Name: Club: Project Area:

Youth version to keep/Do not include this in project record report

Points Possible Earned Points

Criteria

Expectations

Section 1: Project Plans and Goals (5 points possible) 5

This is what I want to learn this year: - Ability to set obtainable and relevant goals.

Section 2: Project Overview (41 points possible) 9

Demonstrations - A minimum of one oral presentation related to your project work. - See Expectations column to receive maximum points.

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Exhibits - A minimum of one exhibit must be in your project area.

Jr. 1 demo = 9pts Int. 2 demos = 9pts Sr. 3 demos = 9pts Jr. 1 exhibit = 4pts Int/Sr 2 exhibits = 4pts

- See Expectations column to receive maximum points.

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Leadership - A minimum of one leadership activity in your project area. - See Expectations column to receive maximum points.

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Citizenship - Participation in one citizenship activity in your project area. - See Expectations to receive maximum points.

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Jr. 2 ( proj.+1) = Int. 2 ( proj.+1) = Sr. 4 ( proj.+3) = Jr. 2 (proj.+1) = Int. 2 (proj.+1) = Sr. 4 (proj.+3) =

Project Highlights – 3 points for each of the following: - Listed information and skills learned through project experiences. - Listed challenges faced when completing project work & how handled - Listed major successes/accomplishments in project. - Listed future plans/what could be done differently next time.

Section 3: Project Attachments (48 points possible) 1

Photo Page – First item inside green 4-H folder

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Financial Summary Page

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Project Book – 3 points for each activity completed - Completed required number of activities (six) outlined in the project book as evidence of learning project skills. - Approved county level workshop certificates may be substituted as an activity.

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Project Story - Story portrays experiences with project work. - Reflects on what was learned from the project experience and future plans.

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Project Pictures - Shows member actively engaged in learning experiences with his project (evidence of beginning, middle and end /with captions and dates)

Section 4: Spelling, Grammar and Neatness (6 points possible) 2 Spelling 2 Grammar 2 Neatness 100 Total Score Evaluators: __________________________

U:4H\Project Reports\Project Report 2011-2012 Rev. 8/25/11

8pts 8pts 8pts 8pts 8pts 8pts

4-H PHOTO PAGE OSCEOLA 4-H PROJECT REPORT (First item inside front cover of each green 4-H folder)

PASTE YOUR PICTURE HERE

NAME

4-H AGE________ BIRTH DATE _______________ (By Sept.1 Current 4-H Year)

CLUB NAME

YEARS IN 4-H_____

AGE DIVISION: (4-H Age – by September 1 of current 4-H Year):

Please circle one:

JUNIOR

CLOVERBUD

INTERMEDIATE

SENIOR

My 4-H Project Area is _____________________________ (Example: Rabbit, Clothing, Food & Nutrition, Lamb, Woodworking, etc.) This is my

year to complete this project

CHECKLIST: PHOTO PAGE PROJECT REPORT SUMMARY INCLUDING FINANCIAL SUMMARY PAGE PROJECT BOOK/ACTIVITIES STORY PHOTOS Rev. 06/11

Osceola County 4-H Citrus Tree Project Book

Name: ______________________________________________ Number of Completed Years in Citrus Tree Project: __________ Club: _______________________________________________ COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Larry R. Arrington, Director, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, publishes this information to further the purpose of the May 8 and June 30, 1914 Acts of Congress; and is authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Single copies of extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county extension offices. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810.

Created by Ryan Atwood Multi County Fruit Crops Agent Lake County and Dr. Timothy Spann Assistant Professor Citrus Research and Education Center. Revised by Karen Miliffe, Extension Agent/4-H, Jennifer Pelham, Extension Agent/Horticulture, Jamie Yates, UF Citrus Research & Education Center, Coordinator – Canker & Greening, Extension Education

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This project book is designed for use with the Osceola County 4-H Citrus Tree growing project. You should begin keeping records as soon as you obtain your tree. It is not necessary to write records in this book right away; you may keep them in a separate journal or calendar and transfer in at a later date. In the past, there were multiple project books. Now there is one project book for all participants no matter their age or number of years in 4-H citrus tree project. Annually the completed project book should include: A cover photo page. Your (6) citrus project activities. Tree care records from throughout the year. Project story. Project pictures throughout the year with captions and dates. Information regarding the fair and project book: 1)

Your project book must be completed by the Osceola County 4-H project book due date in May.

