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2008 Junior Fair Project Requirements
RICHLAND COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR
JUDGING AND EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS
A. The following are requirements for projects that are to be exhibited at the Richland County Fair. Follow the exhibit guidelines closely and carefully, because the final grade received will be determined by: (1) The interview (2) The exhibit (3) Completed project records and Member Project Guide (MPG).
B. All 4-H (and FFA) projects will be judged in JULY. Each club will be designated a certain time to bring projects for still exhibit judging (this includes the dog projects - - exhibit is a poster) on July 17. The animal project interviews (only breathing animal fair exhibits) will be conducted/judged on July 15. THIS IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS ONLY - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BRING YOUR ANIMAL. If a member has a conflict and will not be able to make it to the scheduled evaluation/judging, he/she MUST call the Extension office to set a time for early judging. The early judging date for 2008 is July 9. If a member misses their assigned judging time & does not make arrangements prior to the assigned date, the following penalty will apply:
(a) One letter grade will be dropped, member may be judged by the Extension staff and permitted to display at the fair, OR
(b) Advisor evaluates project, member NOT permitted to exhibit at fair.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO STILL PROJECT JUDGING CONDUCTED AFTER JULY 24, 2008 AT 7 P.M. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO LIVESTOCK INTERVIEW JUDGING CONDUCTED AFTER JULY 22, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M.
POSTER REQUIREMENTS
1. Poster board must measure a minimum of 14" x 22" and can be any color desired.
2. Posters should have contrasting colors, good visibility (i.e., white or yellow poster board with black or blue lettering).
3. All captions and printing should be made in boldface letters not less than one inch. Exhibitor's name, age and club affiliation must appear on the backside top right-hand corner of the poster board unless otherwise designated. This should appear as 1/2 inch letters NEATLY.
4. Central theme or idea of poster should be easily seen and understood.
C. The only projects requiring a Richland County Junior Fair entry are those breathing "animal" projects which will bring livestock onto the fairgrounds during the fair. Entries are required to make pen assignments. Dog projects (if bringing dog to dog show) will require a fair entry in 2008.
D. Members should be familiar with materials in project book for interview judging. ALL MEMBERS MUST BRING PROJECT RECORDS (book and/or written record). Animal projects must bring required records to the interview judging. Project records MAY NOT be shared. New records must be kept each year- - -preference is to purchase a new project book each year. The member's name and current calendar year should appear in INK on the front of the record.
E. Premium monies are paid ONLY to projects EXHIBITED at the fair (market animals do not receive a premium). All projects exhibiting posters will receive a poster premium ($3) paid after fair.
F. All projects must remain on the fairgrounds during the entire fair to receive a project premium. Exceptions (i.e., State Fair competition) must be pre-approved by the 4-H agent.
NOTE: Market livestock exhibitors: If an exhibitor has more than one (1) market animal they will be allowed to sell their other animals (if meeting weight guidelines) to the buy bidder at the posted buy-bid price if the animals are within the designated market weight guidelines and a buy-bidder exists for said species. The exhibitor will also have the option of removing these additional market animals from the fairgrounds and/or marketing them at a place of their choice (Exception – Market Hogs). All champion animals/pens must sell. Exhibitors with additional market animal(s)/pen(s) other than their champion(s) will not be allowed to have an additional sale through the sale ring. EXCEPTION: MARKET HOG SHOW/SALE IS TERMINAL - - hogs must go to designated packer (as per Livestock Sale Committee).
Cloverbud requirements
(Age 5 and in Kindergarten, through 2nd grade by January 1, current year)
710 – CLOVERBUD CURRICULUM
All 4-H Cloverbud members will participate in “activity” learning experiences, not project book, under the guidance of an adult volunteer. Example learning experiences are available in the Cloverbud Curriculum Books (710 & 711).
Evaluation: All 4-H Cloverbud members are invited to participate in a “Show & Tell” session on Still Exhibit Judging Day. Members should bring an item from their learning activities (i.e., appliqué, crops, garments, bike) to show. The member will NOT be given a grade, rather encouragement to continue learning.
Fair Exhibit: All 4-H Cloverbud members meeting enrollment requirements may exhibit at the fair in their club booth. Premium monies and exhibitor passes will only be given to Cloverbuds who exhibit. A ribbon will be awarded for fair display. Cloverbuds ONLY may exhibit at the fair without going through the interview process.
LAND MANAGEMENT
100 – Management Intensive Grazing
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities, and study 100R Pastures For Profit Study Guide.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with record of activities and poster/educational display.
Fair exhibit: Poster/educational display.
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NOTE: All livestock projects - - (livestock posters) that for one reason or another will not be coming to the fair will be judged on LIVESTOCK INTERVIEW JUDGING DAY, July 15, 2008. EXCEPTION: Dog Projects - - posters and interviews will be done at Still Project Judging, July 17, 2008. |
BEEF
An exhibitor may show up to six (6) and not more than two (2) animals per class (as listed in Fair Book) for premium (breeding ONLY). Although projects #116 and #119 are separate projects, a total of only two (2) feeder calves per exhibitor, NOT two (2) feeder calves per project, will be permitted. All animals must be part of the present year’s project/program.
113 – Market Beef
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records, and study 117R Beef Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair exhibit: 1) May show one or two (2) animals – dairy and/or beef in sale class that have been on feed and in the continual care of the exhibitor starting by the
designated ear tagging day and tagged by the Richland County Livestock Sale Committee on said date.
2) An animal not on feed and in the continual care of the exhibitor by designated tagging day must show in non-sale class.
3) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
4) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
5) Animals must be dehorned by tagging day.
6) Minimum weight is 900 lbs. on weigh in day of the fair.
114 – Beef Breeding
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records, and study 117R Beef Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair exhibit: 1) May show up to six (6) and not more than two (2) animals per class.
2) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
116 – BEEF FEEDER CALF
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records, and study 117R Beef Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records
Fair exhibit: 1) May show one or two (2) castrated bull calves (castrated by the designated ear tagging day) or beef heifers that have been ear tagged by the Richland County Livestock Sale Committee on said date.
2) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
3) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
4) Animals must be dehorned by tagging day.
5) Animals must weigh 350 – 650 lbs. on weigh in day of the fair.
6) Although projects #116 & #119 are separate projects, a total of only two (2) feeder calves per exhibitor. NOT two (2) feeder calves per project.
119 – DAIRY BEEF FEEDER CALF
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records, and study 117R Beef Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records
Fair exhibit: 1) May show one or two (2) castrated dairy bull calves castrated by the designated ear tagging day and ear tagged by the Richland County Livestock Sale Committee on said date. UNLIKE THE BEEF FEEDER CALF PROJECT #116 - - a dairy heifer calf cannot be exhibited.
2) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
3) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
4) Animals must be dehorned by tagging day.
5) Animals must weigh 350 – 650 lbs. on weigh in day of the fair.
6) Although projects #116 & #119 are separate projects, a total of only two (2) feeder calves per exhibitor. NOT two (2) feeder calves per project.
DAIRY
All animals must be a part of the present year’s project/program. NOTE: There will be no dairy cattle classes at the 2008 Richland County Fair (Junior or Open Class). Therefore, dairy cattle projects will be considered still exhibit/poster projects at this time.
122 – DAIRY CALVES AND HEIFERS
126 – DAIRY COWS
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records, and study 127R Dairy Calves and Heifers Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair exhibit: Poster or educational display.
LLAMA AND ALPACAS
132 – LLAMA AND ALPACA PROJECT & RECORD BOOK
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records. Study 132R Llama and Alpaca Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project book and record book.
Fair exhibit: Poster or educational display (In 2008 this project is a poster project with a fun show at the fair on Sunday).
GOATS
No more than six (6) total animals may be shown for premium regardless of project and within required number per class.
135 – GOAT PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK
Complete required activities and record book.
Judging: Bring completed project and record book.
Fair exhibit – 135D - - BREEDING (Dairy & Boer):
DAIRY - - May show up to six (6) animals and not more than one animal per class (as listed in Fair Book) for premium. All animals must be shown in correct age class. EXCEPTIONS to one animal per class are:
a) mother and daughter class
b) harness goat team of two (2)
BOER - - All breeding boer goats will show in the same class in 2008.
2) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
Fair exhibit – 135M - - MARKET GOATS (Boer & Dairy):
1) May show one or two (2) market goats, boer or dairy that are born
after January 1 of the current year and have been tagged by the Richland County Livestock Sale Committee on the designated ear tagging day. NOTE: Determination of boer or dairy will be made at tagging by a Livestock Sale Committee member.
2) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
3) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday). Must designate Boer or dairy on each entry line of the fair entry.
4) Minimum weight is 65 lbs. on weigh-in day of the fair.
135S - - GOATS –(SPECIALTY - - Harness)
Fair Exhibit: Goat prepared to respond to voice commands
1) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
SWINE
139 – MARKET HOGS
Complete project guide, required activities and record book, and study 134R Swine Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair exhibit: 1) May show one or two (2) animals that have been in continual care and on feed starting on date designated by the Richland County Livestock Sale Committee. All animals not on feed and in continual care of the exhibitor by that date must show in non-sale class.
2) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee with some form of identification of the animal, either picture or drawing..
3) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
4) Animals must weigh 210 – 275 lbs on weigh in day of the fair.
5) Barrows and gilts may be shown in sale class or non-sale class.
NOTE: Market Hogs will be ear tagged at weigh-in during the Richland County Fair. The Junior Fair Market Hog Show is a terminal show. This means all market hogs that are unloaded at the fair must be slaughtered at the end of the fair. This policy covers all market hogs, including underweight and overweight hogs, and hogs that do not go through the sale ring.
140 – PILOT SWINE BREEDING
PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE FOR APPROVAL TO TAKE THIS PROJECT
Complete project guide, required activities and record book, and study 134R Swine Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records. Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
POULTRY
151 – RAISING PULLETS
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair Exhibit: Pen of three (3) pullets.
1) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
152 – RAISING BROILERS (sale)
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair Exhibit: Pen of four (4) broilers.
1) Must receive birds from designated pool.
2) Exhibitors may make only one (1) entry in meat pen class.
3) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
4) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
5) Exhibitors are required to check in four (4) birds and show three (3).
6) Exhibitor must bring all four (4) birds to the weigh station where all four (4)
birds will be weighed together. Pen of four (4) birds must weigh 12 – 26 lbs. on
weigh in day of the fair.
7) Recommended birds be 7 weeks old by weigh-in day.
153 – RAISING FANCY POULTRY
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair Exhibit: One bird.
1) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
166 – TURKEYS (sale)
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair Exhibit: One or two birds (there will be no buy-bidder for second bird – per Livestock Sale Committee, second bird to go back home)
1) Must receive birds from designated pool.
2) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
3) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
4) Minimum weight is 20 lbs. on weigh in day of the fair.
5) Recommended birds be 18 weeks old by weigh-in day.
