2021

4-H
Program
and
Project
Handbook
 Putnam County Extension Staff and Elected Officials

Mark Evans ………………………………………………..County Extension Director, Extension Educator

mevans@purdue.edu 4-H Youth Development
Kim Beadles…………………………………………………………………..Education Program Coordinator
kbeadles@purdue.edu
Courtney Smith…………………………………………………………………Summer Clerical
smit3003@purdue.edu
Kristy Straziscar…………………………………………………………………Office Manager
kstrazis@purdue.edu
Vacant ………………………………..……………………………………….Summer Assistants
Mindy Duckett………………………………………………………………....Nutrition Education Program
duckett@purdue.edu Community Wellness Coordinator

Abbi Sampson……….………………………………………………………...Extension Educator

sampsona@purdue.edu Health and Human Sciences

Jenna Nees …………….………………………………………………………Extension Educator

smith535@purdue.edu Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sarah Burns………………………………………………………………..Nutrition Education Program
sjburns@purdue.edu Assistant

Mailing Address
12 Central Square
Greencastle, Indiana 46135-1285

Office Location: (not for mail) 152 E. Columbia Street

Phone Fax
(765) 653-8411 (765) 653-5279
Extension Office Website Address
www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam/
Office Hours
Current COVID is 8 AM—4 PM Monday through Friday, Curbside only and later by appointment.
Normal: Monday and Wednesday……8 am – 12 Noon and 1 pm – 5pm
Tuesday and Thursday……8 am – 5 pm
Friday……….8 am-4 pm
Closed County Holidays
Putnam County Commissioners
David Berry, Tom Helmer and Rick Woodall
Putnam County Council
Keith Berry, Stephanie Summit-Campbell, Dave Fuhrman, Jill Bridgewater
Phillip Gick, Larry Parker and Danny Wallace

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal
opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to
race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual
orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This
material may be available in alternative formats.

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 Pledge to the American Flag 4-H Pledge

I pledge allegiance to the flag I Pledge

of the United States of America My HEAD to Clearer Thinking
and to the Republic for which it Stands My HEART to Greater Loyalty
One Nation Under God, Indivisible, My HANDS to Larger Service
With Liberty and Justice for All. My HEALTH to Better Living
For My Club, My Community,
My Country and My World.

4-H Creed
I believe in the 4-H club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.
I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, to plan, and to reason.
I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to become kind, sympathetic, and true.
I believe in the training of my HANDS for the dignity it will give me to be helpful, useful and skillful.
I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease, and to
work efficiently.
I believe in my country, my state, and my community, and in my responsibility for their development.
In all of these things I believe, and I am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.

4-H Motto ~ “To Make the Best Better”

This is the goal of each member.
The motto gives a special motivation not to be content
with the present – but always strive to make things better.

4-H Colors ~ Green and White

It is most appropriate that green and white are the colors of 4-H.
The GREEN in the 4-H Clover represents Life, Springtime, and Youth.
The WHITE represents Purity.

What the Four H’s Stand for…

The 4-H emblem is the four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaf.
HEAD – 4-H gives one the opportunity to think and learn about new and exciting things.
HEART – 4-H encourages positive relationships between you, your peers, adults, and your community.
HANDS – 4-H focuses on hands-on learning.
HEALTH – 4-H helps one learn about making choices for healthy lifestyle.

Eligibility for Putnam Co. 4-H Programs

4-H Member…
Be in grades 3 through 12 on January 1st of the current school year

Exploring 4-H Member…

Be in 2nd grade on January 1st of current school year
Enroll in one project – Choices may vary each year

Junior Leader Member…

Be in grades 7-12 on January 1st of current year * See “4-H Member”
Enrolled in 4-H for the current year
Enroll in and complete at least one additional 4-H project and active in another club
Complete Junior Leader manual for project completion

4-H Camp…
Campers must have been in grades 3 through 6 on January 1st of the current year
To serve as a Camp Counselor, preference is given to those in the Junior Leader group
and in grade 8 or up on January 1st or...
One may be a counselor the year 4-H’er is in the 7th grade if space is available and
applicant’s skill level and abilities are strong.

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 2021 Putnam County 4‐H Handbook Table of Contents
4-H Club Forms ............................................ .9
4-H Club/Leader info . .................................. .6
4-H Club Meeting Time Line ....................... .8
4-H Fair Rules ............................................... 23
4-H Information ........................................... .1
Animal ID Quick Reference Table ................ 51
Communications Exhibit Options ................. 15
County 4-H Council . .................................... .4
Demonstration Tips ...................................... 13
Exhibit Hall General Requirements .............. 54
Exhibit Hall Judging Times........................... 53
Extension Board Members ........................... .3
Fairboard Member List ................................ .5
Good Poster/Display Board Tips .................. 17
Grievance Policy .......................................... 109
My Record of 4-H Achievement .................. 19
State & Putnam Co. 4-H Policy/Terms ......... 21
Record of Make-Up Meeting form................ 11
Table of Contents ......................................... ..2
4-H PROJECTS
Aerospace. ..................................................... 55
Arts & Crafts-see specific project
ATV .............................................................. 56
Baking for Fun .............................................. 56
Basketry ........................................................ 57
Beef .............................................................. 25
Beekeeping ................................................... 57
Bicycle .......................................................... 58
Bike Rodeo………………………………….58
Cake Decorating ............................................ 59
Career Exploration ........................................ 60
Cat ............................................................... 27
Cat Poster ..................................................... 61
Ceramics........................................................ 61
Child Development ...................................... 62
Collections ................................................... 62
Computer. ...................................................... 63
Consumer Clothing ....................................... 64
Creative Writing ........................................... 65
Cupcake Decorating ...................................... 65
Dairy ............................................................. 28
Dog ................................................................ 31
Dog Poster .................................................... 66
Electric ......................................................... 66
Entomology ................................................... 67
Fashion Revue ............................................... 69
Fine Arts........................................................ 69
Floriculture .................................................... 69
Food Preservation ......................................... 71
Foods. ............................................................ 73
Forestry ........................................................ 74
Garden .......................................................... 75
Genealogy. .................................................... 76
Geology.. ....................................................... 78
Goat ............................................................... 33
Health. ........................................................... 79
Home Environment ....................................... 80
Horse & Pony ............................................... 37
Jr. Leaders ..................................................... 82
Large Animal Poster ..................................... 82
Latch Hook .................................................... 83
Leather Craft ................................................. 83
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Lego Block Construction .............................. 83
Llama/Alpaca ............................................... 39
Llama/Alpaca Craft ....................................... 84
Metal Craft .................................................... 84
Microwave Cooking ...................................... 85
Model Craft ................................................... 85
Needle Crafts ................................................ 86
Other Basic Crafts ......................................... 87
Photography .................................................. 87
Plastic Canvas ............................................... 89
Poultry .......................................................... 40
Poultry Poster ................................................ 89
Rabbit ............................................................ 42
Rabbit Poster ................................................. 89
Scrapbooking. ............................................... 90
Sewing Non-Wearable & Wearable .............. 91
Sheep ............................................................. 45
Shooting Sports (Archery) ............................ 93
Shooting Sports (Firearms) ........................... 94
(includes handgun, rifle & shotgun projects)
Small Engines ............................................... 95
Soil & Water Science .................................... 96
SPARK Projects ............................................ 96
Sports ……………………………………….96
Sports Fishing ............................................... 97
Supreme Showmanship Contests .................. 50
Swine. ........................................................... 48
Tractor (Agricultural & Lawn)...................... 98
Veterinary Science ........................................ 98
Weather & Climate ....................................... 99
Wildlife. ........................................................ 99
Wood Craft ………………………………..100
Wood Working ……………………………100
Dairy Fair Pen Form .................................... 101
Goat Fair Pen Form ...................................... 103
Poultry Fair Pen Form .................................. 105
Rabbit Fair Entry/Pen Form ......................... 107
Sheep Fair Pen Form .................................... 103
Swine Fair Pen Form .................................... 101
4-H Camp ...................................................... 113
Yearly Significant Dates ............................... 114
Future Putnam County Fair Dates:
July 23-30, 2021
July 22-29, 2022
Indiana State Fair TBD
 List of 2021 Putnam County Extension Board Members
Updated: 1/29/2021

Mo./Yr.
Name & Office Email Address Address Phone Term Term
Expires

1. Sue Murray susanvmurray5@gmail.com 765.653.9687 1/22 2

2. Chris Hatfield chrishatfield99@gmail.com 229 M CR 625 W, 812.320.0650 1/22 2

Greencastle, IN 46135
3. Ami Pennington ami_pennington@yahoo.com 770 Quincy Rd 765-795-4913 1/22 1
Quincy, IN 47456-8605
4. Karen Heavin karennelsonheavin@yahoo.com 4255 S CR 125 E 765-653-2518 1/22 1
Greencastle, IN 46135
5. Hannah Cline hcline@pchosp.org 9661 East Co. Road 675 South, 765-720-1739 1/23 1
Cloverdale, IN 46120

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6. Lea Durbin lea@beyondhomeless.com 309 E. Franklin St. 765-301-9263 1/23 1
Greencastle, IN 46135
7. Liz Jensen cljensenind1@aol.com 73 Blackberry Lane 765.653.2983 1/23 2
Greencastle, IN 46135
8. Ruth Myers ruthmyers.213@gmail.com 417 E. Washington Street 765.720.1739 1/23 1
Greencastle, IN 46135
9. Jennifer Alcorn alcorn.jen@gmail.com 3894 S CR 450 W 765.894.5354 1/24 2
Greencastle, IN 46135
10. Sarah Miller sarahmiller@depauw.edu 5272 S Country Villa Rd, 317.439.6021 1/24 2
Cloverdale, IN 46120
11. Kerry Williams seedguy43@yahoo.com 1090 E County Road 200 S 765-721-1245 1/24 1
Greencastle, IN 46135
12 Chelsey Meluch chelsey.meluch@gmail.com 10195 S County Road 550 E 765.720.3472 1/24 1
Cloverdale IN 46120

President: Liz Jensen

Vice President: Karen Heavin
Secretary: Sarah Miller/Jennifer Alcorn
4-H Council Representative: Liz Jensen
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YEAR/SCHOOL NAME/TERM PHONE EMAIL

2021
Cloverdale Tara Baugh(1)….765-526-6336…...jtbaugh@ccrtc.com
Greencastle* Elena Wilson (1)…765-720-0365….elenawilson008@gmail.com
North Putnam Ray Poynter Jr. (1)...721-3414….rayjr@poynterfarms.com
South Putnam My Gilley (1)..Vice President...765-720-1849….mgilley1116@gmail.com

2022
Cloverdale Diane Ladd (2) …… 765-350-0085 … dladd@ccrtc.com
Greencastle Ashley Underwood(2)…Secretary…765-721-7565.arjackson13@yahoo.com
North Putnam Paula Fry….(2)...Treasurer...765-522-1813...paulafry1234@gmail.com
South Putnam Jeff Stanley (2)…President...765-918-4201. stanleyshowstock@yahoo.com
2023
At-Large Richard Bayless (2) … 765-719-2986 ... rkbayless@tds.net
Cloverdale Erin Sinclair (2)…765-795-4060 ...erinsinclair2000@yahoo.com
Greencastle Jodie Latham (2)...765-720-2263...jlatham@weendeavor.com
North Putnam Char Coffman( 2)...765-366-2558...ccoffman@nputnam.k12.in.us
South Putnam Jamie Steffy (2)...765-720-7923...jdsteffy@iendeavor.com

*Number in ( ) indicates first or second term. Term ends December 31 of year listed.

Mail to the 4-H Council may be addressed to 4-H Council, 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135

Each council member serves a three-year term.

A person can serve two terms.
4-H Council Representative to Fairboard …. Jodie Latham

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Members by Appointed Position:

One-Year Appointed Terms with voting rights:

Junior Leader Co-Presidents :

Jacob Beadles & Brant Sheldon

4-H Leaders Representative :

Katrina Asher………………765-376-5050 ……………. kasher@tds.net

Extension Board Representative

Liz Jensen………………….765-653-2983…………….. cljensenind1@aol.com

Fair Board Representative

Lee Fordice………………...765-721-7733…………….. lee.fordice@gmail.com

Updated 1/29/2021

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4-H CLUB MEETING TIME LINE
This is one suggested meeting planning guide for 4-H Clubs. Some adjustments in topic and minutes spent may need
to be made from time to time. It helps the parents to know when to expect the meeting to conclude.

OPENING (Under 10 Minutes)

Greeter - Member welcomes fellow club members - hands them a fun activity
Fun Activity – Activity for children to do as they arrive
President - “We will now call the meeting of the ________ 4-H Club to Order” as gavel is struck
Pledges - Members led Pledge of Allegiance & 4-H pledge
President - “The Secretary will now call roll.”
Roll Call – Have members answer roll based on a topic - Favorite color/project, vacation plans, etc.
President or Rec. Leader - Gives answers to activity & passes out prizes
Songs – Select songs from a the 4-H song book or by request

BUSINESS (Under 10 minutes)

President: “Would the Secretary please read the minutes of our ___(month/last)____ meeting?”
Minutes: Read by secretary
President: “Would the treasurer please give the treasurer’s report?”
Treasurer’s Report: Read by treasurer
President: “Do we have a motion to accept the treasurer’s and secretary’s reports?”
Any Member: “I move to accept the secretary and treasurer’s reports.”
Any Other Member: “Second”
President: “It has been properly moved and seconded that we accept the reports given.
All in favor say ‘I’. All opposed, say ‘nay’.”
President: “Do we have a report from the Devotions officer?”
President: “Do we have a report from the Health & Safety officer?”
President: “Do we have any songs from the 4-H song leader?”
Committee Reports Old Business, & New Business
President asks if “any… committee reports ….old business….new business”
(Leader can assist officers in determining these items before the meeting)
Announcements/Dates –Read by Club President (Mostly found in 4-H newsletter)
Adjournment to Education Part of meeting
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (30 minutes)
Below are suggestions – if time allows there can be more than one at a meeting
· Member Demonstrations
· Officer Explains “How to fill out record sheets or other items”
· Educational Games or ID kits
· Judging Activity
· Field Trip Tour
· Speaker
· Project Work
· Community Service Work
RECREATION & REFRESHMENTS (10 minutes)
· Led by recreation leader/s
· Officers might have to assist as needed

ADJOURN —A member should state “I move to adjourn” and the motion should be seconded and voted upon to
adjourn.
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FUN OPENING ACTIVITIES are good to include at the beginning since some members may not arrive at the same
time. Here are items the 4-H greeter could pass out: Puzzles, Crosswords, Puzzle Phrases, Word Searches, Mixers,
Scavenger Hunt
Note:
Club officers and the leader may want to meet briefly before the set meeting time to review the agenda and coordi-
nate the responsibilities so when the meeting begins the leader can assume the role of facilitator. Parliamentary
Procedure is to be learned at 4-H meetings and used during the business part of the meeting.

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My 4-H Club
_______________________________
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My 4-H Leaders
NAME__________________________________
PHONE ________________________________
ADDRESS ______________________________
NAME__________________________________
PHONE ________________________________
ADDRESS ______________________________
NAME_________________________________
PHONE ________________________________
ADDRESS ______________________________
4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H
My Club Officers
PRESIDENT ______________________________
VICE PRESIDENT__________________________
SECRETARY______________________________
TREASURER REPORTER ____________________
SONG LEADERS___________________________
________________________________________
RECREATION LEADERS_____________________
________________________________________
HEALTH & SAFETY LEADERS_________________
________________________________________
DEVOTIONAL LEADERS_____________________
________________________________________
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RECORD OF MEETING
Date _______________
Time _______________
Place ________________________________
Pledge to Flag _________________________
4-H Pledge ____________________________
Roll Call ______________________________
Songs
Minutes/Treasurer Report
Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
Educational Program
Recreation
Refreshments
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CLUB MEMBERS
Name Phone
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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RECORD OF MEETING
Date _______________
Time _______________
Place ________________________________
Pledge to Flag _________________________
4-H Pledge ____________________________
Roll Call ______________________________
Songs
Minutes/Treasurer Report
Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
Educational Program
Recreation
Refreshments
RECORD OF MEETING Minutes/Treasurer Report
Committee Reports
Date _______________
Time _______________ Old Business
Place ________________________________
Pledge to Flag _________________________ New Business
4-H Pledge ____________________________
Roll Call ______________________________ Educational Program
Songs
Minutes/Treasurer Report Recreation
Committee Reports Refreshments
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Old Business RECORD OF MEETING
New Business Date _______________
Time _______________
Educational Program Place ________________________________
Pledge to Flag _________________________
Recreation 4-H Pledge ____________________________
Refreshments Roll Call ______________________________
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RECORD OF MEETING Minutes/Treasurer Report
Committee Reports
Date _______________
Time _______________ Old Business
Place ________________________________
Pledge to Flag _________________________ New Business
4-H Pledge ____________________________
Roll Call ______________________________ Educational Program
Songs
Minutes/Treasurer Report Recreation
Committee Reports Refreshments
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Old Business RECORD OF MEETING
New Business Date _______________
Time _______________
Educational Program Place ________________________________
Pledge to Flag _________________________
Recreation 4-H Pledge ____________________________
Refreshments Roll Call ______________________________
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RECORD OF MEETING Minutes/Treasurer Report
Committee Reports
Date _______________
Time _______________ Old Business
Place ________________________________ New Business
Pledge to Flag _________________________
4-H Pledge ____________________________ Educational Program
Roll Call ______________________________
Songs Recreation
Minutes/Treasurer Report Refreshments
Committee Reports 4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H4H

Old Business

New Business

Educational Program

Recreation
Refreshments
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RECORD OF MEETING
Date _______________
Time _______________
Place ________________________________
Pledge to Flag _________________________
4-H Pledge ____________________________
Roll Call ______________________________
Songs

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Record of Make-Up Meeting
Putnam County 4-H Program
2021
A. 4-H’er’s Name __________________________________________
Local/Project Club _____________________________________

B. Participated in a meeting/workshop of the

______________________________________ Club/project.
on _______________________.
Date
C. ______________________________________ ______________
Signature of Leader of the club/workshop Date
the 4-H’er visited
D. Give completed form to 4-H’er’s local/project club leader.

Record of Make-Up Meeting

Putnam County 4-H Program
2021
A. 4-H’er’s Name __________________________________________
Local/Project Club _____________________________________
B. Participated in a meeting/workshop of the
______________________________________ Club/project.
on _______________________.
Date
C. ______________________________________ ______________
Signature of Leader of the club/workshop Date
the 4-H’er visited
D. Give completed form to 4-H’er’s local/project club leader.

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 Demonstrations
“Demonstration” is a big word that actually means “show how to”. It is like Kindergarten show and tell. We tend to be
visual people. We remember what we see better than what we hear, feel, smell, or taste. This makes demonstrations –
where you show how to do – very effective.
If it is your first year in 4-H and you are asked to give a demonstration, do not feel you have to talk for ten minutes and
have posters and handouts. People do not expect that. Simply move to the front of the group and show how you made
your electric project or tell where you found your project information. Keep it simple.
A poster highlighting your steps would help your audience to follow your presentation. If you are an older 4-H’er, you
may be expected to talk for ten minutes or more and use a number of posters. In other words, the more times you
speak in public, the more you should be able to expand your sharing methods.
There is more than one way to show how to do something. A demonstration given by an entire project group takes
advantage of group spirit and is very good if you are a younger club member because the other members will support
you. Why not give a demonstration where one member measures flour, another water, another brown sugar, and yet
another shortening?
A team demonstration gives you an excellent opportunity to work with another person. It gives each demonstration
more confidence. Changing voices and personalities may have the advantage of adding interest. It does take a little
more care and effort to prepare and give a team demonstration because two people must work and plan together to
coordinate the parts. Each should have the same amount of speaking and action.
Giving demonstrations individually or as part of a project group or team is a good experience. It will help you understand
and master the communication process.
Organizing Your Presentation
“Giving a demonstration” or illustrated talk means organizing your presentation into three parts. They are an
introduction, body, and summary. Each part should be planned to fit together with the rest of the presentation.
Introduction
In planning your presentation you should decide what you are going to say in your introduction after you know what will
be in the body. This may seem strange, but remember that the purpose of your introduction is to give the audience an
idea of what you are going to tell them in the body.
You can either give the title of your presentation at the very beginning or somewhere in the middle of your introduction.
One thing you want to include in the introduction is a catchy opening. This might be a question, a story, or facts and
figures, something to make your audience want to pay attention. You also should include your title and what your goal is
in giving this presentation. It may be to teach them how to plant flowers or why they should be concerned about
electrical hazards at home.
Your introduction should be brief. A question, unusual statement, clever title, illustration, story, or quotation may help
get you off to an interesting start. The transition into the body of the presentation should seem smooth, yet be evident
to the audience.
Body
The body of the presentation is where you actually communicate your information. You should plan the body before your
introduction or conclusion. Organization is essential for a good presentation. Make sure each step follows the last one.
It is important that the message be clear and that you make the best use of your time. A carefully-thought-out and fairly
detailed plan is important. If you are a younger member, you will not be expected to have as complicated a subject or as
detailed a plan as an older, more experienced member.
For each step or point, write out what you will talk about, the equipment and/or visuals you will need, and why you must
do it this way. Doing an outline gives you what you are going to say, what you are going to do, and what visuals you will
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Summary
In the summary, you highlight the steps in your presentation. Do not restate the “how to” or “why” of each step.
Instead, tell the audience once more why they should know this information. If you have a finished product, show
it. Be brief but complete. Do not use any terms or methods that you have not already used in your introduction
and body.
Title: Your last step will be to create a title that will catch the audience’s attention. After all, by then you will
know exactly what you want to call attention to. Most effective titles are short, descriptive, and image making. A
title should suggest the subject without telling the whole story. A good place to look for ideas for titles is magazine
advertisements, story titles, or old sayings.
Organizing Your Materials
When it is time for you to make your presentation, remember your audience will wait for you. Do not rush your set
-up. Make sure you have everything you need, and put it where you are most comfortable with it.
Equipment should be laid out where you can reach it easily. Use the area in front of you for working. Do not have
items blocking the audience’s view. A slanted board that is raised on the back side or a mirror may also be used to
help the audience see what you are doing.
Have equipment in one area of the table when you start. As you use or show the items, place them in a different
location, like the other side of the table. A tray or low box to hold items may also be helpful.
Practice using the equipment. Go through the steps without saying the words. Once you feel comfortable with the
steps, add the words.
Keep in mind what you can do in the time you have. If you have a step that takes a lot of time to complete, such
as baking a pie or wiring several flowers on a corsage, have a sample made ahead of time. Be sure to show or say
how you did it.
Your presentation should never support or be an endorsement for a particular product or brand. If you are doing a
consumer comparison, you need to state that you are not endorsing one product over another. When using just
one product, be careful to use the generic name, cover labels, or put the ingredients into different containers.
Other points to remember include putting ingredients you use into clear containers so the audience can see the
product. Also do not use equipment such as metal spoons with glass bowls that will create distracting noise.
Visual Aids
Visual aids should only be used in demonstrations to highlight, clarify, or add emphasis to your presentation. With
an illustrated talk, visual aids will probably need to be more detailed than with a demonstration. Visual aids should
complement your presentation. Their use should not detract from the flow of it.
Keep the wording simple on your visuals. Use three to five words at the most. Do not write out each point or step.
When using posters, you should have a title poster and one listing your main points. This helps the audience follow
your organization.
Letters and diagrams should be large enough for your audience to see from a distance. Generally, letters should
not be less than one inch high and should be neat and easy to read.
Other visual aids you can use, especially in illustrated talks, include slides, overheads, flannel boards, or even a
video. Like posters, the simpler and larger these visuals are, the better the audience will be able to follow.
When using projection-type visuals, make sure you have the necessary equipment and replacement parts like light
bulbs, and that your location is set up for this type of presentation. If you cannot darken the room, for instance, it
may be difficult for the audience to see the projected visuals.

Mark your calendar and

plan to participate in our county level demonstration contest.
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Effective communications drives all aspects of day
-to-day life. Youth are to learn about the process
of communications, to learn about different modes
of communications and to strengthen their own
communications skills. As you explore the world of
communications and the manuals, you will enjoy
learning more about yourself and others.
The following verbal communication events and
activities are offered to 4-H members as a way to
teach presentation and public speaking skill
development. They are often used in 4-H meetings,
and Putnam County 4-H offers many of these as
competitive events. While the interactive
demonstration is a non-competitive event at the
Indiana State Fair, the demonstration, informative
presentation, professional persuasive presentation,
public speaking, and illustrated talk are
competitive events. Refer to the Indiana State
Fair 4-H handbook for the date, time, and location
of each event. Check with 4-H office staff for
information about entering these events and
activities.
 Interactive demonstration
 Demonstration
 Informative 4-H Presentation
 Professional Persuasive Presentation
 Public Speaking
 Illustrated Talk
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Interactive Demonstration-
Any 4-H member may participate in this non State
Fair event. This is designed for the novice person,
and the topic can be related to any 4-H project.
The 4-H member will provide a short demonstration
of no more than 3 minutes that will actively engage
members of the audience in a how-to-do skill
development. Examples include, but are not limited
to, how to use a measuring cup, how to knead dough
and how to crop a photo. Props are permitted
however, live animals and PowerPoints displays are
not permitted. Participants must arrange a time
with the Extension Office and the demonstration
will be continually repeated at the fair for the
designated time, typically 45- 60 minutes.
Demonstration-
Any 4-H member may participate at the county
level, however only those in grades 6-12 are eligible
to participate in the State Fair demonstration
contest. This contest allows the 4-H member to
show the audience step-by-step procedures how to
do something related to any 4-H projects.
Examples of a demonstration include how to
construct a garment, how to treat a cat for fleas
and how to take a prize winning photo. Interaction
with the audience is not permitted. Junior
members (grades 6-8) have 5-7 minutes to present
their demonstration, while senior members (grades
9-12) will present their demonstration in 5-10
minutes. Categories will be Junior Individual,
Senior Individual, Junior Team, and Senior Team.
Contact the Extension Office for further
requirements associated with this project.
Informative 4-H Presentation-
Any 4-H member may participate at the county
level, however only those in grades 6-12 are eligible
to participate in the State Fair informative
presentation contest. This contest allows the 4-H
member to present a topic of their choice related
to a 4-H event, project, or activity to the audience.
Examples include, benefits of attending 4-H Round
up, Science Workshops, why a family should enroll
their children in 4-H, etc. Junior members (grades
6-8) have 5-7 minutes to present their informative
presentation, while senior members (grades 9-12)
will present their informative presentation in 5-10
minutes. Categories will be Junior Individual and
Senior Individual. Contact the Extension Office
for further requirements associated with this
project.
Professional Persuasive Presentation— Illustrated Talk-

Any 4-H member may participate at the county Refer to the Rabbit or Poultry sections in the
level, however only those in grades 6-12 are front animal portion of the Putnam County 4-H
eligible to participate in the State Fair Handbook and contact the Extension Office
professional presentation contest. Contestants for further requirements associated with this
will be required to research a public issue in activity.
their community, collect data showing how this
issue is or could affect their community,
formulate a plan to address this issue, and
present it in a professional manner using
electronic digital media such as PowerPoint,
Prezi, etc. Examples include, congested traffic
locations, public health issues, school dropout
rates, etc. Junior members (grades 6-8) and
senior members (grades 9-12) will present their
professional presentation in 5-10 minutes.
Categories will be Junior Individual and Senior
Individual, Junior Team, and Senior Team. The
team category is for two (2)people and will be
determined by the highest grade level of any
member of that team. If a team is awarded the
State Fair Achievement Trip, only those team
members who are 14 years of age or older as of
January 1 will be permitted to attend the trip.
Those members of the winning team who are
younger than 14 years of age will not be able to
compete in a team informative presentation in
future years. Contestants are to submit three
(3) sets of accompanying handouts at
registration. These handouts should not just be
a copy of the presentation but are to include
supporting documentation (graphs, charts,
photos, etc.) and will be provided to the judges.
Contact the Extension Office for further
requirements associated with this project.

Public Speaking—

Any 4-H member may participate at the county

level, however only those in grades 6-12 are
eligible to participate in the State Fair public
speaking contest. This contest allows the 4-H
member to give their prepared speech to an
audience from a stage or stage-like setting. The
topic can be of the 4-H members choice but
must be related to 4-H. Junior members
(grades 6-8) have 3-5 minutes to give their
speech while senior members (grades 9-12 will
give their speech in 5-7 minutes. Contact the
Extension Office for further requirements
associated with this project.

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 Tips for Making a Good Poster or Display Board
1. ALL posters MUST be displayed horizontally. (The salon print is the exception.) Posters will be 22" by
28" unless stated otherwise and MUST have stiff backing. Posters MUST be covered with plastic for
protection. Both the Foam Core Poster ($3) and Cover Sleeve ($1) are available for purchase at
the Extension office.

2. Attach the official Putnam County label in the lower right hand corner of poster or to exhibit item.
See the General Rules section of the 4-H Project Handbook for sample.

3. All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where
information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s
exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed,
books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster of
display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public.

4. All displays must be self-supporting so that they will stand on a table. Tabletop display
dimensions should be: sides 12" by 32" and back 24" by 32". The back and sides may be
on any type of material, such as pegboard, fabric, poster board or felt.

5. A good poster or display board:

a. attracts attention (it catches your eye)
b. is simple and clear; it focuses your interests on one main idea
c. persuades you to act

6. Do not use too many words. Make your poster or display board interesting. It should encourage
the viewer to think. Decide what idea you want to tell people.

7. Use illustrations/pictures to say the same thing that you would say with words in order
to add emphasis.

8. Make one or several rough sketches of your poster or display board before you put it
together.

9. After you decide on the idea of your poster or display board, you may want to get help
designing it. Your parents, school art teacher, or 4-H leader might be able to help.

10. Choose colors well. They should go together well and have good contrast. Use only two
or three colors.

11. Be neat. Leave some space (margin) all around the sides of your poster or display board.
Letters should be neat and easy to read.

12. Decide what materials you will use. Use cardboard, ink, crayons, cutouts, pictures, etc.
that are durable.

13. Check to see that your poster or display board does what you want it to do. Ask a
parent or friend to look at your poster or display board design before you construct it.
See if he or she can read it at a glance and understand your message clearly.

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 INDIANA & PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H POLICY & TERMS
Indiana 4-H Philosophy & Expectations
The Indiana 4-H program serves the youth of Indiana by
providing a strong educational youth development program.
This program delivers educational experiences in a variety of
settings. Caring, capable, and contributing adults assist in the
4-H program as role models for youth. The rich heritage of the
4-H program is one to be valued and passed along to future
generations.
The Indiana 4-H Youth Policy & Procedures Book sets out
certain standards and guidelines to be used to assure that 4-H
is a positive youth development program. County 4-H policy is
guided by the county 4-H policy-making or governing board (i.e.
4-H Council) as provided by the County Extension Board. Legal
authority for the 4-H program rests with the Director of
Cooperative Extension Service at Purdue University. No county
4-H policy may conflict with state 4-H policy or with federal
guidelines and requirements.
Deadlines for county and state participation should be
carefully constructed so as to encourage rather than discourage
participation. Such deadlines should be well published. Members
not complying with established and published dates and
deadlines for exhibition may be denied the opportunity to
exhibit. It is the policy of 4-H to be an inclusive organization.
No county policy or practice should be used to arbitrarily
exclude youth from either membership or participation. Youth
should participate in 4-H Youth Development opportunities at
levels and times that best suit the youth’s development and
support family involvement.
4-H Program Membership
It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative
Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and
access to its educational programs, services, activities, and
facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status,
sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue
University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may
be available in alternative formats.
The 4-H enrollment year is October 1 through September
30 yearly. Enrollment is an annual process attained by
completing the online 4-H program enrollment at
v2.4honline.com with Indiana 4-H. All Indiana counties will
have a program enrollment window of October 1 to
January 15, with 4-H members being able to drop or add
projects until May 15. However, some clubs or activities may
be filled to capacity and not available after January 15.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter the
third grade and may continue their membership through the
completion of grade 12. A member may continue membership
for a maximum of ten (10) years.
An individual’s 4-H grade is determined by the school
grade in which he or she was in on January 1st of each year
regardless of the time of year he or she enrolls in 4-H.
4-H members must be enrolled in a regular 4-H Club and
meet the specific requirements of their respective projects and
clubs. Each member should enroll in a project that would best
suit individual interest and potential for personal growth while
enhancing family involvement.
To complete a 4-H Club project, a 4-H’er must be the
owner, actually do the major share of the work, keep an
accurate record, and should make a public exhibit at the fair.
The completion of a 4-H project must not be misinterpreted as
exhibition of said project at a local, county or state fair. To be a
completed 4-H member the individual must have:
(1) completed the official 4-H enrollment process prior to the
established and published date for enrolling,
(2) submit a completed 4-H project record sheet prior to the
established date, and
(3) had an officially recognized 4-H Leader/Extension Educator
verify the existence of the completed project or activity.
Though exhibiting in local/county and state exhibits/fairs is
not required for project completion, as it does not necessarily
relate directly to content and skills learned in the development
of the 4-H project, project exhibition is encouraged as a
continuation of the educational experience. 4-H projects must
be completed since the previous Putnam County 4-H Fair. 4-H
members are encouraged to complete all the projects in which
they are enrolled. The number of projects a 4-H member may
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enroll in a given year should be determined by the 4-H member
with guidance from parents and 4-H leader. Each 4-Her’s ability
varies; thus, the number of projects taken yearly must be
determined on an individual basis. All entries must be submitted
during project check-in at the fair to the superintendent (or the
assistant) of each project, within the time specified. The proper
compliance with established, stated, and published final dates
and deadlines is considered an appropriate expectation of 4-H
membership. Submitting items on time and following the terms
and conditions is part of the 4-H learning experience.
Individuals not complying with these expectations may lose
awards and privileges. Members not complying with established
and published dates for exhibition may be denied any and all
awards for that project. Upon completion of the Putnam County
Fair to be considered for additional awards, all 4-H members
are expected to complete and turn in a copy of the MY RECORD
OF ACHIEVEMENT. An example is included in this handbook.
The 4-H member is asked to list ALL activities and projects they
were involved with during the current year.
4-H’er’s having a grievance or feeling that a rule has been
violated must file a complaint in writing to the Grievance
Committee. (Refer to the Appeal/Grievance section in the
handbook or fair book.)
Participation
Attendance and participation at 4-H meetings is highly
encouraged as part of the overall educational experience.
However, attendance or participation at club meetings cannot
be required as a criteria for project completion. 4-H club
meetings should be of the quality that 4-H members should
want to attend, participate and learn something beneficial.
Also, rewarding 4-H clubs, 4-H club members and 4-H leaders
for attendance and participation in club meeting, tours,
workshops, local and county exhibits, etc., is encouraged. 4-H
club leaders and members of local clubs may establish goals for
attendance, exhibits, completion, etc., to meet the criteria
established for awards and recognition for their clubs as long as
they do not conflict with stated county, area/or state policies. It
is recommended that 4-H members participate in at least five
4-H activities. With at least three of the activities being 4-H club
meetings. Two of the five meetings may be workshops.
Exhibition
Exhibition of 4-H projects in local, county or state exhibits/fairs,
in person or virtually, is voluntary on the part of the exhibitor.
The exhibition of 4-H projects provides 4-H members an
opportunity to display their 4-H projects, enter into competition,
and participate in an educational/social environment with their
peers. With the privilege of exhibition also comes the
responsibility for abiding by all the terms and conditions
pertaining to the respective 4-H project. Not following the
established rules of the projects will be grounds for exclusion
from the competition/exhibition or the project itself.
Exploring 4-H
Exploring 4-H is a program designed to encourage positive
development of children who are in 2nd grade as of January 1st
of the current year. Program goals are to help young children
explore friendships outside the family, think about the ways
people work together on projects, practice both small and large
muscle control; and learn about the opportunities of
membership in the Putnam County 4-H program. Enrollment
forms may be found at www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam.
Residence
Indiana youth typically enroll in 4-H in the county in which
they reside. However, individuals living in one county may join
4-H in another county. There may be educational or social
reasons for an individual joining 4-H in a different county than
that of their primary residence. During a single program year, a
4-H member enrolled in a given project is expected to enroll and
exhibit that project only in one county of enrollment.
In the event that a project is not offered in the county of
primary 4-H enrollment, a 4-H member may enroll in that
specific project in a different county. Approval of this special
exception and those who live out of county rests with the 4-H
Extension Educator. Participation in 4-H related activities and
events (i.e., judging, performing arts, auction) must be in the
county of primary 4-H enrollment. The above policy is not
intended to provide an escape mechanism for 4-H members and
families who are unwilling to follow the terms and/or conditions
in their current county of 4-H membership. Decisions regarding
4-H membership in a non-resident county (a county you do not Volunteering
live in), rest with the 4-H Extension Educator in the receiving
county. The mission of the 4-H Youth Development Program is to
provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young
people who positively impact their community and world.
Behavioral Criteria Volunteers, with guidance from Extension personnel, should
The 4-H Program has been established to be a positive have a desire to spend their time and energy investing in
experience in the development of Indiana youth. 4-H members, positive educational programs that support these quality
volunteers, parents, and the public - when attending, experiences for children and youth.
participating or acting on behalf of the 4-H program - are
expected to conduct themselves in accordance with accepted All individuals who wish to have a volunteer role with the 4-H
standards of social behavior, to respect the rights of others, and Youth Development program will complete the initial 4-H Youth
to refrain from any conduct which may be injurious to others Development Volunteer Application which can be requested from
and/or the 4-H program as outlined in the Official Indiana 4-H the Extension Office. After the application is processed and
Program Statement of Policy. appropriate screenings are complete, the individual will then
The following actions constitute misconduct for which persons enroll as a volunteer on 4-H online and complete the required
may be subject to disciplinary consequences and/or dismissal authorizations and trainings. Once the application has been
from the program: reviewed and the screening process completed, the Extension
Dishonesty in connection with any 4-H activity by cheating or Educator, on behalf of Purdue University, has the responsibility
knowingly furnishing false information. and final authority to approve and appoint applicants to
volunteer roles in the 4-H Youth Development program.
Alteration or unauthorized use of 4-H records.
The 4-H Extension Educator will annually determine if a
Obstruction or disruption of any 4-H activity or aiding and current 4-H Volunteer should be renewed for the coming year.
encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. Each adult 4-H Volunteer who will have their assignment
Failure to comply or aiding or encouraging other persons not to renewed by the Extension Educator will re-enroll annually to
comply with specific terms and conditions of a given project, reconfirm their commitment to the program and to provide
contest, or activity. updated contact information. Individuals need to
understand that they should not be serving in a
Failure to comply with directions of 4-H officials acting in the volunteer role with the 4-H program until they have
proper performance of their duties. completed their re-enrollment for the new program year.
Inhumane treatment of 4-H animal projects. 4-H members, volunteers, parents, friends and family who do
not follow the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H
There are many opportunities for 4-H members, volunteers, Youth Development behavioral expectations and/or who are a
parents and the public to participate in 4-H events and activities. continuing disruptive force, despite appropriate and sincere
When involved in such experiences, members, volunteers, efforts to resolve their concerns may be barred from
parents and the public are expected to follow all rules and participating in and/or volunteering for youth development
regulations as outlined by those responsible for the specific programs sponsored by the Purdue Cooperative Extension
program or activity. In all such 4-H activities, the following Service.
constitute a violation of behavioral expectations:
 Possession or use of fire crackers, gun powder, firearms This is a brief overview from the volunteer section of the
chemicals or other materials that can be used to create an complete Indiana 4-H Policy and Procedures handbook that
explosive mixture. guides Extension staff statewide.
 Misuse of fire equipment or sounding a false fire alarm.
 Having a guest of the different gender in your sleeping
quarters, or inappropriate sexual behavior.
 Physical or verbal abuse of any person or conduct which
threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
 Theft of or malicious damage to property.
 Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs,
tobacco and tobacco – like products, E-Cigarettes, Vape or
other dangerous substances.
 Inappropriate displays of affection towards another person(s).
 Distribution, misuse, or abuse or over-the counter,
homeopathic (including supplements and vitamins), or
prescription medications.
 Inappropriate clothing or lack of clothing during the event or
activity.
 Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or language.
 Unauthorized entry, use or occupancy of any facility.
 Any conduct that threatens or interferes with maintenance of
appropriate order and discipline or invades others rights.
 Unwillingness to follow appropriate health and safety
procedures.
 Reckless or inappropriate behavior.
When violations occur at out-of-county, district, area, and/or
state and/or national 4-H events, the parents/legal guardians
will be contacted to arrange transportation home for the violator
(s) and the local Extension Educator will be notified.

The Putnam County Fair & 4-H Club Association, 4-H Fair
Board and 4-H Council, Putnam County elected officials and
Purdue Extension will not be responsible for any damage caused
from accident, injury or otherwise that might occur to any
person, or for the loss of property or exhibit.

