CLOVERBUDS

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Cloverbuds - 4-H Youth between the ages of 5 and 8 can enter ONE project in each of the following categories. These entries must follow the Junior 4-H Division Rules.  All specifications are listed so you know where to refer to.  The entries in these categories will be judged, awarded ribbons and premiums but WILL NOT be eligible to go on to the state fair.

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CB-01    Horticulture

• Youth should NOT use garden soil in containers. Use well-drained, disease-free potting media for all containers. 

C565    Terrariums-Container should be clear, enclosing the entire plant display, with or without a lid: all plants need to be actively growing 

C566    Dish Gardens-Desert or tropical, container should be shallow, with container not exceeding 6 inches tall from base.

C567    Vegetable Container Garden-grown in container-not dug out of the garden

C568    Annual Container Garden-(Non-vegetable)

C569    House plants

C571    Herb Container Garden

C573    Upcycle Container Garden- previously used container recycled, example, wood pallet garden)

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Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Horticulture:  Rosette 

 

CB-02    Wood Science

C674     Level 1, made from a kit. Simple items which have been pre-cut and pre-drilled parts and youth 

demonstrate knowledge of assembly, selection, and use of fasteners (nails, screws, and/or glue), sanding techniques, and appropriate finishes (Examples could include but not limited to small bird house, non- hopper bird feeder, etc.) Item must demonstrate skill with fasteners, sanding, and appropriate finish (no puzzles).

 

Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Wood Science: Rosette

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CB-03    Forestry

C703    Leaf Collection. Collection of 10 leaves representing 10 forest trees native to Kentucky. Mounting

instructions in the forestry book.  4-H Forestry Project Unit 1-Introducting Yourself to Trees (4Df-

01PA or most recent version). 

 

Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Forestry:  Rosette

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CB-04    Geology

C715    Collection consisting of 15 different specimens.

• Refer to 4-H Geology for rules

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Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Geology:  Rosette

 

CB-05    Arts 

Painting

C727a.    Acrylic: Using acrylic paint to create a painting.

C728b.    Watercolor: Using watercolors and a variety of techniques to complete a painting on watercolor paper.

C729a.    Abstract: Using acrylic paints experiment with abstract designs to complete a painting.

 

Drawing

C745a.    Black Pencil Drawing: Draw using a black pencil.

C747a.    Circular Shape Object: Draw a circle then draw a subject of your choice inside the circle.

C748a.    Colored Pencil: Draw with colored pencils.

C749a.    Pen and Ink: Sketch animals or other objects using pen and ink. NO MARKERS.

 

Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Arts:  Rosette

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CB-06    Photography

Natural Resources

C764a.    Forest-Photograph showing Forest (large area dominated by trees) and/or Forestry Activities. 

C764b.    Water-Photograph showing still or moving natural water system or water activity.

C764c.    Wildlife-Photograph showing unrestrained and live wildlife in natural habitat.  Domestic animals are not permitted.

C764f.    Insect-Photograph of insect(s) unrestrained and live in natural habitat.

 

Agriculture

C765a.    Livestock-Photograph uses livestock as the main subject.

C765b.    Crops-Photograph uses crops as main focus.

C765f.    Companion Animal-1 photograph with a companion animal as the subject. 

 

Leadership

C766d.    Service-Photograph that displays service learning (community service) as the main subject.

C766e.    4-H Event-1-5 photograph(s) that cover a 4-H event you attended.

 

FCS

C767a.    Family-Portrait or Candid Photograph of family members or event.

C767b.    Food Preparation-1-5 photograph(s) showing meal or single food item preparation.

 

Health

C769b.    Competitive Sports-Photograph that shows a sport as the main subject. 

 

Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Photography:  Rosette

 

CB-07.   Home Environment

C887.    Color Collage: A collage of color created by the member to depict colors liked by the member. A collage is made up of a collection of objects (such as: paper, fabric, wrapping paper, wallpaper, carpet, or other materials) artistically arranged and adhered to a mat board or foam core board.

C888.    Texture Collage: A collection of textured items or rubbings of textured items artistically arranged and adhered to mat board or foam core board.

C891.    Wastebasket: decorated by member.

C893.    Bulletin Board:  If it is to be hung on a wall, it must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware 

attached.

C896.    Cloth item for the home created using a sewing machine. Examples: hemmed tablecloth or table runner, wall hanging, pillow, pillow case, throw, embellished towels, shower curtain, chair cover, laundry bag, pet bed, valence, and curtains. Unacceptable: purse, tote bags, backpacks, duffel bags.

 

Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Home Environment: Rosette

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CB-08    Record Book

C01.    Record Book

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Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Record Book:  Rosette

 

CB-09    Food Exhibits

C848.    Three Brownies: use recipe in 4-H Cooking 101, nuts are optional.

C849.    Three Snickerdoodle Cookies-use recipe in 4-H Cooking 101

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Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Food Exhibits:  Rosette

 

CB-10   Educational 4-H Companion Animal Project Posters (refer to this section in 4-H)

C543A.    General Dog

C543B.    Dog Breed

C543C.    General Rabbit

C543D.    Rabbit Breed

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Champion 4-H Cloverbuds Educational 4-H Companion Animal Project Posters:  Rosette

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