Agronomy
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
- Experiment with soil testing
- Grow and harvest crops
- Plant a wheat variety test plot
- Learn about herbicides and fertilizers
Project Materials
Field Crops (PL101)
- 4-H Crops and Weeds Contest
- Condition of Field (yellow) Homesite Evaluation
- Condition of Field (white) Land Judging
- Youth Participant Handbook: Wheat Variety Plot
General Plant Science Resources
Events and Activities
Crops Identification Contest
Where: Hutchinson, KS
When: 1st Saturday, Kansas State Fair
Award: Educational trip for top team, award to top three individuals, medallions to top two teams
Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo
Where: Stafford County Annex Building; St. John, KS
When: August 4, 2022
Award: Special awards and premiums
Land Judging Contest
Where: Regional Locations
When: September - October
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
State Level
Award: Medallion
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
