4-H Premium Book. July 26 July 30, (Fairgrounds, Montevideo)

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1 4-H Premium Book July 26 July 30, 2017 (Fairgrounds, Montevideo) The University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

2 Entering Fair Projects into FairEntry.com Instruction Sheet 1. Go to: 2. Click on Sign in with 4HOnline 3. Use your 4HOnline username and password. Be sure your role is listed as Family. 4. Click Begin Registration 5. Click Individual 6. Click the button before the name of your chosen youth 7. Click Continue 8. Check your details. If all is correct, click Continue to Entries 9. Add an Entry 10. Select department you want to enter into 11. Select division 12. Select class 13. If the information is correct, click Continue 14. Select your club and Continue 15. If it asks you to add a specific animal, just click Continue 16. Continue 17. If your entry looks correct, Continue 18. What do you want to do next? If you have more projects to enter for this individual, click Add another Entry for this Exhibitor. If you want to move on and enter projects for another 4-H er in your family, click Register another Exhibitor. If you have finished entering projects for your family, IMPORTANT! click Continue to Payment. 19. Continue 20. Submit VERY IMPORTANT! Go to and then click on Click for video overview of fair registration process. This will give you a visual of what needs to be done. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equitable access to our programs, educational materials, and services for all qualified clients with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the University of Minnesota Extension, Chippewa County at or or mnext-chippewa@umn.edu. 2

3 2017 Chippewa County 4-H Schedule Monday, June Demonstration Night/Food Review Registration Due Monday, June 26 6:00 p.m., Montevideo Community Center... Demonstration Night/Food Review Thursday, June 29 Completed by 11:59 p.m. Online Fair Registration Due Tuesday, July 11 6:00 p.m., Chippewa County Courthouse... Clothing and Fashion Review Judging Thursday, July 13 6:00 p.m., Montevideo Fine Arts Center... Performing Arts & Share the Fun Night Thursday, July 20 5:30 p.m....(mandt Livewires and Chippewa Champs) Pre-Fair Clean Up Sunday, July 23 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m H Building Exhibit Judging (Except All Food and Horticulture Exhibits on July 28) Tuesday, July 25 8:00 a.m H Horse Show (Training then Performance) Wednesday, July 26 5:00 p.m. to 9:30p.m..... Food Stand Open Thursday, July 27 Food Stand open 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m... Entry of 4-H Livestock and Check-In 9:00 a.m. to Noon... All Food and Horticulture Exhibit Judging 11:30 a.m... 4-H Poultry Show, Poultry Barn 2:00 p.m H Games Horse Show 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.... Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn) Friday, July 28 Food Stand open 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m H Swine Show 9:00a.m H Horse Drill Team 11:00 a.m H Rabbit Show 3:00 p.m H Lama Show 5:00 p.m h Beef Show 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.... Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn) Saturday, July 29 - Food Stand open 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m H Goat Show 10:00 a.m H Dairy Show NOON.... Sheep Show 1:00 p.m... Veggie Races on Free Stage 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.... Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn) 2:30 p.m... Livestock Costume Contest 3:00 p.m... State Fair packets due/blue Ribbon Auction and Premiere Showmanship sign up Due 3:00 p.m... Dog Demonstration 3:00 p.m H Horse Drill Team 3:30 p.m.... Pet Show Sunday, July 30 Food Stand open Noon to 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m H Horse Drill Team Noon... Duct Tape Fashion Wars and 4-H Fashion Review on Free Stage Noon 4:00 p.m.... Little Farm Hands Open (Swine Barn) 1:00 pm... Livestock Demonstrations Following... Premiere Showmanship 3:00 p.m... State Fair and Auction Meeting 4:00 p.m H Blue Ribbon Auction 5:30 p.m H Honors Program on Free Stage 6:00 p.m.... Release Exhibits Monday, July (Granite Go Getters, Cheerful Champs, Milan Challengers) Post Fair Cleanup Saturday, August 5 9:00 a.m.... Dog Agility, Obedience & Showmanship, Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo 3

4 Food Stand Schedule 4-H Food Stand Shift Open 10 am to 9:30 pm during Fair 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 9:30 am to 1:30 pm 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Sunday July 23 Mandt Livewires Wednesday July 26 Mandt Livewires Cheerful Champs Thursday July 27 Milan Challengers Cheerful Champs / Chippewa Champs Mandt Livewires Granite Go Getters Friday July 28 Granite Go Getters Chippewa Champs Cheerful Champs Mandt Livewires Saturday July 29 Milan Challengers Cheerful Champs Mandt Livewires Chippewa Champs Sunday July 30 Granite Go Getters Mandt Livewires Cheerful Champs 4

5 Dear 4-H Family, It s time to get ready for the Chippewa County Fair, Wednesday, July 26 through Sun. July 30 Exhibiting at the County Fair can be an important part of your 4-H project work. This premium book will be useful to you as you make plans for exhibiting. Registrations are due online June 29th IMPORTANT!!!! YOU MAY ENTER MORE THAN ONE ITEM PER CLASS, BUT RECORD EACH ITEM SEPARATELY. General suggestions are given with each project area. You will sign up by grade completed, so if you just finished 6 th grade, sign up for grades 6-8. To exhibit three needlework pieces (example: a cross stitch, an embroidery item, and a hardanger item) you would enter (Needle Arts) three times online. Call the office if you need help with your online fair registration. You will not be allowed to add projects after June 29. However, you may drop projects. Please read the rules and regulations that follow, as well as individual guidelines for each project. We encourage each 4-H member to have his/her projects conference judged. Conference judging gives the 4-Her an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about his/her project and exhibit from the judge. If, for some reason, you cannot be present to have your project conference judged, you may still have your exhibit judged at County Fair. Parents are welcome to observe the conference judging, providing the 4-H member doesn t mind. However, they should not answer questions for the 4-Her or interfere in any other way. Sunday, July 23th Building Exhibits 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 4-H building exhibits(except All Foods and Horticulture), including Cloverbuds, conference judged. Thursday, July 27th All Foods (Food and Nutrition and Food Preservation) and 9:00 a.m.-noon Horticulture (Crop Science, Lawn and Landscape, Flower - Gardening, Fruit, Indoor Gardening, Potato, and Vegetable Gardening). We are looking forward to seeing you at the Fair and sincerely hope that each of you will finish your projects and exhibit at the 138th Anniversary of the Chippewa County Fair. Sincerely, Chippewa County Extension Staff 5

6 4-H EXHIBIT RULES l. Eligibility: Projects may be added or dropped until June 29. Make your changes in 4Honline. You may only exhibit items in projects in which you are signed up. If you need assistance, contact your 4-H club leader or the Extension Office. 2. Project 4-Hers may exhibit more than one item per lot. Exhibits will be placed in blue, red or white groups. The same animal may not be shown by different 4-Hers (except Cloverbuds). Champion and reserve ribbons awarded. May not exhibit the same article in 4-H and Open Class. 3. Registration: You may enter more than one item per lot, but record each item separately. General suggestions are given at the beginning of each project area. Sign up by grade completed; ex. If you just finished 6 th grade, sign up for grades 6 8. You will not be allowed to add projects after June 29. However, you may drop projects. Fair registration is due online by June 29 by 11:59 p.m. Failure to register for fair on time will result in no higher than a red ribbon or premium for the exhibits, and are ineligible for trophies, or State trips. See one time exception rule on page 10, number Livestock arrival: Livestock exhibits must be checked in Thursday Morning, July 27th between 7:30a.m..-11:30a.m. All livestock must be brought in at this time. Tack and feed may be brought in during the day on Wednesday. Fairboard and 4-H are not responsible for items. 5. General exhibits (except for all foods and horticulture projects which will be judged, Thursday, July 27th from 9 am to noon) will be judged Sunday July 23 and must be in place by 7:00 p.m. Sunday. 6. Exhibit/Livestock release: UPON ORDER OF THE CHIPPEWA COUNTY FAIR BOARD, ALL LIVESTOCK AND BUILDING EXHIBITS MUST STAY AT THE FAIR. FAILURE TO OBEY THE RULE WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF ALL AWARDS INCLUDING PREMIUMS, TROPHIES, RIBBONS, TRIPS AND PARTICIPATION IN BLUE RIBBON AUCTION. All animals will be inspected prior to entry by the official County Fair veterinarian. After showing, only the official County Fair veterinarian and County Fair Board will be allowed to release animals early due to illness or injury without loss of premiums, awards, trophies, Blue Ribbon Auction and State Fair trips. All livestock and building exhibits will be released at 6:00p.m. on Sunday, July Judging Schedules: See Judging Schedule on page Cloverbud Policies: When animals and Cloverbuds are together, an adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times. A responsible person is defined as adult leaders, teen leaders, parents, or other adults who may appropriately assist with the group. All Cloverbud entries will be judged non-competitively and will receive an award of merit and a $2 premium. Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. It is the expectation that the responsible person must be in control of the animal at all times of the 4-H experience including but not limited to: to and from the trailer, to and from the wash rack, to and from the barns, in the barns, in the stall, to and from the show arena and in the show arena. (Continue on next page) 6

