THE FFA ORGANIZATION

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS - FFA 1

TheNationalFFAOrganizationisdedicatedtomakingapositivedifferenceinthelivesofstudentsbydevelopingtheirpotentialforpremierleadership,personalgrowth,andcareersuccessthroughagriculturaleducation.FFAusesagriculturaleducationtocreaterealworldsuccess. FFAisanationalorganizationofstudentsenrolledinagriculturaleducationin50states,PuertoRico,theVirginIslandsandtheDistrictofColumbia.Organized inNovember1928,FFAisan integralpartof thecurriculuminagriculturaleducationdepartmentsinthepublicschools.Allstudentsintheseprogramsaretoreceiveinstructioninpersonalleadership,growthanddevelopmentwhichcanbestbeachievedthroughFFA. Through active participation in FFA,members learn by taking part in and conductingmeetings, speakinginpublic,participating incontestsbasedonoccupationalskills,earningawardsand recognitionandbecominginvolved in cooperative efforts and community improvement. FFAoffers opportunities for becoming productivecitizensinourdemocracy. FFAmembersbelieveinleadership,citizenshipandpatriotism.Theybelieveinfreeenterprise-freedomunderthelaw-inmakingtheirhomes,schoolsandcommunitiesbetterplacesinwhichtoliveandwork. Each state association is charged with the development of the FFA leadership program within the state,operatingcontestsandawardprogramsatthestatelevel,andissuingchaptercharters.

THE FFA ORGANIZATION

www.GeorgiaNationalFair.com


FFA RULESALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND ABIDE BY THE GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDER-STAND THE RULES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CERTAINLY EMAIL US AT [email protected]. PLEASE HELP US PREVENT ENTRY DISQUALIFICATIONS.

1. OpentoallbonafideFFAmembersinthestateofGeorgia.Entriesmaybemadeasindividualsorteamsoftwo,butmustbesubmittedthroughtheclubadvisor.ProjectscompletedbymorethantwostudentsmustbeenteredasChapterprojects.2. Students who graduated last year are eligible to enter work completed in their senior year. Exceptions:DendrologyNotebooksandanycontestrequiringthestudent’spresenceattheFair.3. Allprojectsworthyofaribbonwillbeplacedineitherthe“BlueRibbon”,“RedRibbon”or“WhiteRibbon”groupwhenjudged.4. Pleasecheckeachsectionforpointsassigned,forChampionandReserveChampionawardsandforSuperiorChapteraward information.ChampionandReserveChampion,whereoffered,willbechosenformblueribbonwinnersonly.5. Premiumswillbeofferedinallclassesandwillbepaidonthebasisofapointsystem(seesectionsforpointsavailable)andthemoneyavailable.Exceptwherenotedotherwise,thestandardpremiumwillbe10centsperpointwhichispaidtotheexhibitor.

Enteronlineatwww.GeorgiaNationalFair.com(https://www.georgianationalfair.com/p/georgialiving/youth) by September 18, 2019.

Advisors must call 800-987-3247, ext. 555 or email [email protected] to obtain required password, which must be obtained by Sept. 16, 2019. Late entries will not be processed.

Chaptereventsmustbeentered in theclubname; individualeventsmustbeentered in thestudent’sname.Substitutionsarenotallowed.

Exhibitors will be required to turn in a copy of their online registration confirmation to check-in for competitions.


GRAND CHAMPIONFFA CHAPTER

$750The six Chapters placing in either Superior Champion orReserveSuperiorChampionfromthethreedivisionsofFFA(AgMechanics,HorticultureandForestry)willbeeligibletocompetefortheGrandChampionFFAChapter.Thechapteraccumulating themost eligible points will be declared theGrandChampionChapter.

Co-Sponsoredby

THE GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

WALKER RHODES TRACTOR COMPANY

GEORGIA NATIONAL 2018FFA GRAND CHAMPION CHAPTER

RUTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLMACON, GEORGIA


AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS DEPARTMENT

Enteronlineatwww.GeorgiaNationalFair.com(https://www.georgianationalfair.com/p/georgialiving/youth) by September 18, 2019.

Arrival Time: Wednesday,September25-Saturday,September28(Weekdays9:00AM-5:00PM)(Saturday10:00AM-3:00PM)

*NO SUNDAY DELIVERYRelease Time:Tuesday,October15,12:00PM-8:00PM

Wednesday,October16,9:00AM-4:00PM&Saturday,October19,10:00AM-3:00PM

BRING ONLY FINISHED PROJECTS!1. ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND ABIDE BY THE GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CERTAINLY EMAIL US AT [email protected]. PLEASE HELP US PREVENT ENTRY DISQUALIFICATIONS.2. A TEACHER/ADVISOR/AGENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR DELIVERY AND PICKUP OF EXHIBITS. 3. Exhibitors must be preregistered through the Georgia National Fair online entry system. Online entries must be received by September 18, 2019. Advisorsmustcall800-987-3247,[email protected],bySept.16,2019.Passwordisrequiredtoregister.Late entries will not be processed. No substitution of students’ names allowed.4. Allprojectsmustbecompleted,althoughaccessoriesneededtomaketheexhibitfunctionalarenotnecessary;i.e.,hydraulicjackforapress.5. ArticlesexhibitedmusthavebeenconstructedbyFFAmemberseitherasapartoftheiragriculturalmechanicsinstructioninagriculturaleducationorasapartoftheirsupervisedagriculturalexperienceprogram.6. No chapter may enter more than three of the same mechanics project.EXAMPLE-achaptermaynotenter4gunracks,4picnictables,etc.7. AnarticlemaybeshownonlyonceattheGeorgiaNationalFairunlessextensivelymodified.Articledoesnothavetobeconstructedduringtheyearitisexhibited.8. All articlesmust be painted or properly treated, such as feeders, etc.All articlesmust be clean and in apresentableconditioneventhoughtheymayhavebeenused.Articlesdesignedtobehungmusthavehangingmethodattached(wire,bracket,etc.).9. If there is a question as to the proper category in which an article must be placed, please consult with the area teacher before preregistration.10.Scalemodelprojectsmustrepresentoff-siteprojectsandmustbefullydocumentedwithscaledplans,blueprints,worklog,photographs,videos,etc.11.Entrieswillbejudgedonthebasisofworkmanship,finish,design,strength,usefulnessandsuitability.12.Ifaprojectisenteredinthewrongdivision,itmaybejudgedforaribbonplace,butwillnotbeeligibleforaGrandChampionorReserveChampionribbon.NOTE:Judgeswillmakefinaldeterminationofproperclassification.

Agricultural Mechanics Entry GuidelinesSMALL-Projectsthatmeasurelessthan3'inheight,lengthorwidthwillbeclassifiedasasmallproject.MEDIUM-Projectsthatmeasure3'1"to6'inheight,lengthorwidthwillbeclassifiedasamediumproject.LARGE-Projectsthatmeasure6'1"orlargerwillbeclassifiedasalargeproject.

