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4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation.

Youth learn about the varied purposes of presentations and how to tailor their presentations appropriately to fit their intentions. Beginners are encouraged to select simple topics with which they are extremely comfortable, so that the presentation process is the focus of their learning without the stress of learning about an unfamiliar topic.

As youth progress and grow each year, they are challenged to try one of the more difficult types of presentations, to use more advanced technology in their presentations where appropriate, and to venture into unfamiliar topics or presentation styles.

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2022 4-H Public Presentations

2022 4-H Public Presentations:

Saturday, Aril 9th

To Register your Public Presentation please visit our  Public Presentation Registration page

4-h public presentations opportunities, 4-h county day.

Level I Event . 

All 4-H Public Presenters give their presentations to evaluators.  Numerical scores are given by evaluators.  Ribbons are give during closing ceremony.  Up to 20 presenters from the County Day proceed to 4-H District Day.

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Level II Event.  

Participants from South Central Counties take part in this event.  Numerical scores are give by evaluators.  Ribbons and medals are given during the closing ceremony.  Registration is required.

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Level III Event

The New York State 4-H Public Presentation committee is pleased to announce that this year they will be hosting a State Level Public Presentation Event.  This event will be held at Cornell University and will be a separate event from Horse Communications but will occur on the same date and in the same building (Morrison Hall)

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4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation.

Youth learn about the varied purposes of presentations and how to tailor their presentations appropriately to fit their intentions. Beginners are encouraged to select simple topics with which they are extremely comfortable, so that the presentation process is the focus of their learning without the stress of learning about an unfamiliar topic.

As youth progress and grow each year, they are challenged to try one of the more difficult types of presentations, to use more advanced technology in their presentations where appropriate, and to venture into unfamiliar topics or presentation styles.

As youth progress and grow each year, they are challenged to continue to increase their public speaking skills by using more advanced technology in their presentations where appropriate, and expanding to more complex topics or more challenging presentation styles.

4-H Presentation Training Day:

Usually scheduled a month or two prior to actual presentation day. See Dates for Yates and Events Calendar for details and to pre-register.

County Level Public Presentations:

Traditionally scheduled during the week of school’s winter break in February (a weeknight and a Saturday morning.) Pre-registration due date and registration forms are in Dates for Yates and on our website by December.

• Cloverbuds (4-H’ers 5-7 years old) receive feedback from evaluators verbally and in writing on a brief scoring sheet. They receive a certificate and participation ribbon.
• 4-H’ers (age 8 and older by January 1 st of the current year) receive verbal and written feedback from evaluators based on a rubric and scoring sheet. A numerical score is tallied from the rubric, and presenters receive the corresponding blue, red, or white award along with their certificate, rubric, and scoring sheet with comments.

District 4-H Public Presentations:

Nine-county regional event held each spring. 4-H’ers (cloverbuds are exempt) are invited by their local county educators to take part at this next level, based on evaluators’ recommendations and their scores from the county level presentations. Participants receive their scoring sheets with judges’ comments, and awarded ribbons or medals.

State 4-H Public Presentations:

A limited number of 4-H’ers who excelled at the District Level Presentations are invited to compete in Ithaca at the state level of public presentations based on awards and scores received at the District Level. Participants receive their scoring sheets with judges’ comments, and awarded ribbons or medals.

Note: Please refer to rubrics, scoring sheets, and other information about public presentations listed on our webpage in the lefthand column. For examples of public presentations, please follow the link to Wayne County 4-H website for sample video presentations, completed rubrics and scoresheets at http://ccewayne.org/4-h-youth-development/finger-lakes-district-4-h-public-presentation-training

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• Planning How you decide on your topic.
• Parts The three main parts of your presentation.
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The first step is to decide the topic for your presentation.

The three parts of the demonstration or speech:

1. Introduction:

• Grab the audience’s attention with a quick story, question, quote, joke or another method.
• Tell the audience your personal information (name, age, 4-H club, years in 4-H).
• Tell the audience the theme or topic of your talk — this is when you tell the audience, in a short sentence, what you are going to tell them in the next part of your presentation.