168 – DUCKS AND GEESE
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair Exhibit – BREEDING DUCKS or GEESE: Pen of three (3) birds.
1) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
Fair Exhibit – MARKET DUCKS: Pen of two (2) market ducks approximately 7 weeks old by
weigh-in day at fair. A minimum of 10 lbs. combined weight. May exhibit only one market pen.
1) Must receive birds from designated pool.
2) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
3) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
HORSES
Any project for which a horse will be shown at the fair must meet the following guidelines:
1. Exhibitors must submit horse registration form and fee by May 15. Advisor changes until June 1.
2. Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls
on a Saturday or Sunday, then deadline shall be the following Monday.)
3. Animals shall not be trailered in and out of the fairgrounds during the week.
173 – HORSELESS HORSE
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display
Fair exhibit: Poster/educational display.
174 – BEGINNING HORSE MANAGEMENT
175 – LIGHT HORSE SELECTION
177 – BASIC HORSE TRAINING
180 - LEARNING TO JUMP
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and Equine Record Book (if required) 190R.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, Equine Record Book 190R.
If not showing horse at the fair bring a poster/educational display.
Fair exhibit: Show animal in premium class of choice from offered classes unless otherwise
stated or poster/educational display.
181 – DRAFT HORSES
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and Equine Record Book 190R.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and Equine Record Book 190R.
Fair exhibit: Show draft horse in halter and/or hitch classes.
182/762 – HORSE NUTRITION
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and Equine Record Book 190R.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, Equine Record Book 190R. If not showing a horse at
the fair also bring a poster/educational display depicting research done in project.
Fair exhibit: Poster/educational display depicting research done in project OR show a horse
in premium class of choice from offered classes unless otherwise stated.
184 – STANDARD BRED HORSES
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and Equine Record Book 190R
Judging: Bring completed project guide and Equine Record Book 190R.
Fair Exhibit: Show animal in cart class (for premium).
185/797 – EQUINE REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities, Equine Record Book 190R and 183 MPG Equine Reproduction.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, Equine Record Book 190R, Equine Reproduction 185 MPG.
If not showing a horse at the fair also bring a poster/educational display depicting research done in project.
Fair exhibit: Poster/educational display depicting research done in project OR
show in appropriate horse production class. May show in other saddle horse
classes, but premium must be in production. Must follow participation rules/
requirements in Ohio 4-H Horse Rule Book.
188 – TRAIL RIDING
189 – DRESSAGE
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and Equine Record Book 190R.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and Equine Record Book 190R.
Fair Exhibit: Show animal in premium class of choice from offered classes unless otherwise stated.
365H – MINIATURE HORSE PROJECT
Complete project book and required activities. (In 2008 this is a poster project). To bring a horse to the fair, you must also sign up for another horse project.
SHEEP
No more than six (6) total animals may be shown for premium with no more than two (2) animals shown per class regardless of project.
198 – MARKET LAMBS
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records, and study 194R Sheep Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair exhibit: 1) May show one (1) or two (2) animals that have been ear tagged and in continual care and on feed starting on date designated (tagging day) by the Richland County Livestock Sale Committee. All animals not on feed and in continual care of the exhibitor by that date must show in non-sale class.
2) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
3) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
4) Animals must weigh 90 – 145 lbs on weigh in day of the fair.
5) Wethers or ewes may be shown in sale class or non-sale class.
199 – PILOT SHEEP BREEDING
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and record book, and study 194R Sheep Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.
Fair exhibit: 1) May show up to six (6) animals for premium with no more than two (2)
animals per class.
2) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
DOGS
201 – DOG PROJECT & RECORD BOOK
201O – OBEDIENCE (Sub-novice, Novice, Graduate Novice, Open, Granduate Open, Utility, Brace, Team and Rally)
201S – SHOWMANSHIP (formerly Grooming and Handling)
201P – PERFORMANCE DOG (Agility, Drill Team or Freestyle)
201W – WORKING DOG (Assistance Dog)
201D – YOU AND YOUR DOG (formerly Dog Care)
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and record book .
Judging: Attend Still Project judging. Bring completed project and record book and a poster/educational display. Dog Show (during fair week) will be in class appropriate to project - - MUST sign up for each class where dog(s) will show. However, there will be an open class for dogs showing in classes other than the project (listed above) they have enrolled in (fair entry classes only).
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display. (Participation at dog show requires a fair entry).
RABBITS
A total of two (2) exhibits may be shown. Either two (2) breeding rabbits, or one (1) breeding rabbit and one (1) market rabbit, or two (2) market rabbits, however, only one (1) market rabbit may be sold.
225 – BREEDING RABBIT
226 – MARKET RABBIT
227 – PET RABBIT
Complete required activities and records in project guide and study 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook.
Judging: Bring completed project guide with records and for Pet Rabbit project, a
poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit – PET RABBITS: Poster/educational display ONLY. – (Come to Still Project Judging)
Fair Exhibit – BREEDING RABBIT: One or two (2) rabbits.
1) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
Fair Exhibit – MARKET RABBITS: One market rabbit not older than 12 weeks old by
fair week having been on feed and in the continual care of the exhibitor starting by the designated date in June and tattooed by the Richland County Livestock Sale
Committee on said date. Animals not on feed and in continual care by the designated date (tattoo day) will be shown in non-sale class.
1) All animals to be sold at the Livestock Sale must be nominated for sale at the time designated by the Livestock Sale Committee.
2) Exhibitors must submit a fair entry for each animal exhibited by July 1 (unless July 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday then deadline shall be the following Monday).
