2018 Itasca County 4-H Fair Guide

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1 Did you Check out the Only in Itasca classes? On page 27 List an entry for each item you wish to exhibit? Ex: If you wish to enter 3 different digital photos, list the class 3 times online or on the Registration form. Write the Call Name you want the announcer to call your horse during the 4-H Horse Show? Read the Requirements carefully? If a photo attachment is required, or it asks for things to be ready to hang, don t miss your chance at a blue ribbon. Attach it! Enter things made at a 4-H Adventure, Club meeting, or Afterschool event in the 4-H Adventures class? Plan your Livestock or Project Demonstration? Post County Fair Trips General Exhibit State Fair Trip opportunities will be posted when the building opens Thursday morning. Deadline for the first round of acceptance is Thursday, 9:00 p.m. Alternates will be posted as they become available. Acceptance for alternate trips must be made by Friday, noon. General Encampment registration is 12p.m.-5p.m., Fri. Aug. 17, 4-H Bldg. Horse trips will be posted Friday morning. Deadline for acceptance and packet pick-up: Friday, 9p.m.. Alternates will be posted as they become available. Acceptance for alternate trips must be made by Saturday, noon. SF Horse Show meeting & registration on Saturday, 5p.m., Horse Arena Livestock trips will be posted after each species show. Deadline for acceptance: Saturday, 9:00 p.m. Alternates will be posted as they become available. Acceptance for alternate trips must be made by Sunday, 11a.m. SF & NE Livestock shows meeting & registration on Sunday, 11a.m. - Trailhead Building. All State Fair Trips and NE Livestock Show Trips must be finalized with completed paperwork and checks by Sunday, 1:00 p.m. No exceptions. Calendar of Events State Fair Livestock Encampment: Wednesday, Aug Sunday, Aug. 26 State Fair General Encamp., Itasca Co.: Thursday, Aug Saturday, Sept. 1 State Fair Lama Encampment: Wednesday, Aug Friday, Aug. 31 State Shoot: Friday, Sept. 7 - Sunday, Sept. 9 State Horse Show: Friday, Sept Monday, Sept. 17 NE Livestock Show: Saturday, Sept Sunday, Sept. 16 State Dog Show: Saturday, Sept Sunday, Sept. 23 Saturday, August 4 4-H Dog Judging: 8:00a.m., Livestock area Tuesday, August 14 Set up for Club/PDC Booth displays: 4:00-7:00 p.m., 4-H Building Wednesday, August 15 General project (non-livestock) entries and conference judging: 12:30-5:30 p.m., 4-H Building After judging, the 4-H Building will be closed for presentation arrangement. Cloverbud Pet Show: 2:00 p.m., 4-H Building, 4-H Pet Show immediately follows Livestock Interviews: 3:00-6:00 p.m., Livestock Area 4-H horses ONLY may arrive for vet check & overnight p.m. 4-H er must check in horse with 4-H staff AND vet before stalling. Thursday, August 16 Livestock Entries: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (poultry check in 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Animals must be vet checked BE- FORE stalling or caging. Check in your 4-H horse & livestock exhibits with 4-H staff. Check-in must be done by the 4-H er exhibiting the animal. 4-H Horse Show: 9:00 a.m., Horse Arena. 4-H horses must be out of open class stalls by 3:00 p.m. 4-H Lama Judging: 4:00 p.m. or later, following 4-H Horse Show. Horse Arena 4-H Poultry Judging, 6:00 p.m., Sheep Barn 2018 Itasca County 4-H Fair Guide Note: Communication Art, Fashion Revue and Performing Arts performances will be judged at the Lions Picnic on July 17 - registrations due July 9. Demonstrations will be judged before the August Federation meeting, Fairgrounds. Friday, August 17 4-H Dairy Judging: 8:30 a.m., Livestock Arena 4-H Sheep Judging: 9:00 a.m., Sheep Barn 4-H Rabbit Judging: 9:00 a.m., Rabbit Barn State Fair Educational Exhibit (General Encampment) Registration: 12-5 p.m., 4-H Building 4-H Swine Judging: 12:30 p.m. or later, following open class sheep show, Children s Barn Farm Olympics: 5:00 p.m., livestock area Saturday, August 18 4-H Livestock Demonstrations: 8:00 a.m. 4-H Goat Judging: 8:30 a.m., Sheep Barn 4-H Beef Judging: 10:00 a.m. or later, following 4-H Goat Judging, Livestock Arena State Horse Show Registration: 5 p.m., Horse Arena 4-H BBQ Challenge: 6:00 p.m., livestock area Sunday, August 19 4-H Supreme Showmanship Demonstrations: 9:00 a.m., Livestock Arena Livestock/Horse Exhibitor Breakfast: 10:00 a.m., Livestock show ring 4-H Building opens 11:00 a.m. State Fair, NE Livestock Show, State Horse, & State Shoot paperwork must be turned in between 11-1p.m.. 4-H Supreme Showmanship Competition: 1:00 p.m., Livestock Arena 4-H Exhibits released and checks issued: 5:00-6:30 p.m., 4-H Building Exhibits not picked up, or arrangements made, by Monday night, August 20, will be discarded - except State Fair exhibits. U of M Extension, Itasca County 4-H Courthouse th Street NE, Grand Rapids, MN (218)

2 Table of Contents 3... Premium Schedule Award Definition H Exhibit Rules Club Activity Exhibits, Demonstrations & Illustrated Presentations Animal Science Beef - Dairy Goat: Dairy and Meat Breeds - Dog Horse: Horse Show - Lama Lama: Fiber - Rabbits: Small Breed Rabbits : Large Breed - Sheep Sheep: Fleece - Supreme Showmanship General 4-H Projects H Adventures - Aerospace - Bicycle - Cat - Child & Family Development Citizenship Clothing & Textiles - Cloverbuds Computer - Consumer Ed. - Crafts & Fine Arts - Crop Sciences: Corn, Small Grains & Legumes Dog - Electric - Engineering Design: Aquatic Robotics, Engineering Design, Robotics Engineering Design Challenge - Entomology Exploring Animals - Exploring the Environment - Fishing Sports - Flower Gardening - Foods and Nutrition: Food and Nutrition Foods and Nutrition: Food Preservation - Food Review - Forest Resources Fruit - Geology - Global Connections - Health - Home Environment Horse Related - Horseless Horse - Indoor Gardening - Lawn and Landscape Design - Needle Arts Performing Arts - Pets - Photography: Elements of Photography Photography: Photo Manipulation - Plant and Soil Science - Potatoes - Quilting Safety Science of Animals - Self-Determined - Shooting Sports / Wildlife Management Shop - Small Engines Tractor - Vegetable Gardening - Veterinary Science - Water Video / Filmmaking Water/Wetlands - Wildlife/Biology - Youth Leadership - Only in Itasca: Cupcake Bake Off, Upcycle Challenge, Carrots! Carrots! Carrots! and BBQ Challenge 2 video/film creation, etc. - A video/film short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to ensure full viewing by judge during judging process) Showcase various video/film techniques. A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. - A video/film made by blending computer technology and tradition al camera created video/film. - A video/film) using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) - A video/film using Claymation or stop action - 4-H Film Festival-this category is open to participants in this specially designed video production program. Middle school aged youth are involved in an online experience to learn how to simulate the process a young filmmaker would go through as they produce a high-quality short film using their smartphone. WATER / WETLANDS R460001* Grade 9+ R460002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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 R * Grade 9+ R470002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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 require ments, history of game management, etc.). YOUTH LEADERSHIP R * Grade 9+ R480002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 Purpose: Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills and then develop those skills and share them with others. This might happen individually or with a group. Guidelines: Taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the steps from beginning to end would be one example of a youth leadership project. Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display boards, scrapbooks, and posters. Only in Itasca... CUPCAKE BAKE OFF Bake your favorite cupcake and get judged on taste, presentation, and creativity! R Grades 9+ R Grades 6-8 R Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds 1. The presentation of your cupcakes for judging should be on a plate at minimum. Platters/stands/other display methods are optional. 2. Any perishable food will go home after judging. 3. Include an 8 1/2 x 11 poster that includes a picture of your cupcakes and the recipe that you used. This will be the display in the 4-H Building UPCYCLE CHALLENGE Recycle used items to create something new and exciting!!! R Art and Decorative Items R Purposeful and Useful Items N Cloverbuds 1. Must consist of a minimum of 51% recycled, reused, or repurposed materials 2. Oversized exhibits must be suitable for outdoor display Carrots! Carrots! Carrots In honor of this year s One Vegetable One Community theme, the carrot, show off your creative and tasty carrots! R Foods made with carrots R Carrot Art R Vegetable Display (weirdest, unique, nicest 3-5 carrot display) N Cloverbuds 1. For the foods made with carrots, make sure to include a poster that includes a picture of your item and a descript ion for display BBQ CHALLENGE Grill up some tasty morsels and have a sizzlin good time! Includes winners for best BBQ d burger and a side, most creative apron, and viewers choice. R Grades Must make a burger and a side 2. You may prep your side items, but they must be combined at the event 3. 