HERBS
Herbs must be grown by the exhibitor. Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit in each class number. Member’ s name and county should be securely attached to the bottom of each container. Exhibits exceeding 30 pounds or measuring larger than 30“ x 30” will not be accepted. A Herb Dried, Fresh- Cut Explanation Card( 712-06) which are judged by the criteria in Herb Fresh Exhibit Score Sheet( 712-06) and Herb Dried Exhibit Score Sheet( 712-04) which are available on the State 4-H Website: http:// oregon. 4h. oregonstate. edu / fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials or at the local Extension. The publication Select and Prepare Herbs for Exhibit( 4H 2335) should be used by exhibitors as reference, which is online at: http:// extension. oregonstate. edu / catalog / 4h / 4-h2335. pdf. Selection of herbs is the choice of the 4-H member. Any herb available in your area of the state may be exhibited. A list of herbs that could be selected for exhibits is listed in the Michigan 4-H Guide to Herb Gardening( 4-H 2329) but may be taken from any table any year.
HERB EXHIBITS, FRESH CUT
Fresh cut herbs with their own vegetable class, such as onions, garlic and dill, should be exhibited in that class, not in the fresh cut herb classes. 712 117 001 Herbs, Fresh Cut, Junior( include 3 different herbs in same amounts as fresh cut exhibit) 712 117 011 Cut Herb collection, Junior( include 3 different herbs in same amounts as fresh cut exhibits) 712 117 002 Herbs, Fresh Cut, Intermediate( one bunch with stems one inch in diameter) 712 117 012 Cut Herb Collection, Intermediate( include 4 different herbs in the same amounts as fresh cut exhibit one that is new this year) 712 117 003 Herbs, Fresh Cut, Senior( one bunch with stems one inch in diameter) 712 117 013 Cut Herb Collection, Senior( 5 different herbs in same amounts as fresh cut exhibit, two that are new this year)
HERB EXHIBITS, DRIED
The information card must include drying method. Basil, chives, dill leaves, fennel and parsley should not be exhibited dried because they are best preserved by freezing. Display all herbs in a self-closing bag: one inch bunch secured with a twist tie or three tablespoons dried leaves or one tablespoon of dried seeds. 712 118 001 Herbs, Dried, Junior, Display all herbs in a self-closing bag: one inch bunch secured with a twist tie or three tablespoons dried leaves or one tablespoon of dried seeds. 712 118 011 Herbs, Dried Collection, Junior,( 3 herbs in same amounts as dried herb exhibit) 712 118 002 Herbs, Dried Intermediate, Display all herbs in a self-closing bag: one inch bunch secured with a twist tie or three tablespoons dried leaves or one tablespoon of dried seeds 712 118 012 Herbs, Dried Collection, Intermediate,( 4 herbs in same amount as dried herb exhibit) 712 118 003 Herbs, Dried Senior, Display all herbs in self-closing bag: one inch bunch secured with a twist tie or three tablespoons dried leaves or one tablespoon of dried seeds. 712 118 013 Herbs, Dried Collection, Senior,( 5 herbs in same amounts as dried herb exhibit)
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS( June)
Judging criteria are outlined on the Oregon 4-H Presentation Evaluation sheets Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks( 211- 001); Public Speaking( 211-002) and Impromptu Speaking( 211-003) available at the county Extension office and on the State 4-H website at: http:// oregon. 4h. oregonstate. edu / fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials General Information 1. 4-H Presentation divisions include demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu speeches. 2. Each county may enter up to three presentations in every class. 3. Members may have one entry in each division as long as the subject matter is different for each. 4. Members will be expected to use a microphone. 5. All contestants will be interviewed by the judge at the conclusion of their presentation.
DEMONSTRATIONS AND ILLUSTRATED TALKS
A demonstration shows how to do something. There is a finished product at the end. An illustrated talk is a way to share information with the use of visual aids. 1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share with others. 2. A member may not present the same topic more than once at the State Fair. 3. Teams will consist of two members. If one team member is a senior and the other an intermediate, the presentation should be entered in the senior division.
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