Ontario County 2016 4-H Project Exhibit Fairbook

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2016 Ontario County 4-H & Open Fair Program Tentative Draft Schedule (5/27/16) (Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice) TUESDAY, JULY 19 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Open Class School Arts and Crafts, Adult & Youth Domestic Art Entries taken in Mercantile 2 Building

TIME 4-8 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Open Flower, Fruits & Vegetables Entries Accepted in Mercantile 2 Building 4-H Club Booth Setup 4-H Club Project Judging at Wolcott Park

11-3 PM 1-6 PM 2-5 PM

MONDAY, JULY 25 Barns Open for Animal Exhibits

4 PM

TUESDAY, JULY 26 4-H Horse Show- English Division ALL Animals in Place Poultry Science Contests Open Class Dairy Show – first section 4-H Mini Horse Show Open Rabbit and Cavy Show

10 AM 10 AM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 4 PM 6 PM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 1-5 pay one price for rides 4-H Horse Show- Mounted Games 4-H Beef Show Open Class Dairy Show –second section- Showmanship 4-H Chicken Barbeque Contest - weather permitting Horse Costume Class 4-H & Open Sheep Show 4-H & Grade Draft Horse Show Open Dairy Exhibits Released

10 AM 10 AM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

THURSDAY, JULY 28 4-H Horse Show- Western Division 4-H Dairy Show 4-H Goat Show Open Beef Exhibits Arrive 4-H Rabbit Show and Cavy Show 4-H & Open Swine Show

10 AM 10 AM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM

FRIDAY, JULY 29 5-10 pay one price for rides 4-H Horse Show- Gymkhana Open Beef Show 4-H Poultry Show 4-H Poultry Science Contest 4-H Animal Costume Show

10 AM 10 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 30 1-5 pay one price for rides Open Horse Show Finger Lakes Classic Hereford Beef Show ALL EXHIBITS RELEASED FROM BARNS AND EXHIBIT BUILDINGS

10 AM 10 AM 8 PM

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Table of Contents

Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E Section F Section G Section H Section I Section J Section K Section L

Ontario County Fair Schedule Exhibitor Rules and Regulations Cloverbuds Communications and Expressive Arts Food and Nutrition Fine Arts & Crafts, Hobby Crafts, Heritage Arts & Crafts Home Environment Textiles & Clothing/Wearable Art Visual Arts Natural Resources/Environmental Education Garden Entries Plant Collections Entomology Technology & Engineering Voucher

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CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ONTARIO COUNTY - 4-H PROGRAM

Department S – 2016 4-H CLUB EXHIBIT FAIR BOOK ATTENTION EXHIBITORS - RULES AND REGULATIONS

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4-H members, in accordance with the Ontario County 4-H membership policy, must be enrolled with the Ontario County 4-H office by January 1 of the current year to be eligible to exhibit in the 4-H Division at the Ontario County Fair. If members have joined after January 1st, they may exhibit their projects as display only and they will receive a 4-H Participation ribbon. Please mark Participation Only on entry cards and vouchers and inform the 4-H staff. In the event premium money is deleted or decreased from the New York State budget, premiums will be adjusted accordingly. Only projects that have been completed during the current 4-H year are eligible to be exhibited in one of the following sections. The exhibits must be grown, made, or prepared by exhibitors and related to their 4-H projects. PROJECTS DONE IN OR FOR SCHOOL, SCOUTS, OR OTHER YOUTH GROUPS CANNOT BE EXHIBITED IN THE 4-H DEPARTMENT. Advance entry sheets are required for all animal exhibits and club display areas only. Please pay close attention to the entry deadlines. Animal entry forms are included in the fair entry information sent to members and are available in the 4-H office. Club display requests are sent directly to the club leaders. Extra forms may be obtained from the 4-H office. All exhibits in this section will be governed by the state general rules and regulations that apply to other departments, except that no entry fee is required. All exhibits, except animal classes, are required to have an entry card securely attached. Members are required to fill out cards completely prior to judging day. Entry cards can be obtained from the 4-H office. Note that some classes require additional information listed in the fair book section. This information is to be completed on the entry card and attached to the exhibit prior to judging. Read the entire section for the entry in the fair book carefully. 4-H members must fill out a voucher sheet listing ALL their 4-H animal and building exhibits. Vouchers must be on file with the 4-H staff by the close of the fair to be considered for premiums for participating at the Ontario County Fair. There will be a box in the 4-H building on the fairgrounds where all vouchers are to be placed. Vouchers can be obtained from the 4-H office prior to fair week. Cloverbud exhibitors should list their exhibits on a Cloverbud voucher and turn it into the 4-H office at the fair. We appreciate the cooperation of parents with assisting 4-H members in making out entries but the youth should be encouraged to do their own entry cards and vouchers. Judges look at this as part of the exhibiting process at the fair. All domestic project (non-animal) exhibits will be evaluated in Wolcott Park at the fairgrounds at the scheduled time before the start of the fair. Exhibitors should bring their entries and be present while they are being evaluated. This is a time for the 4-H member to talk to the evaluator who will provide direct feedback to the youth about their project. Parents are encouraged to listen to the judge’s suggestions but let the 4-H member do the talking. If an exhibitor is unable to be present for judging day, prior arrangements are to be made with the 4-H office concerning this matter. Club booths and exhibits must be set up in the 4-H building during the scheduled time before the opening of the fair. Clubs are to supply push pins, staplers, tablecloths, string, etc for their club display. These items are not supplied by the 4-H office. Shelves and display units are very limited for use of clubs. Clubs are to bring their own tables, etc. to display projects on. Cloverbud exhibits are for display only. A Cloverbud ribbon will be awarded to the exhibit. THERE ARE NO PREMIUMS AWARDED TO CLOVERBUDS.

