Judges Resources

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4-H Judging Philosophy & Ribbon Meaning

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Making Judging Part of the Learning Process

We are excited that you have chosen to help expand a young person’s experience by being a 4-H judge. As part of your role, we want to prepare you not only as it related to content but also as it pertains to the entire youth development experience. The three-minute video below is designed to help you think about your role as a judge and the kinds of views we bring into the experience. As you watch the video below, some questions to think about:

• What kinds of feelings do you bring into the judging experience?
• How do your past 4-H (or other experiences) influence your role as a 4-H judge?
• What are some unconscious biases you might have about a 4-H’er you will be judging?
• What are the unconscious biases the 4-H’er might have about you?
• What might you do/say to make sure the 4-H’er has the most positive experience?

Practical Strategies for 4-H Interview Judging

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4-H Entomology Guide for County and State Fair Judges - Insect Collection, Classes 1-3

Foods Project Judging Webinar | Survey

4-H Foods Judging Guide

Judges Training - Foods

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Home Environment Judges Training presentation

Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit for Exhibits at County Fairs and the Nebraska State Fair (4H226)

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Human Development judging training slideshow

4-H Photography Judges Training Overview (04/22/20)

Quilt Quest Standards for Judging

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Science, Engineering, Technology & Math (STEM) Judge's guide slideshow

Horse Judge Information provides resources intended to help you as a 4-H horse show judge, including the most current 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide, patterns, and scoresheets.

4-H Livestock Judges Resource - Questions, Feedback, & Confrontation

Nebraska 4-H Companion Animal Judges Workshop is an online training opportunity for adults interested in judging 4-H companion animals. The course is designed to help new judges learn more about the project areas they might judge and prepare for the 4-H judging experience. This online course provides information about judging:

• Cat
• Rabbit
• Poultry