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Coordinator:
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Summer Tillman Ph. 386-329-0318
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Sponsored by:
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Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District
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Entry Deadline:
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March 5, 2010; Use the “Conservation Landscape Tray” Entry Form and deliver or mail to: Extension Office, 111 Yelvington Rd., E. Palatka, FL 32131
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Check-in Time:
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3:00pm - 7:00pm, March 18, 2010
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Judging:
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March 19, 2010
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Pick-up Time:
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2:00pm – 5:00pm, March 28, 2010
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RULES & REGULATIONS:
A Conservation Landscape Tray displays, in miniature form, modern and accurate conservation techniques in agricultural, rural and /or urban settings.
1. The General Rules and Regulations of the Putnam County Fair apply to all shows and exhibits.
2. Exhibitors MUST use a 26”x20”x6” plastic tray (trays available for purchase at major home improvement centers or borrow from the sponsor).
3. All entries must be identified on the side of the tray with the following information:
a. Individual or Group Name
b. School, Chapter or Club
c. Age
d. Division
4. Model landscape from any suitable material. All entries must use materials that will last 10 days without replacement or upkeep.
5. Trays should be easy to lift and move, not excessively heavy.
6. Materials used in the tray should be securely fastened without the fear of shifting upon moving.
7. Exhibits brought in after the check-in deadline will be for display only and not considered eligible for judging.
8. PSWCD or Putnam County Fair cannot be responsible for lost or missing items from any participants’ landscape tray.
9. Exhibits and awards not picked up on the designated day and time may be forfeited and become the property of the Putnam County Fair.
JUDGING
1. PSWCD will designate three (3) judges to evaluate the entries based on the following criteria:
a. Appearance: neatness, materials used and overall workmanship =33 points
b. Authenticity: scale, effective use & location of conservation practice = 33 points
c. Conservation Practices: effectively using a minimum of three (3) conservation practices (more than three (3) practices are encouraged); practices must be obvious to the viewer and neatly labeled = 33 points
d. Compliance of “Rule # 3” listed above = 1 point
EXAMPLES OF CONSERVATION PRACTICES:
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composting
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field windbreak/border
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prescribed burning
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crop rotation
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hedgerow planting
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renewable energy
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conservation tillage
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irrigation system
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tree planting
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cover crop
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mulching
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waste management
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drainage
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pasture & hay land mgmt
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wildlife management
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fencing
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pond site/watering facility
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woodland management
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CLASSES/DIVISIONS
Individual Divisions: (Age as of 9/1/2009) Junior 8-10 yr., Intermediate 11-13 yr. & Senior 13-18 yr., each will earn points towards Youth Conservationist of the Year
Group Division: Must consist of 2 or more students representing a Club, Chapter or School. Awards will be presented to the Club, Chapter or School, but does not earn points towards Youth Conservationist of the Year.
AWARDS
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1st place in each Division
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Rosette & $50.00
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2nd place in each Division
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Rosette & $25.00
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3rd place in each Division
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Rosette & $ 15.00
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BEST OF SHOW
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$25.00
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