THE FAIRGROUNDS CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF EXHIBITS LEFT AFTER 3:00 PM OCTOBER 20. EXHIBITS LEFT AFTER THIS TIME BECOME PROPERTY OF THE FAIR AND MAY BE DISPOSED OF.


Tips From Past Judges

1. Projectdrawingmustbedrawntoscale,withalldimensionsgiven.Acompletelistofmaterialsusedtobuildtheprojectandthecostofmaterialsmustbeincluded.Thedrawingmaybeahanddrawingorcomputerdrawn.Pleasedonotuseaphotoplanfromabook.

2. ReconditionedProjectsmusthavepicturestoshowjudgestheworkdoneontheprojectandacompletelistofmaterialsorpartsusedtorestoretheproject.

3. Judgesevaluatethequalityofworkmanshiponeachproject.Theylookatthedegreeofaccuracyofthecuts,howtheprojectisassembled,projectpreparationforfinishingandthefinishedproject.

FFA AG MECHANICSSUPERIOR CHAPTER

BONUS AWARD

CLINCHFIELD, GEORGIA$100 Merit Award

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR SUPERIOR FFA MECHANICS CHAPTER1ST Place - Superior FFA Mechanics Chapter - $500

2ND Place - Reserve Superior FFA Mechanics Chapter - $250

TheFFAChapteraccumulatingthemostpointsfromtheir15bestprojects(whichmust be 5 large, 5 medium, 5 small projects) in theAgriculturalMechanics Department will be the Georgia National Fair Superior FFAMechanics Chapter. Projects may come from Reconditioned or BuiltProjectsoracombinationofboth.Thewinningchapterwill receive$500andaplaque.Atiewillbebrokenbythejudgesbasedontheirrankingofthe15bestprojects fromeachchapter in regard toworkmanship,finish,design,strength,usefulnessandsuitability.Aranking(1to10,with10beingbest)willbeassignedtoeachofthe15projects.Thechapterwiththemostpointsforthe15projectswillbethewinner.Thesecondplacechapterwillreceive$250andaGeorgiaNationalFairReserveSuperiorFFAMechanicsChapterplaque.


BUILT PROJECTSHaroldMilligan,Coordinator

912-526-6316•[email protected]

Theseprojectsarebuilt fromeitherpublisheddrawingsordrawingsoforiginaldesign.Each participant shall furnish a project plan for each project entered, including a bill for materials. Placings will be lowered automatically if plans are not included with project.

DIVISION 30103 - LARGE BUILT PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30104 - LARGE BUILT PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

DIVISION 30203 - MEDIUM BUILT PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30204 - MEDIUM BUILT PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

DIVISION 30303 - SMALL BUILT PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30304 - SMALL BUILT PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

CLASSES1 Concrete & Masonry 7 Power 2 Electricity & Electronics 8 Soil & Water Conservation3 Machinery 9 Tools4 Metal 10 Wood5 Plastics & Fiberglass 11 Other6 Plumbing & Irrigation

There is no limit as to the number of items a chapter may enter per class. However, no chapter may enter more than three of the same mechanics projects. Individuals are limited to one project per class. EachClasswillbeawardedpointsasfollows:

LARGE Built Projects MEDIUM Built Projects SMALL Built ProjectsBlue 400points Blue200points Blue 100pointsRed 200points Red100points Red 50pointsWhite 100points White50points White 25pointsHM Nopoints HMNopoints HM Nopoints

DIVISION CHAMPIONS WILL RECEIVE:LargeBuiltProjectsChampion$40,rosette&400pointsLargeBuiltProjectsReserveChampion$30,rosette&300pointsMediumBuiltProjectsChampion$30,rosette&300pointsMediumBuiltProjectsReserveChampion$20,rosette&200pointsSmallBuiltProjectsChampion$20,rosette&200pointsSmallBuiltProjectsReserveChampion$10,rosette&100points

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT OR TEAM OF TWO EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL’S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith), OR USING THE NAMES OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS (ex. “Bobby Smith” in the First Name field; “& Jane Doe” in the Last Name field). A PROJECT CONSTRUCTED BY MORE THAN TWO INDIVIDUALS MUST BE ENTERED AS A CHAPTER PROJECT (see page 7).


CHAPTER BUILT PROJECTSHaroldMilligan,Coordinator


Built projects shall include a project plan for each project entered, including a bill for materials. Placings will be lowered automatically if this information is not complete and included with project.

DIVISION 30403 - CHAPTER BUILT PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30404 - CHAPTER BUILT PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

CLASS 1 Chapter Built Projects

There is no limit as to the number of projects a chapter may enter in this division. However, no chapter may enter two of the same type projects.

POINTS:Blue 400pointsRed 200pointsWhite 100pointsHM Nopoints

DIVISION CHAMPIONS WILL RECEIVE:ChapterBuiltProjectChampion$40,rosette&400pointsChapterBuiltProjectReserveChampion$30,rosette&300points

THIS IS A CHAPTER EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED IN THE CLUB NAME (enter School Name in the “First Name” field and Organization Type in the “Last Name” field. Example: First Name “Best High School” and Last Name “FFA”).


RECONDITIONED PROJECTSHaroldMilligan,Coordinator


Reconditioned projects shall include background information, pictures, parts list, cost and hours of self-labor. Placings will be lowered automatically if this information is not complete and included with project.

DIVISION 30503 - LARGE REC. PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30504 - LARGE REC. PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

DIVISION 30603 - MEDIUM REC. PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30604 - MEDIUM REC. PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

DIVISION 30703 - SMALL REC. PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30704 - SMALL REC. PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

7 Power8 Soil & Water Conservation9 Tools10 Wood11 Other

CLASSES1 Concrete & Masonry2 Electricity & Electronics3 Machinery4 Metal5 Plastics & Fiberglass6 Plumbing & Irrigation

There is no limit as to the number of items a chapter may enter per class. However, no chapter may enter more than three of the same mechanics project. The projects entered in divisions 30101-30106 must have been completed by an individual student or team of two, otherwise the project must be entered as a Chapter Project. Individuals are limited to one project per class.A project constructed by more then two individuals must be entered as a chapter project.

EachClasswillbeawardedpointsasfollows:

LARGE Rec. Projects MEDIUM Rec. Projects SMALL Rec. ProjectsBlue 400points Blue 200points Blue 100pointsRed 200points Red 100points Red 50pointsWhite 100points White 50points White 25pointsHM Nopoints HM Nopoints HM Nopoints

DIVISION CHAMPIONS WILL RECEIVE:LargeReconditionedProjectsChampion$40,rosette&400pointsLargeReconditionedProjectsReserveChampion$30,rosette&300pointsMediumReconditionedProjectsChampion$30,rosette&300pointsMediumReconditionedProjectsReserveChampion$20,rosette&200pointsSmallReconditionedProjectsChampion$20,rosette&200pointsSmallReconditionedProjectsReserveChampion$10,rosette&100points

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT OR TEAM OF TWO EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL’S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith), OR USING THE NAMES OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS (ex. “Bobby Smith” in the First Name field; “& Jane Doe” in the Last Name field). A PROJECT CONSTRUCTED BY MORE THAN TWO INDIVIDUALS MUST BE ENTERED AS A CHAPTER PROJECT (see page 9).


