Fair Book

Bucket Calf

1. An exhibitor may show only ONE bucket calf. Calves shall be born between January 1 and June 1 of the current year.
2. A bucket calf is a beef or dairy animal which was fed from bottle or bucket until weaned. Quality of the calf will not be considered
   1. Evaluation of the completed record book, B.) Evaluation of the member’s knowledge of project, C.) Quality and condition of the animal, D.) Evidence of training and showing. Youth must complete a bucket calf record book and turn it into the Livestock office during check-in.  Youth who do not turn in a record book at check in, will not be allowed to show. 
   2. Calves shown in the bucket calf class will not be allowed to show in any other classes during the current year’s fair (this includes beef showmanship). 

AWARDS

Champion Bucket Calf (per age division)

Division                     Class                          Pay           Purple     Blue        Red          White

49                                  910-930                    $6.00      $5.00      $4.00      $3.00

49                                  940-960                    $4.00      $3.00      $2.00      $1.00

C) 910                        Senior Division – 14 years and older

C) 920                        Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

C) 940                        Senior Record Book – 14 years and older

C)950                         Intermediate Record Book- 11 to 13 years

C) 960                        Junior Record Book- 8 to 10 years

Beef

1. Entry Limits 
   1. 4 market beef animals
   2. 4 breeding beef (Cow-Calf entry counts as one event in the breeding beef classes)
   3. 2 feeder calves (the calf from a cow-calf entry only counts as a separate entry if entered in the feeder class)
2. For the safety of 4-H members, horns will not be permitted; scurs that protrude from the head must be loose and not come to a point.
3. The Johnson County 4-H program conducts its breeding and market cattle show under a ‘blow and go’ format, emphasizing minimal grooming and natural presentation. Refer to Rules and Regulations available on our website.
4. Market Classes will be determined by weight. Classes with less than five entries may be combined into groups of at least 5 head at the discretion of the Beef Superintendent.
   1. Each breed of heifer will show separately. Any breed having less than five head checked in may be allowed only one class for all heifers at the discretion of the Beef Superintendent. If so desired, less than 5 can be shown if exhibitors are able to provide registration papers. 

AWARDS

• Champion Showman (per age division)
• Grand Champion Breeding Heifer
  • Champion from each Breed Division
• Champion Feeder Calf – Heifer & Champion Feed Calf – Steer
• Grand Champion Market Beef
  • Champion Market Heifer, Champion Market Steer, Champion Born & Raised Market Heifer, Champion Born & Raised Steer, Champion Heifer and Champion Steer are eligible for final drive.
• Champion Rate of Gain – Heifer & Champion Rate of Gain – Steer 

Beef Showmanship

Division                     Class                          Pay                    Purple     Blue        Red          White

10                                  All Classes                                 $4.00      $3.00      $2.00      $1.00

C) 910                        Senior Division – 14 years and older

C) 920                        Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

DIVISION RULES – Breeding Beef

1. Any Breeding Heifers will be shown youngest to oldest and in alphabetical order starting with Black Angus.
2. Breeding beef divisions must consist of 5 animals or will be placed into AOB, unless registration papers are provided. A single animal may show in its division alone if corresponding registration paperwork is provided. 
3. Unweaned calves may be brought to the fairgrounds and taken home on the day of the show if not accompanied by the dam. 

Division 12-29 Breeding Beef                                                                                                                                                             Division Class                          Pay           Purple     Blue        Red          White   

                                                                                                                                                                                                          12-29                          All Classes                  $8.00      $6.00      $4.00      $2.00  

C) 910              Senior Yearling Heifer – July – December, 2 years ago

C) 10                 Junior Yearling Heifer- January- February, last year

C) 20                 Spring Yearling Heifer- March- April, last year

C) 30                 Summer Yearling Heifer- May- June, last year

C) 40                 Fall Heifer Calves- July- August, last year

C) 50                 Fall Heifer Calves- September- October, last year

C) 60                 Fall Heifer Calves- November- December, last year

C) 920              Cow-Calf

C) 930              Aged Cow- Born on or before July 1, 2 years ago

Division 30 Feeder Calves

1. Any beef calf born between January 1 and June 1 of the current year.
2. Unweaned calves may be brought to the fairgrounds and taken home on the day of the show if not accompanied by the dam. 

Division Class                          Pay                                                   Purple     Blue         Red          White

30                                  All Classes                                 $5.00                    $4.00      $3.00      $2.00

C) 901          Feeder Calf- Heifer

C) 902          Feeder Calf- Steer

Division 11 Market Beef

1. Steers and heifers born on/after September 1, 2025, are eligible to show in this class.
2. If participating in Rate of Gain Market Beef must be weighed in at Beef Weigh-In Day.
3. Animals Receiving first and second purple places from each class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion of the division. 
4. A Market Beef Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be selected from the division champions, heifers and steers.
5. Class breaks will be determined by weight sorted by the superintendent. Classes with less than five entries may be combined. 
6. Club Group of Three Market Beef
   1. Group of three market heifers and/or steers with ownership by more than one exhibitor

                                                                                                                                                                     Division Class                          Pay                                                Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                   30                                  All Classes                                 $8.00      $6.00      $4.00      $2.00
 

C) 901                        Born & Raised Market Beef- Steers

C) 902                        Born & Raised Market- Heifers

C) 910                        Market Heifers- British Breeds

C) 920                        Market Heifers- Crossbreds

C) 930                        Market Heifers- Miniature/Heritage Breeds

C) 940                        Market Steers- Angus 

C) 950                        Market Steers- Shorthorn

C) 960                        Market Steers- Hereford

C) 970                        Market Steers- Crossbreds

C) 980                        Market Steers- Miniature/Heritage Breeds

C) 990                        Bucket Calf Plus One

C) 903                        Club Group Market Beef

Beef Rate of Gain

1. All Market Beef animals entered at the fair will be automatically entered.
2. The average daily gain will be determined using the county fair weight minus weigh-in weight divided by the number of days between those two dates.
3. The rate of gain will be printed in the beef show program and awarded during the beef show. 

                                                                                                                                                      Division                     Class                          Pay           1^st              2^nd             3^rd                    4^th              5^th              

                                                                                                                                                      11                                  All Classes                              $35           $30           $25                    $20           $15

C) 905                        Beef Rate of Gain- Steers

C) 906                        Beef Rate of Gain- Heifers

Dairy Cattle

1. There is no limit on the number of dairy cattle an exhibitor may show.
2. Dairy cows in production may leave immediately after the dairy show.
3. Dairy steers have the option of competing in the beef rate of gain if they bring their steers to weigh in.
4. Premium sale minimum weight for dairy steers to be eligible is 850lbs.

Awards

• Champion Showman (per age division)
• Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected from all Dairy Breed Heifer and Cow Classes

Dairy Showmanship

Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue         Red          White

40                                  All Classes                                                     $4.00                    $3.00      $2.00      $1.00      

SF) 910                      Senior Division – 14 years and older

SF) 920                      Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

Division Dairy Cattle (41-48)

                                                                                                                                                                        Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue         Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                          41-48                          All Classes                                                     $4.00      $3.00      $2.00      $1.00

C) 910                        Spring Heifer Calves- Mark-April, this year

C)915                         Winter Heifer Calves- December, least year- February, this year

C)920                         Fall Heifer Calves- September-November, last year

C) 925                        Summer Yearlings- June-August, last year

C) 930                        Spring Yearlings- March-May, last year

C) 935                        Winter Yearlings- December, 2 years ago- August, 2 years ago

C) 940                        Fall Yearlings- September, 2 years ago- November, 2 years ago

C) 945                        Dry Cow- Any Age

C) 950                        Two Year Olds- September, 3 years ago – August, 2 years ago

C) 955                        Three Year Olds- September, 4 years ago – August, 3 years ago

C) 960                        Four Year Olds- September, 5 years ago – August, 4 years ago

C) 965                        Five Year Olds- Prior to September, 5 years ago

C) 970                        Dairy Steers- Born after January 1^st of the preceding year

Dairy Pygmy & Meat Goats

1. An Exhibitor is limited to exhibit 4 dairy goats, 4 meat goats, 4 breeding and 4 pet goats.
2. All goats must be ear tagged with an official USDA Approved Scrapies Tag. 

Awards

• Champion Dairy Goat Showman (per age division)
• Champion Dairy Goat
• Champion Meat Goat Showman (per age division)
• Champion Breeding Meat Goat
• Grand Champion Market Meat Goat
  • Champion Born & Raised Market Meat Goat, Champion Market Meat Goat
• Champion Rate of Gain

Dairy Goat Showmanship 

                                                                                                                                                                 Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue         Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                53                                  All Classes                                                     $4.00      $3.00      $2.00      $1.00      

C) 910                        Senior Division – 14 years and older

C) 920                        Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

Dairy Goat

1. The following goat breeds are recognized as dairy goats: Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanens, and Toggenburg
2. Registered and commercial animals will be shown together
3. Any class having less than five head checked in may be allowed only one class the discretion of the superintendent.
4. Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Goat will be selected from classes 910-985.

                                                                                                                                                                      Division                     Class                          Pay                     Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                        51                                  All Classes                                        $6.00      $4.00      $2.00      $1.00      

C) 910                                  Junior Doe- Under 5 months

C)920                                   Senior Doe- 5 months to 8 months

C)930                                   Junior Yearling- 8 months to 1 year

C)940                                   Senior Yearling- 1 to 2 years (Non-milking Doe)

C)950                                   Yearling Milker- Under 2 years (Milking Doe)

C)960                                   Junior Milker- 2 and 3 years (Milking Doe)

C)970                                   Senior Milker- 4 years and older (Milking Doe)

C)985                                   Mother/Daughter

Pet Goats

1. A pygmy goat is not recognized as a meat goat or a dairy goat. They are more of a companion type of animal.
2. Does and wethers will be shown together. 

                                                                                                                                                                       Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                      52                                  All Classes                                                     $6.00      $5.00      $4.00      $3.00      

C) 901                        Pet Goat- Under 12 months of age

C)902                         Pet Goat- Over 12 months of age

Meat Goat Showmanship 

                                                                                                                                                               Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                               53                                  All Classes                                                     $4.00      $3.00      $2.00      $1.00      

C) 910                        Senior Division – 14 years and older

C) 920                        Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

Breeding Meat Goats

1. Only does may be shown, no bucks

                                                                                                                                                                                   Division                     Class                          Pay                     Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                    59                                  All Classes                                         $6.00      $5.00      $4.00      $3.00      

C) 910                        Doe Kids- Born March-May, this year

C) 920                        Doe Kids- Born January-February, this year

C) 930                        Doe Kids- Born Fall of last year

C) 940                        Yearling Doe- Born March-May, last year

C) 950                        Yearling Doe- Born January-February, last year

C) 960                        Yearling Doe- Born Fall two years ago

C) 970                        Aged Doe- 2 years old and older

Market Meat Goats

1. All market goats must be born after December 1 of the previous year
2. All market goats need to attend the June weigh in to be entered for rate of gain.
3. Feeder goat class are not eligible to compete for Champion Meat Goat
4. The following goat breeds are recognized as meat goats: Boer, Brush, Kiko, Myotonic, and Spanish.
5. Market class breaks will be determined by weight. Does and wethers will be shown together. 
6. Pen of Three Market Goats- Group of 3 market goats with ownership by one individual or one family unit. All animals must have been identified on a single affidavit under all eligible 4-H Member’s names. The premium for this class will be split among exhibitors with goats in the pen of three. 

                                                                                                                                                                                       Division                     Class                          Pay                     Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                           58                                  All Classes                                      $6.00      $5.00      $4.00      $3.00

C) 910                        Feeder Goat- Under 49lbs

C) 920                        Born & Raised Market Goat- Over 50lbs

C) 930                        Market Goat- Over 50lbs

C) 940 Market       Market Goat Pen of Three

Goat Rate of Gain

1. The average daily gain will be determined using the county fair weight minus weigh-in weight divided by the number of days between those two dates.
2. The rate of gain will be printed in the goat show program and awarded during the goat show. 
3. All goats must be ear tagged with an official USDA approved scrapies tag. 

Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

60                                  All Classes                                                     $8.00      $6.00      $4.00      $2.00

C) 001                        Goat Rate of Gain

Sheep

1. An Exhibitor may show a maximum of 6 market sheep and 6 breeding sheep. Showmanship and pen of three classes do not count as an entry.
2. All sheep must be slick shorn within 10 days of the show. Wool may be left on legs only below the knees and hocks.
3. All sheep must be ear tagged with an official USDA approved scrapies tag.

Awards

• Champion Showman (per age division)
• Grand champion Breeding Ewe
  • Animals receiving first and second purple places form each class
• Grand Champion Market Lamb
  • Champion Born & Raised Market Lamb and Champion Market Lamb
• Champion Rate of Gain, Champion Pen of Three 

Sheep Showmanship

1. The use of showing and/or handling practices that may be considered objectionable or abusive, such as striking or slapping lambs and exhibiting the lamb with its feet off the ground, are not acceptable.
   1. Exhibitors displaying such practices may be given one warning. A second offense may result in the lowering of a ribbon placing or forfeit of class premiums.

                                                                                                                                                                            Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                             130                               All Classes                                                     $8.00      $6.00      $4.00      $2.00

SF) 910                      Senior Division – 14 years and older 

SF) 920                      Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

Breeding Ewes

1. Ewes Born December 1 or after of the previous year are classed as lambs. Ewes born during the preceding year are classed as yearlings.
2. Grade and commercial animals will be shown together. 
3. Any breed having less than five head checked in may be allowed only one class at the discretion of the superintendent. Animals will enter the ring at the same time in order of age.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                        32                                  All Classes                                             $6.00      $5.00      $4.00      $3.00

SF) 910                      Lamb Ewe- Born March-May, this year

SF) 920                      Lamb Ewe- Born January-February, this year

SF) 930                      Lamb Ewe- Born Fall of last year

SF) 940                      Yearling Ewe- Born March-May, last year

SF) 950                      Yearling Ewe- Born January-February, last year

C) 960                        Yearling Ewe- Born Fall two years ago

C) 970                        Aged Ewe- 2 years old and older

Market Lambs

1. All market lambs must be born after December 1 of the previous year.  
2. All market lambs need to attend the June weigh in to be entered for Rate of Gain.
3. Feeder lambs are not eligible to show for champion market lamb.
4. Short scrotum, cryptorchid or ram lambs are not eligible as market lambs. 
5. Market lamb classes will be divided into divisions if there are more than 30 market lambs pre-entered.
6. Pen of Three Market Lambs- Group of 3 market lambs with ownership by one individual or one family unit. All animals must have been identified on a single affidavit under all eligible 4-H members’ names. The premium for this class will be split among exhibitors with lambs in the pen of three. 

                                                                                                                                                                                Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                      31                                        All Classes                                       $6.00      $5.00      $4.00      $3.00

SF) 910                      Feeder Lambs- All Breeds, 79lbs or less

C) 920                        Born & Raised Market Lambs – All breeds, 80lbs or more

SF) 930                      Market Lambs – All breeds, 80lbs or more

C) 940                        Pen of 3 Market Lambs

Sheep Rate of Gain

1. The average daily gain will be determined using the county fair weight minus weigh-in weight divided by the number of days between those two dates.
2. The rate of gain will be printed in the sheep show program and awarded during the sheep show.

                                                                                                                                                                              Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                              32                                  All Classes                                                     $8.00      $6.00      $4.00      $2.00

C) 001                        Sheep Rate of Gain

Swine

1. An exhibitor may show 4 market swine and 2 breeding swine. Showmanship and pen of three classes do not count as an entry. 

Awards

• Champion Showman (per age division)
• Grand Champion Market Swine
  • Champion Born & Raised Market Swine, Champion Market Swine from each division
• Champion Carcass Contest
• Champion Pen of Three
• Grand Champion Breeding Gilt

Swine Showmanship

                                                                                                                                                                            Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                            35                                  All Classes                                                     $4.00      $3.00      $2.00      $1.00

SF) 910                      Senior Division – 14 years and older 

SF) 920                      Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

 Market Swine

1. All market swine, regardless of breed, will be classified for judging purposes on the basis of weight alone. Pigs under 200lbs and over 320lbs will be allowed to show but will not be eligible to compete for division awards or the champion Market Swine. 
2. Market swine classes will be divided by weight. Barrows and Gilts will be shown together. All breeds will be shown together. 
3. Class breaks will be determined by weight. Market swine will be judged from the lightest to heaviest. 
4. Carcass contest weight restrictions- only scan swine between 230-300lbs

                                                                                                                                                                                  Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                35                                  All Classes                                                     $6.00      $5.00      $4.00      $3.00

SF) 950                                Pre-Market Swine – 199lbs or less

C) 960                                  Born & Raised Market Swine- 200lbs to 320lbs

SF) 970                                Market Swine- 200lbs to 320lbs

C) 980                                  Heavyweight Swine- 321lbs or more

C) 990                                  Market Swine Pen of Three

C) 1000                               Carcass Contest- 230-300lbs

Breeding Gilts

1. All breeding gilts are to be born on or after November 1^st of the previous year.
2. Purebred Gilts and Commercial (cross-bred) gilts will be shown together.
3. Class breaks will be determined by weight. Breeding gilts will be judged from lightest to heaviest. 

                                                                                                                                                                               Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                               36                                  All Classes                                                     $7.00      $5.00      $3.00      $1.00

SF) 950                      Breeding Gilt

C) 960                        FFA Breeding Gilt

Poultry 

1. A 4-H member may enter a total of 12 individual birds, 2 trios or production pen of three in each category apart from broilers (one pen of 3 and 1 individual)
2. 4-H members may identify a maximum of 24 birds. To be eligible for breed exhibition, entries must be fair representatives of one of the breeds listed in the American Standard of Perfection. 

Awards 

• Champion showman (per age division)
• Grand Champion Poultry (champion Large Fowl, Champion Bantam, Champion Trio)
• Grand Champion Waterfowl, Turkey & Gamebird (Champion Duck, Champion Goose, Champion Turkey, Champion Gamebird) 
• Champion Individual Broiler, Champion Broiler Pen of Three

Poultry Showmanship

1. Participants may use any bird they choose, so long as it was raised and trained by the 4-H member. Judging showmanship is based on grooming and training of the bird and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor.  
2. The maximum length of showmanship presentations is 4 minutes. Exhibitors must vocally explain the steps in their presentation and the merit of the bird. The judge may ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of their presentation. 

                                                                                                                                                                                Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                70                                  All Classes                                                     $4.00      $3.00      $2.00      $1.00

C) 910                        Senior Division – 14 years and older 

C) 920                        Intermediate Division- 11 to 13 years

C) 930                        Junior Division- 8 to 10 years

                                                                                                    Category 1 – Poultry

                                                                                                                                                                                      Division                     Class                          Pay                               Purple     Blue        Red          White

                                                                                                                                                                                     70                                  All Classes                                                     $3.00      $2.50      $2.00      $1.50

LARGE FOWL CLASSES [Age as of show date] 

SF) 901                      American – Plymouth Rock, Jersey Giant Wyandotte, New Hampshire Red, Rhode Island Red 

SF) 902                      Asiatic – Cochin, Brahmas, Langshan 

SF) 903                      English – Cornish, Orpington, Australorps, Sussex, Dorklings 

SF) 904                      Mediterranean – Leghorn, Buttercup, Minorca 

SF) 905                      Continental – Polish, Hamburg, Campines, Faverolles 

SF) 906                      All Other Breeds – Houdan, Game, Sumatra, Araucanas, Ameracanas 

BANTAMS CLASSES [Age as of show date] 

SF) 907                      Gam Bantam – Modern and Old English 

SF) 908                      Single Comb Clean Legged – Plymouth Rock, Leghorn, Japanese, Rhode Island Red, Orpington, New Hampshire 

SF) 909                      Rose Comb Clean Legged – Rosecomb, Wyandotte, Sebright, Leghorn 

SF) 910                      All Other Comb Clean Legged – Polish, Cornish, Houdan 

SF) 911                      Feather Legged Class – Silky, Cochin, Brahma, MilleFleur, Frizzle 

1. A trio of exhibition birds consists of one male and two females. Birds in a trio may not be shown individually in other classes.
2. Production Pen of 3 consists of all females. 

DEPARTMENT G – DIVISION 70 – PRODUCTION PEN OF THREE & TRIO 

C)   912                      Trio – 1 male and 2 Females 

C)   913                      Production Pen of 3- All Females 

CATEGORY 2 – WATERFOWL AND TURKEYS 

DUCK CLASSES [Age as of show date] 

SF) 914                      Heavy – Pekin, Rouen, Muskovy 

SF) 915                      Medium – Swedish, Buff, Crested, Cayuga 

SF) 916                      Light – Runner, Khaki, Campbell  

SF) 917                      Bantam – Call, Mallard, East India 

GOOSE & TURKEY [Age as of show date] 

SF) 918  Goose – All Weights  

SF) 919                      Turkey – All Weights 

GAME BIRDS, ETC. 

C) 920                        Quail- Japanese or coturnix quail 

BROILERS 

1. Each exhibitor MUST participate in poultry showmanship, be present at the exhibit area during broiler judging, AND complete a broiler record book. Record books will be turned into the 4-H Office during check-in.
2. A pen of broilers shall consist of three males or three female birds 6-9 weeks of age.  

 SF) 910                     Broiler – Individual 

SF) 920                      Broiler – Pen of 3  

C)   930                      Broiler – Record Book 

Rabbit 

1. 4-H members may enter 8 classes of rabbits.
2. 4-H members may identify a maximum of 20 rabbits. To be eligible for breed exhibition, entries must be fair representatives of one of the breeds listed in the American Standard of Perfection.  
3. All rabbits must have permanent identification numbers or names tattooed in their ear by June 15^th. Fryers and pets must be marked with a permanent marker in their ear by the County Fair.
4. Participants may use any rabbit they choose, so long as it is raised and trained by the 4-h member. Judging showmanship is based on grooming and training of the rabbit and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor.
5. The maximum length of showmanship presentations is four minutes. Exhibitors must vocally explain the steps in their presentation and the merit of the rabbit. The judge may ask the exhibitor questions at the close of the presentation. 

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP  

 SF) 910                     Senior Division (SF291) – 14 and older 

SF) 920                      Intermediate Division (SF291) – 11 to 13 years 

SF) 930                     Junior Division (SF291) – 8 to 10 years   

FANCY BREED [Age as of show date] 

SF) 910                      Junior Doe – Under 6 Months 

SF) 920                      Senior Doe – 6 Months and Older 

SF) 930                      Junior Buck – Under 6 Months  

SF) 940                      Senior Buck – 6 Months and Older 

Fancy Breed List – (Purebred rabbits only)

American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, English Spot, Florid white, French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Holland Lop, Jersey Woolie, Lilac, Lionhead, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Standard Chinchilla, Tan, Thriant

MARKET RABBIT [Age as of show date] 

SF) 910                      Single Fryer – Not over 10 weeks of age. Minimum weight of 3.5 pounds. Maximum weight of 5.5 pounds 

SF) 920                      Meat Pen of Three – Age limit 10 weeks. Minimum weight 3.5 pounds each. Maximum weight 5.5 pounds each (exhibit a pen of 3 rabbits) (same breed and variety) 

SF) 930                 Roaster – Under 6 months of age. Minimum weight of 5.5 pounds. Maximum weight of 9 pounds. 

 Pet Rabbit

Rabbit age is as of the date of the show.

All Sex and ages will show together

Horse

1. Youth May enter 6 horses TOTAL at the County Fair
2. An exhibitor is limited to a TOTAL of 6 horses at the Johnson County Fair. Only one horse per class per contestant, except in halter classes. A single horse may not be entered or ridden in a class  or event by more than one exhibitor; a family project horse may NOT be entered twice in the same event. 
3. Foals born deadline day from project mares may be shown if identified on a 4-H horse identification certiciface within two weeks of birth.
4. All horse exhibitors must take and pass the level 1 test by June 15^th.
5. An equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting form inherent risks of equine activities puruant to sections 25-21, 249 to 25-21, 253 N.R.S.
6. Exercise times will be announced upon approval of superintendent. Patters for showmanship, horsemanship, trail, etc. will be posted by the superintendent or Extension Staff. 
7. Nebraska 4-H horse show and judging guide will be followed in conducting county level 4-H horse shows with some exceptions. The same horse may be ridden in multiple pleasure classes by the same or different riders. Guide available upon request at the Extension Office. 
8. The guide lists penalties for speed classes. Contestants who are disqualified will receive white ribbons. A two-second penalty will be assessed for each pole or barrel knocked down. Rides must dismount before leaving the arena. Hats are not necessary; however, a 2-second penalty will be assessed for hats lost during the run. 

Awards-

• Champion Showman (per age division)
• Champion Female halter Horse, Champion Male Halter Horse, Champion Pony/Mini/Donkey
• Champion Walk Trot, Champion Snaffle Bit, Champion Ranch Horse Pleasure Sr/Int/Jr
• Champion Western Horsemanship Sr/Int/Jr, Champion Ranch Riding Sr/Int/Jr, Champion Trail Class Sr/int/Jr
• Champion Barrel Racing Sr/Int/Jr, Champion Pole Bending Sr/Int/Jr, Champion Keyhole Racing Sr/Int/jr, Champion Flag Racing Sr/Int/Jr, Champion Single Pole Racing Sr/Int/Jr

1. A champion horseman will be selected form the Senior Division, Intermediate Division, and Junior Division. Points will be awarded to each horse and rider team (one horse/one rider). Points will be awarded as follows:

• White Ribbon = 1 point
• Red Ribbon = 2 points
• Blue Ribbon = 3 points
• Purple Ribbon = 4 points
• Reserve Champion = 1 extra point
• Champion = 2 extra points

*Horsemanship Advancement Level I needs to be completed and passed by June 15^th to be eligible to compete at the county fair. Other horsemanship levels may need to be completed to participate in certain events at the state fair. *

HORSE SHOWMANSHIP 

C) 910                        Senior Division – 14 years and older 

C) 920                        Intermediate Division – 11 to 13 years 

C) 930                        Junior Division – 8 to 10 years 

HALTER 

HALTER 

C)   901                      Weanlings- Filly 

C)   902                      Yearlings- Filly 

C)   903                      Two year olds- Mare 

C)   904                      Three year olds- Mare 

C)   905                      Four years and older – Mare 

C)   906                      Weanlings – Colt 

C)   907                      Yearling– Gelding 

C)   908                      Two year olds – Gelding 

C)   909                      Three year olds – Gelding 

C)   910                      Four Years and over- Gelding 

C)   911                      Pony – All types and ages 

C)   912                      Miniatures – All types and ages 

C)   913                      Donkeys – All types and ages 

PLEASURE 

(On The Rail) 

WALK TROT PLEASURE 

Recommended for 4-H members with 2 years or less enrollment in the Horse project. Rider not eligible for any other pleasure classes (264, 265, 266, 284, and 267).

C)   901  Walk Trot 

SNAFFLE BIT WESTERN PLEASURE  

Horse not eligible for any other pleasure class. 

C)   901  Snaffle Bit – Horse 4 years & under 

RANCH HORSE PLEASURE 

The same horse that is used in Western Pleasure should not be used in Ranch Pleasure 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years 

PERFORMANCE 

(Pattern Classes) 

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years 

DEPARTMENT G – DIVISION 269 – RANCH RIDING 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years  

TRAIL HORSE 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years 

SPEED CLASSES 

BARREL RACING 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years

POLE BENDING 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years 

KEY HOLE RACE 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years 

FLAG RACE 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years 

SINGLE POLE RACE 

C)   901  Senior – 14 years and older 

C)   901  Intermediate – 11 to 13 years 

C)   902  Junior – 8 to 10 years 

Educational Display for Animal Entries

1. The poster could focus on a current livestock issue, animal industry career, animal care and health, economic impacts of the livestock industry, within the species of dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry, and rabbit, companion animal, cat, and dog.
2. Poster display should be sturdy enough to last through the fair and no larger than 22 x 28 inches. Only standard poster board will be accepted. Foam board or cardboard posters are discouraged.

3. All entries must match the species of livestock they have entered at EITHER the county fair OR in the Nebraska State Fair. For example, if a 4-H’er is exhibiting beef, their entry must be about beef. 

SF) 100                      Educational Display

Veterinary Science 

1. A Veterinary Science exhibit may consist of a poster, notebook or a display. The exhibit may represent material from any of the Veterinary Science projects including entry level exhibits from Unit I.
2. If photographs are to be part of the exhibit, remember that they will be viewed by the public. Make sure that the photographs are in good taste and will not be offensive to anyone. Graphic photographs of excessive bleeding, trauma or painful procedures are not appropriate. For exhibits related to veterinary surgical procedures, aseptic techniques need to be shown. For example, use of drapes, use of sterile procedures, wearing of gloves and other appropriate veterinary medical practices. 
3. First Aid Kits: because of public safety concerns and risk of theft of first aid kit contents (veterinary drugs/equipment) with perceived potential for drug abuse, animal first aid kits containing any drugs or medications will be immediately disqualified and not displayed. First aid kits wishing to include medication information should instead utilize written descriptions, photographs, drawings, computer generated printouts, or empty packaging of pharmaceuticals. 
4. Veterinary science posters – this exhibit presents the viewer with a design that is simple and direct, unlike a display that usually presents more information. A poster should not exceed 22 x 28” and may be either vertical or horizontal.

