 5

Presentations — Class 24
Fair Presentation Time: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, in Commercial Building

  1. Presentations should be an outgrowth of the members 4-H experience during the current year.
  2. Educational presentations may be given by one or more 4-H members. Junior -15 minutes or less; lnt. & Sr. - 20 minutes or less.
  3. Each club may enter as many presentations as it wishes.
  4. The official 4-H club t-shirt, if available should be worn by members during demonstrations. The dress of the demonstrator should be appropriate for the presentation.
  5. All presentations will be evaluated and each demonstrator will receive a ribbon.
  6. If qualified, a maximum of six (6) presentations will be selected to represent the county at Iowa State Fair.
  7. State Fair dates are: (2) August 10, PM; (1) August 15, PM; (3) August 16, AM
    Unit Value
    6

Working Exhibits & Booths - Class 25
Judging Time: Friday, 1-5 p.m. in Exhibit Building.

  1. Working exhibits provide an opportunity for members to communicate and interact with an audience in an informal way.
  2. Many stages of the exhibit or project should be ready so that any step can be discussed.
  3. The best subjects involve action of the members or involve the audience in some doing, feeling, tasting, or judging.
  4. The members' subject should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience.
  5. 4-H'ers doing working exhibits that involve food must be concerned for the safety of the food they are using. 4-H'ers should use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. This is tremendously important if samples are available to the viewing public. Appropriate storage of the food items and sanitary handling of the food must be demonstrated by the 4-H'ers. Plastic gloves and hair nets are just a couple items that should be considered and used appropriately.
  6. A maximum of four(4) working exhibits may be selected to represent the county at State Fair.
  7. State Fair Dates are: (3) August 15, AM; (1) August 15 PM  
    Unit Value
    5

National 4-H Poster Contest - Class 26
Lot 81 Unit Value 2
"Communicating Through 4-H Posters”

Poster Exhibit Rules

  1. Posters are to be brought in on check-in day.
  2. One entry per 4-H'er.
  3. Any currently enrolled 4-H'er.
  4. They may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. They cannot be 3-dimensional. Posters cannot incorporate a copyright material like the cartoon character "Peanuts".
  5. All Posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board—size minimum 14" x 20" or maximum of 15" x 22". The 4-H clover is a copyright logo. 4-H'ers can include the clover, but do not copy/print other material over the clover.Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.
  6. Each poster should have a completed exhibit label attached to the back.
    The Poster Art Themes are:
     
    a.” 4-H is.......” - (open to 4-H'ers interpretation)
    b.” Join 4-H
    c.
    "Ignite The Flame”. (Iowa 2008 Conference theme)
    d. "
    U gotta Love It” (State Fair theme)
     
  7. Posters cannot replicate exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa   4-H Youth Conference theme logo. See the back of the fair book for a poster entry form

CLUB BOOTH DIVISION

  1. Booths should be decorated by Thursday at Noon.

  2. Booths are required to adhere to copyright rules also, see #8 General Rules.

  3. A certificate and $25. 00 cash will be awarded to the winning booth on Saturday afternoon following the TAP Award Presentation

Judging Criteria includes:

Ø       Ability to convey a message through selected theme.

Ø       Neatness Creativity

Ø       Involvement of members

Ø       Themes for club booths should be one of the following:
• “Experience the Magic” (Exhibit Building’s theme for 2008 )
• “4-H is.......” - (open to interpretation)
• “Join 4-H...”
• “Ignite The Flame” (Iowa 2008 Conference theme)
• “4-H — The Power of Youth”

Judging will take place during the Working Exhibits on Friday afternoon


Science and Technology

Class 27

RULES

1. All articles must have been made or built upon since last year's fair.
2. Exhibitors are limited to 3 entries per
Lot #, one entry per technique.
3. Each exhibit must include a GOAL CARD stating the information requested in general rule number 5.
4. Intermediates and seniors must show step by step process to completion of project.

Lot 901, Computer- Educational display or other type of exhibit showing:

Ø       An original computer program written by the exhibitor in a common computer language, including documentation; or

Ø       An applied use of existing software (database, spreadsheet, graphic design, etc) including printouts of the application showing work product; or

Ø       Another idea that is an outgrowth of participation in a 4-H computer project or program.

