2023 4-H and FFA Fair Book
2023 4-H & FFA Exhibit Book (Printable PDF)
Eastern Montana Fair! AUGUST 23-26, 2023
Fair Entries Due to Extension Office-Open Class Included by: July 21, 2023
2023 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule
Monday, August 21, 2023
Interview Judging Day – 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 4-H Horse Judging Events
Showmanship
Yearling Colt to Maturity
Bareback Classes
2 yr. old & up Colt to Maturity
Green Horse
English Horsemanship 1-7
English Equitation
Western Horsemanship 1-7
Driving
Speed Event
Open Class
Ranch & Trail Classes
10:30-12 – Workshop for youth floral display
At Event Center
11:00 a.m. – 4-H Foods Judging
2:00 p.m. - Open Class Entries close
4:00 p.m. - Flowers Judged
4:00 p.m. – Thomas Carnival opens
Petting Zoo opens
5:00 p.m. – Official Weigh-In of Market Livestock
(Scale closes at 7:00 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. – All 4-H entries must be in place
7:00 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo w/Mounted Shooters
Thursday, August 24, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 4-H Official judging
Dairy Cattle
Beef Showmanship
Market Beef
Goat Showmanship
Market Goat
Sheep Showmanship
Market Sheep
9:00 a.m. – Official Judging of 4-H vegetables & All Open Class Exhibits except floral
1:00 p.m. – Official Judging
Stocker Feeder Steers and Heifers
Breeding Beef Classes
Yearling Heifers
Cow/Calf pairs
Breeding Goat Classes
Feeder Lambs and Breeding Sheep Classes
2:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo Opens
4:00 p.m. – Bum Cal Show
Open Goat & Sheep Classes
4:00 p.m. – Thomas Carnival Opens
7:00 p.m. PRCA Rodeo w/Mounted Shooters
Friday, August 25, 2023
8:00 a.m. – Official Swine Judging
Showmanship Classes
Market Swine
Feeder Pigs
2:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo opens
3:00 p.m. – Junior Market Livestock Sale
At Ag. Pavilion
3:00 p.m. – Thomas Carnival opens
4-7:00 p.m. – Premiums paid out at Event Center
7:00 p.m. – Concert- Stoney LaRue w/ Kyle Park opener. Immediately following concert- live musician midway with Exit 138.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
9:00 a.m. – Junior and Senior Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Class
10:00 a.m. – Junior and Senior Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship Class
12:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Thomas Carnival
1:00 p.m. – Champion of Champions 4-H Market Beef Show, Ag Pavilion
1:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo opens
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Premiums paid out at Event Center
5:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
8:00 p.m. – Immediately following Demo Derby- Live music on midway with Exit 138.
Food Booth Schedule
4-H Club Organizational Leaders will coordinate with their club members to cover food booth schedule times.
Wednesday, August 23th
10:45 – 3:00 p.m. Crow Rock
2:45 – 5:45 p.m. Kinsey
5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Powderville Pioneers
Thursday, August 24th
6:45 – 10:30 a.m. Kinsey
10:15 am - 2:30 p.m. Powderville Pioneers
2:15 – 6:30 p.m. Prairie Wranglers
6:15 – 9:30 p.m. Busy Bees
Friday, August 25th
6:45 – 10:30 a.m. Prairie Wranglers
10:15 – 2:30 p.m. Pine Ridge
2:15 – 6:30 p.m. Rough Riders
6:15 – 9:30 p.m. Crow Rock
Saturday, August 26th
7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Rough Riders
12:15 – 4:30 p.m. Busy Bees
4:15 – 9:00 p.m. Pine Ridge
Department O – 4-H
Agricultural & Home Economics
No person shall be eligible to exhibit in Dept. O except boys and girls in 4-H, and FFA administered from Custer County. Classes 1-15 are 4-H and FFA. Classes 16-74 are 4-H only.
Ribbons will be awarded using the Danish system of judging as follows: first-blue; second-red; and third-white. Each lot will have a specific point value. Premiums will be awarded at 50 cents per point.
4-H SECTION INDEX PAGE
4-H Schedule 2-3
General Rules 5-8
Aerospace 31-32
Babysitting 34-35
Baking 41
Beef 8-9
Cake Decorating 42-43
Cats 16
Child Development 34
Cloverbuds 36
Club Exhibits 30-31
Cooking 40
Cowboy Poetry 32
Crochet 38-39
Cupcake Challenge 43
Dairy 9-10
Demonstration Day 30
Dogs 14-16
Electricity 21-22
Embroidery 39
Exploring 4-H 35
Entomology 22-23
Family Adventure 36
Foods 39
Food Preservation 41-42
Forestry 26-27
Garden 20-21
Goats 12-13
Home Environment 33-34
Horses 16-20
Knitting 38
Leathercraft 30
Livestock Judging Project 20
Outdoor Adventures 35-36
Pets 16
Photography 27-29
Poultry 13-14
Quilting 39
Rabbits 13
Range Management 23
Robotics 36
Scrapbook/Stamping 36-37
Self-Determined 32
Sewing & Textiles 38
Sheep 10-11
Shooting Sports 31
Silent Auction 20
Small Engines 25-26
Small Grains 24
Sport Fishing 32
Swine 11-12
Teen Leadership 33
Visual Arts 35
Vet Science 25
Weeds 24-25
Welding 27
Wildlife 27
Woodworking 29-30
FFA 44-47
FAIR ENTRY FORMS DUE to the CUSTER COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE on JULY 21, 2023. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Livestock Superintendents:
Beef, Dairy - Leal Brimmer, Frankee Bice
Sheep, Goat - Andy Zook
Horses - Justin Dixon, Stephanie McKoy
Swine – Tiffany and Jesse Webb
Rabbits & Poultry -
ALL 4-H & FFA EXHIBITS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL 8:00 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING WITHOUT EXCEPTION! MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 28TH!
GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION
- All exhibit entries for Department O are to be put on Entry forms provided by the Custer County Extension Office. Only entries signed by a leader or FFA advisor (indicating member is in good standing) will be accepted.
- All exhibits must be in place by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday of Fair. Exhibits will not be released until 8:00 a.m. Sunday.
- The Eastern Montana Fair will not be held responsible for the loss of any article, bird or animal exhibits at the Fair, either during the progress of the Fair or while it is enroute to or from the Fair.
- All livestock and horse entries must also participate in an interview.
- In any classes in which a Champion and Reserve Champion may be awarded, the exhibit must be a blue-ribbon exhibit. The awarding of Champion and or Reserve Champion is at the discretion of the judge. The judge’s decision is final and shall stand.
- Exhibitors, both FFA and 4-H must be properly enrolled in all projects to be exhibited
at the EM Fair by February 1 of the project year.
- FFA Exhibits: FFA members must have on file with the FFA advisor record of project and have entry verified by the FFA advisor.
- 4-H members must be enrolled in their project(s) in the Z-Suits program
- Fair premiums will be paid at the Fair Office in the Event Center, starting Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please be sure to pick up your premium money BEFORE leaving the Fairgrounds. Any other 4-H premiums unclaimed will be sent to 4-H clubs. If ribbons are desired, please ask at time of premium payment.
GENERAL LIVSTOCK RULES
- LIVESTOCK PROJECTS – ENROLLMENT AGE
All ages are the age the member must turn during the 4H year Starting October 1 and ending September 30)
Yearling to 5-year-old 12 yrs
Horsemanship 9 yrs
Beef/Dairy 10 yrs
Feeder Stocker project 9 yrs
All other Livestock 9 yrs
- Members may own or have available any number of animals for each of the Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Goat, Horse, Sheep and Swine projects of their choosing. Market animals must be presented for weighing and tagging on the date for each species established and published by the livestock committee at the beginning of the project year. Immediate family members may have one or more animals tagged and weighed as a shared buddy animal for the market classes.
- Animals entered must be in the name and possession of participant not later than the following dates:
Beef: January 1
Horses: April 1
Sheep, Hogs, Goats, Breeding Cattle: June 1
Small Animals: June 1
- All 4-H and FFA livestock project members must complete the quality assurance training to sell at the fair. This must be done once as a junior member and once as a senior member.
- All appropriate vaccinations for all animals must be up to date to bring that animal to any clinics or the fair.
- All animal projects are required to enter an exhibit for a pre-fair interview that must be completed in order to show at the fair.
- Dress code for livestock show and sale is: all 4-H members selling livestock must wear long pants, collared shirts and closed shoes.
- Interview judging requires professional dress (what you would wear to show animals in, or what you would wear to interview for a job).
- FFA members to be in official FFA dress as established by the local FFA Chapter.
- Livestock exhibitors who plan to enter showmanship with any class of livestock must complete the showmanship entry on the entry sheet.
- In all showmanship contests there will be a senior, junior and pre-junior division.
- The senior division will be made up of all exhibitors 14 years of age and up.
- Junior members will be all exhibitors 12 and 13 years of age.
- Pre-Junior members will be all exhibitors 9, 10, and 11 years of age as determined by their age as of October 1st of the current project year.
- Possession, care and feeding of livestock at the Eastern Montanan Fair:
Animals must be broke to lead, and must be exhibited by the owner and must show evidence of fitting and handling.
Participants are personally responsible for general custody, care and feeding of their animal. Family members, 4-H County Extension Agents, FFA Advisors and fellow participants may assist with these tasks; leading animals, carrying water buckets or hay.
Participant and immediate family only (father, mother, brothers and sisters) in whose name the animal is owned, and accepted entry is acknowledged, as well as other exhibitors in the show will be allowed to wash, groom and fit the animal after arriving on fairgrounds. Participant must be present and participating during any feeding or fitting. Anyone found in violation by the livestock committee after the first warning of this rule is subject to immediate disqualification without recourse.
- Showing of Animal
- Participant must be present at processing (weigh-in) and show and sell their own animal unless excused prior to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday of fair week. Participant may secure some other Junior Livestock Show participant to show their animal in case of illness or if they are showing more than one entry at the same time. Prior approval is required.
- No one will be permitted to assist the Participant while showing any animal. If an animal gets away from the Participant three (3) times during the class, the Participant will be excused at the discretion of the committee from the class and disqualified. If an animal is late once the class has entered the ring, that Participant will not be allowed to enter the class and will be disqualified.
- All exhibitors must present their exhibit for official judging of showmanship to be eligible to participate in the market sale. Exceptions must be approved by the appointed livestock committee.
- A livestock exhibitor may enter only one animal in each lot number, except where indicated.
- Only the Blue and Red Ribbon market livestock will be sold at the sale.
- Livestock exhibitors who will be selling market beef must present proper documentation showing proof of legal ownership by the member at the official weigh-in.
- The Livestock sale is open to 4-H and FFA members in good standing of a club administered from Custer County. All 4-H and FFA members are required to sign and submit to the Custer County Extension Office, the Eastern Montana Fair Board Market Sale Participation Contract by the ownership date established for the species of livestock they are showing if they wish to participate and sell livestock at the Eastern Montana Youth Livestock Show and Sale. This also requires that members be in "good standing" within the guidelines of their club or chapter at fair time. This will be indicated by a 4-H leader or FFA advisor signature on the fair entry form that is turned in on July 21, 2023.
- Livestock exhibitors are responsible for keeping the barn and stalls clean through Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
- Market livestock sold at other Fairs will not be shown at this Fair, except Champion of Champions.
- A limit of 2 market animals of different species may be sold at the Junior Livestock Sale. This includes beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits. A pen of 3 poultry or rabbits will be considered 1 animal.
- Grand and Reserve animals must sell at the sale and will count as one of the 2 that a member is allowed to sell.
- Grand and Reserve Champion Showmanship exhibitors and their animals will participate in Round Robin Showmanship, 3rd and 4th may participate in the event an exhibitor qualifies in more than one species.
