DEPARTMENT 240 – 4-H EVENT JUDGING DAY – North Florida Fair

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CHAIRPERSON – John Lilly, Jefferson County Extension Director/4-H Agent
ENTRY DEADLINE: PREREGISTRATION POSTMARKED by October 13, 2023
REGISTRATION: Saturday, November 11, 2023, Time 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
JUDGING CONTESTS: Saturday, November 11, 2023, Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
STEM Challenge: Saturday, November 11, 2023 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
AWARDS PROGRAM: Saturday, November 11, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CONSUMER CHOICES CHAIRPERSON: Judy Corbus, Holmes/Washington County FCS Agent, 10:00 – 12:00 Noon
AGRICULTURAL CHAIRPERSON: Robbie Jones, Gadsden County (SEND ENTRIES TO GADSDEN OFFICE) 11:00 – 12:00 Noon
HORTICULTURAL CHAIRPERSON: Mark Tancig, Leon County Horticulture Agent 9:00 – 12:00 Noon
STEM Challenge: Heather Kent, NW District Regional Specialized Agent 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WILDLIFE ECOLOGY: Valerie Mendez, Leon County 4-H Agent 9:00 – 12:00 Noon
SEWING CHAIRPERSON: Claire Davis, Calhoun County 4-H Agent
AWARDS CEREMONY CHAIRPERSON: John Lilly, Jefferson County Extension Director/4-H Agent
REGISTRATION FORM LINK  – Click here

RULES &   REGULATIONS

  1. A Florida county may enter two teams per age division or participants may compete as individuals (a maximum of 24 participants total per county) in the Consumer Choices event, (the remainder of the rules outlined in the Rules and Regulations section will apply to Consumer Choices as well), six teams and unlimited individuals in the Agricultural Judging event, four teams in the Horticultural, and four teams (no individuals) for STEM Challenge events. Three or four members comprise a team unless stated otherwise. There will be no intermixing of age divisions on teams. Team members for all judging events must be from the same county. Counties will also be allowed to enter individual participants as well as teams. Individuals will be eligible to compete for individual awards. Registration forms must be postmarked by Friday, October 13, 2023 and mailed to the appropriate individual contest chairperson. Teams who do not pre-register by the deadline may participate but will not be eligible for awards or premium money.
  2. Ties will be broken by the 4th individual’s score on the team or pre-determined tie-breakers. If a tie cannot be broken (by the pre-determined tie-breaker(s)) and every category is identical, those tying will receive duplicate awards.
  3. Judging teams should provide #2 pencils for judging. Clipboards would be very helpful for team members. No written materials allowed in contest area. No assistance is permitted from team coaches or parents during contest. Teams/individuals not abiding by contest rules will be automatically disqualified.
  4. 4-H Judging Participation ribbons will be available for pick-up at the awards ceremony tent, by one designated person per county, on Saturday, November 14th  immediately after the awards ceremony. Please have numbers of judging team participants from your county available.
  5. Duplicate prizes will be awarded in both the 4-H Junior, 4-H Intermediate and the 4-H Senior Divisions.
  6. For a new plant list for the Horticulture Judging, contact Leon County Extension Horticulture at (850) 606-5202 or visit http://florida4h.org/programsandevents_/horticulture/ The list may be revised so check the link.
  7. For the plant/animal study material for the Wildlife Ecology Contest please contact the Leon County 4-H office at 850-606-5204
  8. For a STEM Challenge Study guide, visit https://sites.google.com/ufl.edu/nffstemchallenge/home – Heather Kent
  9. All 4-H members, leaders, and agents will be admitted at no charge into the Fairgrounds until 2:00 PM.  All adults must have their 4-H card to enter. Vehicles should be parked outside of the Fairgrounds in free parking.
DIVISION A – 4-H JUNIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H’er who reaches his/her 8th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 10th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year.

DIVISION B – 4-H INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Any 4-H’er who reaches   his/her 11th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 13th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year.

DIVISION C – 4-H SENIOR DIVISION
Any 4-H’er who reaches his/her 14th birthday by September 1st of the current 4-H year and has not passed his/her 19th birthday prior to September 1st of the current 4-H year.

