CLASS S - FFA
The superintendent of each department will be directing entries within the respective department on entry day and will designate exhibit space within each department.
RULES
1. Eligibility
Only members of FFA chapters chartered in Hamilton County schools (Aurora, Hampton, and High Plains) will be eligible for FFA division entries. Members of these chapters are not eligible to show FFA exhibits at any other county fairs. All entries must be a part of the FFA members supervised agricultural experience program in agriculture education and a current record book must be available, if requested at the fair. Only animals exhibited by their owners will receive ribbons and/or premium unless the superintendent excuses the owner.
2. Entries
All entries must be made through and approved by the agricultural education instructor.
3. Care of exhibits
All possible diligence and care will be used to prevent loss of injury to articles or animals on exhibit: but is hereby expressly stipulated that the management of the fair will no way be responsible should loss or injury occur. Exhibitors will be responsible for the condition of the animals' pen or stall at all times. At no time may animal quarters be allowed to become untidy.
4. Registration of livestock
FFA members that intend to exhibit livestock at the Hamilton county fair must pre-register to their FFA advisor by July 9th. To qualify in Class S livestock, all animals must be purebred except market hogs, market sheep, market beef, commercial breeding cattle and grade breeding sheep.
5. Uniform for showing
Exhibitors must wear jeans and an approved FFA T-shirt.
6. Arrival of exhibits
All Class S exhibits will be taken from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on July 25, 2012.
7. Release time for exhibits
All Class S exhibits will be released at 6:00 P.M. on July 29, 2012. Stalls must be cleaned and animals removed by 10:00 A.M. Monday July 30, 2011 or premium will not be awarded.
8. Herdsmanship
Awards will be made to top exhibitors for well kept attractive quarters in each livestock division. Each exhibitor is expected to cooperate in proper manure disposal, keeping alley clean, storing feed and trappings, and keeping animals neat and attractive. Uniform signs will be provided and no other signs or displays will be permitted.
9. Fitting and showing
Fitting and showmanship contest will be open to any bona fide FFA exhibitor of dairy, beef, swine, poultry, or sheep. Fitting of livestock will be done by the exhibitor, and may include assistance from the exhibitor's chapter members, FFA advisor(s), immediate family, and/or chapter alumni members only. Showmanship ribbons will be awarded in each livestock division. Judging will be based on the exhibitors' skill as a showman and the grooming and appearance of the animals in the show ring.
10. Premium awards
All Class S exhibits will be divided into groups according to merit. Purple ribbons will denote superior exhibits. Blue awards denote excellent exhibits. Red awards denote good exhibits and white awards denote fair. Grand champion exhibits must receive a purple to be eligible for the Grand Champion trophy award. Reserve champions will be awarded Reserve Champion rosettes only.
11. Judging of Exhibits
Superintendent and judges are the only persons allowed in the building during the judging of exhibits. The superintendent will instruct the judge on procedures, rules, etc.
SPECIAL FFA AWARDS
Trophies and/or plaques Donor
Grand champion market gilt Aurora Coop
Grand champion market barrow Heritage Bank
Grand champion pen of four swine Cornerstone Bank
Grand champion swine showman Aurora News-Register
Grand champion market lamb Heritage Bank
Grand champion pen of 3 lambs Aurora Vet. Clinic
Grand champion registered ewe Aurora Coop
Grand champion registered ram United Farmers Cooperative
Grand champion sheep showman Ken’s Motel
Grand champion market steer Cornerstone Insurance
Grand champion breeding beef GI Hearing Aide Center
Grand champion cow/calf Hampton FFA
Grand champion market heifer Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Grand champion stocker feeder heifer Aurora FFA
Grand champion stocker feeder steer Scott and Ange Klute
Grand champion pen of 3 beef Pinnacle Bank
Grand champion beef showman Wortman Motor Company
Grand champion dairy showman Aurora Coop
Grand champion poultry showman Cornerstone Bank
Grand Champion poultry pen of 3 (overall) First State Bank – Hordville
Grand champion goat showman Leach Insurance
Grand champion market goat Ken Killion
Ag Mechanics Overall Champion Quality Ag. Lynn Miller
SPECIAL FFA AWARDS (Continued)
Grand champ agricultural mech. (production) Bank of Marquette
Grand champ agricultural mech. (power) Interstate Battery
Grand champ agricultural mech. (utility) Pinnacle Bank
Grand champ agricultural mech. (horticulture) Pinnacle Bank
Grand champ agricultural mech. (refurbishing) Grosshans International Inc.
