2017 gp-guidelines

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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

What’s New: 200 All About Dogs 383 Club Leadership 2 550 Young Engineers in Solar Energy 715 My 4-H Cloverbud Year 646 Teaming with Insects, Level 3 What’s Rebranded 201 Dog Project and Record Book (content unchanged) 409 Sew Fun (content unchanged) What’s Discontinued: NO replacement: 431M Clothing Master: Design & Construction 511 CARTEENS Member Project Guide 511GPM 4-H CARTEENS Handbook

Project Guidelines have been reviewed and some have been revised. Please read the guidelines carefully for any changes from previous requirements. These project guidelines have been developed by the Ohio State University Extension, Warren County for use by Warren County 4-H Junior Fair participants only. Other County Extension offices develop project guidelines exclusive to their county’s Junior Fair requirements. These project guidelines are not intended for, nor do they meet the requirements of any county 4-H/Junior Fair other than that of Warren County, Ohio.

20172017 44--H ProjectH Project GuidelinesGuidelines Warren County, Ohio

These guidelines are also available on the Warren County 4-H website. They may be printed out in sections based on member project selection.

http://warren.osu.edu/project-guidelines

These project guidelines have been developed by OSU Extension, Warren County, for use by Warren County 4-H Junior Fair participants only. Other county Extension offices develop project guidelines exclusive to their county’s Junior Fair requirements.

These project guidelines are not intended for, nor do they meet the requirements of, any county 4-H/Junior Fair other than that of Warren County, Ohio. March 2017 edition

CREATIVE & LEISURE ARTS Project Name Skill

Level Project Completion Requirements County Judging Components State Fair

Cake Decorating 492 Cake

Decorating Project

X 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

Bring decorated cake*, display and completed project book.

Interview over project materials. Exhibit display. * may use a Styrofoam base.

Creative Arts Day II Bring completed project book and records,

display and a decorated cake or cupcake*. Complete written and hands-on skill

evaluation and a personal interview. * may use a Styrofoam base.

Collecting 496 My Favorite

Things B All 8 activities

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Develop a display about your collection.

Bring completed Project Book, reports and an informational display about your collection. Sample from your collection optional.

Interview over project experience.

Creative Arts Day Bring completed project book and a project

display. Complete a personal interview.

Fine Arts 498 Quilting the

Best Better I All 8 activities & Quilting Quotes questions.

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quilt blocks, a pillow to be donated and a lap quilt (min 30”x30”, max 54”x72”)

Bring completed project book and completed quilt.

Interview over project experiences. Exhibit quilt.

Quilt Day Bring completed project book, project records

and a lap quilt. Complete a personal interview.

499 You Can Quilt!

I All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Construct a Rail Fence or Four Patch mini-quilt., and a project summary.

Bring completed project book and “mini quilt.” Interview over project experiences. Exhibit mini-quilt.

Quilt Day Bring completed project book, project records

and one MINI QUILT. Complete a personal interview.

592 Get Started in Art

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

Bring completed project book, records and plans (if applicable), and your final project. Interview over project materials. Exhibit final project.

Creative Arts Day Bring completed project book and display

(piece of art or poster). Complete written skills evaluation and a

personal interview.



CREATIVE & LEISURE ARTS Photography

Project Name Skill Level

Project Completion Requirements County Judging Components State Fair

584 Focus on Photography, Level 1

B Complete: all 4 project areas, photo journal and review questions.

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Bring completed project book and Photo Journal pages. Bring either a single print (mounted) or Photo Journal for

display. Interview over project material.

Photography Day Bring completed project book, an

educational display with mounted print(s).

Complete a personal interview.

585 Controlling the Image, Level 2

I Complete: all 4 project areas, photo journal and review questions.


Bring completed project book and Photo Journal pages. Bring either a single print (mounted), Photo Journal for

display or single print with the news article it illustrates. Interview over project material.




586 Mastering Photography, Level 3

A Complete all 4 project areas, photo journal and review questions.


Bring completed project book and Photo Journal pages. Bring either a single print (mounted), an enlargement,

Photo Journal for display or single print with the news article it illustrates.

Interview over project material.




589M

Photography Master

A Complete one major photography project. At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Records : including interview, budget and

portfolio

Bring project records including: interview, budget and project portfolio and major project.


Photography Day Bring completed project book, at

least one mounted print illustrating “the best” example of chosen field of mastery.


Scrapbooking

497 Scrapbooking: A 4-H Guide to Preserving Memories

B Complete all 3 project areas Al least 2 learning experiences. At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Create a scrapbook.

Bring completed project book and scrapbook to judging and a display representing their learning experience.

Interview over project experience. Exhibit scrapbook.

Creative Arts Day Bring completed project book,

scrapbook and a display about learning experiences.

Complete written & hands-on skills evaluation & personal interview.

Exhibitors may do either an educational display or a poster. If you choose to do a poster, it may be no larger than 22” x 28” on flat poster board. Do not use foam board , tri-fold, or anything with a stiff backing. Shadow boxes, overlays, or three-dimensional posters are not permitted. Each poster must be clearly labeled in the lower right hand corner, in a space no larger than 3” x 5” with the exhibitor’s name, club, and project.



CREATIVE & LEISURE ARTS Theater Arts



596 Play the Role

I Complete at least 6 activities per year.

Bring completed project book and Theatre Arts Journal. Interview over project material. Exhibit display or poster.

No state fair event.

597 Become a Puppeteer




598 Set the Stage






587 Writing & Reporting for Teens

A Complete: all 10 assignments, and 9 reports each 1-2 pages long.


Entry must be typewritten, double-spaced on 8½x11” paper, with class, name, county, and club on cover, and last name on every page. Entry must be submitted by June 30.

Bring completed project book, notebook, and display including a copy of the published feature or news story to interview.

No state fair event

Writing

588 The Writer in You

I Complete: all 11activities (including a writing portfolio) and. All of the Talking It Over questions.


Entry must be typewritten, double-spaced on 8½x11” paper, with class, name, county, and club on cover, and last name on every page. Entry must be submitted by June 30.

Bring completed project book and notebook to interview. Display copy of submitted writing piece.

No state fair event



CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Project Name Skill

Level Project Completion Requirements County Judging Requirements State Fair

434 Growing on My Own, Step 1

B

7 chapter activities, at least 1 main activity in each chapter, and a project portfolio

At least 1 additional organized activity At least 1 leadership/citizenship/career exploration activity

Bring project book, portfolio, and the 2 items made.

Interview on project experiences. Exhibit display or poster.

Family Life Day Bring pencil, completed project book

and portfolio. Complete a personal interview.

435 Growing with Others, Step 2

I

7 chapter activities, at least 1 main activity in each chapter, and a project portfolio

At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career exploration activities

Bring project book, portfolio, and the 2 items made.