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14. An exhibitor is allowed to enter up to two (2) exhibits per class, unless otherwise noted. Any class that is entered in more than once must have exhibits that are not similar and have different learning techniques. 15. Exhibits must be picked up during the scheduled release time. IF ANY EXHIBIT IS PICKED UP BEFORE THE SCHEDULED RELEASE TIME, THE VOUCHER WILL BE PULLED AND THE EXHIBITOR WILL RECEIVE NO PREMIUM. If an exhibit cannot be picked up during the scheduled time, please make prior arrangements with 4-H staff to pick items up at a later date. 16. Eligibility to represent Ontario County 4-H Program as an exhibitor at the New York State Fair is contingent upon appropriate participation in the Ontario County Fair. All 4-H projects exhibited in the 4-H building will be selected by the judge’s and 4-H staff and left to their discrepancy for final decision. 17. State Fair participants must be nine by September 30 of the current year and not have reached their nineteenth birthday prior to January 1 of the current year. Projects done by 4-Hers who have not reached their ninth birthday by September 30 of the current year may have their projects selected for Cloverbud display only (not evaluated) at the State Fair. 18. No smoking, alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. 19. The Ontario County Agricultural Society and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ontario County assume no responsibility in case of loss or damage to exhibits from any cause (this includes water damage, fire, theft, etc.). 20. Weeklong fair passes can be obtained from the Ontario County Fair Office and are available at the 4-H judging area during exhibit judging day.

If the rules stated in this book are not followed, the exhibit will be marked down one place or disqualified. Please read all the above information and class requirements carefully.

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What Blue, Red, White, and Green Ribbons Mean Judging in 4-H is an evaluation process, NOT a competition. The Danish System of Judging is used. Each item is judged according to a standard (set of criteria) rather than against each other. The criteria should be known prior to the evaluation process by the 4-Her, leader, parent, and judge. When determining how closely a product or presentation meets the “Standard”, we must always think of the standard in terms of the capabilities of children of a similar group. There is no limit to the number of items that can receive each level of award (Blue, Red, and White). With very few exceptions, every item is awarded a ribbon of some kind. Judge’s written comments provide encouragement and point out the path for improvement. This evaluation serves that same purpose as a teacher’s correction of a student’s homework; it gives the members an opportunity to learn from their work and thus is an essential part of the learning process. Ribbons or ratings indicate the general quality of workmanship achieved. Blue (Excellent) The workmanship shows little room for improvement compared to the relative standard. Comments could suggest something to try in the future as abilities grow. Red (Good) The workmanship is satisfactory or “average”, but there are definite areas for improvement, even considering the age and abilities of the child. White (Worthy) The workmanship shows that little effort has been made and that the finished product is useable for the purpose intended. However, there is much room for improvement, even considering the age and abilities of the child. Orange (Participation) For members who joined after January 1st, but still have 4-H projects on display at the fair. The projects do not get evaluated, but are placed in the club booths and 4-H staff is notified. Participation ribbons are given to 4-Hers whose projects receive no award. Green (Cloverbud) Given to recognize the participation and achievement of Cloverbud members in the judging process. This is to eliminate comparison and misunderstanding among young members. Cloverbuds are not evaluated at the fair but have the opportunity to talk to a judge about their 4-H project. State Fair Selection Ribbons:  Will be marked with a sticker and selection ribbon.  Selections will be for Exhibits to be Evaluated, Cloverbuds and Exhibit for Display Only  Exhibitors will receive information from the 4-H office about exhibiting procedures.

SECTION A CLOVERBUDS All enrolled Ontario County 4-H Cloverbud members (ages 5-7 by Jan.1) are invited to display their projects in their club area in the 4-H Building. They may go to a Cloverbud judge who will talk to them about their project. Each exhibit must have a Cloverbud Exhibit card attached and will receive a Cloverbud Participation ribbon. Cloverbuds should fill out a voucher and write Cloverbud at the top. Vouchers must be filled out and filed in the voucher box in the 4-H fair building.

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SECTION B COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning experiences

Class No. WRITING/PRINT 1. 4-H Achievement/Record book- a collection of items to show involvement in projects and activities in current 4-H year. 2. Scrap Book – reflects use of creative scrapbooking techniques. Can be 4-H related or not. Must be completed during the current year. 3. Creative Writing – Creative writing will be evaluated on content, standard punctuation and grammar, rhyme, use of expressions, actions, dialogue and overall tone of the written piece. How the piece is presented and neatness and creativity of the presentation will also be considered in the evaluation. There is a limit of six one sided pages to the entry. a. Fiction – Writing can be presented in any form of genre such as a story, letter, poem or script for stage or screen. b. Non-Fiction- In this form of creative writing the author uses self-exploratory writing that draws on personal experiences. The format could be an autobiography, personal story, letter, poem or script for stage or screen that are based on true-life experiences of the author. POSTERS AND DISPLAYS 4. Public Presentation Posters/Harvest Food Fest Publication –must be accompanied by a description summary on the entry card so that evaluator clearly understands why/how poster was used. 5. Poster / Exhibit: Individual or Group – a series of posters or three-dimensional exhibit representing any aspect of 4-H Youth Development projects and/or activities. 6. 4-H Banners  Size: 2’ X 4’minimum  Designed to hang vertically or horizontally or to be carried.  Must be equipped with a dowel on top suitable for hanging or carrying.  Must incorporate the 4-H Clover in approved manner.