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Putnam County 4-H
General Animal Project/Exhibition Rules
1. 4-H members must be properly enrolled for each
project they intend to enter in the Putnam County
Fair. There are no exceptions to animal
enrollment deadlines. All livestock
enrollment (except poultry), must be
completed using v2.4honline.com to
enroll. Any Putnam County 4-H member who
plans to enroll in and exhibit an animal at the Putnam
County Fair must actually own/have in their
possession the animal by the stated species deadline,
complete the animal identification and online process
by the stated species deadline, provide the primary
care of the animal until after the show season, and
follow all other rules and guidelines that relate to the
4-H project and exhibit. Animal project experience
should provide the 4-H member with another
opportunity to expand knowledge of caring for
animals as well as assuming responsibility of
complying with program expectations.
2. Only immediate family of the 4-H member
defined as (brother/sister, mother (step), father
(step), grandparents, first cousins, aunts, uncles)
and any Indiana 4-H member may participate as
a grooming or fitting assistant. Additionally
Putnam 4-H volunteers approved for the specific
species may also help in their role of coaching and
teaching youth. This does NOT include
individuals listed with the Indiana State Fair
grooming assistance program.   State Board of Animal Health. www.boah.in.gov for
3. Individuals including 4-Hers or volunteers, with a
disability and who would like to request reasonable
accommodation(s) under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) are encouraged to contact
Purdue Extension Putnam County staff to provide the
name, contact info and nature of request to begin
processing the request. It is best to make such
requests ASAP. In most cases at least two weeks in
advance.
4. Many species additionally have stall/pen forms that
must be filled out correctly, completely, signed by
appropriated members and parents/guardians, and
submitted by the due dates. Some species may have a
pen fee for county fair.
5. RFID (840 tags) are required by Indiana BOAH for
all beef & dairy cattle and swine for both county and
Indiana State Fair eligibility. Meat goat wethers,
market goat does and all sheep eligible for the
Indiana State Fair must have a Shearwell (840-
RFID tag) from 4-H staff, as well as a DNA Hair
Sample.
6. All 4-H members must complete the required
YQCA Training which will replace record sheets/
books for each livestock project in which they are
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enrolled. Rabbits will continue with manual activities.
Failure to comply with YQCA completion will result in
project being incomplete and unable to show at both
county and state fair.
7. When unavoidable circumstances, such as death or
drought, prevent a member from exhibiting, the 4-H
member would need to submit an explanation, signed
by parent or guardian and 4-H leader to the Extension
Office for evaluation. Completion of the exhibit will
be determined upon reviewing the written explanation.
8. Any situation not covered by rules listed herein shall
be handled by the 4-H Youth Development Extension
Educator with input from the appropriate
superintendent and advisory organizations.
9. All 4-H Club members exhibiting livestock should
abide with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health
Rules and the 2021 Indiana State Fair general terms,
conditions, penalties and due process. Animal Health
Requirements for Exhibition Animals document is
available on the Indiana Board of Animal Health web
site: www.boah.in.gov.
All livestock should meet health requirements as
designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal
Health. Hoosier livestock exhibitors no longer have to
present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at
Indiana shows under state law. However, some
Indiana shows still require a CVI for exhibition.
Exhibitors will need to verify if the open shows they
are attending require a CVI prior to the event.
10. All livestock exhibitors are required by State
Legislation to obtain a “premise identification”
number. If you have not completed this premise
identification process, please apply with the Indiana
premise ID number(s). For additional questions about
Indiana's premise ID program, contact BOAH at
animalID@boah.in.gov or 317-544-2381 (Barb
Pierle).
11. The livestock superintendent/designee will visually
inspect animals presented for exhibition. Animals
showing symptoms of any infectious or communicable
disease or that are otherwise a health hazard to
persons or animals are not eligible for exhibition and
will not be allowed on the fairgrounds. An animal that
develops or shows signs of any infectious or
communicable disease during the exhibition must be
removed from the premises including the surrounding
exhibition grounds. An owner that is disputing the
exclusion of their animal from the exhibition may not
exhibit the animal in question pending any appeal.
12. One may only have ONE scramble animal of any
species in any year and only once per species. All
scramble animals must go through the Putnam County
Fair 4-H auction. If for some reason due to market
forces or otherwise that an auction is not offered,
scramble members need to be prepared for such an
event and are encouraged to speak with their barn
superintendent to plan.
13. 4-H Exhibitors are not permitted to have any
 electronic devices in their possession during the
time the 4-H’er is participating in any animal
exhibition show/judging event.
14. 4-H animals and related project exhibits must
remain on exhibit at the Putnam County Fair until
the established release time, unless approved by the
species superintendent and the 4-H Youth Educator.
For any exhibit removed from display prior to the
official release time, placing and prizes (ribbons,
medals, trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current
year Achievement Program recognition for that
project will be forfeited.
15. The following are animal release time frames:
Poultry – Thursday after 9 pm
Rabbits- Saturday 8-10 am
Swine- Tuesday morning early release from
12:01am – 8am, for all swine not in 4-H auction.
All other livestock and equine released Friday
morning starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and
then Saturday morning starting at 8 am.
16. Placing for livestock exhibits will be first through
tenth.
17. Each 4-H’er and Superintendent has the
responsibility to maintain a safe exhibit
environment. Attention should be given to, but not
limited to: electrical equipment and hook-ups, clear
aisles, storage of equipment, and activities that may
harm exhibitors, exhibits and general public.
18. All Putnam County 4-H Fair livestock requirements
will be the same as the Indiana State Fair, unless
otherwise stated in the Putnam County 4-H Project
Handbook.
19. Once a 4-H’er has won a showmanship level (grade
base), they must advance to the next level in
subsequent years. The successful winning showman
will remain in the advanced level for the next year
and future years of the showmanship class, until
they win again or advance to the next grade level.
20. Each 4-H member shall own his/her own 4-H
animal exhibit. Ownership must be in effect on or
before the county and state enrollment deadlines
and continuously until after the show date. 4-H
breeding animals, family corporations and/or
partnerships of 4-H members with one or more
parents, siblings, grandparents, aunt, uncle, legal
guardian are acceptable. 4-H dairy cattle, family
corporations and/or partnerships of the 4-H
member with unrelated persons or dairy operations
are also acceptable. Dairy heifers, horses, and
ponies, and llamas/alpacas may be leased. These
leased animals may be 4-H projects, subject to
approval of the applicable county 4-H committee
which will be the 4-H Council if a county project
committee does not exist.
21. Acceptable registrations are (1) in the 4-H
member’s name, (2) John Smith & Sons, (3) John
Smith, Sons & Daughters, (4) John Smith &
Family (family includes sons, daughters, and legal
guardian youth only), (5) Mark Smith (brother) &
Mary Smith (sister), (6) Family Corporations,
where the 4-H member’s name appears as a holder
of stock in the corporation and proof of the same
must be supplied on or before the enrollment date,
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(7) Family partnership where the 4-H’ers father,
mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent,
and/or legal guardian is also in the family
partnership and the 4-H member’s name appears on
the legal, notarized partnership. A copy of the
written document must be submitted to the Extension
office before the enrollment deadline.
22. Any 4-H animals purchased, sold, or offered for sale
after the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the
Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to be shown
at the Indiana State Fair. 4-H animals shown under
different ownership (other than they are listed in
in.4honline.com livestock enrollment) after the 4-H
animal enrollment deadline, shall not be eligible to
be shown in the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.
This term/condition does not apply to siblings who
may show each other’s animals at any show during the
year without jeopardizing State Fair eligibility,
regardless of whether or not the sibling is a 4-H
member.
23. All 4-H animals are expected to be in the personal
possession and regular care of the 4-H member who
owns/leases them (unless other arrangements have
been agreed upon by the County 4-H Extension
Educator) from the animal enrollment deadline until
the conclusion of the county and/or Indiana State Fair.
24. All 4-Hers are encouraged to help one another before
and during the fair. Substitute showman(i.e. livestock
pair classes or two animals in same class) are limited
to only Putnam County 4-Hers.
25. Superintendents in projects with scramble animals
will have the discretion to determine whether a
premise or facility is suitable for scramble animals.
Scramble animals will not be left in un-kept, filthy, un
-healthy or other premises deemed unsuitable for
livestock husbandry.
26. Any changes or tampering with a 4-H animal
including but not limited to hair/coat, identification
(tag removal, ear notch, tattoo) etc. will permit the
Putnam County Fair and 4-H Club Association, Inc. to
nullify the sale of that particular animal from the
Putnam County 4-H Livestock Auction. Violation
could lead to the removal of awards and future
exhibition. Additionally forced feeding with any
pumping source or drench gun is not permitted
without superintendent or 4-H Youth Educator
approval. Any direct icing application with any agent
is an unacceptable practice. Excessive abuse
including but not limited to slapping, burning,
stabbing, gouging, punching or use of a shocker on
any animal will not be permitted and result in
dismissal.
27. UNETHICAL FITTING OF ANIMAL EXHIBITS is
defined as the administration of any substance (to
include, but not limited to, drugs, blood, oils, steroids,
air, chemical substances) or performance of any
surgical or nonsurgical procedure altering the animal’s
configuration or natural conformation of any part of
the animal’s body, or rendering its tissues unfit for
human consumption and is prohibited. Exceptions that
are allowed to include hoof trimming, dehorning,
removal of hair, castration, branding, tattooing, ear
notching, docking of tails on sheep and swine and
 coloring or manipulation of normally attached hair
that does not alter or misrepresent breed
characteristics or the animals configuration or
natural conformation.
28. All animal projects have applicable online
enrollment forms (except poultry, rabbit meat pens
and dairy bull calves which are on paper forms) in
addition to the youth’s 4-H project enrollment form.
These forms must be submitted online by the
applicable due date and no late animal enrollments
can be accepted.
4-H Livestock Auction
The Putnam County Fair & 4-H Club Association will
hold a livestock market sale on the second Friday
evening of the fair. This 4-H livestock auction is
terminal and livestock purchased from this sale cannot
be exhibited.
Rules for the auction are determined by the Putnam
County Fair & 4-H Club Association (Fair Board).
Every effort will be made to place at the website
www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam the sale rules
outlined by the Fair Board.
**Note: For information regarding livestock open
shows, contact each species superintendent or check
the Putnam County Extension website https://
extension.purdue.edu/Putnam.
For additional livestock information, refer to “2021
Purdue & Putnam County 4-H Livestock Update”
handout and Indiana State Board of Animal Health’s
“2021 Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition of
Domestic Animals in Indiana”.
4-H Beef Department
Judging Times (Inside Arena):
Regular Beef Show
Tuesday, July 27th, 9:00 a.m.,
7:00 p.m. Parade of Champions /
Grand Champion Drive
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General
Animal/Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and
YQCA policy. To be eligible for ISF, all beef
animals must submit HAIR SAMPLES for possible
DNA testing!
1. All steers and crossbred heifers must be in the
possession of exhibitors by April 10th of the current
year. All purebred heifers must be in the possession
of exhibitor by May 15th of current year.
2. Enrolled animals must be owned by the 4-H
exhibitor by the enrollment deadline and must be
under the same continuous care, responsibility and
ownership through the Putnam County Fair or
Indiana State Fair, if participating in the State Fair.
Each 4-H member shall own his/her own exhibit.
3. All cattle per Indiana BOAH 18 months and older
must be ear tagged with an RFID (e.g. 840 or EID) to
be eligible to exhibit. Tags will be available at the
Extension office or may be obtained and/or inserted
at the 8-10 am April 10th tagging and weigh-in.
4. All steers and crossbred heifers must be individually
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identified with a five-digit 4-H ear tag inserted by beef
4-H volunteers and an RFID tag and weighed by the
county enrollment deadline – Saturday, April 10th All
other ear tags except RFID tags will be removed during
weigh-in. The cost will be $2.00 per tag or $4.00 a
head, and needs to be paid when ear tagging takes
place. All animals must be enrolled by May 15th.
5. A screening committee will be present at the April
weigh-in. All cattle will be checked and blood tests
may be ordered, at owner’s expense, on questionable
animals. The committee will designate in which class
the steer is to show. The screening committee will
consist of three (3) people: Beef Superintendent and
two (2) others selected by superintendent. A second
screening may take place when the animals are being
brought onto the fairgrounds for the fair. They may be
screened prior to being stalled or until their papers are
checked. No protests will be allowed following this
final checking of the papers and stalling of the animal.
6. All 4-H heifers, except crossbred heifers, MUST be
registered and have appropriate registration papers. All
breed steers must be registered and have appropriate
registration papers. All papers, tattoo and tags will be
checked. Registration examples are located in the
general section aforementioned.
7. For ISF, in addition to tagging ID for registered &
commercial beef heifers, and all market steers,
DNA hair samples will be required. The hair
samples for market steers, registered beef heifers
and commercial heifers will be due in the county
office by May 15th. Envelopes will be provided at
the County Extension Office.
8. All beef animals need to be checked in from 6:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24th and remain until
released Friday morning starting at 12:01 am until
10:00 am. and then Saturday morning beginning at 8
am.
9. 4-H Exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam
County Fair until the established release time,
unless approved by the Superintendent and 4-H
Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from
display prior to the official release time, placings
and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be
forfeited. The current year Achievement Program
recognitions for that project will be forfeited.
10. An animal may be co-enrolled by siblings. The
animal(s) only need to be listed on one siblings 4-H
animal electronic enrollment form.
11. All cattle must meet health requirements as
designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal
Health. Indiana livestock exhibitors no longer have to
present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at
Indiana shows under state law. All livestock exhibitors
were required by the state to obtain premise
identification by September 1, 2006. If you have not
completed this premise identification, please contact
the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. For
additional questions about Indiana's premise ID
program contact BOAH at animalID@boah.in.gov or
317-544-2381
12. Steers shall be shown by weight and by breed
requirements. Weight classes within the breeds will be
set by the beef superintendent and the assistants, who
shall keep the ranges of weights as close as possible.
 Heifers will show by breed. Both steers and heifers
will show through the complete breed before
advancing to the next breed.
13. All steers and crossbred heifers will be weighed on
Saturday as they arrive to determine the weight
class in which the animal will be shown. The
decision of the weighing committee will be final.
There will be no re-weighing or changing of classes
after the class is determined.
14. There will be no beef tie-outs before 9:00 p.m.
All beef animals must tie-out unless a detailed
written explanation note is provided to and accepted
by the superintendent.
15. 4-H beef animals that are bred, born, and raised
within Putnam County will show in the Putnam
County 4-H Beef Show.
Ribbons will be given and Championship Classes
(Champion, Grand Champion) will be held for both
heifers and steers. If sponsorship is secured, banners
will be given to respective Champions.
16. False switches and the use of artificial hair are
prohibited. Only natural hair growing in its original
location will be permitted. No pumping of any cattle
is allowed. No false hair, or graphite, tampering,
misrepresentation, drugs, forced fillings, etcetera are
allowed. Read official health terms and conditions,
general terms and conditions, and official ownership
terms and conditions located in the front of the
Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook/premium list
for further clarification.
17. No horned cattle will be permitted in the beef show.
18. For Grooming Assistance Information:
Reference Pg. 23 General Animal Project/
Exhibition Rules. Assistance is defined as touching
the animal with equipment or by hand.
** On show day, soap, water, blow dryer and
comb are the only products that may be used on
the beef animals. Fitting may not include glue,
paint, adhesives, etc. This is a brush and blow
show only.
These grooming & clipping fitting rules will be
enforced any time on Tuesday prior to the
completion of the Grand Drive Tuesday evening. All
4-H’ers are encouraged to use outside help to learn
and develop fitting skills prior to show day.
In the event that the 4-H exhibitor’s immediate
family or legal guardian cannot be of assistance to
the 4-H’er due to illness, medical condition or other
circumstances, there may be an exception made. An
exception will be made ONLY with a written
explanation presented to the Beef Superintendent.
After reviewing explanation and the current situation,
a decision will be made by the Beef Superintendent
and the 4-H Youth Extension staff.
Penalties:
Any or all penalties listed below could be
administered upon violating this rule.
 The exhibitor in question is disqualified and
forfeits all awards with the animal that the
infraction was made.
 The exhibitor in question is disqualified and
forfeits all awards from the beef barn.
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 The exhibit will not be sold in the auction.
 The Beef Superintendent has the authority to initiate
immediate disciplinary action. With the
understanding of the parties involved the further
action could be taken with consultation of Beef
Superintendent, the 4-H Council and the 4-H Youth
Educator.
 The 4-H’er or parties involved do have the right to
appeal the decision by following the grievance policy
that is stated in the Putnam County 4-H Program &
Project Handbook.
19. When 4-H members are showing beef livestock in
4-H classes, the 4-H’ers clothing must not bear the
name of a farm or their name, or advertising of any
sort.
20. Parade of all Champions followed by the Grand
Champion drive will be held at 7:00 p.m. on show
day.
21. Heifer and Steer requirements will be the same as the
Indiana State Fair’s, except for weight requirements
and unless additional changes are otherwise stated in
this Putnam County 4-H Project Handbook.
22. All sale animals must meet livestock sale entry
deadlines. The beef sale sign up will be for one hour
immediately following the Grand Champion Drive.
23. Electric fans of any type shall only be allowed at the
side or head of calves and must be elevated directing
airflow toward the north end of the barn. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL FANS BE
ALLOWED IN THE AISLE OR BEHIND
CALVES. Fans must have proper safety-approved
shrouds.
24. Petroleum fueled generators and fuel are
PROHIBITED in the barn. This includes the lean-to
sections of the barn.
25. Under no circumstance will any liquid be blown by,
on, near, or through any style of electric fan.
26. All animals entered in the Indiana State Fair 4-H
cattle show must have been enrolled in the
exhibitor’s county using the electronic enrollment
process. Please review the Indiana State Fair entry
terms and conditions for specific requirements and
maximum eligibility. Weight specifications are stated
in the Indiana State Fair handbook.
27. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after
the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the
Indiana State Fair (including animals that have gone
through a “Premium Only Auction”), shall not be
eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State
Fair.
28. No pen assignment forms are needed for beef.
29. All used bedding in the tie-out area, must be pulled 12
inches away from the fence boards.
Showmanship
4-H members who participate in showmanship classes
may only show their own animals which will be exhibited
by them in a regular 4-H class. Showmanship will be
judged on the training of the animal and the showmanship
ability of the exhibitor. Each 4-H member who competes
in the 4-H beef show may enter the beef showmanship
contest. The exhibitor may show either a steer or heifer in
showmanship.
 Showmanship Divisions are based on what grade in 1. A 4-H member may enroll to show a maximum of two
school the 4-H’er was in on January 1st of the current year. cats, as long as the cats are not in the same class. Each
Beginner – all first-time 4-H beef exhibitors who are 4-H member may show only his/her cat or the family
currently in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades are eligible. Once an cat. The 4-H’er also has the option to enroll in the cat
exhibitor is the overall beginner beef showmanship animal poster project. Posters must be educational and
winner, the 4-H’er is only eligible to compete in the follow guidelines listed below.
intermediate, junior or senior beef showmanship classes in 2. The cat(s) and/or kittens must be owned, in the
future years. possession, care and feeding of the 4-H member by
Junior– all 4-H exhibitors in the 4th-6th grades are May 15th.
eligible (except previous junior showmanship winners). 3. All cats must have valid Certificate of Vaccination
Once a 4-H’er is the champion junior beef showman; they (4-H-777-W). This Certificate of Vaccination must be
must compete in intermediate or senior beef showmanship signed by the Extension educator and a licensed,
in subsequent years. accredited veterinarian, and it must be available at
Intermediate - all 4-H exhibitors in the 7th-9th grades check-in. The certificate must be presented prior to any
are eligible (except for previous intermediate 4-H cat exhibition. Vaccinations must be at least two
showmanship winners). Once a 4-H’er is the champion weeks before the show and within one year of the
intermediate beef showman; they must compete in the show. All cats must be free of fleas, fungus, ear mites,
senior beef showmanship in subsequent years. or other communicable disease. See the health terms
Senior – all 4-H exhibitors in the 10th-12th grade and conditions section printed in the front of the
(except for previous Supreme Showmanship winners). Indiana State Fair handbook for further details.
Champions & Reserve Champions will be awarded for 4. Cat(s) may be purebred or grade animals (household
the four showmanship divisions. pet).
Beef Classes will be the same as in the following table: 5. All 4-H cats with claws must have their nails clipped.
6. It is recommended that all 4-H cats, other than
Sec. Class pedigreed breeding stock, be spayed or neutered.
BF Steers By Weight 7. Exhibitors will be responsible to maintain and care for
21 the 4-H cat while at the Putnam County 4-H Cat Show.
This includes proper removal of any waste.
BF Heifers- By Weight 8. Exhibitors must provide water/feed containers,
22 Crossbred carrying case, towels or curtains to drape their cage,
BF Junior Heifer Jan 1 to March 31, 2021 litter box and litter, and other appropriate grooming
23 aids.
BF Senior/Winter Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2020 9. It is required that cats be brought to and taken from
24 Heifer the show in a carrying case. When the cat is not in the
BR Late summer July 1 to Aug 31, 2020 carrying case it must be on leash, except for the actual
25 Yrlg time it is being judged. Please do not use paper/
cardboard boxes as carriers.
BF Early summer May 1 to June 30, 2020
10. Pregnant or lactating female cats will not be permitted
26 Yrlg
to show.
BF Spring Yrlg March 1 to April 30, 2020 11. 4-H cats will be removed from their cages during
27 Heifer judging. The 4-H member will stay and watch his or
BF Junior Yrlg Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2020 her cat being judged, then return the cat to its cage. If
28 Heifer a 4-H cat is not on the judging table at the time the
BF Senior Yrlg Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2019 class is judged, it will not be judged.
29 Heifer 12. The 4-H’er and/or his/her parent(s) should not speak
Champion and Res. Champion Banner & Ribbon with the judge unless conversation is initiated by the
Steers & Heifers judge.
13. Cats must be taken home following official release at
Grand Champion and Res. Grand Banner & Ribbon the end of the 4-H cat show.
Champion Steers & Heifers 14. 4-H cats shall not be left unattended at any time in
either the fair facilities or in an automobile.
15. Record Sheets are to be submitted by method set by
superintendent.
4-H Cat Department 16. The final date for all paperwork to be signed,
which includes Certificate of Vaccination, record
Judging Time: Monday, July 19th, sheet and books, is at the July meeting. No
9:30 a. m. York Automotive Group exceptions. If you cannot attend the July meeting,
Community Building — West it is the 4-Hers responsibility to contact the leader
Erin Mahoney Phone # 765-720-0784 as well as the Extension office for the required
signatures, NO PAPERWORK will be signed on
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/ the day of the show. Certificate of Vaccinations
Exhibition Rules and the Record Sheets policy that are not signed by the leader and Extension
requiring Leader signature and record. office will be void and therefore 4-Her will be
unable to show the cat.
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17. 4-Her must dress appropriately for show. No shorts
allowed. Jeans must be free of holes. Shirts are to
be without design unless it is 4-H related.
**Pictures will be taken of the Exhibitors and their cats
upon completion of judging and will be displayed
during the fair.
CLASSES
AGES:
A household cat is 8 months of age or older on the day
of the show. A household kitten is aged between 3 and
8 months of age on the day of show.
The following is the class listing:
CT LK Long Hair Kitten
CT LC Long Hair Cat
CT SK Short Hair Kitten
CT SC Short Hair Cat
Long Haired – cats whose coat has long top hairs, with
a thick wooly undercoat. The length of hair on a cat’s
tail is often used as a determining factor. Hair length is
normally 1-1/2” long or more.
Short Haired – cats whose coat has only short hairs, a
smooth, textured coat. Cat tail hair is usually less than
1-1/2” in length.
Note: Indiana State Fair entry may be completed at
www.Indianastatefair.com. Please refer to the online
Indiana State Fair handbook for additional exhibit
requirements and regulations because they may be
different from the county fair exhibit classes.
Showmanship
The purpose of this 4-H activity is to help 4-H
members become more aware of cat fanciers
knowledge, show techniques and related management.
Exhibitor may only enter one cat in showmanship.
 There will be verbal questions with the judge
Juniors - Grades 3-4-5 BU-08148…”Purrr-fect Pals!”
Intermediates - Grades 6-7-8…BU-08149 ”Climbing
Up!” and”Purrr-fect Pals”
Seniors - Grade 9 & above… BU-08150”Leaping
Forward,” ”Climbing Up!,” and ”Purrr-fect Pals”
1. Reference material may not be used during the
activity by participants.
2. Questions for the activity will be taken from one or
more of the following publications listed by specific
grade level. Showmanship Divisions are based on the
4-H’er’s grade in school on January 1st of the current
year.
3. Knowing answers to the following sample questions
increase and help appropriately prepare the 4-H
member for participation in this activity:
Sample Questions:
● Name three breeds of purebred cats.
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● What is a cat parasite? Give an example of one
parasite.
● How should cat parasites be controlled?
●What are hairballs? How can hairballs be prevented?
●How would you stop a cat fight?
●How often should a cat/kitten be bathed?
●Name five symptoms that indicate your cat is getting
sick?
●Why do cats scratch? How do you avoid ruined
furniture?
●Why is cat vaccination so important?
4. Once a 4-H’er has won a showmanship grade based level,
they must advance to the next level in subsequent years.
The successful winning showman will remain in the
advanced level for the next year and future years of the
showmanship class, until they win again or advance to the
next grade level.
Note: A poster may be an option for 4-H members
unable to show their cat.
Exhibit Poster OPTION:
 Cat Posters due on Tuesday, July 20th between 4:00
p.m. and 7:00p.m. in the 4-H Exhibit Hall.
 See Cat Poster project in Exhibit Hall section in
latter part of Handbook on page 61.
4-H Dairy Department
Judging Time:
Sunday, July 25th 9:00a.m.,
Inside Arena
(Beginning with Bucket Calves, Bull Calf classes, and
concluding with the Dairy females)
Note: Dairy Feeder Steers and Dairy Steers will show
after the beef steers on Tuesday, July 27th approx. 2 pm
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/
Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA policy.
NEW: To be eligible for ISF, ALL DAIRY animals
must submit HAIR SAMPLES for possible DNA testing!
1. 4-H dairy females must be registered in the herd book of
their breed association; or the 4-H dairy female must have
a V.I.P. status from the Dairy Herd Improvement
Association (DHIA) or in the lease program. Certificates
of Registration or Qualified Holstein herd book or V.I.P.
Identification will be examined.
2. All animals must be identified by either their own
registration number or their dam’s registration number.
Enrollments will not be accepted that list “Papers
Applied For”. The animal’s birth date, name and tattoo (if
required for registration by the respective breed
association) must be listed on the 4-H online livestock
enrollment page and these numbers must match the
animal’s registration paper. All 4-H members’ dairy cows
and heifers must be owned or leased and enrolled by the
4-H exhibitor by May 15th and must remain under that 4-
H member’s continuous care and responsibility through
the date of the 4-H dairy show at the Putnam County fair
or the Indiana State Fair if the 4-H’er is exhibiting at the
State Fair.
3. For ISF, in addition to tagging ID for dairy feeder
steers, DNA hair samples will be required. The hair
samples will be due in the county office by May
15th for dairy feeder steers. Envelopes will be
provided at the County Extension Office.
4. Registration papers must be made available upon
request for checking tattoos or color patterns at the
stalls upon arrival. Dairy cows and heifers whose
tattoos or color patterns do not match their
registration paper will be placed in the “Grade” Class
and will not be eligible for the overall title of Grand/
Reserve. Acceptable registrations are (1) in the 4-H
member’s name, (2) John Smith & Sons, (3) John
Smith, Sons & Daughters, (4) John Smith &
Family (family includes sons, daughters, and legal
guardian youth only), (5) Mark Smith (brother) &
Mary Smith (sister), (6) Family Corporations,
where the 4-H member’s name appears as a holder
of stock in the corporation and proof of the same
must be supplied on or before the enrollment date,
(7) Family partnership where the 4-H’ers father,
mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent,
and/or legal guardian is also in the family
partnership and the 4-H member’s name appears
on the legal, notarized partnership. A copy of the
written document must be submitted to the
Extension office before the enrollment deadline.
5. A dairy cow or heifer may be co-enrolled by
siblings. The animal(s) only need to be listed on one
siblings 4-H member’s animal electronic enrollment
form. However, only one 4-H-er may exhibit the
animal.
6. A 4-H’er will be permitted to exhibit more than one
breed of dairy cattle but may exhibit only two
animals in each class. If an exhibitor has two animals
that are in the same class, then another Putnam
County 4-H’er must show the second animal.
7. All dairy breeds [includes crosses, bulls, steers, cows
(females)] must have an RFID (e.g. 840, EID) tag.
These tags are available at the Extension office for
$2 each.
8. Bull calves must be ear-tattooed or ear-tagged. The
number on their tattoo or tag must be recorded on the
separate Putnam County Bull Calf animal enrollment
form and submitted by May 15th. Bull calves must
be dehorned and healed prior to show. Both halters
and neckties are required for bull calves.
9. All stall/pen forms are due in the county Extension
Office on, or before, June 25th and must be accurately
completed. One form for each 4-H member must be
completed.
List only dairy animals on the livestock stall/pen
form found in this handbook. Additional copies can
be made of the form if the 4-H’er is taking other
livestock projects.
10. All non-milking cows can arrive between 12 p.m.
and 9 p.m. Friday, July 23rd and between 8 a.m. and
12 p.m. Saturday July 24th. Milking cows must
arrive Saturday, July 24th by 9:00 p.m. and are
released after they show. Class entry must be
completed and verified by 5 p.m. SATURDAY,
JULY 24th. Non-milking dairy animals will be
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released Friday morning, July 30th, starting at 12:01
am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday morning starting
at 8 am.
11. 4-H Exhibits must remain on exhibit at the
Putnam County Fair until established release time,
unless approved by Superintendent and 4-H Youth
Educator. For any exhibit removed from display
prior to the official release time, placings and prizes
(ribbons, medals trophies, etc.) will be forfeited.
The current year Achievement Program recognition
for that project will be forfeited.
12. The Dairy Lease Program is only for 4-H members
who do not own their own dairy cow and/or heifers.
4-H members may not enroll both leased and owned
dairy animals. Only dairy heifers that will be less than
two (2) years of age at the time of the Indiana State
Fair 4-H dairy show may be leased. Leasing a dairy
heifer will be considered the equivalent of ownership.
The 4-H member should be regularly involved in the
care of the heifer regardless of where the heifer is kept,
and the 4-H member should have exclusive show rights
to the heifer during the 4-H lease period from May 15th
through the Putnam County 4-H Dairy show and the
Indiana State Fair, if exhibiting at the State Fair.
Leased 4-H dairy heifers must be registered (although
it is not necessary to have the registration paper
transferred to the 4-H member’s name) by May 15th
with their registration number listed on the 4-H
member’s dairy enrollment form.
13. All livestock exhibited must meet health requirements
as designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal
Health. Indiana livestock exhibitors no longer have to
present a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) at
Indiana shows under state law. All livestock exhibitors
were required by the state to obtain premise
identification by September 1, 2006. If you have not
completed this premise identification, please contact
the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. For
additional questions about Indiana's premise ID
program contact BOAH at animalID@boah.in.gov or
317-544-2381
14. DAIRY BUCKET CLASS
Dairy Bucket class is open to first year 4-H dairy
exhibitors who were in grades 3rd - 5th on January 1st
of the current year.
a.) Sign up must occur during the previous year’s fair
to be eligible for the bucket calf project. Please
contact the dairy superintendent at the Dairy Barn for
specific instructions and details to sign up for the
dairy bucket calf project.
b.) 4-H’ers participating in the bucket calf class can
have only one dairy animal at the county fair.
c.) The free bucket calves will be provided within one
month of birth and be identified with an ear tag upon
delivery.
d.) In case of an unavoidable circumstance, such as
death, a replacement calf will not be permitted for
exhibition. The 4-H’er must contact the dairy
superintendent to submit an essay per 4-H rules for
completion of the dairy bucket calf project.
15. DAIRY FEEDER STEER
Exhibitors must bring feeder steers to the weigh-in on
Saturday, April 10th from 8-10am to get feeder steers
 weighed and ear tagged. An electronic RFID and a Senior Showmanship is for 4-H’er’s in the 8th grade or
county tag will be placed in each animal with a fee of above on January 1st of the current year and previous
$4 per head. Failure to make weigh-in will result in winners of the Junior showman, plus the current year’s
disqualification to show at the county fair. champion junior showmanship winner.
Dairy Feeder Steers will show after the beef steers
on Tuesday, July 27th approx. 2 pm. . THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR DAIRY
a.) Steer must be 100% Dairy Feeder Steer, either BREEDS:
purebred or a mix of dairy breeds. The 4-H
exhibitor may exhibit one (1) or two (2) dairy CODE BREED
feeder calves.
b.) The calves must weigh between 300 and 700 AR AYRSHIRE
pounds at fair weigh-in.
c.) Calves will be slick shown (clipping optional). BS BROWN SWISS
d.) Dairy Feeder Steers must be castrated and
GR GUERNSEY
dehorned and healed prior to exhibition.
e.) Show sticks are optional. HL HOLSTEIN
16. DAIRY MARKET STEER
Dairy Market Steers will show after the beef JR JERSEY
steers on Tuesday, July 27th approx. 2 pm. Dairy
market steer(s) must be 100% dairy blood. MS MILKING SHORTHORN
a.) All dairy market steers must be weighed and
AOB Grade
tagged with a five-digit county ear tag during the
April 10th weigh-in to be eligible to exhibit. The
cost of the tag and RFID tag will be $ 2.00 per tag
or $4.00 per head, and needs to be paid when AGE GROUP CLASSES
weigh-in and ear tagging takes place. • Spring heifer calf — born March 1, 2021 to May 15th,
b.) Show sticks are optional. 2021
c.) For county exhibition a dairy market steer must • Winter heifer calf — born December 1, 2020 to
weigh at least 701 pounds and over. (To be eligible February 29, 2021
to show at the Indiana State Fair a dairy market • Fall heifer calf — born September 1, 2020 to
steer must weigh at least 1,000 pounds.) November 30, 2020
d.) The age requirement for dairy steers will • Summer yearling heifer — born June 1, 2020 to
correspond with the Indiana State Fair 4-H Dairy August 31, 2020
Steer rules. • Spring yearling heifer — born March 1, 2020 to
17. When 4-H members are showing cattle in 4-H May 31, 2020
classes, they must wear no clothing bearing the
• Winter yearling heifer — born December 1, 2019 to
name of a farm, their name, or advertising of any
February 28, 2020
sort.
18. The 4-H’er will need to bring their own straw for • Fall yearling heifer — born September 1, 2019 to
bedding. November 30, 2019
19. Fans must have proper (safety approved) shrouds. • Yearling heifer in milk — born September 1, 2019 or
20. Generators will not be permitted in the dairy barn. later (Brown Swiss, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn)
21. ALL SALE ANIMALS MUST MEET • Junior 2-year-old cow — born March 1, 2019 to
LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT SALE ENTRY August 31, 2019
DEADLINES. • Senior 2-year-old cow — born September 1, 2018 to
22. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale February 28, 2019
after the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the • Junior 3-year-old cow - born March 1, 2018 to
Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to show in August 31, 2018
the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair.
• Senior 3-year-old cow - born September 1, 2017 to
Showmanship February 28, 2018
All animals in three levels of showmanship must be • 4-year-old cow - born September 1, 2016 to
owned, leased or in partnership by the exhibitor. August 31, 2017
• 5-year-old cow — born September 1, 2015 to August
Rookie Showmanship is for bucket calf exhibitors in 31, 2016
their first year of 4-H. • Aged cow six years and older, born prior to September
Junior Showmanship is for 4-H’er’s in the 3rd - 7th 1, 2015
grades on January 1st of the current year. The rookie • Dry cow, any age
showmanship winner will be eligible to show also.
Once an exhibitor is the overall junior dairy
showmanship winner, the 4-H’er is only eligible to
compete in the senior dairy showmanship classes in
future years.

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4-H Dog Department
OBEDIENCE SHOW—Sunday July 18th
At 12:00 noon
York Automotive Group Community Bldg.
TOP DOG SCHOLAR TEST—Sunday, July 18th
at 12 noon
York Automotive Group Community Bldg.
AGILITY SHOW — Thursday, July 29th at 10 a.m.
Inside Arena
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General
Animal/Exhibition Rules and the Record Sheets
policy requiring Leader signature and record.
An organizational meeting without dogs will be held
on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the
fairgrounds York Automotive Group Community
Building .
First year members and beginners will meet after the
call out meeting on January 18th for training
information. Please bring a 6 foot leash if you have
one for training purposes. NO DOGS at this meeting.
We follow all State Fair Rules and Classes except we
add Novice Showmanship for first year members.
Beginners Classes– First Obedience and Showmanship
(Advanced members may come to any and all classes)
will be February 8th.
Every other Monday night from 5:15-6:15 until after
Spring Break and then every Monday.
Showmanship 6:15-7:00pm.
Advanced Classes– Obedience, Showmanship and
Agility (Beginner members may come to any and all
obedience and showmanship classes) will be
February 1st.
Every other Monday night from 5:15-6:15 until after
Spring Break and then every Monday.
Showmanship 6:15– 7PM.
Agility Practices– Indoor Arena
June 21, 2021 to July 23, 2021
State Fair Practices
August 2, 2021 to August 20, 2021
**For additional information or updates go to
www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam and accesses the
4-H project page.**
1. Dogs must be born by September 1, 2020 to be
eligible for the 2021 fair.
2. You must dress appropriately for class. Slacks or
shorts are recommended-no short shorts. Wear
only a tie shoe such as a tennis shoe- NO flip flops,
sandals, boots or bare feet. On the 3rd infraction of
this rule you will not be allowed to practice. We
practice by the same rules that we have on show
day.
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3. Everyone must show in obedience, showmanship and
take Top Dog Test. Agility is optional to advanced
members-1A members will not compete in Agility.
4. You will not enter class without a signed release
record and a “ 2021 Certificate of Completion (Vet
Form) of Indiana 4-H Requirements for Exhibition of
Dog” (4-H-671-W Form). This form must be
signed by the member and parent. The veterinarian
must write the date on each line after the required
vaccinations; ditto marks will not be accepted and
sign form. Then the leader must sign the completed
form and check off that you have this completed, but
you keep it at all times. You will need it for fun
matches, the Putnam County Fair, and the State Fair.
5. Each dog is required to have a rabies certificate
signed by their veterinarian to participate in class.
You will need it for fun matches, the Putnam County
Fair and the State Fair.
6. After June 1st no class or dog changes will be
allowed.
7. Complete the Dog Club Worksheet and Your Dog
Record sheet. Both must be turned in by or before
June 1st.
8. A dog being shown in the dog project must belong to
the exhibitor or to a member of the immediate family
or household. It must reside at your house during the
project-this means from March thru July. Dogs may
only be shown by the 4-H member, their sibling, or
their parent from May 15 through the dog show.
Exhibition by any other individual makes the dog
ineligible for State Fair Exhibition. Ownership is
waived on 4-H dogs raised for the service dog
program. You may not lease a dog.
9. For safety reasons, participation in the county fair
will be at the discretion of the 4-H Project Leaders,
Extension Educator and President of the 4-H
Council. State Fair rules will be enforced
10. No hitting, kicking, or abusing the dog. Any abuse
shown will be grounds for dismissal.
11. All handlers are required to clean up after their dogs.
It is recommended that you not feed your dogs before
class.
12. If your dog is in season (heat) keep her at home but
attend the meeting to keep up with lessons.
13. Dogs must wear a well fitted choke collar for
obedience class. This means no more than two or
three inches of extra chain when pulled snug around
the dogs’ neck. Agility requires a well fitted buckle
collar. The lead may be of fabric or leather and must
be 6 ft. in length. No tags allowed. Showmanship
requires a 4 foot show lead. The club sells them for
$2. No pinch collars are allowed at any show. Flea
and tick collars cannot be worn for judging.
14. No dogs allowed in the building other than enrolled
4-H dogs.
15. A dog displaying definite signs of aggression will not
be allowed to show or remain in class if extremely
aggressive. If such a dog is allowed to show, it will
be separate from the class.
16. All judges’ decisions are final. Any child or parent
showing disrespect for a judge may be disqualified.
17. Advanced members that have completed and
scored 150 points in 2B may show 2 dogs as long
as they are in different obedience classes, and are
being trained properly. This must be approved by
the leader. However, at the State Fair only one dog
may be shown.
18. All agility members and parents are expected to
help move the equipment.
19. We will do a fundraiser to help offset the cost of
the equipment and plaques-all members are
expected to participate and sell 5 kits.
20. Record Sheets are to be submitted by method set
by barn superintendent.
21. 4-H members are responsible for the actions of
their dogs.
22. You must score 150 points in a repeatable class to
move into the next higher class. You cannot move
back to a lower class after you have competed in a
class at the county level. You may try a higher
class at Fun Match before June 1.
23. High In Trial qualifications in Agility must be off
leash and a NQ run in agility will result in a minus
of 10 points off of total score.
24. State Fair Entries are due July 1st.
OBEDIENCE
Please refer to the Purdue Extension Putnam County
home page (www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam) and
accesses the 4-H project page for current score sheets.
Class 1A Exercises
4-H’ers with no previous formal dog training or a
trained dog.
Exercises: Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Sit for
examination on leash, Recall on leash no finish, Sit stay
on leash. Must move on to 1B next year.
Class 1B Exercises
4-H’ers in their second year as dog club members.
Others who may show in this class include anyone who
has not been in dog club, but has a dog that has already
had formal training. Anyone who has been in dog club
before and is bringing a new dog would also start in
this class.
Exercises: Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Stand for
exam on leash, Recall on leash with finish, Down stay
( Walk Around Ring), Sit Stay (Get Your Leash). Must
show this dog in class 2A next year.
Class 2A Exercises
4-H’ers and dogs which have completed 1B.
Exercises: Heel and figure 8 on leash, Stand for
examination off leash, Heel free off leash, Recall off
leash, Sit stay (Get Your Leash), Sit Stay 1 minute
(Group), Down stay 1 minute (Group). Must show this
dog in class 2B next year.
Class 2B Exercises
4-H’ers and dogs which have completed 2A. May
repeat until ready for division (Class) 3A.
Exercises: Heel & figure 8 on leash, Stand for exam
off leash, Heel off leash, Drop on recall, Sit stay (Get
Your Leash), Sit Stay 1 minute (Group), Down stay 1
minute (Group).
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Class 3A Exercises
4-H’ers and dogs which have mastered 2B when the
member is ready. You must move on to 3B after one year
in this class.
Exercises: Heel free and Figure 8, Stand for examination
off leash, Dumbbell recall, Drop on recall, Stand Stay
(Get Your Leash).
Class 3B Exercises
4-H’ers and dogs which have been in 3A. You may stay
in this class as long as you want until you are ready to
move up.
Exercises: Heel off leash, Figure 8 off leash, Stand for
exam off leash, Retrieve on flat, Drop on recall, Stand
Stay (Get Your Leash).
Class 4A Exercises
4-H’ers and dogs that have completed 3B when the
member is ready. You must move on to 4B after one year
in this class.
Exercises: Heel free, Figure 8 off leash, retrieve on flat,
Dumbbell recall over high jump, Recall over broad jump,
Command Discrimination ( Stand Sit Down)
Class 4B Exercises
4-Her’s and dogs who have completed 4A. You may stay
in this class as long as you want until you are ready to
move up.
Exercises: Heel off leash, Figure 8 off leash, Retrieve on
flat, Retrieve over high jump, Broad jump, Command
Discrimination ( Stand Down Sit)
Class 5A Exercises
4-Her’s and dogs who have completed 4B. You must
move on to 5B after 1 year in this class.
Exercises: Hand Signals (Voice), Directed Retrieve ( 2
Gloves), Retrieve over high jump, Broad jump, Moving
Stand and exam.
Class 5B Exercises
4-Her’s and dogs who have completed 5A. You may stay
in this class as long as you want until you are ready to
move up.
Exercises: Hand Signals, Directed Retrieve , Retrieve
over high jump, Broad Jump, Moving Stand & Exam
Class 6A Exercises
Hand signals, Scent Discrimination (1 Retrieve), Directed
Retrieve, Moving Stand and Exam, Go Out, Directed
Jumping (1 Jump)
Class 6B Exercises
Hand Signals, Scent Discrimination (2 Retrieves),
Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand and Exam, Directed
Jumping (2 Jumps).
VETERAN’S Class
This class is for any dog that has completed at least class
2B, and is 7 years or older. It also includes any dog that
has completed at least class 2 B and is physically
challenged, a veterinarians note is required for this.
Exercises include Heel off leash, Figure 8 off leash,
Stand for exam off leash, Recall of Leash, Stand Stay
(Get Your Leash)
4-H AGILITY
Beginner A is for first year agility members. This
class is on leash. You must move on to Beginner B
after one year in this class. 10-12 obstacles in this
class include the Pause Table, A-Frame, Dog Walk,
Open Tunnel, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel Jump.
Beginner B—This is the second year class. This
class is off leash. You may remain in this class until
you are ready to advance. 10-12 obstacles in this
class include the Pause table, A-Frame, Dog Walk,
Open tunnel, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel Jump
& Tire Jump.
Intermediate A—This class is off leash. You must
move on to Intermediate B after one year in this
class. 11-13 obstacles in this class include the Pause
table, A-Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter
totter, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Tire Jump, Panel
Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar
Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump, Weave 3 Poles.
Intermediate B Class - This class is off leash. You
may remain in this class until you are ready to move
on. 11-13 obstacles in this class include the Pause
table, A-Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter
totter, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Tire Jump, Panel
Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar
Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump, Weave 3 Poles.
Advanced A– This class is off leash. You must move
on to Advanced B after 1 year in this class. 14-16
obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-
Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Weave
6 poles, Tire Jump, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel
Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar
Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump.
Advanced B-- This class is off leash. You may
remain in this class until you re ready to advance. 14-
16 obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-
Frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Bar
Jump, One Bar Jump, Tire Jump, Panel Jump, Broad
Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump, Asc.
Double Bar Jump, Weave 6 Poles.
Excellent A-This class is off leash. You must move
up to Excellent B after one year in this class. 16-18
obstacles in this class include the Pause table, A-
frame, Dog walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Weave
9 or 12 poles, Tire Jump, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump,
Panel Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double
Bar Jump, Asc. Double Bar Jump.
Excellent B– This class is off leash. 16-18 obstacles
in this class include the Pause table, A-frame, Dog
walk, Open tunnel, Teeter totter, Weave 9 or 12
poles, Tire Jump, Bar Jump, One Bar Jump, Panel
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Jump, Broad Jump, Triple Bar Jump, Double Bar Jump,
Asc. Double Bar Jump.
SHOWMANSHIP
Showmanship at the state level is broken down into three
divisions. Beginner 3-5th grade, Intermediate 6-8th grade,
and Senior 9-12th grade. For our county, we also offer a
Novice class for first year members of the dog project
regardless of age or years in other 4-H projects.
In showmanship you are judged on the following:
Line up & stack, All go around, Individual exam of dog,
Individual gait, and the appearance and attitude of the
handler.
Showmanship is all about how the handler presents the
dog while in the ring, and how the handler looks while
doing so.
TOP DOG TEST
Top Dog Test at the state level is broken into three
divisions. Beginner 3-5th Grade, Intermediate 6-8th grade
and Senior 9-12th grade. Questions can come from any
information discussed during class, all 4-H manuals used
in the Dog Projects and on the Putnam County Website
under the Dog Club.
Exhibit Option:
DOG POSTERS
Dog Posters due on Tuesday, July 20th
Between 4—7 p.m. in the 4-H Exhibit Hall
See Dog Poster in Exhibit Hall project in latter half of
this Handbook on page 66.
4-H Goat Department
Judging Time:
Saturday, July 24th 8:00 a.m.,
Inside Arena
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/
Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA policy.
To be eligible for ISF, all meat goat wethers and
market does must have an 840-RFID Tag and 5‐digit
County Tag and DNA Hair Sample. All eligible ISF
registered boer goat females must have a Breed Registry
Tattoo and a DNA Hair Sample.
DNA hair sample envelops are available at the Extension
office. Tagging will be Saturday, May 8th from 8am to
10:00 a.m.
**Goat Posters & Herdsman forms TBD
**Barn Pitch-In, Goat Parade, Goat Poster Awards & Herdsman
Awards-TBA
1. All animals must be owned by exhibitor or in
partnership with parents by May 15th and in the 4-H
member’s possession by that date. Records should start
on the day of purchase. These animals must remain in
 the same continuous ownership through Putnam
County show day, and the Indiana State Fair 4-H
goat show, if exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair.
Kids born after May 15th must be from a dam who
was enrolled by May 15th.
2. Appropriate goat animal enrollment online entry
must be complete by May 15th, v2.4honline.com.
Proper identification must be indicated using the
online enrollment process, such as tag number,
microchip, or tattoo. If only showing at the county
level, a scrapie tag number will be accepted. A
scrapie number is NOT a proper form of
identification, if showing at the Indiana State Fair.
A registration certificate is recommended but not be
required at the county level; however, a 4-H dairy
goat that does not have a legible tattoo corresponding
to its registration certificate will be ineligible to show
in the Indiana State Fair 4-H dairy goat show.
All dairy goats entered must be properly enrolled
using the 4-H online goat enrollment process by May
15th.
3. A 4-H goat may be co-enrolled by siblings. The
animal(s) only need to be listed on one siblings 4-H
goat electronic enrollment form. Only ONE child
can show co-enrolled goat on show day. A group
class must be entered in that class in one 4-Her’s
name but can be a combination of entries owned and
exhibited by 4-H member’s who are siblings.
4. Stall/Pen Entry forms with payment of $5 per pen
will be due Friday, June 25th to the barn
superintendent. A copy of the form can be found in
the back of the handbook or on PC Kids Facebook
page.
5. Goat check in will be Thursday, July 22nd from 5 pm
to 9pm and Friday, July 23rd from 7 am to noon on
the East side of the Barn. Goats will be released
Friday morning , July 30th starting at 12:01 am until
10:00 am. and then Saturday, July 31st morning
starting at 8 am and must be picked up by Noon.
Exception to this rule are any small kids under four
(4) months still on bottles, which may be brought in
and shown day of show. Milkers will be released
after 8:00 pm on show day or 1 hour after the end of
the Goat Show, unless the goat is involved in the
Supreme Showmanship or if the milker is the 4-Hers’
only goat. Any exceptions will be at the
Superintendents discretion.
6. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the
Putnam County Fair until established release
time, unless approved by Superintendent and 4-H
Youth Educator. For any exhibit removed from
display prior to the official release time, placings
and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be
forfeited. The current year Achievement
Program will be forfeited.
7. Classes for wethers and market does will be set up
after weigh-in preceding the show. Testicles must be
dried and atrophied before unloading. The
Superintendent reserves the right to have any
questionable animal inspected by a veterinarian, at
the expense of the owner. Weigh-in for wethers will
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happen at check-in. Does can be entered as breeding
or market. They cannot be shown in both. All breeds
market does will be shown in one class.
8. Throughout the goat show on Saturday all 4-H’ers
must complete the sale forms for the wethers and
market does to be sold in the livestock auction.
Animals under 40 pounds may not be sold—unless it is
a scramble wether. The forms must be signed by both
4-H’er and a parent. 4-H’ers need to read the Barn
information board for time and date regarding pictures
of sale animals. Sale forms must be completed and
turned in by 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening of the goat
show. No late forms will be accepted.
9. Exhibitors are to bring their own bedding for their
goats, bedding will not be provided. Stalls must be
bedded when goats are unloaded.
10. A maximum of two breeds may be shown by
exhibitor. An exhibitor is limited to a maximum of two
entries per class and a maximum of 6 total goats. If an
exhibitor has two animals that are in the same class,
then another Putnam County 4-H’er must show the
second animal.
11. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to
obtain premise identification by September 1, 2006. If
you have not completed this premise identification,
please contact the Indiana State Board of Animal
Health. For additional questions about Indiana's
premise ID program contact BOAH at
animalID@boah.in.gov or 317-544-2381.
All goats must be able to meet health requirements
designated by the state rules. Goats with abscesses,
open wounds, bandages or Stop correcting
“diarrhea” will NOT be allowed to unload on check
in day or exhibit at the Putnam county fair. The
Superintendent reserves the right to have any
questionable animal inspected by a veterinarian, at
the expense of the owner. Indiana livestock exhibitors
no longer have to present a certificate of veterinary
inspection (CVI) at Indiana shows under state law.
12. Buck Goats are not permitted.
13. Age of animals shall be computed from actual date of
judging.
14. When 4-H members are showing goats in 4-H
classes, the 4-H’er’s clothing must not bear the name
of a farm or their name, or advertising of any sort. It
is recommended that the exhibitor wear a white
blouse/shirt and white/black pants or skirt/split skirt
(NO SHORTS) to show their dairy goats. The
exhibitor’s midriff should not be exposed when
standing or bending over.
15. Each 4-H’er is responsible for keeping his/her pen
and aisle area clean at all times and must be cleaned
before leaving.
16. Fans must have proper safety approved shrouds.
When setting up fans, all fans must blow east. All
extension cords must be commercial rate and plugged
into an outlet. Cords should not be plugged into other
cords and must be out of reach of goats. All electric
devices and cords will be inspected and are subject to
approval by fire department. Any violation will be
removed without notice.
17. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale certificate will be ineligible to show in the Indiana
after the animal enrollment deadline and prior to the State Fair 4-H dairy goat show. Once disqualified due
Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to show in to an incorrect, missing/illegible tattoo, animals cannot
the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair. be re-tattooed and re-checked at the show. Likewise,
18. 4-H’er may NOT change or add classes on the day new registration papers being sent by a breed
of goat show. Another 4-Her may show your goat in association will not change the status of the
your absence for a conflict approved by the disqualified animal.
Superintendent. Once a class has been called, 4- 2. All goats should be shown with a chain (metal/plastic)
H’er will have 2 minutes to arrive at arena with collar. Any exceptions have to be approved by the goat
their animal(s). Classes will NOT be held for 4- superintendent before entering show ring.
H’ers and animals who have not arrived at show 3. Dairy Goats with horns will not be permitted.
arena when class moves into arena. 4. All dairy goats who are in milk must be milked out
between 6:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the evening prior to
SCRAMBLE CLASS is for any 4-H member who was the judging. This means you may milk any time of day
in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on January 1st of current year or night you desire but you must milk all goats dry
and is enrolled in his/her first year of the goat between 6:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the evening
project. The member will show only one goat preceding judging date regardless of when the goats
(wether) in the 4-H goat show. The wether goat will have been or will be milked again. An official will
be donated to the 4-H member and will be obtained check all goats in a milking class.
at the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 5. All goats competing for championship honors that are
8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The deadline for sign-up will in milk may be required by the judge to be milked
be April 1st. The 4-Her may only show in scramble before making final placings.
class and scramble showmanship. 6. Dairy goats will be required to follow the general goat
rules as indicated in the previous section, unless
additional changes are stated.
Showmanship 7. Any dairy breeds with less that 5 entries will be
4-H members who compete in showmanship classes combined and shown in All Other Breeds.
must show their own animal that was exhibited by them
in one (1) of the regular Putnam County goat class. THE FOLLOWING IS THE CODE FOR THE GOAT
Each breed of goat will have their own showmanship BREEDS
class: Pygmy, Kiko, Boer, Miniature Dairy, Myotonic
and Dairy. The Goat Showmanship will have four CODE BREED
divisions: Rookie, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. AL ALPINE
Rookie will be for first year goat project exhibitor’s AO ALL OTHER BREEDS
grade 3rd – 5th on January 1st of current year. The BO BOER
Rookie champion, at their option, will be eligible to GR GRADE
show in the Junior division. KI KIKO
Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on LA LAMANCHA
January 1st of the current year. A Junior may win that MD MARKET DOES
division only once, the Junior champion is allowed to ML MINIATURE LAMANCHA
show in the Intermediate division. Once an exhibitor MN MINIATURE NUBIAN
is the junior showmanship winner, then he/she is MY MYOTONIC
only eligible to compete in intermediate or senior ND NIGERIAN DWARF
showmanship classes in future years. NU NUBIAN
Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th, or OB OBERHASLI
8th year on January 1st of the current year are eligible, PY PYGMY
including previous junior showmanship winners. SA SAANEN
Once an exhibitor is the intermediate showmanship TO TOGGENBERG
winner, then he/she is only eligible to compete in the
senior showmanship class in future years. FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR
Senior will be for members grade 9th and above on DAIRY GOAT BREEDS
January 1st of the current year, including previous ALPINE, GRADE, LAMANCHA, NIGERIAN
intermediate showmanship winners. Previous senior DWARF, NUBIAN, OBERHASLI, SAANEN,
showmanship winners are eligible to compete in the TOGGENBERG, MINI NUBIAN and MINI
senior showmanship class. LAMANCHA, ALL OTHER BREEDS
DAIRY GOAT RULES Sec. Class
1. All 4-H dairy goats must have a readable tattoo or GT 91 Junior Doe, born on or after April 1, current
ear tag identical to the one (1) recorded on their year
current 4-H animal enrollment form. A registration GT 92 Intermediate Doe, born March 1-31, current
certificate is recommended but not required at the year
county level; however, a 4-H dairy goat that does not GT 93 Senior Doe, born 1-1 to 2-28, current year
have a legible tattoo corresponding to its registration GT 94 Yearling Doe, one year and under 2 years, dry