Interview on project experiences. Exhibit display or poster

Family Life Day Bring pencil, completed project book and a portfolio. Complete a personal interview.

436 Growing in Communities, Step 3

A

7 chapter activities, at least 1 main activity in each chapter At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career exploration activities A project portfolio

Bring project book, portfolio, and the 2 items made

Interview on project experiences. Exhibit display or poster.

Family Life Day Bring pencil, completed project book and a portfolio. Complete a personal interview.

442 Family History Treasure Hunt

I Activities in all 9 areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity

Complete project book records and display.

Interview over project material. Exhibit display or poster.

Family Life Day Bring pencil, completed project book, correspondence log, research journal, pedigree charts, & family group sheets with documentation.

Complete a personal interview and a worksheet activity based on project experiences.

REMINDER FOR FAMILY HISTORY TREASURE HUNT. DO NOT BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: computer, big display/exhibit or posters, videos, tape recorder, photo albums, framed photos, reference, family heirlooms or knick-knacks. (per State Fair exhibit requirements)

About 4-H 91 Discovering 4-H B All activities in 9 interest areas

A project summary Interview over project material. Exhibit display or poster.

No state fair event



SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) Aerospace Science


Project Completion Requirements See project book for complete details

County Judging Requirements State Fair

501 Rockets Away (2-liter bottle rockets)

B All 3 interest areas At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build and launch a bottle rocket.

Interview over project material. Bring completed project book, rocket and launching

materials. Be prepared to launch rocket using appropriate

safety techniques. Exhibit Bottle Rocket.

STEM Day Bring completed project book, project display and bottle rocket. Interview over project material. Weather permitting, participants may be asked to launch their rocket. All launch equipment will be provided.

502 Science Fun with Flight

B All 7 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build a glider, flyer, model airplane or jet.

Bring completed project book and glider, flyer, or model plane.

Interview over project material Exhibit glider, flyer or model plane.

STEM Day Bring completed project book and display. Interview over project material

503 Rockets Away (solid-fuel rockets)

B 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.

Interview over project material. Bring completed project book, rocket & launching


safety techniques. Exhibit rocket or educational display.


503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master

A Complete a major solid-fuel rockery project Keep project records (including interview, budget and photos);

at least 2 learning experiences; and at least 2 citizenship activities.

Interview over project material. Bring completed project book, rocket & launching


safety techniques. Exhibit rocket or educational display.


555 ATV Safety X Know safety pledge. Complete: All 9 activities, practice pages, and Practice & Riding Record At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Interview on project materials. Exhibit display or poster.


All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)




SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) Bicycle 517 Bicycling for Fun

Level 1 B Complete at least 7 activities per year as well as

Project Goals, Before and After, and Project Highlights sections each year.

Complete the Bicycling for Fun Achievement Program in second year.

Interview on project material. Exhibit display or poster.

No state fair event

518 Wheels in Motion Level 2

I Complete: At least 7 activities per year as well as Project Goals, Before and After, and Project Highlights

section each year. Complete the Bicycling For Fun Achievement Program

in second year.

Interview on project materials. Exhibit display or poster.

No state fair event

493 Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry

B All 11 experiments At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Bring completed project book, records and display.

Interview over project material. Exhibit project display

STEM Day Bring completed project book and display. Interview over project material.

Electric Radio Controlled Vehicles 504 Electric Radio-

Controlled Vehicles

I Complete: All 10 activities, 3 records; and the Safety Checklist; at least 2 learning experiences; at least 2 leadership Citizenship activities.

Bring completed Project Book, records, and vehicle. Interview on project materials. Exhibit vehicle or educational display.

No state fair event

Chemistry

YOUTH MUST WEAR HELMET TO PARTICIPATE IN SKILL COURSE.




SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) Electricity



527 Magic of Electricity Level 1

B Complete: the Planning Guide, and at least 7 activities per year (3 Required Activities & 4 Brain Boosters); at least 2 leadership activities.

Bring completed project book and educational display. Interview over project materials. Exhibit display at county fair.

Engineering Excitement Day Bring completed project book and display. Complete personal interview.

528 Investigating Electricity Level 2

I Complete: the Planning Guide, and at least 7 activities per year (3 Required Activities & 4 Brain Boosters); at least 2 leadership activities.



529 Wired for Power Level 3

I Complete: the Planning Guide, and at least 7 activities per year (3 Required Activities & 4 Brain Boosters); at least 2 leadership activities.



530 Entering Electronics Level 4

A Complete: the Planning Guide, and at least 7 activities per year (3 Required Activities & 4 Brain Boosters); at least 2 leadership activities.



531 Science Fun with Electricity

B Complete: All interest areas, including experiments and journals for each area; at least 2 project activities; and at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Bring completed project book and educational display. Interview over project materials. Exhibit educational display


Energy 490 Young

Engineers in Solar Energy

I Complete all 9 activities (including a capstone project) and all Talking It Over questions.

At least 2 learning experiences. At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Bring completed project book and educational display.

Interview over project material. Exhibit project display

No state fair event



SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) Food Science



490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods

B Complete all 6 activities. At least 2 Super Sleuth activities. At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities


Interview over project material. Exhibit project display.

STEM Day Bring completed project book & educational display. Complete personal interview.

Physics 500 Science Fun with

Physics B Complete all 12 experiments;

At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities


Interview over project material. Exhibit project display.

STEM DAY Bring completed project book and display. Complete personal interview.

Robotics 507 Robotics 1 with

EV3 I Complete all 12 activities and Talking It

Over questions; at least 2 learning experiences; at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Bring completed project book, display, records and LEGO EV3 robot.

Interview on project materials. Exhibit educational display.

STEM Day Bring completed project book, display & test surface. Complete interview & demonstrate at least 3 tasks from activity 12 in project book.

508 Robotics 2: EV3N More

A Complete all 7 activities and Talking It Over questions; at least 2 learning experiences; at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Bring completed project book, display, records and LEGO EV3 robot.

Interview on project materials. Exhibit educational display.

STEM Day Bring completed project book, display & test surface. Complete interview & demonstrate at least 3 tasks from activity 12 in project book.

512M Robotics Master A Complete one major robotics project; Al least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 citizenship activities; And project records including interview, budget and photos.

Bring project records including interview, budget and photos. Interview over project materials Exhibit educational display.

STEM Day Bring completed project book, display, test surface and printout of the program. Complete interview & chosen task.




SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM)

Small Engines & Lawn Care Project Name Skill


541 Crank it Up, Level 1

B Complete at least 7 activities each year in either main activities sections or Race Ahead sections. Complete Planning Guide.

Bring completed project book and display. Interview over project materials. Exhibit project display.

Engineering Excitement Day Bring completed project book and display. Complete interview.

542 Warm it Up, Level 2

I Complete at least 7 activities each year in either main activities sections or Race Ahead sections. Complete Planning Guide.



