2024 4-H and FFA Fairbook

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2024 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule

Fair Entries Due to Extension Office: July 26, 2024. No late entries will be accepted.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Interview Judging Day – 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 4-H Horse Judging Events

              Showmanship

              Yearling Colt to Maturity

Bareback Classes

              2 yr. old & up Colt to Maturity

              Green Horse

              English Horsemanship 1-7

              English Equitation

              Western Horsemanship 1-7

              Driving

              Speed Event

              Open Class

              Ranch & Trail Classes

9:00 a.m. Cloverbud Interview Judging

10:30-12 – Workshop for youth floral display

              At Event Center

11:00 a.m. – 4-H Foods Judging

2:00 p.m. - Open Class Entries close

3:00 p.m. - Buildings Open

3:30 p.m. - Flowers Judged

4:00 p.m. – Thomas Carnival opens

                     Petting Zoo opens

5:00 p.m. – Official Weigh-In of Market Livestock

                    (Scale closes at 7:00 p.m.)

6:00 p.m. – All 4-H entries must be in place

7:00 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo w/Chuckwagon Races

Thursday, August 22, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 4-H Official judging

Dairy Cattle

Beef Showmanship

Market Beef

Goat Showmanship

Market Goat

Sheep Showmanship

Market Sheep

9:00 a.m. – Official Judging of 4-H vegetables & All Open class Exhibits except floral

1:00 p.m. – Official Judging

Stocker Feeder Steers and Heifers

Breeding Beef Classes

 Yearling Heifers

Cow/Calf pairs

Breeding Goat Classes

Feeder Lambs and

Breeding Sheep Classes

2:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo Opens

4:00 p.m. – Bum Calf Show

Open Goat & Sheep Classes

Thomas Carnival Opens

7:00 p.m. PRCA Rodeo w/Chuckwagon Races

Friday, August 23, 2024

8:00 a.m. – Official Swine Judging

              Showmanship Classes

              Market Swine

              Feeder Pigs

11:00 a.m. Event Center Opens

2:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo opens

3:00 p.m. – Junior Market Livestock Sale in Livestock Pavilion

Thomas Carnival opens

4-7:00 p.m. – Premiums paid out at Event Center

8:00 p.m. Concert- Mixtape Immediately following concert- Live  music with Exit 138

Saturday, August 24, 2024

9:00 a.m.  – Junior and Senior Small Animal  Round Robin Showmanship Class

10:00 a.m. – Junior and Senior Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship Class

1:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Thomas Carnival

2:00 p.m. – Champion of Champions Southeastern Region 4-H Market Beef Show, Livestock Pavillion

Stick Horse Rodeo for children 8 and under. Trophies, barrel racing, steer roping, buck’n’bronc. 

1:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo opens

1:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Premiums paid out at EventCenter

5:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby

8:00 p.m. – Immediately following Demo Derby-  Live music on midway with Exit 138.

Food Booth Schedule

4-H Club Organizational Leaders will coordinate with their club members to cover food booth schedule times. 

Wednesday Hours 11-9

10:45-4:00- Crow Rock

3:45-9:30- Pine Ridge

Thursday Hours 11-9

10:45-2:15 Rough Riders

2:00-6:15 Ridge Runners

6:00-9:30 Busy Bees 

Friday Hours 11-9

10:45-2:15 Powderville Pioneers

2:00-6:15  Rough Riders

6:00-9:30 Kinsey

Saturday Hours 11-9

10:45-2:15 Prairie Wranglers

2:00-6:15 Kinsey

6:00-9:30  Powderville Pioneers

Livestock Superintendents: 

Beef, Dairy - Leal Brimmer, Frankee Bice

Sheep, Goat – Kayla and Justin Dixon

Horses - Stephanie McKoy

Swine – Tiffany and Jesse Webb, Ryan Ketchum

Rabbits & Poultry -

ALL 4-H & FFA EXHIBITS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL 8:00 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING WITHOUT EXCEPTION.  MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 26^TH

General Rules and Information

1. All exhibit entries for Department O are to be put on Entry forms provided by the Custer County Extension Office. Only entries signed by a leader or FFA advisor (indicating member is in good standing) will be accepted.
2. All exhibits must be in place by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday of Fair. Exhibits will not be released until 8:00 a.m. Sunday.
3. The Eastern Montana Fair will not be held responsible for the loss of any article, bird or animal exhibits at the Fair, either during the progress of the Fair or while it is enroute to or from the Fair.
4. All livestock and horse entries must also participate in an interview.
5. In any classes in which a Champion and Reserve Champion may be awarded, the exhibit must be a blue-ribbon exhibit. The awarding of Champion and or Reserve Champion is at the discretion of the judge. The judge’s decision is final and shall stand.
6. Exhibitors, both FFA and 4-H must be properly enrolled in all projects to be exhibited at the EM Fair by February 1 of the project year.
   • FFA Exhibits: FFA members must have on file with the FFA advisor record of project and have entry verified by the FFA advisor.
   • 4-H members must be enrolled in their project(s) in the Z-Suits program
7. Fair premiums will be paid at the Fair Office in the Event Center, starting Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please be sure to pick up your premium money BEFORE leaving the Fairgrounds. Any other 4-H premiums unclaimed will be sent to 4-H clubs. If ribbons are desired, please ask at time of premium payment.

Non-Livestock Rules

1. Demonstration entries need to be entered on regular forms. Speeches and demonstrations must have been developed during the current 4-H year.
2. Any 4-H member 9 years old and older has the option to enter an exhibit up for bid in the silent auction. The item(s) must be related to the 4-Her's department project(s) and produced by the 4-Her. May enter two items in Baked Goods and in Non-Livestock Projects.
3. The Non-Livestock (excluding baked goods) silent auction will take place in the Event Center with bidding to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the fair and close Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
4. The Baked Goods silent auction will take place in the Event Center with bidding to begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday of the fair and close Thursday at 5:00 PM.
5. 4-H Members will receive 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their exhibit. Detailed information available at the Extension Office.
6. Highest ribbon in each cake decorating year can be sold in the live auction.

General Livestock Rules:

1. LIVESTOCK PROJECTS – ENROLLMENT AGE All ages are the age (the member must turn during the 4H year Starting October 1 and ending September 30)

Yearling to 5-year-old                          12 yrs

Horsemanship                                      9 yrs

Beef/Dairy                                             10 yrs

Feeder Stocker project                        9 yrs

All other Livestock                                9 yrs

2. Members may own or have available any number of animals for each of the Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Goat, Horse, Sheep and Swine projects of their choosing. Market animals must be presented for weighing and tagging on the date for each species established and published by the livestock committee at the beginning of the project year. Immediate family members may have one or more animals tagged and weighed as a shared buddy animal for the market classes.
3. Animals entered must be in the name and possession of participant not later than the following dates:

Beef: January 1

Horses: April 1

Sheep, Hogs, Goats, Breeding Cattle: June 1

Small Animals: June 1

4. All 4-H and FFA livestock project members must complete the quality assurance training to sell at the fair. This must be done once as a junior member and once as a senior member.
5. All appropriate vaccinations for all animals must be up to date to bring that animal to any clinics or the fair.
6. All animal projects are required to enter an exhibit for a pre-fair interview that must be completed in order to show at the fair.
7. Dress code for livestock show and sale is: all 4-H members selling livestock must wear long pants, collared shirts and closed shoes.
8. Interview judging requires professional dress (what you would wear to show animals in, or what you would wear to interview for a job).
9. FFA members to be in official FFA dress as established by the local FFA Chapter.
10. Livestock exhibitors who plan to enter showmanship with any class of livestock must complete the showmanship entry on the entry sheet.
11. In all showmanship contests there will be a senior, junior and pre-junior division.

• The senior division will be made up of all exhibitors 14 years of age and up.
• Junior members will be all exhibitors 12 and 13 years of age.
• Pre-Junior members will be all exhibitors 9, 10, and 11 years of age as determined by their age as of October 1^st of the current project year.

12. Possession, care and feeding of livestock at the Eastern Montanan Fair:

• Animals must be broke to lead, and must be exhibited by the owner and must show evidence of fitting and handling.
• Participants are personally responsible for general custody, care and feeding of their animal. Family members, 4-H County Extension Agents, FFA Advisors and fellow participants may assist with these tasks; leading animals, carrying water buckets or hay.
• Participant and immediate family only (father, mother, brothers and sisters) in whose name the animal is owned, and accepted entry is acknowledged, as well as other exhibitors in the show will be allowed to wash, groom and fit the animal after arriving on fairgrounds. Participant must be present and participating during any feeding or fitting. Anyone found in violation by the livestock committee after the first warning of this rule is subject to immediate disqualification without recourse.

Showing of Animal:

13. Participant must be present at processing (weigh-in) and show and sell their own animal unless excused prior to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday of fair week. Participant may secure some other Junior Livestock Show participant to show their animal in case of illness or if they are showing more than one entry at the same time. Prior approval is required.
14. No one will be permitted to assist the Participant while showing any animal. If an animal gets away from the Participant three (3) times during the class, the Participant will be excused at the discretion of the committee from the class and disqualified. If an animal is late once the class has entered the ring, that Participant will not be allowed to enter the class and will be disqualified.
15. All exhibitors must present their exhibit for official judging of showmanship to be eligible to participate in the market sale. Exceptions must be approved by the appointed livestock committee.
16. A livestock exhibitor may enter only one animal in each lot number, except where indicated.
17. Only the Blue and Red Ribbon market livestock will be sold at the sale.
18. Livestock exhibitors who will be selling market beef must present proper documentation showing proof of legal ownership by the member at the official weigh-in.
19. The Livestock sale is open to 4-H and FFA members in good standing of a club administered from Custer County. All 4-H and FFA members are required to sign and submit to the Custer County Extension Office, the Eastern Montana Fair Board Market Sale Participation Contract by the ownership date established for the species of livestock they are showing if they wish to participate and sell livestock at the Eastern Montana Youth Livestock Show and Sale. This also requires that members be in "good standing" within the guidelines of their club or chapter at fair time. This will be indicated by a 4-H leader or FFA advisor signature on the fair entry form that is turned in on July 21, 2023.
20. Livestock exhibitors are responsible for keeping the barn and stalls clean through Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
21. Market livestock sold at other Fairs will not be shown at this Fair, except Champion of Champions.
22. A limit of 2 market animals of different species may be sold at the Junior Livestock Sale. This includes beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits. A pen of 3 poultry or rabbits will be considered 1 animal.
23. Grand and Reserve animals must sell at the sale and will count as one of the 2 that a member is allowed to sell.
24. Grand and Reserve Champion Showmanship exhibitors and their animals will participate in Round Robin Showmanship, 3^rd and 4^th may participate in the event an exhibitor qualifies in more than one species.
25. Only one animal/species is eligible for showmanship.
26. All livestock exhibitors must check their livestock in and receive their exhibitor cards, show numbers, and stall assignments. Stall cards are to be complete and posted by 10:00 p.m. Wednesday of fair.
27. All livestock exhibitors must check out with the respective barn Superintendent before removing their livestock from the fairgrounds.
28. Only market livestock from single animal exhibits will be eligible for sale in the Junior Market Livestock Sale except for poultry and rabbits. (Feeder animals will not be sold at auction). White ribbon exhibits will not be sold at auction.
29. All livestock exhibitors will be responsible for furnishing their own feed.
30. All livestock exhibitors must clean their stall at the conclusion of the Fair and assist with the pen tear down.
31. Only animals that are judged at the Fair are to be hauled to the slaughter facilities after the fair – no spare animals will be transported.
32. If an exhibitor cannot handle their livestock as determined by the Executive Livestock Committee, the exhibit will not be judged. Any discrepancy as to this rule will be taken before the livestock grievance committee.
33. Grievance Committee shall consist of 4-H Livestock Superintendents, County Agent, FFA Advisor, and Fairboard member.
34. Montana 4-H and FFA require that animals be handled in a proper and ethical manner in accordance with accepted modern animal husbandry and scientific practices. In addition, adequate care, including watering, feeding and comfort, should be appropriately provided to all animals. Any individual treating an animal in any other manner will be asked to leave the grounds and disqualified from the exhibition.
35. Exhibitors, their parents, 4-H leaders, and FFA instructors have a serious responsibility to follow animal health practices that are provided by the industry and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assure that meat customers are receiving wholesome food. Health aids and other approved products must be used with care, according to prescribed practices, only when needed, and in correct amounts.
36. Montana 4-H and FFA require that market animals meet all Food and Drug Administration regulations governing management and safety practices. Approval withdrawal times from health aids and growth stimulants must be followed. Animals that have not met these standards will not be allowed to be sold.
37. Exhibitors should seek competent professional advice if medical situations arise which are beyond their capabilities.
38. In any classes whereby exhibits from different lots are brought back into the arena for selection of Champion and or Reserve Champion, it shall be the judge’s decision as to the number of exhibits from any lot number to be judged for the Champion and or Reserve Champion Award. The awarding of Champion and or Reserve Champion is at the discretion of the judges.
39. The market sale order will be set using live placing, carcass merit, and Showmanship performance to award the overall champion market project to sell first. The Grand Live animal will sell next, followed by the Grand Carcass animal. Reserve champion overall, live and carcass animals will follow with the rest of the order alternating with the next best live placing and carcass place animals.
40. Checks are not given out until