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GT 95 Doe, one year and under 2 years, milking GT 132 Senior Doe, 30 – 36 month
GT 96 Doe, 2 years and under 3 years, milking GT 133 Senior Doe, 36 months & older
GT 97 Doe, 3 years and under 5 years, milking
GT 98 Doe, 5 years and older, milking Percentage Boers/Kiko
GT 99 Meat Class, under 1 year Sec. Class
GT 100 Meat Class, under 2 years GT 134 Junior Doe, 0 - 3 months
GT 101 Mother & Daughter, all breeds show GT 135 Junior Doe, 3 – 6 months
together GT 136 Junior Doe, 6 - 9 months
GT 102 Produce of Dam –( 2 daughters out of the GT 137 Junior Doe, 9 - 12 months
same mother. They can be different ages.) GT 138 Yearling Doe, 12 – 16 months
-- all breeds show together GT 139 Yearling Doe, 16 – 20 months
GT 103 Breeder’s Trio --(3 does; any age, all have GT 140 Yearling Doe, 20 – 24 months
to be the same breed and same owner. The GT 141 Senior Doe, 24 – 30 months
produce have to be from the same herd., all GT 142 Senior Doe, 30 – 36 month
breeds show together.) GT 143 Senior Doe, 36 months & older
GT 104 Scramble Class GT 144 Meat Class, Under 1 year( Includes Market
FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES Does)
FOR GOAT BREEDS
PYGMY Kiko/Boer Group Classes
Sec. Class
Sec. Class GT 145 Mother & Daughter
GT 105 Junior Doe 0-3 months GT 146 Produce of Dam –( 2 daughters out of the
GT 106 Junior Doe, 3-6 months same mother. They can be different ages.)
GT 107 Junior Doe, 6-9 months -- all breeds show together
GT 108 Intermediate Doe, 9-12months GT 147 Breeder’s Trio – (3 does; any age, all have to
GT 109 Junior Unfreshened Doe, 12-18 months be the same breed and same owner. The
GT 110 Senior Unfreshened Doe, 18-24 months produce have to be from the same herd.
GT 111 Junior Freshened Doe, 12-18 months
GT 112 Senior Freshened Doe, 18-24 months
GT 113 Doe, 2 years old THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR GOAT
GT 114 Doe, 3 years old BREEDS MYOTONIC
GT 115 Doe, 4, years old
GT 116 Doe, 5 years old Sec. Class
GT 117 Pygmy wether, 0-6 months GT 148 Junior Doe, 0-3 months
GT 118 Pygmy wether, 6-12 months GT 149 Junior Doe, 3-6 months
GT 119 Pygmy wether, 1-2 years GT 150 Junior Doe, 6-9 months
GT 120 Pygmy wether, 2 years and over GT 151 Intermediate Doe, 9-12 months
GT 121 Mother & Daughter GT 152 Junior Unfreshened Doe, 12-18 months
GT 122 Produce of Dam-(2 daughters out of the GT 153 Senior Unfreshened Doe, 18-24 months
same mother. They can be different GT 154 Junior Freshened Doe, 12-18 months
ages.)—all breeds show together GT 155 Senior Freshened Doe, 18-24 months
GT 123 Breeder’s Trio—( 3does; any age, all GT 156 Doe, 24-36 months
have to be the same breed and GT 157 Doe, 3 years old
same owner. GT 158 Doe, 4 years old
The produce have to be from the same GT 159 Doe, 5 years old
herd.) —all breeds show together GT 160 Myotonic Wether, 0-6 months
GT 161 Myotonic Wether, 6-12 months
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLASSES FOR GT 162 Myotonic Wether, 1-2 years
GOAT BREEDS GT 163 Myotonic Wether, 2 yrs. & older
BOER / KIKO
Myotonic Group Classes
Full blooded & Registered American Purebreds Sec. Class
GT 164 Mother & Daughter
Sec. Class GT 165 Produce of Dam
GT 124 Junior Doe, 0 - 3 months GT 166 Breeder’s Trio
GT 125 Junior Doe, 3 - 6 months
GT 126 Junior Doe, 6 - 9 months RING 1 GOAT SHOW ORDER
GT 127 Junior Doe, 9 - 12 months 8:00 a.m. Kiko FB
GT 128 Yearling Doe, 12 – 16 months Kiko %
GT 129 Yearling Doe, 16 – 20 months Boer FB
GT 130 Yearling Doe, 20 – 24 months Boer %
GT 131 Senior Doe, 24 – 30 months

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8:00 a.m. RING 2 GOAT SHOW ORDER\
Pygmy
Myotonic
Dairy
1:00 p.m. – (or 15 minutes after conclusion of previous show)
Alpine
Grade
Lamancha
Mini Lamancha
Mini Nubian
Nigerian Dwarf
Nubian
Oberhasli
Saanen
Toggenberg
All Other Breeds
Champions & Grand Champions will be awarded
throughout show day after appropriate classes.
Grand Drive for Grand Champion Market Goat and Grand
Champion Showman– 7PM.
4-H Horse & Pony Department
Judging Time: Sunday, July 25 @ 9am
Monday, July 26 @ 4 pm
Tuesday, July 27 @ 9 am & 5pm
Wednesday, July 28 @ 9am & 5pm
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/
Exhibition Rules and the Record Sheets policy requiring
Leader signature and record.
1. All 4-H members are required to wear a properly fitted
ASTM or SEI standard F1163 (or above) certified helmet
whenever mounted, or driving, at a 4-H horse and pony
event, show, or activity. The 4-H member is responsible to
see that this specified headgear is properly fitted with the
approved harness fastened in place whenever mounted.
Original tags must be present in all approved helmets. This
policy applies to all county, area, and state 4-H horse and
pony events, shows, and activities.
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2. All horses may be checked in on Friday, July, 23 from
th
4pm to 9 pm or on Saturday, July 24 from 8 am to 1 pm.
All exhibits must arrive and be stalled by 1 PM Saturday,
th
July 24 . Horses will be released Friday morning starting
at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then Saturday morning
starting at 8 am. All horses must be gone by noon.
3. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam
County Fair until established release time, unless
approved by the Superintendent and 4-H Youth
Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior
to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons, 10. The 4-H member and the leaser must both sign a lease
medals, trophies, etc.) will be forfeited. The current
year Achievement Program recognition for that project
will be forfeited.
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4. To be eligible for awards at the Putnam County Fair a
4-H’er should:
a) Attend five (5) club meetings and/or provided clinics;
b) Participate in club activities such as judging team,
hippology team, demonstration contest, speech contest,
fund raising events, and Area V contests.
c.) Pay club dues.
5. To be eligible to show at the County, Area, and State
Shows, one must complete the 4-H Horse and Pony
enrollment online process by May 15.
Note: All classes shall be judged by the current edition of
the Indiana 4-H Horse & Pony Handbook (4-H 661), if
classes are not in the handbook, classes will be judged by
local rules, except where it pertains to safety then it must
also follow the safety rules of the Indiana 4-H Handbook.
6. To be eligible to show at the County and State Fair, all
horses must have the Eastern and Western Equine
Encephalomyelitis, Rhino pneumonitis/EHV type 1 and 4,
Equine Influenza, Tetanus and a Rabies vaccine. A
negative Coggins test is not required, but is recommended.
However, horses coming from outside of Indiana must
have a negative Coggins test within 12 months of date of
exhibition and be accompanied by an official certificate of
veterinary inspection that indicates the results of the
Coggins (Equine Infectious Anemia) test. A completed
certificate of Indiana 4-H Requirements for Exhibition
form must be in-hand at county fair check-in and any 4-H
function where a horse is used.
7. Any horse or pony exhibited must be shown and owned by
the 4-Her or owned in partnership with 4-Her’s father,
mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent or legal
guardian. The only exception is that a leased horse or
pony may be shown if the leasing follows the Putnam Co.
policy regarding leases. 4-H animals must be in possession
of the 4-H’er who owns/leases the animal and regular care
plus records started no later than May 15th. These
animals must remain in the same continuous ownership
through the Putnam County Fair and the Indiana State Fair,
if exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair.
8. Ownership shall be proven as follows. Registered
animal: provide to Leaders/Superintendents by the June
club meeting, the registration certificate proving
appropriate ownership. Non-registered animal: provide to
the Leaders/ Superintendents by the June club meeting 1.)
statement signed and dated by parent/legal guardian for the
4-Her giving the date the animal was purchased or
acquired AND 2.) a paid receipt in owner’s name from a
veterinarian showing financial responsibility. Registered
or Non-registered animal being purchased on contract:
provide to the Leaders/Superintendents by the June club
meeting 1.) registration certificate proving appropriate
ownership or 2.) the contract entered into by the 4-Her or
parent/legal guardian and the seller AND 3.) a paid receipt
in owner’s name from a veterinarian showing financial
responsibility.
9. If a 4-H member leases a horse or pony as one’s project,
this is the ONLY horse or pony that may be shown by the
4-H member.
agreement, which will be brought before the horse and
pony superintendent or leader and signed by that
volunteer. Animals must be in the 4-H member’s
 ownership/approved lease and records started prior to
May 15th. This ownership/approved lease shall be
continuous throughout the Putnam County Fair and
until after the Indiana State Fair, if showing at the State
Fair.
11. No stallions are eligible to show except as weanlings.
12. No animal may be substituted or traded for the original
animal after May 15, without permission of the horse
and pony superintendent. If a substitution is allowed
that animal will not be eligible to show at the State
Fair.
13. Since no animal under 40” may be ridden, animals in
performance classes listed as 56” and under MUST be
over 40”.
14. All animals 56” and under must be measured by a
Horse & Pony Club Superintendent, leader or someone
designated by them for the proper enrollment form on
designated measuring dates or prior to county fair.
Weanlings, yearlings and two-year-old animals must
show at the height of the dam, except if height exceeds
dam. Height will be measured from the ground up to
the withers on a level concrete surface and each animal
will be measured once. In determining the official
measurement of an animal with shoes 1/4” will be
deducted.
15. A member may exhibit only one animal per class. A
member may exhibit no more than two horses plus a
mare and foal (one unit) or three horses. An animal
may be shown by only one 4-H member. One of the
enrolled animals must be stalled during the county fair.
16. Classes will be provided for registered and grade
animals as one.
17. Classes will be provided for all animals properly
enrolled in the Horse and Pony Project.
18. There will be three calls for the class and participants
must be in the make-up ring. Tack changes should be
brought to the attention of the gate person and the ring
steward. Once the gate is closed no one will be allowed
to enter.
19. January 1st will be considered the birthday of all
animals.
20. Contesting horses will be brought to the arena in a
controlled manner as determined by the judge before
beginning the pattern. Assistance may be given by one
4-H parent or Horse & Pony volunteer of contestants’
choice. Any changes in this procedure will be
announced before the class. Failure to enter or leave the
arena in a controlled manner will result in
disqualification, at the discretion of the judge. Running
or galloping into the arena is an automatic
disqualification, at the discretion of the judge.
21. Only 4-H Horse & Pony members may ride, or drive
4-H animals on the show grounds. Animals are not to
be ridden on the fairgrounds except in the warm-up
arena or outdoor arena at scheduled times. Failure to
comply will result in loss of awards and dismissal from
the show grounds. 4-H animals may only be ridden/
driven by the 4-H member for which it is enrolled. 4-H
member must be present when assisted by a parent/
volunteer unless authorized by Horse & Pony
superintendent/leader. If a situation arises where safety
is a concern for the 4-H member, other exhibitors, or
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spectators, the 4-H member should be encouraged
not to enter the class(es).
22. 4-H’er’s entered in over-fences classes may walk
the course without their horse or pony prior to the
over-fences classes. 4-Hers entered in over-fences
classes must provide leader with written
certification from qualified instructor by the July
club meeting.
23. All animals must be shown by the 4-H member
with no assistance from any other person unless
approved by Horse & Pony Superintendent/
leaders.
24. 4-H members must show their own animals. In
cases where this cannot be done, the owner may
have their animals shown by another 4-H Horse
and Pony exhibitor (in conformation classes only).
Substitute showmen must be approved by the 4-H
Horse & Pony Superintendent. Requests will only
be granted for medical emergencies, conflicts with
showing other animals, or desperate
circumstances deemed unavoidable by the 4-H
Horse & Pony Superintendent. Failure to be
excused from a job and/or participation in a
sporting event or sports practice will not result in
a substitute showman being granted.
25. Winners of the Versatility Class are not eligible to
compete in that class in future years. The winner
of Jr. Versatility may show in that years’ Sr.
Versatility class and are only eligible to show in
Sr. Versatility in future years.
26. The decision of the judges will be final. Questions
concerning terms and conditions are to be
presented to the 4-H Horse & Pony
Superintendent for consideration.
27. Read 4-H program policies in the 4-H Horse &
Pony Handbook which covers member
classification, animal classification, measurement
procedures, approved protective attire, show
guidelines, ownership and ISF show eligibility
requirements and ownership requirements.
Especially note headgear and animal well-being
(ie: Body Score).
28. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale
after the enrollment deadline and prior to the
Indiana State Fair (including animals that have
gone through a “Premium Only Auction”), shall
not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at the
Indiana State Fair.
29. The State Fair show committee reserves the right
to measure and verify the I.D. of any horse or
pony entered in the State Fair Horse and Pony
Show. Only one (1) measurement will be made,
and that measurement will supersede previous
measurements.
THE LEVEL OF THE 4-H MEMBER FOR SHOW
PURPOSES SHALL BE:
JUNIORS - Grades 3 through 7
SENIORS - Grades 8 and Up
As of January 1st of the current year.
Junior & Senior Versatility Rules
1. If you win Junior Versatility, you are ineligible to
compete in it again. If you win Junior Versatility, you
may participate in the Senior Versatility competition
that year. If you win Senior Versatility, you are
ineligible to compete in it again.
2. Classes for Junior Versatility are: English/Hunt Seat
Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Barrels.
Classes for Senior Versatility are: English/ Hunt Seat
Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Reining and Barrels.
3. Each competitor may only exhibit one (1) horse. Same
horse and rider combination may compete in Sr.
Versatility competition of winning year.
4. Points to be awarded as follows: 1 point for first, 2
points for second, 3 points for third, etc. All exhibitors
will be placed. The overall winner will be determined
by the lowest number of points.
5. In the event of a first place tie, the tie will be broken by
the exhibitor with the most firsts, and then seconds, etc.
until the tie is broken.
6. Each exhibitor may have three (3) helpers. One helper
must be a Putnam Co. 4-H Horse & Pony parent. The
other two helpers must be Putnam Co. 4-H Horse &
Pony members of which one must be a junior and one
a senior member, unless approved by Leaders/ Barn
Superintendent as deemed necessary.
7. NO OVER THE FENCE HELP from helpers on your
team, spectators on the rail, spectators in the stands,
etc, or the exhibitor will be disqualified from the
particular class where help was received. Helpers must
stay in holding area designated by Barn Superintendent
at all times during the competition. Exhibitors must
stay in the arena/holding area at all times. If an
exhibitor leaves the arena/holding area, the exhibitor
will be disqualified from the entire competition.
8. Only wheelbarrows/four wheeled equipment carts are to
be used for hauling equipment in and out. Only the
equipment placed in the cart before the competition
begins may be used. No equipment may be added after
the start of the competition. After the start of the
competition, there will be no trips to barn, stall or
trailer allowed. No equipment will be allowed brought
to the arena by any individual unless deemed necessary
by Barn Superintendent.
9. All rule books, cell phones or electronic devices, and
printed patterns must exit the ring when the
wheelbarrow exits the ring.
10. Each exhibitor will have 5 minutes after each class to
prepare for the next event.
11. Any exhibitor that is disqualified for any reason will go
to the bottom of the class for that event. If more than
one person is disqualified then points will be divided
equally.
12. To be eligible for overall placing you must compete in
all four (4) events.
13. Placing for each individual class will be given after
competition completion and before overall standing.
14. JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.
15. Helpers, exhibitors and parents must understand and
agree to versatility rules by reading completely and
signing the designated form provided to them by the
Barn Superintendents/Leaders.
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4-H Llama/Alpaca Department
Judging Time: Sunday, July 25th
(following Dairy show, approx. 1pm)
Indoor Arena
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding
General Animal/Exhibition Rules and the Record
Sheets policy requiring Leader signature and record.
TERMS & CONDITIONS of Lease and Show
1. Alpacas/Llamas will be housed in a tent during the
county fair.
2. Barn Clean-Up will occur the last day of the fair.
3. Alpaca/Llamas are not to be unloaded or entered in
barn until superintendent does a visual health check.
4. The 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show will begin after the
Dairy Cattle show on Sunday, July 25th.
5. Each class will be separated by age of the exhibitor.
6. All stalls and pens must be kept clean by exhibitor
with all pens being kept cleaned and all gates taken
down or awards will be withheld.
7. Alpacas/Llamas must be owned by May 15 or lease
agreement must be in place by May 15.
8. The 4-H members MUST have their animal
enrollment form completed online by May 15th to
exhibit an animal at the Putnam County Fair or the
Indiana State Fair.
9. Health rules as provided by the Indiana State Board of
Animal Health will be followed.
10. Suggested dress attire for youth showing alpacas/
llamas: attire should be neat, conservative and
appropriate for the class. Dark trousers or skirts and
white shirts or blouses are recommended for the
showmanship class. No opened toed or heeled
footwear will be allowed.
11. Alpacas/Llamas will not be in the livestock auction.
12. Llama/Alpacas will be released Friday morning, July
30th starting at 12:01 am until 10:00am and then
Saturday morning starting at 8 am.
13. A maximum of 7 head of either llama or alpaca
combined will be allowed per 4-Her. 4Hers must
select one animal for showmanship and costume
classes. 4Hers may show no more than 2 animals in
each of the performance classes.
14. There will be a Grand Champion named for each of
the following: Costume, Obstacle, Pack, PR, and
Showmanship.
15. Once you win showmanship in your age level, you
will move up to the next age level.
16. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion
for each of the performance groups (PR, Obstacle, and
Pack) will be determined by the score for each
individual animal exhibited. The performance points
will not be combined for a performance champion.
Example: if a 4Her shows 2 animals in obstacle
performance with animal "A" earning 40 points and
animal "B" earning 35 points while another 4Her has
an animal "C" that scored 55 points, the 4Her with
animal "C" will score above the "A" and "B" animals
as the "A" and "B" animals may NOT combine their
score.
17. You must present a 5 sentence story to the barn
superintendent that goes along with your costume.
Your story will be read as you exhibit your
costume. We will have junior, intermediate, and
senior classes. There will be a champion in each
class with the Grand Champion being chosen from
the 3 champions.
Alpaca and Llama Show Order
4-H Llama/Alpaca Costume Class
4-H Llama/Alpaca Obstacle Course
4-H Llama/Alpaca Pack Class
4-H Llama/Alpaca Public Relations Class
Showmanship
Alpaca/ Llama Showmanship
Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on
January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is the
overall junior showmanship winner, the 4-Her is only
eligible to compete in the intermediate or senior
showmanship classes in future years.
Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th or
8th on January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor
is the overall intermediate showmanship winner, they
must compete in the senior division of the
showmanship in subsequent years.
Senior will be for members in grade 9th and above on
January 1st of the current year, (exception only for any
previous year’s intermediate showmanship winners).
A winning senior can continue to compete for
showmanship.
Llama and Alpaca classes will be shown together, not
separately.
4-H Poultry Department
Judging Time:
Monday, July 26th at 8:30 a.m.
Show area of Poultry barn
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General
Animal/Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and
YQCA policy.
1. Any APA or ABA breed or variety will be allowed
to show.
2. All birds entered must be owned, raised, and cared
for by the exhibitor. All birds entered (other than
meat pen) must be in the exhibitor’s possession prior
to May 15 of this year.
3. It is recommended that 4-H birds (other than meat
pen) be hatched before March 1st in order to be
competitive at our show.
4. Meat Pen entries must be in the exhibitor’s
possession no later than June 15th of the current year.
One poultry meat pen may be sold at the livestock
sale.
5. Each 4-H Poultry exhibitor may exhibit one (1) pair
of broilers/roasters (meat pen).
6. All poultry entry forms are due in the Extension office on
or before May 15th and must be filled out completely. List
only poultry animals on the poultry entry form found in
this handbook.
7. All poultry must be checked IN and checked OUT by a
Poultry Superintendent Committee member. Poultry may
be checked in on Friday, July 23rd from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. or Saturday, July 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Birds will be weighed and classified prior to judging. All
poultry must remain on exhibit until at 9 pm, Thursday,
July 29th.
*ALL EXHIBITORS WILL BE EXPECTED TO HELP
CLEAN UP THE POULTRY BARN BEFORE THEIR
ENTRIES WILL BE RELEASED.
8. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam
County Fair until established release time, unless
approved by the Superintendent and the 4-H Youth
Educator. For any exhibit removed from display prior
to the official release time, placings and prizes (ribbons,
medals, trophies, etc) will be forfeited. The current
year Achievement Program recognition for that project
will be forfeited.
9. In order to meet the state health requirements for the
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), all poultry,
with the exception of Meat Pens and Waterfowl, must be
blood tested before they can be exhibited at the Putnam
County Fair. Blood testing will be available at check in.
All poultry presented for exhibition must meet one of the
following requirements:
a.) Test negative for pullorum-typhoid within 90 days prior
to the date of exhibition.
b.) Be hatched from eggs originating from certified NPIP
pullorum-typhoid clean flocks.
c.) Originate from a flock where the entire flock is certified
NPIP pullorum-typhoid clean.
10. No poultry may be exhibited showing signs of an
infectious or communicable disease. Any birds
developing obvious signs of disease during the fair will
be removed from the fairgrounds.
11. Birds are expected to be clean, and must be free of lice
and external parasites to be eligible to receive any
awards. Dirty birds will be dropped one (1) place, and
may be excused from the show at the discretion of the
judge or superintendent.
12.Each bird may be exhibited in only one class in any given
year.
13. Each 4-H member is allowed to show a maximum
maximum of 26 birds.
14. Exhibitors are REQUIRED to be present for judging as
valuable information may be gained by listening to the
judge. If you are not present your birds won’t be judged.
15. Exhibitors and show observers may not interfere with or
influence the decisions of the judge.
16. A modified Danish system of judging will be used. Each
exhibit will be graded and awarded a blue, red or white
ribbon based on its own merits. Only blue ribbon exhibits
may compete for championship awards. Unworthy
exhibits will not be awarded a blue ribbon whether there
is competition or not, nor shall they award ribbons on
entries incorrectly entered or incorrectly named.
17. 4-H birds entered in an incorrect section/class will be
judged as entered. Any award earned in an incorrect
section/class will be automatically be lowered one (1)
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 placing. 4-H birds incorrectly entered will not be
eligible for any championship awards.
18. Coops will be furnished by the fair association and
will be pre-assigned based on the exhibitor entry
forms. Space limitations may require an exhibitor to
have more than one bird per coop.
19. Exhibitors are to feed and water their own birds and
are expected to keep their pens and the surrounding
areas clean at all times. Sawdust will be available
for bedding. Birds in unclean pens will be
disqualified.
20. Carrying cages may not remain in or be stored in
the poultry building.
21. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale
after the enrollment deadline and prior to the
Indiana State Fair (including animals that have gone
through a “Premium Only Auction”), shall not be
eligible to show in the 4-H show at the Indiana State
Fair.
22. Exhibitors may wish to zip tie or lock their own
cages while birds are at the fair. While every effort
will be made by the barn staff to prevent any
problems, the fair/club/barn/Extension staff is not
responsible for escaped, lost or stolen birds.
23. Exhibitors are encouraged to legband (or zip tie one
leg) to mark their birds to avoid confusion or
switching birds while at the fair.
Commercial Classes of Chickens
Commercial classes will be judged with special
attention given to growth, development and production
qualities. These classes are based on the age of the
animal as of the day of show.
Commercial
White Egg Pullets—2 female birds less than 1 year of
age
Brown Egg Pullets—2 female birds less than 1 year of
age
Brown Egg Hens—2 female birds more than 1 year of
age
White Egg Hens—2 female birds more than 1 year of
age
Meat pen—2 birds of the same sex hatched after June
1st
(Ideal weight is 5.5 lbs. each)
***If exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair, review
handbook – FFA/ Handbook – for specific weights and
classes.
Waterfowl Classes
Judging of the Waterfowl Classes will be according
to the APA American Standard of Perfection.
A.) 4-H Waterfowl Duck/ Geese Classes
Duck/Goose —Young
-a female bird less than 1 year of age day of show
Duck/ Goose — Old
-a female bird 1 year of age or more day of
show
Drake/Gander -- Young
- a male bird less than 1 year of age day of
show
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Drake/Gander — Old
-a male bird 1 year old or more day of show
B.) 4-H Waterfowl Duck Breed - Class
Heavy Duck:
Pekin, Aylesbury, Rouen, Muscovy, Saxony,
Appleyard
Medium Duck:
Cayuga, Crested, Swedish, Buff
Light Duck:
Runner, Campbell, Magpie, Welsh, Harlequin
Bantam Duck:
Call, East Indie, Mallard
C.) 4-H Waterfowl Geese Breed—Class
(geese are carry in only day of show)
Heavy Geese;
Toulouse, Embden, African
Medium Geese:
Sebastopol, Pilgrim, Buff, Pomeranian
Light Geese:
China, Tufted Roman, Canada, Egyptian
Chicken Exhibition Classes
Judging of the Exhibition Classes will be according to
the APA American Standard of Perfection. Any APA
recognized breed or variety of standard (large) or
bantam chicken will be accepted.
4-H Chicken Exhibition Classes
Cock (Exhibition)
-a male bird 1 year old or more day of show
Cockerel (Exhibition)
- a male bird less than 1 year old day of show
Hen ( Exhibition)
-a female bird 1 year old or more day of show
Pullet (Exhibition)
- a female bird less than 1 year old day of show
4-H Standard (Large) Chicken Exhibition Breeds
American, Asiatic, Continental, English,
Mediterranean, Miscellaneous-AOSB (All other
standard breeds)
4-H Bantam Chicken Exhibition Breeds
Game (GM), Feather Legged (FL), Rose Comb Clean
Legged (RCCL), Single Comb Clean Legged (SCCL),
All other Comb Clean Legged (AOCCL)
Egg Classes
Six eggs will be displayed in a foam carton. Eggs will
be judged for uniformity of size and shape and shell
color and interior quality. Eggs will be disposed of by
the fair staff. Each 4-H exhibitor may have one entry
of six eggs per class for a total of 18 eggs (three (3)
cartons).
*Eggs should be displayed “Large End Up” in
carton.*
Egg Classes
White Shell Chicken Eggs
Brown Shell Chicken Eggs
All Other Eggs
Turkey & Guineas Classes
 –CARRY IN ONLY --- ON SHOW DAY
Monday, July 26th – Poultry barn
4-H’er may exhibit one entry per class. A single turkey
will be an exhibit entry. One turkey may be exhibited in
each class for a maximum of four; one (1) - old tom, old
hen, young tom, young hen.
The turkey exhibition project can be a commercial or
standard breed.
Turkey(s) are to be brought in only for show day. All
turkeys must be checked in with the superintendent and
penned between 8 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
All turkeys will be required to follow the general /
standard poultry rules as indicated in the previous
section, unless additional changes are stated.
Categories for turkeys will be as follows: as of show day
turkey(s) one (1) year old or older will be judged as old
turkeys; turkeys, less than one (1) year will be judged as
young birds.
A 4-H’er must be enrolled in the Poultry project to be
able to exhibit a turkey. Turkeys will NOT be allowed to
sell in the 4-H livestock auction.
Standard Breeds (Turkey)
Bronze, Narragansett, White Holland, Black, Slate,
Bourbon Red, Beltsville Small White, Royal Palm,
Chocolate Turkey
Commercial Breeds (Turkey)
Giant White & Broad Breasted Bronze
Turkey Classes Section
Tom or Hen —-Old (One {1} Year old or older)
Tom or Hen — Young (Less than one {1} year old
Guinea Class Section
Old Male, Old Female, Young Male, Young Female
*By variety (Example Pearl, Lavender, Slate, Pied, etc.)
Showmanship
All 4-H poultry project members are encouraged to
participate in showmanship. Participants will demonstrate
their ability to present birds that are clean, healthy, trained
and manageable, along with poultry handling skills,
general poultry knowledge and techniques of proper
display. The winner of each level will receive a plaque.
Any 4-H poultry project member may participate in
showmanship at the Indiana State Fair. Contact the
Poultry Superintendent or County Extension Educator for
requirements or the 4-H manual #679, “4-H Poultry
Showmanship.”
4-H members who compete in showmanship classes must
show their own animal that was exhibited by them in one
(1) of the regular Putnam County poultry class.
Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on
January 1st of the current year. A Junior may win that
division only once, the Junior champion is allowed to
show in the Intermediate division. Once an exhibitor is
the junior showmanship winner, then he/she is only
eligible to compete in intermediate or senior
showmanship classes in future years.
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Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th, or 8th
year on January 1st of the current year are eligible, including
previous junior showmanship winners. Once an exhibitor is
the intermediate showmanship winner, then he/she is only
eligible to compete in the senior showmanship class in
future years.
Senior will be for members grade 9th and above on January 1st
of the current year, including previous intermediate
showmanship winners.
Poultry Illustrated Talk
Any 4-H poultry project member who would like to do a
Poultry Illustrated Talk at the County Fair or the State Fair
should contact the Poultry Superintendent or County
Extension Educator for requirements. This is an educational
contest for any 4-H Poultry project member.
Novice: is for 4-H member in the 3rd or 4th grade on January
1st of the current year.
Junior: is for 4-H member in the 5th or 6th grade on January
1st of the current year.
Intermediate: is for 4-H member in the 7th or 8th grade on
January 1st of the current year.
Senior: is for 4-H member in the 9th or 10th grade on January
1st of the current year.
Master: is for 4-H member in the 11th grade or above on
January 1st of the current year.
The following details will be useful information for all 4-
H participants:
 Each 4-H poultry illustrated talk should be original and of
a practical nature related to some phase of the poultry
industry. Elaborate and expensive equipment cannot be
justified.
 The illustrated talk should last five (5) to seven (7)
minutes. Judges will deduct points when the presentation
exceeds maximum minutes “allowed”.
 There will not be a limit on the number of 4-H illustrated
talk entries from a given county.
 Previous winners may compete again, but must select and
present a different topic.
 Additional information on preparing a 4-H illustrated talk
is available from the County Extension Office, ask for 4-
H 689 (4-H communication activities).
Poultry Poster Exhibit
*Posters will be judged on Tuesday, July 20th*
See Poultry Poster project info in the Exhibit Hall
section of the latter half of this handbook page 89.
4-H Rabbit Department
Judging Times:
Sunday– July 25th, 2:00 p.m. —
Showmanship, Illustrated Talk, Ambassador Test &
Breed ID
Wednesday, July 28th, 8:30 a.m. – Rabbit Show
All events at Rabbit Building
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/ This procedure helps the exhibitor to keep record of the
Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA rabbit breeding; helps straighten out mix-ups which
policy. might occur in the County or State Fair show and
exhibit; helps to identify any stock that may be stolen.
1. All Rabbits, except meat pens, and single fryers, must
11. Meat pen rabbits (three (3) rabbits) will be housed in
be owned by the 4-H member, be in their care, and
only one (1) cage.
records started by May 15th.
12. Any rabbits showing signs of disease will be barred
4-H exhibitors must enroll by May 15th those breed
from the fair. Exhibitors should be aware that animals
class rabbits, except pre-juniors, that are intended for
showing signs of sickness or communicable disease
exhibit at the fair. The Putnam Meat Pen Entry Form
will be asked to leave the building. Please refer to
may be obtained at your rabbit club meetings or in the
general health requirements stated in this Putnam
4-H Program & Project Handbook.
County 4-H Program & Project Handbook.
2. 4-H rabbits sold, purchased privately or offered for sale
13. There will be no does with litter allowed at the fair.
at public auction after May 15th and prior to the Indiana
14. All classes will be judged according to the breed ages,
State Fair, shall not be eligible to show.
weights, varieties, and sex as established by the
3. All meat pen rabbits, and single fryers must be owned
Indiana State Fair rules. These rules are in turn
by the 4-H member, be in their care, and records started
established by the American Rabbit Breeders
by July 1st.
Association, Inc.; best of breed and best opposite sex
4-H exhibitors must enroll by July 1st those meat pen
accordingly.
rabbits and single fryers that are intended for exhibit at
15. All 4-H members are responsible on the day of
the county fair. Therefore, no rabbit will be allowed to
judging for carrying their 4-H rabbits to and from the
be exhibited at the fair unless it is enrolled by May 15th
judging table. Only 4-H members may show rabbits at
(breed classes) or July 1st (meat pen and single fryer). .
the judging table, no adults.
4. Any 4-H rabbit project member may enter three
16. Animals shown in the fryer, and meat pen classes
ARBA recognized breeds of rabbits, but exhibit only
cannot be shown as breed animals.
one rabbit per class. An exhibitor may exhibit only one
17. 4-H rabbits exhibited at other shows after May 15th by
meat pen and one single fryer. These are not considered
other than the 4-H exhibitor will not be eligible to
a breed class. A 4-H member must exhibit at least one
show at the County or State Fair.
rabbit in a breed class to be eligible to exhibit a meat
18. 4-H rabbit exhibitors may wear their show coats as a
pen.
safety precaution. Their coat may or may not bear
5. A 4-H’er may EXHIBIT a MAXIMUM OF 12
their name and/or the rabbit‘s name.
ENTRIES with only ONE RABBIT PER CLASS
19. It is the 4-H member’s responsibility to make sure
PLUS ONE MEAT PEN AND ONE SINGLE FRYER.
their animals are fed and have fresh water throughout
6. A meat pen consists of three rabbits of the same breed
each day of the fair.
and variety weighing up to 5 1/2 pounds each and not
20. Exhibitors will be personally responsible to maintain
be over ten weeks of age.
clean pens and keep an attractive exhibit throughout
A single fryer rabbit may be taken and shown from the
the fair.
exhibitor’s meat pen.
21. No rabbit will be offered for sale until after the show.
7. All exhibits must arrive during posted check-in time on
22. Only one meat pen of rabbits may be sold at the
Saturday, July 24th, and remain until dismissed by the
livestock sale by a 4-H member. The meat pen
superintendent on Saturday morning between 7-9 am,
presented for sale must be in good condition, must
July 31st. Pen request forms must be submitted by July
weigh a minimum of 10.5 pounds, and must be
1st to the Extension Office or at any 4-H Rabbit Club
presented for sale by the 4-H member. No 4 class
meeting prior to that date. These forms can be obtained
meat pen will be allowed to sell in the auction.
at the 4-H Rabbit Club meetings or in this 4-H Program
& Project Handbook.
Due to space limitations, the Superintendent may Showmanship
limit the number of rabbits penned by an exhibitor, and Classes for 4-H rabbit members will consist of three
those not submitting the pen request form by July 1st divisions; Beginner, Junior, and Senior.
will pen their rabbits only if pens are available.
8. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam Beginner will be open to 1st year members only,
County Fair until established release time, unless regardless of the grade the 4-H’er was in on January 1st
approved by the Superintendent and the 4-H Youth of the current year.
Educator. For any exhibit removed from display Junior will be open to 4-H rabbit members in grades
prior to the official release time, placings and prizes 3rd – 7th on January 1st of current year.
(ribbons, medals, trophies, etc) will be forfeited.
Senior will be grades 8th and up on January 1st of current
The current year Achievement Program recognition
year.
for that project will be forfeited.
9. All rabbits must be checked in and out by the Rabbit
The following classes will be offered according to the
Superintendents or an official committee member.
breed ages, weights, varieties, and sex as established by
10. Before being checked in, all rabbits must be
the ARBA. Any Rabbit of a recognized ARBA breed will
permanently marked with a legible tattoo in the left ear
be accepted.
consisting of a letter, number, or both. Rabbits without
a tattoo or with a fresh tattoo will be ineligible to show.

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Senior Buck
Senior Doe
6-8 Buck (6 to 8 months)
6-8 Doe (6 to 8 months)
Junior Buck
Junior Doe
Fur Class: Wool, Normal, Satin, or Angora
(one entry per member)
Meat Pen -- 3 rabbits of same breed, variety,
minimum of three (3 1/2) lbs. up to five (5 1/2) lbs.
each and not over ten (10) weeks of age on the day
of show.
* If selling in the Putnam Co. livestock auction the
meat pen must weigh a minimum of 10.5 lbs.
Single Fryer 1 rabbit not over 70 days old (3 1/2 to
5 1/2 lbs.)
Rabbit Illustrated Talk Contest
The 4-H Rabbit Illustrated Talk Contest is open to any
4-H rabbit project exhibitor. Each 4-H Rabbit Illustrated
Talk should be original and of a practical nature related to
some phase of the rabbit industry. Elaborate and
expensive equipment cannot be justified.
The Illustrated Talk should last 5-7 minutes. Judges
will deduct points when the presentation exceeds
maximum minutes allowed. Previous winners may
compete again, but must select and present a different
topic.
Each participant will receive a blue, red, or white
placing as determined by the judge.
All participants are eligible in the following divisions:
Novice — 4-H members in the 3rd or 4th grade on January
1st of the current year.
Junior — 4-H member in the 5th or 6th grade on January
1st of the current year.
Intermediate — 4-H member in the 7th or 8th grade on
January 1st of the current year.
Senior - 4-H member in the 9th or 10th grade on January
1st of the current year.
Master - 4-H member in the 11th grade or above on
January 1st of the current year.
Additional information on preparing a 4-H Illustrated
Talk is available from the county Extension office. Ask
for 4-H 689 (4-H communication activities).
Rabbit Ambassador Contest
(previously known as Rabbit Royalty)
Novice-4-H member in the 3rd or 4th grade on January
1stcurrent year
Junior-4-H member in the 5th or 6th grade on January
1stof the current year
Intermediate-4-H member in the 7th or 8th grade on
January 1st of the current year
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Senior-4-H member in the 9th or 10th grade on January
1stof the current year
Master-4-H member in the 11th or 12th grade on January
1stof the current year
General information and requirements:
1. Category winners are not eligible to compete in the
same category again if they win at the State Fair Level.
They may, however, compete in the next higher
category.
2. No resource or reference material may be used during
the contest by the participants.
3. Contestants must provide a #2 pencil for writing
purposes.
4. Questions for the contest will be taken from the
publications,
a) Domestic Rabbit Guide
b) Standard of Perfection 2021-2025 (published by
ARBA)
c) In the event of a conflict of information, the
Standard of Perfection is considered the authority.
Procedures:
1.) Test
a. novice and junior categories
b. intermediate, senior, master categories
c. Questions may be true-false, multiple choice,
matching combination thereof.
2.) Breed Identification - 60 points
a. Identify ten (10) rabbits according to showroom
classification and class.
b. Showroom classification refers to the term used
to enter the rabbit in a show thereby indicating
how it is shown. Specifically, the Netherland
Dwarf rabbit is shown by variety and should be
identified by variety only. The Jersey Wooly
breed is shown by groups and should be
identified by group only.
3.) Showmanship-100 points
a. Each contestant must furnish his/her own rabbit
and bring the rabbit to the judge in a carrier. All
rabbits must be tattooed.
b. The rabbit should be in a solid bottom carrier.
c. Showmanship contestants must use a rabbit they
have listed on their rabbit enrollment form.
However, this rabbit does not have to be
exhibited at the current year’s 4-H fair.
d. Contestants should refer to the 4-H Ambassador
Contest Showmanship Score Sheet as a resource.
This form is available from the County
Extension Office or on the Purdue University 4-
H website.
Rabbit Poster Exhibit
*Posters will be judged on Tuesday, July 20th*
See Rabbit Poster project info in the Exhibit
Hall section of the latter half of this
handbook page 89.
 4-H Sheep Department
Judging Time: Wednesday, July 28th
8:00 a.m. Inside Arena
Breeding ewes & rams
Market lambs
Showmanship
7:00p.m. Grand Drive
will include both Champions and Reserve Champions
Top 5 will be placed
Sheep tagging will be Saturday, May 8th from
8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/
Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA
policy.
To be eligible for ISF, all sheep must have a
Shearwell 840-RFID tag as well as a DNA HAIR
SAMPLE.
1. All sheep entered in the 2021 4-H program must be
owned by the 4-H exhibitor by May 15, 2021.
2. In the event of ownership/partnership with the parent,
the record book must be executed by the 4-H club
member and the parent.
3. To be eligible for Indiana State Fair, all market
lambs, commercial ewes and registered ewes must be
individually identified with a Shearwell 840-RFID
tag, under the supervision of the County Extension
staff on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the fairgrounds
from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Entry of any sheep at the
Indiana State Fair requires a Shearwell 840-RFID
tag and DNA hair sample. Sample envelopes are
available at the Extension office. For county show
only, all market lambs require a 5-digit county tag. All
commercial ewes must have either a 5 digit county tag
or a farm flock tag. Registered breeding stock must
have a tag correlating to its registration papers.
4. Using the online 4-H sheep enrollment process,
registered ewes and/or commercial breeding ewes must
be listed by flock tag number, tattoo number or county
tag number. Market lambs must be listed online by an
official five-digit county tag number, which is placed in
the ear the day of tagging. The cost of the county five-
digit tag will be $2.00 per tag and a Shearwell 840
RFID tag is an additional $2.00 per head, and needs to
be paid when ear tagging takes place.
5. All animals must have been enrolled using the official
4-H animal online enrollment process and be under the
care of the 4-H exhibitor by May 15th. These animals
must remain in the same continuous ownership and
care until the Putnam County Fair, or until show day at
the Indiana State Fair, if showing at State Fair.
6. An animal may be co-enrolled by siblings. The animal
(s) only need to be listed on one siblings 4-H animal
electronic enrollment form.
7. A 4-H market lamb or breeding ewe enrolled in a
particular breed may be changed to the commercial
division on or before the published Fair Entry
deadline.
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8. All stall/pen entry forms with payment of $5 per pen
are due in the County Extension Office on or before July
6th and must be complete. Pen forms can be found at the
back of the handbook. Do NOT request Tack Pens.
9. All exhibits must arrive anywhere between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m. on Friday, July 23rd or 7a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday, July
24th. At this time all sheep will be inspected as they
come off trailers and all market lambs will be weighed
in. Animal ID and enrollment will be checked at the
time of unloading. Sheep will be released Friday
morning starting at 12:01 am until 10:00 am. and then
Saturday morning starting at 8 am.
10. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam
County Fair until established release time, unless
approved by the Superintendent and 4-H Youth
Educator. For any exhibit removed from display
prior to the official release time, placing's and prizes
(ribbons, medals, trophies, etc) will be forfeited. The
current year Achievement Program recognition for
that project will be forfeited.
11. All lambs exhibited must have been dropped on or
after September 1, 2020. Animals with broken mouth,
evidence of yearling teeth, will show in a yearling
class. Determination of yearling teeth will be at the
discretion of the judge, whose decision will be final.
12. All sheep exhibited must meet health requirements as
designated by the Indiana State Board of Animal
Health. Indiana Hoosier livestock exhibitors will no
longer have to present a certificate of veterinary
inspection (CVI) at Indiana shows under state law.
13. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to
obtain premise identification. If you have not completed
this premise identification, please contact the Indiana
State Board of Animal Health www.boah.in.gov. For
additional questions about Indiana's premise ID
program, contact BOAH at animalID@boah.in.gov or
317-544-2381.
14. A halter may be used during the show, but cannot
be used during the showmanship competition.
Second showman in the show arena must be Putnam
County 4-Her.
15. Muzzles may not be used.
16. 4-H members may NOT show the same ewe lamb as
both a market lamb and a breeding ewe in the 4-H
sheep show at the Putnam County Fair or Indiana State
Fair in any given year. A ewe lamb can, however, be
shown as a 4-H market lamb one (1) year and then
shown as a yearling breeding ewe the following year.
17. Cross-bred market lambs will be entered in black face
cross or white face cross class. Purebred market lambs
must exhibit characteristics consistent with that breed.
All class designations by the sifting committee are
final and any class changes must be made on Fair-
Entry by the published deadline. Any market animal
not meeting purebred requirements will be placed in
appropriate black face cross or white face cross class.
18. All Shropshire, Southdown, and Commercial ewes
must be slick shorn for exhibition.
19. Exhibitors must furnish feed and bedding. They will be
expected to keep pens, aisle areas and exhibits clean,
presentable and in safe condition at all times.
A Herdsmanship Program will identify and recognize
the accomplishments of 4-H members in a Rookie
 Division, Junior Division, Intermediate Division, MEMBERS MAY ENTER AND SHOW ONLY
and Senior Division. THEIR SCRAMBLE LAMB. Scramble lambs will be
20. Fans must have proper safety-approved shrouds, shown in their own separate class. One may not also
and should all face East. have any other species scramble animal.
21. When 4-H members are showing livestock in
4-H classes, the 4-H’ers clothing must not bear the Showmanship
name of a farm or their name, or advertising of any 4-H members who participate in the Putnam County
sort. Fair 4-H Sheep Showmanship Classes may only show
22. Forced feeding with any pumping source or drench their own animals that have been exhibited by them in a
gun is not permitted without superintendent or 4-H regular 4-H class.
Youth Educator approval and supervision. Showmanship will be judged on the fitting and
Disqualification may occur if permission is not training of the animal and the showmanship ability of the
obtained. exhibitor. Coaching by anyone from outside the arena
23. The direct application of ice, ice water, alcohol, will not be allowed.
Freon or any other refrigerant to the hide of a lamb The Sheep Showmanship for will have four divisions:
is strictly prohibited. There will be no use of Rookie, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Contestants
chemicals that are cold and work like ice packs. must sign up for Showmanship by 8 pm Monday, July
Examples: starter fluid, brake cleaner, etc. This 26th. Come to the livestock show arena when your
deceptive, fraudulent practice will cause the division is called:
exhibitor and their animal(s) to be disqualified Rookie will only be for first year exhibitors in grades 3rd,
immediately. 4th, or 5th on January 1st of current year. The Rookie
24. Any sheep exhibitor using excessive abuse on their champion, at their option, will be eligible to show in
exhibit animals will be eliminated from the show the Junior division.
(including slapping lambs on the rump during the Junior will be for members in grades 3rd, 4th, or 5th on
show). All awards will be forfeited and the 4-H’er January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is the
will be ineligible to show sheep at the Putnam overall junior showmanship winner, the 4-H’er is only
County Fair the following year. Excessive abuse eligible to compete in the intermediate or senior
shall include burning, stabbing, gouging, punching, showmanship classes in future years.
use of electric shocker or other treatment which is Intermediate will be for members in grades 6th, 7th, or 8th
cruel and inhumane treatment to show animals. on January 1st of the current year. Once an exhibitor is
**Especially note terms and conditions on the overall intermediate showmanship winner, they
tampering, misrepresentation, conduct, drugs, must compete in the senior division of the
pumping, forced filling, etc. Animals painted or showmanship in subsequent years.
colored by any means that alter or misrepresent Senior will be for members grade 9th and above on
breed characteristics will be penalized under the January 1st of the current year, (exception only for any
fraud and deception rules stated in the Indiana previous year’s intermediate showmanship winners).
State Fair 4-H /FFA Handbook / Premium List. (A winning senior can continue to compete for
Exhibitor’s should review the classification showmanship, unless they have won Supreme
guidelines in the 2021 Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA showmanship.)
handbook exhibition section according to the
General Terms and Conditions and Premium list There will be classes for the following Sheep Breeds:
for further clarification standards. Code Breed
25. All sale animals must meet livestock department AOB All other Breeds
sale entry deadlines to participate in sale. BC Border Cheviot
26. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale CH Columbia
after the enrollment deadline and prior to the CO Commercial____________
Indiana State Fair shall not be eligible to show in CR Corriedale
the 4-H show at the Indiana State Fair. DA Dorset Advantage
27. All animals must stay within the barn area. They DO Dorset
are not to be in the food court, camper or parking lot DR Dorper
area at any time for any reason. FN Finnsheep
SCRAMBLE CLASS Open to any 4-H member who HP Hampshire
is in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and is a first year HD Horned Dorset
imember n the 4-H Sheep project. Each 4-H Lamb KA Katahdin
Scramble Member will show only the one (1) market JA Jacob
lamb in the 4-H sheep project (lamb may be entered MO Montadale
in any open show). The market lamb will be donated NL Natural-Colored
to the 4-H member and will be obtained at the NC North Country Cheviot
Scramble held on market lamb tag day at the Putnam OX Oxford
County Fairgrounds. Deadline for sign-up will be PP Polypay
March 31st of the current year. Please contact the RB Rambouillet
superintendent to sign up. 4-H SCRAMBLE