Lot401A - Aerospace - Flyable model built from a kit or original design. Unit Value 3

Lot 401B - Aerospace – Educational display or other type of exhibit showing an aerospace idea such as forces involved in flying, model rocket photography, safety in flying model rockets or airplanes, test for rocket stability, etc. may include scale models or kits to illustrate a concept. Unit Value 3

Lot 411 - Welding - Constructed article or educational display related to welding showing an idea such as safety, types of welds, comparison of welds, etc. Unit Value 4

Lot 421A - Automotive - Repaired or restored vehicle. Unit Value 5

Lot 421 B - Automotive – Educational display or other type of exhibit showing an automotive idea such as safe operation, maintenance plan, comparison shopping, principles of systems operations such as electrical, braking, airbags, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 611A - Electric/Electronics — Constructed or repaired article or educational display or other type of exhibit showing an electric or electronic idea such as safety, construction techniques, lighting effects, electrical energy sources, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 451 - Small Engines - Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type of exhibit showing a small engine idea such as maintenance, function of parts, comparisons, etc. Unit Value 4

Lot 441 A - Tractor - Repaired or restored tractor. Unit Value 6

Lot 441 B - Tractor - Educational display or other type of exhibit related to tractor showing an idea such as safe operation, maintenance plan, engine components, operation costs, principles or engine operation, safety hazards, etc. Unit Value 4

Lot 461 A - Woodworking Beginners - new constructed and finished article. Simple lines. Examples: small shelf, simple toy, wooden game. Unit Value 3

Lot 461AA - Woodworking - Advanced new constructed and finished article. Piece could include routing, lathe, other power tools or hand carved.  Examples: bookshelf, chest of drawers, end table, quilt rack, cedar or hope chest, etc. Unit Value 5

Lot 461 B - Woodworking - Educational display or other type of exhibit showing a woodworking idea such as type of woods, wood finishes, safety precautions, tools and proper use, wood fasteners, woodworking skills and techniques, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 893 - Science and Technology=Educational display or other type of exhibit showing how science and math help us understand the world.  May include constructed article, posters, portfolios, notebooks, etc., to show and explain what was learned.  Unit Value 3

Lot 601A - Other Science & Technology –Any other exhibit that is an outgrowth of a 4-H science, mechanics and engineering project or educational experience that does not fit any previous classes listed. Note: large items may be displayed outside.  Unit Value3


Personal Development Division
Class 28

RULES
1. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done since last year's fair.
2. Exhibitors are limited to one entry per Lot #, one entry per technique.
3. Exhibit must include a GOAL CARD stating the information requested in general rule number 5.
4. If posters are used as part of the exhibit, the maximum size may be 22" x 28" or foam core board 22" x 30".

Lot 806A - Citizenship - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a citizenship project or program such as responsibilities with family, club, community, world, plan community service activity, learn about local and county government, study family heritage, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 811A - Communication — Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a communication project or program such as describing the communication process, methods of communicating, or a product based on a communications method which might include slide/tape, videotape (done in standard play), or feature news stories or theatre arts such as costuming, sound effects, props and staging, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 831 A - Health - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a health project or program such as personal health analysis, physical fitness plan, home health hazard hunt, body systems and (functions, daily food intake plan, minor injury treatment, community health services, effects of smoking, etc.) Unit Value 3

Lot 841 A - Leadership — Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a leadership project or program such as types of leadership, analysis of personal leadership qualities identification of community needs, resource analysis,  activity plan, or youth as partners , etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 871 A - Music - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a music project or program such as study of a composer, music history, comparison of types of music, composing an original song, teaching music to others, making a musical instrument, sharing musical programs, etc.  Unit Value 3

Lot 881 A - Safety - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation In a safety project or program such as home hazard hunt, organize safety poster contest, conduct farm safety program, attend CPR training, develop home fire safety plan, etc. Unit Value 3

Lot 891 A - Self Determined - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth or participation in a self determined project or program which does not fit any other project class. Unit Value 3


Issues
Class 29

Lot 950A - Societal Issues - Any exhibit by an individual or group that is an outgrowth from Extension 4-H educational experience. Exhibits might include topics relating to societal concerns, but are not limited to, topics such as recycling, water quality, erosion, pollution, radon, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, animal welfare/rights, etc.

