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DEPARTMENT B
Agriculture &
Natural Resources
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For specific rules see
4-H Exhibit Building General Rules. |
- Class 101A, Animal Science Any exhibit (excluding an animal itself) that is an outgrowth or
a small or large animal project or program including beef, dairy, goat, dog, horse, pets, poultry,
rabbit, sheep and swine. Ownership of an animal is not required for entry in this class. Exhibit
topics might include, but are not limited to, selection, feeding, financial management, waste
management, use of records, health care, housing or career opportunities.
- Class 211A, Conservation
Any exhibit that is an outgrowth of a conservation project or
program such as soil conservation, creating habitats, wetland
restoration, energy conservation, planting windbreaks, etc.
- Class 701A, Crop Production Any exhibit, that is an outgrowth of participation in a corn,
soybean, small grain or forage project or program. If the exhibit involves a crop specimen,
include the variety and planting date. Exhibit topics might include, but are not limited to, variety
selection, plant growth, planting, plant nutrition, weed, insect or disease control, environmental
protection, harvesting, storage, marketing, or career opportunities.
- Class 221A, Entomology A general or special collection, from an entomology or bee project
(excluding live specimen.), or any exhibit that is an outgrowth of an entomology or bee project or
program such as life cycle, bee management, products (honey, wax), equipment, diseases, pests,
habits of insects, insect genetics, IPM scouting, etc.
- Class 706A, Forestry General or special collection, i.e., leaves, seeds, etc.
A minimum of 20 specimens is encouraged. Each specimen should be
labeled with common name, scientific name, place of collection
(county site), date collected, type of seed and collectors name.
- Class 706B, Forestry Any exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a forestry project or
program such as insect or disease control, growth stages, type of tree for intended use, etc.
- Class 711A, Horticulture
An exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in flower gardening
and ornamentals, home garden, small fruit crop, and vegetable crop
project or program. Exhibits might include such ideas or concepts as
cultivar selection, plant nutrition, insect, weed or disease
control, harvesting, preservation, marketing, careers, etc.
- Class 711A-1 (County class only)
- Cut flowers.
- Class 711B, Home Grounds Improvement Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of
participation in a home grounds improvement project or program. Exhibits might include ideas
or concepts such as landscape plans, techniques, selection of landscape plants, garden design,
garden features, careers, etc.
- Class 711C Horticulture:
Vegetables and Fruits (Specimen) A maximum of 8 exhibits is
permitted with no more than one entry per kind of fruit or
vegetable. On the fair entry form indicate only the total number of
entries you are planning to bring to the fair. Kinds of vegetables
or fruits do not need to be indicated by the entry deadline. Each
exhibit should be brought on a sturdy white paper plate with clear
plastic bag and labeled with kind, variety, and date of planting
(Example
Kind: tomato; Variety: Better Boy; Planting Date: May 2,
2006.) Garden exhibits must meet requirements set forth in the
publication 4-H-462, Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for
Exhibit. Garden exhibits can include, but are not limited to,
cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, carrots, cucumbers, onions,
tomatoes, green tomatoes, sweet corn, potatoes, peppers, eggplant,
peas, snap beans, strawberries, raspberries, apples, herbs, etc.
- Class 711D Horticulture:
Vegetable Display (one entry) A display of vegetables which may
include from one to five different kinds of vegetables displayed as
recommended in publication 4-H-462, Harvesting and Preparing
Vegetables for Exhibit.
- Class 741A, Plant Science Any exhibit that is an outgrowth of a plant science project or
program such as collections plant growth, plant parts, soil structure, soil maps, germination, cross
breeding, root systems, etc.
- Class 865A Outdoor Adventures and
Camping Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in an
outdoor adventure or camping project or program such as camper
safety, fire building, rainy day activities, outdoor cooking, day
camp plan, selecting camping equipment, equipping a backpack,
resource file of camping activities, orienteering, outdoor ethics,
etc.
- Class 231A, Veterinary Science Any exhibit that is an outgrowth of a veterinary science
project or program such as maintaining health, cause and prevention of disease, internal parasites,
public health, careers, etc.
- Class 911A, Fish and Wildlife Any exhibit that is an outgrowth of participation in a wildlife
project or program such as fish and wildlife identification, observation, habitats, fish and wildlife
harvest, other activities, etc.
- Class 880A, Safety and Education in Shooting Sports Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of
participation in a SESS project or program such as archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzle loader, etc. Topics may include selection of equipment, record keeping in scoring, safety practices, care and
storage of equipment, ethics, etc.
- Class 301A, Other Agriculture and Natural Resources Ideas Any other exhibit that is an
outgrowth of a 4-H agriculture and natural resources project or educational experience that does
not fit any previous class listed.
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