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RM Romney
SL Shetland
SS Shropshire
SD Southdown
SF Suffolk
TX Texel
TU Tunis
((Refer to the classification guidelines of the 2021
Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook for specific
breed requirements and disqualifications.))
4-H BREEDING STOCK SHOW
1. Except for commercial ewes, all breeding sheep
must be registered with the registration number
recorded with the breed association and the papers
(no photocopies or fax copies) in the possession of
the exhibitor. The breeder’s tag/tattoo must be worn
if required by the breed association.
Registration papers will be checked. All commercial
ewe lambs and yearling ewes will be weighed for
class designations.
2. All exhibitors may enter and show a maximum of
two entries in each of the classes listed, for each
breed being exhibited.
3. A pair in any class must be entered in that class in
one 4-H member’s name. Breeding stock pairs (e.g
ewe lambs and yearlings) may be exhibited by up to
three (3) 4-H exhibitors. Animals shown in pair
classes must have been shown as individual ewe
lambs or yearlings.
4. Flock defined: 1 ram (lamb, or yearling) 2 yearling
ewes, 2 ewe lambs. Commercial flock must be
shown with a purebred ram. A flock must be entered
in that class in one 4-H member’s name, but can be a
combination of entries owned and exhibited by 4-H
members who are family siblings.
5. Animals exhibited in the ewe lamb classes must still
have their lamb’s teeth intact. Lambs with broken
mouths or showing evidence of yearling teeth, will
show in a yearling class. Determination of yearling
ewes’ teeth will be at the discretion of the judge.
The following is a Class List for each of the above
breeds. When making fair entry please indicate breed,
section number and class.
Sec. Class
SP 01 Single Fall Ewe Lamb (born Sept 1-Dec 31,
2020)
SP 02 Pair Fall Ewe Lambs
SP 03 Single Spring Ewe Lamb (born Jan 1-Feb 28)
SP 04 Late Spring Ewe Lamb (born March 1 & later)
SP 05 Pair Spring Ewe Lambs
SP 06 Single Yearling Ewe
SP 07 Pair Yearling Ewes
SP 08 Single Ram Lamb (Purebred only)
SP 09 Pair Ram Lambs (Purebred only)
SP 10 Single Yearling Ram (Purebred only)
SP 11 Flock
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4-H ALL-BREED MARKET LAMB SHOW
1. All Market Lambs must be brought to the fair “slick
shorn” no longer than 5 days growth (NO
EXCEPTION) and may not be penned until examined
by the proper authorities.
2. Weigh in will be at the time of check in, Friday, July
23rd 8am-8pm and Saturday, July 24th, 7:00 am-10 am.
Sifting for purebred market classes will occur at a
TBD time.
4-H member or parent should be present to weigh-in
the lamb.
3. Wether and ewe lambs from all breeds may be
exhibited, but ewe lambs shown in this market lamb
show are not eligible to show in breeding stock classes.
4. Classes will be broken by weight with a maximum of
10 entries per class — ties broken by superintendent.
5. 4-H members market lambs need not be of the same
breed as their breeding stock entries.
6. Market lamb classes: Are the same as the breeding
stock classes with the addition of Black Face cross and
White Face cross. Any breed of market lamb must
have five (5) to make a breed class or it will show in an
AOB class.
7. 4-H member may enter and show a total of six (6)
market lambs in any combination, not limited to breed.
8. 4-H member may show one pair of market lambs in
black face cross, white face cross and one pair
representing a breed and both lambs must be owned by
the same 4-H member, or 4-H members who are family
siblings.
9. Animals shown in pair classes must have been shown
in an individual market lamb class.
10. The total weight of the pair will determine the class
they show in.
11. All market lambs must be under one (1) year of age
on show day and still have their lamb’s teeth intact .
Those sheep whose lamb’s teeth are not still intact will
be disqualified.
12. Each 4-H member, except Scramble Exhibitors, is
entitled to enter one lamb in the 4-H carcass class.
4-H member will be required to pay for processing and
take care of carcass meat.
There will be ten placings for “Live Carcass Lamb”.
There will be ten placings for “On Rail Carcass”.
Sponsored by the Putnam County Sheep Association.
The following is a Class List for the 4-H Market Lamb
Show. When making Fair Entry please indicate breed,
section number and class.
Sec. Class
SP13 Individual Market Lamb
SP14 Pair Market Lamb
SP15 4-H Carcass Lamb (note rule 12)
SP16 Scramble Class Market Lamb
Trimming and Fitting Contest— Time TBD
4-H Sheep project members may compete in the sheep
trimming and market lambs fitting contest. There will be
four divisions:
Sec Class RULES: Read pages 23-25 regarding General Animal/
SP 21 Junior Fitting Individual Exhibition Rules, Grooming Policy and YQCA policy.
SP 22 Junior Trimming Individual
SP 23 Senior Fitting Individual. 1. All 4-H Swine must be farrowed between January 1,
SP 24 Senior Trimming Individual 2021 and March 31, 2021.
2. All animals must be owned by the exhibitor, in his/ her
Junior Participants will be 4-H members in grades 3rd care and records started no later than May 15th.
through 7thon January 1st of the current year. 4-H Swine must be enrollment on 4-H online by May
Senior Participants will be 4-H members in grades 8th 15th. These animals must remain in the same
and above on January 1st of the current year. continuous ownership through the Putnam County Fair,
1.) Participants are to provide their own lamb for and the Indiana State Fair swine show, if exhibiting at
contest. the Indiana State Fair.
2.) Lambs used for fitting may not have been trimmed 3. Swine intended for exhibit at the County Fair must
or fitted in any manner prior to the contest. have ear notches along with an RFID tag. Animals
3.) Participants will trim the sheep without assistance with fresh, bleeding, and/or scabbed ear notches or ear
or advice during the contest. notch changes after May 15th will be disqualified. It is
4.) Time will be limited to one hour for all divisions. the 4-H’er’s responsibility to make sure that the ear
5.) Participants will be judged for handling, trimming, notches that are documented on their 4-H Online
appearance of the fitted animal and conditioning of enrollment are identical to the ear notches on their 4-H
the fleece in accordance with 4-H “A Score Sheet barrow and gilts. Any discrepancy in the actual ear
for Sheep Trimming.” notches from those listed using the online swine
Judge(s) experienced in fitting for show will score enrollment process will result in disqualification of the
the contest. animal from the 4-H swine show.
When making fair entry please indicate the section 4. A 4-H member may exhibit a total of (6) barrows or
number. gilts or any combination of barrows or gilts that total
(6). For example, you can show (3) barrows and (3)
Putnam County Wool Show gilts, (4) barrows and (2) gilts, or (6) gilts, etc.. Only
Wednesday, July 28th, Show Arena (3) can be of the same breed per sex. For Example,
you can show (6) barrows, but only (3) can be cross
1. Fleece should not be purchased. barrows, etc.
2. Fleece entries will be accepted at the west end of the 5. Each 4-H member may show a market litter of any
sheep barn from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. the day of judging. breed. 4-H exhibitors must farrow and raise, from
3. Exhibitors must be 4-H members during the current same sow, their pigs for a market litter. A market litter
year. consists of four (4) animals: all barrows, or a
4. Each 4-H exhibitor is limited to three fleeces. combination of barrows and gilts, but must contain at
Fleeces will be placed in the proper class by the wool least one (1) barrow. This litter may be shown in the
judge. regular 4-H show as individuals by the 4-Her and/or the
5. Fleece should be placed in a clear plastic bag. 4-Her’s eligible siblings.
6. Champion Fleece & Reserve Champion Fleece will 6. All livestock exhibitors were required by the state to
be selected. obtain premise identification by September 1, 2006. If
7. Fleeces will be displayed in Harris Hall until the end you have not completed this premise identification,
of fair week. please contact the Indiana State Board of Animal
Health. www.boah.in.gov. For additional questions
Wool Classes: about Indiana's premise ID program contact, BOAH at
Sec. Class animalID@boah.in.gov or 317-544-2381.
SP30 Fine Market Wool 7. Registration certificates are required for all purebred
SP31 Medium Market Wool barrows when the animals are weighed and the papers
SP32 Coarse Market Wool checked at the county fair. The registration certificate
SP33 Common/Braid Market Wool for purebred barrows must be transferred into the name
of the 4-H exhibitor or any of the other acceptable
forms of animal ownership listed in the Indiana State
Fair 4-H/FFA handbook or 4-H online enrollment
4-H Swine Department form. Registration certification will not be accepted for
purebred barrows if the certificate is still in the
Judging Time: Monday, July 26th, breeder’s name and the 4-H member’s name is simply
8:00 a.m. Inside Arena written or typed in the “transfer to _________”
SHOW DAY ORDER POSTED BY category on the certificate. Breed associations reserve
SUPERINTENDENT the right to pull certificates of animals without proper
Litters show after conclusion of each breed class breed characteristics.
8. Purebred barrows without registration certificates,
Scramble (1st class after lunch) barrows whose ear notches do not match the notches
Showmanship recorded on their registration certificates, and barrows
7:00 p.m. Parade of Champions whose registration certificate indicates the animal was
Grand Champion Drive

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 mis-notched will not be allowed to show in purebred
classes. These barrows will, however, be eligible for
the crossbred division, so long as their ear notches
match the notches listed on the 4-H member’s swine
electronic enrollment form.
9. All 4-H gilts must be ear notched. The ear notches of
purebred gilts must be recorded on their registration
papers, which must be presented for verification to
the Swine Superintendent.
10. Purebred gilts MUST be registered and have
registration papers available at weigh-in time on
Saturday before the swine show.
11. Purebred gilts without registration certificates, gilts
whose ear notches do not match the notches
recorded on their registration certificate, and gilts
whose registration certificate indicates the animal
was mis-notched will not be allowed to show in
purebred classes. These gilts will, however, be
eligible for the crossbred section, so long as their
ear notches match the notches listed on the 4-H
member’s online swine enrollment information and
they have met all other 4-H rules.
12. All purebred gilts must meet the registration
requirements of their breed.
13. Pens will be assigned by the superintendent. PEN
FORMS WILL BE DUE JULY 6TH, 2021 AND
THERE IS A $5 FEE PER PEN.
14. Exhibitors must furnish feed, and troughs. PVC
tube watering systems are not allowed in the barn,
any watering systems with a nipple source will not
be allowed due to the leaking and getting
neighboring pens saturated. Exhibitors will be
required to hand water their animals as not to
cause other exhibitors to have saturated bedding.
They will be expected to keep pens and exhibits in
presentable conditions at all times.
15. All exhibits must arrive between 6:00 am – 9:00 am
Saturday July 24th. Swine will be weighed, tagged
and checked as they are offloaded from the trailer.
NO divider gates may be taken out of the pens. Pens
are to be left as they have been set up.
16. All swine MUST be weighed between 6:00 a.m.
and 9:00 am on Saturday, July 24th.
All barrows and crossbred hogs will be weighed and
ear tagged. All purebred gilts must verify
registration papers and ear notches as they come off
the trailer. The first weight will be official for 4-H
show and sale. All hogs must be designated to a
member at weigh-in time.
17. RELEASE TIME will be at 12 am on Tuesday,
July 27th, until 8 am. Loading out at west end of
barn will not be allowed. Earlier dismissal allowed
only with permission of barn superintendent prior to
Tuesday, July 27th. All sale animals must remain in
swine barn unless due to health reasons the situation
changes. For any exhibit removed from display
prior to the official release time, placings and
prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies, etc.) will be
forfeited. The current year Achievement
Program recognition for that project will be
forfeited.
18. All swine to be sold in the livestock auction must
be entered Sunday, July 25th, time TBD.
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19. All pigs remaining after the completion of the show
must have their pens cleaned out and rebedded by
Tuesday at 10pm. Failure to do so can result in
forfeiture to participate in the auction and forfeiture
of awards.
20. Wash pens shall at no time be used for feeding
purposes or as a holding pen during show time.
21. No pig may be shown by more than one competitor.
22. No pig may be shown by more than one competitor,
unless a sibling is showing a siblings pig as part of
their market litter.
23. A 4-H member must show their own animal that will
be exhibited by them in one of the regular Putnam
County swine classes. 4-H members will be allowed
to show only one animal in swine showmanship and
this animal must be a qualified entry in the 4-H
swine show.
24. When 4-H members are showing swine in 4-H
classes, the 4-H’er’s clothing must not bear the name
of a farm or their name, or advertising of any sort. The
exhibitor’s midriff should not be exposed when
standing or bending over.
25. Slick clipping or body shaving of 4-H barrows and
gilts is prohibited. Animals slick clipped or body
shaved will not be allowed to exhibit. A minimum
of one half inch of hair in length on the body is
preferred by the packers that purchase and
process these animals.
26. No tampering, misrepresentation, drugs, forced
fillings, etc. is allowed. Read official health terms and
conditions, general terms and conditions and official
ownership terms and conditions located in the front of
the Indiana State Fair 4-H/FFA handbook/premium
list for further clarification.
27. Any barrow showing evidence of testicular tissue is
ineligible for the 4-H barrow show. If testicular tissue
is discovered in a barrow during the “harvesting”
procedure, the exhibitor will receive carcass value and
loose any premium value.
28. Any pig weighing less than 220 lbs. may not be
eligible for the 4-H sale; this will be at the discretion
of the Swine Barn Superintendent and assistants. This
minimum does not apply to scramble exhibitors.
29. 4-H animals purchased, sold or offered for sale after
the enrollment deadline and prior to the Indiana State
Fair shall not be eligible to show in the 4-H show at
the Indiana State Fair.
30. There will be no guarantee of separate classes for Jan,
Feb and March gilts. Classes will be broken as
equally as possible by number of animals exhibited.
31. For ISF, in addition to ear notching ID for barrows
and gilts, DNA hair samples will be required for all
swine to be eligible for ISF. The hair samples will be
due in the county office by May 15th. Envelopes will
be provided at the County Extension Office.
Additionally, 840 RFID tags will again be required to
be in all swine prior to entering the state fairgrounds.
This tag number will be required on the state fair
entry form, due by May 15th.
32. All swine intended for show at the Putnam County
Fair must have an 840 RFID tag. It is the
responsibility of the 4-Her(s) and their parent(s) to
purchase and tag or have the animal tagged.
SCRAMBLE CLASS: 4-H’ers in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade
on January 1st of the current year and who are enrolling
in the swine project for the first time can choose to
participate in the swine scramble program. Each 4-H
swine scramble member will show only one pig
(barrow). Deadline for sign-up will be announced.
Scramble pigs will be limited to scramble classes only.
Scramble class will show first after the lunch break.
4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest
Committee—All Livestock Superintendents,
with co-chairs Neal Knapp and Lauren
Flanders.
The 4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest will be held
on Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Inside Arena.

Showmanship will be held at the end of the day. The top showmen representing the beef, dairy, goat,
There will be four (4) divisions — Rookie, Junior, horse and pony, sheep, and swine departments will
Intermediate, Senior. Contestants MUST sign up for compete for the title of Supreme Showman. These
Showmanship. (Come to ring when the division is showmen compete by showing all the species indicated
called.) and are judged by a specialized individual from each
Rookie is for 4-H members who were in grades 3rd or species category. Previous winners of the 4-H Supreme
4th on January 1st of the current year and are showing Showmanship Contest are ineligible to participate in
swine for their first time. the event again. Online at the Purdue Extension
Junior will be for those who were in grades 4th, 5th or Putnam County project page one may find a document
6th as of January 1st of the current year. Once an addressing the policy and procedures of the Supreme
exhibitor is the champion junior showman over all Showmanship Competition.
breeds, he/she will only be eligible to compete in
intermediate or senior showmanship in future years.
Intermediate will be for those who were in grades 7th,
8th or 9th on January 1st of the current year (exception
only for any previous year’s junior showmanship
winners). A Junior champion will be allowed to show
in the intermediate showmanship contest. Once an
exhibitor is the champion intermediate swine
showman over all, he/she will only be eligible to
compete in senior showmanship in future years.
Senior will be for those who were in grades 10th, 11th,
or 12th on January 1st of the current year. Exceptions
only for previous champion intermediate showman
over all.
The Champion Senior Showman will represent the
Swine Barn in the Supreme Showmanship Contest on
Thursday evening. The 2nd through 7th place Senior
Showmanship exhibitors will be asked to provide a
barrow or gilt to be used in the Supreme
Showmanship contest on Thursday evening. If 2nd-
7th place (or a family member) is representing another
barn in the Supreme Showmanship contest, the swine
barn Superintendent and staff will find a replacement
animal. The 2nd-7th place EXHIBITOR will need to
be present Thursday evening to help in getting their
animal to show ring, along with a showing utensil
and brush to be used by the contestants in the
showmanship contest. Failure to oblige by the before
mentioned rule will result in forfeiture of awards
(ribbons, metals, trophies, sale entry, etc.) as well as
not being able to participate in the Swine
showmanship contest the following year. Any
conflicts in regards to above mentioned rule need to
be addressed with the Swine Superintendent
immediately following showmanship contest on
Monday.

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 2021 Indiana 4-H Animal Identification
The following table lists the animal species and the respective form of identification that is required for a 4-H
member to be eligible to show in the 4-H livestock shows at the 2021 Indiana State Fair and county fair. The animal
ID information must be entered using v2.4honline.com by the respective deadlines. Missing, incomplete or incorrect
animal ID information could result in state fair ineligibility for that particular animal.
Max #
For State Fair For County Fair Deadline
to Enroll

840‐RFID Tag and

840 RFID tag and 10
Beef and Dairy Beef Steers 5‐digit County Tag and May 15
5 digit county tag Total steers
DNA Hair Sample

840‐RFID Tag and

Commercial and Market Heifers and 840 RFID tag and 10 total heifers
5‐digit County Tag and May 15
Dairy Feeder Steers 5 digit county tag
DNA Hair Sample

840‐RFID tag and Tattoo 10

Beef, Registered Heifers 840 RFID tag and tatoo May 15
and DNA Hair Sample total heifers

840‐RFID tag and animal’s

registered name and registration
Dairy Cattle 840 RFID tag 40 May 15
number (or dam’s registration
number) and DNA Hair Sample

Dairy Goat Tattoo

Females, Registered Breed Registry Tattoo
5 digit county tag or 40 dairy goats
May 15
Wethers 5‐digit County Tag or Tattoo tattoo total

Meat Goat
Wethers 840-RFID Tag and 5 digit county tag or
5‐digit County Tag and scrapies tag
DNA Hair Sample
Tattoo matching
Boer Goat Females, Registered Breed Registry Tattoo and DNA registration, scrapies
Hair Sample tag 40 meat goats
May 15
total
840-RFID Tag and 5 digit county tag or
Market Goat Does 5‐digit County Tag and scrapies tag
(Wether Dams) DNA Hair Sample

Breed Registry Tattoo or Tattoo or microchip

Pygmy Goats Microchip that Matches that matches
Registered Registration Papers registration papers.
40 May 15
Official USDA Scrapie Tag or Scrapies tag or scrapies
Unregistered Official Scrapie Tattoo tattoo

Horses and Pony Color Picture, shows four feet Same as ISF 20 May 15

Llama and Alpaca Color Picture Same as ISF 20 May 15

Sheep 840-RFID Tag and 5 digit county tag and
Market Lambs 5‐digit County Tag and scrapies tag
DNA Hair Sample

Commercial Ewes 840-RFID Tag and 5 digit county tag or

5‐digit County Tag/or official farm flock tag and 30
scrapies tag and scrapies tag sheep
DNA Hair Sample May 15
total
Registered Ewes
840-RFID Tag and Tag matching
ID that matches registration registration papers,
Papers and scrapies tag
DNA Hair Sample