5. Veterinary Science Displays- a display may include but is not limited to, a 3-dimensional exhibit, a scale model, the actual product (for example: skeleton. Teeth, samples of leather, fur, or dried skin damaged by disease of parasites) or a notebook. A display is not a poster. A display may be mounted on poster board not to exceed 22 x 28” or on ¼” plywood or equivalent that does not exceed 24” high or 32” wide or in a three-ring binder of another bound notebook format. 

SF) 001                      4-H veterinary science large animal poster, notebook, or display

SF) 002                      4-H veterinary science small animal/pet poster, notebook, or display 

Communication & Expressive Arts

Photography

1. Youth can ONLY enter up to 3 exhibits into ONE DIVISION. One entry per class.
   1. Youth enrolled in photography projects should continue their skill development. Once they have exhibited in a higher level, they are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. Ex. Once you exhibit in unit 2: controlling the image, you are not eligible to exhibit in Unit 1: focus on photography. 
2. Each exhibit must have a personal data tag and should be glued to the back of exhibits or be included as a page of your photo showcase/portfolio. Visit https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/johnson/4-h-misc-fair-forms/ to collect a “Personal Data Tag” form. 
3. Photograph guidelines
   1. An image cannot be used in more than one exhibit except for the portfolios. Which may include images entered as exhibit prints in other classes and may be taken with any type of film or digital camera- including phones, tablets, and drones except for class 050 which requires a phone or tablet camera. 
   2. Photos must be shot during the current project year by the 4-H member with the exception of the portfolios which may include images captured and/or exhibited in previous years.
   3. Securely attach photos to the correct surface. Photos that are unattached will be disqualified.
   4. Do not use photo corners, borders, or place coverings over the exhibits.
4. Photography Glossary
   1. Picture Display    
      1. Three 4x6 photos mounted on a single horizontal 11”x14” black or white poster or mat board. Photos may be mounted vertically or horizontally
      2. Every photo on picture display must be pencil numbered below. Numbers should be readable but not detract from display
      3. No titles, captions, or stick on numbers will be allowed
   2. Exhibit Print
      1. All exhibit prints are 8”x10” prints mounted horizontally or vertically on 11” x 14” black mat board. 
      2. No titles, captions, or stick-on numbers will be allowed
      3. Manual adjustments are strongly encouraged for Level 3 exhibits

Current data tags and help sheets are available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4h-photography

*Photography exhibitors have the option to participate in photography interview judging. They will pick one exhibit to share with the judge what they did and learned. Sign up for a time during static check-in*

Unit 1: Focus on Photography 

C) 901                        Picture Display (SF87) – Entry will consist of 3 pictures. The 4-H member will exhibit 1 picture from 3 different categories. Categories to be selected form include: animal, building, people, landscape, special effects, still-life, sports, or close-up. 

C) 902                        Picture Story Display (SF87) – Entry will consist of 3 pictures which tell a story (include introduction, body and conclusion) No captions. 

C) 903                        County Only Them Print: I Pledge My…. – The 4-H pledge talks about pledging your head, heart, hands, and health. Entries in the theme print class should pick one of the components of the 4-H pledge and capture and share what it means to you. 

C) 904                        Exhibit Print (SF87)

C) 905                        Favorite Picture Display (SF87)

C) 906                        Photo Album (SF87)

C) 907                        Photo Flop (SF87)

Level 2: Next Level Photography

SF) 010                      Level 2 Portfolio (SF86) Level 2 portfolio should represent the photographer’s best work and must include 5-7 different images from the 4-H member’s photography career. At least 2 images must have been taken during the current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during the member’s 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Portfolios must include: 1) 1-Page max Bio, 2) table of contents, 3) year each photo was taken, 4) title for each image, 5) device make and model used to capture each image, and 6) reflections for each image. When writing reflections, youth should focus on what new photography techniques they were practicing when taking the photo, what makes the image successful, and what could have been done differently to improve the image. 

SF) 020                      Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print (SF87) – Photos should capture a creative use of lighting, such as diffused lighting, backlighting, or hard lighting, reflections, or another lighting technique covered in Book 2 Next Level Photography.

SF) 030                      Creative Composition Display or Print (SF87) – Photos should capture the creative composition using the Rule of Thirds, Golden Triangle, Golden Rectangle, or another composition technique covered in Book 2 Next Level Photography

SF) 040                      Abstract Photography Display or Print (SF87) – Candid photos should capture a special moment or meaningful interaction. Photos should be un-posed. 

SF) 050                      Candid Photography Display or Print (SF87) – Candid photos should capture a special moment or meaningful interaction. Photos should be un-posed.

SF) 060                      Expression Through Color Display or Print (SF87) – Photos should capture a creative use of color or a color scheme, such as complimentary, contrasting, monochromatic, warm, cool, primary, secondary, or tertiary. 

C) 901                        Exhibit Print

C) 902                        Favorite Picture Display

C) 903                        Photo Album

C) 904                        Photo Flop

C) 905                        I Pledge My…

Level 3: Mastering Photography 

SF) 010                      Level 3 Portfolio (SF88) - Entry will consist of ten photos that represent the strongest collection of the participant’s work. See the notes above regarding details of the class. 

• Portfolios should include a minimum of 9-11 different images from the 4-h member’s photography career. At least 3 images should be from the current year. The remaining images may have been taken at any time during the  member’s 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. 
• Photos should represent the 4-H member’s strongest collection of work.
• Place photos in a plastic sleeve and present them in an 81/2 x 11 three-ring binder.
• Recommended photo size is an 8x10
• Matting is not necessary 

Portfolios should include: (1) 1- page bio (for example, the portfolio could include a range of your work from earlier years in 4-H photography to the present, you could have a creative theme for your portfolio or you could include photos that illustrate your diverse photography skills), (2) a table of contents, (3) year each photo was taken, (4) title for each image, (5) device make and model used to capture image, and (6) reflections for each image. 

SF) 020                      Advanced Techniques & Lighting Print (SF89) – Photos should show an experimentation or exploration of advanced lighting, such as low-light or silhouette photography or another advanced photography technique, such as astrophotography, underwater photography, or infrared photography. 

SF) 030                      Advanced Composition Print (SF89) – Photos should show advanced compositions, such as using diagonal, horizontal, or vertical lines or repeating shapes to frame a subject or lead the views eye through a scene; breaking the rule of thirds to compose a discordant image; or another advanced composition technique covered in Book 3 Mastering Photography.

SF) 040                      Portrait Exhibit Print (SF89) A great portrait captures not only a person’s physical image, but also something of the person’s character or personality. Photos may be either formal or informal but must be of one or more human subjects. 

SF) 050                      Still Life Print (SF89) - Photos should capture non-moving objects that have been arranged in an interesting way. Photos should demonstrate advanced control over lighting and composition. 

SF) 060                      Freeze/Blur the Moment Print (SF89) – Photos should capture a subject in motion. Photographers should adjust shutter speed to either freeze or blur the movement. 

C) 901                        Favorite picture display 

C) 902                        Photo album 

C) 903                        Photo Flop 

C) 904                        I Pledge My…

Posters 

1. Entries which do not include required information or formatting requirements will be lowered one ribbon placing. 
2. Formatting Guidelines
   1. Size: Posters should be no larger than 24”x36”.
   2. Content: The purpose of a poster is to call attention to a subject. Every poster must be crafted to catch the viewer’s attention quickly. Each must present only one specific message clearly. The poster should clearly feature some aspect of 4-H.
   3. Posters may not use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names, logos, or slogans. Avoid using over-used phrases that do not command the viewer’s attention. Follow the official 4-H emblem guidelines. 
   4. Materials: posters may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, markers, or computer graphics. They may not be three-dimensional. Entries with components thicker than paper (such as milk cartons, pencils, pop cans) will be disqualified. 
3. Posters will be judged on the following criteria:
   1. Idea: simple, clear message, appropriate for a poster.
   2. Lettering: readable from a distance, appropriate size in proportion to art. 
   3. Art: one dominant, eye-catching element: art relates to written message. 
   4. Arrangement: makes good use of entire poster space without being too crowded with art and lettering well balanced.
   5. Color: use of bold colors that harmonize well: colors used are legible.
   6. Quality of Construction: neatness: appropriateness of materials used.
   7. Effectiveness: works well as a poster. 

C) 901                        Exploring Careers with 4-H – The poster should illustrate how 4-Hers can explore career opportunities through 4-H projects.

C) 902                        Photo Poster – The poster should focus on a 4-H theme of your choice, using one large, eye catching photo.

C) 903                        Johnson County 4-H Marketing Poster – Poster focusing on marketing 4-H in Johnson County. 

C) 904                        4-H Promotion – Poster focusing on a 4-H project or activity. 

C) 905                        Growing Up Green – Why I love My 4-H Club 

C) 906                        Educational Poster

C) 907-909             Other Item Made in this Project 

Visual Arts Mediums 

1. Original Work – Items must be the original work of the 4-H member and should show creativity and originality. No copyrighted images or master studies. 
2. Framed and Ready for Display – All 2-deminsional pieces must be ready for display, framed, ready to hang, using sawtooth or wire hanger. Stretched canvases do not need frames as longa s staples are not visible on the edges. All other 2-dimensional pieces must be framed. 
3. Entries Per Exhibitor – One entry per class. 
4. Entry Descriptions – Entry tags should include a visual description of the exhibit, including size, dominant color and subject to aid in identification. 
5. Supporting Information – Supporting information is required for ALL Visual Arts Exhibits. Information must include responses to all questions and steps taken to complete the project. 

Visual Arts Mediums 

SF) 001                      Original Pencil or Chalk Drawing (SF200) – Original Pencil Drawing. Scratch art accepted here. (Sketchbook Crossroads, p. 10-21)

SF) 002                      Original Ink Drawing (SF200) – Original Ink (Sketchbook Crossroads, p. 22-28)\

SF) 003                      Fiber Home Accessory (SF200) – Home accessory made with fiver (Sketchbook Crossroads, P29)

SF) 004                      Felted Wool Home Accessory (SF200) – Home accessory made with Felted Wool (Sketchbook Crossroads, p. 29-33)

SF) 005                      Cotton Linter Home Accessory (SF200) – Home accessory made with cotton linter (Sketchbook Crossroads, p 34-36)

SF) 006                      Batik Home Accessory (SF200) – Home accessory using batik (Sketchbook Crossroads, p. 37-39)

SF) 007                      Loom Woven Home Accessory (SF200) – Home accessory made by weaving on a loom (Sketchbook Crossroads, p. 40-47) 

SF) 008                      Dyed Fabric Home Accessory (SF200) – Home accessory made with fabric exhibitor has dyed (Sketchbook Crossroads, p. 48-50)

SF) 009                      Home Accessory made with Clay (SF200) – Original sculpted or thrown home accessory made of clay (no purchased pots) (Sketchbook Crossroads, p. 53-62) 

SF) 010                      Nebraska Life Exhibit (SF200) – An art exhibit using one of the techniques in the above classes to show how art can define a sense of place, or life in Nebraska. Using natural resources such as native grasses to make a weaving, using natural fibers for felting, or suing roots, nuts, plants or flowers to dye fabric. Include the required information listed above and how this project represents life in Nebraska. 

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project (SF200) 

Portfolio Pathways 

SF) 001                      Original Acrylic Painting (SF200) – Original acrylic painting, framed and ready to hang (PP, p. 10-35)

SF) 002                      Original Oil Painting (SF200) – Original Oil Painting, framed and ready to hang (PP, p. 10-35)

SF) 003                      Original Watercolor (SF200) – Original watercolor, framed and ready to hang (PP., p. 10-35)

SF) 004                      Original Pencil Drawing (SF200) 

SF) 005                      Original Charcoal Drawing (SF200) 

SF) 006                      Original Ink Drawing (SF200) 

SF) 007                      Original Fiber Art (SF200) – Could include weaved art, dyed fabric, felted wool, cotton linter, batik, etc.

SF) 008                      Original Sculpture (Sf200) – Could include Styrofoam, wood, cardboard, paper, metal, wire, etc.

SF) 009                      Original Ceramic Pottery (SF200) No purchased ceramic pottery. Must be glazed and fired. May be any hand-built technique or wheel throw. May be functional or non-functional. Could include slab built, pinch pots, coil built, wheel thrown, etc. 

SF) 010                      Original Paint on Purchased Ceramic Surface (SF200) – No hand-built or wheel thrown pottery. May be functional or non-functional. It could include figurines, cups, bowls, etc.

SF) 011                      Original Single Media no listed (SF200) – Could include digital art, leathercrafting, printmaking, stained glass, pastels, scratchboard, sand painting, encaustic painting, chalk, etc. 

SF) 012                      Original Mixed Media (SF200) – An art exhibit using a combination of two or more different media or materials. One media must be included in another Portfolio Pathways class. 9ex. Watercolor and graphite) 

Visual Art Themes

1. Exhibits may utilize any medium or combination of mediums on any surface. All exhibits must be appropriately presented and ready to be professionally displayed. Artwork should depict the artist’s own interpretation of the theme. All exhibits should include an explanation of how the piece reflects the theme and what ideas or thoughts the artist was attempting to express or communicate. 

SF) 001                      Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals (SF200) – Could involve but is not limited to domestic animals, pets, agriculture, wild animals, wildlife conservation, house plants, fruit, vegetables, flowers, native plants, trees, etc.

SF) 002                      Original Art Inspired by Landscapes (SF200) – Could involve but is not limited to rural landscapes, natural environments, man-made environments, urban landscapes, extraterrestrial landscapes, oceanic scenes, buildings, fantasy landscapes, agricultural landscapes, etc. 

SF) 003                      Original Art Inspired by People (SF200) -  Could involved but is not limited to cultural art, modern society, portraits, daily life, careers, families, emotions, etc. 

SF) 004                      Original Art Inspired by Artist’s Choice (SF200) – Could involve but is not limited to food, cars, fantasy worlds, imaginary characters, science-fiction, history, etc.

Consumer & Family Science

Clothing

1. Youth can only enter exhibits into one STEAM clothing division (STEAM 1, 2, or 3).
   1. Youth enrolled in clothing projects should continue their skill development. Once they have exhibited in a higher level, they are not eligible to exhibit at a lower level. EX. once you exhibit in STEAM clothing 2, you are not eligible to exhibit in STEAM clothing 1. 
2. Each exhibit must have an identification label which includes Johnson County, exhibitors name and age, project name and class in which garment is entered, and number of years enrolled in project exhibiting. Attach a label on every component of the outfit using safety pins or by basting. 
3. Bring all wearable exhibits on wire hangers or hangers with a swivel hook. All exhibits not suitable for hanging should be entered in a self-sealing plastic bag hung on a hanger.  Use safety pins to fasten skirts, shorts, and pants to hangers. Each piece should be entered on its own hanger. If more than one hanger is used for an entry, fasten hangers belonging to one exhibit together with twist ties or rubber bands. 
4. Non-sewing exhibits can be a notebook, poster, or small display unless otherwise specified. Notebooks should be in 3-ring binders and include an appropriate cover, table of contents, and dividers. Posters and displays should not exceed 22” x  30”.
5. A list of skills by project is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing.
6. A design data card must be included with all beyond the needle classes 003-008 and STEAM 2 and 3 upcycled exhibits. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If the data card is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. 

Clothing exhibitors have the option to participate in clothing interview judging. They will pick one exhibit to share with the judge what they did and learned. Sign up for a time during static check-in.

Beyond the Needle

SF) 001                      Design Portfolio (SF20) – A portfolio consisting of at least three design samples or activities. Refer to the project manual for activity ideas. Portfolio should build upon itself each year and pages can be added each year (please date the pages). (Beyond the Needle, p. 14-16)

SF) 002                      Color Wheel (SF20) – Create your own color wheel, complimentary color bar or color scheme. (Beyond the Needle, p. 27-39)

SF) 003                      Embellish Garment with Original Design (SF26) – Create a garment using techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design to make an original statement. A design data card must be included with this project. The date card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4clothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (SF26) (Eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) 

SF) 004                      Original Designed Fabric Yardage (SF26) – Fabric yardage is designed using techniques such as those found in the manual. Other embellishments may be added. The exhibit consists of at least one yard of finished fabric. A design data card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. 

SF) 005                      Item Constructed from Original Designed Fabric (SF26) – Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added. A design data card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. 

SF) 006                      Textile Arts Garment or Accessory (SF26) – A garment or accessory constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: rubber bands, plastic, duct tape. A design data card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) 

SF) 007                      Fashion Accessory (SF26) – an accessory designed and constructed using elements and principles of design; can be textile or non-textile based. Example: shoes, strung bracelet/necklace, wire wrapping, scarves, flip flops, design on tennis shoes, etc. A design data card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) 

SF) 008                      Wearable Technology Garment (SF26) – Techology is integrated into the garment in some way (For example: LEDs, charging capabilities, sensors, etc.) A design data card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Garment is eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) 

C) 901-903             Other item made in this project (SF28)

General Clothing

1. 4-H members in all skill levels may exhibit in this area. 

                    SF) 001                      Clothing Portfolio (SF20) – Complete at least four different samples/activities from Chapters 2, 3, or 4 of the STEAM Clothing 2 project manual. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8.5” x 11“, three-ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. Portfolio should build upon itself each year (additional pages may be added each year but should be dated) See pages 9-11 in STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing project manual for portfolio formatting. 

SF) 002                      Textile Science Scrapbook (SF20) – Must include at least 10 different textile samples. Using textile information cards template on page 39 in STEA Clothing 2: Simply Sewing project manuyal to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8.5” x 11” three-ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. Textile science scrapbook should build upon itself each year (additional pages may be added each year but should be dated). See the STEAM Clothing 2 project manual for fabric suggestions. 

SF) 003                      Sewing for Profit (SF63) – Using pages 161-167 in the STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing project manual, display what products you posted online and analyze the cost of goods purchased to determine the appropriate selling price for your product. The exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22” x 30”. 

STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals

C) 901                        Sewing Kits (SF20) – include a list of sewing notions and purpose for each included. (Fundamentals, p. 12-17) 

C) 902                        What’s the Difference (SF20) – Share a project comparison and price point. Exhibits should include pictures. (Fundamentals, p. 118-119)

C) 904                        Simple Top (SF23)

C) 905                        Simple Bottom (SF23) – pants, shorts, or skit.

C) 906                        Simple Dress (SF23)

C) 907                        Upcycled Simple Garment (SF21) – The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry, or it will be disqualified. A design data card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.

C) 908                        Upcycled Accessory (SF22) – A wearable accessory made from used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the “redesign” process. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry, or it will be disqualified. A design data card must be included with this project. The data card is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. If additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing.

C) 909-911             Other Item Made in this Project

STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing

SF) 001                      Design Basics, Understanding Design Principles (SF20) – Share learning experiences. Project should include answers to questions found on page 20 of the manual. (Simply Sewing, p. 17-20) 

SF) 002                      Pressing Matters (SF20) – Hem or sleeve roll exhibit. The exhibit should include answers to lesson questions that are most appropriate to include. (Simply Sewing, p. 21-25)

SF) 003                      Upcycled Garment (SF28) – Create a Garment from used textile- based items. The original used item must be redesigned using skills learned in STEAM Clothing 2 (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A design data card must be included with this project including a “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5”. if additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered by one ribbon placing. A list of skills and the design data card are available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry. (Eligible for state fair fashion show)

SF) 004                      Upcycled Clothing Accessory (SF28) – A wearable accessory made from a used item. The original used item must be redesigned using skills learned in STEAM Clothing 2 (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable accessory. The finished item must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A design data card must be included with this project including a “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5”. if additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. A list of skills and the design data card are available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) 

SF) 005                      Textile Clothing Accessory (SF28) – Textile accessory is constructed using at least one skill learned in this project from materials appropriate for STEAM 2. A list of skills by project is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. Entry examples include: hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, paper, or rubber base items allowed. (i.e., barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.)

SF) 006                      Top (SF28) – Can be a vest

SF) 007                      Bottom (SF28) – Can be pants or shorts

SF) 008                      Skirt (SF28)

SF) 009                      Unlined Jacket (SF28) (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)

SF) 010                      Dress (SF28) – Does not include formal wear

SF) 011                      Romper or Jumpsuit (SF28)

SF) 012                      Two-Piece Outfit (SF28)

SF) 013                      Alter Your Pattern (SF28) – Include an information sheet that describes: 1) how the pattern was altered or changes, 2) why the changes were needed/wanted. Appropriate skills for altering/designing a pattern in STEAM 2 include: moving darts, merging two patterns together, altering a pattern for a woven or knit material, adding a lining)

SF) 014                      Garment Constructed from sustainable or Unconventional [natural or synthetic] Fibers (SF28) – Fabric/Fibers used in this garment have to e manufactured or purchased. For example: bamboo, banana, corn husk, and recycled fibers. Garments that are constructed out of the unconventional items themselves should be exhibited under Beyond the Needle. 

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project 

STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further

SF) 001                      Upcycled Garment (SF28) – Create a garment from used textile-based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. Additional information is not included the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. (Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)

SF) 002                      Upcycled Clothing Accessory (SF28) – A wearable accessory made from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the redesign process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A list of skills by project is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. A design data card must be included with this project including a “before” picture no larger than 4.25” x 5.5”. if additional information is not included, the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. ( Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show)

SF) 003                      Textile Clothing Accessory (SF23) – Textile accessory is constructed using at least one skill learned in this project from materials appropriate for STEAM 3. A list of skills by project is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing. Entry examples include: hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, paper, or rubber base items allowed (i.e., barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.) ( Not eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) 

SF) 004                      Dress or Formal (Sf28) 

SF) 005                      Skirted Combination (SF28) – Skirt with a shirt, vest or jacket OR jumper and shirt

SF) 006                      Pants or Shorts Combination Outfit (Sf28) – Pants or shorts with shirt, vest, or jacket

SF) 007                      Romper of Jumpsuit (Sf28)

SF) 008                      Specialty Wear 9Sf28) – Swim wear, costumes, hunting gear, or chaps

SF) 009                      Lined or Unlined Jacket (SF28) – Non-tailored

SF) 010                      Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear Coat  (SF29) – Tailed blazer, suit jacket, or coat

SF) 011                      Alter/Design Your Pattern (SF28) – Include an information sheet that describes: 1) how the pattern was altered or changes, 2) why the changes were needed/wanted.  Appropriate skills for altering/designing a pattern in STEAM 3 include: moving darts, adding a zipper, merging two patterns together, altering a pattern for a woven or knit material, adding a lining, designing your worn pattern.

SF) 012                      Garment Constructed from Sustainable or Unconventional [natural or synthetic] Fibers (SF28) – Fabric/Fibers used in this garment have to be manufactured or purchased. For example: bamboo, banana, corn husk, and recycled fibers. Garments that are constructed out of the unconventional items themselves should be exhibited under Beyond the Needle.

 C) 901-903            Other Items Made in this Project 

Fashion Show

Entry Limits – A participant is allowed a maximum of SEVEN entries with No more than-

• 1 entry in First Year Fashion, STEAM Clothing 1, STEAM Clothing 2, and STEAM Clothing 3
• 1 entry in Knitting
• 1 entry in Crochet
• 1 entry in Beyond the Needle (formerly Decorate Your Duds)
• 1 entry in Make One Buy One
• 1 entry in Upcycled Garment/Accessory
• 1 entry in Garment Made for Someone Else
• 1 entry in Shopping in Style 
• 1 entry in $15 Outfit Challenge 

1. Pre-Entry – Participants must pre-enter by completing the appropriate entry forms.
2. Public Fashion Show – Participants are expected to participate in the Public Fashion Show; participants may only be excused from the public sew by the fashion show superintendent and/or Extension staff.
3. Awards – Special awards will be given to the top three individuals in:
   • Beyond the Needle – Junior Division (ages 8 to 11 as of December 31^st) 
   • Beyond the Needle – Senior Division (ages 12 and over as of December 31^st) 
   • Shopping in Style – Junior Division (ages 8 to 11 as of December 31^st)
   • Shopping in Style - Senior Division (ages 12 and over as of December 31^st)
   • $15 Outfit Challenge
   • STEAM Clothing 1
   • STEAM Clothing 2
   • STEAM Clothing 3
   • Knitting & Crochet
   • Make One Buy One
   • Upcycled Garment/Accessory 

State Fair - The judge will select a top exhibitor from the STEAM Clothing 2 and STEAM Clothing 3 classed to represent Johnson County at the Nebraska State Fair Fashion Show. Also, the top exhibitor in the Shopping in Style – Senior Division, will be chosen to represent Johnson County at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Shopping in Style Fashion Show. 

4. Level Requirements 
   • FIRST YEAR FASHION – 4-H members who are enrolled in their first year of the STEAM Clothing 1 project. 4-H members who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 or STEAM Clothing 3 projects may not participate in this class. Check the Construction Skills Checklist and acceptable fabrics list in the manual.
   • STEAM CLOTHING 1 – 4-H members who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 or STEAM Clothing 3 projects may not participate in this class. Check the Construction Skills Checklist and acceptable fabrics list in the manual. A firm, medium weight woven fabric is appropriate. In-seam or patch pockets, simple lined vests, or flat constructed sleeves are acceptable. Plaids and striped fabric, garments with collars, set-in sleeves, waistbands, and zipper are NOT accepted.
   • STEAM CLOTHING 2 – 4-H members who have enrolled in or who have completed the STEAM Clothing 3 project are not eligible to enter this class. Check the manual for further guidance on acceptable patterns, fabrics, etc.
   • STEAM CLOTHING 3 - Check the manual for further guidance on acceptable patterns, fabrics, etc.
5. Acceptable Entries 
   • $15 Outfit Challenge – The outfit must be selected and purchased rom garage sales, thrift stores, consignment or resale shops, clearance, etc. The total cost of the outfit may not exceed $15 (excluding the cost of shoes worn while modeling), the exhibit can be worn as purchased or may be altered or remade (example: a denim skirt could have a ruffle added or jeans could be cut off to Capri length and have a band of fabric added). Participants will be required to fill out a written report and submit it with their entry prior to the Fashion Show. 

Class 900                Beyond the Needle – Junior Division (ages 8 to 11)

Class 905                Beyond the Needle – Senior Division (ages 12 and over) 

Class 910                First Year Fashion

Class 915                STEAM Clothing 1

Class 920                STEAM Clothing 2

Class 925                STEAM Clothing 3

Class 930                Knitted Garment/Accessory

Class 935                Crocheted Garment/Accessory

Class 940                Make One – Buy One 

Class 945                Upcycled Garment/Accessory 

Class 950                Garment Made for Someone Else

Class 955                Shopping in Style – Junior Division (ages 8 to 11)

Class 960                Shopping in Style – Senior Division) ages 12 and over) 

Class 965                $15 Outfit Challenge  

Quilt Quest 

1. Quilts must have a permanent label on the back of the bottom right corner with the quilter’s name and date of completion. 
2. All entry cards and supporting information must be attached using a safety pin.
3. Expectations:
   1. In quilt Quest, 4-Hers learn skills as they progress through the project. The least experienced 4-H exhibitor will select fabric, cut, and sew together only squares or rectangles in making the quilt top. They may have additional guidance in piecing the quilt block and layering together the quilt top, inner batting, and the quilt bottom. Another person can do the quilting for them. 
   2. In the Premier class, the 4-her has developed skills to be able to do all of the work by himself/herself. This includes pattern and fabric selection, cutting and sewing individual pieces, layering the quilt top/batting/back together, and quilting. Quilting may be done by hand, by sewing machine, or by a commercial-grade quilting machine. After quilting, the 4-Her must finish the quilt by “squaring it up”, put binding on the edge, and placing a label on the quilt which provides details about the quilt making process for historical purposes. 
   3. For all classes, 4-Hers can choose fabrics for the quilt by selecting fabric from fabric bolts. H-Hers may also use fabric collections offered by manufacturers in particular designer or fabric line. After fabric selection, youth can use a variety of tools for cutting the fabric and completing the quilt. Cutting into pattern pieces may include hand role die cutting machines that cut particular shapes which can be appliqued to the fabric. This is allowed in the construction of the quilt. 
   4. A quilted exhibit is made up of at least 3 layers. Exhibits must be quilted or tied through all layers. 
4. Non-quilt exhibits can be a notebook, poster, or small display unless otherwise specified. Notebooks should be in 3-ring binders and include an appropriate cover, table of contents, and dividers. Posters and displays should not exceed 14” x 22”. Multimedia exhibits should be on CD or link to Prezi or YouTube site.
5. When judging Quilt Quest Exhibits, the judges consider SF209 “Standards for Judging Quilts and Quilted Items.” 