- Only one animal/species is eligible for showmanship.
- All livestock exhibitors must check their livestock in and receive their exhibitor cards, show numbers, and stall assignments. Stall cards are to be complete and posted by 10:00 p.m. Wednesday of fair.
- All livestock exhibitors must check out with the respective barn Superintendent before removing their livestock from the fairgrounds.
- Only market livestock from single animal exhibits will be eligible for sale in the Junior Market Livestock Sale except for poultry and rabbits. (Feeder animals will not be sold at auction). White ribbon exhibits will not be sold at auction.
- All livestock exhibitors will be responsible for furnishing their own feed.
- All livestock exhibitors must clean their stall at the conclusion of the Fair and assist with the pen tear down.
- Only animals that are judged at the Fair are to be hauled to the slaughter facilities after the fair – no spare animals will be transported.
- If an exhibitor cannot handle their livestock as determined by the Executive Livestock Committee, the exhibit will not be judged. Any discrepancy as to this rule will be taken before the livestock grievance committee.
- Grievance Committee shall consist of 4-H Livestock Superintendents, County Agent, FFA Advisor, and Fairboard member.
- Montana 4-H and FFA require that animals be handled in a proper and ethical manner in accordance with accepted modern animal husbandry and scientific practices. In addition, adequate care, including watering, feeding and comfort, should be appropriately provided to all animals. Any individual treating an animal in any other manner will be asked to leave the grounds and disqualified from the exhibition.
- Exhibitors, their parents, 4-H leaders, and FFA instructors have a serious responsibility to follow animal health practices that are provided by the industry and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assure that meat customers are receiving wholesome food. Health aids and other approved products must be used with care, according to prescribed practices, only when needed, and in correct amounts.
- Montana 4-H and FFA require that market animals meet all Food and Drug Administration regulations governing management and safety practices. Approval withdrawal times from health aids and growth stimulants must be followed. Animals that have not met these standards will not be allowed to be sold.
- Exhibitors should seek competent professional advice if medical situations arise which are beyond their capabilities.
- In any classes whereby exhibits from different lots are brought back into the arena for selection of Champion and or Reserve Champion, it shall be the judge’s decision as to the number of exhibits from any lot number to be judged for the Champion and or Reserve Champion Award. The awarding of Champion and or Reserve Champion is at the discretion of the judges.
- The market sale order will be set using live placing, carcass merit, and Showmanship performance to award the overall champion market project to sell first. The Grand Live animal will sell next, followed by the Grand Carcass animal. Reserve champion overall, live and carcass animals will follow with the rest of the order alternating with the next best live placing and carcass place animals.
- Checks are not given out until
- Buyers have paid the bank for the animals.
- 4-H And FFA Record book have been turned in and evaluated as complete
Photos and plaque labels are picked up at the Extension Office and given to the buyer
SPECIAL CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
MARKET BEEF CONTEST
This contest will consist of the Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef from Southeastern Montana counties. Entries are limited to market steers or spayed heifers. A premium will be split 40, 30, 20 and 10 percent on the live placing. An additional premium will be paid for the carcass placing and split 40, 30, 20 and 10 percent. All premiums collected for this class will be split equally between the live placing and carcass placing.
These animals with the exception, of the Custer County ones, will not be sold at the Eastern Montana Fair but will be sold at their respective fair and brought to Miles City for the contest.
These market beef will not be eligible to compete in the regular class of market beef at the Eastern Montana Fair.
Steers must be owned by exhibitor showing the steer. Only one steer may be shown in this class per exhibitor (one person may not own or show more than one steer in this class.)
If showing at multiple fair’s contact the Extension Office to declare steer prior to county fairs.
Show time is Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Ag Pavilion.
BEEF
Market Beef
Class 1
- This class is open to any beef breed or cross breeds of any beef breeds.
- Entries are limited to market steers or spayed heifers.
- Animals must be owned or available to exhibitor and fed by them since Jan. 1 of the current year.
- Every animal will receive a ribbon based on market readiness at the discretion of the judge.
- White ribbon animals shall be those designated by the judge as not saleable as market animals.
- All market beef must be dehorned; this does not apply to scurs.
- Minimum weight for market beef is 1000 pounds, and maximum pay weight is 1600 pounds.
- Exhibitors are required to participate in Class 5 - Beef Cattle Showmanship to sell a market beef in the Market Sale.
Point Value: Blue 10 Red 7
Lot No.
1 Market Beef
2 Feeder Beef Calf
all BEEF Project materials
Class 2
Judged at Interview Judging Day
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Beef Project Book
2 Notebook related to project
3 Poster related to project
4 Display related to project
5 Any other item
6 Any other item
Beef Breeding
Class 3
- All animals shall be any beef breed to be owned by or available to club members by June. 1 of current year.
- Multiple births (calf at side) may not be shown unless raised as multiple offspring on natural mother.
- Calf at side can be an uncastrated male.
- Grand and Reserve awarded in lots 1 & 2.
Overall Champion and Reserve Awards given for Class 3 & 4
Point Value: Blue 10 Red 7
Lot No.
1 Yearling heifers over 1 year and under 2 yrs.
2 Female 2 years and older with calf at her side
JUNIOR STOCKER-FEEDER
BEEF CALVES
Class 4
- This class is open to those 4-H members enrolled in the Stocker-Feeder Beef project.
- Entries are limited to steers and heifers.
- For additional rules, etc. refer to project guidelines available at the Custer County Extension Office.
- Grand and Reserve awarded in lots 1 & 2.
Overall Champion and Reserve Awards given for Class 3 & 4
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Stocker-Feeder Steers
(born in the current year)
2 Stocker-Feeder Heifers
(born in the current year)
BEEF CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP
Class 5
Livestock exhibitors may select either their Market, Breeding or Stocker/Feeder animal for this class. No bulls will be allowed. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Beef Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Beef Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Beef Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Senior Beef Showmanship
2 Junior Beef Showmanship
3 Pre-Junior Showmanship
DAIRY
Class 6
Animals in dairy classes will be judged on size for age, dairy type, vigor and condition, and milk producing characteristics. Overall Grand and Reserve will be awarded.
Point Value: Blue 10 Red 7
Lot No.
1 Heifer under 1 year
2 Heifer over 1 year and under 2 years
3 Dairy cow 2 year and older calf by side
4 Dairy cow 2 year and older in production
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
Class 7
Exhibitors in dairy livestock can enter with a dairy calf or dairy heifer. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Dairy Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Dairy Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Dairy Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-junior class will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Senior Dairy Showmanship
2 Junior Dairy Showmanship
3 Pre-Junior Dairy Showmanship
4 Project Book
5 Any other item
6 Any other item
Sheep
All sheep must show evidence of grooming and fitting. Animals not showing evidence of grooming and fitting may be lowered in ribbon placing, or disqualified, at the discretion of the judge. No halters will be allowed in the show ring. This applies to all classes of sheep.
Market & Feeder Lambs
Class 8
- Only lambs under 1 year of age may be shown.
- Market lambs must weigh 95 pounds, and
maximum pay weight is 160 pounds.
- Only blue and red ribbon market animals will be
sold at the sale.
- Every animal will receive a ribbon based on
market readiness at the discretion of the judge.
White ribbon animals shall be those designated
not saleable as market animals.
- Cross bred lambs will be considered mutton
breed lambs.
- ALL Market Lambs must be castrated.
- Exhibitors are required to participate in Class 11
-Sheep Showmanship to sell a market lamb in the
market sale.
- Grand and Reserve awarded in Lot 1 and overall champion awarded in lots 2 and 3.
POINT VALUE
Lot. No. Ribbon
1 Single Market Lamb B 5 R 3
2 Pen of 3 Market Lambs, either sex cannot include lamb in lot 1 B 10 R 6
3 Pen of 3 Feeder Lambs, cannot include lamb in lot #1. B 6 R 4
Sheep Breeding Stock
Class 9
- Sheep entered in breeding classes will be judged upon breeding type and characteristics, quality and development for age.
- Animals in this class must show evidence of grooming and fitting.
- Wool.
- The purpose of these exhibits is to encourage the production of better wool, to better understand wool grades and how they are determined.
- Fleeces must have been shorn this year and represent not more than 12 months of wool growth, except in the case of yearling fleeces, when 16 months of growth will be allowed.
- Factors affecting exhibit are: Excessive dung locks or tags; discolored by excessive moisture; weakness of staple and excess burrs or other vegetable matter.
- Fleeces should be bagged in clear trash sack, with flesh side out.
- Exhibitor may enter one fleece per lot.
- Overall Grand and Reserve awards given for lots 1-16.
Point Value: Blue 5, Red 3
Lot No.
1 Wool breed ewe lamb
2 Wool breed yearling ewe over 1 year and under 2 years
3 Wool breed ewe over 1 year and under
2 years, lambs at side
4 Wool breed ewe over 2 years
5 Wool breed ewe over 2 years, lambs at side
6 Wool breed ram lamb
7 Wool breed ram over 1 year
8 Wool breed fleece
9 Mutton breed ewe lamb
10 Mutton breed yearling ewe over 1 year and under 2 years
11 Mutton breed ewe over 1 year and under 2 years, lambs at side
12 Mutton breed ewe over 2 years
13 Mutton breed ewe over 2 years, lambs at side
14 Mutton breed ram lamb
15 Mutton breed ram over 1 year
16 Mutton breed fleece
SHEEP PROJECT Materials
Class 10
Members must be enrolled in the activity in which they enter at the fair.
An exhibit may consist of a notebook, notebooks and poster(s), or posters alone. An exhibit may not exceed the use of two posters plus notebook.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Sheep project book
2 Notebook related to project
3 Poster related to project
4 Display related to project
5 Any other item
6 Any other item
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
Class 11
Sheep showmen can select a market lamb, feeder lamb or breeding project for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Sheep Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Sheep Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Sheep Showmanship members 9, 10 & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Senior Sheep Showmanship
2 Junior Sheep Showmanship
3 Pre-Junior Sheep Showmanship
Swine
Swine, Market & Feeder Stock
Class 12
- Hogs will be shown in a pen provided.
- Market hogs must weigh 210 pounds, and maximum pay weight is 320 pounds.
- Only blue and red ribbon market animals will be sold at the sale.
- Every market animal will receive a ribbon based on market readiness at the discretion of the judge. White ribbon animals shall be those designated by the judge as not saleable as market animals.
- Feeder hogs must weight 50-209 pounds
- ALL Market Hogs must be castrated
- Exhibitors are required to participate in Class 14- Swine Showmanship to sell a market hog in the market sale.
- No breeding swine to be exhibited on the grounds.
- Grand and Reserve awarded for Lot 1.
POINT VALUE
Ribbon Blue Red
Lot No.
1 Single Market Hog 5 3
2 Single Feeder Hog 3 2
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
Class 13
Hog project members can select the market hog or feeder hog for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Swine Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Swine Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Swine Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Senior Swine Showmanship
2 Junior Swine Showmanship
3 Pre-Junior Swine Showmanship
Swine project materials
Class 14
Point Value: Blue 4, Red 3
Lot No.
1 Swine Project Book
2 Swine Project Poster
3 Swine Project Display
4 Any other item
5 Any other item
Goats
Class 15
- Market goats may be sold in the Junior Livestock Sale. Must be over 70 pounds and under 1 year of age.
- Exhibitors are required to participate in Goat Showmanship to sell a meat goat in the market sale.
- Goats will be sold by the pound at the Market Sale.
- Grand and Reserve overall awards given in each Goat Category.
