University of Illinois Extension / Peoria County James C. Daugherty 4-H Crops & Soils and/or Horticulture Project(s) Award Application Date_______________ Age of Applicant:__________ Years in 4-H: _______ Name:________________________________Club:______________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________ (Street #) (City) (State) (Zip) I am currently enrolled in the following Crops & Soils and/or Horticulture Projects: I have been enrolled in the following Crops & Soils and/or Horticulture Projects in previous years: YEAR PROJECT RATING AT FAIR A) For Crops & Soils and/or Horticulture please describe the basic principals of plant and soil science that you have learned related to your project(s) area. Please include plant growth factors, plant reproduction, plant characteristics, utilization, and plant pests and diseases. (Possible 10 points) B) Describe how you have applied knowledge gained about plants and soils through experiment either in a laboratory, garden or field: (Possible 10 points) C) Describe how you might plan, care for and manage a particular crop, or horticulture project. (Example: Soybean, Corn, Fruit, Vegetable or Flower Garden, etc.) (Possible 10 points) D) Describe an effective safe method of pest control, handling and integrated pest management: (Possible 10 points) E) Describe your experiences in leadership skills and roles where you have taken part in community affairs and demonstrated citizenship responsibility, especially relating to the Crops & Soils and/or Horticulture project areas. (Possible 10 points) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ F) Relating to your Crops & Soils and/or Horticulture project, describe your participation in demonstrations, judging, tours, presentations, and/or exhibits. Explain how this has helped you develop integrity, cooperation and public speaking skills. (Possible 10 points) G) As a result of taking part in the Crops & Soils and/or Horticulture project(s), have you explored any related career or job opportunities and/or developed skills for life long use? (Possible 10 points) H) Prepare a written paper (not to exceed three pages) regarding a current Crops & Soil and/or Horticulture subject. Example: Integrated Pest Management, Global Positioning System, Genetic Engineering, Pest & Disease, etc. (Possible 30 points) TOTAL POINTS_________ JUDGES COMMENTS: