4-H Plant & Soil Science Exhibit

1. To give 4-H’ers an opportunity to explore the world of plants and soils or (for Seniors) to expand their knowledge of plants and soils in the areas of:


1. plant reproduction
2. soils and soil fertility
3. plant growth
4. plant characteristics
5. growing and using plants
6. soils and plants in the environment


2. To help 4-H’ers learn about agriculture as a science upon which all industrial developments are built.
3. To expose 4-H’ers to career opportunities in the science of agriculture.
4. To teach 4-H’ers how to plan and prepare exhibits.

 
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE

• Any Tallapoosa County Junior or Senior 4-H’er.

 

RULES

1. Exhibit should be prepared entirely by the 4-H member.
2. Exhibit should be of a size such that it fits entirely on a 3’X 6’ table. Tables will be provided.
3. Exhibit should be strictly visual – no audio.
4. The 4-H’er should be present beside the exhibit during judging to explain what he/she did and to answer questions asked by the judges.
5. Record books are not required but each exhibitor should either complete an "Information Sheet for 4-H Plant & Soil Science Exhibit" which will be provided or provide the same information in a report accompanying the exhibit.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work in agriculture and home economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, and other related acts, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) offers educational programs, materials, and equal opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.