543 Tune it Up, Level 3

A Complete at least 7 activities each year in either main activities sections or Race Ahead sections. Complete Planning Guide.



SMALL ENGINE NATIONAL CONTEST QUALIFIER State fair contestants in Small Engine classes listed above are eligible to register for the National qualifier the morning of judging. The contest will include a written exam, identification of small engine parts, and a prepared visual presentation on a technical subject related to small engines.

548 Lawn Care X Complete suggested number of activities in sections 1-5 (area 3 is optional). ; At least 2 organized project activities; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities; and a one page report.


No state fair event

540

Knots Not Just Knots

X Complete: All 17 activities (including capstone project) and Talking It Over questions;

At least 2 learning experiences; at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Bring completed project book, display and capstone project. Interview over project materials. Exhibit educational display.

Engineering Excitement Day Bring completed project book & display. Complete personal interview and demonstrate ability to tie specific knots.




SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) Tractor and Machinery Operation


Project Completion Requirements County Judging Components State Fair Held at JD Equipment in London OH

551 Starting Up: Getting to Know Your Tractor, A

B Complete all activities. Bring project book and display. Complete project interview.

Engineering - Tractor Day Bring completed project book. Judging requirements based on age: Junior (9-11): Project interview, parts identification quiz, and drive a lawn mower (no deck). Intermediate (12-13): Complete written test, parts identification quiz, driving event (tractor with 2-wheel trailer) & safety evaluation. Senior (14-18): Complete written test, parts identification quiz and driving event with two- or four-wheel trailer & safety evaluation

552 Tractor Operations: Gearing Up for Safety, B

I Complete all activities. Bring project book and display. Complete project interview.

553 Moving Out: Learning About Farm Machinery, C

I Complete all activities. Bring project book and display. Complete project interview.

554 Learning More: Agricultural Tractors and Equipment, D

A Complete all activities. Bring project book and display. Complete project interview.

Welding 573 Arcs & Sparks I Recommended number of areas, building skills,

and Developing Knowledge questions for your experience level

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

Bring completed Project Book, a 1-page report and completed project items.

Interview over project materials. Projects shall be judged on quality of

construction, finish, and workmanship as well as interview.

Engineering - Welding Day Held at Ag Engineering Bldg, OSU Bring completed project book; Wear appropriate gear, other equipment/supplies and 2 welding projects. (size restrictions apply) Complete interview and on-site weldment.



Woodworking Project Name Skill

Level Project Completion Requirements County Judging Components State Fair *

556 Measuring Up Level 1

B Complete Planning Guide. Complete at least 7 activities per year for up to 3 years Complete at least 2 leadership experiences per year.

Bring completed project book and two woodworking projects.

Interview over project material. Exhibit woodworking project.

Woodworking Day Bring completed project book, eye

protection, appropriate attire, and home project made for county fair.

Complete a skill project and personal interview.

557 Making the Cut Level 2

I Complete Planning Guide. Complete at least 7 activities per year for up to 3 years Complete at least 4 woodworking leadership

experiences per year.




protection, appropriate attire, home project made for county fair.


558 Nailing It Together Level 3

I Complete Planning Guide. Complete at least 7 activities per year for up to 3 years Complete at least 4 woodworking leadership







559 Finishing Up Level 4

A Complete Planning Guide. Complete at least 7 activities per year for up to 3 years Complete at least 4 woodworking leadership







560M Woodworking Master

A Complete a major woodworking project; at least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 citizenship activities. Project records including interview, budget and photos

Bring project records including interview, budget and photos. Interview over project materials Exhibit educational display.




* State Fair exhibitors who use tools that are listed only for higher project classes than they took will be evaluated only and not considered for awards. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM)




SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) Veterinary Science



244 From Airedales to Zebras Level 1

B Set goals and record project highlights. Complete at least 7 activities each year. At least 21 of the activities in 3 years. Complete the “Whaddya Know?” survey before and after activities

Bring completed project book and display.


STEM Day Bring completed project book and an educational display. Complete personal interview.

245 All Systems Go! Level 2

I Set goals and record project highlights. Complete at least 7 activities each year. At least 21 of the activities in 3 years. Complete the “Whaddya Know?” survey before and after activities




246 On the Cutting Edge Level 3

A Set goals and record project highlights. Complete at least 7 activities each year. At least 21 of the activities in 3 years. Complete the “Whaddya Know?” survey before and after activities








300 You’re the Athlete

I Complete: at least 1 of 7 sections including Play Book, Practice Field and Big Event sections; and 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” (a project summary).

Bring completed project book records and other project records as well as a tri-fold display board highlighting your project experiences and accomplishments.

Interview on project material. Exhibit project display.

Health Day Bring completed project book and display. Complete interview.

HEALTHY LIVING

351

Staying Healthy

B All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Bring completed project book and display. Interview over project material. Exhibit project display.


352 Keeping Fit

I All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities



353

First Aid in Action

B All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Bring completed project book and first aid kit. Interview over project material. Exhibit project display.


357 Alcohol and Drug Abuse

A All 12 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities



358 The Truth About Tobacco

A All 12 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.






HOME LIVING Project Name Skill


491

Adventures In Home Living

B Complete: all 7 activities in Section 1; At least 2 activities from Section 2; One demonstration; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities; And a project record.

Bring completed project book, records and item made or constructed.

Interview over project material. Exhibit item made.

Home Decorating & Design Day* Bring completed project book, item constructed in project, (space limitations) and a display. Complete personal interview.

494

Makeover My Space

I Complete: All 10 activities and 4 Talking It Over pages At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities



Home Decorating & Design Day* Bring completed project book and visuals (items from project or pictures). Complete personal interview.

495 Your First Home Away From Home

A Complete: all 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Develop a notebook for planning and a project record.

Bring completed project book, notebook and display.


Home Decorating & Design Day* Bring completed project book and an exhibit (items from project, records, pictures). Complete personal interview.

432 Sewing and Textiles Master (non-clothing)

A At least one non-clothing fabric item At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record, including interview, budget and photos.




* State Fair Exhibitors will have a 3’x3’ square area or 3’ of table space for their display. Any displays exceeding this space limitation will be ineligible for Outstanding of the Day or Clock Trophy awards.

405 The Laundry Project B Complete: all 11 activities and Talking It Over questions; At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Bring completed project book and display. Interview over project material. Exhibit item made.

Home Decorating & Design Day Bring completed project book and visuals (items from project or pictures). Complete personal interview.




LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP Project Name Skill

Level Completion Requirements Judging Components Exhibit at Fair

370 One on One: 4-H Mentorship

A Complete: At least 2 activities in each of first 3 interest areas. Al least 2 leadership experiences. At least 2 citizenship activities.

Bring completed project book, scrapbook/log and display.


Leadership Day Bring completed project book and tabletop display. Complete interview.