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3 TRACTOR R420001* Grade 9+ R420002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors 2. Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. 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 R430001* Grade 9+ R430002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Label vegetables with proper variety names. 2. When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, it is recommended the collection includes six different kinds of vegetables (1large specimen + 3 medium specimens +2 small specimens) choose from the following: a. One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) b. Three different medium sized vegetable specimen and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) c. Two small vegetable specimens and 12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) 3. If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must contain six different vegetables or be an educational display - Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the guide above). To be considered for State Fair, vegetable exhibits must include six (6) varieties. - 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. un thinned vegetables). - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. VETERINARY SCIENCE R440001* Grade 9+ R440002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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, heart worm, displaced abomasum, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. VIDEO / FILMMAKING R450001* Grade 9+ R450002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 R Production Team (2-3 members per team/ can come from different schools and/or grades) R R Film Festival Individual Film Festival Production Team (2-3 mem bers per team) Equipment: Video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cell phone, tablet, Go Pro, any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed 1. If a computer or other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in advance 2. All video/film footage 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. 3. All videos exhibited must be made by the exhibitor OR if the exhibit is made by a video/filmmaking production team, the exhibitor must be a member and must have created at least 50 percent of the finished video/film. 4. Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB or flash drive or data CD. 5. Video/film must include a title and credits. 6. The video/film must be original material, portions from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release, including music. Any video/film exhibit which appears to contain copyrighted material, including music, will not be publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission from the producer to use the material in the video/film. 7. The exhibitor s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces. 8. A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for viewing the video/film during the conference judging. If other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in advance. 9. Video/film must be playable on Windows, use file format including.wmv,.flv,.mpeg,.avi,.mov,.avchd,.mpeg-1,.meg-4, as well as a playable DVD. 10. This is not a slideshow (see creative/applied Photography) Exhibit suggestions: - A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer Remember: Exhibit suggestions are just that - suggestions. Be creative! Requirements, however, must be strictly followed to be eligible for a Blue Ribbon and to advance to state level. Exhibits may NOT be removed from the 4-H building before 5:00 p.m. Sunday. PREMIUM SCHEDULE Project Area Blue Red White Club Activities.... $ Cloverbud / Participation Demonstrations General 4-H Projects & Pet Show Self-Determined Dog Show Showmanship Beef, Sheep, Swine Dairy, Goats, Llama Horse Poultry, Rabbits H Adventures To Make The Best Better I Pledge, My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, My health for better living, For my family, my club, my community, my country, and my world. Purple Ribbon AWARDS (sometimes called Grand and Reserve Champion) usually one of each is given to the most exceptional exhibits in the project area. It shows a 4-Her has exhibited a very high level of knowledge, workmanship, and effort both in relation to personal background and in comparison with all exhibits in that project area. Blue Ribbon Shows a greater than expected amount of workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project area according to the conference judging standards. Red Ribbon Shows average workmanship and knowledge in the project area in comparison to criteria for conference judging. White Ribbon Indicates some effort and knowledge gained by the 4-Her, but not quite up to par with the others according to the conference judging standard. Participation This award is given to all exhibits in noncompetitive or special categories, such as Cloverbuds 26 3

4 4-H EXHIBIT RULES 1. Eligibility State policies are accessible at: Members enrolled or re-enrolled after May 15 are eligible to exhibit for blue, red or white placing and related ribbon premium only. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless noted. Absentee judging of general project exhibits is allowed under exceptional circumstances. This must be pre-approved with 4-H staff. A written or recorded presentation must be submitted with the projects prior to 4-H Exhibit Judging Day. Conference call, skype, Google Hangout, etc. options must be pre-arranged and all technology and connections are the responsibility of the 4-H family. Staff is not responsible if fairground situation does not allow for connectivity.. Judging experiences for 4-H members with injuries or disabilities will be accommodated. Contact 4-H staff in advance of county fair when possible. A list of meetings attended must be submitted to Club Leaders or Extension Staff by August 1st. One must have attended six (6) 4-H meetings/events (club, PDC, Federation, etc.) and worked the 4-H Food Booth to be eligible for Federation scholarships for post-county fair opportunities and other events. The Horse Achievement and Horse Training workbooks must be turned in to the 4-H office by August 1st to exhibit in Achievement Level 6 or the Horse Training classes. Project Records : participants should turn in a complete set of records for at least one project area by the November Federation meeting. Awards to be presented at Lion s Banquet. 2. Registration Sign up for the exact number of exhibits you plan to enter in each class on the Advance Registration Form. Limits: 3 per each Static/General Project class, 1 per each Animal Science class. Cloverbuds - see #5 below. 4-H fair registration is due August 1st to the 4-H / Extension Office. Members submitting their registration form after the deadline may exhibit for blue, red, or white placings and related premiums and are not eligible for post-county fair trips. Note: Itasca County Fair open class exhibit entry deadline is Aug.1. Horse Project entries must have a copy of Coggins test attached to their registration form if not already in 4-H files. 3. Procedure for entering Club Projects The Club Treasurer should list these classes on their registration form. 4. Judging Schedules / Entry & Release Times - See front cover If exhibition requirements of the Fair Board and the 4-H Program from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time are not met, youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation. 5. Cloverbud Policies & Quotas Cloverbuds may bring up to 9 exhibits for judging, one may be the Cloverbud Pet Show, one may be the Upcycle Challenge, one may be the Carrots! Carrots! Carrots!, and one may be the Cupcake Bake Off. The Cloverbud Horse and Livestock Showmanship classes count towards the 9 project total. Additional display exhibits (more than 9) may be brought in for display only (no premium). 6. Exhibit Quotas Static/General 4-H Projects (display): members may enter up to 3 exhibits per class unless otherwise stated. Each exhibit must be distinctly different. Animal Science Projects (live animal): members may exhibit 1 entry per class, unless otherwise stated. 7. Code of Conduct - the code of conduct terms agreed to on the 4-H Member Enrollment will be enforced during 4-H Fair events. Terms are posted on the MN 4-H website. 8. Grievance Policy - contact 4-H Program Coordinator 9. Conference Judging Expectations All General 4-H Projects, Club Activities, and Demonstrations will be evaluated via conference judging. 