Include the following information:

  • What is the societal issue?
  • How does my/our goal relate to the issue?
  • What did I/we learn about the issue?
  • How can I/we best communicate the Importance of the issue?
  • What did I/we educate others about the issue? Unit Value 3

4-H Historical/Family Heritage
Class 30

Lot 811L, 4-H Historical/Family Heritage - Any exhibit by one or more 4-H'ers with one or more adult(s) which is an outgrowth of a goal identified by the participants. **4-H’ers must work with at least one adult on this project or it is not a “4-H Historical / Family Heritage” project.** Topics might be related to he history of: 4-H, a 4-H project, educational experience, activity, family heritage, Iowa, etc. Unit Value 3

Exhibits might be an actual product, poster, display, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, etc.

 The exhibit should include the following information:

Ø       What was the goal (s)/  Include for both the 4-H’er and adult participants(s).

Ø       How was the idea for the exhibit determined and developed?

Ø       What responsibilities did each participant, youth and adult, involved in the learning experience complete?

Ø       What was the learning of this experience for each individual?  This might include what you learned about working with each other.

Ø       What were the benefits of this experience for the participants (youth/adults/together)?

Ø       What plans do you have to continue this interest?

Ø       Exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” including size, copyright where applicable, safety, etc. to be eligible for Iowa State Fair entry.

Ø       Exhibits related to 4-H and fairs are encouraged


2008 4-H GO THE DISTANCE!
Special Exhibit Class

Rules

This class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of the role nutrition and physical activity has in promoting health and well-being.  Participants are encouraged to learn about how nutrition and physical activity affect the overall health (including physical performance and disease risk) of an individual or group.  This class is intended to provide an opportunity for 4-Hers, as an individual, club or team, to plan and develop an exhibit that shares what they have learned about nutrition and physical activity in relation to health.

960A — Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which is an outgrowth of a goal to explore an area of nutrition and physical activity for personal development.

960B — Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which is an outgrowth of a goal to provide leadership in the areas of nutrition and physical activity in a group setting (ex: family, club, community).

960C — Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which displays citizenship in the areas of nutrition and physical activity within a community (example: senior living center, school).

Special Exhibit Guidelines

1.      Each county may enter two (2) exhibits in this class for the state fair.

2.      The exhibit must be an outgrowth of a 4-H learning experience planned and completed by one or more 4-Hers, of eligible exhibitor age.

3.      The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done, through 4-H, to accomplish a goal(s) determined by the 4-Her(s).

4.      Exhibits might be an actual product, poster, display, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, physical activity and menu plan, etc.

5.      The exhibit should include the following information:

a.      What was the goal(s)?

b.      How was the idea for the exhibit determined and developed?

c.      What responsibilities were completed by each participant involved in the learning experience?

d.      What did you learn about nutrition and physical activity?

e.      What plans do you have to continue this interest?

6.      Exhibitors must comply with the Iowa State Fair ‘General Exhibit Rules,’ including size, copyright where applicable, safety, etc., to be eligible for Iowa State Fair entry.


Expressive Arts Division

Photography
Class 31

RULES
Limit 3 entries per lot number.

  1. All photos must be taken by 4-H'er.
  2. Photos may be either black and white or color. Photographs may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs.
  3. All entries must have been taken since last year's fair.
  4. If photos are mounted, they can be:
    a. flush mounted (no mounting board showing) on mounting board.
    b. with mount boarders (window mat or flat mount directly on board).
    Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use inexpensive ready-cut window mats, or have matting done professionally. In all cases, 4-H'ers are responsible for design decisions such as border width, color and size. Framed photos will not be judged.
  5. If photos are not mounted, they may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering such as photo album pages.
  6. A series is a group of picture or slides that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photos must be mounted as one unit in story order. Slides should be numbered and/or displayed in sequence.
  7. The "4-H Photography Exhibit" label must be completed and attached to each photo exhibit entry. (revised 2002) Tape to back of mounting or fold label as appropriate for each exhibit. Label is available at county Extension office (No Goal card needed.)
  8. Captions are optional. If used, they should be short.
  9. Evaluations are based on (1) story telling ability, (2) composition, (3) mountng.
    Unit Value all classes - 2