• Buyers have paid the bank for the animals.
• 4-H And FFA Record book have been turned in and evaluated as complete
• Photos and plaque labels are picked up at the Extension Office and given to the buyer

Champion of Champions Show

Beef Show

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2 pm

The Eastern Montana Fair sponsors a premier, invitation only, Champion of Champions Beef Show showcasing the Grand and Reserve Champions of the 4-H/FFA market beef contests from Southeastern Montana counties. 3rd or 4th place winners may be an alternate entry if the Grand or Reserve Champion is unable to attend.

The show consists of live and ultrasound carcass judging of market steers or spayed heifers. Ultrasound carcass judging is an optional contest open to competitors who choose to participate. Following the live show, the top 4 carcass winners will be called back into the ring. Cash prizes are paid to the top 4 live and top 4 carcass winners. Grand and Reserve Champion live and carcass winners receive buckles and each competitor receives a personalized jacket. All prizes are made possible by generous donors.

Competitors must complete an information questionnaire and also declare whether their animal is entering the ultrasound carcass judging prior to show day. Each show animal must have a valid Montana brand or “show permit” inspection. Participating animals will be weighed on show day. Overnight accommodations for show animals are available upon request. The Champion Show Committee may disqualify any animal deemed unfit to show. Competitors will tie out animals and complete final fitting at the Fairgrounds. Competitors must be present and participate in final fitting preparation of show animals. Animals will be released to return home or a slaughter destination at 6 pm. Competitors are responsible for all transportation of show animals.

The Eastern Montana Fair Board may make additions or modifications to these rules as necessary, within the discretion of the Board.

Department O – 4-H

No person shall be eligible to exhibit in Dept. O except boys and girls in 4-H, and FFA administered from Custer County. Classes 1-15 are 4-H and FFA. Classes 16-74 are 4-H only.

Ribbons will be awarded using the Danish system of judging as follows: first-blue; second-red; and third-white. Each lot will have a specific point value. Premiums will be awarded at 50 cents per point.

Beef

Market Beef

Class 1

1. This class is open to any beef breed or cross breeds of any beef breeds.
2. Entries are limited to market steers or spayed heifers.
3. Animals must be owned or available to exhibitor and fed by them since Jan. 1 of the current year.
4. Every animal will receive a ribbon based on market readiness at the discretion of the judge.
5. White ribbon animals shall be those designated by the judge as not saleable as market animals.
6. All market beef must be dehorned; this does not apply to scurs.
7. Minimum weight for market beef is 1000 pounds, and maximum pay weight is 1600 pounds.
8. Exhibitors are required to participate in Class 5 - Beef Cattle Showmanship to sell a market beef in the Market Sale.

Point Value: Blue 10 Red 7

Lot No.

1   Market Beef

2   Feeder Beef Calf

all BEEF Project materials

Class 2

Judged at Interview Judging Day

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

1   Beef Project Book

2   Notebook related to project

3   Poster related to project

4   Display related to project

5   Any other item

6   Any other item

Beef Breeding

Class 3

1. All animals shall be any beef breed to be owned by or available to club members by June. 1 of current year.
2. Multiple births (calf at side) may not be shown unless raised as multiple offspring on natural mother.
3. Calf at side can be an uncastrated male.
4. Grand and Reserve awarded in lots 1 & 2.

Overall Champion and Reserve Awards given for Class 3 & 4

Point Value: Blue 10 Red 7

Lot No.

1   Yearling heifers over 1 year and under 2 yrs.

2   Female 2 years and older with calf at her side

JUNIOR STOCKER-FEEDER

BEEF CALVES

Class 4

1. This class is open to those 4-H members enrolled in the Stocker-Feeder Beef project.
2. Entries are limited to steers and heifers.
3. For additional rules, etc. refer to project guidelines available at the Custer County Extension Office.
4. Grand and Reserve awarded in lots 1 & 2.

Overall Champion and Reserve Awards given for Class 3 & 4

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Stocker-Feeder Steers

              (born in the current year)

2   Stocker-Feeder Heifers

              (born in the current year)

BEEF CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP

Class 5

Livestock exhibitors may select either their Market, Breeding or Stocker/Feeder animal for this class. No bulls will be allowed. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Beef Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Beef Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Beef Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Senior Beef Showmanship

2   Junior Beef Showmanship

3   Pre-Junior Showmanship

DAIRY

Class 6

Animals in dairy classes will be judged on size for age, dairy type, vigor and condition, and milk producing characteristics. Overall Grand and Reserve will be awarded.

Point Value: Blue 10 Red 7

Lot No.

1   Heifer under 1 year

2   Heifer over 1 year and under 2 years

3   Dairy cow 2 year and older calf by side

4   Dairy cow 2 year and older in production

DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP

Class 7

Exhibitors in dairy livestock can enter with a dairy calf or dairy heifer. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Dairy Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Dairy Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Dairy Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-junior class will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Senior Dairy Showmanship

2   Junior Dairy Showmanship

3   Pre-Junior Dairy Showmanship

4   Project Book

5   Any other item

6   Any other item

Sheep

All sheep must show evidence of grooming and fitting.  Animals not showing evidence of grooming and fitting may be lowered in ribbon placing, or disqualified, at the discretion of the judge. No halters will be allowed in the show ring. This applies to all classes of sheep.

Market & Feeder Lambs

Class 8

1. Only lambs under 1 year of age may be shown.
2. Market lambs must weigh 95 pounds, and maximum pay weight is 160 pounds.

3. Only blue and red ribbon market animals will be sold at the sale.

4. Every animal will receive a ribbon based on market readiness at the discretion of the judge. White ribbon animals shall be those designated not saleable as market animals.

5. Cross bred lambs will be considered mutton breed lambs.

6. ALL Market Lambs must be castrated.
7. Exhibitors are required to participate in Class 11

-Sheep Showmanship to sell a market lamb in the market sale.

8. Grand and Reserve awarded in Lot 1 and overall champion awarded in lots 2 and 3.

POINT VALUE

Lot. No. Ribbon   

1   Single Market Lamb                                                                                                         B 5           R 3

2   Pen of 3 Market Lambs, either sex cannot include lamb in lot 1                             B 10         R 6

3   Pen of 3 Feeder Lambs, cannot include lamb in lot #1.                                             B 6           R 4

Sheep Breeding Stock

Class 9

1. Sheep entered in breeding classes will be judged upon breeding type and characteristics, quality and development for age.

2. Animals in this class must show evidence of grooming and fitting.

3. Wool.
4. The purpose of these exhibits is to encourage the production of better wool, to better understand wool grades and how they are determined.

1. Fleeces must have been shorn this year and represent not more than 12 months of wool growth, except in the case of yearling fleeces, when 16 months of growth will be allowed.

1. Factors affecting exhibit are: Excessive dung locks or tags; discolored by excessive moisture; weakness of staple and excess burrs or other vegetable matter.

1. Fleeces should be bagged in clear trash sack, with flesh side out.
2. Exhibitor may enter one fleece per lot.
3. Overall Grand and Reserve awards given for lots 1-16.

Point Value: Blue 5, Red 3

Lot No.

1   Wool breed ewe lamb

2   Wool breed yearling ewe over 1 year and under 2 years

3   Wool breed ewe over 1 year and under 2 years, lambs at side

4   Wool breed ewe over 2 years

5   Wool breed ewe over 2 years, lambs at side

6   Wool breed ram lamb

7   Wool breed ram over 1 year

8   Wool breed fleece

9   Mutton breed ewe lamb

10  Mutton breed yearling ewe over 1 year and under 2 years

11  Mutton breed ewe over 1 year and under 2 years, lambs at side

12  Mutton breed ewe over 2 years

13  Mutton breed ewe over 2 years, lambs at side

14  Mutton breed ram lamb

15  Mutton breed ram over 1 year

16  Mutton breed fleece

SHEEP PROJECT Materials

Class 10

Members must be enrolled in the activity in which they enter at the fair.

An exhibit may consist of a notebook, notebooks and poster(s), or posters alone. An exhibit may not exceed the use of two posters plus notebook.

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Sheep project book

2   Notebook related to project

3   Poster related to project

4   Display related to project

5   Any other item

6   Any other item

SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP

Class 11 

 Sheep showmen can select a market lamb, feeder lamb or breeding project for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Sheep Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Sheep Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Sheep Showmanship members 9, 10 & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Senior Sheep Showmanship

2   Junior Sheep Showmanship

3   Pre-Junior Sheep Showmanship

Swine

Swine, Market & Feeder Stock

Class 12

1. Hogs will be shown in a pen provided.
2. Market hogs must weigh 210 pounds, and maximum pay weight is 320 pounds.
3. Only blue and red ribbon market animals will be sold at the sale.
4. Every market animal will receive a ribbon based on market readiness at the discretion of the judge. White ribbon animals shall be those designated by the judge as not saleable as market animals.
5. Feeder hogs must weight 50-209 pounds
6. ALL Market Hogs must be castrated
7. Exhibitors are required to participate in Class 14- Swine Showmanship to sell a market hog in the market sale.
8. No breeding swine to be exhibited on the grounds.
9. Grand and Reserve awarded for Lot 1.

 POINT VALUE

              Ribbon                Blue       Red

Lot No.                              

1   Single Market Hog         5            3

2   Single Feeder Hog         3            2

SWINE SHOWMANSHIP

Class 13

 Hog project members can select the market hog or feeder hog for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Swine Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Swine Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Swine Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Senior Swine Showmanship

2   Junior Swine Showmanship

3   Pre-Junior Swine Showmanship

Swine project materials

Class 14

Point Value: Blue 4, Red 3

Lot No. 

1   Swine Project Book

2   Swine Project Poster

3   Swine Project Display

4   Any other item

5   Any other item

Goats

Class 15

1. Market goats may be sold in the Junior Livestock Sale. Must be over 70 pounds and under 1 year of age.

2. Exhibitors are required to participate in Goat Showmanship to sell a meat goat in the market sale.

3. Goats will be sold by the pound at the Market Sale.

4. Grand and Reserve overall awards given in each Goat Category.

Market GOAT

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Cabrito, up to 70 lbs. live weight, basically milk-fed, castrated

2   Market Goat, over 70 lbs. live weight, less than one year of age, castrated

Meat GOAT

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3

Lot No.

