Rules: Refer to Food & Nutrition General Rules
GENERAL CLASSES - One entry per exhibitor per class. Limit of 4 entries per exhibitor in General Classes.
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; White $1.00
E350001 Food Science Exploration (Scoresheet SF152) - Show the connection between food and science as it relates to food preparation, food safety, food preservation, or food production. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22 inches by 30 inches); computer-based presentation printed off with note pages, if needed, and displayed in binder; an exhibit display; or a written report in portfolio or notebook. Consider neatness and creativity. (Sourdough is an acceptable exploration in this class.)
E350002 Foods and Nutrition Poster, Scrapbook, or Photo Display (Scoresheet SF122) - The project should involve a nutrition or food preparation technique or explore a career related to the food industry (caterer, restaurant owner, food scientist, registered dietitian, etc.). This might contain pictures, captions, and/or report to highlight the concept. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22 inches x 30 inches); a computer-based presentation printed off with note pages, if needed, and displayed in a binder; an exhibit display; or a written report in portfolio or notebook. Consider neatness and creativity.
E350003 Physical Activity and Health Poster, Scrapbook, or Photo Display (Scoresheet SF122) The project should involve a physical activity or explore a career-related to physical activity or health (personal trainer, sports coach, physical therapist, etc.). This might contain pictures, captions, and/or a report to highlight the concept. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22 inches x 30 inches); computer-based presentation printed off with note pages, if needed, and displayed in binder no larger than 8.5 inches x 11 inches, an exhibit display, or a written report in portfolio. Consider neatness and creativity.
E350004 Cooking Basics Recipe File (Scoresheet SF251) - A collection of 10 recipes from any source. Each recipe must accompany a complete menu in which the recipe is used. An additional 10 recipes may be added each year the 4-H member is in the project, with year clearly marked on recipes. Display in recipe file or binder no larger than 8.5 inches x 11 inches. Be sure to include the number of servings or yield of each recipe. Exhibits that include recipes with alcohol (wine, beer, rum, etc.) will be disqualified.
**E350901 County Only Recipe Collection (Scoresheet SF251) - All recipes must have been tried by the 4-H member and must be the 4-H member’s handwriting or be computer written. A recipe file box or notebook binder can be used to exhibit recipes. Correct recipe format needs to be followed. Recipes need to have year (2026) in the upper right hand corner on the recipe card. Advanced members are encouraged to enter their Recipe Collection in the Class E350004.