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2018 PREBLE COUNTY PROJECT GUIDELINES

PREBLE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR JUDGING AND EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS The following are requirements for projects that are to be evaluated (judged) and later exhibited at the Preble County Fair. Project Evaluation/Judging: All 4-H projects will be judged in JULY. Projects MUST be judged prior to being exhibited at the Preble County Junior Fair. In addition, breathing livestock project exhibits will require a fair entry (due June 17). Projects must be judged during one of the appropriate times/dates listed below. Special Interest: Each project will be assigned a specific time at Special Interest Project Judging in July. “Early” judging will be held in early July for those who cannot attend on Special Interest Project Judging day. Participants should follow the judging and exhibit guidelines closely and carefully because the final project grade will be determined by: a) an individual interview, b) project presentation and c) completed project records. Those with special interest projects should bring an educational display that communicates the work the members did in the project. This could be a poster, binder/scrapbook or display. Members should also be prepared to discuss his or her project work with the judge. Food and Nutrition and Clothing Projects: Each project will be assigned a specific time in July for food and nutrition and clothing judging. “Early” judging will be held in July for those who cannot attend on the regular judging day. Participants should follow the judging and exhibit guidelines closely and carefully because the final project grade will be determined by: a) an individual interview, b) project presentation, and c) completed project records. Ohio State Fair Representatives: Youth who participate at the Ohio State Fair should review additional requirements found in the State Fair Guide Book which can be found at www.ohio4h.org. This information will also be distributed to State Fair representatives along with tickets in the packets they receive after selections are made at pre-Fair judging. Livestock Project Interviews: Livestock project interviews will be held in July during the livestock skill-a-thon and on additional days as necessary. Members will have the opportunity to sign up for a specific time. THIS IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS ONLY - YOU DO NOT BRING ANIMALS. If a member has a conflict and will not be able to make it to the scheduled evaluation/judging, he/she MUST call the Extension office and confirm an alternate time for judging. All 4-H members must participate in a livestock interview judging. In the livestock project requirements below, judging refers to the project interviews. Members should refer to the Preble County Fair Book for specific fair requirements. Early Project Judging: “Early” judging will be held for those who cannot attend regular project judging. Members should contact the Extension office to arrange a specific time for early judging. Fair Entry Requirement: Projects being an exhibited at the Preble County Fair require a fair entry. All Junior Fair entries are

due in mid-June. No late entries will be accepted. Entries must be made into the online fair entry system. Step by step directions can be found under the Junior Fair tab on the Preble County Extension website – www.preble.osu.edu. Help can

also be received by calling the Extension Office. A computer is available for those who do not have internet access or who need help making entries.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

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PROJECT EVALUTION/JUDGING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Members should be familiar with materials in project book(s) for still and livestock interview judging. ALL MEMBERS MUST BRING PROJECT RECORDS (book and/or written record). Animal projects must bring required records to the interview judging. Project records MAY NOT be shared. New records must be kept each year- - -preference is to purchase a new project book each year.-- -with the exception of certain project books which are designed for multi-year use. The member's name and current calendar year should appear in INK on the front of the record.

CLOVERBUD REQUIREMENTS

(Age 5 AND in Kindergarten, through 2nd

grade on January 1, current year)

710 – CLOVERBUD All 4-H Cloverbud members will participate in activity-oriented learning experiences under the guidance of a designated adult 4-H volunteer and not be required to complete a project book. Example learning experiences are available in the Cloverbud Curriculum Books (710 & 711).

Evaluation: All 4-H Cloverbud members are invited to participate in a “Show & Tell” session on Thursday of the Preble County Fair. The event is held in the Toney Building at 1:30 p.m. Members should bring an item from their learning activities to show. A poster describing their Cloverbud experience is also appropriate. Encouragement will be given to continue learning rather than a project grade. Fair Exhibit: All 4-H Cloverbud members meeting enrollment requirements may exhibit at the fair in their club booth. Cloverbuds may exhibit at the fair without going through the interview judging process

91 – DISCOVERING 4-H For the first-year member.

Project Completion Requirements: All activities in 9 interest areas Project summary

Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster Fair Exhibit: Poster

PROJECT GUIDELINES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK AND DOGS

BEEF

117 BEEF PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK: 117B BEEF BREEDING; 117 BF BEEF FEEDER; 117DF DAIRY BEEF FEEDER; 117M MARKET BEEF Complete the required project book (#117) every year a beef project is taken. This streamlined version of four previously separate publications allows for multiple projects and can be used by members at all levels. All levels should use the #117R Beef Resource Handbook. Multiple projects may use only one #117 project manual as long as separate records are kept for each animal.

Project Completion Requirements: Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance, and Animal Records sections At least 1 topic of interest, 5 learning activities, 2 learning experiences, and 2 leadership/citizenship

activities. Judging: Bring completed project guide with records.

DAIRY 122 - DAIRY CALVES AND HEIFERS 126 - DAIRY COWS Complete project guide including MPG, required activities and records, and study #127R Dairy Calves and Heifers Resource Handbook.

Project Completion Requirements: Project animal by required date Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance, and Animal Records sections

Judging: Bring completed project and record book with records.