CHAPTER RECONDITIONED PROJECTSHaroldMilligan,Coordinator


DIVISION 30803 - CHAPTER RECONDITIONED PROJECTS MIDDLE GRADES (6TH-8TH)DIVISION 30804 - CHAPTER RECONDITIONED PROJECTS HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH)

CLASS 1 Chapter Reconditioned Projects

There is no limit as to the number of projects a chapter may enter in this division. However, no chapter may enter two of the same type projects.

POINTS:Blue 400pointsRed 200pointsWhite 100pointsHM Nopoints

DIVISION CHAMPIONS WILL RECEIVE:ChapterReconditionedProjectChampion$40,rosette&400pointsChapterReconditionedProjectReserveChampion$30,rosette&300points

Reconditioned projects shall include background information, pictures, parts list, cost and hours of self-labor. Placings will be lowered automatically if this information is not complete and included with project.



CONTEST RULES 1. TheTractorPullContestisopentoFFAmemberswhohaveAgriscienceaspartoftheircurriculum.EachschoolandmembersareencouragedtohaveotherdisplaysintheAgriculturalMechanicsDepartment(reconditionedprojectsandbuiltprojects).2. Eachschoolmayenteruptofiveteams.Ateamwillconsistoftwomembers.Ifaschooldoesnothaveacompleteteam,amembermayparticipateasanindividual.3. AtleastoneminitractorkitmustbepurchasedeveryyearfromFortValleyStateUniversityCollegiateFFAinordertocompete.ContactDr.CurtisBorneat478-825-6882.4. Eachtractorkitmusthave2smallwheelsinfrontand2largewheelsinbackwhichareprovidedinthekityoubuyfromCollegiateFFA.Nootherwheelsareallowed.5.Donotcutoffthetopsofthetractors.Thiswillresultinimmediatedisqualification.6.Alltractorsmustusethemotorsprovidedinthekityoupurchased.Absolutelynoothermotorsmaybeused.7.Themotorsmustbevisibleunderthestrapsprovided.Donotcoverthemotorcompartment.8.Minitractorsmustbesixinchestoeightincheslong,oneandthree-fourthsinchestothreeincheswideandmustweighmorethan12ozs.(or340grams).9.Scoringwillbethesameforjuniorandseniorteamsbasedon:

A. Appearance Score judging criteria: 25pts Dimensions6"-8"longand13/4"-3"wide 25pts Tractorweightnotlessthan12ouncesor340grams 5pts Neatnessofelectricalconnections 20pts PaintJob 25pts Overallappearance

B. Tractor Pull Contest Possible Score 10pts WeightofTractor 10pts Plus180grams(wagon) 10pts Plus450grams 10pts Plus720grams 10pts Plus990grams 10pts Plus1260grams

Thepullingabilitywillbejudgedbyaddingweightstoawagonweighing180gramspulledbytheminitractor.Theminitractormustpulleachadditionalweightaddedtothewagonadistanceofatleastonemeter.

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MINITRACTOR PULL CONTESTDr.CurtisBorne,Coordinator

478-825-6262

WHEN:Tuesday,October8CHECK-IN:9:00AMduringtheFFADayattheFairWHERE: BringtractorstotheSouthPorchoftheMiller-Murphy-HowardBuilding

DIVISION 30903 - JUNIOR MINITRACTOR PULL (MIDDLE SCHOOL, GRADES 7-9)DIVISION 30904 - SENIOR MINITRACTOR PULL (HIGH SCHOOL, GRADES 10-12)

CLASS 1 Minitractor Pull

THIS IS A TWO PERSON TEAM EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED USING THE NAMES OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS (ex. “Bobby Smith” in the First Name field; “& Jane Doe” in the Last Name field).


10.Pointswill beadded toappearance score for eachweight pulled todetermine the championandreservechampionineachdivision.11.TheMinitractorswillremainondisplayinHeritageHalluntiltheendoftheFair.GA.NationalFairandCollegiateFFAarenotresponsibleforlostminitractorswhentheyarereleasedfromtheGa.NationalFair.Teachersareresponsibleformakingsuretheypickuptheirstudentstractors.Makesureyoudonotaccidentallypickanotherteacher’stractors.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th5th-7th8th-10th $40 $30$20$15 $10 $5

*Firstplacealsoreceives400points*Secondplacealsoreceives300points

MINITRACTOR PULL CONTEST (CONTINUED)

The Best of Show for neatness of electrical connections, paint job and overall appearance and the Best of Show for pulling ability will each be awarded an additional $25 by the Fort Valley State University Collegiate FFA.


ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Online entry deadline is September 18, 2019.No late registrations will be accepted.

Exhibit Delivery Schedule:Wednesday,Sept.25-Saturday,Sept.28Weekdays9:00AM-5:00PMSaturday10:00AM-3:00PM

*NO SUNDAY DELIVERY

Arrival deadline on all exhibits:Saturday,Sept.28,3:00PM

Release Time:Tuesday,October15,12:00PM-8:00PMWednesday,October16,9:00AM-4:00PM&Saturday,October19,10:00AM-3:00PM

EXHIBITS WILL ONLY BE RELEASED DURING THESE TIMES

Georgia National FairSuperior FFA Forestry Chapter

1st Place - Superior FFA Forestry Chapter - $500 2nd Place - Reserve Superior FFA Forestry Chapter - $250

TheFFAchapteraccumulatingthemostpointsintheForestryDepartmentwill be the Georgia National Fair Superior FFA Forestry Chapter. Thechapterwinningtheseawardswillreceive$500andaplaque.Thesecondplace chapter will receive $250 and a Georgia National Fair ReserveSuperiorFFAForestryChapterplaque.


1. All exhibitors are required to read and abide by the Georgia National Fair General Rules and Regulations. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES. If you have questions, you may certainly email us at [email protected]. Please help us prevent entry disqualifications.2. A TEACHER/ADVISOR/AGENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR DELIVERY AND PICKUP OF EXHIBITS. 3. Exhibitors must be preregistered. Online entries must be received by September 18, 2019. Advisorsmust call 800-987-3247, ext. 555or email [email protected] toobtain requiredpassword,whichmust beobtainedbySept.16,2019.Late entries will not be processed. No substitution of students’ name allowed.


