The Plainfield Farmer's Fair
DEPARTMENT 10
Section A-22 - 4-H and Vocational Contests
EXHIBITORS MUST BE RESIDENTS
OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Pro-Register by July let
WHAT’S THE REAL PURPOSE OF
YOUTH (4-H & FFA) LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
One purpose is to teach young people how to feed, fit, and show their animals. The more important purpose is to provide an opportunity for personal growth and development of the young person.
The Josephson institute of Ethics has developed a curriculum, which identifies six core values which may help to better describe the value of youth livestock projects. This curriculum also presents the idea that people develop and strengthen character by practicing certain behaviors just as muscles are built through exercise. Therefore, the purpose of the youth livestock program (4-H and FPA) is to provide opportunities for young people to develop character. The character traits identified and some practices (exercises) that may build character follow:
A. Trustworthiness - includes honesty, promise keeping and loyalty.
- daily feeding, watering of animals (promise keeping)
- adheres to possession deadlines (honesty)
- adheres to withdrawal times on drugs and de-wormer
- only the appropriate use of approved drugs
B. Respect - includes courtesy and proper treatment of people and things.
- proper handling of animals, treat humanely
- proper care of animals
- listens to and follows advice of advisors
- recognizes that animal projects are dependent on 4-Her and provides daily feed and water
C. Responsibility - includes the pursuit of excellence, accountability and perseverance.
- daily feeding and watering (even on the busy, difficult days)
- goes beyond providing the daily needs of the animal in giving additional time and attention to produce a winner
- adheres to deadlines for entry forms and for arrival at livestock shows
- never gives up in the show ring (perseverance)
D. Fairness - involves consistently applying rules and standards appropriately for different age
groups and ability levels.
- feed only approved livestock rations
- only the appropriate use of approved drugs
- accepts winning or losing with grace
- conduct in the show ring follows recommended procedure
- fitting and grooming of animals follows recommended procedures
E. Caring - promoting the well being of people and things in a young person’s world. it denotes
action and not just feelings.
- daily feeding and watering
- provides clean barn / stall for animal
- treats animal humanely at all times
F Citizenship - includes making the home community and county a better place to live for
themselves and others.
- accepting instructions
- winning and losing with grace
- helping others at stock shows
- teaching young members
- treating animals humanely
- ensuring that your meat animal is safe for consumption
A 4-H member can begin 4-I-I at age 8 and continue through age 19.
An FFA member begins FFA at age 14 and continues through age 21.
Section A-2 - Dairy Cattle
1. 4-H Dairy Club or FFA members must be present and have charge of their animals at the time of judging.
NOTE: Classifications and premiums listed are to apply to each of these breeds:
A - Aryshire G - Guernsey J - Jersey
B - Brown Swiss H - Holstein K - Milking Shorthorn
Class
1. Junior heifer calf born between March 1, 20__ and May 31, 20__
2 Intermediate heifer calf born between Dec. 1, 20 and Feb. 28, 20__
3 Senior heifer calf born between Sept. 1, 20__ and Nov 30, 20 SB Summer yearling June 1, 20 to August 31,
4 junior yearling heifer born between March I, 20__ and August 31, 20
4A intermediate yearling December 1 20 to February 28, 20.....
5 Senior yearling heifer born between Sept. 1, 20....... and Feb. 28, 20.......
6 Junior Champion Female
7 Reserve Junior Champion Female
8 Junior 2-year-old born between March I, 20.... and Aug. 31, 20
9 Senior 2- year-old born between Sept. 1, 20..... and Feb. 28, 20
10 3-year-old born between Sept. 1, 20..... and August 31,
11 4-year-old born between Sept. 1, 20....... and August 31, 20.
12 5-year-old and over, born before September 1, 20.
13 Senior Champion Female
14 Reserve Sr. Champion Female
15 Grand Champion Female
16 Reserve Grand Champion Female
17 Dam and daughter. Dam must be owned by exhibitor, and daughter must be bred and owned by exhibitor
18 Jr. Showmanship
19 Jr. Fitting
20. Int. Showmanship
21. Int. Fitting
22. Sr. Showmanship
23 Sr. Fitting
Premiums — 6th place on up
Section A-18
4-H Textile Science
Rules for Entry
1.Exhibitor must be a 4-H member enrolled in a Clothing and Textile project.
2.Entries will be judged on fabric, color, design, suitability, construction, and aesthetic interpretation.
3.A 4-H member may enter one item per sub-class, within a class.
4.An entry which fails to meet project requirements as stated in the appropriate 4-H project
book will not be judged, but may be exhibited if space permits.
