General Information 6-7. Entries/Exhibits 7. Awards and Premiums 8. State Fair Designations 8. Best of Show 8. Purpose of 4-H Involvement 9

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2 INDEX General Information 6-7 Entries/Exhibits 7 Awards and Premiums 8 State Fair Designations 8 Best of Show 8 Purpose of 4-H Involvement 9 Sample Forms Department A Leadership and Personal Development Community Service 15 Events 15 Leadership Department B Communication and Expressive Arts Writing and Printing 17 Record Books Posters, Displays, and Collections Department C Consumer and Family Sciences Child Development and Care 20 Clothing and Textiles Home Environment Food and Nutrition Food Preservation Department D Fine Arts and Crafts Fine Arts and Crafts Department E Historical Documentation Historical Documentation 33 Heritage, Arts, Crafts, and Documentation 33 Department F Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Wood Science Program 34 Electrical Science Projects Rocket Program 35 Related Science Projects Renewable & Sustainable Energy & Climate Change 37 Construction Projects with Manufactured Components D Printing 39 Computer Science Maker/Tinker 40 STEM Open Class 40 2

3 Department G Horticulture Floriculture Identification Collections 42 Miscellaneous Collections 43 Experiments Vegetables Fruit and Nuts 46 Tips for Selecting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit Indoor Gardening Houseplants Container Gardens 49 Floral Design 49 Horticultural Methods Landscape 50 Department H Plant Pathology General Plant Pathology 51 Vegetable, Insect and Disease Control Exhibits 51 Fungus Collections Plant Pathology Open Class 52 Department I Entomology General Insect Collections Club Exhibits 54 Living Insects 54 Entomology Open Class 55 Department J Field Crops Field Crops 56 Department K Visual Arts/Photography/Graphic Design Visual Arts/Photography/Graphic Design Department L Environmental Education Environmental Education 60 Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 60 Forestry 60 Resource-Based Education 61 Wildlife 61 Solid Waste 61 Environmental Education Open Class 61 3

4 Department M Animal Science General Rules and Information Animal Education 65 Veterinary Science 65 Herdsmanship Showmanship 66 Project Records 67 Department N Alpaca 68 Department O Beef Cattle Department P Dairy Cattle Department Q Dog Obedience Department R Goats Department S Horse Department T Llamas 92 Department U Pet Class 93 Department V Poultry Department W Rabbits and Cavies Department X Sheep Department Y Swine

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6 Yates County Youth Department Includes 4-H and FFA GENERAL I NFORMATION The purpose of the Youth Department is to provide Yates County youth an opportunity to grow by presenting their project work for evaluation by a person qualified to judge the entry. 1. Participants may submit entries for judging in the Youth Department if they: a. are members of Yates County 4-H or Yates County FFA. All members must be enrolled in their designated organization by April 1 st of the current year. b. are at least 8 years of age as of January 1st of the current club year. Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-7 as of January 1 st ) may exhibit in this section. Cloverbud entries will receive participation ribbons. Cloverbuds are encouraged to participate in the judging process and to talk with a judge about their exhibits. c. have 6 + hours of instruction or participation in the subject matter area of the entry and a club leader or parent submits a project certification form for each program area. d. have grown, cared for, prepared or made the entry during the current project or school year. e. submit a complete and legible voucher supplied by the 4-H Youth Development program of Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension. Cloverbuds do not need to fill out a fair voucher since no premium points are given. f. submit an advanced entry for ALL animal classes, educational and theme exhibits by the date specified on the Youth Advanced Entry Form. g. submit a project record book and appropriate health papers for all animals. h. agree to abide by all rules, regulations, guidelines and requirements described in this book and through any other communication to the participant. 2. All exhibitors and contestants are expected to conduct themselves at all times while on the fairgrounds in a manner that is a credit to the Fair Association and to the organizations they represent. Failure to cooperate in this respect may result in withholding part or all of any premium monies earned by an exhibitor or contestant at the discretion of the officers of the Fair Association or Cornell Cooperative Extension. 4-H members must have a medical release form and a signed Code of Conduct on file at the 4-H office. 3. Participants who wish to have exhibits considered for entry in the State Fair Youth Department must be enrolled in the 4-H program at the Yates office of Cornell Cooperative Extension by April 1 st of this year. 4. Only 4-H members whose membership is recorded in the Yates County 4-H office by April 1 st this year, who turned in a horse certificate by May 1 st this year, and who have completed the appropriate horse riding evaluations may participate in the 4-H Horse Show. 6

7 5. Entry to the Fairgrounds: Youth exhibitors and their immediate family members may purchase weekly passes in the exhibit building on judging day only. The pass allows you to enter the Fair as many times as desired during the entire Fair. Parking and midway rides are not included. If a youth is exhibiting in Open Livestock Class, an Open Class exhibitor s pass may be purchased in lieu of the youth pass. 6. Overnight Stay Facilities are not provided for Junior Department exhibitors to stay overnight. Animal exhibitors will be allowed to stay on the grounds overnight with permission and suitable supervision. Those wishing to stay overnight with dairy, beef, horse, sheep, swine, alpaca or goat entries may do so at their own risk by registering with the 4-H office and completing an overnight permission form. Forms must be returned with the advance entry form. The 4-H Program will not provide chaperones. Those wishing to bring a camper/trailer unit onto the grounds must fill out the camper section of the overnight permission form. Camper spots are limited and will be assigned as space permits. ENTRIES/EX H IBITS 1. All Entries No entry fee will be charged for classes in the Youth Department. There is no limit to the number of exhibits entered per exhibitor unless specified in the section or class requirements. Yates County Fair and Cornell Cooperative Extension are not responsible for loss or damage to exhibits. Exhibits must be at the 4-H Youth Exhibit area during published entry times on the day prior to the opening of the Fair. Additional information about arrival of exhibits is available from the 4-H office. Exhibits must remain in place for the duration of the Fair unless otherwise specified in department or class requirements. Exhibits removed prior to release time will not receive earned premium money. All exhibit hall entries must have a project certification form completed by a parent or club leader to be considered for premium money. Exhibits not entered as part of a project will be considered ribbon only entries. 2. Open Class Entries for Yates County Fair If you wish to enter in non-4-h open classes for the Yates County Fair please contact the Yates County Agricultural Society at for a copy of the current Yates County Open Class Fair Book. 7

8 AWARDS /PREMIUMS Judging in 4-H is an evaluation process, NOT a competition. 4-H evaluations are based on the Danish system of judging. Within the Danish System, each exhibit be it a birdhouse or a flower is compared to the ideal for the exhibit given the exhibitor s experience and age. Exhibits are not placed in a ranking, rather each item is judged on its own merit. Participants receive a blue ribbon (excellent), a red ribbon (good), a white ribbon (worthy) or a Cloverbud participation ribbon for their efforts. The emphasis is placed on the process of learning, not the product. Participation Ribbons: Children 5-7 years of age tend to accept or reject one another on the basis of what they can do. Therefore, they are not given ribbons that denote a level of accomplishment. A participation ribbon is given to recognize the participation and achievement of Cloverbud members. A participation ribbon may also be used when a 4-H ers project or presentation does not meet the standards for an excellent, good or worthy award. Premium Points are specified for each section (i.e ). The first number represents the number of points earned for Excellent awards. The second number represents the number of points earned for Good awards. The third number represents the number of points earned for Worthy awards. The total number of points awarded in the youth department and the funds available determine the value of each point. Awards, Trophies, Rosettes, etc. will be given according to merit, availability, and at the judge s discretion, regardless of the number of entries in a class. STATE FAIR DESIGNATIONS Entries that are selected for the State Fair are divided in two categories: Judging and Display. These selections are indicated by a stamp. Items selected at the Yates County Fair for New York State Fair JUDGING will receive a blue rosette plus a Selected for New York State Fair Judging stamp on the double entry card. At the NYS Fair, it will be judged and receive a blue, red, or white ribbon and premium. Items selected from our Yates County Fair for Display at the NYS Fair will have a blue rosette plus a Selected for New York State Fair Exhibit stamp on the double entry card. Cloverbuds who have an item selected for State Fair will have a special rosette attached to the item and a Selected for New York State Fair Exhibit stamp on the double entry card. All display items receive a green participation ribbon from the State Fair. *Not all classes offered in Yates County are offered at the New York State Fair. Therefore some exhibits may not qualify to move on. BEST OF SHOW A Best of Show Rosette may be awarded to one or more items in each department in the 4-H Building Exhibit area based on judge s recommendation. 8

9 PURPOSE OF 4-H AT THE YATES COUNTY FAIR 4-H is the youth education component of Cornell Cooperative Extension representing a partnership between the Cornell Colleges of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Human Ecology and County Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations. 4-H Youth Development Programs are open to all youth in grades K 12 throughout New York State. Any person in a legally-protected class, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or disability, may enroll as a 4-H member. Its purpose is to create supportive learning environments where diverse groups of youth and adults can reach their fullest potential as capable competent and caring citizens. Youth Development is the natural process of developing one s capacities. Positive youth development occurs through an intentional process that promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, relationships, and the supports to fully meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. Participation in a fair is yet another exciting opportunity for positive youth development. Focusing on the four H s: Head (Independence), Heart (Belonging), Hands (Generosity), and Health (Mastery), youth gain valuable life skills as they take on personal and social responsibility; learn the value of community service; develop decision making, problem solving, teamwork and communication skills; learn to make healthy lifestyle choices; set goals, plan, organize and resolve conflict; and become aware of personal safety issues. 4-H Curriculum supporting optimal youth development include: Citizenship & Civic Education, Communication and Expressive Arts; Consumer and Family Sciences; Environmental Education and Earth Sciences; Healthy Lifestyle Education; Personal Development & Leadership; Plants & Animals; and Science & Technology. 4-H events and activities at fairs are an extension of educational programs conducted by 4-H youth development programs in counties throughout New York State. The emphasis for Cornell Cooperative Extension s 4-H Youth Development involvement at Yates County Fair is to provide youth 5 19 years of age with opportunities to: Be recognized for their accomplishments: display what they have learned, enhance individual learning and skill development, learn and recognize standards for quality project work, apply research-based subject matter to everyday life experiences, and receive recognition for a job well done. Serve as a showcase for the public to observe a wide variety of 4-H projects in action. Present an accurate, contemporary image of 4-H as a relevant, year-round nonformal educational program for youth of all backgrounds and interests. Attract youth and adults to become involved in the 4-H program. Promote public awareness of the 4-H program through a showcase of 4-H youth in action, as well as exhibits of 4-H projects work. 9

10 Chris Clover 4-H Clever Clovers H Lane, Greenville, NY A S W Individual Educational Exhibit Romney Ewe Lamb Asiatic Pullet

11 Department Class # Description of Class We have given consideration to the animal and have decided that it is of an appropriate size and demeanor for this child s ability and safety. Parent s Signature: I certify that my exhibit was made or grown as part of my 4-H work this year: 4-H er s Signature: 11

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13 Office Use Only Ex. No. Check No. Total Amt. YATES COUNTY FAIR VOUCHER Exhibitor Chris Clover Address H Lane, Greenville, NY Phone Age (as of January 1st) 9 Club 4-H Clever Clovers 1. Cloverbuds do not need to fill out vouchers 2. List every class you have entered ( i.e. Showmanship, Dairy Bar, etc.) 3. Please bring your filled out vouchers to judging day 4. If you need more room use the back of this form Office Use Only Section Class Article/Project A 9 Individual Educational Exhibit W 5 Romney Ewe Lamb U 8 Asiatic Pullet b 8 Posters about Childcare B 35 Baking Light Cookies Peanut Butter F 1 Basic Woodworking Project c 4A Clothing Shorts Award Points Amount TOTAL 13

14 Yates County 4-H Project Certification This form is to be filled out by EITHER a 4-H club leader or the independent member parent. It should not be filled out by the parent of a youth within a club or by the youth themselves. NAME OF PROJECT AREA Sewing TYPES OF ACTIVITIES/LEARNING EXPERIENCES YOU HAD IN YOUR CLUB/HOME WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA Took apart a sewing machine to see how it worked Practiced threading the machine Sewed straight lines on paper Cut material for shorts using a pattern Sewed shorts Inserted elastic at the waist Learned iron safety WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROJECT AREA FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS WHO QUALIFY TO BRING EXHIBITS WITHIN THIS PROJECT AREA TO THE YATES COUNTY FAIR? Chris Clover Christina Clover I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS CORRECT AND TRUE Mrs. MamaClover SIGNATURE OF PARENT/CLUB LEADER CLUB NAME (IF APPLICABLE) n/a DATE 6/14/16 14

15 Department A LEADERSHIP and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE Premium points: Maximum of 2 entries per class 1. Community Pride. This class is designed to demonstrate projects that recognize youth as active citizens. For reference see the 4-H Curriculum Public Adventures. Exhibit must have two parts: A two page summary of the project. See general guidelines at the beginning of Department B for writing. A 3 dimensional exhibit or scrapbook (pictures with descriptions). Exhibit may visually display the entire project or highlight certain parts in a manner that tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community. 2. A Group Project completed as the result of an intergenerational activity when at least one 4-H member worked together with an individual from another generation to complete the project. EVENTS Premium Points: Mannequin Modeling. Must have entered the item being modeled for evaluation of construction in this year s county fair. Pre-registration is required using the Advanced Entry Form in the fair issue of Dates for Yates. 4. Public Presentations. Must have participated in the county Public Presentations event. Must pre-register using the Advanced Entry Form in the fair issue of Dates for Yates. LEADERSHIP Premium Points: Teen Assistant. Teens that are at least 13 years old or completing the seventh grade can work on the day prior to opening day and opening day of the fair assisting the judges in the exhibit hall and arranging displays of 4-H projects. Teen assistants and leaders may help by assembling the evaluation sheet, exhibitor s card, and ribbon and attaching them to the project. Teen assistants and leaders are needed both days. 15

16 6. Teen Leader. Teen assistants and leaders may help by assembling the evaluation sheet, exhibitor s card, and ribbon and attaching them to the project. Teen Leaders also help evaluate the project with the adult judge. Teen leaders must have attended teen leader training and may also work in the exhibit hall the rest of the week helping to tally premium points, answer public questions, and other duties as assigned by the 4-H staff. Teen assistants and leaders are needed both days. 7. Junior Superintendent. 4-H member who is at least 14 years old and has been approved by the 4-H staff through an application process. The role of the junior superintendent is to assist a 4-H staff person at an animal show, in the 4-H barn or in the exhibit building. Duties vary according to the need and time of day but may include greeting the public, general maintenance and record keeping. Shifts are 2 hours under the direction of the staff person on duty. 8. Dairy Bar. 4-H members who are at least 12 years old may work in the Scoopers Dairy Bar during assigned shifts during the county fair. 9. Meet and Greet. 4-H members may sign up for shifts in the Exhibit Hall to interact with fairgoers, answer questions about 4-H, hand out brochures, and lead a 4-H activity. Youth 5-11 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 16

17 Department B COMMUNICATION and EXPRESSIVE ARTS GENERAL GUIDELINES Essays, creative writing and scripts must include a cover page listing the exhibitor s name, age, club and county. Exhibitors are expected to use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Formatting should be appropriate. Each exhibit needs to be bound together in a packet, notebook or protective covering. Single and/or loose sheets of paper are not acceptable. Exhibits will be evaluated based on the exhibitor s age and developmental level. WRITING AND PRINTING Premium Points: Maximum of 3 entries per class 1. Press releases or editorials submitted to the media. Needs to demonstrate the 4-H youth s ability to share information with various media outlets. If the release was printed, please include a copy, indicating date of release and title of publication. 2. Creative Writing. Evaluated on content, standard punctuation and grammar, rhyme (if applicable), use of expressions, actions, dialogue and overall tone, presentation, and neatness. Fiction-Letter, poem or script for stage/screen Non-Fiction- Using self-exploratory writing from personal experience in an autobiography, personal story, letter, poem or for stage/screen based on true life of the author. 3. Reflective Essay. A written essay represents a young person s ability to reflect on what they ve learned through participation in 4-H youth development programs, projects and activities. Reflective essay will be evaluated using the following criteria: evidence of life skill development through experiential learning (Do, Share, Process, Generalize, and Apply), meaningful documentation of the impact that 4-H has had in exhibitor s life, and adequate information for evaluator to comprehend the skillsand abilities learned. RECORD BOOKS 4. Scrap Book. Using Scrapbooking technique (may or may not be 4-H related), showing current year projects and activities. Exhibits will be evaluated for appearance and creativity only H Achievement/Record Book. A collection of items (pictures, ribbons and record sheets) assembled to demonstrate involvement in projects and activities during current 4-H year. Achievement/Record Books will be evaluated on completeness, accuracy of information, organization, neatness and overall readability. Must include a story that summarizes the accomplishments and skills learned through the 4-H year. 17

18 6. 4-H Portfolio. Portfolio should include completed NYS Portfolio Summary Document found in Club Management Notebook, (Tab #4, Section 5-5 Record Keeping: Tool 5C), appropriate record sheets, and a 4-H Story documenting member participation and evidence of growth through involvement in the 4-H program for the current year. The 4-H Story is a significant and important part of the portfolio. Over time the portfolio represents cumulative NYS Portfolio Summary Documents from previous years involvement. Individual project records from previous years, pages of pictures and actual ribbons should not be included in the portfolio. Exhibit will be judged on ability of exhibitor to clearly record information, the ease at which evaluator is able to understand scope of experiences and involvement and the overall 4-H story. POSTERS, DISPLAYS AND COLLECTIONS Premium Points Public Presentation Posters. Posters must be accompanied by a description summary on the entry card so that the evaluator clearly understands why/how poster was used. Additional sheet of description may be attached if necessary. 8. Project Poster. Posters must relate to a project the member/club has completed during the 4-H year. Can be any size. Must be accompanied by a description summary on the entry card so that the evaluator clearly understands why/how poster was created/used. 9. Educational Poster/Exhibit: Individual. A series of posters (at least 14 X 22 ) / photos (8 X 10) or three-dimensional exhibit representing any aspect of Youth Development projects and/or activities. Use this class only if there is not a specific class in the project area. Should be limited to the approximate size of a card table. 10. Displays demonstrating the theme 4-H Grows Here. Exhibitor may use any suitable materials or photographs to demonstrate to the public that 4-H grows here (literally or figuratively). Display should incorporate some text to help fairgoers understand what 4-H youth development is all about. 11. Poster Contest. Members must create a poster that can be used to promote the Yates County 4-H Program. The poster must be done on a standard 22 x28 poster board or any other material of the same dimension in any media. The 4-H Clover and year must be included in the poster design. The poster may be designed and created by an individual or group (maximum of 6 persons). The group or individual must sign their name(s) on the front of the poster. The poster will be judged on creativity and originality of design, neatness and legibility of lettering, layout and arrangement, and overall workmanship. A poster can be framed. 12. Performing Arts Exhibits. Should illustrate the exhibitor s involvement in performing arts. Involvement may be as a performer, technical support staff, reviewer, or observer Continued 18