1. PURPOSE: A. Toencourage teachersandstudents inAgriculturalEducation todisplay the importanceof forestryandnaturalresourceseducationinourschoolstothegeneralpublic. B. ToeducateandenlightenthepublicastowhatisbeingtaughttostudentsinAgriculturalEducation.2. Theexhibitmustbeanexampleoftheschool’sinstructionalprograminforestryandnaturalresources.Itmustalsotellthestoryofhowtheschoolismeetingtheneedsofthestudentsinforestryeducation.Oneentryallowedperschool.Exhibits from previous years may not be entered again for competition.3. JUDGING: The following scorecardwill be used in judgingtheseexhibits. A. Adherence to theme - 15 pts. The theme is the subjectaroundwhichtheexhibitisdevelopedorthemainideatheexhibitistoconvey.Thisyear'sthemeis"Forests & Products" B. Quality-15pts.Qualityreferstothecharacteristicsoftheexhibitbasedonworkmanshipaswellasmaterials,objectsandproductsused. C. GeneralAppearanceorAttractiveness-15pts.Thegeneralappearanceofanexhibitmustbeneatandeye-catching.Itmusthave balance and harmony.The combination of formand colormustmakeagoodimpression. D. InformationalEducationValue -40pts.Theexhibitmustcontainfactsandinformationthatquicklytellastoryofimportancetoitsviewers. E. CreativityandClarity-15pts.Theworkmustbeoriginalwithaclearmessageofthetheme.4. SIZE: Display area to be a triangle, 4'x4'x5'6", with a two-sidedbackdropofunpainted4'x8'panelshingedtogether.ThesepanelswillbesuppliedbytheFairandwillbeinplacereadyforuse by September 26. Chapters may use staples, thumbtacksorsmallfinishnailstoattachtheirexhibit.Useofthefloorspacewithinthetriangletocreateathree-dimensionalexhibitisstronglyencouraged.Therewillbea12"x5'6"titleboardacrossthetopforyouruse,seesketchbelow.5. Chaptersaretoprovideaprotectivecasefordisplayingloosetoolsandequipment.6. Students who graduated last year are eligible to enter work completed in their senior year. Exceptions:DendrologyNotebooksandanycontestrequiringthestudent’spresenceattheFair.

FORESTRY CHAPTER DISPLAYSBarryNorrisCoordinator

478-290-5821

DIVISION 32101 FORESTRY CHAPTER DISPLAYS

Theme: "Forests & Products"

Ribbon Value Blue 700points *Champion$300&rosetteRed 500points *ReserveChampion$200&rosetteWhite 300pointsHM Nopoints



DENDROLOGY NOTEBOOKBarryNorrisCoordinator

478-290-5821

DIVISION 32203 - Junior Dendrology Notebook (Students in the 9th grade and below)DIVISION 32204 - Senior Dendrology Notebook

CONTEST RULES:1. Eachschoolmayenterupto3 students’ leaf collection notebooks in each of the above classes (6 notebooks total). The notebook must be the FFA notebook or any other standard hardback notebook. The entire class must use the same type and color notebook.2. EachnotebookwillcontaintreesamplesfromtheForestry Field Day Tree ID list.3. EachSeniornotebookmustcontain40foresttreespeciesthatarelistedintheFFAAwardsBulletin.EachJuniornotebookmustcontain36foresttreespeciesthatarelistedintheFFAAwardsBulletin.Eachnotebookmustcontainaminimumofsixconifers, fourofwhichmust includeloblolly, longleaf,shortleafandslashpines.Theremainingleavesmustbehardwoods.Considerationmustbegiventotreesthatareeconomicallyimportantandnaturaltothearea.Extraleavesmaybeincluded,butwillonlybeconsideredfortie-breakingpurposes.4. Allnotebooksmustbeoriginalstudentwork,preparedbythestudententeringthecontest.Studentsmustbeenrolledinmiddleschoolorhighschoolatthetimeofthiscompetition.Asignedstatementmustbeincludedstatingthatthenotebookwasconstructedbytheentrant.5. Eachnotebookmustcontain: A. Student’sname,school,grade,instructor’sname B. Tableofcontentslistingeachspeciesinthenotebook C. Leavesarrangedbyconifersandhardwoods D. A written (typed or hand printed) description of the specimen, including common name,descriptivefeaturesofthespecies,keycharacteristics,wooddescription,uses,locationwheresamplewasfound,anddistributionarea.This information must be on the right-hand page of the notebook and the leaf specimen must be on the left-hand page of the notebook. E. AwrittensignedstatementbyAgricultureTeacherandStudent stating thenotebook is theoriginalworkoftheFFAmemberenteringthenotebook.6. Display will be graded on: neatness, uniformity, quality of specimens, accuracy of identifiedspecimens,qualityandoriginalityofdescriptions. Ribbon Value Blue 200pointsRed100pointsWhite 50pointsHMNopoints

*JuniorDivisionChampion$40,rosette&400points*JuniorDivisonReserveChampion,$30,rosette&300points*SeniorDivisionChampion$40,rosette&400points*SeniorDivisionReserveChampion$30,rosette&300points

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith).


GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR

DENDROLOGY NOTEBOOK

GRADING SHEET

STUDENT NAME ____________________________ CHAPTER _____________________________

1. STATEMENT SHEET PRESENT __________ MISSING __________

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESENT __________ MISSING __________

3. REQUIRED TREES IN NOTEBOOK PRESENT __________ MISSING __________

4. REQUIRED TOTAL NUMBER OF TREES PRESENT __________ MISSING __________

5. LOCATION OF COLLECTED TREES LISTED PRESENT __________ MISSING __________

6. NUMBER OF TREES NOT SPELLED CORRECTLY __________

7. TREES NOT ON JR OR SR LISTNOF FFA TREES

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

8. OTHER IMPROVEMENT NOTES


MINIBOOTH - FORESTRY ANDNATURAL RESOURCES

BarryNorrisCoordinator478-290-5821

DIVISION 32301 FORESTRY MINIBOOTH Miniboothsmaybeindividualorteamoftwoandparticipantsmayenteramaximumofone entry.Each chapter is limited to a maximum of five booths.Thereisnospecifiedthemeforthiscompetitionbutthememustrelatetoforestryandnaturalresources.ExhibitsmustfitintoprebuiltdisplayareasprovidedbytheFair.Thedisplayareawill bea triangle30"x30"x36",witha two-sidedbackdropof30"x24"panelshinged together.POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR DISPLAYS EXTENDING BEYOND THESE DIMENSIONS.Thedisplayboothsareunpaintedplywoodandareapproximately30"off thefloor.Useof the“floor”of theminibooth tocreatea three-dimensionalexhibitisstronglyencouraged.Displaysmaybestapled,tackedortapedontothewoodenpanels.Donotuseglue,paintornails.NO ELECTRICITY IS AVAILABLE FOR MINIBOOTHS.

Live animals or toxic substances may not be used in the display. Emptycleanedcontainersmaybedis-played.Items of value are placed in the booth at the risk of the exhibitor.

Exhibitsnotsuitableforfamilyviewingwillnotbedisplayed.

The exhibit tag furnished by the Georgia National Fair must be placed on the upper right-hand corner of the right partition of the exhibit booth.Exhibitsfrompreviousyearsmaynotbeenteredagain.

