147th NICOLLET COUNTY FAIR H Premium Book

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1 147th NICOLLET COUNTY FAIR H Premium Book Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St. Peter August 8-12, 2018 Your 4-H guidebook for preparing and registering for your 4-H experience at the Nicollet County Fair. Nicollet County Board of Commissioners: Marie Dranttel Denny Kemp Jack Kolars John Luepke Jim Stenson Nicollet County Extension Office: LuAnn Hiniker, Regional Director Jason Ertl, Extension Educator, Ag David Foley, 4-H Program Coordinator LuAnn Schloesser, Administrative & Program Assistant Alaina Corgard, Summer Intern Nicollet County Extension Committee: Brett Annexstad Neal Anderson Anna Bastian Elizabeth Fluegge Joyce Halvorson Spencer Schott Michael Moline Jack Kolars Marie Dranttel 1

2 Nicollet County Fair Schedule of Events Tuesday, August 7 1:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H General Project Judging in Johnson Hall 5:00 5:30 p.m. Judges Break 7:00 p.m. Johnson Hall will be closed for the night Wednesday, August 8 11:00 am 6:00 pm Johnson Hall building open 4:00-9:00 p.m. Animal Entry - Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine 3:00 9:00 p.m. Animal Check In Annexstad Building (NOTE: ALL animals must be check in) 6:00 p.m. Dog Show Exhibition and Awards Show Ring 6:00-7:00 p.m. Rabbit Interviews Annexstad Building 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sheep/Market Goat Interviews Annexstad Building 6:00-7:00 p.m. Beef Interviews Annexstad Building 7:30-8:00 p.m. Sheep/Market Goat Weigh In Annexstad Building 8:00-8:30 p.m. Beef Weigh In Beef Barn Thursday, August 9 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Johnson Hall, Open to Public 8:00-11:00 a.m. Animal Entry ONLY Dairy and Horses 9:00 a.m. 4-H Sheep/Meat Goat - Show Ring 1:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Show -Show Ring 3:30 p.m. 4-H Rabbit -Show Ring 5:00-6:00 p.m. Horse & Swine Exhibitor Interviews - Johnson Hall 5:00-6:00 p.m. Poultry Exhibitor Interviews Johnson Hall 5:00-6:00 p.m. Dairy/Dairy Goat Exhibitor Interviews Johnson Hall Friday, August 10 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Johnson Hall, Open to Public 7:30 8:30 a.m. Swine Weigh In Swine Barn 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show - Horse Arena 8:30 a.m. 4-H Dairy Goat show followed by 4-H Dairy Show - Show Ring Open Class Dairy and FFA Dairy show to follow 3:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show - Annexstad Bldg. Saturday, August 11 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Johnson Hall, Open to Public 8:30 a.m. 4-H Swine Show - Show Ring 10:30 a.m. 4-H General Demonstrations - Johnson Hall 2:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Demonstrations - Show Ring Sunday, August 12 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Johnson Hall, Open to Public 10:00 a.m. 4-H Premier Showmanship Show Ring 12:00 p.m. 4-H Cat and Pet Show, Show Ring 1:30 p.m. State Fair Exhibitor Meeting Johnson Hall 3:00 p.m. All 4-H exhibits released 2

3 Table of Contents Aerospace 23 Animal Science Rules and Information. 7-9 Beef...11 Bicycle...23 Cat 21 & 23 Child & Family Development Citizenship...24 Clothing & Textiles Cloverbuds.. 25 Cloverbud Policies 7 Club Exhibits (Banner & Community Pride)...42 Club Exhibits (Club Historian) Computer...26 Consumer Education...26 Crafts and Fine Arts...26 Crop Sciences...27 Dairy...12 Dairy Goats Market Goats.15 Demonstrations Display and Poster Dimensions...23 Dogs ,29 Electric...29 Engineering Design Entomology Exhibitor Information & Rules Exploring Animals...31 Exploring the Environment...31 Fashion Revue...25 Fishing Sports...32 Flower Gardening Food Review...32 Foods and Nutrition...32 Food Preservation...33 Forest Resources...33 Fruit Geology...34 Global Connections...34 Health...34 Home Environment...34 Horse Horseless/Horse Related Indoor Gardening...35 Judging Schedule... 2 Lawn and Landscape...35 Lama Needle Arts...36 Performing Arts Pets...22,36 Plant & Soil Science 38 Photography Potato Poultry...18 Quilting...38 Rabbits...19 Robotics (under Engineering Design) Safety Science of Animals Education...22 Scrapbooking 38 Self-Determined Sheep...20 Shop...39 Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management...39 Small Engines State Fair/State Show Eligibility..10 Swine Tractor...40 Tri-County Fair... 9 Vegetable Gardening...40 Veterinary Science...40 Video/Filmmaking Water/Wetlands...41 Wildlife/Biology...41 Youth Leadership