Lot 851 A, Mounted Photograph or Series — Individual or series photos where the exhibited photo is at least 5x7 (the standard 5x7 commercial reprint). Larger photos may be cropped if necessary for better composition but to no smaller than 5x7 inches. Series entries should consist of three to five photos (each 5x7 minimum) mounted as one piece. Mounting is required for all entries in this class.. See rules above for mounting suggestions.            Unit Value 2

Lot 851 B, Single Photograph or Series - A photo of any size may be considered in this class. There is no minimum size. Series entries should include three to five photos. See rules above for exhibiting suggestions. Unit Value 2

Lot 851 C, Contemporary/Creative Photography - A photograph that is understood to
be creative, imaginative, or experimental departure from realism. A traditional photograph depicts subjects based on accuracy of nature and reality. A Contemporary Creative photo uses various techniques to alter reality to the point that the photograph is essentially unreal, non-objective and abstract in quality. A Contemporary/Creative Photography may include: abstracts, derivations, distortions, black light, bas-relief, diazochrome, posterization solarization, multiple exposures, montages, kodalith, and similar processes.

Special exhibit requirements, 851C                                                                                                     Photograph must be mounted but not framed.

  1. Photo exhibit label must be attached to the back of the exhibit.
  2. A detailed report must be attached clearly stating the process used to achieve the desired effect. Each step and materials or equipment used must be included in this report.
  3. Where possible, copy of the photo before manipulation should be included with the report. Unit Value 2

Lot 851 D, Photography Idea - This class is designed (or creative photography and experiments that do not fit into the previous classes. Photos or educational displays in this class may make use of creative camera techniques, dark-room techniques, mounting and exhibiting techniques, or computer enhancement, just to name a few possibilities. Above all, creativity and originality are values. If exhibit is a photo or collage of photos, it must not be framed and must have the photo exhibit label. Unit Value 2


Visual Arts
Class 32

Judging Time: Wednesday in Building

RULES

1. Articles made from kits of preformed molds will not be accepted, EXCEPT Lot 821D.. (Kits are defined as any prepackaged item where the materials and the design are predetermined by the manufacturer, examples of preformed molds would be purchased greenware or whiteware.) Articles that use patterns or pictures from magazines as starting points for designs are acceptable, assuming the 4-H'er modifies the design to make an original statement. (Combining parts of patterns with the members own ideas can result in an original design; changing the color and/or size does not make the design original.)

2.  If the exhibit results in a finished art object, you must include the picture of the source of design, the design sketches, or process for creating the design. This might include cut paper designs, sketches, a piece of tree bark, doodles, or magazine pictures (identify the magazine and issue).             

3. The written description of the exhibit must identify the design element(s) and/or art principle(s) used in this particular exhibit and how it is used. (Example: "I used the primary colors of red, blue and yellow to emphasize the geometric shapes not just "the element I used was color".) Design elements are line, shape, color, texture, and space described in the project manual "Celebrate Art" Unit 1, pages 11-13. Principles of design are rhythm, proportion, emphases, balance, and unity described in the project manual, "Art in Your Future" unit 2, pages 10-14.

4. Copyright logos, designs, or trade-mark materials should not be used for visual art exhibits on public display at a fair or other setting without written permission.  If written permission has been obtained for an exhibit in the technique class, it should be included in the written support material of the exhibit,  For display purposes, exhibits will then be labeled “Copyright permission granted”.  These materials are never appropriate for the Original Art Class.  You do not need to request permission to use the 4-H emblem as long as you are not making money from its use.

5. One entry per technique Lot

821 A, Original Art - Original art should be an exhibit that has a design unique to you. By using one medium or our a combination, an individual creates an object that is not recognizable as another's work. Trademarks, logos, and other copyrighted images cannot be original since some other artist has already designed and created it. You must identify and explain the application of the design element(s) and art principle(s) featured in this exhibit and describe or explain the source of the design.

Does one (or more) of the following questions help describe what your exhibit is about? If it sounds like your exhibit, it should be in the Original Art Class.