GOATS

135 – GOAT PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK: 135BD - - BREEDING (Dairy Breeds Only); 135BM - - BREEDING (Meat Breeds Only); 135M - - MARKET (MEAT) GOATS (Dairy or Meat Market Goats); 135H - - GOATS – (Harness); 135F - - FIBER GOATS, 135P PACK GOATS, 135C PET GOATS Complete the required project book (#135) every year a goat project is taken. This streamlined version of previously separate publications allows for multiple projects and can be used by members at all levels. All levels should use the #135R Goat Resource Handbook.

Project Completion Requirements:

Project animal by required date

Project goals and objectives

Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance, and Animal Records sections


LLAMA AND ALPACAS 132 – LLAMA AND ALPACA Complete project guide, including MPG, and required activities and records. Study #132R Llama and Alpaca Resource Handbook.

Project Completion Requirements: Project animal by required date Project Goals and Objectives Member Project Guide, Animal Care and Welfare, and Animal Records sections


POULTRY 150 – POULTRY PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK: 150CE - CHICKEN, EXHIBITION (fancy); 150CM - CHICKEN, MARKET BROILER (sale class); 150CEP - CHICKEN, EGG PRODUCTION: HENS & PULLETS (breeding); 150DE - DUCK, EXHIBITION (breeding); 150DM - DUCK, MARKET; 150GE - GOOSE, EXHIBITION (breeding); 150GM - GOOSE, MARKET; 150TE - - TURKEY, EXHIBITION (fancy); 150TM - - TURKEY, MARKET; 150H - - HELMETED GUINEA FOWL Complete project guide, required activities and record book. Use resources on the page inserted in the project and record book to study.

Project Completion Requirements: Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance, and Animal Records sections


RABBITS 225 – BREEDING RABBIT 226 – MARKET RABBIT; Complete required activities and records in project guide and study #228R Rabbit Resource Handbook.

Project Completion Requirements: At least 1 topic of Interest At least 5 activities At least 2 project experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records sections


227 – PET RABBIT


At least 1 topic of interest At least 8 activities At least 2 project experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records sections

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring your pet rabbit, a completed project book and records, and an educational display, which may be a poster.

SHEEP

198 – MARKET LAMBS 199 – SHEEP BREEDING Complete project guide, including MPG, required activities and records. Study #194R Sheep Resource Handbook.

Project Completion Requirements: Project animal by required date At least 1 topic of interest At least 5 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections


SWINE 139 - MARKET SWINE 140 - BREEDING SWINE

Complete project guide, required activities and record book, and study #134R Swine Resource Handbook.

Project Completion Requirements: Project animal by required date At least 1 topic of interest At least 5 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections


HORSES Complete project guide, including MPG, and required activities. Horse Safety Program is required for first-time program participants. Horse Safety is being held on April 20, 2015.

173 - HORSELESS HORSE Project Completion Requirements:

Planning Your Project section At least 4 interest areas All recommended activities in your selected interest areas At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page report

Judging: Bring completed project guide and poster or educational display to Special Interest Judging. Fair exhibit: Poster or educational display.

174 - BEGINNING HORSE MANAGEMENT


Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All interest areas At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record One-page report


175 - LIGHT HORSE SELECTION


Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All interest areas At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Questions on pages 55-57 Complete the judging description of your horse Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page report


177 - HORSE TRAINING: HOW TO TALK TO YOUR HORSE


Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Completed 190R Equine Record Book


180 - LEARNING TO JUMP

Project Completion Requirements: Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment All 3 project areas At least 5 activities in each interest area At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page summary Complete 190R Equine Record Book


181 – DRAFT HORSES

Project Completion Requirements: Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section Interest areas 1-5 and 7 (new members) Interest areas 2-7 (returning members) Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 learning opportunities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary


184 - STANDARDBRED HORSES

Project Completion Requirements: Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section Explore all interest areas At least 2 Things to Do At least 2 project learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary


185 - EQUINE REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS


Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All 3 major interest areas At least 3 Things to Do in each of your selected interest areas At least 3 project learning activities and 3 leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book Project diary or scrapbook


188 - TRAIL RIDING Project Completion Requirements:

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All interest areas At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 project learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary


189 – DRESSAGE

Project Completion Requirements: Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section New members explore interest areas 1-4 and first year Completion of project activities Repeating members complete Completion of Project activities All of the Things to Do At least 2 project learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page report


762 – HORSE NUTRITION

Project Completion Requirements: Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Completed 190R Equine Record Book

Judging: Bring completed project and record book with record.

DOGS

201D – YOU AND YOUR DOG (formerly Dog Care); 2010 – OBEDIENCE (Sub-novice, Novice, Graduate Novice,

Open, Graduate Open, Utility, Brace, Team & Rally); 201S – SHOWMANSHIP (formerly Grooming and Handling);

201P – PERFORMANCE DOG (Agility, Drill Team or Freestyle); 201W – WORKING DOG (Assistance Dog)

Complete the required project book (#201) every year a dog project is taken. This streamlined version of previously separate publications allows for multiple projects and can be used by members at all levels. All levels should use the #201R Dog Resource Handbook. For enrollment, use the number (201) and letter.


Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, Dog Care and Welfare, and Animal Records sections


PROJECT GUIDELINES FOR FOOD, CLOTHING AND SPECIAL INTEREST PROJECTS

SMALL ANIMALS – PET CARE

215 – CAVY PROJECT

Project Completion Requirements: Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, animal care and welfare activities, and animal records At least 5 of the learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring your completed project book, and an educational display, which may be a poster. You may bring your cavy. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

216 - CATS: PURR–FECT PALS (level 1) 217 - CATS: CLIMBING UP! (level 2) 218 - CATS: LEAPING FORWARD (level 3) Complete project guide, including MPG and required activities.

Project Completion Requirements: Cat-a-logue Your Knowledge evaluation, before and after project At least 7 activities each year

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring your completed project book, and an educational display, which may be a poster. You may bring your cat. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

220 – POCKET PETS Complete project guide, including MPG, and required activities. Study Small Animal Resource Handbook #220R.

Project Completion Requirements: Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, animal care and welfare activities, and animal records At least 5 of the learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring your completed project book, and an educational display, which may be a poster. You may bring your pet. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

VETERINARY SCIENCE 244 – FROM AIREDALES TO ZEBRAS (level 1) 245– VET 2 – ALL SYSTEMS GO! (level 2) 246 – VET 3 – ON THE CUTTING EDGE (level 3)

Project Completion Requirements: Set goals and record project highlights At least seven activities each year At least 21 of the activities in three years Complete the “Whaddya Know?” survey before and after activities

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster.

Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display

HEALTHY LIVING 300 - YOU’RE THE ATHLETE

Project Completion Requirements: At least 1 (of 7) section (Play Book, Practice Field, and Big Event) Either 2 other Play Book and at least 2 Practice Field activities OR 1 other section (Play Book, Practice

Field, and Big Event) At least 2 special learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career applications “My Season highlights” (project summary)



351 - STAYING HEALTHY 352 - KEEPING FIT

Project Completion Requirements: All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster which may be a poster.

Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display 353 - FIRST AID IN ACTION

Project Completion Requirements: All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster which may be a poster. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display

357- ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE


All 12 activities At least 2 learning experiences All least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


358 - THE TRUTH ABOUT TOBACCO

Project Completion Requirements: All 12 activities At least 2 learning experiences All least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


359 – YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER

Project Completion Requirements: All 10 activities, including Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


SELF-DETERMINED 365 – SELF DETERMINED PROJECTS Members should be prepared to discuss the project with the judge and show records and/or what was done in the project. Book should be printed from the <ohio4h.org> web site.

Project Completion Requirements: Using the online Self-Determined Project Guide: Topic identification At least 3 areas of interest, each with at least 3 activities At least two learning experiences At least two leadership/citizenship experiences Project summary

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Bring completed 365 project record, tri-fold display, and sample of project work. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display

Available Project Starters: 365.01 Astronomy 365.02 Model Railroading 365.03 Weather 365.04 Clowning 365.05 Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils 365.06 American Sign Language 365.07 Computers 365.08 Discovering Genetics 365.09 Canoeing 365.10 Local Foods: Does It Matter What You Eat? 365.11 Camp Counseling 365.12 Miniature Gardens 365.13 Reptiles and Amphibians 365.14 Climate Change 365.16 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi, Oh My! (Plant Pathology) 365.17 Babysitting 365.18 Ways of Knowing Water 365.19 The Work World is Calling . . . Are You Ready? 365.20 Paper Craft 365.21 Skateboarding 365.22 Pigeons 365.23 Native American Artifacts: Arrowheads 365.24 Shale Gas Extraction 365.25 Flower Gardening 365.26 Hedgehogs 365.27 Ferrets 365.28 Chinchillas 365.29 Field to Faucet: What Determines Water Quality 365.30 Crossbow

LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP 370 - ONE ON ONE

Project Completion Requirements: At least 2 activities of first 3 interest areas At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display

371 - CLUB LEADERSHIP I

Project Completion Requirements: All 10 activities 3 individualized goals At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project review


372 - DIVERSITY: THE SOURCE OF OUR STRENGTH


All 8 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project review



373 - MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE: TEEN LEADERS BUILD OUR COMMUNITIES

Project Completion Requirements: All 9 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least two leadership/citizenship activities Project review



374 - TEENS ON BOARD

Project Completion Requirements: All 9 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least two leadership/citizenship activities Project review



375 - LEADERSHIP ROAD TRIP: WHERE ARE YOU GOING?


All 13 activities and Rest Stop questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project summary and project review


376 - PANTRY PANIC!

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


377 - FINDING YOUR VOICE: PUBLIC SPEAKING MADE EASY




378M - LEADERSHIP MASTER (Advanced)


One major leadership experience At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and photos Judging activity


371 - CLUB LEADERSHIP II

Project Completion Requirements: All 11 activities 3 individualized goals or additional activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project summary and project review


WORKFORCE PREPARATION 382 – AM I READY FOR WORK?