Grand champ agricultural mech. (construction) Friesen Motors
Grand champ agricultural mech. (Overall Champ) Miller Welding
Grand champion arc display board TC Machine Inc
Grand champion MIG display board. Matheson
Grand champion TIG display board. Matheson
Grand champion acetylene display board Matheson
Crop production award (overall) Syngenta Seeds
Crop production (grain-corn) Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Crop production (grain-corn other) United Farmers Cooperative
Crop production (grain-soybeans) The Grain Place-Marquette
Crop production (grain-other) Heritage Bank
Crop production (plants-corn) Syngenta Seeds
Crop production (plants-corn other) Syngenta Seeds
Crop production (plants-soybean) Syngenta Seeds
Crop production (plants-other) Aurora Coop
Crop production (ears-corn) United Farmers Cooperative
Crop production (ears-other corn) United Farmers Cooperative
Crop production (soybean-pods) Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Horticulture -Judge’s choice Schneider’s Hardware
Horticulture -Judge’s choice Schneider’s Hardware
Horticulture -Judge’s choice Easy Lawn
Horticulture -Judge’s choice Easy Lawn
Horticulture Overall Champion Hampton FFA
LOT 1 - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
Projects entered shall be the direct result of Agricultural Mechanics instruction in Agricultural-Ed, grades 7-12 only, and constructed primarily under the supervision of the Agricultural-Ed instructor during the 2011-2012 school year. The student entering the project will have at least 75% of the construction responsibility. The superintendent has the right to review all class and determine eligibility of items in that class. Household/industrial arts items are not eligible for awards, (gun rack, desks, magazine racks, computer table, etc.,). Each student may exhibit only 2 duplicate items in each class. Projects are classified by the agricultural education instructor based on the difficulty and competencies required for construction. All entries shall be made on FFA entry blanks and properly certified. Each article shall be labeled with the name of the article, the student's name, and name of school on exhibit cards or tags provided at the time of entry.
Exhibits will be evaluated on the following basis:
Construction and workmanship 40 points
Utility and design 40 points
Finish 20 points
AWARD AMOUNTS:
Extra large-Champion-$35.00; Reserve Champion-$30.00;
Purple-$25.00; Blue-$20.00; Red-$15.00; White-$10.00
Large items-Champion-$30.00; Reserve Champion-$25.00;
Purple-$20.00; Blue-$15.00; Red-$10.00; White-$5.00.
Medium items-Champion-$20.00; Reserve Champion-$15.00;
Purple-$12.00; Blue-$8.00; Red-$6.00; White-$4.00
Small items-Champion-$10.00; Reserve Champion-$8.00;
Purple-$6.00; Blue-$5.00; Red-$4.00; White-$2.00
UTILITY
To include items/tools used about the agricultural mechanics facility.
4200 Large items (wagons, trailers)
4210 Medium items (carts, welding tables, presses, engine hoists, engine stands)
4220 Small items (splash block, tool box, foot scraper, car ramps, jack stands)
PRODUCTION
To include items/tools used in crop and livestock production.
4300 Extra large items (portable buildings, pipe trailer, bale carrier trailer)
4310 Large items (loading chute, 3 point bale carrier, hog carrier)
4320 Medium items (stock panels, sheep blocker, feed bunk)
4330 Small items (post driver, post puller, troughs)
POWER
To include items/tools which incorporate a combination of electrical, hydraulic, and/or fuel motors as a power source to perform a function. (The power source should be included on all power driven equipment during judging but must be adjusted so it will not function thereafter, for the safety of the public.)
4400 Large items (large sprayer)
4410 Medium items (log splitter)
4420 Small items (small sprayer)
HORTICULTURE
To include items/tools used for the lawn, garden, natural resources, outdoor recreation or improvement purposes.