2. Body: Tell the audience the information.

The body of the presentation is the longest part of your presentation and should take up most of your time. The body should include the main points (or steps) of the presentation in an organized order. For example, when making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the steps you give the audience might be to:

gather ingredients/supplies, put peanut butter on bread, put jelly on bread, and put the pieces together to form a sandwich.  Your presentation will probably be much more detailed than this!

3. Conclusion: Tell the audience the information that you just told them.

The presenter should use one or two paragraphs to summarize their presentation by restating the main points of your talk. During your conclusion, you should always:

• Ask if there are any questions from the audience. Make sure to repeat any questions asked so everyone in the audience can hear what is asked.
• Conclusion from 4:10 to end: 4-H Victoria Watson demonstration part 2 (YouTube)
• and this video from 2:34 to 3:48: How to Give a 4-H Demonstration (YouTube)

There are a lot of things to remember when you are “performing” your speech or demonstration. For right now, we are going to focus on four important steps that will help your audience follow your presentation. We will use the acronym “P.A.V.E.” to remember these steps:

P :  Pace The easiest mistake to make as a speaker is to talk too fast! Practice your presentation in front of an adult or your siblings and ask them to tell you if you talk too fast. It is a good idea to talk especially slow while you share very important points in your presentation.

A: Audience Remember your audience by making eye contact and smiling.

V: Volume Make sure your audience can hear you. Don’t be afraid of a microphone — it is there to help you!

E: Energy Be excited about your topic! Tell the audience what you like about your topic and what it means to you. And smile! If it seems like you don’t care about the topic then the audience won’t care either.

Four things to avoid when giving a presentation!

• Video:  Top 4 things to avoid while giving a speech (YouTube)

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Demonstration Guidelines

What is a Demonstration? Demonstration is an opportunity for any 4-H participant to prepare, organize and present an idea by using visual aids and teaching skills. Such things as showing a friend how to tie a knot, take a picture or play cribbage are all examples of giving a demonstration.

Why should I do a Demonstration? Giving a demonstration in front of an audience will help you to think on your feet and to speak in front of a group of peers and families.  This is a great and fun way to begin to prepare you for more challenging events that may involve public speaking.

What will I get out of doing a Demonstration? Once you’re done you will feel proud of yourself for taking part in a County event and talking to an audience.  You will boost your confidence to try other events.  You just might meet some new people and make a new friend.

Each participant is encouraged to demonstrate a topic or activity that interests you.  Anything goes and the sky’s the limit!! Remember to be a successful 4-H Demonstrator, you must understand what you are demonstrating, keep it simple and comfortable to do, and most of all have fun doing it!

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The logo above is a good reminder of the “4 Essential Elements” for youth development: a sense of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. In combination, these essential elements help youth to grow into competent, caring, and contributing adults.When it comes to the element of “mastery” in particular, all youth want to be good at something (adults do too!). Mastery is building knowledge, skills, and attitudes and then demonstrating the competent use of the knowledge and skills.Youth need to feel and believe that they are capable, and experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges to develop their self-confidence.

Practicing and offering 4-H public presentations give youth an ideal opportunity to stretch and grow in the “mastery” of the activities.Settings that promote mastery – like 4-H Club meetings, County Fair, State Fair – encourage youth to take risks, seek out challenges, and focus on self-improvement rather than comparing themselves to their peers.

Types of 4-H Presentations

• A DEMONSTRATION puts words into action. An effective demonstration teaches others how to do something by showing while telling. At the end of a demonstration, you should have a finished product to show your audience. Examples include: how to cook an egg, how to groom a dog, how to needle-felt.
• An ILLUSTRATED TALK makes us of posters, pictures, PowerPoint (at County Fair: for Intermediate and Senior 4-Hers only), or other visuals to show how to do something or illustrate a process. No finished product is required. Examples include: how to plant a garden, how to distinguish horse markings, how to lead a fun and effective carwash.
• PUBLIC SPEAKING is a prepared speech on a specific subject for an audience. Usually, no props or visual aids are used.4-Hers use this type of presentation to teach, entertain, and/or inform their audiences. Examples include: why I like the 4-H cat project, 4-H around the world, what compassion looks like in my community.