  1. Did your idea come from something you thought up, the placement of geometric shapes, or something viewed in nature?
  2. Did you see a design, magazine picture, painting, etc., that gave you an idea and you made at least 3 major changes to that idea? (Include the source of design and explain the major changes.) You know it is a major change if you quickly look at your original source and your exhibit and they DO NOT seem similar. Did you create your exhibit by observing things around you like looking at a still life or from a photograph you took of a scene?
  3. Are the people in your exhibit (drawing, painting) ones you observed, studied, sketched, or photographed and not people you saw in a magazine or other photograph? (If the person is identifiable from your picture, did you request their permission to use them in your art work?) Unit Value 3

Lot 821 B, Design and/or Technique Exploration — This exploration class is an exhibit that provides an
individual the opportunity to explore a medium, practice a skill, or study a design element or art principle. An
explanation of the application of design elements or art principles used when making the exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, display, poster, or organized sketchbook. If a non-original design source is used, its origin (where the idea was found, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must still be credited. Logos, trademarks, pictures or designs that are copyrighted may only be used if permission for this specific use has been granted from an authorized authority. The written permission must be included in the support materials provided with the exhibit or the piece is not legal for public display and will be disqualified. For display purposes, those exhibits with written permission will be labeled “Copyright permission granted”.

In this class

  1. Directions may be used to make the exhibit (basket weave pattern, quilt pattern, process instructions i.e. tie dying). Include the source of instructions or copy of the instructions. In your write-up be sure to focus on the design elements or art principles used in making decisions to develop the exhibit.
  2. It may be a process evaluation shown by examples that demonstrate a different step of the process needed to complete a finished product. This process evaluation is the only acceptable place to exhibit portions of greenware or whiteware to provide the appropriate surface to illustrate the process techniques being explored. Processes could include glazes, paint blending, surface preparation to the final product. A finished product will only be used in the evaluation to determine level of accomplishment of the goal.
  3. A portfolio showing several examples of practicing techniques of a medium where you used design ideas from photos,
    magazines, pictures. You must credit the sources of design ideas.
  4. You may use a series of rubber stamps, stencils, etc. to create a design, develop technique or study color and texture.
    Detailed explanation of the use of the design elements/art principles is required.
  5. Create a picture while practicing and improving your technique(s) of drawing, shading, blending, etc. The write-up focuses
    on the techniques practiced to demonstrate skills in applying the design elements and/or art principles.     Unit Value 2

Lot 821 C, Other Visual Art Topics - Exhibits might include study on an individual artist, style, craft business or marketing process, planning group tour, career options, etc.         Unit Value 2

Lot 821 D, KITS-Non-State Fair Visual Arts — This class is meant for items made from kits and unoriginal patterns. To accompany the exhibit, the member must include a brief summary of the process and materials used in creating the product. Mediums are the same as listed in Lot 821 A.  Unit Value 2


Family and Consumer Science

RULES

  1. All exhibits must have been made, built upon, or modified since last year's fair.
  2. Each exhibit must include a GOAL CARD stating the information requested in general rule number 5.
  3. Grade Divisions are defined as: Juniors, 4, 5, 6 gr.; Intermediates, 7, 8 gr.; Seniors, 9, 10, 11, 12 gr.

Child Development
Class 33

The purpose of the child development exhibit is to show what the 4-H'er learned about children and their growth and development. Where appropriate the exhibit should be tried with children. Construction is not the focus of exhibits in this class. While the exhibits should be attractive, safe, durable and appropriate for children, the judges want to know how the exhibit has helped the 4-H'er learn more about child development and what was learned rather than the details of how the exhibit was made. Describe the children's age that the exhibit is intended (or and a written description of how the exhibit was used during an activity time. Each exhibit must include a GOAL CARD stating the information requested in general rule number 5. 