10. Livestock Skill-a-Thon / Interviews Strongly encouraged for all general livestock exhibitors. It is great preparation experience for State Fair Livestock Interviews is Interviews 11. Livestock Health Requirements Animals cannot be stalled until vet checked. Horses must have had a negative Coggins test within the past year. All sheep and goats must display an USDA scrapies tag or tattoo. Chickens and turkeys must be ID d by a leg or wing band. They must also have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within the past 90 days or a Statement of Origin form indicating their bird is from a pullorum-typhoid free flock within the past 12 months. All animal health regulations as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society will be in effect. 12. Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics Training (LQA&E) All 4-H general livestock and lama exhibitors in grades 6+ must have participated in this training within the past 3 years to move forward to State Fair and NE Livestock shows. IAFE Show Ethics will be enforced for all live animal classes. 13. 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 (one-time 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. GENERAL PROJECT EXHIBITS 1. If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program Staff), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation. 2. Each member is allowed to enter up to 3 exhibits per general project area unless otherwise stated. Each exhibit must be distinctly different. Limit 9 for Cloverbuds. 3. All General Project Exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with a judge using the following criteria: ~ Exhibit quality..25% ~ Educational value..25% ~ Knowledge and ability to explain.50% Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded. Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. 4. SIZES: Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. Tri-Fold 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.) Overly large exhibits will not go to state fair unless you pro vide transportation. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation contact the 4-H office. Exception: Club Booth - Promote your Group. 4 SCIENCE OF ANIMALS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS State Fair trips will be available. Exhibits will be judged during the Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. HEALTH R490001* Grade 9+ R490002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 BREEDING R490004* Grade 9+ R490005* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 PRODUCTION R490007* Grade 9+ R490008* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 ZOONOTICS R490010* Grade 9+ R490011* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 OTHER R490013* Grade 9+ R490014* Grade 6-8 R Grade Should focus on one of the following livestock breeds: beef, dairy, dairy goat, meat goat, poultry, rabbits, sheep, or swine. 2. Items constructed (such as feeding system or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the for divisions listed above. 3. These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks SELF-DETERMINED R380001* Grade 9+ R380002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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. 2. 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. 3. 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 SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT R390001* Grade 9+ R390002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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. 2. MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed. 3. No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in such a manner 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 func tions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, ac cessories, position, etc.). - Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among five 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 and responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations. SHOP R400001* Grade 9+ R400002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. 2. Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost. - Article made of wood or metal - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished. - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood. SMALL ENGINES R410001* Grade 9+ R410002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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. - An educational display of some aspect of small engine use, care, reconditioning, etc. 25

5 - Enlargement or multiple 4X6 photos to show photographic ele ments you learned about and includes explain 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 photog raphy, portrait setup, collage, etc. PHOTO MANIPULATION Photographs in this category MUST involve editing. Software editing is required in this category such as selective coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. Photos should focus on how photography is used in everyday life, including: creative editing, mugs, ornaments, photo gifts, posters, calendars, brochures, and advertising. R320004* Grade 9+ R320005* Grade 6-8 R 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) 1. All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. (Exception - an exhibit integrating older photographs) 2. Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. 3. NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. 4. Exhibits use 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board cut to fit. 5. Use 14 x22 poster board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama neutral colors are best. 6. Do not use construction paper or colored paper 7. Multi photos should be exhibited on matted or on posterboard using 4x6 photos. 8. When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated the original photo MUST include an unaltered 4x6 on the back of the exhibit. 9. Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, ect. (Non-affiliated website information can be found online) Exhibit ideas: -Digitally enhanced photograph(s) -Calendar, brochure, event poster, photobook (no scrapbook) -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 bring project on 14x22 poster board, computer, or tablet PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE R330001* Grade 9+ R330002* Grade 6-8 R Grade An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant character istics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food produc tion, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. POTATOES R340001* Grade 9+ R340002* Grade 6-8 R Grade If bringing potatoes: 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 R350001* Grade 9+ R350002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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). 2. 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 R370001* Grade 9+ R370002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire pre vention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display repre sentative 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. 5. 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. 6. Pet Show is limited to 1 entry per exhibitor from cat or dog or pet project area. Pet must be in good health, dogs and cats must have current health certificates. Pet may not be exhibited as a part of any other project area for that exhibitor. Pets must be domesticated and be caged or leashed at all times. Exhibitors bring their pets for the show and take them home the same day. Information forms will be sent to exhibitors to complete for the Show. 7. Copyright Law and Infringement: Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of original work. Original work includes a person s ideas captured in writing or as an image, photograph, song, audio recording, or visual recording. All original work including information found on the web is subject to copyright protection. The author/creator has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform or make derivative works. Before using another person s work as part of your 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use, has a creative commons license or that you have requested and received permission (in writing) to use the original work. If an exhibit infringes on copyright law, a decision may need to be made to remove the exhibit from display at the county or state fair. ANIMAL SCIENCE 1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ear tag and/or tattoo or leg band. Animal ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the 4-H Extension Office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (Feb. 15 for market beef). 2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-Her s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of a family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4- Her s parents actively involved with the working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Registered animals not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor s name and/or the exhibitor s family name H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care, feeding, and watering of their animals You must provide your own feed and bedding for all livestock species. 4. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be preregistered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one entry per class, unless stated otherwise. 