7 It is not acceptable to use more than one lead rope or halter with any animal as this turns over at least some of the control over to the Cloverbud. During judging, the Cloverbud should walk next to the parent/responsible person available to learn from the project leader and/or to dialog with the evaluator/judge. 9. Code of Conduct: The Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct (adopted August 2013) applies and will be enforced with 4-H members, 4-H parents and 4-H volunteers as follows: While participating in or attending a 4-H sponsored program (e.g. club meeting, project meeting, activity, event, learning opportunity). At the county fair while participating in or attending a 4-H event or while on premises used for 4-H purposes (e.g. show ring, exhibit building, barn, food stand). At the state fair, during their (or their child s) assigned encampment or assigned volunteer responsibility. In addition, the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct applies and will be enforced as follows: At all times during the year of service for 4-H members who agree to represent Minnesota 4-H to the public by accepting a statewide 4-H leadership role (e.g. state 4-H ambassador, state 4-H PDC member). At all times throughout a volunteer s service when the behavior outside of Minnesota 4-H puts youth at risk or has the potential to put youth at risk Grievance Policy: Grievances must be filed in writing. Forms are available in the 4-H Fair Office in the Exhibit Building. A copy of the grievance policy is available upon request. Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. 11. Procedure for Entering Club Projects: It is your club s responsibility to make sure a club officer (secretary, treasurer, president, etc.) signs up these projects. They can be put on the Club Fair Registration Form. See the Club Activities section for project ideas. 12. Conference Judging Expectations: Members are encouraged to have projects conference judged. Conference judging is an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about projects and exhibits from the judge. If, for some reason, you cannot be present for conference judging, you may still have your exhibit judged. Talk to the extension staff to make arrangements. Parents are welcome to observe the conference judging, providing the 4-H member doesn t mind. However, they should not answer questions for the 4-Her or interfere in any other way. 13. The Chippewa County 4-H Leaders Council and University of Minnesota Extension will not assume responsibility for objects that are lost, stolen or broke and not responsible for accidents. 7

8 EXHIBITS 1. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in which they are enrolled. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4- H year unless otherwise noted. 2. There are no longer any size requirements or restrictions, unless specified in a project area. However, to be eligible for the state fair, Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. 3. Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits: There are no longer any size requirements or restrictions, unless specified in a project area. However, to be eligible for the state fair, Education/ Science Trifold Exhibits for all project areas, may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x 36" high, right and left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.) 4. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria: Exhibit quality... 25% Educational value... 25% Knowledge and ability to explain 50% Purple... excellent quality of work and excellence in member s learning experience Blue... best quality of work Red... needs a little bit of work to make it a quality exhibit White... quite a few things need to be improved for a quality exhibit 5. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension office. 6. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. 7. Paper plates will be furnished for food exhibits. 8. Materials provided for display purposes are: baggies, small paper plates and tape. Garden boxes are not necessary. A spot for vegetables will be ready on the garden table. Food, electric, horticulture and mechanical science exhibits must stand by themselves through 30 mile per hour winds. Heavy cardboard boxes may be used as a base. Attach labels with name, age, club, and years in project on all exhibits, for example, sew them on clothing, tape onto home environment, and pin onto needlework items. Labels provide helpful information for the judges. 9. Public Presentations: Anyone 6 th grade or older receiving a blue ribbon for a demonstration at County Fair may advance to State Fair. Livestock demonstrators must incorporate a live animal into the demonstration. Public presentations include: demonstrations, livestock demonstrations, illustrated presentations and Youth in Action. For more information, visit the website at: 8

9 ANIMAL SCIENCE 1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, llama, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H livestock ownership affidavit/lease agreement. Any ID form requesting a premise number, call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (added ) All animal identification data must be submitted online, arrive in or postmarked by Monday, May 15 to the Chippewa County Extension Office (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15 th ). Any animals not ID d by the deadline are ineligible for trophies or State trips, and will receive no higher than a red ribbon at county fair and cannot participate in the Blue Ribbon Auction. See one time exception rule on page 12, number 5. 2 All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-Hers s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Her s parents actively involved with and working on the farm. Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name Hers exhibiting livestock at County Fair are responsible for care/feeding of animals they exhibit. 4. All livestock exhibits must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. 5. All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship. If you do not show your own animal in the species show, you are not eligible for champion or reserve showmanship. Showmanship awards will be awarded in the Jr. and Sr. Divisions. Juniors are 4- Hers in grades 3 through 8. Seniors are grades 9 and up. If there are more than 8 participants in the junior category, it will be divided into juniors grade 3 5 and intermediates grade 6 8. There must be a minimum of 3 in each class. Winners from previous years are still eligible to participate. Showmanship will begin with seniors, followed by intermediate and junior classes. 6. All champion and reserve champion senior showmanship winners of a specific species must show in premier showmanship. If a 4-Her wins in premier showmanship, they are eligible to show again in premier showmanship in future years. 7. Grooming of all livestock, including clipping, trimming, and blocking (all species) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family, or any other 4-H member. When a 4-Her has 2 or more animals in the same class, or is exhibiting in the cow/calf project, another enrolled 4-H member may show the second animal. 8. Turnout pen.please limit turnout time to 20 minutes. If an animal is turned out do not turn your animal in with it. 9. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that breed and registration papers must be available. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds and grades) must be shown as commercial. 10. Livestock Health Requirements and Regulations: WATCH FOR UPDATES, SUBJECT TO CHANGE 9

10 General requirements: livestock and poultry that exhibit symptoms of any infectious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts, may not be exhibited. All animals must be examined by the official veterinarian on the day admitted to exhibition and at least once daily during the exhibition. No animal may enter or be at a public exhibition that is showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts. NEW IN 2014 Cattle (Beef and Dairy): Must have official ID consisting of one of the following: 4-H electronic ear tag or Breed Registry Tattoos (acceptable if accompanied by breed registration number, pending registration not acceptable) For more information, go to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health website at: Sheep and goats: All sheep and goats must be identified with official identification. Tags are available through the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, call (at no charge). Sheep and goats within 30 days of giving birth (before or after) cannot be exhibited without prior approval from the Board of Animal Heath. Swine: Swine must be individually identified with an ear tag and ear notched. A premise ID number is required to show at the State Fair. Horses: all horses must be negative to an official test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) within 12 months prior to opening date of exhibition. Test is not required for suckling foals accompanying a negative dam. Poultry Rules: Chickens, turkeys, and game birds, except baby poultry, must be individually identified with a leg or wing band. Chickens, turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified pullorum-typhoid clean or are negative to a pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. Turkeys and turkey hatching eggs must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified Mycoplasma gallisepticum clean and Mycoplasma synoviae clean or are negative to a Mycoplasma gallisepticum and a Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. Dogs: dogs over four months of age must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian. 9. No intact (uncastrated) male dairy beef, sheep, swine, goats or horses allowed. (Exception: bull calves will be allowed only in the cow/calf project.) 10. The same animal may NOT be shown in two different projects; i.e. a rabbit may not be shown in both rabbit and pet project. However, the calf from a cow/calf project MAY be shown in a prospect calf class. The same animal may not be shown by different 4-Hers, except Cloverbuds. 11. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their pens at the end of the Fair. 12. Premier Showmanship Contest: Contest will be held Sunday, July, 30th after livestock demonstrations at 1 pm in the Livestock Arena The champion and reserve champion senior showman in beef, dairy, goat, sheep, swine, lama, rabbit, poultry, and horse are eligible to compete in this contest. Any 4-Her who received a blue in showmanship will be eligible to show in the place of a champion or reserve champion (Continue on next page) 10

11 showman, if the showman chooses not to participate. A signup list will be posted in the Swine Barn. All must be signed up by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29th. Show will be divided into small breeds (rabbits, goats, poultry) and large breeds (beef, dairy, llama, sheep, swine, horse) contests. Participants may show in either or both contests. Each species will be shown by all contestants in normal showmanship format Contestants will be ranked from 1 st to last place, with a point total assigned for each placing (1 st place will receive 1 point, 2 nd two points, etc.) Total points for each contestant will be added, with the lowest point total in each contest being the Premier Showman for that contest. Contestants may show their own animal. Contestants will be judged on animal appearance, knowledge of species, and show ring presentation similar to showmanship. 13. Blue Ribbon Auction: You need to sign up what you will be taking through the Blue Ribbon Auction by 3:00 pm Saturday. There will be a short meeting for participants and parents to talk about the auction process and expectations. The business contact slip for the auction and livestock script have been combined into one blue paper form. Please turn in the complete form (business names and script) on Wednesday night during livestock check-in. Any livestock receiving a blue ribbon or higher may participate in the auction. 14. Herdsmanship: all livestock exhibitors will be judged by club for herdsmanship during the entire Fair. Herdsmanship consists not only of cleanliness of stalls, alleys, pen arrangement and appearance of animals, but also courtesy to the public and other exhibitors. Judging will begin on Thursday morning and end on Sunday afternoon. Score cards will be posted in the swine building. Top club will have first choice for livestock stalling at next year s Fair and a pizza party. STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY 1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *. 2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade. State Dog Show participants must have completed 4 th grade. 3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H'ers must have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair as 4- H livestock exhibitors in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat and dairy goat and llama must have completed a Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three Fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place Hers may take both a building exhibit and a livestock trip each year without restrictions, as well as attend State Dog and Horse Shows. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, or judging teams. 5. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "one-time" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (onetime in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. See center insert in premium book. 11

12 6. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips. 7. State Fair livestock participants are responsible for transporting their animals to State Fair. Due to liability, county-arranged trucking will no longer be provided. A member must arrange transportation to the State Fair for a building exhibit over 2' x 2' x 3' in size, or withdraw in favor of the next highest placing exhibit. 8. No project will be exhibited at the State Fair unless the member can be present for judging at the State Fair. 9. The University of Minnesota, Chippewa County 4-H Leaders Council or County Extension Office will not assume responsibility for articles lost, stolen or broken at the State Fair or damaged in transit to or from the State Fair. 10. Dates of State Fair events: Chippewa Co. Livestock Encampment: Thurs., Aug. 24 Sun., Aug 27 State Lama Show: Wed., Aug. 30 Fri., Sept. 1 Chippewa Co. Building Encampment: Sat., Sept. 2 Mon., Sept. 4 State Horse Show: Friday, Sept. 15 Mon., Sept. 18 State Dog Show: Sat., Sept. 23 Sun., Sept. 24 State Shoot: Sat., Sept. 9 Sun., Sept

