2024 Kansas State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Handbook

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2024

Kansas State

Fair

4-H Exhibitor

Handbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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KANSAS 4-H RULES

GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES

JUDGING CONTEST GENERAL GUIDELINES

KANSAS 4-H DIVISIONS

AEROSPACE/ROCKETRY

AGRONOMY

AG MECHANICS WELDING

ASTRONOMY

BUILDING BLOCK ENGINEERING

COMMUNICATIONS

COMPUTER SCIENCE

ELECTRIC & RENEWABLE ENERGY

ENTOMOLOGY

FIBER ARTS

FOODS & NUTRITION

FOODS PRESERVATION

FORESTRY

GEOLOGY

HORTICULTURE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

PHOTOGRAPHY

ROBOTICS

SEWING & TEXTILE DESIGN

SHOOTING SPORTS

SHOPPING IN STYLE

SMALL ENGINES

UNCREWED AERIAL SYSTEMS

VETERINARY SCIENCES

VISUAL ARTS

WILDLIFE

101 

WOODWORKING

103

CONTESTS

CROPS IDENTIFICATION CONTEST

105 

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE JUDGING CONTEST

107 

FASHION REVUE

108

PHOTO JUDGING CONTEST

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POULTRY JUDGING CONTEST

113

LIVESTOCK

DAIRY CATTLE – ENTER THROUGH KANSAS STATE FAIR

114 

DAIRY GOAT - ENTER THROUGH KANSAS STATE FAIR

116 

DOG SHOW

117 

HORSE SHOW - ENTER THROUGH KANSAS STATE FAIR

121 

POULTRY

126 

RABBIT - INCLUDING CONTEST FOR THOSE WITH ENTRIES

128

Official Schedule posted in June.

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4-H RULES

Special Rules are published in any department where necessary. If there is a conflict

between the Special Rules and the General Rules, Kansas State Fair Board will govern

the final ruling.

Exhibitors are expected to comply with all rules. Those failing to comply with the rules

are subject to award cancellations and disqualification from future participation in the

Kansas State Fair 4-H shows and/or exhibits.

See Kansas State Fair General Rules for more details at www.kansasstatefair.com.

Accessibility Information: The Department of 4-H Youth Development, K-State

Research and Extension, and the Kansas State Fair are committed to making their

services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. Accommodations may

be requested by contacting Kansas 4-H at least four weeks prior to the start of the

event, or by August 9, 2024 at [email protected] or 785-532-5800. Requests

received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so.

using copyrighted materials whenever possible by originating their own work. Exhibitors

should use with caution a copyrighted and/or trademarked product or service (a brand

name, label or product). A copyright and trademark are legal methods used by writers,

artists, corporations and others to protect their original work. Protected items may range

from books to music, logos to computer graphics. Copyrighted and/or trademarked

materials used in displays, demonstrations, posters or other activities will be disqualified

if the exhibitor does not request permission to use the copyrighted and/or trademarked

materials and will not be displayed or receive ribbons. The use and inclusion of specific

brand names for educational purposes does not imply endorsement or refusal by the

Department of 4-H Youth Development, Kansas State University Agriculture Experiment

Station and Cooperative Extension Service or the State of Kansas. 

Eligibility: Current Kansas 4-H members meeting the membership criteria below are

eligible to exhibit in the Kansas State Fair joint areas.

4-H membership: Enrolled in a local 4-H program. Members must be 9 years of age

before January 1 of the current year and must not have passed their 19th birthday

before January 1 of the current year.

Exhibitors are expected to be enrolled in the project area in which they are entering at

the Kansas State Fair and to have exhibited in that division at their local fair to bring to

the State Fair.

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Only purple award or State Fair blue exhibits selected in a previously designated

competition may be exhibited in the 4-H division. All contestants must have qualified

through county, district or other competitive events or be approved by the local K-State

Research and Extension Office. Beef, sheep, swine, and meat goat entries must be of

blue ribbon quality.

All exhibitors check with their Local Extension Unit about county/district requirements

that are in place to enter exhibits at the Kansas State Fair in the following areas: poultry,

crops, horticulture, and rabbits.

Entries: Pre-Entries will be accepted no later than August 15 or within 5 working days

of the completion of the county fair for those counties having fairs after August 10

except for beef, sheep, horse, swine, dairy cattle, and dairy and meat goat entries. Non-

livestock entries must be processed through the Local Extension Unit Office. Livestock

entries will be certified through the Extension Office. It is the responsibility of the

individual 4-H member to pre-enter non-livestock exhibits with the Extension Office by

the local deadline. The www.kansasstatefair.com web site pre-entry system will be used

for all exhibits except beef, sheep, swine, meat goat, dairy goat, dairy cattle and horse.

If the exhibit requires an entry card, the form will be printed from the web site pre-entries

and mailed to local Extension offices. Pre-entries for the State 4-H Horse Show must

be made on the www.kansasstatefair.com web site on or before August 1. To complete

the entry, all fees must be paid and all requirements met before the August 1 deadline.

4-H Beef, sheep, swine, and meat goat entries are due July 15! Grand Drive entries

must be approved by the appropriate Extension Agent. Entries are online and can be

accessed this by going to www.kansasstatefair.com .

In order to enter and exhibit 4-H market livestock, breeding does or commercial

breeding animal, the member must have nominated the animal. During the project year,

4-H members are expected to participate in a prior competition (i.e. county fair, spring

show, breed competition) within the same species and project exhibit type (example:

market beef). A different animal than the one exhibited may be shown at the State Fair,

provided it has been carried in the same project. It shall be the responsibility of the

County/District Extension Agent to see that only State Fair quality livestock (blue or

purple quality) are entered in the 4-H Livestock section of the Kansas State Fair. This

will be necessary when the qualifying competitions fall after the entry deadline for the

Kansas State Fair. It is required that all exhibitors have a YQCA certification.

Exhibits: No clothing or fiber arts exhibits will be removed for Fashion Revue Judging,

the Public Fashion Revue, or any other contest. Firearms and weapons are not allowed

to be entered or exhibited at the Kansas State Fair in the Kansas 4-H Youth

Development Department. Any project condoning or promoting the use of alcoholic

beverages or illegal drugs will not be accepted for exhibit.

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Following Kansas State Fair rules, Kansas 4-H’s primary audience consists of family

and youth. We serve the right to reject any entry that may be considered objectionable

by that audience.

Exhibits at the Kansas State Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor.

The Kansas State Fair or 4-H Youth Development accepts exhibits and will exercise

due care to protect them. 4-H members who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or

monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to

the hazards of the fair.

Exhibitor: The exhibits must be the handiwork of the exhibitor; the grower, where

agricultural exhibits are shown; and the owner and feeder, where livestock is entered.

Exhibits must be the result of the current year’s 4-H work. This rule shall be rigidly

enforced to maintain the integrity of the youth programs. Exhibitors who are found by

officials or elected local Boards of K-State Research and Extension to have left their

livestock to the majority care of others, especially professional feeders/groomers, will be

disqualified from the current Kansas State Fair, and be banned from future exhibition in

the 4-H divisions of the Kansas State Fair.

In Place and Release Times:

Static exhibits must be delivered by 11am on Thursday

September 7

and will be released starting at 6:00 pm on Sunday September 17

Final pick up of all exhibits will be completed by 11:30am on Monday September 18

For all contests and Rabbit, Poultry, and Dog exhibits, please see their section in the

book for drop off and release times. All exhibits must abide by posted delivery and

release times.

Awards and Recognition: The Danish recognition system will be followed in all

divisions except beef, sheep, swine, dairy goat, dairy cattle, meat goats and horses.

Four ribbon groups may be awarded: purple, blue, red, and white. No premiums will be

paid to Static Exhibits. Horses will be placed one through ten in each class.