Lot 501A, Child Development - Educational display or other type of exhibit relating to a child development project/program, such as age appropriate games and toys, original stories, baby-sitting, toy-safety, positive guidance and discipline, kids with special needs, careers, etc. Exhibit information should included: what you have learned 1) about yourself and/or; 2) about children. Unit Value 4


Clothing
Class 32A


1. If covered, clothing exhibits must be entered in colorless, plain plastic bags.  Entry tags are to be pinned on articles with
small safety pins.
2. Members participating in Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, or the $15 Challenge on June 9th, may also enter their
garment as a clothing exhibit at the fair under 511A and/or 511B.
3. When application of design elements and art principles must be explained, the following guidelines shall be used:
a.. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible only for application of the design element line or color.
b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for application of two design elements.
c. Members in grades 9-12 are responsible only for application of at least one design element and at least one art principle.
4. Refer to “Unraveling the Mystery of Design Elements and Principles in Clothing” 4H-313 (February 2003) for more info. 
5. Each exhibit must include a GOAL CARD stating the information requested in General Exhibit Rule #5.
6. One entry per technique.
7. Accessory boxes exhibited in this class must comply with the dimensions stated in General Exhibit Rule #11.

Lot 511A,Clothing Design and  Creative Sewing - Includes, but not limited to, constructed garments or accessories, design illustrations, sketches, models, modified, designed or recycled garments.  Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate. (or photo of garment on person it was constructed for.)  Unit Value 6

Lot 511 B, Choosing Clothes and learning About Fabrics - Includes, but not limited to, purchased garments or accessories, textile fiber or fabric characteristics, choosing clothes or accessories to enhance the way you or others look, labeling, etc. A photo of the entrant in the exhibited garments or accessories must accompany this entry. If project is an accessory box display, use a separate entry tag than garments and include only one shoe, earring, etc.  Unit Value 2

Lot 511C, Clothing Safety and Care - Includes, but not limited to, decisions about clothes for sports, temperature control and protection, laundry experiences, clothing care, etc.  Unit Value 2

Class 511D, Other Clothing and Sewing Ideas — Any other exhibit that is an outgrowth of a 4-H textile and clothing educational experience. Could include but not restricted to: 1) exploration of ethnic or historical clothing; 2) dress as a means of expression; 3) clothes for special needs of handicapped, elderly, children; 4) cultural expression through clothes; 5) career or processes in the textile and/or apparel industry; 6) decorative processes such as textile dying, printing, embroidery, knitting or quilting; 7) construction of household textiles. The exhibit may be an object, notebook or poster. Application of design elements and principles must be explained when appropriate. Unit Value 3


Fashion Revue
Class 33A
Judging Time
: Monday, June 9th, Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett
Public Program: Saturday, June 28, 5:30 p.m. in the Shelter House.

1.      The outfit constructed by the participants may be cut and sewn, made from a kit, hand knitted or crocheted.

2.      If qualified, one boy and one girl senior may rep resent the county at Iowa State Fair Fashion Revue event. In addition a racial minority may represent the county.

3.       A 4-H'er may participate once at the Iowa State Fair in Fashion Revue as a Senior.

Lot 511 E, Fashion Revue - All participants should:
          a. Have been enrolled in a 4-H Clothing project in the current 4-H program year.
          b. Model a garment/outfit the entrant has constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H
              year
     1. A garment/outfit consisting of one to three pieces such as party clothes, tailored suits, vest slacks, skirt, active
         sportswear and/or coats are acceptable as Fashion Revue entries.
     2. Blouses, skirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be
         constructed or selected.
     3. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected.
     4. All participants must complete the “4-H County Clothing Event Report Form”.
     5. All participants must be present for conference judging, June 9th and at the Worth County Fair Style Show, June 28th
 


Clothing Selection
Class 34
Judging Time: Monday, June 9th, Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett
Public Program: Saturday,
June 28th, 5:30 p.m. in the Shelter House

Lot 511 F -  Clothing Selection
Participants are to model an outfit that they have purchased.

1.
 Participants do not need to be enrolled in the 4-H Clothing project.
2.
 Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal or intended use for the selected outfit.
3.
 Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and
      construction features, price and cost comparison.

4.   All participants must complete the “4-H County Clothing Event Report Form”.
5.   All participants must be present for conference judging on June 9th, and at the Worth County Fair Style Show June 28th.