13 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS BEEF Premiums: Blue $9.00, Red $8.00, White $ All market beef and dairy steers must be identified by February Commercial heifers and cow/calf projects must be tagged with a Minnesota 4-H eartag by May 15. (Calves born after May 15 must be tagged by County Fair and identified on affidavit.) - Registered heifers and cow/calf projects must be identified by an ear tattoo that is recorded and matches the tattoo number on the registration paper. (Calves must be tattooed by County Fair.) - Calves may be shown as a part of a cow/calf pair, and as an individual prospect calf. - Bull calves will be allowed, but only in the cow/calf project. - Again in 2015, prospect calves will be shown by weight (not birth dates), same as State Fair. Steers will be weighed when entered and divided into equal weight classes. All breeds are shown together, however, at the State Fair, beef steers will be shown in breed classes. County Fair Beef Show will be shown in this order: Cloverbud Beef; Cow/calf, feeder calf (heifer, steer) split by weight within sex; breeding heifer; dairy steers; market beef; jr. showmanship; sr. showmanship. Need at least 4 head of a breed or division to hold a separate class. Birth Dates Spring Calf Jan 1-April 30, 2017 Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January 1 of 2017 Fall Calf Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2016 Prospect Calf Jan. 1-Apr 30, 2017 Summer yearling May 1-Aug. 31, 2016 Market Steer & Market Heifer Jan. 1-August 31, 2016 Junior yearling Jan. 1-April 30, 2016 Dairy Steer January1 August 31, 2016 Senior yearling Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2015 CLOVERBUD BEEF Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium * Cloverbud Beef Cloverbud may show any beef animal (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times.) Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. BREEDING HEIFER * Registered - All Breeds * Commercial Registered breeding heifers shown at State Fair must have original registration papers along. Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your animal(s): * Spring Calf * Junior Yearling * Fall Calf * Senior Yearling * Summer Yearling Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on file in the Extension 4-H Office by May 15 th of the current year. 13

14 COW AND CALF * Cow and Calf pair Cow/calf pair: both cow and calf will be shown. Leasing agreements must accompany exhibits in all lots for leased animals. For State Fair eligibility, commercial cow must have 4-H ear tag; registered cow must have ear tattoo; all calves need 4-H tag. Bull calves allowed in cow/calf pairs. PROSPECT CALF * Heifer Calf * Steer Calf Prospect calves must be ID d with a 4-H eartag by May 15, but do not have to be from a cow/calf project. At State Fair, calves will be weighed and shown in weight classes. MARKET BEEF * Market Steer * Market Heifer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,500 pounds for market beef, 1,600 for dairy beef. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will place no higher than a blue ribbon and will not be eligible for State Fair. DAIRY STEER * Dairy Steer (purebred and crossbred) * Dairy Steer Calf - Recommended minimum weight for dairy market steers at State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State Fair. - Dairy steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds to be accepted in the State Fair dairy steer purebred show. Crossbred dairy steers may include any combination of the following breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montbeliarde, Normande, Red, Red and White, and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish and Finish Red) - Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but at State Fair, they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auction. OTHER BEEF * Bucket Calf This is a non-competitive class for youth who want to try their hand at showing an animal. Youth who are enrolled in 4-H need not be signed up in the beef project. Calf DOES have to be tagged. No premium will be paid. Participants will confer with the judge. 14

15 DAIRY Birth Dates: Spring Calf March 1 to May 31, 2017 Winter calf Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 29,2017 Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2015 Fall calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2016 Junior 2 year old March 1, to Aug 31, 2015 Summer June 1 to August 31, 2016 Senior 2 year old Sept 1, 2014 to Feb 28, 2015 Junior Yearling Spring Junior March 1 to May 31, 2016 Three yr old cows Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014 Yearling Winter Senior Dec 1, 2015 to Feb 28, 2016 Four yr old cows Sept 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2013 Yearling Cow, five yrs & older Born before Sept 1, 2012 CLOVERBUD DAIRY Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may show any dairy animal (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times.) Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. DAIRY Premiums: Blue $9.00, Red $8.00, White $7.00 * Holstein - Registered & Grade * Colored Breeds, Registered & Grade Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): * Winter calf * Four year old cow * Fall calf * Aged Cow, five years and older * Summer Junior Yearling * Dry Cow * Spring Junior Yearling * Calf (Fall & Winter calves - all breeds) * Winter Senior Yearling * Junior Yearling (Summer & Spring yearlings - all breeds) * Fall Senior Yearling * Senior Yearling (Winter & Fall yearlings - all breeds) * Junior 2-yr old * Two Year Olds - all breeds * Senior 2-yr old * Cow - three years and older - all breeds * Three year old cow * Dry Cow - all breeds Spring calf (non state fair eligible) - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. - Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days. GOAT Goats must be identified by May 15, with the exception of Jr. Doe Kids, which can be identified up until July 1. Dairy Goats must be tattooed with a unique ID in the ear or tail web. Dairy goats can be tattooed after five days of age. Market Goats must be identified with a 4-H ear tag. All goats need a USDA scrapie tattoo or tag. For information or questions about the USDA scrapie identification program, contact the Minnesota Board of Animal Health ( ). 15

16 - State Fair market goats: minimum/40 lbs, but not to exceed a maximum/110 lbs. by State Fair. - For safety reasons at State Fair, all market goats must be dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. Only breeds that are recognized by the American Dairy Goat Association will be eligible for the State Fair for dairy goats. Pygmy goats (all breeds) are classed as meat goats. BIRTH DATES: Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2017 Market Goat (altered male or female) Senior Doe Kid Jan. 1 to March 31, 2017 Dairy Market Goat (altered male or female) Dry Yearling Doe Born in 2016 Fall yearling Meat Breeding Doe Milking Yearling Doe Born in 2015 Junior yearling Breeding Doe Milking two-year old Doe Born in 2015 Senior yearling Breeding Doe Milking three years and Born in 2013 or 2014 Junior Meat Breeding under 5 years Doe Doe Kid Milking five-year old & Born before 2012 Senior Meat older Doe Breeding Doe Kid December 1, 2016 April 30, 2017 December 1, 2016-April 30, 2017 September 1, Nov. 30, 2016 April 1 August 31, 2016 December 1, 2015 March 31, 2016 March 1, Mayy 31, 2017 December 1, Feb. 28, 2017 CLOVERBUD GOAT Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may show any goat (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. DAIRY GOAT Premiums: Blue $7.00, Red $6.00, White $5.00 * Junior Doe Kid Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded) * Senior Doe Kid Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded) * Dry Yearling Doe Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded) * Milking Yearling Doe Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded) * Milking Two Year Old Doe Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded) * Milking Doe - Three or Four Years Old Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded) * Milking Doe - Five Years and Older Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded) MARKET GOAT * Meat Market Goat altered male or female, no bucks * Dairy Market Goat-altered male or female, no bucks * Meat Goat Jr. Breeding Kid Does * Meat Goat Sr. Breeding Kid Does * Meat Goat Dry Yearlings (State Fair eligible) & Aged Does (not State Fair eligible) * Meat Goat Milking Does (not State Fair eligible) 16

17 DOG SHOW Premiums: Blue $6.00, Red $5.00, White $ A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both! - 4-H'ers shall exhibit in the lot corresponding to the training they have received. Additional information can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience and Showmanship rules and guidelines (three separate publications) available on the MN 4-H dog project website ( - All dogs must have proper rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parinfluenza and parvovirus (DHLPP) vaccination, and health certificates before they will be allowed to show. Animal ownership/health certificate forms are due in the Extension Office by May 15. The MN Board of Animal Health requires dogs over 6 months of age to have current Rabies vaccinations. Please have your veterinarian document on your form whether your vaccination is current for 1, 2 or 3 years by filling in the date expires blank. Additionally, the Minnesota 4-H Dog Project requires that dogs be vaccinated yearly for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirios, Parinfluenza, and Parvovirus (DHLPP), by a licensed, practicing vet. For Regional and State 4-H Dog Shows, all vaccinations must be current through November 1. Animal ownership/health certificate forms are due in the Extension Office by May 15. All 4-Hers receiving blue ribbons at the County Fair and have completed 3rd grade are eligible to participate in the State Dog Show. Dogs will not remain at the Fairgrounds during the County Fair. CLOVERBUD DOG Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may show any dog during obedience (Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo). Adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times. DOG AGILITY Saturday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo * Beginner * Senior * Jumpers II * Elementary * Advanced * Jumpers III * Intermediate * Jumpers I Agility Rules: In order to begin taking 4-H agility classes, a dog/handler team must have: achieved a minimum obedience score of 170 or higher at a county or state 4-H dog show or lost fewer than 30 points in a sub-novice class at a kennel club show or must have completed 2 years of obedience training DOG SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo. Novice: 4-H members who have never earned a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. * Novice Jr * Novice Sr (Continued on next page) 17