Quilt Quest 

                                                                         229                                                070-083                                           $4.00           $3.25         $2.50          $1.75

SF) 010                      Exploring Quilts (SF208c) – Illustrate some aspect of quilts or quilt making. Examples include, but are not limited to, language arts, quilts of different cultures, chemistry, design, preservation, history, construction, math-conversion of quilt patterns, textiles/fabrics, computerization, and entrepreneurship. History may include the history of an old quilt or history/research of particular style of quilt such as Baltimore album quilts or Amish quilts. 

SF) 020                      Quilt Design Other than Fabric (SF208b) – Supporting information must include elements or principles of design use and steps take to complete project. Use “home Environment Supporting Information” tag located at unl.edu/johnsoncounty

SF) 021                      Small Barn Quilt (SF208b) – Less than 4’x4’

SF) 022                      Large Barn Quilt (SF208b) – More than 4’x4’

SF) 030                      Computer Exploration (SF208c) – Poster or notebook with a minimum of six computer generated quilt designs or color variations on a quilt design. Including information on type of program used, process used to generate designs, or how you used color to create different quilt designs. 

SF) 040                      Wearable Art (Sf208a) – quilted clothing or clothing accessory which must be done by 4-H member. On a half sheet of 8.5” x11” paper, tell how you selected the design and fabrics including whether or not you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc. 

SF) 041                      Inter-Generational Quilt (SF208e) – A quilt made by a 4-H member and family members or friends of different generations. On a half-sheet of 8.5” x 11” paper, include an explanation answering the following questions: A) how was the quilt planned and who did what in the construction of the quilt? B) How did you select the design and fabrics including whether you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc.? C) What did you learn that you can use on your next project?

SF) 042                      Service Project Quilt (SF208d) – A quilt constructed by a 4-H member or group to be donated to a worthy cause. On a half sheet of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, include an explanation answering the following questions: A) Why was the quilt constructed and who will receive the donated quilt? B) How did you select the design and fabrics used including whether or not you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc.? C) What did you do and what was done by others? D) What did you learn that you can use on your next project?

Level I – Pieced quilts are made up of squares or rectangles.

SF) 050                      Small (SF208a) – length + width = less than 60”

SF) 051                      Medium 9Sf208a) – length + width = 61” -120”

SF) 052                      Large (SF208a) – length + width = over 120”

Level II – in addition to squares or rectangles, quilts may have triangles, and/or may be embroidered.

SF) 060                      Small (SF208a) – length + width = less than 60”

SF) 061                      Medium 9Sf208a) – length + width = 61” -120”

SF) 062                      Large (SF208a) – length + width = over 120”

Level III – In addition to any of the methods in classes 50-62, quilts may have curved piecing, applique, Celtic style, stained glass style, paper piecing, art quilt style, or other non-traditional styles. 

SF) 070                      Small (SF208a) – length + width = less than 60”

SF) 071                      Medium 9Sf208a) – length + width = 61” -120”

SF) 072                      Large (SF208a) – length + width = over 120”

Premiere Quilt – Entire quilt is the sole work of the 4-Her, including quilting (hand or machine).

SF) 080                      Small (SF208a) – length + width = less than 60”

SF) 081                      Medium 9Sf208a) – length + width = 61” -120”

SF) 082                      Large (SF208a) – length + width = over 120”

Knitting & Crochet

Knitting 

1. Criteria for judging knitting: design and color, neatness, knitting mechanics, trimmings and construction finishes. 
2. Each knitted exhibit must include the following information with the entry tag or the exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing: 
   1. Why did you choose to create this exhibit?
   2. What steps did you take as you created your exhibit?
   3. What were the most important things you learned? 
   4. Gauge – number of rows per inch; number of stitches per inch.
   5. Size of needles, finger knitted, arm knitted, loom or machine knitted. 

SF) 001                      Level 2 Knitted Clothing (SF_) – Knitted item or garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches. 

SF) 002                      Level 2 Knitted Home Environment Item (SF ) – Knitted Item using basic stitches to form patterns.

SF) 003                      Arm or Finger Knitted Item (SF  )

SF) 004                      Loom Knitted Item (SF60)

SF) 005                      Level 3 Knitted Clothing (SF  ) – Knitted item or garment made from advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, Germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Made by using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double pointed needle knitting, knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing colors throughout the garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting.

SF) 006                      Level 3 Knitted Home Environment Item (SF  ) – Knitted item made by using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double pointed needle knitting, knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing colors throughout the garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting.

SF) 007                      Level 3 Machine Knitting (SF  )

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project (SF )

SF) 001                      Level 2 Knitted Clothing (SF) – Knitted item or garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/moss stitches.

SF) 002                      Level 2 Knitted Home Environment Item (SF ) – Knitted Item using basic stitches to form patterns.

SF) 003                      Arm or Finger Knitted Item (SF  )

SF) 004                      Loom Knitted Item (SF60)

SF) 005                      Level 3 Knitted Clothing (SF  ) – Knitted item or garment made from advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, Germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Made by using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double pointed needle knitting, knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing colors throughout the garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting.

SF) 006                      Level 3 Knitted Home Environment Item (SF  ) – Knitted item made by using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double pointed needle knitting, knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing colors throughout the garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting.

SF) 007                      Level 3 Machine Knitting (SF  )

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project (SF )

Crochet 

1. Please include the following information on a separate piece of paper:
   1. What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit? (example: learn how to block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s))
   2. What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)?
   3. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?
   4. Guage – Number of rows per inch; number of stitches per inch.
   5. Size of needles, finger knitted, arm knitted, loom or machine knitted.
   6. Kind of yarn – weight and fiber content 
   7. Names of stitches used.
   8. Copy of directions.

SF) 001                      Level 2 Crocheted Clothing (SF) – Crochet garment using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.

SF) 002                      Level 2 Crocheted Home Environment Item (SF ) – Crochet item using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.

SF) 003                      Level 3 Crocheted Clothing (SF  ) – Crochet garment using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.

SF) 004                      Level 3 Crocheted Home Environment Item (SF ) – Crochet item using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.

C) 901-903              Other Item Made in this Project (SF )

Consumer Management 

Shopping in Style

1. If exhibit is a poster, it should be on 14” x 22” poster board. If a three-ring binder is used it should be 8.5” x 11” x 1”. Video exhibits should be less than 5 minutes in length and be able to be played on a PC using Windows Media Player, Real Player, or QuickTime Player. 

SF) 001                      Best Buy for Your Buck (SF84) – For exhibitors ages 10-13. Provide details of the best buy you made for your buck this year! Include wardrobe inventory which includes why you selected the garment you did, clothing budget, and cost of garment. Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment (front, side, back views). Consider building the ultimate wardrobe by adding to this entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, 2, 3, etc. Put the story in a binder or video, no posters please.

SF) 002                      Best Buy for Your Buck (SF84) – For exhibitors ages 14-18. Provide details of the best buy you made for your buck this year! Include wardrobe inventory which includes why you selected the garment you did, clothing budget, and cost of garment; plus include body shape discussion, construction quality details, design features that affected your selection, cost per wearing, and care of garment. Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment (front, side, back views). Consider building the ultimate wardrobe by adding to this entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, 2, 3, etc. Put the story in a binder or video, no posters please.

SF) 003                      Revive Your Wardrobe (SF88) – Take at least two items in your wardrobe that still fit but that you don’t wear anymore and pair them with a new garment or garments to make them wearable once again. Create a photo story which includes before and after photos and a description of what was done. Put in a binder, poster, or video.

SF) 004                      Show Me Your Colors (SF89) – Select 6-8 color photos of you wearing different colors. Half should be what you consider to be good personal color choices and half should be poor personal color choices. Write a brief explanation with each photo describing your selections. Refer to the manual page 23 for more information. Entry should be a poster.

SF) 005                      Clothing 1st Aid Kit (SF64) – Refer to page 73 of the manual and complete a clothing first aid kit. Include a list of items in the kit and brief discussion of why each was included. Put in an appropriately sized box or tote with a lid. No larger than a shoe box.

SF) 006                      Mix, Match, & Multiply (SF90) – Using this concept from page 32 of the manual take at least 5 pieces of clothing and create new outfits. Use your imagination to show various looks (i.e., on a clothesline, in a tree, on a mannequin). Include a brief discussion of each outfit which demonstrates what you have learned by completing this entry. Entry can be a binder, poster, or video.

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project

My Financial Future 

1. Entries should be typed and then attached to a piece of colored cardstock or colored poster board (limit the size of the poster board or card stock to 14” x 22” or smaller). May use the front and back of the poster board. 

SF) 001                      Goal Setting (SF247) – Write 3 SMART financial goals for yourself (one should be short term, one intermediate, and one long term.) Explain how you intend to reach each goal you set.

SF) 002                      Income Inventory (SF247) – List sources and amounts of income you earn/receive over a six-month period. Answer the following questions: What were your income sources? Were there any steady income sources? What did you do with the income you received? Include your income inventory in the exhibit. (My Financial Future: Beginner, p. 13)

SF) 003                      Tracking Expenses (SF247) – Use an app or chart like the one on page 17 to track your spending over 2 months. Answer the following questions: What did you spend most of your money on? What did you learn about your spending habits? Will you make any changes in your spending based upon what you learned? Why or why not? Include your chart in your exhibit.

SF) 004                      Money Personality Profile (SF247) – Complete the money personality profile. Answer the following questions: What is your money personality? How does your money personality affect the way you spend/save money? Have a friend or family member complete the money personality profile. Compare and contrast (how are you alike how are you different) your money personality profile with theirs. (My Financial Future: Beginner, p. 21-22)

SF) 005                      What Does It Really Cost (SF247) – Complete Activity 8 “What Does It Really Cost?” (My Financial Future: Beginner, p. 39-40)

SF) 006                      My Work; My Future (SF247) – Interview three adults in your life about their careers or jobs and record these answers.  In addition, answer the following questions on your display. What did you find most interesting about these jobs? Were there any positions you might want to pursue as your career? Why/Why not? What careers interest you at this point in your life? What are three steps you need to do now to prepare for this career? (My Financial Future: Beginner, p. 51)

SF) 007                      Interview (SF247) – Interview someone who is paid a salary; someone who is paid a commission; and someone who is paid an hourly wage. Have them answer the following questions plus any additional questions you may have. Questions include: (1) What are some benefits of receiving your pay the way you do (salary, commission, or hourly wage)? (2) What are some negative outcomes for getting paid the way you do? (3) Does your pay keep pace with inflation? Why do you think this? Summarize: Based upon your interviews which payment method would suit you the best? Discuss your answer.

SF) 008                      The Cost of Not Banking (SF247) – Type your answers to the questions about Elliot. (My Financial Future: Advanced, p. 50)

SF) 009                      Evaluating Investment Alternatives (SF247) – Complete the case study of Jorge. Answer all three questions found at the bottom of the page. (My Financial Future: Advanced, p. 64)

SF) 010                      Understanding Credit Scores (SF247) – Watch the video and read the resource. Answer the following questions. (1) Name 3 prudent actions that can reduce a credit card balance. (2) What are the main factors that drive the cost of credit? (3) List one personal financial goal that you could use credit or collateral to purchase. Discuss possible consequences that might happen with improper use of credit for your purchase. (My Financial Future: Advanced, p. 71)

SF) 011                      You Be the Teacher (SF247) – Create an activity, story board, game or display that would teach another youth about “Key Terms”. Activity/display must include at least 5 of the terms. (My Financial Future: Advanced, p. 62)

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project

Heritage 

Heritage (4 years or less)

1. Displays should not be larger than 22” x 28” wide. Pictures and other hanging items must have a wire hanger for display purposes. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22” x 28”. 
2. Exhibits must include Name, County, and Years in Project on the back of the exhibit. All items must have documentation included. 
3. An exhibit of items, pictures, maps, charts, slide/tapes, drawings, illustrations, writings, or displays that depict the heritage of the member’s family or community or 4-H history. 
4. Exhibits are entered at 4-Hers own rick. The County Ag Society and the Extension Office will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this department. 

SF) 001                      Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit (SF71) – Entries may be pictures, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 002                      Family Genealogy/History Notebook (SF71) – Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, explaining each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

SF) 003                      Local History Scrapbook or Notebook (SF71 – Depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.

SF) 004                      Framed Family Groupings (or Individuals) (SF71) – Showing family history. Pictures should be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 005                      Other Exhibits (SF71) – Depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community, Exhibit should be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.

SF) 006                      4-H History Scrapbook (SF71) – A scrapbook relating to the 4–H history of local club or county. Must be work of an individual 4-H member, no club project. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

SF) 007                      4-H History Poster (SF71) – Relating to the 4–H history of local club, county, or individual.

SF) 008                      Story or Illustration about a Historical Event (SF71)

SF) 009                      Book Review (SF71) A book about local, Nebraska or regional history.

SF) 010                      Other Historical Exhibits (SF71) – Attach an explanation of historical importance.

SF) 011                      Family Traditions Book (SF71) – Scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.

SF) 012                      Family Traditions Exhibit (SF71) – Story or illustration of a family tradition or event.  Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 013                      4-H Club/County Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to the 4–H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring a book with most current year’s work.

SF) 014                      4-H Member Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring a book with most current year’s work.

SF) 015                      Special Events Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a person or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.

SF) 001                      Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit (SF71) – Entries may be pictures, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 002                      Family Genealogy/History Notebook (SF71) – Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, explaining each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

SF) 003                      Local History Scrapbook or Notebook (SF71 – Depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.

SF) 004                      Framed Family Groupings (or Individuals) (SF71) – Showing family history. Pictures should be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 005                      Other Exhibits (SF71) – Depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community, Exhibit should be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.

SF) 006                      4-H History Scrapbook (SF71) – A scrapbook relating to the 4–H history of local club or county. Must be work of an individual 4-H member, no club project. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

SF) 007                      4-H History Poster (SF71) – Relating to the 4–H history of local club, county, or individual.

SF) 008                      Story or Illustration about a Historical Event (SF71)

SF) 009                      Book Review (SF71) A book about local, Nebraska or regional history.

SF) 010                      Other Historical Exhibits (SF71) – Attach an explanation of historical importance.

SF) 011                      Family Traditions Book (SF71) – Scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.

SF) 012                      Family Traditions Exhibit (SF71) – Story or illustration of a family tradition or event.  Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 013                      4-H Club/County Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to the 4–H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring a book with most current year’s work.

SF) 014                      4-H Member Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring a book with most current year’s work.

SF) 015                      Special Events Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a person or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc.

Heritage (4 years or more) 

SF) 001                      Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit (SF71) – Entries may be pictures, posters, items, etc., that depict family heritage.  Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 002                      Family Genealogy/History Notebook (SF71) – Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation beyond two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring most current year’s work.

SF) 003                      Local History Scrapbook/Notebook (SF71) – Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.

SF) 004                      Framed Family Groupings (or Individuals) (SF71) – Pictures showing family history. Pictures should be supported by a written explanation.

SF) 005                      Other Exhibits (SF71) – Depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community. The exhibit should be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc.

SF) 006                      4-H History Scrapbook (SF71) – A scrapbook relating to the 4–H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member, no club project. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

SF) 007                      4-H History Poster (SF71) – Relating to 4–H history of local club, county or individual.

SF) 008                      Story or Illustration (SF71) – About a historical event.

SF) 009                      Book Review (SF71) – About local, Nebraska or regional history.

SF) 010                      Other Historical Exhibits (SF71) – attach an explanation of historical importance.

SF) 011                      Landmark (SF71) – depicting the importance of a community or Nebraska landmark.

SF) 012                      Community Report (SF71) - Documenting something of historical significance from past to present.

SF) 013                      Historic Collection (SF71) – Displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22” x 28”.

SF) 014                      Video Documentary (SF71) – A family or a community event. DVD or USB Must be produced and edited by the 4-H member.

SF) 015                      4-H Club/County Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to the 4–H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

SF) 016                      4-H Member Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books are included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work.

SF) 017                      Special Events Scrapbook (SF71) – Relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family.

Preserving Heirlooms 

1. This project area is for items with historic, sentimental, or antique value that are restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered recycled. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, as exhibits are not displayed in closed cases.
2. Exhibit only items for the home.
3. Additional Information Needed: (1) List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures encouraged; and (2) How you acquired the item and the history of the item - may be written, pictures, audio or video tape of interview with family member, etc.
4. This project area is for items with historic, sentimental, or antique value that are restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered recycled. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, as exhibits are not displayed in closed cases.
5. Exhibit only items for the home.
6. Additional Information Needed: (1) List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures encouraged; and (2) How you acquired the item and the history of the item - may be written, pictures, audio, or video tape of interview with family member, etc.

SF) 001                      Trunks (SF206) – Including doll-sized trunks or wardrobe.

SF) 002                      An Article (SF205) – Either a repurposed “treasure” (accessory) from an old item or an old “treasure” (accessory) refinished or renovated. May include a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy the value of the collection.

SF) 003                      Furniture (SF205) – Either a repurposed “treasure” from an old item or an old “treasure” refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture.

SF) 004                      Cleaned and Restored Heirloom Accessory or Furniture (SF205) – A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory that is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted but reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further damage as a valuable heirloom. Consult extension publication Care and Conservation of Heirloom Textiles, G1682 for information on textiles. (Refinished items go in classes 2 – 3.) This class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to an advanced project.

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project

Design Decisions

1. Supporting information is required ALL Home Environment exhibits. Attach information to explain steps taken to complete project. Information must also include element or principle of design used.

SF) 001                      Design board for a room (SF201) – Include color scheme, wall treatment, floor treatment, etc OR floor plan for a room. Posters, 22 x 28, or multimedia presentation (on CD).  Show what you learned with before and after pictures or diagrams, samples, story, cost comparisons, optional arrangements, etc.

SF) 002                      Problem Solved, Energy Savers or Career Exploration (SF201) – Identify a problem (as problem windows, storage needs, inconvenient room arrangement, cost comparison, energy conservation, waste management, etc.) OR explore a career related to home environment. (what would it be, what education is needed, what would you do, etc.) Using poster, notebook, multimedia presentation or other method, describe the problem and how it was solved OR your career exploration. (Design Decisions, p. 74-93)

SF) 003                      Solar, wind, or other energy alternatives for the home (SF201) – Can be models, either an original creation or an adaption 

of kit. If kit, label and explain what was learned and how the item could be used in or on exterior of home. (Design Decisions, p. 74-93)

SF) 004                      Technology in Design (SF200) – Incorporate technology into a project related to home environment; for example, using conductive thread to create a circuit that enhances a wall hanging.

SF) 006                      Window Covering (SF200) – May include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, etc.

SF) 007                      Floor Covering (SF200) – May be woven, braided, painted floor cloth, etc.

SF) 008                      Bedcover (SF200) – May include quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, or canopy. For quilts, state who did the quilting. No fleece tied exhibits. (Design Decisions, p. 50-53)

SF) 009                      Original Needlework/Stitchery Accessory (SF200)

SF) 010                      2D Textile Accessory (SF200) – Tablecloth or runner, dresser scarf, wall hanging, etc. No tied fleece blankets or beginning 10 minute table runners.

SF) 011                      3D Textile Accessory (SF200) – Pillows, pillow shams, fabric bowls, etc. No fleece tied exhibits.

SF) 012                      2D Accessory (SF200)

SF) 013                      3D Accessory (SF200) – String art, etc.

SF) 014                      Original Floral Design Accessory (SF200)

SF) 015                      Original made from Wood Accessory (SF200) – Burn, cut, shape, or otherwise manipulate

SF) 016                      Original made from Glass Accessory (SF200) – Etch, mosaic, stain, molten or otherwise manipulate.

SF) 017                      Original made from Metal Accessory (SF200) – Cut, shape, punch, sculpt, reassemble, or otherwise manipulate.

SF) 018                      Original made from Ceramic or Tile Accessory (SF200) – Treatment to exhibit must go through process that permanently alters the medium. Painting alone is not sufficient.

SF) 019                      Recycled/Upcycled Item for the Home Accessory (SF207) – reuse a common object or material in a creative way. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

SF) 020                      Recycled/Remade Furniture (SF207) – Made or finished furniture by using a common object or material in a creative way.  Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

SF) 021                      Wood Opaque Finish Furniture (SF203) – Such as paint or enamel.

SF) 022                      Wood Clear Finish Furniture (SF203) – Showing wood grain.

SF) 023                      Fabric Covered Furniture (SF200) – May include stool, chair seat, slip-covers, headboard, etc.

SF) 024                      Outdoor Living Furniture (SF200) – Furniture which was made/refurbished and suitable for outdoor use. (NOTE: May be displayed outside).  Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

SF) 025                      Outdoor Living Accessory (SF200) – Accessory which was made/refurbished and suitable for outdoor use. (NOTE: May be displayed outside).  Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

C) 901                        Solar Lights/Glow in the Dark (SF200) – They are to be exhibited on the fairgrounds for view of the public. Be sure to tell Extension Staff where they are placed. Place the exhibit where you want them to be displayed when you bring them to the fairgrounds.

C) 902-906             Other item made in this project.

Human Development

1. Requirements for Classes 1 – 6
   1. Toy, game, or activity made for a selected and identified age group. Each area is a different class. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing. Games must include instructions for playing the game.
   2. Must be made by the 4-H’er. Possible purchased parts are acceptable such as dice for a grade school child to play a game, but the significant part of the exhibit must be made by the 4-H’er. Not acceptable: Items for display in child’s room (which is a home environment item), container but not the contents made by the 4-H’er, or group of items assembled for a purpose but not made by the 4-H’er.
   3. To learn characteristics of suitable and unsuitable toys and for characteristics of children at various stages of development, please refer to the new 4-H online resource: http://go.unl.edu/babysitting: What It Takes to Be Your Teen Babysitter. In addition, another resource that will assist youth in understanding young children is the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines -http://www.education.ne.gov/OEC/elg.html.
   4. Information Sheets – Each exhibit in classes 1- 6 must include the required information:
      1. Where did I get the idea for this exhibit?
      2. What decisions did I make to make sure exhibit is safe for child to use?
      3. What age is this toy, game, or activity appropriate for and why? (Infant, Birth-18 months; Toddlers, 18 months-3 years; Preschoolers, 3-5 years or Middle Childhood, 6-9 yrs.) 4-H’ers must give at least 2 examples that help in understanding the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see project manuals).
      4. How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?

SF) 001                      Social Emotional Development (SF30)

SF) 002                      Language and Literacy Development (SF30)

SF) 003                      Science (SF30)

SF) 004                      Health and Physical Development (SF30)

SF) 005                      Math (SF30)

SF) 006                      Creative Arts (SF30)

SF) 007                      Activity with a Younger Child (SF115) – Poster or scrapbook showing 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show making something with the child or other child care or child interactions. May include photos, captions, story, or essay. The size of the exhibit is your choice. Other people may take photos so that 4-H’er can be in the photo. 4-H'er must make the poster or scrapbook. No information sheet is needed for class 7.

SF) 008                      Babysitting Kit (SF85) – State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for. The purpose of the kit is for the 4-Her to take it with them when they baby sit in someone else’s home. Do not make the kit for combination of ages or for your own family to use. See The Sitter manual (4H266 revised 2002) for appropriate items to include. 4-H’er should make one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. A list of items in the kit is suggested to be included. Display in a box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger than 12” x 15”x 10”. All items in the kit must be safe for child to handle. Information sheet for Class 8 should include: 1) What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age. 2) What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit? 3) What item(s) were made by the 4- H’er. 4-H’er should make one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are allowed. (It is highly suggested that an inventory list of items in the kit be included).

SF) 009                      Family Involvement (SF115) – Scrapbook, poster or story describing an activity the family did together. It might include making something such as a doll house or feed bunk. Items may be exhibited if desired. Other possibilities include a house or farm cleanup project, a family reunion, a celebration of a family milestone, a trip or vacation, moving, a community service project. Photographs are encouraged. Visuals should show family participation. Participation by all family members is important. Include a list of family members and what each person did to participate in the event.

SF) 010                      Growing with Others (SF115) – Scrapbook or poster. Examples: How to decide if it’s time you can be home alone and related activities. How responsibilities and privileges are related. Friendships. Working with others. Understanding rules and boundaries. A family tree. A family rules chart. A family meal plan, with pictures of a special family meal. A home safety checklist. Being street smart (safety). A school scrapbook showing yourself and your school activities, memories, and special interest.

SF) 011                      Growing in Communities (SF115) – Scrapbook, poster, Examples: A career study. A photo story about your own growth and development, not only physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, mentally. A television evaluation (see project manual). How you have overcome obstacles. Friendships. A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents. Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. Playgrounds safety check.

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project

Environmental Education & Earth Science 

Entomology

1. Specimens in display collections should be mounted properly and labeled with location, date of collection, name of collector, and order name. Follow mounting and labeling instructions in the Nebraska 4-H Entomology Manual. Boxes are preferred to be 12" high X 18" wide, and landscape orientation, so they fit in display racks.
2. Purchase of commercially made boxes is allowed. All specimens are to be pinned and labeled by the exhibitor. No purchased specimens allowed.
3. Exhibitors may, and should, correct and update collections for competition at the State Fair.
4. No projects over 50 pounds allowed.

SF) 001                      Entomology Display, First Year Project (SF186) – Collection to consist of 25 or more different kinds (species) of insects representing at least 6 orders. Limit of one box.

SF) 002                      Entomology Display, Second Year Project (SF186) – Collection to consist of a minimum of 50 kinds (species) of insects representing at least 8 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. At least 25 species must be present from after July 1 of previous year. Limit 2 boxes.

SF) 003                      Entomology Display, Third Year or More Project (SF186) – Collection to consist of minimum of 75 kinds (species) of insects representing at least 10 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. At Least 25 species must be present from after July 1 of previous year. Limit of 3 boxes.

SF) 004                      Special Interest or Advanced Insect Display Class IV (SF187) – Educational display developed according to personal interests and/or advanced identification capabilities. This is an opportunity to highlight favorite insects in a creative arrangement. Insects should conform to pinning and mounting standards as in classes 1-3 and be protected in an insect box. Each specialty display should include the names of the insects, interesting information about them, and why the display was made. Advanced identification collections should have insects grouped with labels that correspond with identification level (i.e., family, genus, species). A specialty collection may consist of insects by taxonomic group (i.e., butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies, scarab beetles) or by host, subject or habitat (i.e., insect pest of corn, aquatic insects, insect mimicry, insect galls, insects from goldenrod, insect pollinators, etc.). 

SF) 005                      Insect Habitats (SF186) – Habitats consist of any hand-crafted objects, made of natural or artificial materials, placed outdoors, which promote or conserve insects in the environment. Insects may include bee pollinators, butterflies, beneficial insects, etc. A one-page report describing activities must accompany the exhibit. Reports should include placement, target insect, why materials were chosen, functional design, and indicators of success. See the following resources for reports:

• Nebraska Extension NebGuide: Creating a Solitary Bee Hotel (G2256)
  • University of Minnesota: Wild Bees and Building Wild Bee Houses
  • National Wildlife Federation: How to Provide Water in Monarch Gardens

SF) 006                      Macrophotography (SF189) – Subjects should be insects, spiders, or other arthropods, or any nests, webs or constructions they make. All exhibit prints should be 8” x 10” or 8 ½” x 11” and mounted on rigid, black 11” x 14” poster or mat board. Either orientation is acceptable. No frames or mat board framing is allowed. A short caption of a few sentences should explain the subject and be printed on white paper and glued below the print on the poster or mat board.

SF) 007                      Insect Poster/Display Exhibits (SF190) – Exhibits can be posters or three-dimensional displays, and artistic creativity is encouraged. Posters should be no larger than 22" x 28". They should be instructional and can be attractive and have pictures, drawings, charts, or graphs. Posters and displays may show any aspect of insect life, habitat, or related conservation or management. Examples include life history and other facts about an insect; insect anatomy; how to manage insects in a farm, home, lawn, or garden setting; experiences rearing one kind of insect; survey of an important insect; insect behavior (ex. nesting, finding food, mobility, defenses, etc.); habitats (e.g., forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers, or lakes) and what insects are found there, etc. Three-dimensional displays, such as dioramas, sculptures, models, or decorative boxes should have a page of explanatory information accompanying them and fit within a 22” x 28” area.

SF) 008                      Reports or Journals (SF191) – Reports and journals should be in a 3-ring binder. A report may be informational, that is, an original article about a favorite insect, a history of insect outbreaks, diseases caused by insects, insects as food, etc. Or it may be a research report about an investigation or experiment done in a scientific manner. It then should have a basic introduction of the insect studied, methods used, observations, and results of the project. Tables, graphs, and images are helpful to include. A journal is an observational study over a period of time with personal impressions. It may cover watching changes in kinds of butterflies over the summer, rearing a specific insect from egg to adult, managing a beehive, observations of insects in a specific habitat, accounts of insect behavior in a forest or flower garden, etc.

