Agronomy and Horticulture
Honey / Apiary 87 . 1 Any clear jar Extracted Honey ( Strained ) 88 . 1 Any clear jar Extracted Honey ( In Comb ) 89 . Other , Hives , etc .
Sun Flowers 90 . Sunflower – 1 head 91 . Tallest Sunflower – 1 stalk plus head
Hay - 2 Blocks or equivalent from round bale securely tied with wire or twine . 92 . Single species 2 blocks 93 . Mixed Species 2 blocks
Placing & Points for Agronomy 1st Place ( Blue ) - 2 pts -- 2nd Place ( Red ) - 1 pts -- 3rd Place ( White ) - . 5 pts
Entomology Special Award Sponsored by Benton County Master Gardeners Grand Champion Youth & Adult- $ 50 / Reserve Champion Youth and Adult- $ 25
Rules : 1 . Individual specimens must be mounted on insect pins . 2 . All items must have been made by the individual making the entry . 3 . Points : For each order correctly represented-----------------3 points 4 . For each variety represented------------------------------maximum of 25 points 5 . For correctness of pinning and labeling ---------------maximum of 25 points 6 . For the condition of specimen and correctness identification - max of 25 points 7 . Section A — Pinned Display this exhibit in entomology is planned to be progressively more difficult . All insects must be mounted on standard insect pins in accordance with 4-H entomology standards . Diagrams with the common name should be provided with collection .
8 . 1 . Plans for Standard Box are available at the County Extension Office . The box is 18 ” x 24 ” x 2 5 / 8 ” with a glass top . Name , age , and address should be in the upper right-hand corner of the box . The lower right-hand corner of the box should show the number of orders and numbers of specimens . Exhibitors are encouraged to make entries in all classes for premiums . 9 . Class B R W 1 . Novice First Year ( Box of adequate size to display collection .) 10 pts 8 pts 5 pts 2 . Clover bud Division ( 5 to 8 years old ) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8 pts 5 pts 3 . Junior Division ( 9 to 13 years old ) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8 pts 5 pts 4 . Senior Division ( 14 to 19 years old ) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8 pts 5 pts 5 . Adult Division ( 20 years and older ) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8pts 5 pts
ENTOMOLOGY SCORECARD 1 . Different orders correctly identified 25 points 2 . Pinning and spreading technique 25 points a . Proper wing spreading b . Pins inserted properly c . Uniform height on pins d . Insects level and straight e . Condition of specimens
3 . Identification and labeling 25 points a . Labels neat and accurate b . Labels uniform height on pins c . Labels not twisted on pins d . Insects assigned correct order e . Accuracy of common names
4 . General appearance of collection 25 points a . Variety of insects b . No species duplication c . Grouping and spacing d . Arrangement and background e . Educational features added
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