18 Open: 4-H members who have earned a blue ribbon at county or state show level in Novice. Because showmanship is based on the 4-H ers ability, they may not drop back to novice if they use a new dog for showmanship. * Open Jr * Open Sr DOG RALLY Saturday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo *Rally - Pre-Novice *Rally - Advance *Rally - Novice *Rally - Excellent *Rally - Pre-Advance *Rally - Veterans DOG OBEDIENCE Saturday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Montevideo *Beginner A *Obedience Foundation Class *Obedience - Four Dog Team *Beginner B *Obedience Beginner *Obedience Four Dog Team ALTERNATE *Graduate Beginner *Obedience Graduate Open *Novice *Obedience Pre-Utility * Graduate Novice *Obedience - Utility *Pre-Open *Obedience - Veterans HORSE Premiums: Blue $5.00; Red $4.00; White $3.00 All horses must have a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) test within 12 months prior to opening date of the exhibition. Test is not required for suckling foals accompanying a negative dam. ID forms due in Extension Office May 15. ALL HORSES are required to stay at County Fair. Take appropriate measures to prepare your horse for being stalled at the Fair. May bring 3 horses, (1 games horse, 1 pleasure, 1 training). You are responsible for knowing the MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book is posted on the internet at: Copies also available at the Extension Office. NOTE, new in 2015, during the horse show, all exhibitors must have two exhibitor tags, one tag attached to the saddle pad on each side. Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. Policy extends to 4-H volunteers working with youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. Divisions: Senior 9 th grade and older, Intermediate- 6 th to 8 th grade, Junior Class- 3 rd to 5 th grade, Novice Class- Open to any age 4-Her in their first or second year showing in the riding classes at county fair. After two years rider may remain in novice at the discretion of the parents and leaders. Once shown in Sr, Int, or Jr. divisions, you may not show in Novice again. In the riding classes, exhibitor will only show the horse at a walk and trot. For games, novice should register for their age division. ***Juniors and Intermediates maybe be combined if only 1 rider in the class. (Continued on next page) 18

19 Showmanship Classes- All horses shown at the County Fair must enter a showmanship class. If you have a pleasure horse, enter the age appropriate pleasure showmanship class. If you have a games horse, enter the age appropriate games showmanship class. If you have both a pleasure and a games horse, then the pleasure horse is shown in the appropriate pleasure showmanship class AND the games horse is shown in the appropriate games showmanship class. Point System: The following is the Point System for High Point Pleasure and High Point Games in each age division, State Horse Show and High Point Equestrian: 6 or more entries show in a class (1 st place, 6 points, 2 nd place, 5 points, etc.) State Horse Show: State Horse Show Points may only be accumulated on one horse. A 4-Her may ride more then one horse, but points cannot be combined. Points will only be awarded in State Horse Show Classes. State Fair trips will be given in this order: 1. High Point Games (either Int. or Sr) 2. 2 nd High Point Games (either Int. or Sr) 3. 3 rd High Point Games (either Int. or Sr.) 4. High Point Pleasure (either Int. or Sr) 5. 2 nd High Point Pleasure (either Int. or Sr) 6. 3 rd High Point Pleasure (either Int. or Sr.) 7. Next High Point and down ( Games or Pleasure, Int or Sr) Ties: Person with the most 1 st, person with the most 2 nd, person with the most 3 rd, Draw out of a hat Games Penalties: Knocking an obstacle down is a 5-second penalty for each obstacle knocked down. State Horse Show and Trophies- games showmanship classes will NOT count as points towards a games state trip, but is a requirement to be eligible for a games state trip. Pleasure showmanship classes WILL count points towards the pleasure state trip. Horses may be shown in the games showmanship at halter and pleasure showmanship at halter. Details on the point system for overall awards and state horse show will be mailed to the horse families. Flag bearer at State Horse Show will be determined by high points at County Show. A versatility Award will be given to a 4Her who rides pleasure and games with highest points earned. Rider must earn a blue ribbon in both a games and pleasure class to receive award. State Horse Show trips will be awarded in both pleasure and games. The State Horse show trail trips will be awarded to the highest scoring exhibitors in the trail class among the state horse show trip winners. The judge will be told before trail class to ensure consistency. Entry fees and transportation costs are paid by 4-Her (one $20 scholarship is available for one state competition by 4-H Leaders Council.) ** Riders must choose between Hunt Seat and Saddle Seat ***Egg & Spoon is exhibition only no premium. 19

20 High Point Divisions (Sr. Pleaures, Int Pleasure, Sr. Games, Int Games, Jr. Games) will receive a buckles. Chippewa County Fair Versatility Champion Award, this award is to the horse/rider with the highest total points combined between pleasure and game classes placing with a blue in both games and pleasure class. Novice will receive an award but it will not be a buckle For the award, Exhibitors must complete the following: Require Classes in Pleasure: Written Test Showmanship at Halter Western Horsemanship Optional Classes in Pleasure Trail English Pleasure Western Pleasure English Equitation Required Classes for Games Written Test Showmanship at Halter Barrels Optional Classes for Games Pole Weaving Key Race Jumping Figure 8 Egg and Spoon High Point Novice Require Classes in Novice: Written Test Showmanship Horsemanship Optional Classes in Pleasure Trail Pleasure CHALLENGED RIDER The classes the individual will ride will be determined depending on their ability and skill level. Horse Assisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed. Horse Assisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed. Horse Unassisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested). Horse Unassisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested). CLOVERBUD HORSE Premiums: award of merit ribbon and $2.00 premium Adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times. Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. 20

21 4-H Horse Show Performance, Cloverbuds, Training Classes Tuesday, July 25 8:00 a.m. *Pleasure Showmanship at Halter - gr 9+ *Pleasure Showmanship at Halter - gr 3-8 Pleasure Showmanship at Halter Novice *English Pleasure Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat gr 9+** *English Pleasure Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat gr 3-8** English Pleasure Novice Walk/Trot *English Equitation, Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat gr 9+** *English Equitation, Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat gr 3-8** English Equitation Novice Walk/Trot Western Pleasure - gr 9+ Western Pleasure - gr 3-8 *Western Pleasure Novice Walk/Trot *Western Horsemanship gr 9+ *Western Horsemanship - gr 3-8 *Western Horsemanship Novice Walk/Trot *Trail Class gr 9+ *Trail Class gr 3-8 Novice Trail Class *Horse training Horseless Showmanship at Halter judged during Horse Show and based on 4-Her. Must attend 2 practices with horse in order to show at County Fair show. 4-H Horse Show Games Classes Thursday, July 27 2:00 p.m. Cloverbud Showmanship, show any horse at halter Games Showmanship gr 9+ Games Showmanship gr 6 8 Games Showmanship gr 3 5 Cloverbud Lead Line Cloverbud Barrel Race *Pole Weaving- gr 9+ *Pole Weaving - gr 6 8 Pole Weaving - gr 3 5 *Key Race - gr 9+ *Key Race - gr 6-8 Key Race - gr 3 5 *Jumping Figure 8 - gr 9+ *Jumping Figure 8 - gr 6-8 Jumping Figure 8 - gr 3 5 *Barrel Race - gr 9+ *Barrel Race - gr 6 8 Barrel Race - gr 3-5 Egg & Spoon *** - Gr 9+ Egg & Spoon *** - Gr 6-8 Egg & Spoon *** - Gr 3-5 HORSE TRAINING Horse Training steps 1-6: Member shows horse in some stage of training or factor in handling horse such as proper loading, unloading, cleaning of hooves at 4-H Horse Show on Tuesday. Must be checked off by Kathy Johnson or other horse leader, 1 week before Horse Show to exhibit. HORSE RELATED * Grades 6-8 * Grades 3-5 (continued on next page) 21

22 Requirement: - Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article showing or explaining what 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. Suggestions include saddle rack, blanket holder, horse health care kit, etc. Exhibits judged with building exhibits on Sunday, July Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. HORSELESS HORSE Showmanship at Halter judged during Horse Show and based on 4-Her. Must attend 2 practices with horse in order to show at County Fair Horse Show. Requirement: - For 4-Hers who do not own a horse but wish to learn more about the specie. Suggested topics are consumer issues, breeds, careers, or creative topic of 4-Her s choice. Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. Exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. Exhibits judged with building exhibits on Sunday, July Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. CLOVERBUD LAMA Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may show any llama or alpaca at Lama Show Friday, July 28, 3:00 p.m. (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times) LAMA FIBER Premiums: $7.00 Blue; $6.00 Red; $5.00 White * Grades 6-8 * Grades 3-5 LAMA Premiums: Blue $7.00, Red $6.00, White $5.00 * Llama/alpaca costume * Llama/alpaca showmanship * Llama/alpaca obstacle course/public relations Birthdates: 4-H Llama projects must be born prior to January 1, Gender: No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2017 are eligible for exhibition. All females born prior to January 1, 2017 are eligible for exhibition. POULTRY Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00 (Originating from Minnesota). No health certificates required for waterfowl or pigeons. 1. Poultry exhibited must be of this year s hatch (except advanced classes). All except waterfowl and pigeons must have health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band. (Continued on next page) 22