3) Animals must weigh 3 to 6 lbs on weigh in day of the fair.
SMALL ANIMALS – PET CARE
215 – GUINEA PIG I
Complete project guide, required activities and Small Animal Record Book 214R.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, Small Animal Record Book 214R, and
poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
216 – CATS I PURR – FECT PALS
217 – CATS II CLIMBING UP
218 – CATS III LEAPING FORWARD
Complete project guide, required activities Judging: Bring completed project guide, and
poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
220 – SMALL ANIMALS
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and Small Animal Record Book 214R and study Small Animal Resource Handbook 220R.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, Small Animal Record Book 214R, and
poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
230GPM – PET PALS
This project is intended for a group or classroom. Contact the Extension Office for details and requirements.
VETERINARY SCIENCE
244 – VET 1 – From Airedales to Zebras
245– VET 2 – All Systems Go!
246 – VET 3 – On the Cutting Edge
Complete project guide including MPG and required activities. Not for live animal exhibit.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display. .
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
HEALTH
300 – YOU’RE THE ATHLETE
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
351 – STAYING HEALTHY
352 – KEEPING FIT
Complete project guide including MPG and required activities.
Judging: Be prepared to explain your three “more challenges” activities. Project help info with signatures on pg. 2.
Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.
353 – FIRST AID IN ACTION
Complete project book, including MPG, with page 5 signed by adult helper. First Aid Kit and Treatment Cards (or book) created by youth.
Judging: Bring completed project book with above listed activities completed. Be prepared to tell about an experience you had with First Aid.
Fair Exhibit: Poster showing one aspect of First Aid or a display on First Aid. (Your completed First Aid Kit and Treatment Card Set would be acceptable for a display).
357 – ALCOHOL DECISIONS
358 – TOBACCO AND YOU
Complete project guide including MPG and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, one page report on what was learned in the
project and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
MISCELLANEOUS
365 – SELF DETERMINED PROJECTS
Members taking this project must specify area of interest (i.e., welding, photography, music, etc.) and submit written plans and goals for the project by enrollment deadline. Members should be prepared to discuss the project with the judge and show records and/or what was done in the project. If a member takes scrapbooking for their SD project and then repeats scrapbooking the following year, you must do a new book or mark where the last year’s book ended and add numerous pages for the new year.
Judging: Project book including MPG must be completed and poster/display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
LEADERSHIP
370 – ONE ON ONE
371 - 4-H CLUB TEEN LEADERSHIP
372 – MULTI-LEVEL TEEN LEADERSHIP
373 – TEEN LEADERSHIP ON THE JOB
374 – TEEN BOARDMANSHIP
377 – SPEAK OUT
379 – GET IN THE ACT! TAKE 1
391 – LEADERSHIP; SKILLS YOU NEVER OUTGROW I
392 – LEADERSHIP; SKILLS YOU NEVER OUTGROW II
393 – LEADERSHIP; SKILLS YOU NEVER OUTGROW III
394 – LEADERSHIP; SKILLS YOU NEVER OUTGROW IV
511 R– 4-H CARTEENS
Complete project guide including MPG and required activities. For projects 371, 372, 374 377, 379, 393 and 394 the member MUST also give four (4) or more hours of service to fair or pre-fair activities that are pre-approved by the 4-H agent. This service must be in addition to regular Junior Fair Board responsibilities. Project 511 includes monthly CARTEENS program instructor responsibilities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, one page report on what was learned in the
project and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
CITIZENSHIP/INTERNATIONAL
396 – AND MY WORLD I – THE WORLD AROUND ME
397 – AND MY WORLD II – PEOPLES AND CUSTOMS OF THE WORLD
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
CLOTHING
All projects are suited for both guys and gals. Each member is expected to have an understanding of the information found in the project book. Guidelines for all CLOTHING projects are as follows, individual projects may have additional requirements listed in project description.
Judging:
1. Each member must model the garment constructed (except Sewing for Others where the item constructed is worn by another person) or assembled in the instructions.
2. Each member must bring project book, completed according to the project guidelines (MPG) in the front of each book. Members are encouraged to select projects on the basis of their wardrobe needs and level of sewing skill. The levels listed beside projects are to be used only as guidelines.
3. Evaluation of the garment is based upon the total look, which included the following seven guidelines:
A. Fashion
B. Grooming
C. Posture & Poise
D. Construction (Especially seams and finishes)
E. Fit
F. Design
G. Personable qualities
4. Patterns, if used, should be brought to judging for all construction projects.
5. A member can model each project only once. EXAMPLE – Tops for Tweens project cannot be worn with the Sports Clothes project, or vice versa.
Fair Exhibit: Garment(s) constructed or purchased – according to project requirements.
406 – CLOTHES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE (ADVANCED)
Construct an outfit with a minimum of two (2) pieces or a one-piece garment with sleeves plus some other detail not tried before. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
407 – ACCESSORIES FOR TEENS (BEGINNERS)
Choose either a purchased outfit or one the member has made and then construct an accessory to complete the outfit. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
408 – CREATIVE COSTUMES (ADVANCED)
Plan, construct, accessorize and model costume. Research the costume’s interest areas. Include a written summary of research. NOTE: Project may be repeated, however, members are encouraged to choose a different interest area or different time period or culture. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
409 – READY, LET’S SEW (BEGINNER)
Model a complete outfit, which includes a vest or an elastic-waist pair of shorts or an elastic-waist skirt and an accessory to coordinate with the outfit, both of which the member constructs. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
410 – FUN WITH CLOTHES (BEGINNER)
Decorate a top and model with a complete outfit. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
412 - SEWING FOR OTHERS
Construct garment for the person of choice or adapt three (3) garments for a disabled or handicapped person. If at all possible person for whom garments were made should model them. Notify the Extension Office before judging if the person modeling the garment is disabled or handicapped. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
NOTE: This project may be repeated up to five (5) times; however, category of “other” selected may not be repeated. Each time the project is repeated it must show a progression of skills.