4500 Large items (grills, smokers, planters, mini-sprayers)
4510 Med. items (picnic tables, patio seats, patio table)
4520 Small items (plant stands, planter boxes, signs)
REFURBISHING
To include items in the categories of utility, production, power or horticulture, as previously described, that have been restored to a state where it has current functional benefit. The following information must accompany the project: 1) a narrative describing the condition of the item or tool prior to repair: 2) steps taken to repair the item: 3) a bill of materials which indicates costs: 4) pictures may also be used. Items will be considered for an award under the above divisions of Agricultural Mechanics.
4600 Large refurbishing (tractors)
4610 Medium refurbishing (lawn mower)
4620 Small refurbishing (antique farm and garden tools)
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Miscellaneous projects constructed as part of the agricultural education program. May be of any material construction. Projects in this category do not qualify for state fair entry.
4700 Large items (racing cart)
4710 Medium items (weight bench, weight stands)
4720 Small items (mill projects, decorative items)
DISPLAY BOARDS
A display board shall be items completed since the previous county fair.
Welding boards shall identify: 1) kind of weld; 2) position; 3) amperage; 4) electrode size; 5) AWS number; 6) thickness or dimension of metal.
A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 10 welds shall be mounted on the display board. Welds shall be attached so all sides are available for evaluation. Judges will deduct points if welds are mounted solid. No specific welds are required; however, welds must differ from one another by at least position, electrode size, AWS number, thickness or dimension of metal or kind of metal.
AWARD AMOUNTS:
Champion-$8.00, Reserve champion-$7.00, Purple-$6.00. Blue-$5.00,
Red-$4.00, White-$3.00.
Board arc champion Plaque and Rosette
Board acetylene champion Plaque and Rosette
Board MIG champion Plaque and Rosette
Board TIG champion Plaque and Rosette
4800 Arc
4810 MIG
4815 TIG
4820 Gas welding/braze
4830 Electrical - Must include at least 1 switch, 2 types of splices, 1 light fixture or receptacle.
4840 Plumbing - must use 3 types of pipe (copper, plastic, and steel); soldering, flare fitting, glued joint, and a steel threaded joint required.
4850 Advanced electrical or plumbing - Contains controls, valves, timers, motors, etc.
4860-Miscellaneous boards
LOT 2 - DAIRY CATTLE
Animals in each class will be placed on 1-2 basis and will compete for championship if deemed worthy by the judge.
Dairy animals will be placed in the ribbon group on basis of type only.
AWARD AMOUNTS:
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00,
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
1103 Showmanship
1104 Junior calf (3/12-4/12)
1105 Intermediate calf (12/11-3/12)
1106 Senior calf (9/11-11/11)
1107 Summer yearling (6/11-8/11)
1108 Junior yearling (3/11-5/11)
1109 Senior yearling (9/10-2/11)
1110 2 Year old (9/10-8/11)
1111 3 Year old (9/09-8/10)
1112 4 Year old (9/08-8/09)
1113 5 Year old or older 8/08 and before
LOT 3 - BEEF CATTLE
Animals in each class will be placed on the purple, blue, red and white basis. Top animals will be placed on a 1-2 basis and will compete for championship if deemed worthy by the judge.
AWARD AMOUNTS:
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
MARKET BEEF
1114 Showmanship
1115 Market steer (all breeds)
1116 Market heifer (all breeds)
1117 Hamilton county raised beef market steer
1118 Hamilton county raised beef market heifer
Grand champion steer and heifer.................Trophies & Rosettes
Reserve champion steer and heifer.................................Rosettes
*One member may show three individual market beef if they are not designated as a pen of three market beef. If they are designated as a pen of three market beef, two individuals may be shown. Members must either designate pen of three market or show 3 individuals during weigh in or entry day of the fair.
1119 Pen of three.................Two may be shown as individuals
P$20.00 B$15.00 R$10.00
1120 Feeder calves.....................P$9.00 B$7.50 R$4.50
BREEDING CATTLE
The objective of the FFA beef-breeding project is to provide the foundation for a herd of purebred cattle. Excessive feeding is not only uneconomical but may impair the breeding qualities as well. To this end the judge is instructed to penalize excessive condition.