All 9 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities



CLOTHING General Guidelines

1. Each member must model the garment constructed (except Sew for Others where the item constructed is worn by another person) or assembled

2. Each member must bring project book, completed according to the project guidelines (MPG) in the front of each book. Members are encouraged to select projects on the basis of their wardrobe needs and level of sewing skill.

3. A member can model each project only once. EXAMPLE – Tops for Tweens project cannot be worn with the Sports Clothes project, or vice versa.

4. Some projects (if not specifically specified as a one year project) can be taken for more than one year. If taken again, the project must expand to new and more challenging skills and learning experiences.

5. Complete and submit “narration” card for Fair style revue at Pre-Fair Clothing Judging.

409 - SEW FUN

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 project areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A pin cushion and fully elastic-waisted skirt, shorts, pants, or capris Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and garment that has been constructed or purchased depending on the project guidelines. Participate in Fair Style Revue. Fair Exhibit: Garment for construction projects

410 – DESIGNED BY ME


All 8 activities, including Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Decorate (or embellish) a T-shirt, sweatshirt, button-down shirt, or simple jacket Project review Project record (if any materials purchased)


411 - EM*BEL*ISH: A 4-H GUIDE TO WEARBLE ART

Project Completion Requirements: All 10 activities and 3 journal pages At least one embellished garment At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


413 - SUNDRESSES AND JUMPERS

Project Completion Requirements: All 10 activities and 3 journal pages At least one embellished garment At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


419 – TOPS FOR TWEENS

Project Completion Requirements: All 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page report and a project evaluation


424 - CLOTHING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL


All 5 interest areas At least 1 garment with sleeves or a skirt or pants plus a top such as a vest, collarless jacket, sweater,

blouse, or other top, with or without sleeves At least 1 additional organized activity, 1 leadership/citizenship activity and 1 career experience. Project evaluation and project summary


406 - CLOTHES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 major areas At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A wardrobe inventory At least 1 outfit with a minimum of 2 pieces or a 1-piece garment with sleeves, plus some other style

detail not tried before Repair at least 3 items from your wardrobe


407 - ACCESSORIES FOR TEENS

Project Completion Requirements: All 4 interest areas At least 1 additional 4-H activity At least 1 leadership/citizenship experience Wardrobe evaluation and accessories to complement at least 1 outfit At least 1 accessory: bag/purse, belt/cummerbund, footwear/shoe covers, hat, gloves, jewelry, removable

collar/dickey/jabot, scarf/tie, muffler/shawl, socks/hosiery, or suspenders to complete the appearance of an outfit

Project record and evaluation Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and garment that has been constructed or purchased depending on the project guidelines. Participate in Fair Style Revue. Fair Exhibit: Garment for construction projects

408 – CREATIVE COSTUMES

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A costume from one of these categories: historical, ethnic/cultural, theatrical, or special interest Project record and evaluation summary

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and garment that has been constructed or purchased depending on the project guidelines. Participate in Fair Style Revue.. Fair Exhibit: Garment for construction projects

420 – OUTERWEAR FOR ANYWHERE

Project Completion Requirements: All 4 projects areas and activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities An advanced-level outer garment, such as a coat, jacket, raincoat, cape, or other similar outer garment,

and add other clothing accessories for a total look. Project summary and project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and garment that has been constructed or purchased depending on the project guidelines. Participate in Fair Style Revue.. Fair Exhibit: Garment for construction projects

425 – LOOK GREAT FOR LESS

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity An inexpensive outfit Project record, summary, and evaluation

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and garment that has been constructed or purchased depending on the project guidelines. Participate in Fair Style Revue. Fair Exhibit: Assembled outfit, poster or project journal

412 – SEW FOR OTHERS NOTE: This project may be repeated up to five (5) times; however, category of “other” selected may not be repeated. Each time the project is repeated it must show a progression of skills.


All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A complete outfit for an individual or 3 different garments (adapted) for someone with special needs Project evaluation


415 – ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR

Project Completion Requirements: All 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities At least one garment with a total look for an active sportswear outfit Project summary and project review


417 – DRESS UP OUTFITS NOTE: This project may be repeated. Each time it is repeated it must show a progression of skills. Different types of fabric and/or techniques must be used each time.

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A dress-up garment with two or more new experiences (zipper, sleeves, new trim or fabric) and

coordinate/incorporate/ integrate into your total look Project evaluation and project review


418 – LOUNGEWEAR NOTE: This project may be repeated. Each time it is repeated it must show a progression of skills. Different types of fabric and/or techniques must be used each time.