 3   Kid, young goat under 6 months

 4   Yearling Doe, not in milk

 5   Doe, less than 2 years of age

 6   Doe, more than 2 and less than 4 years of age

 7   Doe, more than 4 years of age

 8   Dam-Daughter pair, any ages

DAIRY GOAT

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3 

Lot No.

  9   Kid, young goat under 6 months

10   Yearling Doe, not in milk

11   Milking Doe, 1 year and under 2 years

12   Milking Doe, 2 years and under 3 years

13   Milking Doe, 3 years and under 4 years

14   Milking Doe, 4 years and under 5 years

15   Does, 5 years and older

PIGMY GOATS

Point Value:  Blue 5 Red 3

 Lot No.

16   Kid, doe or wether born current year

17   Yearling, doe or wether born the previous year

18   Mature, doe or wether

19   Dam - Offspring pair, any ages

HARNESS GOAT

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3

To be shown following the trail class at the Horse Show

Lot No.

20   Beginner - halter broke to lead with a strap, respond to voice commands to stop, go and back.

21   Intermediate - harnessed to pull empty cart, respond to voice commands to stop, go and back, and turn left and right.

22   Senior; harnessed to pull a child driven cart through an obstacle course, respond to voice commands to stop, go, back and turn left and right.

ANGORA GOAT

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3

Lot No.

23   Kid, doe or wether born current year

24   Yearling, doe or wether born the previous year

25   Mature, doe or wether

26   Dam - Offspring pair, any ages

GOAT SHOWMANSHIP

Goat project members can select from any goat they have entered in another lot for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Goat Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Goat Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Goat Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3

Lot No.

27   Senior Goat Showmanship

28   Junior Goat Showmanship

29   Pre-Junior Goat Showmanship

GOAT MATERIALS

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

30   Dairy Goat Level 1 Project Book

31   Dairy Goat Level 2 Project Book

32   Dairy Goat Level 3 Project Book

33   Meat Goat Level 1 Project Book

34   Meat Goat Level 2 Project Book

35   Meat Goat Level 3 Project Book

36   Item made from raw material produced by goat

37   Poster related to Goat Project

38   Display related to Goat Project

39   Any other item

40   Any other item

Small Animal Show 

GENERAL SHOWMANSHIP RULES

1. Animals must be shown with proper lead for the class entered and be groomed and clean.

2. 4-H members should wear appropriate attire

3. The conformation of the animal is not to be considered, but only the ability of the 4-H member to present the animal to the judge.

4. Animals used in showmanship must have been exhibited in another lot.

Rabbits      

Class 16

Rabbits will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day

1. Members must be present at time of judging.
2. Any rabbit displaying signs of illness, must be removed from the exhibit area.

3. It is highly recommended that animals be tattooed.

5. Pen of three fryers may be sold at Auction. White ribbon exhibits will not be sold. White ribbon exhibits in pen of three fryers shall be those designated as not suitable as fryers.
6. All rabbit exhibitors must enter showmanship.

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   One buck, any breed, under 6 months

2   One doe, any breed, under 6 months

3   One buck, any breed, 6 and under 12 months

4   One doe, any breed, 6 and under 12 months

5   Pen of 3 fryers

6   One buck, any breed, over 12 months

7   One doe, any breed, over 12 months

8   One doe, any breed, over 12 months, with  production records

9   White fur (live rabbit)

10  Solid fur (live rabbit)

11  Broken fur (live rabbit)

12  Junior Showmanship

13  Senior Showmanship

14  Educational Display

15  Educational Display (Advance project)

16  Project Activity Book

17  Any other item

18  Any other item

Poultry

Class 17

Poultry will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day

1. Birds entered in trio lots will not be permitted to compete for individual prizes, nor will birds entered as singles be permitted to compete as part of a trio lot.

3. Each exhibitor may enter any of the following types of poultry - chicken, ducks, geese or turkeys. May enter no more than once in each lot.
4. One market lot # 29 per exhibitor may be sold. White ribbon exhibits will not be sold.

              Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Chickens - 12 large eggs - white or brown

2   Chickens - 12 eggs, any other

3   Chickens - Male fowl, one year old or over

4   Chickens - Male fowl, less than one year old

5   Chickens - Female fowl, one year old or over

6   Chickens - Female fowl, less than one year old

7   Chickens - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (one-year old and over)

8   Chickens - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female  (less than one year old)

9   Chickens - Pen of 3 fryers

10   Ducks - Male fowl, one year old or over

11   Ducks - Male fowl, less than one year old

12   Ducks - Female fowl, one year old or over

13   Ducks - Female fowl, less than one year old

14   Ducks - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (1 year old and over)

15   Ducks - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female  (less than one year old)

16   Geese - Male fowl, one year old or over

17   Geese - Male fowl, less than one year old

18   Geese - Female fowl, one year old or over

19   Geese - Female fowl, less than one year old

20   Geese - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (1 year old and over)

21   Geese - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female (less than one year old)

22   Turkeys - Male fowl, one year old or over

23   Turkeys - Male fowl, less than one year old

24   Turkeys - Female fowl, one year old or over

25   Turkeys - Female fowl, less than one year old

26   Turkeys - Old Trio - 1 male and 2 female (1 year old and over)

27   Turkeys - Young Trio - 1 male and 2 female  (less than one year old)

28   Any other exotic fowl exhibit

29   Market Poultry (May be one pen of 3 fryers (chickens), 1 turkey, 1 goose or 1 pair of ducks)

30   Senior Poultry Showmanship

31   Junior Poultry Showmanship

32   A piece of homemade poultry equipment

33   Record book on Poultry Production or Marketing

34   Project Book - Poultry 1

35   Poster - Poultry 1

36   Project Book - Poultry 2

37   Poster - Poultry 2

38   Project Book - Poultry 3

39   Poster - Poultry 3

40   Any other item

41   Any other item

 Dogs

Class 18

Dogs will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day

GENERAL RULES

1. All dogs must be on a leash. They must not be taken near the stock barns.
2. All dogs must be removed from the fairgrounds following judging.

3. All dogs must have current Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis and Parvo-Virus vaccinations. (Proof Required)

4. Femals in heat may be shown, but must be kept away from the exhibiting area. The judge must be notified to make separate judging arrangements.

5. All dogs must have been trained by the member for the class/classes he/she is showing in.

6. This class is open to all dogs - mixed and pure breeds. It is recommended that the dog be a minimum age of 6 months.

7.  For all levels of the dog project – “any member who receives grand or reserve champion in one level must move up to the next level the next year

SHOWMANSHIP

1. Dogs must be shown with proper lead for the class entered and be groomed and clean.

2. 4-H members should wear appropriate attire.
3. The conformation of the dog is not to be considered, but only the ability of the 4-H member to present the dog to the judge.

4. Dogs used in showmanship must have been exhibited in Lots 1-5.

5. There may be a Champion and or Reserve Champion in each Lot No. 1-5 at the discretion of the judge.

7. The following are recommended scoring guide- lines for judging of showmanship and obedience. The placing and ribbons awarded shall be at the discretion of the judge.
8. If a 4-Her receives a blue ribbon with their dog in an obedience class, they are ineligible to enter the same class a second year and must enter a more advanced class.
9. 4-H dogs judged in rally classes will be judged by the following scorecard:

1) FITTING OF THE DOG

1. Hair and coat clean, smooth, not scaly, not matted, free from loose hair     5 points
2. General absence of parasites, fleas, lice, mites and ticks                                 5 points
3. Ears clean inside 5 points
4. Eyes clean and free from matter 5 points
5. Toenails not excessively long 5 points
6. Teeth clean, free of matter 5 points

                                  Sub-Total         30 points

2) SHOWING OF DOG

1. Movement of the 4-Her and the dog straight, smooth, and even gait       35 points
2. Coordination between dog and 4-Her, reaction of the dog to the 4-Her, communications between dog and 4-Her 35 points

                                     Sub-Total        70 points

                                  Grand Total      100 points

(A blue must earn 90-100 points, red 80-89 points, white 79 or less)

Rally Basics:

The five levels of Rally are Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, and Master.  You and your dog navigate a course together, side-by-side, at your own brisk pace.  You move your dog through a course with signs where your dog performs different exercises that include various turns and commands such as sit, down, stay, etc.

Scoring in Rally is less rigorous than traditional Obedience.  You begin with a perfect score of 100, with points deducted along the way. To earn a blue ribbon, you must retain a score of at least 70 points.  If a 4-Her receives a blue ribbon with their dog in a rally class, they may move up to the next level the following year.  Members may not repeat a level with a particular dog more than three times. 

Novice is for those just getting started: (Obedience Level Beginner) 

• All exercises are performed with your dog on leash.
• There are 10-15 signs.
• You may talk, clap your hands and/or pat your legs to encourage your dog.
• There is no jump required.

After Novice, Intermediate is the next level: (Obedience Level Graduate Beginner) 

• All exercises are performed on-leash in the Intermediate level.
• There are 10-15 signs.
• You may talk, clap your hands and/or pat your legs to encourage your dog.
• There is no jump required.

Advanced is the next level after Intermediate: (Obedience Level Novice)

• All exercises are performed off-leash in the Advanced level.
• There are 12-17 signs.
• You may talk, clap your hands and/or pat your legs to encourage your dog.
• There is one jump required.

Excellent is the next level of competition. The course is similar to the Advanced level (above), but with some more challenging exercises. (Obedience Level Graduate Novice) 

• All exercises are performed off-leash.
• There are 15-20 signs.
• Handlers are not allowed to pat their legs or clap their hands to encourage the dog.
• Dogs must jump twice.

Master is the highest level of competition. The course is similar to the Excellent level (above), but with some more challenging exercises. (Obedience Level Open) 

• All exercises are performed off-leash.
• There are 15-20 signs.
• Handlers are not allowed to pat their legs or clap their hands to encourage the dog.
• Dogs must jump once.

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Lot 1-7 Point Value:  Blue 6 Red 5

Lot 8-10 Point Value:  Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.                                         

1   Dog – Rally Novice       

2   Dog – Rally Intermediate                          

3   Dog – Rally Advanced

4   Dog- Rally Excellent                    

5   Dog – Rally Master                     

6   Jr. Showmanship                        

7   Sr. Showmanship                       

8   Project Book                 

9   Dog Display                  

10  Dog Poster

11  Any other item              

Cats

Class 19

Cats will be judged at Small Animal Judging Day

All cats should be brought in a carrier or on a leash. All cats must be removed from the grounds after judging. Shots for distemper and rabies are required before the judging (proof required).  No sick cat shall be brought to the judging. Cats must be at least 2 months old to show.

Lot 1-4Point Value:  Blue 5 Red 4

Lot 5-13 Point Value:  Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.   

1   Cat under 1 year of age    

2   Cat 1 year or older

3   Senior Cat Showmanship

4   Junior Cat Showmanship                   

5   Cat 1 Project Book             

6   Cat 1 Educational Poster

7   Cat 2 Project Book             

8   Cat 2 Educational Poster

9   Cat 3 Project Book             

10  Cat 3 Educational Poster

11  Cat Independent Study                       

12   Item you have made for a cat (toy or other)                 

13   Any other item                             

Pets

Class 20

The exhibitor may bring one pet to be judged and is interviewed (Exhibitor should also bring project book and record book). The pet will not stay at the fair.

Point Value:  Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1            Health, Condition, and Interview with pet

2            Project Book - Pet 1

3            Educational Display or Poster - Pet 1

4            Project Book - Pet 2

5            Educational Display or Poster - Pet 2

6            Project Book - Pet 3

7            Educational Display or Poster - Pet 3

8            Item you have made for your pet project

4-H Horses

1. Participation in the 4-H Horse Classes is governed by the rules listed in this fair book, along with the additional document entitled "Horse Rules" adopted by the 4-H Horse Committee, it is available at the Custer County Extension Office. All 4-H members must be in good standing with their 4-H clubs.
2. Horses to be shown at the Fair must have been in possession by April 1 of the current year.