Individual and Team Presentations

Presentations can be given by individuals or by teams. When trying to decide between the two, ask yourself, “Can I do this best by myself or with someone else? ”While individual presentations tend to take less time in planning and presenting, team presentations are a great way to learn team planning and cooperation. And, they offer the viewing audience a change of voices and personalities and, perhaps, understand a subject from different perspectives. Teamwork is encouraged throughout the planning and presentation itself. Shifting the presentation from one team member to another should occur at natural and relatively equal intervals.

Here are a few things to keep in mind with team presentations:

• If you plan to compete at State Fair, only members of the same age division should compete as a team.
• Be sure that all members of the team share in the preparation, doing, and telling.
• Team presentations take more practice in order to flow as if only one person is giving the demonstration. So, allow for plenty of practice time.

Recommended Time Limits for 4-H Presentations

For demonstrations and illustrated talks, the minimum time is 3 minutes and the maximum is 20 minutes, depending on 4-H “age” (your age on Oct. 1 of the current 4-H year). For public speeches, the minimum time is 5 minutes and a maximum time is 10 minutes (at State Fair, a penalty of 5 points per minute under or over is deducted).

Getting Ready to Present

Shaping the Presentation

• (1) Choose a topic that is of great interest to you! If you need ideas, talk with your 4-H friends and Leader; look at the 4-H catalog: talk with other adults and youth in your life; or look in the library, magazines, newspapers, and other media.
• (2) Choose a title that gives an interesting hint at what your topic is about. For example, if you are going to do an illustrated talk about rabbits’ eyelids, you might want to call it “The Eyes Have It” instead of “Rabbit Eyelids.”
• (3) Prepare a written outline of the 3 main parts of your presentation. You are welcome (and encouraged) to use your outline and brief notes as you present (no need to memorize!). You might want to use the template on the next page help you with your outline: 

ANATOMY OF A 4-H PRESENTATION

General Preparation Tips

• (1) Choose a different topic each year.
• (2) Decide whether you’d like to present as an individual or as a team.
• (3) Use the template on the previous page to help you structure your presentation.
• (4) Use illustrations, posters, and visuals (including models, tools, etc.) to help your audience understand your presentation – avoid any visuals that DISTRACT attention from your main idea. Make sure lettering and images on graphics can be viewed from the back of the room and at every angle (easels are available). Live animals are not permitted in 4-H public demonstrations.
• (5) Have your material well organized in a logical order. Perhaps trays, boxes, bowls etc. will help your to manage your materials. If you use these, look for transparent containers so that your audience can see the contents. Also consider labeling containers so that your audience sees the materials and the process.
• (6) Plan what you’ll wear. Your clothes should be simple, neat, and clean. Those doing food presentations should wear short sleeves. Hair should be under control. Don’t wear DISTRACTING clothes, jewelry, or makeup. Choose clothing appropriate for your presentation: e.g., clown gear for a clowning presentation, period clothing for a presentation on John Muir.
• (7) Prepare to bring any reference materials to your presentation and be prepared to share your references with your audience at the end of your presentation.
• (8) PRACTICE often, out loud, and pull in lots of different people to serve as your audience. Be sure to ask your practice audience questions like: “What was not clear in my presentation?” “What really struck you?” “How can I make my presentation even better?”

Presentation Day!

Gearing Up Tips

• (1) Attend to your basic needs. Get a good night sleep and healthy meal before your presentation. If you think you’ll need a glass of water, have one ready. (No gum chewing please. And clean hands and nails are a plus!)
• (2) Get to know your equipment well – especially if you’re planning to use computer and/or projection equipment.
• (3) Arrange equipment and supplies neatly and so that the audience can see clearly. Place any extra equipment on a second table away from the main demonstration table. Keep a hand towel, paper towels, garbage can, etc. handy if needed.
• (4) If using posters, be prepared to remove or turn posters as soon as you have made your point.