General 4-H Livestock Rules

1. Each exhibitor must care for and groom his or her own animal and may

use only the assistance of an immediate family member (mother, father,

legal guardian, brother or sister) or another Kansas 4-H member who is an

exhibitor at this year’s livestock show.

2. Kansas 4-H members are expected to exhibit their own animals and

projects. An exhibitor substitution may be allowed only in the following

cases:

• Exhibitor is ill/injured; must have physician's order and be present

at the time of show

• Exhibitor has more than one animal entered in the same species

• Exhibitor has animals simultaneously being judged in more than

one species

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Substitute exhibitors must be entered and exhibiting their own project(s) in

the respective species department at the Kansas State Fair in which they are

serving as a substitute.

3. Exhibitors are encouraged to dress in species appropriate clothing; T-

shirts, tennis shoes, and head wear are discouraged.

4. If an exhibitor removes their animal from the show ring prior to completion

of judging any class without consent of the ring steward, the exhibitor may

be disqualified, and premiums forfeited.

5. Exhibitors wanting to declare an unauthorized entry or rule violation etc.

must follow the Protest Procedure as outlined by the Kansas State Fair

General Rules found at www.kansasstatefair.com .

4-H BEEF, SWINE, SHEEP & MARKET GOAT

Please visit www.kansasstatefair.com for additional information regarding

The Grand Drive.

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4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

K-State Research & Extension, 4-H Youth Development, Manhattan, Kansas

Please read the General State Fair rules in the Kansas State Fair Exhibitor

Handbook and the 4-H Rules.

All exhibits in the 4-H division are open to 9-18-year-old 4-H members. Age

classification is based on the age a 4-H member was before January 1, current year.

All exhibits in 4-H Centennial Hall will be placed in one of four award groups.

Judging Contest Age Categories

Intermediate

Senior

Crops Identification Contest

9 through 13

14 through 18

Family & Consumer Sciences Contest

9 through 13

14 through 18

Fashion Revue

10 through 18

Photography Judging Contest

9 through 13

14 through 18

Poultry Judging Contest

9 through 13

14 through 18

Intermediate age can

participate if necessary, to

complete a senior team, but

an individual cannot

participate in both the senior

and intermediate contests.

Rabbit Judging Contest

Open to any member exhibiting rabbits in the

4-H Division at the Kansas State Fair. Classes

for 9 & 10 year olds, 11 & 12 year olds, 13 &

14 year olds, and 15 years and older.

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Kansas 4-H Divisions

AEROSPACE/ROCKETRY

The Kansas 4-H STEM Rocketry program is designed to allow 4-H members to explore

aerospace through rockets of various sizes. Kansas 4-H has adopted the National

Association of Rocketry’s rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.

Rules

A. Exhibit Information for ALL rocketry categories

1. All revisions of all forms previously released for the division either undated

or dated prior to current year are void for use and new forms must be

obtained and used that are dated by the State 4-H Office for the current year.

Use of old forms should result in the loss of one ribbon placing for exhibits.

2. Relevant documents may be obtained from County Extension Offices or

from http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/

3. Rocketry exhibits may be checked out for use in a Kansas State Fair 4-H

demonstration or 4-H illustrated talk with prior permission. For permission,

check with the superintendent or the information desk in 4-H Centennial

Hall. The exhibit must be returned to display immediately after the

demonstration/illustrated talk, or the exhibit will be disqualified. Exhibitors

and/or their designees may not remove exhibits from 4-H Centennial Hall

prior to the exhibit release time on Sunday evening without the express

consent of State 4-H staff, any exhibit removed before release time will be

disqualified.

4. NAR refers to the National Association of Rocketry and its governing

board.

5. Tripoli refers to the Tripoli Rocketry Association and governing board.

6. All NAR documents, referenced herein can be found at

http://www.nar.org.

7. If a fire “burn ban” is in effect for any county in Kansas, exhibitors in any

Kansas County are not required to launch their rocket(s). All requirements for

the launching of rockets for the state fair and the documenting of the

launching are suspended for the duration of the ban.

8. Exhibitors may create an optional video (not required) about their project

and the work they have done. The video should be no longer than 8 minutes

and should be placed on a USB drive, or micro/SD card drive or, if desired,

uploaded as to YouTube as an unlisted video and a link to that video included

in a file titled “VideoLink” or printed on a separate sheet of paper. These

videos may also be considered for inclusion in a running video loop in the

STEM area at the state fair after review by judges, superintendent(s), and

extension staff. Adult guardians must complete the video release included

with the exhibit form. If the release is not completed the video will not be

included in the video loop on display in the STEM area at the Kansas State

Fair.

a. FOR COUNTY FAIRS with consultation judging, it is recommended

that the video elements be waived in favor of talking with the exhibitor.

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9. See the last section for full details about exhibiting posters, display boards

and notebooks.

B. Exhibit Definitions for ALL rocketry categories

1. As defined by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), a scale model

is “any model rocket that is a true scale model of an existing or historical

guided missile, rocket vehicle, or space vehicle, that has flown under rocket

power.” The intent of scale modeling is, according to the NAR, “is to produce

an accurate, flying replica of a real rocket powered vehicle that is judged for

craftsmanship in construction, finish, and flight performance.” (NAR “Model

Rocket Sporting Code” 52.1 https://www/nar.org/contest-flying/competition-

guide/

2. Adult supervision is defined as being under the direct supervision of

someone 18 years of age or older.

3. For the purposes of Kansas 4-H STEM a mid-powered rocket is defined

as a rocket that uses an ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’, or equivalent engine for launch. In

addition, rockets also qualify for mid-power if they meet any of the following

criteria:

a. Are 2 inches or greater in diameter (not including fins) and taller

than 3 feet (36 inches including fins) and do not use an engine(s)

exciding 160.01 Newton seconds of total impulse (an ‘H’ engine

equivalent or above).

b. The total impulse of all engines used in the rocket is greater than

20.01 Newton-seconds and less than 160.01 Newton-seconds.

4. For the purposes of Kansas 4-H a high-powered rocket is defined as a

rocket that meets any of the following criteria:

a. Weighs more than 3.3125 pounds (53 ounces or 1500 grams) at

the time of launch;

b. Uses a ‘H’ engine or larger to launch

c. The total impulse of all engines used in the rocket is greater than

160.01 Newton-seconds of thrust.

d. Includes any airframes parts of ductile, metal, though, the use of

ductile metal is strongly discouraged.

e. Models powered by rocket motors not classified as model rocket

motors per NFPA 1122, e.g.:

i.Average thrust in excess of 80.01 Newtons

ii.Contains in excess of 125 grams of propellant and are limited

to only H and I motors.

iii.Uses a hybrid motor or a motor designed to emit sparks

5. High power certification is defined as having successfully completed a

certification program for high-powered rocketry through the NAR or Tripoli

and maintaining that certification. This applies to all membership levels in the

NAR and Tripoli. Specifically, the “Formal Participation Procedure” for the

“Junior HPR Level 1 Participation Program” as outlined by the NAR and the

“Tripoli Mentoring Program (TMP) as outlined by Tripoli.

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6. NAR safety codes for launching and construction of all rockets are

assumed to be used by all 4-H exhibitors and will be considered during

judging.

7. For the purposes of Kansas 4-H, NO rocket may be launched using

engines totaling more than an ‘I’ impulse engine or 640 Newton-seconds of

total thrust.

C. Exhibit Rules for ALL rocketry categories

These rules apply to how rockets are to be displayed at the state fair and what those

displays should and should not contain. These rules apply to all rockets displayed in the

STEM division.

1. 4-H members must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Aerospace/Rocketry

program to exhibit in this division.