Forestry

Forestry Rules – continued…..

5. At least 5 of the 10 samples in State Fair Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be from the list of 60 species described in 4-H 332. If more than 10 samples are included in a display, only the first 10 samples of the current year will be judged. All samples must be from trees, NO shrubs. Samples must be from 10 different tree species, for example, Emerald Queen Maple and Crimson King Maple are both varieties of the same species (Norway Maple) and thus have the same genus and species name (i.e. Acer platanoides).
6. Remember that other general labeling standards apply. For example, scientific names are always italicized or underlined. Also, the first letter of a Genus name is always capitalized. The first letter of a species name is always lower case. When required, always indicate complete scientific names (Genus and species) and common names, (e.g. Norway Maple) even when “variety names” are included. For example, the scientific name of Emerald Queen Maple is Acer platanoides and the common name is Norway maple. “Emerald Queen” may be included as the variety name, but variety names are not required.

SF) 001                      Design-Your-Own-Exhibit (SF ) – Prepare an educational exhibit about some aspect of trees, forests, or forestry that is of special interest to you. Possible topics include paper recycling, wildfire, forest products, forest wildlife, or forest pests. The only requirement is that the display must be no larger than 24" X 24". Photographs, drawings, samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used, but include enough information to adequately explain the topic. Be as creative as you like.

SF) 002                      Leaf Display (SF ) – The leaf display must include samples of “complete leaves” from at least 10 different trees species. The display must include at least two samples each of simple leaves, compound leaves, and conifer leaves.

• Collection: Whenever possible, collect leaves from mature trees. Collect leaves any time after they have reached full size, usually beginning in early summer. Leaf samples should be in good condition and representative of the average leaves on the tree. Keep in mind that shaded leaves often are much larger than normal. Carefully remove leaves from the twig with the entire petiole or rachis intact. After collection, fresh leaf samples can be temporarily stored within the ages of an old magazine, but they should be properly pressed and dried for display. Be sure to record pertinent information during collection. All collection must be done by the exhibitor.
• Mounting: Leaves may be displayed in a notebook or on a display board. Any method may be used to mount leaves, e.g. wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, but be sure all their features can be clearly identified.
• Labeling: The label for each sample must include:

• common name
  • scientific name
    • leaf type
      • leaf arrangement (broadleaf trees)
      • leaf composition (broadleaf trees)
      • collector’s name
      • collection date
      • collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum)
• If a twig is included with a sample, indicate “twig included” on the label. For example, the twig may be included with an eastern cedar sample because the leaves are very small and difficult to remove from the twig. Supplemental information, e.g. general uses, common products, fall color, etc., may be included with the display to enhance its educational value.

SF) 003                      Twig Display (SF ) – The twig display must include twig samples of at least 10 different trees species. The display must include at least two samples of opposite and alternate leaf arrangements from broadleaf trees.

• Collection: Twig samples should be collected during the dormant season (November – April) when the buds are mature. Twig samples must be at least 6 inches long and exhibit buds. Leaves must be removed, and side branches must be trimmed to less than 1 inch in length. All collection must be done by the exhibitor.
• Mounting: Twigs must be mounted on a display board. Any method, e.g., wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, etc., may be used to mount twigs, but be sure all features can be clearly identified. The non-terminal end must be cut at a slant so the pith can be seen.
• Labeling: The label for each sample must include: 

• common name
• scientific name
• leaf type
• leaf arrangement (broadleaf trees)
• leaf composition (broadleaf trees)
• collector’s name
  • collection date
• collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum)
• Supplemental information: e.g., general uses, tree characteristics, etc., may be included to enhance educational value.

SF) 004                      Seed Display (SF ) – The seen display must include seed samples from at least 10 different tree species. Collection: Tree seeds should be collected at the time of year when they mature, which varies widely depending upon tree species. For example, silver maple seeds mature in May while red oak acorns do not mature until September. Seed samples should be free of insect or disease symptoms. Remember to display seeds, not fruit. For example, the seed of honey locust is enclosed in a pod. Remove and display the seed, not just the pod. It is acceptable to display the fruit with the seed, but clearly label each. All collection must be done by the exhibitor.

• Mounting: Seeds may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g., mounted on a display board, displayed in jars in a rack, etc. but they must be securely mounted and easily viewed. Be as creative as you like.
• Labeling: The label for each sample must include:
• common name
• scientific name
• leaf type
• leaf arrangement (broadleaf trees)
• leaf composition (broadleaf trees)
• collector’s name
• collection date
• collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum)
• Supplemental information: e.g., maturity date, average number of seeds in the fruit, etc., may be included to enhance educational value.

SF) 005                      Wood Display (SF ) – The wood display must include wood samples from at least 10 different tree species.

• Preparation: Samples may be of any shape, e.g., sections from a board, wood cylinders turned on a lathe, horizontal or vertical cross sections of a small log with bark attached, etc., but all samples should be the same shape, e.g. all wood cylinders or all sections of a board. Each sample can be no larger than 4 inch X 4 inch X 4 inch. Cut surfaces should be sanded to show the grain. Treating samples with a clear finish (no stain) is optional. All collection must be done by the exhibitor.
• Mounting: Samples may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g., mounted on a display board, displayed in a box or rack, etc., but they must be securely mounted and easily viewed. Be as creative as you like.
• Labeling: The label for each sample must include:
• common name
• scientific name
• wood type (softwood or hardwood)
• collector’s name
• collection date
• collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum)
• Supplemental information, e.g., common products, wood density, etc., may be included to enhance their educational value.

SF) 006                      Cross Section (SF ) – Display a disc cut from a tree, species listed in 4H 332. The sample must be collected, by the exhibitor, within one year of the state fair judging day. The disc must measure 6 to 12 inches in diameter and 1 to 3 inches thick. The bark should be firmly attached, which may be difficult if the tree was dead when the disc was cut. Sand at least one side of the disc so the grain can be easily seen. If the disc is treated with a clear finish, both sides must be treated to minimize warping. As the disc dries some cracking or checking can be expected and is allowed.

• Labeling Front: The following parts must be clearly and accurately labeled on the cross section with pins, paper tags, or some other form of identification.
• Pith
• Heartwood
• sapwood
• one growth ring (beginning and end)
• cambium
• bark
• Labeling Back: A separate label attached to the back of the disc must include:
  • common name
  • scientific name
  • tree classification (softwood or hardwood)
  • age (of the cross section)
  • collector’s name
  • collection date
  • collection location (be specific state and county at a minimum)

SF) 007                      Parts of a Tree (SF ) – Prepare a poster, no larger than 24 inches x 24 inches. This project is only for ages 8 – 11.

• Identifies the main external parts of any tree:
• Trunk
• Crown
• Roots
• Leaves
• Flowers
• Fruit
• Buds
• Bark
• Identifying other internal parts, e.g. phloem, xylem, cambium, annual ring, pith, etc., is optional.
• Attach a separate label on the back that includes the exhibitor's name and age.

SF) 008                      Living Tree (SF  ) – Display a living tree seedling grown by the exhibitor from seed in the display container. The seed must be from a species listed in 4H332. The seedling must be 60 days to 1 year old (on State Fair judging day). The display container must contain at least 8 inches of soil (potting mix or suitable natural soil); have drainage holes, and a drain pan to catch drainage water.

• Labeling: A waterproof label must be attached and include:
• common name
• scientific name
• seed treatments (if any)
• planting date
• emergence date
• exhibitor's name

•                 Supplemental information about the tree, e.g. where the seed was collected, growth measurements, uses for that species, etc., may be included in an attached notebook, poster, etc., to enhance educational value. Supplemental; information will be an important factor in judging.

SF) 009                      Forest Product Display – Prepare a visual display and/or collection tracing the origin of one non-lumber product that comes from trees and/or forests. The display must be no larger than 24 inches by 22 inches by 28 inches. Photographs, drawings, samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used. Posters submitted may be no larger than 22” x 28” and may be either vertical or horizontal. The contestant must identify what species of tree the product is derived from and where the product is harvested, grown, or otherwise collected. The product listed must be partially or fully derived from trees, if partial the approximate percentage should be articulated in the display.

• The goal of this exhibit is for students to learn that many products come from trees and forests and to explore one of these products through in-depth study.
• Information about the tree or forest product: e.g., information about harvesting, processing, industry information, and environmental or other benefits may be included to enhance educational value. Supplemental information will be an important factor in judging but should not exceed three printed pages of text. Cite sources of information.
• Personal interviews with industry professionals are encouraged as a source of information.

SF) 010                      Forest Health Display – Prepare a visual display outlining a specific forest health issue such as a tree disease, insect pest, animal- or human-caused damage, or an abiotic issue such as weather damage. The display must be no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches. Original photographs, drawings, samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used. Actual specimens are strongly encouraged but must be properly preserved, i.e. insects pinned or placed in vials of alcohol, leaves pressed and dried. Posters submitted may be no larger than 24 inches x 24 inches.

• Explain through the display what species of trees the health issue affects, diagnostic features of the issue (symptoms in trees, identifying features of the pest, etc.), and management options.
• Include common and scientific names of trees and pests.
• Supplemental information about the tree or forest health issue: e.g. origin, proliferation in Nebraska/United States, and physiological effects on the tree may be included to enhance educational value. Supplemental information will be an important factor in judging but should not exceed three printed pages of text. Cite sources of information.
• Attach a separate label on the back of the display that includes the exhibitor’s name and age.

SF) 011                      Wildlife Prevention Poster – Prepare a poster, no larger than 24 inches x 24 inches that promotes wildfire prevention strategies. Strategies articulated in the poster can include personal and/or land management actions. Attach a separate label on the back of the poster that includes the exhibitor’s name and age.

• Supplemental information about wildfire prevention should be attached to the poster: e.g. frequency of wildfires in Nebraska/United States, financial costs of wildfires, environmental factors that contribute to wildfires, etc. to enhance educational value. Supplemental information will be an important factor in judging but should not exceed three printed pages of text. Cite sources of information.

SF) 012                      Sustainable Landscape Diorama - Box must be no larger than 24" x 24". The exhibit must show a Nebraska landscape that includes elements such as windbreaks, fields, pastureland, CRP, public lands, community/municipal landscapes. The goal of this exhibit is for students to articulate conservation and sustainability best-practices that can be implemented on a landscape, while addressing landowner and other stakeholder interests.

• Label point/nonpoint sources of pollution, carbon sequestration, water-wise practices, wildfire prevention strategies, renewable energy sources, and other conservation practices as well as at least 10 species of plants included in the diorama.
• Attach to the exhibit a brief report including supplemental information describing the diorama, defining conservation practices, and outlining opportunities for landscape improvements to enhance educational value. Supplemental information will be an important factor in judging but should not exceed three printed pages of text. Cite sources of information.

SF) 013                      Tree Planting Project Display – Plant a tree in your community. Prepare a visual display where the student articulates proper tree planting techniques, why the individual tree species was chosen, as well as steps taken to continue care for the tree after initial planting. The display must be no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches. Photographs, drawings, samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used. Posters submitted may be no larger than 24 inches x 24 inches. The tree must have been planted 60 days to 1 year before State Fair judging day. Students must obtain permission from necessary authorities and property owners before planting any trees.

• Labeling: the following information about the tree must be included in the display: 1. Common name 2. Scientific name 3. Planting location 4. Planting date 5. Tree source 6. Planter’s name 7. Proper tree planting steps 8. Tree care (after planting)
• Supplemental information about the tree: e.g. why the species was chosen, growth measurements, uses for that species, etc., may be included in an attached notebook, poster, etc. to enhance educational value. Supplemental information will be an important factor in judging but should not exceed three printed pages of text. Cite sources of information.

Shooting Sports

1. The following classes are exclusively for youth enrolled in the Shooting Sports project(s). 4-H Shooting Sports requires youth to be under the direct leadership of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports Leader in either shotgun, rifle (bb gun), archery, pistol, black powder/muzzleloader, and/or hunting skills.
2. All shooting sports project must include a one sided 4 x 6 card securely attached describing: (1) The project and how it applies to shooting sports; (2) Experience gained in making the project, and (3) How the project will be used.
3. No firearms can be entered as an exhibit, however information can be shared through pictures.
4. Any exhibit that is deemed dangerous or improperly prepared will be refused entry, based on the decision of the General Areas Superintendent and Extension Staff.

SF) 001                      Shooting Aid or Accessory (SF1253) – Any item which helps the shooter/hunter better perform their sport, examples: rifle sling, kneeling roll, arm guard, shotgun vest, target boxes, shooting stick, etc. Include your design, or plans you adapted, what the item is and used for.

SF) 002                      Storage Case (SF254) – An item with the purpose to safely hold a firearm, bow, ammunition, and/or arrows, examples: soft sided shotgun case, quivers, firearm safe, include your design, or plans you adapted. Explain how the storage case is used.

SF) 003                      Practice Game or Activity (SF255) – Invent or adapt an activity to practice or teach a project skill. Include pictures of youth playing the game, testimonials for 4-H members who played the game, what skill is being worked on, and directions for the game. Explain how you came up with the game or adapted it to fit the needs of your group members.

SF) 004                      Science, Engineering, Technology Advancements of Shooting Sports Essay, or Display (SF256) – Choose a specific area of shooting sports and share how it has advanced, include a timeline and photos or illustrations. Keep your topic narrow and manageable. Essays are limited to 1000 words and should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper.

SF) 005                      Healthy Lifestyles Plan (SF257) – Include a shooter’s diet and exercise plan, and how the 4-H member will benefit or improve from following the plan. Ideally, the 4-H member would follow the plan and include some journal entries about adaptions or improvements made while following the plan.

SF) 006                      Citizenship/Leadership Project (SF258) – Share a display on a citizenship project or leadership project the 4-H member took on individually or with a group to improve some aspect related to 4-H Shooting Sports. Examples could be range development, conservation planting to attract wildlife, a camp, 4-H recruitment event. Include who benefitted from the project, what the 4-H member’s role was, and any results.

SF) 007                      Career Development/College Essay, Interview or Display (SF252) – Research opportunities for careers related to this area or opportunities for college majors or college activities to help discover using project skills beyond a person’s 4-H career. Essays are limited to 1000 words and should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Interviews need to include a picture of the interviewee in their work setting, questions asked, and a transcript of answers.

SF) 008                      Community Vitality Display (SF251) – Explore the difference shooting sports and hunting make in keeping Nebraska vibrant especially in rural areas. Present facts and research in an interesting way for the public to learn from.

SF) 009                      Ag Literacy-Value Added Agriculture Interview or Research Project (SF250) – Explore how traditional ag producers are adding value to their production agriculture operations through conservation efforts, hunting, raising pheasants, shooting sports related tourism, etc. Present finding in an interesting way for the public to learn from.

Wildlife

1. SHOW WHAT YOU DID AND LEARNED: All exhibitors must show evidence of their personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to their exhibit. This helps judges understand what the 4-Her did and learned in the process that led to the exhibit.
2. PROPER CREDIT: Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or other supporting information used in exhibits.
3. WHOSE EXHIBIT: The exhibitor's name, county, age must be on the back or bottom of all displays.
4. WILDLIFE & WILDLIFE LAWS: "Animal" or "wildlife" in the following classes includes wild fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, or mammals. Please make sure you are following all wildlife laws.
5. PROJECT MATERIALS - Related project booklets include Exploring Your Environment Series, 4-H Shooting Sports, Amphibians, Bird Behavior (EC 59381), Fishing for Adventure Project Manuals, Wildlife Conservation (4-H125), Geology, and Outdoor Adventure. Other resources include: Outdoor Skills: Learning Science in the Outdoors series (Science Signature Outcome Program) outdoornebraska.gov/afterschool/ and www.whep.org.
6. BOARD AND POSTER EXHIBITS – Mount all board exhibits on 1/4" plywood, Masonite or similar panel no larger than 24" high by 24" wide. Poster exhibits should be on regular poster sheets, no larger than standard size (22" x 28") but half size, 22” x 14”, is recommended. Exhibits should be as self-explanatory as possible so that all viewers understand the educational points or what the exhibit is all about. written explanations should be short but clear and complete so the viewer can quickly and easily understand the message and purpose of the display.

Wildlife and How they Live

1. Classes 1 – 4 “Wildlife and How they Live” are board or poster exhibits. Display may show any aspect of wildlife, wildlife habitat or related conservation, restoration, or management. Examples: life history or other facts about one type of wildlife; how to manage wildlife on a farm or in town; managing habitat for one kind of wildlife; life requirements for one kind of wildlife during one season or through the year; wildlife study methods; wildlife behavior (examples: when nesting, finding food, moving, etc.) habitats (example: grasslands, wetlands, river or stream corridors) and what wildlife is found there; habitat needs for a specific kind of wildlife.

SF) 001                      Mammal Display (SF154)

SF) 002                      Bird Display (SF154)

SF) 003                      Fish Display (SF155)

SF) 004                      Reptile or Amphibian Display (SF156)

SF) 005                      Wildlife Connections (SF157) – Board or poster exhibit. The purpose of this display is to show interconnections and related aspects among animals, plants and other habitat components. All displays should show two or more interactions connections) that occur between/among animals or between animals and their habitat. Displays might show how animals interact with other animals, with people or with their habitat. Examples: 1) Food chain display – Use pictures, drawings or other items to illustrate the source of food energy and where it goes, who eats who or what. Use arrows to show the direction of the energy (food) flow. 2) Show the role of predators, scavengers, insect eaters or others in nature. 3) Show how wildlife numbers (populations) change through the year or with their habitat. 4) Show predation, competition or other behavioral interactions of wildlife. 5) Choose one kind of wildlife and make observations through a season or year, keep notes of interactions, then make a display of what you saw. 6) For more ideas, refer to project booklets.

SF) 006                      Wildlife Tracks (SF158) – Board or diorama-type exhibit. Make a display of animal tracks using plaster- of-paris casts. There are three options.   For all options, include a brief description of your experiences in making the tracks so the judge(s) better understand what you did and learned. Positive casts (impressions as they would be in nature) are preferred.

• Option 1: Show plaster-of-paris tracks of five or more kinds of wildlife along with a picture or illustration of each kind of animal.
• Option 2: Show two or more plaster-of-paris track of one specific kind of wildlife and should include a picture of illustration of the animal, what the animal may eat and what may eat the animal.
• Option 3: Show two tracks and include the animal’s habitat needs including preferred food, shelter, water, and space in addition to picture or illustration of the animal.

SF) 007                      Wildlife Knowledge Check (SF159) – Use electrical circuits, pictures or other methods of teaching wildlife identification or other wildlife conservation or shooting sports related knowledge. Plan size and shape to fit transportation and display; maximum size 24” x 24”. Example: prepare a list of animals and questions about where each would most likely live. Rabbit-brushy areas along field borders; ducks- marshes, etc.

SF) 008                      Wildlife Diorama (SF160) – Exhibit must be no larger than 24” x 24”. The exhibit might show a prairie, grassland, agricultural, woodland, riparian (stream or river corridor), wetland and/or other area with wildlife habitat. Example: show an area interspersed with several habitats such as windbreaks, farm fields, woods, waste areas, ditches and pastures for edge-adapted species such as white-tailed deer, Northern bobwhite, ring-necked pheasants, mourning doves, cottontail rabbits, fox, squirrels, Northern cardinals or blue jays.  Label the habitats displayed and show at least five kinds of wildlife in their proper habitats.

SF) 009                      Wildlife Essay (SF161) – Learn how to share educational information by writing. Choose a conservation or wildlife topic that interests you and write an essay about it. For example, write about a particular species of wildlife that you have observed or about the values of wildlife (commercial value, game value, genetic value, aesthetic value, ecological value, scientific value). You might write about wildlife on a farm, in town, in a backyard, at a backyard feeder or at other places. You might write about ethics, proper behavior in the outdoors, hunting, or fishing. For other ideas, refer to project booklets. The essay should be between 100 and 1000 words long and should be typed, double spaced, or written so that it can be easily read. Standard size paper (8 ½” x 11”) format is preferred. You might use books, magazines or personal interviews as resources, but you must give credit to all sources by listing them.

SF) 010                      Wildlife Values Scrapbook (SF162) – Make a scrapbook about the various values of wildlife. This would include aesthetic, scientific, commercial, game, genetic, and/or ecological. One resource would be the Wildlife Conservation project manual. (4-h125)

SF) 011                      Wildlife Arts (SF163) – The purpose of this class is to allow artistic exhibits that contain educational information about conservation and wildlife. Examples might include paintings, photographs, wood carvings, painted duck decoys of songs or poems written by the exhibitor. Entries must be appropriate for fair display and no larger than 24” x 24”. For example, paintings or photographs should be displayed in notebook format or mounted on a sturdy display panel.   All entries must include a title and a brief explanation of the purpose or message (what is the exhibit meant to show)

Wildlife Habitat

SF) 001                      Houses (SF165) – Make a house for wildlife. Examples: bird house (bluebird, purple martin, wood duck, kestrel, barn owl, etc.) or bat house; no insect houses. Make the house functional so that dimensions, hole size, etc. are appropriate to fit the intended species’ needs. Include the following information: 1) the kinds of animal(s) for which the house is intended, 2) where and how the house should be located for best use, 3) any seasonal maintenance needed and 4) any evidence of your personal observation or experiences.

SF) 002                      Feeders/Waters (SF166) – Make a bird bath or feeder. Examples: seed, suet or nectar feeders. Squirrel feeder okay: no insect feeders. Include the following information: 1) the kinds of animal(s) for which the water/feeder is intended, 2) where are how the water/feeder should be located for best use, 3) any seasonal maintenance needed, and 4) any evidence of your personal observations or experiences.

SF) 003                      Wildlife Habitat Design (SF167) – Board or poster exhibit. Choose a backyard, acreage or farm and design a habitat plan to meet the food, water, and shelter and space needs of at least three kinds of animals you would like to attract. Draw an outline of the area and show what plants or other habitat will be provided. Indicate how the various parts of your plan provide the desired habitat needs. You might include an aerial photo of the area if you have one. For ideas, check the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Handbook, Participant’s Manual (NE4H4300).

Harvesting Equipment

SF) 001                      Fish Harvesting Equipment (SF168) – Board exhibit. Display of equipment used in fish harvesting. Examples: fishing knots, hooks (with corks over ends for safety), and lures. Label all items displayed. Include in your exhibit the following information: 1) the purpose of each item, 2) when or where each item is used and 3) any personal experiences you’ve had with the item(s).

SF) 002                      Build a Fishing Rod (SF169) Rod kits with instructions are available for this purpose. A fishing rod educational exhibit may not exceed 96 inches length. Exhibit must be mounted on a board. Include with the exhibit the following items as a brief attachment: 1) explanation of cost of materials/components, where materials/components were purchased, how made, and number of hours required for construction. 2) Label all parts. Necessary components which must be included are grip, line guides (based on manufacturers specifications), guide wraps, and hook keeper. Reel seats need to be aligned with guides, and guides aligned accurately down rod. Guide wraps of size A to D, nylon or silk thread. Exhibit will be judged on: workmanship, labeling of parts, correct information, and neatness.

SF) 003                      Casting Target (SF170) – Make a casting target for exhibit and use. Target must be under 48x48 inches. The bullseyes must be 2 feet, outer band must be 1 foot in diameter and can have up to 3 rings. The exhibit must be easy to store, durable, and weather resistant. Include the purpose and rules of using your casting target.

SF) 004                      Wildlife Harvesting Equipment (SF171) – Board exhibit. Display of equipment used in harvesting wildlife. Examples: expanded ammunition casings (no live ammunition permitted), steel traps, hide stretchers, fleshers, etc. For displays of shotguns, rifles or bows, use drawings or pictures. Label all items displayed: the purpose of each item, when or where it is used and any personal experiences you’ve had with the item(s).

SF) 005                      Inventing Wildlife/Fish Harvesting Equipment, Aid or Accessory (SF171) – Use engineering principles to invent or adapt equipment that helps you harvest fish or wildlife. This could include wildlife calls, adapted fishing pole for shallow water, a blind, decoys, etc. Share your drawing (or adapted plans), how the equipment works, how you tested it, and the results of testing your prototype and any adjustments you made.

Taxidermy 

SF) 001                      Tanned Hides (SF172) – Any legal fish, bird or other wild animal properly processed by the member. No requirement as to size or mounting. Include the following information: 1) the animal’s name and 2) information about the exhibitor’s personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to the exhibit.

SF) 002                      Taxidermy (SF172) – Any legal fish, bird or other wild animal properly processed by the member. No requirement as to size or mounting. Include the following information: o the animal’s name and o information about the exhibitor’s personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to the exhibit.

Other Natural Resources

SF) 001                      Design your Own Exhibit (SF167) – This class is for educational exhibits about natural resources, conservation, wildlife, or ecology that do not fit into other categories. Examples may come from the Exploring Your Environment series, or the exhibitor may determine what the exhibit will be. Entries must be appropriate for fair display and no larger than 24” x 24”. All entries must include a title and should be clear (a brief explanation or other method) about the intended purposes or message – what the exhibit is meant to show. Think about accuracy, creativity, educational value for viewers and evidence of exhibitor’s personal experiences and learning.

Healthy Lifestyles 

Food & Nutrition

1. Youth can ONLY enter exhibits into ONE Cooking Division (Cooking 101, 201, 301, or 401).
   1. Youth enrolled in cooking projects should continue their skill development. Once they have exhibited in a higher level, they are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. Ex. Once you exhibit in Cooking 201, you are not eligible to exhibit in Cooking 101.
2. Food Entries: Each exhibit must include the recipe. Recipe can be handwritten, typed or photocopied. Place the food on the appropriate size disposable plate or pan. Put exhibit in a self-sealing bag. Attach entry tag and recipe at the corner of the bag on the outside.
3. Non-Food Entries: Please attach the entry tag to the upper right-hand corner of the entry. All additional information pieces (recipes, special items) must be labeled with exhibitor's name and county.
4. Recipes for processed foods used by 4-H members for fair exhibition (except salsa) may originate from any source. However, all processed/preserved food products MUST use USDA approved processing methods.
5. Allowable Ingredients
   1. Food products must be unquestionably safe to eat when they are entered, whether tasted or not. Egg glazes on yeast products before baking are allowed. Glazes, frostings, and other sugar-based toppings are also considered safe due to the high sugar content. Eggs incorporated into baked goods or crusts and cheeses mixed into bread dough are considered safe. All fruit fillings must be cooked. Uncooked fruit is not allowed in any exhibit due to spoilage (i.e. fresh fruit tart). Cream cheese fillings and/or frostings are not allowed. Meat, dried meat, meat substitute pieces (bacon bits, pepperoni, etc.) or melted cheese toppings are not allowed in food exhibits. They may result in an unsafe food product by the time the item is judged due to unpredictable heat/and or weather conditions and will be disqualified.
   2. Ingredients that the 4-H member cannot legally purchase, such as beer, whiskey, rum, etc. may not be used in any recipe or foods exhibit. Exhibits that include alcohol in the recipe will be disqualified. This includes menu and recipe file exhibits.
   3. Commercially prepared mixes are ONLY allowed in Cooking 201 Creative Mix Class.
   4. Any bread item prepared or baked using a bread machine should be entered under the Cooking 201, Non- Traditional Baked Product. All exhibits made in the Cooking 301 or Cooking 401 projects must have been prepared without the assistance of a bread machine for mixing, raising, or baking of the food item.
   5. A standard quick bread pan measures 8” x 5’. If mini-loaf pans are used for exhibit, two loaves must be presented for judging.

Non-Food exhibits may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22”x 30“), computer-based presentation printed off with notes pages, if needed, and displayed in a binder, an exhibit display, a written report in portfolio or notebook. Consider neatness and creativity

General

C)  901                       Cookies–(any recipe) 4 on a small paper plate

C)  902                       Muffins– (any recipe) 4 on a small paper plate

C) 903                        Drop Cookie– any cookie recipe dropped from a spoon or scoop, or formed into balls that are flattened before baking)- 4 on a small paper plate

C) 904                        Rolled Cookie– any cookie recipe requiring chilling dough, rolling out, and cutting into shapes before baking)- 4 on a small paper plate

C) 905                        Refrigerator Cookie– any cookie recipe requiring chilling dough, in shaped rolls, then slicing before baking) – 4 on a small paper plate

C) 906                        Bar Cookie– any cookie recipe requiring made in a pan and cut into bars or squares before serving)– 4 on a small paper plate

C) 907                        Filled Cookie– any cookie recipe with filling made from non-perishable ingredients, including jellies, jams, fruits, or candies)– 4 on a small paper plate

C)  908                       Extra Muffins (any recipe) – 4 on a small plate

C) 909                        Cooking 101 Food Flop– Exhibit one food item illustrating a preparation problem. Flop may results of an intentional or accidental mistake. One sheet of 8 ½ x 11 paper explain the preparation problem(s) experienced and how it could be overcome.

