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)
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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: