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Harlan County 

Junior Fair  

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 28th ‐ August 2nd  

Harlan County Fair Grounds 

Orleans, NE 

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TableofContents2018HARLANCOUNTYPRE‐FAIRPROGRAM…………………………………..………54‐HCloverKidExhibits………………………………………………………………….....13‐154‐HCommittees..………………………………………………………………………………….7‐84‐HKingandQueen…………………………………………………………………………..….12LivestockSale……..………………………...…………………………………………………..…….94‐HRules…………………………………………………………………………….…………..…9‐12Agronomy…………………………………………………………………………….…….....…73‐78

FieldCrops,Division750……………………………………………………....73‐74 Agronomy,Division751‐WeedScience…………………….……….....74‐76 RangeManagement………………………………………………………….…..76‐78

BestinCounty…………………………………………………………………………………..…115Bicyclerodeo,Division460…………………….…………………......................................70Citizenship,Division120&130…..……...………………………………..…………...15‐17Clothing…………………..……………………………………….…………………....…….,.…32‐36

UNIT1–FundamentalsDivision220…………..…………………….…….…33 BeyondtheNeedle,Division221…………………………………….…….33‐34 UNIT2–STEAM–SimplySewing,Division222……………..……...34‐35 UNIT3–STEAM–AStitchFurther,Division223………...…..…….35‐36 FashionShow………………………………………….……………………………..….36

Communications..…………………………………………………………………………..…23‐29 Song/TalentContest,Division154………………………………….…….23‐24 Posters,Division150……………………………………….………..………….24‐25 PublicSpeaking,Division902………………………………………………….....25 IllustratedPresentationContest,Division151…………………………....26 Teaching(TradeShowExhibit),Division152………………….…………27 FilmFest,Division153……………………………………............................27‐28 Communications,Division154..…………………………………..…......…28‐29

Conservation&Wildlife………………………………….…………….……...….……...…53‐59 WildlifeandHowTheyLive,Division340…………...………..………54‐56 WildlifeHabitat,Division342……………………………………….…………...56 HarvestingEquipment,Division343…………………………….………56‐57 Taxidermy,Division346……..……………………………………………….……57 ShootingSports………………………………………………………….………..57‐59 OtherNaturalResources,Division361……..………………….……...….…59

ConsumerManagement…………………………………………………………….……..38‐40 ShoppinginStyle,Division240..…………………………………………..38‐39 MyFinancialFuture,Division247………………………………….……39‐40

EducationalExhibits……………………………………………………………………………...9Entrepreneurship,Division531…………………..………………………………….71‐72FairSchedule………………………..………………….……………………………….……..…5‐6

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FairboardOfficers&Committees……………………….…………………………………...7FiberArts……………………………………………………………………………………....37‐38

Crochet,Division226…………………………………………………………..37‐38 Knitting,Division225…………………….………….……………………………..37

Foods,Nutrition&FoodPreservation………………………….…..…………….….59‐68 HarlanCountyFoodChallenge403……………..…………….......................60 COOKING101(SixEasyBites)………………………………………………..…60 YouthinMotion…………………………………………..……………………..61‐68 GENERAL,FoodScienceExplorations‐Division350…………….61‐62 COOKING201(TastyTidbits),Division410………………………….62‐63 COOKING301(You'reTheChef),Division411…………….………….…63 COOKING401,Division412…………………………………………………63‐64 4‐HFoodRevue/FoodsEvent,Division405……….…………………64‐65 CakeDecorating,Division406………………………………..………………....65 FoodPreservation,Division407………………………………………….65‐68

Forestry…………………………………………………………….…………………………...49‐53HarlanCountyFairGeneralInformation………………………………………………...6HerdsmanshipDivision905.....……………………………………………………………101Heritage,Division101&102………………………………..…….…………………....17‐19HomeEnvironment…………………………..………………….......................................44‐49

DesignMyPlace,Division254……………..……………………………….……45 HeirloomTreasures,Division256……..…………………….………….……..46 DesignDecisions,Division257………………………...………………..…46‐48 PortfolioPathways,Division261………………………………………...48‐49 SketchbookCrossroads,Division260………………………….....................48

HorticultureFloriculture,EducationalExhibits,&HouseholdPlants…………………...….78‐87

Floriculture………………………………………………....................................78‐80 HousePlants,Division770……………………………………………………....81 Vegetables…………………………………………………...................................81‐83 Herb,Division773…………………………………………..………………….83‐84 Fruits,Division773……………………………………….....................................84 SpecialGardenProject,Division775………………………..…………..85‐86 Landscape:GrowABeautifulSpace,Division777…………………86‐87

HumanDevelopment,Division200……………………………...………………….29‐32Livestock………………………………………………………………………………….…103‐109

Beef,Division915…………………………………………………………..103‐106 DairyCow,Division925…..…………………………………..................106‐107 DairyGoat,Division930…………………………………………………………107 Horse,Division953……………………………………..………………….113‐114 MeatGoat,Division958…………………………….….……………..……...…110

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Sheep,Division931………………………………………………………...107‐109 Swine,Division935….………………………………….…..…………………….109

LivestockJudging,Division904……………………………………...…………………..101LivestockShowmanship,Division910……………………..…………………..102‐103OPENCLASS……………………………………………………………………………….115‐120

DomesticArts..…………..………………………….....................................115‐120 Livestock………………………………………………………………………….……115

Outstanding4‐HLivestockExhibitor……………………………………………....12‐13Photography…………………………..………………………………………………...……..19‐23

Photography,Division180……………..……….……………...........................20 ControllingtheImage,Division181…………………….........................20‐22 MasteringPhotography,Division182…………………….…………….22‐23 PhotographyfortheFunofit,Division183……………….………………23

QuiltQuest……………………………………………….……….…………………………...40‐44RegistrationDeadlines…………………………………………………………………………12Safety………...……………………………………………………...........................................68‐70

Safety,Division440………………………………………..............................68‐69 FireSafety,Division450……………………………………………………...69‐70

Science,Engineering&Technology………………………………..……………….88‐101 Entomology,Division800…………..……………………………………....88‐90 VeterinaryScience,Division840………………………..…………….….90‐91 Aerospace,Division850………………………………….............................91‐92 Computers,Division860………….………………………………………….93‐94 Electricity,Division870……………...………………………………………94‐95 Robotics,Division861…………………………………………………………95‐96 GlobalPositioningSystems(GPS),Division880…………………....96‐97 Alternative/RenewableEnergies,Division900…………………….97‐98 Woodworking,Division911……………………………………………..98‐100 Welding,Division920…………………………………………………….100‐101

SmallAnimals…………………………………….……………………………………….110‐113 CompanionAnimals,Division956…………………………………...110‐111 Poultry,Division970…………………………………...…………………111‐112 Rabbit,Division980…………………………………….…………………………112 JustforFunDogShow,Division955……………………………………….113

4‐HContributors&Awards………………………………………………………..121‐123

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HARLANCOUNTYJUNIORFAIRPRE‐FAIRPROGRAM July9‐4‐HBicycleRodeo,AgCenter,Orleans

6:00p.m.—Registration 6:15p.m.—Rodeo 7:00—8:00p.m.—WienerRoast

July10–HorseshowregistrationsfortheHarlanCounty4‐HHorseShowaredueattheExtensionOffice.

July10‐4‐HPresentations&4‐HFavoriteFoodReview,AgCenter‐6:30p.m.

July23‐Private4‐HFashionShowandInterviewJudging,AgCenter‐9:00a.m.

July23‐4‐HSong/TalentContest&Public4‐HFashionShow,AgCenter‐8:00p.m.

July26‐4‐HJustforFunDogShow,FairArena,Orleans‐6:30p.m.

FAIRSCHEDULESaturday,July28

8:00a.m.‐4‐HHORSESHOW,Fairgrounds,Orleans

Sunday,July29 4:00p.m.‐Allbarnsopenforlargeandsmallanimals 4:00‐7:30p.m.‐Theweighinginofmarketbeef,marketsheep,localmeat

goatentries,andmarketswineaswellastheenteringofallbreedinglivestock,Division1dairy,rabbitsandpoultry.

Monday,July30(*4‐H&FFAwillshowtogether.CloverKidClasswillbefirst,followedbySeniorDivision,IntermediateDivision&JuniorDivision Showmanship)

7:00‐11:00a.m.Entriesof4‐HexhibitsandOpenClass 8:00a.m.‐4‐H&FFASMALLANIMALSHOW(cats,rabbits,poultry,and

smallpets) 1:00p.m.‐4‐H&FFALivestockJudgingContest 3:45p.m.‐OpenClassMeatGoatShow–SponsoredbyJesseKochand

BigIronAuction. 4:30p.m.‐4‐H&FFAMEATGOATSHOW SelectionofOverallHarlanCountyJuniorFairChampionshipGoat

Drive15minutesafter4‐HMeatGoatShow.SponsoredbyJesseKochandBigIronAuction.

5:45p.m.‐OpenClassSheepShow‐SponsoredbyJesseKochandBigIronAuction.

6:30p.m.4‐H&FFASHEEPSHOW

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SelectionofOverallHarlanCountyJuniorFairChampionshipSheepDrivewillbe15minutesafter4‐HSheepShow.SponsoredbyJesseKochandBigIronAuction.**ConcessionsAvailable**CentralNebraskaInflatables5:00pm–10:00pm

Tuesday,July31(*4‐H&FFAwillshowtogether.CloverKidClasswillbefirst,followedbySeniorDivision,IntermediateDivision&JuniorDivision Showmanship)

8:30a.m.‐4‐H&FFABEEFSHOW 5:00p.m.‐HarlanCountyCattleman’sFreeBarbecue 7:00p.m.–RanchRodeo&4‐HCoronationCeremony

**ConcessionsAvailable**CentralNebraskaInflatables5:00pm–10:00pm

Wednesday,August1(*4‐H&FFAwillshowtogether.CloverKidClasswillbefirst,followedbySeniorDivision,IntermediateDivision&JuniorDivision Showmanship)

8:00a.m.–OpenClassSwineShow‐SponsoredbyJesseKochandBigIronAuction

9:00a.m.‐4‐H&FFASWINESHOW SelectionofOverallHarlanCountyJuniorFairChampionshipSwine

Drive–SponsoredbyJesseKochandBigIronAuction. 1:00p.m.‐4‐H&FFADAIRYSHOW 2:00p.m.‐BESTDRESSEDGOATCONTEST 7:00p.m.‐PigWrestling 10:00p.m.‐Releaseofnon‐saleanimals

**ConcessionsAvailable**CentralNebraskaInflatables5:00pm–10:00pm

Thursday,August2 8:00a.m.–11:00a.m.‐Releaseof4‐HExhibits&OpenClassExhibits 9:00a.m.‐AnnualHarlanCountyJuniorFairLivestockAuction,

SponsoredbytheOrleansChamberofCommerce.**ConcessionsAvailable

HarlanCountyFairGeneralInformation*TheHarlanCountyFairBoardAssociationwillnotberesponsibleforanyanimalorarticledamaged,butwilldoallitcantoprotecteverythingonexhibition.Allprotestsmustbefiledinwritingwiththesecretaryduringthefair,andwillbeacteduponatthefirstregularmeetingoftheboard.AnysuggestionsforimprovementwillbegreatlyappreciatedandcourteouslyreceivedbytheSuperintendentorFairBoard

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members.Thedecisionsofthejudgesarefinal.ThepremiumwillbeforfeitedonanyandallentriesremovedfromtheexhibitbuildingbeforeThursdaymorning.

FairboardOfficers:President:JerryBose,OrleansSecretary:StaceyHowsden,AlmaTreasurer:BarbHartzog,OrleansDirectors:MikeBartels,Holdrege;KentonPeterson,Orleans;JillSchmidt,Holdrege;ChuckBose,OrleansandTaylorLueking,Oxford.

FairboardCommittees:Weigh‐inofLivestock:JerryBoseSheepShow:MikeBartels&ChuckBoseBeefShow:TaylorLuekingSwineShow:JerryBoseDairyShow:KentonPetersonHorseShow:StaceyHowsdenCarnival:JerryBose&ChuckBoseBuildings&Grounds(exceptforAgCenter):KentonPeterson&TaylorLuekingAgCenter:JerryBose&ChuckBoseFreeActs:JerryBose

4‐HCommitteesBICYCLERODEOTravisKreutzer JenniferKreutzer FarmerBrownBryanLubeck BrentSkiles NancyTarkingtonKadeBose RebeccaLennemannCLOTHING/FASHIONSHOW‐KristiBose–ChairmanKimLueking AmyRussell SonyaJohnsonSusannePeterson JenniferLuther JoAnnaPopple KeriLeighShriverFOODS‐TeresaLennemann–ChairmanLisaZarndt KimBoseMeredithMcQuay RitaSkilesHOMEENVIRONMENTLyndaLubeck PamMiller AmberKellenGARDENINGKarenMyers CarolIvey

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MISCELLANEOUSSusanBose MaryJoRadil ErinValenzuelaAGCOMMITTEE‐JohnLueking–Chairman MikeBartelsDAIRYFarmerBrownSHOWRINGMASTERSBeef–TaylorLuekingSheep&Goats‐MikeBartelsBEEFWEIGH‐IN–January20DanNelson DanHunt ChuckBose JasonSchmidtMitchSchultz BruceBarwick RodneyBarwickLIVESTOCKREGISTRATIONASSISTANTSRebeccaLennemann JaydenHeckenlively KadeBoseCassiBose JennyHowsden TaylorRussellMaddieStone LanceStone CarterBoseLIVESTOCKJUDGINGCONTEST‐BillBose–ChairmanJohnLuekingChuckBose JeffBashMarkBose MichealBoseLIVESTOCKJUDGINGTABULATORSJill&TylerSchmidtRATEOFGAIN‐JeffBash,ChairmanDougWinzLIVESTOCKCLASSSET‐UPBillBose DougWinz MikeBartelsJohnLueking KentonPeterson ChuckBoseSMALLANIMALSJoeyBose–ChickensStaceyHowsden–DogAmyRussell–Cats&SmallPetsHORSESHOW‐TresadiPreitauer–Chairman/AnnouncerStaceyHowsden–Co.Chairman&Line‐UpAnthonyRussell,‐Line‐Up SaraFouts,‐Line‐UpRyanLudeke,‐Line‐UpMikeBartels‐Line‐UpDustinPreitauer‐Poles&BarrelsRopingMattSchultz‐RopingTresadiPreitauer,BrandiJanssen‐RecordsARENACOMMITTEE‐MarkBose–ChairmanJasonStone SethIvey MichaelBoseGregLenneman MarlinMurdoch

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SCHOOLEDUCATIONALEXHIBITSAllexhibitsshouldbecompletedbythepupilatschoolduringtheschoolyearandwithout“finishingtouches”bytheteacher.Thebesteducationalexhibitisthatwhichdisplaysworksavedthroughouttheschoolyearinseveralschoolsubjects.Exhibitsshouldbesubstantial,securelymounted(excepttableexhibits)andtheindividualentrystickerplacedonthelowerright‐handcornerofeachexhibit.Theentrieswillnotbejudgedbuteachentrywillreceiveanawardribbon.EachschoolthatexhibitsartattheHarlanCountyFairwillbeawarded$250.00.

HARLANCOUNTYJUNIORLIVESTOCKSALE OnTHURSDAY,August2,2018theOrleansChamberofCommercewillsponsorits66thannualHarlanCountyJuniorFairLivestockAuction.Thesalewillinclude4‐HMarketBeef,MarketSwine,MeatGoats,andMarketLambsthatthe4‐Hexhibitorwishestosell.Thesalewillbeginat9am.Thefollowinggeneralruleswillapply:Alllivestocktobesoldmustbeenteredforthesaleatthetimeofregistrationforthefair.Onlylivestockexhibitedinthemarketclassesatthefairwillbeeligibleforthesale.

Entriesmaybewithdrawnfromthesaleatthecompletionofjudgingofthatdivision(species)event.Incaseofwithdrawal,amemberofthecommitteeshouldbenotified.

MarketSwinetobeeligibleforthesalemustweighatleast220pounds. Eachexhibitorislimitedtotwo(2)calves,(2)swine,(2)sheep&(2)meat

goats(premiumonly)canbesold. Checkswillbemailedassoonaspossibleaftertheweighingiscompleted. Alllivestocksoldmustbepaidforinfull,totheclerk,bytheoriginal

purchaser.

4‐HRULES*Youthmustbe5yearsoldand/ornotpassedtheir18thbirthdaybyJanuary1stofthecurrentyeartobeenrolledin4‐HGeneralRules:

1) 4‐HentriesforFamilyandConsumerScienceandotherStaticEntrieswillbeenteredonMonday,August1,from7:00to11:00a.m.MarketlivestockwillbeweighedandenteredonSundayeveningJuly31,from4:00–9:00pm.

2) Numberofentrieswillbelimitedtooneentryperclassnumberunlessotherwisestatedinthepremiumbook.Reviewthepremiumbookfortotalnumberofexhibitsperproject.

3) Numberofentries:Entriesperprojectareathatmaybemadebyoneindividual:(2)twobreedingbeef,(3)threemarketbeef,(2)twostocker‐feeders,(2)twobreedingsheep,(3)threemarketlambs,(3)threeswine,(3)threedairycowsand/or(calves),(3)threemeatgoats,(2)two

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breedingmeatgoatdoes.A4‐H’ermayenteratotaloftwo(2)dairygoats.Inaddition,athirddairygoatentrymaybemadeintheBestKidClass.

4) Alllivestockmustbeownedbytheclubmembers.AnimalsmayhavebeenraisedbytheclubmembersorpurchasedpriortoJune15oftheyearowned.

5) Allcattleshouldbeproperlybroketoleadbeforebringingtothefair.6) Anyexhibitorwhoisfoundtohavetamperedwithorenteredanexhibit

thatisnoteligibleforexhibit,ordoesnotabidebyfairrules,willforfeitanypremiumorprizewon.

7) OnlyHarlanCounty4‐Hmembers,leaders,parents,brothers,andsisterswillbepermittedtofitlivestockforshowonthefairgrounds.

8) YouthwhoareofficiallyenrolledintheHarlanCounty4‐Hprogramandwhoareeight(8)yearsofagethrough18yearsofagebeforeJanuary1ofthecurrentyearareeligibletoexhibitattheHarlanCountyFairtakepartinall4‐Hactivities.(4‐Heligibilityisdeterminedbasedonthe4‐Hage.4‐HageistheageofthememberonDecember31ofthepreviousyear.Thefirstyearofeligibilityfortheregular4‐Hprogramisthe4‐Hageofeight(8)andthelastyearofeligibilityis4‐Hageofeighteen(18)).

9) AllentriesmustbeinaccordancetoStateFairrulesunlessotherwisestated.

10) Eachexhibitorwillfurnishtheirownbeddingforsheepandswine.ByorderoftheStateFireMarshall,strawwillnotbeallowedatthecountyfair.

11) OntheThursdayofthesale,noswineorsheeppensaretobecleanedoutuntilAFTERthecompletionoftheENTIREHarlanCountyJuniorFairlivestockauction.

12) Aherdsmanshipcontestwillbeheldforalllivestockatthefaironaclubbasis.EachclubwillbeassignedstallsforALLtheircattleinonesectionofthebarn.Penassignmentswillalsobemadeforsheep,countyonlymeatgoats,andswine.

13) Allfeedingoflivestockshallbedoneandbarnscleanedby8:00ameachday.

14) Acommitteeselectedbythefairboardwilldeterminelivestockbreeds,ifquestioned.

15) Onlyanimalsenteredinarespectivebreedorweightclasswillbeallowedtobeshowninshowmanship.Noanimalmaybeshowninmorethanoneshowmanshipclass.

16) AllentrytagsareDUEonentrydayforallentriesincludingstocker/feeder,breedinganimals,andproducingcowsandallshowmanshipcontests.

17) AllexhibitsEXCEPTStocker/FeederCalves,DairyGoats,DairyDivisionIIandsmallanimals(gerbils,fish,etc.)arerequiredtoremainonexhibituntilreleasetime.

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18) IdentificationofLivestockandAnimalEntries–Allanimalsandpoultryinthe4‐HshowmustbeownedbytheexhibitorandownershipcertifiedwhererequiredontheappropriateformsintheExtensionOffice.MarketBeefownershipdeadlinewasApril5.Theownershipdeadlineandownershipcertificationforotheranimals.

19) CloverKidsareyouthages5‐7(4‐Hage)andareeligibletoparticipateintheHarlanCountyFairasa4‐HCloverKidinnon‐competitivedesignatedactivities.4‐HCloverKidsmustbeofficiallyenrolledintheHarlanCounty4‐Hprogram.Specificexhibitinformationisfoundinthe4‐HCloverKidsectionofthefairpremiumbook.Specialnotefor4‐HCloverKidanimalentries:4‐HCloverKidswillbepermittedtocelebratetheirlearningandexhibitabucketcalf,swine,sheep,goat,dogandothersmallanimaland/orpetinanon‐competitive4‐Hclass.Allowableanimalsfor4‐HCloverKidswillbenomorethansixmonthsofageandnomorethan350poundsatthetimeoftheshow.4‐HCloverKidsarenotallowedtoselltheiranimalthroughapremiumauction.Theymayselltheiranimalsforbasebid,butnotforpremium.CloverKidrulesarefoundintheNebraskaState4‐HPolicyHandbook.

20) AllNebraska4‐Hyouth8‐18yearsofageenrolledandareexhibitingbeef,dairycattle,goats,sheep,swine,poultry,andrabbitsarerequiredtocompleteannualqualityassurancetrainingthroughYouthfortheQualityCareofAnimals(YQCA)priortothefair.Affidavits(IDsheets)mustbesubmittedtotheExtensionOfficebyApril1forMarketBeefandJune15forallotherlivestockanddesignatedtagsinplaceintheanimal’searsbyJune5.AnimalsnotmeetingownershiprulesarenoteligiblefortheHarlanCountyFair.

21) Swineexhibitorsmusthavea“premisesidentificationnumber”toexhibithogsattheHarlanCountyFair.

22) 4‐Hruleswillbefollowedfor4‐HandFFAexhibitorsrespectively,andtheywillshowtogether.FFAmembersolderthan18yearsasJanuary1st,willexhibitinaseparateShowmanshipclass.All4‐Hexhibitorsage8‐18,FFAandOpenClassexhibitorswillbeallowedtosellintheHarlanCountyJuniorFairlivestockauction.

23) Properlivestockshowmanattire:Showmanmustwearhard‐soledshoesorboots,theofficial4‐Hcountyt‐shirtprovidedbytheFairBoardforshowing,dairy,sheep,goats,beef,andswine,poultry,andcompanionanimals.The4‐Harmbandwillbewornwithalongsleevedwhiteshirtforthehorseshowonly.Exhibitors’numbersmustbepinnedtothebackoftheexhibitor’sshirt.Showharnessexhibitornumberholdersorbeltclipswillnotbepermitted.BlueordarkcoloredjeansarepreferredforexhibitingalllivestockEXCEPTforthedairyanddairygoatshowwherewhitepantsarerecommended.

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24) Rosetteswillaccompanyallgrand&reservedivisionexhibits.25) BeefBreedawardswillbegivenatthefall4‐HAchievementBanquet.

*StateFairInformation:Inclasseswherepresenceofthe4‐Herisrequiredforjudgingpurposes,suchasanimalexhibits,judgingcontests,demonstrationsandfashionshow,a4‐Hmembermustbe10asofJanuary1ofthecurrentyear.Thelastyearofeligibilityisthecalendaryearwhenthememberbecomes19yearsofage.Forclasseswherepresenceofthe4‐H’erisnotrequired,theexhibitormustbe8yearsofageasofJanuary1.

REGISTRATIONDEADLINESMarketBeefStateFairNominations…………………………………………………………April15AllGoat,Sheep,BreedingBeefStateFairNominations………………………………June15OpenClass–NebraskaStateFair…………………………………………………………....August9NebraskaStateFair…………………………………………………………………….………..August10AK‐SAR‐BEN………………………………………………………………………………………..August31

4‐HKINGANDQUEEN*AplaquehasbeendonatedinmemoryofKeithBroekerthatlistseachyear’s4‐HKingandQueenAmbassadors.Requirements:

Mustbe16yearsofagebyJanuary1stofthecurrentyear. Atleast2yearsofactivemembership,includingthecurrent4‐Hprogram

year(HarlanCounty). Upstandingindividualwillingandcapableofpromoting4‐HinHarlan

County. Oncenameda4‐HKingorQueen,theyareineligibletocompeteagain.

Application: TheapplicationcanbepickedupattheExtensionOffice. MustbereturnedtotheExtensionOfficebyJune21st.

Outstanding4‐HLivestockExhibitorAbeltbucklewillbeawardedtotheOutstanding4‐HLivestockExhibitor,donatedbyChuckandJudyBose.Thiswillbeforexhibitorsofbeef,sheep,swine,meatgoat,anddairy.Aminimumoftwo(2)differentspeciesmustbeexhibitedtowintheaward.Apointsystemwillbeusedtodeterminethewinner.Pointswillbegivenforeachribbonreceivedonananimal.PointswillalsobegivenforactivitiessuchastheLivestockJudgingContestandShowmanship,Atie‐breakerwillbetheexhibits/activitiesa4‐H’erparticipatesin.A4‐H’ermaywintheoutstandinglivestockexhibitorawardone(1)timeonly.

Thepointsareasfollows: PurpleBlueRedWhiteGC RGCDairy……………………………………………..5 4 3 2 53Beef–Market………………………………….5 4 3 2 53

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Beef–Breeding……………………………….5 4 3 2 53Stocker‐Feeder:

Bull………………………………...5 4 3 2 53Steer……………………………....5 4 3 2 53Heifer…………………………......5 4 3 2 53Sheep‐Market………………….5 4 3 2 53Sheep‐Breeding……………….5 4 3 2 53MeatGoat………………………..5 4 3 2 53SwineMarket………………….5 4 3 2 53LivestockJudging……………5 4 3 2 53Showmanship: Beef…………………...5 4 3 2 53 Swine…………………5 4 3 2 53 Sheep…………………5 4 3 2 53 MeatGoat…………..5 4 3 2 53

Dairy………………….5 4 3 2 53*AplaquehasbeendonatedinMemoryofRichardLBose,thatlistseachofthewinnersoftheoutstanding4‐HLivestockExhibitoraward.

4‐HCLOVERKIDEXHIBITSProjectsforCloverKidmembers,ages5to7,currentyear,intheHarlanCounty4‐Hprogram.CloverKidswillbereceiveaparticipationribbonalongwithatwodollarpremium,foreachclassandeachexhibit.

ExploringAnimalExhibitsEachCloverKidmaybringoneentryperspeciesiftheyareenrolledinExploringAnimals.Checkthecurrentfairscheduleforentrytimesforexhibits.

 G915020‐BucketCalf‐ExhibitedbyCloverKid5‐7yearsonJanuary1  I908002–MarketLamb  I908003‐MarketGoat  I908004‐BestDressedGoat I908005‐Swine  I908006‐Cat I908007–PocketPet  I908008–Rabbit  I908009‐Dog  I908010‐Poultry 

ExploringAnimalsBuildingExhibit  I908011—AnimalarticlemadebyCloverKid—Example,toy,scratchpost,leash,collar,etc. 

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  I908012—Posteroreducationaldisplayaboutananimal

CloverKidStaticExhibitEachCloverKidmaybringthreeentriesperclassintheprojectsinwhichtheyareenrolled.Exhibitsshouldrelatetotheprojectinwhichtheyareenrolled.CloverKidswillbringtheirnon‐animalexhibitsonEntryDayoftheCountyFair(July31,2017)whichwillbeondisplayduringCountyFair.Refertothefairscheduleforentrytimesforexhibits.

AerospaceUnit1:901I901001–PosterI901002–ArticleI901003–SecondArticleI901004–ThirdArticleBicycleAdventure1:902I902001–PosterI902002–ArticleI902003–SecondArticleI902004–ThirdArticleBicycleRodeo I902005FamilyCelebrations:903I903001–PosterI903002–ArticleJustOutsidetheDoor:904I904001–PosterI904002–ArticleI904003–SecondArticleI904004–ThirdArticleMakingFoodsForMe:905I905001–CookieI905002–OtherNon‐perishableFooditem I905003‐Picture,Poster,Display I905004‐OtherArticleASpaceForMe:906Suggestionsforexhibitsarefoundintheprojectmanual.CloverKidsshouldentersomethingtheyhavemade.Suggestionsinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowingideas:TreasureBoard,DecoratedStorageboxorcontainer,No‐SewPillow,SuitcaseStorage,StorageRack(CoatHooksorHangers),LaundryBagorHamperthathasbeendecorated,EnergySavingSign,DraftStopper,LabeledRecyclingBoxorContainer,“Pop‐Top”CollectionBox,PaintedFlowerPotorotherPaintedContainer,PaintedPictureusingtheswirltechnique,PaintedPictureusinganytechnique,PaintedColorWheel,PaintedItemorPictureusingspongepainting

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technique,DecoratedPictureFrame,ScratchArt,WallHangingusingyarn,OtherWallHangings,InformationalPoster I906001‐Poster I906002‐Article I906003‐2ndArticle

I906004–3rdArticleCloverKidCamp/This‘NThatDay I906005‐Article1 I906006‐Article2 I906007‐Article3TheatreArts1:907

I907001–PosterI907002–ArticleI907003–SecondArticleI907004–ThirdArticleSpeech:910AfavoritepoemorstorytoberecitedorreadattheannualHarlanCountySpeechContest.

I910001:PoemorStoryCKOtherorCatchAll:909Thisareaisavailableifyourchildhadmadesomethingasa4‐HCloverKidthatdoesnot“fit”underanotherarea.I909001–CKCatchAllItem I909002—CKOtherCatchAllItemI903003–SecondArticleI903004–ThirdArticle

Citizenship,Division120Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GUIDELINES:Purpose‐Thepurposeofthesecitizenshipexhibitsistofostercivicresponsibilityandactionwithinthediverseareasofcitizenshipincludingcommunityservice,servicelearning,governmentandpolicymaking.ProjectMaterials‐TheofficialreferenceforthecitizenshipprojectsisCitizenshipPublicAdventuresKit(MI7329)andCitizenGuide’sHandbook(BU7330).OtherhelpfulcitizenshipreferencesincludeCitizenshipWashingtonFocusguides,CharacterCounts!andServiceLearningInformation.SupportingMaterial‐Allentriesmusthaveastatementexplainingthepurposeoftheexhibitandhowtheexhibitwillbeused.Exhibitorsareencouragedtoshowevidenceoftheirpersonalfieldexperiences,studyorobservationsthatrelatetotheirexhibit.Thishelpsthejudgesunderstandwhatthe4‐H’erdidandlearnedintheprocessthatledtotheexhibit.

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References‐Allexhibitorsshouldreferencematerialsourcesorsupportinginformationusedinexhibits(i.e.,ifquestionsfromagameweretakenfromanoutsidesource,theymustbereferenced).Identification‐Allentriesshouldbelabeledwiththeexhibitor’sname,clubandcounty.Scoring:Scoresheetscanbefoundontheweborareavailablefromyourcountyextensionoffice.ScoresheetSF183availableathttps://unl.box.com/s/yto6tr6zdw0hrxuzyxg2hblnzq043lt7orfromyourcountyoffice.Entries‐Eachexhibitorislimitedtooneitemperclass.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.A120001CarePackageDisplayThisexhibitisadisplayabouttheprocessofcreatingandgivingacarepackage,nottheactualcarepackage.Youmayuseaposter,PowerPointoranothermulti‐mediaprogramtotellabouttheprocessofdevelopingandgivingacarepackagetoaserviceorganization.Youneedtoanswerthefollowingquestionsinyourexhibit.

1. Howdidyouselecttheorganization?2. Whatitemsdidyouincludeinyourcarepackage?3. Whydidyouselectthoseitems?4. Howdiditfeeltopresentyourcarepacktotheorganization?5. Whatdidyoulearnfromthisexperience?6. Otherinformationthatyoufeelisimportantaboutthecarepackageor

organization.

*Someexamplesofcarepackagesare:Backpackforschoolsupplies,litterpanforanimalshelteritems,suitcaseforabuseshelterorhomelessshelter,etc.

A120002CitizenshipGame‐Whichcouldincludebutisnotlimitedtosymbolflashcards,questionandanswerboardorstimulationwithprops.Clearinstructionsonhowtoplaythegameandwhatthegamehopestoaccomplishmustbeincluded.A120003PatrioticorCulturalFineArts‐Canbemadeofanyartmediabutshouldtieintherelevanceoftheartworktocitizenship.A120004PublicAdventureScrapbook‐ShoulddescribeyourPublicAdventureorServiceLearningActivity.Scrapbooksmustmeasurenomorethan16"x16".A120005PublicAdventurePoster‐ShoulddescribeyourPublicAdventureorServiceLearningActivity.Displaypostersmustbestiffenoughtostandwhensupportedfrombehindandbelow.Lengthandwidthmustbenomorethan24"x28".A120006WrittenorRecordedStakeholderInterview‐ShouldfollowtheoutlinefoundinthePublicAdventuresCurriculum.Itmaybewrittenorrecorded.A120007WrittenCitizenshipEssay‐Isdesignedtopromotegoodcitizenshipandpatriotism.Thisessayisopentoallagegroups.Allessaysshouldbe300‐400typewrittenwords.A120008for9th‐12thGradersOnly:OralCitizenshipEssay‐Addressingthetheme“Freedom’sObligations”shouldbe3‐5minutes.Nobackgroundmusic,singingorotherenhancementallowed.Allessaysshouldbesavedasa.wavormp3

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file;aUSB/thumbdrivewillbeaccepted.Voicetoneshouldbenormalandconversational.Acopyofthewrittenessayshouldbeattached.A120009ServiceItems‐Canincludebutaren’tlimitedtolapquiltandhomemadetoys.Onlynon‐perishableitemswillbeaccepted.Attachedtotheexhibitshouldbeanexplanationofwhotherecipientwasandhowtheserviceprojectwasmadeandused.Theserviceitemcouldbepartofalargercommunityserviceeffort.A1200104‐HClubExhibit‐Shoulddepictwhata4‐Hclubhasdoneintheareaofcommunityservice.Thisitemcouldinclude,butisnotlimitedto,aserviceitem,poster,scrapbook,andculturalorcreativeartsitemorcarepackage.

Division130,I2IA130001CulturalFineArts‐canbemadeofanyartmediabutshouldsymbolizewhatmakesthemunique.A130002HowareWeDifferent?Interview‐shouldfollowtheinterviewguideintheparticipantmanualonpage3andshouldreflectonthedifferencesandsimilaritiesbetweenyouandthepersonyouareinterviewing.A130003NameArt‐shouldbeacreativeartexhibitthatsymbolizesorexplainswhereyournamecamefromandwhatitmeans.Canuseanymedia.A130004FamilyHistory‐depictingyourfamilyculturalhistoryortheethnicmake‐upofyourcommunitynotingwhowerethefirstsettlers,wheredidtheycomefrom,isthereevidenceofthebackgroundtoday(localcelebrations,familycelebrations,museumoreducationaldisplays,historicalmarkers,etc.)A130005Exhibitdepictingaculturalfood‐thatisspecialtoyourfamily.Canbeastoryoressay.A130006“ThisisWhoIAm”poem.A130007Poster‐thatdepictswhatyouhavelearnedthroughthei2iProject.A130008Biography‐aboutanhistoricalfigurethathasmadeapositiveimpactonoursocietyorwhohavemadeadifferenceinthelivesofothers.A130009PlayScript‐writtenaboutadifferentculture.

HeritagePremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

Anexhibitofitems,pictures,maps,charts,slides/tapes,drawings,illustrations,writingsordisplaysthatdepicttheheritageofthemember'sfamilyorcommunityor4‐Hhistory.Pleasenote:Exhibitsareenteredat4‐H’ersownrisk.Wewillnotberesponsibleforlossordamagetofamilyheirloomitemsoranyitemsinthisdivision.Displaysshouldnotbelargerthan22"x28"wide.Ifthesizeneedstobeadifferentsizebecausethehistoricalitemislargerthan22’x28”pleasecontactthesuperintendentsforapproval.Displaycollectionssecurelyinanattractivecontainernolargerthan22"x28".Eachcountymayenteramaximumof3exhibitsperclassfromtheFamilyFolkloreand/orFoodwaysprojects.ExhibitsmustincludeNAME,COUNTY,AGE&PASTEXPERIENCE(yearsinExploreYourHeritage,FamilyFolkloreorFoodwaysprojects)onbackofexhibit.

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Allentriesmusthavedocumentationincluded.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.

Division101,LevelI:Beginning(*1‐4yearsinproject)A101001HeritageposterorflatexhibitEntriesmaybepictures,posters,itemsthatdepictfamilyheritage.Exhibitsmustbesupportedbyawrittenexplanation.A101002FamilyGenealogy/HistoryNotebookIncludepedigreecharts/familygroupsheets,withdocumentationfortwo‐threegenerationsofonefamilyline,expandingeachyear.A101003LocalHistoryScrapbook/NotebookScrapbookornotebookthatdepictshistoryoflocalcommunityorNebraskathathelpsyouthappreciatetheirheritage.A101004Framedfamilygroupings(orindividuals)ofpicturesshowingfamilyhistory.Picturesmustbesupportedbyawrittenexplanation.A101005Otherexhibitsdepictingtheheritageofthemember'sfamilyorcommunityExhibitmustbesupportedbyawrittenexplanation.Mayinclude,biographicalalbumofthemselvesoranotherfamilymember,familycookbooks,etc.A1010064‐HHistoryScrapbookAscrapbookrelating4‐Hhistoryoflocalcluborcounty.Mustbeworkofindividual4‐H'er‐noclubproject.Ifmultiplebooksincludedinexhibit,onlybringbookwithmostcurrentyear’swork.A1010074‐HHistoryPoster‐Posterrelating4‐Hhistoryoflocalcluborcountyorindividual.A101008Storyorillustrationaboutahistoricalevent.A101009Bookreviewaboutlocal,Nebraskaorregionalhistory.A101010Otherhistoricalexhibitsattachanexplanationofhistoricalimportance.A101011FamilyTraditionsBookExhibitorscrapbookdepictingfamilytraditionsofthepast.A101012FamilyTraditionsExhibitStoryorillustrationofafamilytraditionorevent.Exhibitsmustbesupportedbyawrittenexplanation.A1010134‐HClub/CountyScrapbookAscrapbookrelating4‐Hhistoryoflocalcluborcountycompiledbyclubhistorian.A1010144‐HMemberScrapbookAscrapbookrelatingtoindividual4‐Hmembers'4‐Hhistory.Ifmultiplebooksincludedinexhibit,onlybringbookwithmostcurrentyear’swork.A101015SpecialEventsScrapbookAscrapbookrelatingtoa4‐Hspecialevent,suchasCongressorCWForapersonalorfamilyspecialevent,suchasatrip,familyreunion,etc.

Division102,LevelII:Advanced(*over4yearsinproject)A102001HeritageposterorflatexhibitEntriesmaybepictures,posters,items,etc.thatdepictfamilyheritage.Exhibitsmustbesupportedbyawrittenexplanation.A102002FamilyGenealogy/HistoryNotebookIncludepedigreecharts/familygroupsheets,withdocumentationbeyondtwo‐threegenerationsof

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onefamilyline,expandingeachyear.Ifmultiplebooksincludedinexhibit,onlybringbookwithmostcurrentyear’swork.A102003LocalHistoryScrapbook/NotebookScrapbookornotebookthatdepictshistoryoflocalcommunityorNebraskathathelpsyouthappreciatetheirheritage.A102004Framedfamilygroupings(Orindividuals)ofpicturesshowingfamilyhistory.Picturesmustbesupportedbyawrittenexplanation.A102005OtherFamilyExhibitDepictingtheheritageofthemember'sfamilyorcommunity.Exhibitmustbesupportedbyawrittenexplanation.Mayinclude,biographicalalbumofthemselvesoranotherfamilymember,familycookbooks,etc.A1020064‐HHistoryScrapbookAscrapbookrelatingto4‐Hhistoryoflocalcluborcounty.Mustbeworkofindividual4‐H'er‐noclubproject.Ifmultiplebooksincludedinexhibit,onlybringbookwithmostcurrentyear’swork.A1020074‐HHistoryPoster‐Posterrelating4‐Hhistoryoflocalcluborcountyorindividual.A102008Storyorillustrationaboutahistoricalevent.A102009BookreviewaboutlocalNebraskaorregionalhistory.A102010Otherhistoricalexhibits‐attachanexplanationofhistoricalimportance.A102011ExhibitdepictingtheimportanceofacommunityorNebraskahistoriclandmark.A102012CommunityReportdocumentingsomethingofhistoricalsignificancefrompasttopresent.A102013Historiccollection(Displayedsecurelyandattractivelyinacontainernolargerthan22"x28").A102014Video/DVDorslide/tapedocumentaryofafamilyoracommunityevent.Mustbeproducedandeditedby4‐Hmember.A1020154‐HClub/CountyScrapbookAscrapbookrelatingto4‐Hhistoryoflocalcluborcountycompiledbyclubhistorian.A1020164‐HMemberScrapbookAscrapbookrelatingtoanindividual4‐Hmembers'4‐Hhistory.Ifmultiplebooksincludedinexhibit,onlybringbookwithmostcurrentyear’swork.A102017SpecialEventsScrapbookAscrapbookrelatingtoa4‐Hspecialevent,suchasCongressorCWForapersonalorfamilyspecialevent,suchasatrip,familyreunion,etc.

Photography,Divisions180thru184Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GUIDELINES: 4‐H'ersareallowedentriesinonlyoneunitofcompetition.Individuals

mayenteruptothreeexhibits. EntryTags‐EntryTagmustbesecurelyattachedtotheupperrighthand

cornerofdisplaysorprints. Aphotographmayonlybeusedononeexhibitandmaybetakenwitha

filmordigitalcamera.

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Photosmustbeshotduringthecurrentprojectyearbythe4‐Hmember. Securelyattachphotos.Photosthatareunattachedwithbedisqualified. Donotusephotocorners,borders,orplacecoveringsovertheexhibits.Do

notincludenegatives. DataTags‐arerequiredonallclasses.Securelyattachthetagstotheback

ofexhibitsorincludeaspageoneinyourphotoshowcase.UnitIIprintsanddisplaysrequiretheUnitIIPrint/DisplayDataTag.UnitIIshowcasesrequiretheUnitIIShowcaseDataTag.AllUnitIIIentries,includingportfoliosrequiretheUnitIIIDataTag.Datatagsareavailableat:https://unl.box.com/s/1ttnemphrd4szykl5t9xm1ofiezi86js

Exhibitsnotfollowingtheseruleswillreceiveaparticipationribbon.

Photography,Division180(CountyOnly)UnitIB180010PictureDisplayEntrywillconsistofthreepictures.The4‐Hmemberwillexhibitonepicturefromthreedifferentcategories.Categoriestobeselectedfrominclude:1.animal,2.building,3.landscape,4.specialeffects,5.stilllife,6.sports.B180020PictureStorySeriesAnentrywillconsistofaseriesofthreepictureswhichtellaphotostoryandshouldhaveaphotographicintroduction,abodyandaconclusion,alldonewithpictures.Eachphotoshouldshowadefinitestep.Imaginationandvarietyareencouraged.B180030Photogramsanentrywillconsistofonephotogramdevelopedonan8”x10”blackandwhitephotographicpaper,mountedon11”x14”cutmattingwithsandwichbacking.Entrywillbejudgeoncreativity,useofshapes,texture,blacktowhitecolorvariance,correctexposureandcomposition.B180040PhotoAlbum15to20picturesB180041FunwithShadowsDisplay:Entrywillconsistofadisplayof3picturesof3differentsubjectsthatcapturetheimageoftheshadows.B180042FunwithMagicandTricksDisplay:Entrywillconsistofadisplayofephotosof3differentsubjectsthatusea“specialeffect”tocreateinterestingphotos.B180043MyFavoriteOtherPhoto:Anyotherfavoritephoto.Exhibitmayrangeinsizefrom3.5”to8x10”mountedinappropriatesizecutmatting(noframes)withasandwichbacking.B180044NebraskaExhibitPrint:ReflectyourdefinitionofruralNebraska.CapturerurallivinginyourNebraskacountythroughyourcameralens.Useyourphototoexpresswhatruralmeanstoyou,whyyouvaluerurallifeorhowrurallifeischanging.Thisisyourstorytotell.

ControllingtheImage,Division181GUIDELINES:UnitIIPictureDisplays:

•Three4x6photosmountedonasinglehorizontal11"X14"black(preferred)orwhiteposterormattingboard.

•Everyphotoonpicturedisplaymustbepencilnumbered(no.2leadpencil)below(forjudge'sreferenceonly).Numbersshouldbereadablebutnotdetractfromdisplay.

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•Notitles,captions,orstick‐onnumberswillbeallowed.•Photosmustbemountedverticallyorhorizontally.•UnitIIPrint/DisplayDataTagsarerequired(SeeGeneralRuleH).

UnitIIExhibitPrints:•Allexhibitprintsare8"x10"printsmountedin11"x14"(outsidesize)cutmatting(noframes)withasandwichmat‐boardbacking(notfoamboard);rectangularorovalinsidemattopening•Placephotoshorizontallyorverticallyasappropriate.•UnitIIPrint/DisplayDataTagsarerequired.(SeeGeneralRuleH.)

UnitIIPhotoShowcase:•ChooseonelessonfromeachofthefourprojectareasintheLevel2projectmanualtitled“ControllingtheImage”.(availableatcountyoffices)ForexampleyoumightchooseYouTakeControlfromProjectArea1,LightinginaFlashfromProjectArea2,TheRuleofThirdsfromProjectArea3andBitsandPiecesfromProjectArea4.•Takethreephotosthatshowcaseeachlesson,forexample3photosusingdifferentshutterspeedsor3photosshowcasingtheRuleofThirds.Youwilltake12photosinall.•Mount4x6photosonan8½x11onwhitepaper.Foreachsetofthreephotosincludeashortparagraphdescribingthelessonyouareillustratingandchangesyoumadetoyourcamerasettingsforeachphoto(shutterspeed,aperture,typeoflighting).Youmayalsodrawtheruleofthirdsorgoldenphotoonyourphotos.•Placepagesinan8½x11blackorwhitethree‐ringbinder.Plasticsleevesarerecommendedforeachpage.•ShowcaseDataTagsarerequired(SeeGeneralRuleH).ForyourshowcasecompleteonlytheShowcaseDataTagandincludethisaspageoneofyourshowcase.

B181010ControllingtheImageShowcase:Anentrywillconsistofathree‐ringbinderofthree4x6photosshowcasingfourlessonsaddressedintheLevel2projectmanualtitled“ControllingtheImage”.AShowcasewillincludeatotalof12photos.SF86.98(4)B181020ManualSettingExhibitPrint:Entrywillconsistofaprintthatshowcasestheparticipant’sabilitytomasterthemanualsettingsonthecamera.1)ManualFocus,2)ManualAperture,3)ManualShutterSpeed,4)Combinationofanyofthelistedtechniques,5)Othertechniquenotlisted.SF86.98(2)(ControllingtheImage,p.10‐17)B181030LightingDisplayorExhibit:Entrywillconsistofadisplayof3picturesof3differentsubjectsoranexhibitprintthatdemonstrateslightingeffects(LowLighting,HardLighting,SoftLighting,SilhouettesandLightingwithaFlash).SF86.98(2)(ControllingtheImage,p.18‐33)B181040CompositionDisplayor ExhibitPrint:Entrywillconsistof3completelydifferentviewsoranglesofthesamesubjectoraprintthatillustratesoneofthefollowingcompositionlessonintheLevel2ProjectManual(Ruleof

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Thirds,TheGoldenPhoto,SpaceTellstheStory,BuildingaPhoto,andCaptureaCandidPhoto.SF86.98(2)(ControllingtheImage,p.34‐53)B181050SmartPhoneCandidCaptureDisplayorExhibitPrint:Entrywillconsistofadisplayof3picturesof3differentcandidshotsoranexhibitprintthatcapturesacandid,un‐posedmoment.*Thisclassisonlyforphotoscapturedonmobiledevice(phoneortablet).SF86.98(2)(ControllingtheImage,p.50‐51)B181060TRUELEADEREXHIBITPRINT:Exploretrueleadersinyourcommunity.Trueleaderscanbeanyonefromcommunityleaders,teachers,andvolunteerstoparentsandfriends.So,whatsetsthemapart?Whatmakessomeoneatrueleader?Whateffectdotheyhaveonthepeopleorenvironmentaroundthem?Howcanyoutelltheirstorythroughphotography?SF86.98(2)

MasteringPhotography,Division182GUIDELINES:UnitIIIExhibitPrints:

Allexhibitprintsare8"x10"printsmountedin11"x14"(outsidesize)cutmatting(noframes)withasandwichmat‐boardbacking(notfoamboard);rectangularorovalinsidemattopening.

UnitIIIDataTagsarerequired.(SeeGeneralRuleH.) Note:ManualadjustmentsarestronglyencouragedforUnitIIIExhibits.

UnitIIIPhotographyPortfolio: Selecttenphotosfromyour4‐Hcareerthatrepresentthestrongest

collectionofyourwork. Photosmayhavebeentakenatanytimeduringthe4‐Hexperienceand

mayhavebeenpreviouslyexhibited.Photoscanonlybeusedinaportfolioonce.

Placephotosinplasticsleevesandpresenttheminan8½x11blackorwhite3ringbinder.Nomattingisnecessary.

Onthefirstpageoftheportfolioincludeatableofcontentslistingatitleforeachphotoinyourcollectionandanarrativedescribingtheoverallintentfortheportfolio.Forexample,theportfoliocouldincludearangeofyourworkfromyourearlieryearsin4‐Hphotographytothepresent,youcouldhaveacreativethemeforyourportfoliooryoucouldincludephotosthatillustrateyourdiversephotographyskills.

UnitIIIDataTagsarerequiredalongwithsupportinginformation.OnthepagepriortoEACHphotoincludeaninformationsheetforeachphotothatincludes1)UnitIIIDataTag,2)thephotographtitleand3)aparagraphdescribinghowthephotocontributestotheoverallintentofyourportfolio.Theinformationsheetandthephotoshouldcreatea2‐pagelayoutsothatwhentheportfolioisopentheinformationsheetisthepageontheleftandthephotoisthepageontheright.

B182010PhotographyPortfolio:Entrywillconsistoftenphotosthatrepresentthestrongestcollectionoftheparticipant’swork.Seethenotesaboveregardingdetailsfortheclass.SF86.98(5)B182020AdvancedLightingExhibitPrint:Entrywillconsistofaprintthatillustratescreativelighting.SF86.98(3)(6)(MasteringPhotography,p.18‐33)

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B182030BREAKINGTHERULES:Entrywillconsistofaprintthatpresentsauniquefocalpointandusesdifferentviewpoint,lines,shapesandspacingtocreateacompellingimage.SF86.98(3)(6)(MasteringPhotography,p.34‐41)B182040PortraitExhibitPrintEntrywillconsistofaprintthatcapturesbothphysicalcharacteristicsandpersonalityintheirsubjects.SF86.98(3)(6)(MasteringPhotography,p.46‐53)B182050ChallengingExhibitPrintEntrywillconsistofaprintthatillustratesaspecialeffect:1)DoubleExposure,2)LightPainting,3)FlashMultipleExposure,4)Filters(MasteringPhotography,p.14‐17),5)NightTimeExposure(MasteringPhotography,p.22‐25),6)Digitallyalteredphotos,7)Othertechniquenotlisted.SF86.98(3)(6)(MasteringPhotography,B182060TRUELEADEREXHIBITPRINT:Exploretrueleadersinyourcommunity.Trueleaderscanbeanyonefromcommunityleaders,teachers,andvolunteerstoparentsandfriends.So,whatsetsthemapart?Whatmakessomeoneatrueleader?Whateffectdotheyhaveonthepeopleorenvironmentaroundthem?Howcanyoutelltheirstorythroughphotography?SF86.98(3)(6)**PhotosenteredintotheUnitIIIclassesatthestatefairwillreceiveacumulativescorefromthreejudges.Eachjudgecanawarduptofivepoints.Exhibitsarejudgedonthetechnicalandartisticcriteriaincludingfocus,exposure,lighting,composition,creativity,andappeal.ScoresinclassB182060willalsoreflectthecreativityandoriginalityofthephotoandhowsuccessfullytheexhibitcapturestheintentoftheclass.SF86.98(6)(Thisscoresheetisforstatefairuseonly.)

PhotographyfortheFunofit,Division183(CountyOnly)Classes:B183010Acelebrationof4‐8picturesofaspecialevent.Picturesmaybemountedonanysizeandcolorofposterboardorinabookformat.Captionscanbeused.B183020Apicturestoryof4‐8picturesdepictingastory.Yourstorymusthaveabeginningandanend.Picturesmaybemountedonanysizeandcolorofposterboardorinabookformat.Captionscanbeused.B983030MyWorstPictures6to10pictureswithawrittenexplanationofwhytheyareyourworstpictures.Picturesmaybemountedonanysizeandcolorofposterboardorinabookformat.B183040Mybestpicturethebestpictureyoutookthisyearwithawrittenexplanationofwhyitisyourbestpicture.Canbeaprintorphotoyouhaveexhibitedinanotherclass.Pictureandexplanationshouldbemountedonan81/2”x11”pieceofcardstock.B183050A2018photoalbum12ormorephotosyouhavetakeninthisyear’sphotographyproject.Albumwillbejudgedonthequalityofthephotos,notonthealbumorthewaythephotosaremounted.

CommunicationsSong/TalentContest,Division153(CountyOnly)

Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White1.00……………..IndividualPremiums:Purple21.00,Blue16.00,Red11.00,White1.00……….Group

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TheCountyfair4‐HperformingartscontestwillbeheldonMondayeveningJuly23,attheAgCenterinOrleansinconjunctionwiththepublicfashionshow.AnyHarlanCounty4‐Hmembermaybeamemberofasongand/ortalentgroup,butanindividualboyorgirlcanappearinonlyonesonggroup.Themembersofthegroupneednotbemembersofthesame4‐Hclub.Ifadirectorisneeded,theymustbea4‐Hmember.

Accompaniment,ifused,maybebya4‐Hmember,parentorleader.Anynumberofsongsmaybesungwithinthesix(6)minutetimelimit.Groupsmaysinganyselectionoftheirchoice.Eachclassmayconsistofgirls,boysorboth.Allgroupsmusthavealeastthree(3)participants,all4‐Hparticipants.

B154901SongGroups(Pianoaccompanimentonly)B154902SongGroups(Withotheraccompaniment)B154903SongGroup(Withrecordedaccompaniment)B154904DrillorDanceTeam(Maybeadrill,squareorfolkdance,tapdance,oranyotherroutinedoneasagroup.Mayuserecordedbackgroundmusic)B154905ComboorBand(Groupmaybeofanysizewithinstrumentsoftheirchoice:guitar,piano,flute,etc.Yourcomboorbandmayincludevocalistsalso.Allperformersinthebandorcomboclassmustbe4‐Hmembers.B154906TalentActMaybeanyformoftalent.A4‐H’ermayenteronlyonetalentact,butmayalsoenteroneoftheclassesabove.

Posters,Division150(CountyOnly)Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GeneralInformation:Purpose:Thepurposeofaposteristocallattentiontoasubject.Everypostermustbecraftedtocatchtheviewer’sattentionquickly.Eachmustpresentonlyonespecificmessageclearly.Thepostershouldclearlyfeaturesomeaspectof4‐H.

Entrieswhichdonotconformtosize,contentormaterialguidelineswillbeloweredoneribbonplacing.

Postersmustbe14”x22”andmustbeofamaterialthatcanbepinnedtoadisplayboard.Theymaybearrangedeitherhorizontallyorvertically.Thosegeneratedbycomputermustalsomeetthisstandard.Computerartgeneratedonan81/2”x11”sheetofpaperandmountedonposterboardwillbedisqualified.

Postersmaybeinanymedium:watercolor,ink,crayon,markers,orcomputergraphics.*Theymaynotbethree‐dimensional.Entrieswithcomponentsthickerthanpaper(suchasmilkcartons,pencils,popcans)willbedisqualified.

Postersmaynotusecopyrightedmaterials,suchascartooncharactersorcommercialproductnames,logos,orslogans.Avoidusingclichésorover‐usedphrasesthatdonotcommandtheviewer’sattention.

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Whenusingtheofficial4‐HEmblem(cloverwithH’soneachleaf),itmustfollowapprovedguidelines,whichcanbeviewedathttp://www.national4‐hheadquarters.gov/emblem.

Entrieswhichdonotconformtosizecontentormaterialguidelineswillbeloweredoneribbonplacing.

The4‐Hmember’sname,address,age,fulladdressandcountymustbelistedonthebackoftheposter.Entrycardsshouldbestapled(notpaper‐clippedortaped)totheupperright‐handcorneroftheposter.

Postersmaybelaminatedtoprotectthem.B150001Poster

PublicSpeaking,Division902(EligibleforDistricts)Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

ELIGIBILITY• Youthmustbecurrentlyenrolledin4‐HtoparticipateintheState

PublicSpeakingcontest.• YouthmustbeselectedattheirRegionalPublicSpeakingcontest

tocompeteinStatecompetition.• YouthmayparticipateinboththeSpeechandPSAcategories.• PreviousstatewinnersinSpeechorradioPSA’sarenolonger

eligibletocompeteintheStatecontestinthecategorywonattheStatecontest.

• OnlyindividualsmaycompeteinthespeechorradioPSAcompetitionatthestatelevel.

• OnlySeniorDivisionregionalwinnersintheSpeechandPSAcategorieswilladvancetotheStatePublicSpeakingContest.

SpeechGeneralRules: LengthofSpeeches:SeniorDivision:5to8minutes. Allspeechesmustbeoriginalandinclude4‐Hasthemajorcomponentof

thespeech. ManyspeakersinthePublicSpeakingContesthavegivenspeechesinother

contests.Thisisfine;howeverpreviousspeechesmaynotbeusedverbatimforthe4‐Hcontest.Itisokaytousethesameideasfromaspeechpreviouslydeliveredincompetition,butitmustbe4‐Hrelated.Enoughchangesshouldbemadetomakethatspeechnewtothespeakerandtheaudience.4‐Hpublicspeakersmaynotuseanoldspeechwrittenbyasibling,other4‐Hmember,oranyoneelse.

Acknowledgethesourceofinformationusedinthespeech.Forexample,anarticlefromamagazinemaybeusedforreferencebutshouldnotbequoteddirectlyunlessyoutelltheaudienceyoursource.

Useofvisualaidsandpropsarenotallowed. Dressappropriately.Donotwearcostumesorspecialeffectclothing. Noteamspeechesareallowed.

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Classes: B902001NoviceDivision(under8asofJanuary1stofthecurrentyear.)B902002JuniorDivisionPublicSpeaking(8‐10asofJanuary1.)B902003IntermediateDivisionPublicSpeaking(11‐13asofJanuary1.)B902004SeniorDivisionPublicSpeaking(14‐18asofJanuary1.)

IllustratedPresentations,Division151Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

A4‐HPresentation,givenbyone(1)individualorateamoftwo(2)individuals,isalivepresentationwithaformaltalkwhereyouthwillusevisualaids(suchasprops,posters,computer‐basedvisuals,handouts,video,etc.)toshowandtellothershowtodosomething.Presentationsaregivenonastage/platform.Judgeviewstheentirepresentationandengagesinaquestionandanswersessionfollowingpresentation.CommunicationModulesforyouthparticipatinginthe4‐HPresentationsContestcanbefoundinthe20184‐HProjectResourceCentralfoundathttps://4h.unl.edu/resources.ParticipantRequirements:*Allparticipantsmustbe10yearsoldbeforeJanuary1ofthecurrentyear.*Allclassesrequirethepresenceofthecontestant(s).*Timelimitis6‐8minutesforapresentationgivenbyanindividual,and8‐10minutesforapresentationgivenbyateam.Participantsmaybepenalizediftheirpresentationexceedsthetimelimits.PresentationTopic:o All4‐HPresentationstopicsshouldberelatedtohowthe4‐Hyouthis

learningaboutscience,healthyliving,citizenship,andagriculturalliteracy.

o Enrollmentintheprojectareainwhichtheparticipantismakingapresentationisnotrequired.

o 4‐HPresentationsshouldincludeanintroduction(the“why”portionofthetopic),abody(the“showandtell”portionofthetopic),andaconclusion/summary(the“what”portionofthetopic).

ContestInformation:*Presentersusingcomputer‐basedvisualsmaybringfilesonaUSBdrivethatisPCformatted.Participantsmayalsoprovidetheirowncomputerorotherequipmentasneeded;however,participantsmustbeabletoconnecttheircomputertoaHDMIplugonthetelevision.*Liveanimalsmaybeusedinthepresentation.AllStateFairLivestockHealthRequirementsmustbefollowed.Presentersareresponsibleforallstallingarrangements,careandhandlingofanimals.Animalscanonlyremaininthepresentationareawhiletheownerispresent.

ClassB151112‐PremierPresenterContest‐SF65.

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ClassB151113‐IllustratedPresentation‐SF65.ClassB151114‐IllustratedPresentation,SpecialTopic:NebraskaAgriculture‐SF65.ClassB151115‐IllustratedPresentation,SpecialTopic:NebraskaAgriculture,FoodPreparation‐SF65.

Teaching(TradeShowExhibit)PresentationsContest,Division152

Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00ATeaching(TradeShowExhibit)Presentation,givenbyone(1)individualorateamoftwo(2)individuals,isalive,interactive,tradeshowstylepresentationwhereyouthwillcontinuouslyengageaconstantly‐changing/movingaudiencefor30minutesbyshowingandtellingthemhowtodosomethingwhileansweringquestions.Multiple(upto6)TeachingPresentationswillbescheduledsimultaneously,allowingfairgoers/contestattendeestolearnfrommany4‐Hyouthatonetime.TeachingPresentationsaregivenbehindatableamongst4‐Hexhibits.Judgeoccasionallystopstoviewpresentation,askquestions,andobserveaudienceengagement.CommunicationsModulesforyouthparticipatingintheTeachingPresentationsContestcanbefoundinthe20184‐HProjectResourceCentralfoundathttps://4h.unl.edu/resources.Videoexamplesofthecontestcanbefoundathttps://4h.unl.edu/presentation‐contest.ParticipantRequirements:

Allparticipantsmustbe10yearsoldbeforeJanuary1ofthecurrentyear

PresentationTopic: Teaching(TradeShowExhibit)Presentationsshouldengagetheaudience

andteachthemaboutsomethingthe4‐Hyouthislearningaboutscience,healthyliving,citizenship,andagriculturalliteracy.

Enrollmentintheprojectareainwhichtheparticipantismakingapresentationisnotrequired.

ClassB152001‐TeachingPresentationContest.SF66.ContestDate/Location:Sunday,August26,2018;4‐H/FFABuildingin4‐HInteractiveActivitySpace.ClassB152002‐TeachingPresentationContest,SpecialTopic:NebraskaAgriculture.SF66.ContestDate/Location:Saturday,August25,2018;RaisingNebraskaBuildinginInteractiveActivitySpace.

4‐HFilmFest(DigitalVideo)Contest,Division153The4‐HFilmFestisthedisplayofdigitalvideosthatshowtherecording,reproducing,andbroadcastingofmovingvisualimages;digitalvideosmaybecreatedbyone(1)individualorateamoftwo(2)individuals.DuringtheNebraska

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StateFair4‐HFilmFest,youthwillprovidea1‐minuteoralintroduction(name,background/goalofpresentation,intendedaudience,wherepresentationcouldbeshared,etc.)followedbytheshowingoftheirdigitalvideo.ThefollowingdigitalvideosmaybeenteredintheNebraskaStateFair4‐HFilmFest:

• VideoPublicServiceAnnouncement:Ashortvideothatcommunicatesaneducationalmessagefocusedonacause,activity,orevent(Length:60seconds).

• Narrative:Avideothattellsafactorfictionstory(Length:3‐5minutes).

• Documentary:Avideothatpresentsfactualinformationaboutaperson,event,orprocess(Length:3‐5minutes).

• Animation:Avideocreatedbytechniquesthatsimulatemovementfromindividualimages(Length:3‐5minutes).

Digitalvideossubmittedwillbejudgedliveatthe4‐HFilmFesteventduringtheNebraskaStateFair.Thejudgewillviewthevideosliveandengageinaquestionandanswersessionwiththevideoproducer(s).The4‐Hparticipantwillbeonthestageforaformalintroductionandthenseatedintheaudienceforviewingofvideo.CommunicationModulesforyouthparticipatinginthe4‐HFilmFest(DigitalVideo)Contestcanbefoundinthe20184‐HProjectResourceCentralfoundathttps://4h.unl.edu/resources.Videoexamplesofthecontestcanbefoundathttps://4h.unl.edu/presentation‐contest.ParticipantRequirements:

o Allparticipantsmustbe10yearsoldbeforeJanuary1ofthecurrentyear.FilmTopic:

o 4‐HFilmFestdigitalvideosshouldengagetheaudienceandteachthemaboutsomethingthe4‐Hyouthislearningaboutscience,healthyliving,citizenship,andagriculturalliteracy.

o Enrollmentintheprojectareainwhichtheparticipantismakingapresentationisnotrequired.

ContestInformation:Thecontestdate,time,andlocationisshownbelow.Alldigitalvideosentered

inthisclassmustbesubmittedtotheNebraskaState4‐HOfficebeforetheNebraskaStateFair;videosubmissioninformationwillbesenttoparticipantsintheemailfrom4HOnlinethatwillbesentafterAugust10,2018.Thevideomayincludephotos,clipart,animation,text,and/oraudio/sound.Anyfreeware/softwareprogrammaybeusedtocreatethepresentation.However,theonlyfileformatsthatwillbeacceptedinclude:.mpeg,.wmv,.mp4,.mov,.ppt,.pptx,or.avi.ClassB153001‐4‐HFilmFest(DigitalVideo)Contest.SF67.ContestDate/Location:Monday,September3,2018,at1:30pm;4‐H/FFABuildingin4‐HShowcaseArea.

Communications,Division154EducationalresourcesforyouthtakingtheCommunicationsprojectcanbefoundathttps://unl.app.box.com/s/44t8dfbhte277k6603r5004vfo0ql0yf.

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COMMUNICATIONS,MODULE2UseoneoracombinationoftheexperientialactivitiesintheCommunications,Module2curriculumtocreateaneducationalposteroressaysharingwithotherswhatyouhavelearned.Topicsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

•Identifyingculturaldifferencesincommunication•Developingguidelinesforinternetetiquette•Evaluatinganotherperson’spresentation•Identifyingcommunicationcareers•Preparingapresentationusingaformoftechnology

B154001‐PosterCreateaposter,measuringeither22”x28”or24”x36”,thatshowcaseswhatwaslearnedinthisprojectarea.B154002.EssayWriteanessay(3‐5pages)thatshowcaseswhatwaslearnedinthisprojectarea

COMMUNICATIONS,MODULE3UseoneoracombinationoftheexperientialactivitiesintheCommunications,Module3curriculumtocreateaneducationalposter,essay,ordigitalmediasharingwithotherswhatyouhavelearned.Topicsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

•Composingapersonalresume•Completingresearchonaspeechorpresentationtopic•Identifyingwaystoreducerisksonline•Evaluatingowncellphoneusageandetiquette•Critiquingadvertisements•Jobshadowingacommunicationprofessional

B154003.PosterCreateaposter,measuringeither22”x28”or24”x36”,thatshowcaseswhatwaslearnedinthisprojectarea.B154004.EssayWriteanessay(3‐5pages)thatshowcaseswhatwaslearnedinthisprojectarea.B154005.DigitalMediaDesignaformofdigitalmedia(advertisement,flyer,shortvideoorpresentation,socialmediaorwebpage,etc.)thatshowcaseswhatwaslearnedinthisprojectarea.Uploadthedigitalmediafiletoanonlinelocation(website,Dropbox,GoogleDrive,YouTube,Flickr,etc.)andusingthewebaddressofthedigitalmediafile,createaQRcode(usinganyfreeQRcodecreator,ex.qr‐code‐generator.com).Printthefollowingonan8.5”x11”sheetofcardstock:1)theQRcode,2)1‐3sentencesaboutwhatviewerswillseewhentheyaccesstheQRcodeontheirmobiledevice.

Consumer&FamilySciencesPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

ChildDevelopment,Clothing,FiberArts/KnittingandCrocheting,ConsumerManagement,FashionShow,ShoppinginStyle,&HomeEnvironment.

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HumanDevelopment,Division200ThetermHumanDevelopmentincludeschildcare,familylife,personaldevelopmentandcharacterdevelopment.Tolearncharacteristicsofsuitableandunsuitabletoysandforcharacteristicsofchildrenatvariousstagesofdevelopment,pleaserefertothenew4‐Honlineresource:https://unl.box.com/s/eoigrjsuq67yvtq1def160mmjuhozvck‐WhatItTakesToBeYourTeenBabysitter.InadditionanotherresourcethatwillassistyouthinunderstandingyoungchildrenistheNebraskaEarlyLearningGuidelines:http://www.education.ne.gov/OEC/elg.htmlClasses1–6&Class8:Finalribbonplacingoftheexhibitwillincludethecompletenessandaccuracyofthisinformationsheet.

InformationsheetsforClasses1‐6shouldinclude:1. WheredidIgettheideaforthisexhibit?2. WhatdecisionsdidImaketobesureexhibitissafeforchild

touse?3. Whatageisthistoy,gameoractivityappropriateforand

why?(Infant,Birth‐18mths;Toddlers,18mths‐3yrs;Preschoolers,3‐5yrsorMiddleChildhood,6‐9yrs.)4‐H’ersmustgiveatleast2examplesthathelpinunderstandingtheappropriatenessofthisexhibitfortheageofthechild(seeprojectmanuals).

4. Howisthetoy,gameoractivityintendedtobeusedbythechild?

InformationsheetforClass8(BabysittingKit)shouldinclude:

1. Whatarechildrenthisagelike?Give2examplestoshowhowthekitwouldbeappropriateforchildrenthisage.

2. Whatwillthechildlearnorwhatskillswilltheygainbyusingthekit?

3. Whatitem(s)weremadebythe4‐H’er.4‐H’ershouldmakeoneormoreitemsinthekit,butpurchaseditemsarealsoallowed.(Itishighlysuggestedthataninventorylistofitemsinthekitbeincluded).

AlloftheseexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.ExhibitorsintheHumanDevelopmentprojectareawillbeaskedtofocusondesigningtoys/games/activitiesthatmeetthedifferentneedsofchildren.CategoriesarebasedontheEarlyLearningGuidelinesinNebraskawhichidentifytheimportantareasinwhichourchildrenshouldgrowanddevelop.UsetheNebraskaDepartmentofEducationwebsiteandtheresourcesaroundtheEarlyLearningGuidelinestohelpunderstandthesixareasandtheskillschildrenneedtodeveloptocreateyourexhibit,inconjunctionwithyourprojectmanual.http://www.education.ne.gov/OEC/elg.html

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4‐Her’stakingIHAVEWHATITTAKESTOBEABABYSITTERmayenter:Toy,game,oractivitymadeforaselectedandidentifiedagegroup.Theintentisforthetoy/game/activitytoteachthechildinthedevelopmentalarearelatedtoeachclass.Forexampleagamethatisdevelopedtohelpyouthlearnlanguageandliteracyskillswouldbeanexhibitforclass2.Eachareaisadifferentclass.Informationsheetrequiredorexhibitwillbedroppedaribbonplacingforclasses1‐6.C200001‐SocialEmotionalDevelopment(Scoresheet–SF30)C200002‐LanguageandLiteracyDevelopment(Scoresheet–SF30)C200003‐Science(Scoresheet–SF30)C200004‐HealthandPhysicalDevelopment(Scoresheet–SF30)C200005‐Math(Scoresheet–SF30)C200006‐CreativeArts(Scoresheet–SF30)C200007‐ActivitywithaYoungerChild.Posterorscrapbookshowing4‐H’erworkingwithachildage0to8years.Mayshowmakingsomethingwiththechild,orchildcareorchildinteractions.Mayincludephotos,captions,storyoressay.Sizeofexhibitisyourchoice.Otherpeoplemaytakephotosso4‐H’ercanbeinthephotos.4‐H’ermustmakescrapbookorposter.Noinformationsheetneededforclass7.(Scoresheet–SF115)C200008‐BabysittingKit.Purposeofthekitisforthe4‐H’ertotakethiswiththemwhentheybabysitinsomeoneelse’shome.Donotmakekitforcombinationofagesorforyourownfamilytouse.4‐H’ershouldmakeoneormoreitemsinthekit,butpurchaseditemsarealsoallowed.Alistofitemsinthekitissuggestedtobeincluded.Displayinboxorbagsuitableforwhatitcontains.Approximatesizenotlargerthan12"x15"x10".Allitemsinkitmustbesafeforchildtohandle.InformationsheetforClassC200008shouldinclude:1)StatewhichONEagegroup(infant,toddler,preschooler,middlechildhood)thekitwaspreparedfor.2)Whatarechildrenthisagelike?Give2examplestoshowhowthekitwouldbeappropriateforchildrenthisage.3)Whatwillthechildlearnorwhatskillswilltheygainbyusingthekit?4)Whatitem(s)weremadebythe4‐H’er.Mostimportantlythekitshouldserveadefinedpurpose,notjustbeacatchallforseveralitems.(Scoresheet–SF85)4‐H’erstakinganyoftheprojectsinDEPARTMENTC‐200mayenter:C200009‐FamilyInvolvementEntry.Scrapbook,posterorstorydescribinganactivitythefamilydidtogether.Itmightincludemakingsomethingsuchasadollhouseorfeedbunk.Itemsmaybeexhibitedifdesired.Otherpossibilitiesincludeahouseorfarmcleanupproject,afamilyreunion,acelebrationofafamilymilestone,atriporvacation,moving,acommunityserviceproject.Photographsareencouraged.Visualsshouldshowfamilyparticipation.Participationbyallfamilymembersisimportant.Includealistoffamilymembersandwhateachpersondidtoparticipateintheevent.(Scoresheet–SF115)4‐H’erstakingGROWINGALLTOGETHER(2or3)mayenter:C200010‐GrowingwithOthersScrapbookorPoster.Examples‐Howtodecideifit’stimeyoucanbehomealone,andrelatedactivities.Howresponsibilitiesandprivilegesarerelated.Friendships.Workingwithothers.Understandingrulesand

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boundaries.Afamilytree.Afamilyruleschart.Afamilymealplan,withpicturesofaspecialfamilymeal.Ahomesafetychecklist.Beingstreetsmart(safety).Aschoolscrapbookshowingyourselfandyourschoolactivities,memories,andspecialinterests.(Scoresheet–SF115)C200011‐GrowinginCommunities.Scrapbookorposter.Examples:Acareerstudy.Aphotostoryaboutyourowngrowthanddevelopment,notonlyphysicallybutemotionally,socially,spiritually,mentally.Atelevisionevaluation(seeprojectmanual).Howyouhaveovercomeobstacles.Friendships.Acommunityprofile.Acommunityserviceproject.Workingwithparents.Teachingexperiences.Understandingdiscipline.Playgroundsafetycheck.(Scoresheet–SF115)

ClothingPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

A4‐H’ermayhaveunlimitedexhibitsperclass.EachitementeredasaclothingexhibitmusthavealabelattachedtothebacknecklineorbackwaistbandofthegarmentstatingExhibitor’snameA.EntryTags:Everyclothingexhibitmustbedescribedontheappropriateentrytagaccompanyingit(forexample:darkbluewoolskirtandjacket,redandwhiteiguredblouse).Entrytagplacement:asyoulookatthegarmentplacetheentrytagontherightsideofthegarmentandthehookofthehangertotheleft.B.Identi icationLabels:Eachitementeredasaclothing,knittingorcrochetexhibitmusthavealabelattachedstating:County,Exhibitor'snameandage,projectnameandclassinwhichgarmentisentered,andthenumberofyearsenrolledintheprojectexhibited.Woolentriesmusthavethe ibercontentlistedontheidenti icationlabel.Attachalabeloneverycomponentoftheout itusingsafetypinsorbybasting.Notresponsibleforunlabeleditems.C.PreparationofExhibits:PleasebringallwearableexhibitsonwirehangersorhangerswithaswivelhookONLY.Allexhibitsnotsuitableforhangingshouldbeenteredinaself‐sealingplasticbagandhungonahanger.Woolgarmentsandgarmentswithnarrowstrapshangbetteronotherhangers,i.e.,woodenornotchedplastichangerswithaswivelhook.Asyoulookatthegarment,placethehookofthehangertotheleft.Fastenskirts,shorts,andpantstoskirt/panthangersorsafetypinonhanger.Eachpieceshouldbeenteredonitsownhanger.Ifmorethanonehangerisusedforanentry,fastenhangersbelongingtooneexhibittogetherwithtwisttiesorrubberbands.D.General:Garmentsaslistedmaybemadeforself(4‐Hmember)oranotherperson.Garmentswillbedisplayedbycounty.4‐H’ersenrolledinclothingprojectsshouldcontinuetheirskilldevelopment.Onceyouhaveexhibitedinahigherlevel,youarenoteligibletoexhibitinalowerlevel.Ex.OnceyouexhibitinSTEAMClothing3,youarenoteligibletoexhibitinSTEAMClothing2.E.CriteriaforJudging:RefertotheNebraska4‐Hwebsiteforcurrentstatefairscoresheetsatwww.4h.unl.edu.Inaddition,allentriesmustconformtorulesandregulationsassetforthinthecurrentNebraskaStateFairBook.

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UNIT1–FundamentalsDivision220–COUNTYONLY(*Formerly known as “Clothing 1” and “Sewing for Fun”) 

Beginning Sewing Exhibits:    Exhibits will be simple articles requiring minimal skills.  

Follow suggested skills in project manual.      It is suggested that exhibits be made from 

medium weight woven fabrics that will sew and press smoothly, flannel/fleece is 

acceptable.  Solid color fabrics or those having an overall print are acceptable.  Avoid 

plaids, stripes, napped or jersey knit.  Patterns should be simple without darts, set‐in 

sleeves, and collars.  Raglan and kimono sleeves are acceptable.   

