2018 Kanabec County 4-H Premium Book

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1 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Premium Book 122 nd Annual Kanabec County Fair Kanabec County Fairgrounds July 25-29, H Entry Day Tuesday, July 26, 2018 Cloverbud Jamboree (Non-Livestock Judging Day) Wednesday, July 18, 2018 KANABEC COUNTY EXTENSION STAFF Laura Ambrose 4-H Program Coordinator Kelsey Johnson 4-H Support Staff Sammi Stone Summer Assistant Special THANKS to the many 4-H volunteers who help make fair possible! 2018 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 1

2 2018 Kanabec County Fair 4-H Schedule of Events Prior to Fair Friday, June 1 st 4-H FairEntry online registration opens Monday, July 2 nd 4-H FairEntry online fair project registration *DEADLINE* Saturday, July 7 th 8:30 a.m. Dog Obedience, Rally, Showmanship & Cloverbud Judging (4-H Building) Wednesday, July 11 th 5:30 p.m. Dog Agility & Jumpers Judging (Outdoor Hockey Arena) Wednesday, July 18 th 1:00 3:00 p.m. Cloverbud Jamboree (4-H Building) Monday, July 23 rd 8:00 a.m. Fair Setup *HELP NEEDED* Monday, July 23 rd 6:00 p.m. *MANDATORY* Horse Barn Orientation & Stalling (Horse Barn) Tuesday, July 24 th 2:00 7:00 p.m. Static Exhibit Judging (4-H Building), Demonstrations & Performing Arts Judging (Open Class Building) 4:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Interviews (Civic Center) Wednesday, July 25 th 4:00 7:30 p.m. Poultry, Rabbits, Goat, Sheep, Swine, Beef Check In & Vet Checks 6:00 8:00 p.m. Horse Check In & Vet Checks 7:15 p.m. Rabbit & Poultry Barn Orientation Thursday, July 26 th 8:00 10:00 a.m. Dairy Check In & Vet Checks 8:45 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Rabbit Show (Rabbit/Poultry Barn) 9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (Horse Arena) 9:00 a.m. General Livestock Orientation (Show arena bleachers) 1:30 p.m. 4-H & Open Class Goat Show (Goat Barn) 4:30 p.m. 4-H & Open Class Sheep Show (Show Arena) 2:00 p.m. Dairy Orientation (Dairy Barn) Friday, July 27 th 8:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Swine Show (Show Arena) 10:30 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Poultry Show (Rabbit/Poultry Barn) 2:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Show (Show Arena) 6:00 p.m. Auction Registration Due to 4-H Office 7:00 p.m. Auction Committee Meeting (Show Arena) Saturday, July 28 th 8:00 a.m. 4-H Cat & Pet Show, Costume Contest (Show Arena) 1:30 p.m. 4-H Auction Buyers BBQ 2:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Arena) 4:30 p.m. Parade 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 2

3 Sunday, July 29 th 9:00 a.m. Open Class Draft Horse Show 11:00 a.m. 4-H & Open Class Dairy Show (Show Arena) 3:00 p.m. 4-H Round Robin Showmanship (Show Arena & General Livestock Barn) 5:00 p.m. Herdsmanship Pizza Party 5:00 p.m. 4-H Static Project Champion Pictures (4-H Building) 6:00 p.m. All Exhibits Released After Fair Events Monday, July 30 th 8:00 a.m. Fair Clean Up **HELP NEEDED** 5-7 p.m. State Fair Registration in the 4-H Building (State Fair registrations will NOT be accepted after this time) Tuesday, July 31 st 3:00 p.m. Carcass Contest at K&R Meats ( th Ave., Isle) Thursday, August 16 th 5:00 p.m. Final State Fair Meeting (General Encampment) at the Courthouse 6:00 p.m. Final State Fair Meeting (Livestock Encampment) at the Courthouse 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 3

