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Letter/Information about 2011 Fair Judging Information webinar, Monday evening April 4, sent to exhibit judges

State Fair Update Webinar
To judge 2011 4-H exhibits, you will need to watch this Monday, April 4, 2011 webinar. This is relates to the revised 4-H state fair classes and evaluation forms.  The target audience is exhibit judges, volunteer leaders, all Extension and county staff working with 4-H youth.  Additional information will be posted as plans come together. Printed Updates and Complete Handbooks will not be available. Judges are expected to watch the webinar and print the Tip and Hot Sheets for the project areas they plan on judging. Counties are expected to make the webinar availble to judges unable to access the web and print out project materials for their judges as needed.

4-H Projects--Tip Sheets & Hot Sheets

Judges Information webpage

Iowa State Fair 4-H Handbook (Jan 2011) Judges, Volunteers, Staff: please access this NEW Handbook for 2011 updates/materials

NOTE: The material below has not been changed to reflect the project Tip Sheet and Hot Sheet information. Please watch the State Fair Update Webinar and access the webpage 4-H Projects to access the Tip Sheets & Hot Sheets. Also go to the Judges Information webpage for more updates.

Links to Other Handbooks & Pertinent Documents

Judging Philosophy | Ag and Natural Resources
Child Development/Consumer & Mgt/Personal Development

Clothing/Clothing Activities
| Communications | Expressive Arts | Food and Nutrition
Home Improvement
| Issues and Programs | Livestock | Science, Mechanics, and Engineering

Index

INDEX (PDF; MSWord) -- Use this index for hardcopy printout to update your Handbook, March 2010

Judging Philosophy

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Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for Judges) (.pdf) EDC Pub unit = 25 4H 203, 1998
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Questions for Guiding Experiential Learning, MN 4-H Youth Dev, MI-08314, 2005 (January 2007)
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Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for Volunteers) (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 203a, 2002
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Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for Parents) (.pdf) EDC Pub unit = 10 4H 203b, 2005
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Strengthening Goal-centered Learning (for 4-H’ers) (.pdf) EDC Pub unit = 25 4H 203c, 1999
4-H In Fairs and 4-H Objectives for the Iowa State Fair , VI-1087-JCM/SAS, Revised March 1999
  Evaluate, Educate, Encourage, 4-H Conference Exhibit Judging,VI-000301-SAS, March 2000
  Iowa 4-H Teaches Life Skills, 4H 137 Series, March 1999
  Judge's Training Power Point Presentation from 2002-03 General Session, April 2003
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Meeting the Needs of Youth EDC Pub unit =10 4H 117, August 1999
The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Experience with Essential Elements of the 4-H Experience (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 3020A/B, 2003
Positive Youth Development: The Eight Essential Elements of a 4-H Experience, 2003
Experiential Learning Model, 1996
Ages and Stages of Youth Development VI-950902, December 2006 (Revised Format)
4-H Exhibit Participation in County & State Fairs, October 2007
For Staff and Judges, Use of COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARK Material, VI-010401-WB, March 2004; Instructions on obtaining permission to use copyright materials; Additional Listing of Copyright Resources; Instructions on obtaining permission to use copyright materials and Sample Letter (SFH)
State Fair Exhibits Questions & Answers, 2004
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Color EDC Pub 4H 633, 2000
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Design (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 634, 2000
Score With Your Posters, April 1992
Role of a 4-H Judge, VI-000302-SAS, March 2000
Thoughts for Successful Judging Experiences, March 1997
Responsibilities: 4-H Extension Staff & Judges, VI-1066-SAS, April 2003
  General 4-H Exhibits Evaluation
  State Fair Exhibits Frequently asked Questions & Answers
 

Ag & Natural Resources

Evaluating Ag & Natural Resources Exhibits, March 2000
Examples of Conference Evaluation Questions for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Endangered and Threatened Species, Noxious Weeds VI-000202-JL, February 2000
4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources Materials for Educators, October 2007
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Making an Entomology Exhibit (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 422, May 2003
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department Classes, Spring 2008 (SFH)
4-H Horticulture Class List (A/L)
4-H Houseplant and Cut Flower Exhibit Evaluation, 2004
4-H Vegetable Exhibits Evaluation, 2004
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Preparing Cut Flowers and Houseplants for Exhibit (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 464, 2007
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Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 462, 2007

Child Development, Consumer & Mgt., Personal Development

Evaluating 4-H Child Development Exhibits, October 2007
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Ages & Stages (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1530a, 2001
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Poisons (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954a, 1996
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Burns (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954b, 1993
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Falls (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954c, 1999
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Is Your Baby Safe at Home – Hazards (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 954d, 1999
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Understanding Children-Biting (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1529a, 2001
Child Development Exhibit ClassFebruary 2010 (SFH)
Evaluating 4-H Personal Development Exhibits, 1992
Examples of Conference Evaluation Questions for Personal Development, 1992
4-H Personal Development Resource List, October 2007
Personal Development Exhibit Classes, February 2008 (SFH)
Evaluating 4-H Consumer and Management Exhibits, VI-1084-SAS, October 2007
Consumer and Management Classes, December 2001 (SFH)