Clothing Selection NOTE:
Outfits may be selected/purchased from ANY source, including consignment shops, used clothing stores, etc.  Clothing items which are home-sewn are not eligible unless the completed garment was purchased from a used clothing source.  Clothing items which are custom sewn specifically for the participant are not eligible.  Unit Value 5

 The $15 Challenge
Class 35

Judging Time: Monday, June 9th, Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett
Public Program: Saturday, June 28th, 5:30 p.m. in the Shelter House

 

Lot 511G - The $15 Challenge
Participants are to model an outfit that they have purchased for no more than $15.  4-H’ers should:

1. Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal or intended use for the selected outfit.
2. Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.
3. Outfits are to be
purchased from a garage sale, consignment store, or resale shop (i.e. Goodwill, Salvation Army), and NOT a retail store.
4. Cost of outfit must be
$15 or less (shoes, accessories, &/or undergarments are not included).
5. All participants’ receipt(s)
MUST be turned in with their completed “4-H Clothing Event Report Form”.
6. All participants must be present for conference judging on June 9th, and at the Worth County Fair Style Show June 28th.

Unit Value 5

 


Consumer Management
Class 36

The process of learning about yourself while making decisions as a consumer is an important part of the project. The exhibit should demonstrate use of the decision-making model as described in project materials. An exhibit might include some of the following examples and/or other leamings from the project. Examples include games, stories, computer programs, photographs, displays, notebooks, videos, etc.

541 A — Spending plans and record keeping: Track your spending (account books, computer records, envelope systems, checkbook records, etc.). Set up family record keeping system. Survey peer spending habits (allowances, video arcades, clothing, food, etc.). Track your 4-H project(s) spending (livestock records, photographs, clothing, etc.). Describe appropriate use of credit. Track how you spend your time (calendar system, diary, etc.) Set up a family calendar system.

541B—Comparison Shopping: Compare products. Compare type of stores or places to shop. Compare cost of shopping with cash and credit. Compare colleges, trade schools, etc. Compare cost of recreational activities. Compare financial institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions, etc.). Compare car insurance. Compare investments and savings.

541C — Consumer rights and responsibilities: Explore advertising influences. Show how to make a consumer complaint. Show where to find consumer information. Evaluate reliability of consumer information. Describe cost of fraud (shoplifting, bad check, fake ID, etc.). Describe potential problems related to privacy issues (social security number, credit card, internet shopping, etc.)

All have a Unit Value of 4


Food and Nutrition
Class 37

Special Rules

In addition to the general rules 4-H’ers entering Food and Nutrition exhibits must follow these special rules:
          1.
 The recipe (ingredients, preparation instructions, time, temperature) MUST be included for any prepared food
                exhibit. Source of recipe must be credited.

          2.
 Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label, VI-991201-WB/SAS. Only food
                processed after August 1, 2007 is acceptable.
                   a. Type of food
                   b. Method of preservation
                   c. Processing time
                   d. Date processed
                   e. Source of recipe and/or method of preservation (if a publication, include name and date)

Current
USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation methods must be used. (Check at County Extension Office for recommended practices or call the ISU Answer Line 1-800-262-3804 for current researched information.)
          3.
 Preserved foods exhibits MUST include two (2) product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and then
                discarded. The second will be on display and then will be returned to the exhibitor. Perishable food products will be
                discarded when removed from display.

          4.
 Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Consider this recommendation rather
                than pans, plates, china, or baskets due to potential damage or loss. Place exhibit in a recloseable plastic bag with
                entry tag fastened outside the bag.

          5.
 Products that require refrigeration (cream fillings, cream pies, meat or broth, relish or fruit trays, cheeses, eggs,
                custards, egg noodles, and friendship starters, etc.) are not acceptable entries for the fair. These items do not hold
                up well at room temperature  and often pose a food safety hazard. Such items will not be accepted, judged, or
                displayed.

          6.
 Due to safe handling concerns during processing, no meat jerky product exhibits are allowed.
          7.
 All food products and food preparation procedures used, illustrated, or described must be unquestionably safe. Any
                exhibit considered to be or to portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed
.
          8.
 The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.
          9.
 If you choose to use a display box, the dimensions are not to exceed 10"x12"x14". (The three dimensions can be
                applied to best fit the exhibit size for height, width, or depth.) Posters and other display boards must follow size
                guidelines in General Rule #11.

          10.
 All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption/nutritional evaluation.
          11.
 Food Product exhibits must be prepared, baked, or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.