4 Aerospace 27 Animal Science Rules 10 Arrival & Release of Exhibits 6 Beef 15 Bicycle 27 Cat 28 Child & Family Development 28 Citizenship 28 Clothing & Textiles 28 Cloverbud Policy 9 Cloverbud Projects 26 Club Activities 25 Code of Conduct 7 Computer 29 Consumer Education 29 Crafts/Fine Arts/Scrapbook 29 Crop Sciences 30 Dairy 17 Demonstrations 30 Dog Exhibit 31 Dog Show 17 Electric 31 Engineering Design 32 Entomology 33 Exhibit Rules 7 Exploring Animals 33 Exploring the Environment 33 Fair Registration Details 6 Fashion Revue 29 Fishing Sports 34 Flower Gardening 34 Food & Nutrition 34 Food Preservation 35 Food Review (Favorite Food Show) 35 Forest Resources 35 Fruit 36 Geology 36 Global Connections 36 Goat 19 Table of Contents Grievance Policy 7 Health 36 Herdsmanship Guidelines 15 Home Environment 36 Horse 20 IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics 11 Indoor Gardening 37 Introduction 5 Lama 21 Lawn & Landscape Design 37 Livestock Health Requirements 12 Needle Arts 37 Performing Arts 37 Pets 38 Photography 38 Plant & Soil Science 39 Potatoes 39 Poultry 21 Quilting 40 Rabbit 23 Ribbon Auction 14 Safety 40 Schedule of Events 2 Science of Animals Educational Exhibits 25 Self-Determined 40 Sheep 24 Shooting Sports & Wildlife 40 Shop 40 Small Engines 41 Specie Specific Guidelines 13 State Fair Trip Information 13 Swine 24 Tractor 41 Vegetable Gardening 41 Veterinary Science 41 Video 41 Water/Wetlands 42 Wildlife Biology 43 Youth Leadership Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 4

5 Introduction Kanabec County 4-H/Extension Staff As 4-H staff, we look forward to working with each of you in preparation for and at the Kanabec County Fair. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please don t hesitate to contact us. Kanabec County Staff: Kanabec County Extension Office Information Laura Ambrose, 4-H Program Coordinator 18 N Vine St, Suite 291 Kelsey Johnson, Administrative Assistant Mora, MN Sammi Stone, Summer Intern Phone: (320) Fax: (320) FairEntry: What is the Premium Book The Kanabec County 4-H Premium Book is published online for 4-H members, parents, and adult volunteers. It is used for planning and registering projects to exhibit at the fair. Please go over this 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. Paper copies are available at the Kanabec County Extension Office upon request (18 North Vine Street, Mora). 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 talents and interests while enjoying the spirit of fair season with friends and family. In the spirit of 4-H s learn by doing motto, ALL members are encouraged to enter exhibits to share the skills they have gained over the last year. 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 answers 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, effort 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 Exhibits: 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 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 5

6 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. Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. Animal Science Judging: 4-Hers and their animals are judged differently than general projects. During showmanship classes, the judge will be looking at YOU! How well do you handle that animal? Do you maintain eye contact with the judge? How knowledgeable are you on the preferred traits of your species/breed? In Confirmation classes, the judges will be looking at the animal being shown. The quality of the animal should be a reflection of your care, nutrition and training of the animal. You will be awarded a ribbon (blue, red or white) based on the quality of your animal. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will also be given to outstanding animals. Fair Registration Details All 4-H exhibits must be registered by Monday July 2 nd online at Instructions for registering your 4-H exhibits: 1. Go to: and then click on the GREEN tab (Sign in with 4HOnline) 2. Sign in using your 4HOnline and password 3. On Welcome page click on Begin Registration 4. Click on Individual 5. Select your 4-H member & click Continue (NEVER click on Create an Exhibitor from Scratch ) 6. If requested, respond to questions for this exhibitor. 7. You ll come to a Please review exhibitor registration page, click Continue to entries 8. Click on Add an entry 9. Select the department for your entry (Non-livestock projects are listed under Static ) 10. Select the division in the department 11. Select the class in the division Note - New this year: You can sign up for all Static (Non-livestock) projects on one screen. If you wish to enter multiple projects in the same project area, such as 2 Photography projects, enter the Quantity number of how many exhibits you are bringing in that exhibit class. 12. Click on Continue 13. Select your 4-H Club. It will show a suggested club, click Select this Club. (Should the suggested club not be your club, there are choices below to select and Continue ) 14. If this is a non-livestock (Static) exhibit, skip to step # For livestock Under Entry Animals click on Add an animal 16. Adding an Existing Animal screen pops up with a list of your animals ID d. Select the animal to match your entry and then click on the green Select Animal tab 17. Review the Entry Animal and click Continue 18. Questions: if there are no questions listed to answer, click Continue 19. Review entry and Continue a. Click Add another entry to continue adding projects b. Click Register another Exhibitor to change to another family 4-H member c. 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) 20. Follow through the steps and submit 21. Your registration invoice is submitted for Extension staff to approve. You will not be able to go back in and make any changes until the invoice is approved by Extension staff. 22. Do not wait until the last minute to register! Arrival & Release of Projects Static Exhibit Arrival Static (General non-livestock) exhibits will be judged from 2 7 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the start of the fair. Please bring a photo of any food or other perishable item for display purposes Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 6