Market GOAT
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Cabrito, up to 70 lbs. live weight, basically milk-fed, castrated
2 Market Goat, over 70 lbs. live weight, less than one year of age, castrated
Meat GOAT
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
3 Kid, young goat under 6 months
4 Yearling Doe, not in milk
5 Doe, less than 2 years of age
6 Doe, more than 2 and less than 4 years of age
7 Doe, more than 4 years of age
8 Dam-Daughter pair, any ages
DAIRY GOAT
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
9 Kid, young goat under 6 months
10 Yearling Doe, not in milk
11 Milking Doe, 1 year and under 2 years
12 Milking Doe, 2 years and under 3 years
13 Milking Doe, 3 years and under 4 years
14 Milking Doe, 4 years and under 5 years
15 Does, 5 years and older
PIGMY GOATS
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
16 Kid, doe or wether born current year
17 Yearling, doe or wether born the previous year
18 Mature, doe or wether
19 Dam - Offspring pair, any ages
HARNESS GOAT
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
To be shown following the trail class at the Horse Show
Lot No.
20 Beginner - halter broke to lead with a strap, respond to voice commands to stop, go and back.
21 Intermediate - harnessed to pull empty cart, respond to voice commands to stop, go and back, and turn left and right.
22 Senior; harnessed to pull a child driven cart through an obstacle course, respond to voice commands to stop, go, back and turn left and right.
ANGORA GOAT
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
23 Kid, doe or wether born current year
24 Yearling, doe or wether born the previous year
25 Mature, doe or wether
26 Dam - Offspring pair, any ages
GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Goat project members can select from any goat they have entered in another lot for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Goat Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Goat Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Goat Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
27 Senior Goat Showmanship
28 Junior Goat Showmanship
29 Pre-Junior Goat Showmanship
GOAT MATERIALS
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
30 Dairy Goat Level 1 Project Book
31 Dairy Goat Level 2 Project Book
32 Dairy Goat Level 3 Project Book
33 Meat Goat Level 1 Project Book
34 Meat Goat Level 2 Project Book
35 Meat Goat Level 3 Project Book
36 Item made from raw material produced by goat
37 Poster related to Goat Project
38 Display related to Goat Project
39 Any other item
40 Any other item
Small Animal Show
GENERAL SHOWMANSHIP RULES
1. Animals must be shown with proper lead for the class entered and be groomed and clean.
2. 4-H members should wear appropriate attire
3. The conformation of the animal is not to be considered, but only the ability of the 4-H member to present the animal to the judge.
4. Animals used in showmanship must have been exhibited in another lot.
Rabbits
Class 16
Rabbits will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day
- Members must be present at time of judging.
- Any rabbit displaying signs of illness, must be removed from the exhibit area.
- It is highly recommended that animals be tattooed.
- Pen of three fryers may be sold at Auction. White ribbon exhibits will not be sold. White ribbon exhibits in pen of three fryers shall be those designated as not suitable as fryers.
- All rabbit exhibitors must enter showmanship.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 One buck, any breed, under 6 months
2 One doe, any breed, under 6 months
3 One buck, any breed, 6 and under 12 months
4 One doe, any breed, 6 and under 12 months
5 Pen of 3 fryers
6 One buck, any breed, over 12 months
7 One doe, any breed, over 12 months
8 One doe, any breed, over 12 months, with production records
9 White fur (live rabbit)
10 Solid fur (live rabbit)
11 Broken fur (live rabbit)
12 Junior Showmanship
13 Senior Showmanship
14 Educational Display
15 Educational Display (Advance project)
16 Project Activity Book
17 Any other item
18 Any other item
Poultry
Class 17
Poultry will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day
- Birds entered in trio lots will not be permitted to compete for individual prizes, nor will birds entered as singles be permitted to compete as part of a trio lot.
- Each exhibitor may enter any of the following types of poultry - chicken, ducks, geese or turkeys. May enter no more than once in each lot.
- One market lot # 29 per exhibitor may be sold. White ribbon exhibits will not be sold.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Chickens - 12 large eggs - white or brown
2 Chickens - 12 eggs, any other
3 Chickens - Male fowl, one year old or over
4 Chickens - Male fowl, less than one year old
5 Chickens - Female fowl, one year old or over
6 Chickens - Female fowl, less than one year old
7 Chickens - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (one-year old and over)
8 Chickens - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female (less than one year old)
9 Chickens - Pen of 3 fryers
10 Ducks - Male fowl, one year old or over
11 Ducks - Male fowl, less than one year old
12 Ducks - Female fowl, one year old or over
13 Ducks - Female fowl, less than one year old
14 Ducks - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (1 year old and over)
15 Ducks - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female (less than one year old)
16 Geese - Male fowl, one year old or over
17 Geese - Male fowl, less than one year old
18 Geese - Female fowl, one year old or over
19 Geese - Female fowl, less than one year old
20 Geese - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (1 year old and over)
21 Geese - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female (less than one year old)
22 Turkeys - Male fowl, one year old or over
23 Turkeys - Male fowl, less than one year old
24 Turkeys - Female fowl, one year old or over
25 Turkeys - Female fowl, less than one year old
26 Turkeys - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (1 year old and over)
27 Turkeys - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female (less than one year old)
28 Any other exotic fowl exhibit
29 Market Poultry (May be one pen of 3 fryers (chickens), 1 turkey, 1 goose or 1 pair of ducks)
30 Senior Poultry Showmanship
31 Junior Poultry Showmanship
32 A piece of homemade poultry equipment
33 Record book on Poultry Production or Marketing
34 Project Book - Poultry 1
35 Poster - Poultry 1
36 Project Book - Poultry 2
37 Poster - Poultry 2
38 Project Book - Poultry 3
39 Poster - Poultry 3
40 Any other item
41 Any other item
Dogs
Class 18
Dogs will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day
GENERAL RULES
- All dogs must be on a leash. They must not be taken near the stock barns.
- All dogs must be removed from the fairgrounds following judging.
- All dogs must have current Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis and Parvo-Virus vaccinations. (Proof Required)
- Femals in heat may be shown, but must be kept away from the exhibiting area. The judge must be notified to make separate judging arrangements.
- All dogs must have been trained by the member for the class/classes he/she is showing in.
- This class is open to all dogs - mixed and pure breeds. It is recommended that the dog be a minimum age of 6 months.
- For all levels of the dog project – “any member who receives grand or reserve champion in one level must move up to the next level the next year
SHOWMANSHIP
- Dogs must be shown with proper lead for the class entered and be groomed and clean.
- 4-H members should wear appropriate attire.
- The conformation of the dog is not to be considered, but only the ability of the 4-H member to present the dog to the judge.
- Dogs used in showmanship must have been exhibited in Lots 1-5.
- There may be a Champion and or Reserve Champion in each Lot No. 1-5 at the discretion of the judge.
- The following are recommended scoring guide- lines for judging of showmanship and obedience. The placing and ribbons awarded shall be at the discretion of the judge.
- If a 4-Her receives a blue ribbon with their dog in an obedience class, they are ineligible to enter the same class a second year and must enter a more advanced class.
- 4-H dogs judged in rally classes will be judged by the following scorecard:
1) FITTING OF THE DOG
- Hair and coat clean, smooth, not scaly, not matted, free from loose hair 5 points
- General absence of parasites, fleas, lice, mites and ticks 5 points
- Ears clean inside 5 points
- Eyes clean and free from matter 5 points
- Toenails not excessively long 5 points
- Teeth clean, free of matter 5 points
Sub-Total 30 points
2) SHOWING OF DOG
- Movement of the 4-Her and the dog straight, smooth, and even gait 35 points
- Coordination between dog and 4-Her, reaction of the dog to the 4-Her, communications between dog and 4-Her 35 points
Sub-Total 70 points
Grand Total 100 points
(A blue must earn 90-100 points, red 80-89 points, white 79 or less)
Rally Basics:
The five levels of Rally are Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, and Master. You and your dog navigate a course together, side-by-side, at your own brisk pace. You move your dog through a course with signs where your dog performs different exercises that include various turns and commands such as sit, down, stay, etc.
Scoring in Rally is less rigorous than traditional Obedience. You begin with a perfect score of 100, with points deducted along the way. To earn a blue ribbon, you must retain a score of at least 70 points. If a 4-Her receives a blue ribbon with their dog in a rally class, they may move up to the next level the following year. Members may not repeat a level with a particular dog more than three times.
Novice is for those just getting started: (Obedience Level Beginner)
- All exercises are performed with your dog on leash.
- There are 10-15 signs.
- You may talk, clap your hands and/or pat your legs to encourage your dog.
- There is no jump required.
After Novice, Intermediate is the next level: (Obedience Level Graduate Beginner)
- All exercises are performed on-leash in the Intermediate level.
- There are 10-15 signs.
- You may talk, clap your hands and/or pat your legs to encourage your dog.
- There is no jump required.
Advanced is the next level after Intermediate: (Obedience Level Novice)
- All exercises are performed off-leash in the Advanced level.
- There are 12-17 signs.
- You may talk, clap your hands and/or pat your legs to encourage your dog.
- There is one jump required.
Excellent is the next level of competition. The course is similar to the Advanced level (above), but with some more challenging exercises. (Obedience Level Graduate Novice)
- All exercises are performed off-leash.
- There are 15-20 signs.
- Handlers are not allowed to pat their legs or clap their hands to encourage the dog.
- Dogs must jump twice.
Master is the highest level of competition. The course is similar to the Excellent level (above), but with some more challenging exercises. (Obedience Level Open)
- All exercises are performed off-leash.
- There are 15-20 signs.
- Handlers are not allowed to pat their legs or clap their hands to encourage the dog.
- Dogs must jump once.
Lot 1-7 Point Value: Blue 6 Red 5
Lot 8-10 Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Dog – Rally Novice
2 Dog – Rally Intermediate
3 Dog – Rally Advanced
4 Dog- Rally Excellent
5 Dog – Rally Master
6 Jr. Showmanship
7 Sr. Showmanship
8 Project Book
9 Dog Display
10 Dog Poster
11 Any other item
Cats
Class 19
Cats will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day
All cats should be brought in a carrier or on a leash. All cats must be removed from the grounds after judging. Shots for distemper and rabies are required before the judging (proof required). No sick cat shall be brought to the judging. Cats must be at least 2 months old to show.
Lot 1-4Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot 5-13 Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Cat under 1 year of age
2 Cat 1 year or older
3 Senior Cat Showmanship
4 Junior Cat Showmanship
5 Cat 1 Project Book
6 Cat 1 Educational Poster
7 Cat 2 Project Book
8 Cat 2 Educational Poster
9 Cat 3 Project Book
10 Cat 3 Educational Poster
11 Cat Independent Study
12 Item you have made for a cat (toy or other)
13 Any other item
Pets
Class 20
The exhibitor may bring one pet to be judged and is interviewed (Exhibitor should also bring project book and record book). The pet will not stay at the fair.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Health, Condition, and Interview with pet
2 Project Book - Pet 1
3 Educational Display or Poster - Pet 1
4 Project Book - Pet 2
5 Educational Display or Poster - Pet 2
6 Project Book - Pet 3
7 Educational Display or Poster - Pet 3
8 Item you have made for your pet project
4-H Horses
- Participation in the 4-H Horse Classes is governed by the rules listed in this fair book, along with the additional document entitled "Horse Rules" adopted by the 4-H Horse Committee, it is available at the Custer County Extension Office. All 4-H members must be in good standing with their 4-H clubs.
- Horses to be shown at the Fair must have been in possession by April 1 of the current year.
- Members may show only his or her own horse.
- Members will show at the level they were assessed at on or before a July date (date to be set by assessment team)
- No stallions will be allowed except in the yearling class.
- Horses must remain at fairgrounds throughout the fair to be eligible to collect premium money.
- All 4-H members in the Colt to Maturity - yearling project and Level I of the Green Horse Project must be 12 years of age or older within the 4-H year.
- Rules regarding tack, appointments, and showing are as set forth in the respective 4-H project manuals.