23 2. Chickens and turkeys: negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days, or record of origin from a flock tested negative within the last 12 months. 3. Turkeys must be tested negative or originate directly from parent stock that is tested negative for Salmonella typhimurium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, and Mycoplasma synoviae. Breeding classes judged on breed characteristics using American Standard of Perfection as a guide (copy available in Extension Office. For State Fair, birds must be from the same flock as county fair winners, but may select different birds for State Fair than those exhibited at County Fair. Rule of thumb suggestions for State Fair hatch dates: breeding poultry and waterfowl January 1 or later; market poultry except market chickens March 1 or later; egg production chickens (white or brown egg layers) March 1 or later; market chickens show best at 8 10 weeks of age. 4-Hers may need two hatches of market chickens to accommodate an early County Fair and a late August State Fair. CLOVERBUD POULTRY Premiums: award of merit ribbon and $2 premium Cloverbud may show any poultry. Adult/responsible person must handle the animal at all times. Cloverbud animals are not housed at Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. CHICKENS * Market pen of two males or two females * Breeding pen of one male & two females * Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females * Egg production pen of two pullets, white egg layers * Egg production pen of two pullets, brown egg layers DOVES * Purebred breeding pair DUCKS * Market pen of two males or two females * Breeding pen of one male & two females * Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females GEESE * Market pen of two males or two females * Breeding pen of one male & two females GUINEA * Market pen of two males or two females - same breed * Breeding pen of one male & two females - same breed PIGEONS (ownership deadline May 15) * Utility, 1 Breeding Pair * Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band * Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair * Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band * Flying, 1 Breeding Pair * Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band TURKEYS - Domestic only * Market pen of two males or two females * Breeding pen of one male & two females 23

24 OTHER POULTRY * Show and hobby birds that do not fit into any of the other classes. May be pheasants, partridge, quail, wild ducks other than mallards, etc. Must be at least 2 months old at the County Fair. Only one bird is exhibited. (No State Fair trip) POULTRY POSTER Grade 9+ Grades 6-8 Grades 3 5 RABBITS Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00 All rabbits will be judged using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. A copy of this guide is available in the Extension Office. Rabbits must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for ID purposes. Limit to ten rabbits per member. In an effort to conform with State Fair classes, rabbits will be shown by small breeds and large breeds. CLOVERBUD RABBIT Premiums: award of merit ribbon and $2 premium Cloverbud may show any rabbit (adult/responsible person must handle the animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. SMALL BREEDS * Sr Purebred Buck over 6 months *Crossbred Buck/Doe under 6 months * Sr Purebred Doe over 6 months (no state fair trip) * Jr Purebred Buck under 6 months *Crossbred Buck/Doe over 6 months * Jr Purebred Doe under 6 months (no state fair trip) 4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrinta and Tan. LARGE BREEDS * Senior Purebred Buck over 8 months of age * Senior Purebred Doe over 8 months of age * Intermediate Purebred Buck 6-8 months of age * Intermediate Purebred Doe 6-8 months of age * Junior Purebred Buck under 6 months of age * Junior Purebred Doe under 6 months of age * Crossbred Bucks & Does over 8 months of age (no State Fair trip on crossbreds) * Crossbred Bucks & Does under 8 months of age (no State Fair trip on crossbreds) 6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern, Californian, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. (Continued on next page) 24

25 - All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. - Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. - Jr. does and bucks born in March and April, and up to May 15 are eligible for State Fair. Rabbits have jr & sr classes, determined by over or under 6 mos. of age. Classes are determined by age of rabbit on show date. Thus it is possible that a rabbit could be a Jr. at county and a Sr. at state fair. RUNNING BREEDS * Senior Purebred Buck over 8 months of age * Senior Purebred Doe over 8 months of age * Intermediate Purebred Buck 6-8 months of age * Intermediate Purebred Doe 6-8 months of age * Junior Purebred Buck under 6 months of age * Junior Purebred Doe under 6 months of age * Crossbred Bucks & Does over 8 months of age (no State Fair trip on crossbreds) * Crossbred Bucks & Does under 8 months of age (no State Fair trip on crossbreds) Breeding Rabbit requirements apply to Running Breeds Running Breeds include Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander and Tan MARKET RABBIT * Single fryer, 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds, not over 70 days old * Pen of three fryers, 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds, not over 70 days old RABBIT POSTER Grades 9+ Grades 6-8 SHEEP All market lambs and breeding ewes must be tagged with a Minnesota 4-H ear tag by May 15. All breeding ewes and market ewes must have a USDA scrapie tag. Contact the MN Board of Animal Health ( ) to get a tag. If scrapie tag is used for identification, both the official premise tag and the individual numbers need to be listed. Due to packer expectations, premise ID s are required at State Fair for sheep. Contact the MN Board of Animal Health at Premise numbers can be assigned over the phone. January Ewe Lamb February Ewe Lamb March Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Market Lamb BIRTH DATES Born in January of current Year Born in February of current Year Born in March of current Year Born on or after January 1of previous year and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors. Born on or after January 1 of current year (Continued on next page) 25

26 CLOVERBUD LAMB LEAD Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may participate in Lamb Lead (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. LAMB LEAD Premiums: $7.00 blue; $6.00 red; $5.00 white Intermediates and juniors will be combined if there are less than 8 participants in the junior and intermediate categories. There must be a minimum of 3 participants in each class. Grades 9+ (senior) Grades 6-8 (intermediate) Grades 3-5 (junior) - Lamb lead exhibitors must groom & train a sheep & must wear a garment: (piece of clothing covering a main part of the body; not socks or accessories) made from at least 60% wool. Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, outfit, and their lamb. - Classes may be combined depending on number of entrants The lamb lead is designed to help consumers understand the all-around usability of sheep, showing the product from start to finish. The activity gives 4-Hers the chance to develop poise and self-confidence and to promote the sheep industry and the use of wool in clothing. Guidelines: 1. If you do not raise sheep but would like to be in lamb lead, contact someone who raises sheep and ask if you could use one of their lambs. Market lambs or ewe lambs may be used. No rams. 2. Each exhibitor must fit, groom, and train his or her own animal for the lead Hers will be asked questions by the judges to determine their knowledge of 4-H, their lamb, etc. 4. Each contestant must wear a garment from at least 60 percent wool. OUTFIT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE MADE BY THE 4-HER--MAY BE PURCHASED or made by someone else. The garment does not have to be a complete outfit. It could be just slacks, a coat, vest, or sweater, etc. 5. The lamb must have a halter and be led by the 4-Her in the show ring. The judges will have knowledge in the area of fashion, clothing, and sheep. During the judging, the judges observe the 4-Hers, complete a check list, and interview the contestants. Any 4-Her who wins a State Fair trip in the sheep project may participate in the State 4-H Lamb Lead. CLOVERBUD FLEECE Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may exhibit any fleece FLEECE SHOW Premiums: $7.00 Blue; $6.00 Red; $5.00 White Fleece must be no less than 3" in length, but no more than 13 months of growth. Any 4-Her 6 th grade and up receiving a blue ribbon at the County Fair is eligible to show their fleece at the State Fair; no housing will be provided! Each member showing fleece is responsible for transporting the exhibit to the 4-H Building at County Fair. * Fleece (Continued on next page) 26

27 CLOVERBUD SHEEP Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may show any sheep (adult/responsible person must handle and lead the animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. BREEDING EWE Premiums: $7.00 blue; $6.00 red; $5.00 white (must have scrapie tag and ear tag or tattoo). A 4-Her may bring 3 breeding ewes to County Fair. Breeding ewe classes may be split into smaller classes based on Black, White or Speckle ewes and Slick, Fitted or Commercial. Classes will be separated if there are 4 or more; if less, classes will be combined. * Yearling Ewe born on or after January 1 of previous year All Breeds; * January Ewe Lamb born in January of current year All Breeds * February Ewe Lamb born in February of current year All Breeds * March Ewe Lamb born in March of current year All Breeds MARKET LAMB Premiums: $7.00 blue; $6.00 red; $5.00 white * Market Lamb Speckle Face * Market Lamb Black Face * Market Lamb White Face Her may bring up to 3 market lambs. Lambs must be born on or after January 1 of current year. All market lambs will be weighed on entry day and will be shown in class by weight. Wethers and market ewes will be shown in the same class. (must be identified with 4-H ear tags; market ewes must have scrapie tag.) - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; required maximum weight is 170 pounds. SWINE Premiums: Blue $9.00; Red $8.00; White $7.00 Swine must be individually identified and must: (1) have a negative official pseudorabies test conducted within 30 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition; or (2) originate directly from a qualified pseudorabies-negative herd; or (3) originate (born) directly from a Stage IV or V county or area. All 50 states are currently pseudorabies Stage V (Pseudorabies Free Status). There will be no rate of gain for swine. PREMISE ID NUMBERS WILL BE REQUIREDFOR ALL SWINE SHOWN AT STATE FAIR. Contact the MN Board of Animal Health at and numbers can be assigned in minutes over the phone. Market gilts will again be shown at State Fair in January Gilt February Gilt March Gilt Market Barrows & Market Gilts BIRTH DATES: Born in January of current year Born in February of current year Born in March of current year Born on or after January 1 of current year; recommended farrow date of February 1 or after (Continued on next page) 27

28 CLOVERBUD SWINE Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may show any hog (adult/responsible person must handle the animal at all times). Cloverbud animals are not housed at County Fair, unless another 4-Her is showing the animal. BREEDING GILTS * Combined (registered & commercial) breeding gilts born January of current year * Combined (registered & commercial) breeding gilts born February of current year * Combined (registered & commercial) breeding gilts born March of current year MARKET HOGS * Market Barrow * Market Gilt * Pen of 3 hogs, from 1 exhibitor from previously shown classes. - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300 pounds. - Must be farrowed on or after January 1 of current year. - 4-Her may bring up to 6 swine (2 per pen) - All barrows and gilts must be identified with ear notches in both ears and MN 4-H ear tags. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 All livestock demonstrators who receive a blue ribbon and have completed 6 th grade may present a 4- H livestock demonstration (New in you do not need to use a live animal in the demonstration) during 4-H Livestock Weekend at the MN State Fair, and receive $30 cash from the MN Livestock Breeders Association. The champion livestock demonstrator will receive a bonus state fair trip and can be passed down the line up. (New in You do not get to bring an animal unless you already received a state fair trip with that species) Livestock demonstrations will be given at the Chippewa County Fair on Sunday, July 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the show arena. * Grades 9+ - Individual * Grades Individual * Grades 9+ - Team * Grades 3-5 Team * Grades Individual * Cloverbud - Individual * Grades Team * Cloverbud - Team SCIENCE OF ANIMALS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 HEALTH * Health Exhibit Beef * Health Exhibit Poultry * Health Exhibit Dairy * Health Exhibit Rabbits * Health Exhibit Goat Dairy * Health Exhibit Sheep * Health Exhibit Goat Market * Health Exhibit Swine (Continued on next page) 28