4 NICOLLET COUNTY 4-H 2018 PREMIUM BOOK University of Minnesota Nicollet County Extension Nicollet County Government Center 501 South Minnesota Avenue St. Peter, MN (507) FAX: Exhibiting in 4-H serves as only one means of evaluating a 4-H member s accomplishments for the past year and over his/her 4-H career. There are other ways to evaluate progress of a 4-H member in addition to exhibiting; therefore, exhibiting at county fair should be put in its proper perspective by members, parents and leaders. 4-H INTRODUCTION EXHIBIT RULES: WHAT IS THE PREMIUM BOOK The Nicollet County 4-H Premium Book is published for 4-H members, parents, and adult volunteers. It is used for planning of projects to exhibit at the county fair. Please go over the premium book carefully as it contains all rules and other information pertinent to exhibiting as a 4-H member. You are responsible for adhering to the rules herein. 4-H AT THE COUNTY FAIR The county fair is one of the highlights of the 4-H year. It is a busy, exciting and rewarding time for many 4-Hers. It is an opportunity for youth to showcase their special efforts, interests, and talents by exhibiting projects. To learn by doing you are encouraged to enter exhibits in the project areas in which you are interested. Your county fair experience should be a fun and enjoyable learning experience. You should think seriously about what you want to learn from preparing your project exhibit. Hopefully you will be rewarded accordingly. However, the ribbon or recognition is only secondary; the skill and knowledge of the project are what will really help you down the road in life. Participate in the county fair with a receptive and learning frame of mine. If you set as your goals to learn new skills and knowledge, you will always be a winner. PREPARING FOR THE FAIR As you work on project activities and prepare exhibits for the fair, remember to prepare yourself too. Conference judging includes both what you learned in preparing the exhibit and the exhibit itself. Think about your answer to questions that may be asked, such as: Why did you choose this exhibit? What steps did you go through in preparing it? What decision and choices did you make? How much did it cost in time, efforts and materials? If you were to do this again, would you change anything? Was the result worth doing? What did you learn from this? What do you plan to do next year in this project area? Think about questions you might ask the judge, such as: Could I have done this differently? How could this be changed or improved? What other things could I do? Remember also that competition has some risks; everyone cannot be the top winner. Others may have had more skills, time, or money to spend on the exhibit. You compete against these unknowns. If your exhibit helped you learn something you wanted to learn about in your project and if it is something you or your family can use, then you are a winner no matter what the results of the competition! CONFERENCE JUDGING FOR STATIC EXHBITIS You will meet one-on-one with a judge to discuss your exhibit. You will have the chance to tell the judge about yourself and your exhibit. You will be awarded a ribbon (blue, red, or white) based 50% on the exhibit and 50% on your knowledge. Educational/Science exhibits are based on 25% exhibit quality, 25% educational value, and 50% exhibitor knowledge. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will also be given to outstanding exhibits at the end of the day. Cloverbuds receive a Cloverbud participation ribbon. 4

5 ANIMAL SCIENCE JUDGING: 4-Hers and their animals are judged differently than general projects. The judges will be looking mainly at the animal being shown. The quality of the animal should be a reflection of your care and training of the animal. You will be awarded a ribbon (blue, red, or white) based on the quality of animal. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will also be given to outstanding animals. ARRIVAL & RELEASE OF PROJECTS STATIC EXHIBIT ARRIVAL Static (general) exhibits will be judged from 1:00 7:00 pm on the Tuesday prior to the start of the county fair. Judges will take a supper break from 5:00-5:30 pm. Please plan accordingly LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL Livestock may not arrive on the fairgrounds until Wednesday, the first day of the fair. ALL beef, rabbit, sheep, and market goats MUST enter on Wednesday from 4-7:30 pm Horses will ONLY enter on Thursday between 8-11 am All other animals can enter on Wednesday from 4-9pm or Thursday from 8-11 am During the fair each 4-H member MUST TAKE CARE OF THEIR LIVESTOCK PROJECT unless special arrangements are made with the Extension staff prior to the fair. All livestock exhibitors are RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THEIR ANIMALS during the fair. STATIC EXHIBIT & LIVESTOCK RELEASE All exhibits must remain in place until 3 pm on Sunday, the last day of the fair Removing exhibits before 3 pm will automatically mean loss of premiums. REGISTRATION FOR COUNTY FAIR REGISTRATION All 4-H Exhibits MUST BE registered by Monday, July 16 th online at INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING YOUR 4-H EXHIBITS Go to and then click on the GREEN tab (Sign in with 4-HOnline) Sign in using your 4-HOnline and password On Welcome page click on Begin Registration Click on individual Select your 4-H member (NEVER click on Create an Exhibitor from Scratch ) and Continue You will come to a Questions page, click continue You will come to an Please review exhibitor registration page, click continue to entries Click on Add an entry Select the departments for your entry (General (non-livestock) projects are listed under Static ) Select the division in the department Select the class in the division Click on continue Select your 4-H Club For animals note that some classes will require you to add an animal. If so, select the desired animal from the list of animals that have been ID d by all members of your family in 4-HOnline. Animals maybe changed between siblings when you arrive at fair. Review entry and continue Click Add another entry to continue adding projects Click Register another exhibitor to change to another family 4-H member Click Continue to Payment only after entering projects for ALL of your family members. (There are NO fees or payments made, this is just the way it is set up to complete your registration). Follow through the steps and submit Your registration invoice is submitted for Extension Staff to approve. You will not able able to go back in and make any changes until the invoice is approved by Extension Staff DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER! 5 Again in 2018!