1. If a display box is used for exhibiting, the dimensions should be 10"Hx12"Wx14"D.
2. One entry per technique or topic

Lot 521 A - Food Preparation and Safety (including Food Preservation) - Includes, but not limited to, prepared product, product evaluation, food preparation terms, storage practices, etc. The recipe (ingredients, preparation instructions, time, temperature) must be included for any prepared food exhibits. Source of recipe must be credited. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation label VI-991302-WB/SAS. Preserved foods must include two product samples (rule established in 2004) One will be opened for evaluation and then returned. The second sample will be on display, and returned to exhibitor, unopened, at the end of fair. Unit Value 2

Lot 521 B - Consumer Behavior and Management - Includes, but not limited to, resource management, product comparison, meal planning and service, purchasing, food packaging and recycling, nutrition labeling, etc. (place setting would go under Home Imp 531 C) Unit Value 2

Lot 521 C - Nutrition and Wellness - Includes, but not limited to dietary guidelines, nutrient functions, physical health, etc. Unit Value 2

Lot 521 D - Other Food and Nutrition Ideas - Exhibit can tell or show any special related topic such as measurement of ingredients, eating out, special recipe collection, cultural food traditions, food science "whys", careers, etc. Unit Value 2

Lot 521 E - Challenge Recipe - This is open to all exhibitors, with one entry per exhibitor. Baked products will be displayed the same as any other baked goods, and the excess exhibit will be sold through the 4-H Food Stand. Judging will be done following conference judging, with Top Junior, Intermediate and Senior selections. If the judge so chooses, this entry may go to State Fair as a Food and Nutrition Entry. (You may also enter this product in 521A with 3 additional specimens.) Unit Value 2

2008 Challenge Recipe —
“S’mores Granola Bars”


Ingredients:
6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Flour
2 cups Rolled Oats
1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup Sweetened Coconut
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
3/4 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallows

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Butter up a 9x9inch baking pan, set aside
Melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the flour, oats, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, salt and ground cinnamon.
Make sure all is mixed together and coated.
Take half of the mixture and press it into the pan.
Let cool for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle marshmallows and chocolate evenly.
Press on remaining oat mixture over the marshmallows and chocolate.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Once done, let cool for 2-3 minutes, and cut into bars, size of your choice.
The longer you wait to cut them the messier the process will be.
Store in an air tight container, refrigeration not needed.
 

 

 


Home Improvement
Class 38

1. Each exhibit must include a GOAL CARD stating the information requested in general rule number 5.
2. One entry per technique or topic, (example: one room plan, one refinished furniture piece, one poster on buymanship, etc.)

Lot 531 A, Design in the Home - An educational display, notebook, poster or other type of exhibit such as design element or art principle, explaining design of an item, selecting an item illustrating design, etc. Must include explanation of how A MINIMUM OF TWO design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit. Unit Value 2

Lot 531 B, Furniture in the Home - Includes, but not limited to, reclaimed furniture, room plans, furniture styles, historic furniture, buymanship, etc.  Must include an explanation of how a MINIMUM OF TWO design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit.  Unit Value

Lot 531 C, Accessories for the Home - Includes, but not limited to, wall accessories; nature accessories, flatware selection/coordination, table design, lighting design, etc. Must include explanation of how a MINIMUM OF TWO design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit. Unit Value 3

Lot 531 D. Fabrics in the Home — Includes, but not limited to upholstered furniture, pillows, curtains, table linens, storage protection, etc. If appropriate, include an explanation of  how a MINIMUM OF TWO design elements or art principles were used in his exhibit. Unit Value 4

Lot 531 E, Maintenance in the Home - Includes but not limited to cleaning plan, storage, energy conversation, recycling, own home away from home, etc. If appropriate, include an explanation of how A MINIMUM OF TWO design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit. Unit Value 3

Lot 531 F, Other Home Improvement Ideas - Any other exhibit which is an outgrowth of a home improvement project or program such as decision making process, careers, etc. If appropriate, include an explanation of how design elements or art principles were used in this exhibit. Unit Value 4

Lot
531 G, Non State Fair - This class Is designated for use of 4-H'ers who have participated in the learning workshops through our county extension service, where they have been assisted with the project. If the project is an outgrowth from a workshop (something original made later as a result of attending a workshop) place that project under a different appropriate category. Unit Value 3

 

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