1121 Registered female
1122 Grade female
1125 Junior calf (1/12-4/12)
1126 Senior heifer calf (9/11-12/11)
1127 Junior summer yearling heifer (7/11-8/11)
1128 Senior summer yearling heifer (5/11-6/11)
1129 Junior yearling heifer (3/11-4/11)
1130 Yearling heifer (1/11-2/11)
1131 Senior yearling heifer (9/10-12/10)
1132 Cows *(Wet) Calved prior to (7/12)
1133 Cows (Dry) Calved prior to (7/12)
Champion and reserve champion female each breed-Rosette
*Wet cows will be shown with calf at side. Premium will be awarded to the cow.
COMMERCIAL
Non-registered (commercial) beef heifers may be shown if approved affidavit has been submitted to the FFA superintendent by June 15. All heifers shall have an ear tattoo that corresponds with the official FFA ear tag number. The approved affidavit shall include name of the owner, breed of sire and dam, known or approximate date of birth, and British or continental breed. An exhibitor must have the entry form cleared with the FFA superintendent before any animal may be shown. Ear tags, ear tattoos, and entry forms will be checked and verified Wednesday evening.
1140 Junior heifer (1/12-4/12)
1141 Senior heifer (9/11-12/11)
1142 Junior summer heifers (7/11-8/11)
1143 Senior summer yearling heifers (5/11-6/11)
1144 Late junior yearling heifers (3/11-4/11)
1145 Early yearling heifers (1/11-2/11)
1146 Senior yearling heifers (9/10-12/10)
1147 Cows calved prior to (7/12) to be shown dry or with calf at side.
Grand champion female British and continental........ Trophy & Rosette
Reserve champion female British and continental.................... Rosette
Grand champion beef showmanship........................ Trophy & Rosette
Reserve champion beef showmanship...................................... Rosette
LOT 4 - SWINE
Animals in each class will be placed on the purple, blue, red, and white group basis. Top animals will be placed on a 1-2 basis and will compete for championship.
NOTICE
1. A statement that swine did not originate from a herd that has shown clinical signs, been infected with, or quarantined for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the fair.
2. Exhibitors MUST HAVE received Level 3 PQA certification prior to the fair
MARKET SWINE
Market swine, either barrow or gilt must be farrowed on or after January 1, of the current year. Swine classes will be divided into weight divisions for showing. Each member will be allowed up to four market swine and a pen of 4 at the county fair. To show in the individual class the pigs must have been identified by June 15.
Grooming - swine must be shown without hairdressing compounds. This includes oil, powder or of any other coat dressing compounds. Water is permitted.
AWARD AMOUNTS:
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
1149 Showmanship
1150 Pen of four market hogs
Grand champion pen four.....................Trophy & Rosette
Reserve champion pen of four..............................Rosette
1151 Market swine (gilt)
1152 Market swine (barrows)
Grand and reserve champion market barrow........................ Trophy & Rosette
Grand and reserve champion market gilt.............................. Trophy & Rosette
LOT 5 - SHEEP
Animals in each class will be placed on the purple, blue, red and white ribbon group basis. Two animals will be placed on a 1-2 basis and will compete for championship if deemed worthy by the judge.
The registration number of sire and dam must be furnished with fair entry.
All breeds will be shown together unless numbers warrant division of breeds.
AWARD AMOUNTS: REGISTERED
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
Champion registered ram & ewe...................Trophies & Rosettes
BREEDING SHEEP
PUREBREDS
1159 Showmanship
1160 Ewe lamb (Dropped after 12/31/11)
1161 Yearling ewe (1/1/11-12/31/11)
1162 Aged ewe (dropped before 1/1/11)
1163 Ram lamb (dropped before 12/31/11)
1164 Yearling ram (1/1/11-12/31/11)
1165 Aged ram (dropped before 1/1/11)
AWARD AMOUNTS: COMMERCIAL
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
COMMERCIAL BREEDING EWES
1170 Lamb (dropped after (12/31/11)
1171 Yearling (1/1/11-12/31/11)
1172 Aged ewe (dropped before 1/1/11)
MARKET SHEEP
All lambs must be born on or after January 1st of the current year. Late castration, cryptorchids or bucky appearing males will be eliminated from the show. All sheep must have been shorn within 30 days of the show.
AWARD AMOUNTS: MARKET
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
1180 Pen of three market lambs
*Two may be shown as individuals.