*STEAM 1 is not eligible for State Fair 

C220001NeedleBook&PinCushionC220002Pillows(Straight,Square,Diagonal,orSewFun)C220003BagsC220004Windsocks–KitesC220005OtherArticlesfromProject–orProjectusingbasicbeginningskills.C220006Show&TellatPublicFashionShow‐Thiswillnotbejudged,butwillreceive$3.00.C220007Simplepull‐onpants/shorts,orskirtorwrapskirtC220008Simplepullovertop/shirtC220009SimpleVestC220010ApronC220011ExtraArticle(*NotEligibleforStateFair)

BeyondtheNeedle,Division2214‐Hmembersmustshowtheirownoriginalcreativity.C221001DesignPortfolioAportfolioconsistingofatleastthreedesignsamples.ThePortfolioshouldbeplacedinan8½x11,3ringbinder.Includeanappropriatecover.(Additionalpagescanbeaddedeachyearbutshouldbedated.)C221002ColorWheelCreateyourowncolorwheel,complimentarycolorbarorcolorschemeusingpages27‐29intheprojectmanual.TheExhibitmaybeanotebook,poster,orsmalldisplay.Exhibitsshouldnotexceed22”x30”.C221003EmbellishedGarmentwithOriginalDesignCreateagarmentusingintermediateoradvancedtechniquesasdefinedintheprojectmanual.Designsaretheoriginalideaofthe4‐Herusingtheelementsandprinciplesofdesigntomakeanoriginalstatement.C221004OriginalDesignedFabric.Fabricyardageisdesignedusingtechniquessuchasthosefoundinthemanual.Otherembellishmentsmaybeadded.Exhibitconsistsofatleastoneyardoffinishedfabric.Includeinformationonhowthefabricwasdesigned–describetheprocessandmaterialsusedandhowthefabricwillbeused.Ifadditionalinformationisnotincluded,exhibitwillbeloweredoneribbonplacing.C221005ItemConstructedFromOriginalDesignedFabric. Fabricyardageisdesignedfirst,thenanitemisconstructedfromthatfabric.Otherembellishmentsmaybeadded.Includeinformationonhowthefabricwasdesigned–describethe

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processandmaterialsused.Ifadditionalinformationisnotincluded,exhibitwillbeloweredoneribbonplacing.C221006TextileArtsGarmentorAccessory:Agarmentoraccessoryconstructedusingnewunconventionalmaterials.Examples:rubberbands,plastic,ducttape.Adescriptionofthedesignprocessmustaccompanytheentry.Ifadditionalinformationisnotincluded,exhibitwillbeloweredoneribbonplacing.C221007.FashionAccessory(NoteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐Anaccessorydesignedand/orconstructedusingelementsandprinciplesofdesign;canbetextileornon‐textilebased.Example:shoes,bracelets,scarves,etc.Adescriptionofthedesignprocessmustaccompanytheentry.Ifadditionalinformationisnotincluded,exhibitwillbeloweredoneribbonplacing.

UNIT2–STEAM–SimplySewing,Division222Exhibitsenteredinthisprojectmustreflectmustreflectatleastonenewskilllearnedfromthismanual.Garmentsaslistedbelowmaybemadefromanywovenorknitfabricappropriatetothegarment’sdesignandshoulddemonstratesewingskillsbeyondSTEAMClothing1.Class222001:ClothingPortfolio‐ScoresheetSF20–Completeatleastfourdifferentsamples/activitiesfromChapters2,3OR4oftheprojectmanual.ThePortfolioshouldbeplacedinan81/2x11,3ringbinder.Includeanappropriatecover.(Additionalpagescanbeaddedeachyearbutshouldbedated.)Seepages9‐11forportfolioformatting.Class222002:ExpandedTextileScienceScrapbook‐ScoresheetSF20–Mustincludeatleast10differenttextilesamples.UseTextileInformationCardstemplateonpage39inprojectmanualtoidentifyfabricswatches.Completedtextilecardsshouldbeplacedinan81/2x11,3ringbinder.Includeanappropriatecover.Seeprojectmanualforfabricsuggestions.Class222003:DesignBasics,UnderstandingDesignPrinciples‐ScoresheetSF20–4‐HmembersenrolledinSTEAMClothing2mayenteranexhibitsharingalearningexperiencefrompages17‐20intheprojectmanual.Includeanswerstoquestionsfoundonpage20ofthemanual.TheExhibitmaybeanotebook,poster,orsmalldisplay.Exhibitsshouldnotexceed22”x30”.Class222004:PressingMatters‐ScoresheetSF20–4‐HMembersenrolledinSTEAMClothing2mayenterahamorsleeverollfrompages21‐25“APressingMatter”intheprojectmanual.Exhibitshouldincludeanswerstolessonquestionsthataremostappropriatetoinclude.Class222005:EntrepreneurialSewing‐ScoresheetSF63‐Usingpage161‐167inthemanual,displaywhatproductsyoupostedonlineandanalyzethecostofgoodspurchasedtodeterminetheappropriatesellingpriceforyourproduct.TheExhibitmaybeanotebook,poster,orsmalldisplay.Exhibitsshouldnotexceed22”x30”.Class222006:UpcycledGarment(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF21–Createagarmentfromusedtextilebaseditems.Theoriginaluseditemmustberedesigned(notjustdecorated)insomewaytocreateanewwearablepieceofclothing.The inishedgarmentmustre lectatleastoneskilllearnedinthisproject.A“before”pictureandadescriptionoftheredesignprocessmustaccompanytheentry.

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Class222007:UpcycledClothingAccessory(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF22–Awearableaccessorymadefromauseditem.Theitemusedmustbechangedinsomewayintheredesignprocess.The inishedaccessorymustre lectatleastoneskilllearnedinthisproject.A“before”pictureandadescriptionoftheredesignprocessmustaccompanytheentry.ClassC222008TextileClothingAccessory(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF23‐Textileaccessoryisconstructedusingatleastoneskilllearnedinthisproject.Entryexamplesinclude:hats,bags,scarves,gloves.Nometal,plastic,paperorrubberbaseitemsallowed(i.e.barrettes,headbands, liplops,ducttape,etc.)

ClassC222009Top(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐SF28

ClassC222010Bottom(pantsorshorts)(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐SF28

ClassC222011Skirt(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐SF28

ClassC222012LinedorUnlinedJacket(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐SF28

ClassC222013.Dress(eligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF28‐(notformalwear)

ClassC222014RomperorJumpsuit(eligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐SF28

ClassC222015Two‐PieceOut it(eligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐SF28

UNIT3–STEAM–AStitchFurther,Division223Exhibitsenteredinthisprojectmustre lectatleastonenewskilllearnedfromthismanual(seeprojectmanualskilllevellist).GarmentsaslistedmaybemadefromanypatternoranyfabricandshoulddemonstratesewingskillsbeyondSTEAMClothing2.Entryconsistsofconstructedgarmentsonly.Woolentriesmusthavethe ibercontentlistedontheidenti icationlabel.Class223001:ClothingPortfolio‐ScoresheetSF20–Completeatleastfourdifferentsamples/activitiesfromChapter2,Chapter3orChapter4oftheprojectmanual.ThePortfolioshouldbeplacedinan81/2x11,3ringbinder.Includeanappropriatecover.(Additionalpagescanbeaddedeachyearbutshouldbedated.)Seepages11‐13forportfolioformatting.Class222002:ExpandedTextileScienceScrapbook‐ScoresheetSF20–Mustincludeatleast10differenttextilesamples.UseTextileInformationCardstemplateonpage39inprojectmanualtoidentifyfabricswatches.Completedtextilecardsshouldbeplacedinan81/2x11,3ringbinder.Includeanappropriatecover.Seeprojectmanualforfabricsuggestions.Class223003:AdvancedEntrepreneurialSewing‐ScoresheetSF63‐UsinglessonslearnedinChapter5ofthemanual,displayonesampleproductwithabusinessplanthatincludesabusinessIDandlogo.TheExhibitmaybeanotebook,poster,orsmalldisplay.Exhibitsshouldnotexceed22”x30”.

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Class223004:UpcycledGarment(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF21–Createagarmentfromusedtextilebaseditems.Theoriginaluseditemmustberedesigned(notjustdecorated)insomewaytocreateanewwearablepieceofclothing.The inishedgarmentmustre lectatleastoneskilllearnedinthisproject.A“before”pictureandadescriptionoftheredesignprocessmustaccompanytheentry.Class223005:UpcycledClothingAccessory(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF22–Awearableaccessorymadefromauseditem.Theitemusedmustbechangedinsomewayintheredesignprocess.The inishedaccessorymustre lectatleastoneskilllearnedinthisproject.A“before”pictureandadescriptionoftheredesignprocessmustaccompanytheentry.ClassC223006TextileClothingAccessory(noteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF23‐Textileaccessoryisconstructedusingatleastoneskilllearnedinthisproject.Entryexamplesinclude:hats,bags,scarves,gloves.Nometal,plastic,paperorrubberbaseitemsallowed(i.e.barrettes,headbands, liplops,ducttape,etc.)ClassC223007.DressorFormal(EligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF28ClassC223008.SkirtedCombination(EligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF28‐(skirtwithshirt,vestorjacketORjumperandshirt)ClassC223009.PantsorShortsCombination(EligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF28‐(pantsorshortswithshirt,vestorjacket)ClassC223010.RomperorJumpsuit(EligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF28ClassC223011.SpecialtyWear(EligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF28‐(includes:swimwear,costumes,huntinggear,orchaps)ClassC223012.LinedorUnlinedJacket(EligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐ScoresheetSF28‐(non‐tailored)ClassC223013.Coat,Blazer,SuitJacketorOuterwear(EligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐Scoresheet29‐Atailoredblazerorsuitjacketorcoat.Woolentriesmusthavethe ibercontentlistedontheidenti icationlabeltobeconsideredfortheMakeItWithWoolAward.

FashionShowPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

Classes:*C410002 STEAMClothingI(CountyOnly)C410010 BeyondtheNeedleC410011 STEAMClothingIIC410040 STEAMClothingIII*C410080 ExtraGarment(CountyOnly)*C410045 UpcycledGarment(CountyOnly)C410050 Knitting/CrochetC425060 ShoppinginStyle(purchasedoutfits)

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FiberArtsPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

Allknittedandcrocheteditemswillbedisplayedintheclothingarea.

Knitting,Division225Criteriaforjudgingknitting:DesignandColor,Neatness,KnittingMechanics,Trimmings,andConstructionsFinishes.ScoresheetSF60forallclassesInformationSheetForKnitting.Eachknittedexhibitmustincludethefollowinginformationwiththeentrytagorexhibitwillbeloweredoneribbonplacing:

a) Whatwasyourgoal(s)inmakingthisexhibit(Example:Learnhowtoblockagarmentorlearnhowtousetwodifferentyarn(s)?

b) Whatstepsdidyoutakeasyouworkedtowardyourgoal(s)?c) Whatwerethemostimportantthingsyoulearnedasyouworkedtoward

yourgoal(s)?d) Gauge‐Numberofrowsperinch;numberofstitchesperinch.e) Sizeofneedles.f) Kindofyarn–weightand ibercontent.g) Namesofstitchesused.h) Copyofdirections.

UnitIC225001–Level1KnittedClothingorHomeEnvironmentItem(*Countyonly)

UnitIIC225005‐Level2KnittedClothingorHomeEnvironmentItem(GarmenteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐Knitteditemorgarmentusingpatternstitchessuchasdiamond,block,twistorseed/mossstitches.C225015‐Level3KnittedClothingorHomeEnvironmentItem(GarmenteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐Knitteditemorgarmentmadefromadvancedknittingstitchessuchaspassslipstitchover,double‐pointedneedleknitting,cable,Turkish,tamErna,plait,Germaine,featherandfanorknittingwithoneormorepatternssuchasAranorFairIsle.

Crochet,Division226Criteriaforjudgingcrochet:DesignandColor,Neatness,CrochetMechanics,Trimmings,andConstructionFinishes.ScoresheetSF61forallclassesInformationSheetForCrochet.Eachcrochetedexhibitmustincludethefollowinginformationwiththeentrytagorexhibitwillbeloweredoneribbonplacing:

Whatwasyourgoal(s)inmakingthisexhibit(Example:Learnhowtoblockagarmentorlearnhowtousetwodifferentyarn(s)?

Whatstepsdidyoutakeasyouworkedtowardyourgoal(s)?

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Whatwerethemostimportantthingsyoulearnedasyouworkedtowardyourgoal(s)?

Gaugeandsizeofhook. Kindofyarn–weightandfibercontentorothermaterialused. Namesofstitchesused. Copyofdirections.

UnitI(*CountyOnly)C226001Level1CrochetedClothingorHomeEnvironmentItemUnitIIC226005Level2CrochetedClothingorHomeEnvironmentItem(GarmenteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐Crocheteditemorgarmentusingpatternstitchessuchastexture,shell,clusterormeshstitches.C226015Level3CrochetedClothingorHomeEnvironmentItem(GarmenteligibleforStateFairFashionShow)‐Crocheteditemorgarmentusingadvancedcrochetstitchessuchasafghan,broomstick,hairpinlace,designmotifsorpatternstitches.

ConsumerManagementPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

ShoppinginStyle,Division240Ifexhibitisaposteritshouldbeon14”x22”posterboard.Ifathree‐ringbinderisuseditshouldbe8½”x11”x1”.Videoexhibitsshouldbelessthan5minutesinlengthandbeabletobeplayedonaPCusingWindowsMediaPlayer,RealPlayer,orQuickTimePlayer.

Classes:C240001BestBuyforYourBuck(Ages10‐13beforeJanuary1ofthecurrentyear)Providedetailsofthebestbuyyoumadeforyourbuckthisyear.ConsiderbuildingtheultimatewardrobebyaddingtothisentryeachyearbydividingitintoYear1,Year2,Year3,etc.Putthestoryinabinderorvideo,nopostersplease(seegeneralinformationabove).PleasedonotincludetheShoppingInStyleFashionShowInformationSheetinyourentry.Althoughbothentriesdosharesomeinformation,therearedifferencesincontentandformatforthisclass.ScoresheetSF84**SuggestedforAges10‐13Providedetailsaboutwardrobeinventorywhichindicateswhyyouselectedthegarmentyoudid,clothingbudget,costofgarmentandaconclusionorsummarystatement(s)statingyourfinalcommentsonwhyyouselectedyour“bestbuyforyourbuck”.Provide3colorphotosofyouwearingthegarment(front,side,backviews).C240002BestBuyforYourBuck(Ages14‐18beforeJanuary1ofthecurrentyear)Providedetailsofthebestbuyyoumadeforyourbuckthisyear.ConsiderbuildingtheultimatewardrobebyaddingtothisentryeachyearbydividingitintoYear1,Year2,Year3,etc.Putthestoryinabinderorvideo,nopostersplease(seegeneralinformationabove).PleasedonotincludetheShoppingInStyleFashion

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ShowInformationSheetinyourentry.Althoughbothentriesdosharesomeinformation,therearedifferencesincontentandformatforthisclass.ScoresheetSF84**SuggestedforAges14‐19Providedetailslistedforthoseages10‐13plusincludebodyshapediscussion,constructionqualitydetails,designfeaturesthataffectedyourselection,costperwearing,careofgarment,andaconclusionorsummarystatement(s)statingyourfinalcommentsonwhyyouselectedyour“bestbuyforyourbuck”.Provide3colorphotosofyouwearingthegarment(front,side,backviews).C240003.ReviveYourWardrobe‐Takeatleasttwoitemsinyourwardrobethatstillfitbutthatyoudon’twearanymoreandpairthemwithanewgarmentorgarmentstomakethemwearableonceagain.Createaphotostorywhichincludesbeforeandafterphotosandadescriptionofwhatwasdone.Putinabinder,poster,orvideo(seegeneralinformation).ScoresheetSF88C240004.ShowMeYourColors‐Select6‐8colorphotosofyouwearingdifferentcolors.Halfshouldbewhatyouconsidertobegoodpersonalcolorchoicesandhalfshouldbepoorpersonalcolorchoices.Writeabriefexplanationwitheachphotodescribingyourselections.Refertothemanualpage23formoreinformation.Entryshouldbeaposter(seegeneralinformation).ScoresheetSF89C240005.Clothing1stAidKit‐Refertopage73ofthemanualandcompleteaclothingfirstaidkit.Includealistofitemsinthekitandbriefdiscussionofwhyeachwasincluded.Putinappropriatelysizedboxortotewithalid.Nolargerthanashoebox.ScoresheetSF64C240006.Mix,Match,&Multiply‐Usingthisconceptfrompage32ofthemanualtakeatleast5piecesofclothingandcreatenewoutfits.Useyourimaginationtoshowvariouslooks(i.e.onaclothesline,inatree,onamannequin).Includeabriefdiscussionofeachoutfitwhichdemonstrateswhatyouhavelearnedbycompletingthisentry.Entrycanbeabinder,poster,orvideo(seegeneralinformation).ScoresheetSF90

MyFinancialFuture,Division247GeneralInformation:Entriesshouldbetypedandthenattachedtoapieceofcoloredcardstockorcoloredposterboard(limitthesizeoftheposterboardorcardstockto14”x22”orsmaller).Youmayusethefrontandbackoftheposterboard.Scoresheet:SF247

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATEC247001.Write3SMARTfinancialgoalsforyourself(oneshouldbeshortterm,oneintermediate,andonelongterm.)Explainhowyouintendtoreacheachgoalyouset.C247002IncomeInventory—Usingpage13asaguideline,listsourcesandamountsofincomeyouearn/receiveoverasixmonthperiod.Answerthefollowingquestions:Whatwereyourincomesources?Werethereanysteadyincomesources?Whatdidyoudowiththeincomeyoureceived?Includeyourincomeinventoryintheexhibit.C247003TrackingExpenses—Useanapporchartliketheoneonpage17totrackyourspendingover2months.Answerthefollowingquestions:Whatdidyouspendmostofyourmoneyon?Whatdidyoulearnaboutyourspendinghabits?

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Willyoumakeanychangesinyourspendingbaseduponwhatyoulearned?Whyorwhynot?Includeyourchartinyourexhibit.C247004MoneyPersonalityProfile—Completethemoneypersonalityprofilefoundonpages21‐22.Answerthefollowingquestions:Whatisyourmoneypersonality?Howdoesyourmoneypersonalityaffectthewayyouspend/savemoney?Haveafriendorfamilymembercompletethemoneypersonalityprofile.Compareandcontrast(howareyoualikehowareyoudifferent)yourmoneypersonalityprofilewiththeirs.C247005CompleteActivity8“WhatDoesItReallyCost?”onpages39‐40.C247006MyWork;MyFuture–Interviewthreeadultsinyourlifeabouttheircareersorjobsusingthequestionsonpage51andrecordtheseanswers.Inaddition,answerthefollowingquestionsonyourdisplay.Whatdidyoufindmostinterestingaboutthesejobs?Werethereanypositionsyoumightwanttopursueasyourcareer?Why/Whynot?Whatcareersinterestyouatthispointinyourlife?Whatarethreestepsyouneedtodonowtoprepareforthiscareer?

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCEDC247007Interviewsomeonewhoispaidasalary;someonewhoispaidacommission;andsomeonewhoispaidanhourlywage.Havethemanswerthefollowingquestionsplusanyadditionalquestionsyoumayhave.*Whataresomebenefitsofreceivingyourpaythewayyoudo(salary,commission,orhourlywage)?*Whataresomenegativeoutcomesforgettingpaidthewayyoudo?*Doesyourpaykeeppacewithinflation?Whydoyouthinkthis?Summarize:Baseduponyourinterviewswhichpaymentmethodwouldsuityouthebest?Discussyouranswer.C247008TheCostofNotBanking‐TypeyouranswerstothequestionsaboutElliotonpage50.C247009EvaluatingInvestmentAlternatives—completethecasestudyofJorgeonpage64.Answerallthreequestionsfoundatthebottomofthepage.C247010UnderstandingCreditScores—Watchthevideoandreadtheresourcelistedonpage71.Answerthefollowingquestions.*Name3prudentactionsthatcanreduceacreditcardbalance.*Whatarethemainfactorsthatdrivethecostofcredit?*Listonepersonalfinancialgoalthatyoucouldusecreditorcollateraltopurchase.Discusspossibleconsequencesthatmighthappenwithimproperuseofcreditforyourpurchase.C247011YouBetheTeacher–Createanactivity,storyboard,gameordisplaythatwouldteachanotheryouthabout“KeyTerms”listedonpage62.Activity/displaymustincludeatleastfive(5)oftheterms.

QuiltQuestPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.   InQuiltQuest,4‐Herslearnskillsastheyprogressthroughtheproject.Theleastexperienced4‐Hexhibitorwillselectfabric,cut,andsewtogetheronlysquaresor

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rectanglesinmakingthequilttop.Theymayhaveadditionalguidanceinpiecingthequiltblockandlayeringtogetherthequilttop,innerbattingandthequiltbottom.Anotherpersoncandothequiltingforthem.InthePremierclass,the4‐Herhasdevelopedskillstobeabletodoalloftheworkbyhimself/herself.Thisincludespatternandfabricselection,cuttingandsewingindividualpieces,layeringthequilttop/batting/backingtogether,andquilting.Quiltingmaybedonebyhand,bysewingmachineorbyacommercial‐gradequiltingmachine.Afterquilting,the4‐Hermustfinishthequiltby"squaringitup,"putbindingontheedge,andplacingalabelonthequiltwhichprovidesdetailsaboutthequiltmakingprocessforhistoricalpurposes.Allentrycardsandsupportinformationmustbeattachedusingasafetypin.Nostraightpins.Forallclasses,4‐Herscanchoosefabricsforthequiltbyselectingfabricfromfabricbolts.4‐Hersmayalsouse“fabriccollections”offeredbymanufacturersinaparticulardesignerorfabricline.Allquiltedexhibitsmusthaveapermanentlabelonthebackinthebottomrightcornerwithquiltersnameanddateofcompletion.

EXAMPLESOFFABRICCOLLECTIONSINCLUDE:•JellyRollsaremadeof(upto)40differentstripsof2½”widefabriclayingontopofoneanotherandrolleduptolooklikeajellyroll.Thefabriciscreatedbyonedesignerorfabriclineandcomplimentseachother.Inmanycases,lessskilled4‐Hersfinditdifficulttocutnarrowstripswitharotarycutterandruler,sothisfabricselectionmaymakeiteasierastheylearn.•HoneyBunsaremadeliketheJellyRollswith1½”stripsoffabrics.•LayerCakesare10"squaresoffabricfromamanufactureddesignerorfabriclinewithdifferentpiecesoffabric“layered”ontopofoneanothertolooklikeapieceofcake.•CharmPacksaremadeof5"squaresofcoordinatingfabricandmaybetiedupwithastringorscrapoffabric.•Candiesare21/2”squaresoffabricfromamanufactureddesignerorfabricline.•Turnoverisacollectionofcoordinatingfabricsthatarecutinto6”triangles.•FatQuartersare½yardcutsoffabricwhicharecutinhalftomakearectanglethatisapproximately18”x21”.(Onehalfyardoffabricyields2fatquarters).The“fatquarter”canbemoreeconomicaltopurchaseforasmallerquiltbecausethepurchaserdoesnothavetobuytheentireyardagewidth.•FabricKitisacollectionoffabricscutinlargepiecestoaccommodatetherequirementsofaparticularquiltpattern.The4‐Hermustcutoutallofthesmallersquares,rectangles,etc.tomakethequilttopaccordingtothepatterndirections.Afterfabricselection,youthcanuseavarietytoolsforcuttingthefabricandcompletingthequilt.Cuttingintopatternpiecesmayincludehandrollerdiecuttingmachinesthatcutparticularshapeswhichcanbeappliquedtofabric.Thisisallowedintheconstructionofthequilt.

•Aquiltedexhibitismadeupofatleast3layers.Exhibitsmustbequiltedortiedthroughalllayers.•Fleeceblanketsarenoteligibleinthisdivision.•Quiltsmusthaveapermanentlabelonthebackinthebottomrightcornerwithquilter’snameanddateofcompletion

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C229010ExploringQuiltsIllustratesomeaspectofquiltsorquiltmaking.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:languagearts,quiltsofdifferentcultures,chemistry,design,preservation,history,construction,math‐conversionofquiltpatterns,textiles/fabrics,computerization,entrepreneurship.Historymayincludehistoryofanoldquiltorhistory/researchofaparticularstyleofquiltsuchasBaltimorealbumquiltsorAmishquilts.Exhibitmaybea14x22inchposter,notebook,CD,Powerpoint,Prezi,DVD,YouTube,orothertechnique.Allitemsinanexhibitmustbeattachedtogetherandlabeled.NOquilteditemsshouldbeenteredinthisclass.SF208CScoresheetforEducationExhibitsandComputerExplorationQuiltDesignotherthanFabric‐SF208BScoresheetforQuiltDesignOtherthanFabric.Supportinginformationisrequiredforthisexhibit.Informationmustalsoincludeelementsorprinciplesofdesignusedandstepstakentocompleteproject.Tagtemplatescanbefoundonthe4‐HStateFairwebsite,pleasenotethisisintheHomeEnvironmentinformationsheet:http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook#tab3Exhibitswithoutsupportinginformationwillbedroppedaribbonplacing.•ClassC229020‐Twoorthreedimensionalitemwithquiltdesignmadeusingmediumotherthanfabric,suchaswoodenquiltblock,stainedglass,paper,etc.BarnQuiltsSF208BScoresheetforQuiltDesignOtherthanFabric.Supportinginformationisrequiredforthisexhibit.Informationmustalsoincludeelementsorprinciplesofdesignusedandstepstakentocompleteproject.Tagtemplatescanbefoundonthe4‐HStateFairwebsite,pleasenotethisistheHomeEnvironmentinformationsheet:http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook#tab3.Exhibitswithoutsupportinginformationwillbedroppedaribbonplacing.Abarnquiltisalargepieceofwoodthatispaintedtolooklikeaquiltblock.Class229021–BarnQuiltcreatedthatislessthan4’x4’.Class229022–BarnQuiltcreatedthatis4’x4’orlarger.ClassC229030‐ComputerExplorationSF208CQuiltQuestScoresheetforEducationExhibitsandComputerExplorationPosterornotebookwithaminimumofsixcomputergeneratedquiltdesignsorcolorvariationsonaquiltdesign.Includeinformationontypeofprogramused,processusedtogeneratedesigns,orhowyouusedcolortocreatedifferentquiltdesigns.Sizeofposterornotebooktobesuitablefortheexhibit.C229040‐WearableArt‐SF208AScoresheetforQuiltsandQuiltedItemsQuiltedclothingorclothingaccessorywhichmusthavearecognizableamountof quiltingandmayincludefabricmanipulation.Quiltingmustbedoneby4‐Hmember.Onahalfsheetof8½x11inchpaper,tellhowyouselectedthedesignandfabricsincludingwhetherornotyouusedakit,jellyroll,charmsquares,etc.C229041Inter‐GenerationalQuiltSF208EScoresheet.Aquiltmadebya4‐Hmemberyouthandfamilymembersorfriendsofdifferentgenerations.Onahalf‐sheetof8½x11inchpaper,includeanexplanationofhowthequiltwasplanned

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andwhodidwhatintheconstructionofthequilt.Inansweringthefollowingquestions:

a) Howwasthequiltplannedandwhodidwhatintheconstructionofthequilt?

b) Howdidyouselectthedesignandfabricsincludingwhetherornotyouusedakit,jellyroll,charmsquares,etc.?

c) Whatdidyoulearnthatyoucanuseonyournextproject?C229042ServiceProjectQuiltSF208DScoresheet.Aquilttobedonatedthathasbeenconstructedbya4‐Hmember/4‐Hyouth.Onahalfsheetof8½x11inchpaper,includeanexplanationansweringthefollowingquestions:

a) Whywasthequiltconstructedandwhowillreceivethedonatedquilt?b) Howdidyouselectthedesignandfabricsusedincludingwhetherornot

youusedakit,jellyroll,charmsquares,etc.?c) Whatdidyoudoandwhatwasdonebyothers?d) Whatdidyoulearnthatyoucanuseonyournextproject?

CLASSES50–83QUILTEDEXHIBITSGUIDELINESInclasses50–83,countiesmayenteratotalof3itemsdistributedwithintheclassesasthecountychooses.

A.) Pleasenotethedescriptionofclasses.Theydenotedegreeofdifficultyinconstructionandnotthenumberofyearsintheproject.

B.) Aquiltedexhibitconsistsof3ormorelayers.C.) Allquiltedexhibitsmustbequilted(machineorhand)ortied.D.) Allquiltpiecingandfinishingmustbethesoleworkofthe4‐Hmember.

Quilting,whethermachineorhandquilted,maybedonebyanotherindividualexceptforthePremierQuiltclass.

E.) Nopre‐quiltedfabricmaybeused.F.) Wallquiltsmusthaveahangingsleeveonthebackofthequiltorsome

methodforhanging.G.) Allquiltedexhibitsmustbecleanandfinishedforintendedpurpose.I.) Onahalfsheetof8½x11inchpaper,includeanexplanationansweringthefollowingquestions:A)Howdidyouselectthedesignandfabricsincludingwhetherornotyouusedakit,jellyroll,charmsquares,etc.?B)Whatdidyoudoandwhatwasdonebyothers?C)Whatdidyoulearnyoucanuseonyournextproject?

QUILTEDEXHIBITSClasses50–52Piecedquiltsmadeupofsquaresand/orrectangles.SF208AScoresheetforQuiltsandQuiltedItems.

•ClassC229050‐Small‐length+width=lessthan60”.Thissizeincludesminiaturequilts,wallhangings,tablerunners,placemats(4),andpillows.Allitemsmustbequilted.Pillowsmusthaveaquiltedtop,notjustpiecedpatchwork.•ClassC229051‐Medium‐length+width=61”to120”•ClassC229052‐Large‐length+width=over120”

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Classes60–62Inadditiontoanyofthemethodsinclasses50–52,quiltsmayhavetriangles,and/ormaybeembroidered.SF208AScoresheetforQuiltsandQuiltedItems

•ClassC229060‐Small‐length+width=lessthan60”.Thissizeincludesminiaturequilts,wallhangings,tablerunners,placemats(4),andpillows.Allitemsmustbequilted.Pillowsmusthaveaquiltedtop,notjustpiecedpatchwork.•ClassC229061‐Medium‐length+width=61”to120”•ClassC229062‐Large‐length+width=over120”

Classes70–72Inadditiontoanyofthemethodsinclasses50–62,quiltsmayhavecurvedpiecing,applique,Celticstyle,stainedglassstyle,paperpiecing,artquiltstyle(Anartquiltisanoriginalexplorationofaconceptoridearatherthanthehandingdownofa“pattern”.Itexperimentswithtextilemanipulation,color,textureand/oradiversityofmixedmedia.AnArtQuiltoftenpushesquiltworldboundaries),orothernon‐traditionalstyles.SF208AScoresheetforQuiltsandQuiltedItems

•ClassC229070‐Small‐length+width=lessthan60”.Thissizeincludesminiaturequilts,wallhangings,tablerunners,placemats(4),andpillows.Allitemsmustbequilted.Pillowsmusthaveaquiltedtop,notjustpiecedpatchwork.•ClassC229071‐Medium‐length+width=61”to120”•ClassC229072‐Large‐length+width=over120”

PREMIERQUILTClasses80–83Entirequiltisthesoleworkofthe4‐Hmember,includingquilting(handormachine).Theyouthmayreceiveguidancebutnooneelsemayworkonthequilt.Tiedquiltsarenoteligibleforthisclass.SF208AScoresheetforQuiltsandQuiltedItems

•ClassC229080‐Handquilted•ClassC229081‐Sewingmachinequilted•ClassC229082‐Longarmquilted—non‐computerized/handguided

•ClassC229083‐Longarmquilted—computerized

HomeEnvironmentPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

HOMEENVIRONMENTEXHIBITSareevaluatedbythesecriteria:1.) Itemsmustbedesignedtobeusedforhomedecorating,homefurnishing

orhomemanagement(noclothing,purses,notecards,scrapbooks/photoalbums,etc.)

2.) Accessoriesshouldbeofhighquality(ascomparedtoquick,simplecrafts),suitableforuseinthehomeseveralmonthsthroughouttheyear.Holiday‐specificitemsarediscouraged.

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3.) Itemsshouldshowcreativityandoriginality,alongwiththeapplicationofdesignelementsandprinciples.Youtharerequiredtoincludethedesignelementsandprinciplestheyusedalongwithsimpledirectionsforhowtheymadetheirprojectwiththeirexhibit.InformationontheelementsandprinciplesofdesignmaybefoundintheDesignDecisionsmanual,aswellasPortfolioPathwaysandSketchbookCrossroads.

4.) Enteredincorrectclass:Whatmediumwaschangedormanipulated?Whatmediumisthemajorityofyourexhibitmadefrom?

5.) Itemsshouldbereadyfordisplayinthehome:picturesframed,wallhangingsandpicturesreadytohangetc.Nosinglematboardorartistcanvaspanelsallowed.Wrappedcanvas(ifstaplesnotvisibleonedge)isacceptedwithoutframing.Makesurehangersarestrongenoughtosupporttheitem.Itemsnotreadyfordisplaywillbedroppedoneribbonplacing.

6.) Allstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetostatefair.

7.) Itemsshouldnotbemadeforbeginninglevelorotherprojects(ex:simple(10minute)tablerunnersorwoodworking).Exhibitsfromthebeginninglevelproject,DesignMyPlace,arecountyonlyandnotstatefaireligible.

A.SIZEOFEXHIBITS–Exhibitsmaybenotallerthan7feetandnowiderthan6feet.ALLEXHIBITSMUSTBEABLETOBEEASILYLIFTEDBY24‐HSTAFF.B.NUMBEROFENTRIESPERINDIVIDUAL‐Oneentryperexhibitorperclass.LimitoftwoentriesinALLhomeenvironmentprojectsperexhibitor.C.ENTRYTAGS‐AnentrytagwhichincludesacleardescriptionoftheentrymustbesecurelyattachedtoeachHomeEnvironmentexhibit.Usecolor,patternorpicturedescriptionstoaidinidentification.Nostraightpins.D.IDENTIFICATION‐Inadditiontotheentrytag,alabelwiththeexhibitor’snameandcountyshouldbeattachedtoeachseparatepieceoftheexhibit.E.SUPPORTINGINFORMATION‐SupportinginformationisrequiredforallHomeEnvironmentexhibits.Informationmustincludeelementsorprinciplesofdesignusedandstepstakentocompleteproject.Tagtemplatescanbefoundonthe4‐HStateFairwebsite:http://4h.unl.edu/fairbook#tab3Exhibitswithoutsupportinginformationwillbedroppedaribbonplacing.

DesignMyPlace,Division254(CountyOnly)(Exhibitormayenterupto2itemsperclass.)

C254100Needleworkaccessory(madewithyarnorfloss)C254200Simplefabricaccessory(pillow,laundrybag,pillowcase,tablerunner,etc.)C254300Accessorymadefromoriginalbatikortiedye.C254400Simpleaccessorymadeby4‐H’erusingwood,plastic,glass,clay,orpaper.C254500Storageitemmadeorrecycled.C254600Bulletinormessageboard.C254700MetalToolingorMetalPunchAccessory.C254800ProblemSolved:Usedcreativemethodtoshowhowyousolveda

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problem(airquality,water,sound,temperature,lighting,fireescapeplan,etc.)C254900Videoshowinghowtomakeabedororganizearoom.

HeirloomTreasures/FamilyKeepsakes,Division256Thisprojectareaisforitemswithhistoric,sentimentalorantiquevaluethatarerestored,repurposedorrefinishedtokeeptheiroriginallookandvalue.Itisnotfor“recycled”items.Forexample,abenchwouldbeconsideredanheirloomiftheoriginalfinishisrestored,butifdecoratedbypaintingitwouldbeconsideredrecycled.Enteringhighlyvaluableitems(especiallysmallones)isdiscouraged,asexhibitsarenotdisplayedinclosedcases.NOTE:Resourcestosupportthisprojectareaareavailableonthe4‐Hwebsite.Attachinformationincluding:

1.Listofstepstakentocompleteyourproject.Beforeandafterpicturesareencouraged.

2.Keepsakesdocumentation:howyouacquiredtheitemandthehistoryoftheitemmaybewritten,pictures,audioorvideotapeofinterviewwithfamilymember,etc.

C256001Trunks,includingdoll‐sizedtrunksorwardrobes.C256002Anarticle eitherarepurposed"treasure"(accessory)fromanolditemoranold"treasure"(accessory)refinishedorrenovated.Mayincludeadisplayofacollectionorcollectibles,beingcarefulnottodestroyvalueofthecollection.C256003Furniture‐ eitherarepurposed"treasure"fromanolditemoranold"treasure"refinishedorrenovated.Mayincludedoll‐sizedfurniture.C256004CleanedandRestoredHeirloomAccessoryorFurniture‐Areconditionedandcleanedoldpieceoffurnitureoraccessorythatisfunctionalforuseordisplay.Itemmightbecleanedandwaxed,andsimplerepairsmade.Itemwouldnotberefinishedorrepainted,butreconditionedtorestoreittoitsoriginallookortopreventitfromfurtherdamageasavaluableheirloom.ConsultextensionpublicationCareandConservationofHeirloomTextiles,G1682forinformationontextiles.(Refinisheditemsgoinclasses2–3.)Thisclassisforsituationswhereitmaybebesttodoverylittletotheitemtomaintainitsantiquevalue.**Itemorarticleshouldbeofcomplexitysuitedtoanadvancedproject.

DesignDecisions,Division257(Exhibitor may enter up to 1 item per class.)  Attach information to explain steps taken. 

Information must also include element or principle of design used (p. 9‐12). 

C257001DesignboardforaroomInclude:colorscheme,walltreatment,floortreatment,etc.ORfloorplanforaroom.Posters,22”x28”,ormultimediapresentation(onCD).Showwhatyoulearnedwithbeforeandafterpicturesordiagrams,samples,story,costcomparisons,optionalarrangements,etc.C257002ProblemsolvedEnergysaversORCareerexploration–Identifyaproblem(asproblemwindows,storageneeds,inconvenientroomarrangement,costcomparison,energyconservation,wastemanagement,etc.)OR,exploreandcareerrelatedtohomeenvironment.(Whatwoulditbe,whateducationisneeded,whatwouldyoudo,etc.)Usingposter,notebook,multimediapresentation(onCD)orothermethod,describetheproblemandhowitwassolvedORyourcareerexploration.

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C257003Solar,wind,orotherenergyalternativesforthehomecanbemodels,eitheranoriginalcreationoranadaptionofkit.Ifkit,labelandexplainwhatwaslearnedandhowtheitemcouldbeusedinoronexteriorofthehome.C257004TechnologyinDesign‐Incorporatetechnologyintoaprojectrelatedtohomeenvironment;forexample,usingconductivethreadtocreateacircuitthatenhancesawallhanging.C257005CommunityServiceActivityShowwhatwasdoneasacommunityserviceactivityrelatedtothisproject.Inanotebook,photostory,orposter,showthepurposeandresultsofthatactivity.Ex:paintingamuralatadaycareor4‐Hbuilding,helpinganelderlypersonpaintorcleantheirhome,etc.Maybeanindividualorclubactivity.C257006WindowCoveringMayincludecurtains,draperies,shades,shutters,etc.C257007FloorcoveringMaybewoven,braided,paintedfloorcloth,etc.Maybeexhibitedasaposterormultimediapresentation(onCD).C257008BedcoverMayincludeaquilt,comforter,bedspread,dustruffle,pillowsham,canopy,etc.Forquilts,statewhodidthequilting.(Notiedfleeceblankets.)C257009AccessoryFramedOriginalNeedlework/StitcheryMadeby4‐Hmembers.Itcanbecommerciallyframed.Itemisjudgedforworkmanshipandwiseapplicationofartelementsanddesignprinciplesinboththepictureandframe.C257010AccessoryTextile–2D(tableclothorrunner,dresserscarf,wallhanging,etc.Notiedfleeceblanketsor10minutetablerunners.)C257011AccessoryTextile–3D(Pillows,pillowshams,fabricbowls,etc.NoSewingforFunpillows.)C257012Accessory–2DC257013Accessory3D(stringart,wreaths,etc.).C257014AccessoryOriginalfloraldesign.For classes 15-18, determine entry by what medium was manipulated. C257015AccessoryMadefromwood–burn,cut,shapeorotherwisemanipulateC257016AccessoryOriginalmadefromglass–etch,mosaic,stain,moltenorotherwisemanipulateC257017AccessoryMadefrommetal–cut,shape,punch,sculpt,reassembleorotherwisemanipulateC257018AccessoryOriginalmadefromCeramicorTile.Treatmenttoexhibitmustgothroughprocessthatpermanentlyaltersthemedium.Paintingaloneisnotsufficient.C257019Accessory–Recycled/Upcycleditemforthehome–reuseacommonobjectormaterialinacreativeway.Includedescriptionofwhatwasdonetorecycleorreuseiteminyourattachedinformation.C257020Furniture–Recycle/Remade,madeorfinishedbyusingacommonobjectormaterialinacreativeway.Includedescriptionofwhatwasdonetorecycleorreuseiteminyourattachedinformation.C257021FurnitureWoodOpaquefinishsuchaspaintorenamelC257022FurnitureWoodClearfinishshowingwoodgrain

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C257023FurniturefabriccoveredMayincludestool,chairseat,slip‐covers,headboard,etc.C257024Furniture–OutdoorLiving.Furnituremade/refurbishedsuitableforoutdooruse.(NOTE:Maybedisplayedoutside).Includedescriptionofwhatwasdonetorecycleorreuseiteminyourattachedinformation.C257025‐Accessory–OutdoorLiving‐Accessorymade/refurbishedby4‐Hmembersuitableforoutdooruse.(NOTE:Maybedisplayedoutside.)Includedescriptionofwhatwasdonetorecycleorreuseiteminyourattachedinformation.