Miniboothswillbejudgedon:Themetitle(15pts),Quality(15pts),Attractiveness(15pts),EducationalValue(40pts),CreativityandClarity(15pts)

Ribbon Value *DivisionChampion$100,rosette&400points Blue 200points*DivisionReserveChampion$50,rosette&250points Red 100points White 50points HM Nopoints

MINIBOOTHTABLETOP

DESIGN

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT OR TEAM OF TWO EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith), OR USING THE NAMES OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS (ex. “Bobby Smith” in the First Name field; “& Jane Doe” in the Last Name field).


TREE ID CONTESTBarryNorrisCoordinator

478-290-5821

WHEN:Tuesday,October8CONTEST:10:00AM-2:00PMWHERE:FOSTERRHODESBEEF&DAIRYARENA

DIVISION 32403 - JUNIOR TREE ID CONTEST (INDIVIDUAL)DIVISION 32404 - SENIOR TREE ID CONTEST (INDIVIDUAL)

CONTEST RULES:1. TheTreeIDContestisopentoanyFFAmemberwhoiscurrentlyenrolledingrades6-12.EachschoolandmembersareencouragedtohaveotherdisplaysintheForestryandNaturalResourcesDepartment.(Chapterdisplay,miniboothsandnotebooks.)2. Eachschoolmayenterupto10 students.Chapters must register each student through the GNFA online registration process.3. Contestantsmustbringapencilandclipboard.Identificationnumberswillbewrittenonanswersheetfromthelist.4. EachmemberwillidentifyspeciesoftreesfromalistfromtheForestry Field Day list.Eachspecies'samplemaybetheentiretree,smalllimb,leafspray,fruit,nutsorabriefdescriptionofkeycharacteristics.Students are required to be present to break ties.5. Scoringforbothjuniorandseniorteamswillbethesame.Thechapterscoreisthetotaloffivedesignatedteammembers.

1st2nd3rd4th5th-7th8th-10th$40$30$20$15$10$5

PointswillbeawardedbasedonpremiumsExample$40=400points,$30=300points,etc.

Ateamrepresentingachapterwillconsistoffivemembers.Teammembersmustbedesignatedbeforecompetitionbegins.Junior teams will be composed of 6th - 9th grades. Senior teams will be composed of 9th - 12th grades; however a student may compete on only one team.

Tree ID ContestChapter Champion (Team) $100 & rosette

Chapter Reserve Champion (Team) $50 & rosetteIncaseofanunbrokentie,moneywillbesplit.

*THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith). EACH STUDENT MUST BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY.


CommonName ScientificName

1.AmericanBeech Fagus grandifolia2.AmericanElm Ulmus americana3.AmericanHolly Ilex opaca4.AmericanHornbeam Carpinus caroliniana5.AmericanSycamore Platanus occidentalis6.Ash Fraxinus spp.7.Baldcypress Taxodium distichum8.BlackCherry Prunus serotina9.BlackLocust Robinia pseudoacacia10.BlackOak Quercus velutina11.BlackWalnut Juglans nigra12.BlackWillow Salix nigra13.Blackgum Nyssa sylvatica14.BlackjackOak Quercus marilandica15.Boxelder Acer negundo16.Buckeye Aesculus spp.17.Catalpa Catalpa bignonioides18.CherrybarkOak Quercus pagoda19.ChestnutOak Quercus prinus20.EasternCottonwood Populus deltoides21.EasternHemlock Tsuga canadensis22.EasternRedbud Cercis canadensis23.EasternRedcedar Juniperus virginiana24.EasternWhitePine Pinus strobus25.FloweringDogwood Cornus florida26.HazelAlder Alnus serrulata27.LaurelOak Quercus laurifolia28.LiveOak Quercus virginiana29.LoblollyPine Pinus taeda30.LongleafPine Pinus palustris31.MockernutHickory Carya tomentosa32.Mulberry Morus spp.33.OvercupOak Quercus lyrata

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR JR TREE ID CONTEST AND DENDROLOGY NOTEBOOK LIST


CommonName ScientificName

34.Persimmon Diospyrus virginiana35.PostOak Quercus stellata36.RedMaple Acer rubrum37.RiverBirch Betula nigra38.Sassafras Sassafras albidum39.ScarletOak Quercus coccinea40.ShortleafPine Pinus echinata41.SlashPine Pinus elliottii42.Sourwood Oxydendrun arboreum43.SouthernMagnolia Magnolia grandiflora44.SouthernRedOak Quercus falcata45.SprucePine Pinus glabra46.Sugarberry Celtis laevigata47.Sweetbay Magnolia virginiana48.Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua49.TurkeyOak Quercus laevis50.VirginiaPine Pinus virginiana51.WaterOak Quercus nigra52.WhiteOak Quercus alba53.WillowOak Quercus phellos54.WingedElm Ulmus alata55.Yellow-Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR JR TREE ID CONTEST AND DENDROLOGY NOTEBOOK LIST


Common Name Scientific Name1.AlleghenyChinkapin Castanea pumila

2.AmericanBeech Fagus grandifolia

3.AmericanElm Ulmus americana

4.AmericanHolly Ilex opaca

5.AmericanHornbeam Carpinus caroliniana

6.AmericanSycamore Platanus occidentalis

7.Ash Fraxinus spp.

8.Baldcypress Taxodium distichum

9.Basswood Tilia spp.10.BlackBirch Betula lenta11.BlackCherry Prunus serotina

12.BlackLocust Robinia pseudoacacia

13.BlackOak Quercus velutina

14.BlackWalnut Juglans nigra

15.BlackWillow Salix nigra

16.Blackgum Nyssa sylvatica

17.BlackjackOak Quercus marilandica

18.BluejackOak Quercus incana

19.Boxelder Acer negundo

20.Buckeye Aesculus spp.

21.Catalpa Catalpa bignonioides

22.CherrybarkOak Quercus pagoda

23.ChestnutOak Quercus prinus

24.Chinaberry Melina azedarach L.

25.Cucumbertree Magnolia acuminata

26.EasternCottonwood Populus deltoides

27.EasternHemlock Tsuga canadensis

28.EasternHophornbeam Ostrya virginiana29.EasternRedbud Cercis canadensis

30.EasternRedcedar Juniperus virginiana

31.EasternWhitePine Pinus strobus

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR SR TREE ID CONTEST AND DENDROLOGY NOTEBOOK LIST


32.FloweringDogwood Cornus florida

33.HazelAlder Alnus serrulata

34.Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos35.LaurelOak Quercus laurifolia

36.LeylandCypress Cupressocyparis x Leylandii

37.LiveOak Quercus virginiana

38.LoblollyPine Pinus taeda

39.LongleafPine Pinus palustris

40.Mimosa Albiza julibrissin41.MockernutHickory Carya tomentosa

42.Mulberry Morus spp.