PERFORMING ARTS Exhibits should illustrate the exhibitor’s involvement in performing arts. Involvement may be as a performer, technical support staff, review or observer. 7. Prop-any object or material constructed by the exhibitor for use in a production (backdrop, scenery, puppet, mask etc. (note that costumes are evaluated in the Textiles and Clothing section.) 8. Script –an original sketch, scene or play written by the exhibitor 9. Documentation – notebook, posters or 3 dimensional exhibits about involvement in live performances 10. Other – any performing arts exhibit or project falling outside the categories described above

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CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES SECTION C FOOD & NUTRITION Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques General Guidelines:  On entry card state 2 new skills learned or improved with each exhibit.  The exhibitor must have baked all baked entries from scratch. No ready-made, refrigerated or frozen dough, pastry crust or box mixes are permitted.  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. This is to demonstrate mastering new skills. Exhibitors are encouraged to not exhibit in the same class year after year.  Demonstrate good nutritional choices in your recipe selection. The recipe may not include alcohol as an ingredients. (This does not include vanilla which is a standard ingredient in recipes.)  A recipe can be only entered in one class in the Food and Nutrition section.  No exhibits requiring refrigeration (cream or custard-based pies, cakes) are allowed for entry.  Do not bake muffins or cupcakes in paper liners. Preparing the Entry:  An exhibit is 3 samples of small items (cookies, muffins, cupcakes, rolls, breadsticks, pretzels or similar products); ½ of large items (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).  Remove all items from baking pans (except pies) and exhibit on paper plates or foil-wrapped cardboard. Exhibit must be covered with plastic resealable baggies-no plastic wrap.  Include the recipe with all baked entries. This can be on a recipe card or printed from a computer. The recipe must include the product name, amount of ingredients, preparation steps, yield and recipe source. Indicate how the recipe was modified to make it healthier if applicable.  All baking entries must have been made from scratch by the exhibitor. No readymade, refrigerated or frozen dough or box mixes are permitted except in the decorated cake class.  The recipe may not include alcohol as one of the ingredients.  Remove all items from baking pans (except pies) and exhibit on paper plates or foil wrapped cardboard. Exhibit must be covered with plastic resealable baggies. It is advised that after judging that the food not be displayed in the club booths. Please leave entry cards and ribbons in the booth as part of your club display. Class No. COOKIES 1. Drop or Hand-shaped, Pressed, Pan baked, Rolled or Refrigerator – examples: Dropchocolate chip, applesauce, oatmeal; Hand Shaped-peanut butter, snickerdoodles, crinkles; Bardate bar, pumpkin bar, brownies, layered fruit bars or other batter cookies. No frosting or added decorations that are not part of the recipe. Hand shaped cookies can be rolled in sugar if part of the recipe. MUFFINS, BISCUITS 2. Muffins – Any variety. No toppings. 3. Biscuits or Scones – Any variety. Can be rolled or cut. No toppings.

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QUICK BREADS 4. Loaf/Quick Bread - (not yeast leavened). Banana, blueberry, apple, pumpkin, or other bread baked in a loaf pan. No toppings. YEAST BREADS 5. Yeast Rolls - Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other yeast rolls of any shape; does not include fancy rolls with fillings or frosting. 6. Yeast Breads - Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other, baked in a loaf pan or as directed in the recipe. 7. Shaped Bread - An exhibit is any small (such as 3 pretzels or breadsticks), or large (such as animal shaped) hand shaped bread. Plain, whole grain, flavored, or other; does not include fancy breads with fillings or frostings. CAKES 8. Plain Cake: An exhibit will consist of ½ of the following: Plain cake (spice, chocolate, butter) made with shortening, baked in 8-9” round or square OR a foam type cake (angel food, sponge, chiffon) baked in a tube pan, approximately 9-10”. Unfrosted. 9. Nutritious Cake – Exhibit will consist of ½ of a cake made with vegetable or fruit (no fruitcakes) such as carrot, applesauce, beet, sweet potato, cabbage, etc. baked in an appropriate size pan. In evaluating nutritious cakes, more consideration will be given for nutritious ingredients while recognizing that cakes will be heavier and moisture content will vary. Unfrosted. 10. Cake Decorating – Frosted and decorated cake, or special occasion disposable form or 3 cupcakes for a special occasion. Decorations need to be made with decorators’ frosting using decorators’ tips. Candies, actual flowers and other decorations can only be added to enhance the frosting decorations, not used alone. Will not be tasted. Only decorations will be judged. A box cake mix can be used for this entry. PIES/PASTRY 11. 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 pans 6” or larger. No exhibits requiring refrigeration (cream or custard-based pies) are allowed. 12. Tarts or turnovers- 3 items make an exhibit. Example: peach tarts, apple turnovers. No exhibits requiring refrigeration are allowed. OTHER BAKING CLASSICS 13. Healthy Baked Product – Baked product must be made with little sugar, fat or salt, altered using a sugar or fat substitute, gluten free or other dietary modifications. Recipe must clearly state ingredients and methods used. Explanation of why you make it healthy, made changes to the recipe or used gluten-free or other specialty ingredients must be included. Cookies, loaf bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, muffins, pies, or other baked items. 14. Grown In New York - Baked product that contains a fruit, vegetable, honey or maple syrup grown in New York State and must include: (a)recipe, (b)explanation of ingredient grown in NY, including where it was grown and purchased and if it was preserved for later use, and a statement about the nutritional value of the item produced in NY. Source of ingredient can be garden, Upick or roadside stand, farmers market or any market if source can be identified. Cookies, muffins, pies or other baked items. 15. Heritage/Cultural Foods - Any baked item associated with cultural customs/traditions of family or country/populations. Entry must include (a) recipe, (b) tradition associated with preparing, serving, eating the food. Cookies, muffins, bread, cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, pie, or other baked items are eligible for this class. May have frosting or topping if recipe calls for it. 16. 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.