SketchbookCrossroads,Division260Usetechniquesfrommanualorcomparabletechniques.Attachinformationtoexplainstepstaken.Informationmustalsoincludeelementorprincipleofdesignused.(p.8‐9)C260001OriginalpencilorchalkdrawingBasedontechniqueslearnedinUnitIofSketchbookCrossroads,readytohang.Scratchartacceptedhere.(Crossroadspgs.10‐21)C260002OriginalinkdrawingbasedontechniqueslearnedinUnitIofSketchbookCrossroads,readytohang.(Crossroadspgs.22‐28)C260003Homeaccessorymadewithfiber(Crossroadspgs.29)C260004Homeaccessorymadewithfeltedwool(Crossroadspgs.3‐36)C260005Homeaccessorymadewithcottonlinter(Crossroadspgs.34‐36)C260006Homeaccessoryusingbatik(Crossroadspgs.37‐39)C260007Homeaccessorymadebyweaving(Crossroadspgs.40‐47)‐C260008Homeaccessorymadewithfabricexhibitorhasdyed(p.48‐50)C260009Originalsculptedorthrownhomeaccessorymadewithclay(nopurchaseditem)(p.53‐62)C260010NebraskaLifeExhibitAnartexhibitusingoneofthetechniquesintheaboveclassestoshowhowartcandefineasenseofplace,orlifeinNebraska.Forexample‐apencilorinkdrawingdepictinglifeinNebraska,usingnaturalresourcessuchasnativegrassestomakeaweaving,usingnaturalfibersforfelting,orusingroots,nuts,plantsorflowerstodyefabric.IncludetherequiredinformationlistedaboveandhowthisprojectrepresentslifeinNebraska.

PortfolioPathways,Division261Usetechniquesfrommanualorcomparabletechniques.Attachinformationtoexplainstepstaken.Informationmustalsoincludeelementorprincipleofdesignused.(p.8‐9)C261001OriginalacrylicpaintingbasedontechniqueslearnedinUnitIofPortfolioPathways.Framedandreadytohang.(Pathwayspgs.10‐36)C261002OriginaloilpaintingbasedontechniqueslearnedinUnitIofPortfolioPathways,framedandreadytohang.(Pathwayspgs.10‐35)C261003OriginalwatercolorbasedontechniqueslearnedinUnitIofPortfolioPathways,framedandreadytohang.(Pathwayspgs.10‐35)C261004OriginalsandpaintingbasedontechniqueslearnedinUnitIofPortfolioPathways,framedandreadytohang.(Pathwayspgs.10‐35)C261005OriginalencausticpaintingbasedontechniqueslearnedinUnitIofPortfolioPathways,framedandreadytohang.(Pathwayspgs.10‐35)

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C261006HomeaccessorymadewithanyprintingtechniqueinPathwaysUnitII.C261007NebraskaLifeExhibitAnartexhibitusingoneofthetechniquesintheaboveclassestoshowhowartcandefineasenseofplaceorlifeinNebraska.Forexample–solarprinting;makingprintsusingshedsnakeskinorplant;anacrylic,oil;watercolorpaintingofscenesofyourcommunityorthesurroundingarea;orusingobjectsfromnaturetomakethepainting.IncludetherequiredinformationlistedaboveandhowthisprojectrepresentsNebraskalife.

ForestryPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GeneralInformation:1.) TheofficialreferenceforallforestryprojectsistheTreeIdentification

Manual(4‐H332)whichwasrecentlyrevisedandisavailableforpurchasefromUNLMarketplace.OtherhelpfulforestryreferencesincludeTreesofNebraska(EC92‐1774‐X),LeafingOut(4‐H431)andPlantaTree(EC17‐11‐80).

2.) Display"boards"mustbemadefromwoodorwoodcomposite,e.g.plywood,fiberboard,orMasonite,1/4"to½"thickandnolargerthan24"x24".Displayboardsmaybecoated,e.g.,paintedorvarnished,onbothsidestopreventwarping.

3.) Display"posters"mustbemadefromamaterial,e.g.foamboardorposterboard,thatwillstanduprightwithoutbuckling,andbenolargerthan24"x24".

4.) Display"books"mustmeasurenomorethan16"x16".5.) Atleast5ofthe10samplesinClass2,3,4,and5mustbefromthelistof

60speciesdescribedin4‐H332.Samplesmustbefrom10differenttreespecies.Forexample,EmeraldQueenMapleandCrimsonKingMaplearebothvarietiesofthesamespecies(NorwayMaple),andthushavethesamegenusandspeciesname,i.e.Acerplatanoides.Allsamplesmustbefromtrees,NOshrubs.Ifmorethan10samplesareincludedinthedisplay,onlythefirst10samplesfromthecurrentyearwillbejudged.

6.) Rememberthatothergenerallabelingstandardsapply.Forexample,scientificnamesarealwaysitalicizedorunderlined.Also,thefirstletterofaGenusnameisalwayscapitalized.Thefirstletterofaspeciesnameisalwayslowercase.Whenrequired,alwaysindicatecompletescientificnames(Genusandspecies)andcommonnames,(e.g.NorwayMaple)evenwhen“varietynames”areincluded.Forexample,thescientificnameofEmeraldQueenMapleisAcerplatanoidesandthecommonnameisNorwaymaple.“EmeraldQueen”maybeincludedasthevarietyname,butvarietynamesarenotrequired.

7.) Howwelltheexhibitorfollowswrittendirectionsisanimportantfactorinjudging.

8.) Allstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetothestatefair.

9.) Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.

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D320001DesignYourOwnExhibitPrepareaneducationalexhibitaboutsomeaspectoftrees,forests,orforestrythatisofspecialinteresttoyou.Possibletopicsincludepaperrecycling,wildfire,forestproducts,forestwildlife,orforestpests.Theonlyrequirementisthatthedisplaymustbenolargerthan24inchesby24inchesby24inches.Photographs,drawings,samples,charts,posters,etc.canbeused,butincludeenoughinformationtoadequatelyexplainthetopic.Yourdisplayshouldbesubstantiallydifferentfromotherdisplayclasses.Beascreativeasyoulike.D320002LeafDisplaytheleafdisplaymustincludesamplesof“completeleaves”fromatleast10differenttreespecies.Thedisplaymustincludeatleasttwosamplesofsimpleleaves,compoundleaves,andconiferleaves.Leavesshouldbepressed,dried,andmounted.

Collection:Wheneverpossible,collectleavesfrommaturetrees.Collectleavesanytimeaftertheyhavereachedfullsize,usuallybeginninginearlysummer.Leafsamplesshouldbeingoodconditionandrepresentativeoftheaverageleavesonthetree.Keepinmindthatshadedleavesareoftenmuchlargerthannormal.Carefullyremoveleavesfromthetwigwiththeentirepetioleorrachisintact.Aftercollection,freshleafsamplescanbetemporarilystoredwithinthepagesofanoldmagazine,buttheyshouldbeproperlypressedanddriedfordisplay.Besuretorecordpertinentinformationduringcollection.

Mounting:Leavesmaybedisplayedinanotebookoronadisplayboard.Anymethodmaybeusedtomountleaves,e.g.wire,glue,tape,staples,plasticbags,butbesurealltheirfeaturescanbeclearlyidentified.

Labeling:Thelabelforeachsamplemustinclude:i. CommonNameii. ScientificNameiii. Leaftypeiv. Leafarrangement(forbroadleaftrees)v. Leafcomposition(forbroadleaftrees)vi. Exhibitor’sname.vii. CollectionDateviii. Collectionlocation(bespecific,includingcountyand

otherrelevantinformation)* Ifatwigisincludedwithasample,indicate“twigincluded”onthelabel.Forexample,thetwigmaybeincludedwithaneasternredcedarsamplebecausetheleavesareverysmallanddifficulttoremovefromthetwig.Supplementalinformation,e.g.generaluses,commonproducts,fallcolor,etc.,maybeincludedtoenhanceeducationalvalue.D320003TwigDisplaythetwigdisplaymustincludetwigsamplesfromatleast10differenttreespecies.Thedisplaymustincludeatleasttwosamplesofoppositeandalternateleafarrangementsfrombroadleaftrees.

Collection:Twigsamplesshouldbecollectedduringthedormantseason(November—April)whenthebudsaremature.Twigsamplesmustbeatleast6incheslongandexhibitbuds.Leavesmustberemovedandsidebarbranchesmustbetrimmedtolessthan1inchinlength.

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Mounting:Twigsmustbemountedonadisplayboard.Anymethod,e.g.wire,glue,tape,staples,plasticbags,etc.,maybeusedtomounttwigs,butbesureallfeaturescanbeclearlyidentified.Thenon‐terminalendmustbecutataslantsothepithcanbeseen.

Labeling:Thelabelforeachsamplemustinclude:i. Commonnameii. Scientificnameiii. Leafarrangement(forbroadleaftrees)iv. Exhibitorsnamev. Collectiondatevi. Collectionlocation(bespecific,includingcountyand

otherrelevantinformation)*Supplementalinformation,e.g.generaluses,treecharacteristics,etc.,maybeincludedtoenhanceeducationalvalue.D320004SeedDisplaytheseeddisplaymustincludeseedsamplesfromatleast10differenttreespecies.

Collection:Treeseedsshouldbecollectedatthetimeofyearwhentheymature,whichvarieswidelydependingupontreespecies.Forexample,SilverMapleseedsmatureinMaywhileRedOakacornsdonotmatureuntilSeptember.Seedsamplesshouldbefreeofinsectordiseasesymptoms.Remembertodisplayseeds,notfruit.Forexample,theseedofHoneylocustisenclosedinapod.Removeanddisplaytheseed,notjustthepod.Itisacceptabletodisplaythefruitwiththeseed,butclearlylabeleach.

Mounting:Seedsmaybedisplayedinavarietyofways,e.g.mountedonadisplayboard,displayedinjarsinarack,etc.,buttheymustbesecurelymountedandeasilyviewed.Beascreativeasyoulike.

Labeling:Thelabelforeachsamplemustinclude:i. Commonnameii. Scientificnameiii. Typeoffruit,ifknown(e.g.samara,pod,orlegume)iv. Exhibitor’snamev. CollectionDatevi. Collectionlocation(bespecific,includingcountyandother

relevantinformation)Supplementalinformation,e.g.maturitydate,averagenumberofseedinthefruit,etc.,maybeincludedtoenhanceeducationalvalue.

D320005WoodDisplaythewooddisplaymustincludewoodsamplesfromatleast10differenttreespecies.

Preparation:Samplesmaybeofanyshape,e.g.sectionsfromaboard,woodcylindersturnedonalathe,horizontalorverticalcrosssectionsofasmalllogwithbarkattached.Etc.,butallsamplesshouldbethesameshape,e.g.allwoodcylindersorallsectionsofaboard.Eachsamplecanbenolargerthan4”x4”.Cutsurfacesshouldbesandedtoshowthegrain.Treatingsampleswithaclearfinish(nostain)isoptional.

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Mounting:Samplesmaybedisplayinavarietyofways,e.g.mountedonadisplayboard,displayedinaboxorrack,etc.,buttheymustbesecurelymountedandeasilyviewed.Beascreativeasyoulike.

Labeling:Thelabelforeachsamplemustincludei. Commonnameii. Scientificnameiii. Woodtype(softwoodorhardwood)iv. Exhibitor’snamev. Collectiondatevi. Collectionlocation(bespecific,includingcountyand

otherrelevantinformation).*Supplementalinformation,e.g.commonproducts,wooddensity,etc.,maybeincludedtoenhanceeducationvalue.ClassD320006CrossSectionDisplayadisccutfromatreespecieslistedin4H332.Thesamplemustbecollectedwithin1yearofthestatefairjudgingday.Thediscmustmeasure6to12inchesindiameterand1—3inchesthick.Thebarkshouldbefirmlyattached,whichmaybedifficultifthetreewasdeadwhenthediscwascut.Sandatleastonesideofthediscsothegraincanbeeasilyseen.Ifthediscistreatedwithaclearfinish,bothsidesmustbetreatedtominimizewarping.Asthediscdries,somecrackingorcheckingcanbeexpectedandisallowed.

Labeling:Thefollowingpartsmustbeclearlyandaccuratelylabeledonthecrosssectionwithpins,papertags,orsomeotherformofidentification:

i. Pithii. Heartwoodiii. Sapwoodiv. Onegrowthring(beginningandend)v. Cambiumvi. Bark

*Separatelabelattachedtothebackofthediscmustinclude:i. Commonnameii. Scientificnameiii. Treeclassification(softwoodorhardwood)iv. Age(ofthecrosssection)v. Exhibitor'snamevi. Collectionlocation(bespecific,includingcountyand

otherrelevantinformation)vii. Collectiondate

D320007PartsofaTree(*thisprojectisonlyforages8‐11)Prepareaposter,nolargerthan24”X24”thatclearlyidentifiesthemainexternalpartsofanytree:

i. Trunkii. Crowniii. Rootsiv. Leavesv. Flowers

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vi. Fruitvii. Budsviii. Bark

Identifyingotherinternalparts,e.g.phloem,xylem,cambium,annualring,pith,etc.,isoptional.Attachaseparatelabelonthebackoftheposterthatincludestheexhibitor’snameandage.D320008LivingTreeDisplayalivingtreeseedlinggrownbytheexhibitorfromseedinthedisplaycontainer.Theseedmustbefromaspecieslistedin4H332.Theseedlingmustbe60daysto1yearold(onStateFairjudgingday).Thedisplaycontainermustcontainatleast8inchesofsoil(pottingmixorsuitablenaturalsoil),havedrainageholes(s),andadrainpantocatchdrainagewater.

Labeling:Awaterprooflabelmustbeattachedandinclude:i. Commonnameii. Scientificnameiii. Seedtreatments(ifany)iv. Plantingdatev. Emergencedatevi. Exhibitor’sname

Supplementalinformationaboutthetree,e.g.wheretheseedwascollected,growthmeasurements,usesforthatspecies,etc.,maybeincludedinanattachednotebook,poster,etc.toenhanceeducationalvalue.Supplementalinformationwillbeanimportantfactorinjudging.

Conservation&WildlifePremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

Guidelines:1.ShowWhatYouDidandLearned‐Allexhibitorsareencouragedtoshowevidenceoftheirpersonalfieldexperiences,study,orobservationsthatrelatetotheirexhibit.Thishelpsjudgesunderstandwhatthe4‐H'erdidandlearnedintheprocessthatledtotheexhibit.2.ProperCredit‐Showpropercreditbylistingthesourcesofplansorothersupportinginformationusedinexhibits.3.WhoseExhibit?‐Theexhibitor'sname,county,andagemustbeonthebackorbottomofalldisplayssothattheownercanbeidentifiedeveniftheentrytagbecomesseparatedfromtheexhibit.4.WildlifeandWildlifeLaws‐"Animal"or"wildlife"inthefollowinginstructionsincludeswildfish,amphibians,reptiles,birds,ormammals.Followwildlifelaws;example:wildlifelawsdonotallowcollectionofbirdnests,eggs,oranyoftheirparts.5.EntriesperIndividual‐Eachindividualislimitedtoatotaloffour(4)exhibits,eachinadifferentclass.Maximumof4entriespercountyineachclass.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.

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6.ProjectMaterials‐RelatedprojectbookletsincludeExploringYourEnvironmentSeries,4‐HShootingSports,Amphibians,BirdBehavior(EC59381),FishingforAdventureProjectManuals,WildlifeConservation(4‐H125),OutdoorSkills:LearningScienceintheOutdoorsseries(ScienceSignatureOutcomeProgram).7.BoardandPosterExhibits‐Thesearedisplaysthatshoweducationalinformationaboutatopicofinterest.Boardexhibitscanholdobjectssuchasfishingequipmentorcastsofanimaltracks.Mountallboardexhibitson¼”plywood,Masonite,orsimilarpanelnolargerthan24”highby24”wide.Posterexhibitsshouldbeonregularpostersheets,nolargerthanstandardsize(22by28inches)buthalfsize,22by14inches,isrecommended.8.Scoring‐SamplescoresheetsareavailableatyourcountyextensionofficeandontheUNL4‐Hwebpage(http://4h.unl.edu).9.Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.

WildlifeandHowTheyLive,Division340Classes1‐4areboardsorposterexhibits.Displaymayshowanyaspectofwildlife,wildlifehabitat,orrelatedconservation,restoration,ormanagement.Examples:lifehistoryorotherfactsaboutonetypeofwildlife;howtomanagewildlifeonafarmorintown;managinghabitatforonekindofwildlife;liferequirementsforonekindofwildlifeduringoneseasonorthroughtheyear;wildlifestudymethods;wildlifebehavior(example:whennesting,findingfood,moving,etc.);habitats(examples:grasslands,wetlands,riverorstreamcorridors)andwhatwildlifeisfoundthere;habitatneedsforaspecifickindofwildlife.Formoreideas,refertoprojectbooklets.D340001MammalDisplayD340002BirdDisplayD340003FishDisplayD340004ReptileorAmphibianDisplayD340005WildlifeConnectionsBoardorposterexhibit.Thepurposeofthisdisplayistoshowinterconnectionsandrelatedaspectsamonganimals,plants,andotherhabitatcomponents.Alldisplaysshouldshowtwoormoreinteractions(connections)thatoccurbetween/amonganimalsorbetweenanimalsandtheirhabitat.Displaysmightshowhowanimalsinteractwithotheranimals,withpeople,orwiththeirhabitat.Examples:

1. Foodchaindisplay.Usepictures,drawings,orotheritemstoillustratethesourceoffoodenergyandwhereitgoes‐whoeatswhomorwhat.Usearrowstoshowthedirectionoftheenergy(food)flow.

2. Showtheroleofpredators,scavengers,insecteaters,orothersinnature.3. Showhowwildlifenumbers(populations)changethroughtheyearorwith

theirhabitat.4. Showpredation,competition,orotherbehavioralinteractionsofwildlife.

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5. Chooseonekindofwildlifeandmakeobservationsthroughaseasonoryear,keepnotesofinteractions,thenmakeadisplayofwhatyousaw.

*Formoreideas,refertoprojectbooklets.D340006WildlifeTracksBoardordiorama‐typeboxexhibit.Makeadisplayofanimaltracksusingplaster‐of‐pariscasts.Therearetwooptions.Forbothoptions,includeabriefdescriptionofyourexperiencesinmakingthetrackssothejudge’sbetterunderstandwhatyoudidandlearned.Positivecasts(impressionsastheywouldbeinnature)arepreferred.

Option1shouldshowplaster‐of‐paristracksoffiveormorekindsofwildlifealongwithapictureorillustrationofeachkindofanimal(OR)

Option2shouldshowtwoormoreplaster‐of‐paristracksofonespecifickindofwildlifeandshouldincludeapictureorillustrationoftheanimal,whattheanimalmayeat,andwhatmayeattheanimal.

Option3shouldshowtwotracksandincludetheanimal’shabitatneedsincludingpreferredfood,shelter,water,andspaceinadditiontopictureorillustrationoftheanimal.

D340007WildlifeKnowledgeCheckUseelectricalcircuits,pictures,orothermethodsofteachingwildlifeidentificationorotherwildliferelatedknowledge.Plansizeandshapetofittransportationanddisplay;maximumsize24x24inches.Example:preparealistofanimalsandquestionsaboutwhereeachwouldmostlikelylive.Rabbits‐brushyareasalongfieldborders;ducks‐marshes,etc.D340008WildlifeDioramaBoxmustbenolargerthan24"x24".Theexhibitmightshowagrassland,prairie,agricultural,woodland,riparian(streamorrivercorridor),wetland,and/orotherareawithwildlifehabitat.Example:showalargeunbrokengrasslandorprairieforspeciessuchasmeadowlarks,greaterprairie‐chicken,larkbunting,grasshoppersparrows,Ferruginoushawk,burrowingowl,hornedlark,uplandsandpiper,orpronghorn;AND/ORshowanareainterspersedwithseveralhabitatssuchaswindbreaks,farmfields,woods,wasteareas,ditches,andpasturesforedge‐adaptedspeciessuchaswhite‐taileddeer,Northernbobwhite,mourningdoves,cottontailrabbits,fox,squirrels,Northerncardinals,orbluejays.Labelthehabitatsdisplayedandshowatleastfivekindsofwildlifeintheirproperhabitats.D340009WildlifeEssayLearnhowtoshareeducationalinformationbywriting.Chooseaconservationorwildlifetopicthatinterestsyouandwriteanessayaboutit.Forexample,writeaboutaparticularspeciesofwildlifethatyouhaveobservedoraboutthevaluesofwildlife.Youmightwriteaboutwildlifeonafarm,intown,inabackyard,atabackyardfeeder,oratotherplaces.Youmightwriteabouthunting,fishing,orethicsandproperbehaviorforhuntingorfishing.Forotherideas,refertoprojectbooklets.Theessayshouldbebetween100and1000wordslongandshouldbetyped,doublespaced,orwrittensothatitcanbeeasilyread.Standardsizepaper(8½x11)formatispreferred.Youmightusebooks,magazines,orpersonalinterviewsasresources,butyoumustgivecredittoallsourcesbylistingthem.

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D340010WildlifeValuesScrapbookMakeascrapbookaboutthevariousvaluesofwildlifefollowingguidelinesintheWildlifeConservationprojectbooklet(4‐H125).D340011WildlifeArtsthepurposeofthisclassistoallowartisticexhibitsthatcontaineducationalinformationaboutconservationandwildlife.Examplesmightincludepaintings,photographs,woodcarvings,paintedduckdecoys,orsongsorpoemswrittenbytheexhibitor.Entriesmustbeappropriateforfairdisplayandnolargerthan24"x24".Forexample,paintingsorphotographsshouldbedisplayedinnotebookformatormountedonasturdydisplaypanel.*Allentriesmustincludeatitleandbriefexplanationofthepurposeormessage(whatistheexhibitmeanttoshow).

WildlifeHabitat,Division342D342001HousesMakeahouseforwildlife.Examples:birdhouse(bluebird,purplemartin,woodduck,kestrel,barnowl,etc.)orbathouse;noinsecthouses.Makethehousefunctionalsothatdimensions,holesizeetc.areappropriatetofittheintendedspecies'needs.Includethefollowinginformation:1)Thekindsofanimal(s)forwhichthehouseisintended,2)Whereandhowthehouseshouldbelocatedforbestuse,and3)Anyseasonalmaintenanceneeded.*Tips:checkNebGuideonbirdhousesandshelves.D342002Feeders/WatersMakeabirdbathorfeeder.Examples:seed,suet,ornectarfeeders.Squirrelfeederokay;noinsectfeeders.Indicatethekindsofanimal(s)forwhichthefeederorwatererisintended.Makethefeederorwatererfunctionalsothatitfitswildlifeneeds.Includethefollowinginformation:

1. Whereandhowthefeederorwaterershouldbelocatedforbestuse2. Howitshouldbemaintained.*Tips:checkNebGuideonfeedingbirds.

D342003WildlifeHabitatDesignBoardorposterexhibit.Chooseabackyard,acreage,orfarm,anddesignahabitatplantomeetthefood,water,shelter,andspaceneedsofatleastthreekindsofanimalsyouwouldliketoattract.Drawanoutlineoftheareaandshowwhatplantsorotherhabitatwillbeprovided.Indicatehowthevariouspartsofyourplanprovidethedesiredhabitatneeds.Youmightincludeanaerialphotooftheareaifyouhaveone.*Forideas,checktheWildlifeHabitatEvaluationHandbook,Participant'sManual(NE4H4300).

HarvestingEquipment,Division343D343001FishHarvestingEquipmentBoardexhibit.Displayofequipmentusedinfishharvesting.Examples:fishingknots,hooks(withcorksoverendsforsafety),lures.Labelallitemsdisplayed.Includeinyourexhibitthefollowinginformation:

1. Thepurposeofeachitem,2. Whenorwhereeachitemisusedinrelationtootherequipment,3. Anypersonalexperiencesyou'vehadwiththeitem(s).

D343002BuildaFishingRodBuildyourownfishingrodforexhibitandforfishinguse.Rodbuildingblanksandkitswithinstructionsareavailableforthispurpose.Afishingrodeducationalexhibitmaynotexceed96inchesinlength.Exhibitmustbemountedonaboardandlabeledwiththemember’snamecounty

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andclassnumber.Includewiththeexhibitthefollowingitemsasabriefattachment.

o Explanationofthecostofmaterials/componentso Wherematerials/componentswerepurchasedo Howmadeo Numberofhoursrequiredforconstruction.

Identifyallparts.Necessarycomponentswhichmustbeincludedaregrip,lineguides(basedonmanufacturer’sspecifications,guidewraps,andhookkeeper.Reelseatneedstobealignedwithguides,andguidesalignedaccuratelydownrod.GuidewrapsofsizeAtoD,nylonorsilkthread.Exhibitwillbejudgedon:workmanship,labelingofparts(guides,etc.)correctinformation,andneatness.D343003CastingTargetMakeacastingtargetforexhibitanduse,followingguidelinesintheprojectbooklet,FishingforAdventureManuals.D343004WildlifeHarvestingEquipmentBoardexhibit:Displayofequipmentusedinharvestingwildlife.Examples:expendedammunitioncasings(noliveammunitionpermitted),steeltraps;hidestretchers,fleshers,etc.Fordisplaysofshotguns,rifles,orbows,usedrawingsorpictures.Labelallitemsdisplayed.Includeinyourexhibitthefollowinginformation:

1. Thepurposeofeachitem2. Whenorwhereitisusedinrelationtootherequipment,3. Anypersonalexperiencesyou'vehadwiththeitem(s).

D343005InventingWildlife/FishHarvestingEquipment,AidorAccessory‐Useengineeringprinciplestoinventoradaptequipmentthathelpsyouharvestfishorwildlife.Thiscouldincludewildlifecalls,adaptedfishingpoleforshallowwater,ablind,decoys,etc…Shareyourdrawing(oradaptedplans),howtheequipmentworks,howyoutestedit,andtheresultsoftestingyourprototypeandanyadjustmentsyoumade.

Taxidermy,Division346D346001TannedHidesorTaxidermyanylegalfish,bird,orotherwildanimalproperlyprocessedbythemember.Norequirementastosizeormounting.Includethefollowinginformation:

1. Theanimal'sname2. Informationabouttheexhibitor'spersonalfieldexperiences,study,or

observationsthatrelatetotheexhibit.

4‐HShootingSports,Division3474‐HShootingSportsrequiresyouthtobeunderthedirectleadershipofacertified4‐HShootingSportsLeaderineithershotgun,rifle(BBgun),archery,pistol,blackpowder/muzzleloader,and/orhuntingskills.Nofirearmscanbeenteredasanexhibit,howeverinformationcanbesharedthroughpictures.D347001ShootingAidorAccessory–Anyitemwhichhelpstheshooter/hunterbetterperformtheirsport,examples:riflesling,kneelingroll,armguard,shotgunvest,targetboxes,shootingstick,etc...Includeyourdesign,orplansyouadapted,whattheitemisandusedfor.

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D347002StorageCase–anitemwiththepurposetosafelyholdafirearm,bow,ammunition,and/orarrows,examples:softsidedshotguncase,quivers,firearmsafe,includeyourdesign,orplansyouadapted.Explainhowthestoragecaseisused.D347003PracticeGameorActivity–inventoradaptanactivitytopracticeorteachaprojectskill.Includepicturesofyouthplayingthegame,testimonialsfor4‐Hmemberswhoplayedthegame,whatskillisbeingworkedon,anddirectionsforthegame.Explainhowyoucameupwiththegameoradaptedittofittheneedsofyourgroupmembers.D347004Science,Engineering,TechnologyAdvancementsofShootingSportsEssayorDisplay–Chooseaspecificareaofshootingsportsandsharehowithasadvanced,includeatimelineandphotosorillustrations.Keepyourtopicnarrowandmanageable.Essaysarelimitedto1000wordsandshouldbeon8½x11paper.D347005HealthyLifestylesPlan–Includeashooter’sdietandexerciseplan,andhowthe4‐Hmemberwillbenefitorimprovefromfollowingtheplan.Ideally,the4‐Hmemberwouldfollowtheplanandincludesomejournalentriesaboutadaptionsorimprovementsmadewhilefollowingtheplan.D347006Citizenship/LeadershipProject–Shareadisplayonacitizenshipprojectorleadershipprojectthe4‐Hmembertookonindividuallyorwithagrouptoimprovesomeaspectrelatedto4‐HShootingSports.Examplescouldberangedevelopment,conservationplantingtoattractwildlife,acamp,4‐Hrecruitmentevent.Includewhobenefittedfromtheproject,whatthe4‐Hmember’srolewas,andanyresults.D347008CareerDevelopment/CollegeEssay,IntervieworDisplay–Researchopportunitiesforcareersrelatedtothisareaoropportunitiesforcollegemajorsorcollegeactivitiestohelpdiscoverusingprojectskillsbeyondaperson’s4‐Hcareer.Essaysarelimitedto1000wordsandshouldbeon8½x11paper.Interviewsneedtoincludeapictureoftheintervieweeintheirworksetting,questionsasked,andatranscriptofanswers.D347009CommunityVitalityDisplay–ExplorethedifferenceshootingsportsandhuntingmakeinkeepingNebraskavibrantespeciallyinruralareas.Presentfactsandresearchinaninterestingwayforthepublictolearnfrom.D3347010AgLiteracy‐ValueAddedAgricultureIntervieworResearchProject–Explorehowtraditionalagproducersareaddingvaluetotheirproductionagricultureoperationsthroughconservationefforts,hunting,raisingpheasants,shootingsportsrelatedtourism,etc…Presentfindinginaninterestingwayforthepublictolearnfrom.

ShootingSportsDisciplinesPremiums:Purple—3.00,Blue—3.00,Red—3.00,White—3.00

4‐H’ersmustattendhalfofthepracticesthatareofferedwithacertifiedinstructor,tocompeteinthefollowingcountycompetitionshoots.H930001BBGUNTargetwillshotat5meter.CourseofFire–10shotsprone,10shotsstanding,10shotskneeling,10shotssitting(Totalof40shots).4‐H’erswillalsotakeawritten

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testworth100points.All4‐H’ers8andupwillcompetetogether.All4‐H’ers8andupwillcompetetogether.H930005ARCHERYApracticeroundof6arrowswillbeshotandscored.Thentworoundsof6arrowseachwillbeshotandscoredwiththehighestscorebeingused.AnArcheryequipmentidentificationtestwillbegiven.All4‐H’ers8andupwillcompetetogether.All4‐H’ers8andupwillcompetetogether.H930019.22AIRRIFLEOpentoyouthages12andolder.MusthaveaHunterSafetyCard.CourseofFire–5shotsprone,5shotsstanding,5shotskneeling,5shotssitting.4‐H’ersalsotakeawrittentest.All4‐H’ers8andupwillcompetetogether.H930009TRAPSHOOTINGOpentoyouthage12andolder.Youthshouldholdahuntersafetycard.All4‐H’erswillcompetetogether.H930021.22IRONSIGHTRIFLEOpentoyouthage12andolder.Youthshouldholdahuntersafetycard.All4‐H’erswillcompetetogether.H930022.22SCOPESIGHTRIFLEOpentoyouthage12andolder.Youthshouldholdahuntersafetycard.All4‐H’erswillcompetetogether.H930023HUNTINGSKILLS

OTHERNATURALRESOURCES,DIVISION361D361001DesignYourOwnExhibitinNaturalResources,Conservation,orEcology‐Thisclassisforeducationalexhibitsaboutnaturalresources,conservation,wildlife,orecologythatdonotfitintoothercategories.Entriesmustbeappropriateforfairdisplayandnolargerthan24”x24”.Allentriesmustincludeatitleandshouldbeclear(abriefexplanationorothermethod)abouttheintendedpurposeormessage–whattheexhibitismeanttoshow.Thinkaboutaccuracy,creativity,educationalvalueforviewers,andevidenceofexhibitor’spersonalexperiencesandlearning.

Foods,Nutrition&FoodPreservationPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GeneralInformation:A.General‐Membersmayexhibitonlyintheprojectinwhichenrolled.BakedproductsenteredinthecountyfaircannotbeenteredatStateFair–productsshouldbebakedthedaybeforeentrydayorasdesignatedbycounty.Premier4‐HScienceAwardsareavailableinthisprojectarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoreinformation.B.EntriesperIndividual‐Oneentryperexhibitorperclass.LimitofthreeentriesperexhibitorinFoodsandNutrition.C.Labels‐Eachexhibitmustincludetherecipe.Recipemaybehandwritten,photocopiedortyped.Placefoodontheappropriatesizedplateorcontainerandputinself‐sealingbag.Attachentrytagandrecipeatthecornerofthebag.ForNON‐FOODENTRIESpleaseattachtheentrytagtotheupperrighthandcornerof

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theentry.GENERALLABELINGINFORMATION,includingrecipesandsupplementalinformationshouldbeidentifiedwith4‐H’ersnameandcounty.D.CriteriaforJudging‐ExhibitswillbejudgedaccordingtoscoresheetsavailableatyourlocalExtensionofficeorathttp://4h.unl.edu/county‐fair/scoresheets.Makesuretofollowallentryinstructionsrequiredforyourexhibit.Incompleteexhibitswillbeloweredaribbonplacing.CommerciallypreparedmixesareONLYallowedinCooking201CreativeMixClass.Preparedbakingmixes,biscuitmixes,andotherpre‐mademixesenteredinothercategorieswillbeloweredaribbonplacing.E.FoodProjects‐Exhibitsshouldbeenteredusingadisposablepanorplateandcoveredbyaplasticself‐sealingbag.TheStateFairisnotresponsiblefornon‐disposablecontainers,lostbreadboards,china,orglassware.F.Ingredientsthatthe4‐Husesmustbeabletobepurchasedbythe4‐H’er.Ingredientssuchasbeer,whiskey,rum,etc.mayNOTbeusedinanyrecipefileorfoodexhibit.Exhibitsthatincludealcoholwillbedisqualified.I.Exhibitsareondisplayforseveraldays.PleasethinkFOODSAFETY!Itemsthatrequirerefrigerationwillnotbeaccepted,judged,ordisplayedasexhibitsmustbesafetoeatwhenentered,whethertheyaretastedornot.Thefollowingfoodingredientsareconsideredunsafeforfairexhibitsandwillbedisqualified:Creamcheesefillingsandcreamcheesefrostings;anymeatitemincludingmeatjerky,imitationmeatbits(baconbits,pepperoni,etc);meltedcheesetoppings,anduncookedfruittoppings(i.e.,freshfruittart).Thesefooditemsmayresultinanunsafefoodproductbythetimetheitemisjudgedduetounpredictableheatand/orweatherconditions.Glazes,frostingsandothersugarbasedtoppingsareconsideredsafeduetotheirhighsugarcontent.EggglazesonyeastbreadsandpiecrustsBEFOREbakingareacceptable.Eggsincorporatedintobakedgoodsandcrustsandcheesemixedintobakedgoodsareconsideredsafe.

HarlanCountyFoodChallenge403(CountyOnly)E401003SweetandSavoryBakedProductorHealthySnack.–Diversifyyourpallet,bycreatingasweettreatforthejudgecombiningtwomainingredients,onethatissweetandtheotheringredientthatissavory(Example:ChocolateandJalapeno)Mustincluderecipeandindicateyoursweetandsavoryingredients.E401004FoodFlopExhibit–Didyouexperienceafoodflopthisyear?Didoneofyour4‐HFoodprojectsnotturnout?Wewanttohearaboutit.Tellusyourstory,includeimage(ifapplicable)andremembertoincludewhatyoulearnedand/orwhatyouwilldodifferentnexttime.Submitasastoryorasaposterdisplay.E401005NebraskaBirthdayBakedProductCreateabakedproductthattellsastoryaboutyourlifeoryourfamily’sheritageinNebraska.IncludeashortstorytellingwhythefoodproductisuniqueandspecialtoyourlifeinNebraskaortoyourNebraskaheritage.

Cooking101,(SixEasyBites)(CountyOnly)*E401901COOKIES(anyrecipe,4onapaperplate)*E401902MUFFINS(anyrecipe,4onapaperplate)*E401903NOBAKECOOKIE(anyrecipe,4onapaperplate)

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*E401904CEREALBARCOOKIE(anycerealbasedrecipemadeinpanandcutintobarsorsquaresforserving.)

*E401905GRANOLABAR(anyrecipe,4onapaperplate)*E401906BROWNIES(anyrecipe,4onapaperplate)*E401907SNACKMIX(anyrecipe,atleast1cupinself‐sealingplasticbag)

YouthinMotion,Division300(CountyOnly)CLASS E300001 YUMPOSTER,SCRAPBOOK,orPHOTODISPLAYScoresheetSF122‐Exhibitaboutthe4‐H’erorthe4‐H’ersfamily,involvedinaphysicalactivityor concept/lesson involving this project. This might contain pictures, captions,and/orreportsaboutthephysicalactivitytheindividualorfamilydidasaresultoftakingthisproject.CLASSE300002ACTIVITYBAGScoresheetSF258—Adufflebagorbackpackthatthe4‐H’erpackssothattheyarealwayspreparedtobeactiveandmakehealthyfoodchoices.Mayincludeproperworkoutattire,ahealthybeverageorsnack,anotebookorgoalsheet,etc.Makesureallitemsareclean,clearlylabeledandanexplanationofwhyitisincludedintheActivityBag,insteaduseapictureoftheitemorincludeinthelistingofitems.CLASS E300003 YIM HEALTHY SNACK RECIPE FILE Scoresheet SF251—Collectionof10recipesfromanysource.Eachrecipemustaccompanyacompletesnackmenu inwhich the recipe is used, following the idea that a healthy snackincludesfoodsfromatleasttwodifferentfoodgroups.Anadditional10recipesmaybe added each year 4‐H’er is in project, with year clearly marked on recipes.Considercreativityandneatness.Displayinrecipefileorboxorinabinder.Besuretoincludethenumberofservingsoryieldofeachrecipe.CLASS E300004 HEALTHY STYLE INTERVIEW Scoresheet SF130– Interviewsomeone in your life that you admire that is physically active or has a healthylifestyle.Whydotheyenjoytheirexerciseprogramorlifestylechoices?Whataretheirgoals?Whydoyouadmirethem?Maximumoftwopages,onesidedwriteupofaninterviewwithsomeonewhohasanactiveexerciseprogramorhasahealthylifestyle.Considercreativityandneatness.Mountoncoloredpaperorposterboard,or display in a binder. Include a picture of the person interviewed. (May belaminatedtopreserveexhibit.)Overallsizeofmountedexhibitshouldbenolargerthan9x12inches.CLASS E300005 HEALTHY SNACK Scoresheet SF125—See ideas for non‐perishablesnacksonpage36.Fourcookies,bars,muffins,etc.,onapaperplate,oratleast1cupofmix.Examplesmightinclude:granolabars,homemadecrackersorchips. Supporting information to include recipe and why this snack might beconsideredahealthysnack.