7 Livestock Arrival Livestock may not arrive on the fairgrounds until Wednesday, the first day of the fair. All livestock must be entered and in place by 8 p.m. on Wednesday except as noted: o Dairy entered by 10 a.m. Thursday During the fair each 4-H members is responsible for the daily care and cleanup of their animal(s). Pre-selected volunteers will be on call during evening hours. If you will be absent from the fairground during the day for any length of time, you must make arrangements with your barn superintendent for the care of your animal PRIOR to your departure. Animals that become ill during fair or are deemed unsafe may be sent home by barn superintendents, the fair veterinarian, Extension staff or a Kanabec County Fair Board member. Static Exhibit & Livestock Release All livestock and static exhibits must remain in place until 6 p.m. on Sunday, the last day of the fair. Removing exhibits before 6 p.m. on Sunday will automatically mean loss of premiums. Code of Conduct Code of Conduct for 4-H Members 4-H members are not only representing themselves, but Kanabec 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 matters will be sent home immediately and forfeit all premiums. 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 Minnesota 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 Meeting exhibition requirements of the local County Fair Board/Agricultural Association and the 4-H Youth Development Program from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time: 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, 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 7

8 awards, auction and participation in state or regional events. Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation. Members 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/Regionally advancing trips. All grade levels for 4-H members pertain to the grade completed prior to the County Fair, during the school year. Members exhibiting in the livestock areas must have met the County/State animal identification deadline requirements and the members grades 6+ must have completed the LQAE training within the last 3 fair seasons or the NEW online YQCA training in 2018 to show livestock at the State Fair or Northeast Livestock Show. All members must have their online fair registrations in FairEntry.com completed by Monday, July 2 nd in order to be eligible for any placing above a blue, to be eligible for a State Fair or Northeast Livestock Show trip, or eligible for the ribbon auction. All work on projects entered must be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year, unless otherwise noted. 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. Information on absentee judging can be found at Judging experiences for youth with disabilities or injuries: A 4-H member unable to participate in judging by himself/herself may request permission for a judging assistant to be with the 4-H member during judging. More information can be found at It is highly recommended that the 4-H member attend a minimum of three 4-H club meetings with the exceptions for school and other 4-H events. Project Requirements Floor space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension Office for prior approval. Poster may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. Three-dimensional displays may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high, except where specifically stated. (Center back 24 wide x 36 high, right and left wings each 12 wide x 36 high) 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). Exhibits are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. The 4-H program will exercise care to protect them. However, the office cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed by viewers, the arrangement of the buildings in which displays are housed and the number of exhibits. 4-Hers who have exhibits of great sentimental and or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. You may have a booklet or poster showing the project work to leave at the fair instead of the valued project itself. Due to humidity in the 4-H building, double-sided tape and glue dots are not recommended. Copyright Law and Infringement: o 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, photography, song, audio recording or visual recording. o 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. o Before using another person s work on as a 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 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 8

