Land Judging Competition

• To give 4-H members an appreciation of the soil and what it means to us
• To give 4-H members the opportunity to learn soil structure, power of erosion and proper land treatment.
• To learn how land is classified according to its capabilities.
• To learn to use each acre of agricultural land within its capabilities and the treatment of each acre in accordance with its needs for protection and improvement.
• To give 4-H members leadership training.

 

Competition Guidelines:

Participate in a land judging contest.

Select county winners on basis of land judging score only.

A county may bring a maximum of 20 Juniors (Cloverleaf and Junior participants) and/or 20 Seniors to the area contest. The total score of the high three members will constitute the team score. Counties wishing to have three separate teams must designate them before the contest. Contestants from a county with less than three entries may participate as individuals.

The county teams with the largest sum score will be the winning state teams.

The two high Senior teams from each area and two at-large teams will compete in the State 4-H Land Judging Contest.

The state winning Senior team will be the team with the largest sum score.

Awards & Recognition:

Each participant will receive an award card and a judging pin.

First place junior and senior teams and high individuals will receive a certificate

The state winning senior team of four members will participate in the National 4-H Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma City along with the team coach

The State Winning Senior Team representing Georgia at the National Contest will be eligible for Master 4-H'er status and participate in the recognition of Special Events Winners at State 4-H Congress.  The banquet meal and lodging expenses will be paid for the team and coach; however, travel costs are not covered.

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