FoodScienceExplorations‐Division350E350001FoodScienceExplorations.Opentoany4‐H’erenrolledinaFoodsandNutritionproject.Showtheconnectionbetweenfoodandscienceasitrelatestofoodpreparation,foodsafety,orfoodproduction.Exhibitmaybeaposterorfoamcoreboard(nottoexceed22”by30”),computerbasedpresentationprintedoffwithnotespages,ifneeded,anddisplayedinbinder,anexhibitdisplay,awrittenreportinportfolioornotebook.Considerneatnessandcreativity.(SF152)

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E350002‐FoodsandNutritionPosterScrapbook,orPhotoDisplay.Opentoany4‐H’erenrolledinaFoodsandNutritionproject,involvinganutritionorfoodpreparationorcareerconcept/lesson.Thismightcontainpictures,captions,and/orreportstohighlighttheconcept.Exhibitmaybeaposterorfoamforeboard(nottoexceed22”X30”)computerbasedpresentationprintedoffwithnotepages,ifneeded,anddisplayedinabinder,anexhibitdisplay,awrittenreportinportfolioornotebook.Considerneatnessandcreativity.(ScoresheetSF122)E350003PhysicalActivityandHealthPoster,Scrapbook,orPhotoDisplayopentoany4‐H’erenrolledinaFoodsandNutritionproject,involvingaphysicalactivityorcareerconcept/lesson.Thismightcontainpictures,captions,and/orreportstohighlighttheconcept.Exhibitmaybeaposterorfoamcoreboard(nottoexceed22”X30”),computerbasedpresentationprintedoffwithnotepages,ifneeded,anddisplayedinbinder,anexhibitdisplay,awrittenreportinportfolioornotebook.Considerneatnessandcreativity.(ScoresheetSF122)E350004COOKINGBASICSRECIPEFILEAcollectionof10recipesfromanysource.Eachrecipemustaccompanyacompletemenuinwhichtherecipeisused.Anadditional10recipesmaybeaddedeachyearthe4‐H’erisintheproject,withyearclearlymarkedonrecipes.Displayinarecipefileorbinder.Besuretoincludethenumberofservingsoryieldofeachrecipe.Thismaybeacontinuedrecipefileprojectfromthepreviouslyused4‐Hcurriculumbefore2018.(ScoresheetSF251)

COOKING201(TastyTidbits),Division410E410001LOAFQUICKBREAD(ScoresheetSF123)anyrecipe,atleast¾ofastandardloafdisplayedonapaperplate)QuickbreadisanybreadthatdoesnotrequirekneadingorrisingtimeanddoesNOTincludeyeast.Astandardquickbreadloafmeasuresapproximately8½”x4½”or9”x5”.Ifmini‐loafpansareusedforexhibit,twoloavesmustbepresentedforjudging.E410002CREATIVEMIXES(ScoresheetSF142)anyrecipe,atleast3/4ofbakedproductor4muffinsorcookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.Bakeditemmadefromamix(commercialorhomemademixesacceptable).Foodproductmusthavebeenmodifiedtomakeanewordifferentbakeditem.Examplesincludepoppyseedquickbreadfromacakemix,cakemixcookies,sweetrollsmadefromreadymadebreaddough,monkeybreadsfrombiscuitdough,streuselcoffeecakefromacakemix,etc.Writewhatyoulearnedaboutmakingthisproductusingamixinsteadofahomemaderecipeorrecipe"fromscratch”.Doesitmakeitbetteroreasiertouseaconvenienceproductormix?Whyorwhynot?E410003BISCUITSORSCONES(ScoresheetSF136)fourbiscuitsorsconesonasmallpaperplate.Thismaybeanytypeofbiscuitorscone:rolled,ordropped.Anyrecipemaybeused,butitmustbeanon‐yeastproductbakedfromscratch.E410004HEALTHYBAKEDPRODUCT(ScoresheetSF124)anyrecipe,atleast3/4ofbakedproductor4muffins/cookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.)Recipemustcontainafruitorvegetableaspartoftheingredients(Ex.bananabars,cantaloupequickbread,zucchinimuffins,etc.).E410005COFFEECAKE(ScoresheetSF129)anyrecipeorshape,non‐yeast

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product‐atleast3/4ofbakedproduct.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.)Includemenuforacompletemealwherethisrecipeisserved,followingmealplanningguidelinessuggestedinCooking201.

E410006BAKINGWITHWHOLEGRAINS(ScoresheetSF134)anyrecipe,atleast¾ofbakedproductor4muffins/cookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.Recipemustcontainwholegrainsaspartoftheingredients.(Ex.wholewheatapplesaucebread,peanutbutteroatmealcookies,etc.)E410007NON‐TRADITIONALBAKEDPRODUCT(ScoresheetSF133)exhibitmustincludeafoodproductpreparedusinganon‐traditionalmethod(i.e.breadmachine,cakebakedinconvectionoven,bakeditemmadeinmicrowave,etc.)Entrymustbeatleast¾bakedproduct,or4muffinsorcookiesonapaperplate.Entrymustincludesupportinginformationthatdiscussesalternativepreparationmethodandhowitcompareswithtraditionalmethod.

COOKING301(You’retheChef),Division411AnybreaditempreparedorbakedusingabreadmachineshouldbeenteredundertheCooking201,Non‐TraditionalBakedProduct.AllexhibitsmadeintheCooking301orCooking401projectsmusthavebeenpreparedwithouttheassistanceofabreadmachineformixing,raising,orbakingofthefooditem.E411001WHITEBREAD(ScoresheetSF138)anyyeastrecipe,atleast3/4ofastandardloafdisplayedonapaperplate.E411002WHOLEWHEATORMIXEDGRAINBREAD(ScoresheetSF138)anyyeastrecipe,atleast3/4ofastandardloafdisplayedonapaperplate.E411003SPECIALTYROLLS(ScoresheetSF138)anyyeastrecipe,4rollsonapaperplate.Maybesweetrolls,Englishmuffins,kolaches,bagels,oranyothersimilarrecipethatmakesindividualportions.E411004DINNERROLLS(ScoresheetSF138)anyyeastrecipe,4rollsonapaperplate.Maybecloverleaf,crescent,knot,bun,breadsticks,oranyothertypeofdinnerroll.E411005SPECIALTYBREAD(ScoresheetSF141)anyyeastrecipe,includestearings,braids,oranyotherfull‐sizedspecialtybreadproducts.Mustexhibitatleast¾ofafullsizedbakedproduct.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.E411006SHORTENEDCAKE(ScoresheetSF137)NOTFROMACAKEMIX!Atleast¾ofthecake.Shortenedcakesusefatforflavorandtextureandrecipesusuallybeginbybeatingfatwithsugarbycreaming,andincludeleaveningagentsintherecipe.Cakemaybefrostedwithanon‐perishablefrosting(nocreamcheeseoreggwhitebasedfrostingsallowed).

COOKING401(FoodWorks),Division412*AnybreaditempreparedorbakedusingabreadmachineshouldbeenteredundertheCooking201.AllexhibitsmadeintheCooking301orCooking401projectsmusthavebeenpreparedwithouttheassistanceofabreadmachineformixing,raising,orbakingofthefooditem.E412001DOUBLECRUSTFRUITPIE(ScoresheetSF144)madewithhomemadefruitfilling.Noeggpastriesorcreamfillings.Nocannedfillingsorpremadepiecrusts.Maybeadoublecrust,crumb,cut‐outorlatticetopping.Usingan8‐or9‐inchdisposablepiepanisrecommended.

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E412002FAMILYFOODTRADITIONS(ScoresheetSF145)anyrecipe,atleast3/4ofbakedproductor4muffinsorcookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.Anybakeditemassociatedwithfamilytraditionandheritage.Entrymustinclude(A)recipe,(B)traditionorheritageassociatedwithpreparing,servingthefood,(C)whereorwhothetraditionalrecipecamefrom.E412003ETHNICFOODEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF146)anyrecipe,atleast3/4ofbakedproductor4muffinsorcookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.Thenameofthecountry,cultureorregionshouldbeincludedaspartofthesupportinginformationwiththerecipe,aswellassomebackgroundinformationaboutthecountryorculturethefooditemisrepresenting.E412004CANDY(ScoresheetSF147)anyrecipe,4piecesofcandyonapaperplateor½cup.Noitemscontainingcreamcheesewillbeaccepted(Example:creamcheesemints).Candymaybecookedornocook;dipped,molded,madeinthemicrowaveorothermethodsofcandypreparation.Recipemustbeincluded.E412005FOAMCAKE(ScoresheetSF138)originalrecipe(nomixes)ofatleast¾ofthecake.Foamcakesarecakesthathaveahighratioofeggstoflourandfallintothreecategories:angelfoodcakesormeringues;spongeorjellyrollcakes;andchiffoncakes.Cakemaybefrostedwithanon‐perishablefrosting(nocreamcheeseoreggwhitebasedfrostingsallowed).E412006SPECIALTYPASTRY(ScoresheetSF143)anyrecipe,atleast3/4ofbakedproductor4muffinsorcookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.Bakeditemssuchaspietarts,puffpastry,phyllodoughs,biscotti,choux,croissants,Danish,strudels.Phyllodoughmaybepre‐madeorfromscratch.Pastriesmadewithcreamoreggbasedfillingswillbedisqualified.

4‐HFoodRevue/FoodsEvent,Division405(CountyOnly)Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GeneralInformation:The4‐HFoodRevueintegratesfoodandnutritionknowledgeintooneactivity.Foodpreparation,menuplanning,nutritionalknowledge,tableservice,andfoodhandlingpractices.Any4‐Hmemberenrolledinafoodsandnutritionprojectmayparticipate.Exhibitshouldberelatedtoafoodandnutritionprojectthememberisenrolledin.Individualsunder12yearsofageasofJanuary1ofthecurrentyearwillparticipateintheJuniorDivision.Individuals12yearsofageorolderasofJanuary1ofthecurrentyearwillparticipateintheSeniorDivision.Ingredientsthatthe4‐Hmembercannotlegallypurchase,suchasbeer,whiskey,rum,etc.maynotbeusedinanyrecipeorfoodsexhibit.Exhibitsthatincludealcoholintherecipewillbedisqualified.Thisincludesmenuandrecipefileexhibits.*Eachparticipantshouldplantheirownexhibittofitonastandardcardtable.Theexhibitshouldinclude:

Recipeofthefoodandamenuforthemealfeaturingthefooditem: Aoneplacesettingforthemenufeatured.Usetableappointments—

dishes,silverware,etc. Acenterpieceappropriatefortheplannedoccasion. Oneservingofthepreparedfoodon/intheappropriatedish;

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Tablecoveringasappropriatefortheoccasion(tablecloths,placemats,etc.).

Each4‐Hmemberisresponsibleforbringingtheirowncardtablethedayoftherevueandsettinguptheirowndisplay.Interviewjudgingwillbeusedtoevaluateeachexhibit.Participantsmaybeaskedquestionsaboutpreparationoftherecipe,selectionandmanagementofthemenu,nutritionalinformationinregardtothefoodandmenuexhibited.ChampionReserveChampionrosetteswillbeawardedinJuniorandSeniorDivisioninthe4‐HFoodRevue.

E405001—FoodRevueNoviceDivision(*noteligibleforatrophy‐CountyOnly)4‐H’ersundertheageof8yearsofageonJan1ofthecurrentyearmaychoosetodothisclass(CloverKids).Thenoviceneedsonlytosetthetableandserveonefooditem.Theydonotneedamenucardorrecipecardandmayhavesomeoneelsemakethefood.The4‐H’erwillneedtoknowthehowandwhyabouttheirtablesetting,thebasicnutritioninformationaboutthefoodchosen,andthecostperserving.Theydonotneedtoknowthetimemanagementormenuplanning.E405002—FoodRevue—JuniorDivision(CountyOnly)E405003—FoodRevue—SeniorDivision(CountyOnly)

CakeDecorating,Division406(CountyOnly)E406001DisplayofThreedecorativeedgingsMustbeexhibitedonadisposable,container.Musthave12incheseachofdecorativeedging.E406002DisplayofRoses‐Mustincludetworosesandarosebud.Itdoesnotneedleaves.Mustbeexhibitedonadisposablecontainer.E406003TopofCakeEithera9”or10”circleora9”x13”rectangular.Canusecardboard,Styrofoamorotherartificialmaterial.E406004DecoratedCupcake,CookieorotheritemE406005Decoratedcake(canbepickedupafterjudging)

FoodPreservation,Division407Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

Entriesperindividual‐Oneentryperexhibitorperclass.LimitofthreeentriesperexhibitorinFoodPreservation.A.) ProcessingMethods‐CurrentUSDAprocessingmethodsandaltitude

adjustmentsmustbefollowedforallfoodpreservation.Jam,preservesandmarmalades,fruit,tomatoesandpickledproductsmustbeprocessedinaboilingwaterbath.(Tomatoesmaybeprocessedinapressurecanner.)Allnon‐acidvegetablesandmeatsmustbeprocessedinapressurecanner.Spoiledorunsealedcontainerdisqualifiesentry.

B.) Uniformity‐Jarsandtypeoflidshouldbethesamesize,allsmallorlarge,notnecessarilythesamebrand.Halfpintjarsmaybeusedforjelliesandpreserves.Thejarsarenottobedecoratedbytheexhibitorinanyway.Canningjarsmustbeused‐otherswillbedisqualified.Noone‐fourthpintjarsallowed.Leavejarringsonforfairdisplay,ithelpsprotecttheseal.Nozinclids.Improperlycannedorpotentiallyhazardousfooditemswillbedisqualified.

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C.) CurrentProject‐Allcanningmustbetheresultofthisyear's4‐Hproject,sinceSeptember1,ofthepreviouscalendaryear.

D.) CriteriaforJudging‐ExhibitswillbejudgedaccordingtoscoresheetsavailableatyourlocalExtensionofficeorathttp://4h.unl.edu/county‐fair/scoresheets.Incompleteexhibitswillbeloweredaribbonclass.Cannedfooditemsnotprocessedaccordingtoaltitudeinthecountywillbeloweredoneclassribbon.Checkwithyourlocalextensionofficeforyourcounty'saltitudeandhowthataffectsfoodprocessingtimesandpoundsofpressure.

E.) TheFairBoardisnotresponsibleforlost,damagedorbrokenexhibits.F.) Recipe/Labeling‐Recipemustbeincluded,andmaybehandwritten,

photocopiedortyped.Commerciallypreparedmixesarenotallowed.Seehttp://food.unl.edu/web/preservation/homeforcurrentUSDAguidelines,howtofindyourNebraskaaltitude,andproperproceduresforfoodpreservation.Jarsshouldbelabeledwithnameof4‐H’er,county,anddateofprocessing.Allexhibitsmustincludethe4‐HFoodPreservationCardattachedtotheprojectastherequiredsupportinginformationorincludefollowinginformationwithexhibit:1.)Nameofproduct2.)Datepreserved3.)Methodofpreservation(pressurecannerorwaterbathcanner)4.)Typeofpack(rawpackorhotpack)5.)Altitude(andaltitudeadjustment,ifneeded)6.)Processingtime7.)Numberofpoundsofpressure(ifpressurecannerused)8.)Dryingmethodanddryingtime(fordriedfoodexhibits).Writeplainlyonlabelandattachsecurelytoexhibit.Securelyattachofficialentrycardtoexhibit.Multipledriedfoodexhibitsshouldbesecuredbyarubberbandor"twisty"tokeepexhibitcontainingthe3self‐sealingbagstogether.9.)Recipeandsourceofrecipe(ifapublication,includenameanddate).

RecipescancomefromanysourcebutcurrentUSDAguidelinesforfoodpreservationmethodsMUSTbefollowed.Seehttp://food.unl.edu/web/preservation/homeforcurrentUSDAguidelines.

UNIT1FREEZINGPROJECTMANUALE407001BAKEDITEMMADEWITHFROZENPRODUCE(ScoresheetSF155)anyrecipe,atleast3/4ofbakedproductor4muffinsorcookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.RecipeMUSTincludeafooditempreservedbythefreezingmethoddonebythe4‐H’er.Ex.Peachpie,blueberrymuffins,zucchinibread,etc.).SupportinginformationmustincludeboththerecipefortheproducethatwasfrozenaspartofthisprojectANDthebakedfooditem.

UNIT2DRYINGPROJECTMANUALE407002DRIEDFRUITS(ScoresheetSF154)exhibit3differentexamplesof3differentdriedfruits.Placeeachdriedfruitfood(6‐10piecesoffruit,minimum1/4cup)inseparateself‐sealingbags.Usearubberbandor"twisty"tokeepexhibittogether.

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E407003FRUITLEATHER(ScoresheetSF154)exhibit3differentexamplesof3differentfruitleathers.Placea3‐4”sampleofeachfruittogetherinseparateself‐sealingbags.Usearubberbandor“twisty”tokeepexhibittogether.E407004VEGETABLELEATHER(ScoresheetSF154)exhibit3differentexamplesof3differentvegetableorvegetable/fruitleathercombo.Placea3‐4”sampleofeachleathertogetherinseparateself‐sealingbags.Usearubberbandor“twisty”tokeepexhibittogether.E407005DRIEDVEGETABLES(ScoresheetSF149)exhibit3differentsamplesof3differentdriedvegetables.Placeeachfood(1/4cupofeachvegetable)inaseparateself‐sealingbag.Usearubberbandor"twisty"tokeepexhibittogether.E407006DRIEDHERBS(ScoresheetSF149)exhibit3differentsamplesof3differentdriedherbs.Placeeachfood(1/4cupofeachherb)inaseparateself‐sealingbag.Usearubberbandor"twisty"tokeepexhibittogether.E407007BAKEDITEMMADEWITHDRIEDPRODUCE/HERBS(ScoresheetSF156)anyrecipe,atleast3/4ofbakedproductor4muffinsorcookiesonapaperplate.Maybebakedinadisposablepan.RecipeMUSTincludeadriedproduce/herbitemmadebythe4‐H’er.Ex.Granolabarmadewithdriedfruits,driedcranberrycookies,Italianherbbread,lemonthymecookies.Supportinginformationmustincludeboththerecipeforthedriedproduce/herbANDthebakedfooditem.

UNIT3BOILINGWATERCANNINGMANUALE4070081JARFRUITEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibitonejarofacannedfruit.EntrymustbeprocessedintheboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070093JARFRUITEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibit3jarsofdifferentcannedfruits.Maybethreedifferenttechniquesforsametypeofproduct,ex.Applesauce,cannedapples,applepiefilling,etc.EntrymustbeprocessedintheboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070101JARTOMATOEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibitonejarofacannedtomatoproduct.EntrymustbeprocessedinaboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070113JARTOMATOEXHIBIT‐ScoresheetSF150exhibit3jarsofdifferentcannedtomatoproducts(salsa,sauceswithoutmeats,juice,stewed,etc.).EntrymustbeprocessedinaboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070121JARPICKLEDEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)onejarofapickledand/orfermentedproduct.EntrymustbeprocessedintheboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070133JARPICKLEDEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibit3jarsofdifferentkindsofcannedpickledand/orfermentedproducts.EntrymustbeprocessedintheboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070141JARJELLEDEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF153)exhibitonejarofajam,jellyormarmalade.EntrymustbeprocessedintheboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070153JARJELLEDEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF153)exhibit3differentkindsofjelledproducts.Entrymaybemadeupofeitherpintsorhalfpints(butalljarsmust

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bethesamesize).EntrymustbeprocessedintheboilingwaterbathaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.

UNIT4PRESSURECANNINGPROJECTMANUALE407016JARVEGETABLEORMEATEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibitonejarofacannedvegetableormeat.IncludeonlyvegetablesormeatscannedinapressurecanneraccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070173JARVEGETABLEEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibit3jarsofdifferentkindsofcannedvegetables.IncludeonlyvegetablescannedinapressurecanneraccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070183JARMEATEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibit3jarsofdifferentkindsofcannedmeats.IncludeonlymeatscannedinapressurecanneraccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E407019QUICKDINNER(ScoresheetSF151)exhibitaminimumof3jarstoamaximumof5jars(allthesamesize)plusmenu.Mealshouldinclude3cannedfoodsthatcanbepreparedwithinanhour.Listcompletemenuona3"X5"filecardandattachtooneofthejars.EntrymustbeprocessedaccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendationsE407020JARTOMATOEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibitonejarofacannedtomatoproduct.EntrymustbeprocessedinapressurecanneraccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.E4070213JARTOMATOEXHIBIT(ScoresheetSF150)exhibit3jarsofdifferentcannedtomatoproducts(salsa,sauceswithoutmeats,juice,stewed,etc.).EntrymustbeprocessedinapressurecanneraccordingtocurrentUSDArecommendations.

SafetyPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GENERALINFORMATIONCountiesmayenteroneexhibitineachsafetyclassforeach25(orpartthereof)currentsafetyprojectenrolleesinthecounty.*AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.*ThePremier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.

Safety,Division440E440001FirstAidKitAfirstaidkitisagoodwaytoorganizesuppliesinanemergency.Thekitshouldbeassembledinacontainerappropriateforthekit’sintendeduse.Adescriptionofwherethekitwillbestoredandexamplesofspecificemergenciesforthatsituationshouldbeincludedintheexhibit.Thekitshouldincludeawritteninventoryandpurposestatementforincludeditems.Itemsshouldcoverthefollowingareas:airwayandbreathing,bleedingcontrol,burntreatment,infectiousdiseaseprotection,fracturecareandmiscellaneoussupplies.UseCitizenSafetymanual,4‐H425,pages6&7andscoresheetSF110forguidance.a.Kitscontaininganyofthefollowingwillbeautomaticallydisqualified:

1.Prescriptionmedications.(Ifthekit'spurposeistoprovidemedicationforsomeonewithspecialneeds,explaininthewrittendescriptionandinventory,butremovethemedication.)

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2.Materialswithexpirationdatesonorbeforethejudgingdate.(Thisincludessterileitems,non‐prescriptionmedications,ointments,salves,etc.Articlesdatedmonthandyearonlyareconsideredexpiredonthelastdayofthatmonth.)3.Anycontrolledsubstance.RefertoscoresheetSF110.

E440002DisasterKit(EmergencyPreparedness)Disasterkitsmustcontainthematerialstoprepareapersonorfamilyforemergencyconditionscausedbyanaturalorman‐madeincident.Selectionofmaterialsislefttotheexhibitor.Familyorgroupkitsmusthaveenoughmaterialoritemsforeachperson.Adescriptionofthekit'spurpose,thenumberofpeoplesupportedandalistofcontentsisrequired.Youthareencouragedtotesttheirkitbychallengingtheirfamilytotrytosurviveusingonlytheincludedmaterialsforthedesignatedtime.Iftested,sharethatexperienceinkitdocumentation.Pleaseincludeanexplanationofdrinkingwaterneedsforyourdisasterkit.Donotbringactualwatertothefairinthekit.RefertoscoresheetSF111.E440003SafetyScrapbookThescrapbookmustcontain15newsarticlesfromprintand/orinternetsourcesaboutvariousincidenttypes.Mounteachclippingonaseparatepageaccompaniedbyadescriptionofeventsleadingtotheincidentandanymeasuresthatmighthavepreventedit.TheScrapbookshouldbeboundinastandardsizehardcoverbinderornotebookfor8½"X11"sizepaper.Correctsentencestructure,readabilityandthoroughexplanationsareanimportantpartofjudging.RefertoscoresheetSF292.E440004SafetyExperienceTheexhibitshouldsharealearningexperiencetheyouthhadrelatedtosafety.Examplescouldbeparticipatingina irstaidor irstrespondertraining,afarmsafetydaycamp,babysittingworkshoporsimilarevent;scienti icexperimentrelatedtosafety;ortheyouth’sresponsetoanemergencysituation.Theexhibitshouldincludeadetaileddescriptionoftheexperience,theyouth’srole,someevidenceoftheyouth’sleadershipinthesituationandasummaryofthelearningthattookplace.Exhibitsmaybepresentedinaposterwithsupplementaldocumentation,anotebookincludinguptotenpagesofnarrativeandpictures,oramultimediapresentationonaCDlastingupto iveminutes.RefertoscoresheetSF190.E440005CareersinSafetyTheexhibitshouldidentifyaspecificcareerareainthesafetyfieldandincludeeducationandcertificationrequirementsforavailablepositions,salaryinformation,demandforthefieldandasummaryoftheyouth’sinterestinthefield.Examplesofcareersincludefirefighters,paramedics,emergencymanagementpersonnel,somemilitaryassignments,lawenforcementofficers,emergencyroommedicalpersonnel,fireinvestigatorandmore.Itisrecommendedyouthinterviewaprofessionalinthefieldintheirresearch.Additionalresearchsourcesmightincludebooks,articles,careerwebsites,job‐relatedgovernmentwebsitesorinterviewswithcareerplacementorguidancecounselors.Exhibitsmaybepresentedinaposterwithsupplementaldocumentation,anotebookincludinguptotenpagesofnarrativeandpictures,oramultimediapresentationonaCDlastinguptofiveminutes.RefertoscoresheetSF191.

FireSafety,Division450

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E450001…FireSafetyPosterThisisahomefloorplandrawntoscaleshowingprimaryandsecondaryescaperoutesandwherefireextinguishersandsmokedetectorsarelocated.Draweveryroom,includingalldoorsandwindows.Useblackorbluearrowsshowingprimaryescaperoutesfromeachroom.Useredarrowsshowingsecondaryroutestouseiftheprimaryroutesareblocked.Primaryandsecondaryescaperoutesmustleadoutsidetoanassemblylocation.Documentationshouldincludeevidencetheescapeplanhasbeenpracticedatleastfourtimes.Postersmustbeconstructedofcommercialposterboardatleast11"x14"butnotlargerthan22”x28”.RefertoscoresheetSF269.E450002FireSafetyScrapbookThescrapbookmustcontain10newsarticlesfromprintand/orinternetsourcesaboutfirestoresidentialorcommercialpropertiesorlandscapes.Mounteachclippingonaseparatepageaccompaniedbyadescriptionofeventsleadingtotheincidentandanymeasuresthatmighthavepreventedit.TheScrapbookshouldbeboundinastandardsizehardcoverbinderornotebookfor8½"X11"sizepaper.Correctsentencestructure,readabilityandthoroughexplanationsareanimportantpartofjudging.RefertoscoresheetSF270.E450003FirePreventionPosterPostersshouldpromoteafirepreventionmessageandbeappropriatetodisplayduringNationalFirePreventionWeekortopromotefiresafetyatspecifictimesoftheyear(Halloween,4thofJuly,etc.).Originality,clarityandartisticimpressionwillallbejudged.Donotincludelivefireworks,matchesorotherflammable/explosive/hazardousmaterials.Anyentrycontainingthismaterialwillbedisqualified.Postersmustbeconstructedofcommercialposterboardatleast11"x14"butnotlargerthan22”x28”.RefertoscoresheetSF268.

BicycleRodeo,Division460(CountyOnly)Premiums:Purple7.00,Blue6.00,Red5.00,White4.00

AbicyclerodeowillbeheldinOrleansattheAgCenter.Toparticipate,youmustbeenrolledinthe4‐HBicycleproject.RegistrationforCloverKids,Junior,andIntermediate4‐H’erwillbeginat6:00p.m.GeneralRules:Eachparticipantmaytakepartinasmanyeventsashe/shewishesbutinordertobeadivisionwinner,the4‐H’ermustenterallsixridingeventsandtakeasafetyquiz.CloverKids(under8years,willnottakethewrittentest,butwilltakeahand’sonsafetyquiz,instead.DressCode—Participantisrequiredtoweartheofficial4‐Ht‐shirtthattheFairBoardhasprovidedforthem.All4‐H’ersarerequiredtowearahelmetattheBicycleRodeo.Thisisthesafetyofthe4‐H’ersweareconcernedwithandno4‐H’erwillbeallowedtocompetewithoutone.Thepersoninchargeofeacheventwillbeconsideredthejudge.Ribbonswillbeawardedineachevent.Premiummoneywillbepaidforthetopribbonplacingofeachparticipant,regardlessofhowmanyeventsareentered.*TheHarlanCounty4‐HCouncilwillbeholdingahotdogmealtheeveningofthebikerodeo.Thismealwillbeservedbetweentherodeoandthepresentationofawards.4‐Hmembersandtheirfamiliesareinvitedtoattendandthemealwillbefree.Class:E460010BicycleRodeo

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Entrepreneurship,Division531Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GeneralInformation:Allexhibitsaredirectlyrelatedtoactivitiesintheprojectmanual.Refertothemanualforideas,suggestionsandadditionalinformationtoenhanceprojectexhibits.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.ExhibitGuidelines:The4‐Hmember'sname,age,townandcountymustbelistedonthebackoftheexhibit.Entrycardsshouldbestapledortaped(notpaper‐clippedtotheupperright‐handcornerofposters.Ifexhibitisaposter,itmustbe14"x22"andmaybearrangedeitherhorizontallyorvertically.Postermaynotusecopyrightedmaterials,suchascartooncharactersorcommercialproductnames.Exhibitswhichdonotconformtosizeorcontentguidelineswillbeloweredoneribbonplacing.Postersmayincludephotographs,chartsorexamplesaswellasawrittenexplanation.

ESIUnit1DiscovertheE‐SceneF531001Interviewanentrepreneur.Sharewhatyoulearnedfromthepersonaboutstartingandrunningabusinessorhowtheydeliverexcellentcustomerservice. Howwillwhatyouhavelearnedthroughthisinterviewchangeyourfutureplansorwaysofthinkingaboutbusiness?(basedonpages2.1‐2.4ofmanual)

ESIUnit2TheCaseofMEF531002 SocialEntrepreneurshipPresentationPrepareafiveslidepowerpointpresentationaboutasocialentrepreneurshipeventtobenefitagrouporindividualinyourcommunity.Socialentrepreneursarepeoplewhoareinbusinesstohelpothers.Submitaprintoutofthenotepageswhichshoweachslideandincludeanexplanationofeachslide.Enterexhibitinareportwithfasteners(noslidebars).Refertopage2.4ofUnit2TheCaseofMeforideas.

ESIUnit3YourBusinessInspectionF531003MarketingPackage(mountedona14"x22"poster)mustincludeatleastthreeitems(examples)developedbythe4‐H’erfromthefollowinglist:businesscard,brochure,advertisement,businesspromotionalpiece,printoutofaninternethomepage,packagingdesign,signs,logodesign,directmailpiece,etc. Themarketingpackageshouldbeforanoriginalbusinessdevelopedbythe4‐H’erandnotanexistingbusiness.F531004SampleofanOriginalProductwithaninformationsheet(8½"x11")answeringthefollowingquestions:

1. Whatdidyouenjoythemostaboutmakingtheproduct?2. Whatchallengesdidyouhavewhenmakingtheproduct?Wouldyoudo

anythingdifferentlynexttime?Ifso,what?3. Whatisthesuggestedretailpriceoftheproduct?Howdidyoudecideon

theprice?4. Marketanalysisofthecommunity–datagatheredthroughasurveyof

potentialcustomers.Usethethreequestionsonpage3.3andsurveyatleast10peopleinyourcommunityaboutyourproduct.

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5. Howmuchwouldyouearnperhour? Showhowyoudeterminedthisfigure.

6. WhatisuniqueaboutthisProduct?F531005 PhotosofanOriginalProduct(mountedona14’x22’poster)Mustincludethreephotosofdevelopedproductandamountedinformationsheetansweringthefollowingquestions.IfexhibitinginbothClassF531004andClassF531005,productsmustbeentirelydifferentproducts.

Attacha8.5”x11’informationsheettothe posteransweringthesequestions: Whatdoyouenjoymostaboutthisproduct? Whatchallengesdidyouhavewhenmakingthisproduct?Would

youdoanythingdifferentlynexttime?If,so,what? Whatisthesuggestedretailpriceoftheproduct?Howdidyou

decidethisprice? Marketanalysisofthecommunitythroughdatagatheredfroma

surveyofatleast10peopleinyourcommunityaboutyourproduct.

Howmuchdoyouearnperhour?Showhowyoudeterminedthisfigure.

Whatisuniqueaboutthisbusiness?

ENTREPRENEURSHIP–ALLUNITSF531006EntrepreneurshipChallenge–Takeontheentrepreneurshipchallenge.EntrepreneurshipChallengeisopento4‐H’ersenrolledinanyofthethreeunitsofESI.Completefive(5)ormoreofthechallengesfromthefollowinglist.Theexhibitwillincludehighlightsfromthesefive(5)challenges.Considerlabelingeachchallengesotheviewerwillunderstandwhatthechallengewas.Enteraposter,video,reportorscrapbookrelatedtothelearningfromthechallenge.Useyourcreativitytoshowandsharewhatyoulearned.Selectyourfive(5)challengesfromthelistbelow:

1. Sellsomething.2. Introduceyourselftoalocalentrepreneurandtakeaselfiewiththem.3. Beadetective!LookforNebraska‐madeproductsandfindoutmoreabout

thebusiness.4. Tour2‐3entrepreneurialbusinessesandcreateaphotostory.5. Investigatewhatittakestobeanentrepreneur(SkillsAssessmentESI4.1.)6. Makeaprototype(sample/model)ofanewproductidea.(Includethe

prototypeoraphotoofprototype.)7. Workwithafriendtodevelopanewbusinessidea!8. ContactyourlocalExtensionOfficetolearnaboutentrepreneurship

opportunities.9. Createanactivitytoteachothersaboutentrepreneurship(coloringpage,

puzzle,game,etc.)

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AgronomyPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

IndividualsintheCropProduction,FieldCropsprojectmayexhibitgrainorplantsorprepareaneducationaldisplayrepresentingtheirproject.Thepurposeoftheseexhibitsistodemonstratetothepublicthebenefitsfromthestudyandapplicationofcrop,weed,rangeandsoilsciencestosolvingproblemsinmanagement,conservation,sustainabilityandenvironmentalprotection.Forguidelinesonspecificprojects,refertoappropriateprojectmanuals.Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.

FieldCrops,Division750GrainorPlantExhibits

A. Important:Atwopage(maximum)essaymustaccompanygrainandplantexhibits.Theessaymustincludetheexhibitorsnameandaddress,county,planthybridorvariety,plantpopulation,whethercropproductionwasirrigatedordryland,andgeneralinformationincludingfarmcroppinghistory,soiltypeandweathereffects.Theessayalsomustincludeaneconomicanalysisoftheproject,listingindividualexpensesandincome,onaperacrebasis.Othertopicstodiscussaretheselectionofvarietyorhybrid,impactsoftillageandconservationpractices,inputs(fuel,fertilizer,irrigation,labor,pesticides,etc.),anyobservationsmadeduringthegrowingseason,andwhatyoulearnedfromyourcropsproject.

B. Theessaycountsas50%ofthetotalwhenjudged.Theessaymustbetheoriginalworkoftheindividualexhibitor.Attachtheessaytotheentryinaclearplasticcoversuchthatitcanbereadwithoutremovingitfromthecover.Inadditiontotheessay,grainandplantexhibitswillbejudgedoncondition,appearance(i.e.diseaseandinsectdamage,grainfill),uniformity(size,shape,color,maturity),andqualityofexhibit.

C. Grainexhibitsmustbeonegallonpersample.Grainexhibitsharvestedinthefall(e.g.,cornorsoybeans)maybefromthepreviousyear'sproject.Displaycontainerswillbefurnished.

D. Plantexhibits,withtheexceptionofearsofcorn,mustbetheresultofthecurrentyear'sproject. Corn10earsor3stalks(cutatgroundlevelwithnorootsorsoiland

boundtogether) GrainSorghum‐4stalks(cutatgroundlevelandboundtogether) Soybeans‐6stalks(cutatgroundlevelandboundtogether) Smallgrains(oats,barley,wheat,triticale)‐sheafofheads2inchesin

diameterattoptiewithstemsabout24"long. Othercrops(alfalfa,millet,etc.)‐sheafofstems3inchesindiameterat

toptiedwithstemscutatgroundlevelorhalfsizesmallsquarebale.G750001Corn(includesyellow,white,pop,waxy,oranyothertype)G750002SoybeansG750003Oats

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G750004WheatG750005Anyothercrop(includesgrainsorghum,alfalfa,millets,barley,rye,triticale,andamaranth,drybeans,sugarbeet,mungbean,canola,foragesorghum,safflower,etc.)DisplaysThepurposeofthedisplayistotellaneducationalstorytothosethatviewthedisplay.Thedisplayisavisualrepresentation(pictures,charts,graphs)nolargerthan28”wideby28”tallonplywoodorposterboard.Thedisplayshouldbeneatlytitled.Makesuretolabeldisplaywithexhibitor’sname,address,andcountyonbackside.Explainpicturesandgraphsclearlyandconcisely.Considercreativityandneatness.Eachdisplaymusthaveaonepageessay(minimum)explainingwhytheexhibitorchosetheareaofdisplayandwhattheylearnedfromtheirproject.Includeanyreferencesused.Theessayshouldbeinaclearplasticcoverwiththeexhibitor'snameoutside.G750006CropProductionDisplay‐Thepurposeofthisclassistoalloworiginalandcreativeexhibitsthatcontaineducationalinformationaboutcropproductionaspects,suchascropscouting,alternativecrops,pestmanagement,etc.G750007CropTechnologyDisplay‐Displayinformationaboutaspectsoftechnologyusedincropproduction,suchasgeneticengineering,cropbreeding,GPS,yieldmapping,computers,etc.G750008CropEndUseDisplay‐Displayinformationaboutthefinalproductorendusesforacrop,suchasfood,feed,fuel,orotherproducts.(i.e.corncanbeprocessedintolivestockfeed,ethanol,plastics,etc.orsoybeanscanbeprocessedintobio‐diesel,petbedding,crayons,oil,etc.)G750009WaterorSoilDisplay‐Displayinformationaboutwaterorsoils,suchashowsoilsarebeingusedforcropproduction,range,conservation,wildlife,orwetlanduse,orwaystoprotectorconservewaterandsoilresources.G750010CareerInterviewDisplayThepurposeofthisclassistoallowyouthtoinvestigateacareerinagronomy.Youthshouldinterview1personthatworkswithcropsaboutsuchtopicsas,whatpartsoftheirjobdotheyenjoyordislike,whydidtheychoosethatcareer,whatwastheireducation,etc.Includeapictureofthepersoninterviewed.

Agronomy,Division751‐WeedScienceAnyindividualintheConservation,Environment1,2or3,Range,ReadingtheRange1orUsingNebraskaRange2,orCropProduction,FieldCropsprojectsmayexhibitaweedbookorweeddisplay.Thebookcoverandatleast15ofspecimensmustrepresentthisyear’swork.Forassistanceidentifyingplants,participantscanuseNebraskaDepartmentofAgriculture’sWeedsofNebraskaandtheGreatPlains(1994)orWeedsoftheGreatPlains(2003).Books:

A. Displayoneplantonthebookcover(nolabelrequiredoncoverspecimen).Plantsmustbemountedonsheetsthatarenolargerthan14”wideby14”high.Properplantmountshouldincluderootaswellasstemandleaf

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tissue.Plantsshouldbegluedratherthantapedandthemountsshouldbeprotectedwithaclearcover.