9 Procedure for Entering Club Projects Club leaders can their CLUB exhibit registrations to or submit them to the Kanabec County Extension Office by July 2 nd. Two youth from the club need to be present for the club banner, club scrapbook and club community pride project judging, explaining to the judge about the club project. Club judging will be done at the same time as individual judging. Insurance Insurance is paid by the Kanabec County 4-H Leader s Council to cover all actively enrolled Kanabec County 4-H members and volunteers at 4-H sponsored events. All injuries or incidents should immediately be reported to Extension Staff and the Kanabec County Fair Board Office. Premiums Exhibitors will receive premium money based on their ribbon placings. These are sponsored by the Kanabec County Ag. Society. Premiums will be mailed to 4-H members in mid-august. Champion, reserve champion and special award ribbons such as showmanship receive no extra premium. Thank you to the Kanabec County Ag. Society for paying our 4-H premiums! 4-H PREMIUM SCHEDULE Project Area Blue Red White Cloverbuds (Participation Only) $2.00 Club Projects $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 General (Static) Exhibits $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Performing Arts or Demonstrations $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Cat or Pet Show $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Dog, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Horse, Lama, Poultry or Rabbit $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Beef or Dairy $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 Cloverbud Policy 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 child development. Cloverbuds are any 4-H er that is between the Kindergarten and 2 nd Grade. Cloverbuds participating in livestock judging at the Kanabec 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 and 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 needed 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. Parents and volunteers are expected to adhere to this policy at ALL times in ALL 4-H sponsored events. The Cloverbud program is a non-competitive program, which means Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud Ribbon at the County Fair. They may exhibit a maximum of 5 projects, with no more than 2 being animals. They are ineligible to participate in the auction Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 9

10 Cloverbud static projects will be judged at Cloverbud Jamboree on Wednesday, July 18 th from 1-3 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Livestock animals will be judged during the regular shows for each species. Cloverbud animals will not be housed overnight at the county fair. *A responsible person is defined as: adult leaders, teen leaders, parents or other adults who may appropriately assist with the group. 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, eartag and/or tattoo. Animals ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15). 4-H members with late forms will not be eligible for a State Fair or Northeast Livestock Show trip, special awards or extra premiums with that livestock specie. 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 family include an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Her s parents actively involved with and working on the farm. 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. ALL MARKET animals must be owned. 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 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. LQAE: All youth in grades 6 and above participating at the State Fair and NE 4-H Livestock Show as a 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat and dairy goat and lama must have completed the Livestock Quality Assurance training PRIOR to exhibition at the qualifying county fair show. NEW in 2018: A three hour, in-person training or a one-hour online training qualify. 5. All grooming of livestock at the fair, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of the hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep, pulling up hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or a livestock resource* chosen by the 4-H family. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. A livestock resource is defined as someone who is working with the 4-Her/4-H family to help them learn management and fitting and grooming skills in their project area. A livestock resource identified person would be allowed to work with the 4-Her and their family during the fitting and grooming process to guide and teach these skills. The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the county fair. The livestock resource person can be used by 4-Hers that are not yet State Fair age eligible and also by first and second year project members. Any exhibitor found in violation of this rule may show for ribbon only and will not be eligible for any livestock awards or premiums including championships, State Fair trips, auction and showmanship. Enforcement of this rule will be the responsibility of the County Extension Staff with consultation from livestock leaders. 4-H members are encouraged to do as much grooming as possible H ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. 7. Pedigree signs including the animals name, date of birth, sire, and dam will be allowed. 8. All 4-H ers exhibiting livestock are eligible and encouraged to participate in showmanship. 9. Livestock exhibits must be in place by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. (Exceptions: Dairy 10 a.m. Thursday) 10. Weighing times are: Wednesday from 4 7:30 p.m. for Goat, Sheep, Swine, and Beef. If you have to make multiple trips with animals, plan accordingly to help our volunteers stay on schedule. Please Note: Swine are weighed last. 11. There will be no entry fee for 4-H competition. Stall and pens will be furnished for free. Owner must furnish own bedding, including the first bedding during the fair. Stalling assignments will be made by the barn superintendents Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 10

