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Home » Ag Mechanics Division

Ag Mechanics Division

Superintendents: John & Kim Dillard, Linda & Andy Machicek

Please email bcyfagmech@gmail.com with any questions.

 

Show Schedule:

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 – 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Arrival and Check in

5:00 p.m. (or after goat show, whichever is later)- 9:00 p.m.

Move in Projects

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 – 8:00 a.m.- Judge Projects

2 hours after judging is complete – Awards Presentation

 

 RELEASE ALL PROJECTS AFTER CONCLUSION OF AWARDS UNTIL 11:00 p.m.

 

SPECIAL RULES:

  1. All entries must be labeled with name, Chapter, or 4-H Club with tags

provided by BCYF. No prefabricated project will be accepted.  Only

entries that are built in a school shop or a home shop will be

accepted. Entries will not be accepted if they have been exhibited in

this show previously.

  1. Exhibitors may enter only one entry per class.
  2. Ag. Mech exhibits arriving after designated times will hold their

exhibit outside the barn until allowed to enter by the Superintendent.

All late arrivals will be charged a $50.00 penalty.

  1. See “Exhibitions” under GENERAL RULES on page 25.
  2. All prize checks will be sent out to the exhibitor after April 15th.
  3. Belt buckles will be passed out after “Thank You” card is turned in. If

additional buckles are needed for team members please contact the

fair office.

  1. Exhibitors should be dressed appropriately AND be present at judging.
  1. Exhibitor should provide any equipment necessary to judge the

project.  Example:  Flashlight, mats, or creepers, etc.

  1. Judging system: Classes will be placed based on points assigned

by Danish System.

  1. Larger projects may be required to be displayed outside at

superintendent’s discretion.

  1. D.O.T. rules must be followed.
  2. Sharp edges and points MUST be padded or covered to prevent injury.
  1. Safe and appropriate display stands must be provided for projects

needing support, such as gates.

  1. Projects requiring offloading assistance that need to be lifted from

the topside area needs to be fitted with lifting eyes at balance points

that accommodate 1” shackles.

  1. Parents, Advisors, Guests: Please refrain from speaking to students

and judges while the project is being judged.

  1. Projects may be reclassified at the Superintendent’s discretion, if

not classified properly when entry is submitted.

  1. A record book is required and should include working drawings, bill

of material or expense report, labeled photographs showing

construction process and final project, and safety data

sheets/product information sheets. This is not a scrapbook format.

 

Documentation & Research: Documentation is considered a research portfolio and should NOT be constructed as a scrapbook. Documents should be easy to read and arranged neatly in a tabbed notebook with a table of contents and pages numbered. Documentation & Research Package must include the following components:

 

  1. Working Drawing: Must include an original (exhibitor-drawn) multiview orthographic projection drawn to a given scale with proper lettering and dimensioning. Scale must be identified on the drawing. Dimensioning shown on drawing should be specific and complete enough for it to be apparent that drawing was used to plan and construct project. Judges will spot check dimensions on projects to see if they comply with drawings. Drawing may be a CAD (Computer Aided Design). Pictorials, isometric, oblique or perspective may be included.

 

  1. Bill of Materials (BOM): Must include a list or a description of material, including columns 1) Item #, 2) Description, 3) Size, 4) Quantity, 5) Unit, 6) Cost per item, 7) Extended Costs and 8) Total Costs. Other Information such as date of purchase, vendors name and/or Purchase Order Number, etc. may be included. BOM may be developed using a computer spread sheet program.

 

  1. Photographs: Show work in progress and should illustrate proper safety procedures including clothing, eye, and face shields, etc. Photographs should be sequenced in order of constructing the project. Pictures may be displayed at the show using a computer display if electricity is available at the site. Exhibitor(s) should be in most of the pictures. Pictures must be of good quality with labels identifying activity and exhibitor(s) in the picture. No more than 40 pictures may be included, except for (Tractor Restoration). Two or up to four pictures per page is recommended. Additional photographs may be displayed in a separate notebook for public viewing, but judges may not view them.