6 CODE OF CONDUCT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR 4-H MEMBERS 4-H members are not only representing themselves, but Nicollet County 4-H, their club, and family. It is expected that you act in a responsible manner. Any 4-H member found in violation of any conduct matter will be sent home immediately All 4-H members will abide by the MN 4-H Code of Conduct which can be found at: CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS/VOLUNTEERS All parents also sign a Code of Conduct upon enrollment of their children The MN 4-H Code of Conduct applies and will be enforced with 4-H members, 4-H parents, and 4-H Volunteers as follows: o While participating in or attending a 4-H sponsored program (e.g. club meeting, activity, event) o At the county fair while participating in or attending a 4-H event or while on premises used for 4-H purposes (e.g. show ring, exhibit building, barn, food stand) o At the State Fair during their child s assigned encampment or assigned volunteer responsibility GRIEVANCE POLICY Minnesota 4-H has a formal 4-H Grievance Process. The 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle by which to respond to 4-H member s concerns relating to their 4-H program participation. A grievance may be filed and a local volunteer grievance committee convened to address rule violations and alleged wrongdoing. A grievance committee will not be convened for the following situations: a) decisions made by judges, which are final; b) missed deadlines which are covered through the one-time member exemption process ; and c) code of conduct related violations which will be addressed by staff according to an established process: Information on the process can be found at: EXHIBIT RULES ELIGIBILITY: Member must be enrolled in the 4-H program by May 15 th to be eligible for placing above a blue, including special awards and state fair trips. All grade levels for 4-H members pertain to the grade just completed prior to the County Fair. Members exhibiting in livestock areas must have met the County/State animal identification deadline requirements and the member must have completed the LQA&E training requirements needed to show livestock at the County and State Fair. All exhibits shown at the current year s fair must be grown, constructed or born during the current year (exceptions: beef heifers, dairy, dairy goats, yearling ewes, rabbits, horse, dog, cats, pets, and lama). All members must have their online fair registrations in FairEntry.com completed by Monday, July 16 th in order to be eligible for any placing above a blue and be eligible for a State Fair trip. Absentee judging: Minnesota 4-H Youth Development believes that participation in competitive events enhances the depth and breadth of the learning and leading experience. Minnesota 4-H works to provide an equitable and uniform opportunity for participation in competitive events for its members across the state. If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the judging process, they may request permission for absentee judging. Judging experiences for youth with disabilities or injuries: A 4-H members unable to participate in judging by himself/herself may request permission for a judging assistant to be with the 4-H member during the judging. More information can be found at Failure to comply with exhibitor rules will result in forfeit of special ribbons, trips, trophies, awards and premiums, but have the option to use their onetime exemption. See Extension Staff for details. 4-H members who enter valuable items as exhibits do so at their own risk. Neither the Nicollet County Fair Association nor the Nicollet County Extension office or 4-H Federation will be responsible for articles that are damaged or stolen. Each exhibitor may bring two exhibits in each project area unless otherwise indicated in the premium list. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each piece needs to be labeled (1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3). Floor space is limited in the Johnson Hall building, if your exhibit is an oversized exhibit, contact the Extension Office. 6

7 INSURANCE: Insurance is paid by the Nicollet County 4-H Federation for all active 4-H members and screened volunteers and covers those individuals at all 4-H sponsored events. EXEMPTION POLICY: The purpose of this exemption is to provide every 4-H member with the ability one-time during their 4-H career to acknowledge that they have missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and wave the consequences for the named deadline. o The exemption is per 4-H member o The exemption may be used only one time in the 4-H member s career The full policy is available online at PREMIUMS: Unless otherwise indicated, exhibit premiums will be as follows: Blue - $1.75, Red - $1.50, White - $1.25. Exhibitors will receive a premium check based on their ribbon placings. Sponsored by the Nicollet County Fair Board, these checks will be issued following the fair CLOVERBUD POLICIES The Cloverbud program is a part of the Center for 4-H Youth Development statewide program and reflects the Center s mission to foster positive youth development. Cloverbuds are any 4-Her that are between Kindergarten and 2 nd grade. The Cloverbud Program is a non-competitive program, which means Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud Ribbon at the County Fair in both the static and livestock project areas. Cloverbuds may enter up to three exhibits (combination of static (general) & livestock) Cloverbuds participating in livestock judging at the Nicollet County Fair will be judged in their own category. According to Minnesota 4-H Cloverbud policy. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person will be in control of the animal. (Control means to handle and/or lead the animal). Cloverbuds will not be allowed to be in control at any time. A parent/responsible person* must be in control at all times in and out of the show ring. This includes feeding, watering, and changing bedding for the animal. A parent/responsible person* will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of an animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. Scissors, saws, knives, needles, rockets, kitchen appliances, etc. are examples. Cloverbuds should not operate power driven equipment as a part of activities (sewing machines, power drills, small engines, clippers, etc.) If these tools are need for a project a parent/responsible person* will operate the tool for the child. Cloverbuds will wear appropriate safety helmets when riding horse or bicycles. See the Horse section for further Cloverbud Horse exhibit rules According to the Minnesota State 4-H Dog Policy, Cloverbuds are not allowed to participate in dog training. Parents and volunteers are expected to adhere to this policy at ALL times in ALL 4-H sponsored events * A responsible person is defined as: adult leaders, teen leaders, parents or other adults who may appropriately assist with the group/member. ANIMAL SCIENCE RULES 1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, rabbit, sheep, and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension Office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (exception Market Beef due Feb. 15). 4-H members with late forms will not be eligible for a State Fair Trip or special awards. 2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-H members parent s actively involved with and 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. 3. Leased Animals: (beef, dairy, and dairy goats). Beef and dairy goats - Leased animals cannot be shown at any other shows except 4-H State Fair Show, 4-H County Fair Show or a special County Fair Show emphasizing fitting and showing. The 4-H leased animal also cannot be shown by anyone other than the 4-H member. If you have leased more than one animal that you do not plan on exhibiting at the County Fair, that animal may be shown at open classes or other 7