Presentation Tips

You’ll find lots of tips in the “38 Tips for Persuasive Presentations” handout; here are a few more:

• (1) Show enthusiasm for your topic. Look like you enjoy what you’re presenting (others will too).Weave personal experience into your presentation where appropriate.
• (2) Have good, gentle eye contact with your audience. Stand tall.
• (3) Again, bring notes, but do not read directly from them (this cuts down on eye contact.)
• (4) Make your voice gentle, appropriately loud, and clear. (You’ll have a microphone at Fair.)
• (5) Name any supplies and hold them up so that your audience can see.
• (6) Keep your work/demonstration area organized – move materials from right to left if you are right-handed, or left to right if you are left-handed.
• (7) Label the backs of posters, books, etc. that you’ll want to reference during your presentation (but you don’t want your audience to necessarily see).
• (8) Goof-ups happen to everyone! Go right ahead with your presentation; explain what happened.
• (9) Thank your audience for their attention.

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Regulations and scoresheets:, regulations, general 4-h presentation score sheet.

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• Turkey BBQ Presentation Score Sheet   click on the link for the different scoresheets from this page:  Cookery, Sensory, & Presentation
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Helpful Tools

• 4-H Awards Handbook  – Presentations start page 4.
• Presentations at a Glance
• Presentation 101 Handbook  
• Sample Presentation videos  
• Agent Resource Page Only   – Must use your NC State Credential to log in. Scroll down to Presentations)
• Presentation Update 2024
• Presentation – DAD PIC Training  – PIC must be downloaded for judges. Unity ID Required

Additional Resources

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2024 District Activity Day 

District Activity Day 4-H Presentation Competition will be held FACE-TO-FACE. The rules and regulations for the presentation are the same as in previous years and can be found linked above.  

2024 4-H Presentation Competition & Outdoor Cookery Competition

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2024 DAD Dates & Locations

SE – Wayne , Johnston, Wilson – Hold June 14 – University of Mount Olive

West – Swain , Transylvania, Watagua – June 14 – Western Carolina

NC – Alamance , ​​Chatham and Durham – June 15 – NC A&T

SC – Scotland – June 18. (June 14 if West or SE drop)

NE – Edgecombe , Bertie and Hertford – June 21 – Edgecombe Community College

2024 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Presentations & Outdoor Cookery

• June 26, 2024  – 12 Noon – Registration Deadline
• July 23, 2024 – State Presentation Finals – NC State University Campus

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Idaho horsemanship award.

The Idaho Horsemanship Award tests knowledge and skills in horsemanship. It honors the most talented youth riders in Idaho. The award sets high goals for youths and recognizes citizenship and leadership.

Any youth enrolled in an organized horse program who is age 14 by Jan. 1 and not more than age 19 during the calendar year may apply. We recommend having participated in the 4-H Horsemanship program or other organized groups such as Scouts, breed associations or pony clubs.

• Application #72660 doc
• Application #72660 pdf
• Horsemanship Award Sample Test pdf
• Exam Reference List pdf

Idaho 4-H recognizes significant achievement by 4-H teens with statewide awards in areas from horsemanship to leadership to sewing.

State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest

Please visit the Idaho 4-H Shooting Sports Contests and Events  page for further information.

• 2024 Cover Letter pdf
• 2024 State Shoot Youth Registration Form pdf
• 2024 Volunteer Registration Form pdf
• State 4-H Shooting Sports Rules pdf
• Air Pistol Check-in Form pdf
• Air Rifle Equipment Check-in Form pdf
• Archery Equipment Check-in Form pdf
• Hunting Equipment Check-in Form pdf
• Smallbore Pistol Equipment Check-in Form pdf
• Smallbore Rifle Equipment Check-in Form pdf
• Scorecards for Archery Pistol and Rifle (EXCEL) xlsx

Horse Contests

Are you ready to advance your skills in Judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl and Oral Presentations? Eligible 4-H horse project members may compete in state level events held annually in July.  All contests will be held in accordance with the Idaho Youth Contest Horse Procedures and Rules.

For contest dates, registration links and guidelines, please visit Idaho's 4-H Horse Program  contest page. 

• Idaho 4-H Youth Horse Contest Booklet (PDF) pdf
• State 4-H Horse Contest Registration

Livestock Skill-A-Thon Contest

The Livestock Skill-A-Thon is an opportunity for young people to blend knowledge and skills from livestock judging, demonstrations, care and exhibition of animals into one activity. It provides teens with no opportunity for livestock ownership to learn about the importance of livestock and their products to the environment, expanding their knowledge and participation. In addition, it is an opportunity to recognize members for their total involvement in and comprehension in the livestock industry, instilling ethical values, good sportsmanship and evaluation skills.