5. Showmanship classes are strongly encouraged for 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock, horses, lamas, and dogs at county fair. This is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge and work with your animal. 4-H ers must show their own/leased animals. 6. All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other enrolled Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4-H er exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair. 7. 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. 8. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the Itasca County Agricultural Society. STATE FAIR, STATE SHOWS, NE LIVESTOCK ELIGIBILITY 1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, State Dog Show and NE Livestock 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. Members selected to represent the county at the State Dog Show and the NE Livestock Show must have completed third grade. 3. All 4-H general livestock and lama exhibitors in grades 6+ must have participated in LQA&E training within the past 3 years to move forward to State Fair and NE Livestock shows. State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair or NE Livestock 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have complete a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3-hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1-hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 4. Members may elect to take BOTH a general and a livestock project trip to State Fair, if qualified, as well as participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits, or judging teams. Members taking a State Fair livestock trip may also exhibit their Science of Animals Exhibit, if qualified. 5. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a onetime member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one time 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. 6. Federation supported scholarships are available for postcounty fair trips to any member who worked at least 4 hours in the 4-H food booth and attended a combination of at least 6 4-H meetings/events. 7. All 4-H Livestock and Horse members are expected to participate in Herdsmanship at the State Fair. Trip participants must arrive early enough and stay late enough to do their share. 8. Trip participants are expected to stay for the entire scheduled time of the event. 9. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: 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. 24 5

6 Club Activities Club Activities (V thru V002004) are conference judged on Wednesday. One or two youth from the club should represent the club at the conference judging. Limit one entry per club per class. CLUB BANNER V001001* Club Banner 1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. 2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) and ready to hang. 3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or twosided. 4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club V001002* Community Pride 1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community. CLUB BOOTH V Club Booth Promote your Group 1. The booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis or interest of the group, show what you have done this past year, or why others may want to join your group. 2. Open to 4-H Clubs and Program Development Committees (PDC) 3. Booth may be up to 5 x5 with a 5 wall as the back 4. Set-up time is Tuesday evening from 4-7:00 p.m. CLUB SCRAPBOOK V Club Scrapbook 1. Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. CLUB PROJECTS V Club Flower Box / Planter (participation ribbon only) V Club Trash Barrel V Club Bench (participation ribbon only) 1. Trash Barrel may be metal or plastic supplied by Club. 2. Bench may be from wood or metal, all materials must be weather proof and must hold at least 2 people. 3. Planter may be of any type container, movable by no more than 2 people, and can contain any type of plant materials. 4. Planters and Benches should promote 4-H and will be donated to the fair or your meeting site (town hall etc.) for future use. Planters left at Fairgrounds should be re-planted by the Cub in subsequent years. DEMONSTRATIONS - All members are eligible! O001001* Grades 9+ - Individual O001002* Grades 9+ - Team O001003* Grades Individual O001004* Grades Team O O N N Grades Individual Grades Team Cloverbud Dem. Individual Cloverbud Dem. Team Judged on Monday, August 6th, Fairgrounds, before the Federation mtg. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS - Judged during Fair -All 4-H livestock exhibitors are eligible! $10 premium for all exhibitors who do a Livestock demonstration at County Fair!!! O002001* Grades 9+ - Individual O002002* Grades 9+ - Team O002003* Grades Individual O002004* Grades Team O O Grades Individual Grades Team ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS - All members eligible! O003001* Grades 9+ - Individual O003002* Grades 9+ - Team O003003* Grades Individual O003004* Grades Team O Grades Individual O Grades Team YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS - All members eligible! O004001* Grades 9+ - Individual O004002* Grades 9+ - Team O004003* Grades Individual O004004* Grades Team O Grades Individual Judged at Fair, Saturday, 8a.m., or make arrangements Judged on Monday, August 6th, Fairgrounds, before the Federation mtg Judged on Monday, August 6th, Fairgrounds, before the Federation mtg Note - There will be a $10 premium given to all exhibitors who do a Livestock Demonstration at County Fair and a $30 premium given to all exhibitors who do a Demonstration, Livestock Demonstration, Illustrated Presentation, or Youth In Action Demonstration at State Fair! 6 PERFORMING ARTS Performances judged July 17, Lion s Picnic, Registration for this due July 10, 4-H ers not in the Performing arts Project area may enter live performances for Participation ribbon! Display exhibits will be judged Aug. 15. R300001* Grade 9+ R300002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 R Duet or Group performance - Evening of Opportunity option Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a member s involvement or interest in the performing arts. 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. If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last longer than 7 minutes. - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the per forming Arts. - A puppet and script made and created by member. - Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and include a write-up about it. - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current per forming arts experiences. - An education display of some aspect of music, drama, or perform ing. PETS R310001* Grade 9+ R310002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 R Pet Show, Wed, Aug. 16, following 2:00 Clover bud Pet Show 1. Pet must be a domesticated, non-livestock animal. 2. Display exhibit must include a photo of 4-H er with their pet. 3. Pet project members may exhibit a pet in the pet show as one of their 3 entries in the pet project class. Limit: 1 pet per exhibitor. Pets must be caged or leashed at all times. 4. Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be shown in the pet show. 5. Pet Show exhibitors will be sent a Pet Information form once your 4-H Fair registration is received. This form should be brought with you to the Pet Show. Be prepared to answer questions about your pet and its care. - 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. PHOTOGRAPHY CHECK THIS OUT Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography exhibit and get ready for judging, projects/arts-communication/photography/docs/photographytips-suggestionsfor-for-projects.pdf ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY 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. R320001* Grade 9+ R320002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 Equipment: - Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, under water camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet, or drone with attached camera operator must meet age requirements to use drone) 1. All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. 2. Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. 3. When editing or using enhancements and unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit. 4. NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. 5. Allowed exhibits use 4 x 6, 5x 7, or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted on mat board or poster board neutral colors are best (black, white, tan, or grey) 6. Do not use construction paper or colored paper 7. Use 14 x 22 board for more than 5 photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama 8. When a photo has been altered, the original (unaltered) 4 x 6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit Exhibit ideas: - Photo story of 5 to 7 (4 X 6 ) photos in a photo matted or dis played on poster board to show a process (before and after). - Photo story can also include documenting, some examples might include: A town s history, could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, volunteers, founding families history, etc.. 4-H project, or another member s 4-H project or your 4-H Club s community service project 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.) - Show 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.3. peo ple, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). - Panorama 23

