Iowa 4-H Judges can access judges' resources related to Iowa 4-H judging philosophy, project area information, training videos, and resources that support judges in the different project areas on the Resources for Evaluating Exhibits webpage. You can also click on "Resources for Evaluating Exhibits" in the upper right Judges Resources section of this page.

Static Judges' Information

How to become a 4-H Judge:

1. Complete "Evaluate, Educate, Encourage: 4-H Judges Training" for general knowledge about the role of a 4-H judge and expectations. This is a live training at this time (either in person or via Zoom).
2. Complete the project area training offered. Many of these trainings are recorded and can be found on the Resources for Evaluating Exhibits webpage.
3. Complete the judges database form.

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• 4-H project area information can be found in Exhibit Tip Sheets & Project Area Guides
• The Resources for Evaluating Exhibits webpage will give you insight into the 4-H judging philosophy and other judging resource materials.
• The Judges Resources category in the Extension Store.
• Iowa State Fair 4-H Static Exhibits Page houses all the state Rules and Information for Exhibits, Communication Event, and 4-H Special Events.

Livestock Judges' Information

• Livestock Judges' Information
• For information about livestock judging, contact Iowa 4-H, 515-294-1017.
• 4-H Livestock Judge Preferences Form  (MSWord)   (PDF)
• Iowa Horse Show Judge's Database and Related Information (ISU Equine Science)

Judges' Training Offerings

• Food and Nutrition 4-H Judges Update: March 2 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Register at https://form.jotform.com/230434390253146. To prepare for this update, you are invited to view last year's Food and Nutrition training. This is found on the 4-H Resources for Evaluating Exhibits webpage.  
• Evaluate, Educate, Encourage: 4-H Judges Training: March 27 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Register at https://form.jotform.com/230575018441148. This training will be offered virtually.
• Evaluate, Educate, Encourage: 4-H Judges Training: April 13 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Register at https://form.jotform.com/230575628996170. This traning will be offered virtually.