- All classes are open to any saddle or draft horse breeds.
- Classes will be judged according to criteria which will have been made available to members and judge prior to the fair.
- Spurs and chaps are optional except in bareback they are not allowed.
- Western style boots with the exception, of lace-ups, and hats are required. Light colored, long-sleeved shirts, and dark colored pants and/or trousers are recommended.
- Exhibitors behaving in an un-sportsmanship like manner will be disqualified.
- “HACKAMORE” - It means the use only of a rawhide braided, leather braided, or rope bosal. It does not refer to a so-called “mechanical” hackamore.
- Junior exhibitors shall be those who were 13 years of age and under on September 30. Senior exhibitors shall be those who were 14 years of age or over as of October 1.
Point Value
Blue 10, Red 7, White 3 (For all classes unless otherwise stated.)
All Project Books
Blue 4, Red 3
COLT TO MATURITY
Class 21
Members must be 12 years old and older to be enrolled in this project. Horses will have been carried for the entire project. English and Western will show together. Equipment and patterns are as shown in the project manual.
Lot No.
1 Yearlings at halter
2 Two-year old under saddle
3 Three-year old under saddle
4 Four-year old under saddle
5 Five-year old under saddle
6 Yearling project book
7 Two-year old project book
8 Three-year old project book
9 Four-year old project book
10 Five-year old project book
Horsemanship
Class 22
This class is open to members enrolled in any horse project except where noted. Only horses identified as project animals may be exhibited.
Rider will be judged on seat, hands, ability to control horse, appearance of horse and manners. Horses will be shown on the rail and individual work if requested by the judge. Results as shown by performance of the horse are not to be considered more important than the method used to obtain the results.
Lot No.
1 Level 1 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship level 1)
2 Level 2 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship level 2)
3 Level 3 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship level 3)
4 Level 4 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship 4)
5 Level 5 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship 5)
6 Advanced (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship 6 or 7)
7 Project Book
BAREBACK EQUITATION
(Open to any 4-H Project Horse)
Class 23
Judge will consider the equitation (horsemanship) of the rider on the rail. Will include a walk, jog, and lope in both directions. Chaps or coats will not be worn. Spurs will not be allowed. Horsemanship I members not allowed.
Lot No.
1 Senior Bareback Equitation (exhibitor 14 and over)
2 Junior Bareback Equitation (exhibitor 13 and under)
SPEED EVENT
(Open to any 4-H Project Horse)
Class 24
The event type will be announced prior to the deadline for fair registration. All horses used in this event must be a project horse as defined in the Custer County Horse Rules. Horsemanship 1 and Working Ranch Horse 1 members will only be allowed to participate at a walk/trot (DQ will result
if rider does not adhere to this requirement).
Lot No.
1 Senior Class (exhibitors 14 and over)
2 Junior Class (exhibitors 13 and under)
GREEN HORSE
Class 25
Exhibitors in this class must be enrolled in the Green Horse project and must be showing their Green Horse project animal. Judge will consider performance of horses on the rail at all gaits and individual work as requested. Horses to be shown at the level of their assessment as of the July date.
Lot No.
1 Green Horse, Level 1
2 Green Horse, Level 2
3 Green Horse, Level 3
4 Green Horse, Level 4
5 Green Horse, Level 1 Project book
6 Green Horse, Level 2 Project book
7 Green Horse, Level 3 Project Book
8 Green Horse, Level 4 Project Book
Working ranch horse
Class 26
Exhibitors in this class must be enrolled in the Working Ranch Horse Project and must be showing their Working Ranch Horse project animal. Judge will consider the performance of the horse and rider, plus other requirements of the project. Horses to be shown at the level of their assessment as of the July date.
Lot No.
1 Working Ranch Horses, Level 1
2 Working Ranch Horses, Level 2
3 Working Ranch Horses, Level 3
4 Working Ranch Horses, Level 4
5 Working Ranch Horse Record Book
WORKING COW HORSE
Class 27
This event is designed to allow the participant and their horse to work a single yearling cow in the arena, to showcase their horsemanship and stockman-ship abilities. One yearling cow will be let out into the arena, where the rider will be given the opportunity to box, rate, and rope a cow. Exhibitors in this class must have completed Horsemanship Level 1 or Working Ranch Horse Level 1 to compete in this class.
1 Senior Class (Exhibitors 14 and over)
2 Junior Class (Exhibitors 13 and under)
DRIVING
Class 28
Ground driving and cart driving are both included. Judge will consider individual performance of exhibitor and horse on the rail and through a simple course. Individuals may also be asked to drive on the rail together.
Lot No.
1 Driving, Level 1
2 Driving, Level 2
3 Driving, Level 3
4 Driving, Level 4
5 Project Book
ENGLISH EQUITATION
(Open to any 4-H Project Horse)
Class 29
Judge will consider the proper performance of rider and of the horse under the rider’s control at all gaits. Trots will be posted unless the judge requests otherwise. Individual work may be requested at the judge’s discretion. Proper attire required, coats optional. Junior and Senior lots may be shown together at Judge’s discretion depending on number of exhibitors.
Lot No.
1 Senior English Equitation
(Exhibitors 14 and over)
2 Junior English Equitation
(Exhibitors 13 and under)
ENGLISH HORSEMANSHIP
Class 30
Lot No.
1 Level 1 English Horsemanship
2 Level 2 English Horsemanship
3 Level 3 English Horsemanship
4 Level 4 English Horsemanship
5 Level 5 English Horsemanship
6 Level 6 English Horsemanship
TRAIL
Class 31
Judge will consider the performance of horses over a pre-set course of obstacles without disregarding methods used to obtain results. Artificial head carriage will not be considered above natural performance. Class will not include rail work. Members exhibiting yearlings may use free hand to cue horse properly for lateral movements.
Lot No.
1 Junior Trail (Exhibitors 13 and under)
2 Senior Trail (Exhibitors 14 and over)
3 Trail - Yearlings on lead line (Exhibitors must be enrolled in yearling project)
HORSE SHOWMANSHIP
Class 32
Horse project members can select from any project horse they have entered in another lot for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Horse Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Horse Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Horse Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.
Lot No.
1 Senior Horse Showmanship
2 Junior Horse Showmanship
3 Pre-Junior Horse Showmanship
NON-MOUNTED ENTRIES
Class 33
All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and will be interview judged at the designated date.
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Project Books - Open to members that are enrolled in or have been enrolled in during the current year. For Horseless Horsemanship 1, 2, or 3
2 Notebooks or Scrapbooks - Open to any member enrolled in the horse projects
3 Other display - Open to any member enrolled in the horse projects
4 Educational poster related to Horse Project Open to any 4-H member enrolled in the horse projects
5 Horse Showing Project Book
CAREERS
Class 34
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Poster related to the project Careers
2 Notebooks having to do with project
3 Other display, related to the project
4 Project Book
PACKING
Class 35
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Pair of panniers - made by exhibitor
2 Pack saddle tree, decker - made by exhibitor
3 Pack saddle tree, sawbuck - made by exhibitor
4 Complete pack saddle, decker - made by exhibitor
5 Complete pack saddle, sawbuck - made by
exhibitor
6 Notebook on pack trip - start to finish
7 Poster(s) or displays of knot, splices, hitches,
equipment needs, menus and food needed,
trip itinerary
8 Poster and/or display about safety
9 Project Book
Livestock Judging Project
Class 36
Point Value: Blue 4, Red 3
Lot No.
- Display/Notebook of contest participation
- Display/Notebook of events and learning activities
- Oral reasons presented at interview
- Any other item related to project
4-H Silent Auction
Non-Livestock and Baked Goods Exhibits
Any 4-H member 9 years old and older has the option to enter an exhibit up for bid. The item(s) must be related to the 4-Her's department project(s) and produced by the 4-Her. May enter two items in Baked Goods and in Non-Livestock Projects.
The Non-Livestock (excluding baked goods) silent auction will take place in the Event Center with bidding to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the fair and close Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
The Baked Goods silent auction will take place in the Event Center with bidding to begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday of the fair and close Thursday at Noon.
4-H Members will receive 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their exhibit. Detailed information available at the Extension Office.
Garden Project
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
- Exhibits that do not contain the required number of vegetables will not be considered for awards.
- Exhibits will be judged for uniformity, maturity, variety, characteristics, freedom from disease and quality.
- Garden display can be prepared by selecting any of the following according to the number of vegetable varieties that were grown by the member.
- Vegetable displays must be in place by 6 p.m. on Wednesday and not removed until Sunday at 8:00 a.m. No freshening up of vegetables prior to judging is allowed.
Class 37
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No
1 Beans, any variety (6)
2 Beets (3)
3 Broccoli (1 head)
4 Cabbage, any variety (1 head)
5 Cantaloupe or Muskmelon (1)
6 Carrots, any variety (4)
7 Cauliflower (1 head)
8 Celery (1 bunch)
9 Corn (3 ears)
10 Cucumbers, any variety (3)
11 Eggplant (1)
12 Kohlrabi (3)
13 Lettuce, any variety (1)
14 Onions, any variety (3)
15 Peas, any variety (6)
16 Peppers, any variety (3)
17 Potatoes, any variety (4)
18 Pumpkin (1)
19 Rhubarb (6 stalks)
20 Tomatoes, any variety (3)
21 Watermelon (1)
22 Winter squash (1)
23 Zucchini (1)
24 Any other vegetables (3)
25 Any other vegetables (3)
GARDENING - Level 1
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No
26 Poster of plant parts
27 Poster of seeds - identify seeds
28 Plant started from cutting
29 Poster of flower parts
30 Dish flower garden
31 Dish vegetable garden
32 Garden plan
33 Other exhibit
34 Other exhibit
35 Project Book - Level 1
GARDENING - Level 2
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No
36 Plant started from air layering
37 Plant without soil
38 Terrarium
39 Display of transplant for outside use
40 Composting display
41 Other exhibit
42 Other exhibit
43 Project Book - Level 2
Gardening - Level 3
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No
44 Cold Frame
45 Landscape plan of a yard or garden
46 Herb garden
47 Other exhibit
48 Other exhibit
49 Project Book - Level 3
Gardening - Level 4
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No
50 Hydroponic dish
51 Soil Sampling testing display
52 Integrated Pest Management Plan
53 Any other item
54 Any other item
Electricity
Class 38
The judge will review all electric exhibits for workmanship and will test motors, lamps, and switches for proper operation.
U.L. Electricians Knot is required.
Unit 1
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No
1 A homemade flashlight
2 A simple switch
3 A display or poster of conductors
4 A display or poster about magnetism
5 A homemade compass
6 A homemade electromagnet
7 A homemade galvanometer
8 A homemade electric motor
9 An educational poster or display about electricity in the home
10 Any other homemade electric device.
11 Project Book
Unit 2
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
12 An educational display of Ohm’s Law
13 A display or poster about conductors and insulators
14 A poster identifying the components of a wiring diagram
15 A homemade circuit
16 A homemade momentary switch
17 A homemade 3-way switch
18 A homemade rocket launcher
19 A homemade burglar alarm
20 An educational poster or display about electricity in the home
21 Any other homemade electric device
22 Project Book
Unit 3
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
23 A display or poster showing how to read an electric meter
24 A display of types of wires and cable
25 A display showing how to measure electricity usage receptacles
26 A diagram of your home wiring circuits
27 An educational poster or display about
electricity in the home.
28 Any other homemade electric device
29 Project Book
Unit 4
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
30 A display or poster of different electronic parts
31 A display showing how a diode works
32 A display showing how a transistor regulates flow
33 A display showing how LEDs work
34 A homemade flasher
35 A homemade alarm that reacts to light
36 A homemade light meter
37 A homemade SCR intruder alarm
38 A homemade 6-8 watt amplifier
39 An educational poster, or display about Electronics
40 Any other homemade electronic device
41 Project Book
Entomology
Class 39
Level 1
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Create a diagram of an insect body part.