7 HORSE RELATED F Grades 6+ F Grades Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division. 2. Exhibitor owns a horse. 3. Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4 H member has made, done, or learned in the project. 4. Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present on Wednesday with regular project judging. HORSELESS HORSE F Grades 6+ F Grades The exhibit should show or explain something the 4 H member has made, done, or learned in the project. 2. Exhibitor does NOT own a horse. 3. Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present on Wednesday with regular project judging. State event is during the 4-H State Horse show. INDOOR GARDENING Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens) R270001* Grade 9+ R270002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Potted Plants: a. Flowering plants should be in bloom b. Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair 2. Plants in Hanging Containers: a. Container for the plant should not be more than 10 in depth or diameter b. Maximum total length of & plant should not exceed 4' c. Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and plants being well established. 3. Terrariums a. The terrarium may not exceed 24 in any dimension. b. Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. c. Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality, container and specimens) and methods of control. - Two or more varieties of house plants with common and bo tanical name. - Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of gen eral terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of MN. - Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc. LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN R280001* Grade 9+ R280002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State Fair 2. 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 R290001* Grade 9+ R290002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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. 2. Participant encouraged to bring instructions/pattern 3. If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. - Any item made by the member using the techniques of knit ting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, hand quilting, weaving, applique, latch hook, tatting, other. - Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts tech nique. - Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a nee dle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved. O Grades Team 1. Demonstration/ Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. 2. Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the 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 how to plant 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 technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals. State Fair demonstrations will receive a $25 premium! 3. Livestock Demonstrations Demonstration would involve use of exhibitor s live animal: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine. State Fair Trips: The 4-Her must demonstrate on livestock weekend and can also participate in all other species activities (show, interviews, showmanship, etc.) Counties can add one additional State Fair Trip in the species area of the demonstration. 4-H Livestock demonstrators will receive a $25 premium from Minnesota Livestock Breeders 4. 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. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. (Selfpresenting entries created with presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and entered in the Video class.) If presentation software is utilized, judging will include the effect tive use of the software. For information on effectively using visu als in presentations and/or presentation software please see Special NOTE: if presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-Her is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to con tact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. The ideal situation is to deliver the presentation with a computer and LCD proj ector, but the use of transparencies and an overhead projector is also possible. ***** For Reference Only To help determine the proper class: Demonstration (If presentation software is used to support or en hance a Demonstration) Illustrated Talk (If presentation software is used to present infor mation 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 selfpresenting visual or multi-media presentation that does not include the live interaction of the 4-H er - something that just plays/ presents on its own) Note - There will be a $10 premium given to all exhibitors who do a Livestock Demonstration at County Fair! and There will be a $30 premium given to all exhibitors who do a Demonstration, Livestock Demonstration, Illustrated Presentation, or Youth In Action Demonstration at State Fair! 22 7

8 ANIMAL SCIENCE BEEF Spring Calf Fall Calf Summer yearling Junior yearling BREEDING HEIFER Birth Dates A001 Registered - Exotic Breeds A002 Registered - British Breeds A003 Commercial Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): -001* Spring Calf -002* Fall Calf -003* Summer Yearling -004* Junior Yearling -005* Senior Yearling COW AND CALF A007001* Cow and Calf pair Calf from a Cow/calf exhibit may also be shown as a Prospect Market Calf or a Breeding Heifer Calf. PROSPECT MARKET CALF A008001* Heifer Calf A008002* Steer Calf Calves moving on to State Fair must be weaned. MARKET BEEF A004001* Market Steer A004002* Market Heifer Jan 1 Apr 30, of current year Sept.1 - Dec. 31, of previous year May 1 - Aug. 31, of previous year Jan. 1 - April 30, of previous year Senior yearling Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2016 Cow/Calf Prospect Calf Market Beef Market Heifer Dairy Steer DAIRY STEER A005001* Dairy Steer A005002* Crossbred Dairy Steer Calf born on or after January 1 of current year Jan 1 Apr 30, of current year Born on or after January 1 to August 31 of previous year Born on or after January 1 to August 31 of previous year Born on or after January 1 to August 31 of previous year 1. Market Beef & Dairy Steers: Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 lbs; recommended maximum weight is 1,500 lbs for market beef and 1,600 lbs for dairy steer. 2. Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auction 3. Purebred Dairy Steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds to be accepted in the dairy steer show: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking Shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with American Milking Shorthorn Society and not carry the S suffix 4. Crossbred Diary Steers must be from the following breeds in any combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande, Red & White Holsteins, Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red) BEEF SHOWMANSHIP* Be sure to list on registration form. A Grades 9+ A Grades 6-8 A Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds Sec tion OTHER BEEF Display exhibits & posters about Beef - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Project section. DAIRY Birth Dates: Calf Sept 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 Yearling Sept 1, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2017 Two year old Sept 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016 Aged cows On or before Aug 31, 2015 B001 Holstein - Registered & Grade B002 Crossbred & Other Breeds Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): -001* Calf -002* Yearling -003* Two year old -004* Aged Cow, three years and older -005* Dry Cow 1. Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two year old cow class. 2. Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days. DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP* Be sure to list on registration form. B Grades 9+ B Grades 6-8 B Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds Sec tion OTHER DAIRY Display exhibits & posters about Dairy - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Project section. harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup produc tion; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forest ry. FRUIT R210001* Grade 9+ R210002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. 2. Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. - Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. - Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or insects (actual Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. GEOLOGY R220001* Grade 9+ R220002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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, a rock plate, or an egg carton collection (see geology bulletin), six 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 pa perweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of each rock type. - Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why s" deal ing with the principles of geology and natural earth sciences. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS R240001* Grade 9+ R240002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a crosscultural home stay experience. - Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. HEALTH R250001* Grade 9+ R250002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression) of your choice. - Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, pro gram description, materials, community support and evaluat ion. HOME ENVIRONMENT R260001* Grade 9+ R260002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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 2. A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. 3. Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang. 4. Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED to be used. - 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 and cost of a redeco rating or remodeling plan showing before and after. 8 21