C) 910                        Other Item Made in this Project

Cooking 201

SF) 001                      Loaf Quick Bread (SF123) – any recipe, at least ¾ of a standard loaf displayed on a paper plate) Quick bread is any bread that does not require kneading or rising time and does NOT include yeast. A standard quick bread loaf measures approximately 8 ½” x 4 ½” or 9” x 5”. If mini-loaf pans are used for exhibit, two loaves must be presented for judging.

SF) 002                      Creative Mixes (SF142) – Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins/cookies on a paper plate. Baked item made from a mix (commercial or homemade mixes acceptable). Food product must have been modified to make a new or different baked item. (Ex. Poppy seed Quick Bread from a cake mix, cake mix cookies, and sweet rolls made from ready-made bread dough, monkey breads from biscuit dough, Streusel Coffee Cake from a cake mix, etc.)   Write what you learned about making this product using a mix instead of a homemade recipe or recipe “from scratch”. Does it make it better or easier to use a convenience product or mix? Why or why not?

SF) 003                      Biscuits or Scones (SF136) – Four biscuits or scones on a plate. This may be any type of biscuit – rolled, dropped any recipe. Recipe must be a non-yeast product baked from scratch.

SF) 004                      Healthy Baked Product (SF2012-001) – Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins/cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan.) Recipe must contain a fruit or vegetable as part of the ingredients (Ex. banana bars, cantaloupe quick bread, zucchini muffins, etc.).

SF) 005                      Coffee Cake (SF129) – Any recipe or shape, non-yeast product - at least 3/4 of baked product. May be baked in a disposable pan.)   Include menu for a complete meal where this recipe is served, following meal planning guidelines suggested in Cooking 201.

SF) 006                      Baking with Whole Grains (SF134) – Any recipe, at least ¾ of baked product or 4 muffins/cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. Recipe must contain whole grains as part of the ingredients. (Ex. whole wheat applesauce bread, peanut butter oatmeal cookies, etc.)

SF) 007                      Non-Traditional Baked Product (SF133) – Exhibit must include a food product prepared using a non- traditional method (i.e., bread machine, cake baked in air fryer, baked item made in microwave, etc.) Entry must be at least ¾ baked product, or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate.

C) 901                        Cooking 201 Food Flop– Exhibit one food item illustrating a preparation problem. Flop may results of an intentional or accidental mistake. One sheet of 8 ½ x 11 paper explain the preparation problem(s) experienced and how it could be overcome.

C) 902                       Other Item Made in this Project

Entry must include supporting information that discusses alternative preparation method and how it compares with traditional method.

Cooking 301

SF) 001                      White Bread (SF138) – Any yeast recipe, at least 3/4 of a standard loaf displayed on a paper plate.

SF) 002                      Whole Wheat or Mixed Grain Bread (SF138) – Any yeast recipe. At least 3/4 of a standard loaf is displayed on a plate.

SF) 003                      Specialty Rolls (SF138) – Any yeast recipe. 4 rolls on a plate. May be sweet rolls, English muffins, kolaches, bagels, or any other similar recipe that makes individual portions.

SF) 004                      Dinner Rolls (SF138) – Any yeast recipe. 4 rolls on a plate. May be clover leaf, crescent, knot, bun, bread sticks, or any other type of dinner roll.

SF) 005                      Specialty Bread (SF141) – Any yeast recipe, includes tea rings, braids, or any other full-sized specialty bread products. Must exhibit at least ¾ of a full sized baked product. May be baked in a disposable pan.

SF) 006                      Shortened Cake (SF137) – At least ¾ of the cake. Shortened cakes use fat for flavor and texture and recipes usually begin by beating fat with sugar by creaming and include leavening agents in the recipe. Cake may be frosted with a non-perishable frosting (no cream cheese or egg white based frostings allowed). Exhibit must not be from a cake mix.

C) 901                        Cooking 301 Food Flop– Exhibit one food item illustrating a preparation problem. Flop may results of an intentional or accidental mistake. One sheet of 8 ½ x 11 paper explain the preparation problem(s) experienced and how it could be overcome.

C) 902                        Other Item Made in this Project

Cooking 401

SF) 001                      Double Crust Fruit Pie (SF144) – Made with homemade fruit filling. No egg pastries or cream fillings. No canned fillings or premade pie crusts. May be a double crust, crumb, cut-out, or lattice topping. Using an 8- or 9-inch disposable pie pan is recommended.

SF) 002                      Family Food Traditions (SF145) – Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. Any baked item associated with family tradition and heritage.   Entry must include (A) recipe, (B) tradition or heritage associated with preparing, serving the food, (C) where or who the traditional recipe came from.

SF) 003                      Ethnic Food Exhibit (SF146) – Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan.   The name of the country, culture or region should be included as part of the supporting information with the recipe, as well as some background information about the country or culture the food item is representing.

SF) 004                      Candy (SF147) – Any recipe, 4 pieces of candy on a paper plate or ½ cup. No items containing cream cheese will be accepted (Example: cream cheese mints). Candy may be cooked or no cook; dipped, molded, made in the microwave or other methods of candy preparation.   Recipe must be included.

SF) 005                      Foam Cake (SF138) – Original recipe (no mixes) of at least ¾ of the cake. Foam cakes are cakes that have a high ratio of eggs to flour and fall into three categories: angel food cakes or meringues; sponge or jelly roll cakes; and chiffon cakes. Cake may be frosted with a non-perishable frosting (no cream cheese or egg white based frostings allowed).

SF) 006                      Specialty Pastry (SF143) – Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. Baked items such as pie tarts, puff pastry, phyllo doughs, biscotti, choux, croissants, Danish, strudels. Phyllo dough may be pre-made or from scratch. Pastries made with cream or egg-based fillings will be disqualified.

C) 901                        Cooking 401 Food Flop– Exhibit one food item illustrating a preparation problem. Flop may results of an intentional or accidental mistake. One sheet of 8 ½ x 11 paper explain the preparation problem(s) experienced and how it could be overcome.

C)902                         Other Item Made in this Project

Food Preservation

1. Processing Methods – Current USDA processing methods and altitude adjustments must be followed for all food preservation. Jams, preserves, marmalades, fruit, tomatoes, and pickled products must be processed in a boiling water bath canner. (Tomatoes may be processed in a pressure canner.) All non-acid vegetables and meats must be processed in a pressure canner. Spoiled or open container disqualifies an entry.
2. Jars and Lids: Do not need to be the same brand. Half pint jars may be used for jellies and preserves. The jars are not to be decorated by the exhibitor in any way. Canning jars must be used - others will be disqualified. No one-fourth pint jars allowed. Leave jar rings on for fair display, it helps protect the seal. Two- piece lids consisting of a flat metal disk and a ring should be used. No zinc lids or one-piece lids.
3. Current Project – All canning must be the result of this year’s 4-H project, since September 1, of the previous calendar year.
4. Criteria for Judging: Exhibits will be judged according to score sheets available at your local Extension office or at https://4hfairbook.unl.edu/fairbookview.php/rules. Incomplete exhibits will be lowered a ribbon class. Canned food items not processed according to altitude in the county will be lowered one class ribbon. Check with your local extension office or this site https://food.unl.edu/canning#elevation for your county's altitude and how that affects food processing times and pounds of pressure.
5. Labeling: Jars should be labeled with the name of the food item, name of the 4-H’er, county, and date of processing on the bottom of each jar. Exhibits containing multiple jars such as a “3 jar exhibit” should be placed in a container to keep jars together. Each bag containing dried foods should also be labeled with the name of the food item, the name of the 4-H'er, county and drying date. Multiple dried food exhibits should be secured by a rubber band or "twisty" to keep exhibit containing the 3 self-sealing bags together.
6. Recipe/Supporting Information: Recipe must be included, and may be handwritten, photocopied or typed. Commercially prepared seasoning mixes are not allowed. Current USDA guidelines for food preservation methods MUST be followed. Suggested sources of recipes include:
7. 4-H Food Preservation Manuals (Freezing, Drying, Boiling Water Bath Canning, Pressure Canning)
8. USDA Guide to Home Canning https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html
9. Nebraska Extension's Food Website https://food.unl.edu/food-safety: or Extension publications from other states
10. Ball Blue Book (published after 2009) or online: https://www.freshpreserving.com/recipes
11. All exhibits must include the 4-H Food Preservation Card attached to the project as the required supporting information or include following information with exhibit:
12. Name of product • Date preserved.
13. Method of preservation (pressure canner, water bath canner or dried)
14. Type of pack (raw pack or hot pack)
15. Altitude (and altitude adjustment, if needed)
16. Processing time
17. Number of pounds of pressure (if pressure canner used)
18. Drying method and drying time (for dried food exhibits)

8. Recipe and source of recipe (if a publication, include name and date)

SF)001                       Baked Item Made with Frozen Produce (SF155) – Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. Recipe MUST include a food item preserved by the freezing method done by the 4-H’er. Ex. Peach pie, blueberry muffins, zucchini bread, etc.).  Supporting information must include both the recipe for the produce that was frozen as part of this project AND the baked food item.

DRYING PROJECT MANUAL – UNIT II

SF) 002                      Dried Fruit (SF154) – Exhibit 3 different examples of dried fruit. Place each dried fruit food (6-10 pieces of fruit, minimum 1/4 cup) in a self-sealing bag.

SF) 003                      Fruit Leather (SF154) – Exhibit 3 different examples of fruit leathers. Place a 3” – 4” sample of each leather in self-sealing bags.

SF) 004                      Vegetable Leather (SF154) – Exhibit 3 different examples of vegetable or vegetable/fruit leathers. Place a 3” – 4” sample of each leather in self-sealing bags.

SF) 005                      Dried Vegetables (SF149) – Exhibit 3 different samples of dried vegetables. Place each food (1/4 cup of each vegetable) in a separate self-sealing bag.

SF) 006                      Dried Herbs (SF149) – Exhibit 3 different samples of dried herbs. Place each food (1/4 cup of each herb) in a separate self-sealing bag.

SF) 007                      Baked Item Made with Dried Produce/Herbs (SF156) – Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan. Recipe MUST include a dried produce/herb item made by the 4-H’er. Ex. Granola bar made with dried fruits, dried cranberry cookies, Italian herb bread, lemon thyme cookies.   Supporting information must include both the recipe for the dried produce/herb AND the baked food item.

BOILING WATER CANNING PROJECT MANUAL – UNIT III

SF) 008                      1 Jar Fruit Exhibit (SF150) – 1 jar of canned fruit.

SF) 009                      3 Jar Fruit Exhibit (SF150) – 3 jars of different canned fruits. May be 3 different techniques for same type of product (applesauce, canned apples, apple pie filling, etc.).

SF) 0101                   Jar Tomato Exhibit (SF150) – 1 jar of a canned tomato product.

SF) 011                      3 Jar Tomato Exhibit (SF150) – Exhibit 3 jars of different canned tomato products (salsa, sauces without meats, juice, stewed, etc.).

SF) 0121                   Jar Pickled Exhibit (SF150) – 1 jar of a pickled and/or fermented product.

SF) 013                      3 Jar Pickled Exhibit (SF150) – Exhibit 3 jars of different kinds of canned pickled and/or fermented products.

SF) 0141                   Jar Jelled Exhibit (SF153) – 1 jar of jam, jelly, or marmalade.

SF) 015                      3 Jar Jelled Exhibit (SF153) – 3 different kinds of jellied products. Entry may be made up of either pints or half pints (but all jars must be the same size).

PRESSURE CANNING PROJECT MANUAL – UNIT IV

SF) 016                      1 Jar Vegetable or Meat Exhibit (SF150) – 1 jar of a canned vegetable or meat. 

SF) 017                      3 Jar Vegetable Exhibit (SF150) – 3 jars of different kinds of canned vegetables.

 SF) 018                     3 Jar Meat Exhibit 

(SF150)                       3 jars of different kinds of canned meats.

SF) 019                      Quick Dinner (SF1541) – Exhibit a minimum of 3 jars to a maximum of 5 jars (all the same size) plus menu. The meal should include 3 canned foods that can be prepared within an hour.   List complete menu on a 3" X 5" file card and attach to one of the jars.

SF) 0201                   Jar Tomato Exhibit (SF150) – 1 jar of a canned tomato product.

SF) 021                      3 Jar Tomato Exhibit (SF150) – Exhibit 3 jars of different canned tomato products (salsa, sauces without meats, juice, stewed, etc.).

C) 901                        Food Gift– Prepare and package a food gift (for human consumption) creatively. The food item must be made by the 4-H Member. Examples: Cookies in a decorative tin, etc.

Cake, Cookies, and Cupcakes Decorating 

1. Cakes may be flat, cut up, or layer types. Decorated cakes and gingerbread houses are considered two different types of entries.
2. Cake will NOT be tasted by the judge.
3. All decorations must be constructed by the exhibitor, no purchased pre-made icing decorations allowed. All decorations must be edible (with the exclusion of plastic/wooden rods and pins used for support.
4. 4 Pieces of CANDY on a paper plate in a plastic bag
5. No Commercial mixes allowed for CANDY.

Beginning Cake Decorating (1-2 years in project) 

C) 901                        Graham Cracker Gingerbread House- (SF ) – First year exhibitors ONLY. Must be made of graham crackers with edible items. Base shall not exceed 12”

C) 902                        Decorated Gingerbread House (SF ) – Must be made of gingerbread with edible items and parts. Base shall not exceed 12”.

C) 903                        Decorated Cake (without the use of tips) (SF ) – Show creativity by using cookies, candies, chocolate chips, etc. to decorate cake for specific party or theme.

C) 904                        Decorated Cake (with use of tips) (SF ) – Cake decorated with two different style decorating tips, any size.

C) 905                        Decorated Cake (with the use of fondant) (SF ) – Cake decorated primarily with the use of fondant.

C) 906                        Decorated Cookies (SF ) – Plate of 4 cookies. Cookies may be homemade or purchased by 4-H member.

C) 907                        Decorated Cupcakes (SF ) – Plate of 4 cupcakes. Cupcakes may be homemade or purchased by 4-H member.

C) 908                        Decorated Cupcakes (with the use of fondant) (SF ) – Plate of 4 cupcakes decorated primarily with the use of fondant. Cupcakes may be homemade or purchased by the 4-H member.

Advanced Cake Decorating (3 or more years in project)

C) 909                        Decorated Gingerbread House (SF ) – Must be made of gingerbread with edible items and parts. Base shall not exceed 12”.

C) 910                        Decorated Cake (without use of tips) (SF ) – Show creativity by using cookies, candies, chocolate chips, etc. to decorate cake for specific party or theme.

C) 911                        Decorated Cake (with use of tips) (SF ) – Cake decorated with two different style decorating tips, any size.

C) 912                       Decorated Cake (with use of fondant) (SF ) – Cake decorated primarily with the use of fondant.

C) 913                        Decorated Cookies (SF ) – Plate of 4 cookies. Cookies may be homemade or purchased by 4-H member.

C) 914                        Decorated Cupcakes (SF ) – Plate of 4 cupcakes. Cupcakes may be homemade or purchased by 4-H member.

C) 915                        Decorated Cake (with use of fondant) (SF ) – Plate of 4 cupcakes decorated primarily with the use of fondant. Cupcakes may be homemade or purchased by the 4-H member.

CANDY

C)920                         Fudge, any kind (SF  ) – Made from Scratch. Plate of 4 on plate in plastic bag

C)930                         Brittle, any nut (SF  ) – Plate of 4 on plate in plastic bag.

C)940                         Miscellaneous Candy (SF  ) – Plate of 4 on plate in plastic bag.

Physical Fitness 

Youth in Motion

C) 901                        Poster, Scrapbook, or Photo Display (SF122) – Exhibit about the 4-H’er or the family involved in a physical activity or concept/lesson involving this project. This might contain pictures, captions, and/or reports about the physical activity the individual or family did as a result of taking this project.

C) 902                        Activity Bag (SF258) – A duffle bag or backpack that the 4-Her packs so that they are always prepared to be active and make healthy food choices. May include proper workout attire, a healthy beverage or snack, a notebook or goal sheet, etc. Make sure all items are clean and clearly labeled and an explanation of why it is included in the Activity Bag. Do not put valuable items (i.e. electronics) in Activity Bag, instead use a picture of the item or include in the listing of items.

C) 903                        Healthy Snack Recipe File (SF251) – Collection of 10 recipes from any source. Each recipe must accompany a complete snack menu in which the recipe is used, following the idea that a healthy snack includes foods from at least two different food groups. An additional 10 recipes may be added each year 4-H'er is in the project, with year clearly marked on recipes. Consider creativity and neatness. Display in recipe file or in a binder. Be sure to include the number of servings or yield of each recipe.

C) 904                        Healthy Lifestyle Interview (SF130) – Interview someone in your life that you admire that is physically active or has a healthy lifestyle. Why do they enjoy their exercise program or lifestyle choices? What are their goals? Why do you admire them? Maximum of two pages, one sided. Consider creativity and neatness. Mount on colored paper or poster board or display in binder. Include a picture of the person interviewed. The overall size of the mounted exhibit should be no larger than 9 X 12 inches.

C) 905                        Healthy Snack (SF125) – See ideas for non-perishable snacks on page 36. Four cookies, bars, muffins, etc., on a paper plate, or at least 1 cup of mix. (Examples might include: granola bars, homemade crackers, or chips,).   Supporting information to include recipe and snack menu, and why this snack menu might be considered a healthy snack.

C) 906-908             Other Item Made in this Project

Safety 

SF) 001                      First Aid Kit (SF110) – A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in an emergency. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for the kit’s intended use.   A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of specific emergencies for that situation should be included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose statement for included items. Items should cover the following areas: airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care and miscellaneous supplies. (Citizen Safety, p. 6-7)

• Kits containing any of the following will be automatically disqualified:
• Prescription medications. (If the kit's purpose is to provide medication for someone with special needs, explain in the written description and inventory, but remove the medication.)
• Materials with expiration dates on or before the judging date.

• Any controlled substance.

  SF) 002                      Disaster Kit (SF111) – Emergency Preparedness Disaster kits must contain the materials to prepare a person or family for emergency conditions caused by a natural or man-made incident. Selection of materials is left to the exhibitor. Family or group kits must have enough material or items for each person.  A description of the kit's purpose, the number of people supported, and a list of contents is required. Youth are encouraged to test their kit by challenging their family to try to survive using only the included materials for the designated time. If tested, share that experience in kit documentation.  Please include an explanation of drinking water needs for your disaster kit. Do not bring actual water to the fair in the kit.

  SF) 003                      Safety Scrapbook (SF292) – The scrapbook must contain 15 news articles from print and/or internet sources about various incident types. Mount each clipping on a separate page accompanied by a description of events leading to the incident and any measures that might have prevented it. The Scrapbook should be bound in a standard size hardcover binder or notebook for 8 ½" X 11" size paper. Correct sentence structure, readability and thorough explanations are an important part of judging.

  SF) 004                      Safety Experience (SF190) – The exhibit should share a learning experience the youth had related to safety. Examples could be participating in a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting workshop or similar event; scientific experiment related to safety; or the youth’s response to an emergency situation. The exhibit should include a detailed description of the experience, the youth’s role, some evidence of the youth’s leadership in the situation and a summary of the learning that took place. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation on a CD lasting up to five minutes.

  SF) 005                      Careers in Safety (SF191) – The exhibit should identify a specific career area in the safety field and include education and certification requirements for available positions, salary information, demand for the field and a summary of the youth’s interest in the field. Examples of careers include firefighters, paramedics, emergency management personnel, some military assignments, law enforcement officers, emergency room medical personnel, fire investigator and more. It is recommended youth interview a professional in the field in their research. Additional research sources might include books, articles, career web sites, job-related government web sites or interviews with career placement or guidance counselors. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation on a CD lasting up to five minutes.

  C) 901                        You be the teacher (SF ) – Share with others what you learned in the project. Exhibit may be a poster, notebook, or small display of an educational nature. Include 8 ½” X 11” page describing the exhibit and summary of learning.

  Fire Safety

SF) 001                      Fire Safety Poster (SF269) – This is a home floor plan drawn to scale showing primary and secondary escape routes and where fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are located. Draw every room, including all doors and windows. Use black or blue arrows showing primary escape routes from each room. Draw red arrows showing secondary routes to use if the primary routes are blocked. Primary and secondary escape routes must lead outside to an assembly location.  Documentation should include evidence the escape plan has been practiced at least four times. Poster must be constructed of commercial poster board at least 11”x14” but not larger than 22”x28”.

SF) 002                      Fire Safety Scrapbook (SF270) – This scrapbook must contain at least 10 news articles from print and/or internet sources about fires to residential or commercial properties or landscapes. Mount each clipping on a separate page accompanied by a description of events leading to the incident and any measures that might have prevented it. The Scrapbook should be bound in a standard size hardcover binder or notebook for 8 ½” x 11” paper. Correct sentence structure, readability and thorough explanations are important part of judging.

SF) 003                      Fire Prevention Poster (SF268) – Posters should promote a fire prevention message and be appropriate to display during National Fire Prevention Week or to promote fire safety at specific times of the year (Halloween, 4th of July, etc.). Originality, clarity, and artistic impression will all be judged. Do not include live fireworks, matches or other flammable/explosive/hazardous materials. Any entry containing this material will be disqualified.   Posters must be constructed of commercial poster board at least 11" x 14" but not larger than 22” x 28”.

C) 901                        You be the teacher (SF ) – Share with others what you learned in the project. Exhibit may be a poster, notebook, or small display of an educational nature. Include 8 ½” X 11” page describing the exhibit and summary of learning.

Bicycling 

C) 901                        Bike Restoration Report (SF ) – Exhibitors need to restore/overhaul/upgrade a bicycle to include current safety features. A report must include the following information: Describing costs, repair costs, and what was done. “Before” and “After” photos should be included.

C) 902                        Bicycle Display (SF ) – It may include: 1) parts or system of a bicycle, 2) working or broken parts, or 3) a step-by-step procedure of how some repair or service job is performed. A limited number of photographs are acceptable. Actual parts or cut-aways of parts are recommended.

C) 903                       Bicycle Anatomy (SF ) – Poster showing parts of the bicycle.

C) 904                        Comparison Report (SF ) – A report of price and feature comparisons that you took into account when purchasing a bike of your own.

Lifetime Sports

C) 905                        Archery (SF ) – The article may be a diorama, poster, scrapbook, notebook, etc. that expresses something learned or explains some aspect of the archery project

C) 906                        Golf (SF ) – The article may be a diorama, poster, scrapbook, notebook, etc. that expresses something learned or explains some aspect of the golf project

C) 907                        Bowling (SF ) – The article may be a diorama, poster, scrapbook, notebook, etc. that expresses something learned or explains some aspect of the bowling project

C) 908                        Tennis (SF ) – The article may be a diorama, poster, scrapbook, notebook, etc. that expresses something learned or explains some aspect of the tennis project

C)909                         Other (SF ) – The article may be a diorama, poster, scrapbook, notebook, etc. that expresses something learned or explains some aspect of a sport not listed above (ex. Running)

Leadership, Citizenship, & Personal Development

Citizenship

1. All entries must have a statement explaining the purpose of the exhibit and how the exhibit will be used. Exhibitors are encouraged to show evidence of their personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to their exhibit. This helps the judges understand what the 4-H member did and learned in the process that led to the exhibit.
2. All exhibitors should reference material sources or supporting information used in exhibits (i.e., if questions from a game were taken from an outside source, they must be referenced).

SF) 001                      Care Package Display (SF182) – This exhibit is a display about the PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. You may use a poster, PowerPoint, or another multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. Some examples of care packages are: Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc.   You need to answer the following questions in your exhibit.

• How did you select the organization?
  • What items did you include in your care package?
    • Why did you select those items?
    • How did it feel to present your care pack to the organization?
    • What did you learn from this experience?
    • Other information that you feel is important about the care package or organization.

SF) 002                      Citizenship Game (SF182) – Could include but is not limited to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or stimulation with props. Clear instructions on how to play the game and what the game hopes to accomplish must be included.

SF) 003                      Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts (SF182) – Can be made of any art media but should tie in the relevance of the artwork to citizenship.

SF) 004                      Public Adventure Scrapbook (SF182) – Should describe your Public Adventure or Service Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16” x 16”.

SF) 005                      Public Adventure Poster (SF182) – Should describe your public adventure or Service Learning Activity. Display posters must be stiff enough to stand when supported from behind and below. Length and width must be no more than 24” x 28”.

SF) 006                      Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview (SF182) – Should follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or recorded.

SF) 007                      Written Citizenship Essay (SF182) – Designed to promote good citizenship and patriotism. The essay is open to all age groups. All essays should be 300-400 typewritten words.

SF) 008                      Oral Citizenship Essay (SF182) – Addressing the theme “Freedom’s Obligations” should be 3-5 minutes. For 9th-12th graders only. No background music, singing or other enhancement allowed. All essays should be saved as a .wav or .mp3 file; a USB/thumb drive will be accepted. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. A copy of the written essay should be attached. Theme may change each year.

SF) 009                     Service Items (SF182) – Can include but isn’t limited to lap quilt and homemade toys. Only non- perishable items will be accepted.   Attached to the exhibit should be an explanation of who the recipient was and how the service project was made and used. The service item could be part of a larger community service effort.

SF) 010                      4-H Club Exhibit (SF182) – Should depict what a 4-H Club has done in the area of community service. This item could include, but is not limited to, a service item, poster, scrapbook, and cultural or creative arts item or care package.

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project

Diversity 121

SF) 001                      Cultural Fine Arts (SF183) – Item can be made of any art media but should symbolize what makes them unique.

SF) 002                      How are We Different? (SF183) – Interview should follow the interview guide in the participant manual on page 3 and should reflect on the differences and similarities between you and the person you are interviewing.

SF) 003                      Name Art (SF183) – Exhibit should be a creative art exhibit that symbolizes or explains where your name came from and what it means. Can use any media.

SF) 004                      Family History (SF183) – Depicting your family cultural history or the ethnic make-up of your community noting who were the first settlers, where did they come from, is there evidence of the background today (local celebrations, family celebrations, museum or educational displays, historical markers, etc.)

SF) 005                      Cultural Food (SF183) – Exhibit depicting a cultural food that is special to your family. Can be a story or essay.

SF) 006                      “This is Who I Am” Poem (SF183)

SF) 007                      Poster (SF183) – Poster that depicts what you have learned through the Seeing i2i Project.

SF) 008                      Biography (SF183) – Write an essay about an historical figure who has made a positive impact on our society or who has made a difference in the lives of others.

SF) 009                      Play Script (SF183) – Play written about a different culture.

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Investigation 

SF) 001                      Interview an entrepreneur (SF 181) – Share what you learned from the person about having an entrepreneurial mindset. How have they applied that mindset? Have they started starting and running a business? Are they tackling a social issue? or how do they deliver excellent customer service? How will what you have learned through this interview change your future plans or ways of thinking about entrepreneurship? The summary of the interview should be typed and with a maximum length of two pages (12 pt. font). Enter exhibit in a folder with fasteners (no slide bars)

SF) 002                      Social Entrepreneurship Presentation (SF 181) – Prepare a five slide power point presentation about a social entrepreneurship venture to benefit a group or individual in your community. Social entrepreneurs are people who are in business to help others. Submit a printout of the note pages which show each slide and include an explanation of each slide. Enter exhibit in a folder with fasteners (no slide bars)

SF) 003                      Marketing Package (SF 181) – The marketing package should be for an original business developed by the 4-H’er and not an existing business.   Mounted on a 14" x 22" poster include at least three items (examples) developed by the 4-H’er from the following list: business card, brochure, advertisement, business promotional piece, printout of an internet home page, packaging design, signs, logo design, direct mail piece, etc. (Your Business Inspection)

SF) 004                      Sample of an Original Product (SF 181) – Include an information sheet (8 ½" x 11") answering the following questions:

• What did you enjoy the most about making the product?
• What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do anything differently next time? If so, what?
• What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide on the price?
• Market analysis of the community – data gathered through a survey of potential customers. Survey at least 10 people in your community about your product.
• How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this figure.
• What is unique about this product?

SF) 005                      Photos of an Original Product (SF 181) - Mounted on a 14” by 22” poster include three photos of developed product and a mounted information sheet answering the following questions. If exhibiting in both Class 004 and 005, products must be entirely different products. Attach an 8.5” X 11” information sheet to the poster answering these questions:

• What do you enjoy most about this service business?
• What challenges did you have when starting the business? Would you do anything differently next time? If so, what?
• What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide on the price?
• Market analysis of the community – data gathered through a survey of potential customers. Survey at least 10 people in your community about your product.
• How much do you earn per hour? Show how you determine this figure.
• What is unique about this business?

SF) 006                      Entrepreneurship Challenge (SF ) – Take on the entrepreneurship challenge. Entrepreneurship Challenge is open to 4-H’ers enrolled in any of the three units of ESI. Complete five or more of the challenges from the following list. The exhibit will include highlights from these five challenges. Consider labeling each challenge so the viewer will understand what the challenge was. Enter a poster, video, report, or scrapbook related to the learning from the challenge. Use your creativity to show and share what you learned.