2 Make a poster showing some invasive insects important to your area, including a picture, description of where they live, and why they are bad for the environment.
3 Make a poster showing some invasive insects important to your area.
4 Make a poster of beneficial insects you might find in your garden.
5 Collect, mount, identify and label at least 25 different kinds of adult insects, including at least 5 Orders one of which should be Order Lepidoptera.
6 Collect, mount, identify and label at least 30 different kinds of adult insects, including at least 5 Orders one of which should be Order Lepidoptera. For second year members of level 1.
7 Collect, mount, identify and label at least 35 different kinds of adult insects, including at least 5 Orders one of which should be Order Lepidoptera. For third year members of level 1.
8 Any other item.
LEVEL 2
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
9 Create a poster showing the difference between at least 5 different orders.
10 Create a metamorphosis wheel for an insect with complete metamorphosis and be able to discuss where each state lives and what they eat and are eaten by.
11 Collect, mount, identify and label by Order at least 50 different kinds of insects. For first year members of level 2.
12 Collect, mount, identify and label by Order at least 60 different kinds of insects. For second year members of level 2.
13 Collect, mount, identify and label by Order at least 70 different kinds of insets. For third year members of level 2.
14 Any other item.
LEVEL 3
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
15 Create an electronic media presentation discussing an important insect pest in your area.
16 Collect, mount identify and label by Order at least 85 different kinds of insects. For first year members of level 3.
17 Collect, mount, identify and label by order at least 120 different kinds of insects. For second year members of level 3.
18 Collect, mount, identify and label by order at least 120 different kinds of insects. Make a separate collection of beneficial predatory insects (including different growth stages) and the insect species they prey on. For third year members of level 3.
19 Any other item.
Exhibits for Independent Study
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
20 Educational Display.
21 Any other item.
22 Project Book
Range Management
Class 40
Range plants used in book must be listed in MT 8402 250 Plants for Range Contests in Montana. Range plants can be exhibited in prepared binder a book-type holder, or can be exhibited on loosely mounted sheets contained in an appropriate box. All plants must be properly identified and labeled. Sheetsshould be 11 x 14” or 11-1/2 x 16-1/2”. All herbarium sheets must be the same size. Clear plastic food wrap may be used to cover. Do not use clear contact. Exhibit only the number of plants required. Do not put in extras.
Range Level 1 - Year 1
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Build a poster or presentation on the four rangeland plant types using examples from your area.
2 Build a plant press and collect and press 10 rangeland plants.
3 Build a poster or presentation that teaches about plant morphology.
4 Any other item relating to project level.
Range Level 1 - Year 2
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
5 Attend Montana Range Day or other natural resources camp.
6 Build a plant press and collect and press 20 rangeland plants.
7 Build a poster or presentation or video discussing the benefits of rangelands.
8 Show how to identify a rangeland plant using a key.
Range Level 1 - Year 3
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
9 Compete at Montana Range Day or other rangeland competition.
10 Collect and press an additional 20 rangeland plants.
11 Build a poster or presentation on the rangeland types of the U.S.
12 Build a poster, presentation, or video on how climate impacts rangelands.
Small Grains/Crops
Class 41
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
levels 1 & 2
Lot No.
1 Collection of various products made from small grains
2 Poster with a labeled cereal plant attached
3 Display of germinated seeds
4 Exhibit showing the nine stages of plant growth
5 Display of various varieties of small grains
6 Display of spring and winter cereal grain
7 Display showing the differences in seed quality
8 Display with different seed varieties and their resistant
9 Any other item related to project
levels 3 & 4
Lot No.
10 Display showing the effects of different planting depths
11 Collection of soil types
12 Display presenting small grain diseases
13 Display showing small grain insect pests
14 Display identifying weeds
15 Exhibit showing how to determine field acreages
16 Display showing how to determine small grain harvest loss
17 Display how to determine the volume of storage structures
18 Display a balance sheet or prices over item of small grains
19 Show how production costs are determined
20 Any other exhibit
Weeds
Class 42
Weed plant collections - weeds identified by common name and location. Weeds may be mounted on separate sheets that are exhibited loosely in an appropriate box or a binder book-type folder. Weed seeds should be exhibited in seed mounts and should contain 12 or more weed seeds. Sheets should be 11”x 14”.
LEVEL 1
Weed SCIENCE
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Display showing different ways weed seeds spread to new locations
2 Plant press created in project
3 Display of pressed plants and/or photos you have taken illustrating the following terms: weed and native, non-native, invasive and noxious plants
4 Any other exhibit related to project
5 Any other exhibit related to project
Level2
Weeds on the Move
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
6 Collection of 15 weeds (cannot be weeds collected in Unit I)
7 Poster of a map following Activity 3 in project book
8 Collection of seeds of at least 8 weeds
9 Poster showing diagram of weed dispersal
10 Other display or poster related to weeds
11 Unit II – Weeds- On the Move Project Book
Level 3
Weed N’ Seed
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
12 Collection of 15 weeds (cannot be weeds collected in Units I &II)
13 Story on “How I Would Control a Patch of Perennial Weeds”
14 Notebook on Weed Interview with a Weed professional
15 Other Display or poster related to weeds
16 Unit III - Weed N’ Seed Project Book
UNIT 4
Weed science - Independent Study
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
17 Any item relating to project
18 Any item relating to project
19 Any item relating to project
Vetinary Science
Class 43
UNIT 1 - From Airdales to Zebra
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Notebook showing one species and its different breeds
2 Poster about all the roles of an animal
3 Diorama showing the life stages of an animal
4 Poster showing safety concerns for an animal
5 Any other item from Level 1 project book
6 Project Book - Unit 1
Unit 2 - All Systems Go!
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
7 Poster with a disease process and effects on the animal
8 Pamphlet about common diseases and prevention
9 Poster about life cycle and prevention of a parasite
10 Any other project from Level 2 book
11 Project Book - Unit 2
Unit 3 - On the Cutting Edge
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
12 Pamphlet about artificial insemination, embryo transfers and cloning
13 Poster about stem cells, mitosis, meiosis and/or cell reproduction
14 Poster on controlled breeding in 3 species
15 Any other project from Level 3project book
16 Project Book - Unit 3
Independent Study
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
17 Any other project relating to veterinary science
Small Engines/ Power Equipment
Class 44
To exhibit in this category, you must be currently enrolled in the small engines project. To complete a year in this project and exhibit at the fair, you should have completed a minimum of 7 activities during the year.
Unit1 - CrankItUp!
PointValue: Blue4Red3
Lot No.
1 Picture poster showing what you have learned about small engines.
2 Display of basic tools needed to maintain a small engine.
3 An educational display related to what you have learned about two-cycle engines or four-stroke engines.
4 An educational display showing proper maintenance and care of a lawn mower.
5 An educational display of proper safety labels and procedures for small engines.
6 Small engines parts display board with a brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work.
7 Project Book
8 Any other item
Unit 2 - Warm It Up!
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
9 An educational display comparing the different types of engines.
10 An educational poster illustrating and explaining the internal parts of an engine.
11 An educational display showing how transmissions work, showing how to conduct a compression check, or how to adjust a carburetor.
12 A display using a real small engine with a brief explanation showing steps in preparing a small engine for storage.
13 Carburetor parts display board with brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work together.
14 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.
15 Project Book
16 Any other item
Unit 3 - Tune IT Up!
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
17 An educational display showing how to use diagnostic tools on small engines.
18 An educational display showing how to tear down and re-assemble a small engine.
19 An educational display related to the electrical system of a small engine.
20 An educational display about emissions systems on small engines and future trends.
21 An educational display showing how to remove and sharpen a mower blade.
22 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.
23 Project Book
24 Add any other item
Exhibits for Independent Study
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
25 Any unlike item.
26 Educational display or poster.
27 Any other item
Forestry
Class 45
Unit 1 - Follow the Path
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Exhibit of at least 5 different dried leaves/needles from either coniferous and deciduous trees living in Montana collected during the past year - mounted, labeled and identified according to species.
2 Exhibit a minimum of 5 native Montana trees showing leaf, twig, and fruit from each species.
3 Journal record showing where 10 different leaves/trees are located and the date you found them.
4 A photo story of a visit to a state forest or other forest ecosystem.
5 A leaf chain or dried leaf collage
6 Plant in a clear jar showing the root system of a tree seedling.
7 Any other item
8 Project Book
Unit 2 - Reach for the Canopy
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
9 Exhibit of at least 10 different dried leaves/ needles from either coniferous, or deciduous trees living in Montana collected during the past year - mounted, labeled and identified according to species.
10 Exhibit a minimum of 8 native Montana trees showing leaf, twig, and fruit from each species.
11 A photo-journal of your visit to a local park or forest.
12 Photo-journal or field guide on the habitat of 10 organisms that use trees.
13 Cross-section of a tree with explanation of the tree’s history.
14 Exhibit explaining the fire triangle and forest fire prevention
15 Diagram indicating which part of a tree various diseases effect.
16 Any other item
17 Project Book
Unit 3 - Explore the Deep Woods
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
18 Exhibit a collection of at least 20 different kinds of leaves/needles from either coniferous and deciduous tree’s living in Montana collected during the year - mounted, labeled and identified according to species.
19 Exhibit a minimum of 15 native Montana trees showing leaf, twig, and fruit from each species.
20 A photo-journal of your visit with a “tree informant” to a local park or forest.
21 Write a taxonomic key for 5 different leaves you have collected.
22 Display 5 bark rubbings you have made and the identification of each tree.
23 Display showing the “fruits” or “seeds” of at least 10 trees in your area.
24 Any other item.
25 Project Book
Independent Study
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
26 Educational Display
27 Any other item
Wildlife
Class 46
Please specify on entry form which wildlife project you are taking, by choosing one of the wildlife projects listed as follows: Montana Non-Game Animals, Montana Big Game Animals, Owls of Montana, Montana’s Birds of Prey, Montana’s Upland Birds and Waterfowl.
Wildlife Conservation
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Create a poster about various habitats from the Woodland, Grassland and Wetland areas and explain which areas the animals might live in.
2 Make a poster explaining the difference between Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores.
3 Using index card, make a different card for each type of animal found in your area by pasting picture of the animal on it and listing some facts.
4 Create a poster explaining the food chain of animals in your area
5 Animal track display
6 Any other item
7 Any other item
Welding
Class 47
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Any poster or electronic media presentation about the history and evolution of welding.
2 Build a poster or model showing the parts of a welder with an explanation of what each part does.
3 Any poster, electronic media, or welded plate example to show how improper selection of electrode, speed, height, and/or Amp setting will create a poor weld.
4 Any welded project.
5 Any welded project.
6 Any welded project.
7 Welding Project Book
8 Independent Project Study
Photography
Class 48
4-H members will be enrolled in the unit in which they exhibit. All photos submitted will be from the current year’s projects. Minimum photograph size 4” x 6”, maximum size 8” x 10”. Photos entered should be mounted on poster board or matted. Poster board not to exceed 16” x 20”. Matt board not to exceed, 11” x 14”. Entries will not be framed or glassed (wood, metal, or other type frames.) Each item is an individual exhibit and judged as a separated item for a ribbon. Entries may not be duplicated.