8 shows. Dairy - The state dairy committee has broadened its interpretation of the lease rule. Leased animals may now be shown at local and regional shows if they are led by the 4-H member leasing the animal. Leased animals are not eligible to be shown by anyone at the Minnesota State Fair (Open Class and FFA), the Minnesota State Holstein Show (Junior or Open Shows), or the Minnesota State Red and White Show. 4. Any 4-Her who participates in a 4-H livestock (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine) show at the Nicollet County Fair and Minnesota State Fair must be certified under the Livestock Quality Assurance/Ethics program (LQA&E). The total training should last a minimum of three hours. Certification will be good for three years. All certifications must be completed by the time of final registrations at the county fair. 5. All grooming of livestock including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other registered Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers and sisters. The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair H ers exhibiting livestock at the county fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit H members will provide all hay, straw, feed, etc. for their animals. When disposing of bedding please put it in designated areas. We need to keep barn areas clean for exhibitors and fair visitors. 8. All 4-H livestock projects will also be released at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday 4-H LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS: Livestock interviews are optional but highly encouraged for 4-H members to do Interviews are conducted to gain an understanding of the exhibitor s knowledge in the project Exhibitors should register for interviews online at FairEntry.com. Exhibitors who show multiple animals ONLY register for one interview Refer to fair schedule for specie interview time and locations SHOWMANSHIP: 4-H member must use their own animals for showmanship Showmanship is broken into three groups for all livestock classes. The groups are: Junior - completed grades 3-5 Intermediate - completed grades 6 8 Senior - completed grade 9 through one year past high school graduation. HERDSMANSHIP: Herdsmanship will be judged once in the morning and once in the afternoon any time between 10am 9pm each day Herdsmanship will NOT be judged during the time a given livestock specie is being judged, but can be judged one hour following livestock show If a given 4-H livestock is eligible for open class, herdsmanship will be judged one hour following the completion of open class showing. A rating point system of points will be used with the exception of Rabbit and Poultry who has a system of Feed pans should be removed after feeding. Exception: Poultry and Rabbits. Deductions may occur for empty feed pans left lying in animal s pen. 4-Hers may choose to have water available to animals in pens with no deduction in points. Club signs are permitted in the barns. They are not to be put in the aisles or at the end of the building. Species will be evaluated separately by an individual with knowledge and background in that specie. Herdsmanship winners will be recognized at Awards Night. IAFE SHOW ETHICS Exhibitors of animals at livestock events shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. 8