840‐RFID Tag and

840 RFID, Ear notch, 15 Gilts
Swine Ear Notch and May 15
photo recommended 15 Barrows
DNA Hair Sample

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 Exhibit Hall Judging Times by Project
It is the responsibility Aerospace
ATV Safety
of each 4-H member to Baking for Fun
see that all exhibits are Beekeeping
in place and picked up Bike Rodeo—Posters
at the proper time. The Competition
Putnam County Fair Cake Decorating
Career Exploration
and 4-H Club Cat Poster
Association does not Child Development
assume any liability for Collections
loss or damage to Computer
exhibits. Consumer Clothing
Notebook due at Fashion Revue judging, See exhibit letter
for fashion revue details.
Exhibits not picked up Crafts
after the fair by Fine Arts (painting/drawing)
Saturday noon will be All other craft projects
left at the fairgrounds Creative Writing— due at Extension Office, Friday, July 2nd
unsupervised until they Cupcake Decorating
Dog Poster
are moved to the Electric
Extension office during Entomology
the week. Some items Fashion Revue Activity
may be discarded at Private Judging
the fairgrounds if not Public Revue
picked up. Floriculture
Food Preservation
Foods
Late Arrivals: When Forestry
possible late projects can Garden
be judged. An Exhibit Hall Genealogy
project will be awarded Geology
Health
the next lower ribbon if it Home Environment
arrives after the specific Large Animal Poster
project judging day and Llama/Alpaca Poster/Craft
time deadline. If there is Microwave Cooking
an extenuating Photography
circumstance that prevents Poultry Poster
Rabbit Poster
a 4-H’er from making the Scrapbooking
specific deadline, a phone Sewing Wearable
call to the Extension 4-H Sewing Non-wearable
Educator (765) 653-8411 Shooting Sports Archery
is required. After receiving Shooting Sports Firearms
Small Engines
the call, the Educator will Soil & Water Science
determine whether Sportfishing
exhibiting the project will Sports
be allowed. Tractor
Vet Science
Weather & Climate Science
Wildlife
Woodworking
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Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Thursday July 22nd, 2-5pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Sunday July 18th, 7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Monday July 19th
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Monday July 13th (Letter)
Monday July 13th, 7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Thursday July 22nd, 2-5pm
Thursday July 22nd, 2-5pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Thursday July 22nd, 2-5pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4–7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Tuesday July 20th, 4-7 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 4-7 pm
 4-H Exhibit Hall Projects
Requirements for all Exhibit Hall Projects:
1. “Grade” refers to the grade the 4-H’er was in on
January 1st of the current year.
2.Exhibit/Project Labels: ALL exhibits other than
live animals must have the Fair Entry Putnam
County Official Project Label on them to be entered in
the County Fair. Labels will be printed by Extension
staff and will be available by July 9th at the office or
at project check in. This 2 3/4” by 5 1/2” label is
to be placed in the lower right hand corner of posters
or attached to each exhibit item. Attach the label to
non poster projects with twine/string/ribbon, etc.
Information printed on the label will be the info that
is entered in Fair Entry. 4-H’ers in Cake Decorating,
Food Preservation, Foods, and Microwave Cooking
are to bring the official county project label to the
exhibit judging session so it can be attached to the
exhibit after judging.
Label for all Exhibit Hall projects
This will be printed from Fair Entry
2 3/4” x 5 1/2” - actual size
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3. All posters - except photography salon prints - are
to be an overall size of 22” x 28”, exhibited
horizontally, backed with material that provides a
stiff backing (not plywood) covering the entire
poster, have the Fair Entry Putnam County official
project label displayed correctly, and be covered
with clear plastic or other transparent material.
Exhibits not meeting these criteria will receive a
ribbon placing one less than judge’s assessment.
Poster materials are now available at the Extension
office ($3 foam core board and $1 sleeve. Salon
Print mat and backing is $8.)
4. Acceptable display sizes varies from project to
project. For examples, review the requirements
for “Child Development”, “Foods”, and “Shooting
Sports” exhibits. They must be self-supporting to
be viewed by the public.
Exhibits not meeting the specific criteria will receive
a ribbon placing one less than judge’s assessment.
5. All required information cards are to be 5” x 8”
unless otherwise noted with project details.
6. All posters, notebooks, and display boards
must include a reference list indicating where
information was obtained, giving credit to
the original author, to complete the 4-H
member’s exhibit. This reference list should/
might include web site links, people and
professionals interviewed, books, magazines,
etc. It is recommended this reference list be
attached to the back of a poster or display
board, be the last page of a notebook, or
included as part of the display visible to the
public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit
for the manner in which references are listed.
7. The 4-H’er can opt to do an Interactive
Demonstration during the county fair instead of
entering an exhibit. However, you must schedule a
time with the 4-H Extension educator.
8. Review other project specific requirements in each
project’s section and “Indiana and Putnam County
4-H Policy/Terms” in front section of this handbook
for additional information.
9. The Putnam County 4-H Council reserves the right
to not display any exhibit that may be deemed
inappropriate for the fair-going audience.
10. The Putnam County 4-H Fair Board and Extension
Office are not responsible for any damage to, loss
of, or theft of fair exhibits.
11. Before entering exhibits in the Indiana State Fair,
each qualifying 4-H’er must review the current
year’s state fair handbook and make any
adjustments needed to meet the requirements. Any
recommendations for change in the exhibit made
by the county judge can be made prior to entering
the exhibit at the state fair.
12. State Fair (ISF) labels may be picked up at the
Community Bldg. office during project pick-up.
Members with exhibits awarded and eligible for ISF
will be posted in the York Automotive 4-H Exhibit
Hall. These members may pick-up their
informational letter on Thursday or Friday and are
also eligible to receive an ISF ticket if provided by
ISF for each ISF awarded project.
13. Extension staff may not be able to transport
exhibits to the Indiana State Fair. Please review
the ISF informational letter available to members
having ISF eligible exhibits at the county fair exhibit
between Wednesday of fair week and checkout
time. Generally, Extension staff are willing to
transport any item that is not large, bulky,
perishable, or fragile.
14. All 4-H members must complete the required 4-H
Record sheets/books for each project in which they
are enrolled. All completed 4-H Record Sheets are
to be reviewed and signed by the local 4-H club
Leader by July 1st unless the club leader sets a
different due date. Failure to comply with the
Record Policy will result in the 4-H project being
incomplete. Awards may be withheld until project is
complete. A completed record sheet meets the
following standards:
a.) Appropriate signatures from 4-H Leader,
b.) Appropriate record information completed to the
best of the 4-H member’s ability,
c.) Information current and carried through to
record submission deadline (July 1st or date set
by club leader). 4-Her’s are encouraged to keep
a copy of their record sheet should the Leader
collect record sheets. Leaders may also have the
option of marking record sheets complete
without collecting the actual sheet.
15. It is the responsibility of each 4-H member to see
that all exhibits are in place and picked up at the
proper time. The Putnam County Fair and 4-H Club
Association does not assume any liability for loss or
damage to exhibits. See info on the page 53 for
exhibit judging times and other details.
16. 4-H exhibits must remain on exhibit at the Putnam
County Fair until the established release time
unless approved by the Exhibit Hall Superintendent
and the 4-H Youth Educator. For any exhibit
removed from display prior to the official release
time, placing and prizes (ribbons, medals, trophies,
etc.) will be forfeited. The current year
Achievement Program recognition for that project
will be forfeited.
17. Unworthy exhibits will not be awarded a blue
ribbon or higher regardless of competition. Non-
livestock exhibits will receive blue, red, or white
placing based on each project’s merit. Champion,
Reserve Champion, Grand Champion, and Reserve
Grand Champion ribbons may be awarded. At the
time that the project is judged in an open judging
process at the county fair, 4-H’ers will be given
their blue, red, or white ribbon. A sticker will be
placed on the project indicating this award.
Exhibitors receiving honor recognition, which
indicates they were considered for champion, will
have an honor sticker or ribbon placed on their
project. ONLY Champion, Reserve Champion,
Grand Champion, and Reserve Grand Champion
ribbons will be displayed with the project.
18. All Exhibit Hall exhibits will be released on Friday,
July 30th from 9:30 pm - 10 pm and Saturday,
July 31st from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
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Not all champion exhibits go to the Indiana State
Fair. Projects that are State Fair eligible must have
applicable information, skill sheets etc. attached to
the project prior to project release.
Aerospace
State Fair exhibits:
Each county would be permitted to send one rocket,
remote control aircraft, or drone and one poster/
display board in each grade category (3-5, 6-8, and 9-
12). Thus each county could send a maximum of six
exhibits to the state fair, 3 rockets, remote control
aircrafts, or drones and 3 poster/display boards. No
"Ready to Fly" or E2X rockets are acceptable in the 4-H
Aerospace project.
All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include
a reference list indicating where information was
obtained, giving credit to the original author, to
complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list
should/might include web site links, people and
professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is
recommended this reference list be attached to the
back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a
notebook, or included as part of the display visible to
the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the
manner in which references are listed.
Rockets may be exhibited with a base, but launch pads
are not permitted. All rockets must weigh less than 3.3
pounds and considered an amateur rocket according to
FAA regulations.
Remote control aircraft or drones may be constructed
from a kit or purchased ready-to-fly.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. No rocket igniters.
3. No "Ready to Fly" or E2X rockets are acceptable in
the 4-H Aerospace project.
4. Complete the activities as indicated in the manual.
Beginners – (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit a rocket of choice. Estes Skill level 1 or 2 or
one of comparable difficulty. Cluster engine rockets
and rockets that take an engine D or above are not
permitted in this level.
Or
Exhibit a poster, display board on any topic in the
manual (i.e., construct a paper airplane with a poster
board explaining why it was designed as shown)
Or
Remote control aircraft or drone of your choice that
is age/grade appropriate and compliant with FAA
regulations, federal and state laws, and local
ordinances. This exhibit choice is to include a
notebook or poster including how the aircraft/drone
was used and aerospace skills learned. Displaying the
aircraft or drone is optional.
Intermediate – (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit a rocket or other aerodynamic object (Estes
Skills Level 2 or 3 or comparable difficulty). Cluster
engine rockets and rockets that take an engine E or
above are not permitted in this level.
Or
Exhibit a poster, display board on any topic in the
manual (i.e., glider plane - page 18 - with poster
explaining design).
Or
Remote control aircraft or drone of your choice that is
age/grade appropriate and compliant with FAA
regulations, federal and state laws, and local
ordinances. This exhibit choice is to include a notebook
or poster including how the aircraft/drone was used
and aerospace skills learned. Displaying the aircraft or
drone is optional.
Advanced – (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit a rocket, Estes skills level 3 or above. A box kite or
other aerodynamic object of your choice which illustrates
principles of flight. Rockets that take an engine G or above
are not permitted.
Or
Exhibit a poster, display board on any topic in the manual
(i.e. box kite – page 20) with poster explanation.
Or
Remote control aircraft or drone of your choice that is age/
grade appropriate and compliant with FAA regulations,
federal and state laws, and local ordinances. This exhibit
choice is to include a notebook or poster including how the
aircraft/drone was used and aerospace skills learned.
Displaying the aircraft or drone is optional.
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety
Not a State Fair Project
Project driving exhibition: Sunday, July 25, 9 am
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Each youth enrolled in the 4-H ATV Safety project will also
belong to a local 4-H club of their choosing.
3. Only ATV enrolled 4-Her’s may participate in ATV practices
and competition.
4. A parent is requested to attend the training meetings and
riding sessions with their child(ren).
5. All members must participate in the safety course which is
held by the ATV project leaders prior to any 4-H sponsored
riding activities.
6. Members must have their own four-wheeled ATV. The
National 4-H Council ATV Rider Handbook will be used as
a guide to help determine if a member's ATV is a proper
size for the member.
7. Each 4-H'er must complete the appropriate ATV Safety
Record sheet and submit it to his/her 4-H club leader by
the announced date.
8. All 4-H'ers who enrolled in the "ATV Safety" project are
expected to exhibit in the 4-H Exhibit Hall during the fair.
9. Notebooks that are displayed (Grades 9-12) of the project
and items made should include detailed information about
how your project was completed. Photographs are
encouraged along with costs and procedures to help
judges see your progress.
10. There may be fees asked of members for miscellaneous
expenses.
11. Refer to the National 4-H Council "4-H Community ATV
Safety Handbook" and information presented at the ATV
Safety meetings for additional guidelines and information.
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Grade 3
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing the Code for
ATVentures (pg. 46) Title for poster – "The Code for
ATVentures"
Grade 4
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing the guideline for fitting
youth to an ATV (pg. 5) Title for poster – "Fitting the
ATV to the Rider"
Grade 5
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing information on the
importance of wearing proper helmets, eye protection,
gloves, boots, and clothing.(pg. 6-8) Title for poster –
"ATV – Dressing Like a Pro"
Grade 6
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster showing the control parts of an
ATV (pg. 9-10)
Title for poster – "Getting Familiar with Your ATV"
Grade 7
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing information on the pre-
ride inspection (pg. 12-13)
Title for poster – ATV Pre-Ride Inspection"
Or
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing information on starting
the ATV.
Title for poster – "Starting the ATV"
Grade 8
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing information on basic
riding techniques (pg. 16-17)
Title for poster – "ATV – Let's Start Riding"
Grade 9
Assemble an ATV riding survival kit. Exhibit the kit with
a notebook that explains what was done, the research,
planning, costs, and how the kit will be used. (pg. 13 &
35)
Title for notebook - "ATV Riding Survival Kit"
Grade 10
Exhibit a notebook that shares a detailed description of
the different riding techniques. (pg. 19-31)
Title for notebook –"ATV Riding Techniques"
Grade 11
Exhibit a notebook that shares a detailed description of
the different riding techniques. (pg. 32-38)
Title for notebook – "ATV –Riding Safety"
Grade 12
Exhibit a notebook that shares a detailed description of
the different riding techniques (pg. 39 -43)
Title for notebook – "ATV Riding Strategies"
Baking for Fun
Baking For Fun was created to encourage
creativity and baking skills. It is more flexible
than the traditional 4-H Foods Project.
Imagination and creativity are encouraged.
Not a State Fair Project
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of the “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section in the “4-H and Program
Handbook.”
2. 4-H’er may only exhibit in one category per year. It is
suggested but not required to do different categories
each year you participate. If you win a category, you
cannot repeat that category.
3. Recipe or index cards:
A recipe card or index card (no larger than 5 1/2" x 8
1/2") is required for all food exhibits.
Be sure to include the recipe source and all the
information requested in the exhibit description, as
 well as your name, county, and grade level/exhibit
option. It is recommended that you wrap the card in
plastic wrap or in a plastic bag. Recipe cards will not be
returned.
Recipes must be provided that identifies all ingredients
that were used in each part of the product. Any
ingredient that could be a potential allergen must be
clearly identified. Each food product must be labeled
with the following information:
Name
Address
Contact information (phone and/or email address)
Date the food product was made
4. For Food Competitions: Fillings, frostings, glazes, and
meringues are not permitted to contain cream cheese,
sour cream, heavy cream, or whipped cream if they are
not fully cooked/baked. These items are allowed as
ingredients in food products IF the final product is cooked/
baked. Additionally, raw milk, raw milk products or
uncooked eggs/egg whites are not permitted. Eggs/egg
whites that have been cooked to 160oF (i.e. pasteurized
or included as part of a batter and baked) are acceptable.
No home- canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are
permitted as ingredients in food products.
5. Fresh-cut, uncooked, fruits and/or vegetables are not
permitted to be used in food products or used as
garnishes for the product. Foods should be transported
to the competition in a way that minimizes contamination
and maintains the quality of the food (i.e. foods that are
judged as frozen should remain frozen at all times).
6. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make
sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before
preparing foods. If cuts are present, the wound should
be bandaged and a single use food service glove worn
on the hand during all stages of food production.
Contestants should not be preparing food exhibits for
competition within 48 hours of recovering from any
illness. People experiencing symptoms of vomiting,
diarrhea, fever, and/or jaundice should not be allowed to
prepare food.
7. Judges and individuals who will consume products from
county and/or state competitions should be informed
that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the
established policy cannot guarantee that an entry has
been properly prepared or handled before, during or
following the competition. The food products for
competitions are home produced and processed and
the production area is not inspected by the Indiana
State Department of Health. Tasting of a food product
is solely at the discretion of the judge and consumers.
Judges are NOT to taste any home preserved foods
such as low-acid or acidified foods like green beans,
tomatoes or tomato products, jams/jellies/fruit
preserves or fermented products produced in the home.
8. Since it is illegal in the State of Indiana for youth under
the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic
beverages, 4-H members are to use recipes that do not
include an alcoholic beverage as an ingredient. A suitable
non-alcoholic or imitation product may be substituted.
Instructions for preparing food exhibits for display at
State Fair (these instructions may be adapted for use in
your county):
9. If exhibiting in the CREATING WITH A MIX, underline the
two or more ingredients added to create the product.
Remove the box label that shows the original preparation
of the food. Attach it to an 8 ½ “x 11” sheet of paper and
attach the recipe card. Place this information in a plastic
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sleeve (so that it stays neat looking) and attach to the
exhibit.
10. Place the 4-H Baking for Fun exhibits on a sturdy,
disposable cardboard, paper plate, or container.
Labeling Suggestions:
Cover label with clear plastic wrap so that it will not
become grease stained.
Tape label to the paper plate or container before the
product is wrapped.
CATEGORIES:
Creating With A Mix or Ready Made Ingredient –
must have added 2 or more ingredients to the original
product before preparation. Exhibit 6 cookies or
muffins or the entire pie, cake or bread item.
Cookies From Scratch – includes Brownies, Bar Cookies,
Pressed Cookies, Drop Cookies, or Molded Cookies –
Exhibit 6 cookies.
Quick Breads or Muffins from Scratch – Exhibit 6
muffins, 1 loaf of bread, 6 biscuits.
Yeast Products From Scratch – Exhibit 6 yeast rolls,
other yeast products – exhibit entire product.
Cakes From Scratch – icing must be from scratch if used.
Exhibit whole cake.
Pies From Scratch – must be non-perishable. Pie pan will
not be returned. Exhibit whole pie.
BAKE WITH HONEY – exhibit any item listed above using
honey as at least 50% of the sweetener. Exhibit 6
cookies or muffins or the entire pie, cake or bread
item.
Cupcakes- make and display 6 cupcakes. Cupcakes will be
judged on presentation.
International- Bake a product that originates from
another country. Include a card with a
description of the product, what country it is from
and how it is used in their culture. Exhibit 6
cookies or muffins or the entire pie, cake or bread
item.
Pastries- 6 pastries of your choice made from
scratch (no purchased dough).
Basketry (Craft)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit
except the exhibit may go to the
Indiana State Fair only if selected as
one of the six “Any Other Craft” Indiana State Fair
entries.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County
4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each
exhibit item.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. New—If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed.
5. Extension staff may not be able to transport the exhibit
to the state fair. Please review the letter available on
Wednesday of fair week or at checkout time.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Make and exhibit a simple basket of any size, with or
 without a handle, using flat reed and/or flat oval reed and
the over under technique of weaving for the base and
side. The exhibit may be left natural or stained with a
simple stain (example – natural walnut stain) or members
may use reeds of no more than two additional colors.
Basket examples: napkin, square fruit, berry, bread,
apple, any simple basket with either a square or rectangle
base.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Make and exhibit a more complicated project using new
method listed in the project handout or cane and exhibit a
splint woven chair.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit any article ready for use, using your developed
skills which show more difficult types of weaving,
decorating or elaborate finishing.
Beekeeping
State Fair Exhibits:
Only one (1) exhibit for Beginners categories may go to
the state fair but there is no limit on the number of
exhibits a county may enter in the Intermediate and
Advanced sections (with the understanding of only one
per 4-Her). Also, only one exhibit from the Independent
Study area may go to the state fair.
General & ISF Exhibit Requirements:
1. There are no age specifications for beekeeping exhibits.
2. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
3. No bee hives may be brought to the county fair or state
fair.
4. Honey water content will be measured.
5. Fill level: The honey should be filled to the jar shoulder
not over, nor under. Queenline 1 pound jars are preferred.
6. Chunk honey should go in a wide-mouthed jar, preferably
a Queenline 1 pound jar or one specially made for chunk
honey.
7. Be careful to distinguish “chunk honey” (comb in jar) from
“cut comb” (comb only in box).
8. Honey (including chunk, cut comb and comb) must be
collected since the previous county fair.
Beginners (May do up to 2 years).
Present one of the following topics on a poster, as specified
on page 54,
1. Flowers Used to Make Honey—Pressed flowers of 10
different Indiana plants that bees use for making honey.
2. Uses of Honey and Beeswax
3. Setting Up a Bee Hive
4. Safe Handling of Bees
5. Any other Beekeeping related topic.
Intermediate (May do up to 2 years).
“Working With Honey Bees”
Exhibit one of the following:
1. Extracted Honey – 2 one-pound jars, shown in glass or
clear plastic, screw-top jars holding 1 pound of honey
each. Queenline 1 pound jars are preferred.
2. Chunk Honey (comb in jar) – 2 one-pound jars (wide
mouth glass or clear plastic).
3. Cut-comb Honey – 2 one-pound boxes (This is usually a
clear plastic box about 4 1/2" x 4 1/2")
4. Working with Honey Bees—Present a topic from your
manual to teach fairgoers about working with honey bees.
Use your knowledge and creativity to display this
information on a poster or in a notebook. Posters must
follow the guidelines listed above.
Advanced (May do these options multiple years).
Exhibit two of the four kinds of honey listed below:
1. Extracted honey—2 one-pound jars (glass or clear plastic).
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2. Chunk honey—(comb in jar) 2 one-pound jars (wide
mouth glass or clear plastic)
3. Cut comb honey—2 one-pound boxes. Boxes are usually
4½ “ x 4½ “.
4. Comb honey– 2 sections (honey built by bees in frames of
wood commonly called “sections”. Boxes are usually 4 ½“
x 4 ½“).
5. Prepare an educational display about honey bees or
beekeeping.
Independent Study (grades 9-12)
1. Advanced topic – Learn all you can about a beekeeping
topic and present it on a poster. Include a short
manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to
describe what you did and what you learned. Title your
poster, “Advanced Beekeeping – Independent Study”.
2. Mentoring – Exhibit a poster that shows how you
mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your
planning , the time you spent, the challenges and
advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might
be useful in your life. Photographs and other
documentation are encouraged. Title your poster,
“Advanced Beekeeping-Mentor”.
Bicycle Rodeo
Rodeo date: tentatively Sunday, July 18th, 7 pm
Outside York Automotive Exhibit Hall, check county
website or contact office for rodeo rules & info.
Bicycle Rodeo is not an ISF Activity
Bicycle Poster
Not a State Fair project
General requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
Grade 3
Complete the three activities in Chapter One of the Level 1
“Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from one of the three activities in
Chapter 1 - “First Gear” (pages 1 – 8 of the Level 1
reference book). Title for poster will be the topic you are
sharing information on – such as “Protect Your Noggin!”
Grade 4
Complete the six activities in Chapter Two of the Level 1
“Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from one of the six activities in
Chapter 2 - “Road Rules” (pages 11–22 of the Level 1
reference book). Title for poster will be the topic you are
sharing information on – such as “Sign Language”
Grade 5
Complete the two activities in Chapter Three of the Level
1 “Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from one of the two activities in
Chapter 3 - “On Your Way” (pages 25–28 of the Level 1
reference book). Title for poster will be the topic you are
sharing information on – such as “Be Road Smart”
Grade 6
Complete the five activities in Chapter One of the Level 2
“Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from one of the five activities in
Chapter 1 - “Maintenance and Repair” (pages 1–10 of the
Level 2 reference book).
Title for poster will be the topic you are sharing
information on – such as “Buying a Bike”.
Grade 7
Complete activities six, seven, eight, and nine in Chapter
Two of the Level 2 “Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a
22” x 28” poster sharing information from one of the four
activities in Chapter 2 - “On-the-Road Skills” (pages 13 – 20
of the Level 2 reference book). Title for poster will be the
topic you are sharing information on – such as “What’s
Behind?”
Grade 8
Complete activities ten, eleven, and twelve in Chapter Two
of the Level 2 “Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x
28” poster sharing information from one of the three
activities in Chapter 2 – “On-the-Road Skills” (pages 21 –
26 of the Level 2 reference book). Title for poster will be
the topic you are sharing information on – such as “Rock
Dodge”
Grade 9
Complete the four activities in Chapter One of the Level 3
“Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from one of the four activities in
Chapter 1 - “Maintenance and Repair” (pages 1 – 10 of the
Level 3 reference book).
Title for poster will be the topic you are sharing information
on – such as “Consumer Power”
Grade 10
Complete the three activities in Chapter Two of the Level 3
“Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from one of the three activities in
Chapter 2 - “On-the-Road Skills” (pages 13 - 18 of the
Level 3 reference book). Title for poster will be the topic
you are sharing information on – such as “Emergency Turn”
Grade 11
Complete activity eight in Chapter Three of the Level 3
“Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from activity 8 in Chapter 2 - “Growth
and Community Service” (pages 21 - 22 of the Level 3
reference book). Title for poster will be the topic you are
sharing information on – “Career Cyclist”
Grade 12
Complete activity nine in Chapter Three of the Level 3
“Bicycle Adventure” manual. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster
sharing information from activity 9 in Chapter 2 - “Growth
and Community Service” (pages 23 - 24 of the Level 3
reference book). Title for poster will be the topic you are
sharing information on – “Bike Issues”
Cake Decorating
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county is permitted to send one exhibit in
each grade category (3 total - Beginner,
Intermediate and Advanced).
General Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
Exhibit Introduction
The cake decorating project provides skills-based educational
experiences that provide an opportunity for mastery before
building on that experience to develop more advanced skills.
This subject area is divided into three levels: Beginner
(Grades 3-5), Intermediate (Grades 6-8), and Advanced
(Grades 9-12). While the defined grades are intended to be a
guide, older youth enrolled in this subject for the first time
may start in a lower grade skill level with permission by the
county extension educator, followed by an appropriate level
the following year.
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1. Skills and techniques demonstrated should be age/
grade appropriate. While it is not to say a beginner
level member cannot master an advanced level skill, it
would be rare and unique. Therefore, exhibited cakes
must demonstrate the minimum five techniques from
their given level outlined in Indiana 4-H Cake
Decorating Skills and Techniques, 4-H 710A, but may
also include higher/lower level techniques that have
been mastered. Any higher/lower level techniques will
not be counted as part of the minimum five, but
nevertheless will be evaluated for quality.
2. All exhibited cakes must be created using a Styrofoam,
foam, or other solid dummy.
3. Unless specified otherwise, cakes are to be iced
using Royal icing. Youth may practice skills using
buttercream, but this type of icing will not withstand
environmental conditions when being displayed an
extended period of time.
4. When displaying a cut-up cake or tiered cake, the
exhibitor must include a diagram and description
indicating how the cake was assembled. This diagram
and description can be attached to or written on the
skills sheet.
5. All exhibits must include a completed Cake Decorating
Skills Sheet (4-H 710) and must accompany the cake
for the judge’s reference during judging.
Beginner Level (Grades 3-5)
1. Cakes must be on a cake board approximately 3/8”
thick and 2”- 4” larger than the cake. For example, if
the cake is 8” round, then the cake board must be 10”
- 12” in diameter.
2. The cake board must be neatly covered and well taped
or otherwise attached underneath.
3. Cakes exhibited in the beginner level are to be a single
tier/layer, no more than 5” tall, and may be round,
square, or rectangular and the cake board is to be no
more than 12”x12”.
4. A minimum of five beginner level skills are to be
demonstrated. A list of skills to choose from can be
found on the Indiana 4-H Cake Decorating Skills and
Techniques, 4-H 710A sheet.
NOTE – While nail flower creation is explained in student
guide 1, the difficulty level may be too high and not
educational for some beginner level youth.
Intermediate Level (Grads 6-8)
1. Cakes must be on a cake board approximately 3/8”
thick and 2” - 4” larger than the cake. For example, if
the cake is 9”x13” rectangular, then the cake board
must be 11”x15 to 13’ X 17” rectangular.
2. The cake board must be neatly covered and well taped
or otherwise attached underneath.
3. Cakes exhibited in the intermediate level are to be a
single or double tier/layer no more than 12” tall and
may be any shape. Youth may choose to decorate an
inverted (upside down) character pan, create a 3-
dimensional cake. It is also permissible to cut-up
pieces of Styrofoam, foam, or other solid material to
create a new shape, like a butterfly or castle for
example.
4. The cake board is to be no more than 24”x24”.
5. A minimum of five intermediate level skills are to be
demonstrated and the cake may include additional skills
from the beginner level. A list of skills to choose from
can be found on the Indiana 4-H Cake Decorating Skills
and Techniques, 4-H 710A sheet.
NOTE – While applique creation is explained in student
guide 2, the difficulty level may be too high and not
educational for some intermediate level youth.
Advanced Level (Grades 9-12)
1. Cakes must be on a cake a cake board approximately ½”
thick and 4” larger than the base cake. For example, if
the cake is 26” in diameter, then the cake board must be
30” in diameter.
2. The cake board must be neatly covered and well taped
or otherwise attached underneath.
3. Cakes exhibited in the advanced level may be multiple
layer and/or tiered and may include multiple cakes, like a
wedding cake. Youth may choose to create a character
or 3-dimensional cake by cutting-up pieces of Styrofoam,
foam, or other solid material to create a new shape.
4. Dowel rods, plates, etc. should be used to support
multiple layers and tiers.
5. Fondant icing and gum paste is permissible.
6. Cakes may be any shape, nor more than 36” tall and the
cake board is to be no more than 36”x36”.
7. A minimum of five advanced level skills are to be
demonstrated and the cake may include additional skills
from the beginner and intermediate levels. A list of skills
to choose from can be found on the Indiana 4-H Cake
Decorating Skills and Techniques, 4-H 710A sheet.
Career Exploration
Not a State Fair project.
This project will involve the traditional
poster and interactive demonstration activities in
addition to workshop opportunities that involve local
business human resource professionals and others.
There are also numerous web resources that will be
kept up to date on the Purdue Extension Putnam
County website.
(www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam) for reference
under the 4-H Youth menu. See page 8 for
References! Record Sheets (also see page 9) of
manual.
The record sheet requirements for this project at all
grade levels includes having an annually updated high
school graduation plan. Regardless of project year
level, this plan will be necessary.
To obtain information for starting a high school
graduation plan go to LearnMoreIndiana.org to gain
advice and information for building a plan. This is
important for parents/guardians and youth to
collectively work together. If additional help is needed
or if there is difficulty with internet connection in the
home, utilize the library or contact Purdue Extension
Putnam County.
As one advances from Beginner Level to Intermediate
Level and Advanced Level, additional items will build
onto the high school graduation plan requirements for
record sheet purposes (see page 6 for actual project
record sheet which includes check list).
General Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Select one of the following two options to develop a
poster or interactive demonstration. Option 1 is best
for Grade 3. Either may be repeated at different
locations, facility or topic.
1. Design a poster, informative 4-H demonstration to
share information you obtained via an interview or
shadowing of a professional who works in career or
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profession that is of interest to you. Be sure to
discuss the following details:
a. Educational requirements for the position.
b. Time and schedule demands of the job.
c. Type of skills and personalities that fit the
requirements of this job.
d. Different levels or options within this job
including licenses and certifications.
e. Salary information like starting pay, typical
compensation ranges and benefits.
f. Stresses and hazards of the job.
g. What is a typical work day like?
h. Is this an indoor or outdoor job?
i. How did this experience change your
interests or feeling about wanting this type of
job?
2. Design a poster or interactive demonstration to
share about your recent visit to a post high school
learning facility like a college, university, apprentice
school, trade school, etc. to learn about the
education needed for a particular career. Contact
the Extension Office if you need help with ideas or
contacts. Be sure to include the following details:
What type of career or job you are interested in
researching.
 Typical length of time and cost to meet the
educational requirements at the facility needed for
your career/job of interest.
 What type of job placement does the college
provide to help you obtain your job of interest.
 What grade and other accomplishments are
required to have admission opportunity into the
facility you visited?
 What additional education is needed after
completing a program at the facility to actually be
employable in career or job of your interest (i.e.
will additional degrees be necessary?)
 What types of student activities exist at this facility
that will provide additional experiences to help me
obtain my career interests?
 What is a typical day like as a student at this
facility?
 Would I be commuting, living on campus, or living
off campus to attend school here? What are the
benefits and options?
 Ask your parents/guardians about 529 plan and
encourage one to be set up for your education.
Intermediate level (Grades 6-8)
Select one of the following three options to develop a
poster, informative 4-H Presentation or interactive
demonstration.
1. Complete a knowledge and skills assessment
activity at the www.learnmoreindiana.org website.
Be sure to discuss what you learned about yourself
from the assessment. Identify career options and
educational styles that are compatible with your
personal traits. How did this change your
thoughts about what you want to be when you
grow up?
2. Attend a workshop offered by Purdue Extension
Putnam County or otherwise approved by Purdue
Extension 4-H staff that offers Myers-Briggs
Personality Type Indicator, Real Colors, or other
approved on line assessment website. Be sure to
 discuss what you learned about yourself from the
assessment. Identify career options and
educational styles that are compatible with your
personal traits. How did this change your thoughts
about what you want to be when you grown up?
3. Grade 7-9 only. Attend 4-H Round-up at Purdue
University. Be sure to sign up early to obtain the
career sessions of your interest. Registration deadline is
May 1 yearly. Typically the Putnam County 4-H Council
sponsors one half of the cost of attending the event. Be
sure to state what career sessions you attended. Provide
information about your experience to let others know how
attending 4-H Roundup impacted your career decision
making and thoughts. Discuss your experiences with
living three days on a college campus. Also make sure
you provide pictures of the activities you can share on
your poster, Informative 4-H Presentation or interactive
demonstration.
Advanced level (Grades 9-12)
Select one of the following options to exhibit your project
efforts. At some point, it would be best to start a
portfolio to continually develop and add material that will
place you steps ahead of your peers when completing
applications and conducting interviews. A little
organization and work now will give you advantage and
greatly simplify your work later! Feel free to think outside
of a poster for exhibit and consider an informative 4-H
Presentation, Illustrated Talk, or one of the other oral 4-H
presentation exhibit options. Use caution to not provide
personal information you would not want the public to
know. For example an address and phone number could
be “x” out of you could use the Purdue Extension Putnam
County address and phone for a contact whereby inquiries
for you to work could be screened for example.
Grade 9 option only:
You may complete Option 3, in the Intermediate Level.
You may also exhibit via portfolio in Grade 9.
1. Develop resume you developed either on a poster or as a
portfolio for others to view information about your skills
as if you were seeking to become employed at a job fair.
2. Write cover letter you developed about your desires to
obtain a specific position.
3. Develop a series of power statements to describe yourself
to a prospective employer using action verbs from either
the Michigan State University or Purdue Center Career
Opportunities reference listings.
4. Create a flow chart presentation that illustrates your
decision making process for your educational plans after
high school. This may include but is not limited to :
facilities, sports, organizational activity offerings, costs,
scholarships, distance, reputation of the institution,
placement data, international experience, etc.
5. Participate in a mock interview experience or other
interview experience set up by Extension staff and
develop a video of your experience. Be sure to use your
experience to teach others by illustrating points where
you excelled and discussing areas needing improvement.
6. Present a 250-500 word essay about your educational
goals and objectives that could be used as part of a
scholarship of college, trade/apprentice school
application. This would be presented and added to your
portfolio.
7. Contact a prospective employer’s Human Resource
Department, union, or agency and research the
requirements and steps to obtain a professional
certification. Examples might include managerial, pipe
and steam fitters, pesticide license, electrical
apprenticeship, nursing, veterinary technician, etc. Be
sure to discuss the costs, where one needs to go, time
and duration requirements, previous experience
requirements, and other details necessary to obtain the
specified certification of your interests.
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Cat Poster
1. Comply with all the requirements
listed at the beginning of this “4-H
Exhibit Hall Project” section page
54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
2. Suggested Topics for development of educational cat
posters are as follows:
Level 1 — 3rd, 4th, 5th, grades on January 1st of current
year: Cat Care, Cat Breeds, Litter-Training, Treating My
Cat with Care and Respect, Cat Responsibilities,
Grooming Skills, Training My Cat, Neutering/ Spaying,
Determining Cat Costs, Traveling with My Cat, My Cat’s
Safety.
Level 2 — 6th, 7th, 8th grades on January 1st of current
year: National Cat Fancier Associations, A Cat Clinic,
Training with Extra Praise, Careers Related to Cats,
Should My Cat Have Kittens?, Feeding My Cat, Things I
Have Learned, Insect Pests, Symptoms of Ill Health, My
Visiting Pet Therapy Program, Cats Get Old Too!, Saying
Goodbye.
Level 3 — 9th grade or above on January 1st of current
year: Understanding a Cat Show, Planning a Cat
Business, Cat Genetics, Cat Organs and Systems,
Exploring Careers, Learning About Leadership, Teaching
Others, Having Fun Learning, Protecting Our
Environment, Issues of Animal Welfare/Rights.
Ceramics (Craft)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except
the exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair
only if selected as one of the six “Any Other Craft” Indiana
State Fair entries.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label each of
the exhibit items.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed.
5. Extension staff may not be able to transport the exhibit
to the state fair. Please review the letter available on
Wednesday of fair week or at checkout time.
Ceramics - cast from mold
** 2 project resource options are Sally’ s Ceramics
in Pittsboro 317-892-4091 and Shelly’s Ceramics
in Martinsville 765-346-9358***
1. All ceramic pieces must be purchased in green ware.
2. Each exhibitor must learn to clean and finish the
exhibit properly.
3. Additional general rules and information for all
divisions are included in the ceramic project handout.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Use simple molds for ceramic exhibit. First year
members use one to three colors of stain or glaze.
Each year advance in difficulty by the use of more
color.
 Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Use simple to moderate molds for ceramic exhibit. May
use air brushing, decals, and over glaze in addition to
advancement of beginning staining and glazing.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Use moderate to difficult molds for ceramic exhibit. May
incorporate any techniques from beginning and
intermediate divisions with any advanced staining,
glazing, and other techniques you wish to use.
Ceramics - handmade** 2 project resource options
are Sally’ s Ceramics in Pittsboro 317-892-4091 and
Shelly’s Ceramics in Martinsville 765-346-9358***
1. All ceramic pieces must be built by hand or created on a
ceramic wheel by the 4-H member.
2. Each exhibitor must learn the process of creating and
finishing the exhibit.
3. Additional general rules and information for all divisions
are included in the ceramic exhibit handout.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit one article using simple hand building (i.e.. slab
or pinch) 1st year members use one to three colors of
stain or glaze. Each year should advance in difficulty of
process or number of colors.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit an article or set of articles using simple to
moderate hand building techniques (i.e. coil, slump
mold) may use advanced glazes or applications (i.e.
decals, under/over glazing, advanced staining or
glazing).
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit one article or set of articles using moderate to
difficult building techniques or wheel throwing
techniques. May incorporate any techniques from
beginning and intermediate divisions with advanced
staining/glazing and other techniques you wish to use.
Child Development
State Fair Exhibits:
One entry from each manual level (3-4, 5-6,
7-9, and 10 & up) will be selected. A total of
four projects.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. 4-H’er must bring manual with the appropriate activities
sections completed, to the judging.
Here are details for each exhibit option:
Poster:
 22" x 28" poster board displayed horizontally
 Stiff backing with clear plastic covering
 Identification label in lower right corner of poster giving
name of 4-H member, club, grade, and year in project
Binder notebook:
 Identification label on front of binder giving name of 4-H
member, club, grade, and year in project
 Title page inside binder naming activity (or activities in
Level C & D.
 Pages of activity and explanation to follow title page
 Photographs are helpful to show the activity being used or
assembled
 Optional: Plastic sheet protectors, page decorations, binder
cover decoration, etc.
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Display:
May be table top or floor style, not to exceed 36" x 36" x
36" (Display may include item(s) made in the activities you
completed this year.)
Must be self-supporting to be viewed by the public.
Level A (grades 3-4)
4-H members should complete at least three activities,
each from a different chapter. Within the two-year period
for each level, they should have completed at least six
activities, and at least one activity from each of the five
chapters.
Choose one of the following to exhibit.
Choose one activity that you completed in this level.
Design a 22 x 28-inch poster or a binder notebook that
shows or tells what you did with this activity.
Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using
one of the activities from your project manual. Complete
an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample
Activity Card is on page 40. Use a 5 x 8 index card or
larger cardstock to create your card.
Level B (grades 5-6)
4-H members should complete at least three activities,
each from a different chapter. Within the two-year period
for each level, they should have completed at least six
activities, and at least one activity from each of the five
chapters.
Choose one of the following to exhibit:
Choose one activity that you completed in this level.
Design a 22 x 28-inch poster or a binder notebook that
shows or tells what you did with this activity.
Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using
one of the activities from your project manual. Complete
an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample
Activity Card is on page 40. Use a 5 x 8 index card or
larger cardstock to create your card.
Level C (grades 7, 8, 9)
4-H members should complete at least three activities each
year, each from a different chapter. Within the three-year
period for each level, they should have completed at least
nine activities, and at least one activity from each of the
five chapters.
Design a 22 x 28 inch poster based on one of the
activities you completed in your manual or one that
promotes physical, emotional or cognitive skills.
Display a binder notebook that includes the information
from one of the activities you completed this year.
Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using
one of the activities from your project manual or one that
promotes physical, emotional or cognitive skills.
Complete an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A
sample Activity Card is on page 40. Use a 5 x 8 index
card or larger cardstock to create your card.
Level D (Grades 10, 11, 12)
4-H members should complete at least three activities each
year, each from a different chapter. Within the three-year
period for each level, they should have completed at least
nine activities, and at least one activity from each of the
five chapters.
Choose one of the following to exhibit.
Design a 22 x 28 inch poster based on one activity you
completed in your manual or one that promotes physical,
emotional, or cognitive skills.
Display a binder notebook that includes the information
based one of the activities you completed this year.
Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 inches using
one of the activities from your project manual or one that
promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills. Complete
an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample
Activity Card is on page 40. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger
cardstock to create your card.
Collections
Not a State Fair Exhibit
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. The member is to exhibit for judging, all or a portion of the
4-H'er's collection and an informational notebook. Refer to
the "Exhibit Listing" section below for additional
information.
3. The members are expected to add to the collection of items
and increase their knowledge about this hobby each year.
4. Each 4-H'er must complete the appropriate "Collections"
record sheet and submit it to the club leader for review by
the announced date. This form is to also be in the fair
exhibit notebook.
5. Fair exhibits must comply with the correct overall square
inch requirement for the grade level.
6. Notebooks for the collection project should include detailed
information about how your project was completed.
Photographs are encouraged along with costs and
procedures to help judges see your progress.
7. The Putnam County 4-H Extension Educator reserves the
right to not display any exhibit that may be deemed too
valuable or inappropriate for the fair-going audience.
8. If exhibit is over 6 inches in height the 4-H’er must
gain permission from the 4-H Extension Educator to exhibit
the item during the county fair.
9. Please inform extension staff if the project needs to be
displayed a certain way.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit for judging all or a portion of the 4-H'er's collection
and an informational notebook.
Display – the area of the top of the display cannot exceed
432 square inches. It is recommended that the display height
not exceed six inches.
Notebook - The informational notebook is to share a detailed
description of the collection. See further information in
project book.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit for judging all or a portion of the 4-H'er's collection
and an informational notebook. The members are expected
to add to the collection of items and increase their knowledge
about this hobby each year.
Display – the area of the top of the display cannot exceed
576 square inches. It is recommended that the display
height not exceed six inches.
Notebook - The informational notebook is to share a detailed
description of the collection. See further information in
project book.
Advanced (Grades 9-12)
Exhibit for judging all or a portion of the 4-Her's collection
and an informational notebook. The members are expected
to add to the collection of items and increase their knowledge
about this hobby each year.
Display – the area of the top of the display cannot exceed
864 square inches. It is recommended that the display
height not exceed six inches.
Notebook - The informational notebook is to share a detailed
description of the collection. See further information in
project book.
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Computer
State Fair Exhibits:
A county may submit a total of three state
fair entries, one entry per grade level
division.
State Fair Interactive Demonstrations may also be given in
this project.
General requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
There are three exhibit grade level divisions;
Grades 3-5, Beginner
Grades 6-8, Intermediate
Grades 9-12, Advanced.
Exhibits are to be skill appropriate for the member’s grade
level.
Youth enrolled in the computer project will select one of the
below subject categories to study, regardless of grade.
Youth may choose to create an exhibit demonstrating skills
learned during the year. Check with your county Purdue
Extension Office to determine if a computer will be available
during judging and if there will be an opportunity to explain
your exhibit to the judge. Exhibits qualifying for state fair are
to be submitted on a thumb drive securely attached to a
notebook/portfolio describing accomplishments, skills
learned, design ideas, budget, a summary of what was done,
screenshots showing the development and final project, etc.
as the exhibitor will not be able to discuss their work with a
judge. Poster exhibits 22”x28” or freestanding 3-dimensional
display boards no larger than 36”x36” may be submitted.
Youth may continue in the same subject category in
subsequent years expand on the previous year’s topic, or
choose a new topic.
Subject categories are:
Block Based Programming
Text Based Programming
Web Design and Computer Entrepreneurship
Computer Forensics
Hardware and Networking Design/Install/Repair
Graphic Design and Computer Art
Software submitted to be reviewed by a judge must be
compatible on both PC and Mac platform. If additional
software other than Microsoft Office Suite is required to view
the member’s work, that software must be provided by the
member and comply with all manufacturer copyright laws.
Apps can be Android or IOS compatible.
All notebooks/portfolios must include a reference list
indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to
the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit.
This reference list should/might include web site links,
people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc.
It is recommended this reference list be the last page of a
notebook or included as part of the display visible to the
public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner
in which references are listed.
Blocked Based Programming:
Beginner – Grades 3-5 – Create a block based program using
Scratch, Code Studio, Alice, or another graphic programming
language of your choice. You should comment your work
and it must include at least ten different commands. Skills
this program could use are:
 Sequence
Iteration
Conditionals
Variables
Loops
User input
Any other similar skill
Intermediate Grades 6-8 – Create a block based program
using Scratch, Code Studio, Alice, or another graphic
programming language of your choice. You should
comment your work and it must include at least ten different
commands. Skills this program could use are:
 More robust demonstration of beginner skills
 Modularization
 Lists
 Any other similar skill
Advanced Grades 9-12 – Create a block based program using
Scratch, Code Studio, Alice, or another graphic programming
language of your choice. You should comment your work
and it must include at least ten different commands. Skills
this program could use are:
 More robust demonstration of Intermediate Skills
 Parameters
 Recursion
 Any other similar skill
Consumer Clothing
Notebook may be turned in at the
time of judging at the Fashion Revue
activity.
Refer to information letter received prior to
fair for judging times.
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county is permitted to send one exhibit in each category
- a total of 3.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. All members must create a Consumer Clothing notebook in
a three ring binder. Only one binder per member will
be accepted. Feel free to be creative with your notebook.
Notebooks may be decorated, etc., but remember they will
judged on content. All notebooks should be neat (they do
not have to be typed). You may include more information
than what is listed, but include at least what is suggested.
3. All notebooks must include a reference list indicating where
information was obtained, giving credit to the original
author, to complete the 4-H members exhibit. This
reference list should/might include web site links, people
and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is
recommended this reference list be the last page of a
notebook. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the
manner in which references are listed.
**For personal safety concerns, notebooks exhibited
should only contain name, county, grade, level and
club, and no personally identifiable information such
as mailing address or phone number.
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The following content should be included in order:
Title Page
 Include your name, project, age, county and division.
Table of Contents
 List order of pages in notebook
Picture
 5x7 picture of you in your purchased outfit. This helps
the judge to remember you and your outfits.
Activities
 Activities from the manual.
 Include activity group number and letter.
 New page for each activity.
About Your Outfit
 How you decided what you needed.
 Why you chose specific items.
 How you feel about your outfit.
 Cost of your outfit/how much you saved on your outfit.
 Describe what other items in your wardrobe the items go
with.
Record Sheet
 Your record sheet should be included in your notebook.
4. 4-H members must participate in the private judging later
that afternoon and in the public fashion revue at 7:00
p.m. along with the other 4-H fashion show participants.
5. At the private judging on July 21st the 4-H'er must model
the outfit, tell the judges about their purchases, what he/
she has learned and the activities completed that are
listed in their book.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
1. Complete one activity from each group in the manual.
Write the results or answers in a notebook. Label each
activity. This will help you talk with the judge easily.
2. Help purchase an item of clothing to wear with other
clothes in the 4-H'er's wardrobe. Examples might be
slacks, blouse, jeans, shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt.
Choose an accessory to go with the purchase. Some
purchases might include shoes, sweatband, belt, jewelry,
or socks.
3. Model the purchases. Tell the judge about them, what
was learned, and about activities that were completed.
Take manual and notebook because they will help the 4-
H'er talk with the judge.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
1. Complete one activity from each group in the manual.
Write results or answers in a notebook. Label each
activity. This will help the 4-H'er talk with the judge easily.
2. Purchase and accessorize a casual or school outfit. The
4-H'er may purchase accessories or select from items they
already own.
3. Model the outfit. Tell the judge about purchases, what
was learned, and about activities that were completed.
Take your manual and notebook with you because they
will help you talk with the judge.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
1. Complete one activity from each group in the manual.
Write results or answers in a notebook. Label each
activity. This will help the 4-H'er talk with the judge easily.
2. If a member has completed all activities in the manual in
prior years, the member is to consult with their extension
educator, leader, or mentor to create an activity. When
assembling the exhibit notebook be sure to include a note
to the judge explaining how the activity was determined
and the intended objectives.
3. Choose an outfit and accessorize it. Purchase or select
from items you already own.
4. Model outfit. Tell the judge about your activities in this
 year’s project and how you plan to use this year’s
purchases in your future wardrobe. Take manual and
notebook with you because they will help to talk with the
judge.
Creative Writing - Poetry & Prose
Not a State Fair project
General Requirements
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
1. Only one entry or exhibit is required to complete the
“Creative Writing” project. However, members may enter
twice in their division by choosing to write one piece for
each category-Poetry or Prose.
2. All entries are to be handwritten neatly in ink, typed, or
computer generated.
3. Exhibit that are typed and computer generated entries
should be double-spaced.
4. Children’s stories must include illustrations. Illustrations
are permitted to enhance other exhibits-but Not required.
They can be hand drawn or computer generated entries
should be double-spaced.
5. All entries must have been written by 4-H’er since the
previous year’s county fair exhibit. Work that has been
judged in any other writing contest is ineligible for 4-H
competition. School work not entered in any contest is
acceptable. All entries must be the exclusive work of the
4-H member. NO group exhibitor collaborations should be
submitted for judging.
6. Each entry must have a title page with the following:
Title, Author, Date, Project, Division, and Project
Category. Entries should be placed in a flat, pronged
folder. Due to limitations on display space, 3-ring binders
are not to be used.
7. Neatness counts. Be sure your exhibit is clean, neat and
organized.
8. Use any tools available to you to present your exhibit in
the best possible way. However, do not neglect the most
important part of this project- “Creative Writing”. The
developments of your subject into a poem or story, the
creative way you express yourself, and the proper
grammatical use of words are more important to the
judge. Make sure you concentrate on the project
requirements.
9. Once your exhibit is complete, make a copy of all the
pages. Staple them together. Place in the back of your
folder. This copy will be used for the judge’s notes and
not exhibited at the fair.
10. Attach the county’s official FairEntry exhibit label in the
lower right hand corner of the folder cover. The exhibits
are due at the Extension Office by Friday, July 2nd, 4pm.
11. The Putnam County 4-H Council reserves the right to not
display any exhibit that may be deemed inappropriate for
the fair-going audience.
Beginner (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit - 1. A poem of at least eight lines or two stanzas
2. A story, autobiography, biography,
children’s story, essay journal entry,
short stories or any other prose piece
consisting of 100 to 300 words
And the Project Record Sheet.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit one or both of the following:
1. A collection of three or more poems– each must
consist of a minimum of ten lines or three
stanzas.
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2. A story, autobiography, biography, children’s
story, essay, journal entry, short stories or any
other prose piece consisting of 300 to 1000
words
And The Project Record Sheet
Advanced (Grades 9-12)
Exhibit one or both of the following:–
1. A collection of five or more poems– each must
consist of a minimum of 12 lines or five stanza-
2. A story, autobiography, biography, children’s
story, essay, journal entry, short stories or any
other prose piece consisting of no less than 1000
words.
And The Record Sheet.
CUPCAKE DECORATING
Not a State Fair Project
General Requirements
Comply with all the requirements listed at the beginning of
this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section page 54 and “Indiana
and Putnam County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
1. Cupcakes will not be judged on taste and texture. NO
artificial foam, wood or dummy blocks are allowed.
2. Cupcakes should be ready for judging when arriving at
check-in.
3. Cupcakes will be judged on creativity, decoration,
technique, instruction, construction & appearance
according to guidelines for each level’s requirements.
4. All exhibitors are required to use royal icing.
5. Cupcakes must be displayed on a covered solid board
6. All displays must include an attached card with the
theme and tips used on the left corner and the Fairentry
exhibit label on the right corner.
Beginner Grades: 3-5
A. Exhibit 6 cupcakes standard size, round, in paper
liners. All 6 cupcakes must be decorated alike.
B. Ice smooth then add decorations using various cake
tips (star, dot)
C. The board the cupcakes are displayed on cannot
exceed 9”x13”.
D. No artificial sprinkles, candies or cookies may be used
at this level.
E. Include a 3x5 card with the description, theme and
tips used, in bottom left corner of display board.
Intermediate Grades: 6-8
A. Exhibit 12-18 cupcakes standard size, round or
square shapes in paper liners.
B. Choose a theme (example: shape, sports, butterfly,
etc.)
C. Be creative with tips used for decorations.
D. Smooth or decorated top with edible sprinkles,
candies, cookies, etc. that incorporate with your
theme. NO artificial items may be used.
E. Display cupcakes on a solid covered board not
exceeding 20” x 20”
F. Theme design should be single layer, NOT stacked.
G. All ingredients must be edible, including the
decorations.
H. Include a 3x5 card with the description, theme and
tips used, in bottom left corner of display board.
Advanced Grades: 9-12
A. Requirements: Exhibit: 18 or more cupcakes. Any
shape or size
B. Choose or create a theme – be creative.
C. Decorations may include: fondant, sugar molds,
candies, cookies, crackers, chocolates, etc.
 D. Artificial items may be used for building 3D or stacked
displays such as: dowel rods, straws, or candy sticks,
etc.
E. Decorations must be firmly attached (sprinkles,
candies, fondant, etc.)
F. No foam or artificial blocks may be used in design.
G. Cupcake liner may or may not be displayed on
cupcakes.
H. Display on a covered board not exceeding 30” x 30”
size.
I. Include a card ( no larger than 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”) with
the theme and tips used in bottom left corner of
display board. Include a list of all homemade supplies,
all materials used, and the purpose of this display.
Dog Posters
A dog poster should be designed to teach those
who view it, about the selected topic. 4-H’ers are
encouraged to seek assistance from their 4-H Dog program
leaders, the County Extension Office staff, the Internet, and
the Public Library.
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Poster topic must be from the 4-H’er’s current level
manual.
i.e. 4th grader would select a poster topic from the Level 1
Dog Manual (BU-8166)
Electric
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county may send one exhibit from Division
1, one exhibit from Division 2, one exhibit from Division 3,
one exhibit from Division 4, one from Advanced Division
Electronics and one exhibit from the Advanced Division
Electricity.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the county’s official Fairentry exhibit label to each
exhibit item. See into to the Exhibit Hall section of this
handbook for example.
3. Items exhibited must have been made by 4-H member
while enrolled in the project. A note (on 5" x 8" card)
needs to be attached to the exhibit explaining the exhibit
and its intended use and the record sheet must be
included.
4. Attach to the exhibit any kit instructions or book/manuals
if you feel they will help explain the operation of the
exhibit. This may be important for advanced electronic
projects.
5. Project Completion Recommendations:
Complete the activities as instructed in the manual and fill
out the “4-H Club General Record Sheet” (4-H-528) or as
specified by the County Extension Office. All posters,
notebooks, displays, and exhibits should include a
reference list indicating where information was obtained,
giving credit to the original source. This reference list may
include website links, people that helped you, books,
magazines, etc. It is recommended that this reference list
be attached to the back of a poster or display, be the last
page of the notebook, or included as part of the display or
exhibit visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an
exhibit for how references are presented.
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Level 1 (Grade 3)
Exhibit one article of choice displaying proper wiring
techniques, made during the current 4-H program year. It
must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) or more of the
appropriate level of “Skills to be Attained” items as
outlined in the “4-H Electric and Electronic Skills &
Knowledge Chart”. A completed copy of the “Exhibit Skills
& Knowledge Sheet” must accompany the project.
Exhibit Suggestions:
• Circuit board – 6” by 6” of Series/Parallel Circuit
• Electromagnet
• Galvanometer
• Poster board (22” by 28”)
• Display (appropriately sized for displayed equipment)
• Notebook/Report that covers any topic that is in the
National 4-H Electric Curriculum Electricity Excitement
Book 1 or Investigating Electricity Book 2, Purdue
Extension website Level 1 activities/project sheets, or from
the appropriate level of the Skills & Knowledge Chart.
Level 2 (Grade 4)
Exhibit one article of choice displaying proper wiring
techniques, made during the current 4-H program year. It
must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) or more of the
appropriate level of “Skills to be Attained” items as
outlined in the “4-H Electric and Electronic Skills &
Knowledge Chart”. A completed copy of the “Exhibit Skills
& Knowledge Sheet” must accompany theproject.
Exhibit Suggestions:
• Magnetic Powered Shake Flashlight – with display
• Circuit board – 6” by 6” of Series/Parallel Circuit (with
modifications if exhibited in Level 1)
• Electromagnet
• Galvanometer
• Electric Motor
• Poster board (22” by 28”)
• Display (appropriately sized for displayed equipment)
• Notebook/Report that covers any topic that is in the
National 4-H Electric Curriculum Electricity Excitement
Book 1 or Investigating Electricity Book 2, Purdue
Extension website Level 2 activities/project sheets, or from
the appropriate level of the Skills & Knowledge Chart.
Level 3 (Grade 5)
Exhibit one article of choice displaying proper wiring
techniques, made during the current 4-H program year. It
must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) or more of the
appropriate level of “Skills to be Attained” items as
outlined in the “4-H Electric and Electronic Skills &
Knowledge Chart”. A completed copy of the “Exhibit Skills
& Knowledge Sheet” must accompany the project.
Exhibit Suggestions:
• Wiring Project – (ie. extension cord, trouble light, wire
sizes and uses, plug configurations, test equipment, etc.)
• Electrical tool and supply kit
• Poster board (22” by 28”)
• Display (appropriately sized for displayed equipment)
• Notebook/Report that covers any topic that is in the
National 4-H Electric Curriculum Wired for Power Book 3,
Purdue Extension website Level 3 activities/project sheets,
or from the appropriate level of the Skills & Knowledge
Chart.
Level 4 (Grade 6)
Exhibit one article of choice displaying proper wiring
techniques, made during the current 4-H program year. It
must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) or more of the
appropriate level of “Skills to be Attained” items as
outlined in the “4-H Electric and Electronic Skills &
Knowledge Chart”. A completed copy of the “Exhibit Skills
& Knowledge Sheet” must accompany the project.
 Exhibit Suggestions:
• Wiring – Wire a lamp. The lamp can be a re-wired lamp
or one that is built new.
• Electrical tool and supply kit
• Poster board (22” by 28”)
• Display (appropriately sized for displayed equipment)
• Notebook/Report that covers any topic that is in the
National 4-H Electric Curriculum Wired for Power Book 3,
Purdue Extension website Level 4 activities/project sheets,
or from the appropriate level of the Skills & Knowledge
Chart.
Level 5 (Grade 7-12)
Do either an Electric power or Electronics project
Complete the activities as instructed in the manual and fill
out the “Advance Electric/Electronics 4-H Club Record
Sheet” or as specified by the County Extension Office.
Each county may submit one advanced electric and one
advance electronic exhibit to the state fair.
Exhibit one article of choice, displaying proper wiring
techniques, made during the current 4-H program year
that demonstrates a minimum of five (5) or more of the
appropriate level of “Skills to be Attained” items as
outlined in the “4-H Electric and Electronic Skills &
Knowledge Chart”. A completed copy of the “Exhibit Skills
& Knowledge Sheet” must accompany the project.
Exhibit Suggestions:
• Equipment Wiring – including but not limited to:
parts identification, appliance repair, lamps and
other lighting, equipment wiring, control system,
security system, topic that covers safety, motors/
generators, electric heating, heat pumps, AC, water
heaters, and other electric equipment.
• Home Wiring – included by not limited to any
circuits found in the wiring of a house or “barn”,
service entrance, switching, receptacles, generator
transfer circuit, safety, electrical math, and others.
• Electronic Equipment – Any project or kit
containing transistors or integrated circuits or
vacuum tubes such as radio, TV, computer, robot,
cell phone, and others.
• Poster board (22” by 28”)
• Display (appropriately sized for displayed
equipment)
• Notebook/Report that covers any topic that is in
the National 4-H Electric Curriculum Entering
Electronics, Purdue Extension website Level 5
activities/project sheets, or from the appropriate
level of the Skills & Knowledge Chart.
• Video Presentation Create a video showing the
work accomplished and skills learned. This video
should include the same type of information as
required in written notebook listed above. This video
is to be no more than ten minutes in length and
formatted as MP4 and submitted on a thumb drive.
This video can also be uploaded to a YouTube
account with the video being made public and the
link submitted for evaluation only.
Entomology
State Fair Exhibits:
State fair exhibits will be: one collection
and one poster for each level (grades 3-5,
grades 6-8, and grades 9 and up) for a maximum of 6
exhibits - a total of 3 collections and 3 posters.
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Reference manual – ID 401 “ How to Make an Awesome
Insect Collection” (available online,
www.extension.entm.purdue.edu/401Book/default.php?
page+home, or through the Purdue Education Store.
You may buy insect cards, labels and bug boxes from the
Extension Office.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Display specimens in 18" x 24" box(es) orientated
horizontally, with your personal identification (name,
grade, and county) in the lower right hand corner.
3. Display boxes are expected to include the specified
number of insects and orders. Use the orders listed in the
reference material (above), which are found on page 57 in
ID-401 and the Table of Contents in 4-H-764.
4. Pin Labels: Each pin or vial must contain two labels: Top
label is to include collection date, location, and collector
name. Bottom label is to include common name and
other optional identification data. Collect, mount (pins or
vials), and identify insects personally collected in the U.S.
only.
5. All insects must be in the adult stage and be properly
mounted on insect pins or be contained in vials as
directed.
6. Insects must be properly grouped for display, based on
your grade. For example, 4-H members in grade 5 should
group the insects identified to order. If your insects are
identified to order and family, first put all insects of the
same order together, then group those in the same
family, and then group insects with the same common
name.
7. Cards ID 401 A-F cards (for grades 3-8) and ID 401
-I cards (for grades 9-12) are to be placed inside
the display box in an attractive manner.
8. Box Labels: Box labels (computer generated or neatly
printed) are used for orders and families as required (see
chart below) and are to be placed flat against the bottom
of the box. Insects must be properly grouped directly
under the correct order and family box label. For example,
all insects belonging to a particular order must be placed
under that order label. Orders to be used are listed in the
reference book ID- 401. If family level identification is
required, the insects should be further grouped together
under that family label. When multiple boxes are used:
list the box order (i.e. box 1 of 3 boxes) and include your
name in each box .
9. One educational box, based on the theme given, below, is
required for grades 9-12, in addition to the insect
collection boxes. This box can be created in any manner
chosen (without the mounting, pinning or identifying
restrictions specified above).
10. If you choose to add the insect scientific name (this is
not required) they must be written properly: either in
italics or underscored. The Genus (first name) must
have the first letter capitalized. The species (second
name ) has no capitalization.
11. Attach the county’s official FairEntry exhibit label in the
lower right hand corner of the display in the box.
Title:
Collection-Insect Collection, Grade X (where X-your grade
in school)
Grade 3
Exactly 10 insects, identified and pinned on cards
(ID 401A) Maximum - 1 box.
Grade 4
Exactly 20 insects, mounted (pins or vials). Identify
all insects by common name and identify five to
order. Include card ID 401B. Maximum – 1 box.
Grade 5
Exactly 30 insects mounted (pins or vials). Identify
insects by common name and identify 15 to order.
Maximum - 1 box. Include card ID401 C.
Grade 6
Exactly 40 insects, exhibit a minimum of 6 orders,
mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by
common name and order. Include ID 401D. Maximum
2 boxes.
Grade 7
Exactly 50 insects, exhibit a minimum of 8 orders,
mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by
common name and order. Identify ten insects to
family. Include card ID 401E. Maximum 2 boxes.
Grade 8
Exactly 60 insects, exhibit a minimum of ten orders,
mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by
common name and order. Identify 30 to family.
Include card ID401F. Maximum 2 boxes.
*Educational box– The educational box (grades 9-12)
is in addition to the insect display box(es). This
box should be created in such a way as to teach
something about the assigned theme to the
general public.
Grade 9
Exactly 70 insects, mounted (pins or vials) exhibit a
minimum of 12 orders. Identify all insects by common
name, order, and family. One educational box: theme
- insect behavior. Maximum 3 collection boxes and 1
educational box. Include card ID 401I. (1-3 collection
boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place 401I in first
collection box only.
Grade 10
Exactly 80 insects, exhibit a minimum of 14 orders,
mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by
common name, order, and family. One educational
box. Theme – insect pest management. Include card
ID 401I. Place 401I in first collection box only. Card
ID401I download. Maximum 3 collection boxes and 1
educational box.
Grade 11
Exactly 90 mounted (pins or vials) a minimum of 16
orders. Identify all insects by common name, order ,
and family. One educational box. Theme- insects in
the environment. Include card ID 401I. (1-3 collection
boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place 401I in first
collection box only. MCard ID401I download.
Maximum 3 collection boxes and 1 educational box.
Grade 12
Exactly 100 mounted (pins or vials) insects, a
minimum of 18 orders. Identify all insects by common
name, order , and family . One educational box.
Theme - benefits of insects. Include card ID 401I. (1-
3 collection boxes plus 1 Educational box*). Place 401I
in first collection box only. Card ID401I download.
Maximum 3 collection boxes and 1 educational boxes.
Poster Option
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Posters must have the title of (use that topic for your
exhibit title) and be about one of the activities listed below:
Beginners – Grades 3-5
1. Big Mouth Bugs-Show the 4 different mouth styles
that you studied. Create a chart listing the four
mouth types, an insect that has this mouth type, the
food that they eat, and where these insects might be
found.
2. Pit Stop-Make two pit traps and use them to collect
insects. Exhibit your completed record sheet. You can
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use the format for your data collection, or make
your own. Include some of the insects, or pictures
of your trap and the insects collected.
3. Buz-z-zing Around-Present three to five ways
that insects communicate. Include an insect, or
picture of each insect that communicates in each of
the ways you are describing.
4. FACETnating!-Show how insects see (compound
eyes) and explain how they see colors.
5. Ants and Uncles-Compare insects with their non-
insect relatives by completing the chart in your book
(copy or make your own). Include some of the
insects and their non-insect relatives, or pictures of
them, on your poster.
6. Chirp, Chirp-Watch and listen to the crickets for
five minutes, three times a day, for three days.
Include day and night observations. Record what
you see and hear.
Intermediate – Grades 6-8
1. Collecting Insects-Use two of the insect collecting
traps described in activity 2 (Berlese Funnel Insect
Trap), Activity 3 (Modified Wilkinson Trap), Activity
4 (Fruit Bat) or Activity 5 (Light Attractor) to collect
insects. Exhibit a picture of your traps and an Insect
Collection Data Chart that gives the trap location
(for example, in the basement or in the back yard),
date collected, and insects collected.
2. Spread your wings and fly-Make and use a
spreading board. Exhibit pictures of your spreading
board and three butterflies 2. or moths that you
prepared using your board.
3. Invasive Species Investigations-Create and
informational exhibit about one (Indiana) invasive
insect. Include the information requested in the
activity for this insect (first 8 questions on page 29).
4. Insect Experiments -- Complete one of the
following activities: Activity 8 (Color My World),
Activity 9 (Sowbug Investigations), or Activity 10
(Life's Stages). Exhibit your data sheet and answers
to the "Talk It Over" questions. Activities 8 and 9
include your hypothesis and a conclusive statement
about your hypothesis (indicate if it was proved or
disproved).
5. A Sticky Situation --Make and use sticky traps for
four weeks as described in Activity 13. Exhibit your
data sheet and the answers to "Talk It Over"
questions.
6. Footprint Clues -- Study the tracks of 3 different
species of insect and one arthropod as described in
Activity 14. Exhibit your data sheet and the answers
to "Talk It Over" questions.
Advanced – Grades 9 & up
1. The Scientific Method - Use the scientific method
to complete one of the problems listed in Activity 3.
Describe what you did to complete the five scientific
method steps and include your data and drawings
or pictures of your experiment.
2. Transecting for Insects - Compare three habitats
using the scientific method to determine which one
has the most terrestrial insect activity. Display your
transect data sheet for each habitat and answer the
"Talk It Over" questions.
3. Please Drop In -- Create your own hypothesis and
collect insects in five pitfall traps to prove or
disprove your hypothesis, as described in Activity 7.
Display how you completed your experiment
(including each step in the scientific method) and
your data for each habitat.
4. Aliens Among Us -- Complete the "Natives vs Non
-natives Survey Data Sheet" by checking two boxes
(Native or non-native and damage or no damage)
for five native and five non-native insects as shown
in Activity 9. Answer the "Talk It Over" questions.
 5. IMP -- Learning and Teaching - Make an
informational flier and use it to teach younger 4-H
members about five insect pests that might be found
in a home or school in your county. Exhibit your
flier, lesson plan, and photograph of you teaching.
Answer the "Talk It Over" questions.
6. Meal from a Worm -- Use the scientific method to
study how mealworm larvae grow. Include your
hypothesis, data charts, and conclusions. Answer the
"Talk It Over" questions.
Independent Study – do 1 or 2
1. Advanced topic - Learn all that you can about a topic of
your choice and present it on a poster or in an
Entomology box. Include a short manuscript, pictures,
graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you
did and what you learned. Title your poster,
“Advanced Entomology- Independent Study”.
2. Mentoring – Exhibit a poster that shows how you
mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your
planning, the time you spent, the challenges and
advantages of mentoring, and how the experience
might be useful in your life. Photographs and other
documentation are encourage. Title your poster ,
”Advanced Entomology-Mentor-”.
Fashion Revue Activity
Private Judging Monday, July 19th
Each grade will have a set time to be
judged on Monday afternoon with details
in letter sent ahead of time.
Public Revue Monday July 19th at 7:00 p.m.
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county can send six participants who are 4-H members
in grades 8—12 as of January 1st of the current year to the
state fair 4-H fashion revue (maximum two per category). If
there are no entries in a category, counties may send a
second participant to the state fashion revue from another
category. Outfits to be worn in the state fair 4-H fashion
revue cannot be exhibited in any other 4-H exhibit section.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Garments modeled must have been made by participants
since the previous year's county fair exhibit.
3. All Public Fashion Revue participants must have
participated in the private revue.
4. An outfit is a garment or garments that when put together
make a complete look– such as one or two piece dress, or
one or two piece pant suit, or a three piece combination,
such as pants, vest, and blouse or shirt. All outer
garments must have been made by the 4-H’er.
5. Handcrafted garments made in 4-H craft exhibit may be
modeled in 4-H fashion revue whenever the finished
garment(s) meet the requirements of a fashion revue
classification.
6. A 4-H’er may enter only one (1) state 4-H fashion
revue classification.
7. Fashion Revue categories are the same as sewing
categories for each respective grade.
Putnam County Fashion Revue includes grades three (3)
through twelve (12).
Refer to the “Sewing” section of this handbook for
each grade’s sewing requirements for the outfit to be
modeled in the fashion revue.
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Fine Arts (Craft)
State Fair Entries:
Putnam County policy is to send from the
eligible exhibits, two entries from the fine
arts category.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label in the
lower right hand corner of the front of the fine arts
exhibit.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
“Fine Arts” includes art work that is to be done on canvas,
canvas board, or paper. Exhibit is to be framed as a
picture and ready to be hung. Canvas art on a wooden
frame is considered prepared for hanging provided that
frame has a hanger. Acceptable exhibit medium for
each level are listed with each level.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit finished product using one of the following
mediums: watercolor or pencil or colored pencils.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit finished product using one of the following
mediums: watercolor, pencil, colored pencil or ink.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit finished product using one of the following
mediums: watercolor, pencil, colored pencil, ink,
acrylic, charcoal, oil or pastels.
Floriculture
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county may choose to allow one
arrangement type or one poster/notebook
type exhibit per exhibitor (exhibitors are not
required to do both). Each exhibitor may
also choose to do a demonstration in
addition to an arrangement and/or notebook/poster.
Each county will be allowed to send one flower and
plant exhibit per category per level and one poster or
notebook exhibit per level and one demonstration per
exhibitor. Total entries allowed per county: Level A,
four flower and plant exhibits and one poster/notebook;
Level B, three flower and plant exhibits and one poster/
notebook; Level C, six flower and plant exhibits and one
poster/notebook; and Level D, six flower and plant
exhibits and one poster/notebook.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Exhibitors shall furnish their own containers.
3. Plants must have drainage and have way to provide for
water retention (i.e. saucers with pots or fiber baskets)
4. Notebook Guideline: Needs to be a sturdy three ring
binder or bound type notebook (with stiff covers). No
report covers or similar styles. Information printed
directly off the web will not be accepted; materials in
notebook need to be educational both for the youth and
the audience, and should demonstrate that the youth
was able to take what he or she learned from their
research (experiment, or on web, in library, etc.) and/or
activities to create the notebook; pictures, graphics,
and artwork are encouraged. Work should include
references where appropriate. Pictures, graphics, and
artwork are encouraged.
5. Each Level (A, B, C & D) of the Floriculture project serves
more than one grade. You should do a different activity
and exhibit each year that you are in the project. For
example if in 3rd grade you display a simple bud vase
(category 1), in 4th grade you should choose a poster/
notebook option or flower/plant exhibit from categories 2,
3 or 4.
6. Poster Guideline: Poster should "tell a story" or be
informative to the audience. Will the viewer of your poster
learn something from the exhibit? When designing your
poster you should consider lines, shapes, textures, colors
and placement of items; pictures, graphics and artwork
are encouraged; make sure the poster accurately meets
the guidelines and objectives of the activities in the
manual; information printed directly off the web will not
be accepted; materials included in the poster need to be
educational, both for the youth and the audience, and
should demonstrate that the youth was able to take what
he or she learned from their research (experiment, or on
web, in library, etc.) and/or activities to create the poster.
Level A Grades 3 & 4
Exhibit one of the following:
Flower and Plant Exhibit options/categories:
1. Create a flower arrangement in a simple bud vase, provide
your own vase, from cut flowers you grew in your
garden. Vase must be no more than 9 inches tall by 3
inches wide, neck opening of vase not to exceed 1.5
inches and be clear or white only. Include 1-3 stems of a
main flower, along with appropriate amount of filler
flower and greenery. Flowers should be in their natural
state, and not wired for display.
2. Create flower arrangement in a simple bud vase, provide
your own vase, from fresh flowers you have
purchased. Vase must be no more than 9 inches tall by 3
inches wide, neck opening of vase not to exceed 1.5
inches and be clear or white only. Include 1-3 stems of a
main flower, along with appropriate amount of filler
flower and greenery. Flowers should be in their natural
state, and not wired for display.
3. Create a simple round arrangement (small, compact round
cluster of flowers) with fresh flowers you have
purchased. Including the vase or container, must be no
larger than 12” x 12" high.
4. Create a simple round arrangement (small, compact round
cluster of flowers) with fresh flowers you grew.
Including the vase or container, it must be no larger than
12” x 12” high.
Poster or Notebook Exhibits – any one of the following
topics
1. Chronicle your work in your flower garden (planning,
planting, care, harvest, arrangement made with your
flowers).
2. Describe how you planned or designed your garden,
including how you chose the kinds of flowers.
3. Explain how you harvested your flowers, cared for them,
and used them in an arrangement.
4. Explore and explain: pollination – what it is, why
important, different ways it occurs or transplanting – what
things to watch out for - or role of insects with flowers
(good, bad or both).
5. Explore and explain seed germination or how to care for a
'sick' plant.
6. Report or interview with a professional (what do they do,
type of jobs, type of training hours worked, etc.
7. Describe an experiment you did and the results
8. Describe a community service project you did related to
your flowers project.
Demonstration – Participate in a Interactive Demonstration
during the county fair or the county demonstration contest
related to topics for this grade level.
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Level B Grades 5 & 6
Exhibit one of the following:
Flower and Plant Exhibit options/categories
1. Display a mixed planter that may include herbs with
foliage plants and /or flowering plants. The planter
should include 3 or more kinds of plants and have been
planted at least two months before the fair. The
container exhibit space must not exceed 18" x
18" (height will be variable). Must include 4-H
967C “Level B Plant Record” chronicling the care of
your plant.
2. Make an item with dried herbs or dried flowers that
were grown by the 4-H'er. Example of items to exhibit
could be but are not limited to a dried flowers product,
or a simple dried arrangement in a container (exhibit
not to exceed 18” x 18” ) height will be variable.
3. Display one house plant (foliage and/or flowering) in a
container not to exceed 10 inches in diameter. There
must be only one specimen plant per pot. A flowering
plant may be of any color with single or double flowers.
Must include record sheet 4-H 967C “Level B
Plant Record” chronicling the care of your plant.
Poster or Notebook Exhibits - any one of the following
1. Report how you harvested the flowers and/or herbs,
cared for them, dried them and used them.
2. Explore and explain: insects and flowers and/or herbs.
3. Explore and explain: starting seeds indoors – the
process and pros and cons.
4. Explore and explain: perennials – what are they, how
are they used, benefits or drawbacks
5. Investigate and describe: a butterfly garden – what
types of plants, benefits to insects and butterflies, etc.
6. Describe how you planned or designed your garden,
including how you chose the kinds of plants, any
problems, successes.
7. Describe your houseplant – how you cared for,
transplanted to larger pot, any problems, or successes.
8. Explore and explain: plant biology – form and function,
growth, photosynthesis, etc.
9. Explore and explain: how to grow plants indoors –
things to consider, common problems and solutions.
10. Explore and explain: environmental effects related to
plants (such as light, water, soil, or temperature)
11. Describe an experiment you did and the results.
12. Explore and explain topics from "Imagine That" –
plants around the world, information about different
cultural uses of plants, different ways you used your
plants/herbs/flowers.
Demonstration – Participate in a Interactive
Demonstration during the county fair or the county
demonstration contest related to topics for this grade
level.
Level C Grades 7 – 9
Exhibit one of the following:
Flower and Plant Exhibit options/categories
1. Display a terrarium – size should be no larger than
12" deep, 18" long and 16" high. It must have a
cover while on exhibit. See activity information for
design.
2. Combination or European planter – exhibit a container
of plants (3 or more kinds) that you have planted and
cared for during a minimum of 2 months. The
container should not exceed exhibit space of 18"
x 18"(height will be variable) See activity for
information on plants and design.
3. Create one corsage or two boutonnieres made from only
fresh flowers, containing 3 or more blooms. Can be
created with mixed fresh and artificial materials, or all
artificial. Bows and decorative items are okay.
4. Create one corsage or two boutonnieres made from silk
 or other artificial flowers and greenery. Can be
created with mixed fresh and artificial materials, or all
artificial.
5. A dried arrangement in a container or specialty item
made with dried flowers and plant materials. NO artificial
or silk flowers or plant materials . Bows and decorative
items are okay. Maximum size 24" x 24" (height
will be variable).
6. Create a flower arrangement using either roses or lilies
as the primary component of the arrangement. Should
be made with all fresh materials (NO artificial flowers /
plant materials). Bows and decorative items are okay.
Must not exceed 18” x 18” with variable height.
Poster or Notebook Exhibits
1. Explore and explain: vegetative propagation -- how to,
different types, problems and solutions.
2. Explore and explain: plant nutrients -- what are they,
why does the plant need them, what happens if the
plant has too much or too little, planters or containers
vs. garden.
3. Investigate the design of multiple plant containers --
how to, things to consider, and selecting plant
materials.
4. Describe how you created your corsage or
boutonnieres; or dried arrangement. Be sure to include
appropriate information on design principles and how
they are used to create your arrangement.
5. Explore and explain: floral tools and materials (how to
use, what they are, care of tools, different uses of a tool
Or material)
6. Explore and explain: preserving cut flowers -- how,
problems, uses of and/or diseases related to cut
flowers.
7. Illustrate, explore and explain how you dry flowers or
other plant materials and/or describe different methods
and/or how, why use them.
8. Explore and explain: medicinal uses and toxicity of fresh
and dried flowers and plants.
9. Describe an experiment you did and the results.
10.Describe a career exploration activity you did, such as
job shadow, interview with a professional.
11.Describe a community service activity you did related to
your flowers exhibit-- what you did, why, results, etc.
Demonstration – Participate in a Interactive
Demonstration during the county fair or the county
demonstration contest related to topics for this grade
level.
Level D Grades 10-12
Exhibit one of the following:
Flower and Plant Exhibit options/categories
1. Create a seasonal arrangement from only fresh flower
and/or plant materials. Flowers and plant materials
specific to a season or holiday should be used. For
example , fall mums or spring tulips could be used.
Maximum size 24" x 24" x 36". Can be floral
arrangement, and also items such as wreaths. Bows
and decorative accessories are okay.
2. Create a seasonal arrangement that can include fresh
and/or artificial flower/plant material. Flowers and plant
materials specific to a season or holiday should be used.
Maximum size 24” x 24” x 36”. Can be a traditional
floral arrangement, and also items such as wreaths.
Bows and decorative accessories are okay.
3. Create a modern or contemporary style arrangement
using fresh flower and plant materials.
Maximum size 24" x 24" x 36". Include a label that
states what type of design you have created (botanical,
pave, parallel, free-form, abstract, etc.).
4. Create a bridal bouquet. Proper display of the bouquet
should be considered, but only the bouquet will be
judged. Bouquet should include only fresh plant
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materials. Bows and decorative accessories are okay.
5. Create a centerpiece for an event, such as a banquet,
party, wedding, funeral, or church. Arrangement
should be no larger than 24" x 24" x 36" and be
made from EITHER fresh flower and or plant materials
or artificial or silk flower and/or plant materials.
Bows and decorative accessories are okay.
6. Display a plant that you propagated (and grew and cared
for) by tissue culture or other vegetative propagation
methods, or flowering bulbs that you forced.
Maximum pot size should not exceed 10"
diameter. Must include 4-H 969c Level D plant
record chronicling the care of your plant.
Poster or Notebook Exhibits
1. Describe how arrangement was created; include
information on the design principles utilized.
2. Explore and explain how to utilize different flowers to
make a similar style arrangement for different seasons
(tulips in spring, etc.) or how to utilize similar flowers to
make different styles of arrangements.
3. Explore and explain: the cost of arrangement and/or a
cost comparison with flower (different types of flowers,
different time of year, etc.).
4. Explore and explain : forcing flowers (bulbs, branches,
etc.).
5. Explore and explain: marketing in the floral industry
(large or small business) and/or a market survey and
results, and how they can benefit the floral industry.
6. Explore and explain: how to start a business related to
the floral industry and may include a business plan.
7. Explore and explain the origins of flowers and /or the
floriculture industry around the world.
8. Explore and explain: tissue culture, biotechnology, or
traditional breeding of new flower types – what are they,
how are the used, pros and cons.
9. Explore and explain: be a plant detective – what kinds of
problems might occur in growing and caring for flowers,
and how to solve.
10. Describe an experiment you did and the results.
11. Describe a community service activity you did related to
Your flowers project: how, why, results.
Demonstration – Participate in a Interactive
Demonstration during the county fair or the county
demonstration contest related to topics for this grade
level.
Food Preservation
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county may send one exhibit per
grade level.
General Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
Instructions for preparing food exhibits for display at
State Fair:
1. Foods should be transported to the competition in a
way that minimizes contamination and maintains the
quality of the food (i.e. foods that are judged as
frozen should remain frozen at all times).
2. Recipes must be provided that identifies all
ingredients that were used in each part of the
product. Any ingredient that could be a potential
allergen must be clearly identified. Each food product
must be labeled with the following information:
 Name
Address
Contact information (phone and/or email address)
Date the food product was made
3. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and
make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts
before preparing foods. If cuts are present, the wound
should be bandaged and a single use food service
glove worn on the hand during all stages of food
production. Contestants should not be preparing food
exhibits for competition within 48 hours of recovering
from any illness. People experiencing symptoms of
vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and/or jaundice should not
be allowed to prepare food.
4.Judges and individuals who will consume products from
county and/or state competitions should be informed
that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the
established policy cannot guarantee that an entry has
been properly prepared or handled before, during or
following the competition. The food products for
competitions are home produced and processed and
the production area is not inspected by the Indiana
State Department of Health. Tasting of a food product
is solely at the discretion of the judge and consumers.
Judges are NOT to taste any home preserved foods
such as low-acid or acidified foods like green beans,
tomatoes or tomato products, jams/jellies/fruit
preserves or fermented products produced in the
home.
Labeling:
1. Cover label with clear plastic wrap so that it will not
become grease stained.
2.Tape label to the paper plate or container before the
product is wrapped.
Recipe or index cards:
3. A recipe card or index card (no larger than 5 1/2 “ x 8
1/2”) is required for all food exhibits. Be sure to include
all the information requested in the exhibit description,
as well as your name, county, and the dept.-section-
class numbers. It is recommended that you wrap the
card in plastic wrap or in a plastic bag. Label the exhibit
container as to product, quantity, date food was frozen/
canned/made, 4-H’er’s name and grade. Recipe cards
will not be returned.
4. Since it is illegal in the State of Indiana for youth under
the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic
beverages, 4-H members are to use recipes that do not
include an alcoholic beverage as an ingredient. A
suitable non-alcoholic or imitation product may be
substituted.
Food preservation jars/containers:
5. All canned products must have the ring on the jar top to
protect the seal.
6. Containers will NOT be returned from the Indiana State
Fair.
How to prepare products for display.
7. Frozen food exhibits (containers and food) will not be
returned to the exhibitor. Please display in freezer bags
or disposable freezer containers.
Canned products may be shown in glass pint or quart
jars. Place label on rough side of glass jar to permit
greater visibility for judging. All canned products must
have the ring on the jar top to protect the seal.
8. Bring the county’s official FairEntry exhibit label to
the judging session to be attached to the exhibit after
judging.
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Grade 3
Exhibit a package of 3 baked, snack-sized
(approximately 2”-3” individual size) frozen cookies.
Display in freezer bag or freezer container. (Note:
Freezer containers will not be returned.) Include index
card with recipe and instructions for defrosting. Label
with name of product, quantity, and date frozen.
Grade 4
Exhibit a package of frozen berries. Include index card
with recipe and instructions for defrosting. Label with
name of product, quantity, and date frozen. Display in
freezer bag or freezer container.
Grade 5
Exhibit one uncooked frozen mini pizza using whole
grain pita bread, English muffin, bagel or already
prepared crust (no larger than 7" in diameter) with
toppings of your choice. Include at least 4 My Plate
food groups on your pizza. Meat toppings such as
hamburger, sausage, bacon, etc. need to be cooked.
Display on covered cardboard inside freezer bag.
Include index card with recipe and instructions for
defrosting. Label with name of product, quantity, and
date frozen.
Grade 6
Exhibit one package of any frozen vegetable or
combination of vegetables. Display in freezer bag or
freezer container. (Freezer containers will not be
returned). Include index card with recipe and
instructions for defrosting and cooking. Label with name
of product, quantity, and date frozen.
Grade 7 , 8 or 9
Exhibitors may choose one preserved product from
the following list. It is suggested a participant choose
a different option each year, but this is not a
requirement.
3 Options:
Exhibit one container of freezer jam. Include index
card with recipe and instructions for cooking. Label with
name of product, quantity, and date frozen.
Exhibit one jar of a canned tomato product using the
Hot Pack Method for a boiling water bath canner, such
as tomato juice, catsup, barbecue sauce, or salsa.
Include index card with recipe and instructions for
cooking. Label with name of product, quantity, and date
canned. Note: Only food preservation products made
using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are
acceptable.
Exhibit one jar of canned pickle product or canned
pickles. (Products using a fancy pack are not
accepted.) Label with name of product, quantity, and
date canned. Be sure to include on the 5”x8” recipe
card the processing method and instructions for storing.
Note: Only food preservation products made using
USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are
acceptable.
Grade 10, 11 or 12
Exhibitors may choose one preserved product from
the following list. It is suggested a participant choose
a different option each year, but this is not a
requirement.
3 Options:
Exhibit one jar of pressure canned vegetables, meat or
combination product, such as soup, stew, spaghetti
sauce with meat, etc. (Products using a fancy pack are
not acceptable). Include index card with recipe and
instructions for cooking or using the product. Label with
 name of product, quantity, and date canned. Note:
Only food preservation products made using USDA
approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable.
A package of a combination food frozen entree in
freezer container. The combination food should contain
3 food groups from MyPlate. Exhibit should include an
index card with recipe and instructions for reheating.
Display in disposable containers. No containers will be
returned. Label with name of product, quantity and
date frozen.
Exhibit a jar of cooked jam or a reduced-sugar fruit
spread. Include recipe card. Label with name of
product, quantity, and date made.
Foods
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county may take one exhibit from each
grade level to the state fair.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. At the county level (only) the project manual must
accompany the project.
3. For Food Competitions: Fillings, frostings, glazes, and
meringues are not permitted to contain cream cheese,
sour cream, heavy cream, or whipped cream if they are
not fully cooked/baked. These items are allowed as
ingredients in food products IF the final product is
cooked/baked. Additionally, raw milk, raw milk products
or uncooked eggs/egg whites are not permitted. Eggs/
egg whites that have been cooked to 160oF (i.e.
pasteurized or included as part of a batter and baked)
are acceptable. No home- canned fruits, vegetables, or
meats are permitted as ingredients in food products.
4.Fresh-cut, uncooked, fruits and/or vegetables are not
permitted to be used in food products or used as
garnishes for the product. Foods should be transported
to the competition in a way that minimizes contamination
and maintains the quality of the food (i.e. foods that are
judged as frozen should remain frozen at all times).
5. Recipes must be provided that identifies all ingredients
that were used in each part of the product. Any
ingredient that could be a potential allergen must be
clearly identified. Each food product must be labeled with
the following information:
Name
Address
Contact information (phone and/or email address)
Date the food product was made
6. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make
sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before
preparing foods. If cuts are present, the wound should
be bandaged and a single use food service glove worn
on the hand during all stages of food production.
Contestants should not be preparing food exhibits for
competition within 48 hours of recovering from any
illness. People experiencing symptoms of vomiting,
diarrhea, fever, and/or jaundice should not be allowed to
prepare food.
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7. Judges and individuals who will consume products from
county and/or state competitions should be informed
that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the
established policy cannot guarantee that an entry has
been properly prepared or handled before, during or
following the competition. The food products for
competitions are home produced and processed and the
production area is not inspected by the Indiana State
Department of Health. Tasting of a food product is solely
at the discretion of the judge and consumers. Judges
are NOT to taste any home preserved foods such as low
-acid or acidified foods like green beans, tomatoes or
tomato products, jams/jellies/fruit preserves or
fermented products produced in the home.
8. Instructions for preparing food exhibits for display
at State Fair (these instructions may be adapted
for use in your county):
9. Instructions for preparing food exhibits for display
at State Fair:
Labeling Suggestions:
Cover label with clear plastic wrap so that it will not
become grease stained.
Tape label to the paper plate or container before the
product is wrapped.
Recipe or index cards:
A recipe card or index card (no larger than 5 1/2" x 8 1/2")
is required for all food exhibits.
Be sure to include the recipe source and all the
information requested in the exhibit description, as well as
your name, county, and grade level/exhibit option. It is
recommended that you wrap the card in plastic wrap or in
a plastic bag. Recipe cards will not be returned.
Since it is illegal in the State of Indiana for youth under the
age of 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages,
4-H members are to use recipes that do not include an
alcoholic beverage as an ingredient. A suitable non-
alcoholic or imitation product may be substituted.
10. How to prepare products for display:
A. Most food products should be displayed on a paper or
foam plate.
B. For cakes—cut a piece of cardboard about 1/2 inch
larger than the bottom of the cake. Dover this
cardboard with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before
putting the cake on it.
C. Any product that may be sticky on the bottom, such
as some fancy breads, should be put on round,
square or rectangle cardboard. Cover this cardboard
with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before putting
the food product on it.
D. Frozen food exhibits (containers and food) will not be
returned to the exhibitor. Please display in freezer
bags or disposable freezer containers.
E. Pies should be exhibited in disposable pie tin.
Reusable containers or pans will NOT be returned
from the Indiana State Fair.
Grade 3 Exhibit 3 snack- sized (approximately 2”-3”
individual size) drop, molded or bar baked
cookies, no glaze or frosting. (No bake not
permitted.) Include recipe card.
Grade 4 Exhibit 3 standard size muffins that contain an
ingredient that is a source of Vitamin A or Vitamin
C (no muffin liners). Include a recipe card .
Grade 5 Exhibit a one–layer square, oblong or round layer
of cake without frosting. Reduce the amount of
fat in the recipe by using a fruit puree or baby
food fruit product that does not contain yogurt.
Include recipe card.
Grade 6 Exhibit 3 no-yeast, any shape pretzels with whole
grain flour mixture (shaped, stick, or nugget) or
 Exhibit 3 no-yeast sweet or savory rolled biscuits
with a whole grain flour mixture. (Not drop
biscuits). Include recipe card.
Grade 7 ,8 or 9
Exhibitors may choose one baked product from the
following list. It is suggested a participant choose a
different option each year, but this is not a
requirement. Previous county winners in a category
must chose a different option.
3 Options:
Exhibit 3 yeast breadsticks or yeast roll (any shape,
medium size - not a sweet roll) using a whole grain
flour mixture such as whole wheat, rye, oat bran, etc.
Include recipe card. Participants are expected to learn
how to knead bread dough by hand and allow it to rise
appropriately. It is NOT acceptable to use a home
bread maker.
Exhibit a yeast bread (can be loaf, braid, not rolls)
using a whole grain flour mixture such as whole wheat,
rye, oat bran, etc. Include recipe card. Participants are
expected to learn how to knead bread dough by hand
and allow it to rise appropriately. It is NOT acceptable
to use a home bread maker.
Exhibit 1 package of a non-perishable invented
healthy snack (e.g. a granola bar, popcorn snack,
trail mix, etc.) Your snack must include at least 2 food
groups from MyPlate. Exhibit must include your snack
product and a separate folder containing a marketing
plan with product name, recipe, how it will be
packaged, a package design, where it will be sold and
suggested selling price. Style your snack for a photo
shoot and include the picture in your marketing plan.
Label should
include product name, date quantity, and serving size.
Grade 10, 11 or 12
Exhibitors may choose one baked product from the
following list. It is suggested a participant choose a
different option each year, but this is not a
requirement. Previous county winners in a category
must chose a different option.
3 Options:
Exhibit a single or double crust baked fruit pie (no
graham cracker crust) in a disposable pan. Pie plates
will not be returned. Include recipe card. (Note:
Custards, cream, cream cheese frosting and fillings and
raw egg white frosting are not acceptable in an exhibit
because they are highly perishable when left at room
temperatures.)
A non-perishable baked food product for a catered meal
or special event in which organizers have requested low
fat and/or reduced sugar items. Exhibit will include your
food product and a notebook outlining how this product
is to be used at the event, menu, supplies to buy,
preparation schedule, equipment, table layout, etc. A
table display is optional and should be no larger than 16”
deep x 22” wide x 28” high. Include index card with
recipe.
Select a condition in which people have to specifically