Level 1 - FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Two or more pictures showing how to keep a photo steady and level
2 Two or more photos of the same subject taken in different lighting
3 A series of photos showing interesting shadows
4 Photo or series of photos showing subject with and without flash
5 Three photos from different distances
6 Series of photos showing bird's eye or bug's eye point of view
7 One or more trick photos done through placement of subject
8 Display of one or more selfies
9 Two to three photos of people
10 Two to three photos of animals
11 Two to three photos of landscapes
12 Photo story - series of photos that tell a story
13 Two to three photos of black and white photos
14 Display of "problem" pictures with description of how you could have made pictures better
15 Any other photo or photographs related to project
Level 2 - CONTROLLING THE IMAGE
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
16 Series of photos showing use of lens filters
17 One or more photos making good use of reflection
18 One or more phots showing strong use of the "rule of thirds"
19 One or more photos showing the use of the "golden triangle"
20 One or more photos showing the use of the "golden rectangle"
21 One or more candid photos
22 One or more closeup of ordinary photos
23 One or more panoramic photos
24 One or more photos that inform, educate, or persuade
25 Photos or poster educating viewers on some aspect of photography
26 Any other photo or photographs related to project
27 Any other photo or photographs related to project
Level 3 - MASTERING PHOTOGRAPHY
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
28 Series of photos showing different shutter speeds (mark clearly)
29 One or more photos showing depth of field as affected by aperture settings
30 One or more photos taken in low light
31 One or more silhouette photos
32 One or more photos showing framing
33 One or more photos that create a long line in the photo
34 One or more still life photos
35 One or more formal portraits of people
36 One or more informal portraits of people
37 One or more photos showing shapes, texture, or patterns
38 One or more action photos
39 One or more underwater photos
40 One or more Astro-photos (moon, stars, and planets)
41 One or more infrared photos
42 Photo story
43 Any other photo or photographs related to project
Level 4 - VIDEOGRAPHY
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
44 Short–1-2 minute film
45 Long - 5 minute film
46 Public Service Announcement (PSA)
47 Storyboard and/or script for film production
48 Research on topic for film creation
49 Filmed Interviews on specific topic
Level 5 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
50 Educational Display
51 Any other item
Woodworking
Class 49
Level 1 - MEASURING UP
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 A painted wood item
2 A flower box
3 A letter or napkin holder
4 A picture frame
5 Any other item made from other plans, books or resources
6 Any other item made from other plans, books or resources
7 Any other item made from other plans, books or resources
8 Any educational display or poster showing anything related to the wood-working project (for example, about the care of tools, wood types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.)
9 Project Book
10 Any other item
Level 2 - MAKING THE CUT
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
11 A tool box
12 A bird house
13 A sawhorse
14 A wood whistle
15 A foot stool
16 A display of wood types
17 Any other item made from other plans, books or resources
18 Any other item made from other plans, books or resources
19 An educational display or poster showing anything related to the wood working project (For example, care of tools, wood, types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.).
20 Project Book
21 Any other item
Level 3 - NAILING IT TOGETHER
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
22 A boomerang
23 A belt buckle
24 A simple puzzle
25 A book shelf
26 Any other item made from other plans, books or resources
27 Any other item made from other plans, books or resources
28 An educational display or poster showing anything related to the woodworking project (For example, about the care of tools, wood types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.)
29 Project Book
30 Any other item
Level 4 - FINISHING UP
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
31 A wood vehicle
32 A tabletop hockey game
33 A step stool or chair
34 A toy dog
35 A door knocker
36 Any other item made from other plans, books, or resources
37 Any other item made from other plans, books, or resources
38 An educational display or poster showing anything related to the woodworking project (for example, about the care of tools, wood types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.)
39 Project book
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
40 Educational Display
41 Any other item
42 Any other item
Leathercraft
Class 50
Follow instructions in project book(s).
Beginning leather craft can use swivel knife and beveler in first year. pre-stamped leather cannot be used.
UNIT 1
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Item with whip stitch using skills & tools in Unit I
2 Item with running stitch using skills & tools in Unit I
3 Any other article using skills & tools in Unit 1
4 Any other article using skills & tools in Unit 1
5 Any stamped item, with no dying and with either whip-stich or running stitch
UNIT 2
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
(Pre-stamped leather may not be used)
Lot no.
6 Single loop laced article using skills and tools in Units I & II
7 Double loop laced article using skills and tools in Units I & II
8 Carved article using skills and tools in Units I & II
9 Carved article using skills and tools in Units I & II
10 Any other article using skills and tools in Unit 2
11 Any stamped item, with no dying and with either whip stitch or running stitch
UNIT 3
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot no.
12 Article or samples with inverted carving techniques
13 Dyed article; may use background dying, antique & two tone finishing, may use acrylic dye on small decorative areas (no solid color dyeing or shading techniques)
14 Article with lining
15 Hand-stitched article
16 Molded or shaped article
17 Any other article
UNIT 4
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot no.
18 Figure-carved article (no pictures)
19 Item using filigree
20 Embossed items
21 Dyed item; may use background dying, antique two tone finishing, may use acrylic dye on small decorative areas (no solid color dyeing or color shading)
22 Any other item using advanced carving
UNIT 5- Advanced
Point Value: Blue 6 Red 5
Lot no.
23 Any item using advanced skills
24 Any item using advanced skills
25 Any item using advanced skills
26 Any item using advanced skills
27 Any item using advanced skills
County Demonstration Day
Class 51
DEMONSTRATION ENTRIES NEED NOT BE ENTERED ON REGULAR FORMS. speeches and demonstrations must have been developed during the current 4-H year.
Point Value: Blue 7, Red 5
Lot No.
1 Individual or Team Demonstration
Club Exhibits
Class 52
Any 4-H Club may enter an educational display. They are judged on the educational value as well as attractiveness. club display shoul be entered with person's name and entry number on entry who is responsible for it. Judging is done at the fair.
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Club Scrapbook
2 Club Secretary Book
Shooting Sports
Class 53
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot no.
1 Pistol - notebook or display
2 Pistol Project Book
3 Rifle - notebook or display
4 Rifle project book
5 Archery - notebook or display
6 Archery project book
7 Shotgun - notebook or display
8 Shotgun project book
9 Muzzle loader - notebook or display
10 Hunting - notebook or display
11 Small Bore pistol- notebook or display
12 Small Bore rifle- notebook or display
13 Any other item
14 Any other item
Aerospace
Class 54
Judging will consider neatness, accuracy, and craftsmanship
STAGE 2: LIFT OFF
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Any skill level 1 rocket made from a kit.
2 Poster or display of different types of aircraft.
3 Poster or display explaining how different types of weather affect flying or a chart of one week’s weather and your analysis of the flying conditions.
4 A handmade kite. Include plans.
5 An educational display relating to the International Phonetic Alphabet.
6 Any model rocket or airplane not built from a kit. Include plans.
7 Any educational display related to what you have learned in the project (e.g. launch records, distance records, results from competitive events, etc.).
8 Any other item
9 Project Book
STAGE 3: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
10 Any skill level 2 rocket made from a kit (e.g. Bull Pup 12D, Longshot, Loadstar, etc.) Include plans.
11 A paper flight simulator you have made.
12 A feather wing glider.
13 A controllable glider.
14 A fighter kite that can roll, pitch and yaw.
15 A model airplane from a kit. Include plans.
16 Any model rocket or airplane not built from a kit. Include plans.
17 Any educational display related to what you have learned in the project (e.g. launch records, distance records, results from competitive events, etc.)
18 Project Book
STAGE 4: PILOT IN COMMAND
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
19 Any skill level 3 or higher rocket made from a kit.
20 Poster or educational display relating to some aspect of this level of aerospace (flight plan, career profile, etc.).
21 A flat style box kite. Include plans.
22 A remote control airplane made from a kit. Include plans.
23 A model rocket or model airplane not made from a kit. Include plans.
24 Your own constructed altitude tracker.
25 A notebook on the history of aviation.
26 Project Book
27 Any other item
Independent Study
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
28 Educational Display.
29 Any other item.
Sport Fishing
Class 55
Unit 1
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Picture poster showing what you have learn about sport fishing.
2 Display of lures and/or flies that you have made.
3 An educational display related to what you have learned about different types of fish.
4 An educational display related to what your have learned about fishing or angling.
5 Display of your fishing log or casting record.
6 Display of common fishing tackle equipment.
7 Display of basic fishing knots.
8 Display of 3 rigging systems.
9 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.
10 Project book
Unit 2
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
11 An educational display comparing the different types of casting techniques.
12 Display of lures and/or flies that you have made.
13 Display of your fishing log or casting record.
14 An educational display identifying the different parts of a fish.
15 An educational display of your favorite fish recipes.
16 Exhibit of your own hand-made fishing wallet.
17 Display of at least six intermediate fishing knots (e.g. trilene, surgeon’s, uni-knot, world’s fair knot, two-fold open and blood knot).
18 Any educational display related to what you have learned about different types of fish.
19 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.
20 Project Book.
Unit 3
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
21 An educational display showing how you introduced a friend to fishing.
22 An educational display showing the four different types of reels.
23 An educational display of artificial flies and lures you have made.
24 An educational display of the different sizes and types of hooks.
25 An educational display showing at least 8 kinds of aquatic insects.
26 An educational display about fishing habits.
27 An educational display about fishing ethics.
28 A display of your fishing journal.
29 An educational display about the different kinds of fish found in Montana.
30 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.
31 Project book.
Cowboy Poetry
To exhibit in this category, you must be currently enrolled in 4-H Cowboy Poetry. There is only one level in this project, and it is self-paced. Project books and records are not to be exhibited or judged.
Class 56
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 A poster showing what you have learned about cowboy poetry.
2 Display of at least 3 original poems written by you during the current year.
3 An educational display related to what you have learned about rhyme schemes or meter.
4 An educational display about some of the classic cowboy poets.
5 An educational display about Western culture or history, especially about your local area.
6 Display of examples of cowboy poetry you have found in your local library.
7 A photo story of your participation in a cowboy poetry gathering.
8 A photo story showing you teaching others to write and recite their own original poetry.
9 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project
Self Determined- Independent Study
Class 57
Should be poster, notebook or display showing accomplishments in project. Specify the goals and the intent of accomplishments.
A statement on why project was chosen and how decision was made should be included.
Tell scope of project. Give methods, procedures, responsibilities, and learning experiences used in order to accomplish goals.
Summarize accomplishments. Self-evaluate it to see if goals were achieved.
Show objects made as part of display, or photos giving steps undertaken, or some other aspect of project.
Keep showmanship in mind. It is expected displays will be neat and attractive, and self-contained in a box or otherwise mounted so as not to separate.
Independent study is for any project as listed in the clover. Follow same exhibit criteria as self-determined.
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Self determined project exhibit
2 Any other independent exhibit
3 Any other independent exhibit
4 Any other independent exhibit
5 Any other independent exhibit
6 Any other independent exhibit
Teen Leadership
Class 58
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Teen Leadership project exhibit
2 Any other Teen exhibit
3 Written Report on Project
Home Environment
Class 59
Level 1 - THE BASIC TOUCH
Projects from the Basic Touch, designing walls, windows, and floors section.
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Any item completed in project
2 Any other item completed in project
3 Any other item completed in project
Level 2 - THE DISTINCTIVE TOUCH
Projects from the Distinctive Touch, Furniture, fabrics and storage section.
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
4 Any item completed in project area
5 Any other item completed in project area
6 Any other item completed in project area
Level 3 - THE FINISHING TOUCH
Accessorizing our room section.
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
7 Any item completed in project area
8 Any other item completed in project area
9 Any other item completed in project area
Child Development
Class 60
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Level 1
Lot No.
1 Exhibit related to home hazards and safety measures for infants & toddlers
2 Exhibit related to healthy snacks for toddlers
3 Any other item related to project
4 Any other item related to project
5 Project Book
Level 2
Lot No.
6 Playdough projects-show different activities using playdough
7 Exhibit of homemade musical instruments
8 Babysitter survival kit
9 Any other item related to project
10 Any other item related to project
11 Project Book
Level 3
Lot No.