2. Entries must have been selected at the county level for entry at the State

Fair. Counties/Districts should select top blue or purple ribbon rocketry

exhibits which meet Kansas State Fair guidelines. Exhibits can change class

numbers between county fairs and the state fair, as counties may not offer all

class numbers and an exhibit more appropriately aligns with a different class,

all entries must still be part of the rocketry division.

3. Each exhibitor may enter up to two rocket exhibits that have been

constructed during the current year. If two rockets are entered, one rocket

must be a “model rocket kit” and the second may be entered into any other

applicable class. An exhibitor may not enter two rockets in the same class.

4. The report that accompanies the rocket must be limited to the 4-H Rocket

Exhibit Information Form which is affixed to a 10” x 13” envelope. This

envelope should NOT be attached to the rocket stand or rocket. The

information form should be signed by the exhibitor. This may be downloaded

from http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/ Any rocket exhibit not including this

completed envelope will receive participation ribbon.

5. Plans (or a photocopy) must be placed inside the envelope:

a. This includes original design rockets.

b. If a rocket kit has been modified structurally (Which must provide all

necessary details to construct an original design rocket.), notations

need to be given indicating the changes made, either by notations on

the Rocket Exhibit Information Form or by placing notes in the plans.

Such modifications require the rocket to be swing tested and

documented to show a stable flight. A different pant scheme,

changes/reduction in decals, and other non-structural changes are not

considered modifications and do not need to be documented.

6. One or more photographs of the rocket during construction and at the

launch site are required:

a. Photographs showing the rocket at the moment of ignition are

preferred.

b. Photographs must be mounted on one side of 8 ½” x 11” page(s).

c. There must be at least 1 page of photos and no more than 5 pages

of photos.

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d. Include at least one photo showing rocket construction, preferably

with the exhibitor included.

e. Do not include photos of members catching their rockets as they

return to earth. This is an unsafe practice, and we do not recommend

or condone this practice.

f. Pictures at the launch site are not required in the event of a burn

ban.

7. To exhibit in this division:

a. The rocket must have been flown unless a burn ban is in effect.

b. Support rods must not extend past the tip of the highest nosecone

on the model. This reduces the likelihood of eye pokes.

c. Support rods must remain in the upright position, 90 degrees to the

display base, do not angle. Support rods may be angled if the rocket its

self still remains in the upright position, for example if engine tubes are

slanted and the best form of support for the rocket is to use an angled

support post. If the rocket is not perpendicular to the display base, the

judge should deduct one ribbon placings.

d. No model may be submitted on a launch pad

8. Launches should not be conducted in winds above 20 mph and will

constitute a disqualification of rocket exhibit.

9. All rockets must have a safe method of recovery, e.g., parachute,

streamer or tumble recovery. Any rocket without a recovery system will be

disqualified.

10. The altitude achieved by the rocket is to be determined using a method

other than estimation. Examples of accepted methods include altimeter,

computer software, range finders, etc. If additional space is needed to show

calculations of how the altitude was achieved one additional page may be

added to the rocketry information pack.

11. Flight damage is to be documented by the participant on either the

construction plans, an additional sheet of paper titled “flight damage” or the 4-

H Rocket Exhibit Information Form.

12. The judging of flight damage is to be secondary to all other aspects of the

model and only then may it even be considered. However, under no

circumstance may flight damage be grounds for disqualification.

13. Accidental Damage - Any damage to an entry while it is in the custody of

the judges, assistant/superintendents, or extension staff must not be held

against the exhibitor. For example escape towers being knocked off the top of

rockets during transport (both the escape tower and rocket may still be

judged). Such damage is to be reported and documented.

14. Improvements – Improvements may be made to the exhibit prior to the

State Fair to improve the overall presentation of the exhibit while maintaining

the major substance of the exhibit. For example, a cooking entry of a cookie

is re-prepared between a county and state fair, most likely using

recommendations from the first judging, it’s the same recipe just with

improved technique.

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15. Engines and igniters, under any circumstance, ARE NOT permitted with

the exhibit and constitute an immediate disqualification.

16. If an engine becomes stuck, jammed, wedged, or in any other way

permanently affixed in or to a rocket and cannot be removed from the rocket,

the rocket will be subject to immediate disqualification. This is because it is

not possible to make a full and immediate assessment of the safety of the

rocket when it is being judged and safety is paramount.

17. Engines may not be used as display stands hollowed out or otherwise.

Engines used as a display stand will cause the exhibit to be subject to

immediate disqualification.

18. Rocket engines should not be used to join multi-stage rockets together.

a. Multi-stage rockets can be displayed without having the stages

connected together. In that case the final stage (the one with the nose

cone) should be placed on the display stand, and other stages with a

loop of string to the display stand.

b. The different stages must be included to complete the rocketry

exhibit, incomplete exhibits will be deducted at least one ribbon

placing.

c. Use of any engines to join the stages together will be subject to

immediate disqualification.

19. Multi-stage rockets can be flown using just the final stage and be

considered fully flown.

20. If a safety violation is noted by the judges, superintendent, or other staff,

the exhibitor’s rocket, at the judges’ discretion, will receive a participation

ribbon. All information necessary will be given to the NAR and/or TRIPOLI for

investigation and possible revocation of membership.

D. Construction Rules for ALL Rockets

These rules apply to how rockets are to be displayed at the fair and what those displays

should and should not contain. These rules apply to all rockets displayed in the

Engineering and Technology division.

1. Rockets are to be properly assembled according to the assembly

instructions.

2. Beginner kits with prefabricated (molded plastic) fin assemblies and pre-

finished rockets requiring no painting are not acceptable at the State Fair and

will be disqualified. County fairs may consider different rules for junior

members.

3. Plastic snap together fins and prefabricated fin assemblies that do not

require fin alignment are not acceptable and will be disqualified.

a. This rule does not apply to plastic fins that must be manually

aligned and do not utilize a fin alignment mechanism, including, but not

limited to fin alignment rings or spacing blocks.

b. This rule does not apply to fiberglass, Kevlar, composite, or wood

fins; especially when used for “through-the-wall” fin attachment

techniques that are common in larger rockets.

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c. In addition, plastic parts for decorative and mechanical purposes

(i.e. decorative nozzles and moving landing struts) are not considered

fins and can consist of plastic. Decorative nozzles, etc. need to be

securely fastened and not pose a safety hazard.

d. Fin assemblies that are printed using a 3D printer are excluded

from this rule. Though detailed instructions on the creation of the fin

assemblies must be provided and an additional page of photos may be

included to show the creation/printing of fin assemblies.

4. Angles of fins must fall within a plus or minus 2 degree variation using an

approved fin alignment guide (such as KSSTAC10). An official fin guide is

available from http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/

5. Fins should be rounded or streamlined according to instructions. If the

other edges are rounded to reduce drag on all exposed sides, there should be

no ribbon deduction, unless instructions indicate to leave flat, or instructions

say to round and rounding was not done.

6. Fins and body tubes are to be sealed with filler, sanding sealer, and/or

primer to eliminate the appearance of body grooves and wood grain.

7. Fins and launch lugs are to be filleted to reduce drag and properly secure

them to the model.

8. Engine mounts are to be securely attached to the body tube.

9. Any seams on plastic parts are to be sanded smooth.

10. Body tubes/airframes/engine mounts can be made from suitable materials,

including, but not limited to: reinforced paper, cardboard, phenolic resin,

specialized polymer resins, fiberglass, Kevlar, or other suitable structural

materials. However, foam may not be used for external body or other external

rocket parts.

11. The nose cone is to fit snugly but still allow for easy removal. If the shock

cord frequently becomes stuck between the nosecone and body, it should be

trimmed.