modify their eating habits (diabetes, heart disease, Celiac
disease, food allergies, etc. ) Prepare a non-perishable
baked food product appropriate for someone with this
condition. Exhibit will include your food product and a
notebook summarizing the condition or allergy, nutrition
considerations involved with this condition, a description
of your baked item, and an explanation of how it fits
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within the nutrition considerations. Make sure to note
any ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction.
Include index card with recipe.
Forestry
State Fair requirements:
The county may exhibit one state fair entry per
manual and one independent study exhibit.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County
4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Leaves should be free of any damage. Note: when
writing scientific names, they must be in either italics or
underscored. The Genus (first name) must have the first
letter capitalized. The species (second name) has no
capitalization.
3. Herbarium collections must be accessible to the judges.
Do not cover it under the plastic that covers the poster.
You may want to attach a folder or other holder over the
poster to hold the mounted, covered specimens.
Grade 3 - 5 (Follow the Path)
Exhibit a poster based on one of the topics below and use
that topic as the poster exhibit title:
Leafing Out - comparisons (pgs. 6 & 7). Collect, dry and
mount 6 different species of leaves showing leaf
differences. One leaf with opposite arrangement and one
with an alternate arrangement, two leaves with different
margins, a compound leaf, and a simple leaf. Draw (or
copy the picture) and label the parts of a leaf using the
diagram from the manual (Level 1). Title the poster
“Leafing Out- Leaf Differences”.
Leafing Out - collection (pgs. 6 & 7). Identify and
exhibit leaves from 10 different trees that are listed in 50
Trees of Indiana book (4-H 15-80 or CD-FNR-3). List at
least two unique characteristics of each tree. Title the
poster, Leafing Out Collection”
Hold on Tight (pgs. 10 & 11), Dig up a small plant root
system and display along with a drawing of the root
system with the anchor, lateral, and feeder roots
identified and the "Parts of a Tree" diagram (4-H 641B).
Down in the Dirt (pgs. 20 & 21), collect roots from 3
different habitats: woods, near a creek, and in a pasture
or prairie. (Note: do not use the habitats listed in your
manual.) Display the roots along with the completed root
test chart (copy or recreate) showing the color, size, and
shape information. Include any unique features you
noted.
My Couch is a Tree? (pgs. 30 & 31), Use pictures (draw,
cut from magazines, print, or take photographs) to show
10 things in and around the 4-H’er’s home that are made
from wood.
Fun in the Forest (pgs. 32 & 33), Visit a state forest or
park, take your 50 Trees of Indiana book (4-H 15-80 or
CD-FNR-3), diagram the trails you hiked, and list the
types of trees you saw. Photographs of you hiking and
some of the trees you saw will help tell the 4-H’er’s story.
Grades 6-8 (Reach for the Canopy)
Exhibit a poster based on one of the topics below and use
that topic as the poster exhibit title:
The Leaf Machine (pgs. 8 & 9), copy, draw, or find a
picture of a cross-section of a leaf. Label the 7 parts. Give
the chemical reaction for photosynthesis, defining the
chemicals: CO2 , H2O, O2 ,C6H12O6. Be sure to balance
your equation! There should be the same number of
Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen molecules on each side of
the equal sign. You may need to ask an older (high) 4-H
 member or science teacher for help. Draw the tree canopy,
trunk, and roots (or use the tree diagram, 4-H 641B) and
identify the crown, trunk (with the parts; heartwood,
sapwood, cambium, and bark listed on the feeder roots and
anchor roots.
My State's Forests (pgs. 14&15), use a map, draw, or find
a picture of Indiana on the Internet (e.g., www.in.gov/igic).
Show where your home, your school, and your Fairgrounds
are located. Choose one of the following options to
complete your poster.
*Show where Indiana’s state forests are located. List a
few facts about each. Visit a state forest and have
someone take your picture by the sign, if possible.
*Show where some state parks and state forests are
located (5-15). List some facts about each one. Visit a
state park or forest and have someone take your picture
by the sign, if possible.
Someone Call a (Tree) Doctor and Stop Bugging Me
(pgs. 22-25), Collect 10 samples of tree leaves, twigs,
stems, or roots damaged by insects or disease and the
fruiting body or disease that caused the damage. List
information about the insect or disease and the species of
tree that was affected.
Fire in the Forest (pgs. 26-27), explain the Fire Triangle and
describe what happened during and after a famous forest
fire. Drawings or pictures will help tell the tale.
Growing Every Day (pgs. 30-31), Complete the table for 5
large trees that you can find and measure in your county.
Research to find out how to make and use a Tree Measuring
Stick (FNR-4) and use that to calculate the volume of each
tree. Explain why the 4-H’er thinks that results varied with
the two methods of determining tree volume (the one in the
4-H manual or using a tree measuring stick.)
Tree Planting, Plant 1-3 shade trees. Include information
about the tree (or trees) planted, why the 4-H’er chose the
species he/she did, what are the benefits of this tree, and
how tall this tree (or trees) will be when mature. Explain
why the 4-H’er chose the planning site that he/she did,
where he/she found the planting information, what steps
followed, the hole size, care of the tree (watering and weed
control), and any other information the 4-H’er can give.
Include a picture of the tree (photo or drawing). Reference:
FNR-FAQ-18-W.
Grades 9-12 (Explore the Deep Woods)
Display a poster based on one of the following activities:
A World of Forests (pg 16-17), indicate the 3 major forest
biomes on a copy, drawing, or picture of the world.
Complete the table given in the activity.
City Trees (pg 20-21), complete the questions about Tree
City (page 20). Show (draw or use pictures) some trees that
are often used in city plantings and explain the benefits of
these trees.
Trim the Trees (pg 26-27), explain the 5 different kinds of
tree pruning for urban trees. List some dos and don’ts of
proper pruning.
My Boss is a Tree (pg 34-35), list 5 jobs that require a
knowledge of trees and forestry. Explain the training and
education that is needed and what types of things the 4-H’er
might be doing if he/she had this job.
Tree Planting - Present a tree planting plan for at least 100
trees. Include the type of trees planted, pictures, cost,
method of planting, weeding, pruning the trees, and any
additional information. Exhibit must have a title, labels,
backing, and plastic covering as required in the manual.
Ref: FNR-FAQ-18-W.
Herbarium Collection - Trees
Collect 25 terminal twigs and at least two leaves, if space
allows (only one compound leaf is required), from native
forest trees. Mount the specimens on 11 ½" x 16 ½" paper.
One leaf on the twig must be mounted to show the back
side of the leaf. Label each sheet with the following:
common name, scientific name, its. Youth are encouraged to
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use Extension publications, the Internet, books, and
forest specialists to develop these items.
Note: The herbarium collection must be accessible to the
judges. Do not cover it under the plastic that covers the
poster. May want to attach a folder or other holder
over the poster to hold the mounted, covered
specimens.
Herbarium Collection - Shrubs
Collect 25 terminal twigs, with leaves attached, from
native shrubs. Mount the specimens on 11 ½" x 16 ½"
paper. One leaf label each sheet with the following:
common name, scientific name, where collected, county
where collected, date collected, name of collector, and
specimen number. on the twig must be mounted to
show the back side of the leaf. Cover each specimen.
There are no specific references given for these
exhibits. Youth are encouraged to use Extension
publications, the internet, books, and forest specialists
to develop these items.
Note: The herbarium collection must be accessible to the
judges. Do not cover it under the plastic that covers the
poster. May want to attach a folder or other holder
over the poster to hold the mounted, covered
specimens.
Grades 9 and up – Independent Study
Advanced topic - Learn all you can about an Indiana or
Eastern Deciduous forestry topic of your choice and
present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript,
pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe
what you did and what you learned. Title your poster,
"Advanced Forestry - Independent Study."
OR Mentoring – Exhibit a poster that shows how you
mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your
planning, the time you spent, the challenges and
advantages or mentoring, and how the experience
might be useful in your life. Photographs and other
documentation is encouraged. Title your poster,
”Forestry – Mentor”. There are no specific references
given for these exhibits. Youth are encouraged to use
Extension publications, the Internet, books, and forest
specialists to develop these items
Garden
Putnam County Exhibit
Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
The Gardening project is divided into four different levels:
Level A: See Them Sprout (3rd and 4th grades)
Level B: Let's Get Growing (5th and 6th grades)
Level C: Take Your Pick (7th-9th grades)
Level D: Growing Profits (10th-12th grades)
All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a
reference list indicating where information was obtained,
giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H
member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might
include web site links, people and professionals
interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended
this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or
display board, be the last page of a notebook, or
included as part of the display visible to the public. A
judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in
which references are listed.
Poster Guidelines
Posters should be 22" x 28" displayed horizontally with
stiff, light weight backing and must be covered with clear
plastic
The official FairEntry label should be attached to the front
right corner of the exhibit.
Exhibit
4-H 970-W was updated as of October 2015 with more
specimens and new required numbers of specimens. Please
carefully read these changes if you plan to exhibit at the
State Fair.
1.Single Vegetable
May be selected from 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W
(updated yearly) or list in the State Fair Premium book.
Maximum of 5 different single plate exhibits per exhibitor.
Single vegetable entries should be labeled with common
name, Latin name, and variety of vegetable. The Latin
names can be found in 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W.
Example:
Green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Blue Lake 47 Bush’
2. Garden Collection
three (3) plates
four (4) plates
five (5) plates
In all three classes, vegetables are to be exhibited on paper
plates and may include a display of not less than three
garden flowers, grown in your own garden. Exhibitors may
each exhibit one collection (3 or 4 or 5 plate garden
collection) at State Fair. Garden collection entries should be
labeled with common name, Latin name, and variety. Latin
names can be found in 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-
W.
3. Single Herb Exhibit
Can enter three single herbs (all edible types) that must be
labeled with common and Latin names and in pots 8"
diameter maximum. (maximum of three different pots)
Resource HO-28; 4-H 970-W
For list of herbs acceptable for State Fair, see State Fair
handbook or 4-H 970W.
4. Garden Education
One garden education exhibit per county for State Fair.
Anyone can complete Section IV (Garden Education), but
members enrolled in Levels C and D of the garden
project SHOULD exhibit one of the following
activities in addition to the Produce Exhibit (Section
I, II and III)
Produce Options
1. Exhibit four (4) plates containing two cultivars of two
different kinds of vegetables in your garden. For
example: display tomato Rutgers and tomato Roma on
two plates and spinach Melody and America on two
plates. Label the cultivars you exhibit.
2. Label and exhibit three unusual vegetables (may or may
not be discussed in your 4-H Garden Manual) you grew
in your garden this year. If not listed in the vegetable
display chart, check with your Extension office. For
example: spaghetti squash, head lettuce, etc.
Poster Options
3. Make a poster of five commonly found diseases in
vegetable gardens, the damage caused by each, and
the control options for each.
4. Make a poster of five commonly found vegetable garden
insects: beneficial (good guys) and/or injurious (bad
guys), benefits or damage caused by each, and the
related management practices (how to keep the
beneficial, and how to control the injurious insects).
5. Make a poster of a maximum of 10 pests (diseases,
insects, weeds, and/or rodents) you found in your
garden this year, damage caused, control measures
used, and results.
6. Make a poster explaining a computer garden program or
mobile application.
7. Make a poster showing a picture story of what you did
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in your garden this year. Example: how you planned,
planted, and maintained your garden.
8. Make a poster showing your financial record.
9. Make a poster of pictures showing your experiences in
hydroponics.
10. Make a poster explaining various career options
working with vegetables/herbs.
11. Make a poster explaining types of pollinators and their
importance in vegetable and fruit production.
12. Make a poster that shows the different types of plant
parts that are consumed by humans. Be sure to
identify the fruit or vegetable and categorize it by root,
stem, leaf, or flower.
13. Make a poster that shows different storage methods for
vegetables.
14. Make a poster showing how to create a raised bed OR
container vegetable garden.
15. Make a poster discussing how herbs listed on the last
page of 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W are used
and have been used throughout history. Be sure to
include both culinary and medicinal uses as well as
other unique uses, if any.
Resources
4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W
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Genealogy
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one exhibit per division -
a total of five (5).
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Forms for this project are found on the Indiana 4-H
website www.four-h.purdue.edu click on project, then on
Genealogy to reach downloadable forms. This project
is organized into divisions and not grades. You
cannot start in Division 3 without first completing
Division 1 and Division 2. This is a project that builds
on the previous division information in order to be
successful in building your family tree.
3. If you are using a genealogical commercial software
program, you may need to type in or hand write in
information required by the Indiana 4-H genealogy
project. See 4-H forms on the 4-H website linked above
The exhibit will consist of no more than four (4) notebooks
for Division 1-4 and first year Advanced Division. (If a
notebook requires additional space, label it as
notebook x, continued.) Those notebooks are:
Book #1 – 3” D-ring binder, contains introduction sheet,
pedigree charts and family group sheets
Book #2 – 2” D-ring binder, contains additional information
worksheets and diary of work
Book #3 – 3” D-ring binder, contains supporting
documents, pictures, etc.
Book #4 – 3” D-ring binder, contains Advanced Division
options only (Begin using this notebook in first year of the
advanced division or the fifth year of project enrollment.)
Another notebook should be maintained and kept in a
secure place at home to keep original personal and legal
documents as well as previously exhibited work.
Notebooks should be tabbed and in the following order:
Book #1 - Introductory Page; Pedigree Charts; Family
Group Sheets
Book #2 - Additional Information Worksheets; Diary of Your
Work
Book #3 - Any Other Documents (label with ancestor
numbers on tab)
Book #4 – Advanced Division Options (label each tab
separately with the specific option); Diary of Your Work (this
will be a second diary describing work done for each
advanced division option)
Pedigree Charts, Family Group Sheets, Additional Information
Worksheets, and Diary Sheets are to be placed in the
notebook back-to-back in sheet protectors to save space,
reduce the information being damaged, and reduce the
number of sheet protectors required.
So the notebook exhibit can be displayed to the public
and to minimize the potential of identity theft,
original legal documents are NOT to be included in the
exhibit notebook. Instead, a photocopy of any legal
document is to be included in the notebook and all
identifiable information (like social security numbers)
except for names is to be completely marked out.
Original legal documents are to be kept in a secure
location by the 4-H member and his/her family.
All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a
reference list indicating where information was obtained,
giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H
members exhibit. This reference list should/might include
web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books,
magazines, etc. Reference notations are to be made in the
“source” column of the Family Group Sheet and on each
document. If information on a family member is unknown, an
additional information worksheet for each required ancestor
is still required. Write “unknown” or “NIA” (no information
available) in PENCIL for each sheet of unknown ancestors or
list several ancestors on a page and insert page in proper
numerical order.
After exhibiting the 1st year of the ADVANCED Division, only
the Advanced Division notebook (Book #4) with ALL
OPTIONS (no pedigree charts, no family group sheets, no
additional information sheets, no documents from Divisions 1
-5) needs to be exhibited each year the genealogy project
continues.
Exhibit Requirements
Level: Division 1
Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
Book #1
 An Introduction page with a recent photograph of
yourself.
 Completed three-generation pedigree chart. This
includes you, your parents, and your grandparents,
ancestors #1 through #7. Put all surnames in capital
letters and all dates in military form (12 July 1974). Give
each person a number, as described in the "Recording
the Information" section of the Indiana 4-H
Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748. You must use the
pedigree charts listed at the
www.extension.purdue.edu/4h, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H
748Pbw-W or the commercial software forms, but not
the old "packet" pedigree charts.
 A Family Group Sheet for your parents and each pair of
grandparents. Sources of information MUST be filled in
on family group sheets (see section "Recording the
Information").
Book #2 (Ancestors 1-7 information)
 Four (4) "Additional Information Worksheets":
one(1) for you, the 4-H member
one (1) for your parents
one (1) for each set of grandparents (total = two
worksheets)
A diary of your work
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Book #3 (Ancestors 1-7 information)
 Any documents or pictures pertaining to these three
generations. Documents must be labeled with ancestor
name and ancestor number. Pictures need to be
labeled with ancestor name, plus names of all known
people, place and date picture was taken, as well as
ancestor numbers.
Turn in a completed record sheet.
Level: Division 2
Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
Book #1
 Four-generation pedigree chart. This would include
you, your parents, grandparents, and great-
grandparents, ancestors #1 through #15. You must
use the pedigree charts listed at
www.extension.purdue.edu/4h, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H
748Pbw-W or the commercial software forms, but not
the old "packet" pedigree charts
 A Family Group Sheet for each pair of great-
grandparents. Sources of information filled in on family
group sheets (see section "Recording the Information"
in the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H
748).
Book #2 (Ancestors 8-15 information)
 An additional information worksheet for each set of
great grandparents.
 A diary of your work
Book #3 (Ancestors 8-15 information)
 Any photographs taken of tombstones of your
ancestors and their children. Please document location
of tombstone(s) and label with ancestor name,
ancestor number, and date photo was taken. Rubbings
are acceptable in lieu of photographs.
 Any other documents or pictures pertaining to these
generations, correctly labeled.
Turn in a completed record sheet.
Exhibit Book #1, Book #2, and Book #3, which should only
include Division 2 ancestors 8-15 and related information.
Level: Division 3
Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
Book #1
 Five-generation pedigree chart, ancestors #1 through
#31. Computer programs do not generally print chart
numbers, so if you are using a computer program,
make sure you have the correct number of ancestors.
If an ancestor is UNKNOWN, please indicate as
UNKNOWN. You must use the pedigree charts listed at
www.extension.purdue.edu/4h, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H
748Pbw-W, or the commercial software forms, but not
the old "packet" pedigree charts
 Additional Family Group Sheets for generation five (5).
Sources of information must be filled in on family
group sheets (see section "Recording the Information"
in Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748.).
Book #2 (Ancestors 16-31 information)
 Additional information worksheets
 A diary of your work
Book #3 (Ancestors 16-31 information)
 Write an autobiography, the story of your life. Include
pictures, relevant dates, and important events. OR,
write an essay about what your hopes and dreams are
for the future, or about life goals you hope to attain.
 Any documents or pictures pertaining to these
generations, correctly labeled.
Turn in a completed record sheet.
Exhibit Book #1, Book #2, and Book #3, which should only
include Division 3 ancestors 16-31 and related information.
Level: Division 4
Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following:
Book #1
 Six-generation pedigree charts, ancestors #1 through
#63.Computer programs do not generally print chart
numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make
sure you have the correct number of ancestors. You must
use the pedigree charts listed at
www.extension.purdue.edu/4h, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H
748Pbw-W, or the commercial software forms, but not
the old "packet" pedigree charts
 Additional Family Group Sheets for generation six (6).
Sources of information must be filled in on family group
sheets (see section "Recording the Information").
Book #2 (Ancestors 32-63 information)
 Additional information worksheets
 A diary of your work
Book #3 (Ancestors 32-63 information)
 A copy of a photograph or a story of a sixth-generation
ancestor. Include information about the date when the
photograph was taken, how or where you found it and
what's happening in it or why it was taken. If this is
unavailable, write a story about the historical period
during which your sixth generation ancestor was living.
 Any documents or pictures pertaining to these
generations, correctly labeled.
Turn in a completed record sheet
Exhibit Book #1, Book #2, and Book #3, which should only
include Division 4 ancestors 32-63 and related information.
Level: Advanced Division
Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
Book #1
 Seventh and eighth-generation pedigree charts,
ancestors #64 through #255. If ancestry is unknown,
please indicate as Unknown. Computer programs do not
generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a
computer program, make sure you have the correct
number of ancestors.
 Your family group sheet for generations seven and eight.
 Sources of information filled in on family group sheets
(see section "Recording the Information" in the Indiana 4
-H Genealogy Resource Guide, 4-H 748).
Book #2 (Ancestors 64-255 information)
 Additional Information worksheets
Diary of your work
Book #3 (Ancestors 64-255 information)
 Any documents or pictures pertaining to these
generations; correctly labeled.
Book #4
 One new advanced level option (see below). Advanced
division exhibitors must include ALL options submitted in
prior years, with each option labeled with the year
completed.
Turn in a completed record sheet.
Pedigree charts are available on the Indiana 4-H Web site for
your additional genealogy research. EACH YEAR FOLLOWING,
continue to add ancestors to your pedigree charts. In
addition, choose one of the following options that has not
been completed previously. Please identify, by letter, the
option that you are completing (for example: Advanced
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Division, Year 1, Option A; Advanced Division, Year 2, Option
C; etc.)
Advanced Division Year 2 and beyond
Exhibit Book #4 that contains advanced division
options and a second diary of work. If additional
ancestry information was found in the seventh and
eighth generation, exhibit Book 1 noting ancestors
completed this year along with Books 2 and 3
demonstrating this year’s work.
EXPLAIN the information received as to how it relates to you
and your ancestors. Copies of documents obtained in
previous divisions are acceptable and should be utilized in
the option chosen if needed.
A. A migration map of your eight-generation ancestors. You
should have at least one map per family line with charts
or explanations of the migrations.
B. A timeline historical report of a family line. Show how
this family fits into history. Document your report as well
as possible with dates, records, places or maps, pictures,
etc. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.
C. A census history of a family line. Census abstract forms
can be found on several websites. Download forms to
abstract the census. Your notebook should contain
copies of the census and the completed abstract form
for each census.
D. A history of your family's religious background for any
family line or lines. Include a brief history of the
denomination. Include baptism, confirmation or
profession of faith and membership records. Also include
information or history of the congregations involved. Be
sure to include proper labels and sources.
E. A history of your family's military service for a family
line. Include supporting documents when possible.
These documents could include military records, (muster
rolls, discharge papers, etc.), pension records, and
bounty land records, as well as maps and pictures. Be
sure to include proper labels and sources.
F. A research paper on a famous ancestor. Prove your
relationship to this person with documentation. Try to
include pictures and anecdotes to enhance your paper.
G. Complete a family line or lines back as many generations
as possible beyond eight generations (ancestors 256 and
beyond). Include pictures, maps and documents. Be
sure to include proper labels and sources.
H. A timeline historical report of another family line not
previously completed. Document as well as possible as
in Option B. You need to state at the beginning that this
is a second family historical report on such ancestor.
I. A history of your family's military service for a family line
not previously completed. Include supporting documents
as in Option E. You need to state at the beginning that
this is a second family military history report on such
ancestor.
J. Family DNA history. (This can be a very expensive
option) Please include charts and explanations. i.e. use
pie charts, ethnicity estimates, approximate percentage
regionally, number of countries searched, genetic
percentage, family tree, graphs, etc.
Geology
State Fair Exhibits:
Exhibits may include one from each level, a
total of four (4).
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Specimens can be displayed on a poster or in an insect
display box (18" x 24") oriented with longest side
horizontal.
3. Specimens may be purchased from other countries. If you
purchase the specimen, indicate where and when. If you
collect the specimen, indicate the county and township
where you found your specimen. You may make your own
labels for your specimens. See the suggested label format
found in the Indiana 4-H geology manuals. Boxes make
your specimens more secure. Do not put valuable
specimens on posters where they can be removed quickly.
4. Posters and display boxes will be exhibited “standing up” at
the Indiana State Fair. The following methods are
suggested for attaching specimens securely: soaking a ½
cotton ball in Elmer's glue, hot glue, or clear tub sealant.
Place the cotton ball in the box and put your rock (or fossil
or mineral) on the cotton ball and let sit. It will take 1-2
weeks for Elmer's glue to fully harden. Specimens
mounted with Elmer's glue can be removed by soaking the
cotton ball in water. Glue remaining on the rock may be
brushed off with an old, damp toothbrush.
5. Do not identify your specimens any further than phylum
and class (except for fossils in which you are to identify
phylum OR class). There is one exception to this for
fossils which are identified to phylum OR class. Class
should only be used for fossils of mollusks, backboned
animals, and arthropods.
6. When exhibiting rocks – show a fresh surface to help
judges identify the rock. Labels – include the specific
geographical location where you would expect to find any
specimens as where you actually acquired it (found,
purchased, etc.).
7. Titles must be in the front of the poster or box.
Grades 3-5
Display a poster (or use a display box) based on one of the
following activities and use that activity name for your
title.
a. The Rock Cycle, (Activity 2) Explain the rock cycle using
both words and pictures.
b. Rock Types (Activities 2-4) Display rocks from the three
major types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Examples of each include: Igneous - granite, basalt,
gabbro; Sedimentary limestone, dolomite, shale, chert,
gypsum; and Metamorphic - quartzite, schist, basalt,
granite.
c. How Rocks Change (Activity 4) Color and display the
picture in your book or draw and color your own on your
poster. Briefly describe the earth processes that are
shown.
d. Rock Artwork (Activity 12), Display your rock artwork
and the story that you created.
e. Collections, (Activity 11) Display and identify 8 rocks.
f. Making Crystal Models (Activities 14 & 15) Display the
crystal forms characteristic of most minerals (cubic,
tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monoclimic,
triclinic) in a display box with their name and mineral
with this form. You may color, paint, or use markers on
your crystal models.
h. Molds and Casts (Activities 16 & 17) Display three molds
and/or casts in a display box. Describe the steps that
you followed to create a mold or cast.
Grades 6-8
Display a poster (or use a display box) based on one of the
following activities.
a. Rocks with Different Textures, identify and display six
rocks with three very different textures (two rocks of
each general type). Include three grades of sandpaper
and show how the differences in sandpaper are similar to
the differences in rock texture.
b. Indiana Limestone, show and label pictures or
photographs of ten buildings, sculptures, or monuments
made from Indiana limestone.
c. Mineral properties and tests. Explain the characteristics:
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crystal form, cleavage, hardness, appearance, and
streak. Explain tests used in identifying specimens.
Examples you might include are streak, acid, hardness,
chemical analysis, and specific gravity.
d. How We Use Minerals, Show 10 common products that
contain minerals. Explain the minerals that are contained
in these products and the characteristic that makes them
useful.
e. Geologic Time, create a display to show the major
geologic eras. Indicate the names, specific features, and
approximate length of each.
f. Indiana’s Glaciers, show the extent of Indiana’s three
main glaciers.
g. Indiana Geology, exhibit a map or sketch of Indiana
showing at least ten sites with interesting geological
formations. Describe the formation and sketch or show a
picture of the formation.
h. Field Trip, describe a geology field trip that you took.
i. Describe where you went and what you learned. Include
photographs (if possible) or sketch what you saw.
j. Collections. display and identify one of the following: 8-
16 minerals, fossils, or 4-8 of each (half minerals or half
fossils). You may exhibit a new collection in subsequent
years but not one you have already exhibited.
Grades 9-12
Display a poster (or use a display box) based on one of the
following activities.
a. Geology Research, prepare a display to teach others
about the topic you studied. Include an appropriate
title, abstract (brief description of your topic), and
photographs, drawings, charts, or graphs that help
explain your topic. This activity may be repeated if a
new topic is chosen in subsequent years.
b. Lapidary and Jewelry. Show how stones and minerals
are turned into polished stones and jewelry. Show and
c. Explain the steps involved.
d. Miniatures. Display five miniatures in a display box and
explain the benefits of collecting miniatures and how
they are prepared.
e. Indiana’s State Parks or Forests. Create a matching
game of Indiana’s State Parks or Forests and a brief
description. This exhibit option should include geological
features of the park or forest.
f. Indiana, U.S, or World Geology. Teach others about one
Indiana, U.S, or World Geology topic.
g. Career Exploration. Prepare a display that explains your
interview with someone who uses the knowledge of
geology to do their job.
Independent study – Grades 9-12
Advanced topic - Learn all you can about a geology topic
and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript,
pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what
you did and what you learned. Title the poster, "Advanced
Geology- Independent Study"
Mentoring - Exhibit a poster on how you have mentored a
younger 4-H member that shows your planning, the time
you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring,
and how the experience might be useful in your life.
Photographs and other documentation are encouraged.
Resources must be from government or educational
entities. Title your poster, "Advanced Geology- Mentor."
Health
State Fair Exhibits:
There will be one State Fair exhibit
allowed for each level - a total of three
exhibits – one beginner, one
intermediate and one advanced.
General Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
Level A Beginners - First Aid in Action
Grade 3
A poster on one of the following topics or any other topic
covered in Level A:
1. First Aid for Cuts and Scrapes
2. First Aid for Choking
3. First Aid for Strains, Sprains, and Bruises
or A family first aid kit
or 4-H’er may also complete this project by giving an
Interactive Demonstration during the county fair. Make
arrangements with the 4-H Extension Educator
Grade 4
A poster on one of the following topics or any other topic
covered in Level A.
1. First Aid for Treating Nosebleeds
2. First Aid for Foreign Objects
3. First Aid for Stings or Bites
or A family first aid kit (including at least 1 Make Your
Own item discussed in your 4-H manual)
or 4-H’er may also complete this exhibit by giving a
Interactive Demonstration during the county fair. Make
arrangements with the 4-H Extension Educator
Grade 5
A poster on one of the following topics or any other topic
covered in Level A:
1.First Aid for Poisons
2. First Aid for Broken Bones
3. First Aid for Burns
or A family kit for an emergency (tornado, snowstorm, no
electricity, fire, etc.)
or 4-H’er may also complete this project by giving an
Interactive Demonstration during the county fair. Make
arrangements with the 4-H Extension Educator
Level B Intermediate - Staying Healthy
Grade 6
A poster on one of the following topics or any other
topic covered in the manual
1.Human viruses or bacteria 2
2.. Keeping hair, skin, nails, teeth, ears or eyes clean
or A report of three activities you completed in the 4-H
manual
or 4-H’er may also complete this project by giving a
Interactive Demonstration during the county fair. Make
arrangements with the 4-H Extension Educator.
Grade 7
A poster on one of the following topics or any other
topic covered in Level B.
1.Nutrient rich "Power" foods
2.Healthy snacks
3. Appropriate portion sizes
or A report of three activities you completed in the 4-H
manual
or 4-H’er may also complete this project by giving a
Interactive Demonstration during the county fair. Make
arrangements with the 4-H Extension educator.
Grade 8
A poster on one of the following topics or any other
topic covered in Level B:
1.The importance of eating breakfast
2. The importance of physical activity
3. Turning everyday activities into exercise
opportunities
or A report of three activities you completed in the 4-H
manual
or 4-H’er may also complete this project by giving a
Interactive Demonstration during the county fair. Make
arrangements with the 4-H Extension Educator
Level C Advanced - Keeping Fit
Grades 9 & up
A poster on a topic covered in Keeping Fit: Fitness
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Activities for Youth .
or A report of three activities you completed in the 4-H
manual
or 4-H’er may also complete this project by giving a
Interactive Demonstration during the county fair. Make
arrangements with the 4-H Extension Educator.
Home Environment
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county may exhibit two exhibits from
each division – a total of six (6) exhibits.
General Requirements:
For the 4-H Home Environment project, 4-H members
at each grade level may choose from three possible
exhibit categories: a furniture item and notebook, a
design board (poster and notebook), or a portfolio
(notebook). Level 3 participants will also have a
fourth choice: independent study. Note: 4-H’ers
should choose a different option each year or show
how they expanded on the same option (portfolio and
furniture categories only) used in previous years.
ALL EXHIBITS MUST INCLUDE THE HOME
ENVIRONMENT EXHIBIT CARD, 4-H-1011-D-W.
Categories:
Furniture Item and Notebook - An actual piece of
furniture accompanied by a standard notebook (3-ring
binder) explaining the who, what, when, where, why, and
how of the chosen project. We suggest including pictures
showing where the item will be used. Also, we encourage
4-H members to include pictures of themselves doing the
project, but this is not required. Always place your
identification information in the notebook and on the
furniture.
Design Board and notebook - standard 22" x 28" poster,
displayed horizontally with a firm backing. Design boards
must be covered with plastic to protect and help hold items
in place. The official FairEntry exhibit tag must be attached
in the lower right corner. The notebook is to help explain
the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the chosen
design. This can be a "before and after project" or "plan in
the future" project.
Portfolio - standard notebook (3-ring binder). If 4-H
members choose to do this option more than one year, we
suggest that they keep the previous year's materials in the
notebook. Place materials for the current year in the front,
with the previous year's materials clearly marked or labeled
at the back. Always place your identification information in
the notebook.
Other information:
Color samples - These can be paint samples from a paint or
hardware store, or color samples the 4-H member makes
with paints or colored pencils.
Other samples - Many hardware or home improvement
stores have free samples of wall coverings, flooring,
countertops, and cabinet materials that can be used with
the 4-H member's design board or portfolio.
Colored pencils - We suggest using colored pencils when
coloring the design board or portfolio. Colored pencils are
what professionals use! Keep in mind that the entire area
does not need to be colored in, but be sure to apply
enough color to adequately express design ideas. Other
methods for coloring will also be accepted. These could
include (but are not limited to): crayons, watercolor pencils,
markers, or printing on the computer
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
 2. All exhibitors should inconspicuously label articles that
could be easily lost from the exhibit, such as books, curtain
rods, figurines, etc. Also, plastic coverings should be
provided on lamp shades to protect them from dust (with a
note stating that covering will be removed for use at
home). Proper size bulbs should be brought to be used in
lamps.
3. Do not bring extra accessories with exhibits. Bring only the
number of articles specified and the notebook.
4. NOTE: Each level has several options per category from
which to choose. We suggest that 4-H members either
choose a different option each year or show how they
expanded on the same option (portfolio and furniture
categories only) used in previous years.
Level 1 Grade 3- 5 (2 State Fair exhibits from this level)
Furniture option- exhibit a hanging item, a storage item or
organizer item, or 3-5 accessory items for your chosen room.
Include your 3-ring notebook.
Design option – Color the line drawing found in 4-H 1011
Home Environment titled Color, Texture, Line, and Shape
with colored pencils and choose:
a. 3 different color schemes – label the type of color
scheme used in each (monochromatic, analogous,
complementary, warm or cool). Include your 3- ring
notebook.
OR b. Use 1 color scheme and explain dominant supportive
colors. Attach samples to identify 2 additional color
options. Include your 3- ring notebook.
OR c. Display a floor plan for a bedroom. Include pictures
(magazine or photographs) of the furniture that would
be used. We suggest using graph paper to draw close
to scale and to show how line and shape work with the
furniture. Include your 3-ring notebook.
Portfolio option - choose one of the 3 below:
a. Collect samples of different color schemes (minimum of
three) and label the type represented by each (e.g.,
monochromatic, analogous, complementary, warm , or
cool).
b. Collect samples from magazines or photos of formal vs.
informal balance, dominant and supportive color, and
use of pattern. Include comments explaining each.
c. Collect samples of 3 different furniture designs. Label
each style (e.g. traditional, modern, country , formal or
retro.). Include information explaining each style.
Furniture option- exhibit a hanging item, a storage item or
organizer item, or 3-5 accessory items for your chosen room.
Include your 3—ring notebook.
Design option – Color the line drawing found in 4-H 1011
Home Environment titled Color, Texture, Line, and Shape
with colored pencils and choose:
a. 3 different color schemes – label the type of color
scheme used in each (monochromatic, analogous,
complementary, warm or cool). Include your 3- ring
notebook.
OR b. Use 1 color scheme and explain dominant supportive
colors. Attach samples to identify 2 additional color
options. Include your 3- ring notebook.
OR c. Display a floor plan for a bedroom. Include pictures
(magazine or photographs) of the furniture that would be
used. We suggest using graph paper to draw close to
scale and to show how line and shape work with the
furniture. Include your 3-ring notebook.
Portfolio option - choose one of the 3 below:
a. Collect samples of different color schemes (minimum of
three) and label the type represented by each (e.g.,
monochromatic, analogous, complementary, warm , or
cool).
b. Collect samples from magazines or photos of formal vs.
informal balance, dominant and supportive color, and
use of pattern. Include comments explaining each.
c. Collect samples of 3 different furniture designs. Label
each style (e.g. traditional, modern, country , formal or
retro.). Include information explaining each style.
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Furniture option- Exhibit any of the following items
demonstrating color, texture, and /or line and shape that
would help complete a room. Include your notebook.
 One piece of furniture the 4-H member has refinished.
 One piece of furniture the 4-H member has changed
using decoupage, paint, fabric, etc.
 One cushion or one 2 piece set of cushions, preferably
made by the 4-H member, displayed with intended
furniture.
 One window treatment, including picture of the treatment
in use.
 One piece of furniture that the 4-H member has
reupholstered.
 One item that you are using for a different purpose than
it was originally designed.
 A collection of 3-5 similar items (baskets, wicker items,
wicker furniture, bentwood furniture, etc.) that you have
made and /or purchased for future use. (For example a
collection of baskets made to use as desk accessories or
bathroom accessories, outdoor furniture and accessories,
etc.)
Design option – choose one of the following:
a. Display a floor plan for a living room, den or family
room complete with pictures of items that would be
used and drawn to scale. We suggest using graph
paper to help get the drawing close to scale and to
show where the furniture would be placed. Include
paint samples and/or wall-treatment samples. Include
your 3-ring notebook.
b. Display a floor plan for a full bathroom (toilet, sink,
and shower and/or bathtub). Include pictures
(magazine or photos) of the fixtures that would be
used. We suggest using graph paper to help get the
drawing close to scale and to show where the fixtures
would go. Include paint samples and/or wall-
treatment samples, and flooring samples. Include your
3-ring notebook.
c. Display a floor plan for a kitchen (including appliances
and sink). Include pictures (magazine, appliance
brochure, or photos) of items that would be used and
drawn to scale and to show where fixtures would go.
Include paint samples and/or wall treatment samples,
flooring samples, and cabinet and/or counter top
samples. Include your 3-ring notebook.
Portfolio option – choose one of the following:
a. Samples of 3 different types of wall treatments with
an explanation for each. Examples can include but are
not limited to: paint only, wallpaper only, or a
combination of paint and wallpaper.
b. Samples of 3 different floor treatments (pictures or
flooring samples) which can include but are not
limited to hardwood, carpet, and/or tile. Include
information on where it would be appropriate to use
each flooring type. Include information on the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
c. Samples of 3 different cabinet/countertop
combinations (pictures or samples). Examples can
include but are not limited to granite, laminate, and or
stainless steel. Include information about the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
d. An energy-savings plan. Design an energy-savings
plan for your family’s home or room(s). List the
current energy use along with your plan to conserve
energy. The plan should include techniques, how to
conserve energy, cost savings, etc. You may add
additional rooms or other plans to extend this option
over a few years. Include each year’s previous work,
but be sure that you indicate which information
represents the current year’s work.
Level 3 Grades 9-12 (2 State Fair exhibits from this level)
Furniture option- Exhibit any of the following items
 demonstrating color, texture, and /or line and shape that
would help complete your room along with your notebook.
 One piece of furniture the 4-H member has refinished
 One piece of furniture the 4-H member has changed
using decoupage, paint, fabric, etc.
 One cushion or one 2 piece set of cushions, preferably
made by the 4-H member, displayed with intended
furniture.
 One window treatment, including picture of the
treatment in use. (Should not be displayed on an actual
window; use false walls or plywood no-glass window
cutouts, or make special display rods.)
 One piece of furniture that the 4-H member has
reupholstered.
 One item that you are using for a different purpose than
what it was originally designed for. (e.g., bedsheet used
to make a window treatment, drawer used as a wall
shelf).
 A collection of 3-5 similar items that you have made
and\or purchased for future use. (For example a
collection of baskets, made to use as desk accessories or
bathroom accessories, outdoor furniture and accessories,
etc.)
Design option – choose one of the following:
a. Display a floor plan for a child’s or teen’s bedroom.
Include a special “theme” appropriate (e.g., princess,
cartoon character, music group, favorite book, or special
hobby). Floor plan should be to scale with general
measurements included. Include samples of window, wall
and flooring treatments. Include your 3-ring notebook
b Display a floor plan for a game room or family hobby
room (e.g. room with pool table, ping pong table, and or
game table; home theater; or music room). Include
pictures (magazine or photos) of the furniture that would
be used. Floor plan should be to scale with general
measurements included. Include samples of window, wall
and flooring treatments. Include your 3-ring notebook.
c. Display a floor plan of master suite (bedroom and bath).
Include pictures (magazine or photos) of the furniture
that would be used. Floor plan should be to scale with
general measurements included. Include samples of
window, wall, and flooring treatments, etc. This exhibit
must also include fabric samples (e.g. bedspread,
window treatment items that would be used and drawn
to scale.
d. Display a floor plan of a one or two bedroom home or
apartment. Include color scheme samples and furniture
layouts. Floor plan should be to scale with general
measurements included. Window, wall, and flooring
treatment samples should be included for each room
(Pictures of furniture are not a requirement.) Include
your 3-ring notebook.
Portfolio options – choose one of the following
a. Samples of 3 different lighting treatments. Explain how
and when each is appropriate for use. Examples include
but are not limited to: overhead, recessed, and table /
floor lamps. Include information as it relates to energy
use and efficiency.
b. Samples of 3 different types of window treatments.
Include information on the use of each kind and in what
room each would be appropriate. Include information on
the advantages/disadvantages of each. Also, include
information as it relates to energy use and efficiency.
c. Using the same window (size and shape) apply three
different types of window treatments. Explain the
advantages and disadvantages of each. Explain what
type of setting (formal, country, traditional, modern, etc.)
would be appropriate for each treatment. Include
information related to energy use and efficiency.
d. Develop a career plan. Interview an interior designer.
Include the advantages and disadvantages of being a
professional interior designer. Research two different
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design schools or training programs. Include the
advantages and disadvantages of each program.
Include the cost of attaining a degree or completing the
program.
e. Design an energy-savings plan for your family’s home or
room(s). List the current energy use along with your plan
to conserve energy. Plan should include techniques, how
to conserve energy, cost savings, etc. You may add
additional rooms or other plans to extend this option
over a few years. Include each previous year’s work, but
be sure that you indicate which information represents
the current year’s work.
Level 4 Independent study (grades 9-12)
Youth in grades 9-12 have the option of doing an
independent study project. Those 4-H members who choose
this option must review their ideas with their 4-H Youth
Development Extension Educator and/or Home Environment
exhibit leader to make sure they have selected an
appropriate topic/exhibit.
Junior Leaders
Junior Leader Manual due at the Extension Office by
September 3rd at 4:00 pm.
General requirements:
1. Must be in 7th grade or higher as of January 1st of the
current year
2. Must complete at least one other 4-H project.
3. See Junior Leader Manual for further details (located
online or in Extension Office).
Large Animal Poster
Not a State Fair Exhibit Option.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed
at the beginning of this “4-H Exhibit
Hall Project” section page 54 and “Indiana and
Putnam County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page
21.
2. This project is not to replace exhibition of livestock but
may be used by superintendents or 4-H Youth Extension
Educator when permission is sought by 4-H member to
complete animal exhibit when circumstances prevent the
4-Her from exhibiting an animal.
Level A - Grade 3- 5
1. Design poster or Interactive Demonstration to educate
viewers about six (6) breeds of any of the following large
animal species beef, dairy, sheep, swine, goat, or horse.
a. Indicate which breeds or types are best suited to
Indiana’s environment and use.
b. Discuss at least two positive attributes and two
concerns for each breed or type.
c. If repeating the project in consecutive years within
this level, select a species not previously chosen for
exhibit.
Level B - Grade 6—8
Choose one of the following health issues to exhibit. If
repeating within this level, select a topic other than one
chosen in previous years within this level.
1. Design poster or Interactive Demonstration discussing at
least four (4) disease and health issues of small
ruminants (sheep and goats).
2. Design poster or Interactive Demonstration discussing at
least four (4) cervid diseases and health issues (deer and
elk)
3. Design poster or Interactive Demonstration discussing at
least four (4) bovine (beef or bison) disease or health
issues.
 4. Design poster or Interactive Demonstration discussing at
least four (4) swine disease or health issues.
5. Design poster or Interactive Demonstration discussing at
least four (4) horse and pony disease or health issues.
6. Use a poster exhibit or Interactive Demonstration to
discuss how premise ID would be used to manage a
disease outbreak. Define premise ID and describe the
process to obtain a premise ID. Also state who must
have a premise ID.
Level C - Grade 9—12
Choose one of the following exhibit options without repeating
a previous choice within this level unless otherwise specified:
1. Discuss the Youth Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)
program and what you learned.
2. Discuss threats to the animal agriculture industry. Include
examples of legislation, organizations that seek the
demise of animal agriculture and discuss how producers
can take steps to protect their industry.
3. Compare and discuss at least two feed rations for one of
the following species: beef, sheep, goat, horse, swine,
bison, alpaca, or llama. Be sure to compare one ration
with an alternative feed stuff (e.g. dried distillers grain
DDG). This may be repeated for species not previously
exhibited within this level.
4. Develop an animal security plan that includes fencing,
health/well-being and predator/vandalism concerns. Also
discuss animal id mechanisms for security. This may be
in the form of a three-ring notebook or a poster or a
Interactive Demonstration.
5. Visit a animal harvesting and processing facility. Make
sure you schedule an appointment to speak to staff and
learn about this important and highly researched step of
animal agriculture. Develop a poster that has pictures
and quotes to educate the public about animal well-being
and care up to and through the harvest process
6. Select an animal agriculture topic of your own interest
and exhibit accordingly with approval of the 4-H Youth
Extension Educator. May also be repeated for different
topics.
Latch Hook (Craft)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except the
exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair only if
selected as one of the six “Any Other Craft”
Indiana State Fair entries.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each of
the craft exhibit items.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. If a basic craft article is to be hung, it must come
prepared for hanging.
5. New—If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed.
6. Extension staff may not be able to transport the exhibit to
the state fair. Please review the letter available on
Wednesday of fair week or at checkout time.
All articles are to be finished and ready for use.
Items may be made from latch hook kit or may be an article
of 4-H'ers own design.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
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Make an exhibit no larger than 14” by 14”
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Make an exhibit such as a tree skirt, wreath, doll, head of
Hobby horse, or larger article such as a rug, picture, or
wall hanging. Rug, pillow, wall hanging, should be larger
than 14” by 14”.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Make an exhibit of your design or more advanced kit. Rug,
pillow, wall hanging, should be larger than 14” by 14”.
Leather Craft (Craft)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except the
exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair only if
selected as one of the six “Any Other Craft”
Indiana State Fair entries.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each of
the craft exhibit items.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. If a basic craft article is to be hung, it must come
prepared for hanging.
5. New—If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Select a small article to stamp with a simple design. Slick
edges and /or lace as required Example of articles: belt,
coasters, small purse, or key case
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Select an article to tool and carve. Apply designs and
lace if needed.
Example of articles: belt, small purse, key case, or billfold.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Select an article to dye and figure carve Simple dyes
may be used. One article is sufficient.
More advanced members select an article with leader's
approval.
Examples of articles are: bridles, saddles, bowling bags,
etc.
Lego® Block Construction (Craft)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except
the exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair
only if selected as one of the six “Any Other
Craft” Indiana State Fair entries.
General Requirements:
1.Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. See the project handout available at the Extension
office or online for the one page information manual,
record sheet and judging scorecard.
3. The maximum exhibit size for all levels will 24”
deep by 24” wide by 30” tall.
4. All exhibits must have a solid Lego® or Lego® type
base. It is recommended the Lego® type base be
attached to a board or firm base to increase stability.
5. There is to be no gluing or painting of any pieces or
blocks. Decals and other similar materials are optional
 but may be used or perceived to be a tool of sturdiness
or balance in the construction process.
6. Except for Level A, all exhibits must be of a “free design”
or “original design” in their making in that the exhibit
was not in the form of a kit.
7. You may use either Lego® or similar Lego® type snap
together plastic blocks.
The following divisions are offered where grade is determined
as of January 1 of the exhibition year.
Level A — Grades 3-4
Exhibit: Build a “fictional” character or “thing” which the
idea may be from a cartoon, movie or created by yourself.
Examples include an animal, person, statue, totem pole,
etc. No motorized units will be allowed in this level. Attach
to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft Information
Card” for description of work completed on the
project.
Level B — Grades 5-6
Exhibit: Build a structure like a house, skyscraper, barn,
etc, or some type of vehicle like a car, truck, plane, boat,
tractor or farm implement, etc. No motorized units will be
allowed in this level. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4
-H Craft Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project. You may want to use a
picture on the card to illustrate the features of your
creation.
Level C — Grades 7-8
Exhibit: Build and exhibit two of any related, new exhibits
from either Level A or B. Examples could be two animals,
two statues, a car in a garage, etc. No motorized units will
be allowed in this level. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W
“4-H Craft Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
Level D — Grades 9-12
Exhibit: Build and exhibit a display of at least three
objects. That are related to each other. Examples include
three cars, tractor with implements, three buildings or a
combination of car, truck, tractor or building(s). The display
will not be larger than 24” by 24” and motorized units will
be allowed in this level. Projects should illustrate
considerable thought and ingenuity in design and
construction. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H
Craft Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
Llama/Alapaca Poster and FiberCraft
General requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at
the beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall
Project” section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/Terms” section page 21.
Crafts:
State Fair Entries: 1 per level (3)
1. Exhibit will be judged on craftsmanship only.
2. Crafts must have been made within one (1) year of
exhibit.
3. Any craft item constructed with llama/alpaca fiber may be
entered. Craft may also contain other materials. Fiber
may be processed (felted, spun, etc) or unprocessed, and
may have originated from any llama or alpaca.
4. Exhibits will consist of one (1) completed craft item,
which can be a single item or a set, and a notebook
explaining how the craft was made. A FairEntry name tag
must be placed in the lower front right-hand corner of
the craft and notebook.
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Junior—Grades 3-5
Intermediate—Grades 6-8
Senior—Grades 9-12
Poster:
State Fair Entries: 1 per level (3)
1. Poster will be judged on theme, construction, style, and
language.
2. Posters must have been constructed within one (1) year
of exhibit and must follow general state poster
guidelines.
3. Posters will be judged in the following levels:
Junior: 3rd – 5th grade
Intermediate: 6th – 8th grade
Senior: 9th grade and above
Metal Craft (Craft)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except
the exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair
only if selected as one of the six “Any Other
Craft” Indiana State Fair entries
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each of
the craft exhibit items.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. If a basic craft article is to be hung, it must come
prepared for hanging.
5. New—If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed. For safety purposes any
craft exhibit that resembles a sword, knife, or look
-a-like weapon will be judged but will not be
displayed unless secured and with extension staff
approval.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit an article made of aluminum, copper, or brass.
1. Select a simple design.
2. Apply design by etching.
3. Use only one size punch hole.
4. Exhibit suggestions: Ash tray, set of coasters, bracelet
or small tray.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit an article made of aluminum or copper
1. Select a more advanced design, involving a border
and /or antiquing.
2. Develop skills in engraving, etching or hammering.
3. Use more than one size punch hole.
4. Exhibit suggestions: Tray, bowl or wall decoration.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
1. Exhibit an article made of any suitable metal – including
more precious metals such as silver or pewter.
2. Design and shaping of exhibit should be appropriate for
use of article and show skill of member.
3. Exhibit suggestions: Jewelry, tray or serving piece, or
room accessory. (In the Advanced Division, shaping
done by hammering should be done over a sandbag.)
Microwave Cooking
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit
General Requirements:
1.Comply with all the requirements
listed at the beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall
Project” section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Bring to the project judging session the county’s official
FairEntry Exhibit label to be attached to the exhibit after
judging. See handbook General Rules section for example.
3. Recipe or index cards:
A recipe card or index card (no larger than 5 1/2" x 8 1/2")
is required for all food exhibits.
Be sure to include the recipe source and all the
information requested in the exhibit description, as well
as your name, county, and grade level/exhibit option. It
is recommended that you wrap the card in plastic wrap
or in a plastic bag. Recipe cards will not be returned.
Recipes must be provided that identifies all ingredients
that were used in each part of the product. Any
ingredient that could be a potential allergen must be
clearly identified. Each food product must be labeled with
the following information:
Name
Address
Contact information (phone and/or email address)
Date the food product was made
4. For Food Competitions: Fillings, frostings, glazes, and
meringues are not permitted to contain cream cheese, sour
cream, heavy cream, or whipped cream if they are not fully
cooked/baked. These items are allowed as ingredients in
food products IF the final product is cooked/baked.
Additionally, raw milk, raw milk products or uncooked
eggs/egg whites are not permitted. Eggs/egg whites that
have been cooked to 160oF (i.e. pasteurized or included as
part of a batter and baked) are acceptable. No home-
canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted as
ingredients in food products.
5. Fresh-cut, uncooked, fruits and/or vegetables are not
permitted to be used in food products or used as
garnishes for the product. Foods should be transported
to the competition in a way that minimizes contamination
and maintains the quality of the food (i.e. foods that are
judged as frozen should remain frozen at all times).
6. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make
sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before
preparing foods. If cuts are present, the wound should be
bandaged and a single use food service glove worn on
the hand during all stages of food production.
Contestants should not be preparing food exhibits for
competition within 48 hours of recovering from any
illness. People experiencing symptoms of vomiting,
diarrhea, fever, and/or jaundice should not be allowed to
prepare food.
7. Judges and individuals who will consume products from
county and/or state competitions should be informed that
they are at risk for foodborne illness since the established
policy cannot guarantee that an entry has been properly
prepared or handled before, during or following the
competition. The food products for competitions are
home produced and processed and the production area is
not inspected by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Tasting of a food product is solely at the discretion of the
judge and consumers. Judges are NOT to taste any
home preserved foods such as low-acid or acidified foods
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like green beans, tomatoes or tomato products, jams/
jellies/fruit preserves or fermented products produced in
the home.
8. Since it is illegal in the State of Indiana for youth
under the age of 21 to purchase or consume
alcoholic beverages, 4-H members are to use
recipes that do not include an alcoholic beverage
as an ingredient. A suitable non-alcoholic or
imitation product may be substituted. Instructions
for preparing food exhibits for display at State Fair
(these instructions may be adapted for use in your
county):
Labeling Suggestions:
Cover label with clear plastic wrap so that it will not become
grease stained.
Tape label to the paper plate or container before the product
is wrapped.
Refer to exhibit grid that came with the manual for grade
appropriate activities. It is suggested that all items are
exhibited in disposable containers. Containers will not be
returned.
Grade 3
Microwave snack (6 servings)
Grade 4
Fudge (6 pieces)
Grade 5
Bar cookies or brownies (6 cookies)
Grade 6
Upside down cake (1 cake)
Grade 7
Fruit crisp (whole pan)
Grade 8
Coffee cake (whole cake)
Grade 9
Candy (6 pieces)
Grade 10
Double layer or bundt cake (whole cake)
Grade 11
Pie – Fruit or other cooked pie (whole pie)
Grade 12
Jam or jelly (1 container)
Model Craft (Craft)
State Fair Entries:
Putnam County policy is to send from the
eligible exhibits, two entries from model craft.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each of
the item.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. New—If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed.
5. Extension staff may not be able to transport the exhibit to
the state fair. Please review the letter available on
Wednesday of fair week or at checkout time.
General requirements: A small scale replica
Exhibits must be a small scale replica and meet the following
criteria:
1. Must be of injected styrene plastics
2. At least 25% of the exhibit must be painted
3. Wood, paper, clay, die-cast, or snap together models are
not permitted
4. Screws are not permitted
5. Pre-painted or pre-decaled factory models are not
permitted
6.If the model is being built from a kit, include a copy
of the instructions with the craft information card.
7. Legos are not considered models and are to be exhibited as
Lego Craft
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
1. Exhibit one model assembled from a purchased model
kit.
2. No display base can be used for models in Division I.
3. The model is not to be larger than 24 "x 24" – side to
side, and not over 18” tall.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit one of the following:
1. One model assembled from a purchased kit.
2. One funny model made using extra model kit parts.
3. A collection of models - no more than 3.
If a display base is used for a model or group of models, it
can not exceed 600 square inches – side to side.
Landscaping can be used with a display in “Intermediate”.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit one of the following:
1. One model assembled from a purchased model kit.
2. One funny model made using extra parts.
3. A collection of models - no more than 5.
4. Original small scale replica of a design you have created.
Exhibit your design with the model. No kits can be used .
If a display base is used for a model or group of models,
it can not exceed 600 square inches. The display and
model/s are not to be over 18 inches tall. Landscaping
can be used with a display in “Advanced”.
Needle Crafts (Craft)
. Select an article with a simple design. This may already
State Fair Entries:
Putnam County policy is to send from the eligible
exhibits, two entries from the needlecrafts
(hand work).
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 524and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each
exhibit item.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work completed
on the project.
4. If a needlecraft or another basic craft article is to be hung,
it must come prepared for hanging.
5. 4-H'er can exhibit up to two articles in the “Other Needle
Craft” option under needle craft project.
6. If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed.
Needle craft includes candle wicking, chicken scratching,
counted cross stitch, crewel, crocheting, embroidery, hand
quilting, hem stitching, huck embroidery, knitting,
needlepoint, punch needlework, and tatting. Needlecraft does
not include latch hook, machine knitting, machine quilting,
and plastic canvas or arm knitting/crocheting.
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Counted Cross Stitch
Counted cross stitch is worked from a graph, not from a pre-
stamped article. Suggestion: If it is an original design,
include the graph with the exhibit.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Make exhibit such as a small picture, pillow, set of two
placemats or set of two Christmas ornaments using
simple designs from printed graphs. Use NO beads or
metallic thread.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Make exhibit such as a picture, pillow, or bell pull, using
printed graphs. Use more intricate color combinations
and shading.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Make exhibit such as tablecloth, table runner, picture,
article of clothing, Christmas tree skirt, etc. using
printed graph or your own design. Use more advanced
design and use of color.
Crochet
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Using a simple pattern make an exhibit such as a pot
holder, table hot pad, placemat, belt pillow cover or
baby bonnet. Include in exhibit chain stitch, single
crochet stitch and double crochet stitch.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Make an exhibit such as draw string bag of simple
squares, bath rug, stool cover, purse, pair of mittens or
gloves, sleeveless vest or top, small afghan or hat.
Include in exhibit chain stitch, single crochet stitch and
double crochet stitch and increase knowledge of
stitches. This exhibit may include learning to increase
and decrease stitches. Exhibit should be blocked.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Make an exhibit of advanced quality work.
Suggestions: afghan of advanced design using wool or
synthetic yarn, a pair of gloves, purse of advanced
design using corde, infant wear, dress, or sweater.
Embroidery
All exhibits must be complete, clean and ready to use. Any
article that is intended to be a picture must be ready to
hang. Learn to do several basic stitches.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Learn how to do several basic embroidery stitches.
be stamped or you may use a transfer pattern. Exhibit
at least one simple article such as a pot holder, framed
picture – not over 11 x 14 inches, tea towel, dresser
scarf, napkin, clothing item such as collar or yoke, bib,
placemat, etc. Article for exhibit must include three
stitches but not more than five stitches. Some possible
stitches to use are: straight stitch, lazy daisy, French
knot, colonial knot stitch, outline stitch, cross stitch,
running stitch, chain stitch, etc.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit article(s) that are more difficult than Division I.
Article for exhibit must include four stitches but not
more than seven stitches. Add to your list of stitches
you can use: satin stitch, long-short stitch, blanket
stitch, and feather stitch. Exhibit two small articles or
one large article (example – pair of pillow cases,
clothing item, doilies, pictures, etc.).
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit an embroidery article reflecting advanced degree
of difficulty beyond beginners and intermediate levels.
Knitting - Kits may be used.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit a pair of slippers or mittens (two needle only),
scarf, or hat. Use worsted or bulky yarn. Do not use
mohair or novelty yarns. 4-H’er can use solid or
variegated yarn. Basic knitting stitches that can be used
are: cast on stitch, knit stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch,
stockinette stitch, increase stitch and decrease stitch.
 Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit a knitted vest, pillow, or an afghan. Vest may be
of any style. Pillow must be knit on both front and back
sides. You may use simple cable or pattern stitches.
Crochet edge for finishing is permitted. No mohair yarn
can be used. Knit article or garment should be blocked.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit a sweater, afghan or other item with intricate
patterns.
Needlepoint
Exhibit must be worked on cloth canvas.
Each level exhibits a finished project ready for use.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit an item such as a picture, pillow, doorstop, or
Christmas ornament, using basket weave, continental
and/ or long stitch. Exhibit should contain no more than
three types of stitches. Work with canvas which has the
design stamped in color.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit an item such as a picture, pillow, doorstop, or
footstool. Learn new stitches. Exhibit should contain no
more than six types of stitches. Work with canvas which
has the design stamped in color.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit an item of 4-H'ers choice. Exhibit should contain
at least four types of stitches. Make a more advanced
design on canvas. Use own original design or advanced
kit. Include the graph of your original designs with the
exhibit
Other Needle Crafts
Additional “Other Needle Crafts” includes candle wicking,
chicken scratching, crewel, hand quilting, hem stitching, huck
embroidery, punch needlework, and tatting.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Using a simple pattern, make an exhibit that uses the basic
skills of one of the “Other Needle Crafts” listed above.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Using a more advanced pattern, make an exhibit that uses
the intermediate skills of one of the “Other Needle Crafts”
listed above.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Using a pattern that reflects advanced degree of difficulty,
make an exhibit that uses the basic skills of one of the
“Other Needle Crafts” listed above.
Other Basic Crafts (Crafts)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except the
exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair only if
selected as one of the six “Any Other Craft”
Indiana State Fair entries.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each of
the craft exhibit items.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work completed
on the project.
4. If a basic craft article is to be hung, it must come prepared
for hanging.
5. If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed. For safety purposes any craft
exhibit that resembles a sword, knife, or look-a-like
weapon will be judged but will not be displayed
unless secured and with extension staff approval.
6. Extension staff may not be able to transport the exhibit to
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the state fair. Please review the letter available on
Wednesday of fair week or at checkout time.
Includes any basic non-needlework craft that is not
currently a separate craft project. This includes but is not
limited to the following: stained glass, decoupage, glass
etching, macramé, calligraphy, rug braiding, doll and toy
making etc.
Photography
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one exhibit from each of
the two options in Level 1, four entries from
the six options in Level 2 and four entries
from the seven options in Level 3 – a total of ten. Being
selected category winner/champion may not be an
automatic State Fair entry. Judges will need to choose the
best from each level.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County
4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. All images are to be original images taken by the 4-H
member.
3. Every member must complete a 4-H Photography Record
Sheet each year.
4. Photos must have been taken since the last exhibit entry
date of the county fair.
5. All poster exhibits (excluding Salon Prints) are to be
mounted on a background board 22 inches by 28 inches,
displayed horizontally, mounted on stiff backing (foam
board, corrugated board, thin paneling, thin luan board–
keep it thin and light and covered with clear acetate/
plastic.
6. Place the Putnam County FairEntry label in the lower
right hand corner on poster boards and salon prints.
Place your identification label on your board and under
your plastic if at all possible. Leave your county ID tag
on the exhibit and place the state fair tag over it for
those selected as State Fair Entry.
7. Number photo prints on poster boards 1 to 10.
8. Captions with photograph are not recommended.
Fluorescent posters are not recommended.
9. Salon prints are one print, either Black & White or Color,
printed horizontally or vertically. The print must be
mounted on a standard 16 x 20 inch salon mount,
displayed vertically and covered with plastic.
10. Sepia tone photographs (monochromatic) are entered
under the Black and White classes.
11. Creative/Experimental print sizes must meet the size
requirements of your chosen exhibit. It is recommended
that the digital image be printed on photographic paper
or very high quality copier paper. The paper quality will
improve the clarity and sharpness.
12. If a photograph is taken with a digital camera is just a
straight forward photograph with no changes or
augmentation, then it would be the same as one of the
regular print board or salon print classes. To succeed as
a digital image (as a separate classifications) something
more should be done to the photographic image.
13. The mounting may be of any color or texture. The
pictures are to be neatly and securely mounted. Dry
mounting tissue is best. Salon mounts are available in
most photo and art supply stores. They are available
either in plain or with a cutout of the picture area. You
may make your own. Matting is not required.
14. Exhibits not meeting county 4-H program and /or project
criteria will receive a ribbon placing one less than the
judge's assessment.
15. The Putnam County 4-H Council reserves the right to not
display any exhibit that may be deemed inappropriate for
the fair-going audience.
16. DIGITAL VS. FILM Anything that can be done in a dark
room, on an enlarger, can be done on a computer, i.e.
cropping, color correction, parallax, etc. If an image is
digitally altered beyond what can be done on the
enlarger, i.e. adding different background, removing
buildings or people, adding text, hand-coloring, etc. it
should be entered in the "Creative/Experimental" Class.
We realize this will be difficult to enforce. We ask your
cooperation. We also realize the person with the
expensive digital camera and high powered computer
has some advantages. By the same token the person
with the expensive large format film camera that takes
his processing to a custom lab has many advantages
over the person with the inexpensive 35mm camera
doing there processing at the local retail store.
Level 1 - Grades 3, 4 and 5
Exhibit based on one of these options.
1. BLACK AND WHITE PRINTS: Title "Capturing
Memories"
EXHIBIT: 10 black & white pictures, none of which is
larger than 4" by 6", nor smaller than 3 1/2" by 5",
any subject, mounted on a background board 22" x
28", displayed horizontally, on stiff backing covered
with plastic. The poster must carry the title "Capturing
Memories". It is recommended that you use and
exhibit standard processing size for your prints. See
mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints
may be a mix of digital and/or standard development.
2. COLOR PRINTS: "Experiences in Color"
EXHIBIT: 10 color pictures, none of which is larger
than 4" by 6", nor smaller than 3 1/2" by 5", any
subject, mounted on a background board 22" x 28",
displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and covered
with plastic. The poster must carry the title
"Experiences in Color". It is recommended that you
use and exhibit standard processing size for your
prints. See mounting and labeling instructions section.
Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard
development.
3. Cell Phone Print: Photograph MUST be captured
using only a common cell phone camera.
EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white or color print no
smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed
horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x
20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered
with plastic. No title recommended
Level 2 - Grades 6, 7, and 8
Exhibit up to two items from different categories based on
these six options.
1. BLACK AND WHITE PRINTS: "Photography is Fun"
EXHIBIT: 10 black & white pictures, none of which
is larger than 5" by 7" nor smaller than 2" by 3
1/2", mounted on a background board 22" x 28",
displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and
covered with plastic. The poster must carry the
title "Photography is Fun". See mounting and
labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a
mix of digital and/or standard development.
2. COLOR PRINTS: "Adventures in Color" EXHIBIT: 10
color pictures, none of which is larger than 5" by 7" nor
smaller than 2" by 3 1/2", mounted on a background
board 22" x 28", displayed horizontally, with stiff
backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry
the title "Adventures in Color". See mounting and
labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix
of digital and/or standard development.
3. COLOR SALON PRINT:
EXHIBIT: One (1) color print no smaller than 7" x 9"
nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or
vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon
mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with
plastic. No title recommended.
4 BLACK AND WHITE SALON PRINT:
EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white no smaller than
7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed
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horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard
16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and
covered with plastic. No title recommended.
5. CREATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL SALONPRINT:
EXHIBIT: Any modified image may be exhibited as
creative/experimental. One (1) black & white and/or
color print, or a combination no smaller than 7" x 9" nor
larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically,
mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount,
displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title
recommended. Must include original photograph (s) on
the back of the board and attach a listing of steps and/
or procedures used to create the end product.
6. CELL PHONE PRINT: Photograph MUST be
captured using only a common cell phone camera.
EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white or color print no
smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed
horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x
20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered
with plastic. No title recommended.
Level 3 - Grades 9 & up
Exhibit up to two items from different categories based on
these six options.
1. BLACK AND WHITE PRINTS:
EXHIBIT: 10 black & white pictures, none of which is
larger than 8" by 10" nor smaller than 2" by 3 1/2",
mounted on a background board 22" x 28", displayed
horizontally, with stiff backing and covered with
plastic. The poster must carry a title; use your own
creativity. See mounting and labeling instructions
section. Your prints may be a mix of digital, digitally
enhanced and/or standard development.
2. COLOR PRINTS:
EXHIBIT: 10 color pictures, none of which is
larger than 8" by 10" nor smaller than 2" by 3
1/2", mounted on a background board 22" x 28",
displayed horizontally with stiff backing and
covered with plastic. The poster must carry a
title; use your own creativity. See mounting and
labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a
mix of digital, digitally enhanced and/or standard
development.
3. COLOR SALON PRINT:
EXHIBIT: One (1) color print no smaller than 7" x 9"
nor larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or
vertically, mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon
mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with
plastic. No title recommended.
4. BLACK AND WHITE SALON PRINT:
EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white no smaller than
7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14", printed
horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard
16" x 20" salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and
covered with plastic. No title recommended.
5. CREATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL SALON PRINT:
EXHIBIT: Any modified image may be exhibited as
creative/experimental. One (1) black & white and/or
color print, or a combination no smaller than 7" x 9" nor
larger than 11" x 14", printed horizontally or vertically,
mounted on a standard 16" x 20" salon mount,
displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title
recommended. Must include original photograph (s) on
the back of the board and attach a listing of steps and/
or procedures used to create the end product.
6. CELL PHONE PRINT: Photograph MUST be
captured using only a common cell phone
camera.
EXHIBIT: One (1) black & white or color print no
smaller than 7" x 9" nor larger than 11" x 14",
printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a
standard 16" x 20" salon mount, displayed
VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title
recommended.
Plastic Canvas
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except
the exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair
only if selected as one of the six “Any Other
Craft” Indiana State Fair entries.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to each of
the craft exhibit items.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. If a basic craft article is to be hung, it must come prepared
for hanging.
5. If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed. For safety purposes any
craft exhibit that resembles a sword, knife, or look-
a-like weapon will be judged but will not be
displayed unless secured and with extension staff
approval.
6. Extension staff may not be able to transport the exhibit to
the state fair. Please review the letter available on
Wednesday of fair week or at checkout time.
Exhibit must be worked on plastic or vinyl canvas.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Exhibit one small article. Rectangular or square shaped
without seams or with straight seams and with no cut out
sections.
Examples: bookmark, coaster, eyeglass case, bookend
cover, picture frame, or similar item
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Exhibit one article or set of articles that is an enclosed
shape. Exhibit may also have cut out sections of the
canvas. It must include at least three different types of
stitches.
Examples: tissue box cover, blocks, a brick cover door stop,
mobile, child’s toy, or similar item.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Exhibit an article or set of articles of your choice increasing
in difficulty each year from the previous year. Exhibit must
include at least four types of stitches. Use of finer canvas
counts, specialty threads, beads, or other enhancements is
encouraged. You may also design your own work. If a kit
is used , you must personalize it in some way (i.e. make
changes in types of threads or stitches). Indicate the
changes made on the instruction sheet.
Suggested exhibits include: a village, a nativity set, a
gingerbread house, or similar items.
Poultry Poster Exhibit and
Poultry Science Project
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county may enter one (1) junior, one (1)
intermediate and one (1) senior exhibit in both posters and
the poultry science project (A total of six (6) exhibits).
Junior—grades 3 through 5
Intermediate — grades 6 through 8
Senior — grades 9 and above
NO DISPLAY BOARDS
Poultry Posters
Any 4-H poultry project member may enter a poster. The
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object is to visually demonstrate 4-H poultry project
knowledge and possibilities.
Comply with all the requirements listed at the beginning of
the “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
Develop an idea and build it into an attractive display as
well as learn the technical aspect of some part of the
poultry industry. Posters must be 22” x 28” displayed
horizontally. All posters must include a reference list
indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to
the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit.
It is recommended this reference list be attached to the
back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a
notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the
public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner
in which references are listed.
Poultry Science Project
Posters are to be 22” x 28” and displayed horizontal, but a
3-dimensional exhibit is preferred for poultry science
projects. Poultry science displays must occupy a space no
larger than 30” deep x 48” wide x 72” high.
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Rabbit Poster Exhibit
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one exhibit from each of
the three levels below. Being selected
category winner/champion may not be an automatic State
Fair entry.
Level 1 — 4-H members in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade on
January 1st of the current year.
Level 2 — 4-H member in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade on
January 1st of the current year.
Level 3 — 4-H members in the 9th grade or above on
January 1st of the current year.
The 4-H rabbit poster exhibit is open to any 4-H member
who enrolls in the project and is not limited to exhibitors of
4-H rabbits. 4-H’er’s may also use their 4-H rabbit poster
as part of a 4-H rabbit illustrated talk (see rabbit area of
animal section in front of manual). The purpose of the
poster shall be to visually demonstrate 4-H rabbit project
knowledge and to demonstrate to others, 4-H rabbit
project possibilities.
General Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
Standards of evaluation (Total – 100 points)
a) content and information (accuracy and
completeness)–- 40 points
b) originality and creativeness (attracts interest,
encourages thought — 25 points
c) overall appearance/appealing (neatness, arrangement,
background, workmanship, attention to detail) — 15
points
d) suitable subject and age appropriate (matches child’s
age and ability) — 10 points
e) conveys message/accomplishes purpose — 5 points
f) meets exhibit requirements — 5 points
Scrapbooking
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except
the exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair
only if selected as one of the six “Any Other
Craft” Indiana State Fair entries.
Divisions
Grade is determined by the grade you were in on January 1st
of the current year.
Beginners– Grades, 3,4,and 5
Intermediate—Grades 6,7, and 8
Advanced– Grades 9 and up.
Note: You will leave the entire scrapbook for judging and
your fair exhibit. The scrapbook will be judged on the
quality of all the required pages.
General Requirements:
The 4-H member will bring a scrapbook containing only the
pages to be judged. Do not include any other pages.
1. Exhibited pages must have been completed since the
end of previous year’s Putnam County 4-H fair. The
events covered in the pages could have taken place at
any time. Refer to the “Exhibit Requirements” section
below for the number of pages that must be exhibited.
Only completed pages will be eligible for judging.
Incomplete pages or unfinished pages will not be
eligible for judging or count toward the page count.
2. Each scrapbook album will have a front and back cover
with the pages firmly attached between the covers.
Three ring binders will not be accepted.
3. The album pages are to be at least 8 “ x 10” inches in
size. The most common size is 12” x 12”. This size will
be easier to work with and to find materials for
assembly.
4. Each album page that is to be judged must be
numbered. A “page” is either the front or back –
not both sides of the sleeve.
5. Acid-free/lignin-free scrapbook pages and supplies must
be used in the album. Acid-free – pH balanced pages
will not accelerate the natural deterioration of the
photos. Lignin-free pages will maintain their durability
and whiteness (non-yellowing). Alkaline reserve
(buffered) has a neutralizing effect to exhibit photos
against pollutants from the “outside” (e.g. the
environment, acidic greeting cards, etc.). *The exhibit
judge will randomly check that acid-free supplies are
used.
6. Polypropylene page protectors or covers must be used
in the album. These are made of photo-safe plastic to
protect album pages and photographs from finger
prints, abrasion, and accidental spills.
7. Bring the official Putnam County 4-H FairEntry exhibit
label to the judging session so it can be attached to the
page you leave to exhibit during fair week.
8. Photographs are to be included on the exhibited pages.
Photos are to be the focus of the album. Since
memorabilia adds meaning, texture, and variety to the
scrapbook and gets more fascinating with time, they
should be considered for including in the scrapbook.
These are items that tell an important part of the story,
and will add significantly to the interest of the page.
Memorabilia includes items such as newspaper pictures,
ticket stubs, ribbons, programs, certificates and small
items. Intermediate and Advanced levels may add
memorabilia throughout the book and have up to two
pages dedicated to it entirely. Memorabilia must fit in
the encased plastic sleeves.
9. Neatness is very important. Always exhibit clean pages
with clean handwriting.
10. Each grade has a hand written journaling requirement
for the album pages to be judged. The handwriting is
a part of the 4-H’er’s heritage. Photo safe pens are
fade-proof, water proof, and acid free when used on
acid-free paper. They cause no damage to photos over
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time and will be legible for generations. Use only acid
free scrapbook pens. Ink pens and lead pencils are not
accepted. If the 4-H’er opts to use a computer
generated wording in addition to the hand written
journaling, it must be on acid free paper.
11. A variety of page layouts will add creativity and interest
to the album. Use a nice balance complementing the
theme for the page and pictures. Keep in mind that
proper placement of the photos will tell a story, so use
chronology (putting things in order of occurrence), or
themes to organize album.
12. Be sure to mount all items with acid-free adhesives.*
(Tapes, glue, “buttons”, etc.)
13. Carefully read this Scrapbook Project manual for further
guidelines. Review the items to be considered on the
scorecard in the back of this manual before starting the
project.
14. Complete and review with the club leader the enclosed
two page scrapbook project record sheet by the
announced date.
Beginner (Grades 3, 4, and 5...Grade as of January 1st of
the current year)
1. Number of Pages—Six pages in a scrapbook. At least
three pages must include brief journaling. A
“page” is either the front or back—not both. The
events covered in the pages could have taken place
at any time.
2. Layout – Stickers and die cuts can be used, but are
not mandatory. Die cuts can be used. Three
dimensional accessories - i.e. metal rivets, puffy
stickers or anything that rises above the page - can
NOT be used.
At least 2 of the 6 pages should be 2 page layouts.
(A 2 page layout is 2 pages side by side that go
together.)
3. Cropping – Edges of photographs must be straight cut
- using regular scissors or paper cutter. May use
rounded corners on photos. Decorative scissors can
be used on colored paper that serves as mats/
background.
4. Journaling – Captions and bullet (brief) labeling that
shares only the basic information such as who, what,
when and where. Be sure the required number of
pages with journaling for the grade is met.
Intermediate (Grades 6, 7, and 8 ...Grade as of January
1st of current year)
1. Number of Pages—Eight pages in a scrapbook. At
least four pages must include storytelling.
(Storytelling is telling the story of your photo or page
in a few complete sentences.) A “page” is either the
front or back of a sleeve—not both.
The events covered in the pages could have taken
place at any time.
2. Layout – Exhibit a more creative layout than the
previous division A variety of borders and lettering
can be used. Three dimensional accessories – i.e.
metal rivets and puffy stickers - can be used.
At least 4 of the 8 pages should be 2 page layouts. (A
2 page layout is two pages side by side that go
together.)
3. Cropping – Circle, oval, and other shaped templates
can be used for cutting out photographs and mats
that serve as mats/background in addition to straight
cut templates.
4. Journaling – Brief captions and bullet labeling or brief
storytelling. Storytelling is telling the story of your
photo or page in a few complete sentences. Be sure
the required number of pages with journaling for the
grade is met.
Reminder; Number each page that is to be judged.
Advanced (Grades 9 through 12.. Grade as of January 1st
of the current year)
 1. Number of Pages – ten (10) pages At least five (5)
of the pages should contain journaling. A “page” is
either the front or back– not both.
The events covered in the pages could have taken
place at any time.
2. Layout – Exhibit may include a pop-up page, pocket
page, or quilt-type layout, but not every page has to
be these types. You are Highly encouraged to try one
of these techniques. Use the techniques that have
been learned in previous divisions. Three dimensional
accessories – i.e. metal rivets, puffy stickers – can be
used. Include a variety of layouts.
At least 6 of the 10 pages should be 2 page layouts. (A
2 page layout is 2 pages side by side that go
together.)
3. Cropping – Silhouette cropping can be used in addition
to techniques that have been learned in previous
divisions.
4. Journaling – Use bullets and captions, plus storytelling
– writing the thoughts and feelings, telling a complete
story or memory on each page. Not every photo has a
complete story. Choose the ones deserving of this
when thinking of the page designs. It is alright to put
several photos on a page and just use one of them to
tell a story. Label or caption the other on the page. It
is easiest to tell the story if the 4-H’ers pretend like
they are writing in a diary or sharing some exciting
news with their best friends. Be sure the required
number of pages with journaling for the grade is met.
Reminder: Number each page that is to be judged.
Sewing - Wearable and Non-
Wearable
State Fair Exhibits:
Wearable – County may send one exhibit
from each grade 3 through 7; and one
exhibit from each category of outfits for grades 8 through
12. (Informal or Casual Wear, Dress Up, Separates, Formal
Wear, Suit or Coat, and Free Choice) - a total of 11
exhibits.
Non-Wearable- County may send one exhibit from each
grade (3 through 12) - a total of 10 exhibits.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. An Interactive Demonstration may be done during the
county fair in any grade sewing. Schedule a time with the
4-H educator.
3. Each item is to have the official county FairEntry exhibit
label securely attached to it with a safety pin.
4. When constructing the garment/s include the required
number of skills for each grade level. Identify these
construction techniques on the 5” x 8’ “Sewing Skills
Card” . Cards vary depending on item created. Complete
card available on the 4-H web site (or at Extension Office)
- and submit at the time of fair check-in.
5. Carefully follow the instructions provided in the sewing
project manual.
6. It is recommended that the 4-H’er make the one time
purchase of “Let’s Sew” - 4-H 924 publication.
Level A - Grade 3
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Include at least two (2) of these skills in the exhibit:
Insert elastic or drawstring; sew and trim a crotch
curve; machine topstitch hems; use a simple seam
finish or stitch in the ditch.
Wearable Exhibit: Elastic waist shorts, pants OR skirt
with fold over casing; no pockets or similar sewn clothing
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article made to be worn by the 4-H member or another
person. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the
exhibit
Non-Wearable Exhibit - one of these:
Simple pillow sham with lapped back opening and
purchased pillow form (following instructions provided in
manual) OR simple totebag with handles or drawstring or
similar sewn article. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-
W) to the exhibit
Level A - Grade 4
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams.
In addition, include at least 2 skills in the exhibit: use
interfacing, stay stitch and under stitch, apply a facing or
binding, stitch curved seams, trim and grade seams, work
with fiberfill, machine topstitch hems.
Wearable Exhibit one of these:
Shorts, pants OR skirt with partial or full sewn-on
waistband or waistline facing, or partial elastic waistband
(not a full elastic waistband) OR simple shirt or top OR
BBQ apron or similar sewn clothing article made to be
worn by the 4-H member or another person. Attach
Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit.
Non-wearable– Exhibit one of these:
Shaped pillow with curved seams, stuffed and sewn closed
OR hanging pocket organizer OR bound edge placemats
(set of 4) or similar sewn article. Attach Sewing Skills Card
(4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit.
Level B- Grade 5
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams
(except knits). Interfacing, under stitching and trimming
should be used when appropriate.
Include at least three (3) of these additional skills: Match
fabric design, sew with knit, gather fabric, insert elastic,
insert zipper, apply facings, use a drawstring, sew buttons,
hand-stitch a hem, apply binding, sew a simple sleeve, use
batting, apply purchased trim or ribbons, sew patch or
inseam pockets, use a simple lining, do a machine blind
hem, apply machine topstitching, do a machine topstitched
hem.
Wearable– Exhibit one of these:
Simple shirt with sleeves OR sundress OR jumper OR
simple 2 piece pajamas or similar sewn clothing article
made to be worn by the 4-H member or another person.
A similar article is permissible provided the skillset is the
same as the listed articles. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H
926C-W) to the exhibit.
Non-Wearable -
Pillow lap quilt (quillow) OR structured duffel bag, tote bag
or backpack, OR sewn hat or similar sewn article. Attach
Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926C-W) to the exhibit
Level B - Grade 6
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams
(except knits). Interfacing, under stitching and trimming
should be used when appropriate.
In addition include at least four (4) of these additional
skills for each sewn exhibit: make darts; sew facings, set
in sleeves, apply ribbings, insert a lapped zipper, sew a
simple collar, hand-stitch ahem, do a machine blind hem,
make buttonholes, sew with knit, sew tucks or pleats,
match fabric design, sew ruffles, use fiberfill, hand sew
buttons, apply bindings, construct with a serger , do a
machine topstitched hem, and sew inseam pockets.
Wearable Two (2) garments that can be worn together
made to be worn by the 4-H member or another person.
Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926D-W) to the exhibit.
Non-Wearable –Exhibit one of these:
Pillow sham with button or zipper closing, appliqued
design, piping or ruffle. Make your own pillow form
OR totebag with zipper or duffel bag with zipper,
 pockets and lining OR doll or pet clothes or similar sewn
article OR construction techniques sample notebook
(following instructions provided in the manual).
Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926D-W) to the exhibit.
Level C - Grade 7
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except
knits). Interfacing, under stitching and trimming should be
used when appropriate.
In addition, include at least five (5) of these additional skills
for each sewn item: make darts; attach cuffs, set in sleeves,
sew facing, apply ribbing, apply a collar, sew on buttons, use
doll joints, apply binding, sew lining, apply ruffles, insert
piping, make buttonholes, use fiberfill, apply inseam pockets,
apply front hip pickets, match fabric design, apply trims, apply
machine or hand applique, apply machine topstitching, insert
a lapped zipper, insert an invisible zipper, insert a separating
zipper, insert a fly front zipper, do machine quilting, do a hand
-stitched hem, do a machine topstitched hem, do a machine
blind hem, apply patch pockets, use a twin needle, apply
tucks/pleats, construct with a serger, apply machine
embroidery.
Wearable: School, casual or sports outfit made to be worn by
the 4-H member or another persons. Can be one or more
pieces. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 927C-W) to the exhibit.
Please refer to the “Definition of an Outfit” at the end
of the sewing section.
Non-Wearable: Exhibit one of these
Dressed, jointed (with sockets) stuffed animal OR sewn item
for holiday or special occasion or similar sewn article OR
construction techniques sample notebook (following
instructions provided in manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-
H 927C-W) to the exhibit.
DEFINITION OF AN OUTFIT
Level C - Grade 8 & 9 – Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except
knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics). Interfacing under
stitching and trimming should be used when appropriate.
In addition include at least six (6) of these additional skills:
Make darts; make tucks, add lining, add facings, add plackets,
add lapels, make sleeves, add gathers, apply trim, apply
ribbing, add a drawstring, use shaped seams, use fiberfill, add
a waistband, add patch pockets, add front hip pockets, match
fabric design, make shoulder pads, attach cuffs, make pleats,
insert elastic, add boning, apply a collar, insert piping, make a
neckband, add vents, sew buttons, add underlining, add
ruffles, sew with knit, make button loops, do hand beading,
add inseam pockets, add welt pockets, use twin needle, create
bound edges, do machine or hand quilting, construct with a
serger, apply machine or hand applique, apply machine
topstitching, insert and invisible zipper, insert a separating
zipper, insert a fly front zipper, insert a lapped zipper, insert a
hand picked zipper, do a machine topstitched hem, do a
machine blind hem, do a hand-stitched hem, make self-
covered buttons, use specialty threads, make self-enclosed
seams, sew with difficult fabric, make machine buttonholes,
make bound button holes, apply machine embroidery.
Wearable: Exhibit one of the six outfits listed below “Definition
of an Outfit “ Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W)
Informal or Casual Wear, Dress Up, Free Choice, Suit or Coat,
Separates and Formal Wear. (See definition at end of sewing
section)
Non-Wearable– Exhibit one of these:
Sewn items for your home OR construction techniques sample
notebook OR sewing machine survey. (Following instructions
provided in manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W)
to the exhibit.
Level D - Grades 10, 11, and 12
Skills to Learn and Include in Exhibit
Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except
knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics). Interfacing, under
stitching and trimming should be used when appropriate.
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In addition include at least 6 of these additional skills:
Make darts, make tucks, add lining, add facings, add
plackets, add lapels, make sleeves, add gathers, apply trim,
apply ribbing, add a drawstring, use shaped seams, use
fiberfill and /or batting, add a waistband, add patch
pockets, add front hip pockets, match fabric design, make
shoulder pads, attach cuffs, make pleats, insert elastic, add
boning, apply a collar, insert piping, make a neckband, add
vents, sew buttons, add underlining, add ruffles, sew with
knit, make button loops, do hand beading, add inseam
pockets, add welt pockets, use twin needle, create bound
edges, do machine or hand quilting, apply machine or hand
applique, apply machine topstitching, insert an invisible
zipper, insert a separating zipper, insert a fly front zipper,
insert a lapped zipper, insert a hand picked zipper, do a
machine topstitched hem, do a machine blind hem, do a
hand-stitched hem, make elf-covered buttons, use specialty
threads, make self enclosed seams, sew with difficult fabric,
construct with a serger, make machine buttonholes, make
bound buttonholes, apply machine embroidery,
coordination of fabric for quilted item, hand/machine
beading, make a reversible item, piece quilted item, and
other skills not listed above.
Wearable: Exhibit one of the six outfits listed below-
”Definition of an Outfit”.
Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W).
Non-wearable– Exhibit one of these:
Sewn items for your home
Exhibit a construction techniques sample notebook
Exhibit a sewing machine survey notebook
Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928C-W)
An outfit is a garment that when put together make a
complete look – such as a one or two piece dress, or one or
two piece pant suit. Or a three piece combination, such as
pants, vest and blouse or shirt.
Advanced Sewing Wearable Exhibit Options (Fashion
Revue Categories) Levels C & D
All senior sewing wearable exhibits (Grades 8-12) are to be
made so it can be worn by the exhibitor or another person.
All senior sewing (Grades 8-12) outfits exhibited in Fashion
Revue must be made and worn by the exhibitor.
Informal or Casual Wear: A complete outfit of one or
two pieces suitable for school, weekend, or casual
activities.
All outer garments must have been made by the 4-H’er.
Dress Up: This is suitable for special, church, or social
occasions which are not considered to be formal. It may
be an outfit of one or more pieces with or without its own
costume coat or jacket (lined or unlined). This is not an
outfit which would be worn to school, weekend, or casual
activities. All outer garments must have been made by
the 4-H’er
Free Choice: A complete outfit comprised of garments
that do not fit in the other classifications. Examples
include: tennis wear, swim wear, athletic or sportswear,
loungewear, riding habits, historic, dance, theatrical, or
international costumes, capes, and unlined coats. All outer
garments must have been made by the 4-H’er
Suit or Coat: The suit consists of two pieces including a
skirt or pants and its own lined jacket. It is not a dress
with jacket as in "dress up wear". All outer garments must
have been made by the 4-H’er. The coat is a separate
lined coat. It will be judged separately as a coat with its
own accessories.
Separates: Consists of three garments which must be
worn as a coordinated complete outfit. Each piece should
be versatile enough to be worn with other garments. All
outer garments must have been made by the 4-H’er
 Formal Wear: This outfit may be 1 or more pieces
suitable for any formal occasion, such as proms,
weddings, and formal evening functions. All outer
garments must have been made by the 4-H’er
Shooting Sports– Archery & Firearms
Shooting Sports State Fair Exhibits:
Each county is permitted to send one (1) exhibit from grades
3 -5, 6 - 8, and grades 9-12 - a total of 3 projects. * The
state fair “Shooting Sports” exhibits will be selected from
Archery and Firearms champions.
Archery
Archery Shooting Exhibition: July 11, 5:30 pm
General Requirements :
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Each youth enrolled in the 4-H Archery Safety project must
also belong to a local 4-H club of their choosing.
3. Each Archery project member is expected to do an exhibit
hall project. See list below.
4. 4-H'er and parents must sign the archery liability release
section of the current 4-H program enrollment form
before the 4-H’er will be allowed to participate in the
shooting practices/activities.
5. Each 4-H'er must complete the Archery Record Sheet and
submit it to his/her 4-H club leader by the announced
date.
6. All 4-H'ers are encouraged to do a Interactive
Demonstration to teach fair goers something about
archery. If the 4-H’er wants to do one, arrangements can
be made with the 4-H educator.
Doing this demonstration counts as an Exhibit Hall exhibit.
7. If 4-H'ers enrolled in archery grades 7, 9, 11 or 12 (bow
exhibit only) wish to exhibit at the Indiana State Fair they
need to contact archery project leader about amending
their county exhibit to meet Indiana State Fair
requirements. This is due to state fair regulations that no
arrows nor arrowheads or bows can be on the
fairgrounds.
8. The Putnam County 4-H Council reserves the right to not
display any exhibit that may be deemed inappropriate for
the fair-going audience.
9. The Putnam County 4-H Fair Board and Extension Office
staff are not responsible for any damage to, loss of, or
theft of fair exhibits. The 4-H Archery exhibit
superintendent and the 4-H Extension Educator can deem
at the time of the exhibit judging that the exhibit cannot
be left for exhibit during the fair. If this is determined, a
picture will be taken off the exhibit for display during the
county fair.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
 Firearms or ready to shoot bows are not allowed to be
exhibited. Unstrung bows are permissible.
 Live ammunition is not allowed to be exhibited (no
powder or primer)
 Arrows and arrowheads must be displayed in a case An
arrow with its arrowhead attached must be displayed in a
secure case. An arrowhead without the arrow attached
must be displayed in a secure case. An arrow may be
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displayed unsecured if its arrowhead is removed. Modern
broadhead arrows are not allowed to be exhibited.
 Displays involving firearms or bows may be exhibited as a
photographic display on a poster or in a notebook
following grade level guidelines.
 Handmade items must include information explaining how
the project was made and its intended use. Photos are
encouraged.
Grade 3
Exhibit a poster on the parts of a bow. Title for the
poster—”Archery-Parts of a Bow”
Grade 4
Exhibit a poster on equipment safety. Title for poster—
”Archery-Equipment Safety”
Grade 5
Exhibit a poster on the nine (9) steps of archery shooting.
Title for poster- “Archery-Nine Steps of Shooting”
ALL OF THE BELOW EXHIBITS MUST HAVE A PHOTO
ALBUM (4 X 6) THAT SHOWS HOW THE EXHIBIT WAS
MADE BY THE 4-HER. INDEX CARDS AND PHOTOS OF
THE 4-HER MAKING THE EXHIBIT WILL BE
REVIEWED ALONG WITH THE EXHIBIT FOR JUDGING.
CORRECT TITLE FOR ALBUM WILL BE LISTED IN
PROJECT HANDOUT.
Grade 6
Exhibit a bow string the 4-H'er has made and a photo
album listed above. Title “How to Make a Bow String”. A
second project Label must be attached to the project.
Grade 7
Exhibit an arrow the 4-H'er has made and a photo album
as listed above. All arrows must have all
manufactured cresting removed and participants
own cresting applied.
Title “How to Make an Arrow”. A second project Label
must be attached to the project.
Grade 8
Exhibit leather work, arm guard, or pocket quiver the
4-H'er has made (not to be larger than 18”x18”x36”) and
photo album listed above. Title “How to Make an Arm
Guard” or “How to Make a Pocket Quiver.”
Grade 9
Exhibit three matching arrows the 4-H'er has made. Could
be wood, aluminum or carbide. And photo album listed
above. All arrows must have all manufactured
cresting removed and participants own cresting
applied.
Title “How to Make 3 Matching Arrows”.
Grade 10
Exhibit a hip quiver or back quiver the 4-H'er has made
and a photo album listed above.
Title “How to Make a Hip Quiver or
“How to Make a Back Quiver.
Grade 11
Exhibit one dozen matching arrows and a photo album as
listed above. All arrows must have all manufactured
cresting removed and participants own cresting
applied.
Title “How to Make a Dozen Arrows”
Grade 12
Exhibit one of the following exhibit options:
a. A self bow made by the 4-H'er and a notebook that
shares the information listed in the “General
Requirements” session of this manual.
b. A poster on leadership or a notebook on archery
through the years. Demonstrate leadership in the
photos.
c. A notebook on the history of archery. The notebook
must include the information listed in the “General
Requirements” session of this manual.