12 Prop box for pretend (dress-up, make believe, theater) activities for children 4 and older
13 Exhibit related to cooking with kids
14 Exhibit related to first aid
15 Any other item related to project
16 Any other item related to project
17 Project Book
Level 4
Lot No.
18 Exhibit related to a "creative fun" party
19 Exhibit related to games/activities for young children
20 Exhibit related to seatbelt safety
21 Resume based on your childcare experiences
22 Any other exhibit related to project
23 Any other exhibit related to project
24 Project Book
BABY-SITTING
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
This project is a 1- year project only
Lot No.
25 A baby-sitter's Magic Bag for 3 to 4 year old’s
26 A display or poster about baby-sitting safety, first aid, choking or poisonous products
27 A display or poster on appropriate activities for 2 to 3 year old’s
28 A poster or display about food and nutrition of children
29 A baby-sitting Business Card and fliers or marketing pieces
30 Any other item relating to project
Exploring 4-H
Class 61
Point Value: Blue 4, Red 3
Lot No.
1 Collection of 4-H information–scrapbook, journal or display including colors, slogans, mottos, etc.
2 Home Sweet Home–scrapbook, journal, drawing related to your home and who lives there
3 4-H Collage with clover and pictures that relate to each "H"
4 Homemade bulletin board
5 Any other item
6 Any other item
7 Project Book
Visual Arts
Class 62
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Get Started in Art
Lot No.
1 Painting with paper and milk glue
2 Puzzle art
3 Pop up card
4 Luminary
5 Drawing - mural
6 Shadow drawing
7 Ordinary objects – converted to art
8 Straw painting
9 Marble painting
10 String painting
11 Marble swirl painting
12 Sculpted clay project
13 Paper Mache sculpted project
14 Jewelry item made from clay
15 Sponge artwork
16 Stencil project
17 Block print artwork
18 Scrap sculpting
19 Any other item related to project
20 Any other item related to project
Sketchbook Crossroads
Lot No.
21 Drawing in the round item using different papers
22 Calligraphy item mounted, poem, etc.
23 Felted wool item
24 Batik article
25 Any other item
26 Any other item
Portfolio Pathways
27 Water- Color Creation
28 Sand painting item
29 Oil painted picture or item
30 Print Block Design
31 Any other item
32 Any other item
Outdoor Adventures
Class 63
Level 1 - HIKING TRAILS
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Backpack containing essential items for a day hike omitting the first Aid Kit
2 First aid kit you made for a day hike
3 Display relating to “Leave No Trace”
4 Education Display relating to project
5 Project Book - Level I
6 Any other item
Level 2 - CAMPING ADVENTURES
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
7 Display of knots used for camping
8 3-day camping menu, necessary equipment, method of preparation & cleanup
9 Education Display relating to project
10 Project Book - Level 2
11 Any other item
Level 3 - BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
12 3- day backpacking menu, and method of prep
and cleanup
13 First Aid kit you made for a backpacking trip
14 Educational Display relating to this project
15 Poster explaining use of topographic map
16 Project Book - level 3
17 Any other item
Robotics
Class 64
Level 1 - RoboTICS EXPLORER
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
1 Robot you built and programmed
2 Educational Display about robotics
3 Project Book
4 Any other item
5 Any other item
Level 2 - RoBOTICS PROBE
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
6 Robot with rotational sensor you built and programmed
7 Educational Display about robotics,
8 Project Book
9 Any other item
10 Any other item
Cloverbuds
Class 65
Open to all Cloverbud members. Can enter more than one item. Will be judged Thursday of the Fair. No premium money will be awarded, ribbons only.
Lot No.
1 Create a Critter
2 Create Your Own Ant
3 Puppet Creation
4 Any food item
5 Any food item
6 Any other item
7 Any other item
Family Adventures
Class 66
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Poster showing menu for family meal and noting each family member's cooking and clean-up duties
2 Collage showing favorite family story
3 Collage of family play equipment
4 Family Photo story
5 Fire exit plan showing each members escape route and meeting place
6 Poster of a family adventure
7 Family adventure record book
8 Scrapbook on family project
9 Other
Scrappbooking and Stamping Project
Class 67
Guidelines for Scrap-booking and Stamping. Neatness is very important. Exhibit clean scrap-booking pages with clear handwriting. Journaling is to be used with photos and Memorabilia. Use a variety of cropping techniques and page layouts. Make sure all stamping projects are free from smears and neat. For stamping project all projects need to be displayed in clear storage bags with tag taped outside of bag.
Level 1
3rd - 5th grades
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Display of tools and supplies for scrapbooking
2 Scrapbook Title Page
3 Creative use of journaling
4 Scrapbook double page layout
5 Collage Page
6 Any other scrapbooking item
7 Craft made based on scrapbook techniques
8 Any other scrapbooking page/item
9 Any other scrapbooking page/item
10 Simple Stamped Card
11 Stamped gift bag
12 Any other stamped item
13 Any other stamped item
Level 2
6th - 8th grades
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
14 Scrapbook page using embellishments
15 Scrapbook Title Page
16 Scrapbook Page using creative journaling
17 Any other scrapbook page
18 Scrapbook page using punches, cutters and cropping techniques
19 Scrapbook using central theme
20 Craft made based on scrapbook technique
21 Any other scrapbooking page/item
22 Any other scrapbooking page/item
23 Stamped card - using some Holiday design
24 Any other stamped card
25 Any other stamped item
26 Any other stamped item
Level 3
9th - 12th grades
Point Value: Blue 5 Red
Lot No.
27 Scrapbooking page using popup or pocket page
28 Advanced journal page (telling a short story/poem)
29 Scrapbooking page using memorabilia (brochures, tickets etc.)
30 Double page scrapbooking - page layout of same event
31 Scrapbooking page using papers, die-cuts, and stickers
32 Digital scrapbook
33 Framed scrapbook page
34 Any other scrapbooking page/item
35 Any other scrapbooking page/item
36 Set of 3 stamping cards made w/velum: wet embossing or raised pieces with envelope
37 Handmade book/journal - covers pages stamped
38 Stamped Stationary w/matching envelopes
39 Any other stamped Item
40 Any other stamped Item
Home Economic Exhibits
- Only one entry can be made in each lot by one exhibitor.
- Items that have been purchased, received as a gift, or that have been exhibited last year cannot be exhibited at this fair.
- Be sure to attach the exhibitor’s tag to all clothing garments with pin.
Class 68
Sewing and Textiles
LEVEL 1
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 Sewing tool kit
2 Simple apron
3 Pillowcase
4 Lunch bag
5 Tote Bag
6 Display of sewing machine with parts labeled
7 Any other item
8 Any other item
9 Any other item
LEVEL 2
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Not required to use patterns from book
Lot No.
10 Patchwork pillow
11 Apron
12 Pajama pants
13 Simple shirt
14 Purse or wallet
15 Potholders (2)
16 Zippered pouch
17 Any other item
18 Any other item
19 Any other item
LEVEL 3 - ADVANCED SEWING
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
20 Any other item
21 Any other item
22 Any other item
23 Any other item
INDEPENDENT STUDY EXHIBITS
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
24 Educational Display
25 Any other item
26 Any other item
27 Any other item
28 Independent study journal, including project plan, pictures, and summary of accomplishments
KNITTING
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
BEGINNING
Lot No.
29 Exhibit related to knitting project
30 Display of knitting stitches or sampler
31 Purse or other small item
32 Ribbed Hat
33 Head band or ski band
34 Dish cloth
35 Any other item
36 Any other item
INTERMEDIATE
37 Display of methods for joining seams or sampler
38 Slippers
39 Baby blanket
40 Any other item
41 Any other item
42 Any other item
ADVANCED
43 Doll sweater
44 Sweater
45 Article using circular needles
46 Any other item
47 Any other item
48 Any other item
CROCHET
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
49-53 BEGINNING: Up to 5 articles that use
chain stitch and/or single crochet and/or
double crochet
54-58 INTERMEDIATE: Up to 5 articles that use stitches shown in book.
59-63 ADVANCED: Up to 5 articles that use one
or more of the following: Afghan stitch,
increasing and decreasing, treble crochet,
half double crochet, changing colors,
pattern stitches and seams.
EMBROIDERY
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
64-68 BEGINNING: Up to 5 articles. Members
should try more than one stitch
69-73 INTERMEDIATE: Up to 5 articles that
use 4 or more different stitches, or require
intermediate skills, may include original
design.
74-78 ADVANCED: Up to 5 articles that use 6
or more different stitches, or require
advanced skills, may include original design.
79 Notebook of stitch samples, embroidery
techniques, and other information
pertinent to project
QUILTING - PATCHWORK – APPLIQUÉ
Level 1-You Can Quilt
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
80 Tote bag using patchwork
81 Two patchwork potholders
82 Wall hanging using quilting
83 Table runner
84 Baby quilt
85 Any item that has been machine quilted
86 Poster or display featuring quilting tools
87 Project book
88 Any other item
Level 2–Creative Corners
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
89 Four placemats using quilting, patchwork, or applique
90 Baby quilt
91 Full size quilt using quilting, patchwork, or applique
92 Set of two decorative pillows
93 Any items that has been hand quilted
94 Any item that has been machine quilted
95 Poster or display on quilt design
96 Table runner
Advanced–Terrific Triangles
Point Value Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
97 Garment with appliqué design
98 Full size quilt using quilting, patchwork, or appliqué
99 Any item that has been hand quilted
100 Any item that has been machine quilted
101 Poster or display on history of quilts
102 Any other item
Foods
Class 69
1 All items must be on a firm disposable base and in a Ziplock bag.
2 Pies must be exhibited in disposable pie tins, whole pie.
3 Each 4-H member must make their own entries. Members of the same family should make individual recipes.
4 Some 4-H red and blue Food entries will be sold.
5 4-H members should exhibit in the project area in which they are enrolled.
6 Foods can be exhibited all together in an individual display. Bring a card table if you choose. A special award will be given for artistic expression to an individual Exhibitor.
7 Entries in ALL food sections shall consist of 3 cookies, bars, muffins, pieces and 1/2 loaf of bread or cake unless otherwise stated.
8 Salads, dressings, butter, cheese, etc. can be exhibited in a clear glass jar.
9 Special awards will be given for outstanding lots at Judges discretion.
10 4-H members can also enter their foods in open class.
Cooking 101
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
1 3 cereal bars, granola bars or no bake cookies
2 1 cup snack mix
3 1 cup fruit salad
4 3 muffins, from scratch, no paper liners
5 corn bread - 3 squares
6 3 drop biscuits from scratch
7 1 (8 x 8) pan coffee cake, fruit jumble or fruit crisp
8 3 brownies made from scratch
9 3 cookies
10 1 (8 x 8) cake made from scratch
11 1 Poster on kitchen safety
12 Display on measuring
13 Any other item
Cooking 201
Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3
Lot No.
14 1 cup fruit compote
15 1 cup pasta salad
16 1 loaf nut bread
17 3 cheese muffins from scratch, on paper liners
18 3 rolled biscuits from scratch
19 3 scones from scratch
20 1 (9 x 9) snack cake
21 1 (8 x 8) frosted cake from scratch
22 3 shaped cookies
23 1 slice breakfast pizza/or fruit pizza
24 Poster on Nutrition facts labels
25 Any other item
Cooking 301
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
26 1 loaf yeast bread
27 3 yeast rolls
28 1 tea ring
29 1 small pizza
30 2 soft pretzels
31 3 cinnamon rolls
32 1 cup homemade granola
33 3 breakfast cookies
34 1 cup fruit topping
35 1 cup spicy pecans
36 1 cheese ball
37 2- layer cake, frosted
38 1 cup marinated vegetables
39 Poster on outdoor cooking
40 Poster on your party plan
41 Any other item
Cooking 401
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
42 Display of herbs, fresh, frozen, or dried
43 Complete meal plan or celebration plan menu, shopping, decoration list, timeline, checklist
44 Flatbread
45 Focaccia
46 French Bread
47 Oatmeal bread
48 English muffins
49 Fruit Tart
50 Caramels
51 Peanut Brittle
52 Chocolate Fudge
53 Spinach quiche
54 Exhibit related to dried beans and peas production or nutrition
55 Hummus
56 Custard
57 Vanilla pudding - homemade
58 Flan
BAKING
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Level 1 -Baking (all from scratch)
Lot No.