Project Completion Requirements: All 11 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A loungewear outfit to wear over garments you make or buy Project record, summary, and review

Model a complete outfit for at-home wear. Member must construct at least the top layer of the outfit. The garment must be one that could be worn to greet the public, not too skimpy or revealing. Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and garment that has been constructed or purchased depending on the project guidelines. Participate in Fair Style Revue. Fair Exhibit: Garment for construction projects

426 – CLOTHING FOR YOUR CAREER

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity An outfit with at least 2 pieces appropriate for a job, volunteer, work, or an interview (suit, uniform, or work

outfit) At least 2 alterations A brief description of an interesting job. Job site visit or interview a professional, or both Project record and evaluation


430 – SHOPPING SAVVY (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels)

Project Completion Requirements: All 8 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities An outfit, including accessories Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and garment that has been constructed or purchased depending on the project guidelines. Participate in Fair Style Revue.. Fair Exhibit: Assembled outfit, poster or project journal

431M - CLOTHING MASTER: Design and Construction

Project Completion Requirements: At least one garment or clothing accessory At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and photos Judging activity


432M - SEWING AND TEXTILES (NON-CLOTHING) MASTER

Project Completion Requirements: At least one non-clothing fabric item At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and photos Judging activity


CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (Including Genealogy) 442 – FAMILY HISTORY TREASURE HUNT (Genealogy)


All 4 steps in What to Do, depending on number of years project is taken At least 1 other learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity Project review and records


MONEY MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 445 – BECOMING MONEY WISE

Project Completion Requirements: Level I

All 11 Making $ense and all 5 Money Talk activities As many additional More Making $ense activities as you wish 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Level II All 12 Resource $ense and 3 Resource Talk activities As many additional More Resource $ense activities as you wish 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A money journal


448 – TEENS …ON THE ROAD TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS

Project Completion Requirements: All 11 activities for Year 1 and for Year 2 At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities


FOODS & NUTRITION

Study the MyPlate Food Guide (inserted in or printed in project books).

See the Food and Nutrition Project Information Handout for General Information about Food and Nutrition Judging. 459 – LET’S START COOKING (formerly I Spy in the Kitchen)


All 8 activities, including 6 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging – this is optional but required for anyone interested in State Fair competition. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and project portfolio. Be prepared to discuss the basics of cooking, measuring, following recipes, safety, nutrition and serving foods. Participate in Preble County Fair Food Show. Follow general guidelines for Food Show judging. Fair Exhibit: A display to represent the project. It could be the project portfolio.

461 – LET’S BAKE QUICK BREADS

Project Completion Requirements: All 8 activities, including 7 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging – this is optional but required for anyone interested in State Fair competition. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and project portfolio. Participate in Preble County Fair Food Show. Follow general guidelines for Food Show judging. Fair Exhibit: A display to represent the project. It could be the project portfolio.

462 – YEAST BREADS ON THE RISE

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 interest areas, including at least 6 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record and summary Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging – this is optional but required for anyone interested in State Fair competition. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and project portfolio. Participate in Preble County Fair Food Show. Follow general guidelines for Food Show judging. Fair Exhibit: A display to represent the project. It could be the project portfolio.

463 – SPORTS NUTRITION: READY, SET, GO

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 activities, including 5 recipes and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging – this is optional but required for anyone interested in State Fair competition. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and project portfolio. Participate in Preble County Fair Food Show. Follow general guidelines for Food Show judging.

Fair Exhibit: A display to represent the project. It could be the project portfolio

467 – YOU’RE THE CHEF

Project Completion Requirements: All 8 interest areas, including 7 meals At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record, evaluation at the end of each interest area, and review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging – this is optional but required for anyone interested in State Fair competition. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and project portfolio. Participate in Preble County Fair Food Show. Follow general guidelines for Food Show judging. Fair Exhibit: A display to represent the project. It could be the project portfolio

469 – GLOBAL GOURMET

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 activities, including preparation of meals and Notes for Next Time At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


472 – GRILL MASTER NOTE: This project may be repeated. Use alternative menus and cooking equipment or methods.

Project Completion Requirements: All 6 activities, including at least 5 recipes and the Notes for Next Time At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


474 – BEYOND THE GRILL Project Completion Requirements:

All 6 activities, including at least 5 recipes and the Notes for Next Time At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


475 – STAR SPANGLED FOODS

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 recipe sections, including 11 recipes At least 3 learning experiences At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities


476 – PATHWAYS TO CULINARY SUCCESS

Project Completion Requirements: All 6 chapters, including at least 3 recipes or additional ideas for each chapter At least 3 learning experiences At least 1 leadership/citizenship/career activity Project record and project journal

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging – this is optional but required for anyone interested in State Fair competition. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and project portfolio. Be prepared to discuss any topics covered in the project guide, including meat cuts, food storage, equipment and technical information. Participate in Preble County Fair Food Show on August 1. Follow general guidelines for Food Show judging. Fair Exhibit: A display to represent the project. It could be the project portfolio

477 – PARTY PLANNER: A 4-H GUIDE TO QUANTITY COOKING


All 8 activities, including 8 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary and project review


481 – EVERYDAY FOOD AND FITNESS

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 activities, including 5 recipes and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


484 – SNACK ATTACK!