CLASS 1: AGRICULTURAL JUDGING – TEAM
CLASS 2: AGRICULTURAL JUDGING – INDIVIDUAL

Topics will be selected from the following:

    1. Market Beef (Steers)
    2. Breeding Beef (Heifers)
    3. Poultry
    4. Legume Hay
    5. Grass Hay
    6. Oat
    7. Soybean
    8. Corn

Six teams/unlimited individuals

CLASS 3: HORTICULTURAL JUDGING – TEAM
CLASS 4: HORTICULTURAL JUDGING – INDIVIDUAL

  1. Identification of ornamental plants
    Div. A – 10 specimens – 7 minutes – 100 points
    Div. B – 15 specimens – 7 minutes – 150 points
    Div. C – 20 specimens – 15 minutes – 200 points
  2. Identification of fruits
    Div. A     – 10 specimens – 7 minutes – 100 points
    Div. B     – 15 specimens – 7 minutes – 150 points
    Div. C     – 20 specimens – 15 minutes – 200 points
  3. Identification of vegetables
    Div. A –     10 specimens – 7 minutes – 100 points
    Div. B –     15 specimens – 7 minutes – 150 points
    Div. C –     20 specimens – 15 minutes – 200 points
  4. Identification of flowers and foliage
    Div. A – 10 specimens – 7 minutes – 100 points
    Div. B – 15 specimens – 7 minutes – 150 points
    Div. C – 20 specimens – 15 minutes – 200 points

CLASS 5: WILDLIFE ECOLOGY – TEAM
CLASS 6: WILDLIFE ECOLOGY – INDIVIDUAL

Rules and Regulations: https://sites.google.com/view/jeffco-outdoor-club/north-florida-fair– see Valerie Mendez, Leon County

        1. Identification of Trees
          Div. A – 15 specimens – 15 minutes
          Div. B – 20 Specimens – 15 minutes
          Div. C – 30 Specimens – 15 minutes
        2. Identification of Signs, Sound, Skins and Pictures for Mammals
          All Age divisions will be asked the same specimens – 15 minutes
        3. Identification of Sounds and Pictures for Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians
          Div. A – 15 Specimens – 15 minutes
          Div. B – 20 Specimens – 15 minutes
          Div. C – 25 Specimens – 10 minutes
          Specimen list will be the same for all divisions. 

CLASS 7: CONSUMER CHOICES – TEAM
CLASS 8: CONSUMER CHOICES – INDIVIDUAL

Topics will include:

  • Boots
  • Outdoor Backpacks – Oral Reasons Class
  • Tents
  • Yogurt

Please contact your county 4-H Agent for Consumer Choices study guides.

PREMIUM SCHEDULE (Classes 1-8)
(Each team member will receive a place strip ribbon.)

1st Place Team – $60.00 & Rosette
2nd Place Team – $40.00 & Rosette
3rd Place Team – $30.00 & Rosette
4th thru 5th Place Team – $20.00 per team & Rosette

1st High Score Individual – $40.00 &  Rosette
2nd High Score Individual – $20.00 & Rosette
3rd High Score Individual – $15.00 & Rosette

CLASS 9: STEM CHALLENGE – TEAM

The 2022 theme is Rube Goldberg Machines. 4-Hers will apply physics concepts and use a combination of simple machines to build a Rube Goldberg Machine that completes a simple task.

  1. Each age division will be given a challenge and a supply kit to engineer their Rube Goldberg Machine. Challenges will not be released until 10:00 AM.
  2. To prepare for this contest, coaches should use the study guide to prepare teams.  The guide can be accessed online at https://sites.google.com/ufl.edu/nffstemchallenge/home This site contains background information, activities, and videos to help prepare youth for the contest.
  3. Teams will be asked to demonstrate their machine in front of the judges and then give reasons.  Reasons should include the following information:
    1. Which materials did you incorporated into your design and why?
    2. What type of modifications did you make and why?
    3. How did your team work together to design and build the machine?
    4. What is your prediction for how well your machine will perform and why?
  4. Adults will not be able to assist members with the design or building of their machine, but they may observe the competition.
  5. All tools and supplies will be provided.
  6. A scoring rubric will be given to contestants when the challenge is released. Participants will be based on teamwork, creativity, innovation, communication, and professionalism.

PREMIUM SCHEDULE (Class 9)
(Each team member will receive a place strip ribbon.)

1st Place Team – $60.00 & Rosette
2nd Place Team – $40.00 & Rosette
3rd Place Team – $30.00 & Rosette
4th thru 5th Place Team – $20.00 per team & Rosette

CLASS 10:  SEWING CONTEST – INDIVIDUAL

    1. Sewing Machine Part ID
    2. Sewing Tools ID
    3. Thread the sewing machine/wind a bobbin
    4. Sew 3 Stitches: straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, and basting stitch. (Be able to adjust tension, if needed)
    5. Fabric Type ID

For a Sewing Contest Study Guide email [email protected]

Premium Schedule (Class 10)

1st High Score Individual – $40.00 & Rosette
2nd High Score Individual – $20.00 & Rosette
3rd High Score Individual – $15.00 & Rosette