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Corn

Kathryn Orvis
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The project is divided into three divisions:

  • Beginner: first and second years (ages 10-11)
  • Intermediate: third, forth and fifth years (ages 12-14)
  • Advanced: sixth year and beyond (ages 15 and above)

 

You will learn about the amazing corn plant.

 

Youth may complete this program independently or with the help of a knowledgeable adult or older teen. Project manuals:

  • Beginner (4-H 672)
  • Intermediate (4-H 673)
  • Advanced (4-H 674)

    Indiana State Fair Exhibit Guidelines

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    You can learn about how the corn plants works, the pests that attack corn, uses of corn and the safety practices when growing, harvesting, and storing corn. In the advanced levels you will learn about hybrid corn, the types and sources of nutrients for corn, soil erosion, producing and comparing hybrids, and planting and growing corn crops.
    - For more information about this project or how to exhibit it contact your county Purdue Extension Office. Click here for a county listing of office information.
    - If you would like to receive a manual about the project you can obtain them from your county Extension Office or contact the Agriculture Communication Service and ask them specifically about the publications listed below and in the How section.
    References:
  • Scouting Form for 4-H Corn Project (4-h 672a)
  • Crops Projects Record Sheet (4-H 626-W)