Champion pen of three market lambs..............………....Trophy & Rosette
Reserve champion pen of three market lambs.................Rosette
1181 Market lambs
*One member may show three individual market lambs if they are not designated as a pen of three market lambs. If they are designated as a pen of three market lambs, two individuals may be shown. Members must either designate pen of three market lambs or three individual market lambs during weigh in on entry day of the fair.
Champion and reserve champion market lambs.......…..Trophies & Rosettes
Champion and reserve champion sheep showmanship...Trophies & Rosettes
LOT 6 – POULTRY
Animals in each class will be placed on the purple, blue, red and white ribbon group basis. Two animals will be placed on a 1-2 basis and will compete for championship if deemed worthy by the judge.
AWARD AMOUNTS:
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
Limit of 5 entries (pen of 3 counts as 1 entry) plus showmanship
1182 Showmanship
Champion and reserve champion showman.......…..Trophies & Rosettes
Standard
1183 Cockerel
1184 Pullet
1185 Cock
1186 Hen
1187 Cross-bred
1188 Hen & Rooster Pair
Bantams
1189 Cockerel
1190 Pullet
1191 Cock
1192 Hen
1193 Hen & Rooster Pair
1194 Pen of Three Broilers (limit 1 pen)
1195 Pen of Three Egg Production (same breed)
1196 Ducks
1197 Geese
1198 Turkeys
LOT 7 GOATS
AWARD AMOUNTS:
Champion-$12.00, Reserve Champion-$10.00
Purple-$9.00, Blue-$7.50, Red-$4.50
FFA members can compete in 5 classes plus showmanship.
DAIRY GOATS
Goats are to be milked within 16 hours of the show.
1199 Showmanship
1200 Goat (under 5 months)
1201 Goat (5 to 8 months)
1202 Goat (8 months to 1 year)
1203 Goat (1 to 2 years – Non-milking doe)
1204 Goat (under 2 years – Milking Doe)
1205 2 and 3 years – Milking Doe
1206 Junior Herd
1207 Mother-Daughter
1208 Milk Goat & Herd
ANGORA GOATS
1209 Showmanship
1210 Doe Kids (less then 12 months)
1211 Billy Kids (less then 12 months)
1212 Yearling Does – 12-24 months
1213 Adult Does – 2 years and older
MEAT GOATS
General Information: The objective of the FFA meat goat project is to provide youth with life skills of being responsible, making decisions, planning, organizing, and working with others. Most of all, the project member will learn about raising and feeding meat goats. The meat goat project is designed for animals showing meat qualities such as the goats with the Boer influence—NO hair, dairy or miniature goats will be included in the project.
Meat goat exhibitors must follow all the other County Fair livestock project rules.
Goats will be weighed on entry day and should be a minimum of 45 lbs. and a maximum of 110 lbs.
After weighing, goats will be divided into weight classes depending on the number of entries and at the superintendent’s discretion.
Exhibitors may enter a maximum of 5 head, with maximum 3 market or 3 breeding.
All goats must be carrying all milk teeth at the time of check-in.
All goats must be dehorned or have horns tipped.
Other wether and female kids may be shown – no billies.
1214 Showmanship
1215 Market Goats, wethers & nannies (divided by weight)
1216 Breeding Spring Born Nannies
1217 Breeding Fall Born Nannies
1218 Breeding Yearling Nannies
1219 Exhibitor group of two Market Goats
LOT 8 – LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Information: This event is open to any member of the Aurora, Hampton, or High Plains FFA chapters. The contest will take place Saturday, July 28th beginning at 2:00 pm or 1 hour after the completion of the livestock show that day. There will be at least one class of beef, swine, and sheep. Contestants will need to meet at the south end of the Mather/FFA building for registration, rules, and procedures. All decisions made by the judge and FFA superintendent will be final. Questions can be directed to Joel Miller at jmiller@esu9.org or 402-725-3566.
AWARD AMOUNTS
Purple-$3.00, Blue-$2.75, Red-$2.00, White-$1.25
1300 SENIOR DIVISON: FFA members who will be enrolled as a Junior or Senior for the upcoming school year.
1310 JUNIOR DIVISION: FFA members who will be enrolled as Freshmen or Sophomores for the upcoming school year.
Both SENIOR AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS are subject to answering questions concerning the classes evaluated and oral reasoning.
