A 4-K Club show should be held when the majority of club members have mature agricultural produce. The show can be a simple event but can generate interest for members, 4-K Club leaders, parents and the community in general. The show should be held in a public building or even under a large shade tree, tents etc. It should have:
Each member exhibiting his/her produce e.g. carrots, tomatoes, beans, maize, fish, rabbits, honey, milk etc.
Each club member displaying her/his record book
Invited guests who may include the parents, extension providers, officials from the National and County Government (CG), School teachers, local leaders and other interested stakeholders
A team of judges appointed to select the best exhibits and award prizes on merit. A catalogue should be prepared with the criteria of judging the exhibits
The Director of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to preside over the function
General Requirements for 4-K Club Show
All 4-K Club members with projects may exhibit at a local club show
It is the responsibility of the Chair to inform MoALFC and other stakeholders of the number of entries in each class, one week ahead of the show to allow for planning
All members must exhibit an up-to-date record book with their entry
All entries must be in place at the specified time
Only one entry may be entered in each class by any member
Members shall be present at the time of judging to answer the judge’s questions
Defective livestock, diseased, insect damaged or bruised entries are disqualified
PREPARATION BEFORE THE SHOW
For a successful show it is important to prepare adequately. The following should be noted:
- Set an appropriate date convenient to all members at least 6 months before and inform all participating clubs
- Identify and secure a proper location for the show
- Provide tables for displays; temporary ones could be used including timber or mats
- Inform and invite all extension service providers, the parents, and the community and other leaders of the approaching event
- Secure qualified judges for the Show from MoALFC or other relevant stakeholders
- Prepare the show award cards
- Publicize the event through posters, churches, barazas and media
- Acquire a well calibrated weighing scale for weighing exhibits.
- Mobilize resources from stakeholders (MoALFC, local leaders, politicians, local NGOs, institutions, state corporations, parents)
4-K CLUB MEMBERS’ ROLE IN THE SHOW
Displays may be conducted as individual or as group: individual 4-K Club members may bring exhibit(s) from their home projects. Group displays will consist of 4-K Club members’ own group work (all accompanied with records). The exhibits will be judged in consideration of class entered and recommended quantities
- 4-K Club members should select produce that are uniform in size and colour, free from insects, disease or mechanical damage
- Members should present clean produce to the show
- All exhibitors should bring their record books which are certified and up-to-date to form part of the displayed items
AT THE SHOW
A typical agenda of a 4-K Club Show might be as follows:
- 08.00am – 10.30am – Assemble and label exhibits
- 10.30am – 11.15am – Judging
- 11.15am – 1.15pm – Viewing of exhibits by show goers
- 1.15pm – 2.00pm – Speeches by local 4-K Club and community leaders
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm – Address by Chief Guest and presentation of awards