413 – JOYFUL JUMPER (BEGINNER)
Construct a jumper. Choose a top to wear with the jumper if needed or desired and model the complete outfit with accessories. NOTE: Pantsuits, jumpsuits, skorts, split skirt jumpers or any garments requiring fitting skills are not allowed. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
415 – ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR (INTERMEDIATE)
Assemble and model an outfit for ACTIVE sports. Construct at least one garment in the outfit. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
417 – DRESS UP OUTFITS (ADVANCED)
Construct and model an outfit suitable for dressy occasions, complete with accessories. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
NOTE: This project may be repeated. Each time it is repeated it must show a progression of skills. Different types of fabric and/or techniques must be used each time.
418 – LOUNGING APPAREL (INTERMEDIATE)
Model a complete outfit for at-home wear. Member must construct at least the top layer of the outfit. The garment must be one that could be worn to greet the public, not too skimpy or revealing. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
NOTE: This project may be repeated. Each time it is repeated it must show a progression of skills. Different types of fabric and/or techniques must be used each time.
419 – TOPS FOR TWEENS
Model a complete outfit including the top constructed by member, and a bottom, plus accessories chosen to complement the outfit. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
420 – OUTER LAYERS
Construct an advanced level coat, jacket or cape. Model the garment with other garments and accessories chosen to complement the project. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
423 - SPORTSWEAR FOR SPECTATORS (INTERMEDIATE)
Assemble and model an outfit to wear for spectator sports. Member must construct at least one (1) garment in the outfit. Include accessories for the outfit. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
424 – CLOTHING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Assemble and model an outfit to wear to school. Construct at least one garment with sleeves; or construct a skirt or pants, plus a top such as a vest, collarless jacket, sweater, blouse or other top, with or without sleeves. The garment may be sewn, knitted or crocheted. Be sure the item(s) will go with other clothes in the member’s wardrobe; or make plans to buy garments and accessories that will go with the garments constructed. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
425 – FRUGAL FASHION
Assemble a Total Look outfit as inexpensively as possible and model. Two (2) accessory items and one minor garment in the outfit may be from existing wardrobe items, but do not have to be. Shoes in the existing wardrobe will not count as one of the two (2) accessory items, but will be considered in the “Total Look” evaluation. Minor alterations may be made to the purchased garments such as shortening the hem, or changing buttons to update the look. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section. NOTE: This project is to be taken only one year.
426 – CLOTHING FOR YOUR CAREER
Assemble and model an outfit which has a minimum of two pieces that you would wear to a job or a job interview. Do an activity to learn about different body types and body proportions and what style looks best for you. Write a description of your job or one in which you are interested. Visit a job site and/or interview with an employer about clothing in the workplace. Do a closet inventory and learn about wardrobe management. Plan a wardrobe that projects a positive image at work. Do at least two alterations/recycling experiences and compare costs with an alteration or repair service. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
427 – IT’S TIME FOR CLOTHING (BEGINNER)
428 – IT’S TIME FOR CLOTHING (INTERMEDIATE)
429 – IT’S TIME FOR CLOTHING (ADVANCED)
Model a total look outfit assembled according to information in the project guide. Discuss activities completed in chosen interest areas. The main emphasis will be on mastery of the project book. See additional requirements at beginning of Clothing section.
NOTE: Style Revue winners for these classes will be selected at pre-fair judging.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
434 – GROWING ON MY OWN
435 – GROWING WITH OTHERS
436 – GROWING IN COMMUNITIES
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
GENEALOGY
442 – FAMILY HISTORY TREASURE HUNT
Complete all activities as required in the project guide, including the MPG, per year of participation in the project.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and activity records/projects, poster/educational
display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
445 – BECOMING MONEY WISE
Complete project guide including MPG and all Money Sense and Money Talks activities.
Judging: Bring completed project book with records of income and plans for use of money, including advertisement clippings (page 14 for first year project). Bring poster or small display of something learned in project or additional goal sheets, etc. created for second year project. Be prepared to discuss show “project guidelines” on page 2 were completed for the level of project (Level 1 - - first year, or Level II - - second year).
Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.
446 – MONEY FUNDAMENTALS
Complete project guide including MPG.
Judging: Follow the achievement program (project) guidelines on page 26 of the project book. Bring completed project book and a poster, journal, or display of something you learned about money management. Bring additional pictures, etc. collected to complete project (for example on page 8). Be prepared to discuss how “guidelines” on page 26 were completed.
Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.
447 – MONEY MOVES
Complete project guide including the Planning Guide and Achievement Program, and required activities.
Judging: Follow the “achievement program” (project) guidelines on page 34 of project book. Bring completed project book and a poster, journal or display of something you learned about money management. Bring examples of advertisements, etc., collected while completing the chosen activities. Bring completed project book and a poster or journal, or display of something learned in the project.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
448 – TEENS …ON THE ROAD TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and personal account book.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
FOODS & NUTRITION
ALL FOODS/NUTRITION PROJECTS:
COMPLETE MPG, PROJECT BOOK, ALL REQUIRED ACTIVITIES/RECIPES AND STUDY THE DAILY FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID (inserted in or printed in project book).