11 12. Awarding of Champion and Reserve Champion is at the discretion of the judges. Not every eligible class or lot will have a Champion and/or Reserve Champion awarded. 13. Trip winners to the State Fair, State Horse Show and Northeast Livestock Show will be selected at the County Fair. Judges select State Fair lineups based on the animals they think they will do best at State Fair Championship lineups are based on the animals presenting the best at County Fair. 14. To be eligible to advance to the Northeast Livestock Show in Brainerd (September 15 & 16), youth must have completed 3 rd grade and earn a blue ribbon or higher in their animal confirmation class. Eligible species include: beef, dairy steer, market goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Youth in grades 6+ must have LQAE certification. Exhibitors cannot show the same animal at both Northeast Livestock Show and State Fair. 15. All beef, sheep, and swine animals must be identified properly. Failure to have identification intact at the fair results in forfeit of special awards, trips, premium money, and right to sell at the livestock auction. Swine must also be identified with the universal ear notching system to be eligible for State Fair. 16. All rabbit exhibits have to have ear tattoos prior to the fair. 17. Any animal cannot be shown as a pet if shown in another 4-H project. It is encouraged that animals be shown in species area first; pet area second. 18. To show in registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that breed and a copy of the registration papers must be provided to the Extension Office prior to the County Fair show. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreds and grades) must be shown as commercial. 19. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the Kanabec County Agricultural Society. Decisions made by the fair veterinarian are final and may not be appealed. IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows 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 Code of Show Ring Ethics, fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state and 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. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited. 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock who officials. 3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows. 4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statues, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 11

12 administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the approved laboratory to which it is sent, is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. 7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation, and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible personal shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of the code of ethics. 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have any disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expos and any special notices to members. 11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions. 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 to 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 and daily during 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 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 12

13 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 YOUR 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 Ear tag. DOGS Must be six months of age to show. 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 the morning of the Horse Show. All horses must be ID'd. LAMA No health certificate is required. ID lama s in 4HOnline. 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. 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; Registered breeding ewes need to be ID'd and eartagged or tattooed (does not have to be State 4-H Eartag); commercial breeding ewes require a 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. Pseudorabies no testing is presently required for Pseudorabies. Swine not originating in Minnesota must meet the Minnesota importation requirements in addition to the requirements outlined in this summary. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must list the name of the exhibition as consignee. Certificates will be accepted if examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to the exhibition. The Gp 1 ELISA test is approved for importation of swine. Swine which must be tested must be individually identified by ear tag number, tattoo number, registry number, or other identification satisfactory to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. State Fair Trip Information 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 fair and state horse, the 4-H member must have completed 6th grade and meet any other designated rules or regulations of the State Shows Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 13

14 To be eligible for a state dog show trip, the 4-H member must have completed 3rd grade 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 non-livestock. 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 "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. For further information please refer to the following website: 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 RECOMMENDED minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 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 RECOMMENDED State Fair maximum weight is 170 pounds. BEEF The RECOMMENDED State Fair minimum weight is 1,000 pounds. The RECOMMENDED maximum 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 3 hours following the completion of a livestock show. All 4-H members winning a State trip(s) MUST NOTIFY 4-H staff at the fair as soon as possible and no later than Sunday by 6:00 p.m. if they wish to take their trip or they will forfeit this opportunity to the next in line. 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 the State Fair Registration Night Monday, July 30. Staff will be available anytime 5-7 p.m. to assist you. Registration and payment for the State Fair is due at this time and additional registrations will not be accepted after this date. Final State Fair Meeting: Thursday, August 16 th. 5 p.m. for General Encampment Participants (non-livestock) and 6 p.m. for Livestock Participants. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their 4-H member(s). All nonanimal projects being exhibited at State Fair must be turned in at this time (exception: Oversized exhibits Families must transport these to State Fair themselves on Monday, August 20 or Tuesday, August 21). Participants will receive their meal tickets, dorm buttons, schedules and other information specific to their encampment. LQAE: To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair or Northeast Livestock Show, 4-Hers must have completed LQAE training. State Policy: All youth grades 6+ planning to participate as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor or Northeast Livestock Show exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat and lama must have completed the a Livestock Quality Assurance workshop. A three hour, in-person workshop (Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics) or a one-hour online training (Youth for the Quality of Care of Animals) certification required. 4-H Ribbon Auction The purpose of the Ribbon Auction Promote the positive development of young people by providing opportunities for leadership and personal growth. Provide educational interaction between 4-H members and the public that is consistent and fair; allowing buyers to support positive youth development. Teach young people skills in business management as they understand project investments and expenses through livestock or other project areas. Reward 4-H members for exhibiting their projects at the County Fair Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 14