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PRESERVED FOODS PRESERVED FOODS- any processed food, including dried, foods and maple syrup will be evaluated based on appearance and the process used. Because of food safety concerns, the entry will not be tasted or opened.  

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Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques Entry card should state 2 new skills learned or improved doing this project. All exhibits must use only USDA tested and approved recipes. Approved recipe sources include:  National Center for Home Food Preservation at http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/  So Easy To Preserve - University of Georgia  Ball Blue Book - preserving resource  Local Cornell Cooperative Extension office Entry card should include the following information if not already included in the attached recipe. Contents, type of pack (hot or raw), type of processing (boiling water bath or pressure canner), processing time, altitude adjustment if required, date of processing Appropriate head space requirements must be followed: Fruit Juices – ¼ inch, Vegetables – ½ to 1 inch, Jams and Jellies –1/4 inch, Pickles –1/2 inch, Tomatoes – ½ inch or according to USDA approved recipe. Food must be canned since previous county fair. Exhibit consists of 1 standard clear-glass canning jar with self-sealing, two piece lids. No baby food, mayonnaise, etc. jars allowed. Rings should be removed for judging. No paraffin sealed jams or jellies are allowed to be entered. Fruits, tomatoes, jams, jellies, marmalades, relishes, and pickles must be processed in a hot water bath. Vegetables must be pressure canned.

17. CANNED FOODS  Canned Fruit  Vegetable  Tomatoes

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DRIED FOODS Dried foods must be displayed in either clear one-half pint or pint size zip closure bags or glass jars with tight fitting lids. Foods in unapproved containers or more than one year old will be disqualified. Entry card should include method of drying, pre-treatment method (if used), source of directions and date of preparation. 18. Any dried food (fruit, vegetable, herb, leather) 19. Maple Syrup-exhibit will consist of homemade maple syrup in a clear glass bottle appropriate for syrup products. Exhibit entry card must include the process used to make the syrup and the resource of your information. RECIPE COLLECTIONS RECIPE COLLECTIONS 20. Healthy Recipe Collection - An exhibit is at least 6 recipes that provide needed nutrients while limiting fat and total caloric intake. Recipes are displayed in a box, notebook, or file folder and can include photo or illustrations. For each recipe state: (a) relationship of key ingredients to MyPlate.gov (b) nutritional benefit, (c) recipe source, (d) how well it was liked, (e) any changes you would make in the recipe. All recipes must be collected and made during the current enrollment year.

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21. Heritage Recipe Collection - An exhibit must be at least 10 recipes that depict family or local history. For each recipe state: (A) recipe source (B) history related to recipe (C)traditions related to preparing, serving and eating the food. The collection should represent one or more generations older than you and can be collected from family, friends, or other community sources. Displayed in a box, folder or notebook and can include photo or illustration that depicts family or local history. All recipes must be collected and at least 4 need to be prepared during the current year and indicate how well it was liked after making it.

OTHER FOOD AND NUTRITION CLASS 22. Pet Treats – 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, fund raiser. 23. Any other food entry not listed. Must be related to a 4-H Project curriculum.

SECTION D FINE ARTS & FINE CRAFTS HOBBY CRAFTS HERITAGE ARTS AND CRAFTS Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques           

THIS SECTION IS LIMITED TO ONE OF A KIND ITEMS DESIGNED BY THE EXHIBITOR. Hobby Crafts and crafts made from commercially available kids/patterns should be exhibited in Hobby Crafts section. Entry card should state 2 new skills learned or improved doing this project. Art Objects must be in good condition, ready for display. Small, delicate, fragile items should be displayed nicely in a display box. Items should be properly secured in this display. Jewelry should be displayed by attaching to a cardboard, in a clear case or on a jewelry display model. Objects whose ultimate use is to be hung on the wall the items must have mountings on them and be ready for hanging. Crafts should be age and ability appropriate for the exhibitor. NO KITS, PRE-FORMS, PATTERNS OR PRE-CUTS ARE PERMITTED in this area. Only quality arts and crafts will be allowed to be entered. (This means NO CRAFTS such as rocks or shells with googly eyes, foam animals, pom-pom creatures, decorated paper plates, clothes pin magnets, etc.) No camp crafts can be exhibited. Fine art and fine craft entries made using recycling materials will be evaluated on entry’s artistic value. Note: Items made from recycled materials may also be evaluated in Natural Resources if benefit more from evaluation based on the re-use of the materials used. Entries should be related to a 4-H Project Curriculum.