43.NorthernRedOak Quercus rubra

44.OvercupOak Quercus lyrata

45.Paulownia Paulownia tomentosa

46.Pecan Carya illinoensis

47.Persimmon Diospyrus virginiana

48.PignutHickory Carya glabra

49.PitchPine Pinus rigida

50.PondPine Pinus serotina

51.Pondcypress Taxodiumascendens52.PostOak Quercus stellata

53.RedMaple Acer rubrum

54.RiverBirch Betula nigra

55.Sassafras Sassafras albidum

56.SawtoothOak Quercus acutissima

57.ScarletOak Quercus coccinea

58.ShortleafPine Pinus echinata

59.SilverMaple Acer saccharinum60.SlashPine Pinus elliottii

61.Sourwood Oxydendrun arboreum

62.SouthernMagnolia Magnolia grandiflora

63.SouthernRedOak Quercus falcata



64.SprucePine Pinus glabra

65.SugarMaple Acer saccharum66.Sugarberry Celtis laevigata

67.Sumac Rhus spp.

68.Sweetbay Magnolia virginiana

69.Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua

70.TableMountainPine Pinus pungens

71.TurkeyOak Quercus laevis

72.VirginiaPine Pinus virginiana

73.WaterOak Quercus nigra

74.WhiteOak Quercus alba

75.WillowOak Quercus phellos

76.WingedElm Ulmus alata

77.Yaupon Ilex vomitoria

78.Yellow-Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera



HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENTExhibit Delivery Schedule:Wednesday,Sept.25-Saturday,Sept.28

Weekdays9:00AM-5:00PMSaturday10:00AM-3:00PM*NO SUNDAY DELIVERY

Arrival deadline on all exhibits:Saturday,Sept.28,3:00PMNo late registrations will be accepted.

Release Time:Tuesday,October15,12:00PM-8:00PMWednesday,October16,9:00AM-4:00PM&Saturday,October19,10:00AM-3:00PM

1. All exhibitors are required to read and abide by the Georgia National Fair General Rules and Regulations. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES. If you have questions, you may certainly email us at [email protected]. Please help us prevent entry disqualifications.2. A TEACHER/ADVISOR/AGENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR DELIVERY AND PICKUP OF EXHIBITS. 3. Exhibitors must be preregistered through the GNFA online registration process. Online entries must be received by September 18, 2019. Advisorsmustcall800-987-3247,[email protected],2019.Passwordisrequiredtoregister.Late entries will not be processed. 4. Individualsarelimitedtooneentryperclass. Chaptersarelimitedtothefollowingnumberofentriesineachdivision: FloralDesignContestEntries........2 FloralDesigns................................5 HorticulturalResearch...................5 LandscapePlans.........................10 LargeDisplays...............................1 MiniboothExhibits.........................5 Plants/Materials.............................55. AllentriesmustbetaggedwithGeorgiaNationalFairEntryTagbeforejudging.6. Anentrymaybeexhibitedonlyonceat theGeorgiaNationalFair unless it hasbeenextensivelymodified(liveplantclassesareexcluded).7. No toxic substance may be used or displayed.Emptycleanedcontainersmaybedisplayed.8. Thechaptermustassumeresponsibilityforloosetools,accessoriesorotheritems.Afasteningdevicemustbeusedtosecureitemstodisplay.9. Ifaplant/projectisenteredinthewrongdivision,itwillbejudgedforaribbonplace,butwillnotbeeligibleforaGrandChampionorReserveChampionribbon.



Georgia National FairSuperior FFA Horticulture Chapter

1st Place - Superior FFA Horticulture Chapter - $5002nd Place - Reserve Superior FFA Horticulture Chapter - $250

TheFFAchapteraccumulatingthemostpointsoutoftheir15highestscoringprojects in the Horticulture Department will be the Georgia National FairSuperiorFFAHorticultureChapter.Thechapterwinningthisawardwillreceive$500andaplaque.

Atiewillbebrokenbythetotalnumberofpointsaccumulatedforallentries.The second place chapter will receive $250 and a Georgia National FairReserveSuperiorFFAHorticulutreChapterplaque.

TheSuperiorHorticultureChapterwillalsoreceivea$150GiftCertificatefromHornbuckleWholesaleFlorist.


HORTICULTURE CHAPTER DISPLAYSMelissaRiley•Coordinator

478-825-6067

DIVISION 34101 HORTICULTURE CHAPTER DISPLAYS

CLASS 1 Horticulture Chapter Display

Eachyeartherewillbeadifferentthemeforthehorticulturechapterdisplays.

2019 THEME: "Going Native! Georgia Native Landscapes"

A chapter may enter only one exhibit in this division. Online entries must be made by September 18, 2019.

Displayareatobea triangle4'x4'x5'6",witha two-sidedbackdropof4'x8'panelshingedtogether.ThesepanelswillbesuppliedbytheFairandwillbeinplacereadyforuseby September 26. Chapters may use staples, thumbtacks,or small finishing nails to attach their exhibit. Use of thefloor spacewithin the triangle to create a three-dimensionalexhibit is strongly encouraged.Therewill be a 12"x5'6" titleboardacrossthetopforyouruse.Seesketchbelow.Display will be judged on the chapter’s ability to put together an attractive, creative and informative display based on the theme "CAREERS THAT BLOOM AND GROW" Displayswill be judged as follows: Title related to theme (10 pts),Attractiveness/neatness (15 pts), Creativity/uniqueness (20pts),Educationalvalue-informationprovidedisstudents'ownwork(30)andUseof3Ddisplayspace(25pts).

Ribbon Value Blue700pointsRed500pointsWhite300pointsHMNopoints

*Champion$300&rosette*ReserveChampion$200&rosette



FLORAL DESIGN EXHIBITSTrishaLastly,Coordinator

[email protected]

DIVISION 34201 FLORAL DESIGN EXHIBIT

CLASSES Ribbon Value 1 Floral Design (Live) Blue 100points2 Floral Design (Silk/Dried) Red 80points White 50points HMNopoints

Theme for 2019 Floral Arrangements: "GOING NATIVE! GEORGIA NATIVE LANDSCAPES"

Individuals are limited to one entry per class in this division; chapters are limited to a maximum of five entries in this division. Entrieswillbejudgedasfollows:Theme(20pts.),Design(20pts),Technique&Workmanship(20pts),Balance&ColorInterest,(20pts),Functionality&Suitability(10pts),andJudge'sChoice(10pts).

*DivisionChampion$40,rosette&400points*DivisionReserveChampion$30,rosette&300points

ExplanationofFloralArrangementTerms:Design:Designistheoverallshapeorformofcomposition,aplannedrelationshipoftheparts.Theelementsofdesigninclude:line(linearpatternsattractingtheeyetothefocalpoint);form(threedimensionalshape);texture(surfaceappearanceofmaterials);color(useoftints,tones,shadesofhues);thepleasingwayinwhichlines,textures,sizesandcolorsareblendedorcontrasted;andthetyingtogetherofthepartsbythecombinationofgooddesign,balanceandharmony.Technique & Workmanship: The method used to put the arrangement together and how well thearrangementwithstandsuseandmovement,soundnessofconstruction.Balance & Color Interest : Visual stability: determinedby the relative sizes ofmaterial and relativedarknessorlightness,andtheplacementofthem.Functionality & Suitability:Appropriatenessofarrangementforuseintended.