Class 1 - Construction under Level I Protect
A. Non clothing items (drawstring)
B. Clothing item
Class 2 - Level II Project
A. Tote bag, apron, etc.
B. Clothing
1. Waistband 2. Other
Class 3-Clothing — Simple construction skills
A. Article with raglan sleeve - no collar
B. Jumper
C. Robe
D. Jumpsuit
E. Pants and top as outfit
F. Other
Class 4 - Clothing — Advanced construction skills
A. Knit or action wear - 2- or 3-piece outfit
B. Ensemble - 2 or more related items. one made from wool, short pile or one-way design
C. Garment with set in sleeve
D. Two or three-piece ensemble with one or more lined garment
E. Two or three-piece ensemble with fabric of plaid, check or stripe.
F Tailored
1. Suit 2. Ensemble 3. Coat
G. Other
Class 5 - Clothing — Specialty construction skills
A. Design own fashion
B. Specialty fabrics
1. Party Wear 2. Costumes
C. Sewing for others
D. Recycling or remaking garments
Home-Related Needlecraft
Class 1 - Embroidery
A. Year 1 - one article, either free embroidery or crewel embroidery
B. Year 2 - one article, either free embroidery or crewel embroidery
C. Years - one article using new stitches as listed on page 1 of project book
D. Free Lance - one article - your own design
Class 2 - Leather Crafts
A. Coin purse or key case B. Belts and bags, etc.
Class 3 - Crocheting
A. Beginner - exhibit one (1) of the following: potholder, beanbag. Coin purse, belt, scarf, pillow, purse, headband, knee robe, hat, mittens, etc.
B. Intermediate - exhibit one (1) of the following: vest, belt, purse, placemat, wall hanging, skirt, poncho, shawl, scarf, rug pillow, hat, toy, tie, mittens, lace edging, tablecloth, carriage blanket, etc.
C. Advanced - exhibit one (1) article using a pattern stitch or more colors or different size thread and hook than used before, etc.
Class 4 - Knitting
A. Beginners - exhibit one (I) of the following: slippers, headband, and triangle scarf, neck scarf, head hugger, simple shell, and octakitten
B. Intermediate - exhibit one (1) of the following: mittens and head hugger, socks, basic cardigan sweater with button holes, etc.
C. Advanced - exhibit one (1) article using two (2) or more colors, a design made with a
contrasting stitch and transposing directions using a different size needle or yam, etc.
Class 5 - Needlepoint
Exhibit one (1) item per class:
A. Beginner
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced
Class 6 - Counted Cross Stitch
Exhibit at least one cross stitch article, which must be framed, matted, blocked or what-
ever is needed to make it ready for use
Class 7 - Quilting
A. Level 1 - exhibit potholder
B. Level 2 - exhibit patchwork pillow or purse
C. Level 3 - exhibit appliqued pillow or purse
Section A-19
4-H Art and Handcrafts
Arts and Crafts
Each article must be made by a 4-H member who is enrolled in a 4-H Related Arts and Crafts Project within the current year
Class 1 - Latch Hook
Exhibit one (1) per class (picture, hanging or rug, pillow, misc.)
A. Beginner - article made from kit - back exposed
B. intermediate - finished article made from a kit with finished edges
C. Advanced - finished article made from your own design
Class 2 - Macrame
A. Year 1 - one (1) article showing two (2) basic knots
B. Year 2 - one (1) article using different materials and variations of two basic knots
C. Free Lance - one (1) article using a variety of colors showing your own design
Class 3 - Ceramics
Exhibit one item. set or pair:
A. Beginner - glazed/stained
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced - freelance
Class 4 - Decoupage
A. Unit I - wood plaque or box with picture using mod podge
B. Unit II - a larger wood plaque or box with picture using mod podge and that has had
the edges burned
C. Unit ill - a plaque or box decoupaged with lacquer
Class 5 – Design With Line
Only one (1) hem
A. Beginner - Unit I - exhibit Mexican stitch belt weaving you made
B. intermediate - Unit Ii - exhibit key holder and Macrame belt you made
C. Advanced - Unit Ill - exhibit wall hanging you made
Class 6 - Design With Texture
Make one (1) article of cornhusks or hooked rug, pillow, or wall hanging
Class 7 – Design with color
Make one (1) craft item and mount one (I) color experiment
Class 8 - Design with Shape and Form
Display one (1) craft item and one (1) shape and form experiment
Class 9 - Crafts Caravan
Level I - exhibit display of completed crafts: one (1) from each element - Line, Color,
Texture, Shape & Form
Class 10- Craft Caravan
Level II - exhibit one (1) item from each element - Line, Color, Texture, Shape and Form
Home Furnishings mid Home Management
1. Each article must be made by a 4-H member who is enrolled in a Home Furnishings or Home Management Project within the current year.
Class
1. Start With A Small Change - Unit I
A. Clutter Box C. Placemats E. Other
B. Bulletin Board D. Waste Basket
2. Start With A Small Change - Unit II
A. Shelves D. Curtains
B. Arrangements (flower or plant materials) E. Tablecloth
C. Pictures F. Other
3. Start With A Small Change - Unit ill
A. Exhibit of “Before and After’’ Floor Plan with illustrations relating to color, texture,
and design. Written story of accomplishments.
4. Poster
A. Child Care E. Animals
B. Health F. Insects
C. Safety G. Other
D. Plants