9 6. 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, the food is to be brought just for judging. - 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 MyPlate. - 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 (such as: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutria ent content like fat, fiber, and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION R190004* Grade 9+ R190005* Grade 6-8 R Grade Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project. 2. All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. 3. All food preservation exhibits must be labeled with a 2 x 3 label. Labels to include county, name, grade, product, style of pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure canner), date, processing time, date processed, source of recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used 4. Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars. 5. All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids. 6. Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies. 7. Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preservation publications, available through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable. 8. No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. 9. 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). 10. Preserved within the past year. Exhibit suggestions: - Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or bag of product: Vegetables, fruits - Pint Jar Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) - 1/2 pint jar Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) Dried vegetables, dried fruits, dried herbs. Beef or venison jerky. - Food science experiment or educational display. FOOD REVIEW - The Great Review! - 4-H ers not in the Foods Project area may enter for Participation ribbon! R191001* Grade 9+ R191002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 Exhibit suggestions: - Exhibitors should bring to the fair: one food from the menu: a place setting which includes dishes, silverware, linens, and a centerpiece; recipe for the food mounted on a 8-1/2 x 11 poster, preferable freestanding; a meal menu mounted on a poster. - The food review display must be no larger than 30 square. The photo recipe, place setting, and menu will be left as the exhibit. At the State Fair the food will be disposed of and the place setting sent home with the exhibitor. - Food review will be judged on food knowledge, management, nutrition knowledge, menu, food and table setting. The judge may or may not taste the food. FOREST RESOURCES R200001* Grade 9+ R200002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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 photograph. - Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed collection. - Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite treeinclude 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 nonrenewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig identifica tion; taxonomic keys; tree road maps. - Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measure ments; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; GOAT Dairy & Meat BIRTH DATES: Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2018 Senior Doe Kid Jan 1 to March 31, 2018 Dry Yearling Doe Born in 2017 Milking Yearling Doe Born in 2017 Milking two-year old Doe Born in 2016 Milking three or four year old Doe Born in Milking five-year old & older Doe Market Goat (altered male or female) Junior Meat Goat Breeding Doe Kid (registered or grade) Senior Meat Goat Breeding Doe Kid (registered or grade) Yearling Meat Goat Breeding Doe (registered or grade) NOTE: The following breeds are eligible to compete in the 4-H Dairy Goat Show: Alpine, Golden Guernsey, Lamancha, Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sables, Toggenburg. Recorded Grades & Unrecorded Grades are limited to breeds & combo of breeds listed. Dairy Market Goats must be 100% dairy breeds. Pygmy goats are classed as Meat Goats. DAIRY GOAT D004 Born in 2013 or earlier December 1, 2017 April 30, 2018 March 1 May 31, 2018 December 1, 2017 February 28, 2018 December 1, 2016 November 30, 2017, never kidded Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded Grades) Use the following Classes, with the Divisions and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): -001* Junior Doe Kid -002* Senior Doe Kid -003* Dry Yearling Doe -004* Milking Yearling Doe -005* Milking Two Year Old Doe -006* Milking Doe - Three or Four Years Old -007* Milking Doe - Five Years and Older DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP * Be sure to list on registration form D Grades 9+ D Grades 6-8 D Grades 3-6 N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds Section MARKET GOAT and MEAT BREEDS E002001* Meat Market Goat - wether or doe E002003* Dairy Market Goat - doe E003001* Junior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade E003002* Senior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade E003003* Yearling Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade 1. Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP* Be sure to list on registration form E Grades 9+ E Grades 6-8 E Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds Sec tion OTHER GOATS Display exhibits & posters about Goats - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Project section. Note: For safety reasons, all market goats must be de-horned/ disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Does shown in market classes must be disbudded in accordance with market animals rules. Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted.. However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. DOG 4-H County Fair Dog Show takes place on Saturday, August 4th, 8am in the livestock area. DOG AGILITY C001 Pre-Agility C002 Beginner C003 Elementary C004 Intermediate C005 Senior C006 Advanced C007 Jumpers 1 C008 Jumpers 2 C009 Jumpers 3 Use the following Classes, with the Divisions above, to indicate your project class: -001* 4-002* 8-003* * * 20 -not available for Pre-Agility or Beginner DOG OBEDIENCE C010001* Foundations C010002* Beginner C010003* Graduate Beginner C010004* Novice C010005* Graduate Novice C010006* Pre Open C010007* Open C010008* Graduate Open C010009* Pre-Utility C010010* Utility C010011* Veteran C010012* Brace C010013* Four Dog Team 20 9

10 DOG RALLY C009001* Foundations C009002* Pre-Novice C009003* Novice C009004* Pre-Advanced C009005* Advanced C009006* Excellent C009007* Veteran DOG SHOWMANSHIP Be sure to list on registration form. 4-H ers that have achieved a blue ribbon in Novice must move to Open C060001* Novice grades 3-8 C060002* Novice grades 9+ C060003* Open grades 3-8 C060004* Open grades 9+ N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds Section 1. A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, but not both by the same youth! a. 4-H ers 3rd grade and up are eligible for county and state dog show 2. 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information, requirements, rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, and Showmanship rules and guidelines (3 separate publications) available on the MN 4 -H dog project website ( 3. All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Verification (Dog IDs) and form turned in by May 15. HORSE HORSE SHOW F060 Showmanship at Halter ** F001 English Equitation F002 English Pleasure F003 Western Horsemanship F004 Western Pleasure/Stock Type F005 Western Pleasure/Pleasure Type F006 Pole Weaving F007 Jumping Figure 8 F008 Key Race F009 Barrel Race F010 Trail Class F011 Egg & Spoon F012 Miniature Horse, Trail in Hand (Obstacle) N Cloverbud Lead Line Barrel Race N Cloverbud Lead Line Western Pleasure N Cloverbud Lead Line Showmanship Use the following grade classes to enter the above divisions. -001* Grade * Grade Grade Novice E. Equitation, W. Horsemanship, & Showmanship -005* Pony W. Pleasure & W. Horsemanship 1. Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. 2. Additional information can be found on projects/animal-science/horse 3. Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries. 4. Novice classes are for those members who have not previously placed 1 st -6 th in these events. Members are encouraged to sign up for the regular class and the novice, if qualified. If the member receives a placing in the regular class, they are then asked to scratch from the novice class. 