3. Members may show only his or her own horse.
4. Members will show at the level they were assessed at on or before a July date (date to be set by assessment team)          

5. No stallions will be allowed except in the  yearling class.

6. Horses must remain at fairgrounds throughout the fair to be eligible to collect premium money.

7. All 4-H members in the Colt to Maturity - yearling project and Level I of the Green Horse Project must be 12 years of age or older within the 4-H year.

8. Rules regarding tack, appointments, and showing are as set forth in the respective 4-H project manuals.
9. All classes are open to any saddle or draft horse breeds.
10. Classes will be judged according to criteria which will have been made available to members and judge prior to the fair.
11. Spurs and chaps are optional except in bareback they are not allowed.
12. Western style boots with the exception, of lace-ups, and hats are required. Light colored, long-sleeved shirts, and dark colored pants and/or trousers are recommended.
13. Exhibitors behaving in an un-sportsmanship like manner will be disqualified.
14. “HACKAMORE” - It means the use only of a rawhide braided, leather braided, or rope bosal. It does not refer to a so-called “mechanical” hackamore.
15. Junior exhibitors shall be those who were 13 years of age and under on September 30. Senior exhibitors shall be those who were 14 years of age or over as of October 1.

Point Value

Blue 10, Red 7, White 3 (For all classes unless otherwise stated.)

All Project Books

Blue 4, Red 3

COLT TO MATURITY

Class 21

Members must be 12 years old and older to be enrolled in this project. Horses will have been carried for the entire project. English and Western will show together. Equipment and patterns are as shown in the project manual.

Lot No.

1  Yearlings at halter

2  Two-year old under saddle

3  Three-year old under saddle

4  Four-year old under saddle

5  Five-year old under saddle

6  Yearling project book

7  Two-year old project book

8  Three-year old project book

9  Four-year old project book

10  Five-year old project book

Horsemanship

Class 22

This class is open to members enrolled in any horse project except where noted. Only horses identified as project animals may be exhibited.

Rider will be judged on seat, hands, ability to control horse, appearance of horse and manners. Horses will be shown on the rail and individual work if requested by the judge. Results as shown by performance of the horse are not to be considered more important than the method used to obtain the results. 

Lot No.

1   Level 1 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship level 1)

2   Level 2 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship level 2)

3   Level 3 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship level 3)

4   Level 4 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship 4)

5   Level 5 (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship 5)

6   Advanced (exhibitors must be enrolled in Horsemanship 6 or 7)

7   Project Book

BAREBACK EQUITATION

(Open to any 4-H Project Horse)

Class 23

Judge will consider the equitation (horsemanship) of the rider on the rail. Will include a walk, jog, and lope in both directions. Chaps or coats will not be worn. Spurs will not be allowed. Horsemanship I members not allowed.

Lot No.

1   Senior Bareback Equitation (exhibitor 14 and over)

2   Junior Bareback Equitation  (exhibitor 13 and under)

SPEED EVENT

(Open to any 4-H Project Horse)

Class 24

The event type will be announced prior to the deadline for fair registration. All horses used in this event must be a project horse as defined in the Custer County Horse Rules. Horsemanship 1 and Working Ranch Horse 1 members will only be allowed to participate at a walk/trot (DQ will result

if rider does not adhere to this requirement).

Lot No.

1   Senior Class (exhibitors 14 and over)

2   Junior Class (exhibitors 13 and under)

GREEN HORSE

Class 25

Exhibitors in this class must be enrolled in the Green Horse project and must be showing their Green Horse project animal. Judge will consider performance of horses on the rail at all gaits and individual work as requested. Horses to be shown at the level of their assessment as of the July date.

Lot No.

1   Green Horse, Level 1

2   Green Horse, Level 2

3   Green Horse, Level 3

4   Green Horse, Level 4

5   Green Horse, Level 1 Project book

6   Green Horse, Level 2 Project book

7   Green Horse, Level 3 Project Book

8   Green Horse, Level 4 Project Book

Working ranch horse

Class 26

Exhibitors in this class must be enrolled in the Working Ranch Horse Project and must be showing their Working Ranch Horse project animal. Judge will consider the performance of the horse and rider, plus other requirements of the project. Horses to be shown at the level of their assessment as of the July date.

Lot No.

1   Working Ranch Horses, Level 1

2   Working Ranch Horses, Level 2

3   Working Ranch Horses, Level 3

4   Working Ranch Horses, Level 4

5   Working Ranch Horse Record Book

WORKING COW HORSE

Class 27

This event is designed to allow the participant and their horse to work a single yearling cow in the arena, to showcase their horsemanship and stockman-ship abilities. One yearling cow will be let out into the arena, where the rider will be given the opportunity to box, rate, and rope a cow. Exhibitors in this class must have completed Horsemanship Level 1 or Working Ranch Horse Level 1 to compete in this class.

1   Senior Class (Exhibitors 14 and over)

2   Junior Class (Exhibitors 13 and under)

DRIVING

Class 28

Ground driving and cart driving are both included. Judge will consider individual performance of exhibitor and horse on the rail and through a simple course. Individuals may also be asked to drive on the rail together.

Lot No.

1   Driving, Level 1

2   Driving, Level 2

3   Driving, Level 3

4   Driving, Level 4

5   Project Book

ENGLISH EQUITATION

(Open to any 4-H Project Horse)

Class 29

Judge will consider the proper performance of rider and of the horse under the rider’s control at all gaits. Trots will be posted unless the judge requests otherwise. Individual work may be requested at the judge’s discretion. Proper attire required, coats optional. Junior and Senior lots may be shown together at Judge’s discretion depending on number of exhibitors.

Lot No.

1   Senior English Equitation

              (Exhibitors 14 and over)

2   Junior English Equitation

              (Exhibitors 13 and under)

ENGLISH HORSEMANSHIP

Class 30

Lot No.

1   Level 1 English Horsemanship

2   Level 2 English Horsemanship

3   Level 3 English Horsemanship

4   Level 4 English Horsemanship

5   Level 5 English Horsemanship

6   Level 6 English Horsemanship

TRAIL

Class 31

Judge will consider the performance of horses over a pre-set course of obstacles without disregarding methods used to obtain results. Artificial head carriage will not be considered above natural performance. Class will not include rail work. Members exhibiting yearlings may use free hand to cue horse properly for lateral movements.

Lot No.

1   Junior Trail (Exhibitors 13 and under)

2   Senior Trail (Exhibitors 14 and over)

3   Trail - Yearlings on lead line (Exhibitors must be enrolled in yearling project)

HORSE SHOWMANSHIP

Class 32

Horse project members can select from any project horse they have entered in another lot for showmanship. May enter only one lot in this class. Senior Horse Showmanship members 14 years and older, Junior Horse Showmanship members 12 & 13, Pre-Junior Horse Showmanship members 9, 10, & 11. Winners of Pre-Junior will not advance to a Round Robin. If you are 11 and under you can choose to be in Junior or Pre-Junior Showmanship.

Lot No.

1   Senior Horse Showmanship

2   Junior Horse Showmanship

3   Pre-Junior Horse Showmanship

NON-MOUNTED ENTRIES

Class 33 

All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and will be interview judged at the designated date.

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Project Books - Open to members that are enrolled in or have been enrolled in during the current year. For Horseless Horsemanship 1, 2, or 3

2   Notebooks or Scrapbooks - Open to any  member enrolled in the horse projects

3   Other display - Open to any member enrolled in the horse projects

4   Educational poster related to Horse Project Open to any 4-H member enrolled in the horse projects

5   Horse Showing Project Book

CAREERS

Class 34

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Poster related to the project Careers

2   Notebooks having to do with project

3   Other display, related to the project

4   Project Book

PACKING

Class 35

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Pair of panniers - made by exhibitor

2   Pack saddle tree, decker - made by exhibitor

3   Pack saddle tree, sawbuck - made by exhibitor

4   Complete pack saddle, decker - made by exhibitor

5   Complete pack saddle, sawbuck - made by

     exhibitor

6   Notebook on pack trip - start to finish

7   Poster(s) or displays of knot, splices, hitches,

     equipment needs, menus and food needed,

     trip itinerary

8   Poster and/or display about safety

9   Project Book

Livestock Judging Project 

Class 36 

Point Value: Blue 4, Red 3

Lot No.

1. Display/Notebook of contest participation
2. Display/Notebook of events and learning activities
3. Oral reasons presented at interview
4. Any other item related to project

Garden Project

MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS

1. Exhibits that do not contain the required number of vegetables will not be considered for awards.

2. Exhibits will be judged for uniformity, maturity, variety, characteristics, freedom from disease and quality.

3. Garden display can be prepared by selecting any of the following according to the number of vegetable varieties that were grown by the member.

4. Vegetable displays must be in place by 6 p.m. on Wednesday and not removed until Sunday at 8:00 a.m. No freshening up of vegetables prior to judging is allowed.

Class 37

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

 Lot No

1   Beans, any variety (6)

2   Beets (3)

3   Broccoli (1 head)

4   Cabbage, any variety (1 head)

5   Cantaloupe or Muskmelon (1)

6   Carrots, any variety (4)

7   Cauliflower (1 head)

8   Celery (1 bunch)

9   Corn (3 ears)

10   Cucumbers, any variety (3)

11   Eggplant (1)                                        

12   Kohlrabi (3)

13   Lettuce, any variety (1)

14   Onions, any variety (3)

15   Peas, any variety (6)

16   Peppers, any variety (3)

17   Potatoes, any variety (4)

18    Pumpkin (1)

19   Rhubarb (6 stalks)

20   Tomatoes, any variety (3)

21   Watermelon (1)

22   Winter squash (1)

23   Zucchini (1)

24   Any other vegetables (3)

25   Any other vegetables (3)

GARDENING - Level 1

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

 Lot No

26   Poster of plant parts

27   Poster of seeds - identify seeds

28   Plant started from cutting

29   Poster of flower parts

30   Dish flower garden

31   Dish vegetable garden

32   Garden plan

33   Other exhibit

34   Other exhibit

35   Project Book - Level 1

GARDENING - Level 2

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No

36   Plant started from air layering

37   Plant without soil

38   Terrarium

39   Display of transplant for outside use

40   Composting display

41   Other exhibit

42   Other exhibit

43   Project Book - Level 2

Gardening - Level 3

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No

44   Cold Frame

45   Landscape plan of a yard or garden

46   Herb garden

47   Other exhibit

48   Other exhibit     

49   Project Book - Level 3

Gardening - Level 4

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No

50   Hydroponic dish

51   Soil Sampling testing display

52   Integrated Pest Management Plan

53   Any other item

54   Any other item

Electricity 

Class 38

The judge will review all electric exhibits for workmanship and will test motors, lamps, and switches for proper operation.

U.L. Electricians Knot is required.

Unit 1

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No

1   A homemade flashlight

2   A simple switch                   

3   A display or poster of conductors   

4   A display or poster about magnetism

5   A homemade compass

6   A homemade electromagnet

7   A homemade galvanometer

8   A homemade electric motor

9   An educational poster or display about electricity in the home

10 Any other homemade electric device.

11 Project Book

Unit 2

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

12   An educational display of Ohm’s Law

13   A display or poster about conductors and insulators

14   A poster identifying the components of a wiring diagram

15   A homemade circuit

16   A homemade momentary switch

17   A homemade 3-way switch

18   A homemade rocket launcher

19   A homemade burglar alarm     

20   An educational poster or display about electricity in the home

21   Any other homemade electric device

22   Project Book

Unit 3

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

23   A display or poster showing how to read an electric  meter

24   A display of types of wires and cable

25   A display showing how to measure electricity usage      receptacles

26   A diagram of your home wiring circuits

27   An educational poster or display about

electricity in the home.