All 7 activities, including 7 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


485 – RACING THE CLOCK TO AWESOME MEALS


All 7 activities, including 1 recipe and the Notes for Next Time for each activity At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging – this is optional but required for anyone interested in State Fair competition. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and project portfolio. Participate in Preble County Fair Food Show. Follow general guidelines for Food Show judging.. Fair Exhibit: A display to represent the project. It could be the project portfolio

486 – DASHBOARD DINING: A 4-H GUIDE TO HEALTHFUL FAST FOOD CHOICES



487 – FAST BREAK FOR BREAKFAST


All 5 interest areas, including at least 2 recipes in each area Allow 4 weeks for the chicken bone experiment At least 2 learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship/career activities Project review


HOME LIVING 405 - THE LAUNDRY PROJECT


All 11 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review


491 – IT’S MY HOME

Project Completion Requirements: All 9 activities, including Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Be prepared to discuss color, texture and line. Fair Exhibit: Poster, item made, or educational display

494 – MAKEOVER MY SPACE

Project Completion Requirements: All 10 activities and 4 Talking It Over pages At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Be sure to include photos of the project completed. Fair Exhibit: Poster, item made, or educational display

495 – YOUR FIRST HOME AWAY FROM HOME


All 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A notebook for planning and a project record

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Be sure to include photos of the project completed. Fair Exhibit: Poster, item made, or educational display

FOOD SCIENCE 490 – SCIENCE FUN WITH DAIRY FOODS: THE CASE OF THE MISSING MILK


Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Be prepared to discuss experiments performed. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display

CHEMISTRY 493 – SCIENCE FUN WITH KITCHEN CHEMISTRY

Project Completion Requirements: All 11 experiments At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


ENERGY 550 – YOUNG ENGINEERS IN SOLAR ENERGY

Project Completion Requirements: All 9 activities and all of the Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


CREATIVE AND LEISURE ARTS 492 – CAKE DECORATING NOTE: Project can be repeated by completing additional activities and increasing skill level.

Project Completion Requirements: At least 5 learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Record of decorating skills and techniques Project and cake records Project summary and review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Bring an example of a cake you have decorated using multiple techniques learned in the project. Be prepared to discuss how you completed the decorations. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display. No real food in booths.

496 - MY FAVORITE THINGS


All 8 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

497 – SCRAPBOOKING NOTE: Project can be repeated by completing additional activities and a new scrapbook each year. Must do a new book or mark where the last year’s book ended and add numerous pages for the new year. Multiple year projects must also complete a series of goal statements (i.e., like the self-determined project pages) for judging.

Project Completion Requirements: All 3 project areas (the last activity is optional) At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A scrapbook Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Bring scrapbook completed for project. Fair Exhibit: Poster, scrapbook, or educational display.

498 – QUILTING THE BEST BETTER


All 8 activities and all Quilting Quotes questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster (14” x 22” max). Construct quilt blocks, a pillow to be donated and a lap quilt (minimum 30” X 30” and maximum 54” X 72”). Bring to judging. Fair Exhibit: Poster, item made for project, or educational display.

499 – YOU CAN QUILT!

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Construct a Rail Fence or Four Patch mini-quilt Project summary and project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Construct a mini quilt. Bring to judging. Fair Exhibit: Poster, item made for project, or educational display.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) 500 – SCIENCE FUN WITH PHYSICS


All 12 experiments At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review


501 – ROCKETS AWAY (2-liter bottle)


All 3 interest areas At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build and launch a 2-liter bottle rocket Project review


502 – SCIENCE FUN WITH FLIGHT

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build a glider or flyer, or a plastic model airplane or jet Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Bring the item you built for the project. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

503 – ROCKETS AWAY (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets)

Project Completion Requirements: All 3 interest areas At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build and launch a solid-fuel model rocket from a kit Project review


503M – SOLID-FUEL ROCKETRY MASTER


One major solid-fuel rocketry project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and photos Judging activity


504 – ELECTRIC RADIO CONTROLLED VEHICLES NOTE: This project can be costly.

Project Completion Requirements: One major solid-fuel rocketry project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and photos Judging activity


507 – ROBOTICS 1 with LEGOS EV3

Project Completion Requirements: All 12 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


512M – ROBOTICS MASTER

Project Completion Requirements: One major robotics project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and photos Judging activity


BICYCLES Each project may be repeated once. Complete requirements from Planning Guide and do required number of activities each year (different activities, if repeated). 517 – BICYCLING FOR FUN, Level 1 518 – WHEELS IN MOTION, Level 2

Project Completion Requirements: At least 7 activities per year Complete the Bicycling For Fun Achievement Program on second year Complete Project Goals, Before and After, and Project Highlights sections


ELECTRICITY 527 – MAGIC OF ELECTRICITY, Level I

Project Completion Requirements: At least 7 activities per year (3 main activities and 4 Brain Boosters) At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide


528 – INVESTIGATING ELECTRICITY, Level 2 529 – WIRED FOR POWER, Level 3

Project Completion Requirements: At least 7 activities per year (3 Required Activities and 4 Brain Boosters) At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Bring a functioning item from one of the activities in the book. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

530 – ENTERING ELECTRONICS, Level 4 Must have completed Project 528 Investigating Electricity prior to taking this project.

Project Completion Requirements: At least 7 activities per year (3 Required Activities and 4 Brain Boosters) At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Bring a functioning item from one of the activities in the book. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

531 – SCIENCE FUN WITH ELECTRICITY

Project Completion Requirements: All interest areas Experiments and journals for each interest area At least 2 project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Bring completed project guide and at least one item constructed from “Experiments” or “Digging Deeper” sections. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display.

ROPE 540 – NOT JUST KNOTS

Project Completion Requirements: All 17 activities (including a capstone project) and all of the Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Be prepared to demonstrate knot tying. Bring a completed project book. Fair Exhibit: Display created for judging.