9 LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society. Livestock or poultry known by the exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease or have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease or to be from a quarantined herd or flock may not be entered in an exhibition. Warts and ringworm are considered communicable diseases. Therefore livestock affected by these diseases cannot be exhibited. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is NOT acceptable. All livestock will be inspected by the Official Veterinarian on the opening day of the exhibition. The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any livestock with symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases. Animals placed in a quarantine facility must remain there until removed from the exhibition premises. They may not enter a show ring. This includes livestock with warts or ringworm. It is your responsibility to contact your personal choice of veterinarian and have the appropriate tests and health papers for exhibiting. Be sure to contact your vet at least two (2) weeks prior to the fair. If you have questions, call the Extension office or your local veterinarian. YOU MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE HEALTH PAPERS WITH YOU WHEN YOU BRING YOUR LIVESTOCK TO THE FAIR! SPECIE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE - No health papers are required for beef or dairy cattle originating within the state. Animals treated for ringworm or warts are not acceptable if there is any evidence of warts or ringworm on the animal. All beef and dairy cattle must be ID'd. Registered beef heifers must be tattooed and have paper documentation; commercial beef heifers must have a State 4-H Eartag. CAT All cats must have certification of rabies vaccination and distemper shots present to qualify to show. DOGS - Under six months of age need no certificate. Dogs over six months of age must have certificate of rabies vaccination and DHLPP issued by a licensed veterinarian. Check with your local veterinarian. GOATS - No health certificate is required, but they will be inspected on entry day. All goats must be ID'd and tattooed. No horns are allowed. Goats with abscesses will not be allowed to show. All goats will need a USDA scrapie tag. HORSES A negative Coggin s Test is required for all horses. Proof of a negative Coggin s Test will be required to check in horses on Thursday. All horses must be ID'd. LAMA No health certificate is required. ID lama s in 4-HOnline. POULTRY - A certificate from the hatchery indicating parent stock is negative for pullorum-typhoid within the last 12 months or a health certificate indicating a negative test for pullorum-typhoid within 90 days of the fair is required. Poultry testing must be done EACH year. TURKEYS must be tested at a lab for typhimurium and mycoplasmas or have a statement of origin if less than 5 months old. Check with your hatchery or breeder. All poultry must be current years hatch. Poultry will be banded upon check-in at the fair for identification purposes. RABBITS - No health certificate is required. Rabbits must be ID'd and tattooed in left ear SHEEP - No health certificate is required, but they will be inspected on entry day. Premise ID number will be required. All sheep must have a USDA scrapie tag. Market lambs must be ID'd and tagged with State 4-H Eartag; breeding ewes need to be ID'd and eartagged or tattooed (does not have to be State 4-H Eartag). No blankets on sheep for weigh-in. SWINE Barrows and gilts must be identified, tagged with State 4-H Eartag and ear notched. Premise ID number will be required. TRI-COUNTY FAIR Any beef, goat, sheep, swine, dairy beef, and poultry members may exhibit one species at the Tri-County Fair on Wednesday, August 15 th. The animal must have received a red or blue at the County Fair and met all other identification requirements. 4-H ers must complete entry forms by Sunday of the County Fair at 3:00 pm. Tri-County Fair is a terminal show! 9

10 STATE FAIR/STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY STATE FAIR Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). To be eligible for state trips, the 4-H members must have completed 6 th grade and meet any other designated rules or regulations of the State Shows. To be eligible for a state dog show trip, the 4-H member must have completed 3rd grade and through one year past high school. A 4-H member may participate in two state trips per year, (not including State Dog Show or State Horse Show trips). One in livestock and one in static. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits or judging teams. 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. For further information please refer to the following website: h/policies/ Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips. Refer to the Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Show Requirements which is included in this Premium Book for State Fair requirements that apply to Livestock Projects. Weight Guidelines/Rate of Gain: SWINE For barrows to qualify for a purple ribbon at State Fair, they must weigh at least 220 pounds and not exceeding 300 pounds. SHEEP Market lambs will still be weighed at State Fair to determine market weight and weight class. The RECOMMENDED State Fair minimum weight is 105 pounds. The REQUIRED State Fair maximum weight (animals cannot exceed this weight) is 170 pounds. BEEF The RECOMMENDED State Fair minimum weight is 1,000 pounds. The REQUIRED State Fair maximum weight (animals CANNOT exceed this weight) is 1,500 pounds for beef breeds and 1,600 pounds for dairy breeds. There is no minimum rate of gain (2.00 lbs./day) required for Market Beef and Dairy Steers. Members are encouraged to check the State Fair lineups on Thursday morning for building project trips and within 2 hours following the completion of a livestock show. State Fair exhibitors are expected to fully participate in the state fair experience. For non-livestock exhibitors, this means that they must be present for the entire judging and educational experience (if there is one for their project area). Livestock exhibitors must be present for their judging experience PLUS be present to care for their animal. They must not be absent from the State Fair for more than 24 hours. All State Fair trip winners will be required to attend a State Fair meeting. At this meeting necessary exhibit forms, health cards, housing forms and meal preference forms will be completed. General orientation will be given regarding the trips. Every 4-H member planning to take a State Fair trip and a parent/guardian must attend the meeting: o State Fair Meeting: Informational packets will be distributed and a short meeting will be held at the fair on Sunday at 1:30 pm. 4-H ers must decide on taking or passing on a state fair trip by Saturday, August 11th at 4:00 pm or the trips will go to alternates in line. NO EXCEPTIONS! The quota for state fair exhibits is predetermined by the State 4-H office. Non-livestock state fair exhibits must be brought to the Extension office by Wednesday, August 15 th. State Fair exhibits that do not fit into a van must be brought to and from the state fair by the exhibitor. Please be sure to have your name, and county written on each piece of your project, multiple pieces should be labeled 1 of 1, 1 of 2, etc. 10

