PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP

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1 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT - JUDGING, SKILL & IDENTIFICATION CONTESTS PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00 While a contest is in progress, a contestant shall not communicate with others, except as directed by the Superintendent in charge of the contest. Participants will be informed of regulations at the beginning of each contest. 4-H members are eligible to participate in judging, skill and identification contests regardless of project enrollment. The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the member becomes 19. In all events/classes where an exhibitor s presence is required, the exhibitor (4-H/FFA) is required to wear the officially approved County 4-H/FFA T-Shirt. This would even include interview judging of static exhibits. The only exception to this rule are exhibitors participating in Favorite Foods Review, Music, and Presentation Contests. These exhibitors have the option of wearing business casual with the official 4-H chevron or FFA emblem attached. SENIOR DIVISION GUIDELINES: DIVISION 501 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE JUDGING The 2018 Life Challenge will be held June 25 & 26 on UNL s East Campus. The Life Challenge Event is open to any current 4-Her who is 10 (before January 1 of the current calendar year) and older. There will be career exploration workshops for youth ages 10 & 11 held in conjunction with the Life Challenge contests. Pre-registration is necessary and can be done through the extension office by June 1. Each participant must complete the Health Form available with their enrollment on 4-H Online. 4-Hers can select to do any of the subject matter Challenges, placing questions, or workshops, or some combination. JUNIOR DIVISION GUIDELINES: The web-based quiz will be available on the 4-H website and is based on FCS subject matter, designed for 8-12 year olds. Participants would complete the quiz and get a score. This score and the 4-Hers ribbon placing would be sent to the extension office and we in turn will award the 4-Her a ribbon. F SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 12 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year. F JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11 & under before January 1, of the current calendar year. DIVISION HORTICULTURE JUDGING The Horticulture Judging Contest will be held on Monday, July 2, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Edward Public School, St. Edward. Contestants will not be allowed to touch any plant materials. Participants will be divided into Junior and Senior divisions. F SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 12 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year. F JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11 & under before January 1, of the current calendar year. DIVISION LIVESTOCK JUDGING The Livestock Judging Contest will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 11:00 a.m. or 30 Minutes following the Swine Show in the livestock arena at the fairgrounds. F SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 12 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year. F JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11 & under before January 1, of the current calendar year. DIVISION HORSE JUDGING The Horse Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, June 30, at 8:00 a.m. in the horse arena at the fairgrounds. F SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 12 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year. F JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11 & under before January 1, of the current calendar year. 53

2 DIVISION TRACTOR OPERATORS CONTEST Tuesday, June 12, 9:30 a.m. - Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion The contest will be conducted according to the rules set forth in the "Nebraska 4-H Tractor Operator s Contest," (EC ). Ribbons will be awarded by purple, blue, red and white groups. F JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11, 12 & 13 before January 1, of the current calendar year F SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 14 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year DIVISION ATV CONTEST Tuesday, June 12, 9:30 a.m. - Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion F JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11, 12, & 13 years before January 1, of the current calendar year F SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 14 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year DIVISION BICYCLE RODEO Tuesday, June 12, 1:30 p.m. - Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion GENERAL INFORMATION: 4-H members in Boone County enrolled in the Bicycle project are eligible to compete in the Bicycle Rodeo. There is no senior division. The rodeo will consist of no more than 6 (six) events. These events are subject to change on a yearly basis. Check with the Extension Office for course patterns. Examples of Events, but not limited to, include: Newspaper Toss - A rider follows a marked lane and throws a newspaper at a bullseye target located 10 to 15 feet away. The target consists of three circles marked on the pavement. Each rider will throw three papers. The riders with the most points will win the event. Marble Drop - This event tests the ability of the rider to ride in a straight line while dropping marbles