Independent Study Grades 9-12
Either :
Advanced topic – Learn all you can about an advanced
shooting sports topic and present it on a poster. Include a
short manuscript, pictures, graphs and list of the works
cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title
your poster, “Advanced Shooting Sports - Archery.”
Or
Mentoring – exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored
a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time
you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring,
and how the experience might be useful in your life.
Photographs and other documentation are encouraged.
Title your poster, “Advanced Shooting Sports-Archery -
Mentor”.
Firearms - (Handgun, Rifle and
Shotgun)
Organizational Meeting TBD
Round Robin Saturday, July 10th 8:30 a.m.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. All members must have properly enrolled in the Putnam
County 4-H program.
3. Each youth enrolled in the 4-H Shooting Sports firearms
project will also belong to a local 4-H club of their
choosing. The “Shooting Sports 4-H Club” is one of the
options.
4. Each 4-H member and their parents/guardian are required
to review and sign the Release of Liability section of the
4-H program enrollment form or online enrollment
confirmation form before the member is allowed to
participate in the Shooting Sports—Firearms program.
5. 4-H’ers who want to participate in the gun shooting
sessions MUST attend the organizational meeting. At least
one of the 4-H’ers parents must also attend this meeting.
All meetings and shooting sessions will be held at the
Cloverdale Conservation Club.
6. Participants in the hands on shooting portion of the
project must be in the 6thgrade and up as of January 1st
of this calendar year. A limited number of shooters will be
selected for each discipline– trap shooting, skeet
shooting, rifle shooting and handgun shooting.
Participants will be selected from those who attended the
organizational meeting. An effort will be made to have all
12th graders participate as they requested. There will be a
separate selection for each discipline.
7. A parent (or SS/G committee approved designee) is
requested to attend the training and shooting sessions
with their child(ren) who are under sixteen (16). The
parents of those shooters sixteen and older are also
welcome to attend.
8. All 4-H Shooting Sports-Firearms project members who
participate in the actual shooting part of the program
should have taken and passed the DNR Hunter Education
course before being eligible to participate in the shooting
activities.
9. Each member must have a working knowledge of the
“Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety”.
10.The commands or instructions of the instructors MUST be
followed immediately and completely. “HORSE PLAY”
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED . The instructors have the
right to have any member leave or exit from the firing line
if his/her actions endanger him/herself or his/her fellow
members/volunteers or the property around them. See
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project book for further information.
11.Each 4-H'er must complete the appropriate Shooting
Sports Firearms Record Sheet and submit it to the leader
for review and signature by the announced date and
present with exhibit at time of judging.
12. All shooters and any other 4-H'ers who enrolled in the
"Shooting Sports –Firearms Exhibit" project are expected
to exhibit in the 4-H Exhibit Hall during the fair.
13. Posters to be exhibited must be covered with a
transparent material to protect exhibit. Overall size of the
poster exhibits must be 22” x 28” and displayed
horizontally. The poster must have a sturdy back that
allows it to be displayed on a rack.
14. Attach the official Putnam County FairEntry label in the
lower right hand corner of poster or to exhibit item. See
General Rules section of the 4-H Project Handbook for
sample.
15. Notebooks that are displayed (Grades 9-12) with an item
or by itself must include detailed information about how
your exhibit was completed. Requirements and
suggestions are listed with each exhibit grade level on
page three of this manual.
16. If your Exhibit Hall exhibit is selected to go to the ISF,
Extension staff may not be able to transport it to the
Indiana State Fair. Please review the ISF letter you will
receive.
17. The Putnam County 4-H Council reserves the right to not
display any exhibit that may be deemed inappropriate for
the fair-going audience.
Exhibit Listing
For the safety of all fairgoers, do not include any of the
following in your exhibit: firearm, live ammunition, and /
or usable ammunition.
Any ammunition used in your county fair exhibit must be
completely inert (unusable). These items will not be
accepted as part of an Indiana State Fair exhibit. For each
grade be sure to follow all the guidelines listed in the
“General Requirements” section of this manual and the
current Putnam County “4-H Project Handbook”.
Grade 3
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster diagramming a rifle or shotgun
and it’s functional parts.
Title for poster – "Shooting Sports -Parts of a Firearm”.
Poster can show parts of a handgun, shotgun, or rifle.
Grade 4
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing the "Ten
Commandments
of Gun Shooting”. Title for poster –”Shooting Sports - Ten
Commandments of Gun Shooting.” These ten
commandments are listed on page 4 of the manual.
Grade 5
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing the types of ammunition
Title for poster – "Shooting Sports -Types of Gun
Ammunition" Poster can show ammunition for a handgun,
shotgun or rifle.
Grade 6
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing information on how to
determine eye dominance.
Title for poster – "Shooting Sports—Shooting Eye
Dominance"
Grade 7
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing rules of gun safety at
home.
Title for poster – "Shooting Sports –Firearms Safety at
Home"
Grade 8
Exhibit a 22" x 28" poster sharing common actions of
guns.
Title for poster –“Shooting Sports -Common actions of
Guns” Poster can show common action of a handgun,
shotgun, or rifle.
Grade 9
Assemble a gun cleaning kit. Exhibit the kit with a
notebook that explains the uses of the cleaning equipment
and supplies, proper way to clean a firearm, and how to
 store a firearm
Title for Notebook—”Firearm Cleaning Kit” .
Refer to the one page handout that is provided by the
Purdue Extension Office which lists what is to be in your
gun cleaning kit.
Grade 10-12
Exhibit a firearm related item that is made/project
completed or small scale model of a project.
The 4-H’er must also exhibit a notebook along with the
item that includes a narrative explaining the research done,
planning required, how the exhibit was made, time
involved, costs of the project and how the finished exhibit
will be used. You must include pictures, drawings and / or
graphs. Suggested options are making a rifle sling,
cartridge holder, target stand, bench rest, rifle rest,
shooting bench/table, ground pad, wooden shooting box,
shell apron, carting case, gun cabinet, cheek pad, etc.
Keep in mind that there might be a size restriction on how
large the exhibit can be at the fair. Should the item be a
large exhibit, the 4-H’er needs to contact the 4-H educator
to get permission to bring it to the county fair. The 4-H’er
will need to make a smaller replica.
OR
You can exhibit a notebook that shares a detailed
description of a exhibit such as making or refinishing a
firearm, creating wildlife habitat, range layout, etc. The
notebook must include a narrative explaining the research
done, planning required, how the project was made, time
involved, costs of the project, and how the finished exhibit
will be used. You must include pictures, drawings and/or
graphs.
OR
Advanced topic—Learn all you can about an advanced
shooting topic and present it on a poster and/or in a
notebook. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs,
and list the works cited to describe what you did and what
you learned. Title your poster, “Advanced Shooting Sports-
Independent Study”.
OR
Mentoring - exhibit a poster that shows how you
mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning,
the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of
mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your
life. Photographs and other documentation are
encouraged. Title your poster, “Advanced Shooting Sports-
Mentor”.
Small Engines
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one exhibit for each
manual level - a total of 3 exhibits.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. 4-H’er must complete the appropriate Small Engines
Project Record Sheet and submit it to the leader by the
announced date.
3. An actual engine may be displayed. However it must be
mounted on a stable base no larger than 30” x 30”. For
safety reasons, all fluids (fuel and oil) must be removed.
Note: It is strongly suggested that a notebook with
details and pictures of what was done to the engine
accompany the display.
4. If a exhibit is selected to go to the Indiana State Fair,
Extension staff may not be able to transport it to the state
fair. Please review the Indiana State Fair letter you will
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receive.
5. Poster and display boards must include 4-H Member
identification card; i.e., name, club, county, and level
6. Display Board Requirements
a. No more than 36x 36” and free standing
b. 3-dimensional display
c. All items to be securely fastened
d. 4-H member’s FairEntry exhibit label to be secured in
lower right hand corner.
Level: Level 1 (Grade 3, 4, and 5)
Fair Exhibit Guidelines
Educational display: Any educational display related to what
you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits
might include:
1. Picture poster showing what you have learned about
small engines.
2. Display of basic tools needed to maintain a small engine.
3. An educational display related to what you have learned
about two-cycle engines.
4. An educational display related to what you have learned
about four-stroke engines.
5. An educational display showing proper maintenance and
care of a lawn mower.
6. An educational display of proper safety labels and
procedures for small engines.
7. Small engines parts display board with a brief
explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they
work.
8. Display related to some system that you learned about in
small engines (filters, cooling, ignition, etc.).
Level: Level 2 (Grade 6, 7, and 8)
Fair Exhibit Guidelines
Educational display: Any educational display related to what
you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits
might include:
1. An educational display comparing the different types of
engines.
2. An educational poster illustrating and explaining the
internal parts of an engine.
3. An educational display showing how transmissions work.
4. An educational display showing how to conduct a
compression check.
5. An educational display showing how to adjust a
carburetor according to owner’s manual instructions and
in accordance with EPA regulations.
6. A display using a real small engine with a brief
explanation showing steps in preparing a small engine
for storage.
7. Carburetor parts display board with a brief explanation
of the purpose of the parts and how they work together.
8. An income and expense record of your lawn mowing
business, including costs, hours worked, pay for
individual jobs, etc.
Level: Level 3 (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Fair Exhibit Guidelines
Educational display: Any educational display related to what
you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits
might include:
1. An educational display showing how to use diagnostic
tools on small engines.
2. An educational display showing how to tear down and
reassemble a small engine.
3. An educational display related to the electrical system of
a small engine.
4. An educational display about emissions systems on small
 engines and future trends.
5. An educational display showing mower blade inspection
and maintenance skills.
6. An educational display about careers in small engines.
7. An educational display about your work in finding
resources about small engines on the Internet.
8. An educational display about trouble-shooting common
problems with small engines.
9. An educational display about small engines designs.
10. Any educational display related to what
you have learned in this project.
Soil and Water Science
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one exhibit for each
level (and one independent study) a total of four exhibits.
General Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H Policy/
Terms” section page 21.
Project Instructions:
Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in
the soil and water science project this year. Poster exhibits
must be displayed horizontally, sized 22” x 28” foam-core
board or poster board mounted on a firm backing, and
covered in clear plastic or other transparent material.
Notebook exhibits must be displayed in a standard three
ring binder. Choose one of the options listed below,
appropriate for your grade in school. Use an appropriate
exhibit title. Be sure to include a label with your name,
grade, 4-H club, and county in the lower right hand corner.
Level 1 - Grade 3—5
1. Exhibit a poster related to an activity from the level 1
manual.
2. Exhibit a poster and/or notebook of a soil or water
related science experiment appropriate for grades 3-5.
Level 2 - Grade 6-8
1. Exhibit a poster related to an activity from the level 2
manual.
2. A poster and/or notebook of a soil or water related
science experiment appropriate for grades 6-8.
Level 3- Grade 9-12
1. A poster related to an activity from the level 3 manual
2. A poster and/or notebook of a soil or water related
science experiment appropriate for grades 9-12.
3. Independent Study– Learn all you can about a soil
and /or water topic, program, facility, project, etc. and
present it on a poster or in a notebook. Include a short
manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to
describe what you did and what you learned. Title your
poster or notebook,” Advanced Soil and Water Science-
Independent Study”.
4. Mentoring– Exhibit a poster or notebook that shows
how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include
your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and
advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might
be useful in your life. Photographs and other
documentation are encouraged. Title your poster,
“Advanced Soil and Water Science-Mentor”.
SPARK Projects
Any subjects of interest with
volunteer and youth: e.g.
Discover Indiana (Citizenship)
Fun with Money (Healthy Living)
Plumbing and DIY projects (Science)
Lego Mindstorm Robotics (Science)
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General Requirements:
1. Comply with “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. SPARK Club projects are an enhancement to the Indiana
4-H program. It is designed to reach out to new
audiences of youth and volunteers. Current 4-H
members may participate while target audiences are
those without any 4-H experience.
3. SPARK Club experiences are designed to be short term
and a minimum of six hours of instructional time.
4. Activities/Events are a focused learning experience
around one particular subject.
5. SPARK Club members may participate in multiple short
term experiences.
6. These project activities or learning events may or may
not have additional reference and project material costs.
7. SPARK Clubs are not a replacement of the long term 4-H
program. It is entirely possible that a SPARK Club may
generate interest or development of a long term project
interest based club. For example a financial SPARK
experience could become a savers or investment learning
project club that continued long term.
8. Any 4-H member may participate in a SPARK Club project
and youth new to the 4-H program experience may enroll
at any time using the SPARK Club enrollment form from
the Purdue Extension Putnam County website or at the
office.
9. Program fees for SPARK enrollment is $15 for state fees
and county fees will depend on the project. SPARK Club
projects will be advertised with flyers much like a
workshop since they are also conducted much like a
workshop.
Sports
Not an Indiana State Fair Project
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements
listed at the beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall
Project” section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Choose one topic (Hobbies, Physical Fitness, Games, or
Traditions) and one specific activity (see below for activity
ideas). If you complete the recreation project for multiple
years, you may choose the same topic but you must
choose a different activity.
3. Complete the activity multiple times (at least twice) with at
least one member of your family.
4. Create a poster, notebook, demonstration, or display (see
level specific requirements below) about your chosen
activity. A display should be no larger than 16” deep x 22”
wide x 28” high. It may be of any type of material such as
pegboard, fabric, poster board or felt but must be self-
supporting.
5. Complete the record sheet and have it signed by your
leader by the required date.
6. Exhibit your project on the specific date listed in the
Putnam County 4-H Handbook.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
1. Choose one topic from the following: Hobbies, Physical
Fitness, Games or Traditions and select one activity
(activity ideas are listed above) for you and your family
member(s) to participate in multiple times.
2. Create a poster or complete an interactive demonstration
about your activity. The poster should be 22”x 28” and
displayed horizontally. See manual for poster
requirements.
Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
1. Choose one topic from the following: Hobbies, Physical
Fitness, Games or Traditions and select one activity
 (activity ideas are listed above) for you and your family
member(s) to participate in multiple times.
2. Create a poster or complete a Interactive Demonstration
about your activity. The poster should be 22”x 28” and
displayed horizontally. Interactive Demonstration will be
presented during the fair week and can be arranged
with the 4-H Youth Educator. See manual for
Interactive Demonstration requirements.
Advanced (Grades 9-12)
1. Choose one topic from the following: Hobbies, Physical
Fitness, Games or Traditions and select one activity
(activity ideas are listed above) for you and your family
member(s) to participate in multiple times.
2. Create a notebook or complete a Interactive
Demonstration about your activity. Interactive
Demonstration will be presented during the fair week
and can be arranged with the 4-H Youth Educator. See
manual for requirements.
Sport Fishing
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one exhibit for each manual
level (and independent study) - a total of 4
exhibits.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. 4-H’er must complete the appropriate Sport Fishing
Project Record Sheet and submit it to the leader by the
announced date.
3. If an exhibit is selected to go to the Indiana State Fair,
Extension staff may not be able to transport it to the state
fair. Please review the Indiana State Fair letter you will
receive.
4. Poster must include 4-H Member identification card; i.e.,
name, club, county, and level .
Level 1 Grade 3 – 5
Let’s Go Fishing-Complete the Angling Self Assessment
and practice landing a fish as described in Playing a Fish.
Display your self assessment to show what you currently
know about fishing and indicate what you hope to learn
in this project. Draw or take photos of you “Playing a
Fish:
Pop Can Casting-Display a photo of you casting your
pop can rig and your casting record. Optional-display a
photo of you casting a regular rig and your casting of
that rig.
Hook , Line, and Sinker– Display at least two rigs
listed in Fishing Deeper, #1. You can use a drawing or a
picture to show these rigs. Answer the questions
(Casting Out, Working the Lure, Setting the Hook, and
Landing the Fish) on your exhibit.
Fishy Baits– Complete and display cards similar to
those shown (natural baits, prepared baits and artificial
flies and lures). Answer the Casting Out questions on
your exhibit.
Which Fish is It? - Copy the pages in your manual and
use the fish and the crossword puzzle. Identify the fish
and make a display that shows the correct answers in
the puzzle. (Optional - enlarge the crossword puzzle)
Level 2 Grade 6-8
A Different Spin-Display a picture of you while casting
and a completed Casting Record and Spinning Reel Parts
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diagram. Also, answer the Working the Lure and Setting
the Hook questions. (You may copy the ones in your
manual or make your own.)
A Fine Kettle of Fish– Show a drawing or photograph
of you cooking fish. Include your recipe and, if possible,
pictures of you cleaning and/or cooking your fish.
Clean Up the Litterbug-Complete and display the chart
shown on page 16. Draw or take a photo of the fishing
place that you cleaned up (before and after)/
The Wooly Bugger-Take pictures or make drawings to
show how a wooly bugger is made. Answer the Casting
out and working the lure questions.
A Fish By Design– Draw, take pictures, or find pictures
on the Internet or in a magazine to show (and identify)
different mouth/feeding fish, body shapes and fish with
different coloration. Briefly explain (3-5 sentences or
bullet points) why fish have different mounts, body
shapes and coloration.
Level 3 Grade 9-12
A Reel Mess– Draw, take photos, or copy the reels
shown in Cleaning a Reel. Label the reels, parts of each
reel, and where you might use it. Show how you cleaned
a reel using pictures or drawings.
Designing a Skillathon Station–Make two skillathon
stations (you may use suggestions on page 9 or another
fishing topic of your choice). List the topic, realistic
situation, task, and materials needed. Take photographs
of younger 4-H members using your stations.
Beads, Dog Hair, and Feather– Collect materials and
tie a fly. You can display your fly or a picture of the fly.
Also, list and draw or take pictures the 7 materials in the
matching game and indicate their potential use.
Collecting Aquatic Insects-Complete and display the
chart on page 18 (You may copy the chart or make your
own.) Draw or take pictures of your kick net and your
sampling procedures. Answer the questions in Casting
Out and Working the Lure.
Cast Into the Future-Complete the Career
Investigation Record after talking growth someone
currently working gin an area related to fish or fishing.
Include a photo of the person you interviewed and
answer the question sin Casting Out, Working the Lure,
Setting the Hook, and Landing the Fish.
Keep a Field Journal– Reproduce or copy 3-5 Field
Journal entries on your display. Include photographs that
show where you had the fishing experience if possible.
Playing Know Your Fish-Make a “flap” quiz to teach
fish facts. Show a picture or ask a question about a fish.
Give the answer(s) under the flap. Choose 5-10 fish using
at least 5 fish from your manual. Be sure to list multiple
species if the information you provide applies to more
than one of the species you choose.
OR Independent Study : Grades 9-12
Choose one:
Advanced Topic– Learn all you can about a sport
fishing topic of your choice and present it in a poster.
Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the
references you used to describe what you did and what
you learned. Title your poster,” Advanced Sport Fishing-
Independent Study.”
Mentoring-Exhibit a poster that shows how you
mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning,
the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of
mentoring, and how the experience might have been
useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation
are encouraged. Title your poster., “Advanced Sport
fishing-Mentor.”
Tractor (Agricultural and Lawn)
Driving contest TBD
Zero turn, Ag. & Lawn & Garden
General Requirements:
1.Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project” section
page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam County 4-H
Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. 4-H member can compete in the driving contest and/or the
non-driving exhibit option.
Driving Contest
1. 4-H member in Junior Division must have been in grades
3- 7.
2. 4-H member in Senior Division must have been in
grades 8-12.
Level A - Grade 3 & 4 – Manual 4-H 961
1. Non-driving exhibit options include a choice of:
a. Posters
b. Notebook report
c. Display board - Display boards differ from a poster in
that real objects are normally used rather than drawings
or pictures. Three dimensional items are attached to the
board.
Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must
correspond to the subject matter content found in the Level
A manual Do not repeat from previous years.
2. Compete in the tractor driving contest and quiz.
Level B - Grade 5 –6- Manual 4-H 962
1. Non-driving exhibit options include a choice of:
a. Poster
b. Notebook report. Display board - Display boards differ
from a poster in that real objects are normally used
rather than drawings or pictures. Three dimensional
items are attached to the board.
Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must
correspond to the subject matter content found in the Level
A or B manual.
Do not repeat from previous years.
2. Compete in the tractor driving contest and quiz.
Level C - Grade 7 - 9 – Manual 4-H 963
1. Non-driving exhibit options include a choice of
a. Poster
b. Notebook report
c. Display board - Display boards differ from a poster in
That real objects are normally used rather than drawings
or pictures. Three dimensional items attached to the
board.
d. An action demonstration may be done during the county
fair. Schedule a time with the 4-H Educator.
Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must
correspond to the subject matter content found in the Level
A, B, or C manual.
Do not repeat from previous years.
2. Compete in the tractor driving contest and quiz.
Level D - Grade 10 & up – Manual 4-H 964
1. Non-driving exhibit options include a choice of:
a. Posters
b. Notebook report
c. Display board - Display boards differ from a poster in
that real objects are normally used rather than drawings
or pictures. Three dimensional items are attached to the
board.
d. An Interactive Demonstration may be done during the
county fair. Schedule a time with the 4-H Educator.
Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must
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correspond to the subject matter content found in the
Level A, B, C, or D manual.
Do not repeat from previous years.
2. Compete in the tractor driving contest and quiz.
AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR OPERATORS CONTEST
1. All participants will be scored on written quiz, parts
identification, tractor operation on the course, safety
while at the contest and time.
2. Junior contestants will pull a 2-wheel trailer
approximately eight (8) feet wide and 10-12 feet long.
Tongue length will be approximately four (4) feet, as
measured from the tongue’s tip to the edge of the
trailer’s bed. Wheel location will be near the center of
the bed.
3. Senior contestants will pull a 4-wheel wagon with
knuckle-type radius rods (auto type) steering,
approximately ten (10) feet long between axles, an 8-
foot x 14-foot bed and a 52-inch stub tongue.
4. Any stake knocked over by the contestants (with any
part of the tractor or wagon) will be replaced and the
contestant must attempt the obstacle until satisfactorily
completed or until time expires.
5. The written quiz will consist of 25 multiple choice
questions, with 20 points added for each question
answered incorrectly or omitted.
6. The parts identification quiz will consist of 25 parts. 20
points will be added to the contestant’s score for each
part incorrectly identified. Note: Pictures will be used for
this component.
7. Junior division questions will be taken from supplement
#1, “questions and answers for junior division written
test”, dated 2003. Senior division questions will be taken
from supplement #2, “questions and answers for senior
division”, dated 2003, PLUS, supplement #1 mentioned
above.
8. The driving event will be timed and will be scored on the
basis of one (1) penalty point for each second. However,
other penalty points for safety violations, hit markers,
etc., will be so severe that the importance of speed will
be minimized.
9. Terms and conditions will be as outlined in 4-H 84
“conducting 4-H petroleum power operators contest”.
Veterinary Science
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send 1 exhibit per level (3-5,
6– 8, 9-12) - a total of 3 projects.
General Requirements:
1.Comply with all the requirements listed at
the beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall
Project” section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. On the back side of the exhibits securely attach a
5" x 8" card listing your veterinarian's name and
address.
Level A Grade 3-5 – Veterinary Science 1 manual
Exhibit a 22"x 28" poster related to Chapter 1, 2, or 3 in
the manual or Do an Interactive Demonstration during the
county fair.
Level B Grade 6, 7, or 8 – Veterinary Science 2 manual
Exhibit a 22"x 28" poster, display, or quiz board related to
section 1, 2, or 3 in the manual. It should be no larger than
36” x 36” x 36”
Or
Do an Interactive Demonstration during the county fair.
Level C Grade 9 - 12 – Veterinary Science 3 manual
Develop and assemble a teaching aid. Display Teaching
 Aid and two page typed report.
Or
Develop an exhibit in conjunction with a veterinarian.
Display the exhibit with a report of the results,
recommendations, findings, and conclusions.
Or
Write a one page outline of a workshop or
demonstration you presented.
Or
Do an Interactive Demonstration during the county
fair.
Weather and Climate Science
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one exhibit from each level, in
addition to independent study or mentoring options - a
total of four.
General Requirements:
Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
Project Instructions
Create an exhibit that shows the public what you
learned in the weather and climate project this year.
Poster exhibits must be displayed horizontally, and
22” x 28” foam-core board or poster board mounted
on a firm backing, and covered in clear plastic or
other transparent material. Notebook exhibits must
be displayed in a standard three ring binder. Choose
one of the options listed below, appropriate for your
grade in school. Use an appropriate exhibit title. Be
sure to include a label with your name, grade, 4-H
club, and county in the lower right hand corner.
Level 1
1. A poster related to an activity from the level 1
manual.
2. A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate
related science experiment appropriate for grades
3-5
Level 2
1. A poster related to an activity from the level 2
manual
2. A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate
related science experiment appropriate for grades
6-8
Level 3
1. A poster related to an activity from the level 3
manual
2. A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate
related science experiment appropriate for grades
9-12.
3. Independent Study– Learn all you can about a
weather and/or climate topic, program, facility,
project, etc. and present it on a poster or in a
notebook. Include a short manuscript, pictures,
graphs, and list the works cited to describe what
you did and what you learned. Title your poster or
notebook, “ Advanced Weather and Climate
Science-Independent Study”.
4. Mentoring– Exhibit a poster of notebook that
shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member.
Include your planning, the time you spent, the
challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how
the experience might be useful in your life.
Photographs and other documentation are
encouraged. Title your poster, “Advanced Weather
and Climate Science-Mentor.”
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Wildlife
State Fair Exhibits:
Each county may send one
exhibit for each level/group and
an independent study – a total
of four exhibits.
General Requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
Create an exhibit that shows the public what you
learned in the wildlife project this year. Poster exhibits
must be displayed horizontally, sized 22" x 28" foam-
core board or poster board mounted on a firm backing,
and covered in clear plastic or other transparent
material. Notebook exhibits must be displayed in a
standard three ring binder. Choose one of the options
listed below, appropriate for your grade in school. Use
an appropriate exhibit title. Be sure to include a Official
Putnam County FairEntry label in the lower right hand
corner.
All posters, notebooks, and display boards must
include a reference list indicating where information
was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to
complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list
should/might include web site links, people and
professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is
recommended this reference list be attached to the
back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a
notebook, or included as part of the display visible to
the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the
manner in which references are listed.
Level: Level 1
Exhibit:
1. A poster related to an activity from the level 1
manual
2. A poster and/or notebook of a wildlife related
science experiment appropriate for grades 3-5
Level: Level 2
Exhibit:
1. A poster related to an activity from the level 2
manual
2. A poster and/or notebook of a wildlife related
science experiment appropriate for grades 6-8
Level: Level 3
Exhibit:
1. A poster related to an activity from the level 3
manual
2. A poster and/or notebook of a wildlife related
science experiment appropriate for grades 9-12
3. Independent Study -Learn all you can about a
wildlife topic, program, facility, project, etc. and
present it on a poster or in a notebook. Take care
to follow all state and federal guidelines when
working with wildlife, with particular care when
raising game birds, migratory birds, and
endangered species. See the Indiana 4-H Wildlife
project website, www.ydae.purdue.edu/
natural_resources/4-H,NR,Projects/Projects/
wildlife/, for more information. Include a short
manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works
cited to describe what you did and what you
learned. Title your poster or notebook, "Advanced
Wildlife -Independent Study"
4. Mentoring -Exhibit a poster or notebook that
shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member.
 Include your planning, the time you spent, the
challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how
the experience might be useful in your life.
Photographs and other documentation are
encouraged. Title your poster, "Advanced Wildlife -
Mentor.
Wood Craft (Craft)
Not an Indiana State Fair exhibit except
the exhibit may go to the Indiana State Fair
only if selected as one of the six “Any Other
Craft” Indiana State Fair entries.
General requirements:
1. Comply with all the requirements listed at the
beginning of this “4-H Exhibit Hall Project”
section page 54 and “Indiana and Putnam
County 4-H Policy/ Terms” section page 21.
2. Attach the official county FairEntry exhibit label to
each of the wood craft exhibit items.
3. Attach to project—4-H 618A-W “4-H Craft
Information Card” for description of work
completed on the project.
4. If multiple pieces make up the exhibit , a
photograph of the complete exhibit should be
attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can
properly be displayed. For safety purposes any
craft exhibit that resembles a sword, knife, or
look-a-like weapon will be judged but will not
be displayed unless secured and with
extension staff approval.
5. Extension staff may not be able to transport the
exhibit to the state fair. Please review the letter
available on Wednesday of fair week or at checkout
time.
This project is often confused with the “Wood Science”
project. Rules for wood science are located below. Check
rules carefully before enrolling in this project.
Beginners (Grades 3-5)
Wood Finishes
Select and finish a small undecorated article of wood.
No decoration is to be applied. Examples of articles:
box, picture frame, cut-out puzzle, candle holders and
etc.
Intermediate (Grade 6-8)
Wood Design and Finishing
Make or purchase one article, such as a wooden plate
breadboard, box, puzzle, or plaque. Sand and
smooth. Apply design with paint, watercolors, chip
carving, colored pencils or wood burning. Apply
finish making sure applied design is not changed by
the finish. Exhibit a finished project following the
above three steps.
Advanced (Grades 9 & up)
Development of Skills in Working with Wood
Make or purchase and finish two or more articles,
using one or more of the skills listed in the handcraft
project handout. Exhibit finished project in
accordance with guidelines.
Woodworking
State Fair Exhibits:
County may send one poster or display
board and one wood project for each
level—a total of 4 posters or display boards and 4
wood projects.
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General Requirements:
1. All of the work on the exhibit must be completed by
the 4-H member.
2. A poster on a topic for any level may be exhibited
instead of the wood project.
3. The 4-H’er can opt to do an Interactive
Demonstration during the county fair instead of
entering an exhibit. Schedule a time with the 4-H
Educator.
Level A
Grade 3 & 4—Manual BU-6875-S
Exhibit one article of choice made during the current 4-
H program year demonstrating a minimum of five (5)
techniques outlined in the Indiana 4-H Woodworking
Tools, Techniques and Skills Chart 4-H 6875C-W.
Exhibits may also include higher level techniques that
have been mastered. Any higher level techniques will
not be counted as part of the minimum five, but
nevertheless will be evaluated for quality. A
woodworking skills sheet is to be submitted with the
exhibit for judging.
OR
Exhibit a poster on any topic covered in the Level 1
manual.
Level B
Grade 5 & 6—Manual BU 6876-S
Exhibit one article of choice made during the current 4-
H program year demonstrating a minimum of five (5)
techniques outlined in the Indiana 4-H Woodworking
Tools, Techniques and Skills Chart, 4-H 6875C-W.
Exhibits may also include lower and/or higher level
techniques that have been mastered. Any lower/higher
level techniques will not be counted as part of the
minimum five, but nevertheless will be evaluated for
quality. A woodworking skills sheet is to be submitted
with the exhibit for judging.
OR
Exhibit a poster on any topic covered in the Level 2
manual.
Level C
Grade 7—9 –Manual BU –6877-S
Exhibit one article of choice made during the current 4
-H program year demonstrating a minimum of five (5)
techniques outlined in the Indiana 4-H Woodworking
Tools, Techniques and Skills Chart, 4-H 6875C-W.
Exhibits may also include lower and/or higher level
techniques that have been mastered. Any lower/higher
level techniques will not be counted as part of the
minimum five, but nevertheless will be evaluated for
quality. A woodworking skills sheet is to be submitted
with the exhibit for judging.
OR
Exhibit a poster on any topic covered in the Level 2
manual.
Level D
Grade 10 & up—Manual BU-6878
Exhibit one article of choice made during the current 4
-H program year demonstrating a minimum of five (5)
techniques outlined in the Indiana 4-H Woodworking
Tools, Techniques and Skills Chart, 4-H 6875C-W.
Exhibits may also include lower level techniques that
have been mastered. Any lower level techniques will
not be counted as part of the minimum five, but
nevertheless will be evaluated for quality. A
woodworking skills sheet is to be submitted with the
exhibit for judging.
OR
Exhibit a poster on any topic covered in the Level 4
manual.
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2021 Dairy Pen Entry Form
Must be turned in by June 25th, 2021
Mail to Purdue Extension, 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135 or drop off at Extension office.