SMALL ENGINES AND LAWN CARE 541 – CRANK IT UP, SMALL ENGINES 1 542 – WARM IT UP, SMALL ENGINES 2 543 – TUNE IT UP, SMALL ENGINES 3

Project Completion Requirements: At least 7 activities each year in either main activities sections or Race Ahead sections Planning Guide

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and display related to one of the project activities. Fair Exhibit: Display created for judging.

TRACTOR SERIES 551 – STARTING UP: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TRACTOR, LEVEL A 552 – TRACTOR OPERATIONS: GEARING UP FOR SAFETY, LEVEL B 553 – MOVING OUT: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR TRACTOR AND FARM MACHINERY, LEVEL C 554 – LEARNING MORE: LEARNING ABOUT AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT, LEVEL D


Complete all activities Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book and display related to one of the project activities. Fair Exhibit: Display created for judging.

ATV’S 555 – ATV SAFETY


Safety pledge All 9 activities Practice pages Practice and riding record At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Fair Exhibit: Display created for judging.

WOODWORKING

NOTE: Fair exhibit cannot be a school project for 4-H members. Participants must be careful to follow tool and equipment limitations for each project.

556 – MEASURING UP, LEVEL 1

Project Completion Requirements: At least 7 activities per year for up to three years At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and a constructed item showing the participant has learned how to use hand tools including Squares (either Utility, Try, Framing or Combination), Saws (either Hand, Crosscut or Coping), Clamps (either C, Steel Bar or Hand Screw), Wood Files and Rasps. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful. Fair Exhibit: One item constructed from skills noted above.

557 – MAKING THE CUT, LEVEL 2


Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and a constructed item showing the participant has learned how to use tools including T-Bevel, Protractor, Miter Box, Wood Chisels, Hand Jug Saw, Hand Stapler, Power Stapler, Power Sanders (Pad, Drum, Stationary and Disc), Paint Brush, and Single and Double Incline Planes. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful. Fair Exhibit: One item constructed from skills noted above.

558 – NAILING IT TOGETHER, LEVEL 3


Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and a constructed item showing the participant has learned how to use tools including Hand Planes, Power Stapler, Circular Saw, Radial Arm Saw and Table Saw. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful. Fair Exhibit: One item constructed from skills noted above.

559 – FINISHING UP, LEVEL 4 (Advanced)


At least 7 activities per year for up to three years At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and a constructed item showing the participant has learned how to use tools including Power Router, Portable Power Planer, Thickness Planer, Jointer and Hand Scraper. Use of all tools is not required, but is helpful. Fair Exhibit: One item constructed from skills noted above

560M – WOODWORKING MASTER (formerly Self-Determined Advanced Woodworking)


One major woodworking project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and photos Judging activity

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Completed self-determined project guide with goals attained. Bring constructed item using advanced skills and power tools. Members should be prepared to discuss the project with the judge and show records and/or what was done in the project. Fair Exhibit: Major Woodworking Project

WELDING 573 – ARCS & SPARKS - SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING Multiple year project. Must utilize different skills with a new item each year.

Project Completion Requirements: Recommended number of areas, building skills, and developing knowledge questions for your year At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build at least 2 weldments/or other items in book One-page report

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Build and bring at least two (2) items using instructions in back of project guide. Fair Exhibit: One item built based on project guidelines.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ohio State Fair photography exhibit requirements are very specific and need to be followed very closely. Preble County guidelines follow state guidelines. The focus of the photography projects is on “images captured from life” by film or digital cameras, processed, printed, mounted, and displayed as two dimensional prints. All entries will be evaluated on the following items: storytelling ability (captions); photographic quality, and knowledge of the project.

NOTE TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT EXHIBITORS: Each participant may also bring any extra materials they feel might demonstrate the learning experiences of the current project year.

584 – FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY, LEVEL 1 This project should NOT be repeated.

Project Completion Requirements: All 4 project areas, photo journal, and review questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review.

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book, photo journal, and either:

1 print mounted at your discretion, no larger than 8x 10 A photo story consisting of at least 5 and not more than 10 photos, mounted at your

discretion A collection of prints illustrating one of the “activities” from the project, consisting of

at least 5 and not more than 10 photos, mounted at your discretion. Fair Exhibit: One of the items listed above

585 – CONTROLLING THE IMAGE, LEVEL 2 This project may be repeated. Developing and printing may be done by the exhibitor, but is not required.

Project Completion Requirements: All 4 project areas, photo journal, and review questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review.


A single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor A single print illustrating an “Enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print, accompanied by

the original print, mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities the exhibitor completed for the project, consisting of

at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor A single original print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the

discretion of the exhibitor and accompanied by the published article. Fair Exhibit: One of the items listed above

586 – MASTERING PHOTOGRAPHY, LEVEL 3 This project may be repeated. Developing and printing may be done by the exhibitor, but is not required.


All 4 project areas, photo journal, and review questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review.