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Class No. FINE ARTS 1. PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, GRAPHIC/PRINTS - Art work is to be visibly signed, matted, and framed. Backgrounds should be filled in lightly on all artwork. If there is a reason that it cannot be done (ie. piece is being exhibited in another competition after fair), please state clearly on the entry card. A. DRAWING: Expressive work in pencil, charcoal, felt tip pen, crayon, pastel, brush or ink. B. PAINTING: Expressive work in oil, watercolor, acrylics, or mixed media, i.e., watercolor and ink, acrylic and chalk, acrylic and collage, etc. Can be on canvas, bark , rocks, gourds etc. C. GRAPHIC/PRINTS: Any printing process that duplicates one or more identical images. Minimum of 2 images in exhibit. Include the stamp or photo of the graphic. Ex. potato or apple D. SCULPTURE: Materials may be wood, stone, clay, original cast plaster, paper-mache, metal (sheet or wire), fibers, fabric, or fiberglass, or a combination of these. Processes may be carved, modeled, fired, soldered, glued, molded, laminated, nailed, or sewn. FINE CRAFTS 2. CRAFTSMANSHIP- (no kits allowed) An exhibit shall consist of one of the following: A. POTTERY – Vessels of clay, glazed or unglazed, hand built, wheel thrown, cast from original mold. No pre-forms permitted. Entries using preforms are to be entered in Hobby Crafts section. B. CERAMICS - Any form cast from a commercial mold or pre-form. Cleaned and painted/stained/glazed. Proper sealant if not glazed. C. 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, felting, etc. Entries are self-designed needle art. Commercial patterns entered in Hobby Craft/Home Environment section. D. LEATHER - Using no pattern or no kits. Objects can be tooled, carved, molded, stamped, laced, stitched and/or riveted. Sealant should be applied. E. GLASSWORK – Self created entries made by exhibitor: Not from a commercial source. 1)etched, sandblasted, blown or pulled, annealing/tempering/slumped/fired or 2) Stained glass- no painted glass or liquid lead F. METAL – Objects of metal(s) used singly or in combination with other materials such as other metals, plastics, wood, ground stones, bone or enamel. Objects can be made by the following processes: hand cut, etched, engraved, tooled or molded. No entries with tin cans permitted. G. MOSAICS - 2 or 3-dimensional objects using clay tile, glass or stone. Projects should be grouted and sealed. NO STEPPING STONES to be entered. H. WOOD AND/OR PAPER - Process: carving, gluing, inlay, cutting, tearing, layering, (origami) folding, quilling. Entries of cards need to have at least 2 samples for exhibit. I. JEWELRY/PRECIOUS METALS-May include designs from pattern books, bead loom, crochet, etc. NO KITS, NO PONY BEADS a. Jewelry exhibits made with purchased materials using more creative and intricate forms to string the beads. NO SIMPLE STRING OF BEADS ALLOWED.

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HOBBY CRAFTS 3. CRAFTS General Guidelines: o These exhibits can be hobby crafts and/or can be made from commercial patterns and kits. Original designed items can be entered in Fine Arts and Crafts o Objects whose ultimate use is to hang on the wall must have mountings on them and be ready for hanging o Craft objects must be in good condition, ready for display o Must exhibit age appropriate work and good quality workmanship of the craft. o If an exhibit takes less time than 6 hours, multiple items may be exhibited and displayed nicely to create one exhibit. o Small, delicate, fragile items should be displayed securely in a display box. o What was the source for the idea of this craft? If a commercially available kit/pattern is used please include the name of the kit/pattern on the entry card. 3A

Craft Kit-used a commercially available kit to explore a new area. Can be using any material.

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Recycled Craft-items made, remodeled or renovated from recycled material

HERITAGE ART, CRAFT AND DOCUMENTATION Entry Card: in addition to 2 skills learned exhibit should include  Source of traditional design (specific ethnic group or family)  Design plan/chart  Appropriate heritage documentation for the exhibit. Include historical time period of entry (ex. basket should include history of baskets and purpose of design; leather entries include what tribes of native Americans). Emphasis in the heritage art, crafts and documentation is on personal growth and knowledge through learning about a cultural heritage. Please site sources and titles of your information: interview, book, specific internet source, etc.  Objects should be constructed in traditional design methods and material but if not state what the traditional design methods and materials would be and what you had to replace them with to complete the project.  No soap entries of any kind will be accepted. 4. Heritage Art Exhibit – 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, Native American Crafts, scherenschnitte, etc.  Processed Natural Fibers – natural fibers processed for use  Heritage Documentation – Geneology of family or community history, (buildings, village names) or methods of creating exhibit. (Native American crafts, basketry, soap making) Photos of generations can supplement written documentation. Cite references. 5.

Any other Fine Art, Hobby Craft or Heritage entry not covered in other classes. Must be related to a 4-H Curriculum.

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SECTION E HOME ENVIRONMENT Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques

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FABRIC FURNISHINGS AND HOME ACCESSORIES On entry card state 2 new skills learned or improved with each exhibit. Include where item will be used, color scheme of the room, what item will be used for and where your idea came from.

Class No. 1. Home Furnishing made of Fabric/Fiber –such as pillow, quilt, wall hanging, placemats, needlework items including knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, latchhook etc. Include fiber content and care information. 2. Room Accessories/Embellished Furnishing- Bulletin board, fabric décor, lampshade, picture frame (may be non-sewn items) 3. Home Storage-laundry bag, shoe bag, locker caddies, travel storage, etc. TABLE SETTING 4. Table Setting Exhibit -any entry should include a table setting for one person, menu, short story about the specific occasion the setting is for, tablecloth or placemats, napkin (maybe artfully displayed/folded), centerpiece or table decoration. Should be displayed on a small table provided by the exhibitor. WOODEN FURNITURE 5. Furniture or Wooden Accessory Item with a Painted or Natural Finish –a chair, table, shelf, picture frame etc. that is new and/or unfinished or constructed by exhibitor. Emphasis in this class is the restoration and not the actual construction of the exhibit. 6. Any other Home Environment entry not covered in other classes. Must be related to a 4-H Curriculum.

