Sangamon-Menard Extension Unit
4-H Project Activities and
Exhibit Requirements
Project: Soybeans
Suggested Ages:
Division I - No Experience
Division II - Some Experience
Division III - Experienced
Division IV - More Experienced
Latest Starting Date: April 1
Recommended Project Activities:
Division I - Do three or more of the following exercises from the project
manual:
• Explore the uses of soybeans.
• Learn the parts of the soybean plant.
• Plan a visit to a grain elevator.
• Study the growth of soybean plants.
• Make a weed control poster.
• Others as listed in the manual.
Division II - Do three or more of the following exercises from the project
manual:
• Examine the differences in seed quality.
• Compare planting depths.
• Take a soil sample.
• Visit a seed testing laboratory.
• Compare combines used to harvest soybeans.
• Learn about careers related to crops.
• Others as listed in the manual.
Division III - Do three or more of the following exercises from the project
manual:
• Visit a local livestock feed store to find out how soybeans are used for
feeds.
• Germinate seeds under varying light conditions.
• Study the effects of row spacing.
• Calculate seeding rates.
• Compare seeding methods and planters.
• Learn to recognize soybean plant diseases.
• Others as listed in the manual.
(over)
Division IV - Do three or more of the following exercises from the project
manual:
• Determine harvest losses.
• Scout for insects.
• Learn about maintaining soybean quality.
• Keep a soybean balance sheet.
• Watch soybean prices.
• Experiment with planting dates.
• Others as listed in the manual
Project Exhibit Requirements:
Exhibitors have two options, BOTH OF WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE
FAIR. 4-H member must be 10 years of age by September 1 of the current 4-H year
to exhibit at the State Fair.
Exhibit one of the following options:
Exhibitors age 10 and older must fill out a 1 page 4-H Exhibit Report to
include with their exhibit. The 4-H Exhibit Report can be found on our
county website at
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard/4hyouth1157.html under
the printable forms section. If you do not have internet access you can
contact your 4-H leader, or call the Extension Office to receive a copy of the
report form.
Exhibit five fresh plants, (include root system that is washed and free of soil)
that are representative of member’s 4-H project field. Crops exhibited must
have been grown and cared for by the exhibitor as part of their
current 4-H crops project.
OR
Exhibit an experimental or educational project exhibit related to one
experience from your project. Include explanation of the project in a report for
public understanding. Table-top displays should be limited to 2’ wide and 15”
deep and maximum poster size is 22” x 30”.
REVISED 1/2010