19 Prop any object or material constructed by the exhibitor for use in a production. Examples: backdrop, scenery, puppet, mask, etc. Note: Costumes are evaluated in Family and Consumer Sciences/Textiles and Clothing. Script an original sketch, scene or play written by the exhibitor. See general guidelines at beginning of Department B. Documentation notebook, posters or 3-dimensional exhibits about involvement in live performances. Other any performing arts exhibit or project falling outside the categories described above H Banners Designed to hang vertically or horizontally or to be carried horizontally. Should be equipped with a dowel on top suitable for hanging or carrying. Any type of assembly technique can be used. Must incorporate legal 4-H Clover. 14. General Collections (examples: stamps, coins, baseball cards, etc) A collection of 12 or more items of the same subject. Collection needs to have a written description including date collected or age of items. Include a short story about how you learned about collecting the items and how you will continue to add to the collection. Collection must be displayed in an appealing manner. 15. Educational Poster/Exhibit: Group. A series of posters (at least 14 X 22 ) / photos (8 X 10) or three-dimensional exhibit representing any aspect of Youth Development projects and/or activities. Use this class only if there is not a specific class in the project area. Should be limited to the approximate size of a card table. COMMUNICATION A ND EXPRESSIVE ARTS OPEN CLASS Premium Points Open Class Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside the categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 19

20 Department C CONSUMER & FAMILY SCIENCES CHILD DEVELOPMENT/CARE Premium points Maximum of 3 entries per class 1. Creative Toy, Game or Storybook. A homemade toy, book, game or activity to be used with children. Your entry card should include age of child intended to use article, developmental stage the item is suited for, and why this would be an appropriate play item. 2. Baby-Sitter s Kit including games, toys, and safety materials needed while caring for a baby, toddler or preschooler. Include explanation of planned use of articles in kit. 3. Child Development/Care Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside the categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. CLOTH I N G AND TEXTILES General Guidelines: For all classes in Textile and Clothing, the following must be included on the entry card: Name or source of pattern Fiber content of item when available Care label information 2 skills learned or improved in making item Where you got your ideas from (name of 4-H Project) If a kit is used for down or fiberfill items or outdoor equipment (i.e., parka, hood, booties, sleeping bag, tent) this must be stated. No kits are allowed for the original pattern and design class. Projects should be age and experience appropriate. 20

21 WEARABLE SEW N ITEMS Premium Points: Maximum of 6 entries per class 4. Clothing. (Note guidelines above) any beginner, intermediate or advanced level sewn garment guidelines are included below to assist member and evaluator in judging the skills of the 4-H member. Pieces of a coordinated outfit should be entered as one entry. a.beginning skill members (skills may include seams, pressing, casing for elastic, facing, hems, raglan and dolman sleeves, straps or belt loops, gathering and waistband). b.intermediate skill members (skills may include gathering, collar, set-in sleeves, plackets and cuffs, zipper, pockets, pleats, plaid, snaps, hook/eye machine buttonholes). c.advanced skill members (skills may include specialty fabrics, plaids and stripes, lining, bound buttonholes, welt pockets, tailoring). 5. Wearable Accessories, Sewn. An item created by the exhibitor, which has a decorative and/or functional purpose, such as a hat, belt, etc.. 6. Historically Accurate Clothing, Sewn. Clothing made using materials and construction techniques appropriate for period clothing. Exhibit does not have to use the exact fabric or technique but there should be evidence of effort. 7. Costumes. Made using materials and construction techniques appropriate for the costume design and use. For example if the costume is to be worn only once in a school play, the look of it from a distance will be more important than neat sewing. 8. Recycled Garments. Examples include remodeled or renovated garments. NO N-APPAREL, SEWN 9. Non-Apparel, Sewn. Examples include purses, tote bags, outdoor equipment such as backpack, tent, sleeping bag; articles for a horse such as saddle pad, cooling sheet, saddle bags or recreational items such as kites and toys. For reference see the 4-H Curriculum Simple Gifts and The Flight/Fabric Connection. 10. Recycled Non-Apparel, Sewn. Examples include remodeled or renovated items that are not clothing. For example jeans turned into grocery/all purpose bags, t-shirts turned into a purse, towels turned into a dog toy,etc. Wearable TEXTI LE ARTS 11. Textile Arts. Apparel made using a form of textile art other than sewing. Items may be crocheted, knitted, woven, tie-dyed, etc. 12. Non-Traditional Material Clothing. Clothing made using paper, duct tape, paperclips, bubble wrap, etc. 21

22 ORIGINAL PATTERN DESIGN 13. Wearable or Non-Wearable Items Designed and Constructed by Exhibitor. Designs may be made by hand, by computer or combinations/design alterations of purchased patterns. Include pattern and description. PURCHASED GARMENT 14. Purchased Garment. Entries in this class should reflect wise consumer decision-making. Garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8 ½ x 11 information notebook. The notebook must include the following (1) color photo of entrant wearing garment or outfit label photo with name, county and color of complexion, hair and eyes; (2) cost of garment include price tags or information, itemized comparison of cost to make garment consider cost of fabric, notions, pattern, labor, etc. (3) story that describes: a) why garment was purchased; b) how it fits into wardrobe; c) fabric structure, fiber content and care; d) simple accessories selected; and e) activities for which garment will be worn. For reference see the 4-H Curriculum Clothing Decisions. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES OPEN CLASS Premium Points Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside the categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. OTHER CLOTHING AND TEXTILE ITEMS Premium Points: Maximum of 6 entries per class 16. Equipped Sewing Box. For judging, include scissors, tape measure, thimble, seam gauge, pins and needles in proper holders. Plan to take your valuable equipment home after your sewing box is evaluated. You can make paper models of scissors, etc. to leave in your box while it is at the fair. 17. Simple Sewing Project. Any simple item, not a garment, made using machine stitching. 18. No-Sew Items. Items made without the use of a sewing machine or hand-stitching such as tied blankets. 19. Doll Clothes. Garments or accessories that are intended for a doll that uses sewing skills that are appropriate for the exhibitor. Entry consists of 2 different outfits that have at least 2 pieces each. (Examples: dress & bonnet, skirt & blouse, pants/skirt & shirt, coat & hat.) 22

23 HOME ENVIRONME NT General Guidelines Items entered in this section should include the following information on the entry card: Where will the item be used. What is the color scheme of the room. What will the item be used for. Where did you get your ideas from (name of 4-H Project if applicable). Premium Points Maximum of 4 entries per class FUR NITURE & FURNITURE ACCESSORIES 20. Furniture with a Painted/Natural Finish. Such as chair, table, chest, bookcase, etc. that is new and/or unfinished, or refinished. (Woodworking should be entered in Department F STEM.) 21. Wooden Accessory Item with Painted or Natural Finish. Such as a shelf, magazine rack, picture frame, wooden bowl etc. Emphasis in this class is the restoration and not the actual construction of the exhibit. 22. Chair or Stool with New Seating. Frame may be new, unfinished, restored, refinished by exhibitor. May have a painted or natural finish. Seat may be upholstered, caned, etc. 23. Chair Seat. Items as in previous class except that only the seating will be evaluated. FABR IC FUR NISHI N GS 24. Major Furnishing Items Made of Fabric such as quilt, bedspread, coverlet, dust ruffle, curtains, draperies, slip covers etc. (sewn or non-sewn) Fabric Accessory such as pillow, wall hanging, windsock, placemats, napkins, tablecloth, macramé and needlework items including needlepoint, bargello, counted cross-stitch, latchhooking, crewel embroidery, candle wicking, knitting, crocheting etc. (sewn or non-sewn) include fiber content and care instructions. 25. A Group or Club Project. Such as a quilt, wall hanging etc. (sewn or non-sewn). (Club Banners see Communications and Expressive Arts Department.) Include fiber content and care instructions. 26. Embellished Furnishing such as purchased or handmade placemats and lampshades that have been changed by adding fabric, painted design or other embellishments. 23

24 OTHER HOME ACCESSORIES 27. Home Storage such as laundry bags, shoebags, locker caddies, travel storage, cardboard storage units, etc. (sewn or non-sewn) 28. Room Accessories such as bulletin board, fabric décor, lampshade, picture frame (sewn or non-sewn) 29. Table Setting Exhibit. An entry should include table setting for one person, menu, short story about the specific occasion the setting is for, table cloth, place mats, napkins (may be artfully displayed/folded), centerpiece and table decoration as appropriate to complete the table setting. Exhibits should be displayed on a small table such as a card table (provided by exhibitor). 30. Candle. Candles can be hand-dipped, molded or other (please specify). May be entered as a single item. The maximum number of pieces in a set is six. HOME ENVI RONMENT OPEN CLASS Premium Points Home Environment Open Class - Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 24

25 FOOD A N D NUTRITI ON General Guidelines The exhibitor must have baked all baked entries from scratch. No ready made refrigerated or frozen dough or box mixes are permitted. Use of bread machine is not allowed. No exhibits requiring refrigeration (cream or custard-based pies, cakes, snacks, etc.) are allowed. Exception: raw vegetable tray for first or second year members. Our goal is to encourage the mastery of skills. Fewer ingredients generally mean a simpler recipe. The more experienced 4-H member is encouraged to exhibit a more difficult recipe. Exhibitors are also encouraged to not exhibit in the same class year after year. Again, this is to demonstrate mastering of new skills. Please do your best to demonstrate healthy choices in your recipe. Preparing your Entry 1) An exhibit is: 3 samples of small items (cookies, muffins, cupcakes, rolls, breadsticks, pretzels or similar products); ½ of large item (loaf bread, cake, coffee cake, or similar products); or whole item if needed to convey appearance of product (pie, turtle-shaped bread or similar products). 2) Complete entry card for each exhibit entered and indicate new skills mastered and healthy choices made. 3) Include recipe card (product name, ingredients, preparation steps, yield, and recipe source) with all baked entries. Indicate how the recipe was modified to make it healthier, if applicable. 4) Remove all items from baking pans (except pies) and exhibit on paper plates or foilwrapped cardboard. 5) Exhibit must be covered with plastic resealable baggies no plastic wrap. Do not bake muffins or cupcakes in paper liners. HEALT HY LIVING Premiums: Maximum of 3 entries per class 32. Healthy Snack. This may be an actual food exhibit, poster, photos or may include faux food. The idea is to prepare an example of a healthy snack that you might have yourself or may prepare for friends. Actual food exhibits must be able to be presented without the need of refrigeration. Entry card should include serving size and info about the nutritional value of the snack (if possible). 33. Packed Lunch. Entry is to be presented in a lunch bag or box (always good to think about how this will be displayed). Display may include photos or pretend food, if actual items will not hold up. Entry card must include the following: a.dietary needs of individual that lunch is for (aka: a 3 rd grader will require less food than a high school athlete) b.facilities available for keeping lunch (aka: will this be used on a trail ride, lunchroom, need a microwave to prepare, etc.?) c.nutritional value of the lunch packed (consider this when you decide what is going in the packed lunch). 25

26 34. Healthy Baked Product. An exhibit is sample of any baked product that is made with less sugar, salt, fat or altered for other dietary modifications, ex. Gluten free. by (1) modifying a recipe (include original and revised recipe); (2) using an already modified recipe;(3) making a traditionally low fat product such as angel food cake. The recipe and explanation of why it is altered must be included. Cookies, loaf bread, cake, cupcake, coffee cake, muffins, pies, or other baked items. 35. Menu for a Day. The menu should include complete listing of all meals and snacks that would be eaten over a one-day period. A description of individual or family for whom meals are intended must be included. Typed exhibit with photos is recommended, creativity is encouraged. COOKIES 36. Drop or Hand-Shaped, Pressed. Examples: drop-chocolate chip, applesauce, oatmeal, hand-shaped peanut butter, snicker doodles, crinkles. No frosting; hand-shaped cookies can be rolled in sugar. 37. Pan-Baked, Rolled or Refrigerator. Examples: date bar, pumpkin bar, brownies or other batter cookie (not layered pan cookies). No frosting or added decorations that are not part of the batter. MUFF I NS, BISCUIT S & BREADS (NO YEAST ) 38. Muffins. Plain, whole wheat, cornbread, bran, apple, or other. No toppings. 39. Biscuits or Scones. Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other shaped (rolled & cut) biscuits or scones. No toppings. 40. Loaf Bread (not yeast leavened). Banana, blueberry, apple, pumpkin, or other bread baked in a loaf pan. No toppings. YEAS T BREADS 41. Yeast Rolls. Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other yeast rolls of any shape; does not include fancy rolls with fillings or frosting. 42. Yeast Bread. Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other, baked in a loaf pan. 43. Shaped Bread. An exhibit is any small (such as pretzels or breadsticks), or large (such as animal shaped) hand shaped bread. Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other; does not include fancy yeast breads with fillings or frosting. 26

27 OTHER BAKING CLASSES 44. Grown in New York. An exhibit is sample of any baked product that contains a fruit or vegetable grown in New York State and must include: (a) recipe, (b) explanation of ingredient grown in New York, including where it was grown and purchased and if it was preserved for later use, and (c) a statement about the nutritional value of the item produced in New York. Source of ingredient can be garden, U-pick or roadside stand, farmers market, or any market if source can be identified. Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, pie, or other baked items. 45. Heritage/Cultural Foods An exhibit is a sample of any baked item associated with cultural customs/tradition/history of family or country populations. Entry must include: (a) recipe and (b) historical background or context, and (c) traditions associated with preparing, serving, and eating the food. Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, pie or other baked items. May have frosting or topping if recipe calls for it. 46. Food Technology Exhibit- Exhibit to include a food product prepared using new technology or a non-traditional method (i.e. bread machine, cake baked in convection oven, baked item made in microwave, etc.). Include recipe and why you used this method. 47. Pet Treats. An exhibit will consist of 3 samples or 1 cup mix of baked treats for dogs, horses, etc. Will be evaluated on appearance, smell and texture. Please include on entry card the reason for the treat such as for your pet, community service project, fund raiser, etc. CAKES 48. Plain Cake. An exhibit will consist of one-half of the following: 1) plain cake (spice, chocolate, butter) baked in a pan approximately 8-9 (round or square); or 2) a foam-type cake (angel food, sponge, chiffon) baked in a tube pan, approximately Unfrosted. 49. Cakes with Nutritious Ingredients. An exhibit will consist of one-half of a cake which is made with vegetable or fruit (no fruitcakes), such as carrot, applesauce, beet, sweet potato, cabbage, etc. baked in an appropriate size pan, approximately 8-9 round or square or 9-10 tube. In evaluating nutritious cake, more consideration will be given for nutritious ingredients while recognizing the cake will be heavier and moisture content will vary. Unfrosted. 50. Cake Decorating. Frosted and decorated cake or special occasion disposable form or 3 cup cakes for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc. Decorations can be made with decorator s frosting using decorator s tips. Candies, actual flowers and other decorations can only be added to enhance the frosting decorations, not used alone. Include on entry card what occasion the cake is to be used for. 27

28 Pastry/Pies 51. Pies. Fruit Pies- 2 crust pastry. Top crust can be latticed or decorative pastry, no crumb toppings. Ex. Apple. Blueberry, Cherry, etc. Please enter in disposable pie pan 6 or larger. No exhibits requiring refrigeration (cream or custard based pies, etc.) are allowed. 52. Tarts or Turnovers. 3 items make an exhibit, Ex Peach Tarts, Apple Turnovers, etc. No exhibits requiring refrigeration allowed. RECIPE COLLECTI O NS 53. Healthy Recipe Collection. An exhibit is at least 6 recipes (displayed in a box, notebook, or file folder; can include photos or illustrations) that provide needed nutrients while limiting fat and total calories. For each recipe state: (1) relationship of key ingredients to USDA s MyPlate; (2) nutritional benefit; (3) source of recipe; (4) how well it was liked; (5) any changes you would make in the recipe. All recipes must be collected and made during the current enrollment year. 54. Heritage Recipe Collection. An exhibit is at least 10 recipes (displayed in box, notebook, or file folder; can include photos or illustrations) that depicts family or local history. For each recipe state: source of recipe; (2) history related to recipe; (3) traditions related to preparing, serving, and eating the food. For 4 of the 10 recipes, indicate how well it was liked after making it. The collection should represent one or more generations older than you and can be collected from family, friends, or other community sources. All recipes must be collected and at least 4 of the 10 prepared during the current enrollment year. FOOD A ND NUTRITION OPEN CLASS Premium Points Food and Nutrition Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above such as Gingerbread Houses. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 28

29 FOOD PRESERV ATION Any processed food, including dried foods, will be evaluated based on appearance and process used. If there is a concern about food safety, entry will not be tasted. Process must be described. Criteria for Exhibiting Home Canned Foods Remember: use only United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) tested and approved recipes. The USDA has researched, tested and approved recipes for home canning. In order to obtain a safe, quality product use only up-to-date (1994 or later) USDA approved recipes. Approved recipe sources include: National center for Home Food Preservation at So Easy to Preserve, University of Georgia Your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Office Ball Blue Book Canned exhibit consists of one clear-glass Standard Mason jar processed with a self-sealing, two piece lid (metal lid and metal ring). Jars must be free of cracks, chips, etc. Rings should have been removed after processing and cooling in order to clean and store the canned good. Rings should be put back on for transport, but removed for judging. Jars must be labeled. Do not put labels on the sides of the jars (this makes it difficult for judges to view the product). If all of the required information will fit, you may use a label placed on the jar lid. If not, attach a separate card securely to the exhibit. The label should include: Recipe Recipe Source- site the book or other USDA source, not a family member The label should include the following information if not already included in the recipe Contents Type of pack (hot or raw) Type of processing (boiling water bath or pressure) Processing time Altitude adjustment if required Headspace Date of processing Appropriate head space requirements must be followed according to USDA approved recipes. The following entries will be disqualified: Foods processed and packaged not following current (1994 and later) USDA recommendations. Paraffin sealed jams and jellies. Jars with zinc lids. Foods in green jars or non-standardized jars. Jars with more than 2 headspace. Jars with added color, bleach, sulfite or other preservatives, unless called for in a USDA approved recipe. (For example, baking soda may not be added to green vegetables) Jars or food that was made and processed over one year ago. 29

30 56. Fruit 57. Vegetable 58. Tomato products 59. Juice 60. Pickles, Relish 61. Jam, Jelly, Marmalade 62. Pie Filling 63. Any other preserved food not listed Premium Points: Maximum of 3 exhibits per class DRIED FOODS Criteria for Exhibiting Home Dried/Dehydrated Foods Dried foods must be displayed in either clear one-half pint zip closure bags or glass jars with tight fitting lids. Foods in unapproved containers or more than one year old will be disqualified. Jars must be labeled (on a separate card, attached to the exhibit) Do not put labels on the sides of the jars (this makes it difficult for judges to view the product). The labels should include: Method of drying (dehydrator, oven) Time and temperature of drying Pre-treatment method (if used) DRIED/DEHYDRATED FOODS 64. Vegetables 65. Fruit 66. Leathers 67. Herbs OTHER FOOD PRESER VATI O N OPEN CLASSES Premium Points Food Preservation Open Class Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 30