371 Club Leadership I Complete: All 10 activities; 3 individualized goals At least 2 learning experiences; Al least 2 citizenship activities




372 Diversity: The Source of Our Strength

A Complete: All 8 activities; At least 2 learning experiences; Al least 2 citizenship activities;




375 Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going?

I Complete all 13 activities and Rest Stop questions; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 citizenship activities; and a project summary.




373 My Hands to Larger Service

A Complete: All 9 activities; At least 2 learning experiences; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities;



Leadership Day Bring completed project book, records and table-top display. Complete interview.

374 Teens on Board I Complete: all 9 activities; at least 2 learning experiences; at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities;

Bring completed project book, reports and display.



375i Leadership Road Trip iBook

I Complete all 13 activities and Rest Stop questions; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 citizenship activities; and a project summary.



Leadership Day Bring iPad with completed project records and tabletop display. Complete interview.




LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP, PAGE 2 Project Name Skill

Level Completion Requirements Judging Components Exhibit at Fair

376 Pantry Panic! A Project for Community-Minded Youth

A Complete all 7 activities; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.




377 Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy

B Complete: all 7 activities; at least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities; Keep records of your presentations and evaluations.

Bring completed project book and notebook. Interview over project material. Exhibit display or poster.


378 Leadership Master

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

Bring completed project book and display. Interview over project material. Exhibit display or poster.


383 Club Leadership 2

A All 11 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 3 individual goals or additional activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Complete project summary

Bring project display and completed project book. Complete project interview. Exhibit project display.


382 Am I Ready for Work?

I Complete all 9 activities and Talking It Over questions; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.


Workforce Preparation Day Must pre-register. Bring completed project book and an educational display. Complete personal interview and mock job interview (Proper attire and resume required.)

WORKFORCE PREPARATION




MONEY MANAGEMENT Project Name Skill


445 Becoming Money Wise, Year 1

B ages 10-13

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

Bring completed project book and samples of project activities.

Interview over project materials. Exhibit display or poster.


445 Becoming Money Wise, Year 2

B

ages 10-13

Complete: All 12 Resource $ense and all 3 Resource Talk activities; as many additional More Resource $ense activities as you wish; at least 2 organized activities; and at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Keep a money journal.




448 Teens… On the Road to Financial Success

A Ages 14-19

Complete: all 11 activities for Year 1 and for Year 2; At least 2 organized activities; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.







NATURAL RESOURCES Gardening and Plant Science



670 Canning and Freezing

I Complete all 7 activities; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Summary

Bring completed project book and display. Interview over project material.

Natural Resources Day II Bring completed project book and display. Complete personal interview.

671 How Does Your Garden Grow?

B Complete: 4 activities, plus activity 4a, 4b or both; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities;

Bring completed project book, photo journal, and two flower specimens.



691

Grow Your Own Vegetables

B Complete: all 11 activities (including growing vegetables) and Talking It Over questions;

At least 2 Learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities;

Bring completed project book and log of any experiments.

Bring 3 varieties of vegetables from your garden. Interview over project material.


692

Growing with the Seasons

I Complete: all 7 interest areas; At least 2 organized activities; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities; Maintain at least 225 square feet of gardening space; Grow a minimum of 3 vegetable varieties for each

growing season;

Interview over project material. Bring completed project book. Bring 5 different varieties of vegetables from your

garden arranged in 1 container no more than 24" wide.





NATURAL RESOURCES The Natural World



611 Explore the Outdoors

B Complete: all 9 activities and Talking It Over questions;

At least 2 organized experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Bring completed project book, report, scrapbook and display.


Natural Resources Day II Bring completed project book and display

Complete personal interview.

620 Why Trees Matter

B Complete all 6 activities; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.




621 Ohio Birds X Complete: All 5 interest areas; At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities; Observe and record at least 20 different bird species. Write a 1-page summary.

Bring completed project book, 1-page summary and display.

Interview over project material. Exhibit display.



622

Trapping Muskrats in Ohio

I Complete: All 7 interest areas At least 3 learning experiences At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities Complete 2-3 projects for first year; 2-3 different

projects for year 2 A poster or display





623 Fishing for the Beginner

B Complete: All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities




617 Exploring Ponds A Complete all 9 activities and Talking It Over questions;

At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Bring completed project book, report, scrapbook and display.






NATURAL RESOURCES The Natural World, page 2



641 Beekeeping Project and Record Book

X Set at least 3 project goals and objectives. Complete: at least 5 learning activities At lest 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Complete Colony Care and Management section and

beekeeping record


Natural Resources Day II Bring completed project book and display Complete personal interview.

644 Teaming with Insects, Level 1

B Complete: All 5 chapters (16 activities) Note: learning experiences and leadership/citizenship

activities are built into regular activities.

Bring completed project book and display Interview over project material. Exhibit display.

Natural Resources Day II Bring completed project book and display * Complete personal interview.

624 Fishing for the Intermediate

I Complete: All 6 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities





I Complete: All 5 chapters (16 activities) Note: learning experiences and leadership/citizenship





A Complete: All 5 chapters (16 activities) Note: learning experiences and leadership/citizenship




* does not need to be an insect collection




NATURAL RESOURCES - SHOOTING SPORTS Project Name Skill


630 Safe Use of Guns NOTE: Exhibitor will need an adult to supervise shooting activities.

B Complete all 7 interest areas; At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities 1-page summary Project helper is encouraged to sign project book cover.

Bring completed project book and an educational display.


Natural Resources Day 1 Bring completed project book & an educational display. Complete personal interview.

631 Basic Archery NOTE: Exhibitor will need an adult to supervise shooting activities.

B Complete all 6 interest areas; At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project helper is encouraged to sign project book cover.

Bring completed project book, display and project scrapbook.


Natural Resources Day 1 Bring completed project book & an educational display. Complete personal interview.

Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports projects may only be taken by Warren County 4-H’ers under the direction of a 4-H Shooting Sports instructor certified in that discipline. Call the Extension office to learn more about these opportunities.

750 751 752 753 754 755

Rifle Archery Shotgun Pistol Hunting and Wildlife Muzzleloader Exhibitor must be at least 9 years old as of Jan. 1, 2017.

X X X X X X

Note: Exhibitor must be at least 9 years old. Complete all activities including planning, setting goals,

identifying parts, practicing safety, record keeping, evaluation and more.

Project book must be signed by shooting sports

instructor certified in that discipline.

Bring completed project record book and an educational display.

Interview over project material. Exhibit educational display.

Natural Resources Day 1 Bring signed, completed project book and an educational display. Complete personal interview.

756 Living History X Complete all activities including planning, setting goals, record keeping, and evaluation.

Develop an educational display. Project book must be signed by shooting sports

instructor certified in living history.

Bring completed project record book and an educational display.

