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4-H Project Guidelines
ATTENTION ADVISORS AND PARENTS!
In order to make your job of being a 4‑H Advisor and parent easier, these booklets have been compiled specifically to assist in preparing 4-H member’s project work for exhibition. These booklet contains general information concerning project completion requirements and judging/exhibiting 4-H projects.
4-H Special Interest Project Guidelines
Family & Consumer Sciences Guidelines
Livestock & Small Animal Guidelines
Information from the Madison County Agricultural Society
Judging is used as a means of measure of the member’s knowledge gained through project work. Opinions and expectations may vary from year to year depending on the judge’s individual standards. The judge’s decision is final. Only projects that are eligible and deemed appropriate will be selected to represent Madison County at the State Fair. Please note that these guidelines are prepared PRIOR to the distribution of the Ohio State Fair handbook. Therefore it will be imperative for any State Fair participants to read carefully the guidelines provided at the county fair, via the county fair state packet, if selected to represent Madison County at the Ohio State Fair. Often requirements are slightly different. However, the representative will have time to practice or prepare for the event prior to State Fair judging.
In regard to project completion and a project grade, the member should complete at least half (preferably all) of the activities in their project book to receive a good grade. Some projects may be repeated or completed the following year if necessary. It is not necessary for a member to exhibit in competitive events (i.e. county fair) for project completion. There are suggested age groups for some projects: Beginner (8-10), Intermediate (11-13), Advanced (14‑18). This is determined by the member’s 4‑H age as of Jan. l. Please be sure membership enrollment cards are filled out correctly.
All members should be prepared to answer questions about their specific project, and any activities discussed in the book:
ACTUAL PROJECT:
Neat, clean, orderly
Materials & supplies suitable & adequate
Construction of item is appropriate for intended use
Member has done suggested activities involved with the project
KNOWLEDGE OF PROJECT
Ideas are well thought out
Tools, equipment & supplies are used skillfully
Member familiar with topic
Member capable of discussing work done in the project
MEMBER'S ATTITUDE
Well groomed & dressed appropriately
Pleasant, responsive attitude
Knowledge of 4‑H & attitude
These purposes and guidelines are not "set in concrete" but designed to meet the individual needs of youth. Read them carefully and share the information. Please refer to the current Ohio 4-H Family Guide for more information on projects, advisor guides and group projects. Remember, you are the Extension Office's link to the 4-H member. Keep yourself informed so that the members will have a positive, educational experience through
4-H.
Be sure to check the annual Madison County fair book, junior fair section, for up to date information on project exhibition and be sure to read the 4-H Family Newsletter regularly to stay informed about current
4-H happenings.
Contact: The Ohio State University Extension office at 740-852-0975, or the appropriate Key Leader for a specific project area, if you have any questions.