LANDSCAPE PLANSMelissaRiley,Coordinator

478-825-6067

DIVISION 34301 LANDSCAPE PLAN

CLASSES Ribbon Value 1 Landscape Plans, CAD Blue 200points2 Landscape Plans, Hand drawn Red 100points White 50points HM Nopoints

Individuals are limited to one entry per class in this division; chapters are limited to a maximum of 10 entries in this division. Landscapedesigndrawingsaretobeoriginaldesignsonanyweightpaperlargerthan10inchesby14inches.Theymustincludeacompletekeyorlegendidentifyingthematerialsusedinthedrawing,includingthescaleused.Entries will be judged as follows: Scale/North Directional (10pts), Symbols/coding (20pts), DesignPrinciples(30pts),PlantIdentification(20pts)andNeat/AttractivePresentation(20pts).

*DivisionChampion $40,rosette&400points*DivisionReserveChampion$30,rosette&300points



MINIBOOTH - AGRISCIENCE RESEARCH MelissaRiley,Coordinator

478-825-6067

DIVISION 34401 AGRISCIENCE RESEARCH MINIBOOTH

A chapter may enter a maximum of five (5) entries in this division. Individuals or teams of two are limited to one entry. There is no designated theme for this competition.

Information in booth must contain typed or computer generated: experiment hypothesis, purpose, materials, procedure, data, results and conclusion.Onlyprojectswhereascientific investigationhas takenplacemustbeentered.

Exhibits must fit into prebuilt display areas provided by the Fair.Thedisplayareawillbeatriangle30"x30"x36",with a two-sided backdrop of 30"x 24" panels hinged together. See page 76 for design. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR DISPLAYS EXTENDING BEYOND THESE DIMENSIONS.Thedisplayboothsareunpaintedplywoodandareapproximately30"offthefloor.Useofthe“floor”oftheminiboothtocreateathree-dimensionalexhibitisstronglyencouraged.

Displaymaybestapled,tackedortapedontothewoodenpanels. Do not use glue, paint or nails. NO ELECTRICITY IS AVAILABLE FOR MINIBOOTHS.

Live animals or toxic substances may not be used in the display. Emptycleanedcontainersmaybedis-played.Items of value are placed in the booth at the risk of the exhibitor.


The exhibit tag furnished by the Georgia National Fair must be placed on the upper right-hand corner of the right partition of the exhibit booth.

Minibooths will be judged as follows: Hypothesis/Purpose (20pts), Materials (10pts), Procedure (10pts), Data(10pts),Results(10pts),Conclusion(20pts)andVisualPresentation(20pts).

Ribbon ValueBlue 200points *Champion$100,rosette&400pointsRed 100points *ReserveChampion$50,rosette&250pointsWhite 50pointsHM Nopoints

MINIBOOTHTABLETOP

DESIGN

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT OR TEAM OF TWO EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL’S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith), OR USING THE NAMES OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS (ex. “Bobby Smith” in the First Name field; “& Jane Doe” in the Last Name field).


MINIBOOTH - HORTICULTUREMelissaRiley,Coordinator

478-825-6067

DIVISION 34501 HORTICULTURE MINIBOOTH

Individuals or teams of two are limited to one entry; chapters are limited to five entries in this division. There is no designated theme for this competition, but the subject must be related to horticulture.

Exhibits must fit into pre-built display areas provided by the Fair. Thedisplayareawillbeatriangle30"x30"x36",with a two-sided backdrop of 30"x24" panels hinged together. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR DISPLAYS EXTENDING BEYOND THESE DIMENSIONS.Thedisplayboothsareunpaintedplywoodandareapproximately30"offthefloor.Exhibits must include: title, typed or computer generated written information, and some type of visual (e.g., pictures, models) related to the theme of the minibooth.Useofthe“floor”oftheminiboothtocreateathree-dimensionalexhibitisstronglyencouraged.

Displaysmaybestapled,tackedortapedontothewoodenpanels.Donotuseglue,paintornails.NO ELECTRICITY IS AVAILABLE FOR MINIBOOTHS.Live animals or toxic substances may not be used in the display. Emptycleanedcontainersmaybedisplayed.Items of value are placed in the booth at the risk of the exhibitor.


The exhibit tag furnished by the Georgia National Fair must be placed on the upper right-hand corner of the right partition of the exhibit booth.

Miniboothswillbejudgedasfollows:Titlerelatedtohorticulture(10pts),Attractiveness/neatness(15pts),Creativity/Uniqueness(20pts),Educationalvalue-informationprovidedstudent'sownwork(30pts),Useof3Ddisplayspace(25pts.).

*DivisionChampion$100,rosette&400points Ribbon Value*DivisionReserveChampion$50,rosette&250points Blue 200points Red 100points White 50points HM Nopoints

MINIBOOTHTABLETOP

DESIGN

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT OR TEAM OF TWO EVENT AND MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith), OR USING THE NAMES OF BOTH INDIVIDUALS (ex. “Bobby Smith” in the First Name field; “& Jane Doe” in the Last Name field).


PLANTS/MATERIALS MelissaRiley,Coordinator

478-825-6067

DIVISION 34601 PLANTS/MATERIALS CLASSES Ribbon Value1 Flowering Potted Plants Blue100points2 Foliage Plants Red80points3 Hanging Baskets White50points4 Other HMNopoints

Individuals are limited to one entry per class in this division; chapters are limited to a maximum of five entries in this division. All plants, including hanging baskets, must have a tray to catch water; if not provided, plants will not be watered.AllplantsmustbeinthecareandownershipoftheexhibitorbyAugust1.Plantsmustbefreeofinsects,diseasesandinsectdamage.Plantswithinsectsand/ordiseasewillbeeliminatedanddiscarded.Plantsmustbeproperlyprepared.Theymustbewellrootedincontainersappropriateforthesizeoftheplants.Plantsmustnotberootboundorpotbound.Plantsmustbecleanedofdeadfoliage,flowersandstems.Theexhibitwillbejudgedonthequalityoftheplant,notthecontainer.Elaborateandexpensivecontainerswillnotbeconsideredinthejudgingoftheplants.Plantsmustcomefromtheschoolwiththeschoolandstudent'snameattached.Entrieswillbejudgedasfollows:OverallAppearance(30pts),Balance&Proportion(25pts),AbsenceofPest/CulturalDamage(25pts)andJudgesChoice(20pts).