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SECTION F TEXTILES & CLOTHING/WEARABLE ART Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques General Guidelines: The following member information needs to be included with exhibit on the entry card.  Fiber content and care information of exhibit  2 skills learned or improved doing the project  State if kit was used to make the item Class No. 1. Equipped Sewing Box (open only to first year member in clothing project). For judging include scissors, tape measure, thimble, seam gauge, pins and needles and proper holders. Plan to take the valuable equipment home after judging or make paper examples to put in your sewing box. WEARABLE SEWN ITEMS: 2. Clothing – any beginner, intermediate or advanced level sewn garment. 4 entries allowed with different learning techniques. Includes historical and costumes. 3. Clothing Accessories, sewn – an item created by the exhibitor, which has a decorative and /or functional purpose such as a hat, belt etc. 4. 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. 5. Costumes- made using materials and construction techniques appropriate for costume design and use. ( the look from a distance is more important than the neat sewing) NON-CLOTHING SEWN: 6. Sewing Project-non-garment-may include potholders, tote bags, purse, apron, pillowcase, recreational items like kites and toys RECYCLED SEWN ITEMS: 7. Recycled garments or non-clothing –sewn – including remodeled or renovated garments or remodeled or renovated items that are not clothing, like jeans or t-shirts turned into purses, towels made into a dog toy etc. WEARABLE ART: 8. Crochet/Knitted Fiber Clothing – clothing made using a form of crocheting or knitting such as a sweater, vest, scarf etc. 9. Tie-Dying/Batik Material Clothing – clothing made using tie-dying which utilizes knotting and folding techniques or batik using immersion or outline fill-in techniques of wax resist to make such clothing as t-shirts or pant. Purchased clothing can be used for this class. 10. Non-traditional material clothing - clothing made using paper, duct tape, paper clips, bubble wrap, etc. 11. Wearable Accessories, non-sewn – these items should have a decorative and functional purpose. Examples: scarf, necklace, pin, belt, embellished footwear. 12. Any other Textiles/Clothing/Wearable Art entry not covered in other classes. Must be related to a 4-H Curriculum.

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SECTION G VISUAL ARTS Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques General Information  Photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor as part of a 4-H program during the current year.  Exhibits must be mounted on sturdy background like mat board or foam core. Preparation of photo for exhibit should demonstrate good workmanship and use of materials.  Exhibits need to be ready to be hung.  Do not submit exhibits in commercial picture frames. Entries will not be accepted under glass or wrapped in plastic.  Exhibit should demonstrate good workmanship and use of materials.  Exhibit will be evaluated on technical quality, composition, story telling ability and preparation of exhibit.  Exhibits must be titled or captioned to assist the viewer to interpret the message.  Any edited images must be accompanied by a thumbnail print of the original image. Tape this to the back of the exhibit.  No photograph or digital image shall be smaller than 4” x6” or larger than 11” x 14” Class No. 1. SINGLE UNEDITED DIGITAL IMAGE  Picture comes straight from the camera, no modification. 2. SINGLE SLIGHTLY EDITED DIGITAL IMAGE  Image somewhat digitally edited or enhanced. Modifications may include color changing, cropping, sharpening or blurring, brightness or contrast changes or addition of text. Thumbnail of the original image shall accompany exhibit. 3. SINGLE HEAVILY EDITED DIGITAL IMAGE  Image has been radically digitally edited or enhanced. Modifications may include: addition to or the removal of parts of the image, the use of filters or effects; or animation using digital images, etc.  Thumbnail of the original image shall accompany exhibit. 4. 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 exhibit 5. SINGLE FILM IMAGE  Commercially developed from 35 mm film camera, unedited, black and white or color 6. PHOTO STORY - Narrative or informational presentation using images as illustrations to a 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 story telling what the images are illustrating. Some photo stories require a supporting narrative, conversely, most narratives work is better supported by a group of images. Exhibit will be judged on informational/narrative, technical quality of photographs and quality of the overall presentation. If edited images are used, thumbnails of the originals shall accompany the exhibit. 7. PHOTO STUDY CLASS - Consist of one of the following: a. 4 photos demonstrating 4 methods of isolating the subject; not more than 3 objects permitted in each photo. b. 4 close-up photos with a different main light source in each - front, side, back and diffuse. c. 4 photos - each to illustrate one idea, i.e. hidden lines and shapes, framing, patterns, perspective or texture. Show differences - same topic, different location, angles, etc.

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8. VIDEO PROJECT a. 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. b. Project to feature a 4-H project or activity or promote 4-H. c. Projects longer than 10 minutes should include a short "preview highlights" show as a separate tape, disc, or file. d. Project can be submitted as a CD or DVD. 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. e. 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. f. Project will be evaluated on technical quality, organization, creativity and ability to communicate a message. 9. COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN - Design a graphic to be used to promote any aspect of 4-H. a. Design must:  Be copy friendly  Be computer generated / or hand drawn graphic  Use the official 4-H clover (http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/events)  If using graphics from the World Wide Web please note source and permission for use from owner. 10. 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. 11. POWER POINT PRESENTATION – submit a hard copy of your presentation as well as a disc or flash drive 12. CREATIVE FRAMING  Exhibits simply placed in a commercial frame are ineligible  Exhibitor is expected to draw on their artistic sensibilities to enhance an existing image via the creative framing process.  Creative Framing Possibilities: o Create your own physical frame using materials discovered in the environment (leaves, sticks, pinecones) o Sandwich your photo between 2 pieces of commercially framed glass and then add your own rendering to the piece o Decorating or adding to a commercial frame is acceptable, as long as the exhibitor has “made it his own” by modification