Select your five challenges from the list below:

• Sell something.
• Talk to local leaders about entrepreneurial thinking and how it is being applied or could be applied to a current community issue.
• Introduce yourself to a local entrepreneur and take a selfie with them.
• Be a detective! Look for Nebraska-made products and find out more about the business.
• Tour 2-3 entrepreneurial businesses and create a photo story.
• Investigate what it takes to be an entrepreneur and complete a skills assessment.
• Make a prototype (sample/model) of a new product idea. (Include the prototype or a photo of prototype.)
• Work with a friend to develop a new business idea!
• Contact your local Extension Office to learn about entrepreneurship opportunities.
• Create an activity to teach others about entrepreneurship (coloring page, puzzle, game, etc.)

C) 901-903             Other Item Made in this Project

Leadership

Personal Development & Leadership

C) 901                        Treasurer (SF ) – Treasurer’s Club Report for the current year will be judged on neatness, accuracy, and completeness.

C) 902                        Secretary (SF ) – Secretary’s Club Book for the current year will be judged on neatness and completeness.

C) 903                        New Reporter (SF ) – News Reporter display will consist of three or more clippings from newspaper, mounted on a single sheet articles will be judged on newsworthiness and style. Quality of the news story, not how stories are mounted will be the judging criteria, however the mounting presentation should appear neatly done.

C) 904                        Historian (SF ) – Club Historian’s scrapbook of club activities for the current year. If previous years are also Included, insert a note showing where the current year’s activities begin. The scrapbook will be judged on neatness, completeness, and creativity. (Club Historian may enter scrapbook under Explore Your Heritage

C) 905                        Photographer (SF ) – Club Photographer may enter a scrapbook or poster displaying photographs taken for the Club during the current year. Include at least 6 pictures with captions explaining the picture. Exhibits will be judged on the clearness and sharpness of the photograph and how well the picture and caption go together to tell a story. Creativity will also be considered.

C) 906                        Serving as a Junior Leader (SF ) – A written report, multimedia presentation, or photo album which demonstrates junior leader activities on a club level.

C) 907                        Serving as a Community Leader (SF ) – A written report, multimedia presentation, or photo album which demonstrates junior leader activities conducted on a county, state, or national level.

C)908                         Resume or Portfolio (SF ) – Could be used for acquiring a job, a scholarship or selection for an honor. Use a format of your choice.

Plant Science

Agronomy

1. Essay
2. A two page (maximum) essay must accompany grain and plant exhibits. The essay must include the exhibitors name, county, plant hybrid or variety, plant population, whether crop production was irrigated or dry land, and general information including farm cropping history, soil type and weather effects. The essay also must include an economic analysis of the project, listing individual expenses and income, on a per acre basis. Other topics to discuss are the selection of variety or hybrid, impacts of tillage and conservation practices, inputs (fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, labor, pesticides, etc.), any observations made during the growing season, and what you learned from your crops project.
3. The essay counts as 50% of the total when judged. Essay must be the original work of the individual exhibitor. Attach the essay to the entry in a clear plastic cover such that it can be read without removing it from the cover. In addition to the essay, grain and plant exhibits will be judged on condition, appearance (i.e., disease and insect damage, grain fill), uniformity (size, shape, color, maturity), and quality of exhibit.
4. Grain Exhibits
   1. Must be one gallon per sample. Grain exhibits harvested in the fall (e.g., corn or soybeans) may be from the previous year’s project.
5. Plant Exhibits
   1. All plant exhibits, with the exception of ears of corn, must be the result of the current year's project.
6. Displays
   1. The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no longer than 28” wide by 28” tall on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s name, and county on back side. Explain Pictures and graphs clearly and concisely. Consider creativity and neatness.
   2. Each display must have a one page essay (minimum) explaining why the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. Include any references used. The essay should be in a clear plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name outside.
7. Corn - 10 ears or 3 stalks (cut at ground level with no roots or soil and bound together)
8. Grain Sorghum - 4 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together)
9. Soybeans - 6 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together)
10. Small grains (oats, barley, wheat, triticale) - sheaf of heads 2 inches in diameter at top tie with stems about 24" long.
11. Other crops (alfalfa, millet, etc.) - sheaf of stems 3 inches in diameter at top tied with stems cut at ground level.
12. Supporting documentation (½ to 1-page in length) should include the following:
13. Economic Analysis and/or research that supports feasibility of this crop in Nebraska or how the crop has evolved over time.
14. Other topics to discuss are past/current commercial production of this crop. This includes: the selection of variety or hybrid, impacts of tillage and conservation practices, inputs (fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, labor, pesticides, etc.), any observations made during the growing season about this crop and what you learned from your crops project. This ½ to 1-page summary counts as 50% of the total when judged.
15. In addition to the summary, grain and plant exhibits will be judged on condition, appearance (i.e., disease and insect damage, grain fill), uniformity (size, shape, color, maturity), and quality of exhibit.

SF) 001                      Corn (SF264) – Includes yellow, white, pop, waxy or any other type-10 ears or 3 stalks (cut at ground level with no roots or soil and bound together)

SF) 002                      Soybeans (SF264) - Soybeans - 6 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together)

SF) 003                      Oats (SF264)

SF) 004                      Wheat (SF264)

SF) 005                      Any Other Crop (SF264) – Includes grain sorghum, alfalfa, millets, barley, rye, triticale, amaranth, dry beans, sugar beet, mung bean, canola, forage sorghum, safflower, etc.

SF) 006                      Crop Production Display (SF259) – The purpose of this class is to allow original and creative exhibits that contain educational information about crop production aspects, such as crop scouting, alternative crops, pest management, etc.

SF) 007                      Crop Technology Display (SF259) – Display information about aspects of technology used in crop production, such as genetic engineering, crop breeding, GPS, yield mapping, computers, etc.

SF) 008                      Crop End Use Display (SF259) – Display information about the final product or end uses for a crop, such as food, feed, fuel, or other products. (i.e., corn can be processed into livestock feed, ethanol, plastics, etc. or soybeans can be processed into bio-diesel, pet bedding, crayons, oil, etc.)

SF) 009                      Water or Soil Display (SF259) – Display information about water or soils, such as how soils are being used for crop production, range, conservation, wildlife, or wetland use, or ways to protect or conserve water and soil resources

SF) 010                      Career Interview Display (SF259) – The purpose of this class is to allow youth to investigate a career in agronomy. Youth should interview 1 person that works with crops about such topics as, what parts of their job do they enjoy or dislike, why did they choose that career, what was their education, etc. Include a picture of the person interviewed.

SF) 011                      Special Agronomy Project – Educational Exhibit (SF259) – Educational exhibit based on what was learned from the project. Present information on a poster 14” X 22” either vertical or horizontal arrangement or in a clear plastic report cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, and county must be on the back of the poster or report cover. Refer to Scoresheet SF259 Each display must have a one-page essay (minimum) explaining why the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. Include any references used.

SF) 012                      Special Agronomy Project – Video Presentation (SF259) – 4-H exhibitor designs a multimedia presentation related to the crop. This could include narration of the growing process, presenting facts about the crop or any other innovative multimedia practices. The presentation should be at least 2 minutes in length and no more than 5 minutes in length, appropriate graphics, sound and either a video clip, animation or voice over and/or original video clip. Any of the following file formats will be accepted: mp4, .mov, .ppt, or .avi.

SF) 013                      Special Agronomy Project – Freshly Harvested Crop (SF259) – Plant exhibits must be the result of the current year's project. Depending on the type of crop selected for the current year.

Range

Weed Science 

1. Weed Book
   1. The book cover and specimens must represent this year’s work. Exhibits will be judged based on completeness of plant mount, accuracy of identification, label, and neatness.
   2. Display one plant on the book cover (no label required on cover specimen). Plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger than 14” wide by 14” high. Proper plant mount should include root as well as stem and leaf tissue. Plants should be glued rather than taped and the mounts should be protected with a clear cover. Each completed mount must have the following information typed or printed neatly. In the lower right corner of the mounting sheet:
      1. (1) Scientific name (in italic or underlined), with authority; (2) Common name; (3) County of collection; (4) Collection date; & (5) Collector’s name
      2. Personal collection number indicating the order that plants were collected, in your personal collection
      3. Other information depending on class selected, i.e., noxious, life form.
2. Weed Display
   1. The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no longer than 28” wide by 28” tall on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s name, and county on back side. Explain Pictures and graphs clearly and concisely.
   2. Each display must have a one page essay (minimum) explaining why the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. Include any references used. The essay should be in a clear plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name outside.

SF) 001                      Weed Identification Book (SF261) – A collection of a minimum of 15 plant mounts including at least two of the following prohibited noxious weeds (Canada thistle, musk thistle, plumeless thistle, salt cedar, leafy spurge, purple loosestrife, diffuse knapweed, spotted knapweed, Japanese Knotweed, bohemian knotweed, giant knotweed, sericea lespedeza or phragmites) and at least five weeds that are a problem primarily in lawns. At least three weeds that are primarily in lawns.

SF) 002                      Life Span (SF261) – A collection of 7 perennial, 1 biennial and 7 annual weeds selected from grasses, sedges, or forbs. The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no longer than 28” y 28” on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label the display with the exhibitor’s name, and county on the back side. Explain pictures and graphs clearly and concisely.   Each display must have a one page essay explaining why the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. Include any references used. The essay should be in a clear plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name outside.

SF) 004                      Weeds Display (SF259) – The purpose of this class is to allow original and creative exhibits that contain educational information about weeds, such as interesting information about a weed species, the effects of weed control, herbicide resistant weeds, what makes a week a weed, or uses for weed.

Range Management

1. Range Book
   1. For books, plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger than 14”wide by 14” high. Plants should be glued rather than taped and the mounts should be protected with a clear cover. Proper plant mount should include root as well as stem and leaf tissue.
   2. Exhibits will be judged based on completeness of plant mount, accuracy of identification, labeling, neatness and conformation to project requirements. Each completed mount must have the following information typed or printed neatly in the lower right corner of the mounting sheet.
      1. (1) Scientific name (in italic or underlined). With authority.; (2) Common name; (3) County of collection; (4) Collection date; (5) Collector’s name; (6) Personal collection number, indicating order that plants were collected in your personal collection; (7) Other information depending on class selected, i.e. value and importance, life span, growth season, origin, major types of range plants.
2. Range Display
   1. The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no larger than 28” by 28” on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s name, and county on back side.
3. Range Management Boards
   1. Display boards should be no larger than 30” wide by 36” tall or if hinged in the middle a maximum of 60” wide by 36” tall. Display boards should be adequately labeled.

SF) 001                      Value and Importance for Livestock Forage and Wildlife Habitat and Food Book (SF260) – A collection of 12 different plant mounts, with 4 classified as high value, 4 as medium value, and 4 as low value for livestock forage, wildlife habitat, or wildlife food. Plants can consist of any combination of grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs. Assemble plant mounts in order of high, medium, or low value and importance. Label each plant mount with its value and importance classifications for each of the three areas: Livestock Forage, Wildlife Habitat, Wildlife Food. (Range Judging Handbook and Contest Guide, p.3-6)

SF) 002                      Life Span Book (SF260) – A collection of 6 perennial plant mounts and 6 annual plant mounts selected from grasses or forbs.

SF) 003                      Growth Season Book (SF260) – A collection of 6 cool-season grass mounts and 6 warm-season grass mounts.

SF) 004                      Origin Book (SF260) – A collection of plant mounts of 6 native range grasses and 6 introduced grasses. Introduced grasses are not from North America and often used to seed pastures.

SF) 005                      Major Types of Range Plants Book (SF260) – A collection of plant mounts of 3 grasses, 3 forbs, 3 grass-like and 3 shrubs.

SF) 006                      Range Plant Collection Book (SF260) – A collection of 12 range plant mounts with something in common (i.e., poisonous to cattle, or historically used as food by Native Americans, or dye plants, or favorite antelope forage, etc.). Include a short paragraph in the front of the book which describes what the plants have in common and why you have chosen to collect them.

SF) 007                      Parts of a Range Plant Poster (SF259) – Mount a range plant on a poster board. Label all the plant parts. Include the plant label in the lower right corner. Put your name and 4-H county on the back of the poster.

SF) 008                      Range Plant Board (SF260) – Will include 25 range forage species important to a particular county and should include: 1. Scientific name (in italic or underlined), with authority, 2. Common name, 3. County of collection, 4. Collection date, 5. Collector's name, 6. Personal collection number, indicating order that plants were collected in your personal collection 7. Other information as needed.

SF) 009                      Special Study Board (SF260) – This exhibit should display the results of a clipping study, a degree of use study or a range site study, etc.

SF) 010                      Junior Rancher Board (SF260) – This exhibit should include a ranch map with a record book or an appropriate educational display on some phase of rangeland or livestock management.

Horticulture

1. Floriculture
   1. Youth may enter a maximum of 4 entries per person in classes 1-46 and 50-53.
   2. The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Keep your seed package or identification label at planting time.
   3. In classes 23, 44, 45 & 46 do not duplicate entries with the classes listed by using other cultivars or varieties, or entry will be dropped on ribbon placing. For example: 4-H’ers with two cultivars or varieties of marigolds can only enter the marigold class and cannot enter the other cultivar or variety in any other class. A perennial is defined as a plant of which the crown over winters. An annual is a plant that grows from seed each season, whether self- seeded or planted by the gardener. A biennial is a plant that germinates, grows and over winters as a crown, blooms the following year and dies. Foliage will be considered when exhibit is judged.
   4. All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should be the same cultivar and color, do not mix cultivars and colors. Containers will not be judged; however, they should be clear glass containers that won’t tip over and of adequate size to display blooms.
2. Educational Exhibits
   1. Youth may enter a maximum of 4 entries per person in classes 50-53.
   2. Poster no larger than 14” x 22” x 2” (3-dimensional if needed).
   3. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner.
   4. The 4-H member’s name, age, county and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster or notebook.
3. Houseplants
   1. Youth may enter a maximum of 3 entries in classes 50-66. Youth must enroll in Growing Great Houseplants project to exhibit in 50-66.
   2. Container Grown Houseplants –    Each houseplant must be identified by listing the names on the entry tag or on a card attached to the container. The choice of container and soil quality will be considered in judging. Houseplants should be grown in the display container for a minimum of six weeks.
   3. Containers of annual flowers or annual plants will be disqualified and will not be judged. Entries in Classes 066 must have been designed and planted by the 4H member.
   4. Container grown houseplants shall be in pots no greater than 12" in diameter (inside opening measurement).
   5. Dish gardens, fairy or miniature gardens, desert gardens and terrariums may be up to 12" in diameter (inside opening measurement).
   6. The 4H members name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the bottom or back of the container and saucer.

ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS (SF106)

Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless noted.

SF) 001  Aster

SF) 002  Bachelor Buttons

SF) 003  Bells of Ireland

SF) 004  Browallia

SF) 005  Calendula

SF) 006  Celosia – crested or plume, 3 stems

SF) 007  Cosmos

SF) 008  Dahlia

SF) 009  Dianthus

SF) 010  Foxglove

SF) 011  Gladiolus – 3 stems

SF) 012  Gomphrena

SF) 013  Hollyhock – 3 stems

SF) 014  Marigold

SF) 015  Pansy

SF) 016  Petunia

SF) 017  Salvia

SF) 018  Snapdragon

SF) 019  Statice

SF) 020  Sunflower – under 3” in diameter – 5

stems; 3” or more in diameter 3 stems

SF) 021  Vinca

SF) 022  Zinnia

SF) 023  Any other annual or biennial – under 3” in diameter 5 stems, 3” or more in diameter 3 stems

PERENNIALS (SF106)

Cut Flower Perennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless noted.

SF) 030  Achillea/Yarrow

SF) 031  Chrysanthemum

SF) 032  Coneflower

SF) 033  Coreopsis

SF) 034  Daisy

SF) 035  Gailardia

SF) 036  Helianthus

SF) 037Hydrangea – 3 stems

SF) 038  Liatris – 3 stems

SF) 039  Lilies – 3 stems, not Daylilies

SF) 040  Platycodon

SF) 041  Rose – 3 stems

SF) 042  Rudbeckia/Black-eyed Susan

SF) 043  Sedum

SF) 044  Statice

SF) 045  Any other perennial – under 3” in diameter 5 stems, 3” or more in diameter 3 stem

SF) 046                      4-H Flower Garden Collection of 5 Different Flowers (SF106) – Each flower in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes 1-45. Display in a box or other holder not more than 18” in any dimension. (Boxes will not be returned from State Fair.)

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS

SF) 050                      Flower Notebook (SF100) – Exhibit a notebook containing pictures of flowers grown in Nebraska. There must be at least 10 different species of annuals and/or biennials and 10 different species of perennials hardy to Nebraska. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. 4-Hers may show more than one cultivar of the same species, but they will only count as one species. The notebook must be the result of the current year’s work. Pictures from garden catalogs, hand drawn pictures or photographs may be used. Each species/cultivar must be labeled with the correct common name and scientific name; the height and spread of the plant and the growing conditions (for example needs full sun and dry sandy soil) the species prefers. In addition to this information, bulbs should also be labeled as spring or summer flowering. Give proper credit by listing the sources of pictures and information used. The 4-H member’s name, age, county and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook.

SF) 051                      Flower Garden Promotion Poster (SF103) – Individual poster promoting flower gardening, size 14" x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, etc. as long as it is not 3-dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 052                      Educational Flower Garden Poster (SF104) – Prepare a poster no larger than 14" x 22" x 2" (3- dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned about in a 4-H flowers or houseplant project. One might show a special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden. Refer to 4-H horticulture project manuals but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, county and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 053                      Flower Gardening History Interview (SF105) – Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview whose flower garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their flower garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover.

HOUSEPLANTS

SF) 060                      Flowering Potted Houseplant (SF107) – Plant should be blooming for exhibition. Non-blooming plants will be disqualified. Container may have one or more houseplants in container. Label with the name for each plant.

SF) 061                      Foliage Potted Houseplant (SF107) – one variety of tropical or cacti or succulent plant. Label with name of plant.

SF) 062                      Hanging Basket (SF107) – May be flowering and/or foliage plants. Container may have one or more houseplants in container. Label with name for each plant.

SF) 063                      Dish Garden (SF107) – An open/shallow container featuring a variety of plants excluding cacti and succulents. Label with the name for each plant.

SF) 064                      Fairy or Miniature Garden (SF107) – a miniature “scene” contained in an open container and featuring miniature or small, slow growing houseplants. The garden needs to have an imaginative theme and miniature accessories, i.e., bench, fence made from tiny twigs, small shell for a bathrub, etc. label with the name for each plant.

SF) 065                      Desert Garden (SF107) – An open/shallow container featuring a variety of cacti and/or succulents grown as houseplants. Label with the name for each plant.

SF) 066                      Terrarium (SF107) – A transparent container, partially or completely enclosed; sealed or unsealed. Label with the name for each plant.

C)  901                       Other Container Grown Plants (SF )

C) 902                        Original Arrangement (SF107) – An original arrangement made with flowers from your gardening project. No purchased flower accepted. No larger than 12” x 12”.

C) 903                        Original Arrangement (SF107) – An original arrangement made with a combination of native grasses, flowers, vines, or other nature materials. No larger than 18” x 18”.

C)904                         Original Arrangement (SF107) – An original arrangement made with a combination of materials such as vegetables, flowers from your gardening project or native materials, etc. No larger than 18” x 18”.

Vegetables, Herbs, & Fruits

1. Vegetables
   1. Youth may enter a maximum of 4 entries.
   2. The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Keep your seed package at planting time.
2. Herbs
   1. Those grown mainly for their seed, such as dill and caraway, should be exhibited on a plate.
   2. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. should be exhibited in a clear glass container of water.
3. Educational Exhibits
   1. Poster no larger than 14” x 22” x 2” (3-dimensional if needed).
   2. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner.
   3. The 4-H member’s name, age, county and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the container.

VEGETABLES (SF108)

SF) 201  Lima Beans – 12 beans

SF) 202  Snap Beans – 12 beans

SF) 203  Wax Beans– 12 beans

SF) 204  Beets – 5 beets

SF) 205  Broccoli – 2 stalks

SF) 206  Brussels Sprouts – 12 sprouts

SF) 207  Green Cabbage – 2 heads

SF) 208  Red Cabbage – 2 heads

SF) 209  Carrots – 5 carrots

SF) 210  Cauliflower – 2 stalks

SF) 211  Slicing Cucumber – 2 cucumbers

SF) 212  Pickling Cucumbers –5 cucumbers

SF) 213  Eggplant – 2 eggplant

SF) 214  Kohlrabi – 5 kohlrabi

SF) 215  Muskmelon/Cantaloupe – 2 melons

SF) 216  Okra – 5 okra

SF) 217  Yellow Onions – 5 onions

SF) 218  Red Onions – 5 onions

SF) 219  White Onions – 5 onions

SF) 220  Parsnips – 5 parsnips

SF) 221  Bell Peppers – 5 peppers

SF) 222  Sweet (Non-Bell) Peppers – 5 peppers

SF) 223  Jalapeno Peppers – 5 peppers

SF) 224  Hot (Non-Jalapeno) Peppers – 5 peppers

SF) 225  White Potatoes – 5 potatoes

SF) 226  Red Potatoes – 5 potatoes

SF) 227  Russet Potatoes – 5 potatoes

SF) 228  Other Potatoes – 5 potatoes

SF) 229  Pumpkin – 2 pumpkins

SF) 230  Miniature Pumpkins (Jack Be Little) – 5 pumpkins

SF) 231  Radish – 5 radishes

SF) 232  Rhubarb – 5 stalks

SF) 233  Rutabaga – 2 rutabaga

SF) 234  Green Summer Squash – 2 squash

SF) 235  Yellow Summer Squash – 2 squash

SF) 236  White Summer Squash – 2 squash

SF) 237  Acorn Squash – 2 squash

SF) 238  Butternut Squash – 2 squash

SF) 239  Buttercup Squash – 2 squash

SF) 240  Other Winter Squash – 2 squash

SF) 241  Sweet Corn – 5 ears in husks

SF) 242  Swiss Chard – 5 stalks

SF) 243  Red Tomatoes – 5 tomatoes, 2” or more in diameter

SF) 244  Roma/Sauce Tomatoes – 5 tomatoes

SF) 245  Salad Tomatoes – 12 tomatoes, under 2” in diameter

SF) 246  Yellow Tomatoes – 5 tomatoes, 2” or more in diameter

SF) 247  Turnips – 5 turnips

SF) 248  Watermelon – 2 melons

SF) 249  Dry Edible Beans – 1 pint

SF) 250  Gourds – 5 gourds, mixed t SF) 251                  Gourds – 5 gourds, single variety types
 

SF) 252                        Any other vegetable (SF108) – Vegetable that does not fit in any other class 2, 5 or 12 (do not duplicate entries in classes 201-251) that doesn’t fit in any other class.

SF) 255            4-H Vegetable Garden Collection (SF108) – Five kinds of vegetables displayed in a box not more than 24” in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned. Showmanship will be considered in judging, but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual class (201-252). Do not duplicate entries in classes 201-252 with any in the group collection.

SF) 256            4-H Cultivar Vegetable Collection (SF108) – Vegetables entered in the collection are 5 cultivars from a single exhibit: for example, 5 cultivars of all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, etc. Display in a box not more than 24” in any dimension. State Fair – Boxes will not be returned. Showmanship will be considered in judging; but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual class (201-252).

HERBS (SF108)

SF) 260  Basil – 5

SF) 261  Dill (dry) – 5

SF) 262  Garlic (bulbs) – 5

SF) 263  Mint – 5

SF) 264  Oregano – 5

SF) 265  Parsley – 5

SF) 266  Sage – 5

SF) 267  Thyme – 5

SF) 268  Any Other Herb – 5

SF) 269                      4-H Herb Garden (SF108) – Display of 5 different cut herbs. Herbs are to be cut not potted. Displayed in a box or other holder not more than 18” in any dimension. Each herb in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes 260-268. Do not duplicate entries in classes 260-268 with any in the group collection.

FRUITS

SF) 280                      Strawberries – 1-pint ever bearers

SF) 281                      Grapes – 2 bunches

SF) 282                      Apples – 5 apples

SF) 283                      Pears – 5 pears

SF) 284                      Wild Plums – 1 pint

SF) 285                      Other Small Fruit or Berries – 1 pint

SF) 286                      Other Fruits or Nuts – 5 items

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS

SF) 290                      Garden Promotion Poster (SF103) – Individual poster promoting vegetable or herb gardening, size 14" x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium as long as it is not 3- dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 291                      Educational Vegetable or Herb Garden Poster (SF104) – Prepare a poster 14" x 22" x 2" (3- dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill or project the 4-Her has done or learned about in a 4-H vegetable gardening project. One might show a special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden (e.g., drip irrigation system, composting or special techniques learned). Refer to 4-H horticulture project manuals but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 292                      Vegetable and/or Herb Gardening History Interview (SF105) – Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview whose vegetable or herb garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover.

SF) 293                      Vegetable Seed Display (SF101) – Each display must include seeds representing the following families: Cucurbit, Brassica (cabbage), Solanaceous nightshade) and Legume (pea) families plus representatives from 5 other families. Group the seeds by family and type. Glue seeds or otherwise fasten clear containers of seeds to a board or poster mat board no larger than 22" x 24". Label each group and each individual vegetable type with the common and scientific names. Use only one variety or cultivar of each vegetable, except for beans where several examples of beans may be shown. Attach a card to the back of the display explaining why and how it is important to know which vegetables are related and cite references on where the scientific name information was found. The 4H member’s name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the display.

SF) 294                      World of Vegetables Notebook (SF102) – Choose a favorite foreign cuisine and learn what vegetables and/or herbs are common to it (e.g., Mexican, African, Chinese, Italian, etc.). Include a report telling about a minimum of 5 vegetables and/or herbs from each country chosen. Include the scientific and common names; pictures of the plants from your garden or seed catalogs; tell how they are grown; and how the foods are used. Also list a source for buying the seed or plants. Favorite recipes using some or all of the vegetables described may be included. Give proper credit by listing the source of pictures and information used. Protect in a clear report cover or 3-ring notebook. The 4-Her member’s name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover or notebook.

Landscape Design

Landscape: Grow a Beautiful Space 

SF) 401                      Grow a Beautiful Space Unit 1 Portfolio Notebook (SF110) – Create and complete ‘Landscape Professionals & Design Principles’ Unit 1 Portfolio, 4H6110P. Present portfolio information in a three ring binder. Give proper credit by listing the sources of photographs/images and information used. The 4-Her member’s name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover or notebook.

SF) 402                      Establish Landscape Analysis Poster (SF110) – Take multiple photographs of a landscape that has been established for 10 or more years. Critique the landscape based on each of the design principles (order, unity, rhythm, balance, scale or proportion, and emphasis). Describe the spatial definition of the landscape and what different areas of the landscape “feel like”. Include photos taken to support your critique. Describe what changes need to be made in the landscape to improve its characteristics and sense of space. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 403                      Grow a Beautiful Space Unit 2 Portfolio Notebook (SF111) – Create and complete ‘Landscape Plants & Materials’ Unit 2 Portfolio, 4H6120P. Present portfolio information in a three ring binder. Give proper credit by listing the sources of photographs/images and information used. The 4-Her member’s name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover or notebook.

SF) 404                      Landscape Renovation Poster (SF111) – Take multiple photographs of a landscape that doesn’t quite look right because it doesn’t reflect sound design principles. Select a landscape in which you can make at least three design recommendations. Identify how the design principles (order, unity, rhythm, balance, scale or proportion, and emphasis) could be better integrated into the landscape, and how plants or materials with specific features (size, form, color, or texture) could improve the space. Reduce the opaqueness of the images to 50-60 percent and sketch plants, structures, materials, and/or amenities that could improve the overall design over the original images. The poster should include the original image(s) and improved image(s) and include a short explanation of how the landscape design was improved. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 405                      Estimating Dreams Poster (SF111) – select a dream landscape as if money is not a consideration. Develop a plan drawing of the landscape. Draw landscape to scale. Identify the types of plants, structures, and amenities used in the landscape. Research the cost of the plants and amenities and the installation. Include the general cost of grading (if needed) and labor that could be associated with installation. Create a list, noting the plants that are included in the space. The quantities of plants and the structures, materials, or amenities and their cost should be included. Calculate the final total estimate. The poster should include the scale drawing of the landscape, identification of plants, structures and amenities, and cost and labor. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 406                      Site Inventory & Analysis Poster (SF111) – Make an unscaled drawing of the landscape you inventoried and analyzed. Develop two drawings: a site inventory and a site analysis. The site inventory and site analysis should be communicated through a combination of written notes, graphics symbols and photographs. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 407                      Community Landscape Poster (SF111) – Identify a local community space (park, nursing home, school, county fairgrounds, etc.) that needs some landscape improvements. Work through the design process and develop a detailed plan of your improvements to the space. The plan should include design principles, functional and aesthetic factors, a list of plants and materials and their costs, budget for materials, labor you have available for the project, and a timeline. Take photographs of the area and draw over the photos to illustrate your final ideas. Include photographs of the finished landscape if project ideas were carried out. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster.