31 Department D FINE ARTS & CRAFTS General Guidelines Emphasis in the Fine Arts and Crafts project is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principals. The creative process is defined as giving form and personal expression to an art object through exploration and experimentation with materials, tools and/or practical skills. Entry card should include: Where you got your idea for your design 2 things you learned about the materials/supplies you used 2 techniques used in making the exhibit This section is limited to items designed by the participant. Crafts made from commercially available kits should be exhibited in Home Environment. Art objects must be in good condition, ready for display. Small, delicate, fragile items should be displayed in a display box. Objects whose ultimate use is to hang on the wall must have mountings on them and be ready for hanging. Fine arts and crafts entries made using recycled materials will be evaluated on entry s artistic value. Note: items made from recycled materials may also be evaluated in Natural Resources if youth would benefit more from its evaluation being based on the re-use of material. Please include where the recycled materials came from on entry card. Premium Points Maximum of 3 entries per class 1. Painting, Drawings, Graphics/Prints. Art work is to be signed, matted, and framed (no glass). Drawing. Expressive work in pencil, charcoal pencil, felt tip pen, stick charcoal, crayon, colored chalk or pastel, brush, or ink. Painting. Expressive work in oil, watercolor, acrylics, or mixed media, i.e., watercolor and ink, acrylic and chalk, acrylic and collage, etc. Graphic/Prints. Any printing process that duplicates one or more identical images. Sculpture. Materials may be wood, stone, clay, original cast plaster, paper-mache, metal (sheet or wire), fibers, fabric, fiber glass, or a combination of these. Processes may be carved, modeled, fired, soldered, glued, molded, laminated, nailed, or sewn. 2. Craftsmanship. An exhibit shall consist of one of the following: Ceramics/Pottery. Objects of clay, fired and/or glazed, hand built, wheel thrown, cast from original mold. No pre-forms. Hobby Ceramics. Any form cast from a commercial mold or pre-form. Fiber/Fabric. Original design objects of 2 or 3 dimensions of fibers and/or fabrics used singly or in combination, employing any of the following techniques: weaving, knotting, needle arts, string art sewing, etc. 31

32 Leather. Using no pattern. Objects can be tooled, carved, molded, stamped, laced, stitched and/or riveted and be combined with other materials. Glasswork. Etched and stained glass. Metal. Jewelry and objects of metal(s) used singly or in combination with other materials such as other metals, plastics, wood, ground stones, bone, enamel. Objects can be made by the following processes: etched, engraved, tooled, or molded. Jewelry - handmade materials such as silverworks, glass blowing, clay formation, paper formation, stone, fossils, enameling, etc. - exhibit using purchased materials should show more creative and intricate designs (ie with beads) and must include pattern (hand drawn or commercial pattern). - FIRST YEAR IN JEWELRY CLASS ONLY: may enter jewelry made with purchased materials simply strung. Will evaluate on bead and color selection and pattern used to string beads. Mosiacs. Two- or three-dimensional objects using clay tile, glass, stone, natural, or found materials. Tie-Dying/Batiks. Processes: tie-dyeing; utilize knotting and folding techniques and 2 or more colors. Bleaching is acceptable. Processes: batik; utilize the immersion or outline fill-in techniques of wax resist with 2 or more colors. No fabric paints or scribbles. Wood and/or Paper. Processes: carving, gluing, inlay, cutting, tearing, layering, or (origami) folding. FINE ARTS A N D CRAF TS OPEN CLASS Premium Points Maximum of 3 entries per class 3. Fine Arts and Crafts Open Class - Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 32

33 Department E HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION Premium Points: Maximum of 6 entries per class 1. Local History Documentation. Models, picture stories, dioramas pertaining to local history. Include a written summary of the project. 2. Family Record Notebook or Display. Genealogical story, family tree chart, or family record. 3. Historical Arts and Crafts. NO KITS. Any item made by a heritage technique. Includes all needle arts such as applique, crewel, crochet, embroidery, knitting, latch hook, needlepoint, punch art, quilting, candle wicking, chicken scratch, counted cross-stitch, huck weaving, etc. 4. Historical Arts and Crafts. Kits allowed. Same as class 3 but using a kit to complete the project. 5. Poster or Notebook. A series of at least 5 samples and instructions of different kinds of stitches or methods used in a technique from class 3 or 4 in this department. HER ITAGE ARTS, CRAF TS, A ND DOCUMENTATION Include the following on or with the completed entry card: a. Source of traditional design (specific ethnic group or family) b. Design plan/chart and historical background as appropriate. Emphasis in the heritage art, crafts, and documentation is on personal growth and knowledge through learning about a cultural heritage. It is based on research of traditional designs, methods and materials as well as learning the necessary skills. 6. Heritage Art, Crafts and Documentation shall consist of one of the following: Heritage Art and Crafts. Traditional objects using materials, methods and/or decoration based on a continuation of ethnic art or handed down from one generation to another. Example: basket making, rug making, embroidery, quilting, decoupage, tin punch, felting, quilling, etc. Processed Natural Fibers. Natural fibers processed for use. Heritage Documentation. Documentation of family or community history, buildings, methods of processing and/or use. Cite references. NOTE: Photographic documentation is in photography classes. HI S TORI CAL DOCUMENTATION OPEN CLASS Premium Points Heritage Art, Crafts, and Documentation Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 33

34 Department F SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATH (STEM) Articles in this section must be made and selected according to standards from project curriculum, State 4-H Club Management and Volunteer Leader Handbook plus CCE Risk Management Guidelines. Articles in this section must have been made and selected during the current project year. If power tools are used by youth in making projects, youth must be 12 years or older. List on entry card two skills you learned while doing projects in this department. WOOD SCIENCE PROGRA M 1. Wood Science Project Premium Points: Maximum of 3 entries per class Hand Tool Division: Article made in a Wood Science Project that was cut out, assembled and finished with hand tools only. Power Tool Division: Article made in a Wood Science Project that has been partially or totally completed with power tools. Kit Division: Article made in a Wood Science Project that is made from materials precut by an outside resource (i.e., 4-H office, commercial supplier or woodworking leader) but is assembled and finished by the exhibitor. Judges will place emphasis on the quality of workmanship performed by exhibitor. No commercial names on exhibit. Note: Birdhouses entered in Class 1 will be evaluated under Wood Science standards. ELEC T R I CAL SCIE NCE PROJECTS 2. Electrical Science Projects Electric Division: Article made in an Electric Project, such as a trouble lamp, test lamp, portable bench light, extension cords, pin-up or study lamp, or the rewiring of an old lamp is acceptable. Tension restraint device must be in place. Where appropriate Underwriters Knot should be used, especially in lamp sockets. 34

35 Due to safety code compliance, molded polarized and/or prefabricated cords with polarized plugs, where applicable are allowed. Lamps without bulbs or shades will not be considered complete and will be evaluated accordingly. Projects involving both woodworking and electrical tasks will be evaluated on the merits of both. Electronics Division: Article made in an Electric Project utilizing principles and construction procedures relating to electronics is acceptable. Projects will be evaluated on the basis of soldering and connection techniques, neatness of assembly and other assembly procedures for electronic projects. Projects must be hand wired and no breadboard kits will be accepted. Project must be operable (i.e. contain all necessary batteries). In addition to the Entry Card, include a short explanation of why or how the exhibit works and what use it has. ROCKET PROGRA M 3. Junior Division Any rocket made in a Rocket Program either from a kit or non-kit materials and totally assembled and finished by a youth 13 years of age or younger. Evaluators will place emphasis on proper kit assembly and finishing. 4. Senior Division Any rocket made from non-kit materials and totally constructed and finished by a youth 14 years and older. Emphasis placed on proper construction techniques and finished project. Kits may be used when incorporated with other materials to meet the requirements of an Educational Display. RELATED SCIENCE PROJEC TS 5. Related Science Projects. Any article made as a part of a directly related Engineering Science project, such as metalworking, cardboard carpentry, safety items and not included above. Kits not acceptable for Senior Division entries (14 years and over). 6. Science Experiments and Exhibits. An opportunity for participants to learn about and experience science concepts in an area of agriculture, human ecology or life sciences that the participant really enjoys. Individual or group entries are welcomed. Entries must follow Rules and Regulations of the 4-H Program. 35

36 Below are some examples of types of projects you may conduct. Any type or combination of the types of science projects below along with creativity is encouraged. Experiments: Describe your hypothesis (what you think will happen). Describe the procedures you performed. Describe the observations you made and what conclusions you drew from your experiment. Include photos or drawings and samples (if possible) from your experiment. If it is difficult to recreate the study for the exhibit, drawings or photographs are acceptable. Use heavy poster paper (14 x22 minimum) as a background. Attach photos and diagrams, along with sheets of white paper that include your experiment description within these sections: introduction, hypothesis, methods, results, and your conclusion. Public Service Projects: Exhibits can be of any public service or public education activity you took part in that had a scientific component to it. Watershed rehabilitation, recycling programs and educational models are just a few of the possibilities here. Project exhibit posters must be clearly labeled with a written statement of what the project is, how it relates to science, and why you are interested in the project. Citizen Science is the engagement of public participants in real-world scientific collaborations, asking questions, collecting data, and/or interpreting results. A display or record of participation in a citizen science project could be part of a local, regional, national, or international project, but needs to include some kind of connection to scientists, researchers, or policy makers and contribute to scientific knowledge that will be put to some type of use. Examples include, Wasp Watchers, Project Feeder Watch, ebird, Lost Ladybug, Adopt of Pixel, Nature s Notebook, or a local 4-H project. For information: Related Geospatial Science Project. 4-H exhibits that show skills and knowledge learned through 4-H GPS and GIS projects H GIS maps: Maps made using ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.), Arc GIS software, or other mapping software. Criteria and Guidelines for Community Mapping Projects can be found on NYS 4-H web page at: http//blogs.cce.cornell.edu/nys4h/. 8. GIS or GPS project or activity: undertaken by individual or group. Exhibit may be in the form of a project record book, photo documentation, video, CD, DVD or other. Exhibit must include project report documenting, statement of purpose, and outcome of project activity. 9. Story or Outline of a 4-H GIS or GPS Project: including photos, purpose of activity, and summary or results. 10. Community Service/Youth Community Action Mapping Project: A mapping or GPS project built around a specific community issue or project. 11. Educational Poster: Exhibit displaying 4-H GPS or GIS activities. 12. Public Presentation on 4-H Geospatial Sciences 36

37 RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE 9. Renewable and Sustainable Energy and Climate Change. Educational exhibits/display(s) describing your 4-H project work done in the areas of : Renewable Energy (solar, wind, geothermal, bio fuels, hydro-electric) Energy Conservation (home, community, or school) Tracking (or studying) Climate Change Activities/Studies related to managing Carbon Footprints in the environment. Exhibits may consist of stationary or working models, posters, photo story/display, or electronic media. Electronic media must be submitted on a storage device like a CD or flash drive. Information must be included on media to indicate method of viewing the entry. A short description of what was undertaken in the project, your experience, and what you learned through the project must be included. This can be included in the entry itself or on the exhibitor s information card. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT S WITH MA NUFACTURED COMPONENTS Youth entering projects in the following classes use manufactured construction pieces to complete projects. Examples are Lego*, Brio*, and Machano*, but projects are not limited to these examples. Projects can incorporate design, following instructions, three dimensional thinking, design modifications, problem solving, creativity, architecture, structural design, principles of mechanics and use of color in the planning and design process. These skills relate to the profession of engineering, science, construction, architecture and art.. Judging will be based on completion, complexity, presentation and explanation of design, understanding of principles and visual presentation. Must include the following: Number of pieces: Youth must know the approximate number of pieces used in assembly. For kits, this number is on the box. It is understood that after a long creative process, it may be difficult to know the exact number of small pieces; the youth must provide an estimate rounded to 25. Diagrams: Diagrams are required. A diagram could be a photograph printed on printer paper, a scale drawing on graph paper, a photocopy of an instruction sheet or a variable scale rough drawing. Relevant labels and explanations must be added. The diagram must include: Name of youth; The title of the project; The exact or approximate number of pieces; and a self judgment of complexity level (easy, less than one hour to assemble; medium, 1-3 hours construction time; complex, more than 3 hours of construction time. Juniors may use a photocopy of kit provided drawings for the basis of their diagrams, but brand logo MUST be covered and not visible. The diagram can be displayed in a plastic stand, mounted on poster board or attached in a folder. Art value, ability of written work to attract, use of color and use of font add to design presentation. Protection: Youth may prepare a display box for the project. There is no evaluation or points for this box; it is merely protection. A simple box could be a cardboard box with two sides removed and replaced with clear plastic. 37

38 10. Kit. This category is restricted to juniors (age 8-13). Juniors are limited to two projects in this class. If two projects are entered they must differ significantly (for example a creature, a building or a vehicle). Youth must enter a completed kit. Original story must describe design process and describing play with the model. Judging criteria includes: completion, complexity (number of pieces), diagram (of the completed model and key elements labeled), explanation/story (explanation of the design process, difficulties and interesting elements; describe plan value, imaginative play, what steps could be taken to improve model), and overall presentation. 11. Original Model. Youth are limited to two projects in this class, projects must differ significantly. The project can be a scene, diorama, model, building, vehicle, plants or creature. Judging criteria includes: completion, design (number of pieces) moving parts gear systems, axle systems (wheels), hidden entrances, pulleys, joints, projectiles and hinged components; unity of design originality, use of color, symmetry of creativity, fully developed concept diagrams comprehensive and detailed, an overall diagram of the completed model with key elements labeled, of moving part(s) or independent component;, explanation/story/written report of design process, difficulties encountered and their solutions, description of play value, future expansion of project and overall presentation. 12. Model Demonstrating a Mechanical Science Concept. Projects must be original, no kits and can include level arms, gears, pulleys, friction, belts, airfoils (flight, wine), catapults and load bearing bridges and beams. Science concepts can include energy, transfer, stress analysis, Newton s laws, gravity, etc. Entries in this class must include a working model, an equation describing a principle of science, a labeled diagram of the project and written explanation of the science involved. Evaluation will also include presentation and visual impact of the project. Youth may conduct experiments with model and provide results in written report. Judging criteria includes: working model that demonstrates a principle of mechanical science, must move or work as necessary; scientific equation that relates the principle, including clear definition of each term with equation displayed; labeled diagram provided that labels major parts of the model and also notes how parts or movement relates to equation; written report (no more than two pages) which explains the principle and how model illustrates the principle (may include additional page of experimental results using the model); 38

39 written explanation that explains design and construction of the model, including any difficulties and how they were overcome; description of the principle of mechanical science that is demonstrated, clear understanding of scientific principles and explanation of how the model illustrates principle; and overall visual impact of project as prepared for display, including attractiveness of display. 13. Transportation Design. Applies transportation pieces such as Brio* in which youth design a transportation system (road, railroad). Drawings are to be hand drawn. Judging criteria: presentation labeled with name of exhibitor and title of project to include schematic of system drawn toscale, roads, railroads and bridges clearly labeled or identified in the legend, seniors to use 11 x 17 drawing paper, must have fully developed concept, clear details, completeness of system (no dead ends) and show creativity; legend that explains the meaning of the symbols such as roads, railroad, bridge, water, vegetation, buildings; written explanation that explains the design and the purpose of the system, problems encountered and their solution and directions project could take in the future; and overall presentation, visual impact as prepared for display and attractiveness. 3D Printing General Information: 3D printing using plastic or other materials to build a 3 dimensional object from a digital design. Youth may use original designs or someone else s they have re-designed in a unique way. Youth must bring their finished printed object (we cannot print objects at Fair). Exhibits will be judged based on the complexity of the design and shape. Must include the following: a. Software used to create 3D design. b. Design or, if using a re-design, the original design and the youth s design with changes. c. Orientation that the object was printed D Prototypes. 3D objects printed as part of the design process for robot or other engineering project. Must include statement of what design questions the prototype was supposed to answer and what was learned from the prototype D Unique Objects. 3D objects printed for their own sake. May be an art design, tool, or other objects. Computer Science General Information: All exhibits must include something visual, such as a poster or printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. Programs available online (such as Scratch) should include a link to the specific project youth have created 16. Beginning Programming. Exhibit a simple program using Scratch (or other simple graphic programming language). The program should include 8 different commands including looping and getting input from the keyboard and mouse. 17. Intermediate Programming. Exhibit a program using Scratch (or other simple graphic programming) that you have downloaded from the internet and modified. Compare the two programs and demonstrate the changes you made to the original program; OR create an animated storybook or video game using Scratch (or other simple graphical programming language) 39

40 18. Advance Programming. Exhibit an original program using higher lever programming language such as Python, JavaScript, C++, etc. 19. App Development. Exhibit an original mobile app. Describer the purpose of the app and what inspired you to create it in the exhibit information statement Maker/Tinker General Information: An excellent project either solves a problem or creates something new. These projects invent, build or experiment on ideas and include science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEM) principles. All exhibits must include something visual which will remain on display during the exhibition. Maker/Tinker project should communicate what problem is being solved or what new idea was created. Include a brief description of the exhibit that shows how the project uses materials to create something that is a contemporary, useful and unique design. It is also important to explain what skills were developed while creating the product. Expensive electronic or other equipment will only be used during judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. 20. Maker/Tinker Inventions. Exhibits should display how youth used the design process to bring their idea and invention to life. Exhibit may be the item the youth has created or a notebook, poster or other display that depicts their project. Inventions may include elements from kits such as Arduino or Little Bits. Computer coding may be written by the exhibitor or someone else s code the exhibitor has modified. Exhibitor should cite the sources of any designs or codes they tinkered with to create their invention. Examples must include reprogramming a toy to do something different or adding circuity (lights, sounds, etc.) to an existing item like a sweater. Ideas can be found at sites like Junk Drawer Robotics. All exhibits should be original designs made from everyday objects and materials. Exhibits with purchased kits will not be accepted. Robots should be designed to carry out a series of at least 3 actions automatically to accomplish a task. Examples are included in the 4-H Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum or Rube Goldberg Machine contests. SC I EN CE, ENGINEER I NG, TECHNOLOGY A ND MAT H OPEN CLASS Premium Points Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 40