12. Exhibits must be uniformly painted and smoothly finished or finished as

per rocket instructions, and have decals applied smoothly. The rocket should

be free of “runs,” “orange peel,” or “crackling” in the finish.

13. Non-standard surfacing (such as textured paint) may be used if directed

by the instructions, this includes scratch-built rockets.

14. Models may not be judged based on their plaint scheme (colors and

placement on the rocket), with the exception of rockets that fit the definition of

a ‘scale model.’ All other rockets do not have to follow the suggested paint

scheme, allowing the 4-H’er to display maximum creativity in the finishing of

their rocket. Under no circumstances is the weight given to the paint scheme

to be sufficient, by itself, to move a non-scale model from one ribbon placing

to another.

15. “Scale models,” exhibited in the scale mode class, may be judged based

on their paint scheme. The judge may deduct up to one ribbon placing for not

following the paint scheme.

16. Scale Model Rockets, exhibited in the scale model class are to be finished

and completed with a majority (greater than 70%) of decals.

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17. If a modification is made to the rocket, for example, adding a fin, a swing

test must be conducted on the rocket, and the documentation provided.

Failure to test and document flight stability following modifications will result in

two ribbon placing deductions. Changes to the paint scheme,

changes/reduction in decals, and other non-structural changes are not

considered modifications and do not require a swing test.

E. Model Rocketry Specific Guidelines (Ages 9 and older)

Model rockets are generally small-to-medium sized rockets that can be purchased at

hobby stores that an individual(s) builds from parts similar to those found in model

rocket kits.

1. Rockets classified as high or mid powered may not be entered in this

category.

2. Each rocket must be able to stand freely by itself or be supported by a

solid base, not to exceed 4-1/4” (four and one quarter inch) thick and 8”

square. The exhibitor’s name, county or district, and age must be labeled on

the base. Rod materials should be sturdy, and not made of flimsy materials,

such as coat hangers.

3. If the model rocket is greater than 4 feet tall it can be displayed without a

base or displayed parallel to the ground with up to 3 notched blocks not to

exceed 4” in height width and depth. The exhibitor’s name, county or district,

and age must be labeled on the base(s).

4. All exhibitors must comply with the NAR Model Rocket Safety Code that is

in effect as of October 1st of the current 4-H year. However, in the event that

there is a modification in this code, the Engineering and Technology Project

Partnership Team may review and implement the modified code.

F. Original Design Specific Rocket Guidelines (Ages 11 and older)

To allow for youth to develop their own rockets (model, mid, and high powered) in a

safe manner that displays maximum craftsmanship.

1. Original design rockets cannot be a modification of a pre-existing kit and

must be of original design.

2. Original design rockets must be designed by the exhibitor(s).

3. Original design rockets must include detailed instructions, so that

someone could construct the original designed rocket just like a kit purchased

at a store. Instructions can be as many pages as needed to convey full and

complete construction techniques.

4. Original design rocket instructions should not include copies of instructions

in part or in whole from existing kits without crediting the source instructions.

For example, “Fin alignment template from Estes Baby Bertha.”

5. For a rocket entered in the original design classes, describe in the

summary how the rocket was tested for stability prior to flying. Swing testing

of the rocket is required. Other tests and calculations are strongly

encouraged. Exhibitors must include documentation of the swing test. Failure

to swing test a rocket will result in a deduction of TWO ribbon placings.

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Scoresheets, Forms, and Contest Study Materials:

• Rocket Fin Guide – Up to 8 Fins

• Rocket Fin Guide – 3 Wings

• Rocket Fin Guide – 5 Wings

• http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/

Awards/Recognition –Best in show is applied across all STEM exhibit areas and may

not be awarded.

Classes

Division A (Ages 9 – 13 years)

5520 Rocket made from kit. Include plans.

5537 Scale Model Rocket. Made from kit, includes plans.

Division B (Ages 11 – 13 years) 9 and 10-year-olds may not enter this class.

5521 Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an existing kit. Include

original plans.

5538 Scale Model Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an

existing kit. Include original plans and stability testing.

Division C (Ages 14 years and older)

5525 Rocket made from kit. Include plans.

5526 Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an existing kit. Include

original plans.

5527 Rocket designed by exhibitor: that uses alternative skins; not merely a

modification of an existing kit. Include original plans.

5539 Scale Model Rocket made from kid. Include plans.

5540 Scale Model Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an

existing kit. Include original plans and stability testing.

Division D (Ages 11 years and older)

This class is designed to encourage teamwork among individuals and clubs to work on

a rocket from the initial design to the finished product.

5530 Rocket designed by 2 or more exhibitors: not merely a modification of an

existing kit. Include original plans.

Mid-power Rocketry (2x’D’ to ‘G’ Engines) Guidelines:

Purpose: To allow for improved safety and judging of rockets that meet the

requirements of 4-H mid-power rockets.

1. Exhibitors must be at least 14 years of age by January 1 of the current

year.

2. The rules for ALL categories apply.

3. In addition to the information packet completed for all rockets, a high/mid

power information form is to be completed and placed inside of the

information packet. This may be downloaded from http://www.kansas4-H.org/.

Click on KSF Packet link.

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4. Exhibitors in this division must hold memberships in either NAR or Tripoli

organizations.

5. The NAR Model Rocket Safety code applies to the construction and

launching of all rockets displayed in this division. As such all exhibitors must

comply with the NAR Model Rocket Safety Code that is in effect as of October

of the current year. However, in the event that there is a modification in this

code the Engineering and Technology Project Partnership Team review and

implement the modified code.

6. All rockets in this division are to be launched under adult supervision by

the 4-H member who constructed the rocket.

7. High power rockets as defined above (‘H’ or ‘I’ engines) may not be

launched in this division.

8. If according to Federal Aviation Regulations Part 101, a waiver is required

to fly the rocket, a copy of that waiver is to be attached to the High-Power

Information Form. In the case where the launch was a public event a

substitute to a copy of the waiver is the Range Safety Officers (RSO’s)

contact information, launch location, and date.

9. Mid- Power rockets may be displayed without a supporting stand. If a

supporting stand is used, it is not to exceed 4-1/4” (four and one-quarter inch)

thick and 8” square. The exhibitor’s name, county or district, and age must be

labeled on the base.

Division E (Ages 14 years and older)

5536 Mid-power rocket made from kit or original design.

High Power Rocketry (‘H’ or ‘I’ engines) Guidelines

To allow for improved safety and judging of rockets that meet the requirements of 4-H

high power rockets.

1. Exhibitors must be at least 14 years of age by January 1 of the current

year.

2. The rules for ALL categories apply.

3. In addition to the information packet completed for all rockets, a high-

power information form is to be completed and placed inside of the

information packet. This may be downloaded from

http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/.

4. Exhibitors in this division must hold memberships in either NAR or Tripoli

organizations.

5. The NAR High Power Rocket Safety Code applies to the construction and

launching of all rockets displayed in this division. As such all exhibitors must

comply with the NAR High Power Rocket Safety Code that is in effect as of

October 1st of the current 4-H year. However, in the event that there is a

modification in this code the Engineering and Technology Project Partnership

Team may review and implement the modified code.

6. All rockets in this division are to be launched under adult supervision by

the 4-H member who constructed the rocket.

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7. For rockets launched using an engine(s) that have160.1 (‘H’ engine or

equivalent amount of smaller engines) Newton’s-seconds or larger, adult

supervision must be provided by an individual having at least a level 1 high

power certification. The 4-H member should also hold or be attempting to

attain their level 1 high power certification and should include supporting

documentation of such (a copy of Level 1 card is sufficient).

8. If according to Federal Aviation Regulations Part 101, a waiver is required

to fly the rocket, a copy of that waiver is to be attached to the High-Power

Information Form. In the case where the launch was a public event a

substitute to a copy of the waiver is the Range Safety Officers (RSO’s)

contact information, launch location, and date.