SF) 408                      Renovate the Outdoors Portfolio (SF111) – Select a space that you would like to redesign. The space can be at your home, a family member’s, or friend’s house, or somewhere in your community. Develop a scaled base map of the site and locate the existing plants and structures in the landscape. Take photographs of the landscape. Evaluate the physical properties of the site and conduct an interview with the people who live there or use the space. Think about how you would change the space and develop a plan that would implement design elements into the space. Create different drawings that will move you through the design process. You will draw concept diagrams, form compositions, preliminary drawings, and the final design. Once the final design drawing is complete, use overlays on the original photographs to show how the landscape will look compared to how it looked in the photo you originally took of the landscape. Place photographs, interview notes, concept and program statements and drawings in a portfolio. The 4-H member's name, age, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover.

Science, Engineering, & Technology

Aerospace

1. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks.
2. Rockets must be supported substantially to protect the rocket from breakage. Rockets are to be mounted on a base that has dimensions equal or less than 12" x 12" and the base should be 3/4" thick. No metal bases. If the rocket fins extend beyond the edges of the required base (12” x 12”) then construct a base that is large enough to protect the fins. The base size is dictated by the size of the rocket fins. The rockets must be mounted vertically. Please do not attach sideboards or backdrops to the displays. In addition a used engine or length of dowel pin is to be glued and/or screwed into the board and extended up into the rockets engine mount to give added stability. Rockets must be equipped as prepared for launching, with wadding and parachute or other recovery system.
3. Rockets entered with live engines, wrong base size or sideboards will be disqualified.
4. Complete factory assembled rockets will not be accepted.
5. Judging is based upon display appearance, rocket appearance, workmanship, design or capabilities for flight, number of times launched and report. Three launches are required.
6. A report, protected in a clear plastic cover, must include:
   1. rocket specification – (include original or photo of manufacture packaging stating rocket skill level.)
   2. a flight record for each launching (weather, distance, flight height, engine used, what the rocket did in flight and recovery status). Points will not be deducted for launching, flight or recovery failures described. This includes any damage that may show on the rocket.
   3. number of launchings.
   4. flight pictures
   5. Safety (How did you choose your launch site? Document safe launch, preparations, and precautions).
   6. objectives learned
   7. conclusions
7. For self-designed rockets only, please include a digital recorded copy of one flight. In the documentation, please include a description of stability testing before the rocket was flown.
8.  Displays and posters should be no larger than 28”x22”.

LIFT OFF – UNIT 2

SF) 001                      Rocket (SF92) – Any Skill Level Rocket with wooden fins and cardboard body tubes painted by hand or air brush.

SF) 002                      Aerospace Display (SF93) – Poster or display board that displays or exemplifies one of the principles learned in the Lift Off project. Examples include display of rocket parts and purpose, explains the parts of a NASA rocket or shuttle, interview of someone in the aerospace field, or kite terminology. Include notebook containing terminology (definition), and what was learned. Display can be any size up to 28” by 22”

SF) 003                      Rocket (SF92) – Any Skill Level Rocket with wooden fins and cardboard body tubes painted using commercial application, example commercial spray paint.

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS – UNIT 3

SF) 004                      Rocket (SF92) – Any self-designed rocket with wooden fins and cardboard tubes.

DRONES – UNIT 5

SF) 005                      Drone Poster (SF93) – Exhibit must be designed to educate yourself and others on one or more of the following topics: drone technologies, uses of drones, the different types of drones, types of training needed to operate drones, and the laws and regulations users must follow. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”.

SF) 006                      Drone Video (SF93) – Exhibit must demonstrate how the drone interacts with the outside world.

Examples include field scouting, surveying damage from natural disasters, drones used in commercial applications and settings, and drones used for structural engineering. Video should not exceed 5 minutes. Videos should be uploaded to a video streaming application and exhibitors MUST provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitors are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions. 

Energy 

Alternative/renewable energies

1. Entries which do not include required information or formatting requirements will be lowered one ribbon placing.
   1. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks.
   2. Posters can by any size up to 28” x 22”.

Division Class      Pay           Purple    Blue         Red          White

900           001-006                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

990           901-903                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

SF) 001                      Create and Compare Energy Resources Poster (SF307) – Poster should explore 2 alternative/renewable energy resources. Compare and contrast the 2 resources including two of the following information: amount of energy created, costs of production, usability of the energy, pros/cons of environmental impacts, etc.

SF) 002                      Experiment Notebook (SF305) – Notebook will explore the scientific method involving alternative/renewable energy sources. Information required. 1.) Hypothesis 2.) Research 3.) Experiment 4.) Measure 5.) Report or Redefine Hypothesis.

SF) 003                      Solar as Energy Display/Poster (SF308) – Item should be the original design of the 4-Her. Include the item, or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ tall or 2’ X 2’. Include a notebook of why the item was designed and how it harnesses the power of the sun. Examples include solar ovens, solar panels, etc.

SF) 004                      Water as Energy Display/Poster (SF308) – Item should be the original design of the 4-Her. Include the item, or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ tall or 2’ X 2’. Include a notebook of why the item was designed and how it harnesses the power of water.

SF) 005                      Wind as Energy Display/Poster (SF308) – Item should be the original design of the 4-H'er. Include the item, or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ tall or 2’ X 2’. Include a notebook of why the item was designed and how it harnesses the power of wind.

SF) 006                      Other Nebraska Alternative Energy (SF306) – Notebook should explore Nebraska an alternative energy source besides wind, water, and solar power. Include information on type of power chosen, infrastructure for distribution, what resources are needed to create this alternative resource, cost of production, and potential uses of bio-products. Examples include geothermal, biomass, ethanol, biodiesel, methane reactors, etc.

C) 901-903             County Only Display – Any other item completed as part of this project

Computers

Division Class      Pay           Purple    Blue         Red          White

860           901-904                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

860           001-003                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

860           004-009                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

1. Youth can ONLY enter exhibits into ONE Computers Level.
   1. Youth enrolled in clothing projects should continue their skill development. Once they have exhibited in a higher level, they are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. Ex. Once you exhibit in Level 2, you are not eligible to exhibit in Level 1.
2. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster, or article and on the front cover of the notebooks.
3. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”.

LEVEL 1

C) 901                        Computer Hardware Poster (SF278) – Should exemplify something learned about computer hardware in Computer Mysteries Unit 1. Poster can be any size up to 28” x 22”.

C) 902                        Computer Software Poster (SF278) – Should exemplify something learned about computer hardware in Computer Mysteries Unit 1. Poster can be any size up to 28” x 22”.

LEVEL 2

SF) 001                      Computer Application Poster (SF278) – Exhibit designed to educate yourself and others on the use of computer application/program or techniques of internet/social media safety. Examples of the computer application/program could include but are not limited to how to download digital photos from a camera and create a usable way of storing and accessing them in the future; details of how to use instant messaging programs like Skype; or how to create a social networking page (ex. “Facebook,” “Snap Chat,” “Instagram,” “Twitter,” “FaceTime,” etc.). Examples of internet/social media safety include but not limited to identity theft, predator safety, internet etiquette, social networking pages precautions, etc.

SF) 002                      Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation (SF277) – Using presentation software create a presentation. Slideshow should include a minimum of 10 slides and no more than 25. Incorporate appropriate slide layouts, graphics, animations, and audio. Each slide should include notes for a presenter.   All county fair projects with a printout should be saved on a CD Rom to be submitted for county fair.

C) 904                        Teach an Adult (SF279) – The 4-H exhibitor writes a report between 1 and 3 pages describing a situation in which he or she has taught an adult(s) a computer skill.   The report should include pictures of the 4-Her working with the adult(s).

LEVEL 3

SF) 004                      Produce an Audio/Video Computer Presentation (SF276) – Using presentation software a 4-H exhibitor designs a multimedia computer presentation on one topic related to youth. A notebook with a printout of all the slides should be submitted. Slideshow should include a minimum of 10 slides and no more than 25. Incorporate appropriate slide layouts, graphics, animations, and audio (music or voice and transition sounds do not count). Each slide should include notes for a presenter. All slideshows must be uploaded to a video streaming application and exhibitors MUST provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitors are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions. (For State Fair Entries should be submitted to https://go.unl.edu/2023nesfset by August 15, 2023.)

SF) 005                      How to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Presentation (SF276) – Youth design a fully automated 2 to 5 minute 4-H “how to” video. Submissions should incorporate a picture or video of the 4-Her, as well as their name (first name only), age (as of January 1 of the current year), years in 4-H, and their personal interests or hobbies. Entries should be uploaded to a video streaming application and exhibitors MUST provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitors are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions. (For State Fair: Entries should be submitted to https://go.unl.edu/2023nesfset by August 15, 2023.)

SF) 006                      Create a Web Site/Blog or App (SF275) – Design a simple Web site/ blog or app for providing information about a topic related to youth using either software programs such as an HTML editor like Microsoft’s FrontPage or Macromedia’s Dreamweaver, and image editor like Irfan View or GIMP OR online using a WIKI such as Google Sites. If the Web site, Blog, or App isn't live include all files comprising the Web site, Blog or App should be submitted on a flash drive in a plastic case along with the explanation of why the site was created or may be shared through a hard copy share link or QR code for viewing. If developed using a WIKI or other online tool include a link to the website in the explanation of why the site was created. (For State Fair: Entries should be submitted to https://go.unl.edu/2023nesfset by August 15, 2023, or videos can be uploaded to a video streaming application and exhibitors MUST provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. Exhibitors are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions.)

SF) 007                      3D Printing Unique Items (SF1050) – 3D printing uses plastic or other materials to build a three- dimensional (3D) object for a digital design. Youth may use original designs or someone else’s they have re-designed in a unique way. Exhibits will be judged based on the motivation and/or problem identified. For example, 3D objects printed as part of the design process for robot or other engineering project or cookie cutter. Must include design notebook with motivation or problem statement the prototype was 3D printing will include a notebook with the following: (1) Define motivation/problem solved; (2) Software used; (3) Document purpose of material and print settings; (4) Material choice (PLA, PVA, ABS, etc.); (5) In-fill density; & (6) Moving parts.

SF) 008                      Pen Creation (SF ) – Youth may use original designs or use a template to create their 3D item. Exhibits will be judged based on the complexity of the design and shape.   3D pen creation will include a notebook with the following: (1) Copy of the template if used and description of any changes the youth created OR If no template used – an explanation of how the creation was built; (2) Must include paragraph of what the youth learned while creating their project (i.e. way to improve their next creation); & (3) Paragraph on how 3D pens impact Science Engineering and Technology.

SF) 009                      Marker Space/Digital Fabrication (SF  ) – This project is a computer generated projected created using a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, heat press or CNC router. Vector or 3D based software such as corel draw or Fusion 360 would be an example of appropriate software used to create your finished project. Project should include a notebook with the following: (1) What motivated you to create this project; (2) Software and equipment used; (3) Directions on how to create the project; (4) Prototype of plans; (5) Cost of creating project; (6) Iterations or modifications made to original plans; & (7) Changes you would make if you remade the project.

C) 901                        Careers Interview (SF278) – Interview someone who is working in the field of computers and research that career. Interviews can either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in a notebook. Written reports should be three to five pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between three to five minutes in length.

Electricity

1. Youth can ONLY enter exhibits into ONE Electricity Unit
   1. Youth enrolled in clothing projects should continue their skill development. Once they have exhibited in a higher level, they are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. Ex. Once you exhibit in Unit 2, you are not eligible to exhibit in Unit 1.
2. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks.
3. Display or posters can by any size up to 28” x 22” x .25”. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4 inch of the top or bottom of the board or poster.
4. Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type lumber may be used for demonstration displays. Demonstration boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on a demonstration board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit. Demonstration boards should include an overall title for the display, plus other necessary labeling.

Division Class      Pay           Purple    Blue         Red          White

870           901-907                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

870           001-004                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

870           004-008                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

MAGIC OF ELECTRICITY – UNIT 1

C) 901                        Bright Lights– Create your own flashlight using items found around your house. Flashlights should be made out of items that could be recycled or reused. No kits allowed.

C)  902                       Control the Flow– Make a switch by creating a circuit that you can open and close.

C) 903                        Conducting Things – Make a circuit with a switch and a light bulb that can be used to test different household items for their ability to act as an insulator or conductor. You must find five items that are conductors and five items that are insulators. Create a table that illustrates your results.

C)  904                       Is There a Fork in the Road – Using the following items to construct one parallel and one series circuit.

INVESTIGATING ELECTRICITY – UNIT 2

C) 905                        Case of the Switching Circuit – Build a three way switch. Write a short essay or create a poster that illustrates how three way switches function. (Investigating Electricity, p. 28)

C) 906                        Stop the Crime (– Build an alarm and create a poster using photographs to show the step by step process you used to build your alarm. (Investigating Electricity, p. 32)

C) 907                        Electrical Poster – Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned in the Investigating Electricity Project.

C) 908                        Rocket Launcher – Construct a rocket launcher out of the following materials: a plastic pencil box that is at least 4” x 8”, single pole switch, normal open push button switch, 40 feet of 18 or 22 gauge stranded wire, 4 alligator clips, 2” x 6” board (6” long), 1/8” diameter metal rod, rosin core solder, soldering iron or gun, wire stripper, small crescent wrench, pliers small Phillips and straight blade screwdrivers, drill 1/8” and ¼” drill bits, rocket engine igniters, additional drill bits matched to holes for two switches. You may successfully build a rocket launcher and light two rocket igniters with your launcher. You DO NOT have to actually fire a rocket off of the launcher. Create a poster using photographs to show the step-by-step process you used to build your launcher.

WIRED FOR POWER – UNIT 3

SF) 001                      Electrical Tool/Supply Kit (SF224) – Create an electrical supply kit to be used for basic electrical repair around the house. Include a brief description of each item and its use. Container should be appropriate to hold items.

SF) 002                      Lighting Comparison (SF225) – Display studying the efficiency of various lighting (incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, Light Emitting Diodes, etc.). Exhibit could be a poster display or an actual item.

SF) 003                      Electrical Display/Item (SF226) – Show an application of one of the concepts learned in the Wired for Power project. Examples include re-wiring or building a lamp, re-wiring or making a heavy duty extension cord or developing an electrical diagram of a house. Exhibit could be a poster display or an actual item.

SF) 004                      Electrical Poster (SF227) – Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned in the Wired for Power Project.

ELECTRONICS – UNIT 4

SF) 005                      Electrical/Electronic Part Identification (SF228) – Display different parts used for electrical/electronic work. Exhibit should show the part (either picture or actual item) and give a brief description, including symbol of each part and its function. Display should include a minimum of 10 different parts.

SF) 006                      Electronic Display (SF229) – Show an application of one of the concepts learned in the Electronics project. Examples include: components of an electronic device (refer to p.35 of the Electronic manual).

SF) 007                      Electronic Project (SF230) – Exhibit an electronic item designed by the 4-H’er or from a manufactured kit that shows the electronic expertise of the 4-H’er. Examples include radio, a computer, or a volt meter.

SF) 008                      Electronic Poster (SF231) – Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned in the Entering Electronics Project.

Geospatial 

1. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks.
2. Posters can by any size up to 14” x 22”

Division Class      Pay           Purple    Blue         Red          White

880           001-010                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

880           901-903                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

SF) 001                      Poster (SF299) – Create a poster communicating a GPS theme such as How GPS or GIS works, Careers that use GPS or GIS, how to use GPS, What is GIS, GPS or GIS in Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, or a geospatial topic of interest.

SF) 002                      4-H Favorite Places or Historical Site Poster (SF272) – The 4-H exhibitor identifies a favorite place or historical site (including grave sites) in Nebraska. The exhibit should include latitude and longitude, digital picture, and local area map.

SF) 003                      GPS Notebook (SF300) – Keep a log of at least 5 places visited using a GPS enabled device. At least one site should be from a community other than where you live. At least one site should be from a community other than where you live. For each site, record the latitude, longitude and elevation. Also include a description of the site, a paragraph explaining what was interesting about the site or finding it. Photos of each site and/or cache are optional but encouraged.

SF) 004                      Geocache (SF301) – Assemble a themed geocache. Each geocache should be a water-tight container. It should include a logbook and pencil for finders to log their visits and may include small trinkets, geocoins, etc. for the finders to trade. Documentation should include a title, teaser description and the geographic coordinates of intended placement. Register the site at geocaching.com; include a print-out of its registry. The entry may include a photograph of the cache in its intended hiding place.

SF) 005                      Agriculture Precision Mapping (SF302) – 4-Hers will assemble a notebook that will include a minimum of 2 digital copies of various data layers that can be used in precision agriculture to identify spatial patterns and/or correlations (printed copies of websites were applications can be purchased is acceptable) A report of how the analysis of the various data will be used to make a management decision.

SF) 006                      4-H History Map/Preserve 4-H History (SF30) – Preserve 4-H History: Nominate a Point of Interest for the 4-H History Map Project include copy of submitted form in folder or notebook. To nominate a site for the 4-H history map please go to http://arcg.is/1bvGogV For more information about 4-H history go to http://4hhistorypreservation.com/History_ Map/ For a step by step video on nominating a point, please go to this link: http://tinyurl.com/nominate4h Write a brief description of historical significance of 4-H place or person.

SF) 007                      GIS Thematic Map (SF302) – Using any GIS software, create a thematic. Thematic maps can utilize any subject of interest to the 4-H’er. Example map would be Amelia Earhart’s or Sir Francis Drake’s voyage population density maps, water usage maps or 4-H project in Nebraska. Create GIS Map using data from books, and or internet. Use reliable data, (U.S. Center or U.S. Census Bureau etc.) Map any size from 8.5” x 11” up to 36” x 24”, should include Title, Base Map, Neat Line, North Arrow, and Legend. Identify the source of your information on the back of the map.

C) 901-903             Other exhibit in GPS, GIS, or mapping.

Lego Building

Model Building

1. Entries need to have a completed model information sheet describing what steps were taken to create and what they learned.
2. All Legos must be displayed on a board so they may be moved easily.
3. Lego Model- An exhibit is made from a set design of plans or a model that includes directions.
4. Lego Original- An exhibit that is original creation of the exhibitor and is not made from a set design of plans or model.

Division   Class                        Pay                    Purple    Blue         Red                    White

881           All Classes             1                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50                    $1.00

C) 901    Lego Model– 500 pieces or less

C) 902    Lego Model– 501 pieces or more

C) 903    Lego Original– 500 pieces or less

C) 904    Lego Original– 501 pieces or more

Robotics

1. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks.
2. Posters can by any size up to 14” x 22”.
3. Team Entries: Classes that are clearly the work of a team instead of an individual must have at least 50% of all team members enrolled in 4-H. Additionally all enrolled 4-H members on the team should complete and attach an entry tag to the materials. A supplemental page documenting the individual contributions to the project should be included. The entry will be judged as a team, with all team members receiving the same ribbon placing.

Division Class      Pay           Purple    Blue         Red          White

861           001-007                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

861           901-903                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

SF) 001                      Robotics Poster (SF236) – Create a poster communicating a robotics theme such as “Robot or Not”, Pseudocode”. “Real World Robots”. “Careers in Robots” or “Autonomous Robotics”, “Precision Agriculture” or a robotic topic of interest.

SF) 002                      Robotics Notebook (SF237) – Explore a robotics topic in-depth and present your findings in a notebook. Documentation should include any designs, research, notes, pseudocode, data tables, or other evidence of the 4-H’ers learning experience. The notebook should contain at least three pages. Topics could include a programming challenge, programming skill, calibration, sensor exploration, or any of the topics suggested in Class 1 or junk drawer robotics level 3 and 4.

SF) 003                      Robotics Video (SF238) – This class should be displayed in a notebook. The notebook should include a video clip on a CD/DVD that demonstrates the robot performing the programmed function. Include your pseudocode and screenshots of the actual code with a written description of the icon/command functions.

SF) 004                      Robotics Careers Interview (SF239) – Interview someone who is working in the field of robotics and research a career in robotics. Interviews can either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 minutes.

SF) 005                      Rotation Sensor Notebook (SF241) – Write pseudocode which includes at least three sensor activity. Include the code written and explain what the code function is and how you would change it to improve either the function or the code.

SF) 006                      Build a Robot (may use kit) (SF243) – Include a robot and a notebook including the pseudo codes for at least one program you have written for the robot, the robots purpose, and any challenges or changes you would make in the robot design or programming. If robot is more than 15” wide and 20” tall they may not be displayed in locked cases. We recommend that you submit the project under class SF) 003 – Robotics Video. Junk Drawer Robotics do not qualify.

SF) 007                      Kit Labeled Robot (cannot be programmed) (SF243) – This class is intended for explorations of robotic components such as arms or vehicles OR educational kits marketed as robots that do not have the ability to be programmed to “sense, plan and act.” The exhibit should include a project the youth has constructed, a description of what it does and an explanation of how it is similar to and different from a robot. If robot is more than 15” wide and 20” tall they may not be displayed in locked cases. We recommend that you submit the project under class SF) 003 – Robotics Video.

SF) 008                      3D Printed Robotics Parts (SF244) – This class is intended for youth to create parts through 3D printing that help create their robot or aid the robot in completing a coded function. Project should include notebook describing the process used to create the project, describe the success of your designed piece (did it work), intended use of the product and the modifications made to the item.

C) 901-903             County Only Display – Any other item completed as part of this project

ATV & Small Engine 

1. Contact the Extension Office prior to check in day to make arrangements for early displaying of oversized exhibits.
2. Displays need to be mounted on 1/4” board and should be no larger than 24” x 32”.
3. Posters can by any size up to 14” x 22”.
4. Ag Society is not responsible for damage to any small engine or vehicle.

Division    Class                       Pay                    Purple    Blue         Red          White

890           All Classes             1                 $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

C) 910                        ATV Safety Poster– Poster displaying photos of yourself demonstrating safety measures necessary for ATV operation. Posters are not to exceed 14” x 22”.

C) 920                        ATV Anatomy Poster– Poster displaying ATV anatomy (parts). Posters are not to exceed 14” x 22”

C) 930                        Small Engine Display/Item Unit 1– Show an application of one of the concepts learned in the Crank It Up manual (examples: identify the parts of a small engine, safety rules for starting a small engine, small engine repair tool identification). Exhibit may be a poster display or actual item.

C) 940                        Small Engine Display/Item Unit 2– Show an application of one of the concepts learned in the Crank It Up manual (examples: identify the parts of a small engine, safety rules for starting a small engine, small engine repair tool identification). Exhibit may be a poster display or actual item.

C)950                         Other Item– Other item displaying the knowledge gained in this project.

Welding 

1. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks.
2. Display or posters can by any size up to 28” x 22” x .25”. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4 inch of the top or bottom of the board or poster.
3. Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type lumber may be used for demonstration displays. Demonstration boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on a demonstration board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit. Demonstration boards should include an overall title for the display, plus other necessary labeling.
4. Display Boards

• On display board attach each weld on a wire loop hinge or equivalent, so the judge can look at the bottom side of the weld when necessary. Attach a wire to display board so it can be hung like a picture frame.
• If no plans are included with welding article or welding furniture, item will be disqualified.
• Each weld should be labeled with information stated

1. type of welding process (stick, MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene, etc.)
2. kind of weld
3. welder setting
4. electrode/wire/rod size
5. electrode/wire/rod ID numbers.
6. Welding Joints
   1. All welds should be made with the same electrode/wire/rod size and number.
   2. Welds should be made only on one side of metal so penetration can be judged.
   3. Welds should be cleaned with chipping hammer and wire brush. Apply a coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. Wipe off excess oil.
   4. It is suggested that all welds be of the same size and thickness as metal. These pieces, referred to as coupons, should be 1 ½” to 2” wide and 3 ½” to 4” long. A good way to get this size is to buy new cold rolled strap iron and cut to length. The extra width is needed to provide enough metal to absorb the heat from the welding process and prevent the coupons from becoming too hot before the bead is completed. Narrower coupons will become very hot, making an average welder setting too sold at the bead start, just about right in the middle and too hot at the end. The correct way to weld narrow strips is to make short beads and allow time to cool, however this project requires a full length bead.
7. Stick welding – Suggested coupon thickness is 1/4” if using 1/8” rod. Suggested rod AC and DC straight or reverse polarity-first E-7014, second E-6013
8. MIG Welding – Suggested coupon thickness is 1/4” if using .035 wire and 1/8” if using .023 wire
9. Oxy-Acetylene – Suggested coupon thickness is 1/8”. Suggested rod – 1/8” mild steel rod
10. 2 Position Welds
    1. It is suggested that all welds be on the same size and thickness of metal. These pieces are referred to as coupons. The welds can be on one coupon that is about 4” x 4” or on individual coupons that are about 2” x 4” inch and ¼” thick. Suggested rods for this class of position welds for AC and DC straight or reverse polarity is, first E-6013, second E-7014 and E-6010 for DC reverse polarity only.
    2. Welds should be cleaned with a chipping hammer and wire brush. Apply a coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. Wipe off excess oil.
11. Welding Article
    1. All welds should be cleaned and protected from rust with paint or light oil. Plans are to be complete enough that if they were given to a welding shop, the item could be made without further instructions. Bill of materials should include a cost for all items used including steel, electrodes, paint, wheels, etc.

Division Class      Pay           Purple    Blue         Red          White

920           001-005                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

920           901-903                    $2.50      $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

SF) 001                      Welding Joints (SF281) – A display of one butt, one lap and one fillet weld.

SF) 002                      Position Welds (SF281) – A display showing three beads welded in the vertical down, horizontal and overhead positions.

SF) 003                      Welding Article (SF281) – Any shop article where welding is used in construction. 60% of the item must be completed by 4-Her and notes regarding laser welding or machine welding must be included. All plans, plan alterations, and a bill of materials must be attached to the article. Project plans with a cover. If a project is designed to be outside it is required to have an appropriate outdoor finish because the project may be displayed outside.

SF) 004                      Welding Furniture (SF282) - any furniture with 75% welding is used in the construction. 60% of the item must be completed by 4-Her and notes regarding laser welding or machine welding must be included. All plans, plan alternations, and a bill for materials must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. If a project is designed to be outside it is required to have an appropriate outdoor finish because item may be displayed outside.

SF) 005                      Plasma Cutter/Welder Design (SF279) – Plasma cutters/welders allowed for detailed design(s) to butt cut into metal. 4Hers will create a notebook describing the design process to create the “artwork” to butt cut into the metal. This exhibit is not eligible for entry at the State Fair. In the notebook include A) photo (front and back) of the finished project. Also include detailed photographs of the project to allow judges to examine cuts. B) Instructions on how the design was created, this allows for replication of the project C) Lessons learned or improvements to the project

SF) 006                      Composite Weld Project (SF280) – 60% of the project must be welded and 40% made from other materials such as wood, rubber, etc. All plans, plan alterations, and a bill for materials must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. If a project is designed to be outside, it is required to have an appropriate outdoor finish because project may be displayed outside.

C) 901-903             County Only Display – Any other item completed as part of this project.

Woodworking

1. Youth can ONLY enter exhibits into ONE Woodworking Unit.
   1. Youth enrolled in projects should continue their skill development. Once they have exhibited in a higher level, they are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. Ex. Once you exhibit in Unit 2, you are not eligible to exhibit in Unit 1.
   2. All articles exhibited must include a plan (with drawings or sketch or blueprint) stating dimensions and other critical instructions a builder would need to know how to build the project. Plans may include narrative instructions in addition to the dimension drawings and include any alternations to the original plan. Part of the score depends on how well the project matches the plans. If the plans are modified, the changes from the original need to be noted on the plans. All plans used for making the article must be securely attached and protected by a clear plastic cover.

Division Class      Pay                               Purple    Blue                    Red          White

911           901-908                                        $2.50                    $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

911           001-002, 005                             $2.50                    $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

911           003, 004, 006, 010                $2.50                    $2.00      $1.50      $1.00

MEASURING UP – UNIT I

C) 901                        Woodworking Article (SF91) – Item made using skills learned in the Measuring Up project guide. Examples include recipe holder, stilts or other skill level appropriate item. Items should be entered with construction plans.

C) 902                        Woodworking Display (SF91) – Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Measuring Up project.

C) 903                        Recycled Woodworking Article (SF91) – Article made from recycled, reclaimed, or composite wood. Article must be sanded and sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques learned in the Measuring Up project. The exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum one-page report of how the engineering design process was used to develop the woodworking plan.

C)  904                       Other Items: Unit I (SF91) – Other article as shown in Woodworking Unit I manual or comparable.

MAKING THE CUT – UNIT II

C) 905                        Woodworking Article (SF91) – Item made using skills learned in the Making the Cut project guide. Examples Include: birdhouse, foot stool, and napkin or letter holder. Items should be entered with construction plans.