41 Department G HORTICULTURE FLOR ICU LT URE Rules: a. Each exhibit must be labeled with the CORRECT VARIETY name. Failure to do this will result in the exhibit being placed one award lower. b. Flower stems should be eight inches long, except where type of flower makes this impossible. c. Flowers that do not last as cut flowers (hollyhocks, impatiens, four o clocks) may not be en- tered. d. Blooms of flowering shrubs and wild flowers will not be judged. e. All exhibitors must furnish their own containers. f. Entries consist of 3 stems with the same color blooms except as noted: Gladiolus - ONE spike with at least 12-inch stem & other large spikes. Roses - ONE stem of the type entered. Dahlias - THREE blooms of one color, or ONE bloom if over 6 inches. Any bloom 6 or larger show ONE specimen, such as a 6 + sunflower or dinner plate dahlia. Premium Points: Maximum of three entries per class 1. Aster (annual) 2. Bachelor Button 3. Calendula 4. Calla Lily 5. Chrysanthemum (any form) 6. Cleome 7. Cosmo 8. Dahlia 9. Flowering Tobacco 10. Gladiolus 11. Larkspur 12. Marigold 13. Delphinium 14. Asiatic Lily (one stem) 15. Nasturtium 16. Ornamental Grass (foliage and fully developed seed head) 17. Phlox (annual) 18. Rose 19. Petunia 20. Rudbeckia (Coneflowers, Black-eyed Susan) 21. Snapdragon 41

42 21. Statice (fresh, not dried) 22. Stock 23. Strawflower (fresh, not dried) 24. Sunflowers 25. Sweet Peas 26. Zinnia 27. Zinnia, large, over Daisies 29. Pansies 30. Viola 31. Carnation 32. Miscellaneous, any other cut flower not listed, annual or perennial, display the same number of specimens as similar crop listed. 33. A collection of 6 (six) garden cut flowers, not used in other cut flower entries. One (1) specimen of each variety. Flowers named and variety listed. No wildflowers, weeds or shrubs. IDENTI F I CAT ION COLLECTI O NS Preserved Plants must be pressed, dry, mounted and labeled. To press plant material, it is best to use the method described in: Pressed Flower Pictures (1982), 141-IB-34, find at dspace.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/3267, or as described by a person who has experience collecting plant material. A clear protective overlay is helpful for many, but not all exhibits. Weeds and other specimens mounted green (not pressed) will not be evaluated. Collections of plants may be on one side of ONE PIECE of poster board or like material, 22 x 28 inches in size, or in notebook binders with single specimens on pages 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Scrapbooks of accumulating years should have dividers between years. Current year s exhibit should be clearly marked. Current year exhibit will be judged. List sources used to identify plants and plant materials. Plants to be identified by their common and specific name. 34. Ten Perennial Flowers 35. Ten Annual Flowers 36. Ten Wild Flowers 37. Ten Vegetable Seeds (any single plant type, e.g., 10 ornamentals, 10 fruits, etc.) Clean and Dried (not green). Seeds must be harvested by exhibitor. A picture of plant must accompany seeds. List growing conditions required 38. Leaf, Twig (and fruit, flower and seed if possible) of 10 or more ornamental trees 39. Leaf, Twig (and fruit, flower and seed if possible) of 10 or more ornamental shrub 40. Ten Weeds common to lawns. Exhibit should be dried and pressed 41. Leaf, Twig, and Illustration of ten or more fruit or nut plants 42

43 MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTI ONS 42. Beginner Horticultural Scrap Book 43. Intermediate Horticultural Scrap Book 44. Advanced Horticultural Scrap Book Horticultural Scrap Book - (Collection of plant pictures) May be cut from magazines or garden center catalogs, illustrated by your own drawings, photographed or photocopies. Write in the front or back of the catalog where your images came from if you did not make them yourself (for example: Pictures are from W. Atlee Burpee 1998 seed catalog). Each plant should be represented on its own 8 ½ x 11-inch page. Catalog will be worth more if the picture (or perhaps more than one picture) shows different stages of growth (fruit and leaf, vegetable and flower, flower and leaf). Fasten pictures with clear tape, paper glue or rubber cement. Pages must be bound in a notebook or binder. Label with common name and brief description. Beginners must include the 15 plants specified from each group flowers and indoor plants, ornamentals, fruits and nuts, and vegetables. Intermediates must include the 30 plants from each group Advanced participants must include all 45 plants from each group. NY Horticulture Contest Guidelines are available from your 4-H Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator or at Photo Record Book Photos must be taken by 4-Her. A minimum of 20 photos must be used. The collection can be a combination of several different types of plants, trees, shrubs, weeds, annuals, perennials, fungi, etc. Identify the common and scientific names of each plant. List the variety, growing requirements, location of plant and identification sources. EXPER IMENTS The intent of this division is to generate an interest among young people in a science based approach to horticulture. Guidelines and suggestions for the exhibitor working with plants: Both how you plan your experiment and the final description for your display should include the following sections: Background - Describe why you did this experiment and why it is important to you and other people. The Question (or hypothesis) - What specific question does your experiment try to answer? For example: Does watering geraniums with coffee increase their growth? Methods - Outline how you did the experiment. Be sure to include: a) Treatments. Describe specifically what you are comparing as treatments. Remember that you should have a check treatment (what is usually done) and the test treatment. From the above question: Check = watering with water, and treatment = watering with coffee. b) Measurements. Describe what you are measuring (weight, height, etc.) and why. Include observations of the plants over the course of the experiment. Results a) What did your measurements tell you about the treatment compared to the check 43

44 b)was there a difference and if so, why do you think so? Use tables, graphs, or pictures to share what you learned. c)what other things did you notice in your observations? Conclusions - What did you learn? What is important about your results to other people? What would you suggest to someone else, based on what you learned? THE DISPLAY should be interesting, attractive and neat, so that people will want to stop and learn about what you did. It should: Include actual examples of treated and untreated plants, if possible, otherwise use drawings or photographs. On sheets of paper, describe your study using the above 5 sections. Use big print so that it is easy to read from 3 feet away. Glue these sheets, along with any photos or graphs to heavy poster paper (14 x 22 minimum) for display. 46. Propagation 47. Breeding 48. Soil Science 49. Cultural Practices 50. Miscellaneous Entries will be judged according to similar project criteria. VEGE TABLES Maximum of 5 entries per class each entry a different variety type Each exhibit must be labeled with the CORRECT VARIETY name. Failure to do this will result in the exhibit being placed one award lower. Exhibits must be grown as a project of the exhibitor in an individual, family, school or community garden. Entries must be clean and free from injury, uniform in size, shape and color. Refer to Tips found at the end of this section. 51. Beans, lima, 5 green pods, edible beans 52. Beans, snap, green, 5 pods 53. Beans, snap, yellow, 5 pods 54. Beans, snap, pole or vining type, 5 pods 55. Beans, green shell, 5 pods, any variety including Edible Soy, Horticultural, Kentucky Wonder 56. Beans, dry shelled, 1/2 cup in container, dry field bean variety including Mung, Adzuki, Fava 57. Beets, 3, tops trimmed to 1 inch, no green shoulders 58. Broccoli, 1 head or bunch of small heads, 5 inches or more in diameter 59. Brussels Sprouts, 1-pint basket 60. Cabbage, 1 head, 2 to 4 pounds, with 3 to 4 wrapper leaves, any fresh market variety 61. Carrots, 3, tops trimmed to 1 inch, no green shoulders 62. Cauliflower, 1 head, leaves cut just above head 44

45 63. Celery, 1 plant, market quality, roots off 64. Chard, 1 plant, roots and damaged leaves off 65. Chinese Cabbage, 1 head 66. Chinese Cabbage, loose leaf, roots off, 1 plant 67. Corn, Sweet, 3 ears, husks removed completely, shank trimmed to 1/2 inch, display in transparent bag 68. Cucumbers, 2 slicing types, 5 inches or longer, 2 inches or less in diameter 69. Cucumbers, 3 pickling type, 3 to 5 inches 70. Cucumbers, 3 pickling type, less than 3 inches 71. Dill, bunch of 3 seed heads, tied or in transparent bag 72. Eggplant, 1 large oval and oblong types such as Black Beauty, Black Magic, Black Enorma, Dusky 73. Eggplant, 2 small, slender and round types such as Easter Egg, Ichiban, Long Tom, White Beauty 74. Endive, 1 plant, roots off, good market size 75. Garlic, 3 bulbs, dried, braided together or tops trimmed to 1 inch, cleaned, not peeled 76. Herbs, any kind. Plant in pot or tied in bunch. If dried, show a minimum of 1 tablespoon. Exhibiting a larger amount is acceptable. Herbs must be appropriately prepared for use. 77. Kale, 1 plant, roots off 78. Kohlrabi, 2, tops and tap root trimmed to 2 inches 79. Leek, 3 large, trimmed 80. Lettuce, leaf, 1 plant, roots off, good market size 81. Lettuce, head, 1 plant, roots off, good market size 82. Muskmelon and honey dew melon, 1 good market quality 83. Mustard, 1 plant, roots off 84. Okra, 4, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long 85. Onions, bulbs, 3 tops trimmed to 1/2 inch, well cured and dried, not peeled 86. Onions, 4, green bunching type, tops on but trimmed evenly 87. Parsley, 1 plant, roots off, good market size and quality 88. Parsnips, 3 tops trimmed to 1 inch 89. Peas, 5 pods 90. Peppers, 2, large types such as Bell, Cubanelle, Italian Sweet 91. Peppers, 3, small types such as Banana, Hungarian Wax, Cherry, Jalapeno 92. Potatoes, 3 tubers, 5 to 10 ounces 93. Potatoes, 1 pint basket, salt potato types, 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch diameter 94. Pumpkin, 1, ripe, any variety 95. Radishes, 4, tops trimmed to 1/2 inch 96. Rhubarb, 4 stalks, tops trimmed 97. Rutabaga, 1, tops trimmed off 98. Shallot, 3, tops trimmed to 1/4 inch, dried, not peeled 99. Spinach, common, 1/2 pound in transparent bag 100. Spinach, New Zealand, 1/2 pound, bunch or tender tips 3 to 6 inches, tied or in transparent bag 101. Squash, summer, 2, young, skin tender, such as zucchini, yellow, scallop 102. Squash, winter, 1, any large types such as Hubbard, Delicious, Banana 103. Squash, winter, 2, any small types such as Buttercup, Butternut, Spaghetti, Table Queen, Golden Nugget 104. Squash, 1, soft and round stem, such as Big Max, Big Moon, Mammoth 105. Sweet potatoes, 3 roots, any variety 106. Tomatoes, 2, ripe, stems off, medium and large fruited varieties including Roma Types Tomatoes, cherry ripe, 1 pint basket, stems off, also Presto and small fruited types 107.Turnips, 2, tops trimmed to 1 inch 45

46 108. Watermelon, 1 mature, market size 109. A collection of 3 related types, such as 3 varieties of pepper, or 3 vegetables that appear in an ethnic cuisine 110. Miniature Vegetables, 6 of one type, harvested at small or baby stage 111. Ornamental Vegetables, 3, such as miniature pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn; ornamental kale (1 specimen) 112. Heirloom Vegetables, any variety from the Heirloom Garden bulletin, exhibited in same manner as other vegetable classes 113. Miscellaneous, any other vegetable not listed, display same number of specimens as similar crop listed FRU I TS A ND NUTS All fruits and nuts must be cared for by exhibitors. Nuts grown in the previous year may be entered 114. Apples, 3, ripe, any single variety 115. Apricots, 5, ripe 116. Blueberries, 1 pint 117. Cherries, 1 pint basket, with stems, any single variety 118. Elderberries, attached to cluster, 1 quart 119. Grapes, 1 bunch 120. Nectarines, 3, ripe 121. Peaches, 3, ripe 122. Pears, 3 ripe, with stems, any single variety 123. Raspberries, ½ pint, any single variety 124. Strawberries, 1 pint, caps on 125. Miscellaneous any fruit not listed, display same number of specimens as similar crop listed 126. Nuts, all-ripe, dry, unshelled, 1 pint, any single variety 127. A collection of 3 types, such as 3 different varieties of apples Tips for Selecting & Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit Harvest your Crop with Care a) Loosen root crops with a spading fork before pulling. Avoid tearing the flesh or stems. b) Pick off all tomato stems so they will not poke holes in other tomatoes. Leave stems on cucumbers, peppers, eggplant and beans. c) Use a sharp knife to harvest peppers, eggplant, vine crops and many leafy vegetables. Harvest Enough to Make Good Plates a) Gather several times as many good specimens as you think you will need. Select the most uniform ones for your exhibit. b) Harvest lettuce, endive, escarole and chard the morning of judging day because they wilt quickly. c) Harvest onions 7-10 days before the fair and dry them in the sun. When properly cured, the tops can be easily cut off. Trim Correctly a) Cut off the tops of all root crops about 1 above the roots. b) Trim the tap root so they are all the same length. 46

47 c) Remove the small fine roots on carrots and beets. d) Trim any excess stump from cabbage, lettuce and other leafy vegetables. Do not cut off all the outer leaves from cabbage. Husks can be trimmed off one side of sweet corn or taken all the way off but have all ears the same. Exhibit the Right Number a) Plan to exhibit the exact number of vegetables called for. Check the Fair Premium List, as the number may differ with various fairs. Before taking them to the fair, count them again to be sure. Wash or Brush the Vegetables a) Select and harvest only clean vegetables if you can. Cleaning will not harm any vegetable if it is done carefully. b) Clean peas, beans, cucumbers and muskmelons with a very soft brush. c) Use a soft damp cloth for fruit with a waxy surface such as eggplant, pepper, tomatoes and watermelons. d) Root crops may need washing. Use lots of water and your hands to wash root crops. e) Do not wash head lettuce, endive, cauliflower or cabbage. Trim off the soiled leaves, but don t scalp them. Select for Size, Shape and Color a) To get an excellent plate, you may have to lay out as much as a bushel of tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, etc. Select five that are alike. The first five ripe tomatoes or five carrots you pull from your garden will seldom be alike in size, shape and color. A good way to select a plate of vegetables is to place them in a row on a table or on the floor with the big ones at one end and the small ones on the other. Then select on the basis of shape and color. b) Avoid carrots and potatoes with greening caused by exposure to sunlight. Check the seed catalog for examples of typical shape. Storage Before the Fair a) After you have harvested and prepared your vegetables, it may be necessary to store them for a day or overnight. b) Keep root crop, leafy vegetables, sweet corn and peas at low temperature (40-45 F). A refrigerator usually gives these conditions. Before placing leaf vegetables in the refrigerator, place them in a plastic bag. c) Potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers and the vine crops will keep well for a day at medium temperatures (60-70 F). Wrap, Pack and Display Correctly a) Wrap your exhibit before taking it to the fair. You many have an excellent plant but damage while transporting can easily make it unworthy. b) Newspaper is a good wrapping material. Wrap each vegetable separately and then wrap the five or twelve, etc. that go together in one bundle. c) Pack them firmly in a strong container. Always pack the firm vegetables on the bottom. Don t pack cabbage, pumpkins or watermelons on top of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, etc. d) Label every exhibit carefully with your name, address, class number, kind and variety. 47

48 Always display your exhibit to its best advantage. You may want to display your exhibit on a paper plate or in a bag or baggie. Whatever you use to display your vegetables, be sure it is clear and the appropriate size. Excellent - clean; only very minor defects in general appearance; best market size and quality; true to varietal characteristics. For exhibits with more than one specimen: not more than 10 percent variation in sizes for fruits and vegetables and cut flowers; only slightly detectable variation, uniform in shape, color and degree of maturity. Good - clean; slight defects in general appearance; defective and unusable parts should not exceed 5 percent; good market size and quality. Exhibits with more than one specimen: not more than 25 percent variation in sizes for fruits and vegetables, and cut flowers; only slightly detectable variation in shape, color and degree of maturity. Worthy - fairly clean; some defects in general appearance; defective and unusable parts should not exceed 10 percent; fair market size and quality. Exhibits with more than one specimen not more than 100 percent variation in sizes for fruits and vegetables and cut flowers; noticeable variation in shape, color or degree of maturity. No Award - dirty, serious damage apparent; defective and unusable parts exceed 10 percent; unsatisfactory market size or quality. Exhibits with more than one specimen more than 100 percent variation in sizes INDOOR GARDE NIN G Please list plants and plant materials used. All items should follow recommended guides of balance, design, proportion and harmony. No artificial or plastic plant materials allowed. Ribbon and bows as part of the design are allowed. Entries must be grown in display container prior to June 1 of the current year. Premium Points: Maximum of 2 entries per class 128. Dish garden 129. Terrarium or closed eco system no endangered species allowed. HOUSEPLANTS Houseplants must be a single stem or crown in proportional container. No artificial or plastic plant materials allowed. Please list plant name. Entries must be grown in display container prior to June 1 of the current year Potted house plant - flowering 131. Potted house plant - foliage 132. Potted house plant - vine 48

49 133. Potted house plant - hanging container. More than 1 plant accepted 134. Miniature house plant 2 ¼ 3 pot maximum. Example, miniature African Violet CONTAINER GARDE NS No artificial or plastic plant materials allowed. Appropriate container and plant combinations. Please list plants included in container. Entries must be grown in display container prior to June 1 of the current year. For container gardens not applicable to Horticultural Methods - Container Gardening Perennial, annual, vegetable, ornamentals. Theme Gardens ONLY, may have some artificial materials, but shouldn t be the main focus of the exhibit. Plants should be prominent Container Gardens FLORAL DESIGN Premium Points: Maximum of 2 entries per class 136. Dry or fresh flower corsage in transparent bag Table arrangement of live or dry plant material - not over 12" in diameter and under 8" in height Holiday decoration of live, dried, or natural plant materials - no more than 18" in diameter or 24" long Plaque of dried or pressed plant material; includes other craft projects made with real plant material (e.g. floral pictures) Large Arrangement of live or dried plant material for arrangements over 12 in diameter and over 8 in height Miniature Arrangement - Arrangement of fresh or dried flowers less than 6 in height and diameter including container. List plants used. HORTICULT URAL METHODS This division gives young people a chance to explore an interesting, different approach to growing plants. This enhances gardening skills and encourages the participant to think creatively. Because of the difficulty of reproducing some of the horticultural methods for exhibiting purposes, a poster or poster series format may be used. Use heavy poster paper (14" x 22" minimum) as a background. Glue or tape photos and diagrams, along with sheets of white paper that include your description within these sections: 1) introduction, 2) growing method used, 3) what you learned or discovered. Instead of a poster, an exhibit of the method itself (such as a small hydroponics setup) can be displayed. 49