29 BREEDING * Breeding Exhibit Beef * Breeding Exhibit Poultry * Breeding Exhibit Dairy * Breeding Exhibit Rabbits * Breeding Exhibit Goat Dairy * Breeding Exhibit Sheep * Breeding Exhibit Goat Market * Breeding Exhibit Swine PRODUCTION * Production Exhibit Beef * Production Exhibit Poultry * Production Exhibit Dairy * Production Exhibit Rabbits * Production Exhibit Goat Dairy * Production Exhibit Sheep * Production Exhibit Goat Market * Production Exhibit Swine OTHER * Other Exhibit Beef * Other Exhibit Poultry * Other Exhibit Dairy * Other Exhibit Rabbits * Other Exhibit Goat Dairy * Other Exhibit Sheep * Other Exhibit Goat Market * Other Exhibit Swine - Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four divisions listed above. - There projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks State Fair trips will be available. Exhibits will be judged during Livestock Weekend and 4-Hers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. This new project is modeled after the 2015 Poultry Exhibits that resulted from the Avian Flu outbreak when birds were not allowed to be exhibited. Be Creative! GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS 4-H ADVENTURES * Grades 9+ * Grades 3-5 * Grades 6-8 * Grades K-2 - This area is for youth who are not registered 4-H members but who would like to exhibit work learned through their participation in a 4-H Adventure program. AEROSPACE - Flyable models ready for flight (do not include fuel); with recovery system in place and operative. - Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum. (Continued on next page) 29

30 - Flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. - A rocket launch. BICYCLE - Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT POSTERS & DISPLAYS Premiums: Blue $3.00, Red $2.50, White $ Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss the age and other characteristics of child for whom the exhibit is intended and how exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well-being. - If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is to be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. - Toy/game/puzzle/ puppets/ art/craft materials, etc. from new or recycled/throw-away material. - Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor. - Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/or families. - Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with description of what was learned about self and family. (Continued on next page) 30

31 - A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.). CITIZENSHIP - 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display on community projects and/or citizenship activities you or your club completed under your leadership, including plans of action & evaluation of each. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00 All clothing and non-clothing exhibits such as bookbags, pillow cases, etc. (with the exception of quilts which are judged at the Fair) will be judged Tuesday, July 11 at 6:00 pm at Chippewa County Courthouse, Montevideo. CLOVERBUDS CLOTHES YOU MAKE/BUY Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium * Cloverbud clothes you make item * Cloverbud clothes you buy item CLOTHES YOU MAKE Requirements for Clothes You Make: - Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member name and club. - Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting. - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. - all garments must have been made or purchased since September of previous year. - A project such as a tote bag, chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, etc. - A constructed garment made from a pattern - Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, crossstitch, etc., incorporated into garment. - Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing selection, care. - Garment mended/repaired/recycled, w/color photo of original garment & explanation of steps used (Continued on next page) 31

32 CLOTHES YOU BUY (Continued on next page) Requirements for Clothes You Buy: - The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum: a) Color photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. Exhibit suggestions: - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. CLOTHES YOU RECYCLE * Grades 9+ - Clothes You Recycle * Grades Clothes You Recycle * Grades Clothes You Recycle * Cloverbuds - Clothes You Recycle Clothes You Recycle - Retro garment updated - Garment changed by embellishments or other constructed method - Garment changed to meet personal needs or style - Garment repaired to be wearable again Fashion Revue - Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled, recycled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. NON-GARMENT ITEM (judged at Clothing Day) Exhibit suggestions: pillow case, backpack, purse, etc. - include pattern, pattern company name, fiber content, care instructions, cost with exhibit - photo of how and where the item is used is suggested (Continued on next page) 32

33 FASHION REVIEW JUDGING (also held Tuesday, July 11, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Chippewa County Courthouse, Montevideo. - Clothes You Make * Cloverbuds Clothes You Make - Clothes You Make * Cloverbuds Clothes You Buy - Clothes You Make * Grades 9+ - Clothes You Recycle - Clothes You Buy * Grades Clothes You Recycle - Clothes You Buy * Grades Clothes You Recycle - Clothes You Buy * Cloverbuds - Clothes You Recycle Requirements - Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. Non-garment items such as bookbags, pillow cases, etc. may be carried. CLOVERBUDS Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium * Cloverbud beef (shown during Beef Show) Friday, July 28, at 5:00 p.m. * Cloverbud dairy (shown during Dairy Show) Saturday, July 29, at 10:00 a.m. * Cloverbud dog (shown during Dog Show), Saturday August 5, at 9:00 a.m. at Fairgrounds, Montevideo * Cloverbud goat (shown during Goat Show) Saturday, July 29, at 8:00 a.m. * Cloverbud horse showmanship (shown during Horse Show) Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. * Cloverbud horse lead line (shown during Horse Show) Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. * Cloverbud horse barrel race (shown during Horse Show) Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. * Cloverbud llama (shown during Llama Show) Friday, July 28, at 3:00 p.m. * Cloverbud pet (shown during Pet Show) Saturday, July 29, at 3:30 p.m. * Cloverbud poultry (shown during Poultry Show) Thursday, July 27, at 11:30a.m. * Cloverbud rabbit (shown during Rabbit Show) Friday, July 28, at 11:00 a.m. * Cloverbud sheep (shown during Sheep Show) Saturday, July 29, at 12:00 p.m. * Cloverbud fleece (shown during Sheep Show) Saturday, July 29, at 12:00 p.m. * Cloverbud Lamb Lead (shown during Sheep Show) Saturday, July 29, at 12:00 p.m. * Cloverbud swine (shown during Hog Show) Friday, July 28, at 8:00 a.m. * Cloverbud Building Exhibit (judged with building exhibits) Sunday, July 23 * Cloverbud Individual Demonstration (judged during Demonstration Day) Mon., June 26. * Cloverbud Team Demonstration (judged during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 26. * Cloverbud Individual Livestock Demo. Sun., July 30 at 1:00 p.m. in Livestock Arena * Cloverbud Team Livestock Demonstration Sun., July 30 at 1:00 p.m. in Livestock Arena * Cloverbud Individual Illustrated Presentation (at Demonstration Night) Mon., June 26. * Cloverbud Team Illustrated Presentation (during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 26. * Cloverbud Individual Youth in Action (during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 26. * Cloverbud Team Youth in Action (judged during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 26. * Cloverbud Food Review (judged during Demonstration Night) Mon., June 26. * Cloverbud Clothes You Make (during Clothing Day) Tues., July 11. (Continued on next page) 33

34 * Cloverbud Clothes You Buy (during Clothing Day) Tues., July 11. * Cloverbud Clothes You Recycle (judged during Clothing Day) Tues., July 11. * Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Make (judged at Clothing Day) Tues., July 11. * Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Buy (judged at Clothing Day) Tues., July 11. * Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Recycle (judged at Clothing Day) Tues, July 11. * Cloverbud Performing Arts - Performance (during Performing Arts Night) Thurs., July Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2, and signed up as a Cloverbud. - Cloverbud animals not housed at Fair; and taken home unless an older 4-Her is also showing animal. - When animals and Cloverbuds are together, an adult/responsible person (defined as adult leaders, teen leaders, parents, or other adults who may appropriately assist) must handle and lead the animal at all times. All Cloverbud entries will be judged non-competitively, and receive award of merit and $2 premium. - Cloverbuds with building projects will be judged individually on Sunday, July 23. CLUB ACTIVITIES It is your club s responsibility to make sure a club officer (your secretary, treasurer, president, etc.) signs up these projects. They may be put on the Club Fair Registration Form. CLUB BANNER * Club Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair. Chippewa County 4-H Requirement: 1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. 2. Must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ), ready to hang. 3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. 4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club *Community Pride (One exhibit will be selected for State Fair, New in H members that conference judge with this project at State Fair can take a general exhibit also) 1. Exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method visually highlighting entire project or certain parts, in a manner which tells positive effects the project had on the community. 2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. 34

35 CLUB SCRAPBOOK T Club Scrapbook Requirement: - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. CLUB PROJECT Premiums: Blue $20.00; Red $18.00; White $16.00 * Conservation * Flower Box (traditional flower container) * Other (club barrel, trash can, scarecrow, etc.) COMPUTER - Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. - Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use. - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software be original or adapted by the member from an existing program. CONSUMER EDUCATION - Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included. - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. 35

36 CRAFTS & FINE ARTS - Members enrolled in Creative Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts and Crafts. CRAFTS- Craft or Kit(developed from someone else s ideas, can be replicated or modified) - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. - Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. Requirement: - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified at State Fair if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) FINE ARTS- Original Fine Art, Emphasis the creative process, 4-Her develop own ideas or imagination. - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. - Original work (no kits) in drawing painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc. Requirement: - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-Her s own ideas and imagination. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified at State Fair if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) CROP SCIENCE - CORN (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) (Continued on next page) 36