Interview over project material. Exhibit educational display.

Natural Resources Day 1 Bring signed, completed project book and an educational display. Complete personal interview.

Guns, bows, arrows, ammunition and firearms are not permitted on the fairgrounds. These items or 3-D replicas may not be used as part of any display.



SELF-DETERMINED Project Name Skill


365 Self-Determined

X Using the online Self-Determined Project Guide (#365): Develop Topic Identification statement; and Complete:

At least 3 areas of interest, each with at least 3 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship Experiences A project summary

NOTE: Idea Starters are available for your use, but are not required. Visit: ohio4h.org/books-and-resources/self-determined-projects-and-idea-starters for more information about the following Idea Starters: American Sign Language Astronomy Babysitting - FAMILY LIFE DAY Camp Counseling - LEADERSHIP DAY Canoeing Chinchillas - COMPANION ANIMAL DAY Climate Change Clowning Computers Family History Genetics Ferrets - COMPANION ANIMAL DAY Flower Gardening - NATURAL RESOURCES DAY II Hedgehogs - COMPANION ANIMAL DAY Local Foods: Does It Matter What You Eat? Miniature Gardens Model Railroading Native American Artifacts: Arrowheads Pigeons Plant Pathology (Viruses, Bacteria & Fungi, Oh My!) Reptiles & Amphibians—COMPANION ANIMAL DAY Rocks, Minerals and Fossils Shale Gas Extraction Skateboarding Water Quality: Field to Faucet Ways of Knowing Water Weather The World of Work is Calling... Are You Ready? -- WORKFORCE PREPARATION DAY

Bring completed project guide, journal of project activities, and display.


Self-Determined Day Bring completed Self-Determined Project Guide, tri-fold display and sample of project work Complete oral interview with team of judges.

NOTE: Self-Determined projects that go on other days may have different requirements. Please refer to the state fair guidelines for details.



Clothing & Textile Science Project Name Skill

Level Project Completion Requirements

See each project book for complete details. County Judging Requirements State Fair Requirements

406

Clothes for High School and College

A 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 Project Summary

Bring completed project book, garment & clear dry cleaner bag.

Wear and model garment and total look. Interview over project material. Participate in Style Revue

Clothing Days - AM Class Bring narration card, completed project book, pattern guide and records. Wear outfit based on completion requirements. Complete project judging and personal interview.

407

Accessories for Teens

B,

ages 13+

Complete all 5 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 you made to complete the

appearance of an outfit Project record and evaluation

Bring completed project book, accessory & clear dry cleaner bag.

Wear and model outfit and accessory Interview over project material. Participate in Style Revue

Clothing Days - AM Class Bring narration card, completed project book, pattern guide and records. Wear one accessory you made with the outfit for which it was designed. Complete project judging and personal interview.

408 Creative Costumes A All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A costume from one of these categories:

historical, ethnic/cultural, theatrical or special interest

Project record and evaluation summary

Bring completed project book, costume & clear dry cleaner bag.

Wear and model outfit. Interview over project material. Participate in Style Revue


409 Sew Fun

B All 4 project areas and activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. A pin cushion and fully elastic-waisted skirt,

shorts, pants or capris. Project summary


Wear and model outfit for a total look. Interview over project material. Participate in the Style Revue

Clothing Days - PM Class Bring narration card, completed project book, pattern guide and records. Wear outfit based on completion requirements. Complete project judging and personal interview.

* Clue Yourself into Modeling is available online at ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/publications/documents/4H_422.pdf



Clothing & Textiles Project Name Skill



410 Fun With Clothes

B All 6 interest areas. Decorate a sweatshirt or t-shirt. At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career exploration

activities. A project evaluation and You be the Judge.


Wear and model garment and total look. Interview over project material. Participate in the Style Revue


411 em●bel●lish A 4-H Guide to Wearable Art

I 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




412 Sew For Others

I 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 for someone with special needs Project evaluation


Interview over project material. Participate in Style Revue. NOTE: The “other” will need to model the garment for clothing project judging AND Style Revue.

Clothing Days - PM Class Bring narration card, completed project book, pattern guide and records. Wear outfit based on completion requirements.* Complete project judging and personal interview. * It is desirable, but not required for the “other” to wear the outfit.

413

Sundresses and Jumpers

B All 5 project areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. A sundress or jumper Project Review










415

Active Sportswear

I 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 Outfit - Daywear

A All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A dress-up garment with 2 or more new

experiences( zipper. sleeves, new trim or fabric) to integrate into your total look

Project evaluation and project review




418

Loungewear

X 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




Dress Up Outfit - Eveningwear

A All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A dress-up garment with 2 or more new

experiences( zipper. sleeves, new trim or fabric) to integrate into your total look

Project evaluation and project review










420 Outerwear for Anywhere

A

All 4 project areas and activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities An advanced-level outer garment with other clothing

accessories for a total look. Project summary and project review




424 Clothing for Middle School grades 5 to 8

I All 5 interest areas At least 1 garment with sleeves or a skirt/pants plus

a top with or without sleeves At least 1 additional organized activity,

1 leadership/citizenship activity and 1 career experience

Project evaluation and project summary




425 Look Great for Less

A, ages 15-18

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

Bring completed project book, outfit, dry cleaner bag and receipts.

Wear ensemble. Interview over project experiences. Participate in Style Revue


419 Tops for Tweens

B All 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. One-page report and a project evaluation

Bring completed project book, top & clear dry cleaner bag.









430 Shopping Savvy

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


Interview over project material. Participate in Style Revue


432 Sewing and Textiles Master (non-clothing)

A At least one non-clothing fabric item At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record, including interview, budget and

photos. Judging activity



No State Fair event

Want to learn about sewing by making your own quilt?

Check out Projects 499 You Can Quilt and 498 Quilting the Best Better. Listed under Creative and Leisure Arts

426 Clothing for your Career

A 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. At least 2 alterations A brief description of an interesting job. Job site

visit or interview a professional, or both. Project Record and evaluation

Bring completed project book, outfit and clear dry cleaner bag.

Wear and model outfit Interview over project material. Participate in Style Revue





Food & Nutrition Project Name Skill


See each project book for complete details. County Judging Requirements State Fair Requirements *

459

Let’s Start Cooking

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

Bring completed project book, project presentation folder, menu for the day, one place setting, recipe used and a family-sized dish of prepared food.

Interview over project material and MyPlate Guide. * Exhibit Menu and Recipe (8½x11) with name on back

Food & Nutrition Days Bring completed portfolio in a 3-prong folder, a pencil and a blank clipboard. Complete both activity stations: My Plate Skill Station & Portfolio review.

461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads

I All 8 activities including 7 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review


Interview over project material and MyPlate Guide. * Exhibit Menu and Recipe (8½x11) with name on back.