B. Exhibitswillbejudgedbasedoncompletenessofplantmount,accuracyofidentification,label,neatness,andconformitytoexhibitrequirements.

C. Eachcompletedmountmusthavethefollowinginformation(seeexamplebelow)inthelowerrightcornerofthemountingsheet:

1. Scientificname(initalicorunderlined),withauthority2. Commonname3. Countyofcollection4. Collectiondate5. Collector’sname6. Personalcollectionnumber,indicatingtheorderthat

plantswerecollectedinyourpersonalcollection7. Otherinformationdependingonclassselected,i.e.,

noxious,lifeform.

Example:

G751001WeedIdentificationBookAcollectionofaminimumof15plantmountsincludingatleasttwoofthefollowingprohibitednoxiousweeds(Canadathistle,muskthistle,plumelessthistle,saltcedar,leafyspurge,purpleloosestrife,diffuseknapweed,spottedknapweed,Japaneseknotweed,bohemianknotweedorhragmites),andatleastfiveweedsthatareaproblemprimarilyinlawns.G751002LifeSpanBookAcollectionof7perennial,1biennialand7annualweeds.Displays:

A. Thepurposeofthedisplayistotellaneducationalstorytothosethatviewthedisplay.Thedisplayisavisualrepresentation(pictures,charts,graphs)nolargerthan28”by28”onplywoodorposterboard.Thedisplayshouldbeneatlytitled.Makesuretolabeldisplaywithexhibitor’sname,address,andcountyonbackside.Explainpicturesandgraphsclearlyandconcisely

B. Eachdisplaymusthaveaonepageessayexplainingwhytheexhibitorchosetheareaofdisplayandwhattheylearnedfromtheirproject.

ScientificName:abutilontheophrastiMedik

CommonName:Velvetleaf

CountyofCollection:HarlanCounty

CollectionDate:1August2016

Collector’sName:DanD.Lion

CollectionNumber:3

LifeCycle:Annual

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Includeanyreferencesused.Theessayshouldbeinaclearplasticcoverwiththeexhibitor'snameoutside.

G751003WeedDisplay–Thepurposeofthisclassistoalloworiginalandcreativeexhibitsthatcontaineducationalinformationaboutweeds,suchasinterestinginformationaboutaweedspecies,theeffectsofweedcontrol,herbicideresistantweeds,whatmakesaweedaweedorusesforweed.

RangeManagementPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

RULES:1. IndividualsinReadingtheRangeUnit1projectmayexhibitinClasses1‐8,

and10.2. IndividualsintheUsingNebraskaRangeUnit2projectmayexhibitin

Classes1‐10.3. EachexhibitmustbeproperlyidentifiedwithUnitandClass.4. Allplantdisplaysanddisplaycoversmustbetheresultofthecurrent

year'swork.5. Plantidentificationandlistsofappropriateplantsineachcategory

(grasses,forbs,shrubs,andgrass‐likeplants)canbefoundintheRangeJudgingHandbookandContestGuide(EC150,RevisedJuly2009),CommonGrassesofNebraska(EC170),andCommonForbsandShrubsofNebraska(EC118).

6. Thepurposeoftheseexhibitsistodemonstratetothepublicthebenefitsfromthestudyandapplicationofcrop,weed,rangeandsoilsciencestosolvingproblemsinmanagement,conservation,sustainabilityandenvironmentalprotection.Forguidelinesonspecificprojects,refertoappropriateprojectmanuals.

7. Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.

8. AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.

BOOKS:Forbooks,plantsmustbemountedonsheetsthatarenolargerthan14”wideby14”high.Plantsshouldbegluedratherthantapedandthemountsshouldbeprotectedwithaclearcover.Properplantmountshouldincluderootaswellasstemandleaftissue.Exhibitswillbejudgedbasedoncompletenessofplantmount,accuracyofidentification,labeling,neatnessandconformationtoprojectrequirements.RefertoScoresheetSF260.Eachcompletedmountmusthavethefollowinginformation(seeexamplebelow)inthelowerrightcornerofthemountingsheet:

1.Scientificname(initalicorunderlined),withauthority.2.Commonname.3.Countyofcollection.4.Collectiondate.5.Collector'sname.6.Collectionnumber,indicatingorderthatplantswerecollected.

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7.Otherinformation,dependingonclassselected,i.e.,valueandimportance,lifespan,growthseason,origin,majortypesofrangeplants.Thisinformationshouldbetypedorprintedneatly.

Example:

D330001ValueandImportanceforLivestockForageandWildlifeHabitatandFoodBookAcollectionof12differentplantmounts,with4classifiedashighvalue,4asmediumvalue,and4aslowvalueforlivestockforage,wildlifehabitat,orwildlifefood.ValueandimportanceclassificationscanbefoundintheRangeJudgingHandbookandContestGuide(EC150,RevisedJuly2009)onpages3through6.Plantscanconsistofanycombinationofgrasses,grass‐likeplants,forbs,orshrubs.Assembleplantmountsinorderofhigh,medium,andlowvalueandimportance.Labeleachplantmountwithitsvalueandimportanceclassificationsforeachofthethreeareas;LivestockForage,WildlifeHabitat,WildlifeFoodD330002LifeSpanBookAcollectionof6perennialplantmountsand6annualplantmountsselectedfromgrassesorforbs.D330003GrowthSeasonBookacollectionof6cool‐seasongrassmountsand6warm‐seasongrassmounts.D330004OriginBookacollectionofplantmountsof6nativerangegrassesand6introducedgrasses.IntroducedgrassesarenotfromNorthAmericaandoftenusedtoseedpastures.D330005MajorTypesofRangePlantsBookAcollectionofplantmountsof3grasses,3forbs,3grass‐likeand3shrubs.D330006RangePlantCollectionBookAcollectionof12‐rangeplantmountswithsomethingincommon(i.e.poisonoustocattle,orhistoricallyusedasfoodbyNativeAmericans,ordyeplants,orfavoriteantelopeforage,etc.)Includeashortparagraphinthefrontofthebook,whichdescribeswhattheplantshaveincommonandwhyyouhavechosentocollectthem.DISPLAYS:Thepurposeofthedisplayistotellaneducationalstorytothosethatviewthedisplay.Thedisplayisavisualrepresentation(pictures,charts,graphs)nolargerthan28”by28”onplywoodorposterboard.Thedisplayshouldbeneatlytitled.Makesuretolabeldisplaywithexhibitor’sname,address,andcountyonbackside.

Scientificname:Schizachyrium(Michx.)Nash

Commonname:Littlebluestem

Countyofcollection:HallCounty

Collectiondate:1August2016

Collector’sName:JoeSmith

Collectionnumber:3

Value&Importance:LivestockForage:High,WildlifeHabitat:High,WildlifeFood:Medium

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D330007PartsofaRangePlantPosterMountarangeplantonaposterboard.Labelalltheplantparts.Includetheplantlabelinthelowerrightcorner.Putyournameand4‐Hcountyonthebackofyourposter.BOARDS:Boardsshouldbeshouldnolargerthan30”wideby36”tallorifhingedinthemiddleamaximumof60”wideby36”tall.Boardsshouldbeadequatelylabeled.D‐330‐008‐RangePlantBoard–Willinclude25rangeforagespeciesimportanttoaparticularcountyandshouldinclude:

1.Scientificname(initalicorunderlined),withauthority2.Commonname.3.Countyofcollection.4.Collectiondate.5.Collector'sname.6.Personalcollectionnumber,indicatingorderthatplantswerecollectedinyourpersonalcollection7. Otherinformationasneeded.

D330009SpecialStudyBoard–Adisplayoftheresultsofaclippingstudy,adegreeofusestudy,rangesitestudy,etc.D330010JuniorRancherBoard–Thisexhibitshouldincludearanchmapwitharecordbookoranappropriateeducationaldisplayonsomephaseofrangelandorlivestockmanagement.

Floriculture,EducationalExhibits,&HouseplantsPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

YouthmustbeenrolledintheWorldofFlowersand/orAnnualFlowersprojectstoexhibitamaximumofFOUR(4)entriesperpersoninclasses1‐45(cutflowers)and50‐53(educationalexhibits).ExhibitsarelimitedtoONEEXHIBITPEREXHIBITCLASSNUMBER.Entriesmustbetheworkofthe4‐Hmember.NotebooksandpostersmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.Thecultivarorvarietynamemustbeincludedonallentrycards.Failuretoidentifythecultivarorvarietywilldroptheentryoneribbonplacing.ProperidentificationistheresponsibilityoftheexhibitornottheExtensionstafforofficepersonnel.ForFloriculture,punchholeinthetopcenterofentrytag,usearubberbandtosecurelyattachentrytagtocontainers.Exhibitsenteredunderanincorrectclassnumberorcontaininganincorrectnumberofstemswillbedroppedoneribbonplacing.Inclasses23,44&45,donotduplicateentrieswiththeclasseslistedbyusingothercultivarsorvarieties,orentrywillbedroppedoneribbonplacing.Forexample:4‐H’erswithtwocultivarsorvarietiesofmarigoldscanonlyenterthemarigoldclassandcannotentertheothercultivarorvarietyinanyotherclass.Aperennialisdefinedasaplantofwhichthecrownoverwinters.Anannualisaplantthatgrowsfromseedeachseason,whetherself‐seededorplantedbythegardener.Abiennialisaplantthatgerminates,growsandoverwintersasacrown,bloomsthefollowingyearanddies.Foliagewillbeconsideredwhenexhibitisjudged.All3or5stemsofcutflowersshouldbethesamecultivarandcolor,donotmixcultivarsandcolors.Containerswillnotbejudged;however,theyshouldbeclear

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glasscontainersthatwon'ttipover(NoplasticcontainersatStateFair)andofadequatesizetodisplayblooms.ContainerswillnotbereturnedatStateFair.ScoreSheetSF106.Followtheguidelinesin4‐HPreparingCutFlowersforExhibits4H227(revised2016)(freedownload‐https://unl.box.com/s/2f3a785c67p7qhqasevp6gu6adf3ugon)whenpreparingentriesforthefair.

*CutFlowerAnnualsandBiennials5stemsofasinglevariety(cultivar)unlessotherwisenotedinparenthesis.

G770001 AsterG770002 BachelorButtonsG770003 BellsofIrelandG770004 BrowalliaG770005 CalendulaG770006 Celosia(crestedorplume)(3stems)G770007 CosmosG770008 DahliaG770009 DianthusG770010 FoxgloveG770011 Gladiolus(3stems)G770012 GomphrenaG770013 Hollyhock(3stems)G770014 MarigoldG770015 PansyG770016 PetuniaG770017 SalviaG770018 SnapdragonG770019 StaticeG770020 Sunflower(under3"diameter‐5stems,3"ormoreindiameter‐3stems)G770021 VincaG770022 ZinniaG770023 Anyotherannualorbiennial(under3"diameter‐5stems,3"ormoreindiameter‐3stems)*Donotduplicateentriesinclasses1‐22

*CutFlowerPerennials5stemsofasinglevariety(cultivar)unlessotherwisenotedinparenthesis.

G770030 Achillea/YarrowG770031 ChrysanthemumG770032 ConeflowerG770033 CoreopsisG770034 DaisyG770035 GaillardiaG770036 HelianthusG770037 Liatris(3stems)G770038 Lilies(3stems)(NotDaylilies)G770039 Platycodon

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G770040 Rose(3stems)G770041 Rudbeckia/Black‐eyedSusanG770042 SedumG770043 StaticeG770044 Anyotherperennial(under3"diameter‐5stems,3"ormoreindiameter‐3stems)*Donotduplicateentriesinclasses30‐43G7700454‐HFlowerGardenCollectionof5differentflowersDisplayinaboxorotherholdernotmorethan18"inanydimension.BoxeswillnotbereturnedatStateFair.Eachflowerinthecollectionshouldbeexhibitedwiththenumberspecifiedforclasses1‐44.Donotduplicateentriesinclasses1‐44withanyinthegroupcollection.EDUCATIONALEXHIBITSG770050FlowerNotebookExhibitanotebookcontainingpicturesofflowersgrowninNebraska.Theremustbeatleast10differentspeciesofannualsand/orbiennialsand10differentspeciesofperennialshardytoNebraska.Bulbsmaybeincludedinaseparatesection.4‐H’ersmayshowmorethanonecultivarofthesamespecies,buttheywillonlycountasonespecies.Thenotebookmustbetheresultofthecurrentyear’swork.Picturesfromgardencatalogs,handdrawnpictures,orphotographsmaybeused.Eachspecies/cultivarmustbelabeledwiththecorrectcommonnameandscientificname;theheightandspreadoftheplantandthegrowingconditions(forexample:needsfullsunanddrysandysoil)thespeciesprefers.Inadditiontothisinformation,bulbsshouldalsobelabeledasspringorsummerflowering.Givepropercreditbylistingthesourcesofpicturesandinformationused.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackofthenotebook.G770051FlowerGardenPromotionPosterIndividualposterpromotingflowergardening,size14"x22"eitherverticalorhorizontalarrangement.Postermaybeinanymedium:watercolor,ink,crayon,etc.aslongasitisnot3‐dimensional.Postersusingcopyrightedmaterialwillnotbeaccepted.Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.G770052EducationalFlowerGardenPosterPrepareaposter14"x22"x2"(3‐dimensionalifneeded)eitherverticalorhorizontalarrangementillustratingaskillorprojectyouhavedoneorlearnedaboutina4‐Hflowerorhouseplantproject.Onemightshowaspecialtechniqueusedorequipmentincorporatedinthegarden.Referto4‐Hhorticultureprojectmanualsbutuseyourowncreativity.Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.G770053FlowerGardeningHistoryInterviewAneatlyhandwrittenortypedaccountofagardeninghistoryinterviewwhoseflowergardenhasinspiredyou.Maximumof4pagesoftextand2pagesofpictures(include1pictureofthepersonyouinterviewed)oftheirflowergardeniftheindividualisstillgardening.Protect

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withaclearreportcover.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackofthereportcover.

Houseplants,Division770YouthmustbeenrolledintheGrowingGreatHouseplantsprojecttoexhibitinclasses60‐66.YouthmayenteramaximumofTHREE(3)entriesinclasses50‐66.*ContainerGrownHouseplants‐Thechoiceofcontainerandsoilqualitywillbeconsideredinjudging.Eachhouseplantmustbeidentifiedbylistingthenamesontheentrytagoronacardattachedtothecontainer.Houseplantsshouldbegrowninthedisplaycontainerforaminimumofsixweeks.Houseplantsshouldbegrowninthedisplaycontainerforaminimumofsixweeks.Plantsgrownashouseplantsmustbeused.NebGuideG2205“GuidetoGrowingHouseplants”(http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/html/g2205/build/g2205.htm)andNebGuideG837“GuidetoSelectingHouseplants”(http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/html/g837/build/g837.htm)includesalistingofcommonhouseplants.Containersofannualflowersorannualplants(i.e.petunias,geraniums,impatiens)willbedisqualifiedandwillnotbejudged.EntriesinClasses60‐66musthavebeendesignedandplantedbythe4‐Hmember.ContainergrownhouseplantsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtobeexhibitedattheStateFair.Containergrownhouseplantsshallbeinpotsnogreaterthan12"indiameter(insideopeningmeasurement).Dishgardens,fairyorminiaturegardens,desertgardensandterrariumsmaybeupto12"indiameter(insideopeningmeasurement).AnycontainergrownplantinClasses60‐66thatisgreaterthan12”indiameter(insideopeningmeasurement)willbedroppedoneribbonplacing.Classes60‐65exhibitorsmusthaveandprovideasaucertocatchdrainagewater.The4‐Hmembersname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebottomorbackofthecontainerandsaucer.G770060Floweringpottedhouseplant(s)thatarebloomingforexhibition.Non‐bloomingplantswillbedisqualified.G770061Foliagepottedhouseplant(s)ofallthesamevariety.G770062Hangingbasketoffloweringand/orfoliagehouseplants.G770063Dishgarden‐anopen/shallowcontainerfeaturingavarietyofhouseplantsexcludingcactiandsucculents.G770064FairyorMiniaturegarden–Aminiature“scene”containedinanopencontainerandfeaturingminiatureorsmall,slowgrowinghouseplants.Thegardenneedstohaveanimaginativethemeandminiatureaccessories,i.e.bench,fencemadefromtinytwigs,smallshellforabathtub,etc.G770065Desertgarden‐anopen/shallowcontainerfeaturingcactiand/orsucculentsgrownashouseplants.G770066Terrarium‐atransparentcontainer,partiallyorcompletelyenclosed;sealedorunsealed.

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Vegetable,Herbs,Fruits,&EducationExhibitsPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

YouthmustbeenrolledintheEveryoneAGardenerproject,and/orGardeningUnit1‐Unit4projects.AnexhibitormayenteramaximumofFIVE(5)entriesperpersoninclasses201‐294.ExhibitsarelimitedtoONEEXHIBITPEREXHIBITCLASSNUMBER.Entriesmustbetheworkofthe4‐Hmember.NotebooksandpostersmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.Thecultivarorvarietynamemustbeincludedonallentrycards.Failuretoidentifythecultivarorvarietywilldroptheentryoneribbonplacing.Properidentificationistheresponsibilityoftheexhibitor,nottheExtensionstafforofficepersonnel.Exhibitsenteredunderanincorrectclassnumberorcontaininganincorrectnumberofvegetableswillbedroppedoneribbonplacing.Inclasses252,255,268,269,285and286donotduplicateentrieswiththeclasseslistedbyusingothercultivarsorvarietiesorentrywillbedroppedoneribbonplacing.Forexample:4‐H’erswithtwocultivarsorvarietiesofredtomatoescanonlyentertheredtomatoesclassandcannotentertheothercultivarorvarietyinanyothervegetableclass.ScoreSheetSF108.FollowtheguidelinesinSelectingandPreparingVegetables,HerbsandFruitsforExhibit4H226(revisedJune2013)(FreeDownload‐https://4h.unl.edu/4hcurriculum/preparingvegetabesherbsandfruit)whenpreparingentriesforthefair.AtStateFair,plateswillbeprovidedfortheexhibitor.Classes: Vegetable #’stoExhibitG773201 LimaBeans 12G773202 SnapBeans 12G773203 WaxBeans 12G773204 Beets 5G773205 Broccoli 2G773206 BrusselsSprouts 12G773207 GreenCabbage 2G773208 RedCabbage 2G773209 Carrots 5G773210 Cauliflower 2G773211 SlicingCucumbers 2G773212 PicklingCucumbers 5G773213 Eggplant 2G773214 Kohlrabi 5G773215 Muskmelon/Cantaloupe 2G773216 Okra 5G773217 YellowOnions 5 G773218 RedOnions 5G773219 WhiteOnions 5G773220 Parsnips 5G773221 BellPeppers 5G773222 Sweet(Non‐Bell)Peppers 5G773223 JalapeñoPeppers 5

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G773224 Hot(Non‐Jalapeño)Peppers 5G773225 WhitePotatoes 5G773226 RedPotatoes 5G773227 RussetPotatoes 5G773228 OtherPotatoes 5G773229 Pumpkin 2G773230 MiniaturePumpkins(JackBeLittletype) 5G773231 Radish 5G773232 Rhubarb 5G773233 Rutabaga 2G773234 GreenSummerSquash 2G773235 YellowSummerSquash 2G773236 WhiteSummerSquash 2G773237 AcornSquash 2G773238 ButternutSquash 2G773239 ButtercupSquash 2G773240 OtherWinterSquash 2G773241 SweetCorn(inhusks) 5G773242 Swisschard 5G773243 RedTomatoes(2"ormoreindiameter) 5G773244 RomaorSauce‐typeTomatoes 5G773245 SaladTomatoes(under2"diameter) 12G773246 YellowTomatoes(2"ormoreindiameter) 5G773247 Turnips 5G773248 Watermelon 2G773249 DryEdibleBeans 1pintG773250 Gourds,mixedtypes 5G773251 Gourds,singlevariety 5G773252 Anyothervegetable2,5or12(donotduplicateentries

inclasses201‐251)thatdoesn'tfitinanyotherclass.G7732554‐HVegetableGardenCollectionoffivekindsofvegetables.DisplayGardenCollectioninaboxnotmorethan24"inanydimension.BoxeswillnotbereturnedatStateFair.Showmanshipwillbeconsideredinjudging,butplasticgrass,cotton,figurines,etc.shouldnotbeusedinexhibitboxes.Eachvegetableinthecollectionshouldbeexhibitedwiththenumberspecifiedforindividualclass(201‐252).Donotduplicateentriesinclasses201‐252withanyinthegroupcollection.G7732564‐HCultivarVegetableCollection.Vegetablesenteredinthecollectionare5cultivarsfromasingleexhibit;forexample,5cultivarsofalltypesofpeppersorsquashoronionsortomatoes,etc.Displayinaboxnotmorethan24"inanydimension.BoxeswillnotbereturnedatStateFair.Showmanshipwillbeconsideredinjudging;butplasticgrass,cotton,figurines,etc.shouldnotbeusedinexhibitboxes.Eachvegetableinthecollectionshouldbeexhibitedwiththenumberspecifiedforindividualclass(201‐252).

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Herbs,Division773Herbswillbejudgedusingthesamegeneralcriteriausedforvegetables.Thosegrownmainlyfortheirseed,suchasdillandcaraway,shouldbeexhibitedonaplate.Thosegrownfortheirleavessuchasbasil,parsley,etc.shouldbeexhibitedinaglasscontainerofwater.ContainerswillnotbereturnedatStateFair.Pottedherbplantswillbedisqualifiedandwillnotbejudged.ScoreSheetSF108.Classes: Herb #’stoExhibitG773260 Basil 5G773261 Dill(dry) 5G773262 Garlic(bulbs) 5G773263 Mint 5G773264 Oregano 5G773265 Parsley 5G773266 Sage 5G773267 Thyme 5G773268 Anyotherherb 5(donotduplicate

entriesinclasses260‐267)G7732694‐HHerbGardenDisplayof5differentherbs.Displayedinaboxorotherholdernotmorethan18"inanydimension.BoxeswillnotbereturnedatStateFair.Eachherbinthecollectionshouldbeexhibitedwiththenumberspecifiedforclasses260‐268.*Donotduplicateentriesinclasses260‐268withanyinthegroupcollection.

Fruits,Division773Fruitswillbejudgedusingthesamegeneralcriteriausedforvegetables.Fruitwillbejudgedforthestageofmaturitynormalforthatseasonandgrowinglocation.Emphasiswillbeplacedonhowwellfruitapproachesmarketquality.ScoreSheetSF108.Classes: FRUIT #’stoExhibitG773280 Strawberries(*everbearers) 1pintG773281 Grapes 2bunchesG773282 Apples 5G773283 Pears 5G773284 WildPlums 1pint

(donotduplicateinclasses280‐284)G773285 Othersmallfruitorberries 1pintG773286 OtherfruitsORnuts 5EDUCATIONALEXHIBITS:G773290GardenPromotionPosterIndividualposterpromotingvegetableorherbgardening,size14"x22"eitherverticalorhorizontalarrangement.Postermaybeinanymediumsolongasitisnot3‐dimensional.Postersusingcopyrightedmaterialwillnotbeaccepted.Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.   ScoreSheetSF103.G773291EducationalVegetableorHerbGardenPosterPrepareaposter14"x22"x2"(3‐dimensionalifneeded)eitherverticalorhorizontalarrangementillustratingaskillorprojectthe4‐H’erhasdoneorlearnedaboutina4‐Hvegetable

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gardeningproject.Onemightshowaspecialtechniqueusedorequipmentincorporatedinthegarden(e.g.,dripirrigationsystem,composting,orspecialtechniqueslearned).Referto4‐Hhorticultureprojectmanuals,butuseyourowncreativity.Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.ScoreSheetSF104.G773292Vegetableand/orHerbGardeningHistoryInterviewneatlyhandwrittenortypedaccountofagardeninghistoryinterviewofsomeonewhosevegetableorherbgardenhasinspiredyou.Maximumof4pagesoftextand2pagesofpictures(include1pictureofthepersonyouinterviewed)oftheirgardeniftheindividualisstillgardening.Protectwithaclearreportcover.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackofthereportcover.ScoreSheetSF105.G773293VegetableSeedDisplayEachdisplaymustincludeseedsrepresentingthefollowingfamilies:Cucurbit,Brassica(cabbage),Solanaceous(nightshade),andLegume(pea)families,plusrepresentativesfrom5otherfamilies.Grouptheseedsbyfamilyandtype.Glueseedsorotherwisefastenclearcontainersofseedstoaboardorpostermatboardnolargerthan22"x24".Labeleachgroupandeachindividualvegetabletypewiththecommonandscientificnames.Useonlyonevarietyorcultivarofeachvegetable,exceptforbeanswhereseveralexamplesofbeansmaybeshown.Attachacardtothebackofthedisplayexplainingwhyandhowitisimportanttoknowwhichvegetablesarerelated,andcitereferencesonwherethescientificnameinformationwasfound.The4‐Hmember’sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackofthedisplay.InformationonvegetablefamilymemberscanbeobtainedfromyourExtensionoffice.ScoreSheetSF101.G773294WorldofVegetablesNotebookChooseafavoriteforeigncuisineandlearnwhatvegetablesand/orherbsarecommontoit(e.g.Mexican,African,Chinese,Italian,etc.).Includeareporttellingaboutaminimumof5vegetablesand/orherbsfromeachcountrychosen.Includethescientificandcommonnames;picturesoftheplantsfromyourgardenorseedcatalogs;tellhowtheyaregrown;andhowthefoodsareused.Also,listasourceforbuyingtheseedorplants.Favoriterecipesusingsomeorallofthevegetablesdescribedmaybeincluded.Givepropercreditbylistingthesourceofpicturesandinformationused.Protectinaclearreportcoveror3‐ringnotebook.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackofthereportcoverornotebook.ScoreSheetSF102.

SpecialGardenProject,Division775Youthmustbeenrolledinthecurrentyear’sSpecialGardenProjecttoexhibitaStateFair.Freshcutflowersorharvestedvegetablesshouldbeenteredintheappropriateclasslistedabove.G‐775‐001.SpecialGardenProjectEducationalExhibit‐Educationalexhibitbasedonwhatwaslearnedfromtheproject.Presentinformationonaposter14”X22”eitherverticalorhorizontalarrangementorinaclearplasticreportcover.The4‐Hmember’sname,age,fulladdress,andcountymustbeonthebackoftheposterorreportcover.ScoreSheetSF109.

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G‐775‐002.SpecialGardenProjectFreshCutFlowersorHarvestedVegetables–Thecurrentyears’SpecialGardenProjectfreshcutflowersorharvestedvegetablesshouldbeenteredinthisclass.Refertoclasses001‐044forquantitytoexhibitifspecialgardenprojectisafreshcutflower.ScoreSheetSF106.Refertoclasses201‐252forquantitytoexhibitifspecialgardenprojectisavegetable.ScoreSheetSF108.

Landscape:GrowABeautifulSpace,Division777YouthshouldbeenrolledintheLandscapeProfessionals&DesignPrinciplesUnit1,LandscapePlants&MaterialsUnit2andLandscapeGraphics&theDesignProcessUnit3toexhibitatStateFair.G‐777‐401.GrowaBeautifulSpaceUnit1PortfolioNotebook‐Createandcomplete‘LandscapeProfessionals&DesignPrinciples’Unit1Portfolio,4H6110P.Presentportfolioinformationinathreeringbinder.Givepropercreditbylistingthesourcesofphotographs/imagesandinformationused.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackofthenotebook.ScoreSheetSF110.G‐777‐402.EstablishLandscapeAnalysisPoster‐Takemultiplephotographsofalandscapethathasbeenestablishedfor10ormoreyears.Critiquethelandscapebasedoneachofthedesignprinciples(order,unity,rhythm,balance,scaleorproportion,andemphasis).Describethespatialdefinitionofthelandscapeandwhatdifferentareasofthelandscape“feellike”.Includephotostakentosupportyourcritique.Describewhatchangesneedtobemadeinthelandscapetoimproveitscharacteristicsandsenseofspace.Displayonapostermatboardnolargerthan22"x28".Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.ScoreSheetSF110.G‐777‐403.GrowaBeautifulSpaceUnit2PortfolioNotebook‐Createandcomplete‘LandscapePlants&Materials’Unit2Portfolio,4H6120P.Presentportfolioinformationinathreeringbinder.Givepropercreditbylistingthesourcesofphotographs/imagesandinformationused.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackofthenotebook.ScoreSheetSF111.G‐777‐404.LandscapeRenovationPoster‐Takemultiplephotographsofalandscapethatdoesn’tquitelookrightbecauseitdoesn’treflectsounddesignprinciples.Selectalandscapeinwhichyoucanmakeatleastthreedesignrecommendations.Identifyhowthedesignprinciples(order,unity,rhythm,balance,scaleorproportion,andemphasis)couldbebetterintegratedintothelandscape,andhowplantsormaterialswithspecificfeatures(size,form,color,ortexture)couldimprovethespace.Reducetheopaquenessoftheimagesto50‐60percentandsketchplants,structures,materials,and/oramenitiesthatcouldimprovetheoveralldesignovertheoriginalimages.Thepostershouldincludetheoriginalimage(s)andimprovedimage(s),andincludeashortexplanationofhowthelandscapedesignwasimproved.Displayonapostermatboardnolargerthan22"x28".Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.ScoreSheetSF111.

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G‐777‐405.EstimatingDreamsPoster‐Selectadreamlandscapeasifmoneyisnotaconsideration.Developaplandrawingofthelandscape.Drawlandscapetoscale.Identifythetypesofplants,structures,andamenitiesusedinthelandscape.Researchthecostoftheplantsandamenitiesandtheinstallation.Includethegeneralcostofgrading(ifneeded)andlaborthatcouldbeassociatedwithinstallation.Createalist,notingtheplantsthatareincludedinthespace.Thequantitiesofplantsandthestructures,materials,oramenitiesandtheircostshouldbeincluded.Calculatethefinaltotalestimate.Thepostershouldincludethescaledrawingofthelandscape,identificationofplants,structuresandamenities,andcostandlabor.Displayonapostermatboardnolargerthan22"x28".Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.ScoreSheetSF111.G‐777‐406.SiteInventory&AnalysisPoster‐Makeanunscaleddrawingofthelandscapeyouinventoriedandanalyzed.Developtwodrawings:asiteinventoryandasiteanalysis.Thesiteinventoryandsiteanalysisshouldbecommunicatedthroughacombinationofwrittennotes,graphicssymbolsandphotographs.Displayonapostermatboardnolargerthan22"x28".Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.ScoreSheetSF111.G‐777‐407.CommunityLandscapePoster‐Identifyalocalcommunityspace(park,nursinghome,school,countyfairgrounds,etc.)thatneedssomelandscapeimprovements.Workthroughthedesignprocessanddevelopadetailedplanofyourimprovementstothespace.Theplanshouldincludedesignprinciples,functionalandaestheticfactors,listofplantsandmaterialsandtheircosts,budgetformaterials,laboryouhaveavailablefortheproject,andatimeline.Takephotographsoftheareaanddrawoverthephotostoillustrateyourfinalideas.Includephotographsofthefinishedlandscapeifprojectideaswerecarriedout.Displayonapostermatboardnolargerthan22"x28".Entrycardmustbestapledtotheupperrighthandcorner.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheposter.ScoreSheetSF111.G‐777‐408.RenovateTheOutdoorsPortfolio‐Selectaspacethatyouwouldliketoredesign.Thespacecanbeatyourhome,afamilymember’sorfriend’shouse,orsomewhereinyourcommunity.Developascaledbasemapofthesiteandlocatetheexistingplantsandstructuresinthelandscape.Takephotographsofthelandscape.Evaluatethephysicalpropertiesofthesiteandconductaninterviewwiththepeoplewholivethereorusethespace.Thinkabouthowyouwouldchangethespaceanddevelopaplanthatwouldimplementdesignelementsintothespace.Createdifferentdrawingsthatwillmoveyouthroughthedesignprocess.Youwilldrawconceptdiagrams,formcompositions,preliminarydrawings,andthefinaldesign.Oncethefinaldesigndrawingiscomplete,useoverlaysontheoriginalphotographstoshowhowthelandscapewilllookcomparedtohowitlookedinthephotoyouoriginallytookofthelandscape.Placephotographs,interviewnotes,conceptandprogramstatementsanddrawingsinaportfolio.The4‐Hmember'sname,age,fulladdress,county,andyearsintheproject(s)mustbeonthebackoftheportfolio.

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Science,Engineering,&TechnologyEntomology,VeterinaryScience,Aerospace,

EngineeringPremiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

GENERALINFORMATION:1.Thenameandcountyofeachexhibitorshouldappearseparatelyonthebackofeachboard,posterorarticleandonthefrontcoverofthenotebookssoowneroftheexhibitmaybeidentifiediftheentrytagisseparatedfromtheexhibit.2.Eachindividualislimitedtooneexhibitperclass.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.3.Severalclassesrequireadisplayboardwhichshouldbeaheightof24inchesandnottoexceed1/4‐inchthickness.Aheightof247/8inchesisacceptabletoallowforthesawkerf(width)iftwo24inchboardsarecutfromoneendofa4footby8‐footsheetofplywood.Nothingshouldbemountedwithin3/4inchofthetoporbottomoftheboard.(Example:Woodworking&Electricity.)4.Fabricatedboardsuchasplywood,compositionboard,orparticle‐typelumbermaybeusedfordemonstrationdisplays.5.Demonstrationboardsshouldbesandedandfinishedtoimprovetheirappearance.Thefinishonademonstrationboardwillbejudgedasawoodworkingexhibit.6.Demonstrationboardsshouldincludeanoveralltitleforthedisplay,plusothernecessarylabeling.7.Reportsshouldbewrittenusingthescientificmethodwheneverpossible(Background,theQuestionorhypothesis,whatyouplantodoandwhatyoudid,Methodusedandobservations,Results:whatyoulearned.Allreportsshouldbecomputergeneratedandenclosedinaclearplasticcover.Thereportsshouldbeattachedsecurelytothedisplay.8.Reportsshouldbewrittenusingthescientificmethodwheneverpossible(Background,theQuestionorhypothesis,whatyouplantodoandwhatyoudid,Methodusedandobservations.Results:Whatyoulearned.Allreportsshouldbecomputergeneratedandenclosedinaclear,plasticcover.Thereportsshouldbeattachedsecurelytothedisplay.9.Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.

Entomology,Division800GENERALINFORMATION–INSECTCOLLECTIONS:Specimensindisplaycollectionsshouldbemountedproperlyandlabeledwithlocation,dateofcollection,nameofcollector,andordername.FollowmountingandlabelinginstructionsintheNebraska4‐HEntomologyManual.Boxesarepreferredtobe12"highX18"wide,andlandscapeorientation,sotheyfitindisplayracks.Purchaseofcommercially‐madeboxesisallowed.Allspecimensmustbefromthecollector.

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AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.Exhibitorsmay,andshould,correctandupdatecollectionsforcompetitionattheStateFair.Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.H800001EntomologyDisplay,First‐YearProject(ClassI).Collectiontoconsistof25ormoredifferentkinds(species)ofinsectsrepresentingatleast6orders.Limitofonebox.H800002EntomologyDisplay,Second‐YearProject(ClassII).Collectiontoconsistofaminimumof50kinds(species)ofinsectsrepresentingatleast8orders.Replacedamagedorpoorlymountedspecimens.About25speciesshouldbepresentfromafterJuly1ofthepreviousyear.Limit2boxes.H800003EntomologyDisplay,Third‐YearorMoreProject(ClassIII).Collectiontoconsistofaminimumof75kinds(species)ofinsectsrepresentingatleast10orders.Replacedamagedorpoorlymountedspecimens.About25speciesshouldbepresentfromafterJuly1ofpreviousyear.Limitof3boxes.H800004SpecialInterestDisplay(ClassIV)Educationaldisplaydevelopedaccordingtopersonalinterestsand/oradvancedidentificationcapability.Thisalsoisanopportunitytohighlightfavoriteinsectsinacreativearrangement.InsectsshouldconformtopinningandmountingstandardsasinClassesI‐IIIandbeprotectedinaninsectbox.Eachspecialtydisplayshouldincludenamesoftheinsects,interestinginformationaboutthem,andwhythedisplaywasmade.Advancedidentificationcollectionsshouldhaveinsectsgroupedwithlabelsthatcorrespondwithidentificationlevel(e.g.family,genus,species).Aspecialtycollectionmayconsistofinsectsbytaxonomicgroup(e.g.butterflies,grasshoppers,dragonflies,scarabbeetles)orbyhost,subjectorhabitat(e.g.insectpestsofcorn,aquaticinsects,insectmimicry,insectgalls,insectsfromgoldenrod,insectpollinators,etc.).H800005–InsectsHabitatsHabitatsconsistofanyhandcraftedobjects,madeofnaturalorartificialmaterials,placedoutdoors,whichpromoteorconserveinsectsintheenvironment.Insectsmayincludebeepollinators,butterflies,beneficialinsects,etc.Aone‐pagereportdescribingactivitiesmustaccompanytheexhibit.H800006Macrophotography–Subjectsshouldbeinsects,spidersorotherarthropods,oranynests,websorconstructionstheymake.Allexhibitprintsshouldbe8½”x11”andmountedonrigid,black11”X14”posterormattboard.Eitherorientationisacceptable.Noframesormatboardsareallowed.Acaptionofafewsentencesshouldexplainthesubjectandbeprintedonwhitepaper,shouldbegluedbelowtheprintontheposterboard.H800007‐InsectPoster/DisplayExhibitsExhibitscanbepostersorthree‐dimensionaldisplays,andartisticcreativityisencouraged.Postersshouldbenolargerthan22"x28".Theyshouldbeinstructionalandcanbeattractiveandhavepictures,drawings,charts,orgraphs.Postersanddisplaysmayshowanyaspectofinsectlife,habitat,orrelatedconservationormanagement.Examplesincludelifehistoryandotherfactsaboutaninsect;insectanatomy;howtomanageinsectsinafarm,home,lawn,orgardensetting;experiencesrearingonekindofinsect;surveyofanimportantinsect;insectbehavior(ex.nesting,findingfood,mobility,defenses,etc.);habitats(ex.forests,grasslands,wetlands,rivers,orlakes)andwhatinsects

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arefoundthere,etc.Three‐dimensionaldisplays,suchasdioramas,sculptures,modelsordecorativeboxesshouldhaveapageofexplanatoryinformationaccompanyingthemandfitwithina22”x28”area.H800008‐ReportsorJournalsReportsandjournalsshouldbeina3‐ringbinder.Areportmaybeinformational,thatis,anoriginalarticleaboutafavoriteinsect,ahistoryofinsectoutbreaks,diseasescausedbyinsects,insectsasfood,etc.Or,itmaybearesearchreportaboutaninvestigationorexperimentdoneinascientificmanner.Itthenshouldhaveabasicintroductionoftheinsectstudied,methodsused,observations,andresultsoftheproject.Tables,graphsandimagesarehelpfultoinclude.Ajournalisanobservationalstudyoveraperiodoftimewithpersonalimpressions.Itmaycoverwatchingchangesofkindsofbutterfliesoverthesummer,rearingaspecificinsectfromeggtoadult,managingabeehive,observationsofinsectsinaspecifichabitat,accountsofinsectbehaviorinaforestorflowergarden,etc.

VeterinaryScience,Division840A.ThepurposeofaVeterinaryScienceexhibitistoinformthepublicabouta

commonhealthproblemofanimalsoraveterinaryscienceprinciple.Donotconfuseveterinaryscienceexhibittopicswithanimalhusbandry,historyorproductiontopics.