37 - Crop must be grown on your farm (shelled corn should be from the previous growing season.) - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - 2 qt exhibit shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed in clear two qt jar or 2 clear one qt jars. - An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. CROP SCIENCE SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) - Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars; sheaf of wheat, corn stalk or soybean plant. - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. DOG POSTERS & DISPLAYS (not part of Dog Show) - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. DEMONSTRATIONS Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 The 4-H demonstration program provides youth with the opportunity to gain self-confidence in speaking before an audience, earn a State Fair trip, and earn points for club of the year award. As in last year, all youth will receive a $30 cash award for completing a public presentation (both livestock and non-livestock) at the Minnesota State Fair! (Continued on next page) 37

38 Demonstration Night/Food Review will be held Monday June 26th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Montevideo Community Center, 550 South 1 st Street, for all but livestock demonstrations (which are given at County Fair.) Registrations due online June 19. Make sure to enter the titles of your demonstrations. * Grades 9+ - Individual * Grades Team * Grades 9+ - Team * Individual, Cloverbud * Grades Individual * Team, Cloverbud * Grades Team * Grades Individual LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 All livestock demonstrators who receive a blue ribbon and have completed 6 th grade may present a 4- H livestock demonstration (New in you do not need to use a live animal in the demonstration) during 4-H Livestock Weekend at the MN State Fair, and receive $30 cash from the MN Livestock Breeders Association. The champion livestock demonstrator will receive a bonus state fair trip and can be passed down the line up. (New in You do not get to bring an animal unless you already received a state fair trip with that species) Livestock demonstrations will be given at the Chippewa County Fair on Sunday, July 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the show arena. * Grades 9+ - Individual * Grades Individual * Grades 9+ - Team * Grades 3-5 Team * Grades Individual * Cloverbud - Individual * Grades Team * Cloverbud - Team ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 * Grades 9+ - Individual * Grades Individual * Grades 9+ - Team * Grades Team * Grades Individual * Cloverbud - Individual * Grades Team * Cloverbud - Team YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 * Grades 9+ - Individual * Grades Individual * Grades 9+ - Team * Grades Team * Grades Individual * Cloverbud - Individual * Grades Team * Cloverbud - Team - Demonstration / illustrated Presentations may be related to any project the member is enrolled in or any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a twoperson team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. (Continued on next page) 38

39 - Demonstrations are oral presentations demonstrating hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate planting a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Focus of demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals. - Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters or charts. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item. - Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member has. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results.- Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however the member must interact with the presentation and information - not just step to the side and let the presentation play. If presentation software is utilized, judging will include the effective use of the software. For information on effectively using visuals in presentations and/or presentation software please see Special NOTE: if presentation software is utilized, Extension will provide a laptop computer, PowerPoint software and projector. It is the 4-Her s responsibility to make sure their software or program is compatible with Extension equipment. PRESENTATION SOFTWARE Special NOTE: Entries formerly entered in the Presentation Software Contest should now be directed into one of the following classes: Demonstration (If presentation software is used to support or enhance a Demonstration) Illustrated Talk (If presentation software is used to present information or to communicate a message in a way that involves the 4-H er interacting with the presentation content) Video (If presentation or other software is used to create a self-presenting visual or multimedia presentation that does not include the live interaction of the 4-H er - something that just plays/presents on its own). ELECTRIC (Continued on next page) 39

40 - At State Fair, a wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. - Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with explanation of what it is and how it is used. - Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc. ENTOMOLOGY Insect Collection exhibits: a. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. b. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. c. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. d. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. e. Specimens must be properly labeled as follows: - The location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. - All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable. f. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, and other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource, Non-Collection Project exhibits: a. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. b. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, world wide web, interviews with an expert etc.) c. Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special care. d. A written report or journal should accompany the project, introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used. (Continued on next page) 40

41 1. General Insect Collection: 25 specimens for 3 rd 5 th graders; or 6 th graders and up for State Fair trip, must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. 2. Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects attacking corn). 3. Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. ENGINEERING DESIGN See more for more information AQUATIC ROBOTICS - Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV) - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/ais education - Work in teams of a least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit - Illustrate the community partnership (example: DNR, Water Resource or Lake Association - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project - Exhibit of ROV - Display showing their use in AIS education - Booklet showing their progression in AIS education as a team ENGINEERING DESIGN Requirement: - Include description of the problem/challenge being solved - Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to solve problem -Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project -Exhibit of engineering design product -display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career ROBOTICS (continued on next page) 41

42 Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of the exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. - Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a plan and complete an act - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot. - A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE * Team Member (grades 3-8) Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in this class Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best RGs emulate their namesake by using a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their RG. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. - Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule Book at for complete details. -Teams of at least 3 youth -Minimum of 10 steps -Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less - Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft -Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge -Keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. -RG machine itself -display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project The State Fair competition will consist of a team conference judging experience and a showcase public event. The team conference judging experience will be held during the morning or afternoon of the full day of the Encampment. The combined time of conference judging and the showcase may take the full morning or afternoon, although there will be down time. Teams will be able to explain their Rube Goldberg machine to the judge and demonstrate their contraption as well. These will be scheduled throughout the day and will be set up to avoid any other judging conflicts that team members may have. The showcase public event is where each team will demonstrate their contraption. It will occur later in the day during the full day of the Encampment. Demonstrations will follow the conference judging and will be facilitated by a moderator. 42

43 EXPLORING ANIMALS * Grades 9+ * Grades 6-8 * Grades This area is for 4-H'ers who wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-H'ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Llama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category. - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did, learned, or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT - Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS - Fish identification. Describe habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment; - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. 43

44 FLOWER GARDENING (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) - Label each container according to kind or variety. - Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens) - Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: 1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or 2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or 3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or 4. one blossom of a tea rose, or 5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. - My Flower Garden Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include plan of garden drawn to scale (see Flower Gardening Bulletin, page 3), correct variety name & pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming. - Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOODS AND NUTRITION (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) - Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, food is to be brought just for judging. - Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed at the exhibit instead of the food. - Recommended amount: 4 cookies, bars, biscuits, etc.; 1/4 cake; 1/2 loaf bread, whole pie, etc. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food. - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and My Plate. (Continued on next page) 44

45 - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time). - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (ex.: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.) - Study of labels from similar foods, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) - Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project. - All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. - Containers should be labeled with a 2 x 3 label with the following information: name, county, product, processing time and method, date product was processed and source of recipe. - Jars should be heat-tempered glass canning jars. - All jars should be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams should be covered with lids. - Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; one quart jars for pickled products. - Jellies/jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of MN food preservation publications, available through Extension Office. Paraffin is not acceptable. - No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky) preserved within past year. Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or (1) bag of product: -Vegetables or fruits -Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) -Meat, poultry and/or fish (fish must be in pint jars. -Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). -Dried vegetables or dried fruits. -Dried herbs -Beef or venison jerky -Food Science experiment or educational display. 45

46 FOOD REVIEW (judged during Demonstration Night/Food Review Monday, June 26th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Montevideo Community Center, 550 South 1 st Street. Registrations due online June 19. Make sure to enter the titles of your Food Review presentation in Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 * Cloverbuds (award of merit & $2 premium) Exhibit consists of one item of food from your menu; a place setting including dishes, silverware, linens and centerpiece for the course in which the food is served; a recipe for that food mounted on a freestanding 8 ½ x 11 poster; a meal menu mounted on a freestanding 8 ½ 11 poster, and a color photo of the place setting with the food item shown. Food review will be judged on food knowledge, management knowledge, nutrition knowledge, menu, food and table setting. The judge may or may not taste the food. You must bring a card table for your food display. Bring photo, menu, & recipe (no food item) to County Fair on Sunday Entry Day for display only. FOREST RESOURCES Requirement: - Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material. - Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common name. Common name should be printed near the identified leaf/needle. - Photographic display of forest products--include the name of the product/use to identify the photo. - Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed collection. - Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree--include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate information. - Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus non-renewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps. - Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). - Display showing specialized woodland management, ex: shelterbelts/windbreaks or urban forestry. FRUIT (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) - Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. - Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. (Continued on next page) 46

47 - Display showing comparison of several varieties of same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate use of fruits as natural dyes. - Educational display -diseases (actual specimens), insects (actual specimens) & control methods. GEOLOGY Requirement: - Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-topped case of the same model as used by the entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type. - Display of birthstones/ rock plate, egg carton collection (see geology bulletin), 6 silly silicates. - Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz minerals, ores, or a theme of your own choosing. - Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of each rock type. - Educational exhibit "science how's and why s" of principles of geology and natural earth sciences. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS - Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a cross-cultural home stay experience. - Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. HEALTH (Continued on next page) 47

48 - Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression, etc.) of your choice. - Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. HOME ENVIRONMENT - Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have written information to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, and alternatives considered - A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. - Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang. - Purchased kits are allowed. - Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture. - Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home. - Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs. - An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use. - Description, diagrams/photos, samples, cost of a redecorating or remodeling plan showing before/after. INDOOR GARDENING (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area including Indoor Fairy Gardens) POTTED PLANTS: - Flowering plants should be in bloom. - Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. - Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair. PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS: - Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or diameter. - Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4' (Continued on next page) 48

49 - Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and plants being well established. TERRARIUMS: - The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension. - Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. - Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design). - Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical name. - Terrariumor dish garden; consider material of general terrarium plant of native/woodland plants of MN. - Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, flowering plant life cycle, etc. LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) - Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State Fair - Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told. - Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes and future plans. Photographs showing "before and after" views are desirable. - Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids you would use. NEEDLE ARTS - Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following information: pattern company name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instructions. -Participant encouraged to bring instructions/pattern - If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. (Continued on next page) 49