into cans. Five cans are placed in a straight line six feet apart. A lane is marked on the left side of the cans and the rider must stay in this lane as he rides by the cans and drops the marbles in. Coffee cans will be used in the beginner division and soup cans in the junior division. Figure Eight - Must not break pattern or let feet touch the ground. Penalty for breaking pattern. Obstacle Course - Must not break pattern or let feet touch the ground. Penalty for breaking pattern. Safety Quiz - (possible for Junior Division). F JUNIOR DIVISION - Ages 8, 9, 10 & 11 before January 1, of the current calendar year - Must be enrolled in the project. DEPARTMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP ESI: EntrepreneurShip Investigation GENERAL INFORMATION: All exhibits are directly related to activities in the project manual. Refer to the manual for ideas, suggestions and additional information to enhance project exhibits. EXHIBIT GUIDELINES: The 4-H member's name, age, town and county must be listed on the back of the exhibit. Entry cards should be stapled (not paper-clipped or taped) to the upper right-hand corner of posters. If exhibit is a poster, it must be 14 x 22 and may be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Poster may not use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names. Exhibits which do not conform to size or content guidelines will be lowered one ribbon placing. Posters may include photographs, charts or examples as well as a written explanation. Posters may be laminated to protect them. Loose plastic coverings used to protect the exhibit while being transported will be removed by the superintendent for evaluation and display. PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$

3 DIVISION ESI UNIT 1 DISCOVER THE E-SCENE F * INTERVIEW AN ENTREPRENEUR - Share what you learned from the person about starting and running a business or how they deliver excellent customer service. How will what you have learned through this interview change your future plans or ways of thinking about business? (Based on pages of manual) DIVISION ESI UNIT 2 THE CASE OF ME F * SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRESENTATION - Prepare a five slide PowerPoint presentation about a social entrepreneurship event to benefit a group or individual in your community. Social entrepreneurs are people who are in business to help others. Submit a print out of the note pages which show each slide. Enter exhibit in a report cover with fasteners (no slide bars). Refer to page 2.4 of Unit 2 The Case of Me for ideas. DIVISION ESI UNIT 3 YOUR BUSINESS INSPECTION F * MARKETING PACKAGE - (Mounted on a 14 x 22 poster) Must include at least three items (examples) developed by the 4-Her from the following list: business card, brochure, advertisement, business promotional piece, printout of an internet home page, packaging design, signs, logo design, direct mail piece, etc. The marketing package should be for an original business developed by the 4-Her and not an existing business. F * SAMPLE OF AN ORIGINAL PRODUCT - With an information sheet (8 1/2 " x 11") answering the following questions: What did you enjoy the most about making the product? What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do anything differently next time? If so, what? What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide on the price? Market analysis of the community - data gathered through a survey of potential customers. Use the three questions on page 3.3 and survey at least 10 people in your community about your product. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this figure. What is unique about this product? F * PHOTOS OF AN ORIGINAL PRODUCT - Mounted on a 14 x 22 poster. Must include three photos of developed product and a mounted information sheet answering the following questions. If exhibiting in both Class F and Class F531005, products must be entirely different products. What did you enjoy the most about making the product? What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do anything differently next time? If so, what? What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide on the price? Market analysis of the community - data gathered through a survey of potential customers. Use the three questions on page 3.3 and survey at least 10 people in your community about your product. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this figure. What is unique about this product? DIVISION ENTREPRENEURSHIP ALL UNITS F * ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE - Take on the entrepreneurship challenge. Entrepreneurship Challenge is open to 4-H ers enrolled in any of the three units of ESI. Complete five (5) or more of the challenges from the following list. The exhibit will include highlights from these five (5) challenges. Consider labeling each challenge so the viewer will understand what the challenge was. Enter a poster, video, report or scrapbook related to the learning from the challenge. Use you creativity to show and share what you learned. Select your five (5) challenges from the list below: 1. Sell something. 2. Introduce yourself to a local entrepreneur and take a selfie with them. 3. Be a detective! Look for Nebraska-made products and find out more about the business. 4. Tour 2-3 entrepreneurial businesses and create a photo story. 5. Investigate what it takes to be an entrepreneur (Skills Assessment ESI 4.1). 6. Make a prototype (sample/model) of a new product idea. (Include the prototype or photo of prototype). 7. Work with a friend to develop a new business idea! 8. Contact your local Extension Office to learn about entrepreneurship opportunities. 9. Create an activity to teach others about entrepreneurship (coloring page, puzzle, game, etc.). 55