2) If you have any questions regarding your project tree or this book, you should ask your 4-H Agent or plan to ask at a scheduled workshop. For updated supplemental information, dates, or maps visit: http://cfextension.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/4h_tree.shtml

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4-H Citrus Tree Project Activities You must complete a minimum of six (6) activities per year. 1) Write at least a five (5) page paper (typed) on a citrus topic. Make sure to cite references! A minimum of five (5) references are required. 2) Create a poster, tabletop display or gameboard on a citrus topic. Share the poster, tabletop display or gameboard at a 4-H meeting. (Could be a visual aid for your demonstration/illustrated talk.) Take a photo of the poster for project report. 3) Take a citrus related Field Trip - include information in your story and put a photo on your picture pages. Possible field trip ideas below: a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

Citrus nursery Citrus grove/grower Citrus packinghouse Citrus juice plant Citrus Hall of Fame at Florida Southern College Winter Garden Heritage Museum Florida Agricultural Museum

4) Create at least a five (5) minute video on a citrus topic to be posted on 4-H citrus tree project website. 5) Give a five (5) minute talk on a citrus topic to your peers at one of the 4-H citrus tree project scheduled events. 6) Put on a citrus tree project clinic for your 4-H club. (This could be used as leadership in your project area.) Coordinate with your leader ahead of time and get a certificate of participation from the leader. 7) Attend the citrus tree distribution workshop (Typically in April) 8) Attend the citrus tree workshop (Typically in September) 9) Attend the citrus skill-a-thon workshops or practice sessions (Typically in January) 10) Research job options or/degrees in the field of citrus 11) Completed care and maintenance (put “Activity 13” on page 5 as evidence of caring for tree) 12) Interview a citrus producer – include interviewee’s name, date and location, questions and answers

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Citrus Topics: Use Dooryard Citrus Handbook as a resource at the following website http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_guide_your_florida_dooryard_citrus_guide Topics 1-3 – appropriate for Juniors: - Topics 4-10 appropriate for Intermediates/Seniors (These are guidelines only and youth are not limited just to suggested age divisions guidelines.) 1. Diseases - Select and describe a current disease in Florida citrus, the effect on trees and fruit, how it is managed in the home and commercial setting, and the challenges it presents to Florida citrus production. What is pesticide resistance and how is it managed? Include photos. Diseases include: Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing, HLB). Citrus Canker, Black Spot, Melanose, Greasy Spot, Alternaria, Brown Spot, Scab, Blight, Tristeza. 2. Insects and Mites- Select and describe a Florida citrus pest, its effect on trees and fruit, how it is controlled in the home and commercial setting, challenges it presents to Florida citrus production, and if it is a vector (carrier) of any diseases. What is pesticide resistance and how is it managed? What is Intergraded Pest Management (IPM)? Insects include: Asian Citrus Psyllid, Citrus Leafminer, Citrus root weevils, Rust mite, Spider mite, etc. 3. Varieties and rootstocks- Select and describe a variety of citrus grown in Florida. Include why each variety is grown. Will the final product be used for juice, the fresh market or both? Describe citrus plant improvement. What types of breeding techniques are being used in the genetic improvement of citrus? Include information on any new or recently released varieties. Include any information on older varieties no longer used in the citrus industry and the reasons why. (Rootstocks recommended for seniors) 4. Fertilization-Discuss current fertilization practices in citrus production. Include information on citrus best management practices (BMP’s) and why they are important. Discuss different types of irrigation systems such as drip, micro-sprinkler, overhead, etc. Review information on slow release fertilizers, fertigation and granular fertilizers. 5. Irrigation-Discuss current irrigation scheduling techniques for citrus production. Discuss different types of irrigation systems such as drip, micro-sprinkler, overhead, etc. Explain the need for water conservation in today’s grove. (Recommended for juniors) 6. Cold and freeze protection- Create a timeline of the major freezes affecting citrus in the past 50 years. What are the critical temperatures for Florida Citrus? Are there different critical temperatures for leaves and fruit? How do citrus growers protect citrus during cold weather? What are the symptoms of cold damage? 7. Citrus Economic Impact- Why is citrus important to Florida’s economy and your home county’s economy? What does the industry do to support Florida’s economy? What types of jobs does the industry support and what are their duties? How much does it cost to maintain a citrus grove? 8. New Technology-How is new technology changing the citrus industry? How is the citrus industry using GPS systems, variable rate technology, computer satellite imagery or other technology to assist in their management programs? If so, how are mobile computing devices being used? What other new technologies might be utilized in the future? 9. History of Citrus in Florida-Describe the history of Florida citrus, include how it was introduced, where, by whom. Discuss where the citrus industry started in the state and why it moved. Talk about some of the legendary figures of citrus and how they became citrus barons. You can include any discussion on the citrus industries impact on Florida from the past to the future. 10. Mechanical Harvesting-Describe mechanical harvesting efforts in Florida citrus. Why is mechanical harvesting important? What have been some of the major problems? Discuss agricultural labor issues, immigration and the importance of labor in agriculture.