50 Hydroponic Gardening Season Extender Methods Propagation Open Class- miscellaneous- any method not listed LANDSCAPE This division is a category in which youth can display what they have learned about the elements of design and how plants can be grouped effectively for ornamental or edible purposes. It also offers an opportunity to display their garden record keeping. All collections, pictures and plans will be enhanced by a clear, protective overlay. Markers, colored pencils or paints may be used to embellish the landscape plan Home Grounds Landscaping Photographic Album. Must have at least six "before and six "after" pictures of current year's work. Plan or Map of Home Grounds - Drawn to Scale. Show things as they were at beginning of project. A second map, with suitable and necessary notes, showing changes and improvements made. In different colors, show changes and improvements yet to be made. Indicate direction North on plan. Plan or Map of Apartment Dwelling. Drawn to scale, showing grounds as they are currently. A second map, showing proposed changes that would improve existing grounds. Where ground space is unavailable, a terrace or porch garden of containerized plants can be depicted. Indicate direction North on plan. Plan of Annual or Perennial Flower Garden. Show varieties, name, placement, height, and color. Use scale no smaller than 1 inch equals 4 feet. Indicate direction North on plan. Plan of Home Orchard. (Tree fruit and/or berry crops). Show varieties, name, placement, height and time of fruiting. Use scale no smaller than 1 inch equals 4 feet. Exhibit should indicate current year s work. Current year s work will be judged. Indicate direction North on plan. Plan of Home Vegetable Garden. Show varieties, name, placement, height and approximate harvest times. Succession of plants may be indicated by a tracing paper overlay. Use scale no smaller than 1 inch equals 4 feet. Indicate direction North. Plan of Community Service Beautification Project. Garden Record Book - List plants chosen and varieties. List reason for selection Garden design sketch, including lay-out, dimensions, and spacing. Indicate direction North. Photos showing before and after are helpful. HORTICULT URE OPEN CLASS Premium Points Horticulture Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 50

51 Department H PLANT PATHOLOGY Premium Points: GENERAL PLANT PAT HOLOGY 1. Leafspot Collection Booklets or Plant Pathology Exhibits. As described in Know Your Plant's Disease, and Know Your Tree Diseases, leaf disease notebooks or diseased plant specimens in Riker mounts may be exhibited. Other plant pathology exhibits based upon regional, county or self- initiated projects, or other exhibit ideas. VEGE TABLE I NSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL EXHIBITS 2. Insect and Disease Management on Vegetable Projects. Must exhibit a 4-H member's experience in and knowledge of this subject matter. Exhibits derived from these projects should include one of the following: a) A display of preserved plant specimens, either pressed, dried, or otherwise preserved in as lifelike form as possible, exhibiting symptoms of insect injury or plant disease. Where possible, the insect which caused injury should be properly mounted and included in the display. All specimens should be labeled as follows: vegetable name, insect or plant disease name, date specimen collected, collector s name, and county. At least fifteen plant specimens should be included, depicting different insect or disease problems. Evaluation will be primarily weighted toward originality of display. b) A poster display showing the layout of your garden and indicating specific steps taken to manage pests within the past year or two. A record book may be presented indicating dates on which problems were observed, treatments were utilized and observations were made as to the effectiveness of these treatments. This poster should attempt to teach those who examine it the principles of pest management. Photographs, drawings, and other visual aids may be used. Evaluation will be based on the member's understanding of the subject and effectiveness of the poster as a teaching aid. FUNGUS COLLEC TI O NS 3. Fungus Collections. Fun With Fungi - Fungus Collections must have a minimum of 12 distinctly different kinds of fungi (at least one gill fungus, one pore fungus and one bracket fungus). For full credit the dried collections should contain spring, summer, and fall specimens and be labeled in the 51

52 manner described in the Fun With Fungi curriculum. Displays should attempt to exhibit knowledge gained about fungi and their role in the environment. Collection boxes should have removable covers to allow close examination of each specimen during judging. 4. Photo Exhibits - Photographs of fungi may be displayed according to the General Information in the Visual Arts Department. Fungi in photos must be identified by their common name and/or scientific name. Include with the title or caption the date and location of the photo. Suggestions include: a) Photograph of a single fungus or group of fungi. b) A collection of three or more photographs of different fungi. c) 4 close-up photographs, taken hours, days or weeks apart, showing the growth and development of the same mushroom. d) 3 photographs taken one each during spring, summer, and fall. Or 4 photographs including one in winter. PLA NT PAT HOLOGY OPEN CLASS Premium Points Plant Pathology Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 52

53 Department I ENTOMOLOGY GENERAL I NSECT COLLECTIONS Insect specimens must be properly mounted and displayed and have complete collection data. Suggested display case described in 4-H Entomology Project Guide or museum size insect drawers or polystyrene insect cases covered with clear plastic sheets. Exhibits incorrectly prepared will not be evaluated. Premium Points: First Year Project Exhibits Must include a minimum of 20 specimens representing 5 insect orders. Classification need not be taken further than order names.. Insects should be pinned properly. The wings of all butterflies and moths must be spread. 2. Second Year Project Exhibits Must include a minimum of 40 specimens representing 9 insect orders. Twenty specimens must have been collected during the current year. Twenty specimens must also be identified to common name with the name written on a label and pinned separately near the specimen (easily visible, to aid in judging) as shown in the sketch below: Pin Fly Addition of scientific names is optional in this class. Insects should be pinned properly and the wings of all butterflies and moths must be spread and at least one small insect must be mounted on a point or minuten pin. 3. Third Year Project Exhibits Must include a minimum of 60 specimens representing 12 orders. Thirty specimens must have been collected during the current year. Thirty specimens must be identified to common name. At least 5 specimens (representing at least five families) must be identified to family. Scientific names (genus and species) should be included wherever possible, although insects from some orders will be difficult to identify to this level; common names should be placed on a separate label pinned near the specimen as in 2. 53

54 4. Fourth Year (and beyond) Project Exhibits Must consist of general collections. Must include 80 specimens representing at least 12 orders. Forty specimens must have been collected during the current year. Forty specimens must be identified to common name. At least 10 specimens (representing at least 10 families) must be identified to their family. Scientific names should be included wherever possible. Common names should be placed on a separate label, pinned near the specimen as in 2. Proper mounting (pinned properly, wings of Lepidoptera spread, two small insects on points or minutens) will be strongly emphasized. 5. Honey Bee/Apiculture Exhibits Honey 1 pound container Bee/Honey products made from Beeswax Examples: candles (15 least 2), lip wax Display/Poster Individual or Group a series of posters/photos or three dimensional exhibit representing any aspect of Beekeeping. Examples: equipment, disease, bee colony management. CLUB EX H IBITS 6. Single collections prepared by the combined efforts of a club. May be any kind of insect collection or may represent a group activity that can be presented as an exhibit. Regional insect collections prepared for eventual donation to a museum may be entered in this class if prepared by more than one person; otherwise these should be entered under Class No Evaluation will be based on number of members and completeness of exhibit. LIVING INSECTS 7. Living Insect Exhibit Exhibits must convey an educational message to the public and/or the educational opportunities in 4-H work in the field of Entomology. Live educational exhibits are encouraged. Possible exhibits including living adult butterflies, butterfly chrysalides from which the adults are emerging, caterpillars, ant farms, and aquatic insects in water tanks. Showing of a living exhibit requires that the exhibitor be on hand to care for the needs of his or her "livestock" daily. Exhibits will be evaluated on: educational value, appearance, quality, and arrangement. Those planning to prepare exhibits should first make arrangements with the 4-H Educator. 54

55 ENTOMOLOGY OPEN CLASS Premium Points Entomology Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 55

56 Department J FIELD CROPS Sample of hay must be well cured, not moist. Grasses, legumes, and silage crops will be judged on the basis of their values as forage or silage. Class 1-11 exhibits should be displayed in either tightly packed, clean baskets or slice of bale with approximate dimension 8 x10 x14, or as described. Premium Points: Maximum of 1 entry per class 1. Oats - 1 peck 2. Wheat - 1 peck 3. Any other small grains 4. Field Corn - 3 ears 5. Corn Stalks- 3 makes an exhibit 6. Haylage quart jar with mixture names on entry card 7. Corn Silage quart jar with mixture names on entry card 8. Alfalfa 9. Clover 10. Birdsfoot trefoil 11. Timothy 12. Mixed Hay state mixture on entry card 13. Feed Display Board 6 feed samples 14. Feeds suitable for a 4-H Animal project display. Project must be specified; feed sampler attractively displayed on a board. Nutritional value and use of each sample must be described. 15. Forage Display Board - 6 forage samples same as class 12 FIELD CROPS OPEN CLASS Premium Points Field Crops Open Class. Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 56

57 Department K VISUAL ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN All photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor as part of a 4-H program during the current year. Preparation of photo for exhibit should demonstrate good workmanship and use of materials. Exhibit should be mounted on a sturdy background, not in a commercial picture frame (no glass). Exhibits will be evaluated on technical quality, composition, story telling ability and preparation of exhibit. All exhibits must be visibly titled or captioned to assist the viewer to interpret the message. No photograph or digital image shall be smaller than 3 ½ x 3 ½ and no larger than 8 x10. All photography exhibits should be ready to hang. Premium Points: Maximum of 2 entries per class 1. Photo Story. Narrative or informational presentation using images as illustrations to communicate story or document a process. Consists of 4 to 8 photographs of similar size with identifying or informational captions to tell a story or document a process. Exhibit may include a short narrative telling the story that the images are illustrating. Some photo stories require a supporting narrative; conversely, most narrative work is better supported by a group of images. Exhibit will be judged on informational/narrative quality of photographs, relevance to and integration with the story, technical quality of the photographs and quality of the overall presentation. If edited images are used, thumbnails of the originals shall accompany exhibit. 2. Pictures of 4-H Projects, Activities and Trips any size. Images will be evaluated based on design, ability to tell a story, and marketing appeal. 3. Photo Study Class. Shall consist of one of the following: 4 photos demonstrating 4 methods of isolating the subject; not more than 3 objects permitted in each photo. 4 close-up photos with a different main light source in each front, side, back and diffuse. 4 photos each illustrate one idea, i.e., hidden lines and shapes, framing, patterns, perspective, or texture. Show differences same topic, different location, angles, etc Photographs with a common theme. Does not have to tell a story. 5. Using Multiple Digital Images - Multiple images may be combined to create a single print (prints may mix color and monochrome images for extra impact). Thumbnail of the original images shall accompany the exhibit. 6. Video Project. Please note that Evaluators have limited viewing time available. You must: provide proper viewing equipment for the Evaluations: do not assume that equipment will be readily available at the State Fair. Project can be a 30 second television spot, a documentary demonstrating 4-H activities, a narrative or dramatic group project by 4-H members or an informational presentation promoting 4-H. 57

58 Project should feature a 4-H project or activity or promote 4-H. Products longer than 10 minutes should include a short preview highlights show as a separate tape, disc or file. Please remember that evaluators have limited viewing time available. Project can be submitted as a disc or tape. If project is submitted as a computer file, clear documentation for opening and viewing procedures, as well as software requirements should be included in supporting documentation. To ensure that the exhibit can be viewed and evaluated at the fair, the exhibitor should make arrangements prior to the fair for necessary hardware (and software if necessary) to be present, accessible, and operating at the time of exhibition and evaluation. Project will be evaluated on technical quality, organization, creativity, and ability to communicate a message. Premium Points: Maximum of 3 entries per class 6. Single unedited digital image. Picture comes straight from a digital camera without any modification. Scans not accepted. 7. Single slightly edited digital image. Image has been somewhat edited or enhanced. Modifications may include: cropping, sharpening or blurring, brightness or contrast changes, or the addition of text. Thumbnail of the original image must accompany exhibit. 8. Single heavily edited digital image. Image has been radically edited or enhanced. Modifications may include: addition to or the removal of parts of the image, changes in the color scheme of the image, the use of filters or effects, or animation using digital images, etc. Thumbnail of the original image shall accompany exhibit. 9. Single Film Image. Commercially developed from 35mm film camera, unedited. Premium Points: Maximum of 2 entries per class 10. Computer Graphic Design. Design a graphic to be used to promote any aspect of 4-H. Design must: Be black and white Be copy friendly Be computer generated/or hand drawn graphic Use the official 4-H clover ( If using graphics from the World Wide Web please note source and permission for use from owner. 11. Special Photo Exhibit. A single photo or a series of photos (a picture story), which says: This is 4-H. Entries may be black-and-white or color photos made from negatives or slides that must accompany the exhibit. May include text, clipart, or other enhancements. 58

59 12. My Web Page Entry must include Web Page Address and short write-up of what you would like to accomplish through Web Page. Web Page acknowledges NYS 4-H Youth Development/Cornell Cooperative Extension and other resources (both human and material) that provided the means for learning and skill development necessary to create the web page. Web page must be accessible on-line. 13. Creative Framing One exhibit per exhibitor. Exhibits simply placed in a commercial frame are ineligible. Exhibitor is expected to draw on their artistic sensibilities to enhance an existing image via thecreative framing process. Photographic image may come from Class #1 or 6-9. Exhibitors should use their imagination such that Creative Framing serves to create a visual image that is more powerful than the sum of all its parts. The possibilities are limited only by your own ideas and collaboration. Creative Framing Possibilities: Create your own physical frame using materials discovered in the environment (i.e., leaves, sticks, pinecones). Sandwich your photo between two pieces of commercially framed plexiglass then carefully add your own rendering to the piece. See the physical frame as a three-dimensional space that uses depth in ways that stimulate viewer attention. 14. PowerPoint Presentation. Submit a hard copy of your presentation as well as a disc or flash drive. VISUAL ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN OPEN CLASS Premium Points Visual Arts/Photography/Graphic Design Open Class - Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 59

60 Department L ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Premium Points: Nature Trails. Example: display of 4-H constructed nature trail or observation made along another nature trail. 2. Geology. Simple collections must include the specimen s names, dates of collection, specific sites(s) of collection (distance and direction to nearest town, county, state or province), and collector s name for 15 specimens. Inclusion of field journals is strongly encouraged and identification criteria must be completely and clearly defined. Exhibits showing evolutionary histories, adaptations of fossil organisms, vertical or horizontal studies of strata, or similar studies are encouraged. 3. Field Identification Projects. Collections of preserved specimens, photographs or sketches properly labeled and showing identification criteria may be displayed for any habitat in New York. Consult the Department of Environmental Conservation for guidelines and permission in collecting specimens from the wild. Consult Field Guides Made Easy for additional activities and ideas. 4. County or self-initiated projects that relate to environmental education. Examples include but are not limited to: interpretation of aerial photographs, vegetation maps, plant adaptations, demonstrations of ecological principles, or computer models like GIS. Transfer of display ideas and concepts form other project areas are encouraged. FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESO URCES 5. Displays or records of any Fisheries and Aquatic Resources related activity including but not limited to fishing techniques, aquatic sampling methods, aquatic insect ecology, habitat improvement, or fisheries management and biology. Other fishing projects may be found in 4-H publications. 6. Water monitoring. Project ideas may be found in Water Worlds, Water Wise, or Pond and Stream Safari. 7. County or self-initiated projects related to fish or fishing, including mariculutre, aquaculture, commercial fisheries, sport fisheries, or related equipment, skills or observations. FORESTRY 8. Displays and presentations may be based upon, but are not limited to, the following projects: Know Your Trees, Timber Management for Small Woodlands, Wildlife and Timber from Private Lands, A Landowner s Guide to Planting, Woods of New York, Trees: Dead or Alive, Know Your Tree Diseases, Maple Syrup Production for the Beginner, and other forestry exhibits based upon national, regional, county, or self-initiated projects. 60

61 RESOURCE-BASED EDUCATION 9. Shooting Sports. Any exhibit or record based upon content of the NYS Shooting Sports Programs or any of the New York State DEC certification programs. 10. Other Outdoor Recreation. Exhibits based upon related outdoor recreation activities, e.g. orienteering, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, wilderness camping or outdoor cookery. WILDL IFE 11. Bird Study. Consult Bluebirds of New York, Birds of Prey, Introduction to Bird Study, or any other bird materials for exhibit ideas. Please note: if a birdhouse is completed as a Wood Science Project, it should be entered in Department F Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 12. Habitat Improvement. Consult Wildlife Habitat Enhancement, Enhancement of Wildlife on Private Land, Managing Small Woodlots for Wildlife for exhibit ideas. 13. Trapping Furbearers. Exhibits based upon the NYS DEC Trapper Training Program are acceptable, as are displays of equipment, pelt preparation, and discussions of the role of trapping in wildlife management. 14. Other Wildlife Projects. Exhibits based upon New York s wildlife resources, Environmental Awareness: Wildlife, Managing Small Woodlots for Wildlife; Wildlife Discovery, New York s Wildlife Resources (fact sheets), and Wildlife in Today s Landscapes. County projects or self-initiated projects are acceptable. A good source of potential project is the 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Invitational. SOLID WASTE 15. Exhibits based on recycling or composting projects in the home or community. 16. Clothing, crafts or other items created using post-consumer waste materials. Consult Composting: Wastes to Resources, Wastewise, Woodsy s Resource Goldmine, Recycling in Your School Makes Good Sense, Recycling: Mining Resources From Trash, or Composting in the Classroom for exhibit ideas. ENVI RONMENTAL EDUCATION OPEN CLASS Premium Points Environmental Education Open Class- Any exhibit deemed by the 4-H educator to be worthwhile that falls outside categories described above. Exhibit may or may not be eligible for State Fair. 61

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63 Department M ANIMAL SCIENCE We are here to have FUN if we do well besides, then we had more FUN! Jeannie Griffiths All exhibitors are bringing their animal(s) to the fair at their own risk. Cornell Cooperative Extension staff work with local and state veterinarians to ensure a safe environment for all animals. However, there are potential risks that cannot be avoided when species from different areas are brought together in close proximity. Please keep this in mind when choosing your fair animals and also remember to take proper precautions when animals return home from the fair. Advanced entry is required and must be received by the 4-H office by the date specified on the Junior Department advanced entry form available at the 4-H office or on-line. All health information is due with advanced entries, unless other arrangements have been made. All animal exhibitors must read and follow the species requirements as printed in the current New York State Ag & Markets Animal Health Requirement booklet. Check Dates for Yates or our 4-H website for the current link or contact the 4-H office. Only animals in good health may be exhibited at the fair. All animals will be vet checked. Any species of animal for which there is an approved rabies vaccine must be inoculated against rabies at least 14 days prior to the opening day of the fair; proof must be included on the health papers. Animals must be owned/leased by the exhibitor on or before May 15 th of this year. A 4-H member/youth exhibitor may exhibit an animal that is not owned exclusively by them by submitting a non-ownership form to the 4-H office, which are to be turned in with the advanced entry registration. Forms can be found on-line or at the 4-H office. Unless otherwise stated, one animal of each species is allowed to be shown non-ownership; dual designation is not allowed. The primary care given to an exhibited animal during the project year will be by the 4-H member/youth exhibitor. Any exhibitor bringing a rooster must provide their own cage. Cages for rabbits and poultry may also need to be provided by the exhibitor. A limited number of cages are available. A lock for small animal cages is recommended and a second key must be left with the 4-H animal science staff member. Feed, hay, bedding and water containers must be furnished by the exhibitor and all tack must be stored in an area designated by Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H staff. All animal exhibitors are required to participate in their respective showmanship classes and submit a record book with their advanced entry for each species of animal they plan to show. Animals in the Youth Department may be shown in the respective open classes upon payment of regular open class entry fee before the appropriate show begins. Animal exhibits must be placed in areas designated by Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H staff. Exhibits housed outside the youth areas (in Open class) will also be considered for Herdsmanship awards if entered in youth department classes. 63