28   Any other homemade electric device

29   Project Book

Unit 4

Point Value:  Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

30   A display or poster of different electronic parts

31   A display showing how a diode works

32   A display showing how a transistor regulates flow

33   A display showing how LEDs work

34   A homemade flasher

35   A homemade alarm that reacts to light

36   A homemade light meter

37   A homemade SCR intruder alarm

38   A homemade 6-8 watt amplifier

39   An educational poster, or display about Electronics

40   Any other homemade electronic device

41   Project Book

Entomology

Class 39

Level 1

Point Value:  Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Create a diagram of an insect body part. 

2   Make a poster showing some invasive insects important to your area, including a picture, description of where they live, and why they are bad for the environment.

3   Make a poster showing some invasive insects important to your area.                         

4   Make a poster of beneficial insects you might find in your garden.

5   Collect, mount, identify and label at least 25 different kinds of adult insects, including at least 5 Orders one of which should be Order Lepidoptera.

6   Collect, mount, identify and label at least 30 different kinds of adult insects, including at least 5 Orders one of which should be Order Lepidoptera. For second year members of level 1.

7   Collect, mount, identify and label at least 35 different kinds of adult insects, including at least 5 Orders one of which should be Order Lepidoptera. For third year members of level 1.

8   Any other item.

LEVEL 2

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

9   Create a poster showing the difference between at least 5 different orders.

10   Create a metamorphosis wheel for an insect with complete metamorphosis and be able to discuss where each state lives and what they eat and are eaten by.

11   Collect, mount, identify and label by Order at least 50 different kinds of insects. For first year members of level 2.

12   Collect, mount, identify and label by Order at least 60 different kinds of insects. For second year members of level 2.

13   Collect, mount, identify and label by Order at least 70 different kinds of insets. For third year members of level 2.

14   Any other item.          

LEVEL 3

Point Value:  Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

15   Create an electronic media presentation discussing an important insect pest in your area.

16   Collect, mount identify and label by Order at least 85 different kinds of insects. For first year members of level 3.

17   Collect, mount, identify and label by order at least 120 different kinds of insects. For second year members of level 3.

18   Collect, mount, identify and label by order at least 120 different kinds of insects. Make a separate collection of beneficial predatory insects (including different growth stages) and the insect species they prey on. For third year members of level 3.

19   Any other item.

Exhibits for Independent Study

Point Value:  Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

20   Educational Display.

21   Any other item.

22   Project Book

Range Management

Class 40

Range plants used in book must be listed in MT 8402 250 Plants for Range Contests in Montana. Range plants can be exhibited in prepared binder a book-type holder, or can be exhibited on loosely mounted sheets contained in an appropriate box. All plants must be properly identified and labeled. Sheetsshould be 11 x 14” or 11-1/2 x 16-1/2”. All herbarium sheets must be the same size. Clear plastic food wrap may be used to cover. Do not use clear contact. Exhibit only the number of plants required. Do not put in extras.

Range Level 1 - Year 1

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Build a poster or presentation on the four rangeland plant types using examples from       your area.           

2   Build a plant press and collect and press 10 rangeland plants.          

3   Build a poster or presentation that teaches about plant morphology.     

4   Any other item relating to project level.

Range Level 1 - Year 2

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

5   Attend Montana Range Day or other natural resources camp.          

6   Build a plant press and collect and press 20 rangeland plants.          

7   Build a poster or presentation or video discussing the benefits of rangelands.

8   Show how to identify a rangeland plant using a key.

Range Level 1 - Year 3

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

9   Compete at Montana Range Day or other rangeland competition.   

10   Collect and press an additional 20 rangeland plants.         

11   Build a poster or presentation on the rangeland types of the U.S.  

12   Build a poster, presentation, or video on how climate impacts rangelands. 

Small Grains/Crops

Class 41

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

levels 1 & 2

Lot No.                                       

1   Collection of various products made from small grains

2   Poster with a labeled cereal plant attached

3   Display of germinated seeds

4   Exhibit showing the nine stages of plant growth

5   Display of various varieties of small grains

6   Display of spring and winter cereal grain

7   Display showing the differences in seed quality

8   Display with different seed varieties and their resistant

9    Any other item related to project

levels 3 & 4

Lot No.

10   Display showing the effects of different planting depths

11   Collection of soil types

12   Display presenting small grain diseases

13   Display showing small grain insect pests

14   Display identifying weeds

15   Exhibit showing how to determine field acreages

16   Display showing how to determine small grain harvest loss

17   Display how to determine the volume of storage structures

18   Display a balance sheet or prices over item of small grains

19   Show how production costs are determined

20   Any other exhibit

Weeds

Class 42

Weed plant collections - weeds identified by common name and location. Weeds may be mounted on separate sheets that are exhibited loosely in an appropriate box or a binder book-type folder. Weed seeds should be exhibited in seed mounts and should contain 12 or more weed seeds. Sheets should be 11”x 14”. 

LEVEL 1

Weed SCIENCE

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Display showing different ways weed seeds spread to new locations

2   Plant press created in project

3   Display of pressed plants and/or photos you have taken illustrating the following terms: weed and native, non-native, invasive and noxious plants

4   Any other exhibit related to project

5   Any other exhibit related to project

Level2

Weeds on the Move

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

6   Collection of 15 weeds (cannot be weeds collected in Unit I)

7   Poster of a map following Activity 3 in project book

8   Collection of seeds of at least 8 weeds

9   Poster showing diagram of weed dispersal

10   Other display or poster related to weeds             

11   Unit II – Weeds- On the Move Project Book

Level 3

Weed N’ Seed

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

12   Collection of 15 weeds (cannot be weeds collected in Units I &II)

13   Story on “How I Would Control a Patch of Perennial Weeds”

14   Notebook on Weed Interview with a Weed professional

15   Other Display or poster related to weeds

16   Unit III - Weed N’ Seed Project Book

UNIT 4

Weed science - Independent Study

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

17   Any item relating to project

18   Any item relating to project

19   Any item relating to project

Vetinary Science

Class 43

UNIT 1 - From Airdales to Zebra

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1 Notebook showing one species and its different breeds

2 Poster about all the roles of an animal

3 Diorama showing the life stages of an animal

4 Poster showing safety concerns for an animal

5 Any other item from Level 1 project book

6 Project Book - Unit 1

Unit 2 - All Systems Go!

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

7   Poster with a disease process and effects on the animal

8   Pamphlet about common diseases and prevention

9   Poster about life cycle and prevention of a parasite

10   Any other project from Level 2 book

11   Project Book - Unit 2

Unit 3 - On the Cutting Edge

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

12   Pamphlet about artificial insemination, embryo transfers and cloning

13   Poster about stem cells, mitosis, meiosis and/or cell reproduction

14   Poster on controlled breeding in 3 species

15   Any other project from Level 3project book

16   Project Book - Unit 3

Independent Study

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

 17   Any other project relating to veterinary science

Small Engines/ Power Equipment

Class 44

To exhibit in this category, you must be currently enrolled in the small engines project. To complete a year in this project and exhibit at the fair, you should have completed a minimum of 7 activities during the year.

Unit1 - CrankItUp!

PointValue:  Blue4Red3

Lot No.

1   Picture poster showing what you have learned about small engines.

2   Display of basic tools needed to maintain a small engine.

3   An educational display related to what you have learned about two-cycle engines or four-stroke engines.

4   An educational display showing proper maintenance and care of a lawn mower.

5   An educational display of proper safety labels and procedures for small engines.

6   Small engines parts display board with a brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work.

7   Project Book

8   Any other item

Unit 2 - Warm It Up!

Point Value:  Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

9   An educational display comparing the different types of engines.

10   An educational poster illustrating and explaining the internal parts of an engine.

11   An educational display showing how transmissions work, showing how to conduct a compression check, or how to adjust a carburetor.

12   A display using a real small engine with a brief explanation showing steps in preparing a small engine for storage.

13   Carburetor parts display board with brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work together.

14   Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.

15   Project Book

16   Any other item

Unit 3 - Tune IT Up!

Point Value:  Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

17   An educational display showing how to use diagnostic tools on small engines.

18   An educational display showing how to tear down and re-assemble a small engine.

19   An educational display related to the electrical system of a small engine.

20   An educational display about emissions systems on small engines and future trends.

21   An educational display showing how to remove and sharpen a mower blade.

22   Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.

23   Project Book

24   Add any other item

Exhibits for Independent Study

Point Value:  Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

25   Any unlike item.

26   Educational display or poster.

27   Any other item

Forestry

Class 45

Unit 1 - Follow the Path

Point Value:  Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.                                                           

1   Exhibit of at least 5 different dried leaves/needles from either coniferous and deciduous trees living in Montana collected during the past year - mounted, labeled and identified according to species.

2   Exhibit a minimum of 5 native Montana trees showing leaf, twig, and fruit from each species.

3   Journal record showing where 10 different leaves/trees are located and the date you found them.

4   A photo story of a visit to a state forest or other forest ecosystem.

5   A leaf chain or dried leaf collage

6   Plant in a clear jar showing the root system of a tree seedling.

7   Any other item

8   Project Book

Unit 2 - Reach for the Canopy

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

 9   Exhibit of at least 10 different dried leaves/ needles from either coniferous, or deciduous trees living in Montana collected during the past year - mounted, labeled and identified according to species.

10   Exhibit a minimum of 8 native Montana trees showing leaf, twig, and fruit from each species.

11   A photo-journal of your visit to a local park or forest.

12   Photo-journal or field guide on the habitat of 10 organisms that use trees.

13   Cross-section of a tree with explanation of the tree’s history.

14   Exhibit explaining the fire triangle and forest fire prevention

15   Diagram indicating which part of a tree various diseases effect.

16   Any other item

17   Project Book

 Unit 3 - Explore the Deep Woods

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4 

Lot No.

18   Exhibit a collection of at least 20 different kinds of leaves/needles from either coniferous and deciduous tree’s living in Montana collected during the year - mounted, labeled and identified according to species.

19   Exhibit a minimum of 15 native Montana trees showing leaf, twig, and fruit from each species.

20   A photo-journal of your visit with a “tree informant” to a local park or forest.

21   Write a taxonomic key for 5 different leaves you have collected.

22   Display 5 bark rubbings you have made and the identification of each tree.

23   Display showing the “fruits” or “seeds” of at least 10 trees in your area.

24   Any other item.

25   Project Book

Independent Study

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

26   Educational Display

27   Any other item

Wildlife

Class 46 

Please specify on entry form which wildlife project you are taking, by choosing one of the wildlife projects listed as follows:  Montana Non-Game Animals, Montana Big Game Animals, Owls of Montana, Montana’s Birds of Prey, Montana’s Upland Birds and Waterfowl.

Wildlife Conservation

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Create a poster about various habitats from the Woodland, Grassland and Wetland areas and explain which areas the animals might live in.

2   Make a poster explaining the difference between Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores.

3   Using index card, make a different card for each type of animal found in your area by pasting picture of the animal on it and listing some facts.

4   Create a poster explaining the food chain of animals in your area

5   Animal track display

6   Any other item

7   Any other item

Welding

Class 47

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

1   Any poster or electronic media presentation about the history and evolution of welding.

2   Build a poster or model showing the parts of a welder with an explanation of what each part does.

3   Any poster, electronic media, or welded plate example to show how improper selection of electrode, speed, height, and/or Amp setting will create a poor weld.

4   Any welded project.

5   Any welded project.

6   Any welded project.

7   Welding Project Book

8   Independent Project Study

Photography

Class 48 

4-H members will be enrolled in the unit in which they exhibit. All photos submitted will be from the current year’s projects. Minimum photograph size 4” x 6”, maximum size 8” x 10”. Photos entered should be mounted on poster board or matted. Poster board not to exceed 16” x 20”. Matt board not to exceed, 11” x 14”. Entries will not be framed or glassed (wood, metal, or other type frames.) Each item is an individual exhibit and judged as a separated item for a ribbon. Entries may not be duplicated.

Level 1 - FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.                              