59 Educational display or poster showing kitchen safety
60 Educational display demonstrating measuring techniques
61 Baking powder biscuits from scratch
62 Plain muffins
63 Cornmeal muffins
64 Sugar cookies
65 Chocolate chip cookies
66 Drop cookies
67 Peanut butter cookies
68 Any other item related to project
69 Any other item related to project
70 Any other item related to project
Level 2 - Baking (all from scratch)
Lot No.
71 Banana nut bread
72 Zucchini bread
73 Any quick bread
74 Coffeecake
75 Fruit filled coffee cake
76 Heritage cookie from another country
77 Bar cookies
78 Rolled cookies
79 Filled cookies
80 Shaped cookies
81 Brownies
82 Peanut butter blossom cookies
83 Exhibit related to science of baking
84 Any other item related to project
85 Any other item related to project
86 Any other item related to project
Level 3 - Baking (all from scratch)
Lot No.
87 Heritage bread
88 French bread
89 Yeast rolls
90 Sweet rolls
91 White bread
92 Fancy bread
93 Whole wheat bread
94 Dakota bread
95 Bread sticks
96 Display related to science of bread making
97 White bread made in bread machine
98 Whole wheat bread in bread machine
99 Any other item related to project
100 Any other item related to project
101 Any other item related to project
Level 4 - Baking (all from scratch)
Lot No.
102 Yellow cake from scratch
103 Sponge cake from scratch
104 Uncooked butter frosting
105 Fudge frosting
106 Angel food cake
107 Apple pie
108 Canned cherry pie
109 Fresh peach pie
110 Fresh strawberry pie
111 Any other fruit pie
112 Traditional quiche
113 Apple turnovers
114 Any other item related to project
115 Any other item related to project
116 Any other item related to project
INDEPENDENT FOODS PROJECT
Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4
Lot No.
117 Approved Cooking Plan
118 Any item of choice
119 Any item of choice
120 Any item of choice
121 Any item of choice
122 Any item of choice
123 Any item of choice
124 Any item of choice
FOOD PRESERVATION PROJECT
Lot No.
125 Exhibit related to importance of food preservation
126 Display detailing pH in foods and appropriate food preservation methods
127 Display of equipment for food preservation
128 Comparison of frozen vegetable or other fruit (treated and untreated)
129 Applesauce made with boiling water canner
130 Jam or Jelly made in boiling water canner
131 Any pickled vegetable in boiling water canner
132 Any item of choice
133 Any item of choice cake decorating
Class 70
Point Value: Blue 5, Red 4
4-H members should refer to the project book 4-H Cake Decorating for the skills list and explanation for each level.
First Year
Lot No.
1 Cake decorating notebook with pictures/diagrams of cakes, learning and record of expenses
2 A level bake cake
3 Single layer cake
4 Cut up cake
5 Smoothly frosted one-level cake
6 Cake or cupcake decorated with stars, flowers, and leaves
7 Cake decorated with borders
8 Cake or cupcake decorated with writing
9 Cake featuring any combination of star, pullout star, shell with star tip, shell with writing tip (beads), rosette, star puff, "c" motion, zig-zag, dots and leaf
10 Cake or cupcake featuring leaves-plain leaf, stand up leaf, ruffled leaf, holly
11 Any other item using level 1 decorating skills
Second Year
Lot No.
12 Cake or cupcake featuring flowers (squeeze stars or swirl), free hand rosette, star, variety, rosebud, sweet pea
13 Cake or cupcake featuring lettering-dots, fill in line with dots or lines, printing, or script
14 Cake or cupcake featuring any combination of combing, grass, fur or hair, outline, or fill-in, paper pattern, stencil applications, or sugar mold
15 Cake using specialty pan
16 Any other item using level one cake-decorating skills
17 Any other item using level one cake-decorating skills
Third Year
Lot No.
18 Cake decorating notebook with pictures or diagrams of cakes, learning and record of expenses
19 A baked, prepared level cake decorated using at least five level two-cake decorating skills
20 A prepared cut up cake decorated using at least five level two-cake decorating skills
21 Decorated one-level cake, using at least five level two-cake decorating skills
22 Decorated two-level cake using at least five level two-cake decorating skills
23 Decorated cake featuring brush striping or spatula striping, and at least four other level two cake-decorating skills
24 Cake decorated using at least five borders and side decorations
25 Cake decorated using combination of level two five borders, leaves, and flowers, special effects 26 Sugar mold (Easter Egg, ball or bell) with decorating skills from level two
27 Any other item using level two decorating skills
28 Any other item using level two decorating skills
Fourth Year
Lot No.
29 Cake decorating notebook with pictures or diagrams of cakes, and record of expenses
30 A frosted, assembled, and decorated stack-tiered cake for a wedding
31 Example, (either diagram or photograph) of how to dissemble and cut a stacked or tiered cake
32 A baked, level, stacked cake featuring at least four skills from level three cake decorating
33 An exhibit that features side decorating or drop string work, flowers, figure piping, deep color effects, painting - specify buttercream or royal frosting and any other level three cake decorating skills
34 An exhibit that features at least three of the following borders and side decorations: basket weave, bow trimmed strings, crown, drop strings, Lambeth method, fleur-de-lis, flower and vine, ribbon and ball fringe, ribbons swag, shirred ribbon and shell, string lace, triple drop strings shirred ribbon and shell, string lace, triple drop strings, zig zag garland, and at least three nail flowers
35 An exhibit combining borders, flowers, special effects, lettering
36 An exhibit that features any combination of Austrian lace, chocolate molding flowers or leaves, cooked or rolled fondant, gum paste, marzipan, pulled sugars or wires with assorted decorations attached
37 Any other item using level three cake-decorating skills
38 Any other item using level three cake-decorating skills
Cake Decorating-Independent Study
Lot No.
39 Any other item
40 Any other item
41 Any other item
HIGHEST RIBBON IN EACH CAKE DECORATING LEVEL CAN BE SOLD AT FAIR
Cupcake challenge
Class 71
Point Value: Blue 5, Red 4
Open to all 4-Hers enrolled in 4-H
All cupcakes must be standard size and have 3 on a plate
Cloverbuds 6 - 8 year olds
Lot No.
1 Novelty
2 Decorated using pipe skills
3 Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)
Beginners 9 - 11 year olds
Lot No.
4 Novelty
5 Decorated using pipe skills
6 Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)
Juniors 12 - 13 year olds
Lot No.
7 Novelty
8 Decorated using pipe skills
9 Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)
Seniors 14 and over
Lot No.
10 Novelty
11 Decorated using pipe skills
12 Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)
Overall winner from each category will receive a prize!
ALL 4-H/FFA & OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL 8:00 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING WITHOUT EXCEPTION! YOU WILL HAVE FROM 8:00 – NOON TO PICK YOUR INDOOR EXHIBITS UP!
FFA YOUTH INDOOR CLUB WORK
Department P
FFA MEMBERS ONLY
AG COMMUNICATIONS
CLASS 1
Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion
Point Values: Blue – 6, Red – 4, White -2
COMMUNICATIONS
Lot No.
1 Your first article
2 Your first radio ad
3 Speech
4 Any other related project
PARLIAMENTARY
Lot No.
5 Manual of correct way to run a meeting
6 Breakdown of motions
7 Any other related project
AG SALES & SERVICE
Class No.
8 Sales ad for feeds, seeds, fertilizer, chemicals, etc.
9 Other Ag related sales advertisement
10 Any other related project
PHOTOGRAPHY
Class No.
11 Reporters chapter scrap book
12 Photo album of chapter events
13 Any other related project
RECORDS AND MANUALS
Class No.
14 Four- year record book
15 Livestock record book
16 Agribusiness record book
17 FFA chapter secretary book
18 FFA chapter treasure book
19 Any other related project
LIVESTOCK
CLASS 2
Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion
Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2
BEEF PRODUCTION
Lot No.
1 Breeding stock display
2 Feed display
3 Genetic explanation
4 Market animal display
5 Any other related project
DAIRY PRODUCTION
Lot No.
6 Marketing of Dairy Products
7 Records of individual and herd milk production
8 Correct handling of milk and dairy by-products
9 Any other related project
EQUINE SCIENCE
Lot No.
10 Breeding Stock display
11 Feed display
12 Training display
13 Any other related project
POULTRY PRODUCTION
Lot No.
14 Incubator display
15 Feed Display
16 Egg production display
17 Any other related project
SHEEP PRODUCTION
Lot No.
18 Feed display
19 Wool display
20 Breeding stock display
21 Market animal display
22 Any other related project
SMALL ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Lot No.
23 Feed display
24 Animal production display
25 Any other related display
SPECIALTY ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Lot No.
26 Feed display
27 Display of animal purpose
28 Any other related project
SWINE PRODUCTION
Lot No.
29 Feed display
30 Breeding animal display
31 Market animal display
32 Any other related project
PLANT SCIENCE
Class 3
Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion
Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2
CEREAL GRAIN PRODUCTION
Lot No.
1 Display of cleaned grain
2 Display of planned crop rotation
3 Any other related project
FEED GRAIN PRODUCTION
Lot No.
36 Display of feed grain
38 Display of planned crop rotation
38 Any other related project
FLORICULTURE
Lot No.
4 Marketing ad for flowers
5 Display of flower arrangement
6 Display of flower packing
7 Dried flower and/or bouquet
8 Any other related project
FORAGE PRODUCTION
Lot No.
9 Display of harvested crop
10 Display on quality analysis of forage crop
11 Any other related project
VEGETABLE AND FRUIT PRODUCTION
Lot No.
12 Fruit or vegetable production display
13 Dried fruit or vegetable
14 Any other related project
SPECIALTY CROP
Lot No.
15 Display of crop purpose
16 Display of crop production
17 Any other related project
NURSERY CROP PRODUCTION
Lot No.
18 Display of nursery plants
19 Any other related project
NATURAL RESOURCES
Class 4
Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion
Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Lot No.
1 Display of waste management
2 Display of energy use
3 Display of resource use
4 Any other related project
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Lot No.
5 Display of landscape improvement project
6 Any other related project
SOIL AND WATER PRODUCTION
Lot No.
7 Water quality display
8 Water treatment display
9 Soil improvement display
10 Erosion prevention display
11 Any other related project
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Lot No.
12 Display of wildlife habitat improvement
13 Any other related project
14 Any other related project
AG PROCESSING
Class 5
Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion
Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2
FOOD PROCESSING
Lot No.
1 Canning objects
2 Dried foods
3 Any other related project
MEATS
Lot No.
4 ID of beef cuts
5 ID of lamb cuts
6 ID of pork cuts
7 ID of poultry cuts
8 Any other related project
AG MECHANICS
Class 6
Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion
Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2
AG WELDING
Lot No.
1 Display of OAW welds
2 Display of SMAW welds
3 Display of GMAW welds
4 Display of TIG welds
5 Plasma arc cut out
6 Any other welded project
AG CONSTRUCTION
Lot No.
7 Small animal shelter
8 Display of wood project
9 Any other related project
GPS IN AGRICULTURE
Lot No.
10 Map of field or range
11 GPS display
12 Any other related pr