LOT 9 - CROP PRODUCTION DISPLAYS
PLANT SHOW
Award Amounts: Crop Display
Champion Rosette & Plaque
Purple-$3.50, Blue-$3.00, Red-$2.25, White-$1.50.
2000 Corn Stalks, Yellow -3 stalk display
2001 Corn Stalks, White -3 stalk display
2002 Corn Stalks, Other -3 stalk display
2003 Soybeans-3 plant display
2004 Fresh Cut Hay– (2” diameter tied bundle)
2005 Cured Hay- ½ a square bale
2006 Other Crop Plants (may have more than one entry if all are different crops)
Roots should be balled and placed in one 5-gallon bucket for plant display. Corn ears should not be shucked for stalk display but should be shucked for ear display. Merit of the plants will not be judged only on the basis of largest ear or head, but should indicate promise of top yield. The plants will also be judged on color and plant condition indicating proper management.
GRAIN OR HEAD SHOW
2007 Shelled Corn, Yellow, Previous Fall (2 QT)
2008 Shelled Corn, White, Previous Fall (2 QT)
2009 Shelled Corn, Other, Previous Fall (2 QT)
2010 Corn Ears, Yellow, Current Yr. (5 Ears)
2011 Corn Ears, White, Current Yr. (5 Ears)
2012 Corn Ears, Other, Current Yr. (5 Ears)
2013 Grain (other) (2 QT) (may have more than one entry if all are different crops)
2014 Soybean pods (10 PODS)
2015 Soybean grain (2 QT)
LOT 10 HORTICULTURE
· The quality, condition, safety, and care for all horticulture exhibits are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
· All Exhibits must be a part of the FFA member's SAE program.
· FFA Members are eligible to show one (1) exhibit of vegetables & fruits in each sub-class.
· No waxing or leaf shine on horticultural entries.
· The release schedule will be followed as printed in the rules.
Award Amounts: Horticulture
Champion - Plaque and Rosette
Purple -$3.50, Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.25, White - $$1.50
INDIVIDUAL VEGETABLES & FRUITS
Vegetables & fruits will be judged on the following criteria: 1) uniformity, 2) maturity,
3) correct number, 4) preparation, 5) full size, 6) good color, 7) shape, 8) firm, 9) free of damage
by insects, disease or mechanical injury.
9001 Apples, red (6 specimens with 1 " stem)
9002 Apples, yellow (6 specimens with 1 " stem)
9003 Beans, yellow (12 pods w/calyx (stem)
9004 Beans, green (12 pods w/calyx (stem)
9005 Beets (6 specimens, w/tops 1/2" long & tap root)
9006 Broccoli (1 specimen over 3" diameter and 6" long stock)
9007 Cabbage (1 specimen, loose leaves removed, at least 2 layers of sound green outer leaves left on, trim root smooth w/base of leaves)
9008 Carrots (6 specimens, top 1" - 1 1/2" long w/tap root)
9009 Cauliflower (1 specimen, trim leaves even w/top, remove older leaves, cut stem below last remaining leaf)
9010 Celery (1 specimen with roots and stalks intact)
9011 Cucumbers (3 slicing, leave 1/2" stem)
9012 Cucumbers (6 pickling, leave 1/2" stem)
9013 Dill (5 stocks tied)
9014 Eggplant (2 specimens with 1 1/2" stem)
9015 Herbs (3 specimens with roots intact)
9016 Melon, musk or honeydew, (3 specimens, stems removed)
9017 Onions, yellow (6 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1" -
1 1/2" stem, trim root to 3/4")
9018 Onions, red (6 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1" -
1 1/2" stem-n, trim root to 3/4")
9019 Onions, white (6 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1
1 1/2" stem, trim root to 3/4"),
9020 Parsnips (3 specimen, top 1"-l 1/2” long w/tap root)
9021 Peas (1/2 cup shelled)
9022 Pepper, Jalapeno or Hungarian wax pepper (3 specimens, leave 1/2" -
1" stem)
9023 Pepper, other hot peppers, (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
9024 Pepper, sweet banana peppers, (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
9025 Pepper, sweet bell peppers, (3 specimens, leave 1/2" - 1" stem)
9026 Popcorn, yellow (6 specimens, husked)
9027 Popcorn, ornamental (6 specimens, husked)
9028 Potatoes, red (6 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub)
9029 Potatoes, russet (6 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub)
9030 Potatoes, white (6 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub)