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Section 1: Project Plans and Goals Goals are your plans for the year. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. They state what you want to learn or want to do this year: Examples: By the end of the 4-H year, I will learn what products to use on my citrus tree and when they should be applied. By the end of the 4-H year, I will have completed six activities in my project area. Juniors (ages 8-10) should list one goal. Intermediates should list two goals. Seniors (age 14-18) should list four goals.

Section 2: Project Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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4-H Presentations (Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks/Public Speaking) Exhibits Leadership Citizenship Project Highlights A. Information and Skills Learned B. Challenges Faced and How Handled C. Major Successes/Accomplishments (Awards/Recognition) D. Future Plans/What I Will Do Next Time

Section 2 – 4-H Presentations/Exhibits 4-H Presentations List your 4-H presentations (demonstrations and illustrated talks). This is an opportunity to tell others about your 4-H project. Juniors should have at least one 4-H presentation and it should be project related. Intermediates should have at least two 4-H presentations and one should be project related. Seniors should have at least three 4-H presentations and one should be project related. Some examples of places that 4-H presentations can be done are at 4-H club meetings, County Events, District Events DATE

PROJECT AREA

LOCATION

4-H Exhibits Exhibits are an opportunity for you to show what you learned in your 4-H project. This may be done by exhibiting something in the fair (for example showing your animal, participating in Fashion Revue, gameboard, tabletop) or through a contest (for example Marine Ecology, Consumer Choices). Juniors must have at least one exhibit and it should be project related to receive maximum points. Intermediates and Seniors must have at least two exhibits and one must be project related. DATE

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PROJECT AREA

LOCATION

Section 2 - Leadership/Citizenship Leadership Leadership is when you teach or lead others. At least one leadership activity must be related to your project area. Examples: Lead the pledges, teach someone how to feed an animal or sew a skirt, represent club at 4-H County Council. A demonstration is not leadership unless you are teaching someone how to do it or leading a group (example – farm-city ambassador). To obtain maximum points Juniors and Intermediates must have at least two leadership activities and Seniors must have at least four. List your leadership activities below; use additional pages if necessary. 1. ________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________ Citizenship/Community Service Citizenship activities include any time you have helped others. One must be related to your project area. Examples: assisted leader to pass out papers, worked at 4-H community event, assisted a 4-H member with their project, made Thanksgiving baskets for needy families, visited a nursing home. To receive maximum points Juniors and Intermediates must have at least two citizenship/community service activities and Seniors must have at least four community service/ citizenship activities. List citizenship/community experiences below; use additional pages if necessary. 1. ________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________