B. AVeterinaryScienceexhibitmayconsistofaposter,notebookoradisplay.TheexhibitmayrepresentmaterialfromanyoftheVeterinaryScienceprojectsincludingentrylevelexhibitsfromUnitI.

C. Ifphotographsaretobepartoftheexhibit,rememberthattheywillbeviewedbythepublic.Makesurethatthephotographsareingoodtasteandwillnotbeoffensivetoanyone.Graphicphotographsofexcessivebleeding,traumaorpainfulproceduresarenotappropriate.Forexhibitsrelatedtoveterinarysurgicalprocedures,aseptictechniquesneedtobeshown,forexample,useofdrapes,useofsterileprocedures,wearingofgloves,andotherappropriateveterinarymedicalpractices.

D.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.

E. Premier4‐HScienceAwardisavailableinthisarea.PleaseseeGeneralRulesformoredetails.

F. First‐AidKits:Becauseofpublicsafetyconcernsandriskoftheftoffirst‐aidkitcontents(veterinarydrugs/equipment)withperceivedpotentialfordrugabuse,NOANIMALFIRSTAIDKITSWILLBEPERMITTED.Animalfirstaidkitssubmittedwillbeimmediatelydisqualifiedandnotshown.

G. VeterinarySciencePosters‐Thisexhibitpresentstheviewerwithadesignthatissimpleanddirect,unlikeadisplaythatusuallypresentsmoreinformation.Apostershouldnotexceed22”x28”andmaybeeitherverticalorhorizontal.

H. VeterinaryScienceDisplays‐Adisplaymayincludebutisnotlimitedto:a3‐dimensionalexhibit,ascalemodel,theactualproduct(forexample:skeleton;teeth;samplesofleather,fur,ordriedskindamagedbydiseaseorparasites)oranotebook.Adisplayisnotaposter.Adisplaymaybemountedonposterboardnottoexceed22"x28"oron1/4"plywoodorequivalentthat

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doesnotexceed24"highor32"wideorinathreeringbinderoranotherboundnotebookformat.AppropriateVeterinaryScienceTopics: Maintaininghealth Specificdiseaseinformation Photographicdisplayofnormalandabnormalcharacteristicsofanimals Animalhealthorsafety Publichealthorsafety Properanimalmanagementtoensurefoodsafety&quality Efficientandsafelivestockworkingfacilities Oratopicoftheexhibitorschoosingrelatedtoveterinarymedicineor

veterinaryscience*Remember,sincethesearesciencedisplays,allreferencesandinformation

needstobeproperlycited.Propersourcesincludebutarenotlimitedto:Professionaljournalsandpublications,professionalAVMAaccreditedwebsites,interviewswithVeterinariansandexcerptsfromVeterinaryEducationalLiterature.CLASSES:H8400014‐HVeterinaryScienceLargeAnimalPoster,NotebookorDisplayH8400024‐HVeterinaryScienceSmallAnimalPoster,NotebookorDisplay

Aerospace,Division850Rocketsmustbesupportedsubstantiallytoprotecttherocketfrombreakage.Rocketsaretobemountedonabasethathasdimensionsequalorlessthan12"x12"andthebaseshouldbe3/4"thick.Nometalbases.Iftherocketfinsextendbeyondtheedgesoftherequiredbase(12”x12”),thenconstructabasethatislargeenoughtoprotectthefins.Thebasesizeisdictatedbythesizeoftherocketfins.Therocketsmustbemountedvertically.Pleasedonotattachsideboardsorbackdropstothedisplays.Inaddition,ausedengineorlengthofdowelpinistobegluedand/orscrewedintotheboardandextendedupintotherocketsenginemounttogiveaddedstability.Rocketsmustbeequippedaspreparedforlaunching,withwaddingandparachuteorotherrecoverysystem.Rocketsenteredwithliveengines,wrongbasesizeorsideboardswillbedisqualified.Areport,protectedinaclearplasticcover,mustinclude:1)rocketspecification(includeoriginalorphotoofmanufacturepackagingstatingrocketskilllevel),2)aflightrecordforeachlaunching(weather,distance,flightheight),3)numberoflaunchings,4)flightpictures5)Safety(howdidyouchooseyourlaunchsite?Documentsafelaunch,preparations,andprecautions)6objectiveslearnedand7)conclusions.Theflightrecordshoulddescribeengineused,whattherocketdidinflightandrecoverysuccess.Pointswillnotbedeductedforlaunching,flightorrecoveryfailuresdescribed.Thisincludesanydamagethatmayshowontherocket.CompletefactoryassembledrocketswillnotbeacceptedattheStateFair.Judgingisbasedupondisplayappearance,rocketappearance,workmanship,designorcapabilitiesforflight,numberoftimeslaunchedandreport.Threelaunchesarerequiredtoearnthemaximumlaunchpointsgivenonthescoresheets.ForscoringfortheStateFair,onlyactuallaunchescount,misfireswillnotcounttowardsoneoftherequiredthreelaunches.

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**Forself‐designedrocketsonly,pleaseincludedigitalrecordedcopyofoneflight.Inthedocumentationpleaseincludeadescriptionofstabilitytestingbeforetherocketwasflown.Skilllevelofprojectisnotdeterminedbynumberofyearsinproject.Skilllevelisdeterminedbythelevellistedonthemanufacturingpackaging.4‐HRocketprojectlevelsarenotintendedtocorrespondtoNationalAssociationofRocketrymodelrocketdifficultyratingsorlevels.Highpowerrockets(HPR)issimilartomodelrocketrywithdifferencesthatincludethepropulsionpowerandweightincreaseofthemodel.Theyusemotorsinrangesover“G”powerand/orweighmorethanlawsandregulationsallowforunrestrictedmodelrockets.TheserocketsareNOTappropriatefor4‐Hprojectsandwillbedisqualified.

Aerospace,UnitI(CountyOnly)H850030SingleStageRocketsupto15”inlengthH850040SingleStageRocketsover15”inlength

LiftOff,Unit2H850001Rocket(SF92)‐AnySkillLevel2Rocketwithwoodenfinspaintedbyhandorairbrush.H850002Display(SF93)‐DisplayexemplifyingoneoftheprincipleslearnedintheLiftOffproject.Examplesinclude:displayofrocketpartsandpurpose,interviewofsomeoneintheaerospacefield,orkiteterminology.Includenotebookcontainingterminology(definition),andwhatwaslearned.Displaycanbeanysizeupto28”by22”.H850003Rocket(SF92)‐AnySkillLevel2Rocketwithwoodenfinspaintedusingcommercialapplicationexamplecommercialspraypaint.

ReachingNewHeights,Unit3H850004Rocket(SF92)‐AnySkillLevel3Rocketwithwoodenfinspaintedbyhandorairbrush.H850005Display(SF93)‐DisplayexemplifyingoneoftheprincipleslearnedintheReachingNewHeightsProject.Examplesinclude:airplaneinstrumentation,kiteflying,orradio‐controlledplanes.Displaycanbeanysizeupto28"by22".Includenotebookcontainingterminology(definition),andwhatwaslearned.H850006.Rocket(SF92)‐AnySkillLevel3Rocketwithwoodenfinspaintedusingcommercialapplicationexamplecommercialspraypaint.

PilotinCommand‐Unit4H850007Rocket(SF92)‐AnySkillLevel4Rocketwithwooden insoranyself‐designedrocket.H850008Display(SF93)‐DisplayexemplifyingoneoftheprincipleslearnedinthePilotinCommandProject.Examplesinclude: lyinglessons,orcareersinaerospace.Displaycanbeanysizeupto28"by22".

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Computers,Division860ComputerMysteries,Unit2

H860001ComputerApplicationPosterExhibitdesignedtoeducateyourselfandothersontheuseofcomputerapplication/programortechniquesofinternet/socialmediasafety.Examplesofthecomputerapplication/programcouldincludebutarenotlimitedto:howtodownloaddigitalphotosfromacameraandcreateausablewayofstoringandaccessingtheminthefuture;detailsofhowtouseinstantmessagingprogramslikeSkype;orhowtocreateasocialnetworkingpage(ex.“Facebook,”“SnapChat,”“Instagram,”“Twitter,”“FaceTime,”etc).Examplesofinternet/socialmediasafetyincludebutnotlimitedtoidentitytheft,predatorsafety,internetetiquette,socialnetworkingpagesprecautions,etc.Posterscanbeanysizeupto28”by22”.H860002ProduceaComputerSlideshowPresentationUsingpresentationsoftware.AllslideshowsforstatefairshouldbeemailedtoAmyTimmermanatimmerman2@unl.edubeforeAugust15.FilesmustbesavedinaPCcompatibleformatwithcountynameandlastnameofparticipantbeforeemailing.AllcountyfairprojectswithaprintoutshouldbesavedonaCDRomtobesubmittedforcountyfair.Slideshowshouldincludeaminimumof10slidesandnomorethan25.Incorporateappropriateslidelayouts,graphics,animationsandaudio(musicorvoiceandtransitionsoundsdonotcount).Eachslideshouldincludenotesforapresenter.Allslideshowsmustbeuploaded.

ComputerMysteries,Unit3H860004ProduceanAudio/VideoComputerPresentation:Usingpresentationsoftwarea4‐Hexhibitordesignsamultimediacomputerpresentationononetopicrelatedtoyouth.Thepresentationshouldbeatleast2minutesinlengthandnomorethan5minutesinlength,appropriategraphics,soundandeitheravideoclip,animationorvoiceoverand/ororiginalvideoclip.ThepresentationmustbeabletobeplayedandviewedonaPCusingWindowsMediaPlayer,RealPlayer,iTunesorQuickTimePlayer.H860005HowtoSTEM(Science,Technology,EngineeringandMath)Presentation:Youthdesignafullyautomated2to5minute4‐H“howto”video.Submissionsshouldincorporateapictureorvideoofthe4‐Her,aswellastheirname(firstnameonly),age(asofJanuary1ofthecurrentyear),yearsin4‐H,andtheirpersonalinterestsorhobbies.Videosshouldbedesignedforwebviewing.Anyofthefollowingformatswillbeaccepted:.mpeg,.rm,.wmv,.mp4,.ov,.ppt,or.avi.H860006CreateaWebSite/BlogorApp:DesignasimpleWebsite/blogorappforprovidinginformationaboutatopicrelatedtoyouthusingeithersoftwareprogramssuchasanHTMLeditorlikeMicrosoft’sFrontPageorMacromedia’sDreamweaver,andimageeditorlikeIrfanVieworGIMPORonlineusingaWIKIsuchasGoogleSites.IftheWebsite,Blog,orAppisn'tliveincludeallfilescomprisingtheWebsite,BlogorAppshouldbesubmittedonaCD‐ROMinaplasticcasealongwiththeexplanationofwhythesitewascreated.IfdevelopedusingaWIKIorotheronlinetoolincludealinktothewebsiteintheexplanationofwhythesitewascreated.

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H8600073DPRINTINGUniqueItems:3Dprintingusesplasticorothermaterialstobuilda3dimensionalobjectfromadigitaldesign.Youthmayuseoriginaldesignsorsomeoneelse’stheyhavere‐designedinauniqueway.Exhibitswillbejudgedbasedonthecomplexityofthedesignandshape.3DUNIQUEOBJECT:3Dobjectsprintedfortheirownsake.Maybeanartdesign,tool,orotherobject.3Dprintingwillincludeanotebookwiththefollowing:

1. Softwareusedtocreate3Ddesign.2. Designor,ifusingare‐design,theoriginaldesignandtheyouth’sdesign

withchanges.3. Orientationonhowtheobjectwasprinted.

H8600083DPrintingPrototypes:3Dprintingusesplasticorothermaterialstobuilda3dimensionalobjectfromadigitaldesign.Youthmayuseoriginaldesignsorsomeoneelse’stheyhavere‐designedinauniqueway.Exhibitswillbejudgedbasedonthecomplexityofthedesignandshape.3Dobjectsprintedaspartofthedesignprocessforrobotorotherengineeringprojectorcookiecutter,becreative.Mustincludestatementofwhatdesignquestiontheprototypewassupposedtoanswerandwhatwaslearnedfromtheprototype.3Dprintingwillincludeanotebookwiththefollowing:

a) Softwareusedtocreate3Ddesign.b) Designor,ifusingare‐design,theoriginaldesignandtheyouth’sdesign

withchanges.c) Orientationonhowtheobjectwasprinted.

H8600093DPenCreation:3Dpensrapidlymeltandcoolplasticfilamentallowingthe4‐Hertodrawin3D.Youthmayuseoriginaldesignsoruseatemplatetocreatetheir3Ditem.Exhibitswillbejudgedbasedonthecomplexityofthedesignandshape.3Dpencreationwillincludeanotebookwiththefollowing:a)Copyofthetemplateifusedanddescriptionofanychangestheyouthcreated.b)Ifnotemplateused–anexplanationofhowthecreationwasbuilt.c)Mustincludeparagraphofwhattheyouthlearnedwhilecreatingtheirproject(i.e.waytoimprovetheirnextcreation)d)Paragraphonhow3DpensimpactScienceEngineeringandTechnology

Electricity,Division870Electricity‐WiredforPower–Unit3

H870001.ElectricalTool/SupplyKit(SF224)‐Createanelectricalsupplykittobeusedforbasicelectricalrepairaroundthehouse.Includeabriefdescriptionofeachitemanditsuse.Containershouldbeappropriatetoholditems.H870002.LightingComparison(SF225)‐Displaystudyingtheefficiencyofvariouslighting(incandescent,fluorescent,halogen,LightEmittingDiodes,etc.).Exhibitcouldbeaposterdisplay,oranactualitem.H870003.ElectricalDisplay/Item(SF226)‐ShowanapplicationofoneoftheconceptslearnedintheWiredforPowerproject.Examplesinclude:re‐wiringorbuildingalamp,re‐wiringormakingaheavydutyextensioncordordevelopinganelectricaldiagramofahouse.Exhibitcouldbeaposterdisplay,oranactualitemH870004.Poster(SF227)‐PostershouldexemplifyoneofthelessonslearnedintheWiredforPowerProject.Posterscanbeanysizeupto28”by22”.

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Electronics,Unit4H870005Electrical/ElectronicPartIdentification(SF228)‐Displaydifferentpartsusedforelectrical/electronicwork.Exhibitshouldshowthepart(eitherpictureoractualitem)andgiveabriefdescription,includingsymbolofeachpartanditsfunction.Displayshouldincludeaminimumof10differentparts.H870006ElectronicDisplay(SF229)‐ShowanapplicationofoneoftheconceptslearnedintheElectronicsproject.Examplesinclude:componentsofanelectronicdevice(refertop.35oftheElectronicmanual).H870007ElectronicProject(SF230)‐Exhibitanelectronicitemdesignedbythe4‐Herorformamanufacturedkitthatshowstheelectronicexpertiseofthe4‐H’er.Examplesinclude:aradio,acomputer,oravoltmeter.H870008Poster(SF231)‐PostershouldexemplifyoneofthelessonslearnedintheEnteringElectronicsProject.Posterscanbeanysizeupto28”by22”.

Robotics,Division861YouthenrolledinVirtualRobotics,JunkDrawerRobotics(Levels1,2,or3),RoboticsPlatformsorGEARTECH21mayexhibitinanyclasswithinthisdivision.TeamEntries:ToqualifyforentryattheNebraskaStateFairteammaterialsenteredinroboticsclassesthatareclearlytheworkofateaminsteadofanindividualmusthaveatleast50%ofallteammembersenrolledin4‐H.Additionallyallenrolled4‐Hmembersontheteamshouldcompleteandattachanentrytagtothematerials.Asupplementalpagedocumentingtheindividualcontributionstotheprojectshouldbeincluded.Theentrywillbejudgedasateam,withallteammembersreceivingthesameribbonplacing.CreatingavideoofyourrobotinactionwouldbehelpfulforthejudgesbutisnotmandatorypresentasaCDRomwithyourrobotentry.H861001RoboticsPoster(SF236)‐Createaposter(14”X22”)communicatingaroboticsthemesuchas“RobotorNot”,“Pseudocode”,“RealWorldRobots”,“CareersinRobots”or“AutonomousRobotics”,“PrecisionAgriculture”orarobotictopicofinteresttothe4‐H’er.H861002RoboticsNotebook(SF237)–Explorearoboticstopicin‐depthandpresentyourfindingsinanotebook.Documentationshouldincludeanydesigns,research,notes,pseudocode,datatablesorotherevidenceofthe4‐H’erslearningexperience.Thenotebookshouldcontainatleastthreepages.Topicscouldincludeaprogrammingchallenge,aprogrammingskill,calibration,sensorexploration,anyofthetopicssuggestedinClass001orjunkdrawerroboticslevel3and4.H861003RoboticsVideo(SF238)–Thisclassshouldbedisplayedinanotebook.ThenotebookshouldincludeavideocliponaCD/DVDthatdemonstratestherobotperformingtheprogrammedfunction.Includeyourpseudocodeandscreenshotsoftheactualcodewithawrittendescriptionoftheicon/commandfunctions.AllvideosforstatefairshouldbeemailedtoAmyTimmermanatimmerman2@unl.edubeforeAugust15.FilesmustbesavedinaPCcompatibleformatwithcountynameandlastnameofparticipantbeforeemailing.

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H861004Robotics/CareersInterview(SF239)–Interviewsomeonewhoisworkinginthefieldofroboticsandresearchthecareerinrobotics.Interviewscaneitherbewrittenorinamultimediaformat(CD/DVD).Writteninterviewsshouldbeinanotebook.Writtenreportsshouldbe3to5pages,doublespaced,12pointfont,and1”margins.Multimediareportsshouldbebetween3to5minutesinlength.H861005RoboticsSensorNotebook(SF241)–Writepseudocodewhichincludesatleastonesensoractivity.Includethecodewrittenandexplainthecodefunction.H861006BuildaRobot(mayusekit)(SF243)H861006.BuildaRobot(mayusekit)(SF243)–Includearobotandnotebookincludingthepseudocodesforatleastoneprogramyouhavewrittenfortherobot,therobotspurpose,andanychallengesorchangesyouwouldmakeintherobotdesignorprogramming.Ifrobotismorethan15”incheswideand20”inchestalltheymaynotbedisplayedinlockedcases.WerecommendthatyousubmittheprojectunderclassH861003–RoboticsVideo.JunkDrawerRoboticsdonotqualify.ForStateFair,submitavideoofrobotinactiontoAmyTimmerman(atimmerman2@unl.edu)byAugust15th.FilesmustbesavedinaPCcompatibleformatwithcountynameandlastnameofparticipantbeforeemailing.H861007KitLabeledRobot(cannotbeprogrammed.)(SF243)–ThisclassisintendedforexplorationsofroboticcomponentssuchasarmsorvehiclesOReducationalkitsmarketedasrobotsthatdonothavetheabilitytobeprogrammedto“sense,planandact.”Theexhibitshouldincludeaprojecttheyouthhasconstructed,adescriptionofwhatitdoesandanexplanationofhowitissimilartoanddifferentfromarobot.Ifrobotismorethan15”incheswideand20”inchestalltheymaynotbedisplayedinlockedcases.Werecommendthatyousubmittheprojectunderclass

GlobalPositioningSystems(GPS),Division880YouthenrolledinGeospatialorGEARTECH21mayexhibitinanyclasswithinthisdivision.H880001Poster(SF299)‐Createaposter(nottoexceed14”x22”)communicatingaGPSthemesuchasHowGPSorGISworks,CareersthatuseGPSorGIS,HowtouseGPS,WhatisGIS,GPSorGISinAgriculture,PrecisionAgriculture,orageospatialtopicofinterest.H8800024‐HFavoritePlacesorHistoricalSitePoster(SF272)–The4‐Hexhibitoridentifiesafavoriteplaceorhistoricalsite(includinggravesites)inNebraska.Exhibitshouldincludelatitudeandlongitude,digitalpicture,andlocalareamap.Postersizeshouldnotexceed14”X22”.H880003GPSNotebook(SF300)‐Keepalogofatleast5placesvisitedusingaGPSenableddevice.Atleastonesiteshouldbefromacommunityotherthanwhereyoulive.Foreachsite,recordthelatitude,longitudeandelevation.Alsoincludeadescriptionofthesite,aparagraphexplainingwhatwasinterestingaboutthesiteorfindingit.Photosofeachsiteand/orcacheareoptionalbutencouraged.H880004Geocache(SF301)‐Assembleathemedgeocache.Eachgeocacheshouldbeawater‐tightcontainer.Itshouldincludealogbookandpencilfor

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finderstologtheirvisitsandmayincludesmalltrinket,geo‐coins,etc.forthefinderstotrade.Documentationshouldincludeatitle,teaserdescriptionandthegeographiccoordinatesofintendedplacement.Registerthesiteatgeocaching.com,includeaprint‐outofitsregistry.Theentrymayincludeaphotographofthecacheinitsintendedhidingplace.H880005AgriculturePrecisionMapping(SF302)–4‐Herswillassembleanotebookthatwillincludeaminimumof2digitalcopiesofvariousdatalayersthatcanbeusedinprecisionagriculturetoidentifyspatialpatternsand/orcorrelations(printedcopiesofwebsiteswereapplicationscanbepurchasedisacceptable)Areportofhowtheanalysisofthevariousdatawillbeusedtomakeamanagementdecision.H8800074‐HHistoryMapPreserve4‐HHistory:NominateaPointofInterestforthe4‐HHistoryMapProjectincludecopyofsubmittedforminfolderornotebook.Tonominateasiteforthe4‐Hhistorymappleasegotohttp://arcg.is/1bvGogVFormoreinformationabout4‐Hhistorygotohttp://www.4‐hhistorypreservation.com/History_Map/Forastepbystepvideoonnominatingapoint,pleasegotothislink:http://tinyurl.com/nominate4h.Writeabriefdescriptionofhistoricalsignificanceof4‐Hplaceorperson.(aminimumofoneparagraph)H880008GISThematicMap–UsinganyGISsoftware,createathematic.Thematicmapscanutilizeanysubjectofinteresttothe4‐H’er.ExamplemapwouldbeAmeliaEarhart’sorSirFrancisDrake’svoyagepopulationdensitymaps,waterusage“x11”mapsor4‐HprojectinNebraska.CreateGISMapusingdatafrombooks,andorinternet.Usereliabledata,(U.S.CenterorU.S.CensusBureauetc.)Mapanysizefrom8.5”x11”upto36”x24”,shouldincludeTitle,BaseMap,NeatLine,NorthArrow,andLegend.Identifythesourceofyourinformationonthebackofmap.

Alternative/RenewableEnergies,Division900H900001.CreateandCompareEnergyResourcesPoster–Postershouldexplore2alternative/renewableenergyresources.Compareandcontrastthe2resourcesincludingtwoofthefollowinginformation:amountofenergycreated,costsofproduction,usabilityoftheenergy,pros/consofenvironmentalimpacts,etc.Posterscanbeanysizeupto28”by22.”H900002.ExperimentNotebook–Notebookwillexplorethescientificmethodinvolvingalternative/renewableenergysources.Informationrequired.1.)Hypothesis2.)Research3.)Experiment4.)Measure5.)ReportorRedefineHypothesis.H900003.SolarasEnergyDisplay‐Itemshouldbetheoriginaldesignofthe4‐Her.Includetheitem,orapictureifitemisinexcessof6’tallor2’X2’.Includeanotebookofwhytheitemwasdesignedandhowitharnessesthepowerofwater.Examplesincludesolarovens,solarpanels,etc.H900004.WaterasEnergyDisplay‐Itemshouldbetheoriginaldesignofthe4‐Her.Includetheitem,orapictureifitemisinexcessof6’tallor2’X2’.Includeanotebookofwhytheitemwasdesignedandhowitharnessesthepowerofwater.H900005.WindasEnergyDisplay(SF308)–Itemshouldbetheoriginaldesignofthe4‐Her.Includetheitem,orapictureifitemisinexcessof6’tallor2’X2’.

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Includeanotebookofwhytheitemwasdesignedandhowitharnessesthepowerofwind.H90006.OtherNebraskaAlternativeEnergy–NotebookshouldexploreNebraskaanalternativeenergysourcebesideswind,water,andsolarpower.Includeinformationontypeofpowerchosen,infrastructurefordistribution,whatresourcesareneededtocreatethisalternativeresource,costofproduction,andpotentialusesofbio‐products.

Woodworking,Division911Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

Theabilitytobuildobjectsasdesignedbyanotherpersonisanimportantlifeskill.Professionalwoodworkersoftenarehiredtobuildobjectstoexactingspecificationsaslaidoutinawrittenplan.Requirements:Allarticlesexhibitedmustincludeaplan(withdrawingsorsketchorblueprints)statingdimensionsandothercriticalinstructionsabuilderwouldneedtoknowhowtobuildtheproject.Plansmayincludenarrativeinstructionsinadditiontothedimensiondrawingsandincludeanyalternationstotheoriginalplan.Partofthescoredependsonhowwelltheprojectmatchestheplans.Iftheplansaremodified,thechangesfromtheoriginalneedtobenotedontheplans.Allplansusedformakingthearticlemustbesecurelyattachedandprotectedbyaclearplasticcover.**Eachindividualislimitedtoonewoodworkingexhibitperclass.AllstaticexhibitsmusthavereceivedapurpleribbonatthecountyfairtoadvancetotheStateFair.

Woodworking,UnitI&II(CountyOnly)H911020WoodworkingArticleH911030WoodworkingDisplay

NailingitTogether,UnitIII*RequirementsforUnit3and4beloware:4‐H’ersmustbeinUnit3orUnit4fortheexhibittobeconsideredforStateFair.Allprojectsmusthaveappropriatefinish.Iftheproject(i.e.picnictables,wishingwells,swings,chairs,bridges,doghouses,etc.)isdesignedtobeusedoutside,itwillbedisplayedoutside.

Onlyoneexhibitallowedper4‐Herperclass.H911001WoodworkingArticle(SF91)‐Itemshouldbemadeusingeitherjoints,hinges,dowels,oradadojoiningmadeusingskillslearnedintheNailingItTogethermanual.Itemisrequiredtobeappropriatelyfinished.Examplesinclude:bookcase,coffeetableorendtable.H911002WoodworkingDisplay(SF91)‐DisplayexemplifyingoneoftheprincipleslearnedintheNailingItTogetherProject.Examplesinclude:measuringangles,woodlaminationandjointtypes.H911003RecycledWoodworkingDisplay(SF91)–Articlemadefromrecycled,reclaimedorcompositewood.Articlemustbeappropriatelyfinishedand/orsealedandutilizeoneormorewoodworkingtechniquesfrompage2oftheUnit3manual.Exhibitmustincludethewoodworkingplanandaminimumone‐pagereportofhowtheengineeringdesignprocesswasusedtodevelopthewoodworkingplan.

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EngineeringDesignProcess1. Statetheproblem(Whydidyouneedthisitem?)2. Generatepossiblesolutions(Howhaveotherssolvedtheproblem?

Whatotheralternativesordesignswereconsidered?)_3. Selectasolution(Howdoesyoursolutioncompareonthebasisof

cost,availability,andfunctionality?)4. Buildtheitem(Whatwasyourwoodworkingplan,andwhat

processesdidyouusetobuildyouritem?)5. Reasonforarticlefinish(Whattypeoffinish,howdidyoufinishor

whyyouchoosethisfinish?)6. Evaluate(Howdoesyouritemsolvetheoriginalneed?)7. Presentresults(Howwouldyoudothisbetternexttime?)

FinishingUp,Unit4H911004WoodworkingArticle(SF91)‐ItemmadeusingskillslearnedintheFinishingItUpProject.Examplesinclude:dovetailing,makingapenusinglathe,overlays,usingarouter,etc.Itemisrequiredtobeappropriatelyfinished.H911005WoodworkingDisplay(SF91)‐DisplayexemplifyingoneoftheprincipleslearnedintheFinishingItUpProject.Examplesinclude:careeropportunities,typesoffinishes,ordovetailing.H911006RecycledWoodworkingDisplay(SF91)–Articlemadefromrecycled,reclaimedorcompositewood.Articlemustbeappropriatelyfinishedand/orsealedandutilizeoneormorewoodworkingtechniquesfrompage2oftheUnit4manual.Exhibitmustincludethewoodworkingplanandaminimumone‐pagereportofhowthedesignandengineeringprocesswasusedtodevelopthewoodworkingplan.

1. Statetheproblem(Whydidyouneedthisitem?)2. Generatepossiblesolutions(Howhaveotherssolvedtheproblem?

Whatotheralternativesordesignswereconsidered?)3. Selectasolution(Howdoesyoursolutioncompareonthebasisof

cost,availability,andfunctionality?)4. Reasonforarticlefinish(Whattypeoffinish,howdidyoufinishor

whyyouchoosethisfinish?)5. Buildtheitem(Whatwasyourwoodworkingplan,andwhat

processesdidyouusetobuildyouritem?)6. Evaluate(Howdoesyouritemsolvetheoriginalneed?)7. Presentresults(Howwouldyoudothisbetternexttime?)

 

Welding,Division920*Allmetalweldingprocessesaccepted

Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

Arcs&Sparks

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* Allweldsexhibitedinclass1or2mustbemountedona12"highx15"longdisplayboardofthicknessnottoexceed3/8".Attacheachweldonawireloophingeorequivalent,sothejudgecanlookatthebottomsideoftheweldwhennecessary.Eachweldshouldbelabeledwithinformationstated

1)typeofweldingprocess(stick,MIG,TIG,Oxy‐Acetylene,etc.)2)kindofweld,3)weldersetting,4)electrode/wire/rodsize 5)electrode/wire/rodIDnumbers.

Attachawiretodisplayboardsoitcanbehunglikeapictureframe.Ifnoplansareincludedwithweldingarticleorweldingfurniture,itemwillbedisqualified.4‐HWeldingProjectTipsandSuggestions:Class1

1. Allweldsshouldbemadewiththesameelectrode/wire/rodsizeandnumber.2.Weldsshouldbemadeonlyononesideofmetalsopenetrationcanbejudged.3.Weldsshouldbecleanedwithchippinghammerandwirebrush.Applyacoatoflightoil(penetratingoil)tothemetaltopreventrusting.Wipeoffexcessoil.4.Itissuggestedthatallweldsbeonthesamesizeandthicknessofmetal.Thesepieces,referredtoascoupons,shouldbe1.5to2incheswideand3.5to4incheslong.Agoodwaytogetthissizeistobuynewcoldrolledstrapironandcuttolength.Theextrawidthisneededtoprovideenoughmetaltoabsorbtheheatfromtheweldingprocessandpreventthecouponsfrombecomingtoohotbeforethebeadiscompleted.Narrowercouponswillbecomeveryhot,makinganaverageweldersettingtoocoldatthebeadstart,justaboutrightinthemiddle,andtoohotattheend.Thecorrectwaytoweldnarrowstripsistomakeshortbeadsandallowtimetocool,howeverthisprojectrequiresafulllengthbead.*Stickwelding:Suggestedcouponthickness‐1/4”ifusing1/8”rod.Suggestedrod‐ACandDCstraightorreversepolarity‐firstE‐7014,secondE‐6013*MIGwelding:Suggestedcouponthickness‐1/4"ifusing.035wireand1/8"ifusing.023wire*Oxy‐Acetylene:Suggestedcouponthickness‐1/8".Suggestedrod–1/8"mildsteelrod

4‐HWeldingProjectTipsandSuggestions:Class21.Itissuggestedthatallweldsbeonsamesizeandthicknessofmetal.Thesepiecesarereferredtoascoupons.Theweldscanbeononecouponthatisabout4”x4”oronindividualcouponsthatareabout2"x4"inchand¼”thick.SuggestedrodsforthisclassofpositionweldsforACandDCstraightorreversepolarityis,firstE‐6013,secondE‐7014andE‐6010forDCreversepolarityonly.2.Weldsshouldbecleanedwithachippinghammerandwirebrush.Applyacoatoflightoil(penetratingoil)tothemetaltopreventrusting.Wipeoffexcessoil.

4‐HWeldingProjectTipsandSuggestions:Class3&4Allweldsshouldbecleanedandprotectedfromrustwithpaintorlightoil.Plansaretobecompleteenoughthatiftheyweregiventoaweldingshop,theitemcouldbemadewithoutfurtherinstructions.Billofmaterialsshouldincludeacostforallitemsusedincludingsteel,electrodes,paint,wheels,etc.H92001WeldingJoints(SF281)‐adisplayofonebutt,onelapandonefilletweld.

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H92002Positionwelds(SF281)‐adisplayshowingthreebeadsweldedintheverticaldown,horizontalandoverheadpositions.H92003Weldingarticle(SF281)‐anyshoparticlewhereweldingisusedintheconstruction.60%ofitemmustbecompletedby4‐Herandnotesregardinglaserweldingormachineweldingmustbeincluded.Allplans,planalternations,andabillformaterialsmustbeattachedtothearticle.Protectplanswithacover.Ifprojectisdesignedtobeoutsideitisrequiredtohaveappropriateoutdoorfinishbecauseprojectmaybedisplayedoutside.H92004Weldingfurniture(SF282)–anyfurniturewith75%weldingisusedintheconstruction.60%ofitemmustbecompletedby4‐Herandnotesregardinglaserweldingormachineweldingmustbeincluded.Allplans,planalternations,dimensionsandabillformaterialsmustbeattachedtothearticle.Protectplanswithacover.IfprojectisdesignedtobeoutsideitisrequiredtohaveappropriateoutdoorfinishbecauseprojectmaybedisplayedoutsideH92005.PlasmaCutter/WelderDesign(SF…)–Plasmacutters/weldersallowedfordetaileddesign(s)tobuttcutintometal.4Herswillcreateanotebookdescribingthedesignprocesstocreatethe“artwork”tobuttcutintothemetal.ThisexhibitisnoteligibleforentryattheStateFair.WeldingProjectTipsandSuggestions:Inthenotebookinclude:a)Aphoto(frontandback)ofthefinishedproject.Alsoincludedetailedphotographsoftheprojecttoallowjudgestoexaminecuts.b)Instructionsonhowthedesignwascreated,thisallowsforreplicationoftheprojectc)Lessonslearnedorimprovementstotheproject

HERDSMANSHIPPLAQUEDryRidge4‐HClub,Stamford,haspresentedawallplaquewithnameplatesonittotheHarlanCounty4‐HCounciltorecognizethe4‐HClubwinningtheherdsmanshipcontest.Tobeeligible,theclubmusthave5ormoremembersandtwospeciesormoreoflivestockandhavethebestoverallratinginherdsmanshipduringthefair.Thiswillincludebeef,dairy,sheep,goats,swine,poultryandrabbits.

LivestockHerdsmanship,Division905G905001‐ClubPremiums:Purple—21.00,Blue—16.00,Red—11.00,White—6.00G905002‐ IndependentMemberPremiums:Purple—5.00,Blue—4.00,Red—3.00,

White—2.00Independentmembersdonotqualifyforclubribbonsandwillbejudgedasindividualsinbeef,dairy,sheep,goats,andswineandpremiumpaidinherdsmanship:PleaseuseclassG905002forindependentmemberentryherdsmanshiptag.Herdsmanshipduties:Eachexhibitorisexpectedtoperformagoodjobasherdsman.CriteriaforHerdsmanshipwillbe: 10points—Animalscleanatalltimeswithgroomingapparent 5points—Animalsadequatelycaredforwithproperfeeding,cleanandproper

amountofbeddingandadequatefeedingequipment.Beefanimalssecurelytiedwith18to20inchesoflead.Stallsandpensmustbecleanedbefore8:00a.m.

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15points—Trappingandfeedareacleanandneatlyarranged.Forkhandlesandsimilarequipmentkeptdown.

35points—Propercourtesyandconductshownbyexhibitorsatalltimesandatallplaces.

25points—Exhibitor’sshareofalleyareakeptcleanby8:00a.m.Total100points

Ribbonswillbeawardedonaclubbasis(5membersormore)forlivestockinbeef,sheep,goats,dairy,poultry,and/orswine,withPurple,Blue,Red,andWhitecategoriesasdeterminedbythejudgesonsaleday.Exhibitsshouldbeproperlyidentifiedwithstallcards.Clubawardswillbeonthebasisofplacingofallspeciesintheclub.Herdsmanshipistheresponsibilityoftheexhibitorsandnottheleadersand/orparents.Judgingofherdsmanshipwillbegin2hoursafterallanimalsarecheckedinandconcludeat600p.m.onWednesday.

LivestockJudging,Division904Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.50,Red4.00,White3.00

G904001LivestockJudging,SeniorDivision(12yearsold&overasofJanuary1)

G904002LivestockJudging,JuniorDivision(Under12yearsoldasofJanuary1)

LivestockShowmanship,Division910Premiums:Purple4.00,Blue3.00,Red2.00,White1.50

Thecontestisopentoany4‐H’erwhogrooms,fitsandshowsanimalstothebestoftheirability.Theanimalmustbetheirownproject.NoanimalmaybeshowninmorethanoneShowmanshipClass.Showmanmustwearhard‐soledshoesorboots,andtheofficial4‐Ht‐shirtthattheFairBoardhasprovidedforthemforshowingdairy,sheep,goats,beef,andswine.The4‐Harmbandwillbewornforthehorseshowonly.Exhibitornumbersmustbepinnedtothebackoftheexhibitorst‐shirt.Showharnessexhibitornumberholdersorbeltclipswillnotbepermitted.Blueordarkcoloredjeansarepreferredforexhibitingalllivestockexceptforthedairybeefanddairygoatshowwherewhitepantsarerecommended.Exhibitors’ageswillbedeterminedasofJanuary1ofthecurrentyear.Ifparticipatinginshowmanship,entrycardsmustbepresentedattimeoflivestockcheckin,Sunday,July29,2018.BeefG910001BeefSeniorShowmanship(14–18yearsofageasofJan.1)G910002BeefIntermediateShowmanship(11‐13yearsofageasofJan.1)G910003BeefJuniorShowmanship(8–10yearsofageasofJan.1)

SheepG910004SheepSeniorShowmanship(14‐18yearsofageasofJan.1)G910005SheepIntermediateShowmanship(11‐13yearsofageasofJan.1)G910006SheepJuniorShowmanship(8–10yearsofageasofJan.1)

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SwineG910007SwineSeniorShowmanship(14yearsandolderJan.1)G910008SwineIntermediateShowmanship(11‐13yearsofageasofJan.1)G910009SwineJuniorShowmanship(10–8yearsofageasofJan.1)

DairyG910010DairySeniorShowmanship(12–18yearsofageasofJan.1)G910011DairyJuniorShowmanship(11–8yearsofageasofJan.1)

MeatGoatG910014GoatSeniorShowmanship‐(14‐18yearsoldbeforeJan.1)G910015GoatIntermediateShowmanship‐(11‐13yearsoldbeforeJan.1)G910016GoatJuniorShowmanship(8–10yearsofageasofJan.1)

PoultryG910017PoultrySeniorShowmanship‐(14–18yearsoldbyJan.1)G910018PoultryIntermediateShowmanship‐(11‐13yearsoldbyJan.1)G910019PoultryJuniorShowmanship‐(8‐10yearsasofJan.1)RabbitG910020RabbitSeniorShowmanship‐(14–18yearsoldbyJan.1)G910021RabbitIntermediateShowmanship‐(11‐13yearsoldbyJan.1)G910022RabbitJuniorShowmanship‐(8‐10yearsasofJan.1)HorseG910023HorseSeniorShowmanship(14–18yearsoldbyJan.1)G910024HorseIntermediateShowmanship(11‐13yearsoldbyJan.1)G910025HorseJuniorShowmanship(8‐10yearsoldbyJan.1)

Beef,Division915Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.00,Red3.00,White2.00

*Pleasenotethatabeefanimalcanbeshowninonlyoneclass,exceptwhereacalfhasbeenshowninthecow/calfclass,italsocanbeshowninthestocker/feederclass.Exhibitormustlisteachheifer’sbreed,identificationnumberandbirthdate(month,day&year)ontheentrycard,andturntheentrycardintothelivestockchairpersononentryday.A4‐HCloverKidBucketClasswillbeconductedatthebeginningoftheBeefShow.Refertothe4‐HCloverKidsectioninthepremiumbookfordetails.

