2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.

3. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.

4. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:

• Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size.
• Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size.
  Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.
• Display boxes may not exceed 28" x 22" in height or width and 12" in depth.

5. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit.

6. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for 4-H’ers.)

8. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

• What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)
• What steps did you take to learn or do this?
• What were the most important things you learned?

***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes.

9. All judges’ decisions are final.

10. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, class number, and exhibitor’s name.

11. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Exhibits Building on entry day, Tuesday, June 14th, 2011. Exceptions: Exhibitors participating in alternative evaluation/educational learning experiences will enter exhibits as determined for program participation.

12. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, June 19th, 2011. RELEASE TIME 6:00 PM.

13. Worth County 4-H and FFA General Rules listed in this book apply to all 4-H Building Departments.

14. After judging, each judge will mark the placing on a member’s entry form. It is the member’s responsibility to take their exhibits to the ribbon table, attach ribbons, and turn in at the ribbon table. The entry forms will used to determine premiums.

15. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. The Worth County Fair, Iowa State Fair and Iowa State University Extension will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.

All static exhibits must remain until 7:00 p.m. air exhibits need to be All static exhibits must remain until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19th. State Fair Exhibits need to be returned to the Worth County Extension Office by August 1st.

There will be a picture for all State Fair Exhibitors and Participants following the Fashion Show on Saturday night. Please report to the 4-H Exhibit Building immediately following the Style Show and Awards Program.

BE CREATIVE!!

Decorating may only be done Saturday – Monday, June 11-13. Entries must be removed Sunday. Judging will be after working exhibits on Friday, June 17th.

Please contact the Extension Office with the location of your entry.
Monetary prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third places.

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.

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

Ability to convey a message through selected theme.
Neatness Creativity
Involvement of members
Themes for club booths should be one of the following:

• “Aiming For Adventure”
• (Exhibit Building’s theme for 2011 and State 4-H Conference Theme for 2011 )
• “Are You Ready For Some 4-H” (Awards Banquet Theme)
• “4-H is.......” (use your imagination)
“Join 4-H...”
• “4-H — The Power of Youth”

Judging will take place during the Working Exhibits on Friday afternoon.

510 Animal Science (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

530 Crop Production (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops.

540 Environment and Sustainability (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections.

550 Horticulture (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens, and landscape design.

560 Outdoor Adventures (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities.

570 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows).

590 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

610 Music (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history.

710 Child Development (Unit Value=4)
An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development.

720 Clothing and Fashion (Unit Value=2)
An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased clothing and accessories.

730 Consumer Management (Unit Value=4)
An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

760 Home Improvement (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items.

770 Sewing and Needle Arts (Unit Value=4)
An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts, the use and care of fabrics and fibers, or the construction of clothing and other items.

790 Other Family and Consumer Science (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed.

810 Citizenship (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world.

820 Communication
An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms.

This component of the 4-H Communications program is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate to the public using non-verbal forms of communication on a poster. The objective of this class is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to tell a story or idea visually about 4-H to the general public.

1. These will be presentations made by Livestock Exhibitors in the Sheep, Cattle, Swine or Horse Barn.

2. One or more 4-H members may give presentations. One member could demonstrate, another member 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

1. Presentations should be an outgrowth of the member’s 4-H experience during the current year.

2. One or more 4-H members may give educational presentations. Junior -15 minutes or less; Intermediate & Senior - 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.

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 hairnets 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.

830 Leadership (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.

890 Self-Determined (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.

910 Digital Storytelling (Unit Value=3)
Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

920 Mechanics (Unit Value=3)
Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and restoration.

930 Woodworking (Unit Value=3)
Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

940 Science, Engineering & Technology (Unit Value=3)
Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

See General Exhibit Rules.
1. Any 4-H member is eligible to enter. A member does not have to be enrolled in the 4-H Food and Nutrition Project.
2. Member may make one entry of six cookies.
3. Entry is to be made with other 4-H Building Exhibits on Tuesday, June 14th.
4. Entry should be placed on a firm paper plate or flat cardboard. Member’s name and club should be put in an inconspicuous place on the plate / cardboard. Place food in plastic bag that seals.
5. The purpose of this contest is to use only the following recipe. Make, bake, and present your best 6 cookies. This recipe came from the files of Iowa State Fair Winner~Shane Wogen.

Class 1000 – Junior Division (Grades 4, 5, 6)
Class 1001 – Intermediate Division (Grades 7, 8)
Class 1002 – Senior Division (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)