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Section 2: Project Highlights Project Highlights List information and skills learned through project experiences: Example: I learned how to sew a zipper on to a dress. Please note: project highlights are not project activities: list six project activities (and dates) in the space provided in your project book or as an attachment to your project book if no space was provided. If you are a Junior 4-Her list at least one project highlight. If you are an Intermediate or a Senior 4-Her, please list at least two activities. 1. ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

List challenges faced when completing project work and how you handled them: Example: I sewed the zipper in backwards and had to undo the seam and stitch it in again. If you are a Junior 4-Her list at least one project challenge and how you handled it. If you are an Intermediate or a Senior 4-Her, please list at least two project challenges and how you handled them. 1. ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

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Section 2 (continued) Major successes and accomplishments Awards and Recognitions received in this project. Record date and location received. Examples: Certificates, ribbons, medals, trophies, media coverage, premiums. This could be awards at the fair, County Events or other contests. If you are a Junior 4-Her list at least one success/accomplishment. If you are an Intermediate or a Senior 4-Her, please list at least two successes/accomplishments. DATE

TOPIC/ LOCATION

AMOUNT/PLACEMENT

Future plans/what I will do next time: Example: I will increase project displays/exhibits from two to four at the next fair. If you are a Junior 4-Her list at least one future plan. If you are an Intermediate or a Senior 4-Her, please list at least two future plans. 1. ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Care and Maintenance Make sure to keep complete records on your activities. This section can be brief, but more detail is better. You do not have to put every irrigation event, for example you can say irrigated from 4/1-10/1 every day, then every other day for the rest of the year 10/1-4/1, etc.

Date

Type of Activity

Purpose

Cost if Any

00/00/00

Pruning

Remove excess growth

$0

Total Cost

$__________

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Opening Inventory: (Items you have on hand, such as a spray bottle)

Date

Item

Cost $

Total Cost

$__________

Expenses: (For example: Tree, container, potting media)

Date

Item

Cost $

Total Cost

$__________

Closing Inventory: *(Watering can, fertilizer) (*Depreciate all remaining supplies-suggested depreciation is 10% per project year)

Item

Number of

Present Value

Total Cost

$

1. Opening Inventory

$

2. Expenses +

$

3. Closing Inventory -

$

Total Project Cost =

11

$

Project Story Create a story of your project experiences. Tell about some of your enjoyable and difficult experiences during this project year. Share what you learned, and what you will do differently next time. Include something you have experienced or something unusual that made this project unique to previous projects. What did you do after the fair? Be creative! Make it interesting! Your story should be long enough to cover the work you have done in this project. Be sure it has an introduction, body and conclusion. It should be no more than 3 pages, neatly handwritten or typed. Write on one side of the paper only!

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Story Continued

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Project Pictures Attach project pictures; this section is where you should place the various pictures of your citrus project throughout the year. You should include pictures of your tree, along with pictures of you doing your care practices such as planting, pruning, fertilizing, irrigating and spraying. Minimum requirement is to include three photos of your project work showing you and your project at the beginning, middle (work being done during your project), and end; include a caption telling what you are doing in the picture and the date. You may also include pictures of you helping others in your citizenship and leadership activities.

You must have a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of twelve (12)

pictures, with no more than two photos per page. Flat stickers are acceptable, but do not include bulky scrapbooking accessories! You may include certificates, but no 3-D items. Do not put pages in plastic sleeves, as the judges may want to make notes on your pages.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Director, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, publishes this information to further the purpose of the May 8 and June 30, 1914 Acts of Congress; and is authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non- discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. The information in this publication is available in alternate formats. Original Publication Date June 1992. Revised June 11, 1996. Revised January 1, 2007. Single copies of Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county Extension offices. Information on copies for out-of-state purchase is available from IFASExtension Bookstore, University of Florida, PO Box 110011, Gainesville, FL 32611-0011. Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810.

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Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, P.O.