Misc. Ag. Judging

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Misc. Ag. Judging

• By
• Gary Zoubek
• Extension Educator
• York, Nebraska

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• What is Misc. Ag.?
• Sue Browns definition (Anything Ag.)
• Vet Science, Agronomy, Rockets, Gardening,
  Electricity, Woodworking, etc.

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• What is Misc. Ag.?
• Environmental Education/Earth Science
• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Shooting Sports

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• What is Misc. Ag.?
• Plants Other Sciences
• Range Management
• Agronomy
• Entomology
• Veterinary Science
• Floriculture
• Vegetables, Herbs Fruits

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• What is Misc. Ag.?
• Science Technology
• Aerospace
• Computers
• Electricity
• Small Engines
• Restored Vehicles
• Woodworking
• Welding

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• What is Misc. Ag.?
• Other
• Cats
• Pocket Pets
• Posters
• Rabbits Poultry
• ?????

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• Utilize score sheets if at all possible!
• Most Counties will provide them if they have
  them.
• Visit this site
• http//4h.unl.edu/programs/statefair/sfscoresheets
  .htm

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http//4h.unl.edu/programs/statefair/sfscoresheets
.htm
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Tools I take when judging woodworking ag.
mechanics!
Square
Pocket Knife
Notebook of Score Sheets
Tape Measure
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• Vegetable, Herbs Fruit Judging and Scoring Tips
  

• One of the most fun projects to judge!
• Use 4H 226, it includes info like
• No. to Exhibit
• Desirable Traits
• Tips for harvesting, preparing and keeping fresh
• Undesirable Traits

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• Vegetable, Herbs Fruit Judging and Scoring Tips
  

• An Example Vegetable Exhibiting Tip Snap Beans
• No. to Exhibit - 12
• Desirable Traits Straight fleshy, tender,
  well-filled pods of the same length and color.
• Tips for harvesting, preparing and keeping fresh
  Stems should be attached and trimmed evenly to
  ¼ inch. Wipe clean but do not wash.
• Undesirable Traits Over-large seeds and
  toughness indicating the bean is too old.

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• Vegetable, Herbs Fruit Judging and Scoring Tips
  

• The five major areas to consider are
• Overall Quality
• Uniformity
• Market Quality
• True to Type
• Fair Preparation

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• Vegetable, Herbs Fruit Judging and Scoring Tips
  

Score cards similar to the vegetable and herb one
are available for many of the other flower and
vegetable exhibits
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• Read the Fairbook for project information
• Agronomy or Crop Production Example
• Each grain and plant exhibit must be labeled with
  a 3 x 5 card with exhibitors name and address
  proper variety/hybrid identification (and brand
  name if applicable) plant population and whether
  dryland or irrigated.
• In addition, a two page (maximum) essay must
  accompany grain and plant exhibits. The essay
  must include general information including
  cropping history, selection of variety hybrid,
  soil type and weather conditions etc.

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• Read the Fairbook for project information
• Agronomy or Crop Production Example
• Then begin the process of judging the stalks,
  grain sample, ears of corn or grain sorghum.
• Like any judging, look for uniformity, color,
  health of the crop and free of insect or disease
  damage.
• Is the exhibit properly labeled with a complete
  story?

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• What I look for when judging ag mechanics or
  woodworking.
• A detailed set of plans.
• Did they follow the plans?
• Quality of craftsmanship!
• Is the project age appropriate?

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• Woodworking -- Units I, II, III
• Score Sheet
• Project Planning...25 points
• Craftsmanship ..30 points
• Fasteners......15 points
• Project Appearance.....30 points

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• When interview judging ag mechanics or
  woodworking.
• Describe the process in building your project.
• What did you learn?
• What do you like best about your project?
• If you could do something over, what would it be?
  
• What are your project plans for next year?

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• Rocket Judging and Scoring Tips
• Randy Pryor, Extension Educator, Saline County
• No pre-manufactured rockets or plastic fins. 4-H
  rockets require wood fins (for state fair
  entries).
• Use the scoresheet for judging rockets from the
  4-H website. An excellent explanation of how a
  rocket is judged is on the back side of the score
  sheet.
• 25 points flight capability
• 25 points workmanship
• 10 point appearance
• 5 points display appearance
• 35 points statement/report

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• Rocket Judging and Scoring Tips (continued)
• Flight capabilities.the rocket needs to be ready
  to fly when exhibited.
• Parachute
• Nose cone
• Fin assembly
• Workmanship
• Sanding
• Gluing
• Straightness
• Painting
• Decals

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• Rocket Judging and Scoring Tips (continued)
• Rocket Appearance
• Neat clean showing artistic value
• Display Appearance
• The display board should provide good support and
  protect the fins from damage. No larger than 12
  x 12 by ¾. For smaller rockets you can use a
  smaller base.
• Flight Record.the report, protected in a clear
  plastic cover must include
• Rocket specifications, flight record for each
  launch, number of launchings, flight pictures,
  the engines used, what the rocket did in flight
  and recovery success or failures.

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• Rocket Judging and Scoring Tips (continued)
• One final comment
• As judges we need to build a rocket to understand
  how difficult it is to make a really good rocket
  and appreciate the work, time, effort and
  expense involved.
• The same is also true for many of the other
  projects that we judge!

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• The same item can be scored differently
  depending upon the class entered!
• For example bird houses can be entered in the
  wildlife or woodworking project.
• The Scorecards are totally different!

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• Woodworking
• Units 1, II, III
• Project Planning...25 points
• Craftsmanship ..30 points
• Fasteners......15 points
• Project Appearance.....30 points

• Conservation Wildlife
• Houses
• Is item functional for intended species proper
  size, entrance hole size, color, material,
  durability, access for cleaning. etc..40
  points
• Information on intended species, placement and
  maintenance ................................ 30
  points
• Creativity use of natural material, recycled
  items, etc.15 pints
• Evidence of exhibitors personal field experience,
  study or observations that relate to the
  exhibit......................15 points.

Bird House Score Cards Woodworking Conservation
Wildlife
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• State Fair book changes
• Aerospace (All classes have been changed)
• Rocket height will no longer be given
  consideration when determining class entries.
  Class entries will be based on the skill level
  (2,3 and 4) of the rocket. The skill levels are
  inclusive with respect to multiple and single
  stage rockets.

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• State Fair book changes
• Electricity (All classes have been changed)
• New beginning classes include creating own
  flashlight, switches, and circuits. The second
  and third units involve building electronic
  devices, as well as kits and light comparison.
  The advanced level concentrates on identification
  and electronic displays.

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• State Fair book changes
• Small Engines (All classes have been changed)
• Display/Item projects will now demonstrate more
  concepts and lessons learned through the project
  manuals.

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• State Fair book changes
• Restored Vehicles (Deleted from 2003 and changed
  to the following)
• In lieu of bringing a tractor, etc. the 4-Her
  can submit a detailed report explaining the
  process used to restore or overhaul a vehicle.

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• State Fair book changes
• Woodworking (Deleted classes from 2003 and
  changed to the following)
• Each unit has changed to include a woodworking
  article or display, exemplifying skills used in
  each unit project guide.

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• As I close
• I hope you each enjoy evaluating or judging 4-H
  exhibits!
• But more importantly enjoy working with youth the
  many things that they accomplish.
• We must always place the importance on the
  learning, not the project!
• Good Luck with your judging efforts in 2004!
• Any questions!