 

  1. Product Information (PI) bulletins and/or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be germane to the project and should include Paints and chemical supplies, etc. The manufacturer’s specifications or PI (Product Information) for trailer and equipment components such as axles, springs, wheels, jacks, break-a-ways, and hydraulic cylinders should be included.
Points:

A.    Workmanship (includes finish)   35

B.     Design and Materials Used        20

(Includes practicality)                

C.     Documentation (to include

Working drawings, bill of

material, photographs

showing work in progress &

SDS/PI Sheets)                       20

D.     Knowledge                                 15

(Response to questions)

E.     Degree of difficulty                   10

Total               100

 

 

Junior (ages 8-13) Senior (ages 14-19)

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT:

I-1   Livestock Equipment -Gates, squeeze chutes, feeders, round bale feeders,

etc.–Junior

I-2   Livestock Equipment -Gates, squeeze chutes, feeders, round bale feeders,

etc.–Senior

I-3   Farm Machinery & Related Equipment – Post hole diggers, shredders,

blades, round bale movers, headache racks, motor stands, truck toolboxes

& etc.–Junior

I-4   Farm Machinery & Related Equipment – Post hole diggers, shredders,

blades, round bale movers, headache racks, motor stands, truck toolboxes

& etc.–Senior

TRAILERS:

I-5   10 ft. & under Trailers – Junior

I-6   10 ft. & under Trailers – Senior

I-7   Over 10 ft. Trailers — Junior 

I-8   Over 10 ft. Trailers — Senior             

 

OUTDOOR RECREATION (METAL):

I-9   Outdoor Cooking Utensils (BBQ Pits, Fish Fryers, Etc.) – Junior

I-10   Outdoor Cooking Utensils (BBQ Pits, Fish Fryers, Etc.) – Senior

I-11 Home & Yard Convenience— (Picnic Tables, Planters, Dog Houses,

Cordwood Racks, Swings, Benches, Chairs, Yard Tables, etc.) —Junior

I-12 Home & Yard Convenience— (Picnic Tables, Planters, Dog Houses,

Cordwood Racks, Swings, Benches, Chairs, Yard Tables, etc.) —Senior

I-13 Wildlife Equipment—Deer feeders & Deer stands, etc.—Junior

I-14 Wildlife Equipment—Deer feeders & Deer stands, etc.—Senior

INDOOR FURNITURE (METAL): (Metal tables, beds, shelves, any indoor metal project with at least 70% or more metal art décor).

I-15   Indoor Metal Furniture & Metal Art —Junior

I-16   Indoor Metal Furniture & Metal Art —Senior

 OUTDOOR RECREATION (WOOD):

I-17 Home & Yard Convenience— Picnic Tables, Planters, Dog Houses,

Cordwood Racks, Swings, Benches, Chairs, Yard Tables, etc.). -Junior

I-18 Home & Yard Convenience — Picnic Tables, Planters, Dog Houses,

Cordwood Racks, Swings, Benches, Chairs, Yard Tables, etc.). –Senior

I-19 Wildlife Equipment— (Deer Feeders & Deer Stands, etc.) – Junior         

I-20 Wildlife Equipment— (Deer Feeders & Deer Stands, etc.) – Senior  

INDOOR FURNITURE (WOOD):

I-21 Woodwork Furniture (Gun Cabinets, China Closets, Coffee Tables, beds,

Chest, Entertainment Centers, etc.)- Junior  

I-22 Woodwork Furniture (Gun Cabinets, China Closets, Coffee Tables, beds,

Chest, Entertainment Centers, etc.)- Senior

FARM RESTORATION:

I-23  Tractors

I-24  Restored Farm Equipment

NEW FOR 2024::

Overall Grand Champion Ag Mech and

Reserve Grand Champion Ag. Mech

are eligible for the auction.

(Exhibitors who qualify for the auction as a member of an Ag Mechanics group project, may sell the group project in addition to a qualifying individual project.)

 

Ag Mech Awards

Class Placings

Division Champion – Junior

Division Reserve Champion – Junior

 

Division Champion – Senior

Division Reserve Champion – Senior

 

Champion Metal

Reserve Champion Metal

 

Champion Wood

Reserve Champion Wood

 

Champion Restoration

Reserve Champion Restoration

 

 

Grand Champion Ag Mechanics

Reserve Grand Champion Ag Mechanics

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Champion Junior Showmanship Award

Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship Award

 

Champion Senior Showmanship Award

Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship Award

 

Ag. Mech

AWARDS PRESENTATION

 Will be held in the Ag. Mech area of the Bell County Expo on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, two hours after the conclusion of the judging of Ag. Mech. All ribbons and awards will be given out at the ceremony.

       After awards release all Ag. Mech items until 11:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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cheri.obraden@ag.tamu.edu
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1058, Belton, Texas 76513
Office Address: 1605 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 76513
(254) 933-5309

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