1   Two or more pictures showing how to keep a photo steady and level

2   Two or more photos of the same subject taken in different lighting

3   A series of photos showing interesting shadows

4   Photo or series of photos showing subject with and without flash

5   Three photos from different distances

6   Series of photos showing bird's eye or bug's eye point of view

7   One or more trick photos done through placement of subject

8   Display of one or more selfies

9   Two to three photos of people

10   Two to three photos of animals

11  Two to three photos of landscapes

12   Photo story - series of photos that tell a story

13   Two to three photos of black and white photos

14   Display of "problem" pictures with description of how you could have made pictures better

15   Any other photo or photographs related to project

Level 2 - CONTROLLING THE IMAGE

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

16   Series of photos showing use of lens filters

17   One or more photos making good use of   reflection         

18   One or more phots showing strong use of the "rule of thirds"

19   One or more photos showing the use of the "golden triangle"

20   One or more photos showing the use of the "golden rectangle"

21   One or more candid photos

22   One or more closeup of ordinary photos

23   One or more panoramic photos

24   One or more photos that inform, educate, or  persuade

25   Photos or poster educating viewers on some aspect of photography

26   Any other photo or photographs related to project

27   Any other photo or photographs related to project

Level 3 - MASTERING PHOTOGRAPHY

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

28   Series of photos showing different shutter speeds (mark clearly)

29   One or more photos showing depth of field as affected by aperture settings

30   One or more photos taken in low light

31   One or more silhouette photos

32   One or more photos showing framing

33   One or more photos that create a long line in the photo

34   One or more still life photos

35   One or more formal portraits of people

36   One or more informal portraits of people

37   One or more photos showing shapes, texture, or patterns

38   One or more action photos

39   One or more underwater photos

40   One or more Astro-photos (moon, stars, and planets)

41   One or more infrared photos

42   Photo story

43   Any other photo or photographs related to project

Level 4 - VIDEOGRAPHY

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

44   Short–1-2 minute film

45   Long - 5 minute film

46   Public Service Announcement (PSA)

47   Storyboard and/or script for film production

48   Research on topic for film creation

49   Filmed Interviews on specific topic

Level 5 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

50   Educational Display

51   Any other item

Woodworking

Class 49

Level 1 - MEASURING UP

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   A painted wood item

2   A flower box

3   A letter or napkin holder

4   A picture frame

5   Any other item made from other plans, books or resources

6   Any other item made from other plans, books or resources

7   Any other item made from other plans, books or resources

8   Any educational display or poster showing anything related to the wood-working project (for example, about the care of tools, wood types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.)

9   Project Book

10  Any other item

Level 2 - MAKING THE CUT

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

11   A tool box

12   A bird house

13   A sawhorse

14   A wood whistle

15   A foot stool

16   A display of wood types

17   Any other item made from other plans, books or resources

18   Any other item made from other plans, books or resources

19   An educational display or poster showing anything related to the wood working project (For example, care of tools, wood, types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.).

20   Project Book

21   Any other item

Level 3 - NAILING IT TOGETHER

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

22   A boomerang

23   A belt buckle

24   A simple puzzle

25   A book shelf

26   Any other item made from other plans, books or resources

27   Any other item made from other plans, books or resources

28   An educational display or poster showing anything related to the woodworking project (For example, about the care of tools, wood types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.)

29   Project Book

30   Any other item

Level 4 - FINISHING UP

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

31   A wood vehicle

32   A tabletop hockey game

33   A step stool or chair

34   A toy dog

35   A door knocker

36   Any other item made from other plans, books, or resources

37   Any other item made from other plans, books, or resources

38   An educational display or poster showing anything related to the woodworking project (for example, about the care of tools, wood types, safety, materials, techniques, etc.)

39   Project book

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

40   Educational Display

41   Any other item

42   Any other item

Leathercraft

Class 50

Follow instructions in project book(s).

Beginning leather craft can use swivel knife and beveler in first year. pre-stamped leather cannot be used.

UNIT 1

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

1   Item with whip stitch using skills & tools in Unit I

2   Item with running stitch using skills & tools in Unit I

3   Any other article using skills & tools in Unit 1

4   Any other article using skills & tools in Unit 1

5   Any stamped item, with no dying and with either whip-stich or running stitch

UNIT 2

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

(Pre-stamped leather may not be used)

Lot no.

6   Single loop laced article using skills and tools in Units I & II

7   Double loop laced article using skills and tools in Units I & II

8   Carved article using skills and tools in Units I & II

9   Carved article using skills and tools in Units I & II                                 

10   Any other article using skills and tools in Unit 2   

11   Any stamped item, with no dying and with either whip stitch or running stitch

UNIT 3

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot no.

12   Article or samples with inverted carving techniques

13   Dyed article; may use background dying, antique & two tone finishing, may use acrylic dye on small decorative areas (no solid color dyeing or shading techniques)

14   Article with lining

15   Hand-stitched article

16   Molded or shaped article

17   Any other article

UNIT 4

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot no.

18   Figure-carved article (no pictures)

19   Item using filigree

20   Embossed items

21   Dyed item; may use background dying, antique two tone finishing, may use acrylic dye on small decorative areas (no solid color dyeing or color shading)

22   Any other item using advanced carving

UNIT 5- Advanced

Point Value: Blue 6 Red 5

Lot no.

23   Any item using advanced skills

24   Any item using advanced skills

25   Any item using advanced skills

26   Any item using advanced skills

27   Any item using advanced skills

County Demonstration Day

Class 51

Point Value: Blue 7, Red 5

Lot No.

1    Individual or Team Demonstration

Club Exhibits

Class 52

Any 4-H Club may enter an educational display. They are judged on the educational value as well as attractiveness.

Club display should be entered with person’s name and entry number on entry who is responsible for it.

Judging is done at the fair.

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No. 

1            Club Scrapbook                 

2            Club Secretary Book                           

Shooting Sports

Class 53

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot no.

1   Pistol - notebook or display

2   Pistol Project Book

3   Rifle - notebook or display

4   Rifle project book

5   Archery - notebook or display

6   Archery project book

7   Shotgun - notebook or display

8   Shotgun project book

9   Muzzle loader - notebook or display

10   Hunting - notebook or display

11 Small Bore pistol- notebook or display

12 Small Bore rifle- notebook or display

13   Any other item

14   Any other item

Aerospace

Class 54

Judging will consider neatness, accuracy, and craftsmanship

STAGE 2: LIFT OFF

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Any skill level 1 rocket made from a kit.

2   Poster or display of different types of aircraft.

3   Poster or display explaining how different

types of weather affect flying or a chart of one week’s weather and your analysis of the flying conditions.

4   A handmade kite.  Include plans.

5   An educational display relating to the International Phonetic Alphabet.

6   Any model rocket or airplane not built from a kit.  Include plans.

7   Any educational display related to what you have learned in the project (e.g. launch records, distance records, results from competitive events, etc.).

8   Any other item

9   Project Book

STAGE 3: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

10   Any skill level 2 rocket made from a kit (e.g.

Bull Pup 12D, Longshot, Loadstar, etc.) 

Include plans.

11   A paper flight simulator you have made.

12   A feather wing glider.

13   A controllable glider.

14   A fighter kite that can roll, pitch and yaw.

15   A model airplane from a kit.  Include plans.

16   Any model rocket or airplane not built from

a kit.  Include plans.

17   Any educational display related to what you

have learned in the project (e.g. launch records, distance records, results from competitive events, etc.)

18   Project Book

STAGE 4: PILOT IN COMMAND

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

19   Any skill level 3 or higher rocket made from

a kit.

20   Poster or educational display relating to some

aspect of this level of aerospace (flight plan, career profile, etc.).

21   A flat style box kite.  Include plans.

22   A remote control airplane made from a kit. 

Include plans.

23   A model rocket or model airplane not made

from a kit.  Include plans.

24   Your own constructed altitude tracker.

25   A notebook on the history of aviation.

26   Project Book

27   Any other item

Independent Study

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

28   Educational Display.

29   Any other item.

Sportfishing

Class 55

Unit 1

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Picture poster showing what you have learn

about sport fishing.

2   Display of lures and/or flies that you have made.

3   An educational display related to what you

have learned about different types of fish.

4   An educational display related to what your

have learned about fishing or angling.

5   Display of your fishing log or casting record.

6   Display of common fishing tackle equipment.

7   Display of basic fishing knots.

8   Display of 3 rigging systems.

9   Any educational display related to what you

have learned in this project.

10   Project book

Unit 2

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

11   An educational display comparing the different types of casting techniques.

12   Display of lures and/or flies that you have made.

13   Display of your fishing log or casting record.

14   An educational display identifying the different parts of a fish.

15   An educational display of your favorite fish recipes.

16   Exhibit of your own hand-made fishing wallet.

17   Display of at least six intermediate fishing

knots (e.g. trilene, surgeon’s, uni-knot, world’s fair knot, two-fold open and blood knot).

18   Any educational display related to what you

have learned about different types of fish.

19   Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.

20   Project Book.

Unit 3

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

21   An educational display showing how you

introduced a friend to fishing.

22   An educational display showing the four different types of reels.

23   An educational display of artificial flies and lures you have made.

24   An educational display of the different sizes

and types of hooks.

25   An educational display showing at least 8 kinds of aquatic insects.

26   An educational display about fishing habits.

27   An educational display about fishing ethics.

28   A display of your fishing journal.

29   An educational display about the different kinds of fish found in Montana.

30   Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project.

31   Project book.

Cowboy Poetry 

To exhibit in this category, you must be currently enrolled in 4-H Cowboy Poetry.  There is only one level in this project, and it is self-paced.  Project books and records are not to be exhibited or judged.

Class 56

Point Value:  Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   A poster showing what you have learned

about cowboy poetry.

2   Display of at least 3 original poems written

by you during the current year.

3   An educational display related to what you

have learned about rhyme schemes or meter.

4   An educational display about some of the

classic cowboy poets.

5   An educational display about Western culture

or history, especially about your local area.

6   Display of examples of cowboy poetry you

have found in your local library.

7   A photo story of your participation in a

cowboy poetry gathering.

8   A photo story showing you teaching others to

write and recite their own original poetry.

9   Any educational display related to what you

have learned in this project

Self Determined-Independent Study

Class 57 

Should be poster, notebook or display showing accomplishments in project. Specify the goals and the intent of accomplishments.

A statement on why project was chosen and how decision was made should be included.

Tell scope of project. Give methods, procedures, responsibilities, and learning experiences used in order to accomplish goals.

Summarize accomplishments. Self-evaluate it to see if goals were achieved.

Show objects made as part of display, or photos giving steps undertaken, or some other aspect of project.

Keep showmanship in mind. It is expected displays will be neat and attractive, and self-contained in a box or otherwise mounted so as not to separate.

              Independent study is for any project as listed in the clover. Follow same exhibit criteria as self-determined.

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

1   Self determined project exhibit

2   Any other independent exhibit

3   Any other independent exhibit

4   Any other independent exhibit

5   Any other independent exhibit

6   Any other independent exhibit

Teen-Leadership 

Class 58

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

1   Teen Leadership project exhibit

2   Any other Teen exhibit

3   Written Report on Project

Home Environment

Class 59

Level 1 - THE BASIC TOUCH

Projects from the Basic Touch, designing walls, windows, and floors section.

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

1   Any item completed in project

2   Any other item completed in project

3   Any other item completed in project

Level 2 - THE DISTINCTIVE TOUCH

Projects from the Distinctive Touch, Furniture,

fabrics and storage section.

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

4   Any item completed in project area

5   Any other item completed in project area

6   Any other item completed in project area

Level 3 - THE FINISHING TOUCH

Accessorizing our room section.

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

7   Any item completed in project area

8   Any other item completed in project area

9   Any other item completed in project area

Child Development

Class 60

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Level 1

Lot No.                              