15 Provide 4-H ers the opportunity to generate funds that will go directly to the Kanabec County 4-H Auction Committee and Livestock PDC to continue current 4-H programs and expand programs in the future for all 4-H members. (20% of the proceeds go to support 4-H programs 80% of proceeds go to the 4-H member). Businesses support our 4-H youth. The auction provides advertisement for businesses. Auction Rules The Auction Consignment/Signature Form must be turned in by Friday at 6 p.m. to participate in the Auction and requires the signature of two potential bidders. Auction Consignment Documents are available in the Extension Office & on the Kanabec County Extension website beginning June 1 or in the 4-H building during fair. The Auction will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. NEW FOR 2018! Animals/projects will not automatically be sold at the auction ribbons only. If someone would like to purchase an auction animal, that would have to be done privately after the auction. Cloverbuds are not allowed to participate in the auction. Purple, Pink and Blue Ribbon Market Livestock projects qualify for the Auction. Kanabec County 4-H Leader s Council will receive 20% of each premium, while 80% will be returned to 4-Her. The money will be used by Kanabec County 4-H to support the livestock project areas with programming, scholarships, awards and other opportunities. Buyers & 4-H members are asked to have an auction photo taken after the completion of the sale. NEW FOR 2018! 4-H auction participants must turn in a thank you note to Extension Staff in order to receive their auction check. These thank you s will be mailed with a copy of your auction photo to your buyer. A few instructions: Inform your potential buyers that payment for purchases is preferred IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SALE. If they are unable to comply, you (the potential seller) must notify Extension Staff PRIOR to the start of the sale. Checks are made to Kanabec County 4-H. The Kanabec County 4-H Leader s Council then issues a check to the 4-H youth seller. Each 4-H youth may sell only one project ribbon. When buyers pay for their purchases, they will receive a receipt. Herdsmanship Purpose: The herdsmanship contest is to help 4-Hers learn skills in making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as learn skills in courtesy, cooperation, neatness, and proper care of animals. Judging will be done Thursday-Saturday, twice daily and once on Sunday. The barns are still expected to be clean and respectable to the general public. The lowest score from each barn will be taken out during tabulation. Barn superintendents may request a copy of the judges comment forms. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF AND HAVE FUN. Enjoy your time at the County Fair. Take time to smile and meet new people. Take pride in all you have accomplished and learned. Remember that you are there to exhibit your animals to the public. Make a good impression! ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Beef Project Beef ID Check & Weigh In: Wednesday, July 25, 4-7:30 p.m. Beef Show: Friday at 2 p.m. in the Show Arena Premiums: Blue - $7, Red - $6, White - $ Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 15