Judging: 1. Completed project guide including MPG.
2. One prepared food from project as described below.
3. Complete day’s menu that meets Daily Food Guide Pyramid requirements
and includes prepared food, written in proper menu form.
4. Complete place setting appropriate for food prepared
Fair Exhibit: Menu/display item for each project taken.
459 – I SPY IN THE KITCHEN
Be prepared to discuss the basics of cooking, measuring, following recipes, safety, nutrition and serving foods. Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
461 – LET’S BAKE QUICK BREADS (INTERMEDIATE)
Be prepared to discuss ideas in the “Project Background”. Prepare and bring one baking of quick breads. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
462 – YEAST BREADS ON THE RISE (ADVANCED)
Be prepared to discuss all aspects of making yeast bread as explained in project guide. Prepare and bring one loaf of yeast bread, plain or fancy or four (4) cloverleaf rolls. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
466 – MINI MEAL MAGIC (BEGINNER)
Be prepared to talk about hand-washing and proper measuring of ingredients. Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
467 – YOU’RE THE CHEF
Prepare and bring one main dish from one of the seven (7) meal areas and bring a cost per serving breakdown for the main dish. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
468 – MEALS IN MINUTES
Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. Bring written report per page 2 of the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
469 – GLOBAL GOURMET
Project is intended to explore ALL countries, not just one. Participants should be prepared to do all countries in project. Prepare and bring one international food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
NOTE: If clubs take this as a group project, contact the Family & Consumer Science Agent at the Extension Office to make arrangements for group judging.
472 – THE OUTDOOR CHEF (INTERMEDIATE)
Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg. NOTE: This project may be repeated. Use alternative menus and cooking equipment or methods.
475 – STAR SPANGLED FOODS (INTERMEDIATE)
Be prepared to discuss experiments performed. Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
476 – PATHWAYS TO CULINARY SUCCESS
Be prepared to discuss any topics covered in the project guide, including meat cuts, food storage, equipment and technical information. Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. This may be a cooked meat cut, a display of garnishes or any recipe from the book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
481 – FOOD & FITNESS FOR FUN (BEGINNER Recommended ages 9-11)
Be prepared to discuss fitness as explained in the project guide. Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
482 – FOOD & FITNESS CHOICES FOR YOU (INTERMEDIATE Recommended ages 12-14)
Be prepared to discuss fitness, nutrition and table manners as explained in the project guide. Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
487 – FAST BREAK FOR BREAKFAST
Be prepared to discuss the importance of breakfast. Prepare and bring one food from a recipe in the project book. See additional requirements at top of Foods & Nutrition Pg.
FOOD SCIENCE
490 – science fun with dairy foods
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Be prepared to discuss experiments performed. Bring one of the experiments and
the completed project guide.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
HOME DECORATING AND DESIGN
491 – adventures in home living
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Be prepared to discuss color, texture and line. Bring completed project guide, and
item(s) made.
Fair Exhibit: An item made or poster showing one of the activities completed.
494 – DESIGNING INTERIORS
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, plan of work and records for the portion of work
completed in current project year. Bring photos or an exhibit of items from the project.
Fair Exhibit: Poster, or photos or an exhibit of items from the project.
495 – YOUR FIRST HOME AWAY FROM HOME (ADVANCED)
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, a portfolio or notebook of anticipated plans, or
items selected and/or made for the first home.
Fair Exhibit: Poster or an exhibit of items from the project.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
496 – collectibles (BEGINNER Recommended for ages 12 or older)
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and one collection or a poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display or collection.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE/RADIO CONTROLLED VEHICLES
501GPM – ROCKETS AWAY
This project is intended for a group or classroom. Contact the Extension Office for details and requirements.
501 – ROCKETS AWAY (bottle rockets)
502 - FUN WITH FLIGHT
503 – ROCKETS AWAY (Estes-type rockets)
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, and fully assembled model and/or poster.
Fair Exhibit: Fully assembled model, poster or educational display.
504 – RADIO CONTROLLED VEHICLES
NOTE: THIS PROJECT IS COSTLY! Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and assemble a radio controlled vehicle.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, project record and fully assembled radio controlled
vehicle.
Fair Exhibit: Fully assembled radio controlled vehicle, poster or educational display.
BICYCLES
517 – BICYCLE ADVENTURES I
518 – BICYCLE ADVENTURES II
519 – BICYCLE ADVENTURES III
One or two year projects.
Year 1 – complete all 4 steps in project Planning Guide and do at least seven (7) activities from the
Achievement Program Guidelines.
Year 2 - complete all 4 steps in project Planning Guide and do at least seven (7) activities from the
Achievement Program Guidelines, three (3) of which should be activities from
previous year.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
ELECTRICITY
527 – MAGIC OF ELECTRICITY
528 – INVESTIGATING ELECTRICITY
529 – WIRED FOR POWER
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and at least one item constructed.
Fair Exhibit: One constructed item or substituted equivalent.
530 – ENTERING ELECTRONICS
Must have completed Project 528 Investigating Electricity prior to taking this project.
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and at least one item constructed.
Fair Exhibit: One constructed item or substituted equivalent.
ROPE
540 – ROPE
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide. Construct and bring a display using following
guidelines:
1) Rope used must be natural fiber
2) Display and label on a board measuring at least 18” x 24” ten (10) items including eight (8) knots, splice eye, and long or short splice.
3) Whip or braid ends uniformly.