1   Exhibit related to home hazards and safety measures for infants & toddlers

2   Exhibit related to healthy snacks for toddlers

3   Any other item related to project

4   Any other item related to project

5   Project Book

Level 2

Lot No.

6    Playdough projects-show different activities using playdough

7    Exhibit of homemade musical instruments

 8   Babysitter survival kit                

 9   Any other item related to project           

10   Any other item related to project

11   Project Book

Level 3

Lot No.

12   Prop box for pretend (dress-up, make    believe, theater) activities for children 4 and older

13   Exhibit related to cooking with kids

14   Exhibit related to first aid

15   Any other item related to project

16   Any other item related to project

17   Project Book

Level 4

Lot No.

18   Exhibit related to a "creative fun" party

19   Exhibit related to games/activities for young children

20   Exhibit related to seatbelt safety

21   Resume based on your childcare experiences

22   Any other exhibit related to project

23   Any other exhibit related to project

24   Project Book

BABY-SITTING

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

This project is a 1- year project only

Lot No.

25   A baby-sitter's Magic Bag for 3 to 4 year old’s     

26   A display or poster about baby-sitting safety, first aid, choking or poisonous products

27   A display or poster on appropriate activities for 2 to 3 year old’s

28   A poster or display about food and nutrition of children

29   A baby-sitting Business Card and fliers or marketing pieces

30   Any other item relating to project

Exploring 4-H

Class 61

Point Value: Blue 4, Red 3

Lot No.

1   Collection of 4-H information–scrapbook, journal or display including colors, slogans, mottos, etc.

2   Home Sweet Home–scrapbook, journal, drawing related to your home and who lives there           

3   4-H Collage with clover and pictures that relate to each "H"

4   Homemade bulletin board

5   Any other item

6   Any other item

7   Project Book

Visual Arts

Class 62

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Get Started in Art

Lot No.

1   Painting with paper and milk glue

2   Puzzle art

3   Pop up card

4   Luminary

5   Drawing - mural

6   Shadow drawing

7   Ordinary objects – converted to art

8   Straw painting

9   Marble painting

10   String painting

11   Marble swirl painting

12   Sculpted clay project

13   Paper Mache sculpted project

14   Jewelry item made from clay

15   Sponge artwork

16   Stencil project

17   Block print artwork

18   Scrap sculpting

19   Any other item related to project

20   Any other item related to project

Sketchbook Crossroads

Lot No.

21   Drawing in the round item using different papers

22   Calligraphy item mounted, poem, etc.

23   Felted wool item

24   Batik article

25   Any other item

26   Any other item

Portfolio Pathways

27   Water- Color Creation

28   Sand painting item

29   Oil painted picture or item

30   Print Block Design

31   Any other item

32   Any other item

Outdoor Adventures

Class 63 

Level 1 - HIKING TRAILS

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Backpack containing essential items for a day hike omitting the first Aid Kit   

2   First aid kit you made for a day hike

3   Display relating to “Leave No Trace”

4   Education Display relating to project

5   Project Book - Level I

6   Any other item

Level 2 - CAMPING ADVENTURES

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

7   Display of knots used for camping           

8   3-day camping menu, necessary equipment, method of preparation & cleanup

9   Education Display relating to project

10   Project Book - Level 2

11   Any other item

Level 3 - BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

12   3- day backpacking menu, and method of prep

and cleanup                      

13   First Aid kit you made for a backpacking trip

14   Educational Display relating to this project

15   Poster explaining use of topographic map

16   Project Book - level 3

17   Any other item

Robotics 

Class 64

Level 1 - RoboTICS EXPLORER

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

   1   Robot you built and programmed

   2   Educational Display about robotics

   3   Project Book

   4   Any other item

   5   Any other item

Level 2 - RoBOTICS PROBE

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

6   Robot with rotational sensor you built and  programmed   

  7   Educational Display about robotics,

  8   Project Book

  9   Any other item

 10  Any other item

Cloverbuds

Class 65

Open to all Cloverbud members. Can enter more than one item. Will be judged Thursday of the Fair.

-No premium money will be awarded, ribbons only.

Lot No.

1   Create a Critter

2   Create Your Own Ant

3   Puppet Creation

4   Any food item

5   Any food item

6   Any other item

7   Any other item

 Family Adventures

Class 66

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Poster showing menu for family meal and noting each family member's cooking and clean-up duties

2   Collage showing favorite family story

3   Collage of family play equipment

4   Family Photo story

5   Fire exit plan showing each members escape route and meeting place

6   Poster of a family adventure

7   Family adventure record book

8   Scrapbook on family project

9   Other

Scrapbooking and Stamping

Class 67

Guidelines for Scrap-booking and Stamping.  Neatness is very important.  Exhibit clean scrap-booking pages with clear handwriting.  Journaling is to be used with photos and Memorabilia.  Use a variety of cropping techniques and page layouts.  Make sure all stamping projects are free from smears and neat. For stamping project all projects need to be displayed in clear storage bags with tag taped outside of bag.

Level 1

3^rd - 5^th grades

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Display of tools and supplies for scrapbooking

2   Scrapbook Title Page

3   Creative use of journaling

4   Scrapbook double page layout

5   Collage Page

6   Any other scrapbooking item

7   Craft made based on scrapbook techniques

8   Any other scrapbooking page/item

9   Any other scrapbooking page/item

10   Simple Stamped Card

11   Stamped gift bag

12   Any other stamped item

13   Any other stamped item

Level 2

6^th - 8^th grades

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

14   Scrapbook page using embellishments

15   Scrapbook Title Page

16   Scrapbook Page using creative journaling

17   Any other scrapbook page

18   Scrapbook page using punches, cutters and cropping techniques

19   Scrapbook using central theme

20   Craft made based on scrapbook technique

21   Any other scrapbooking page/item

22   Any other scrapbooking page/item       

23   Stamped card - using some Holiday design

24   Any other stamped card

25   Any other stamped item

26   Any other stamped item

Level 3

9^th - 12^th grades

Point Value: Blue 5 Red

Lot No.

27   Scrapbooking page using popup or pocket page

28   Advanced journal page (telling a short story/poem)

29   Scrapbooking page using memorabilia (brochures, tickets etc.)

30   Double page scrapbooking - page layout of same event

31   Scrapbooking page using papers, die-cuts, and stickers

32   Digital scrapbook

33   Framed scrapbook page

34   Any other scrapbooking page/item

35   Any other scrapbooking page/item

36   Set of 3 stamping cards made w/velum: wet embossing or raised pieces with envelope

37   Handmade book/journal - covers pages stamped

38   Stamped Stationary w/matching envelopes

39   Any other stamped Item

40   Any other stamped Item

Family and Consumer Sciences Exhibits

1. Only one entry can be made in each lot by one exhibitor.

2. Items that have been purchased, received as a gift, or that have been exhibited last year cannot be exhibited at this fair.
3. Be sure to attach the exhibitor’s tag to all clothing garments with pin.

Sewing and Textiles

Class 68

LEVEL 1

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   Sewing tool kit

2   Simple apron

3   Pillowcase

4   Lunch bag

5   Tote Bag

6   Display of sewing machine with parts labeled

7   Any other item

8   Any other item

9   Any other item

LEVEL 2

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Not required to use patterns from book

Lot No.

  10   Patchwork pillow

  11   Apron

  12   Pajama pants

  13   Simple shirt

  14   Purse or wallet

  15   Potholders (2)

  16   Zippered pouch

  17   Any other item

  18   Any other item

  19   Any other item         

LEVEL 3 - ADVANCED SEWING

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

  20   Any other item

  21   Any other item

  22   Any other item

  23   Any other item

INDEPENDENT STUDY EXHIBITS

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

  24   Educational Display

  25   Any other item

  26   Any other item

  27   Any other item

  28   Independent study journal, including project plan, pictures, and summary of accomplishments

Knitting

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

BEGINNING

Lot No.

  29   Exhibit related to knitting project

  30   Display of knitting stitches or sampler

  31   Purse or other small item

  32   Ribbed Hat

  33   Head band or ski band

  34   Dish cloth

  35   Any other item

  36   Any other item

INTERMEDIATE

  37   Display of methods for joining seams or sampler

  38   Slippers

  39   Baby blanket

  40   Any other item

  41   Any other item

  42   Any other item

ADVANCED

  43   Doll sweater

  44   Sweater

  45   Article using circular needles

  46   Any other item

  47   Any other item

  48   Any other item

Crochet

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

49-53     BEGINNING: Up to 5 articles that use

              chain stitch and/or single crochet and/or

              double crochet

54-58     INTERMEDIATE: Up to 5 articles that use stitches shown in book.

59-63     ADVANCED: Up to 5 articles that use one

              or more of the following: Afghan stitch,

              increasing and decreasing, treble crochet,

              half double crochet, changing colors,

              pattern stitches and seams.

Embroidery

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

64-68     BEGINNING: Up to 5 articles. Members

              should try more than one stitch

69-73     INTERMEDIATE: Up to 5 articles that

              use 4 or more different stitches, or require

              intermediate skills, may include original

              design.

74-78     ADVANCED: Up to 5 articles that use 6

              or more different stitches, or require

              advanced skills, may include original design.

79          Notebook of stitch samples, embroidery

              techniques, and other information

              pertinent to project

Quilting- Patchwork-Applique'

Level 1-You Can Quilt

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

80   Tote bag using patchwork

81   Two patchwork potholders

82   Wall hanging using quilting

83   Table runner

84   Baby quilt

85   Any item that has been machine quilted

86   Poster or display featuring quilting tools

87   Project book

88   Any other item

Level 2–Creative Corners

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

89   Four placemats using quilting, patchwork, or applique

90   Baby quilt

91   Full size quilt using quilting, patchwork, or applique

92   Set of two decorative pillows

93   Any items that has been hand quilted

94   Any item that has been machine quilted

95   Poster or display on quilt design            

96   Table runner

Advanced–Terrific Triangles

Point Value Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

97   Garment with appliqué design

98   Full size quilt using quilting, patchwork, or appliqué

99   Any item that has been hand quilted

100   Any item that has been machine quilted

101   Poster or display on history of quilts

102   Any other item

Foods

Class 69

1   All items must be on a firm disposable base and in a Ziplock bag.

2   Pies must be exhibited in disposable pie tins, whole pie.

3   Each 4-H member must make their own

entries. Members of the same family should make individual recipes.

4   Some 4-H red and blue Food entries will be sold.

5   4-H members should exhibit in the project area in which they are enrolled.

6   Foods can be exhibited all together in an individual display. Bring a card table if you choose. A special award will be given for artistic expression to an individual Exhibitor.

7   Entries in ALL food sections shall consist of 3 cookies, bars, muffins, pieces and 1/2 loaf of bread or cake unless otherwise stated.

8   Salads, dressings, butter, cheese, etc. can be

exhibited in a clear glass jar.

9   Special awards will be given for outstanding

lots at Judges discretion.

10   4-H members can also enter their foods in open class.

Cooking 101

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

1   3 cereal bars, granola bars or no bake cookies

2   1 cup snack mix

3   1 cup fruit salad

4   3 muffins, from scratch, no paper liners

5   corn bread - 3 squares

6   3 drop biscuits from scratch

7   1 (8 x 8) pan coffee cake, fruit jumble or fruit crisp

8   3 brownies made from scratch

9   3 cookies

10   1 (8 x 8) cake made from scratch

11   1 Poster on kitchen safety

12   Display on measuring

13   Any other item

Cooking 201

Point Value: Blue 4 Red 3

Lot No.