9. High Power Rockets may be displayed without a supporting stand. If a

supporting stand is used, it is not to exceed 4-1/4” (four and one-quarter inch)

thick and 8” square. The exhibitor’s name, county or district, and age must be

labeled on the base.

Division F (Ages 14 years and older)

5535 High power rocket made from kit or original design.

Recommended County Fair rules for Rocketry

This is a reduced set of rules for use at county fairs. The use of these rules is optional

and left to the discretion of the county fairs. These are more simplistic rules that cover

the most common scenarios that are likely to appear at county fairs. Youth who are

eligible for the Kansas State Fair should read the Kansas State Fair rules for this

division as the State Fair rules expect more from youth and set a higher bar as it is a

state-wide event exhibiting the best from across the State of Kansas.

1. 4-H members must be currently enrolled in the 4-H Rocketry program to

exhibit in this division.

2. If a rocket qualified for the Kansas State Fair, exhibitors should read the

State Fair rules for the Rocketry division as they may be different from those

at the county fair. Be sure to check class numbers, they may be different.

3. Each exhibitor may enter up to two rocket exhibits that have been

constructed during the current year. If two rockets are entered, one rocket

must be a “model rocket kit”, the second may be entered into any other

applicable class. An exhibitor may not enter two rockets in the same class.

4. 4-Hers are to complete and sign the rocketry information form, available

from http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/ or your local extension office and attach

it to a 10” x 13” “manila” envelope. The envelope should contain:

a. Instructions on how to construct the rocket

b. Up to 5 pages of pictures, pictures are to be attached to sheets of

paper, from both construction and launch

c. Documentation of any flight damage that occurred

d. Any modifications made to the rocket except for paint scheme and

decals.

e. An additional page for altitude calculations if the space on the form

is not enough.

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f. Additionally, for original design rockets, also known as “scratch

built” rockets:

i.5 additional pages of photos are allowed

ii.Documentation of how the rocket was tested for stability

5. If a safety violation is noted by the judges, superintendent, or other staff,

the exhibitor’s rocket, at the judges’ discretion, will receive a participation

ribbon.

6. Rockets are to be displayed upright on a display stand with a sturdy rod

that does not extend past the top of the rocket, or stand unassisted, unless

the rocket is taller than 4 feet in which case no display stand is required and

the rocket may be displayed on its side, rockets are not to be displayed on

launch pads to save space and prevent someone from being poked in the

eye.

7. Rockets ARE NOT to be displayed with used or unused rocket engines

either in the rocket or as part of the stand, if rocket engines are included in

the exhibit the judge may disqualify the exhibit.

8. Rockets should be flown unless there is an active burn ban in the county

or conditions are too dangerous to safely launch the rocket. Just flying the last

stage (the part with the nose cone) of a multi-stage rocket is acceptable.

9. Rockets, except those in the JR division, are not to be “beginner kits” or

use prefabricated (molded plastic) fin assemblies, or pre-finished rockets

requiring no painting, these are not acceptable outside the JR division, and

should be disqualified. Rockets entered in the JR division may not go on to

the Kansas State Fair.

10. Angles of fins must fall within a plus or minus 2-degree variation using an

approved fin alignment guide (such as KSSTAC10). An official fin guide is

available from http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/

11. Fins and body tubes, except those in the introductory division, are to be

filled and sealed with putty, sanding sealer, and/or primer or other suitable

filler to eliminate the appearance of body grooves and wood grain.

12. Fins and launch lugs are to be filleted to reduce drag and properly secure

them to the model.

13. Engine mounts are to be securely attached to the body tube.

14. Any seams on plastic parts are to be sanded smooth.

15. The recovery system (typically a parachute or streamer) should be

attached according to the instructions

16. The nose cone is to fit snugly but still allow for easy removal.

17. Exhibits must be uniformly painted and smoothly finished without “runs,”

“orange peel,” or “alligator skin” or finished as per rocket instructions (for

example, no painting required), and decals, if used, are applied smoothly.

18. Models may not be judged based on their plaint scheme (colors and

placement on the rocket), except for rockets that fit the definition of a ‘scale

model*’and are entered in the scale model class. All other rockets do not

have to follow the suggested paint scheme, allowing the 4-H’er to display

maximum creativity in the finishing of their rocket. Under no circumstances is

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the weight given to the paint scheme to be sufficient enough, by itself, to

move the non-scale model from one ribbon placing to another.

19. “Scale models*” entered in the scale model class may be judged based on

their paint scheme. The judge may deduct up to one ribbon placing for not

following the paint scheme.

20. “Scale Models*” displayed in the scale model class are to be finished and

completed with a majority (greater than 70%) of decals. For all other rockets

the use of decals is optional.

21. Original design rockets cannot be a modification of a pre-existing kit and

must be of original design.

22. Original design rockets must be designed by the exhibitor(s).

23. Exhibitor(s) must be 11 years of age (4-H age) or older to enter an original

design rocket.

24. Original design rockets must include detailed instructions, so that

someone could construct the original designed rocket just like a kit purchased

at a store. Instructions can be as many pages as needed to convey full and

complete construction techniques.

25. For a rocket entered in the original design classes, describe in the

summary how the rocket was tested for stability prior to flying. Swing testing

of the rocket is required. Other tests and calculations are strongly

encouraged. Exhibitors must include documentation of the swing test. Failure

to swing test a rocket will result in a deduction of TWO ribbon placings.

26. Rockets that use more than one ‘D’ engine or equivalent are consider mid

or high-power rockets in 4-H.

27. Mid and High-Power exhibitors must be at least 14 years of age by

January 1 of the current year.

28. In addition to the information packet completed for all rockets, a high-

power information form is to be completed and placed inside of the

information packet. This may be downloaded from

http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/

29. Exhibitors in the mid and high-power divisions must hold memberships in

either NAR or Tripoli organizations.

30. The NAR High Power Rocket Safety Code applies to the construction and

launching of all rockets displayed in this division. As such all mid and high-

power rocketry exhibitors must comply with the NAR High Power Rocket

Safety Code that is in effect as of October 1st of the current 4-H year.

31. All rockets in the mid and high-power divisions are to be launched under

adult supervision by the 4-H member who constructed the rocket.

32. For rockets launched using an engine(s) that have160.1 (‘H’ engine or

equivalent amount of smaller engines) Newton’s-seconds or larger, adult

supervision must be provided by an individual having at least a level 1 high

power certification. The 4-H member should also hold or be attempting to

attain their level 1 high power certification if launching on this large of an

engine.

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As defined by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), a scale model is “any

model rocket that is a true scale model of an existing or historical guided missile,

rocket vehicle, or space vehicle.” The intent of scale modeling is, according to

the NAR, “to produce an accurate, flying replica of a real rocket vehicle that

exhibits maximum craftsmanship in construction, finish, and flight performance.”

(NAR “Pink Book” 50.1 4-1)

COUNTY ONLY CLASS

Division JR (Ages 7 – 8 years)

##20a Rocket made from kit, without pre-assembled fin units. Include plans.

##20b Rocket made from “beginners kit.” Include plans. Rockets in this class may have

pre-assembled fin units (plastic). (This class is for first and second year 4-H members to

explore the rocketry project).

##37a Scale Model Rocket made from kit, include plans.

Division A (Ages 9 – 13 years)

5520 Rocket made from kit. Include plans.

5537 Scale Model Rocket made from kit. Include plans.

Division B (Ages 11 – 13 years) 9 and 10 year olds may not enter this class.

5521 Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an existing kit. Include

original plans.

5538 Scale Model Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an

existing kit. Include original plans and stability testing.