A single print mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor A single print illustrating an “Enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print, accompanied by

the original print, mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities the exhibitor completed for the project, consisting of

at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) photographs mounted at the discretion of the exhibitor A single original print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the

discretion of the exhibitor and accompanied by the published article. Fair Exhibit: One of the items listed above

589M – PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER This project may be repeated.


One major photography project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget, and portfolio Judging activity

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project book (downloaded from ohio4h.org), supporting materials and at least (1) one print for display, mounted at participant’s discretion, illustrating “the best” of the photographs and demonstrating the area of interest chosen to “master” in this year’s project. Fair Exhibit: One of the items listed above.

WRITING 587 – WRITING AND REPORTING FOR TEENS Written work for this project should be original for project and not part of a school assignment.


All 10 assignments, which include 9, 1-2 page reports At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book and assemble and bring a notebook of news stories written, showing re-writes, editing, etc., including:

Feature story (non-fiction human interest story) – maximum 1,000 words, News story (non-fiction story about an event, program, etc.) – maximum 1,000 words, and At least one article about an activity which was published.

Fair Exhibit: Assembled notebook of written work.

588 – THE WRITER IN YOU Project Completion Requirements:

All 11 activities (including a writing portfolio) and all of the Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring completed project guide with portfolio completed as part of the project. Fair Exhibit: Assembled notebook of written work.

FINE ARTS 592 – GET STARTED IN ART Project Completion Requirements:

All 11 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A final project Project summary and project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring completed project book and at least two (2) art projects completed from interest areas listed in project guide that have not previously been a school project. Members ages 9 –13 will be expected to know the elements of design. Members 14 and older will be expected to know elements of design, plus principles and how they relate to the project created. Bring completed project guide Fair Exhibit: One art project created in project.

THEATER ARTS 596 – PLAY THE ROLE 597– BECOME A PUPPETEER! 598– SET THE STAGE


At least 6 activities per year Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring completed project guide and a poster or educational display. Be prepared to give a visual presentation. Show theatre arts journal. Write one page report on successful activities and possible ways to improve less successful activities. Show and explain one callboard activity as suggested in project book. Fair Exhibit: Educational display

NATURAL RESOURCES - THE NATURAL WORLD 611 – EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS


All 9 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review


Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display. 617 EXPLORING PONDS

Project Completion Requirements: All 9 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display. 620 – WHY TREES MATTER



621 – OHIO BIRDS


All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Observe and record at least 20 different bird species One-page summary


622 – TRAPPING MUSKRATS IN OHIO

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 activities At least 3 learning experiences At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities 2 of 3 projects for first year; 2 of 3 projects for second year A poster board


623 – OUTDOOR ADVENTURER: BEGINNING FISHING

Project Completion Requirements: All 8 activities, including Talking It Over questions and the Fishing Log At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


624 – FISHING FOR THE INTERMEDIATE

Project Completion Requirements: All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


SHOOTING SPORTS – INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS 630 – SAFE USE OF GUNS


All 11 activities, including Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


631 – BASIC ARCHERY


All 6 interest areas At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


INSECTS AND ENTOMOLOGY 641 – BEEKEEPING


Set at least 3 project goals and objectives At least 5 learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Colony Care and Management section Beekeeping Record


644 – INSECT ADVENTURES 1


All 7 activities, including an insect collection (30 specimens) and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book, your insect collection and an educational display, which may be a poster. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display


Project Completion Requirements: All 8 activities, including an insect collection (40 specimens) and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book, your insect collection and an educational display, which may be a poster. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display


Project Completion Requirements: All 7 activities, including an insect collection (50 specimens) and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging. Consult current year 4-H calendar for date. Bring a completed project book, your insect collection and an educational display, which may be a poster Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display

GARDENING AND PLANT SCIENCE 670 – CANNING AND FREEZING


All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary and project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring completed project book and display of at least two different items preserved as part of the project learning experience. Bring an educational display which could be a poster or journal of project activities. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display – no real food.

671 – HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?


4 activities, plus activity 4a, 4b, or both At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Complete specific requirements for Year 1 and Year 2 on page 3 of the project book, plus “Be a Safe Gardener” and all five activities as listed on page 4. Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring completed project guide and display of at least one specimen of three kinds of annual flowers from garden or container. Fair Exhibit: Display of garden or container flowers listed in judging section.

.691 – GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES


All 11 activities (including growing vegetables) and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring a completed project book and an educational display, which may be a poster. Bring samples of vegetables grown. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display – no real food.

692 – GROWING WITH THE SEASONS

Project Completion Requirements: All 7 interest areas At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Maintain a minimum of 225 sq. ft. of gardening space Grow a minimum of 3 vegetable varieties for each growing season Project review

Complete specific requirements for Year 1 and Year 2 on page 3 of the project book, plus “Be a Safe Gardener” and all five activities as listed on page 4. Judging: Participate in pre-fair interview judging on July 11. Bring completed project guide and an educational display which could be a poster or journal of project activities. Bring a tray with at least three (3) each of three (3) different types of vegetables, minimum of nine (9) vegetables, arranged attractively. Trays should be a decorated, sturdy, shallow container. A shallow cardboard box, cut not more than two (2) inches high on sides and foil covered, works well. Fair Exhibit: Poster or educational display – no real food.

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