64 Animal stalls, pens, and/or cages must be cleaned by the exhibitor prior to the exhibitor s departure from the Fair. Failure to do so will affect exhibitor s herdsmanship score. Animals brought in for the show only (horses, dogs and milking cows) are exempt, unless they were housed in a stall/pen for the day of the show. Animal exhibits removed prior to release time will not receive premium money, unless a request has been made with and approved by a 4-H staff member. If you need to release early, please contact a 4-H staff member. Animal exhibits are asked to stay in place through Saturday evening. It is advised that 4-H youth exhibitors stay through Saturday night and release on Sunday. Horse exhibitors have two options; a) Stay the entire duration of the fair, releasing at the same time as 4-H class exhibits. b) Come in for the day of the show and leave the same day. All judge s decisions are final. Judges may disqualify any entry for just cause and may reassign entries to categories deemed proper. If you don t want the judge s opinion, don t enter the show ring. Dogs on fairgrounds any dog brought onto the fairgrounds must have a current signed rabies certificate. Proof must be provided upon request. If you re unable to provide proof, you will be asked to remove the animal from the fairgrounds. Youth showing cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine, alpacas or llamas may stay the night at the fair to take care of their animals. An overnight permission form must be submitted to the 4-H office with the exhibitor s advanced entry paperwork. An approved chaperone must be included on the form. Youth and chaperones may sleep in the 4-H Animal Science Barn. Camper spots are not guaranteed, but can be requested on the overnight permission form. Campers must park in an area designated for camper use. No Exceptions! Please see a 4-H staff member with any questions. Animal Exhibitor Check List Advanced Entry Form, non-ownership form (if applicable), proper health papers, completed 4-H project record book (one per species), overnight permission form - All due to the 4-H Office before the fair. Check Dates for Yates for the exact date. Horses proof of Coggins and Rabies test, current within the last two CALENDAR years (unless done out of state then needs to be within the current year) Exhibitor Stall Card (available at barn meeting) or hand-made signs to identify animal and exhibitor. Cage, if needed! All rooster exhibiters MUST bring their own cage. Lock for cage with 2 keys! One key must be given to 4-H animal science staff member. Food, Bedding, etc. All Animal Science exhibitors must show their own animal, unless multiple entries are in a class. Then is it the responsibility of the exhibitor to arrange for additional help showing. All Animal Science exhibitors must be present for the State Vet Check- See the current year s 4-H Schedule for exact day and time. 64

65 ANIMAL EDUCATION Premium Points: All youth completing an animal science project this year are eligible to enter in the animal education and veterinary science sections. All posters must be ready to hang. 1. Animal science notebook, scrapbook, photographs or poster designed and made by youth on any animal species such as but not limited to: dairy, swine, beef, sheep, goats, rabbits, cavies, horses. Topics can be, but are not limited to one or more of the following; animal health, breeds, cares, training, housing, racing, riding, etc. VETERINARY SCIENCE Premium Points: Poster on animal health or safety, animal disease, and prevention. 3. Poster showing internal structure of a domestic animal with major organs identified. 4. Chart showing body temperature, pulse, and respiration rates of at least three (3) of the following: horse, cow, dog, cat, chicken, rabbit, goat, sheep, or swine. 5. Exhibit showing animal health danger signs identified with explanation. 6. An exhibit on internal parasites, identified with brief explanation of life cycles and treatment. 7. Scrapbook on animal diseases, giving their cause, cure, and prevention. Select one animal species. 8. Scrapbook/poster on toxic substances and their prevention. 9. An exhibit on external parasites, identified, with brief explanation of life cycles and treatment. 10. Scrapbook of 10 zoonotic animal diseases (transmittable to man) giving causes, cure and prevention. 11. Scrapbook on career opportunities in veterinary or animal science. 12. A poster showing a public health issue, its cause, cure, and prevention. Posters must be ready to hang. HERDSMANSHIP Herdsmanship awards are given to youth whose animals stay for the duration of the Fair. Each animal exhibitor is required to enter in the herdsmanship classes for the species exhibited. Be sure to put it on your voucher. All youth exhibitors are expected to take good care of their animals and to conduct themselves in a manner that is a credit to the Fair Association and the organization that they represent. Exhibits and exhibitors will be observed one or more times each day of the fair and rated on the following criteria: Attendance at one of the two barn meetings. Present during vet inspection with all necessary paperwork. 65

66 Pen, cage or stall area Set up in assigned area, cleaned and properly bedded; manure removed from aisles and barn. Appropriate fastening or containment of animal. (If using a lock, please leave an extra key with 4-H staff person) Identification cards (Can be either stall/cage cards provided at the barn meeting or handmade signs) - clearly identify animal and owner/exhibitor. Include breed or species information, animal age and variety. Safety - all equipment, tack, bedding, feed, hay, personal belongings, etc., are used in a manner to ensure the safety of animals, exhibitors and fairgoers and stored in designated areas. Feed and Water - available as appropriate for the animal Animals - clean and properly groomed. Exhibitors - clean and neat, appropriate attire for job being done (No sandals at the wash rack); cooperative with 4-H and Superintendent s staff; displays good sportsmanship, sets a good example for other youth, keeps exhibit area neat and presentable, knowledgeable and available to the public. Cage/pen/stall is cleaned and manure is put in proper area at the end of the fair. Premium Points: Herdsmanship 14. Best Decorated Stall Contest (ribbon only) Must be on display for the duration of the fair SHOWMANSHIP Each animal exhibitor must participate in the Showmanship classes for the animal species they are exhibiting. Be sure to put it on your voucher. Horse exhibitors should sign up for showmanship classes in the horse section of the Fairbook. Showmanship awards shall be based on the following criteria, in order of importance: Presentation of the animal in the show ring Knowledge of species, breed and animal s strengths and weaknesses Appearance of the animal Appearance of the exhibitor Premium Points: Cloverbud Open to youth ages 5-7 (as of January 1 st ). All large animal Cloverbud exhibitors must have an adult on the other end of the lead line. Small animal Cloverbud Exhibitors must have an adult in the ring with them. 16. Novice open to all exhibitors who have never competed in a showmanship contest for this kind of animal. 17. Junior open to youth ages 9 through 13 who have previously entered showmanship contests for this kind of animal. 18. Senior open to youth 14 through 19 who have previously entered showmanship contests for this kind of animal. 66

67 PROJECT RECORDS Premium Points: Keeping a project record is a valuable part of an animal science project. The project record book gives the 4-H member the opportunity to keep track of things such as cost of raising an animal, reproduction, health, performance, showing, etc. Each animal exhibitor must submit a record book for each species of animal they are showing at the fair. Record books must accompany the advanced-entry form for review and judging and may be displayed at the fair. Record books can be purchased at the 4-H office or printed off of the Yates County 4-H website. If you wish, you may use the State 4-H Record Book for your species instead of the one provided by Yates County 4-H. 19. Project Record Book 67

68 Department N ALPACA See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. Rules a. All 4-H Alpaca Exhibitors are required to enter a halter class. See class description below. b. Any youth alpaca exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form to the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. c. Health Requirements for Alpacas Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for advanced entries and health paperwork. d. Registration papers (if applicable) should be kept on hand by the exhibitor. e. Refer to your Dates for Yates for schedule information. Class List Premium Points Halter Class Member is judged on their ability to handle their animal properly and prepare it for show. a) Novice Youth has never completed in such a competition before b) Junior Youth aged 9-13 who have previously entered a similar contest of this species. c) Senior Youth aged 1-19 who have previously entered a similar contest of this species. 2. Performance - Member and animal are judged on their ability to negotiate obstacles. a) Novice Youth has never completed in such a competition before b) Junior Youth aged 9-13 who have previously entered a similar contest of this species. c) Senior Youth aged 1-19 who have previously entered a similar contest of this species. 3. Public Relations - Member and animal are judged on their ability to negotiate obstacles and perform activities in the community. a) Novice Youth has never completed in such a competition before b) Junior Youth aged 9-13 who have previously entered a similar contest of this species. c) Senior Youth aged 1-19 who have previously entered a similar contest of this species. 4. Fleece Quality of raw fiber is judged. Exhibitors should fill out a double entry card for each exhibit and include the age of animal and the shearing date. a) Suri fiber b) Huacaya fiber Premium Points Costume - Member and animal are judged on originality and difficulty in training animal to accept and exhibit costume. 68

69 Here ford Angus Shorthorn Highlander Charolais Limousin Simmental Department O BEEF CATTLE See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. Rules a. All 4-H Beef Exhibitors are required to enter showmanship. See showmanship guidelines on page 66. b. Any youth beef exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form to the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. c. Health Requirements for Beef Cattle Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for advanced entries and health paperwork. d. Registration papers (if applicable) should be kept on hand by the exhibitor. e. Refer to your Dates for Yates for schedule information. REGISTERED BREEDING CLASS Junior Prospect male calf born between Jan. 1- June 1 current year, still nursing on cow Junior heifer-calves born Jan.1 Feb. 29 current year Spring Heifer-calves born Mar. 1 May 15 current year Winter Heifer-calves born between Nov 1-Dec 31 preceding year Senior heifer-calves born Aug 1 Oct. 31 previous year Late Summer yearling-heifers born June 16 July 31 previous year Early Summer yearling- Heifers born between May 1-June 15 previous year Junior yearling-heifers born Jan 1 April 30 previous year Premium Points: Other Breeds Including Cross Breeds (please name breed) 69

70 Senior yearling-heifers born Nov. 1 Dec 31, 2 nd previous year Pair of Females Two females, bred and owned by exhibitor Cow/calf project (one entry) Cow, any age with a natural calf born after Jan 1, current year BEEF-MARKET STEER CLASSES 65. Heavyweight Steer, 1025 lbs. and over 66. Medium weight Steer, 925 to 1025 lbs. 67. Lightweight Steer, 600 to 925 lbs. 68. Feeder Calf, under 300 lbs. 69. Feeder Calf, lbs. DAIRY - MARKET STEER CLASSES 70. Heavyweight Steer, 925 lbs. and over 71. Medium weight Steer, 800 to 925 lbs. 72. Feeder Steer, less than 800 lbs. 73. Veal Calf 4-H EXHIBITOR S HERD 74. Three animals, owned by one exhibitor Premium Points: CLUB EXHIBIT 75. Four animals of any breed, all belonging to the same club and at least three different club members COSTUME CLASS 76. Entry to consist of one or more beef animals prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the animal along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. 70

71 Ayrshire Holstein Brown Swiss Jersey Milking Shorthorn Guernsey Other Cross Breed (not eligible for NYS Fair) Department P DAIRY CATTLE See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. Rules a. All 4-H Dairy Exhibitors are required to enter showmanship See showmanship guidelines on page 66. b. Any youth dairy exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form to the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. c. Health Requirements for Dairy Cattle Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for advanced entry and health paperwork. d. Milking cattle may arrive the day of show and leave afterwards. Please let the 4-H Office know if your milking cattle will be arriving the day of show. There are no milking lines available in the barn, but you may bring a portable system and milk throughout the week. e. Refer to your Dates for Yates for schedule information. BREEDING CLASSES Premium Points: Bull Calf born on or after Feb 28 (current year) Spring Heifer Calf born on or after Feb 28 (current year) Winter Heifer Calf born Nov 30 (previous year) March 1st (current year) Fall Heifer Calf born Aug 31 Dec 1 (previous year) Summer Yearling Heifer born after May 31 - Sept 1(previous year) Spring Yearling Heifer born Feb 28 (previous year) June 1 (not in milk) Winter Yearling Heifer born Nov 30 (2 nd previous year) Mar 1 (previous year) (not in milk) Fall Yearling Heifer born Aug 31 (2 nd previous year) Dec 1 (not in milk) Fall Yearling Heifer born Aug 31 (2 nd previous year) Dec 1 (in milk)

72 Ayrshire Holstein Brown Swiss Jersey Milking Shorthorn Guernsey Other Cross Breeds (not eligible for NYS Fair) 4-H Junior Exhibitor s Herd Three animals from classes, above, owned by exhibitor same breed BREEDING CLASSES Premium Points: Junior 2 Year Old Cow born Feb 28 (2 nd previous year) Sept 1 Senior 2 Year Old Cow born Aug 31 (3 rd previous year) Mar 1 Junior 3 Year Old Cow born Feb 28 Sept 1 (3 rd previous year) Senior 3 Year Old Cow born Aug 31 (4 th previous year) Mar 1 (3 rd previous year) 4 yr. Old Cow born Aug 31 (5 th previous year) Sep 1(4 th previous year) 5 yr. Old Cow born Aug 31 born Aug 31 (6 th previous year) Sep 1(5 th previous year) Aged Cow 6 Years & Over born before Sept 1 (6 th previous year) Dry Cow, 4 Year Old & Under *must have freshened at least once Dry Cow, 5 Years Old & Over *must have freshened at least once 100,000 pound cow (proof of production required) 4-H Senior Exhibitor s Herd Three head from classes above, owned by exhibitor Premium Points: DAIRY GROUP CLASSES Class Number Produce of Dam 2 animals, progeny of 1 cow owned by one exhibitor 169 Dam and Daughter any age owned by one exhibitor 170 Best 3 females 3 females any age of same breed, bred & owned by one 171 exhibitor 72

73 CLUB EXHIBIT 172. Four females of any breed, all belonging to the same club and at least 3 different club members. Premium Points: COSTUME CLASS 173. Entry to consist of one or more dairy animals prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the animal along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. 73

74 Department Q DOG OBEDIENCE See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. Rules: a. Youth who have trained their dogs for obedience are eligible to participate. b. Dogs must be owned by the exhibitor or a member of the immediate family or filed a non-ownership certificate with the 4-H office. (Check your Dates for Yates to see when this form is due) c. All dogs must conform to the rules and regulations of the Livestock Health requirements determined by the Department of Agriculture and Markets printed on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Please check your Dates for Yates to determine when specific health forms are due to the 4-H Office. d. Individual dogs may not be entered in more than one level of obedience. e. Owners must show evidence of dog s (1) initial rabies vaccination within the last year OR booster, within last 3 years, distemper, hepatitis, leptrospirosis, parvovirus booster, bordetella and parainfluenza virus vaccines are also recommended annually for show dogs. f. All exhibitors must have a SIGNED copy of their dog s rabies certificate with their animal at all times. g. Dog leashes for on-leash exercises are to be 6 feet in length. h. Dogs must be on exhibit 1-hour prior to the start of the show. Cages may be placed in areas designated by Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H staff. i. Females in season are not allowed. j. All dogs must be controlled on a leash while outside the ring. At no time may a dog be left unattended. Each exhibitor is responsible for his/her own dog and must clean up all accidents. k. All dogs must be at least 6 months of age l. Clothing must be neat, clean and properly fitting with no rips or tears. Skirts and dresses must be of an appropriate length. In addition: Agility must wear sneakers or rubber soled shoes. Dress shorts may be worn in agility, but must be of appropriate length. m. The performance of the 4-H er and their dogs will be scored according to standard score sheets. In general, AKC rules will be used for obedience class evaluation. Mixed breed parentage dogs are welcome. n. No food/bait is allowed in the ring during obedience, agility, or rally classes, whether in a pocket or exposed. o. The Danish system will be used for awards, with the highest scoring dog and handler in each class receiving a special award. p. Dogs receiving a red or white placing in a class may compete in that class a second year. Dogs that receive a blue placing must move up to the next level. q. Any dog that has been known to bite another dog/person must not be brought to the fair. As per AKC rules, any dog that attacks another dog or appears dangerous to other dogs in the ring (i.e., growling) must be excused. 74

75 GROOMING AND HANDLING 1. Grooming and Handling A Points: For 4-H ers who are competing for the first time in grooming and handling. Dogs are scored on general condition and fitness, clipping, cleanliness, etc. Dogs should permit handling (including checking teeth) without resentment. Handlers to be judged on handling ability and their response to the judge s directions. Appropriate attire is required. Suggested attire: dress, slacks or skirts with matching tops. Judges look for neat and well-groomed handlers. Handlers who have previously received a red or white ribbon in this class, may compete in it a second year. 2. Grooming and Handling B Points For 4-H ers who have previously competed in grooming and handling. 3. Grooming and Handling C Points For 4-Her s who have previously been a Grooming and Handling B Champion and/or have qualified for the Open Class of Junior Showmanship at an AKC show (or the equivalent), even if it is their first year. OBEDIENCE Regular Classes 4. Cloverbud For youth 5- who have been working on obedience with their dogs. Class will consist of a modified obedience course. An adult must be in the ring with the exhibitor. 5. Beginner A- Points: For 4-H ers who have not previously trained a dog. The dogs in this class must not have graduated beyond Beginner level. All exercises (Heel on Leash, Figure 8; Sit for Exam; Sit Stay (30 sec.-1 min., Recall) will be performed with the dog on lead. The maximum possible score is 200 points. Dogs receiving a blue in this class MUST move to Beginner C. Dogs entered in this class can not also participate in Agility, Brace, or 4-Person Team. 6. Beginner B- Points: For 4-H ers who have previously trained a dog. The dogs in this class must not have graduated beyond the Beginner level. All exercises (Heel on Leash, Figure 8; Sit for Exam; Sit Stay (30 sec.-1 min., Recall) will be performed with the dog on lead. The maximum possible score is 200 points. Dogs receiving a blue in this class MUST move to Beginner C. Dogs entered in this class can not also participate in Agility, Brace, or 4-Person Team. 7. Beginner C- Points: For 4-H ers who have previously trained a dog in Beginner or more advanced levels of obedience. The dogs in this class must not have graduated beyond the Beginner level. Exercises and maximum possible points are the same as in Beginner A, except for recall off leash and sit is dropped leash. Dogs receiving blue in this class MUST move to Graduate Beginner. Dogs entered in this class can not also participate in Agility, Brace, or 4-Person Team. 75