462 Yeast Breads on the Rise

A All 5 interest areas, including at least 6 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record and summary




463 Sports Nutrition 2: Get Set!

I All 5 activities , including 6 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review




467 You’re the Chef

A All 8 interest areas, including 7 meals At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Complete project record, and the evaluation at

the end of each area. Project Review


Interview over project material and MyPlate Guide.* Exhibit Menu and Recipe (8½x11) with name on back


* State Fair Participants may not bring project books into the judging area. Do not bring prepared food, posters, daily menus or other props.

* MyPlate recommendations are available at from the USDA at choosemyplate.gov.



Food & Nutrition, Page 2 Project Name Skill



469

Global Gourmet

A All 7 activities, including preparation of meals and Notes for Next Time. At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities 2 additional activities Project review




472

Grill Master

I 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 A All 6 activities, including at least 9 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review




475

Star Spangled Foods

I All 7 recipe sections, including 11 recipes At least 3 learning experiences At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities Project review




476 Pathways to Culinary Success

A 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




* State Fair Participants are not allowed to bring project books into the judging area. Do not bring prepared food, posters, daily menus or other props.







477 Party Planner: A Guide to Quantity Cooking

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




483 Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark!




Food & Nutrition Days Bring completed portfolio in a 3-prong folder, a pencil and a blank clipboard. Complete all 3 activity stations: Choose My Plate, Portfolio & Interview.

484 Snack Attack!





485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals

I 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




* State Fair Participants are not allowed to bring project books into the judging area. Do not bring prepared food, posters, daily menus or other props.







486 Dashboard Dining: A 4-H Guide to Healthy Fast Food Choices

I All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

Bring completed project book, project presentation folder.

Exhibit project display/poster at fair.


487 Fast Break for Breakfast

B 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 At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career activities Project review




State Fair Participants are not allowed to bring project books into the judging area. Do not bring prepared food, posters, daily menus or other props.

* MyPlate Guide is available at ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/publications/documents/MyPlateflyerFINAL.pdf



BEEF Project Name Project Completion Requirements County Judging Components State Fair

117 Beef Project & Record Book

Develop Project Goals and Objectives Complete Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal

Records sections; At least 1 topic of interest; At least 5 learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Participate in a Beef Interview during Livestock Interview

Judging.

Complete Beef Project interview. Bring completed project book including feed records.

117M Market Steers Continual possession of animals by December 1 Select, care for and feed 1 or 2 steers. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option.

Exhibit one or two market steers at the Warren Co Fair Bring 3½X 5 or 4x6" clear, color photo of you and your

animal. Label the photo with your name, animal species (Market Steer), & ear tag. NO POLAROIDS. Digital photos MUST be printed on photo paper.

Registration Deadline: June 20

117F Feeder Calves

Continual possession of animals by June 1. Select, care for and feed 1 or 2 feeder calves. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option.

Exhibit one or two feeder calves at the Warren Co Fair Bring 3½X 5 or 4x6" clear, color photo of you and your

animal. Label the photo with your name, animal species (Feeder Calf), & ear tag. NO POLAROIDS. Digital photos MUST be printed on photo paper.


117B Breeding Heifers

Have possession of animals by April 1. Select, care for and feed one or more heifers.

Exhibit heifer at the Warren Co Fair Registration Deadline: June 20

122 Dairy Heifers Project & Record Book

Have possession of animal by April 1. Select, care for and feed at least 1 dairy heifer. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and

Animal Records sections of book.

Complete Dairy project interview. Bring project book and feed records. Exhibit an educational display with a summary of

learning activities.


126 Dairy Cow Project & Record Book

Have possession of animal by January 1. Select, care for and feed at least 1 dairy cow. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and

Animal Records sections of book. Attend Quality Assurance or ’Test Out’ option.

Complete Dairy project interview. Bring project book. Exhibit an educational display with a summary of



DAIRY

See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com. See also http://4hansci.osu.edu.




SWINE Project Name Project Completion Requirements County Judging Components State Fair

139 Market Hog Project

Continual possession of animals by May 1. Select, care for and feed up to 3 market hogs. Attend Pork Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option Identify at least 1 topic of interest. Complete at least 5 activities; At least 2 learning activities; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections

Complete Swine project interview. Bring and completed project book including feed

records. Exhibit one or two market hogs at the Warren

County Fair. Bring 3½X 5 or 4x6" clear, color photo of you and

your animal. Label the photo with your name, animal species (Market Hog), & ear tag. NO POLAROIDS. Digital photos MUST be printed on photo paper.


140 Swine Breeding Project

Have possession of animals by May 1. Select at least one breeding gilt or sow. Identify at least 1 topic of interest. Complete at least 5 activities; at least 2 learning activities; at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections.

Complete Swine project interview. Bring completed and project book including feed

records. Exhibit an educational display with a summary of



SHEEP 198 Market Lamb

Project Continual possession of animals by May 1. Select, care for and feed up to 3 market lambs. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option. Complete all activities including Quality Assurance and Animal

Records sections.

Complete Sheep project interview. Bring completed project book including feed

records. Exhibit up to 2 market lambs at the Warren

County Fair. Bring 3½X 5 or 4x6" clear, color photo of you and

your animal. Label the photo with your name, animal species (Market Lamb), & ear tag. NO POLAROIDS. Digital photos MUST be printed on photo paper.


199 Sheep Breeding Project

Have possession of sheep by May 1. Select feed and care for at least one purebred or crossbred

breeding animal. Select at least 1 topic of interest: Complete at least 5 activities; At least 2 learning activities; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections

Complete Sheep project interview. Bring completed project book including feed

records.. Exhibit up to two animals per classification and

breed for both ewes and rams.






EQUINE All first-year 4-H horse project members are required to participate in a mandatory horse safety and ethics program and purchase the Horse Safety book.

All 4-H horse project members are required to sign a liability waiver form EACH YEAR. Forms are due with enrollment by April 3.



173 Horseless Horse B Complete: Plan Your Project section; Select at least 4 interest areas; Complete all recommended activities in your selected interest areas. At least 2 organized activities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities; and a 1-page report.

Bring completed project book, report and display.

Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit display. NOTE: Members MAY NOT exhibit a horse at

the Fair with this project

No State Fair event

174 Beginning Horse Management

B Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete: Plan Your Project section; at least 2 Things to Do in all interest areas Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and one-page report .

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a horse or pony.

Youth planning to exhibit at the state fair must qualify at a PAS show in at least 2 and up to 4 classes. All entries must be made online and in writing by Monday, July 10

175 Light Horse Selection

I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete: Plan Your Project section; at least 2 Things to Do in all interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Answer Questions on page 55-57 Complete the judging description of your horse. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and one-page report.



177 Horse Training: How to Talk to Your Horse

I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book (190R).






EQUINE All first-year 4-H horse project members are required to participate in a mandatory horse safety and ethics program and purchase the Horse Safety book.

