Benton County Fair Booklet

2020 Edition

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AGRONOMY 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 Rules: 1. Individual specimens must be mounted on insect pins. • All items must have been made by the individual making the entry. • Points: For each order correctly represented ............................................................... 3 points • For each variety represented ................................................................. maximum of 25 points • For correctness of pinning and labeling ............................................ maximum of 25 points • For the condition of specimen and correctness identification .............max of 25 points • 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. Diagram with the common name should be provided with collection. • 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 the orders and numbers of specimens. Exhibitors are encouraged to make entries in all classes for premiums. • Class B R W • Novice First Year (Box of adequate size to display collection.) 10 pts 8 pts 5 pts • Cloverbud Division (5 to 8 years old) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8 pts 5 pts • Junior Division (9 to 13 years old) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8 pts 5 pts • Senior Division (14 to 19 years old) Must be a standard size box 10 pts 8 pts 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 Department 13 – Agronomy and Horticulture 82 2020 Benton County Fair

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