4 PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00 DIVISION SERVING AS A JUNIOR LEADER F HELPING ACTIVITY POSTER - Make a poster showing how you helped someone with a problem they were having. Follow poster guidelines. F OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP ACTIVITY with showing of steps to accomplish your goal results, what you d do differently next time, and what you have learned. F SCRAPBOOK - Any size scrapbook of an activity you helped with while serving as a 4-H Jr. Leader. F POSTER - Make a poster of an activity you helped with while serving as a 4-H Junior Leader. F CWF EXHIBIT - PowerPoint, poster, scrapbook or other exhibit from the Citizenship Washington Focus Trip. DEPARTMENT - LEADERSHIP DIVISION LEADERSHIP 4-Hers will develop exhibits that show what they have learned. The exhibit may include but is not limited to: posters, 14 x 22 ; notebooks, 8 1/2 x 11 ; PowerPoint with copy of slides; scrapbook, any size; or any other means that would best show skills learned in the project to accomplish exhibit. Leadership manuals include: My Leadership Workbook for grades 3-5, My Leadership Journal for grades 6-8; and My Leadership Portfolio for grades F MY TREASURE CHEST - Develop an exhibit that shows your skills as a leader and/or skills that you would like to achieve to become a better leader. Exhibit could be a poster or collage of skills. F PLAN A VACATION - Follow guidelines from My Leadership Workbook, pages 26-27, on Step Out and Step Inward Activities to help you develop a vacation timeline to depict what needs to be completed to have a successful vacation. Exhibit could be a poster, notebook or calendar with steps listed and dated. F GOAL SETTING - Write three goals that you want to achieve. When writing your goals, consider what actions you must take to reach these goals, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Make sure your three goals include all three parts. Clearly defined goals make it easier to determine how to achieve the desired results. (Examples: I want people to like me is unclear. I want to make three new 4-H friends this year is clear.) F CAREER ESSAY - Choose a career and job shadow in that career. Write a 1-2 page essay to share your experience and what you learned. What type of leadership skills did this person utilize in their position? What goals will you set as a result of this experience? F GET ORGANIZED - Develop a plan for organizing your room. Show pictures and what steps were taken to complete the task. Complete Step Out and Step Inward Activities on pages of the manual. F EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY OR POSTER ABOUT LEADERSHIP PLANTS & ANIMALS DEPARTMENT - AGRONOMY Individuals in the Crop Production, Field Crops project may exhibit grain or plants or prepare an educational display representing their project. The purpose of these exhibits is to demonstrate to the public the benefits from the study and application of crop, weed, range, and soil sciences to solving problems in management, conservation, sustainability, and environmental protection. For guidelines on specific projects, refer to appropriate project manuals. PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00 Grain or Plant Exhibits DIVISION 750 FIELD CROPS IMPORTANT: A two page (maximum) essay must accompany grain and plant exhibits. The essay must include the exhibitors name and address, county, plant hybrid or variety, plant population, whether crop production was irrigated or dryland, and general information including farm cropping history, soil type and weather effects. The essay also must include an economic analysis of the project, listing individual expenses and income, on a per acre basis. Other topics to discuss are the selection of variety or hybrid, impacts of tillage and conservation practices, inputs (fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, labor, pesticides, etc.), any observations made during the growing season, and what you learned from your crops project. 56

5 The essay counts as 50% of the total when judged. Essay must be the original work of the individual exhibitor. Attach the essay to the entry in a clear plastic cover such that it can be read without removing it from the cover. In addition to the essay, grain and plant exhibits will be judged on condition, appearance (i.e. disease and insect damage, grain fill), uniformity (size, shape, color, maturity), and quality of exhibit. Grain exhibits must be one gallon per sample. Grain exhibits harvested in the fall (e.g., corn or soybeans) may be from the previous year s project. Plant exhibits, with the exception of ears of corn, must be the result of the current year's project. Corn 10 ears or 3 stalks (cut at ground level with no roots or soil and bound together) Grain Sorghum - 4 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) Soybeans - 6 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) Small grains (oats, barley, wheat, triticale) - sheaf of heads 2 inches in diameter at top, tie with stems about 24" long. Other crops (alfalfa, millet, etc.) - sheaf of stems 3 inches in diameter at top tied with stems cut a ground level or half size small square bale. DIVISION FIELD CROPS