11 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS BEEF: Beef Entry Time: Wednesday 4:00-7:30 pm Beef Weigh In: Wednesday at 8:00 pm Beef Show: Thursday at 1:00 pm in the Show Arena Beef interviews: 6:00 pm Premium: Blue - $6.00, Red - $5.00, White $4.00 Maximum of 6 animals BEEF BREEDING HEIFER Spring Calf Fall Calf Summer Yearling Junior Yearling Senior Yearling BIRTH DATES Spring Calf January 1 April 30, 2018 Fall Calf September1-December, 31, 2017 Summer yearling May 1-August 31, 2017 Junior yearling January 1-April 30, 2017 Senior yearling September 1-December 31, 2016 Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January 1, 2018 Prospect Calf January 1 April 30, 2018 Prospect Dairy Steer Calf January 1 April 30, 2018 Market Beef January 1 August 31, 2017 Market Heifer January 1 August 31, 2017 Dairy Steer January 1 August 31, 2016 Bucket Calf March 1 June 30, 2018 BEEF COW/CALF Cow/calf Pairs PROSPECT CALVES Prospect Heifer Calf Prospect Steer Calf Breeding Beef Breeding Beef ID information, lease agreements, and/or registration papers must be entered into 4-H Online by May 15 th of the current year. Registration papers must be presented at verification. Copies will be accepted at the County Fair, but if your animal is going to State Fair, you will be REQUIRED to present your original registration paper at State Fair Check In. Prospect Market Calves and Spring Calves no longer need to be from a cow/calf project. Prospect calves and Spring calves may be a part of a cow/calf exhibit at the county level and still be eligible for State Fair. Prospect Calves must be ID d with a 4-H ear tag by May 15 th Calves must be clipped and groomed. Heifers shown in the prospect market class may not be shown in a breeding class. BEEF MARKET BEEF Market Heifer Market Steer DAIRY BEEF Dairy Steer Bucket Calf. Market Beef ID information and/or registration papers must be entered into 4-H Online by February 15th of the current year. Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,500 pounds for Market Beef Steers and Market Heifers. Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,600 pounds for Dairy Steers. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. CLOVERBUD BEEF Cloverbuds may exhibit one beef animal (see Cloverbud section for further instructions) 11

12 DAIRY: Dairy Entry Time: Wednesday 4-9 pm or Thursday 8-11 am Dairy Show: Friday following dairy goat show at 8:30 am Dairy interviews: 5:00 pm Premium: Blue - $6.00, Red - $5.00, White $4.00 Maximum of 6 animals BIRTH DATES Winter calf Dec 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 Fall calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2017 Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to August 31, 2017 Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2017 Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 28, 2017 Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2016 Junior 2 year old March 1 to Aug 31, 2016 Senior 2 year old Sept 1, 2015 to Feb 29, 2016 Three year old cows Sept 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 Four year old cows Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014 Cow, five years & older Born before Sept 1, 2013 Dry Cow Of any age DAIRY BREED DIVISIONS CLASSES AVAILABLE WITHIN EACH BREED DIVISION Holstein, Registered Holstein, Grade Other Breeds, Registered Other Breeds, Grade 12 Winter Calf Fall Calf Summer Junior Yearling Spring Junior Yearling Winter Senior Yearling Fall Senior Yearling Junior 2 year old Senior 2 year old Three year old cow Four year old cow Cow Five years & older Dry Cow If a dairy animal is purchased, it must be purchased prior to May 15 or before the first calf to be eligible for the show. Owner Affidavit must be submitted to Extension office at the time of identification. If a 4-Her cannot own their own dairy animal, they may be leased. The dairy lease agreement must be uploaded online or turned in to Extension office at time of identification. All dairy cattle must be identified by May 15. All dairy calves six months or older, yearlings, and two-year olds must be dehorned. Horned calves, yearlings, and two-year olds will not be eligible for the show. Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. Dairy showmanship class after heifer class and before cow classes. CLOVERBUD DAIRY Cloverbuds may exhibit one dairy animal (see Cloverbud section for further instructions) HERD MANAGEMENT Dairy Production Class Dairy Net Merit or Dairy Total Merit Class Must pre-register for class in FairEntry. Forms required for class will be mailed out. Animals need to be at County Fair. HERD OF THREE NO STATE FAIR TRIP NO PREMIUM Three animals shown by one exhibitor. Class will be announced during the Dairy Show. Ribbons will be given out.