Clothing/Clothing Activities

Philosophy of Evaluation in Textiles and Clothing Exhibits and Events, VI-1077-SAS, October 2007
Remember to Educate, Evaluate and Encourage, VI-071001-SB, October 2007
Evaluation of Textiles and Clothing Exhibits, VI-1080-SB, October 2007
ISU Extension--Home and Family Clothing and Textiles Resources, October 2007
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Unraveling the Mystery of Design Elements and Principles in Clothing EDC Pub 4H 313, 2003
Clothing Exhibit Classes, February 2010 (SFH)
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See NEW Iowa State Fair 4-H Handbook, March 2011 (SFH)
  The Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event -- ALL materials have been updated

Communications

  Iowa State Fair Communications Webpage
Iowa Youth and 4-H Communication Program Objectives, VI-1072-DHG, March 1999
Iowa 4-H Communication Program, VI-1073-DHG, April 1992
Iowa 4-H Communication Program Resource List, VI-970302-DHG, October 2007
Suggested Procedures for Judges Evaluating 4-H Education Presentations or 4-H Working Exhibits, VI-1036-DHG, March 1998
Guide to Evaluating Electronic 4-H Presentations, August 2005
  Share-The-Fun, VI-8137-DHG, March 1997
Public Speaking Pointers, VI-1034-JA, April 1990
  Score With Your Posters, April 1992
  Judges Training Power Point Presentation from 2002/03: Communications, April 2003
4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, VI-970301-SAS, February 2010 (SFH)
  Educational Presentation Evaluation, VI-947-DHG, June 2005
  4-H Educational Presentation Report Form, VI-947-A, March 1998
  Working Exhibit Evaluation, VI-948-DHG, June 2005
  Working Exhibit Report Form, VI-7006-DG, 3/1998
  Share-The-Fun Judges Critique,VI-1074-DHG, 2005
  4-H Share-The-Fun Entry Form, VI-7004-DHG, June 2004 (SFH)
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Poster Exhibit Entry Form, VI-8128-SAS, March 2011 (SFH)
Communicating Through 4-H Posters Evaluation Form, 811J, VI-8129-DHG, 2004
4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Evaluation Guidelines, VI-960501-DG, April 1997
  NOTE: State Fair EP/WE Judge Notebook Items to peruse pre-fair
 

Expressive Arts

4-H Photography Project, October 2007
Evaluating 4-H Photography Exhibits, March 2000
  Photography Exhibit Classes, Spring 2008 (SFH)
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4-H Photography Exhibit Label, Spring 2002 (SFH)
Window on the World Your Rule of Thirds; Composition; Mounting, April 1990
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Printing Services Fact Sheet--Digital Imaging for Print Media, Vol. 11, No. 5, (.pdf) October 2005
Evaluating 4-H Visual Art Exhibits, October 2007
  Visual Art Exhibit Classes, October 2007 (SFH)
Visual Art Media, 1999
Visual Art Vocabulary Terms, VI-00104-WB

Food and Nutrition

4-H Food and Nutrition Exhibits, October 2007
Preserve Food Safely, (.pdf) EDC Pub N 3332, March 2001
Letter to 4-H Food and Nutrition Judges with ISUE Nutrition and Health Field Specialists, March 2001(SFH)
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Preserved Food 4-H Exhibit Label, VI-991201-WB, December 2000 (SFH)
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Get Ready for the New Nutrition Facts Panel EDC Pub PM 1979, 2006
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Know Your Fats (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979A, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Choose Calcium Foods (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979B, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979C, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Reduce Sodium, Increase potassium (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979D, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Make Your Calories Count (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979E, 2005
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Dietary Guidelines Recommend--Don't Sugarcoat It! (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1979F, 2005
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My Pyramid--Steps to a Healthier You EDC Pub EDC 335 (unit=pad of 100 sheets), June 2005
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My Pyramid for Kids--Eat Right, Exercise, Have Fun EDC Pub EDC 342 (unit=pad of 100 sheets), June 2005
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Pyramids of Health--Raising Healthy Kids EDC Pub PM 1950, 2006
  Making Fruit Spreads (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 1366, 2001
  Canning and Freezing Tomatoes (.pdf) EDC Pub PM 638, 2001
Food and Nutrition Exhibit Classes, (and Rules), February 2010 (SFH)
Evaluating 4-H Food and Nutrition Exhibits, VI-1085-SAS, April 1992
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Inappropriate Food Exhibits For Iowa 4-H Fairs, (.pdf) EDC Pub 4H 3023, April 2009
Information Sheets on Current Nutrition Issues, April 2003

Home Improvement

Evaluation in 4-H Home Improvement, December 2009
Understanding Design, Home Improvement, VI-000303-WB, December 2009
Wood Finishing: A Continuous Application Technique, VI-000201-WB, 2000
General Wood Finishing Tips for 4-H Judges, October 2007
Home Improvement Exhibit ClassesFebruary 2010 (SFH)

Issues and Programs -- DISCONTINUED

Science, Mechanics, and Engineering

Evaluating 4-H Science, Mechanics and Engineering Exhibits, VI-1075-DHG, October 2007
  Appearance and Design in Exhibit Evaluation, 1999
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Keeping the Science in Your Science Project, (.pdf) NCSU Cooperative Extension Publication
  Science, Mechanics and Engineering Exhibit Classes, February 2010 (SFH)

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