Division C (Ages 14 years and older)

5525 Rocket made from kit. Include plans.

5526 Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an existing kit. Include

original plans.

5539 Scale Model Rocket made from kit. Include plans.

5540 Scale Model Rocket designed by exhibitor: not merely a modification of an

existing kit. Include original plans and stability testing.

Division D (Ages 11 years and older)

This class is designed to encourage teamwork among individuals and clubs to work on

a rocket from the initial design to the finished product.

5530 Rocket designed by 2 or more exhibitors: not merely a modification of an

existing kit. Include original plans.

Division E (Ages 14 years and older)

5536 Mid or high-power rocket made from kit or original design.

Educational Exhibits Rules

1. For notebooks, display boards, and posters, no additional exhibit information is

required; no manila envelope is needed for these exhibits.

2. Exhibits are to have a

clear link to the Engineering and Technology areas

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astronomy, computers, rocketry, robotics, or uncrewed aerial systems,

educational exhibits outside of these Engineering and Technology areas should

be displayed in the other program areas. Just because an educational exhibit

relates to the broad concept of Engineering and Technology does not qualify it to

be displayed in the Engineering and Technology Educational Exhibit area.

Exhibits that do not clearly show a clear and direct relationship to the

Engineering and Technology project areas of ag-mechanics, ABC, astronomy,

computers, robotics, rocketry, or UAS as previously defined will be disqualified.

3. Exhibits in posters, notebooks and display boards must contain substantial

supporting educational materials.

4. Educational display boards, posters and notebooks should be creative and

showcase details about the knowledge learned in the project during the current

4-H year. Value is placed on youth who can demonstrate how their skills have

increased while completing the project. Each exhibit will be judged on

uniqueness, creativity, neatness, accuracy of material, knowledge gained, and

content. An exhibit judging score sheet available at

http://rocketry.engtech4ks.com/. For example, a rocket that may have crashed

and/or is highly damaged may be made into an educational display or poster that

tells a great story with many lessons learned.

5. Follow copyright laws, citing all sources of information in a standard notation

Sources of information must be cited on the front of your exhibit, including all

posters and educational display boards.

6. Educational displays are not to exceed a standard commercial 3’ x 4’ tri-fold

display board. No card table exhibits will be allowed. Care should be taken to use

durable materials that will withstand Kansas State Fair conditions.

7. “Construction Kits” that are part of Educational displays must be contained in

cases (tackle boxes, sealable containers, etc.) that may not be larger than 1’ x 2’

x 2’ and must have a latch which securely keeps all components contained in the

“Construction Kits”. Other components are to adhere to appropriate dimensions

as stated elsewhere.

8. Educational Project notebooks must be organized in a 3-ring binder.

9. Any three-dimensional poster or display board exhibits may not be thicker than 2

inches.

10. Engines and igniters for rockets ARE NOT permitted with the exhibit and

constitute an immediate disqualification. This is for safety reasons and includes

both spent and live engines.

11. Exhibitor’s name, Extension Unit, age, and year(s) in project must be tagged or

labeled in a prominent location on the notebook, and/or “Construction Kit.” For

education displays and/or posters the exhibitor’s name, county, or district, age,

and year(s) in project must be tagged or labeled on the back of the exhibit.

Exhibit cards are not sufficient as they may be removed or repositioned for

display. Failure to label an exhibit may result in one ribbon placing deduction.

12. Exhibits should possess the following qualities (in no particular order):

a. A Central theme

b. What you want others to learn

c. Be designed and constructed in a manner befitting the exhibit

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d. Be something you are interested in

e. Be related to Astronomy. Computer System, Robotics, Rocketry, or

Uncrewed Aerial Systems

13. If a safety violation is noted by the judges, superintendent, or other staff, the

exhibitor’s exhibit, at the judge’s discretion, will receive a participation ribbon.

14. Posters, Notebooks, and Display Boards may be checked out for use in a

Kansas State Fair 4-H demonstration or illustrated talk with prior permission. For

permission, check with the superintendent(s). The exhibit must be returned to

display immediately after the demonstration/illustrated talk, or the exhibit will be

disqualified.

Educational Displays – Aerospace/Rocketry

Rocketry – Intermediate Division (Ages 9 – 13)

5741 Rocketry Educational Display

5742 Rocketry Notebook

5743 Rocketry Poster Board

Rocketry – Senior Division (Ages 14 years and older)

5746 Rocketry Educational Display

5747 Rocketry Notebook

5748 Rocketry Poster Board

Resources:

• Project Area – Rocketry

Superintendent(s)

Tony Foster, Central Kansas District and Wabaunsee County Volunteer

State Staff Contact

Patsy Maddy, Special Projects Administrator

AGRONOMY

4-H members in the Agronomy (Field Crops) project may exhibit grain, plants, a wheat

variety plot display or a weed control exhibit to prepare an educational display

representing their project. The purpose of these exhibits is to provide a positive learning

experience for youth, evaluating the accomplishments of the member within the project

in that particular program year. The crops exhibit at the State Fair demonstrate to the

public the benefits from the study and application of crop, weed, range and soil sciences

to solving problems in management, conservation, sustainability and environmental

protection.

Rules

1. Exhibits should be as mature as possible.

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2. All 4-H agronomy exhibits must be checked in by 11 am on the Thursday,

September 5

and remain in place until 5:00 pm on the second Sunday of the

fair.

3. Every entry must be identified by hybrid or variety name.

4. All classes calling for a gallon sample may have a 2½ - 3 inch in diameter

cylinder placed in a glass gallon container to reduce the amount of grain to

three quarts.

5. If variety is NOT stated where requested OR samples not tied where

requested, ribbon placing will drop one placing.

WHEAT VARIETY PLOT DISPLAYS

The free-standing displays must not exceed the overall dimensions of 36” wide x 36”

high x 18” deep (measured on the outside). Care should be taken to select durable

materials that will withstand State Fair conditions. Displays must not require the use of

electricity. If booth exceeds overall dimensions, ribbon placing will be dropped one

place.

1. The entry must be made via the 4-H KS Fair on-line entry system by

August 15 or within five days after your county fair ends.

2. These displays will have been planned and prepared by 4-H members

enrolled in the wheat variety plot project.

3. Members must include the varieties provided in the display, but may

include more varieties, if desired.

4. Participants need to be present at 11:30 am on the first Saturday of the

fair for the awards presentation with donors. All displays will receive a purple,

blue, red, or white ribbon. Purple and blue ribbon displays will be considered

for additional recognition.

5. Former first place State Fair wheat variety display winners are eligible to

win the award more than one time.

6. Wheat variety plot displays must set up and be in place by 11am on the

first Friday of the State Fair. Displays will remain in place until 5pm on the

second Sunday of the State Fair.

Basis for Awards:

• Educational Value 70 %

Is the main idea of the display specific? Was the title or theme emphasized? Is the idea

presented so clearly, so simply, so forcefully, that it will stop the casual observer? If the

passerby stopped, did the display give the observer additional facts in a clear, concise

way? For example, varietals differences in wheat, economic gains from adoption of

desirable practices, etc.

• Quality of Display Material 30%

Size, style and neatness of lettering, proportion of models and lettering balanced,

workmanship, including handouts, if used, charts, models and lettering used effectively

to teach ideas, colorful, artistic, neat and well balanced.

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2430 Wheat Variety Plot Displays

Awards/Recognition – Crop exhibits are placed in four award groups by the judges.

Premiums will be paid on those exhibits receiving a purple, blue, or red ribbon award.