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SECTION H NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques Class No. WILDLIFE 1. Birdhouse, Birdfeeder or Wood Nest Box: built by the exhibitor enrolled in the bird study or bluebird. Note: If the wood has been finished with a stain the exhibit should be entered in the woodworking section at fair. 2. Bird Study: notebook or poster about birds including pictures, habitat, size, food eaten, etc. RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING 3. Item made from recycling or poster/display. May include notecards, artwork, jewelry. Explain benefits of item on entry card. Poster or display showing benefits of recycling, reduction and//or environmental shopping. Topics might include home recycling, water quality, reducing waste in landfills, public policy for recycling, waste reduction. TREES AND WOOD 4. Tree Identification Notebook or Wood Display – identifying at least 15 different trees as called for in Know Your Trees Project. Display shows small sections of a tree, bark and cross section of the trunk 5. Resource Based Recreation – Exhibits based upon related outdoor recreation activities. Ex. orienteering, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wilderness camping or outdoor cookery

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SECTION I GARDEN ENTRIES Maximum 2 entries per class of different variety type   

Exhibit must be grown by the exhibitor. Exhibit must be labeled with correct common name and variety name (i.e., snap beans, Blue Lake; or Petunia, Red Picotee). Entries without a variety name will be marked down one placing. Note on entry card if entry was grown using organic conditions.

Class No. 1. CUT FLOWERS – May enter up to 8 entries in this class but must be different varieties  An exhibit will consist of 3 stems with the same color bloom except:  Gladiolus - ONE spike with at least 12-inch stem and other large spikes  Roses - ONE stem of the type listed  Dahlias - THREE blooms of one color, or ONE bloom if over 6 inches.  Stems should be 8 inches long, except where type of flower makes this impossible. Flowers that don’t last long (daylilies, hollyhocks, impatiens, portulaca etc) may not be entered. Blooms of weeds, wild flowers and shrubs may not be entered           

Aster  Larkspur  Rudbeckia (Coneflowers, Bachelor Button  Marigold Blackeyed Susan) Calendula  Nasturtium  Snapdragon Carnation  Ornamental Grass  Statice (fresh,not Chrysanthemum  Pansies dried) Cleome  Petunia  Strawflower Cosmos  Phlox - annual  Sweet Pea Daisies  Rose  Zinnia Delphinium Gladiolus Any other garden cut flower not listed, annual, or perennial, display the same number of specimens as similar crop listed

2. INDOOR GARDENING-HOUSE PLANT  House Plants must be single stem or crown in proportional container  List plant name on entry card.  No artificial or plastic materials allowed. a) Any Potted houseplant – flowering, vine or foliage b) Dish Garden 3. CONTAINER GARDENS  No artificial or plastic plant material allowed (limited amount allowed for decoration)  Appropriate container and plant combinations  List plants included in the container – can be perennial annual, vegetable, ornamentals

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4. VEGETABLES – May enter up to 8 entries in this class but must be different varieties  Beans, snap(green, yellow, or pole), lima, edible soy- 5 pods  Beets, 3, tops trimmed to 1 inch, no green shoulders  Broccoli, 1 head or bunch of small heads, 5 inches or more in diameter  Cabbage, 1 head, 2-4 pounds, with 3 or 4 wrapper leaves, any fresh market variety  Carrot, 3 tops trimmed to 1 inch, no green shoulders  Cauliflower, 1 head, leaves cut just above head  Cucumber, 2 slicing type, 5 inches or longer, 2 inches or less in diameter  Cucumber, 3 pickling type, 3 to 5 inches or 5 pickling type, less than 3 inches  Dill, bunch of 3 seed heads, tied or in transparent bag  Garlic, 3 bulbs, dried, braided together or tops trimmed to 1 inch, cleaned, not peeled  Herb, any kind, plant in pot or tied bunch  Herb, dried-show a minimum of 1 tablespoon. Must be appropriately prepared to use.  Lettuce, head or leaf, 1 plant, roots off, good market size  Onions, 4 green bunching type, tops on but trimmed evenly  Onions, bulbs, 3 tops trimmed to ½ inch, well cured and dried, not peeled  Parsley, 1 plant, roots off, good market size and quality  Peas, 5 pods.  Pepper, 2 of same variety, any type  Potatoes, 3 tubers, 5-10 oz.  Potatoes, 1 pint basket, salt potato types, ¾ to 1 ¼ inch diameter  Spinach, common, ½ pound in transparent bag  Squash, summer, 2 young, skin tender (zucchini, yellow, scallop)  Tomatoes, 2, ripe, stems off, medium and large fruited varieties including Roma types.  Tomatoes, cherry ripe, 1/2 pint basket, stems off, also Presto and small fruited types  Ornamental Vegetables, 3, such as miniature pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn, ornamental kale (1 specimen)  Miniature Vegetables, 6 of one type, harvested at small or baby stage  Heirloom Vegetables, any variety from the Heirloom Garden bulletin, exhibited in same manner as other vegetable classes  Other vegetables not listed, display same number of specimens as similar crop listed 5. VEGETABLE ART—Vegetable character, sculpture, geometric design, neatness of assembly, number of horticulture products used, imaginative use of plants and plant materials, overall appearance will be considerations when being judged. 6. FLORAL DESIGN  List plants used in exhibit  Dry or fresh flower corsage in transparent bag  Table arrangement of live or dry plant material –no artificial flowers  Plaque of dried or pressed plant material includes other craft projects made with real plant material (floral pictures) 7. FRUITS  All fruit must be cared for by exhibitors and be labeled with variety  All entries must be in ½ pint containers, except large fruit which 3 examples are needed