BeefShowSchedulestartingat8:30a.m. 4‐HCloverKidBucketCalf BucketCalves StockerFeeder BreedingBeef Showmanship MarketBeef PenofFive(steers)andPenofFive(mixed)

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BreedingBeef,Division915G915001FallJuniorYearlings(September1,2017toDecember31,2017)G915002SummerJuniorYearlings(June1,2017toAugust31,2017)G915003LateSpringJuniorYearlings(March17,2017toMay31,2017)G915004EarlySpringJuniorYearlings(January1,2017toMarch14,2017)G915005SeniorYearlings(August1,2016toDecember31,2016)G915006Cow/Calf(atthediscretionoftheAgCommittee,classesmaybesplitbytheageofthedam).*Classes1‐6willbedividedbythefollowingbreeds:Limousin,Simmental,Gelbvieh,Hereford,Shorthorn,Angus,Charolais,Salers,Crossbred,andotherbreeds.

StockerFeeder,Division9151. Toqualifyinthisdivisioneachcalf(heifer,bull,orsteer)enteredmust

haveacertifiedbirthdaterecordedwiththeCountyExtensionofficebyJune5..Thesireanddamneednotberegistered

2. Eachexhibitorwillbelimitedto2entries.3. Entriesmaybeheifer,bull,and/orsteercalves,bornduringthecurrent

year,butbeforeJune1(January1–May31,2018).4. ClassesareestablishedforBritishbreedsteers,bulls,andheifersand

crossbredsteers,bullsandheifers.5. Exhibitormustlisttheageofthecalfbymonthanddayontheentrycard

andturntheentrycardintoalivestockchairmanonentryday.*Classesmaybesub‐dividedinto2groupsbyageforexhibiting:1.January‐Februaryand2.March,April&May.StockerFeedercalvesshouldbebroughttothefairgroundsonthedayoftheshowonly.Calvesenteredinthisdivisionwillbereleasedfromtheshowandallowedtoleavethegroundsanytimefollowingtheconclusionofthestocker‐feedercalfshow.*Note:AK‐SAR‐BENshowrequirementsforStockerFeedersaremuchstricter.AnyonedesiringtoexhibitbeyondtheCountyFairshouldchecktheAK‐SAR‐BENrulebook.Classes:G915010BritishBreedSteersG915011CrossbredSteersG915012BritishBreedHeifersG915013CrossbredHeifersG915014BritishBreedBullsG915015CrossbredBulls

BucketCalf,Division915Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.00,Red3.00,White2.00

Thiscouldbeanorphanornewborncalf;maleorfemale;dairy,beef,orcross;fedonbucketorbottle.Calvesmustbebornthecurrentcalendaryear.Projectanimalsshouldbeseparatedfromtheirnaturalmotheroranysubstitutemotherwithintwoweeksofbirth.Each4‐H’erexhibitingabucketcalfwillturninan

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entrycardonentrydayofthecountyfair.Bucketcalveswillberequiredtostayfortheentirefair.Theanimalshouldbecleanandhealthy.Nogrooming(excepttails,attheoptionofthe4‐H’er)istobedoneontheanimals.Therewillbeverylittleemphasisonbeefqualityofthecalf,sincepurchaseisnotmadeonthatbasis.Mostemphasiswillbeplacedonhowmuchthe4‐H’erlearnedandcandowithouthelp.Thismayincludecaringforandraisingthecalf,thegeneralhealthofthecalfandknowledgeofthe4H’erinthehealth‐relatedarea,andcompletionoftherecordsheettothebestofthemember’sability.Interviewjudgingmaybedonebythejudge(s).Ifthe4‐H’erenrollsinMarketBeef,Dairy,Stocker‐Feeder,orBreedingBeef,theyareineligiblefortheBucketCalfproject.4‐H’ersmayshowonlyonebucketcalfattheCountyFair.Thesecalveswillnotbeinthelivestockauctionandmaynotbeusedforanyshowmanshipcontest.Nopointswillbegivenforthe“Outstanding4‐HLivestockExhibitor”andwillnotcountasoneofthespeciesforthisaward.G915020BucketCalf‐ExhibitedbyCloverKid5‐7yearsonJanuary1G915021BucketCalf‐Exhibitedby4‐H’er8‐12yearsonJanuary1

MarketBeef Premiums:Purple—5.00,Blue—4.00,Red—3.00,White—2.00

MarketHeifersDivisionIBRITISHBREEDMARKETHEIFERSG915030HerefordHeifersG915031AngusHeifersG915032ShorthornHeifers

DivisionIICROSSBREDANDOTHERMARKETHEIFERS—LIGHTWEIGHTG915033Crossbredandotherheifers

DivisionIIICROSSBRED AND OTHER MARKET HEIFERS—HEAVY WEIGHT 

G915034CrossbredandotherHeifers

MarketSteersDivisionIBRITISHBREEDMARKETSTEERSG915040HerefordSteersG915041AngusSteersG915042ShorthornSteers

DivisionIICROSSBREDANDOTHERMARKETSTEERS—LIGHTWEIGHTG915043CrossbredandOtherSteers

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DivisionIIICROSSBREDANDOTHERSTEERS—HEAVYWEIGHTG915044CrossbredandOtherSteers

ClubGroupsG915050ClubGroupofFiveSteersEachclubmayshowonegroupoffivesteers,chosenfromtheclubentriesinthesteerclasses.Steersmaybeallofonebreedorseveralbreeds.G915051ClubGroupoffivemixedmarketanimals.Eachclubmayshowonegroupoffivemarketanimals,chosenfromtheclubentriesinmarketbeefclasses.Anycombinationofsteersandheifersmaybeused.Steersandheifersmaybeallofonebreedorseveralbreeds.SteersshownintheClubGroupof5Steersareineligibletobeshowninthisclass.

Dairy,Division925Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.00,Red3.00,White2.00

AnimalsbornafterApril30ofthecurrentyeararenoteligibletoshowinindividualclassesorindairyherds.Registeredandgradeswillshowtogether.Registeredandgradeswillshowtogether.DairyDivisionIClasses:G925001SpringHeifer(3/1/18to4/30/18)G925002WinterHeiferCalves(12/1/17to2/29/18)G925003FallHeiferCalves(9/1/17to11/30/17)G925004SummerYearlings(6/1/17to8/31/17)G925005SpringYearlings(3/1/17to5/31/17)G925006WinterYearlings(12/1/16to2/28/17)G925007FallYearlings(9/1/16to11/30/16)*AllAnimalsbornafter8‐31‐2016thosethathavecalvedmustbeshownintheclassfortwoyearolds.GrandChampionandReserveChampionribbonswillbeawarded.Crossbredsshowinbreedofsire.DairyDivisionIIClasses:G925010DryCow(anyage)G925011TwoYearOlds(3/1/16to8/31/16)G925012ThreeYearOlds(9/1/14to8/31/15)G925013FourYearOlds(9/1/13to8/31/14)G925014Five+YearOlds(priorto9/1/13)G925015JuniorHerds—Exhibitorsinthisclasswillenterandshowthreeanimals.Atleastoneofthethreemustbeacowthathasfreshenedandcompleteda305‐dayrecord.Atleastoneanimalmustqualifyas“bredbyexhibitor”,allthree

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mustbethesamebreed.Dairyherdsmustbeeitherregisteredorgrade.Amixedherdisconsideredasagradeherd.*Theabovepremiumswillapplytothefollowingbreeds:Holstein,Guernsey,Ayrshire,Jersey,BrownSwissandMilkingShorthorn.Crossbredsareshowninbreedorsire.Exhibitorsofregisteredanimalsshouldhaveregistrationpaperswiththemattheshow.Note:DivisionIIanimalsmustbeenteredintheirrespectiveclassonentryday,butshouldbebroughttothefairthedaytheywillbeshownonly.

DairyGoat,Division930*Onlyfemalegoatsmaybeexhibited.Premiums:Purple—5.00,Blue—4.00,Red—3.00,White—2.00

BreedsandGroups“AlldairygoatsbeingexhibitedneedtobeindividuallyidentifiedwithaUSDAofficialID(scrapietag).UndernocircumstancesmaydairygoatsbeexhibitedwhichoriginatefromScrapie‐SourceflocksorScrapie‐Infectedflocks.”*Goatsaretobeonthefairgroundsonlyonthedayoftheshow.A4‐H’ermaymakeatotaloftwoentriesinthegoatshow.Inaddition,athirdentrymaybemadeinthe“BestDressedKidClass”.Agrandchampiongoatwillbeselected.*Thefollowingbreedsorgroupswillbeshowninthislot:RecordedDairyGrade,Alpine,Lamanchia,Nubian,Oberhasli,Saanens,Toggenburg.A4‐HCloverKidDairyGoatClasswillbeconductedatthebeginningoftheDairyGoatShow.Refertothe4‐HCloverKidsectioninthepremiumbookfordetails.

DairyGoatClasses:G930001Under5MonthsG9300025monthsto8monthsG9300038monthsto1yearG9300041yearto2years—nomilkingdoeG930005Under2years—milkingdoeG930006Over2years–Under5years—milkingdoeG930007Over5years—milkingdoeG930008JuniorHerdG930009Mother‐DaughtergradeG930010Mother—Daughterregistered

Sheep,Division931Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.00,Red3.00,White2.00

ArrivalDeadline–MarketandBreedingsheepwillneedtocometothefairgroundsonSundayeveningJuly29andstayforthedurationofthecountyfair.NumberofExhibits‐A4‐Hmemberislimitedtoexhibiting3marketsheepand2breedingsheepmaximum.Ananimalmaybeenteredinonlyoneclass.ID‐Allsheepbeingexhibited(thisincludesYearlings,andRamlambs),exceptwethers,needtobeindividuallyidentifiedwithaUSDAofficialID(scrapiestag).UndernocircumstancesmaysheepbeexhibitedwhichoriginatefromScrapie‐sourceflocksorscrapieinfectedflocks.

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Age‐SheepdroppedafterJanuary1stofthecurrentyearareclassedaslambs.SheepdroppedbetweenJanuary1ofthepreviousyearandJanuary1stofthecurrentyearisclassedasyearlings.WeightLimit‐Lambsmustweighaminimumof100poundstobeeligibletoshowinthelightweightdivision.Lambsweighinglessthan100poundswillshowseparately,nopurpleribbonswillbeawardedinthisclass,andtheselambswillnotcompeteforchampion.LivestockSale‐Alimitof2marketsheepperHarlanCountyexhibitormaygothroughthelivestocksaleforpremiumonly.Nooutofcounty4‐H’erorFFAexhibitormayselltheirsheepattheHarlanCountyLivestockfairsale.Lambsmustweighatleast110poundstoactuallysellinthe4‐HLivestockSale.Lambsweighingunder110poundsmaysellforpremium;however,theseanimalswillnotactuallysellbutgobackhomeafterthefair.Thethirdmarketlambmaybesoldontheopenmarketbuyerortakenhome,asthemembersmaysellonlytwomarketlambsthroughthelivestocksale.Theexhibitorneedstomarkontheentrycardwhichlambwillnotbesoldatthesaleatthetimethelambsarecheckedin.A4‐HCloverKidLambClasswillbeconductedatthebeginningoftheSheepShow.Refertothe4‐HCloverKidsectioninthepremiumbookfordetailsClasses:BreedingSheepG931010BreedingBuckLambs(anybreed)(Born9/1/2017andafter)G931020BreedingBuckYearling(anybreed)(Born9/1/2016to8/31/2017)G931030BreedingBuckAged(anybreed)G931040BreedingEweLambs(anybreed)(Born9/1/2017andafter)G931050BreedingEweYearling(anybreed) (Born9/1/2016to8/31/2017)G931060BreedingEweAged(anybreed)*Breedinganimalswillbeshownbybreedsintheaboveclasses.Championribbonswillbegivenontopbreedingsheep.

MarketSheepG931070MarketLambs(anybreed)

LambLotteryThisistheperfectopportunityfor4‐H’erstolearnaboutlambs,gainexperience,takeonresponsibilityandshowcasetheirhardworkatfair.Howitworks:*SignupattheExtensionOfficebyApril1stofthecurrent4‐Hyear*Each4‐H’erwillreceiveaqualityLambduringthelamblotteryinMay*The4‐H’eristhenresponsiblefortheirlamb(feeding,caring,grooming,etc.)toensureitisreadyforFair,comeJuly.

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*Howmuchdoesitcost?NOTHINGUPFRONT!AfterthePremiumsaleonAugust2,the4‐Herwillhave$150.00subtractedfromthetotalamountearnedduringthelivestockauction.G931065LambLotteryParticipantswhoareenrolledinthelamblotterywillcompeteasaclassandallwillbeeligibletothencompeteinrespectedMarketSheepclasses.

ClubGroupsPremiums:Purple—5.00,Blue—4.00,Red—3.00,White—2.00

G031080Allgroupsoffivelambs—eachgroupmayshowonegroupoffivemarketlambs,chosenfromtheclubentriesinthelambclasses.Lambsmaybeallofonebreed.

Swine,Division935Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.00,Red3.00,White2.00

*ExhibitorsmusthaveapremiseIdentificationNumbertoexhibithogsattheHarlanCountyFair.HormelhighlyrecommendsthatextremelyshortclippingoftheirhairnotbeperformedandshowoilNOTbeused.Thiscancomplicateprocessingtheanimalandultimatelyresultsinlowercarcassyieldsandpaymenttotheexhibitor.

ArrivalDeadline–MarketswinewillneedtocometothefairgroundsonSundayeveningJuly29andstayforthedurationofthecountyfair.NumberofExhibits‐A4‐Hmemberislimitedtoexhibiting3marketswine.Ananimalmaybeenteredinonlyoneclass.WeightLimit‐Hogsmustweighintheweightrangeof220–320pounds.Pigsweighinglessthantheminimumweightwillbeallowedtobeexhibitedandcollectthesalepremium.Pigsweighingunder220poundsorover320poundswillnotbeconsideredforanychampionshipsinthemarketswineshow.OverallGrandandReserveChampionMarketSwinewillbenamed.ShowClass&Sex‐*Giltsandbarrowswillshowinseparateclasses.‐Allmarketswinewillbeweighedanddividedintothreedivisionsofgiltsandthreedivisionsofbarrows.Marketgiltswillbejudgedfirstfollowedbymarketbarrows.Theseanimalswillcompeteaccordinglyfortheoverallgiltorbarrowandoverallreservegiltorbarrow.Overallgiltandoverallbarrowwillcompetefortheoverallgrandchampionmarketswine.LivestockSale‐3markethogsmaybebroughttotheHarlanCountyfair.Thethirdhogmaybesoldontheopenmarkettoahogbuyerortakenhome,asthemembersmaysellonlytwoheadthroughthelivestocksale.Atthetimetheswinearecheckedin,theexhibitorwillneedtomarkontheentrycardwhichpigwillNOTbesoldatthesale.*Boarsmaynotbeshowninanyclass.A4‐HCloverKidSwineClasswillbeconductedatthebeginningoftheSwineShow.Refertothe4‐HCloverKidsectioninthepremiumbookfordetails.Classes:G935003Carcass(allenteredswineareautomaticallyenrolled)G935010MarketGiltsG935020MarketBarrows

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MeatGoat,Division958Premiums:Purple—5.00,Blue—4.00,Red—3.00,White—2.00

ArrivalDeadline‐MeatgoatswillneedtocometothefairgroundsonSundayeveningJuly29andstayforthedurationofthecountyfair.NumberExhibitsperExhibitor‐A4‐Hmemberislimitedtoexhibiting3meatgoatsand2breedinggoatdoesmaximum.GoatI.D.‐AlldoesmusthaveofficialUSDAidentificationtaginplace(partofthescrapieeradicationprogram).Thisisinadditionto4‐Hidentification.MinimumAgeRequirement‐AllmarketgoatsarerequiredtobebornonorafterJanuary1,2018.Age–MarketGoatsaretohavemilkteethandthereshallbenoevidenceofbreakingoftheskinoreruptionofthetwopermanentfrontteeth.WeightLimits‐Marketgoatsmustweighaminimumof40lbs.atcheck‐in.LivestockSale—alimitof2meatgoatsperHarlanCountyexhibitormaygothroughthelivestocksaleforpremiumonly.Horns–Goatsmusthavehornsblunted.Dehorningisacceptableandpreferred.NeckChains‐Goatsaretobeshownwithsmoothneckchainsorsmoothcollarsonly.ShowClass&Sex‐Marketgoatsmaybedoeorwetherkids.Shortscrotum,cryptorchidandbuckkidsarenoteligible.Allmarketgoatswillbeweighedanddividedintoclassesbasedontotalnumbersandweightrange.Marketdoesandwetherswillshowtogether.Classes:MarketGoat,Division958G958010–MarketGoats(wethersanddoes)

BreedingMeatGoat,Division959BreedingDoeClasses:G959030–YearlingDoes–(Doesborn9/1/2016to8/31/2017).Doesbornpriorto9/1/2015areineligibletoshow.G959040–DoeKids–(Doesborn9/1/2017–6/1/2018)

G930011BestDressedGoatContest—Exhibitorsareencouragedtousetheirimaginationtodesignacostumeforthe4‐Hgoat(kid).Theattireshouldemphasizethepersonalityoftheanimal.Anyanimalshowninthisclassmustbeonthe4‐HIDSheet.ThisclasswilltakeplaceuponthecompletionoftheDairyshowonWednesday,August2.

CompanionAnimals,Division956          Premiums:Purple3.50,Blue3.00,Red2.50,White2.00

Allpetsandcatsaretobetakenhomeaftertheyarejudged.Eachpetandcatexhibitorwillberequiredtobeavailableonentrydayforaninterviewwiththejudgeandissuggestedthatthecatbeshownonaleash.

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Nomorethantwocatentriesbyoneexhibitorandnomorethantwoentriesperclasswillbeallowed.Nomorethantwosmallpetentriesperexhibitorwillbeallowed.Thesuperintendenthasfinaldecisiontoclassandsexofentry.Catsshouldbeenteredinsometypeofconfinement.Exhibitormustwearanofficial4‐Ht‐shirtwitha4‐Hemblemorawhiteshirtwitha4‐Hchevron.A4‐HCloverKidCompanionAnimalclasswillbeconductedatthebeginningoftheCompanionAnimalShow.Refertothe4‐HCloverKidsectioninthepremiumbookfordetails.Classes:G956001PocketPets(Hamsters,Gerbils,etc.)G956002CagedBirdsG956003FishG956004FemaleCatunder1Year,butover6monthsG956005FemaleCatOver1yearG956006MaleCatUnder1year,butover6monthsG956007MaleCatOver1year

Poultry,Division970   Premiums:Purple3.50,Blue3.00,Red2.50,White2.00

4‐Hpoultrymembersmayexhibitinthisclass.Birdsmustbeownedandraisedbythemembersduringtheyearexhibited.*A4‐H’ermaymakeonlyoneentryineachclassandmustbepresentforjudging.A4‐HCloverKidPoultryClasswillbeconductedatthebeginningofthePoultryShow.Refertothe4‐HCloverKidsectioninthepremiumbookfordetails.SHOWMANSHIPBasisforjudging‐showmanshipisbasedongroomingandtrainingofthebirdandtheappearanceandbehavioroftheexhibitor.Theexhibitormustvocallyexplainthestepsintheirroutineandthemeritofthebird.Primarilyshowmanshipistheskilloftheexhibitorinpresentingandexplainingthebirdbeforethejudge.Theexcellenceofthebirdisnotconsideredinscoring.Maximumlengthofshowmanshippresentationsisfiveminutes.Exhibitorswillbetimed.One(1)pointwillbedeductedforshowmanshippresentationsexceeding5minutes.ChickenClasses:G970101CockerelG970102RoosterG970103PulletG970104HenG970105Trio(1Cockerel&2Pullets)G970106MarketBroilers‐4‐H’ersmustpurchaseaminimumof15birds.Fromthesebirds,a4‐H’erwillselectapenofthreebirdstoexhibitatthecountyfair.Eachpenofthreebirdsmustweighaminimumofnine(9)poundsandshouldbeasuniforminsizeandtypeaspossible.Birdsinthisclasscannotsellatthe4‐Hlivestocksale.

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DuckClasses:G970013Heavy(Pekin,Rouen,AlyesburyMuscovy)G970014Medium(Swedish,Buff,Crested,Cayuga)G970015Light(Runner,Khaki,Campbell,Magpie)G970016BantamDucks(Call,Mallard,EastIndie,WoodDucksandMandarins)GEESEClasses:G970017Geese(allweightclasses)TurkeysClasses:*4‐HpoultrymembersmayexhibitnotmorethantwoentriesineachturkeyclassG970018TurkeyPRODUCTIONFOWLG970019EggProductionTrios‐ProductionTrio‐Apenofeggproductionbirdscanbehybrids,crossbredorpurebredandshallconsistof3sexuallymaturefemales.Eggproductionfemaleswillbejudgedforproductionqualitiesonlyandneednotnecessarilyconformtobreedstandards.EGGSLIMITEDTOONLYONE(1)DOZENG‐970‐020OnedozenwhiteeggsG‐970‐021OnedozenbrowneggsG‐970‐022Onedozenothercoloredeggs

Rabbit,Division980       Premiums:Purple3.50,Blue3.00,Red2.50,White2.00

*Rabbitsmustbeownedandraisedbythe4‐H’erduringtheyearexhibited.Amembermaymakeoneentryineachclass.A4‐HCloverKidRabbitClasswillbeconductedatthebeginningoftheRabbitShow.Refertothe4‐HCloverKidsectioninthepremiumbookfordetails.

SHOWMANSHIP‐ Basisforjudging‐showmanshipisbasedongroomingandtrainingoftherabbitandtheappearanceandbehavioroftheexhibitor.Theexhibitormustvocallyexplainthestepsintheirroutineandthemeritoftherabbit.Primarilyshowmanshipistheskilloftheexhibitorinpresentingandexplainingtherabbitbeforethejudge.Maximumlengthofshowmanshippresentationsisfourminutes.Exhibitorswillbetimed.Informationonrabbitshowmanshipisfoundin4‐H339,Rabbits,Rabbits,Rabbits,NATL4H08080Rabbit1:What'sHoppening?,andotherresourcesmaybeavailableatthecountyextensionoffice.

Classes:G980073Jr.Buck(6months&under)G980074Sr.Buck(Over6months)G980075Jr.Doe(6months&under)G980076Sr.Doe(Over6months)G980077Trio(MarketRabbits)

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JustforFunDogShow,Division955   Premiums:Purple3.50,Blue3.00,Red2.50,White2.00 

Thedogshowwillbeopentoany4‐Hmemberor4‐HCloverKidmember,ages5yearsorolderbyJanuary1,whohasapetdog.“JustForFun”DogShowwilltakeplaceJuly26.4‐H’eranddogwillbejudgedon4‐H’ersknowledgeoftheirpetandthequalityofthedog“asapet”.Thisisnotadogobedienceshow.Theshowwillbedividedintoasmallbreeddogclass(under20pounds)andalargebreedshow(over20pounds).A4‐H’ermayenteronedoganditmustbeonaleash.4‐H’erswillbeinterviewedandjudgedandmustweara4‐Ht‐shirt.Pre‐registrationisencouragedbyJuly20th.Nodogswillbeshownatthesmallpetshow.Each4‐H’erwillreceivearibbon–AllCloverKidparticipants(age8andunderonJan.1)willreceiveaparticipationribbonthatwillnothavepremiumvalue.Classes:G955001Smallbreed(lessthan20pounds)G955002Largebreed(morethan20pounds)G955003CloverKid(age5–7asofJan.1)

Horse,Division953Premiums:Purple5.00,Blue4.00,Red3.00,White2.00

*Premiummoneywillbepaidonthetopthreeribbonplacing’sthataparticipantreceives,nomatterhowmanyclassesareentered.GeneralHorseShowRules:Only4‐H’ers8–18yearsoldbeforeJanuary1,willbepermittedtoenterthehorseshow.Registrationforhorseshowentrieswillcloseat4:30p.m.onJuly10.AllregistrationswillbehandledthroughtheExtensionOffice.Ifa4‐H’erscratchesaclass,itshallremainscratched.AllhorsesintheshowmusthavehadidentificationsheetsturnedinbyJune5,ofthecurrentyear. Rulesusedwillbefromthe“Nebraska4‐HHorseShowandJudgingGuide”(4‐

H373),exceptasnoted. AllExhibitorswillcompeteforJuniorandSeniorOverallChampionPrize&

Title.Winnerswillbedeterminedbasedonthenumberofeventsandribbonplacingduringeachclassinthe4‐Hshow.

Winnerswillbeannouncedatconclusionofshow. Anyexhibitormayenteronlyonehorseineachclass. AllagesofexhibitorsaredeterminedasofJanuary1ofthecurrentyear. Thereisnolimittothenumberof4‐H’ersfromthesamefamilyusingahorse

foranevent.HalterClassesTherewillbeonlytwo(2)halterclasses—nomatterwhatthebreed,sizeorageofthehorse—amareclassandageldingclass.Weanlingstudcoltsmaybeshowninthegeldingclass.G953004MaresG953005Geldings*JuniorDivisionwillbeexhibitors8‐12yearsofage.

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*SeniorDivisionwillbeexhibitors13–18yearsofage.PerformanceClassesG953006SeniorPleasureG953007JuniorPleasureG953008Walk/Trot‐AJunior4‐H’ertakingtheHorseprojectmayentereithertheWalk/TrotorJuniorPleasure,butnotbothclasses.G953009SeniorHorsemanshipG953010JuniorHorsemanship*Scoringontheaboveclasseswillbeonperformanceofthehorse,hands,andseatoftherider,appointmentsandsuitabilityoftheriderandthehorse.G953011SeniorTrailG953012JuniorTrail*Scoringontheabovetwoclasseswillbebasedontheperformanceofthehorseandrider(willbe10%‐15%onrailworkand75%‐80%onworkovertheobstacles)andonhorseservice,ability,&soundness.G953013SeniorReiningG953014JuniorReiningG953016JuniorBarrelsG953017SeniorBarrelsG953018JuniorPolesG953019SeniorPolesG953020SeniorGoatTie(*TherewillbeasixtysecondtimelimitontheGoatTie.)G953021JuniorGoatTie(*TherewillbeasixtysecondtimelimitontheGoatTie.)

RopingBreakAwayropingandteamropingwillnotbedividedbyage(nojunior/seniordesignations).Therewillbea60‐secondtimelimitforeachoftheseclasses.*Note:Refertopages81‐84in4‐H373“NebraskaHorseShow&JudgingGuide”January2013rev.G953022BreakAwayRoping‐*Ifaroperintendstousetwoloops,theymayrecoilropeoruseasecondropetiedtosaddle.Reminder:Acontestantmaynotbreaktheropeawayfromthesaddlenorbyhandnortouchtheropeorstringafteracatchismade.Shouldaropedallyornotbreakfree,contestantwillreceivenotimeorscore.G953023HeaderG953024Heeler

*Therewillbeanassignedroperforeachteam‐ropingevent.

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OPENCLASSLIVESTOCKSHOW—OPENCLASS

(ShowwillbeintheFairground’sLivestockShowArena)GeneralRules:

1.) ThisisanOpenClassshowandinnowayrepresents4‐H.Useofthe4‐Hemblemisnotallowed,wearingthe4‐HCloverwillresultindisqualificationfromthatclass.

2.) MarketAnimalOpenClass:HarlanCountyExhibitors5‐7yearsofage,asofDecember31stareeligibletoparticipate.PremiumsofferedareforBlueandRedonly.

3.) Eachopenclassshowwillfollowthecorrespondingspeciesofthecompleted4‐Hshow.

4.) Allparticipantswillbeeligibletoselltheirswine,sheep,orgoatsintheHarlanCountyJuniorFairlivestockauction.

Premiums: Blue RedClass#30:OpenClassMarketSheepandShowmanship $4.00 3.00Class#31:OpenClassMarketGoatandShowmanship $4.00 3.00Class#32:OpenClassMarketSwineandShowmanship $4.00 3.00Class#33:OpenClassLeadline NOPREMIUM

BestinCountyArosettewillbeawardedtothe“BestinNeedlework”andthe“BestinCountyQuilt”attheCountyFair.The“BestinNeedlework”and“BestinCounty,Quilt”exhibitsareeligibletobesenttotheStateFair.Onlyonearticlemaybeenteredfromeachcountyandtheexhibitormustliveinthecountyhe/sheisrepresenting.TheSuperintendentofOpenClassattheCountyFairmustsendinwiththeexhibitor’snameandaddress.

DOMESTICARTS—OPENCLASSOpenClassLivestockShowrulesDONOTapplytoDomesticArtsOpenClass.

ValerieBrady,Superintendent(ExhibitedintheAgCenter)Eacharticlemaybeexhibitedoneyearonly.Everyarticleforexhibitionmustbeclassified.ExhibitorsarelimitedtotwoentriesineachclassexceptPhotography.Photographyexhibitorsmayenterfourentriesineachclass.AllentriesmustbeenteredonMondayJuly31,2017from7:30a.m.to11:00a.m.andwillbereleasedfrom8:00a.m.until12:00p.m.onThursday,August3rd.NebraskaStateFairdeadlineforopenclassentrieswillbeAugust9,2017.ToreadtheStateFairOpenclassrulespleaseseetheirwebsiteathttp://www.statefair.org/events/exhibits‐presentations/displays‐and‐exhibits.*A“BestinClass”ribbonwillbepresentedasthejudgeseesfit.

 

 

BAKED GOODS Mustbehomemadeandexhibitedonapaperplate.FoodexhibitscanbepickedupfollowingjudgingonMonday,July31st. Class1AYeastBread(One‐HalfLoaf) Blue RedWhiteWhiteBread $2.50 2.00 1.50WholeWheatBread $2.50 2.00 1.50RyeBread $2.50 2.00 1.50OtherSpecialtybread $2.50 2.00 1.50Class2AYeastRolls(Fouronaplate)CinnamonRolls… $2.50 2.00 1.50DinnerRolls $2.50 2.00 1.50Class3AQuickBread(One‐HalfLoaf)BananaBread $2.50 2.00 1.50NutBread $2.50 2.00 1.50OtherQuickBread $2.50 2.00 1.50Class4ACake(8”or9”squareorround,unfrosted)White $2.50 2.00 1.50Devil’sFood $2.50 2.00 1.50Spice $2.50 2.00 1.50AngelFood $2.50 2.00 1.50ChiffonCake $2.50 2.00 1.50Class4BDecoratedCake(Cakeswillnotbecutandcanbepickedupafterjudging)NoveltyCake $2.50 2.00 1.50Class6ACookies(4onaplate)RolledCookies $2.00 1.501.00DropCookies $2.00 1.501.00BarCookies $2.00 1.501.00Decorated $2.00 1.501.00Other $2.00 1.501.00Class7ACandies(HomemadeCandy–6pieces) Fudge $2.00 1.501.00Divinity $2.00 1.501.00PeanutButterFudge $2.00 1.501.00Penuche $2.00 1.501.00

FOOD PRESERVATION Exhibitsmustbeuniformpintorquartjarsandlidsshouldbeuniform.Labeling:Thejarsshouldbeuniformlylabeled.Thenameoftheproduct,typeofpack(hotorcold),processingmethodandtime,poundsofpressure(forlowacidproducts).Exhibitorsarelimitedtotwoentriesperclass.Eachentrymustbeadifferenttypeoffruitorvegetable.Class8AHomecannedFruit(QuartJar) $3.00 2.502.00Class8BHomecannedFruit(PintJar) $2.00 1.501.00Class9AHomecannedVegetable(QuartJar) $3.00 2.501.00

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Blue RedWhiteClass9BHomecannedVegetable(PintJar) $2.00 1.501.00Class9CPickledVegetable(QuartorPint) $3.00 2.502.00(IncludesPickles&Relishes)

CANNED MEATS (*PINTSORQUARTS) Class10ABeef $3.00 2.502.00Class10BPork $3.00 2.502.00Class10COther $3.00 2.502.00

JELLIES AND JAMS (PINTOR1/2PINTJAR)Class11AJam $2.50 2.001.50Class11BJelly $2.50 2.001.50

DRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES *Anexhibitisthreesamplesofthesamefruitorvegetableenteredinaziplockbag.Class12ADriedFruit $2.00 1.501.00Class12BDriedVegetable $2.00 1.501.00

PHOTOGRAPHY   

Class13ASinglePrint—Singleprintmountedonblackorwhite81/2”x6”posterboard.Printmaybecroppedwithastraightedgescissors.Printshouldbenosmallerthan3”x4”orlargerthan4”x6” $2.00 1.501.00Class13BPictureStory—Fivetoeightpictureswhichtellastorymountedonablackorwhite11”x22”posterboard. $3.50 3.002.50Class13CEnlargement—A5”x7”ora8”x10”printmountedinacutmatting(Nopictureframes) $3.50 3.002.50

ARTS AND CRAFTS Paintings:(Allpicturesmustbeframedandreadytohang)Class15AOilPainting $2.50 2.00 1.50Class15BAcrylicPainting $2.50 2.00 1.50Class15CWaterColorPainting $2.50 2.00 1.50Class15DDrawing $2.50 2.00 1.50Class15EKid’sArt12&under $2.50 2.00 1.50Class15FOther $2.50 2.00 1.50

CHINA PAINTING       Class16AChinaPainting $2.50 2.00 1.50Class17ACeramics,unusualglaze $2.50 2.00 1.50Class17BCeramics,underglaze $2.50 2.00 1.50Class17CCeramics,stain $2.50 2.00 1.50Class17DCeramics,overglazeandluster $2.50 2.00 1.50Class17ECeramics,miscellaneous $2.50 2.00 1.50Class17FKid’sCeramics,(12yrs.&under) $2.50 2.00 1.50

COUNTRY CRAFTS         

Class18AWood…. $2.50 2.00 1.50Class18BWreaths $2.50 2.00 1.50

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Blue RedWhiteClass18CRugs $2.50 2.00 1.50Class18DSoftSculpture $2.50 2.00 1.50Class18EToys&Dolls $2.50 2.00 1.50Class18FOther $2.50 2.00 1.50Class18GKid’sCraft(12yrs.&under) $2.50 2.00 1.50

NEEDLE CRAFT Class19AEmbroidery $2.50 2.00 1.50Class19BApplique $2.50 2.00 1.50Class19CNeedlepoint $2.50 2.00 1.50Class19DCountedCrossStitch $2.50 2.00 1.50Class19EOther $2.50 2.00 1.50

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS Class20AWallHangings $2.50 2.00 1.50Class20BPillows $2.50 2.00 1.50Class20CClothesItemorAccessory $2.50 2.00 1.50Class20DOther $2.50 2.00 1.50Class20EKid’sClass(12yrs.&under) $2.50 2.00 1.50Class20FMadefromKits $2.50 2.00 1.50

HAND QUILTED QUILTS Class21APieced $3.50 3.00 2.50Class21BAppliqued $3.50 3.00 2.50Class21CEmbroidered&Other $3.50 3.00 2.50

MACHINE QUILTED QUILTS Class22APieced. $3.50 3.00 2.50Class22BAppliqued $3.50 3.00 2.50Class22CEmbroidered&Other $3.50 3.00 2.50

MISCELLANEOUS       Class23AHandTied $3.50 3.00 2.50Class23BPre‐PrintedQuiltTop $3.50 3.00 2.50

CROCHET Class24AAfghan,CribCoverlet,Bedspread $3.50 2.50 2.00Class24BTableCovering,Tablecloth,Placemats, Tablerunner,etc $3.00 2.50 2.00Class24CSweater,Clothingaccessory,Infantclothing,otherarticle $3.00 2.50 2.00Class24DPillow,Cushion,Rug,Doily $2.50 2.00 1.50Class24ESetofTwoPotholders,Toy,Animal,Puppet,OtherCrochetedarticle $2.50 2.00 1.50

  

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KNITTING        BLUE REDWHITE Class25AAfghan,Cribcoverlet,Bedspread $3.00 2.50 2.00Class25BSweater,ClothingAccessory,InfantClothing,OtherClothingArticle $3.00 2.50 2.00Class25CPillow,Cushion $2.50 2.00 1.50Class25DToy,Animal,Puppet,SetofTwoPotholders,OtherKnittedArticle $2.50 2.00 1.50

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION         

Class26ASuits&Coats $3.00 2.50 2.00Class26BDresses $2.50 2.00 1.50Class26CShirts&Blouses $2.50 2.00 1.50Class26DOther $2.50 2.00 1.50

SCRAPBOOKING (*ANYSIZEBOOKCANBEENTERED.ONEENTRYPERCLASS.)Class27AASinglepage $1.50 1.25 1.00Class27BAsmallscrapbook(4‐10pages) $2.50 2.00 1.75Class27CAlargerscrapbook(11ormorepages) $3.00 2.50 2.00

HORTICULTURE Cultivarorvarietynamemustbeincludedontheentrycard.Failuretoidentifythecultivarorvarietywilldroptheentryoneribbonplacing.Atotaloffiveentriesinflowersandatotaloffiveentriesingardenmaybeenteredbyanyoneexhibitor.

FLORICULTURE *Threeormoreblooms.Vaseswillnotbejudged.Class28A Blue RedWhiteCoxcomb(crestedtype) $2.00 1.50 1.00Coxcomb(plumedtype) $2.00 1.50 1.00Asters $2.00 1.50 1.00Phlox $2.00 1.50 1.00Petunias $2.00 1.50 1.00Class28B Marigold $2.00 1.50 1.00Dahlias $2.00 1.50 1.00Zinnia(large) $2.00 1.50 1.00Zinnia(small) $2.00 1.50 1.00Cosmos $2.00 1.50 1.00Snapdragon $2.00 1.50 1.00Gladiolus $2.00 1.50 1.00MixedBouquet $2.00 1.50 1.00Roses $2.00 1.50 1.00Other $2.00 1.50 1.00

 

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 ARRANGEMENTS        BLUE REDWHITE Class28C Fresh $3.00 2.50 2.00Dried $3.00 2.50 2.00

GARDEN *Onlyfreshvegetablesgrownduringthecurrentseasonwillbeacceptedforexhibit.Anexhibitisclassifiedas:Class29AVegetableGardenCollection—Exhibitoffivekindsofvegetablesdisplayedinaboxnottoexceed24”inanydimension(fornumbersofvegetablesintheexhibitrefertogroupsbelow.

$2.50 2.00 1.50Class29BVegetables A.Vegetables—1ofeach:cabbage,eggplant,muskmelon,pumpkin,squash,watermelon $2.50 2.00 1.50B.Vegetables—2ofeach:sweetpotatoes,rutabaga,bellpeppers,broccoliandanyvegetablenotlistedinanothergroup $2.50 2.00 1.50 C.Vegetables–3ofeach:slicingcucumbers,sweetcorninhusk,redtomatoes(2”orover),yellowtomatoes(2”orover),turnips,kohlrabi,Swisschard,onions,Parsnips $2.50 2.00 1.50D.Vegetables—4ofeach:okra,carrots,beets,potatoes,sweetpotatoes,salsifyrhubarb,Brusselssprouts,beans,picklingcucumbers,saladtomatoes,onions(greenbunch),hotpeppers,radishes,otherpeppers $2.50 2.00 1.50E.Onepintofediblebeans $2.50 2.00 1.50F.Twotofiveothervegetables,includingherbsnotlisted $2.50 2.00 1.50

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