5. Exhibitors of miniature horses should enroll in Showmanship at Halter and Miniature Horse Trail in Hand. CHALLENGED RIDER F Assisted Flat Class Western or English Equitation, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed F Assited Obstacle Game Class Key Hole pattern, walk, trot with volunteer/mentor as needed F Unassisted Flat Class Western or Eng lish Equitation, walk, trot unassisted (spotter requested) F Unassisted Obstacle Game Class Key Hole pattern, walk, trot unassisted (spotter requested) HORSE TRAINING F Horse Training - steps 1-6. Work in Horse Training & Achievement Books required. HORSE ACHIEVEMENT F Achievement - Level 6. Work in Horse Achievement Book required. HORSE RELATED a display exhibit for members enrolled in the Horse Project - see page 22 HORSELESS HORSE a display exhibit- see page 22 LAMA G001 Costume (Optional) G002 Obstacle Course/Public Relations (Required) G060 Showmanship (Required) Use the following Classes, with the Divisions above -001* Grades * Grades Grades Llamas and alpacas will be shown in the same classes. 2.4-H Lama projects must be born prior to January 1, EXPLORING ANIMALS R150001* Grades 9+ R150002* Grades 6-8 R Grades 3-5 Note: 3-dimensional exhibits should be entered in the Science of Animals Division (see page 25). i.e. chicken feeders, rabbit cages, etc. 1. This area is for 4-Hers who wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not required Hers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, or Swine may exhibit in this category. 3. Exhibits about horses/the horse industry should be entered in Horse Related or Horseless Horse on page 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 R160001* Grade 9+ R160002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situ ation. - 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 till age, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field wind breaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS R170001* Grade 9+ R170002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of select ed Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life his tory 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 boat ing. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. FLOWER GARDENING R180001* Grade 9+ R180002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Label each container according to kind or variety. 2. Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens) 3. Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: three stems of one variety of annual flower, or one stem of a hardy perennial, or one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or one blossom of a tea rose, or one stem of a hardy shrub rose. - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying meth od. - My Flower Garden Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale (see Flower Gardening Bulletin, page 3), the correct variety name and pict ures (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 FOOD AND NUTRITION R190001* Grade 9+ R190002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. 2. If exhibiting actual food, you are encouraged to create a display with your photo & nutritional info etc. such as a poster or framed piece to be the actual display during both County and State Fair. 3. 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 as the exhibit instead of the food at State Fair, or create a poster display of these items. 4. Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. 5. The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. 19

11 ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE (formerly Rube Goldberg) R135011* Level 2 Team Member (grades 9-12) R135010* Level 1 Team Member (grades 3-8) Youth in grades 6+ can participate in Level 2 if they have at least 2 years previous experience in Level 1. Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in on of these classes. An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on Rube Goldberg, 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 chainreaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their RGs. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. 1. Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rule Books at forcomplete details. 2. Teams of at least 3 youth 3. Minimum of 10 steps 4. Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less 5. Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft 6. Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge 7. Must keep a written record illustrating the process of this project - - RG machine itself - display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the ac tivity/project - Note: in 2018, the State Engineering Design Challenge for Levels 1 and 2 (formerly Rube Goldberg) will be held at a site other than the State Fair. However, challenge teams are invited to showcase their machine and project at the State Fair. Participants can also have other general projects judged. ENTOMOLOGY R140001* Grade 9+ R140002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. 2. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, internet, interviews with an expert etc.) 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Insect Collection exhibits: A. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24 x 18 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. Only one case per exhibitor is allowed. 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. a. 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. b. 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, H.umn.edu/projects/entomology - General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. - 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). - Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life his tory displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. LAMA FIBER judged during the Friday Sheep Show G003001* Lama Fiber 1. Fiber must be of the animal you are exhibiting and must be current year s shear. 2. Place 2-3oz of fiber into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. OTHER LAMA Display exhibits & posters about lamas - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Project section. POULTRY CHICKENS H001001* Market pen of two males or two females H001002* Breeding pen of one male & two females H001003* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females H001004* Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers H001005* Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers DOVES H002001* Purebred breeding pair DUCKS H003001* Market pen of two males or two females H003002* Breeding pen of one male & two females H003003* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two fe males GEESE H004001* Market pen of two males or two females H004002* Breeding pen of one male & two females GUINEA Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown: H005001* Market pen of two males or two females, same breed H005002* Breeding pen of one male & two females, same breed PIGEONS H006001* Utility, 1 Breeding Pair H006002* Utility, 1 Young bird, Male or Female, this year s band H006003* Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair H006004* Fancy, 1 Young bird, Male or Female, this year s band H006005* Flying, 1 Breeding Pair H006006* Flying, 1 Young bird Male or Female, this year s band TURKEYS - Domestic only H007001* Market pen of two males or two females H007002* Breeding pen of one male & two females SHOW AND HOBBY H Breeding Pair One breeding pair of bantams, Guinea Hens, pheasants, quail, etc. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP Be sure to list on registration form. H Grades 9+ H Grades 6-8 H Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds Sect. 1. Different birds must be used for each class. Ex: the hens used in a Breeding Pen class may not also be used in Egg Production. 2. Egg production pen of two pullets will have two separate lots - one for white egg layers and one for brown egg layers. White egg layers must be hybrid. Brown egg layers must be commercial purebred or hybrid; hybrids are preferred. 3. Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, (except breeding pigeon classes). All, except waterfowl and pigeons, must have health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band. 4. Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. POULTRY POSTER CONTEST Promoting the 4-H Poultry Project H050001* Grades 9+ H050002* Grades 6-8 H Grades 3-5 Educational, about the poultry industry H070001* Grades 9+ H070002* Grades 6-8 H Grades Any 4-H er enrolled in the Poultry Project may enter a poster. You do NOT have to be exhibiting a bird to enter 2. Entries to be turned into the Poultry Barn staff by 6pm Thursday night of the County Fair 3. Poster not to exceed 14 wide x 22 high OTHER POULTRY Display exhibits & displays about poultry - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Project section RABBITS **Note: a specific rabbit may be shown in only one of the following classes SMALL BREEDS I001001* Senior Buck over 6 months of age I001002* Senior Doe over 6 months of age I001003* Junior Buck under 6 months of age I001004* Junior Doe under 6 months of age 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, 11