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SECTION J PLANT COLLECTIONS Maximum 2 entries per class of different varieties Developing a plant collection will help youth to learn to recognize and identify different plant species. Preserved Plant Collections  Plants must be pressed, dry, mounted and labeled.  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 (22”x28”) or like material or in notebook binders with single specimens on pages 8 ½” x11.”  Scrapbooks of accumulating years should have dividers between years. Current years exhibit should be clearly marked. Current year exhibit will be judged.  List sources used to identify plants and plant materials. Class No. 1. COLLECTIONS – leaf, twig, weeds, flowers, seeds, - at least 10 of any single type 2. PHOTO RECORD BOOK- Photos must be taken by 4-Her. Minimum of 20 photos. Can be a combination of several types of plants, such of trees, shrubs, weeds, annuals, perennials, etc. Identify common and scientific names Horticulture Scrapbook (Collection of plant pictures) Contact the 4-H office for specific information for entering in this class. 3. SCRAPBOOKS – Groups are flowers and indoor plants, ornamentals, fruits and nuts, vegetables. a. Beginner- Must include 15 plants specified from each group.

SECTION K ENTOMOLOGY Class No. 1. HONEYBEE/APICULTURE EXHIBITS  Honey –1 pound container (liquid, comb)  Products made from beeswax–ex. candles (at least 2), lip wax,etc.  Display/Poster –Individual or group-a series of posters/photo or three dimensional exhibit representing any aspect of beekeeping. Ex. equipment, disease, bee colony management 2. EXHIBIT OF ENTOMOLOGY SPECIMEN AND ORDERS (insects should be pinned)  Year one -20 specimens representing  Year two -40 specimens representing 5 insect orders 9 insect orders

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SECTION L TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Maximum 2 entries per class with different learning techniques  

On entry card state 2 new skills learned or improved with each exhibit Reference the Woodworking and Engineering Guidelines to the use of tools and equipment used in projects in this section. These guidelines are according to the standards from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Risk Management Guidelines. These guidelines and age limits in according to the use of power tools can be found at http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/staff/Pages/Woodworking%20and%20Engineering%20Guidelines%20revis ed%2005-17-2016.pdf

Class No. 1. WOOD SCIENCE EXHIBITS  Hand Tool Division - Article that was cut out, assembled and finished with hand tools only.  Power Tool Division - Articles that has been partially or totally completed with power tools. Kit Division - Article that is made from materials precut by an outside resource but is assembled and finished by the exhibitor. Judges will place emphasis on the quality of workmanship performed by exhibitor.  Bird Houses entered in Class 1 will be evaluated under Wood Science standards, but the house must be accompanied by an explanation of the project and its relevance to natural resources and environmental education.  Reclaimed Lumber Projects –must state origin of lumber or wood used.  Recycled Wood Projects – made from pre-existing items made into a new useable form. 

ELECTRICAL SCIENCE EXHIBITS  Electric Division - Article made in an Electric Project, such as trouble lamp, extension cords, pin-up lamp, or the rewiring of an old lamp is acceptable. Tension restraint device must be in place. Where appropriate underwriters knot should be used. Lamps without bulbs or shade will not be considered complete and will not be accepted for exhibit. 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. Projects must be operable (i.e. contain all necessary batteries).

2. ROCKET DIVISION  Junior- Any rocket made from a kit or non-kit materials, totally assembled and finished by a youth 13 or younger. Evaluators will place emphasis on proper kit assembly and finishing.  Senior-Any rocket made from non-kit materials, totally constructed and finished by a youth 14 years and older. Emphasis placed on proper construction techniques and finished product. 3. RELATED SCIENCE ENGINEERING EXHIBITS – any article made as a part of a directly related engineering science project, such as metalworking, cardboard carpentry, safety items and not included in above classes. Kits are not acceptable for senior division entries age 14 years and older. Articles made outside of the 4-H Program (ex. school) are not acceptable.

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4. GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE PROJECT 4-H GIS maps o Maps made using ESRI Arc GIS software or other mapping software. Criteria and Guidelines for Community Mapping Projects can be found on NYS 4-H web page.  GIS or GPS project or activity –individual or group o Exhibit may be in the form of a project record book, photos, video, CD, DVD o Exhibit must include project report documenting statement of purpose and project outcome  Story or Outline of a 4-H GIS or GPS Project o Including photos, purpose of activity and summary or results  Community Service/Youth Community Action Mapping Project. o A mapping or GPS project built around a specific community issue or project.  Educational Poster Exhibit displaying 4-H GPS or GIS activities 5. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS General Information: Youth entering projects using manufactured construction pieces to complete projects. Examples:  Lego  Brio  K’nex  Mechano 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 professions of engineering, science, construction, architecture and art. Judging will be based on completion, complexity, presentation and explanation of design, understanding of principles and visual presentations. Must include following:  Number of pieces: Youth must know the approximate number of pieces used in assembly. For kits, this number is on the box. Must provide 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. o The diagram must include:  Name of youth  Title of the project  Exact or approximate number of pieces and a self judgment of complexity level a. easy, less than one hour to assemble b. medium, 1 – 3 hours construction time c. 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. Class No. 6a. Kit: entries from youth ages 8-13. Must enter a completed kit. Story describes design process and playing with the model. 6b. Original Model: a scene, diorama, model, building, vehicle, plants or creature. Story of design process, difficulties encountered and solutions, description of play value, future expansion of project and overall presentation

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Office Use Only Ex. No. _______ Check No. ______

Ontario County Fair Voucher

Exhibitor _____________________________________________ Complete Mailing Address Street_________________________________________________________ Town________________________________________________________

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Article/Project/Class of Animal Entry

Total 24

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Club ____________________________ Award

Age (as of January 1st) ________

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