G * CORN - (includes yellow, white, pop, waxy, or any other type) G * SOYBEANS G * OATS G * WHEAT G * ANY OTHER CROP - (includes grain sorghum, alfalfa, millets, barley, rye, triticale, amaranth, dry beans, sugar beet, mung bean, canola, forage sorghum, safflower, etc.) Displays The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no larger than 28 wide by 28 tall on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor s name, address, and county on back side. Explain pictures and graphs clearly and concisely. Consider creativity and neatness. Each display must have a one page essay (minimum) explaining why the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. Include any references used. The essay should be in a clear plastic cover with the exhibitor's name outside. G * CROP PRODUCTION DISPLAY - The purpose of this class is to allow original and creative exhibits that contain educational information about crop production aspects, such as crop scouting, alternative crops, pest management, etc. G * CROP TECHNOLOGY DISPLAY - Display information about aspects of technology used in crop production, such as genetic engineering, crop breeding, GPS, yield mapping, computers, etc. G * CROP END USE DISPLAY - Display information about the final product or end uses for a crop, such as food, feed, fuel, or other products. (i.e. corn can be processed into livestock feed, ethanol, plastics, etc. or soybeans can be processed into bio-diesel, pet bedding, crayons, oil, etc.) G * WATER OR SOIL DISPLAY - Display information about water or soils, such as how soils are being used for crop production, range, conservation, wildlife, or wetland use, or ways to protect or conserve water and soil resources. G * CAREER INTERVIEW DISPLAY The purpose of this class is to allow youth to investigate a career in agronomy. Youth should interview one person that works with crops about such topics as, what parts of their job do they enjoy or dislike, why did they choose that career, what was their education, etc. Include a picture of the person interviewed. DIVISION WEED SCIENCE Any individual in the Conservation, Environment 1, 2, or 3, Range, Reading the Range 1 or Using Nebraska Range 2, or Crop Production, Field Crops projects may exhibit a weed book or weed display. The book cover and at least 15 of the specimens must represent this year s work. For assistance identifying plants, participants can use the Nebraska Department of Agriculture's Weeds of Nebraska and the Great Plains (1994) or Weeds of the Great Plains (2003). Books Display one plant on the book cover (no label required on cover specimen). Plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger than 14 wide by 14 high. Proper plant mount should include root as well as stem and leaf tissue. Plants should be glued rather than taped and the mounts should be protected with a clear cover. Exhibits will be judged based on completeness of plant mount, accuracy of identification, label, neatness, and conformity to exhibit requirements. 57

6 Each completed mount must have the following information (see example below) in the lower right corner of the mounting sheet: 1. Scientific name (in italic or underlined), with authority 2. Common name 3. County of collection 4. Collection date 5. Collector's name 6. Personal collection number, indicating the order that plants were collected, in your personal collection 7. Other information depending on class selected, (i.e., noxious, life form). This information should be typed or printed neatly. G * WEED IDENTIFICATION BOOK - A collection of a minimum of 15 plant mounts including at least two of the following prohibited noxious weeds (Canada thistle, musk thistle, plumeless thistle, saltcedar, leafy spurge, purple loosestrife, diffuse knapweed, spotted knapweed, Japanese knotweed, bohemian knotweed, giant knotweed, sericea lespedeza or phragmites), and at least five weeds that are a problem primarily in lawns. G * LIFE SPAN BOOK - A collection of 7 perennials, 1 biennial, and 7 annual weeds. Displays Scientific name: Abutilon theophrasti Medik. Common name: Velvetleaf County of collection: Boone County Collection date: 6 July 2017 Collector s name: Dan D. Lion Personal collection number: 3 Life cycle: Annual The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no larger than 28 by 28 on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor s name, address, and county on back side. Explain pictures and graphs clearly and concisely. Each display must have a one page essay explaining why the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. Include any references used. The essay should be in a clear plastic cover with the exhibitor's name outside. G * WEED DISPLAY - The purpose of this class is to allow original and creative exhibits that contain educational information about weeds, such as interesting information about a weed species, the effects of weed control, herbicide resistant weeds, what makes a weed a weed, or uses for weeds. DEPARTMENT - FLORICULTURE PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00 DIVISION FLORICULTURE, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & HOUSEPLANTS GENERAL INFORMATION The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor not the Extension staff or office personnel. Punch a hole in the top center of entry tag, use a rubber band to securely attach entry tag to containers. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of 10 entries per person in classes 1-43 (cut flowers) & (notebooks & posters). Exhibits are limited to one exhibit per exhibit class number. Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect number of stems will be dropped one ribbon placing. In classes 23, 44 & 45, do not duplicate entries with the classes listed by using other cultivars or varieties, or entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. For example: 4-Hers with two cultivars or varieties of marigolds can only enter the marigold class and cannot enter the other cultivar or variety in any other class. A perennial is defined as a plant of which the crown overwinters. An annual is a plant that grows from seed each season, whether self-seeded or planted by the gardener. A biennial is a plant that germinates, grows and over-winters as a crown, blooms the following year and dies. Foliage will be considered when exhibit is judged. 58

7 All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should be the same cultivar and color, do not mix cultivars and colors. Containers will not be judged; however, they should be clear glass containers that won't tip over (No plastic containers at State Fair) and of adequate size to display blooms. Containers taken to State Fair will not be returned. Follow the guidelines in 4-H Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits 4H227 (revised 2016) (Free Download - when preparing entries for the fair. Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis. G * ASTER G * BACHELOR BUTTONS G * BELLS OF IRELAND G * BROWALLIA G * CALENDULA G * CELOSIA (crested or plume) (3 stems) G * COSMOS G * DAHLIA G * DIANTHUS G * FOXGLOVE G * GLADIOLUS (3 stems) G * GOMPHRENA G * HOLLYHOCK (3 stems) G * MARIGOLD G * PANSY G * PETUNIA G * SALVIA G * SNAPDRAGON G * STATICE G * SUNFLOWER (under 3" diameter - 5 stems; 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems) G * VINCA G * ZINNIA G * ANY OTHER ANNUAL OR BIENNIAL (under 3" diameter - 5 stems, 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems) (Do not duplicate entries in Classes 1-22). Cut Flower Perennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis. G * ACHILLEA / YARROW G * CHRYSANTHEMUM G * CONEFLOWER G * COREOPSIS G * DAISY G * GAILLARDIA G * HELIANTHUS G * LIATRIS (3 stems) G * LILIES (3 STEMS) (Not Daylilies) G * PLATYCODON G * ROSE (3 stems) G * RUDBECKIA/BLACK-EYED SUSAN G * SEDUM G * STATICE G * ANY OTHER PERENNIAL (under 3" diameter - 5 stems, 3" or more in diameter - 3 stems) (Do not duplicate entries in Classes 30-43) G * 4-H FLOWER GARDEN COLLECTION OF 5 DIFFERENT FLOWERS - Each flower in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes Display in a box or other holder not more than 18" in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Do not duplicate entries in classes 1-44 with any in the group collection. DIVISION EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS G * FLOWER NOTEBOOK - Exhibit a notebook containing pictures of flowers grown in Nebraska. There must be at least 10 different species of annuals and/or biennials and 10 different species of perennials hardy to Nebraska. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. 4-Hers may show more than one cultivar of the same species, but they will only count as one species. The notebook must be the result of the current year s work. Pictures from garden catalogs, hand drawn pictures, or photographs may be used. Each species/cultivar must be labeled with the correct common name and scientific name; the height and spread of the plant and the growing conditions (for example: needs full sun and dry sandy soil) the species prefers. In addition to this information, bulbs should also be labeled as spring or summer flowering. Give proper credit by listing the sources of pictures and information used. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook. 59

8 G * FLOWER GARDEN PROMOTION POSTER - Individual poster promoting flower gardening, size 14 x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, etc. as long as it is not 3-dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. G * EDUCATIONAL FLOWER GARDEN POSTER - Prepare a poster 14" x 22" x 2" (3-dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned about in a 4-H flower or houseplant project. One might show a special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden. Refer to 4-H horticulture project manuals, but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. G * FLOWER GARDENING HISTORY INTERVIEW - Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview whose flower garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their flower garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover. DIVISION HOUSEPLANTS Youth must be enrolled in the Growing Great Houseplants project to exhibit in classes Youth may enter a maximum of three (3) entries in classes 50-66, but each entry must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. Container Grown Houseplants The choice of container and soil quality will be considered in judging. Each houseplant must be identified by listing the names on the entry tag or on a card attached to the container. House Plants should be grown in the display container for a minimum of six weeks. Plants grown as houseplants must be used. NebGuide G2205 Guide to Growing Houseplants ( extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/html/g2205/build/g2205.htm) and NebGuide G837 Guide to Selecting Houseplants ( includes a listing of common houseplants. Containers of annual flowers or annual plants (i.e. petunias, geraniums, impatiens) will be disqualified and will not be judged. Entries in Classes must have been designed and planted by the 4-H member. Container grown plants must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to be exhibited at the State Fair. Container grown houseplants shall be in pots no greater than 12" in diameter (inside opening measurement). Dish gardens, fairy or miniature gardens, desert gardens and terrariums may be up to 12" in diameter (inside opening measurement). Any container grown plant in Classes that is greater than 12 in diameter (inside opening measurement) will be dropped one ribbon placing. Classes 60-65, exhibitors must have and provide a saucer to catch drainage water. The 4-H members name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the bottom or back of the container and saucer. G * FLOWERING POTTED HOUSEPLANT(S) that are blooming for exhibition - Non-blooming plants will be disqualified. G * FOLIAGE POTTED HOUSEPLANT(S) of all the same variety. G * HANGING BASKET of flowering and/or foliage houseplants. G * DISH GARDEN - an open/shallow container featuring a variety of houseplants excluding cacti and succulents. G * FAIRY OR MINIATURE GARDEN - A miniature scene contained in an open container and featuring miniature or small, slow growing houseplants. The garden needs to have an imaginative theme and miniature accessories, i.e. bench, fence made from tiny twigs, small shell for a bath tub, etc. G * DESERT GARDEN - an open/shallow container featuring cacti and/or succulents grown as houseplants. G * TERRARIUM - a transparent container, partially or completely enclosed; sealed or unsealed. PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00 GENERAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT - HORTICULTURE The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor not the Extension staff or office personnel. 60

9 Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect number of vegetables will be dropped one ribbon placing. In classes 252, 255, 268, 269, 285 and 286, do not duplicate entries with the classes listed by using other cultivars or varieties or entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. For example: 4-Hers with two cultivars or varieties of red tomatoes can only enter the red tomatoes class and cannot enter the other cultivar or variety in any other vegetable class. Notebooks and posters must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the state fair. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of 10 different classes, one entry per person per class. Vegetables or herbs entered in the collection of 5 cannot be the same cultivar as those entered in the single exhibits. Follow the guidelines in Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibit 4H226 (revised June 2013) (Free Download - hhttp://4h.unl.edu/4hcurriculum/preparingvegetabesherbsandfruit) when preparing entries for the fair. DIVISION VEGETABLES, HERBS, FRUITS & EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS CLASS VEGETABLE # TO EXHIBIT G * LIMA BEANS G * SNAP BEANS G * WAX BEANS G * BEETS... 5 G * BROCCOLI... 2 G * BRUSSELS SPROUTS G * GREEN CABBAGE... 2 G * RED CABBAGE... 2 G * CARROTS... 5 G * CAULIFLOWER... 2 G * SLICING CUCUMBERS... 2 G * PICKLING CUCUMBERS... 5 G * EGGPLANT... 2 G * KOHLRABI... 5 G773215* MUSKMELON/CANTALOUPE... 2 G * OKRA... 5 G * YELLOW ONIONS... 5 G * RED ONIONS... 5 G * WHITE ONIONS... 5 G * PARSNIPS... 5 G * BELL PEPPERS... 2 (5 for State Fair) G * SWEET (NON-BELL) PEPPERS... 5 G * JALAPENO PEPPERS... 5 G * HOT (NON-JALAPENO) PEPPERS... 5 G * WHITE POTATOES... 5 G * RED POTATOES... 5 G * RUSSET POTATOES... 5 G * OTHER POTATOES... 5 G * PUMPKIN... 2 G * MINIATURE PUMPKINS (Jack Be Little type)... 5 G * RADISH... 5 G * RHUBARB... 5 G * RUTABAGA... 2 G * GREEN SUMMER SQUASH... 2 G * YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH... 2 G * WHITE SUMMER SQUASH... 2 G * ACORN SQUASH... 2 G * BUTTERNUT SQUASH... 2 G * BUTTERCUP SQUASH... 2 G * OTHER WINTER SQUASH... 2 G * SWEET CORN (in husks)... 5 G * SWISS CHARD... 5 G * RED TOMATOES (2" or more in diameter)... 5 G * ROMA OR SAUCE-TYPE TOMATOES... 5 G * SALAD TOMATOES (under 2" diameter) G * YELLOW TOMATOES (2" or more in diameter)... 5 G * TURNIPS... 5 G * WATERMELON

10 G * DRY EDIBLE BEANS... 1 pint G * GOURDS, MIXED TYPES... 5 G * GOURDS, SINGLE VARIETY... 5 G * ANY VEGETABLE THAT... 2, 5 or 12 DOESN T FIT IN ANY OTHER CLASS (Do not duplicate entries in Classes ) G * 4-H VEGETABLE GARDEN COLLECTION OF FIVE KINDS OF VEGETABLES - Display Garden Collection in a box not more than 24" in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Showmanship will be considered in judging, but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual class ( ). Do not duplicate entries in classes with any in the group collection. G773256* 4-H CULTIVAR VEGETABLE COLLECTION - Vegetables entered in the collection are 5 cultivars from a single exhibit; for example 5 cultivars of all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, etc. Display in a box not more than 24" in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Showmanship will be considered in judging; but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual class ( ). SPECIAL COUNTY ONLY VEGETABLE EXHIBITS Any Green Summer Squash is eligible; home grown or store bought. G MOST UNUSUAL SHAPED GREEN SUMMER SQUASH G BEST DRESSED/DECORATED GREEN SUMMER SQUASH (exhibit one or a grouping) DIVISION HERBS Herbs will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Those grown mainly for their seed, such as dill and caraway, should be exhibited on a plate. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. should be exhibited in a glass container of water. Potted herb plants will be disqualified and will not be judged. G * BASIL... 5 G * DILL (dry)... 5 G * GARLIC (bulbs)... 5 G * MINT... 5 G * OREGANO... 5 G * PARSLEY... 5 G * SAGE... 5 G * THYME... 5 G * ANY OTHER HERB... 5 (Do not duplicate entries in Classes ) G * 4-H HERB GARDEN DISPLAY OF 5 DIFFERENT HERBS - Displayed in a box or other holder not more than 18" in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Each herb in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes Do not duplicate entries in classes with any in the group collection. DIVISION FRUITS Fruits will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Fruit will be judged for the stage of maturity normal for that season and growing location. Emphasis will be placed on how well fruit approaches market quality. G * STRAWBERRIES (everbearers)... 1 pint G * GRAPES... 2 bunches G * APPLES... 5 G * PEARS... 5 G * WILD PLUMS... 1 pint G * OTHER SMALL FRUIT OR BERRIES... 1 pint (Do not duplicate entries in Classes ) G * OTHER FRUITS OR NUTS... 5 (Do not duplicate entries in Classes ) DIVISION EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS G * GARDEN PROMOTION POSTER - Individual poster promoting vegetable or herb gardening, size 14" x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium so long as it is not 3-dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. 62

11 G * EDUCATIONAL VEGETABLE OR HERB GARDEN POSTER - Prepare a poster 14" x 22" x 2" (3-dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill or project the 4-Her has done or learned about in a 4-H vegetable gardening project. One might show a special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden (e.g., drip irrigation system, composting, or special techniques learned). Refer to 4-H horticulture project manuals, but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. G * VEGETABLE AND/OR HERB GARDENING HISTORY INTERVIEW - Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview of someone whose vegetable or herb garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover. G * VEGETABLE SEED DISPLAY - Each display must include seeds representing the following families: Cucurbit, Brassica (cabbage), Solanaceous (nightshade), and Legume (pea) families, plus representatives from 5 other families. Group the seeds by family and type. Glue seeds or otherwise fasten clear containers of seeds to a board or poster mat board no larger than 22" x 24". Label each group and each individual vegetable type with the common and scientific names. Use only one variety or cultivar of each vegetable, except for beans where several examples of beans may be shown. Attach a card to the back of the display explaining why and how it is important to know which vegetables are related, and cite references on where the scientific name information was found. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the display. Information on vegetable family members can be obtained from your Extension office. G * WORLD OF VEGETABLES NOTEBOOK - Choose a favorite foreign cuisine and learn what vegetables and/or herbs are common to it (e.g. Mexican, African, Chinese, Italian, etc.). Include a report telling about a minimum of 5 vegetables and/or herbs from each country chosen. Include the scientific and common names; pictures of the plants from your garden or seed catalogs; tell how they are grown; and how the foods are used. Also list a source for buying the seed or plants. Favorite recipes using some or all of the vegetables described may be included. Give proper credit by listing the source of pictures and information used. Protect in a clear report cover or small 3-ring notebook. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover or notebook. DIVISION SPECIAL GARDEN PROJECT Youth must be enrolled in the current years Special Garden Project to exhibit. G * EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT - The educational exhibit is based on what was learned from the project. Present information on a poster 14 x 22 or in a clear plastic report cover. The 4-H member s name, age, full address, and county must be on the back of the poster or report cover. G * FRESH CUT FLOWERS - Bring 5 cut flowers following the guidelines in the publication 4-H Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits 4H 227 (revised 2016) ( The desirable traits the judge is looking for are flowers that are at the same maturity and uniform in size. Avoid selecting flowers that are damaged by insects, misshapen, or fading. G * PICTURE/PHOTOGRAPH - This class is up to you, as long as it includes the Delft Blue Nigella and what you learned! Please include an 8 x 10 picture/photo mounted on 14 x 22 poster board with a caption. G * STORY - Tell a story about your first experience with Delft Blue Nigella: growing, picking or drying. Be sure to include a picture(s)/photograph(s). G * ESSAY - Write an essay about what you ve learned about Delft Blue Nigella and growing them. Be sure to include things you would change next time and a picture(s)/photograph(s). G POEM - Write a poem about some aspect of the Delft Blue Nigella: growing, picking the flowers or seed pods, insects it attracts, the choice is yours! Exhibit in a clear plastic report cover. G CHOICE - Your choice of a project, but be sure it includes something about Delft Blue Nigella. DIVISION LANDSCAPE: GROW A BEAUTIFUL SPACE G * GROW A BEAUTIFUL SPACE UNIT 1 PORTFOLIO NOTEBOOK - Create and complete Landscape Professionals & Design Principles Unit 1 Portfolio, 4H6110P. Present portfolio information in a three ring binder. Give proper credit by listing the sources of photographs/images and information used. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook. G * ESTABLISH LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS POSTER - Take multiple photographs of a landscape that has been established for 10 or more years. Critique the landscape based on each of the design principles (order, unity, rhythm, balance, scale or proportion, and emphasis). Describe the spatial definition of the landscape and what different areas of the landscape feel like. Include photos taken to support your critique. Describe what changes need to be made in the landscape to improve its characteristics and sense of space. Display on a poster mat board no larger than 22" x 28". Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. 63

12 G * GROW A BEAUTIFUL SPACE UNIT 2 PORTFOLIO NOTEBOOK - Create and complete Landscape Plants & Materials Unit 2 Portfolio, 4H6120P. Present portfolio information in a three ring binder. Give proper credit by listing the sources of photographs/images and information used. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook. G * LANDSCAPE RENOVATION POSTER - Take multiple photographs of a landscape that doesn t quite look right because it doesn t reflect sound design principles. Select a landscape in which you can make at least three design recommendations. Identify how the design principles (order, unity, rhythm, balance, scale or proportion, and emphasis) could be better integrated into the landscape and how plants or materials with specific features (size, form, color, or texture) could improve the space. Reduce the opaqueness of the images to percent and sketch plants, structures, materials, and/or amenities that could improve the overall design over the original images. The poster should include the original image(s) and improved image(s), and include a short explanation of how the landscape design was improved. Display on a poster mat board no larger than 22" x 28". Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. G * ESTIMATING DREAMS POSTER - Select a dream landscape as if money is not a consideration. Develop a plan drawing of the landscape. Draw landscape to scale. Identify the types of plants, structures, and amenities used in the landscape. Research the cost of the plants and amenities and the installation. Include the general cost of grading (if needed) and labor that could be associated with installation. Create a list, noting the plants that are included in the space. The quantities of plants and the structures, materials, or amenities and their cost should be included. Calculate the final total estimate. The poster should include the scale drawing of the landscape, identification of plants, structures and amenities, and cost and labor. Display on a poster mat board no larger than 22" x 28". Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. G * SITE INVENTORY & ANALYSIS POSTER - Make an unscaled drawing of the landscape you inventoried and analyzed. Develop two drawings: a site inventory and a site analysis. The site inventory and site analysis should be communicated through a combination of written notes, graphics symbols and photographs. Display on a poster mat board no larger than 22" x 28". Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. G * COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE POSTER - Identify a local community space (park, nursing home, school, county fairgrounds, etc.) that needs some landscape improvements. Work through the design process and develop a detailed plan of your improvements to the space. The plan should include design principles, functional and aesthetic factors, list of plants and materials and their costs, budget for materials, labor you have available for the project, and a timeline. Take photographs of the area and draw over the photos to illustrate your final ideas. Include photographs of the finished landscape if project ideas were carried out. Display on a poster mat board no larger than 22" x 28". Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. G * RENOVATE THE OUTDOORS PORTFOLIO - Select a space that you would like to redesign. The space can be at your home, a family member s or friend s house, or somewhere in your community. Develop a scaled base map of the site and locate the existing plants and structures in the landscape. Take photographs of the landscape. Evaluate the physical properties of the site and conduct an interview with the people who live there or use the space. Think about how you would change the space and develop a plan that would implement design elements into the space. Create different drawings that will move you through the design process. You will draw concept diagrams, form compositions, preliminary drawings, and the final design. Once the final design drawing is complete, use overlays on the original photographs to show how the landscape will look compared to how it looked in the photo you originally took of the landscape. Place photographs, interview notes, concept and program statements and drawings in a portfolio. The 4-H member's name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the portfolio. 64