C) 906                        Woodworking Display (SF91) – Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Making the Cut project.

C) 907                        Recycled Woodworking Article (SF91) – Article made from recycled, reclaimed, or composite wood. Article must be sanded and sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques learned in the Measuring Up project. The exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum one-page report of how the engineering design process was used to develop the woodworking plan.

C)  908                       Other Items: Unit II (SF91) – Other article as shown in Woodworking Unit II manual or comparable.

NAILING IT TOGETHER – UNIT III

SF) 001                      Woodworking Article (SF91) – Item made using skills (joints, hinges, dowels, or a dado joining) learned in the Nailing it Together project guide. Examples include: bookcase, coffee table or end table. The item is required to be appropriately finished.

SF) 002                      Woodworking Display (SF91) – Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Nailing It Together project. Examples include measuring angles, wood lamination and joint types.

SF) 003                      Recycled Woodworking Display (SF91) – Article made from recycled, reclaimed, or composite wood. Article must be appropriately finished and/or sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the Unit 3 manual.  The exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum one-page report of how the engineering design process was used to develop the woodworking plan.

• Engineering Design Process
  • State the problem (Why did you need this item?)
  • Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? What other alternatives or designs were considered?)
  • Select a solution (How does your solution compare based on cost, availability, and functionality?)
  • Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes did you use to build your item?)
  • Reason for article finish (what type of finish, how did you finish or why you choose this finish?)
  • Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?)
  • Present results (How would you do this better next time?)

SF) 004            Composite Wood Project (SF96) – 60% of the project must be wood and 40% made from other materials such as metal, rubber, resin, etc. All plans and plan alterations must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. If a project is designed to be outside it is required to have an appropriate outdoor finish because the project may be displayed outside.

SF) 005            Outdoor Wood Project made with Treated Wood (SF97) – Treated wood projects DO NOT have to have a finished coating. All plans and plan alterations must be attached to the article. Protect plans with cover. If the project is designed to be outside. Examples include picnic tables, planters, outdoor furniture, etc.

C)  907                       Other Items: Unit III (SF91) – Other article as shown in Woodworking Unit III manual or comparable.

FINISHING UP – UNIT IV

SF) 006                      Woodworking Article (SF91) – Item made using skills learned in the Finishing It Up Project. Examples include dovetailing, making a pen using lathe, overlays, using a router, etc. The item is required to be appropriately finished.

SF) 007                      Woodworking Display (SF91) – Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Finishing It Up Project. Examples Include: career opportunities, types of finishes or dovetailing.

SF) 008                      Recycled Woodworking Display (SF91) – Article made from recycled, reclaimed, or composite wood. Article must be appropriately finished and/or sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the Unit 4 manual.  The exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum one-page report of how the design and engineering process was used to develop the woodworking plan.

• Engineering Design Process
  • State the problem (Why did you need this item?)
  • Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? What other alternatives or designs were considered?)
  • Select a solution (How does your solution compare based on cost, availability, and functionality?)
  • Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or why you choose this finish?)
  • Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes did you use to build your item?)
  • Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?)
  • Present results (How would you do this better next time?)

C)  908                       Other Items: Unit IV (SF91) – Other article as shown in Woodworking Unit IV manual or comparable.

Clover Kids

1. All Clover Kids activities will be non-competitive with youth receiving Rainbow Ribbons.
2. Clover Kids may exhibit one (1) entry per class. Entries/exhibits will be entered at the county fair on entry day with all other static exhibits. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to talk about their projects when they come on entry day.
3. Showmanship and Pet Show
   • Animal ID and entries forms should be turned into the office by a week before fair. Any companion or livestock animal may be shown.
   • Bucket Calves: the maximum weight limit for bucket calves shown in the Clover Kid Pet Show is 350 pounds.
   • Ponies: the State 4-H office is no longer allowing Clover Kids to show horses or ponies, therefore they will not be allowed to be shown in the Clover Kids Pet Show.
4. Pre-Fair Contests
   • Clover Kids wanting to participate in the Clover Kid division of pre-fair contests must be pre enter and following guidelines.
   • Pre-Fair Contests include: Speech, Music Contest, Favorite Food Revue, Fashion Show

Division Class      Pay           Participation

100           All Classes             7                 $1.00

AEROSPACE

C)  901                       Rocket Drawing – Draw a rocket and label the three main parts (cone, body, and fins).

C)  902                       Bird/Plane Drawing – Draw your favorite bird or plane.

C)  903                       Paper Flyers   – Make your favorite paper flyer (airplane, helicopter, or rocket)

ANIMAL CARETAKER

C)  904                       Critter Drawing – Draw an animal and identify its body parts.

C) 905                        Animal Care Checklist – Keep a record for one week of how you care for your animal (food, water, shelter, exercise, grooming and attention).

C)  906                       Animal Sculpture – Make or paint a sculpture of your favorite animal.

C)  907                       Animal Accessory – Create or decorate a collar, food bowl, bed, toy, etc.

A SPACE FOR ME

C)  908                       Upcycled – Home item made from recycled items.

C)  909                       Banner – Include at least four pennant hung by string.

C)  910                       No Sew Accessory – Make a no sew home accessory (pillow, blanket, dog bed, etc)

C)  911                       Wall Hanging   – Make an item which can decorate a wall.

C)  912                       Pizza Color Wheel – Include primary and secondary colors.

C) 913                        Sponge Paint Picture – Painting may use pre-made or DIY sponges. BEYOND THE NEEDLE

C)  914                       Decorate a T-Shirt – Any method, without using an iron or sewing machine.

C)  915                       Decorate an Accessory – Any method, without using an iron or sewing machine.

FAMILY CELEBRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD

C)  916                       Mexican Piñata –Exhibit without candy and attach to a clothes hanger.

C)  917                       Carp Kite – Create one carp or a family of carp kites.

C) 918                        Mother’s/Father’s/Grandparent’s Day Poster – Design a poster about your mom, dad, grandfather or grandmother and you. A story, poem or pictures may be used.

C)  919                       May Basket – Make a May Basket you could give to a special friend.

C) 920                        4th of July – Make an American flag or firecracker using medium of choice. JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR

C)  921                       Bird Feeder or Bird House   – Build a bird feeder or house from a kit or recycled items.

C)  922                       Water Picture – On 8 ½” x 11” paper show what you have discovered about water (any medium).

C)  923                       Growing Seed   – Any seed you have planted in a small container.

C) 924                        Insect Model – Create your very own insect using any kind of non-edible media and include all the parts of an insect: 6 legs, one pair of antennae and three body sections.

C) 925                        Seed Medallion – Use a 4” circle of cardboard and any kind of seeds to make a medallion. Use string, yarn or any other material to make a loop.

C)  926                       Boat   – Using any type of medium create a small boat that can really float!

C)  927                       Stepping Stone – Create your very own stepping stone out of cement & decorate.

C) 928                        Wildlife Explorer – Learn about different habitats and create a picture or model about what was learned or the animals which live there.

MAKING FOODS FOR ME

C) 929                        Placemat – Colored and decorated. Lamination or protection with clear contact paper advised. (Making Foods for Me, center page)

C) 930                        Food Cards – Neatly cut and colored Food Cards, in self-sealing plastic bag or other secure container. (Making Foods for Me Leaders Guide, p. 67 - 69)

C) 931                        Grain Collage – Neatly cut and pasted pictures of grains cutout and displayed on collage. (Making Foods for Me Leaders Guide, p. 40)

C)  932                       Tasting Party – Completed Dairy Tasting Party (Making Foods for Me, p. Page 17)

C) 933                        Protein Collage – Neatly cut and pasted pictures of protein sources and foods displayed on collage. (Making Foods for Me Leaders Guide, p. 53)

C)  934                       Healthy Snack1 cookie, bar, muffin, or snack mix (1/2 cup) on paper plate inside a zip lock bag.

C)  935                       Food Pyramid

THEATER ARTS

C)  936                       Homemade Puppet 

C) 937                        Picture Stories – Fold paper into three sections and draw a story (character, problem, solution). (Play the Role, p. 24)

C) 938                        Stage Pictures – Include at four pictures with captions which show different emotions. Pictures can be cut from a magazine, drawn, or taken with a camera. (Play the Role, p. 26)

MISCELLANEOUS

C)  939                       Community Service   – Picture of youth completing a community service project.

C)  940                       Car   – Build a car from a kit or from recycled items.

C) 941-944             Other Items made by a Clover Kid

CLOVER KID ACTIVITIES

C)  945                       Fashion Show

C)  946                       Pet Show

C)947                         Showmanship

Johnson County 4-H Fair General Information, Rules & Regulations Contest rules are available at the Extension office or online at 

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/johnson/4-h/ 

The county fair is a time for youth to demonstrate what they have learned that year in their projects they have completed. Project manuals (curriculum) are available free of charge for all Johnson County 4-H 

members. Projects provide the basis of the 4-H program by offering various educational experiences. Carrying out a project will help the member "learn by doing" as well as learn "why" thins happen they way they do. During county fair, youth may choose to show animal exhibits (poultry, sheep, horse, etc.) or 

enter completed static exhibits (art, photography, woodworking, etc.). 

Where to Start? 

Review the "General Rules" 

Take a closer look at "General Livestock Rules and Regulations" and/or "General Static Rules and Regulations" 

Locate specific classes which align with the curriculum or project manuals the 4-H'er wishes to work on. The fair book is organized with Departments, areas, divisions, and classes. 

o Class # and Description - SF= State Fair Eligible, C=county only projects 

General Rules 

The following rules apply to all departments. Rules which apply specifically to a particular department will be listed under rules for that department. 

A. Eligibility Requirements for Exhibitors 

1. An exhibitor must be a 4-H member enrolled in the project he/she is exhibiting. Exhibitors myst 

be enrolled by JUNE 15th in the project in which they wish to exhibit. There will be no discrimination because of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, 

marital status, or sexual orientation. 

2. Accommodations for exhibitors with special needs will be granted and the superintendent, 4-H 

Council and/or Extension Educator will be made aware of the exhibitor's special needs. 

3. A 4-H member must be 8 to 19 years of age inclusive on January 1 of the current year. The last 

year of eligibility is the calendar yar the member becomes 19. 

B. Exhibit Entries 

1. General 

a. Youth may exhibit one entry per class unless otherwise noted. No entry can compete in 

more than one class. 

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b. Youth may not show the same animal or static exhibit in two separate counties. In 

addition, 4-H members are not allowed to show multiple large and small animal exhibits under the same project in more than one county. 

2. Exhibits Released 

a. The release times for the county fair will be listed on the county fair schedule. No 

exhibitor is allowed to remove any article or animal on exhibition until the scheduled time without the permission of the area superintendent. 

b. To remove animal(s) before the scheduled time the animal dismissal form must be 

completed for each animal that is removed. 

C. Disclaimer of Responsibility at County Fair 

1. Exhibits - 4-H exhibits at the county fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the 4-H 

member. The university of Nebraska Extension 4-H youth development, in cooperation with the county Ag Society, cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage that may occur to exhibits or exhibitors. 4-H members who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the 

hazards of the fair. 

2. Patrons/Participants - while the greatest possible care will be exercised by the County Ag Society to protect patrons/participants of the County Fair, each individual will be held personally responsible for any injury, accident and/or loss. 

3. Substance abuse - use or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or drugs (except for medical purposes) by an exhibitor who is participating in 4-H at the county fair will result in immediate disqualification of that exhibitor's entry. 

4. Insurance - Accident insurance (medical) is carried on 4-h members in the Johnson 4-H 

program. A report of all accidents must be made to the 4-H office on the fairgrounds or the 

extension office at the courthouse within 24 hours of the accident. Your claim must be filed 

with the extension office within 10 days of the accident. 

D. Protest Appeals Committee. 

1. The superintendents of each division at the county fair hat eh authority to make the 

appropriate decisions based on the rules and regulations of the county fair. 

2. The division superintendents and designated members of the Ag Society will serve as the 

protest and appeals committee. They will meet when needed to act upon any protest or appeals. 

a. All protests or appeals must be submitted in writing and signed. Written protests or 

appeals must be submitted to the county extension staff. The staff person will convene 

the committee for their deliberation. 

b. Written protests or appeals mut include the following: 

i. Names of persons involved 

ii. Nature of concerns 

iii. Situation and documentation 

iv. Recommendations for correction 

v. Specific action, rule, etc. in question 

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vi. Additional persons committee may contact for further clarification 

vii. Procedures and/or steps carried out by person involved prior to submission of 

the protest to the extension staff person 

c. The committee will review the written protest. They may discuss the situation with 

anyone they feel has knowledge of the situation. The committee's recommendation or decision will be communicated both verbally and in writing to the group or individuals affected. The committee will recommend appropriate action to the extension staff in writing prior to communicating with the affected group or the individual. 

d. In cases of protest the exhibitor may be allowed to show pending the results of the 

committee's decision. Results of this showing may be subject to change based on the outcome of the protest process. 

e. The show management reserves the right to withhold premium and/or award. The 

exhibitor may be excluded from the show if action warrants. 

f. The appeals process is limited to the 4-H exhibitor, parent, and/or volunteer leader. 

g. Protests will not be accepted after the exhibit is released from the county fair. Protests 

related to judges' integrity, decisions, placing and/or other evaluations will not be 

accepted. 

E. Ribbons and Premiums Awarded 

1. Exhibits are judged according to research-based standards that indicate level of performance 

or quality of work. Purple will denote superior exhibits, blue will denote an excellent exhibit, red will denote a good exhibit, and white will denote an acceptable exhibit. Clover Kid ribbons denote participation and will receive a participation ribbon. 

2. Exhibits must be purple to be named champion or reserve champion and/or qualify for related 

special awards. Special awards include trophies, plaques, medals, and medallions. 

3. All static exhibits must have received a purple at county fair to advance to the state fair. F. Special Awards 

1. No special awards will be presented unless they have been approved by the 4-H Council. 

G. Forfeit of Premium 

1. Exhibitors will forfeit their ribbon premium money (for all entries at the Johnson County Fair 

including static) under the following situation if not previously approved of by the 4-H Council. 

a. Late 4-H enrollment 

b. Late pre-fair entry registration and/or late animal identification 

c. Failure to meet dress code requirements 

d. Early check out of livestock unless directed by veterinarian 

H. Violation of Rules 

1. Exhibitors are subject to loss of premium monies, ribbons, other awards and/or elimination 

from the show. 

a. No person shall be allowed to interfere with a judge; and exhibitors who, by letter or 

otherwise, does so will be excluded from the competition. 

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b. If the County Ag Society is provided with satisfactory information that a premium has 

been obtained by fraud, then such premium shall be withheld for disobedience to the 

rules. 

c. No person except the judges on duty, ring assistants, officers of the County Ag Society 

and exhibitors will be allowed inside the arena during the judging of entries. 

I. Disqualifications/Judging 

1. Area superintendents have the authority to determine eligibility/ineligibility of an exhibit entry 

in their division. All ineligible items will not be judged and will not be displayed. 

J. Advertising 

1. The distribution of advertising matter is strictly prohibited and tacking of advertising matter on 

buildings will not be permitted. Exhibitors may distribute advertising matter from their place of exhibit only. 

General Livestock Rules and Regulations 

A. Entry Requirements 

1. All large and small animal project exhibits for the county fair need to be pre-entered/identified 

on the appropriate entry site - Fairwire. 

2. Companion animals (cats, dogs, small animals) exhibits for pre-fair shows need to be pre- 

entered, (requirements vary based on multi-county host location) and an animal identification form must be completed. 

B. General Animal Identification 

1. All animals need to be identified with an identification number and ownership certified on 

identification/ownership affidavits due to the office via the Fairwire site by June 15th. 

a. All goats and sheep (market and breeding) must be individually identified with the USDA 

official ID (part of the scrapie eradication program). Under no circumstances may animals be exhibited which originate from scrapie-source flocks or scrapie-infected flocks. 

b. Call the scrapie toll free number 866-USDA-TAG (866-873-2824 select option 7 for 

epidemiologist officer) to request official ear tags at no cost and/or a flock ID number or for more information. It takes about 2 weeks to arrive, so plan ahead! 

2. Multiple siblings may be listed on a single animal ID as long as it does not exceed maximum 

entries per animal species. Only youth identified on the identification/ownership affidavit will be allowed to exhibit at the county fair, Nebraska state fair, and Ak-Sar-Ben 

C. Ownership of Animals 

1. Beef, sheep, dairy cattle, goat, horse, swine, rabbit, poultry, dog, cat, or other small animal 

project animals need to be owned or leased. 

a. An owned animal is defined as one solely owned by the 4-H exhibitor or immediate 

family member. 

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b. A leased animal is defined as an animal owned by someone outside their immediate 

family but will be shown only by the 4-H leasing member during the duration of the lease. Leased animals may not be shown by any other person in another 4-H show, 

open show, FFA show, jackpot show, or expo. 

D. General Health Requirements for ALL Animals 

1. Animals must be in good health to be exhibited and/or stalled. Animals who appear 

malnourished, injured, or sick will be quarantined until a veterinarian checks them or they will 

be sent home. 

2. Animals that have active ringworm, visible warts, or abscesses will not be sent home unless 

removal of animal is determined by veterinarians. 

3. Castration Policy- Cattle/Goats/Sheep/Swine must have been castrated at least two weeks 

prior to the Johnson County Fair. If the animal has been banded the testicles must have dropped completely and the area must be healed before the fair. In cases of cryptorchidism (undescended testes), etc. a note on official letterhead by a veterinarian must be provided to the superintendent and extension staff to show. 

E. Eligibility, Control and Removal of Animals 

1. Unruly or questionable animals may be declared ineligible to show and dismissed from the premises by appropriate authority. An animal that becomes wild and uncontrollable or sick during the show may be declared ineligible and dismissed by the appropriate authority. 

F. Animal Testing and Examination 

1. Any animal entered in 4-H classes is subject to any type of testing at the discretion of either the 

superintendent or official show veterinarian. 

2. If the results of testing indicate the possible use of compounds or drugs not approved for use in that species by the FDA or compounds or drugs used outside the specified withdrawal requirements of FDA, these animals will be declared ineligible for competition and awards. 3. An animal that is tampered with to change appearance or weight may be declared ineligible by 

the superintendent. 

A. Quality Assurance Training 

1. ALL EXHIBITORS IN BEEF (BREEDING, BUCKET, FEEDER CALF, AND MARKET), DAIRY CATTLE, GOATS (DAIRY, MEAT, BREEDING, PYGMY), SHEEP (BREEDING, MARKET), SWINE, POULTRY AND RABBITS MUST HAVE RECEIVED QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAINING PRIOR TO THE JUNE 15TH PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE DATE. 

B. Family Livestock Projects 

1. At weigh-in on entry day, each 4-H member of a family holding their animals in joint ownership 

must designate who is going to show each animal. 

C. Substitute Showman 

1. An animal must be shown before the judge by the 4-H member who entered it unless the 

exhibitor is excused by the division superintendent because of serious illness, disability due to an injury (e.g. broken arm or leg) or conflict with other livestock classes in 4-H show. 

2. An exhibitor who has more than one animal in a class needs to secure a substitute showman 

who is eligible to exhibit livestock to show the additional animal(s) in the class. 

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3. Substitute showman must be a 4-H member who can assist with showing a specific animal 

species. The substitute does not have to be enrolled in that specific project but should be knowledgeable of it. The substitute is required to check in with the show superintendent and adhere to all dress code and other showmanship rules. 

D. Animal Substitutions 

1. Within the same class or division, substitute a different animal for a pre-entered AND 

identified animal is allowed at/during check in. substitutions between divisions, except within breeding beef, dairy and goats are not allowed (i.e. a market lamb cannot be substituted for a breeding sheep entry.) For breeding beef, dairy and goats, where each breed is listed as a separate division, substitutions between divisions is allowed (i.e. an angus heifer can substitute for a Charolais heifer.) 

E. Grooming of Livestock 

1. Caring for and grooming the animals is primarily the responsibility of the 4-H member; 

however, immediate family members, 4-H club leaders and other 4-H members can help. Professional help will not be allowed. The 4-H member must be present for all grooming unless he or she is in the show ring. 

2. Exhibitors shall not add materials, natural or synthetic, which extend body shapes beyond 

normal limits. 

3. Grooming - All beef, swine, sheep, and goats (showmanship, market, feeder and breeding) will 

be shown Blow & Go. Animals may be clipped, blown, brushed, or combed to enhance their appearance. All animals will be shown free of any adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products. 4. Upon violation of above rules, the exhibitor's animal involved may be lowered one or two 

ribbon placing(s) or may be disqualified from the show. 

F. Hay, Grain, or Bedding 

1. Feed must be furnished by exhibitors at their own expense. Bedding is provided by the Ag 

Society. All stalls must use approved bedding. 

G. Dress Code 

1. Livestock exhibitors are required to wear a white 4-H t-shirt (purchased from the extension 

office) and dark blue jeans. Dairy cattle and dairy goat exhibitors may wear jeans or white 

pants. 

2. Horse exhibitors are required to wear a long sleeve white blouse with a 4-H armband for horse 

events. 

3. Shows or boots providing adequate protection and comfort for the exhibitor are preferred. 

Hard-soled shoes or boots are required in the beef division. 

4. Exhibitors must wear a belt. 

5. No hats, caps or other types of headgear are to be worm in the show ring, with the exception of 

horse exhibitors. 

6. Exhibitors must wear their exhibitor numbers when in the ring. 

H. Born and Raised Class 

1. A class for market animals where the animals must have been born, raised, and fed with-in the operation of a 4-H'ers immediate family (family, grandparent, sibling, uncle, or aunt) in Johnson 

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County or in the county which the 4-H'er lives. This class will be shown at the beginning of the market classes and top purples will return for Champion/Reserve Champion Born and Raised and be able to come back for supreme market champions. The animals must be ID'd by deadline day to only ONE 4-H youth for the born and raised class, in addition this entry will not count against max number of entries. 

I. Awards Structure 

1. To be eligible to compete for Champion or Reserve Champion the animal must be awarded a 

first or second purple ribbon in the class. To be eligible to compete for Grand Champion or Grand Reserve Champion the animal must be awarded a champion or reserve champion 

award. 

J. Livestock Premium Sale 

1. The 4-H Livestock Premium Sale is promotional activity for the Johnson County 4-H Program. 

One of the goals of the sale is for 4-H member to show the county his/her achievements in the livestock project. This premium sale is for market livestock only. Exhibitors will see their animals for a premium only, meaning 4-H'ers will retain ownership of the animal in addition to receiving the winning bids premium. 

2. Rules 

a. All market animals to be in the sale must be signed up for the sale by the Saturday of 

fair at 5pm on the sheet provided in their show packets and placed in the drop box 

within the 4-H trailer. 

b. 4-H'ers may only sign up an animal which they showed ruing the fair, not just an animal 

which they ID'd. 

c. Youth must be present at the sale, or their animal will not be shown. All 4-H embers 

must wear official 4-H shirts when taking their animals through the 4-H premium sale. d. Each exhibitor is allowed to sell two (2) market animals. Livestock shown as pen of 

three count as "one market animal" as they are shown as one single entry. 

e. Sale weight will be the weigh-in weights. No re-weighs allowed. 

f. To qualify for the sale, animals must be entered into the market class and meet the 

weigh requirements. 

Premium Sale Weight Requirements 

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g. Following the sale, youth are expected to thank their buyer in person and send a thank 

you letter. 

A. Daily and at Close of Fair Cleanup 

1. Exhibitors failing to clean their stalls, alleys and assigned area each day of the fair and at the 

close of the fair will forfeit all their premium money. 

B. Authority 

1. Each division superintendent with the approval of the overall livestock superintendent shall 

have the authority to make all decisions within their respective area of responsibility in accordance with rules and regulations set forth int heir fair book. Livestock superintendents have the authority to dictate where blocking chutes, generators, etc. are to be located. 

C. State Fire Marshall 

1. The use of flammable and combustible grooming sprays inside the barns is strictly forbidden. 

These types of materials must be used outside the building only. 

D. Ethics 

1. Johnson County follows the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics 

Showmanship Rules 

A. Entry Requirements 

1. All 4-H members, who are exhibiting dairy, goat, beef, sheep, swine, horse, dog, cat, rabbit, and poultry division are automatically considered as participants in the Showmanship Contest. 

B. Eligibility 

1. All exhibitors must show their own animals to be considered as participants in the 

showmanship contest. The same animal may not be used by more than one member of the same family. 

C. Basis for Judging 

1. Showmanship judging is based on preparation of animal for show, their apparent training and 

the appearance and behavior of the showman. Minor technical points are not to be over- emphasized, nor do minor infractions disqualify. Primarily in showmanship it is the skill of the showman in presenting the animal before the judge that counts, while individual excellence of 

the animal does not. 

D. Guide Books - Showmanship resource books are available and the extension office. 

1. Livestock-Guide for evaluating livestock showmanship contests (4-H 357) 

2. Horse- NE 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide (4-H 373) 

3. Dairy- Uniform Scorecard for Judging Junior Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Contest (4-H 466) 4. Poultry- National Poultry Judging (4-H 460) 

5. Rabbit-Judging Rabbits and in the Level 2 Rabbit Manual (4-H 257) 

E. Disqualifications 

1. The division superintendents may disqualify any 4-H'er from showmanship for any violations of 

rules or unsportsmanlike conduct of the County Fair. 

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Herdsmanship 

A. Herdsmanship Responsibility 

1. Herdsmanship duties are the responsibility of the 4-H members, not leaders and parents. 

2. It is the 4-H member's responsibility to assist his or her club with feeding and general care of 

animals, cleaning pens and walkways and presenting their 4-h exhibit to the public. The 4-H members shall show proper courtesy and conduct at tall times. All poultry and rabbits require food and water at all times. The 4-H member or member of his/her club is responsible for their care. If this rule is neglected, the superintendent has the right to release the 4-H member's 

exhibit. 

B. Judging 

1. Herdsmanship begins at the time a division of livestock is to be in place and ends when the 

exhibits are released at the close of fair. 

2. Livestock exhibits may be judged for herdsmanship at any time between 8:00am and 8:00pm. 3. Each livestock division: beef, sheep, dairy, goats, swine, rabbit, and poultry will be judged 

separately. Awards will be given to each livestock division. 

4. Rating for herdsmanship judging will be posted. Ratings will be held on club basis in the 

divisions stated above. 

C. Animals 

1. All animals should be in their stalls or pens between 8:00am and 8:00pm except for weighing, 

washing, showing and designated exercise periods. All pens and stalls should be clearly 

identified with club and exhibitor's name. 

2. All stalls and pens should be thoroughly cleaned before 8:00am. Manure and wet bedding 

should be collected on the need basis throughout the day. 

3. The superintendent of each area reserves the right to release 4-h exhibits that are not properly 

cared for or have not followed herdsmanship rules. 

D. Club Signs 

1. Uniform club signs will be permitted. No other signs will be permitted in the barns. No displays 

will be allowed unless permission is granted from the extension office. 

E. Basis of Rating Herdsmanship - Herdsmanship judges will use the following scoring guide in 

judging club exhibits for herdsmanship. 

Animals: Clean at all times, with proper grooming, feeding, bedding and care apparent Stalls: clean and neat; bedding clean and fresh; feed and feed pans and buckets clean and in place 

Exhibitor's signs identifying stalls and tack area clearly in place 

Tack and Feed area: kept clean and neatly arranged. Grooming and tie out areas kept clean Alleys: exhibitors designated alleys and commons areas kept clean; free of equipment; loose dirt and dust kept under control with proper sweeping and/or sprinkling. Wheelbarrows kept outside. 

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Exhibitors: proper courtesy and conduct always shown by exhibitors and in all places including with the public and other exhibitors. Exhibitors are expected to do the herdsmanship 

General Static Rules and Regulations 

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A. Exhibits 

1. Static exhibits are non-livestock projects. 

2. 4-H projects exhibits are based off of support curriculum. Classes are created based off of 

activities completed or skills learned in curriculum manuals. 

3. It is recommended that youth identify the class their exhibit will fit into BEFORE starting on the 

project. Items which do not fit into a class will NOT be allowed to be entered. 

4. Entries are allowed in only one unit/level of competition. Those enrolled in a middle or 

advanced unit may not exhibit in a less advanced unit. 

B. Entry requirements 

1. Each youth will need to complete his/her entry tag(s) prior to coming to the county fair entry 

day. 

2. Entries made by special needs individuals may have a note attached, written by the parent or 

leader explaining the child's disability for the judge's information and consideration. Any entry involving special needs individuals should be adapted to their special circumstances by the extension staff and/or the superintendent. 

3. Exhibits may require supporting information in order for the judge to know how the exhibit was completed. Check the appropriate area in the fair book to see if that applies to your exhibit. Entries which do not include required information or formatting requirements will be lowered one ribbon placing. 

4. It is recommended to include an explanation of your project, or the techniques involved in the 

form of a project write-up.