9031 Pumpkin, field type (1 specimen with 1" - 1 1/2" stem)
9032 Pumpkin, largest by weight and an acceptable degree of quality (1specimen with 1" - 1 1/2" stem)
9033 Pumpkin, small, less than 4" in diameter (3 specimens with 1/2" stem)
9034 Squash, acorn (2 specimens, leave 1 " stem)
9035 Squash, zucchini (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
9036 Squash, yellow, straight neck, (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
9037 Squash, yellow, crooked neck, (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
9038 Squash, any other variety (2 specimens, leave 1" stem)
9039 Sweet corn, (3 ears, do not remove husks, trim silk to within 1" of top of husk, 1" - 2" long shank)
9040 Sweet potatoes, red gold (6 specimens, can be washed, do not scrub)
9041 Sweet potatoes, yellow (6 specimens, can be washed, do not scrub)
9042 Tomatoes, red (6 specimens, with 3/4" or larger stem)
9043 Tomatoes, yellow (6 specimens, with 3/4" or larger stem)
9044 Tomatoes, cherry (12 specimens, 1 1/2" or less in diameter, with 1/2" or longer stem)
9045 Tomatoes, Roma (6 specimens, with 3/4” or larger stem
9046 Watermelon, oblong type (1 specimen)
9047 Watermelon, round type (1 specimen)
9048 Watermelon, largest by weight and an acceptable degree of quality (1 specimen)
9049 Other vegetables
9050 Other fruits
HOME GARDEN FOOD BASKET DISPLAY
This exhibit is a quality selection of from 6-10 different kinds and/or varieties of mature vegetables and/or fruits. Amounts of vegetables & fruits in this exhibit should be such that they can be arranged in a neat and orderly manner and have good eye appeal. There must be enough of each vegetable or fruit for the judge to determine quality.
All vegetables and fruits exhibited must be grown by the FFA member as a part of an approved SAE program. There will be only one (1) entry allowed per exhibitor.
No specimens in this exhibit may be entered in another class. Any combination of vegetables and fruits may be used. Those not listed in the catalog may be included. Exhibit the number of vegetables or fruits specified for the individual exhibits. For those not listed in the individual classes, specimen number should be comparable to like vegetable or fruit.
The exhibit must be a container such as a basket or box. It may be covered with a clear plastic cover but judges must be able to handle produce to determine quality.
One-third of the judging will be on how well the exhibit is prepared and presented. Packing, such as paper, straw or cloth, may be used but the vegetables and fruits should be the main attraction of the exhibit.
9051 Home Garden Food Basket Display
FFA HOUSE PLANT EXHIBITS
All plants must be in the possession of the FFA member for at least the immediate past 45 days as a part of an approved SAE or laboratory project.
FFA members are eligible to show two (2) exhibits of houseplants in each sub-class.
One (1) container per entry, with saucers, if there is a drainage hole in container. NO WATERING without a saucer.
Judging will be based on color, condition, foliage and/or flower, correct name, culture, perfection, quality, maturity, and shape.
Plants should be properly prepared. This means the plant should be well rooted in a container appropriate for the size of the plant. Plants should not be root-bound or pot-bound.
Plants must be groomed for exhibition. Clean with water only. Plants should be free of diseases, insect damage, insect free, no wax, or any artificial additives.
Stake a label into soil, listing cultural instructions of how you grew this plant. List water requirements (such as dry, semi-dry, damp); life requirements (sun, semi-shade, shade); and how this plant was propagated (bought, stem cutting, leaf cutting, seed, etc.) Please make printing 1/4" tall or taller. Plants without this information will not be evaluated. Label may not be of such a size as to obscure viewing of plant. ("Water when dry" is not explicit enough).
The exhibit is judged on the quality of the plant, not the container. Elaborate and
expensive containers will not be considered in the judging of the plant.