Fair Exhibit: Display board constructed (see judging guidelines above).
SMALL ENGINES
541 – CRANK IT UP
Complete project guide including required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and a poster or display board of a small engine with
parts identified.
Fair Exhibit: Poster or display board.
542 – WARM IT UP
Complete project guide including required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, a one page report on different type small engines
and a poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
543 – TUNE IT UP
Complete project guide including required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, a one page report on the ignition system of a small
engine and a poster/educational display..
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
LAWN CARE
548 – LAWN CARE
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and either a poster covering one area discussed in
the project OR a display of various parts of the lawn mower/garden equipment mounted and identified (labeled) on pegboard or plywood.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
TRACTOR & MACHINERY OPERATION
561 – NATIONAL SAFE TRACTOR AND MACHINERY PROGRAM
Contact the Extension Office for details and requirements.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES
555 – ATV Adventures! Rider Handbook
Contact the Extension Office for details and requirements.
WOODWORKING
NOTE: Fair exhibit cannot be school project for 4-H members)
556 – MEASURING UP
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Completed project guide and a constructed item showing the participant has
learned how to use hand tools including Squares (either Utility, Try, Framing or Combination), Saws (either Hand, Crosscut or Coping), Clamps (either C, Steel Bar or Hand Screw), Wood Files and Rasps. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful.
Fair Exhibit: One item constructed.
557 – MAKING THE CUT
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Completed project guide and a constructed item showing the participant has
learned how to use tools including T-Bevel, Protractor, Miter Box, Wood Chisels, Hand Jug Saw, Hand Stapler, Power Stapler, Power Sanders (Pad, Drum, Stationary and Disc), Paint Brush, and Single and Double Incline Planes. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful.
Fair Exhibit: One item constructed.
558 – NAILING IT TOGETHER
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Completed project guide and a constructed item showing the participant has
learned how to use tools including Hand Planes, Power Stapler, Circular Saw, Radial Arm Saw and Table Saw. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful.
Fair Exhibit: One item constructed.
559 – FINISHING UP
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Completed project guide and a constructed item showing the participant has
learned how to use tools including Power Router, Portable Power Planer, Thickness Planer, Jointer and Hand Scraper. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful.
Fair Exhibit: One item constructed.
365 – SELF DETERMINED – ADVANCED WOODWORKING
State Fair category, can use any power tools. Sign up for “Self – Determined – Woodworking 365”. Members taking this project must specify area of interest and submit written plans and goals for the project by enrollment deadline. Members should be prepared to discuss the project with the judge and show records and/or what was done in the project. Project book must be complete. Contact the 4-H educator for exhibit requirements.
WELDING
573 – ARCS & SPARKS (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING)
Multiple year project. Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities for year of participation in the project.
Judging: Completed project guide and recommended number of “Build Your Skill” and
“Think About It” questions, plus build and bring at least two (2) items using instructions in back of project guide.
Fair Exhibit: One item built.
PHOTOGRAPHY
To meet Ohio State Fair guidelines photography exhibit requirements are very explicit and need to be followed very closely.
For Ohio State Fair participation, all mounted prints should be identified by printing Class, Name and County in the lower right hand corner of the poster board. A slide shall be delivered in an envelope with this same information on the outside of the envelope, and in addition, the exhibitor’s name is to be printed on the backside of the slide frame.
All entries will be evaluated on the following items: storytelling ability (captions); photographic quality, and knowledge of the project.
584 – FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY
This project is recommended as a beginning level project for ages 8 – 10, or older. This project should NOT be repeated. Developing and printing are not done by the exhibitor.
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities. See additional requirements at the top of the Photography Pg.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and examples of activities required in the MPG.
Examples may be in a three-ring binder or notebook.
Fair Exhibit: One of the following three (3) items:
1) A single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
2) A collection of prints illustrating a “Photo Story”, consisting of at least five
(5) and not more than ten (10) photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
3) A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities the exhibitor completed for the project, consisting of at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor.
585 – CONTROLLING THE IMAGE
This project is recommended as an intermediate level project for ages 11-14 and older. This project may be repeated. Developing and printing may be done by the exhibitor, but is not required.
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities. See additional requirements at the top of the Photography Pg.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and examples of activities required in the MPG.
Examples may be in a three-ring binder or notebook.
Fair Exhibit: One of the following four (4) items:
1) A single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
2) A single print illustrating an “Enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print, accompanied by the original print, mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
3) A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities the exhibitor completed for the project, consisting of at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
4) A single original print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor and accompanied by the published article.
586 – MASTERING PHOTOGRAPHY
This project is recommended as an intermediate level project for ages 11-14 and older with access to an adjustable camera. This project may be repeated. Developing and printing may be done by the exhibitor but is not required. Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities. See additional requirements at the top of the Photography Page.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and examples of activities required in the MPG.
Examples may be in a three-ring binder or notebook.
Fair Exhibit: One of the following four (4) items:
1) A single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
2) A single print illustrating an “Enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print, mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor, accompanied by the original print OR
3) A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities the exhibitor completed for the project, consisting of at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
4) A single original print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor and accompanied by the published article.
365 – SELF DETERMINED – ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
State Fair category. Sign up for “Self – Determined – Photography 365”. Members taking this project must specify area of interest and submit written plans and goals for the project by enrollment deadline. Developing and printing may be done professionally or by the exhibitor. This project may be repeated. See additional requirements at the top of the Photography Page.
Judging: Members should be prepared to discuss the project with the judge and may also
bring any extra materials to demonstrate the learning experiences of the current project year, but are not required to do so. Bring completed project book including MPG.