The 2024 contest will be held in Jerome, ID on Jan. 20, 2024 at the Jerome County Fairgrounds. The registration and payment deadline is Jan. 5, 2024 . No late entries will be accepted. Please review the Livestock Skill-A-Thon Contest Rules (PDF) for rules, guidelines and contest format.

For questions or additional information please contact Scott Nash at [email protected]

• Contest Rules (PDF) pdf
• Registration Online

State Livestock Judging Contest

This contest provides an opportunity for youth to put their livestock evaluation and oral reasons skills to work. The contest is held annually on the Saturday after Labor Day during the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot.

Youth must qualify as a team in a county qualifying event. Open to all youth ages 8-18. Youth participate in age divisions.

Winners in the senior division will be eligible to represent Idaho at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado in January.

Review the rules to help get a team ready to compete.

• Registration
• State 4-H Livestock Judging Rules pdf
• Performance Scenarios pdf
• Sample questions and scenarios pdf

State Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest

This contest provides an opportunity for youth to put their livestock knowledge to work. The objectives of this contest are:

• Stimulate learning
• Reward 4-H members for knowledge gained
• Provide a competitive setting where friendliness and fairness prevails
• Develop teamwork, self-confidence and decision-making skills

The Livestock Quiz Bowl has one division. Each county in Idaho is invited to enter up to three teams. A team consists of four individuals and one alternate (if desired). Contestants must be current, enrolled 4-H members through ZSuite and approved by their UI Extension office.

Contestants must already have reached their 8th birthday, and must not have reached their 19th birthday, by January 1 of the contest year.  If a team has one or more members who are under 14 years of age, that team is NOT eligible to represent Idaho at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado.

Save the Dates — The 2024 State Livestock Quiz Bowl contest will be held July 2, 2024  at the Gooding County Extension Office, 233 Lucy Lane, Gooding, ID.  If you have questions or need further information regarding the State Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest please contact Scott Nash at [email protected] .

Idaho 4-H State Dairy Judging Contest

This contest provides an opportunity for youth to put their dairy evaluation and oral reasons skills to work. The contest will be held annually in the Treasure Valley, during the month of June. The 2024 Idaho 4-H Dairy Judging Contest will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Solid Rock Ranch, 6623 Sunrise Ave., Nampa, ID.

Youth may enter teams as a county or join together with multiple counties to form a team in order to be eligible to compete. The contest is open to all youth ages 8-18. Teams will participate in either junior or senior age divisions. 

There will also be a showmanship contest for junior and senior age divisions.

Winners in the senior division of both contests will be eligible to represent Idaho at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, in October.

• Dairy Judging Contest Rules pdf
• State Dairy Contest Registration

Super Shopper

The EISF 4-H Super Shopper Contest is a competitive state level event. 4-H’ers practice making decisions based on information about a situation and four available marketplace options.

Participants compare personal decisions with the decisions from a panel of judges who are knowledgeable about today’s marketplace and its various goods and services.

For more information, contact Lance Hansen at 208-359-6297 or [email protected] .

• County Study Guide pdf
• State Study Guide pdf
• Registration pdf

Idaho 4-H Key Award

The Idaho 4-H Key Award recognizes 4-H members who achieve significant leadership in their 4-H club and county. The award encourages project growth, a broad program of 4-H activities over the years, and the development of outstanding citizens. 

County awards committees review the applications to determine awards. UI Extension county staff members submit the names of the Key Award winners to the state 4-H Youth Development office. There is no due date, so names may be submitted at any time.

Each recipient is presented a key lapel pin and certificate at a countywide event.  The wearer of the Idaho 4-H Key can be proud of his or her contribution to club and community.

• Key Award Information, Application and Score Sheet #91809 pdf

Idaho 4-H Rangeland Skill-a-thon

The Idaho 4-H Rangeland Resource Commission partners with UI 4-H Youth Development, Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Adams Soil Conservation District to host this annual event.

Topics covered include rangeland plant identification, soil identification, animals on the range, wildfire and rangeland stewardship challenges.

• Idaho 4-H Rangeland Skill-a-thon Rules pdf