FOLIAGE PLANT
9100 Angelwing Begonia
9101 Arrowhead
9102 Bromelaid
9103 Coleus
9104 Coral Berry
9105 Cornplant
9106 Croton
9107 Dracaena
9108 Dumbcane
9109 Gold Dust
9110 Jade
9111 Marble Peperomia
9112 Peace Lily
9113 Rubber Plant
9114 Schefflera
9115 Shrimp Plant
9116 Snake Plant
9117 Weeping Fig Tree
9118 Any Other
POTTED FLOWERING PLANT
9120 African Violet
9121 Begonia
9122 Chrysanthemum
9123 Geranium
9124 Petunia
9125 Poinsettia
9126 Any Other
CACTI
9130 Under 6" tall
9131 Over 6" tall
9132 Miscellaneous Succulents
HANGING BASKETS
9141 Airplane (Spider) Fern
9142 Asparagus Fern
9143 Boston Fern
9144 English Ivy
9145 Jews (one variety)
9146 Philodendrons (one variety)
9147 Pothos
9148 Swedish Ivy
9149 Several Varieties Combined (3 or more)
9150 Any Other
POTTED PLANTS
9151 Herb
9152 Miniature Rose
9153 Ornamental Pepper (w/peppers)
9154 Several Varieties Combined (3 or more)
9155 Unique Potted Plant (any rare or unusual plant, specified variety)
9156 Any Other
9157 Terrarium/Dish Gardens
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Floral arrangements exhibited by FFA members must have been arranged as a part of an
FFA member's SAE or laboratory project. There may be only one (1) entry per exhibitor.
The materials may be purchased or grown by the exhibitor.
9200 Floral, fresh cut flowers/foliage
9201 Floral, dried flower/foliage
9202 Floral, artificial flowers/foliage
9203 Floral, live plants
9204 Floral, combination of above
9205 Boutonniere (artificial) (in a see-through container)
9206 Corsage (artificial) (in a see-through container)
9207 Boutonniere (natural) (in a see-through container)
9208 Corsage (natural) (in a see-through container)
9209 Wreaths, 12" or less (artificial)
9210 Wreaths, over 12" (artificial)
9211 Topiary
INDIVIDUAL FLOWERS
Flowers will be judged on the following criteria: 1) form, 2) color, 3) size, 4) stem and
foliage, 5) substance, 6) condition & 7) grooming.
All exhibits must be a part of the FFA members SAE PROGRAM.
9330 Celosia, feather/plume (3 spikes)
9331 Celosia, crested/cockscomb (3 flower heads)
9332 Dahlia, small (under 5", 3 blooms)
9333 Dahlia, medium (5"-8" in diameter, 1 bloom)
9334 Dahlia, large (over 8" in diameter, 1 bloom)
9335 Marigold, small, single color (under 3" blooms, 5 blooms)
9336 Marigold, small, bi-color (under 3" blooms, 5 blooms)
9337 Marigold, large, single color (over - 1" blooms, 3 blooms)
9338 Marigold, large, bi-color (over 3" blooms, 3 blooms)
9339 Petunia, single (3 blooms on 1” stems, one variety)
9340 Petunia, double (3 blooms on 1” stems, one variety)
9341 Petunia, bi-color (3 blooms on 1” stems, one variety)
9342 Snapdragon (3 spikes)
9343 Rose (1 stem, any variety)
9344 Zinnia, dwarf (1/2 to 2", 5 blooms)
9345 Zinnia, medium (2 to 4 1/2", 3 blooms)
9346 Zinnia, giant (over 4 1/2", 3 blooms)
9347 Other flower
CLASS U-INDUSTRIAL
All items must be made in either junior or senior high industrial arts or trades and industrial education classes in Hamilton County schools.
PURPLE BLUE RED WHITE
5251
Junior High Projects 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00
5252
Senior High Projects 7.50 5.50 3.50 2.00
5253
Mechanical Drawing 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
5254
Large Projects 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00
5255
Other Projects Designated 12.00 9.00 6.00 3.00
By The Superintendent
One overall champion may be awarded upon the discretion of the judge. The recipient of this award will receive a trophy that is sponsored by the Sack Lumber Company.