Fair Exhibit: One of the following five (5) items:
1) A single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
2) A collection of prints illustrating a “Picture Story” or a “Documentary”, consisting of at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor OR
3) A single original print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor and accompanied by the published article OR
4) A single print illustrating an “Enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print, mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor, accompanied by the original print OR
5) A series of slides illustrating a “Slide Story”, consisting of at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) slides to be exhibited in a Kodak carousel tray OR
6) A collection of digital images illustrating a “Picture Story” or a “Documentary” which shall consist of at least five (5) and not more than 10 digital images that can be viewed on a laptop computer brought by the participant and must be accompanied by a “hard copy” version of the photos.
NOTE TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT EXHIBITORS: Each participant may also bring any extra materials they feel might demonstrate the learning experiences of the current project year, but participants are not required to do so.
WRITING
587 – WRITING & REPORTING FOR TEENS
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide, including goals for the project. Assemble and bring a notebook of news stories written, showing re-writes, editing, etc., including:
1) Feature story (non-fiction human interest story) – maximum 1,000 words.
2) News story (non-fiction story about an event, program, etc.) – maximum 1,000 words.
3) At least one article about an activity which was published.
Fair Exhibit: Assembled notebook.
588 – CREATIVE WRITING
Complete project guide including MPG, and required writings per MPG in front of project guide. Must be original work not previously used for school grading. This project is judged on Early Project Judging Day in early July.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and ALL writings. Each entry is to be typewritten or printed neatly on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. Stories should be double-spaced, poems may be single-spaced. Members name and county should be included on the cover page. Member’s name along with a page number should be on each page. This is no longer a State Fair category.:
Ages 13 & under as of January 1, current year:
1) Collection of three (3) rhymed or free style poems.
2) Short story – fiction - maximum 2,000 words
3) Essay – short, non-fiction composition – maximum 500 words
Ages 14 and over as of January 1, current year:
1) Collection of three (3) rhymed or free style poems.
2) Short story – fiction - maximum 2,000 words
3) Essay – short, non-fiction composition – maximum 500 words
Fair Exhibit: Examples of writing.
ARTS
592 – ART AS EXPRESSION
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Members ages 9 –13 will be expected to know the elements of design. Members
14 and older will be expected to know elements of design, plus principles and how they relate to the project created. Bring completed project guide and at least two (2) art projects completed from interest areas listed in project guide that have not previously been a school project.
Fair Exhibit: One art project created.
Theatre arts
596 – PLAY THE ROLE
597– BECOME A PUPPETEER
598– SET THE STAGE
Complete project guide including Project Goals and Highlights and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and a poster/educational display. Be prepared to
give a visual presentation. Show theatre arts journal. Write one page report on successful activities and possible ways to improve less successful activities. Show and explain one callboard activity as suggested in project book.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
CONSERVATION – natural resources
602GPM – BEANS ABOUT WATER
603GPM – WEATHER TOGETHER
These projects are intended for groups or classrooms. Contact the Extension Office for details and requirements.
611 – LET’S EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS I
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project and educational display or poster to still project judging.
Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.
FORESTRY
613 – EXPLORING OUR FORESTS
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and one of the following:
1) A poster/educational display on one of the nine (9) activity sections of the
project book.
2) A collection of 15 different leaves mounted and identified on poster board, plywood or peg board
3) Ten (10) samples of finished wood or a collection of ten (10) cut twigs labeled with name and uses.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
614 – TREE PLANTING
Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and the planting of 10+ trees.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and a map showing outline where planted trees are
located (may be a poster).
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
617 – EXPLORING OHIO PONDS
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
621 – Ohio Birds
Complete project guide including MPG, all required activities and bird observations.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and a record of all required activities, including at
least 20 bird observations and a one page project overview report. Bring a poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
TRAPPING
622 – TRAPPING MUSKRATS IN OHIO
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
FISHING
623 – FISHING FOR THE BEGINNER
624 – FISHING FOR THE INTERMEDIATE
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
625GPM – FISHY SCIENCE
This project is intended for a group or classroom. Contact the Extension Office for details and requirements.
GUNS & ARCHERY
630 – SAFE USE OF GUNS
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
631 – BASIC ARCHERY
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities. Make at least two (2) items discussed in project guide. NOTE: Shooting Sports Archery is Project #751.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display such as a diagram of strung bow with parts labeled, diagram of arrow, etc. Bring items made.
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
ENTOMOLOGY
641 – BASIC BEEKEEPING
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster/educational display
Fair Exhibit: Poster/educational display.
644 – EXPLORING OUR INSECT WORLD I
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide. Bring display of at least 25 insects, mounted, from
as many orders as possible, labeled with name and order.
Fair Exhibit: Mounted insect display.
645 – EXPLORING OUR INSECT WORLD II
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities.
Judging: Bring completed project guide. Display and bring at least 50 insects, mounted, in
addition to the 25 insects from project 644, labeled with name and order. Bring insect damaged plant.
Fair Exhibit: Mounted insect display (as per description in judging requirements above).
FLOWER GARDENING AND PLANTS
673 – FROM SEED TO FLOWER
Complete project guide including MPG, and required activities. Judging is in August.
Judging: Bring completed project guide. Bring one (1) specimen flower of three (3) kinds in
a container or an artistic flower/plant arrangement.
Fair Exhibit: One (1) specimen flower of three (3) kinds in a container or an artistic
flower/plant arrangement.
674 – INDOOR GARDEN