12 Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Lion Head, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta and Tan. LARGE BREEDS I002001* Senior Buck over 8 months of age I002002* Senior Doe over 8 months of age I002003* Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age I002004* Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age I002005* Junior Buck under 6 months of age I002006* Junior Doe under 6 months of age 6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include: New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern, California, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. 1. All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. 2. Rabbits must be purebred, but do not have to be registered. 3. Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. RUNNING BREEDS I004001* Senior Buck over 8 months of age I004002* Senior Doe over 8 months of age I004003* Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age I004004* Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age I004005* Junior Buck under 6 months of age I004006* Junior Doe under 6 months of age Running rabbit breeds include: Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander and Tan. 1. Breeding Rabbit requirements apply to Running Breeds MARKET RABBIT I003001* Single fryer, 3.5 to 5.5 pounds, not over 70 days old I003002* Pen of three fryers, 3.5 to 5.5 pounds, not over 70 days old I Roaster, pounds, under 6 mos. old I Stewer, over 8 pounds, 6 mos. and older 1.Crossbred rabbits may be exhibited in market classes. RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP Be sure to list on registration form. I Grades 9+ I Grades 6-8 I Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds sec tion RABBIT POSTER CONTEST Promoting the 4-H rabbit project I050001* Grades 9+ I050002* Grades 6-8 I050003* Grades 3-5 Educational, about the rabbit industry I080001* Grades 9+ I080002* Grades 6-8 I080003* Grades Any 4-H er may enter a poster. You do NOT have to be exhibiting a rabbit to enter. 2. Entries to be turned in to the Rabbit Barn Staff by 6 p.m. Thursday night of County Fair 3. Poster not to exceed 14 wide by 22 high OTHER RABBIT Display exhibits & displays about rabbits - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Project section. SHEEP BIRTH DATES Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Market Lamb Aged Ewe Born Jan. 1 May 15 of current year (to be State Fair eligible must be born Jan. 1 - March 31) Born on or after January 1 of previous year and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors. Born Jan. 1 May 15 of current year Born in 2017 or earlier BREEDING EWE J001 Registered Ewe - Meat Breeds J002 Commercial Ewe - Meat Breeds J003 Registered Ewe - Wool Breeds J004 Commercial Ewe - Wool Breeds Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): 001* Ewe Lamb 002* Yearling Ewe 003 Aged Ewe (County Fair class only) MARKET LAMB J010001* Market Lamb wether or ewe 1. Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds. LAMB LEAD Note: This is not a costume class. See requirements. J All grades 1. Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and must wear a garment made from at least 60% wool. 1. Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season 2. 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. - 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, exam ples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that dis ease explain ing causes and control. DOG R120001* Grade 9+ R120002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 R Pet Show (Register under Pets), Wed., Aug. 16, following 2:00 Cloverbud Pet Show Note: Dog Show classes can be found on Page 9 1. Dog project members may exhibit a dog in the pet show as one of their 3 entries in the dog project class. The same dog may NOT be used by the same exhibitor in both the Pet Show and the 4-H Dog Show competition. Limit: 1 entry in the pet show per exhibitor. 2. Pet Show exhibitors will be sent a Pet Information form once your 4-H Fair registration is received. This form should be brought with you to the Pet Show. See Pets for more information. Be prepared to answer questions about your dog and its care. - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. ELECTRIC R130001* Grade 9+ R130002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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 installlation. - Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an 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... ENGINEERING DESIGN See more set/ for more information AQUATIC ROBOTICS R135001* Grade 9+ R135002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 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 R135004* Grade 9+ R135005* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 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 R135007* Grade 9+ R135008* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 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 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

13 COMPUTER R080001* Grade 9+ R080002* Grade 6-8 R Grade 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. 2. 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 com puter 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 R090001* Grade 9+ R090002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or mod els of same included. - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. CRAFTS & FINE ARTS Members enrolled in Creative Arts may enter up to 3 exhibits in both Fine Arts and Crafts. Crafts are kits/pkg. type creations. Fine arts are original works. CRAFTS R100001* Crafts - Grade 9+ R100002* Crafts - Grade 6-8 R Crafts - Grade For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsman ship. - Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, cal ligraphy, work from kits, etc. 1. Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit. 2. 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. 3. All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work) FINE ARTS R100004* Fine Arts - Grade 9+ R100005* Fine Arts - Grade 6-8 R Fine Arts - Grade For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new tech niques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. - Original work (no kits) in drawing painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc. 1. Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. 2. 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-Hers own ideas and imagination. 3. All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work,...) CROP SCIENCES CORN R110001* Grade 9+ R110002* Grade 6-8 R Grade Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. 2. Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart 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. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES R110004* Grade 9+ R110005* Grade 6-8 R Grade 3-5 Garment is defined as a piece of clothing covering a main part of your body (not socks or accessories). 2. Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, t heir outfit and their lamb. FLEECE J090001* Fleece 1. All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided! SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP Be sure to list on registration form. J Grades 9+ J Grades 6-8 J Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds Details in the Cloverbuds section OTHER SHEEP Display exhibits & posters about sheep - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Projects. SWINE BIRTH DATES: Breeding Gilt Market Barrow Market Gilt BREEDING GILTS K001001* Registered Gilts - All Breeds K001002* Commercial Gilts MARKET BARROW K002001* Market Barrow MARKET GILT K003001* Market Gilt Born January 1 March 31 of current year Born on or after January 1 of current year Born on or after January 1 of current year 1.Recommended minimum weight for market hogs for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market barrows and market gilts weighing less than 220 will show in their own class Super Lightweight and those 301 pounds and over will show in their own class Super Heavyweights and will be eligible for blue, red or white ribbons and are not eligible for champions. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP Be sure to list on registration form. K Grades 9+ K Grades 6-8 K Grades 3-5 N Cloverbuds Details in Cloverbuds sec tion OTHER SWINE Display exhibits & posters about sheep - See Exploring Animals or Veterinary Science in the General Project section. SUPREME SHOWMANSHIP Sunday, 1:00 pm, Livestock Arena - Exhibitors placing first in each of the Showmanship grade divisions (grades 3-13) for all Livestock Spe cies and Horse are expected to participate in this round-robin event. - Exhibitor is asked to provide their project animal in the specie they are representing for the event. If the eligible exhibitor qualifies with 2 species, they must select one, and offer the trip to the 4-H er placing sec ond. - 4-H ers must register their participation with 4-H staff