13 DOGS: DOG SHOW Show: Saturday, August 4 th, Key City Kennel Club Premiums: Blue - $4.00, Red - $3.00, White - $2.00 (one premium per animal) A dog may be shown in dog show or the pet show, not both 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information, class requirements, and rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, and Showmanship rules and guidelines (four separate publications) available on the MN 4-H dog project website All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Verification. 4-Hers can show no more than two dogs DOG OBEDIENCE: Foundation: 4-Her and dog in first year of training. The dog may participate in this class only once during its 4-H career. A dog entering this class with more than ten (10) weeks of training in an organized class prior to enrolling in Foundation level 4-H training class is ineligible. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD, AKC-CD, or AKC-BN obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN title (or Equivalent) is ineligible. The dog will move to Beginner the following year. Beginner: A dog with previous experience in an organized training class of weeks OR a dog that completed the Foundation class the previous year OR a dog that received a red or white ribbon the previous year in the Beginner class. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD or AKC-CD obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN (or equivalent) is ineligible. Upon receiving a blue ribbon or at the end of two years, the 4-H er and dog must move to the Graduate Beginner class. Graduate Beginner: Exercises include heel on leash & figure eight, stand for exam on leash, grooming, heel free, recall off leash with finish, sit/down stay drop leash. A 4-Her and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-CD or AKC-PCD (or equivalent) is ineligible. Novice: Exercises include heel on leash & figure eight, stand for exam off leash, heel free, moving drop on recall, and long sit/down off leash. A 4-Her and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with an AKC-CD (or equivalent) is ineligible. Graduate Novice: Exercises include heel on leash, heel free & figure eight off leash, moving drop on recall, dumbbell fetch, recall over high and broad jump and out of sight sit/downs. A 4-Her and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-CDX, AKC-PCDX AKC-GN obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Pre-Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include heel free & figure eight, drop on recall, Retrieve on flat, dumbbell recall over high jump, broad jump, and out of sight sit/downs. A 4-Her and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-CDX (or equivalent) is ineligible. Open: All exercise are performed off leash. Exercises include heel free & figure eight, drop on recall, retrieve on flat, retrieve over high jump, broad jump, and out of sight sit/downs. A 4-Her and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-CDX (or equivalent) is ineligible. Graduate Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include signal exercise (with foot distance for down, sit, come), scent discrimination 2 articles of each of 2 types), go out, directed retrieve (with two gloves), high or bar jump, and moving stand and exam. A 4-Her and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-UD, AKC-GO, or AKC-UD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Pre-Utility: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include signal exercise (at full distance), scent discrimination (with two metal and two leather articles), directed retrieve (with all three gloves), moving stand and exam, and directed jumping-high jump and bar jump. A 4-H er may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-UD, AKC-PUTD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. 13

14 Utility: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include signal exercise, scent discrimination, directed retrieve, moving stand and exam, and directed jumping. There are no restrictions in this class. A 4-H er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. Veterans: Class is for dogs that are too old and/or unfit to jump. Dogs must be trained through the Graduate Novice (or higher) level. Dogs must be at least 7 years old. If dog under age 7 years has been found unfit to jump (broad jump and high jump) by a licensed practicing veterinarian, will be allowed to compete in this class. If entered in this class, the dog will not be allowed to compete in any other obedience class other than Brace and Four Dog Team. Participation in agility will also not be permitted. Showmanship participation is permitted and encouraged. Once dog competes in Veterans at the county show level, it can never again be shown in any agility class or other obedience class other than Brace and Four Dog Team, even if being trained and exhibited by another 4-Her. The Veterans score sheet will be used for judging. A 4-Her may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. Brace: For 4-Her with two dogs of their own or those who wish to borrow/lease a dog if they do not have two dogs of their own. (A third dog may not be used for Brace.) No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. The Brace score sheet will be used for judging. A 4-Her may participate in this class indefinitely. Four-Dog Team: For 4-Hers who wish to work together in training their dogs to perform as a unit of four. No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. Exercises include heel on leash & figure eight, stand for exam off leash, team uniformity, recall off leash, long sit/down off leash. Dogs will be called simultaneously. The Four Dog Team score sheet will be used for judging. One alternate is allowed to be named if the team desires. The alternate must be named at the county fair or qualifying show. The five names may be registered as exhibitors, as long as one of the five names is listed as the alternative. 4-H members may only be listed on one team each year. No substitutions may be made. For teams qualifying for the State Dog Show, the registration fee is charged for four exhibitors. The named alternate may compete in place of one of the original four team members. SHOWMANSHIP: Junior Novice Junior Open Senior Novice Senior Open Puppy AGILITY: Pre-Agility Beginner Elementary Intermediate Senior Advanced Jumpers I Jumpers II Jumpers III RALLY: Pre-Novice Novice Pre-Advanced Advanced Excellent Veterans 14