76 7. Graduate Beginner A- Points: For 4-H ers who not have previously trained a dog in Graduate Beginner level. Dogs must not have graduated beyond the Graduate Beginner level. Exercises and maximum possible points are the same as in the Beginner A and B classes EXCEPT that of the Stand for Examination, Recall, Long Sit (1 minute) and Long Down (3 minute) exercises are done with leash attached to collar and placed next to dog. Dogs receiving a blue ribbon in this class MUST move up to Novice. 8. Graduate Beginner B- Points: For 4-H ers who have previously trained a dog in graduate beginner or more advanced levels. Dogs must not have graduated beyond the Graduate Beginner level. Exercises and maximum possible points are the same as in Graduate Beginner A. Dogs receiving a blue ribbon in this class MUST move up to Novice. 9. Novice A Points: For 4-H ers and dogs who have completed a Novice course of instruction but have not graduated beyond this level. Dogs must not have completed their AKC Companion Dog (CD) title (or the equivalent UKC U-CD, All-American CD, Club CD, CKC CD, etc.) unless the CD was earned within 60 days of the show. Other than the Heel On Leash and Figure 8, all exercises will be performed with the dog off lead (Stand for Examination; Heel Off Leash; Recall). (Long Sit, 1 minute; Long Down, 3 minutes are done with leash attached to collar and placed next to dog with number). Maximum possible score will be 200 points. 10. Novice B Points: Exercises will be the same as Novice A. Exhibitors can participate in this class more than once. Open to any handler and dog at the Novice Level but not ready for Advanced Novice. 11. Advanced Novice Points: For 4H ers and dogs who have not graduated beyond the Advanced Novice level of obedience. Dogs may have earned a CD title but not a Companion Dog Excellence (CDX) title (or the equivalent). Other than the Heel On Leash, all exercises will be performed with the dog off leash (Stand for Examination; Heel Free and Figure 8; Drop on Recall; Long Sit, Handlers Out of Sight, 3 minutes; Long Down, Handlers Out of Sight, 5 minutes). Maximum possible score will be 200 points. Open to any handler and dog beyond the Novice Level but not ready for Graduate Novice. 12. Graduate Novice Points: Dogs may not have earned a CDX or equivalent title, unless the title was earned within 60 days of the show. The exercises are: Heel Free and Figure 8; Drop on Recall; Dumbell Recall; Recall over High Jump; Recall over Broad Jump and Long Down. The maximum possible score is 200 points. Open to any handler and dog beyond the Novice level but not ready for open class (due to training and/or physical ability of dog). 76

77 13. Open A Points: For 4H ers and dogs who have not graduated beyond the Open level of obedience. Dogs may have earned a CD degree but not a CDX, unless the CDX was earned within 60 days of the show. ALL exercises will be performed with the dog off leash (Heel Free and Figure 8; Drop on Recall; Retrieve on Flat; Retrieve Over High Jump; Broad Jump; Long Sit, Handlers Out of Sight, 3 minutes; Long Down, Handlers Out of Sight, 5 minutes). Maximum possible score will be 200 points. 14. Open B Points: Dogs who have received their CDX but are not ready to enter Utility may participate in Open B. All exercises are the same as, Open A. With special permission from the 4-H Dog Show Superintendent, dogs may repeat in this class regardless of point score or ribbon placing in the Open class at previous State Fair shows. 15. Utility Points: For 4H ers and dogs who have not earned a Utility Dog (UD) title or the equivalent, unless this title has been completed within 60 days of the show. ALL exercises will be performed with the dog off leash (Signal Exercise; Scent Discrimination, one metal article, one leather article; Directed Retrieve; Moving Stand and Examination; Directed Jumping). Maximum possible score will be 200 points. Dogs may repeat in this class regardless of point score or ribbon placing in the Utility class at previous State Fair shows. With special permission from the 4-H Dog Show Superintendent, 4H ers with dogs that have earned a UD may participate in the Utility class FOR EXHIBITION ONLY (FEO). Non-Regular Classes 16. Brace Points: For ONE 4-H er with TWO dogs, at least one of the dogs being owned by the 4H er handling the Brace. The two dogs may be different breeds. Exercises will be performed as in Graduate Beginner (with 160 points maximum for the Heel On Leash and Figure 8, and 60 points each maximum for the Stand for Examination, Recall, Long Sit and Long Down). Maximum possible score will be 400 points. 4-H ers and dogs who have participated in this class in previous years may repeat as long as they qualify at the county level. Beginner A, B and C Obedience dogs are not eligible for Brace; dogs must be working at the Graduate Beginner Level. The same two dogs, as a brace, may not be shown twice. 17. Four-Person Team Points: Teams will consist of four 4-H ers with their four dogs simultaneously performing Graduate Beginner exercises (with 240 points maximum for the Heel On Leash, 80 points maximum for the Figure 8 and 120 points each maximum for the Stand for Examination, Recall, Long Sit and Long Down). The Figure 8 will require the use of 5 stewards as posts. Once lined up for the Recall, the judge will instruct the 4H ers to leave their dogs (all four handlers leave as a group). Each 4-H er will call their dog individually. 77

78 Once all four dogs have been called, the judge will instruct the handlers to finish their dogs (as a group). Maximum possible score will be 800 points. 4H ers and dogs who have participated in this class in previous years may repeat as long as they qualify at the county level. Only one entry per handler/dog combination. Beginner A, B and C obedience dogs are not eligible for 4-Person Team. Dogs must be working at the Graduate Beginner Level. 18. Drill Team Each team will consist of 8 or more dogs and their trainers (4-H ers) who will perform a detailed drill of their own design. If a county does not have at least 8 dogs, they may join with another county to make a team. Trainers may wish to dress alike and perform to music. Live music is permitted. Counties using prerecorded music should bring their own CDs for playing over the Coliseum sound system. No adult may enter the arena with the Drill Team. Vocal or whistle commands are permitted, but they must be given by a member of the Drill Team. Dogs may be dressed to add further color. The drill should be at least five but not exceed eight minutes in length. Points will be deducted if these limits are not met (Loss of 1 point for each 15 seconds over or under these limits, an additional 5 points off for an over 60 second deviation). The team will be scored according to the Drill Team Score Sheet. If a dog defecates or eliminates in the ring during the Drill Team, they will lose 15 points per occurrence. DRILL TEAM SCORE CARD POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION Appearance-uniformity, neatness, appropriateness Appropriateness of musical accompaniment Difficulty of the routine Handling Obedience attentiveness to the aims of dog obedience Originality Precision TOTAL

79 Non-Regular Classes 19. Group Performance. Group of handlers and dogs performing a drill of their own design. Any number of dogs and handlers may participate. Both handlers and dogs may be costumed. Drill may be performed to music. Ribbon only. 20. Fun Class. Purpose of class is for fun to see how well dogs work around different distractions for each exercise. Ribbon only. 21. Costume Class- Points: Entry to consist of one or more dogs and prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x5 card indicating the name of the handler and the dog along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. Rally Rules: a. In general, American Kennel Club (AKC) rules will be used for Rally Obedience Class evaluation. Mixed parentage dogs are welcome. b. All dogs shall be shown in a flat buckle, snap collar or plain harness. c. Food will NOT be permitted in the ring. d. A copy of the course will be posted at the announcers stand before the competition. e. Exhibitors will be given a 15-minute period to walk the course (without dogs) and ask the judge questions. f. There will be a maximum time of three (3) minutes per handler/dog team. Anyone with special needs should notify staff at time of entry. g. Dogs may be shown in only one level of Rally Obedience. h. If a dog defecates or eliminates in the ding during Rally, they will lose 15 points per occurrence. i. Rally Jump Heights- Dogs measured to be the withers: under 10 - jump 4 10 and under 15 - jump 8 15 to less than 20 - jump and above- jump Rally Novice A- Points Course shall consist of stations plus a START and FINISH sign. This course is open to all dogs at all levels of obedience. Rally Novice will be performed on a leash. Dogs receiving blue ribbons must move up to the next level. Dogs who have received a Rally Novice (RN) Title (or the equivalent R1, etc.) unless within 60 days of the show must move to Rally Advanced. 26. Rally Novice B- Points For dogs who are not yet ready for Rally Advanced but who have received a blue ribbon in Rally Novice A. Class description is the same as Rally Novice A. If a blue ribbon is earned, dogs must move to Rally Advanced. 79

80 27. Rally Advanced- Points Course shall consist of exercise stations plus a START and FINISH sign. Rally Advanced course shall be performed with dog off leash. All dogs must be working at the Graduate Beginner level to be training/working/showing in this class. Dogs not entered in an obedience class may be asked to perform an off leash exercise to show that they belong in Rally Advanced. Beginner A and B Obedience dogs are not eligible. Dogs who have received a blue ribbon or a Rally (RA) Advanced Title (or other equivalent) 28. Rally Excellent- Course shall consist of stations plus a START and FINISH sign with no more than 7 stationary exercises. All dogs must be working at the Graduate Beginner level to be training/working/showing in this class. Dogs not entered in an obedience class may be asked to perform an off leash exercise to show that they belong in Rally Excellent. Beginner A and B obedience dogs are not eligible. All exercises shall be performed off leash except the Honor Exercise. Dogs who have received a Blue Ribbon or Rally Excellent (RE) Title (or the equivalent) unless earned within 60 days of the show may participate FEO with permission from the 4-H Dog Show Superintendent. AGILITY Rules: a. In general, American Kennel Club (AKC) rules will be used for Agility class evaluation. However, mixed parentage dogs are welcome. b. All dogs MUST be working at the Beginner C Level to be training/working/showing in Agility. Beginner A & B obedience dogs are not eligible. Dogs not entered in an obedience class may be asked to perform an off lead recall to show that they belong in Agility. c. Dogs must be at least 15 months old. d. Either no collar or flat buckle collars but no hanging tags or attachments. e. Handlers shall be allowed to bring their dog to the start of the line on lease. Handlers shall comply with the judges instructions for being ready to start their run (having their dog off leash and under control in a timely manner). f. Food and toys are not permitted in course area or in the ring and handlers are not permitted to use whistles or other instruments or devices. g. Handlers will be excused by the judge/superintendent for inappropriate actions including training devices. h. Handlers in all classes will be allowed one ten minute walk through the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. i. If a dog eliminates in the ring, 15 points will be lost per occurrence. j. Dogs that have reached age 7 or above will be allowed to jump 4 lower than their required jump height. k. A handler may be asked to leave the ring at any time at the judge s discretion. l. If a dog is trained by someone before the 4-H handler takes over, that dog must be shown at the next highest level of competition. m. All dogs MUST be working at the Graduate Beginner level to be training/working/showing in Agility. Beginner A and B obedience dogs are not eligible. Dogs not entered in an obedience class may be asked to perform an off lead recall to show that they belong in Agility. 80

81 29. Agility Pre-Novice Points A ten obstacle course that is straight forward using non-winged jumps, pipe tunnel, A-frame, tire jump, table and dog walk. Jump heights offered will be: 4 (below 6 at the withers), 8 (below 14 at the withers) and 12 (above 14 at the withers). Any dog that received a blue placing must move to the next level. 30. Agility Novice Points Dogs must not have completed their AKC Novice Standard Agility title (or the equivalent NADAC, USDAA, etc.) unless the title was earned within 60 days of the show. At least obstacles must be used in the Novice classes, but there will be no weaves. Any dog that received a Blue placing must move to the next level. 31. Agility Open Points For dogs who have received a blue award in the Novice Level. Dogs must not have completed their AKC Open standard title or equivalent, unless the title was earned within 60 days of the show. Additional obstacles will be added. 32. Agility Excellent Points For dogs who have received a blue award in the Open Level. Dogs must not have completed their AKC Excellent Title (or the equivalent NADAC, USDAA, etc.) unless the title was earned within 60 days of the show. Dogs who have titled or received a blue ribbon in this class may compete FEO. 81

82 Alpine LaMancha Nubian Saanen Oberhasli Toggenburg AOP all other purebred Grades/ Crosses Department R GOATS See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. These additional requirements and/or criteria apply to Goats only. Rules a. All exhibitors are required to enter showmanship. See Showmanship Guidelines on page 66. b. A market kid may only be shown one year. c. Dairy goats with horns will not be permitted to show. No Exceptions. Meat goats with horns are allowed, but aggressive horned goats may be required to be artificially tipped or required to leave the fairgrounds at the discretion of the 4-H staff or fair board. d. No adult bucks are permitted. e. Non-recorded grades are not eligible for State Fair. f. Any animal showing an open sore will not be permitted. Any animal producing an open sore while at the fair will be sent home immediately. g. Any youth goat exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form to the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. h. Health Requirements for Goats Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for animal registration and health paperwork. i. Refer to Dates for Yates for show schedules. DAIRY GOATS Premium Points: Goat Classes Doe kid 3 ½ mos. and under 5 mos. Doe kid 5 mos. & under 9 mos. Doe kid 9 mos. & under 16 mos. Doe kid 16 mos. & under 24 mos. Doe over 1 yr. & under 2 in milk

83 Alpine LaMancha Nubian Saanen Oberhasli Toggenburg AOP all other purebred Grades/ Crosses Goat Classes Doe, 2 years & under Doe, 3 years & under 5 Doe, 5 years & over Dam & Daughter* Get of Sire** H Exhibitors Herd*** *Dam & Daughter any age, both owned by one exhibitor. Any animal entered in a group must first be entered in individual competition. **Get of Sire 3 does of any age, the get of one sire, owned by one exhibitor. ***4-H Exhibitors Herd four does of which two are of breeding age, owned by 1 exhibitor ***Any animal in a group must first be entered in individual competition. Meat Goats Percentages Full Blood/Purebreds Doe Kid, 3 ½ mos. and under 6 mos. Doe Kid, 6 mos. and under 9 mos. Doe Kid 9 mos. And under 12 mos. Doe, 1 yr. old and 2 yrs. old-never Kidded Doe, 1 yr. old and under 2 yrs. old- Kidded Doe, 2 yrs. And under 4yrs. Kidded Doe, 4 yrs. And older- Kidded Lightweight Market Kid (doe or Wether) 40 lbs. and under. Heavyweight Market Kid (doe or wether) Market Kid Special 83

84 Meat Goats Percentages Full Blood/Purebreds Other Meat Goat 4-H Exhibitors Herd 4 animals, 2 of breeding age. Owned by 1 exhibitor Produce of Dam 2 does of any age, which are produce of one doe, owned by one exhibitor Market Kid Special 105 (please specify) PYGMY GOATS 108. Doe kids 3 ½ months and under 6 months 109. Doe kids 6 months and under 9 months 110. Doe kids 9 months and under 12 months 111. Doe 1 year old and under 2, never kidded 112. Doe 1 year old and under 2, kidded 113. Doe 2 years old and over, kidded 114. Pygmy weather 115. Dam and daughter 2 animals, any age, owned by one exhibitor H Exhibitors Herd 4 animals, of which 2 are of breeding age, bred and owned by 1 exhibitor. CARTING 117. Carting a. Novice First time competing in an event of this kind b. Junior Open to youth 9-13 who have previous entered a contest of this kind. c. Senior - Open to youth who have previous entered a contest of this kind. GOAT OBSTACLE 118. Goats and Exhibitors will make their way through a timed obstacle course. Ribbon Only! Premium Points: Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more goats prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the goat along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. 84

85 Department S HORSES See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. These additional requirements and/or criteria apply to Horses only. a. Show rules will be published in the latest edition of the NYS Equine Show Rule Book and Yates County abides by these rules. Gymkhana classes, rules and patterns may also be found in the NYS 4-H Horse Show rulebook. b. Good sportsmanship and mannerly conduct are expected at all times, inside and outside the show ring. Abuse of horses or unmannerly conduct will be subject to dismissal of the entrant from the show and loss of premium points. Dismissal is at the discretion of the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H staff. c. ALL riders must have a Riding Level Skills Evaluation performed by approved persons appointed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Staff. Cloverbuds and mini horse exhibitors must have an On the Ground skills evaluation and anyone driving a horse needs a driving level evaluation. Skills evaluations will be completed before the fair each year. d. Approved helmets and footwear MUST be worn at all times when on horseback. 1) The official helmet for the NYS 4-H Horse Program will be Equine riding helmets with ASTM 1163/SEI or ASTM F a/SEI certification. 2) Proper equestrian footwear with a distinguishable heel is required. 3) An approved helmet and equestrian footwear must be worn at all times at 4-H events when: - a rider is mounted on an equine - youth are riding in a vehicle being pulled by one or more equines - or youth are in the show ring (i.e. for showmanship at halter). e. Eligible Horse: A horse qualifying for the show may be: Owned by the 4-H member, OR Owned by a member of his or her immediate family, OR Leased by the 4-H member, providing she/he does not own a horse or pony and does not have a family-owned horse or pony as a designated project animal. Horse must be 24 months of age No intact stallions over 12 months of age All equines shown in ridden and driven classes must be three (3) years of age or older. All horses and ponies must be registered as the 4-H member s project horse with the 4- H member during the project year and must be included in their project record book. No bareback riding is permitted. f. Each exhibitor may participate with only one animal in each division and no more than two different animals in the show. (A division means Walk/Trot, Novice, Junior, Senior, or Mini) 85

86 g. Age Requirements: Cloverbuds age 5-7 may show in Cloverbud Walk/Trot or Cloverbud lead line. Walk/Trot- age 5-7, walk/trot or walk/jog Lead line- age 5-7, Cloverbud will be shown on the lead line by someone with experience that is 18 or older. With halter over headstall and lead connected to middle ring. Walk/Trot- Walk/Trot or Walk/Jog. Rider can be any 4-H age. They may or may not be required to know diagonals depending on the class entered. Novice- Walk/Trot/Canter or Walk/Trot/Lope, leads do not count, diagonals do. Rider can be any 4-H age, and may show a this level consecutively. They will be asked to move up levels as skills and safety levels of the rider increases. Junior- 13 and under, Walk/Trot/Canter or Walk/Trot/Lope, leads and diagonals count.. Senior- 14 and up, Walk/Trot/Canter or Walk/Trot/Lope, leads and diagonals count. h. Each 4-H age exhibitor must participate in appropriate showmanship class. i. Tack stalls will be provided ONLY as space allows. j. Order of classes and patterns may be posted differently on show day. k. You should only be on horseback in the ring area. Please lead horses to and from the barn and under no conditions should you be mounted inside of the barn. l. Be respectful of other 4-H ers. If someone is trying to get out of the barn when you are trying to get in, wait your turn, horse inside of barn has the right of way. m. Do not tie horses in center isle between stalls. Please tie in the stall or perhaps at the wash rack. n. Any youth horse exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form to the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. o. Health Requirements for Horse Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for animal registration and health paperwork. 86

87 1. Showmanship at Halter (Horse) a) Senior c) Novice b) Junior d) Walk/Trot 2. Showmanship at Halter (Mini) a) Senior c) Novice b) Junior d) Walk/Trot 3. Hunt Seat Equitation a) Senior b) Junior 4. Hunt Seat Pleasure a) Senior b) Junior 5. Hunter Under Saddle (may hand gallop) a) Senior b) Junior 6. Hunter Hack a) Senior b) Junior 7. English Command Class a) Senior b) Junior 8. Training Level Test 1 a) Senior b) Junior Premium Points: c) Novice e) Cloverbud walk/trot d) Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line c) Novice e) Cloverbud walk/trot d) Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line c) Novice d) Walk/Trot c) Novice d) Walk/Trot c) Novice e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot d) Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot (req. to show the ability to ride in 2 point at their riding evaluation) 87