All 4-H horse project members are required to sign a liability waiver form EACH YEAR. Forms are due with enrollment by April 3.



180 Learning To Jump

I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete all three project areas including: at least 5 Things to Do in each interest area; At least 2 learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and 1-page summary.

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a horse or pony in a jumping class.


181

Draft Horse I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete project areas 1-5 and 7 (new members); or

interest areas 2-7 (returning members); Complete things to Do in each interest area; At least 2 learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and 1-page summary.

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a draft horse in an appropriate class.


184 Standardbred Horse

I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete: Plan Your Project section; At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area; At least 2 project learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and 1-page summary.



762 Horse Nutrition

A Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book (190R).



See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com. See also http://4hansci.osu.edu. EQUINE

All first-year 4-H horse project members are required to participate in a mandatory horse safety and ethics program and purchase the Horse Safety book. All 4-H horse project members are required to sign a liability waiver form EACH YEAR. Forms are due with enrollment by April 3.



180 Learning To Jump

I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete all three project areas including: at least 5 Things to Do in each interest area; At least 2 learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and 1-page summary.

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a horse or pony in a jumping class.


181

Draft Horse I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete project areas 1-5 and 7 (new members); or

interest areas 2-7 (returning members); Complete things to Do in each interest area; At least 2 learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and 1-page summary.

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a draft horse in an appropriate class.


184 Standardbred Horse

I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete: Plan Your Project section; At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area; At least 2 project learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book and 1-page summary.



762 Horse Nutrition

A Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Train animal for show. Complete Equine Record Book (190R).







185 Equine Reproduction & Genetics .

A Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete: Plan Your Project section; At least 3 Things to Do in each major interest areas; At least 3 project learning opportunities; Al least 3 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Equine Record Book and project diary or

scrapbook.



188 Trail Riding I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete: Plan Your Project section; At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area; At least 2 project learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Equine Record Book and 1-page summary.

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a horse or pony in a Trail class.


189 Dressage I Project horse required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Complete Plan Your Project section. Members new to this project explore interest areas 1-4

and first year Completion of Project activities. Repeating members complete remaining Completion of

Project activities. All of the Things to Do; At least 2 project learning opportunities; Al least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Equine Record Book and a 1-page report.

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a horse or pony in a Dressage class.

Youth planning to exhibit at the state fair must participate in a Dressage Competition and meet scoring requirements. Registration forms must be mailed directly to the state office and be postmarked by July 1.

All first-year 4-H horse project members are required to participate in a mandatory horse safety and ethics program and purchase the Horse Safety book. All 4-H horse project members are required to sign a liability waiver form EACH YEAR. Forms are due with enrollment by April 3.

EQUINE

870

Donkey X Project donkey/mule required (owned or leased) by May 31. Appropriate helmet and other equipment Follow Project Requirements on page 2. Read and complete project book. Complete 190R Equine Record Book.

Bring project book and Equine Record Book. Participate in an equine project interview. Exhibit a donkey or mule in the Junior Fair Donkey Show..

No State Fair Events




GOATS Project Name Project Completion Requirements County Judging Components State Fair

135 Goat Project and Record Book

Exhibitors may select one or more of the options listed below for their project. In each case they will be expected to: 1. Have possession of their project animal by May 1. 2. Develop project goals and objectives. 3. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections of book.

135M Market Goat Select, feed and care for one or more market goats. Animal must be born after January 1. Complete project guidelines outlined on page 5. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’

option. Train animals for show.

Complete livestock project interview judging. Bring project book and goat record book, including feed

records. Bring 3½X 5 or 4x6" clear, color photo of you and your

animal. Label the photo with your name, animal species, & ear tag #. No polaroids. Digital photos must be printed on photo paper.

Exhibit one or two market goats


135BD 135BM

Dairy Goat Select, care for and feed one or more does. Have possession of animal by May 1 or offspring of

animal in possession by May 1. Complete project guidelines outlined on page 5. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’

option. Train animal for show.


records. Exhibit at least one doe goat at the fair


135F 135H 135P 135C

Specialty Goats Includes Fiber, Cart, Pack and Companion Goats

Select, care for and feed one or more specialty goats.

Complete project guidelines outlined on page 5. Train animal for show.


records. Exhibit at least one goat at the fair.





POULTRY « Members planning to participate in Market Classes (Project 150CM-Market Chickens; 150DM-Market Ducks; 150GM-Market Geese or #150TM-Market Turkeys)

must bring 3½x 5 or 4x6" clear, color photo of themselves and their animal(s). Label the photo with your name, and animal species (Chicken, Duck, Goose, Turkey). NO POLAROIDS. Digital photos must be printed on photo paper.



150CEP

Egg Production Chickens: Hens & Pullets

X Have possession of at least three pullets by January 1. Develop project goals and objectives. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring project book and feed records. Exhibit a pen of three producing birds in

the Egg Production class at fair.

Registration Deadline: June 20.

150 CM

Chicken, Market X Have possession of market chickens by June 15. Develop project goals and objectives. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring project book, and feed records. « See photo requirement above. Exhibit a pen of three meat chickens.


150 TM Turkey, Market X Have possession of market turkeys by April 1. Develop project goals and objectives. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring project book and feed records. « See photo requirement above. Exhibit Turkey at the fair.


150 CE 150 TE 150 DE 150 GE 150 H

Chicken, Exhibiton Turkey, Exhibition Duck, Exhibition Goose, Exhibition Guinea Fowl

X Have possession of birds by June 1. Develop project goals and objectives. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring project book and feed records. Exhibit bird(s) in the Breed Show at fair.


150 DM Duck, Market X Have possession of market ducks by June 15. Develop project goals and objectives. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring project book, and feed records. « See photo requirement above. Exhibit a pen of three meat chickens.


150 GM Goose, Market X Have possession of market goose by April 1. Develop project goals and objectives. Complete Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance and Animal Records sections. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring project book and feed records. « See photo requirement above. Exhibit Turkey at the fair.





LLAMAS & ALPACAS Project Name Skill


132 Llama/Alpaca Project

X Project animal required (own or lease) by April 15. Establish Project Goals and Objectives Complete Member Project Guide, Animal Care and

Welfare, and Animal Records sections Train animal for show.

Participate in county Livestock Interview Judging. Bring project book, report, and feed records. Exhibit a llama or alpaca in the Junior Fair Llama

Show.

See “Open Livestock” events under the Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com

RABBITS

Project # 227 Pet Rabbits can be found in the Companion Animals guidelines. Pet Rabbits do not stay on the fairgrounds. They will be judged during the Small Animals Show on Friday, July 24.

