farm mechanics projects

1. All articles shall have been constructed by the boy or girl that enters the exhibit or exhibits.

2. Exhibits will be judged on workmanship, design, suitability of materials, quality and appearance.

3. It is not necessary that exhibits have been constructed in the current school year, but an article may be shown at the Polk County Fair only once. Exhibits should be in a clean and presentable condition even though used.

4. A limit of two (2) exhibits of each item per exhibitor may be shown.

5. Only those exhibits not eligible for showing in specific classes listed will be accepted in class number - 355.

6. A card with a minimum size of 5x7 must be placed on the exhibit. The card will include: (a) Name; (b) Estimated cost: and (c) Estimated construction time. The cards will be removed during judging.

7. The points assigned to projects are based on the amount and difficulty of the work involved, difficulty and cost of moving, and the cost of materials. The points given below are for average projects of the kinds listed.

8. The Farm Mechanics Committee will meet before judging to adjust the points up or down when a project is unusual in size or difficulty and it appears necessary in order to keep the points in balance.

9. A Grand Champion trophy will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Farm Mechanics Division and will be selected by the judge of the farm mechanics exhibits.