Wheat Display Awards:

• Champion – Cash Award of $250 and a plaque - Kansas Wheat

Commission, Justin Gilpin, Manhattan, KS

• Reserve Champion – Cash Award of $150 and a plaque - Kansas Crop

Improvement Association, Steve Schuler, Manhattan, KS

• 3

Place – Cash Award of $100 and a plaque – Kansas Grain and Feed

Association, Ron Seeber, Topeka, KS

• 4

Place – Cash Award of $75 and a plaque– Kansas Grain and Feed

Association, Ron Seeber, Topeka, KS

• 5

Place – Cash Award of $50 and a plaque. – Kansas Grain and Feed

Association, Ron Seeber, Topeka, KS

WEED CONTROL EXHIBIT

1. Collect, identify, press, mount, and label a minimum of15 weeds. Try to

include their roots, stems, leaves and flowers. Three of the weeds must be

noxious weeds preferably found in your home county. A standard 9”x12”

scrapbook may be obtained in which to permanently mount your weed

specimens. Identify the scrapbook with your name and county on the inside

front cover.

2. Prepare a list of the weeds mounted, showing common name, scientific

name, and where it was found. Place the list in a specially identified section of

the scrapbook.

3. Collect and identify weed seeds found in crop seeds. Mount them for

display purposes. Place them in a specially identified section of the

scrapbook.

4. Write a story on “How We Control Weeds on Our Farm” if you live on a

farm. Other members write “How We Control Weeds at Home”. The story

should be about 300 words in length. It must show definite methods used to

control weeds. Place the story in a specially identified section of the

scrapbook.

2440 Weed Control: Exhibit consists of the four items above.

Basis for Awards:

Mounted weed collection: number of mounted specimens, completeness of individual

mounts, correctness of identification and information, and neatness. Include record

sheet of weeds.

• Records 50%

• Weed seed collection and exhibit 30%

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• Story 20%

Eligibility – Products exhibited in this division must have been grown by the 4-H

member in the current year, with the exception of soybean seed and edible field bean

seed.

Quota – A 4-H member may exhibit a maximum of one entry per class.

Scoresheets, Forms, and Contest Study Materials:

• Horticulture/Agronomy Comment Card

• 4-H Wheat Variety

Classes

CORN –

2400 White- Ten Ear Exhibit. Variety or hybrid must be named.

2401 Yellow- Ten Ear Exhibit. Variety or hybrid must be named.

2425 Corn: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample. Variety must be named.

SORGHUM –

2402 Hybrid grain sorghum- Ten Head Exhibit. Hybrid must be named.

2403 Hybrid forage sorghum. Exhibit to consist of the entire plant; no roots. Hybrid

must be named. 5” bundle, tied.

2404 Other forage sorghums. Exhibit to consist of the entire plant; no roots. Variety

must be named. 5” bundle, tied.

WHEAT – One Gallon Sample

2405 Soft red winter wheat. Variety or hybrid must be named.

2406 Hard red winter wheat. Variety or hybrid must be named.

2407 Hard white wheat. Variety or hybrid must be named.

SUNFLOWERS

2408 Confectionery heads. 3 heads must be submitted.

2409 Confectionery seeds in jar. 1-gallon jar must be submitted.

2410 Oil seed heads. 3 heads must be submitted.

2411 Oil seeds in jar. 1-gallon jar must be submitted.

OTHER CROPS

2412 Oats: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample. Variety must be named.

2413 Barley: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample. Variety must be named.

2414 Alfalfa: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample. Variety must be named.

2421 Edible field beans: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample of seed from most

recent harvest.

2422 Edible field beans: Bundle of five plants (with roots intact) from most recent

harvest. (Example – Lentils)

2423 Miscellaneous Crops: Exhibit to consist of one gallon sample of seed or 10 heads

produced from current project. Variety must be named.

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2424 Cotton: Provide 10 open bolls, not 10 plants. Place bolls in a bag that can

breathe (not a sealed plastic bag), so mold doesn’t develop.

Hay Crops

2415 Alfalfa Hay: Exhibit to consist of one flake or slice from a rectangular bale, or a

10-inch section cut from a round bale. The flake or slice should be approximately

6 inches in thickness and tied in two directions. Variety must be named.

2416 Native Grass Hay: Ten-inch flake or slice, 6 inches thick and tied in two

directions.

2417 Brome Grass: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample of seed.

2418 Other Tame Grasses: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample of seed.

2426 Cool Season Grass Hay (e.g., fescue, etc.): Ten-inch flake or slice, 6 inches thick

and tied in two directions. Variety must be named.

Soybeans

2419 Soybeans: Exhibit to consist of one-gallon sample of seed from most recent

harvest. Variety must be named.

2420 Soybeans: Bundle of five plants from most recent harvest. Variety must be

named.

Resources

• Agronomy

• Youth Participant Handbook, Wheat Variety Plot

Superintendent(s)

Jenni Carr, Harper County Extension Agent; Grace Schneider, Kingman County

Extension Agent; Levi Miller, Comanche County Extension Agent

State Staff Contact

Kelsey Nordyke, 4-H Youth Development Specialist

AG MECHANICS WELDING

The Ag Mechanics project is starting with an emphasis on welding and smithing, it will

expand as the project area grows. Please direct project feedback to Tony Foster. This

project allows youth to explore areas of ag mechanics and metallurgy from repairing or

repurposing items to the fabrication of new items. The intent is for this program start

with foundational areas, some of which youth may already have, and allow them to

continue to build on this knowledge becoming more experienced.

Rules

1. 4-H members must be currently enrolled in the Kansas 4-H Ag Mechanics

Welding project to exhibit in this division.

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2. Each exhibitor may enter one exhibit per class. Exhibits must have been

constructed or repaired during the current 4-H year. The exhibit must have

been selected at the county level for entry at the State Fair. Counties or

districts should select only top blue or purple ribbon Ag Mechanics exhibits

which meet State Fair guidelines.

3. Wheeled exhibits must utilize a braking mechanism which prevents the

exhibit from freely rolling while on display.

4. Exhibitors are responsible for providing sufficient braking or “chocks” for

trailer exhibits to ensure that the exhibits do not move once positioned. If

using a wheel "chocking” mechanism, the two individual blocks should be

connected together as a pair of chocks, so they do not become separated. At

least one pair of chocks should be placed on each side of the trailer to

prevent movement.

5. For trailer exhibits the tongue of the trailer should have a locking

mechanism (e.g. padlock) to prevent the trailer from being moved by

unauthorized individuals while being displayed. A key for the locking

mechanism should be left with the superintendent or with State Fair Extension

Staff and labeled with the exhibitor’s name, county, and phone number.

6. For exhibits with downward swinging parts, such as tailgates, that could

pose a fall/striking/crushing hazard should have a tamper resistant locking

mechanism such as a “zip-tie” or a “cotter-key” through a release pin that

would prevent the swinging part from being accidentally released and falling

on someone.

7. Each exhibit must be free-standing or sufficiently supported by an

exhibitor supplied support system that is moveable and is part of the total

demission’s and weight of the exhibit as described previously. Exhibit display

boards should have a portable and moveable base and examples should be

firmly affixed to the board to ensure all parts of the display stay together. No

exhibits may be staked to the ground for display.

8. Top heavy items should be braced or placed in a stand sufficient to

prevent it from toppling over while on display.

9. Exhibits may not be bound, affixed, attached to the State Fair buildings,

except by the superintendent, State Fair Staff, or State Fair Extension Staff.

10. Painting or spot painting is not allowed on projects after arrival on

fairgrounds. If wet paint is detected by judges or superintendents one ribbon

placing will be deducted.

11. Repair projects having adequate original finish need not be repainted.

12. Cutting surfaces, such as blades, are to have a protective covering over

them to prevent injury. The covering should be easily removed and reinstalled

for judging. Foam “pool noodles” and multiple layers of cardboard are

acceptable.

13. Display cases for small exhibits are acceptable and must be easily opened

so the item can be removed and examined as part of judging.