225 Breeding Rabbits

X Select, feed, and care for at least one purebred rabbit. Have possession of rabbit(s) by May 1. Complete at least 1 topic of interest: including at least 5 activities; 2 project experiences; and 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records sections.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring Project Book, and feed records. Exhibit one or more purebred rabbits at the fair.


226 Market Rabbits

X Raise a litter of market rabbits from a dam you own. Have possession of rabbit dam by May 1. Litters must be “called in” to the Extension office by May 31. Complete at least 1 topic of interest: including at least 5 activities; 2 project experiences and at least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Complete Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records sections of project book. Attend Quality Assurance or complete ‘Test Out’ option.

Complete Livestock Project Interview. Bring Project Book, feed records and photograph*. Exhibit a pen of three market rabbits at the fair. * Bring 3½x 5 or 4x6" clear, color photo of you and your animal. Label the photo with your name, animal species (Rabbit Meat Pen), & tattoo numbers. No polaroids. Digital photos must be printed on photo paper.






DOGS Note: All 4-H members taking a dog project and a parent are required to sign a liability waiver each year.

Forms are due with enrollment on April 1. All dog projects must have a veterinary certificate on file at the Extension office by June 15.

All dog projects are eligible to show in Costume Class and the Obstacle Course at the Warren County Fair.



201

Dog Project/Record Book X Have possession of dog by April 1.

Select, feed, and care for a dog or puppy.

Develop project goals and objectives.

Complete Member Project Guide, Dog Care and Welfare and Animal Records sections of Dog Project and Record Book.

Participate in project interview at Junior Fair Dog Show.

Ohio State Fair Dog Show

Registration forms must be postmarked by June 20

201O

Obedience Youth who plan to show in Obedience classes must enroll in this project.

X Participate in Obedience Classes and a project interview at Junior Fair Dog Show.

201S

Showmanship Youth who plan to show in Showmanship classes must enroll in this project.

X Participate in Showmanship classes and a project interview at Junior Fair Dog Show.

201P

Performance Youth who plan to show in Agility or Drill Team Competition at the State Fair must enroll in this project.

X Participate in Agility classes and a project interview at Junior Fair Dog Show.

201W Working Dogs

X Participate in Working Dog classes and project interview at Junior Fair Dog Show.

202 Dog Achievement Program

X Choose 3 topic areas within one category and complete all 5 activities for each selected topic area (total of 15 activities) For details: visit www.ohio4h.org/DAP

Participate in a project interview at the Junior Fair Dog Show.




COMPANION ANIMALS Project Name Skill


215

Cavy Project X Have possession of project animal by May 1. Develop project goals and objectives.

Complete Member Project Guide, Animal Care & Welfare activities and Animal Records sections of project book; at least 5 learning activities; 2 learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Bring completed project record book and caged guinea pig to the Warren County Small Animal Show..

Participate in Small Animal Judging interview.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display, cavy in cage & accessories for animal care and welfare. Complete interview.

216 Purr-fect Pals Cat Level 1

B Have possession of cat or kitten by May 1. Complete Cat-a-logue Your Knowledge evaluation before

and after project. Complete at lest 7 activities each year.

Participate in Cat Judging interview. Bring completed project book, record book, report including records of veterinary care and other expenses. Bring caged cat or kitten and completed cat vaccination form.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display, vaccination certificate, cat in cage & accessories for animal care and welfare. Complete interview.

217 Climbing Up Cat Level 2

I Have possession of cat or kitten by May 1. Complete Cat-a-logue Your Knowledge evaluation before




218 Leaping Forward Cat Level 3

A Have possession of cat or kitten by May 1. Complete Cat-a-logue Your Knowledge evaluation before




200 All About Dogs B All 8 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Participate in a project interview at the Junior Fair Dog Show.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display. Complete interview.



COMPANION ANIMALS Project Name Skill


227 Pet Rabbits X Have possession of rabbit by May 1. Explore at least 1 topic of interest. Complete at least 8 activities; At least 2 project experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities; and Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records

sections of project book.

Exhibit one pet rabbit in the Small Animal Show. Bring completed project record book and caged rabbit. Interview over project material. Pet Rabbits will not be penned in the barn. They are expected to arrive on Friday for the Small Animal Show and leave after awards are announced.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display, rabbit in cage & accessories for animal care and welfare. Complete interview.

230 4-H PetPals X Have position of animal by May 1. Establish project goals and objectives. Complete at least 2 project experiences. Keep animal project records. Must be enrolled in a PetPALS program under the direction of a master 4-H PetPALS leader.

Interviews for all PetPals projects will be held during the Junior Fair Dog Show. Bring completed project book and appropriately caged animal. Interview over project material during the Warren County Dog Show.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display, animal* in cage & accessories for animal care and welfare. Complete interview.

365 Self-Determined: Small Animal

X Have possession of animal by May 1. Use the online Self-Determined Project Guide to: Develop Topic Identification statement; and At least 3 areas of interest, each with at least 3 activities; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship Experiences; and A project summary

Exhibit one animal in the Small Animal Show. Bring Self Determined Project guidelines, records, and project summary and appropriately caged animal. Interview over project material during Small Animal Show.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display, animal in cage & accessories for animal care and welfare, and any applicable vaccination or vet inspection certificate. Complete interview.

220 Pocket Pets (gerbils, hamsters, mice and rats only)

X Have a small animal in possession by May 1. Develop Project Goals and Objectives Complete Member Project Guide, animal care &

welfare activities, and animal records sections; At least 5 learning activities; At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities.

Bring completed project book, record book, report and caged animal.

Participate in Small Animal Judging interview.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display, animal in cage & accessories for animal care and welfare. Complete interview.

* Youth taking dogs as PetPALS projects must be judged during the Ohio State Fair Dog Show and not during Companion Animal Day Judging.

Cats and ferrets must wear a harness as well as an attached leash, during activities out of their cages. Other animals must be appropriately harnessed, tethered or caged.



COMPANION ANIMALS Self-Determined Idea Starters for Companion Animals



365.13

365.26

365.27

365.28

Reptile & Amphibian Hedgehogs Ferrets Chinchillas

X Have possession of animal by May 1. Use the online Idea Starter and the Self-Determined Project Guide to: Develop Topic Identification statement; and At least 3 areas of interest, each with at least 3 activities; At least 2 learning experiences; At least 2 leadership/citizenship Experiences; and A project summary

Exhibit one animal in the Small Animal Show. Bring Self Determined Project guidelines, records, and project journal and appropriately caged animal. Interview over project material during Small Animal Show.

Companion Animal Day Bring completed project book, display, animal in cage & accessories for animal care and welfare, and any applicable vaccination or vet inspection certificate. Complete interview.

* Youth taking dogs as PetPALS projects must be judged during the Ohio State Fair Dog Show and not during Companion Animal Day Judging.

Cats and ferrets must wear a harness as well as an attached leash, during activities out of their cages. Other animals must be appropriately harnessed, tethered or caged.

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