50 Exhibit suggestions: - Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving, applique, latchhook, tatting, other. - Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts technique. - Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved. PERFORMING ARTS - EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS State Fair trip to come from live performances given at Performing Arts Night. Thursday, July 11th Building exhibits will be eligible for State Fair if no live performance trips are taken. - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts. - A puppet and script made and created by member. - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current performing arts experiences. - An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing. PERFORMING ARTS - LIVE PERFORMANCE (given at Performing Arts Night, Thursday, July 13th, at 6:00 p.m. Fine Arts Center, 310 Eureka Avenue, Montevideo) Premiums: Blue $7.00; Red $6.00; White $5.00 * Cloverbud (award of merit and $2.00 premium) Exhibit - Piano, vocal, poetry reading, recitation, magic show, etc. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selecting, planning, performing and reflection on their project work. - Performance cannot last longer than 7 minutes. PETS POSTERS & DISPLAYS - Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc.; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-Her with their pet. - Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display, animal care display. 50

51 CLOVERBUD PETS (LIVE ANIMAL) Premiums: Award of Merit Ribbon & $2.00 premium Cloverbud may show any pet during the Pet Show Saturday, July 29, at 3:30 p.m. (adult/responsible person must handle the animal at all times) **All beef, dairy, sheep, pigs (including pot belly), goats, horses, rabbits, poultry and dogs MUST meet the same health requirements as listed under the project in pages XX PET SHOW (LIVE ANIMAL) Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.00; White $2.00 * Pet Show: animal is exhibited during the 4-H Cat & Pet Show on Saturday, July 29th at 3:30 p.m. Pet Show - No State Fair trip with live animal. Pets will not remain at the Fairgrounds during County Fair. - PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED. - A cat or dog may be shown in the pet show or the cat or dog show, not both. - Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be shown in the pet show. -For the safety of animals and participants, animals with the potential to run away must wear a collar and leash, or otherwise be restrained. PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY Digital/film CHECK THIS OUT Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography exhibit and get ready for judging at your county fair, Elements of Photography Photo exhibit will focus on what makes a good photograph. ONLY overall image corrections are allowed including: cropping, brightness/exposure, color/ saturation, contrast, sharpening, black and white, sepia or color conversion and exposure correction. * - Grade 9+ * - Grade 6-8 * - Grade 3-5 Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). (Continued on next page) 51

52 - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - When a photo has been altered an unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit. - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. - Allowed exhibits use 4 X 6, 5 X 7 or 8 X10 mounted on mat board or poster board, neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use construction paper or color paper. Use 14 X 22" board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama. Exhibit ideas: Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. Multi photo exhibits of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board, usually 4 X 6 photos. Some examples might include - Photo story of 5 to 7 same sized photos in a photo matte or displayed on poster board to show a process. - Photo story (usually 4 X 6 photos) can also include documenting, some examples might include: Town s history could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. 4-H project, or another member s 4-H project or your club s community service projects Environmental issue(s) or a community need A Day in the Life of (Farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc.) - Showing a process (i.e. how to make something or steps to making something) - Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). - Panorama - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic elements you learned about and includes explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. PHOTOGRAPHY Creative/Applied Photography Photographs in this category MUST involve editing. Software editing is required in this category such as selective coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. * - Grade 9+ * - Grade 6-8 * - Grade 3-5 (Continued on next page) 52

53 Creative/Applied Photography Photos should focus on how photography is used in everyday life, including creative editing, mugs, ornaments, photo gifts, posters, calendars, brochures, and advertising. Equipment : Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet, digital DSLR) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year.(exception an exhibit integrating older photographs) - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - An unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit or an outline of steps. - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. - Enlargements should be 5 X 7 or 8 X10 ; multiple photos on project should be 4 X 6, - Exhibits size should determine the size of the photo(s) used, for example an ornament, a calendar, or a brochure would use different sized photographs. - Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, etc. (Non-affiliated website information can be found online) Exhibit ideas: Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. - Multi photo exhibits of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board, usually 4 X 6 photos. Enlarged photograph (5 X 7 or 8 X 10 ) digitally enhanced on neutral matting (white, tan, grey or black) (the original (unaltered) 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit.) - Calendar, brochure, event poster, etc. (NO scrapbooks) - Photo gifts: mugs, puzzles, blankets, ornaments, etc. - Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques, selective coloring, HDR etc. - Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice over, background selections, to make a show, etc. For judging can show project on 14 x 22 poster board or computer, tablet or DVD PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE(Judging on Thursday July 27 th From 9A.M. Noon) - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. 53

54 POTATO (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) Requirement: - Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. - Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. QUILTING Premiums: Blue $4.00; Red $3.50; White $3.00 (judged at County Fair) Requirement: Each Item should include information listing: pattern book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If not hand tied by the 4-Her, state who hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-Her, someone else may do the final quilting). Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand tied. - A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. - Repair of an old quilt. - A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used in quilting, or a topic of your choice. SAFETY - Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display representative of project activity. - Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included. - Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc. 54

55 SCRAPBOOKING/Digitial Scrapbook At least 2 pages, may be a scrapbook of any size. Page protectors must be used where applicable. At least 2 pictures must be shown on each page. Pages must tell a story with captions and/or journaling. Projects must be ready for display and may get dusty while on exhibit at County Fair. Emphasis is on creative project. scrapbooks related to another 4-H project should be entered in that project. Example: ABC s scrapbook should be entered in child development; camp counselor scrapbook should be entered in youth leadership, etc. No State Fair trip. Suggestions - vacation trip, graduation, memory book, birthday party - educational display relating to scrapbooking SELF-DETERMINED * Team grade 9+ * Team grade 6-8 * Team Grade 3-5 Requirement: - This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch-all category but rather intentional self-directed learning. - A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning and management of a self-determined learning experience. - Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the activity/project - Display of finished work - Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning exhibits in 2014 SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT - Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included in a display and will not be considered in the calculation of dimensions. - MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed. (Continued on next page) 55

56 - No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured so as to prevent their points or edges from being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or demonstrated. - Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range commands and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.). - Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, position, etc.). - Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals-e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among 5 look-alike species of upland game birds etc. - Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club. - History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms. - Sportsmanship/ethical behavior/responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations. SHOP - Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. - Attach card describing construction materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost. Suggestions: - Article made of wood or metal - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished. - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood. SMALL ENGINES - Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired. - A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine. - Display on the parts of an engine, etc. TRACTOR - Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors - Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. (Continued on next page) 56

57 Exhibit suggestions: - A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project learning. - Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor. - Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others. VEGETABLE GARDENING (Judging on Thursday July 27 th from 9A.M. Noon) - Label vegetables with proper variety names. - When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, it is recommended the collection includes six different kinds of vegetables (1 large specimen + 3 medium specimens + 2 small specimens = 6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any combination of the following: A. One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, swiss chard, etc.) B. Three different medium size vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, turnips, beets, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, etc.); C. Two small size vegetable specimen s and 12 of each specimen (snap beans, lima beans, green beans, green peas, etc.). - Do not use potatoes or cherry tomatoes in the exhibit. - To be considered for State Fair, vegetable exhibits must include six different vegetables or be an educational display. - Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the guide above). - Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable. - Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in development between thinned vs. unthinned vegetables). - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. VETERINARY SCIENCE -Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written articles. - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy; display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. 57

58 VIDEO/FILMMAKING CHECK THIS OUT Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography/filmmaking exhibit and get ready for judging at your county fair See Equipment: video camera, flip camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cell phone, tablet, Go Pro - All videos exhibited must have been recorded/created in the current 4-H year. When appropriate, historical footage can be used, otherwise film/video content must have been taken in the current 4-H year. - All videos/filmmaking exhibits, must be made by exhibitor or if the exhibit is made by a video/filmmaking production team in the current project year. Exhibitor must be a member and must create at least 50% of finished original material. - Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive or data CD. - Video/film must include a title and credits. - The video/film must be original material, portions from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release, including music, will not be publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission from the producer to use the material in the video/film. - The member's name, grade, county, club, and the exhibit class and lot should be clearly printed on the exhibit and all the other items required as part of an exhibit. - A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for viewing the video during conference judging. If other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in advance. - Video/film must be playable on Windows, use file format including.wmv,.flv and.mpeg,.avi,.mov,.avchd,.mpeg-1,.mpeg-4 as well as a playable DVD. This is not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography) Exhibit suggestions: - A poster which illustrates how a video/film camera works, how a VCR works, or how to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer video/film creation, etc. - A 3-5 minute video/film which shows your most creatively planned camera work. Include shots showing various techniques. - A video/film on a selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. - A video/film made by using a combination of computer technology and traditional camera created video/film. - A video/film using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) - A video/film using Claymation 58

59 WATER / WETLANDS - Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants; - Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc. WILDLIFE/BIOLOGY - Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. - Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. - An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat, food, and shelter needs. - A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and forest management for wildlife. - Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc). YOUTH LEADERSHIP - A written narrative of your leadership role in your club or county including: holding an elected office, committee work, camp counselor, part of event management, project organizer, on-going yearly responsibilities in a planned club program and fund raising, etc. - A lesson plan for an activity or a project meeting that you have planned and presented. Include teaching outline, objectives, information to be presented, techniques to be used, etc What do I have to do to be eligible for State Fair, State Dog or State Horse Show? How do I know if I received a State Fair, State Dog or State Horse Show trip? (Continued on next page) 59