15 MEAT & DAIRY GOATS: MEAT GOAT PROJECT Meat Goat Entry Times: Wednesday 4-7:30 pm Meat Goat Weigh-In: Wednesday at 7:30pm Goat Interviews: Wednesday at 6:00 pm Show: Thursday at 9:00 am Premiums: Blue - $5.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00 DAIRY GOAT PROJECT Dairy Goat Entry Times: Wednesday 4-9:00 pm Dairy Goat Interviews: Thursday at 5:00 pm Show: Friday at 8:30 am Premiums: Blue - $5.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00 BIRTH DATES: Junior Doe Kid April 1 - June 30, 2018 Senior Doe Kid January 1 - March 31, 2018 Dry Yearling Doe January 1 December 31, 2017 Milking Yearling Doe January 1 December 31, 2017 Milking two-year old Doe January 1 December 31, 2016 Milking 3 years and under 5 Born in 2014 or 2015 years Milking 5 years and older Born before 2013 Meat Market Goat (wether or doe) December 1,2017-April 30, 2018 Dairy market goat (wether) December 1,2017-April 30, 2018 Senior Yearling Meat Goat Dec. 1, 2016 March 31, 2017 Breeding Doe (Reg. or Grade) Junior Yearling Meat Goat April 1, 2017-Aug. 31, 2017 Breeding Doe (Reg. or Grade) Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe Sept 1, 2017-Nov.30, 2017 Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Dec. 1, Feb. 28, 2018 Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid March 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 DAIRY GOAT CLASSES MARKET GOAT CLASSES Junior Doe Kid Meat market goat (altered male) MEAT GOAT BREEDING DOES CLASSES Senior Dog Kid Meat market goat (female) Senior yearling breeding doe -Reg. or Grade Dairy market goat (altered male) Junior yearling breeding doe Reg. or Grade Dry Yearling. Doe Fall yearling breeding doe Milking Yearling. Doe Senior meat breeding doe kid Milking 2 Year Old Junior meat breeding doe kid Milking Doe 3 years and under 5 years Milking Doe, 5 years and older Dairy goats and market goats must be owned and identified by May 15. The goat identification data must be recorded by May 15. Dairy goats do not need to be owned prior to their first freshening. If a 4-H member cannot own their own dairy goat, they may be leased. The Dairy Goat Lease Agreement must be uploaded online or submitted to the Extension office by May 15. Meat market goats cannot be leased. Meat breeding does may be leased. All Dairy Goats and Market Goats must be tattooed on the ear or tail. Market Goats must have a 4-H Ear Tag. Dairy Junior Doe Kids born after May 15 (through June 30) may be added to the Dairy Goat Identification by July 1. All Dairy Goats must be disbudded/dehorned, trimmed and fitted for the show. Regrowth of less than one inch is allowed. Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. Note: For safety reasons, all market goats and dairy goats must be dehorned/disbudded. Regrowth must not exceed 1 inch. 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. CLOVERBUD MEAT GOAT Cloverbuds may exhibit one meat goat (see Cloverbud section for further instructions) CLOVERBUD DAIRY GOAT Cloverbuds may exhibit one dairy goat (see Cloverbud section for further instructions) 15

16 HORSE: Entry Times: Thursday from 8:00 am 11:00 am Horse Interviews: Thursday at 5:00 pm Show: Friday at 8:00 am Premiums: Blue - $5.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00 (One premium per animal) The Minnesota 4-H Horse Program Rule Book is the official rule book for all 4-H horse project members. The rule book can be found at the following website: The same horse may be used as a project animal by more than one member as long as all requirements are met. A current Negative Coggins test must be turned in before the start of the fair and be on file with the Extension office in order to be issued a horse stall during the county fair. 4-H horses must be brought to the fair on Thurs., August 9, between 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and be housed at the fairgrounds. Horses are to remain on the fairgrounds until Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m. Each member will be allowed to enter only one horse per entry/event Stall selection is assigned by Fair Horse Superintendent Herdsmanship winners select stall location The Horse Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. All 4-H ers showing are required to be at arena by show time, no exceptions. Premiums paid for one halter or games class at County Fair show (highest ribbon placing) and for educational exhibit. Free hand may be carried wherever it is comfortable in pleasure classes as long as it does not touch the horse or saddle. No classes may be added after entries close at 11 am on Thursday, August 9 th. Trainers and adults are not allowed to exercise, work out, or ride 4-H ers horses at 4-H shows. Cloverbuds must have an adult or senior 4-H er helping with the horse at all times. Refer to page 3 for full policy. The show order for each class will be rotated so that participants will not always be in the same order. Horse may be used only once in any event per show exception is Cloverbud. Age, grades, or type divisions are considered class divisions and not separate events. The horse may be used in an additional non-qualifying class in the same event. (See MN 4-H Horse program Rule Book for examples pg. 7) Blue Ribbons will earn points toward trophies and state trips. Cloverbuds receive participation ribbons. There will be a 3 second penalty per item knocked in game classes. Broken pattern will result in a no-time. Falling off horse will result in a no-time. Trail event, you will have three (3) minutes to complete course and three (3) tries at each obstacle before you must move on. Judges decision is final. The decision on whatever it may be should be accepted in the true spirit of sportsmanship and 4-H. If the judge clearly warns a participant more than twice and they continue to break a rule, the participant will receive no higher than a red ribbon. Tie breakers are determined by (in order) Person with the most 1 st places, person with the most 2 nd places, person with the most 3 rd places, draw out of a hat Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning of their horse stalls(s) at the close of county fair. Stalls must be inspected by Horse Superintendent prior to departure. Horses must be kept in their stalls after 3:30 p.m. days of tractor pull and demo derby, this is so fair board is able to get cars parked and grandstand participants entered in a timely and safe manner. *Overall High Point Award will go to the exhibitor with the most points of all horses and all classes HORSE SHOW CLASSES (qualifying state point classes) PLEASURE GAMES Showmanship at Halter Barrels English Equitation Pole Weaving English Pleasure Key Racing Western Horsemanship Jumping Figure 8 Western Pleasure Trail 16