88 9. Training Level Test 2 a) Senior b) Junior 10. Dressage Equitation a) Senior b) Junior 11. Training Level Test 3 a) Senior c) Novice b) Junior d) Walk/Trot st Level Test 1 a) Senior c) Novice b) Junior d) Walk/Trot st Level Test 2 a) Senior c) Novice b) Junior d) Walk/Trot st Level Test 3 a) Senior c) Novice b) Junior d) Walk/Trot 15. Versatility- Tack & Attire change ½ way through class. 2 helpers allowed, only 1 in arena a) Senior b) Junior 16. Stock Seat Western Equitation a) Senior b) Junior 17. Western Horse Pleasure a) Senior b) Junior 18. Western Horsemanship a) Senior b) Junior 19. Western Riding a) Senior b) Junior 20. Western Command a) Senior b) Junior 21. Ranch Horse Class a) Senior b) Junior 22. Trail Class a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot c) Novice d) Walk/Trot c) Novice d) Walk/Trot c) Novice e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot d) Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line c) Novice e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot d) Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line c) Novice e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot d) Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line c) Novice d) Walk/Trot c) Novice e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot d) Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line c) Novice d) Walk/Trot c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot (limit 4 obstacles and are required to have a side walker over the age of 18) 88

89 23. Open Hunter at Halter, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 24. Jumper at Halter, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice DRIVING CLASSES 25. Pleasure Driving, Pony a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 26. Pleasure Driving, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 27. Pleasure Driving, Horse a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 28. Country Driving, Pony a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 29. Country Driving, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 30. Country Driving, Horse a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 31. Reinsmanship, Pony a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 32. Reinsmanship, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 33. Reinsmanship, Horse a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 34. Obstacle Driving, Pony a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 35. Obstacle Driving, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 36. Obstacle Driving, Horse a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 89

90 37. Gambler s Choice, Pony a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 38. Gambler s Choice, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 39. Gambler s Choice, Horse a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 40. Timed Cones, Pony a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 41. Timed Cones, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 42. Timed Cones, Horse a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice 43. Halter Obstacle, Mini a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice GYMKHANA AND GAMES Premium Points *Walk/Trot and Cloverbud can not go faster than a trot/jog 44. Cloverleaf Barrel Race a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line g) Mini 45. Texas T Barrel Race a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line g) Mini 46. Quadrangle Barrel Race a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line 47. Straight Line Barrel Race a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line g) Mini Stake-N-Barrel Race a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Mini 49. Pole Bending a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line g) Mini 50. Keyhole Race a) Senior b) Junior c) Novice d) Walk/Trot e) Cloverbud Walk/Trot f) Cloverbud lead line g) Mini

91 53. Group Performance. Group of riders and horses performing a design of their own. Any number of horses and riders may participate. Both riders and horses may be costumed. Drill may be performed to music. Premium Points Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more horses prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the animal along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. JUST FOR FUN CLASSES: 51. Catalog Race - ribbon only a) Horse b) Mini c) Cloverbud 52. Open End Barrel Race - ribbon only a) Horse b) Mini c) Cloverbud 53. Ribbon Race ribbon only a) Horse b) Mini c) Cloverbud DRIVING JUST FOR FUN GAMES RIBBON ONLY 58. Pick up and Drive a) Horse b) Mini 59. Egg and Spoon a) Horse b) Mini 54. Carrot Race ribbon only a) Horse b) Mini 55. Egg & Spoon ribbon only a) Horse b) Mini c) Cloverbud 56. Sit-a-buck (in saddle) ribbon only a) Horse b) Cloverbud 57. Pyramid Game ribbon only a) Horse 60. Cool Aid Cup/Command Class a) Horse b) Mini 61. Barrel Racing a) Horse b) Mini MOUNTED GAMES Please refer to the NYS Horse Show Rulebook for class descriptions and additional information. Premium Points Mounted games are for Sr., Jr., Novice, and Walk/Trot level riders and are subject to change. 62. Flag Race 63. Straight Line Race 64. Veggie Stew Race 91

92 Department T Llamas See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. These additional requirements and/or criteria apply to Llamas only. a. Llamas do not have to be recorded with the American Llama Show Association or the International Llama Registry to show at the Yates County Fair, but llamas will be judged by the ASLA standard. b. Animals must be 6 months of age or older to show in any class c. Nursing crias are permitted to come with their mother, as long as there is supervision present. However, crias are not allowed to be shown and will not receive premium points. d. All exhibitors are required to enter showmanship. See showmanship classes on page 66. Exhibitors should wear a white shirt or blouse, black tie or scarf and black pants or shirt. e. Llamas may be entered in one wool division only. f. Any youth llama exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form to the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. g. Health Requirements for Llamas Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for animal registration and health paperwork. h. Check Dates for Yates for schedule information. HALTER CLASSES Premium Points: Light/Medium Wool a) Juvenile 6-12 months b) Yearling months c) Two year old and older 2. Heavy Wool b) Juvenile 6-12 months c) Yearling months d) Two year old and older Premium Points: Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more goats prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the llama along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. 92

93 Department U Pet Class See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. These additional requirements and/or criteria apply to Pet Class only. a. Animals entered must be a species that is identified as part of the 4-H Pet Pals curriculum and is an approved animal to have on the fairgrounds. This includes; birds, chinchillas, rats, mice, lizards, cavies, hamsters, snakes (non-poisonous only), gerbils, cats, rabbits, fish, hedgehogs, frogs, hermit crabs, turtles and pot-bellied pigs. b. Animals may only be entered in one department of the fair book. Therefore, if you have a rabbit, cavy or bird already entered in their respective departments they may not be entered in the pet class. c. Animals entered in this department are not eligible for state fair. d. All animals for which there is a USDA licensed rabies vaccine available (Ex: cats) must provide proof of vaccination when submitting their advanced entry form. e. Animals will arrive for the day of the show and will be health checked upon arrival. They will be on display from 1-6 pm on the day of the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds by 9 pm. f. Exhibitors must provide their own cages. Cages must be secure for the animal that it is housing. Animals may be sent home for having inappropriate cages. g. There is not a showmanship class for the pet class, but all exhibitors must complete an animal science record book, available at the 4-H office or on-line. Exhibitors will be judged on the knowledge and care of their animals. h. Refer to Dates for Yates for show schedule. Premium Points: PET CLASS All pets will be judged together and exhibitors will be judged on their overall knowledge and care of their animal. a. Cloverbud- Open to youth 5-7 years old. b. Novice- open to all exhibitors who have never competed in a contest of this kind c. Junior open to youth ages 8 through 13 who have previously entered contests for this kind of animal. d. Senior open to youth 14 through 19 who have previously entered contests for this kind of animal. 2. COSTUME CLASS Entry to consist of one or more animals prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the exhibitor and animal along with the theme of the costume is required. 93

94 Cochins Langshans Brahmas Dorkings Redcaps Cornish Orpintons Sussex Austrloprs Ply Rock Dominiques Wyandottes Javas Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White Buckeyes Chanteclars Jersey Giants Lamonas New Hampshires Hollands Delawares Department V POULTRY See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPATE, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. These additional requirements and/or criteria apply to Poultry only. Rules: a. Exhibitors must enter in showmanship. See page 66. b. A specimen one year or more in age shall be considered a cock or hen. A specimen under one year of age shall be considered a cockerel or pullet c. Exhibitors are expected to be knowledgeable about their birds origin, class, use, age, feeding, etc d. Each exhibitor is limited to ten birds total. No class limits. If space permits, and upon educator approval, additional birds may be brought to fair for exhibit only e. Unworthy birds shall not receive any placing, ribbon or premium award. f. Health Requirements for Poultry Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for animal registration and health paperwork. g. Refer to Dates for Yates for show schedule. Large Breed: Premium Points: American Class Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Asiatic Class English Class Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet

95 Modern Game Old English Game Sumatras Malays Cubalayas Phoenix Yokohamas Aseels Shamos Sultans Naked Necks Araucanas Ameraucanas Hamburgs Campines Lakenvelders Polish Houdans Crevecoers LaFleche Welsumers Barnvelders Leghorn Minorcas Spanish Andalusians Anconas Sicililan Buttercups Catalanas Mediterranean Class Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Continental Class Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Other Standard Class Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet

96 Jersey Giants Lakenvelders Lamonas Leghorns Minorcas Naked Necks New Hampshires Orpingtons Phoenix Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red Spanish Sussex Anconas Andalusians Australoprs Campines Catalanas Delawares Dorkings Dutch Hollands Japanese Java Modern Game American Game Old English Game Bantam Breed Classes: Game Bantams Class Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Single Comb Clean Legged Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Single Comb Clean Legged Cont. Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet

97 Booted Brahmas Cochins Belgian d Uccle Faverolles Langshans Silkies Sultans Ameracanas Araucanas Buckeyes Chanteclers Cornish Crevecoeurs Cubalayas Houdans LaFleche Maylays Polish Shamos Sicilian Buttercups Sumatras Yokohmas Anconas Antwerps Belgians Dominiques Dorkings Hamburgs Leghorns Minorcas Recaps Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White Rosecombs Sebrights Wyandottes Rosecomb Clean Legged Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet All Other Clean Legged Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Feather Legged Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet

98 GUINEA CLASSES All Colors DUCK CLASSES GEESE CLASSES Old Gander Old Goose Young Gander Young Goose Light Medium Heavy TURKEY CLASSES Cock Hen Cockerel Pullet Old Drake Old Tom Old Duck Young Drake Old Hen Young Tom Young Hen All Varieties PIGEONS Cock Hen Young Bird Young Duck Bantam Light Medium Heavy OTHER Cock Hen Young Bird EGG JUDGING One entry consists of 12 eggs displayed in a carton suitable to the size of the eggs. Eggs will be judged on cleanliness, size, texture and shape. One entry per class Brown Shell Chicken Eggs 500. White Shell Chicken Eggs 501. All other eggs Premium Points: Premium Points: Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more birds prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the bird along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. 98

99 Department W RABBITS and CAVIES RABBITS: See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. These additional requirements and/or criteria apply to Rabbits only. Rules: a. Each exhibitor must be entered in showmanship. See page 66 for details. Show coats are not required. Expected attire will include either a long sleeved show coat of any color or a long sleeved collared white button shirt. b. Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of ten animals overall. Each rabbit may be entered in only one breeding class. c. All rabbits are shown individually. d. Doe and Litter class: Litter must be at least four weeks old, maximum of eight weeks old. Must be housed together. Considered 1 entry. e. No rabbit under 8 weeks of age may be entered except as part of a litter. f. Rabbits must be entered as a named breed of white or colored rabbits. Rabbits will be judged by Breed Standards of Perfection of the American Breeder Association and on condition of fur, body type, etc. Colored classes include both solid color and broken fur, PUREBRED rabbits must be listed by breed, sex and age. g. On Advanced Entry Form and Voucher, please list your breed code and class number. h. Refer to Dates for Yates for show schedule. Premium Points: Fancy Breeds Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Belgian Hare Britannia Petite Black Black Otter Chestnut Agouti Sable Marten Red Eyed White Standard Chinchilla

100 Fancy Breeds Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Dutch Black Blue Chocolate Gray Steele Tortoise Dwarf Hotot Black Chocolate English Spot Black Blue Chocolate Gold Gray Lilac Tortoise Florida White Harlequin Black Blue Broken Chocolate

101 Fancy Breeds Cont d Himalayan Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Black Blue Chocolate Lilac Holland Lop Colored Broken Lilac Mini Lop Colored Broken Mini Rex Black Blue BEW Castor Chinchilla Chocolate Himalayan Lilac Lynx

102 Fancy Breeds Cont d Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Mini Rex Cont d Opal Otter Red Sable Point Deal Tortoise White Broken Mini Satin Chinchilla Opal Red Siamese White Netherland Dwarf Self Shaded Agouti Tan Pattern Any Other Variety Polish Black Blue

103 Fancy Breeds Cont d Polish Cont d Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Broken Chocolate Blue-eyed White Red-eyed White Rex Amber Black Otter Blue Broken Californian Castor Chinchilla Chocolate Lilac Lynx Opal Red Sable Seal White Rhinelander American Sable

104 Fancy Breeds Cont d Silver Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Black Brown Fawn Silver Marten Black Blue Chocolate Sable Tan Black Blue Chocolate Lilac Thrianta Velveteen Wool Breed Class English Angora Sr. Buck Sr. Doe. Jr. Buck Jr. Doe White Colored French Angora White Colored

105 Wool Breeds Cont d Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Giant Angora White Satin Angora White Colored Jersey Wooly Self Shaded Aqouti Broken Tan Pattern AOV American Fuzzy Lop Broken Colored Lion Heads Tort

106 Commercial Breed Class Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe American Blue White Beveren White Blue Black Californian Champagne D Argent Checkered Giant Black Blue American Chinchilla Giant Chinchilla Cinnamon Crème D Argent Hotot

107 Commercial Breeds Cont d Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Flemish Giant Black Blue Fawn Light Gray Sandy Steel Gray White English Lop Colored Broken French Lop Colored Broken New Zealand Black Broken Red White

108 Commercial Breeds Cont d Sr. Buck Sr. Doe Jr. Buck Jr. Doe Palomino Golden Lynx Satin Black Blue Californian Chocolate Copper Otter Red Siamese White Broken Silver Fox Black Blue

109 Pet Care Buck Doe Doe & Litter Mixed Breed Premium Points: Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more rabbits prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the rabbit along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring Rabbit Hopping- This just for fun class will consist of a course with a series of jumps for rabbits to hop over. All rabbits must be harnessed. (Ribbon only) CAVIES: See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES /EXHIBITS and AWARDS PREMIUMS. These additional requirements and/or criteria apply to Cavies only. Rules: 1. All cavy exhibitors must enter in showmanship 2. Each exhibitor may enter no more than than 10 cavies total. 3. On Advanced Entry Form and Voucher, please list your breed code and class number. Cavie Classes Sr. Boar 2+ Pounds Sr. Sow 2+ Pounds Premium Points: Int. Boar Less than 6 mons, 1lbs. 6 oz. 2lbs Int. Sow Less than 6 mons, 1lbs. 6 oz. 2lbs Jr. Boar Less than 4 mons, less than 1 lbs. 6oz Jr. Sow Less than 4 mons, less than 1 lbs. 6oz American Abyssinian Peruvian White Crested Teddy Silkie

110 Cavie Classes Cont d Sr. Boar 2+ Pounds Sr. Sow 2+ Pounds Int. Boar Less than 6 mons, 1lbs. 6 oz. 2lbs Int. Sow Less than 6 mons, 1lbs. 6 oz. 2lbs Jr. Boar Less than 4 mons, less than 1 lbs. 6oz Jr. Sow Less than 4 mons, less than 1 lbs. 6oz Satin American Abyssinian Peruvian Silkie Teddy Coronet Texel Pet, Crossbreeds, Grades Premium Point Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more cavies prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the cavy along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. 110

111 Department X SHEEP See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPANTS, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. Rules: a. All exhibitors must enter in showmanship, either regular fitting and handling showmanship on page 66 or leadline showmanship listed below. b. Lambs entered in breeding classes may not be shown in market classes, nor may lambs entered in market classes be shown in breeding classes. Only wether and ewe lambs may be shown in market classes. c. Any youth sheep exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form to the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. d. Health Requirements for Sheep Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for animal registration and health paperwork. e. Refer to Dates for Yates for show schedule. LEADLINE SHOWMANSHIP For regular showmanship classes see page 59. Premium Points Sheep will be shown totally with a halter. Judging will be based on preparation, presentation and control of sheep. NO decoration of sheep. Halter may be decorated. Exhibitors are encouraged, but not required, to wear a coordinating outfit made of wool. A brief written introduction describing the outfit must be submitted before classes are judged. Classes as follows: a. Novice Never been in Leadline contest at county fair b. Junior Not yet 14 years of age as of January 1 of current year c. Senior At least 14 years of age as of January 1 of current year BREEDING CLASSES Premium Points: Breeding Classes Romney Hampshire Shropshire Katahdin Other Breeds Grades & Crossbred Yearling Ram (Born Jan 1 Aug 31 last year) Senior Ram Lamb (Born Sep 1-Dec 31 last year)

112 Breeding Classes Romney Hampshire Shropshire Katahdin Other Breeds Grades & Crossbred Junior Ram Lamb (Born on or after Jan 1 this year) Yearling Ewe (Born Jan 1 Aug 31 last year) Senior Ewe Lamb (Born Sep 1-Dec 31 last year) Junior Ewe Lamb (Born on or after Jan 1 this year) Mature Ewes (Born before Jan 1 last year) Breeders Purebred Flock 2 females and ram, any breed, any age owned by same exhibitor generation class descendents from one ewe, bred and owned by exhibitor. MARKET CLASSES 45. Market Lamb, single wether or ewe market lamb pounds. 46. Pre-market weight lamb less than 85 pounds 47. Pair of market lambs Premium Points: Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more sheep prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the sheep along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. Premium Points: FLEECE CLASSES 49. Fine Wool (64 s and finer -22 micron) 50. Medium Wool (50 s thru 62 s micron) 51. Long Wool (48 s and coarser 31 micron) 52. Colored Wool 112

113 Duroc Hampshire Yorkshire Berkshire Other Breeds Crosses Department Y SWINE See General Information for regulations pertaining to PARTICIPATE, ENTRIES/EXHIBITS, and AWARDS/PREMIUMS. Rules: a. All exhibitors must enter in showmanship. See page 66. b. Guilts entered in breeding classes may not be entered in market classes. Guilts entered in market classes may not be shown in breeding classes. Hogs may be purebred, grade or crossbred. c. Pot-bellied Pigs should be entered in the Pet Show. Please refer to Department U (Pet Class). d. Any youth swine exhibitor that plans on staying the night with their animal must first hand in an overnight permission form in the 4-H office that lists an approved chaperone. Please check your Dates for Yates for the current year s due date. e. Health Requirements for Swine Please refer to the Animal Health Requirements for Admission to New York State and County Fairs on our 4-H website or contact the 4-H office. Check your Dates for Yates for the current due date for animal registration and health paperwork. f. Refer to Dates for Yates for show schedule. Premium Points: BREEDING CLASSES Senior Fall Gilt (farrowed on or after July 1 of preceding year) January Spring Gilt (farrowed during Jan. of current year, but before Feb. 1) February Spring Gilt (farrowed during Feb. of current year) Junior Spring Gilt (farrowed on or after Mar. 1 of current year) Sow and Litter

114 MARKET CLASSES Market hogs exhibited in youth classes may be registered, grade or crossbred barrows or gilts. 31. Underweight Market Hog barrow or guilt, any breed under 220 pounds. 32. Lightweight Market Hog barrow or guilt, any breed minimum 220 pounds 33. Medium Weight Market Hog barrow or guilt, any breed 34. Intermediate Weight Market Hog barrow or guilt, any breed 35. Heavy Weight Market Hog barrow or guilt, any breed, maximum 280 pounds 36. Overweight Market Hog barrow or guilt, any breed, over 280 pounds 37. Feeder pigs (less than 60 lbs.) 38. Pen of two market hogs pen shall consist of two barrows and/or gilts owned by the exhibitor. Each hog to have been shown in individual classes. Premium Points: Costume Class - Entry to consist of one or more pig(s) prepared to carry out a theme. Will be judged on originality, beauty, humor and/or novelty. No acts or skits permitted. A 3 x 5 card indicating the name of the handler and the pig along with the theme of the costume should be handed to the announcer upon entering the ring. 114

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