Exhibitor Name________________________

Exhibitor Contact #______________________ Cell phone preferred for fair week contact.

# of pens requested____________ # of animals __________________

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2021 Swine Pen Entry Form

Must be turned in by July 6th, 2021
Mail to Purdue Extension, 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135 or drop off at Extension office.

Exhibitor Name________________________

Exhibitor Contact #______________________ Cell phone preferred for fair week contact.

# of pens requested____________ # of animals __________________

General location preferred (circle one) NE SE NW SW Center

Prefer to pen with ____________________________________________ (exhibitor name)

Charge of $5 per pen to be mailed with form. Check Made out to Putnam County Swine
Barn. If for some reason you do not receive all the pens you requested $5 per pen will
be refunded, however if you choose not to use all pens that you requested there will be
no refund issued. All money collected will go directly to improvements in the barn.

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 2021 Goat Pen Request Form
DUE Friday, June 25th, 2021
Mail to PC Kids Goat Club, P.O. Box 831, Greencastle, IN 46135 or bring to barn/club
event

Exhibitor’s Name____________________________________________

Exhibitor Contact Number (cell phone preferred_________________

Number of Pens ___________________ Number of Goats _________

Location preferences (including if you would like to be penned by someone):

Charge of $5 per pen to be mailed with form. Checks made out to PC Kids Goat Club.
If for some reason you do not receive all the pens you requested, $5 per pen will be
refunded. If you choose to not use all of the pens you receive, there will be no refund
issued. Tack stalls will be assigned based on availability. All money collected will go
directly to barn improvements.

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2021 Sheep Pen Entry Form

Must be turned in by July 6th, 2021
Mail to Purdue Extension, 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135 or drop off at
Extension office.

Exhibitor Name________________________

Exhibitor Contact #______________________ Cell phone preferred for fair week

contact.

# of pens requested____________ # of animals __________________

Charge of $5 per pen to be mailed with form. Check Made out to Putnam
County Sheep Barn. If for some reason you do not receive all the pens you
requested $5 per pen will be refunded, however if you choose not to use
all pens that you requested there will be no refund issued. All money collect-
ed will go directly to improvements in the barn.

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Due May 15th
PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H
POULTRY PEN ENTRY FORM 2021

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Phone / E-mail: _______________________________________________________

MALE YOUNG
L/B CLASS BREED VARIETY OR OR # Of BIRDS
FEMALE OLD

TOTAL NUMBER OF BIRDS

White Eggs Yes No Brown Eggs Yes No Other Eggs Yes No

Display Board (Poster) Yes No Showmanship Yes No

Meat Pen Yes No
Illustrated Talk Yes No Rooster Crowing Contest Yes No

Return This Form by May 15th to: Miriam Asher

8716 E Old 36 Rd
Rockville, IN 47872
765-505-0514

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Purdue University Extension Service
Putnam County Of ice
12 Central Square
Greencastle, IN 46135
765‐653‐8411

2021 Putnam County Rabbit Meat Pen Ownership Enrollment & Entry Form
 
Name ________________________________________________________________________ 
Address______________________________________________________________________ 
Date of Birth______________________________Telephone_________________________ 
 
An exhibitor may enter only one Meat Pen and one Single Fryer. A 4-H member must exhibit at least one rabbit in a breed
class to be eligible to exhibit a meat pen. 
All Meat Pen Rabbits and Single Fryers must be entered by July 1st.
No rabbits will be allowed to be exhibited at the fair unless it is enrolled by July 1st for Meat Pen and Single Fryers.
 
BREED                      CLASS/SEX                   VARIETY                                            TATTOO 
                                                                                               (if applicable) 
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I hereby certify that these animals are owned, in my possession and under my care as a 4‐H project.
 
 
_____________________________________            __________________________________________ 
Date           4‐H Member Signature                             Date              Parent Signature 
 

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 2021 Putnam County Rabbit Pen Entry Form
Please provide the information below so that pens can be assigned for the fair. You can exhibit a
total of 12 breed class rabbits from three ARBA recognized breeds. This does not include your
meat pen and single fryer.

Name___________________________________
Address_________________________________
Telephone_______________________________

Small pens for rabbits up to 5# Number of rabbits ________________

Medium pens for rabbits from 5-9# Number of rabbits ________________

Large pens for rabbits over 9# Number of rabbits ________________

Meat Pen Yes ________ No________

Single Fryer Yes ________ No ________

Single Fryer from your meat pen Yes ________ No ________

**This form is due to club leaders or the Extension Office no later than July 1.
Mail: Purdue Extension Putnam County 12 Central Square, Greencastle, IN 46135
or email kstrazis@purdue.edu

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Putnam 4-H Camp
Shakamak State Park
June 13-16, 2021

Who: 4-Her’s Grades 3-6

Cost: $80 includes transportation, lodging, food

(basically everything) Sign up early first come first
guaranteed to go as it does fill up.

Signup forms are in the Extension Office or Online at

www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam

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 Yearly Dates of Significance

Second Friday, January– typical date scholarship applications due to Putnam County
Community Foundation for Putnam County 4-H Scholarship.

January 15—Putnam 4-H Enrollment due to guarantee all exhibit available. After this date,
some projects are closed to enrollment. Also there is no statewide enrollment deadline,
but the number of available events and activities will become more limited after this
time and one may have missed information that had already been disseminated.

January 25—Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship Applications Due to Extension Office for
Luzar, Torr and Junior Leader scholarships.

April 15—Trip forms due for 4-H travel to Band, Chorus, Science Workshop, Camp, etc.

May 15—Most livestock online enrollment due (except Poultry and Rabbit Meat Pens due
later). Last day to drop or add projects.

June 1—Entry fee for some State Fair Animal projects increase after this date

July 1—Entry fee for remaining State Fair Animal projects increase after this date.

July 7—FairEntry.com must have all project info entered in advance of fair such that labels can
be printed for exhibits. Livestock should be entered by this date as well so that
superintendents can begin to set up classes.

July 13—Date for all record sheets to be signed unless your club leader sets different date.

First Friday in September– My Record of Achievement Forms Due to Extension Office to

assure processing prior to Volunteer Recognition and Member Recognition program.

First Sunday in November—4-H Volunteer Recognition and Member Recognition Program at

Fairgrounds

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