14. Exhibits that include weaponry of any kind will be disqualified. Weaponry

is defined as any instrument, possession, or creation, physical and/or

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electrical that is intended to be used to inflict damage and/or harm to

individuals, animal life, and/or property.

15. Trailers and large exhibits (those larger than 5 feet in any dimension) may

be displayed outside, and exhibitors with such exhibits are to contact the

Kansas State 4-H office NO LATER THAN August 23

to arrange placement

time and location.

16. If the exhibit is powered by flammable liquids (gas, propane, kerosene,

etc.) the fuel tank and lines should be drained and allowed to dry, to avoid

spills and potential fires.

17. Electric powered (battery, corded, solar, or alternative energy) should

have a primary shutoff or disconnect switch.

18. If a safety violation is noted by the judges, superintendent, or other staff,

the exhibitor’s exhibit, at the judges’ discretion, will receive a deduction in

ribbon placement or a participation ribbon.

19. The exhibitor’s name(s) and county or district must be tagged or labeled in

a prominent location on the display.

20. Each exhibit, except for display boards, must include an Ag Mechanics

Welding information packet. Entry of just a packet without an accompanying

exhibit is not a sufficient exhibit.

21. Each exhibitor is required to complete the “4-H Ag Mechanics Welding

Exhibit Information Form” for each exhibit, except for display boards, which is

available through your local K-State Research and Extension office or at

http://welding.engtech4ks.com/. This form must be attached to the outside of

a 10” x 13” manila envelope. Do not tie the envelope to the exhibit. All

revisions of all forms previously released for the division dated prior to current

year are void for use and new forms must be obtained and used that are

dated by the State 4-H Office for the current year.

22. Each exhibit information packet should include the following items:

a. Bill of materials for the project with associated costs, scrap items

used may be listed as having a $0.00 cost.

b. 1 to 5 pages of photos showing work on the exhibit, preferably from

a beginning state to final or completed state.

c. If appropriate schematics or working drawings relating to the

creation or repair, this is not required for display boards.

d. If appropriate operating instructions.

23. Additionally, exhibitors may create an optional video (not required) about

their project showing its operation and the work they have done. This allows

judges to get a better understanding of the exhibit and allows the youth the

opportunity to fully demonstrate their exhibit. The video should be no longer

than 8 minutes and should be placed on a USB drive or micro/SD card or, if

desired, uploaded as to YouTube as an unlisted video and a link to that video

included in a file titled “VideoLink” or printed on a separate sheet of paper.

These videos may also be considered for inclusion in a running video loop in

the STEM area at the state fair after review by judges, superintendent(s), and

extension staff. Adult guardians must complete the video release included

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with the exhibit form. If the release is not completed the video will not be

included in the video loop on display in the STEM area at the Kansas State

Fair.. These videos may also be considered for inclusion in a running video

loop in the Engineering and Technology area at the state fair after review by

judges, superintendent(s), and extension staff. Adult guardians must

complete the video release included with the exhibit form. If the release is not

completed the video will not be included in the video loop on display in the

STEM area at the Kansas State Fair.

a. FOR COUNTY FAIRS with consultation judging, it is recommended

that the video elements be waived in favor of talking with the exhibitor.

24. Ag Mechanics exhibits may be checked out for use in a Kansas State Fair

4-H demonstration or 4-H illustrated talk with prior permission. For

permission, check with the superintendent or the information desk in 4-H

Centennial Hall. The exhibit must be returned to display immediately after the

demonstration/illustrated talk, or the exhibit will be disqualified. Exhibitors

and/or their designees may not remove exhibits from 4-H Centennial Hall

prior to the exhibit release time on Sunday evening, without the express

consent of the State 4-H Staff. Any exhibit removed before release time will

be disqualified.

Eligibility – Each exhibitor may enter one exhibit per class. Exhibits must have been

constructed or repaired during the current 4-H year. The exhibit must have been

selected at the county level for entry at the State Fair. Counties or districts should

select only top blue or purple ribbon Ag Mechanics exhibits which meet State Fair

guidelines.

Scoresheets, Forms, and Contest Study Materials:

• Ag Mechanics Welding

Awards/Recognition – Purple, blue, red, white, participant ribbons as well as

disqualified, and best in show. Best in show is applied across all Engineering and

Technology exhibit areas and may not be awarded.

Classes

Introductory – Level 1 (about 1 - 3 years’ experience)

This level is designed for youth with little to no exposure in the project area so that they

can gain an understanding of basic principles and methods in the given area.

5550 Welding Display Board. A 3’ x 3’ display board with different pieces of metal

attached illustrating different types of welds, each weld being labeled.

5551 Level 1 Welding Ag Repair. Repair of ag equipment with welding.

5552 Level 1 Welding Ag Fabrication. Creation of new ag equipment with welding.

5553 Level 1 Welding General Repair. Repair of non-ag equipment with welding.

5554 Level 1 Welding General Fabrication. Creation of non-ag equipment with

welding.

5555 Level 1 Welding Artistic Fabrication. Creation of artistic or interpretive pieces with

welding.

5556 Level 1 Brazing Repair.

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5557 Level 1 Brazing Fabrication.

5558 Smithing Display Board. A 3’ x 3’ display board with different pieces of forged

metal attached illustrating different forms, each form being labeled.

5559 Level 1 Smithing. A design forged with at least one formed element (twists or

spirals for example).

Experienced – Level 2 (about 4 - 6 years’ experience)

This level is designed for youth some experience in the project area allowing them to

expand on common principles and methods in the given area.

5560 Level 2 Welding Ag Repair. Repair of ag equipment with welding.

5561 Level 2 Welding Ag Fabrication. Creation of new ag equipment with welding.

5562 Level 2 Welding General Repair. Repair of non-ag equipment with welding.

5563 Level 2 Welding General Fabrication. Creation of non-ag equipment with

welding.

5564 Level 2 Welding Artistic Fabrication. Creation of artistic or interpretive pieces with

welding.

5565 Level 2 Brazing Repair.

5566 Level 2 Brazing Fabrication.

5567 Level 2 Smithing. A design forged with at least two different formed elements

(twists and spirals for example).

Advanced – Level 3 (about 7 - 9 years’ experience)

This level is designed for youth with vast experience in the project area allowing them to

master common principles and methods and expand on advanced techniques in the

given area.

5570 Level 3 Welding Ag Repair. Repair of ag equipment with welding.

5571 Level 3 Welding Ag Fabrication. Creation of new ag equipment with welding.

5572 Level 3 Welding General Repair. Repair of non-ag equipment with welding.

5573 Level 3 Welding General Fabrication. Creation of non-ag equipment with

welding.

5574 Level 3 Welding Artistic Fabrication. Creation of artistic or interpretive pieces with

welding.

5575 Level 3 Brazing Repair.

5576 Level 3 Brazing Fabrication.

5577 Level 3 Smithing. A design forged with at least three different formed elements

(twists, spirals and bulbs for example).

Master – Level 4 (10 or more years’ experience)

This level is designed for youth substantial experience in the project area allowing them

to master advanced techniques in the given area.

5580 Level 4 Welding Ag Repair. Repair of ag equipment with welding.

5581 Level 4 Welding Ag Fabrication. Creation of new ag equipment with welding.

5582 Level 4 Welding General Repair. Repair of non-ag equipment with welding.

5583 Level 4 Welding General Fabrication. Creation of non-ag equipment with

welding.

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5584 Level 4 Welding Artistic Fabrication. Creation of artistic or interpretive pieces with

welding.

5585 Level 4 Brazing Repair.

5586 Level 4 Brazing Fabrication.

5587 Level 4 Smithing. A design forged with at least four different elements (twists,

spirals and bulbs for example).