  14   1 cup fruit compote

  15   1 cup pasta salad

  16   1 loaf nut bread

  17   3 cheese muffins from scratch, on paper liners

  18   3 rolled biscuits from scratch

  19   3 scones from scratch

  20   1 (9 x 9) snack cake

  21   1 (8 x 8) frosted cake from scratch

  22   3 shaped cookies

  23   1 slice breakfast pizza/or fruit pizza

  24   Poster on Nutrition facts labels

  25   Any other item

Cooking 301

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

26   1 loaf yeast bread

27   3 yeast rolls

28   1 tea ring

29   1 small pizza

30   2 soft pretzels

31   3 cinnamon rolls

32   1 cup homemade granola

33   3 breakfast cookies

34   1 cup fruit topping

35   1 cup spicy pecans

36   1 cheese ball

37   2- layer cake, frosted

38   1 cup marinated vegetables

39   Poster on outdoor cooking

40   Poster on your party plan

41   Any other item

Cooking 401

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

42   Display of herbs, fresh, frozen, or dried

43   Complete meal plan or celebration plan menu, shopping, decoration list, timeline, checklist

44   Flatbread

45   Focaccia

46   French Bread

47   Oatmeal bread

48   English muffins

49   Fruit Tart

50   Caramels

51   Peanut Brittle

52   Chocolate Fudge

53   Spinach quiche

54   Exhibit related to dried beans and peas production or nutrition

55   Hummus

56   Custard

57   Vanilla pudding - homemade

58   Flan

Baking

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Level 1 -Baking (all from scratch)

Lot No.

59   Educational display or poster showing kitchen safety

60    Educational display demonstrating measuring techniques

61   Baking powder biscuits from scratch

62   Plain muffins

63   Cornmeal muffins

64   Sugar cookies

65   Chocolate chip cookies

66   Drop cookies

67   Peanut butter cookies

68   Any other item related to project

69   Any other item related to project          

70   Any other item related to project

Level 2 - Baking (all from scratch) 

Lot No.

71   Banana nut bread

72   Zucchini bread

73   Any quick bread

74   Coffeecake

75   Fruit filled coffee cake

76   Heritage cookie from another country

77   Bar cookies

78   Rolled cookies

79   Filled cookies

80   Shaped cookies

81   Brownies

82   Peanut butter blossom cookies

83    Exhibit related to science of baking

84    Any other item related to project

85   Any other item related to project

86   Any other item related to project

Level 3 - Baking (all from scratch)

Lot No.

87   Heritage bread

88   French bread

89   Yeast rolls

90   Sweet rolls

91   White bread

92   Fancy bread

93   Whole wheat bread

94   Dakota bread

95   Bread sticks

96   Display related to science of bread making

97   White bread made in bread machine

98   Whole wheat bread in bread machine

99   Any other item related to project

100   Any other item related to project

101   Any other item related to project

Level 4 - Baking (all from scratch)

Lot No.

102   Yellow cake from scratch

103   Sponge cake from scratch

104   Uncooked butter frosting

105   Fudge frosting

106   Angel food cake

107   Apple pie

108   Canned cherry pie

109   Fresh peach pie

110   Fresh strawberry pie

111   Any other fruit pie

112   Traditional quiche

113   Apple turnovers

114   Any other item related to project

115   Any other item related to project

116   Any other item related to project

INDEPENDENT FOODS PROJECT

Point Value: Blue 5 Red 4

Lot No.

117   Approved Cooking Plan

118   Any item of choice

119   Any item of choice

120   Any item of choice

121   Any item of choice

122   Any item of choice

123   Any item of choice

124   Any item of choice

Cake Decorating

Class 70

Point Value: Blue 5, Red 4

4-H members should refer to the project book 4-H Cake Decorating for the skills list and explanation for each level.

First Year 

Lot No.

1   Cake decorating notebook with pictures/diagrams of cakes, learning and record of expenses  

2   A level bake cake

3   Single layer cake

4   Cut up cake

5   Smoothly frosted one-level cake

6   Cake or cupcake decorated with stars, flowers, and leaves

7   Cake decorated with borders

8   Cake or cupcake decorated with writing

9   Cake featuring any combination of star, pullout star, shell with star tip, shell with writing tip (beads), rosette, star puff, "c" motion, zig-zag, dots and leaf

10   Cake or cupcake featuring leaves-plain leaf, stand up leaf, ruffled leaf, holly

11   Any other item using level 1 decorating skills

Second Year

Lot No.                                                           

12   Cake or cupcake featuring flowers (squeeze stars or swirl), free hand rosette, star, variety, rosebud, sweet pea

13   Cake or cupcake featuring lettering-dots, fill in line with dots or lines, printing, or script

14   Cake or cupcake featuring any combination of combing, grass, fur or hair, outline, or fill-in, paper pattern, stencil applications, or sugar mold

15   Cake using specialty pan

16   Any other item using level one cake-decorating skills

17   Any other item using level one cake-decorating skills

Third Year

Lot No.                

18   Cake decorating notebook with pictures or diagrams of cakes, learning and record of expenses

19   A baked, prepared level cake decorated using at least five level two-cake decorating skills

20   A prepared cut up cake decorated using at least five level two-cake decorating skills

21   Decorated one-level cake, using at least five level two-cake decorating skills

22   Decorated two-level cake using at least five level two-cake decorating skills

23   Decorated cake featuring brush striping or spatula striping, and at least four other level two cake-decorating skills                                           

24   Cake decorated using at least five borders and side decorations

25   Cake decorated using combination of level two five borders, leaves, and flowers, special effects      26   Sugar mold (Easter Egg, ball or bell) with decorating skills from level two

27   Any other item using level two decorating skills

28   Any other item using level two decorating skills

Fourth Year

Lot No.

29   Cake decorating notebook with pictures or diagrams of cakes, and record of expenses

30   A frosted, assembled, and decorated stack-tiered cake for a wedding

31   Example, (either diagram or photograph) of how to dissemble and cut a stacked or tiered cake

32   A baked, level, stacked cake featuring at least four skills from level three cake decorating

33   An exhibit that features side decorating or drop string work, flowers, figure piping, deep color effects, painting - specify buttercream or royal frosting and any other level three cake decorating skills

34   An exhibit that features at least three of the following borders and side decorations: basket weave, bow trimmed strings, crown, drop strings, Lambeth method, fleur-de-lis, flower and vine, ribbon and ball fringe, ribbons swag, shirred ribbon and shell, string lace, triple drop strings shirred ribbon and shell, string lace, triple drop strings, zig zag garland, and at least three nail flowers

35   An exhibit combining borders, flowers, special effects, lettering

36   An exhibit that features any combination of Austrian lace, chocolate molding flowers or            leaves, cooked or rolled fondant, gum paste, marzipan, pulled sugars or wires with assorted decorations attached

37   Any other item using level three cake-decorating skills

38   Any other item using level three cake-decorating skills

Cake Decorating-Independent Study

Lot No.

39   Any other item

40   Any other item

41   Any other item

Cupcake Challenge

Class 71

Point Value: Blue 5, Red 4 

Open to all 4-Hers enrolled in 4-H

All cupcakes must be standard size and have 3 on a plate

Cloverbuds 6 - 8 year olds

Lot No.

1   Novelty

2   Decorated using pipe skills

3   Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)

Beginners 9 - 11 year olds

Lot No.               

4   Novelty

5   Decorated using pipe skills

6   Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)

Juniors 12 - 13 year olds

Lot No.

7   Novelty

8   Decorated using pipe skills

9   Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)

Seniors 14 and over

Lot No.

10   Novelty

11   Decorated using pipe skills

12   Theme (Country Roads Take Me Home)

Overall winner from each category will

receive a prize!

ALL 4-H/FFA & OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL 8:00 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING WITHOUT EXCEPTION! YOU WILL HAVE FROM 8:00 – NOON TO PICK YOUR INDOOR EXHIBITS UP!

FFA YOUTH INDOOR CLUB WORK: Department P

FFA MEMBERS ONLY

Ag Communications

CLASS 1

Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion

Point Values: Blue – 6, Red – 4, White -2

COMMUNICATIONS

Lot No.

1   Your first article

2   Your first radio ad

3   Speech

4   Any other related project

PARLIAMENTARY

Lot No.

5   Manual of correct way to run a meeting

6   Breakdown of motions

7   Any other related project

AG SALES & SERVICE

Lot No.

8   Sales ad for feeds, seeds, fertilizer, chemicals, etc.

9   Other Ag related sales advertisement

10   Any other related project

PHOTOGRAPHY

Lot No.  

11   Reporters chapter scrap book

12   Photo album of chapter events

13   Any other related project

RECORDS AND MANUALS

Class No.

14   Four- year record book

15   Livestock record book

16   Agribusiness record book

17   FFA chapter secretary book

18   FFA chapter treasure book

19   Any other related project

Livestock

CLASS 2

Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion

Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2

BEEF PRODUCTION

Lot No. 

1   Breeding stock display

2   Feed display

3   Genetic explanation

4   Market animal display

5   Any other related project

DAIRY PRODUCTION

Lot No.

6   Marketing of Dairy Products

7   Records of individual and herd milk production

8   Correct handling of milk and dairy by-products

9   Any other related project

EQUINE SCIENCE

Lot No.

10   Breeding Stock display

11   Feed display

12   Training display

13   Any other related project

POULTRY PRODUCTION

Lot No.

14   Incubator display

15   Feed Display

16   Egg production display

17   Any other related project

SHEEP PRODUCTION

Lot No.

18   Feed display

19   Wool display

20   Breeding stock display

21   Market animal display

22   Any other related project

SMALL ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Lot No.

23   Feed display

24   Animal production display

25   Any other related display

SPECIALTY ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Lot No.

26   Feed display

27   Display of animal purpose

28   Any other related project

SWINE PRODUCTION

Lot No.

29   Feed display

30   Breeding animal display

31   Market animal display

32   Any other related project

Plant Science

Class 3

Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion

Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2

CEREAL GRAIN PRODUCTION

Lot No.

1   Display of cleaned grain

2   Display of planned crop rotation

3   Any other related project

FEED GRAIN PRODUCTION

Lot No.

36   Display of feed grain

38   Display of planned crop rotation

38   Any other related project

FLORICULTURE

Lot No.

4   Marketing ad for flowers

5   Display of flower arrangement

6   Display of flower packing

7   Dried flower and/or bouquet

8   Any other related project

FORAGE PRODUCTION

Lot No.

9   Display of harvested crop

10   Display on quality analysis of forage crop

11   Any other related project

VEGETABLE AND FRUIT PRODUCTION

Lot No.

12   Fruit or vegetable production display

13   Dried fruit or vegetable

14   Any other related project

SPECIALTY CROP

Lot No.

15   Display of crop purpose

16   Display of crop production

17   Any other related project

NURSERY CROP PRODUCTION

Lot No.

18   Display of nursery plants

19   Any other related project

Natural Resources

Class 4

Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion

Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Lot No.

1   Display of waste management

2   Display of energy use

3   Display of resource use

4   Any other related project

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

Lot No.

5   Display of landscape improvement project

6   Any other related project

SOIL AND WATER PRODUCTION

Lot No.

7   Water quality display

8   Water treatment display

9   Soil improvement display

10   Erosion prevention display

11   Any other related project

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Lot No.

12   Display of wildlife habitat improvement

13   Any other related project

14   Any other related project

Ag Processing

Class 5

Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion

Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2

FOOD PROCESSING

Lot No.

1   Canning objects

2   Dried foods

3   Any other related project

MEATS

Lot No.

4   ID of beef cuts

5   ID of lamb cuts

6   ID of pork cuts

7   ID of poultry cuts

8   Any other related project

AG MECHANICS

Class 6

Overall Awards: Overall Grand & Reserve Champion

Point Values: Blue- 6, Red-4, White-2

AG WELDING

Lot No.

1   Display of OAW welds

2   Display of SMAW welds

3   Display of GMAW welds

4   Display of TIG welds

5   Plasma arc cut out

6   Any other welded project

AG CONSTRUCTION

Lot No.

7   Small animal shelter

8   Display of wood project

9   Any other related project

GPS IN AGRICULTURE

Lot No.

10   Map of field or range

11   GPS display

12   Any other related project