*DivisionChampion$40,rosette&400points*DivisionReserveChampion$30,rosette&300points



FLORAL DESIGN CONTESTTrishaLastly,Coordinator

[email protected]


WHEN:Tuesday,October8CHECK-IN:9:00AMWHERE: MILLER-MURPHY-HOWARDCULINARYAREAContest begins:9:30AMJudgingwillbeginat10:00AMDIVISION 34703 FLORAL DESIGN CONTEST JUNIORDIVISION 34704 FLORAL DESIGN CONTEST SENIOR

2019 Theme: "Going Native! Georgia Native Landscapes"

Individuals are limited to one entry; chapters are limited to two entries in this division.

CONTEST RULES:1. Inthefloraldesigncontest,apersonwhohasbeendeclaredanFFAWinnerasaresultoftheGNFcompetitionthepreviousyearmaynotenterthecompetitionagain.2. Contestantswillbeaskedtomakeafloraldesignoftheirchoice.Itissuggestedthatthestudenthaveinmindexactlywhatdesigntheywillmakeandpracticemakingthearrangementbeforethecompetition.Students may not use pictures or photos of the arrangement they are creating.3. Thearrangementmaybeofanystyleordesign.Noveltyandhighstyledesignsareencouraged.Note: 20% of points earned by use of theme in the design.4. Contestantsmust supplyallmaterials, tools, etc., however, nothing canbepre-madeprior to thecontest.5. Fresh,silksordriedfoliageandflowers,accessories,balloons,etc.maybeused.6. Thecontestcommitteewillsupplyatableforthecontestant.7. Thefinisheddesignmustbeoneunit,justasitwouldbesoldfromafloristshop.Anyaccessoriesmustbecontainedinorattachedtothedesign.8. Designmustbedeliverable.9. Cost of the design, including any accessories,must be between$25 and $35 based on currentwholesaleprices.Contestants must provide an itemized cost sheet of the materials that are used in the arrangement. (All materials must be listed with cost. There can be NO FREE materials.) Thecontestcoordinatormayestablishpricesformaterialsifdocumentationcannotbeobtained.Itistheresponsibilityofthecontestanttoestablishpricesofnon-documenteditemswiththecoordinatorbeforethecontestbegins.10. Anydesignexceedingthecostlimitationwillbedisqualified.11. Athirty minutetimelimitwillbeenforced.Theentiredesignmustbecreatedfromstarttofinishonsite.12.Studentswhoarriveafterthecontestbeginswillhavetheremainderofthedesignated30minutestocompletetheirdesign–NOadditionaltimewillbegiven.13. Floraldesignswillremainondisplayuntilpickuptimeforhorticultureexhibits.14. FloralDesignswillbejudgedasfollows:Theme(20pts.),Design(20pts),Technique&Workmanship(20pts),Balance&ColorInterest,(20pts),Functionality&Suitability(10pts),andJudge'sChoice(10pts).


1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th-7th 8th-10th $75 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20

Pointswillbeawardedbasedonpremiums.Example$75=750points,$60=600points,etc.

ExplanationofFloralArrangementTerms:Design:Designistheoverallshapeorformofcomposition,aplannedrelationshipoftheparts.Theelementsofdesigninclude:line(linearpatternsattractingtheeyetothefocalpoint);form(threedimensionalshape);texture(surfaceappearanceofmaterials);color(useoftints,tones,shadesofhues);thepleasingwayinwhichlines,textures,sizesandcolorsareblendedorcontrasted;andthetyingtogetherofthepartsbythecombinationofgooddesign,balanceandharmony.Technique & Workmanship: The method used to put the arrangement together and how well thearrangementwithstandsuseandmovement,soundnessofconstruction.Balance & Color Interest : Visual stability: determinedby the relative sizes ofmaterial and relativedarknessorlightness,andtheplacementofthem.Functionality & Suitability:Appropriatenessofarrangementforuseintended.

Floral Design Contest First Place Senior will receive a $50 gift certificate and First Place Junior will receive a $25 gift certificate from Hornbuckle Wholesale Florist.

YOUTH EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS - FFA 33HORTICULTURE PLANT ID CONTESTS

MelissaRiley,Coordinator478-825-6067

WHEN:Tuesday,October8CONTEST:10:00AM-2:00PMWHERE:FOSTERRHODESBEEF&DAIRYARENA

DIVISION 34803 - JUNIOR FLORICULTURE CONTEST (INDIVIDUAL)DIVISION 34804 - SENIOR FLORICULTURE CONTEST (INDIVIDUAL)

DIVISION 35003 - JUNIOR NURSERY LANDSCAPE CONTEST (INDIVIDUAL)DIVISION 35004 - SENIOR NURSERY LANDSCAPE CONTEST (INDIVIDUAL)

1. Check-in Studentswill check in at the lobby of theBeef andDairyArena, at their designated timeassignedbytheeventcoordinator.Thosenotparticipatinginthecontestwillthenbeaskedtowaitoutsidethebuildinguntiltheirassignedtime.2. Eligibility Each school may enter up to 10 students in Floriculture and 10 students in NurseryLandscape,foratotalofupto20studentsperschool).Allparticipantswillbeconsideredforindividualawards.Example:Asingleschoolmayenter10floriculturestudents,2entriesmaybejuniordivisionand8seniordivisionOR5entriesmaybejuniordivisionand5maybeseniordivision,OR10juniorsdivisiononlyOR10divisionseniorsonly.Chapters must register each student through the GNFA online registration process.NOTE: State winning Floriculture and Nursery/Landscape teams are encouraged to participate in the plant identification contests as practice, but will not be allowed to compete for placings.3. Identification of Plant Material Twenty-fivespecimensfromtheGeorgiaFloriculture/NurseryLandscapePlantIdentificationListwillbedisplayedforcontestantstoidentify.Twenty-fiveminuteswillbeallowedforthisphaseofthecontest.4. Scoring Scoringforbothjuniorandseniorteamswillbethesame.Onepointwillbeawardedforeachcorrectanswer.Theteamscorewillbethetotaloftheindividuals’scoresoneachteam.5. Tie Breakers Seniordivisionwilluse10samplesofplants,equipmentanddisordersfromFFACDElist.Juniordivisionwilluse10samplesofplants/plantpartsandequipmentfromthejuniorlists.

*THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S NAME (ex. Bobby Smith). EACH STUDENT MUST BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY.


INDIVIDUALCOMPETITIONS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th-7th 8th-10th$40 $30 $20 $15 $10 $5

PointswillbeawardedbasedonpremiumsExample$40=400points,$30=300points,etc.

References: GEORGIAAGRICULTUREEDUCATIONCURRICULUMRESOURCEANDREFERENCECDANDWEBSITE.

Team Composition Ateamrepresentingachapterwillconsistoffourmembers.Teamsmustbedesignatedatregistration.Juniorteamswillbecomposedof6th-9thgrades.Seniorteamswillbecomposedof9th-12thgrades.

Chapter Champion (Team) $100 & rosetteChapter Reserve Champion (Team) $50 & rosette

Incaseofanunbrokentie,moneywillbesplit

Documents

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