16 Notes: A copy of animal registration papers must be submitted to the Extension Office prior to show. If papers are not provided the animal will be shown as a commercial. BREEDING HEIFER CLASSES Registered Spring Calf January 1 April 30, 2018 Registered Fall Calf September 1 December 31, 2017 Registered Junior Yearling January 1 April 30, 2017 Registered Summer Yearling May 1 August 31, 2017 Registered Senior Yearling September 1- December 31, 2016 Commercial Spring Calf January 1 April 30, 2018 Commercial Fall Calf September 1 December 31, 2017 Commercial Junior Yearling January 1 April 30, 2017 Commercial Summer Yearling May 1 August 31, 2017 Commercial Senior Yearling September 1- December 31, 2016 MARKET BEEF CLASSES Market Steer January 1 August 31, 2017 Market Heifer January 1 August 31, 2017 COW/CALF CLASSES Cow and Calf Pair Calves to be born on or after January 1 of current year Requirements Calf must be ID d prior to fair. This may or may not be the continuation of a heifer project. PROSPECT CALF CLASSES Heifer Calf January 1 April 30, 2018 Steer Calf January 1 April 30, 2018 Prospect Calves must be ID d with a 4-H ear tag by May 15 th. Calves must be clipped & groomed. Market Prospect calves may be Heifers or Steers with the emphasis being on market. Heifers shown in the prospect market class may not be shown in a breeding class. DAIRY STEER CLASSES Purebred or Crossbred Dairy Steer January 1 August 31, 2017 Dairy Steer Calf January 1, 2018 and after 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. Crossbred Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande (dairy), Red & White, Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red) The Dairy Steer Calf class is only eligible for show at county fair. Animals are not eligible to advance to State Fair or Northeast Livestock Show. SHOWMANSHIP Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, long pants, belt, neat & clean button up shirt. No additional premium awarded. INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 16

17 COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded. Dairy Project Dairy ID Check: Thursday, July 26, 8-10 a.m. Dairy Show: Sunday at 11 a.m. in Show Arena Premiums: Blue - $7, Red - $6, White - $5 Notes: A copy of animal registration papers must be submitted to the Extension Office prior to show. If papers are not provided the animal will be shown as a commercial. Exhibitors may enter up to two exhibits per class. DAIRY DIVISIONS Holstein Registered and Grade Jersey Registered and Grade Crossbred & Other Breeds DAIRY CLASSES Spring Calf March 1, May 31, 2018 Winter Calf Dec. 1, Feb. 28, 2018 Fall Calf Sept. 1, Nov. 30, 2017 Summer Junior Yearling June 1, Aug. 31, 2017 Spring Junior Yearling March 1, May 31, 2017 Winter Senior Yearling Dec. 1, Feb. 28, 2017 Fall Senior Yearling Sept. 1, Nov. 30, 2016 Junior 2-Year-Old March 1, 2016 August 31, 2016 Senior 2-Year-Old Sept. 1, February 29, Year-Old Sept. 1, August 31, Year-Old Sept. 1, 2013 August 31, 2014 Advanced Cow Born before September 1, 2013 Crossbred and Other Breeds Class If an animal is less than 87% (7/8) of any one breed, it must be exhibited in the Crossbred and Other Breeds class. In addition, any grade animal not showing the predominant characteristics of one breed at verification by the show committee will show in the Crossbred and Other Breed class. SHOWMANSHIP - Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, white pants and shirt, belt. No additional premium awarded. INTERVIEWS Judging held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Kids Kingdom Park. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded. Dog Project Dog Agility Show Wednesday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. Dog Obedience & Showmanship Show Saturday, July 7, 8:30 a.m. Kanabec County Fairgrounds Premiums: Blue - $4, Red - $3, White - $2 A dog may be shown in the 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, 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 17

18 Obedience, Rally 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 (DogIDA). A 4-H member may enter only one showmanship class with one dog. A 4-H member may show a maximum of two dogs. Dogs must be over six months to compete. 4-Hers in grade 3 and up are eligible for State Dog Show AGILITY Note: Each dog and handler combination must attend six formal agility classes in order to qualify for the state show and have a signed agility release form on file with the Extension Office. Pre-Agility Beginner Agility Elementary Agility Intermediate Agility Senior Agility Advanced Agility Jumpers 1 Jumpers 2 Jumpers 3 Safety Rules: In order to begin taking 4-H agility classes, a dog/handler team must have achieved a minimum obedience score of 170 or higher at a county, regional or state 4-H dog show; OR lost fewer than 30 points in a sub-novice class at a kennel club show; OR must have completed two years of obedience training. Dogs must be a minimum of 12 months old to begin agility training. It is recommended that larger breeds be at least 18 months old. No dog with a physical or mental condition that would significantly impair their performance may participate. Dogs that show signs of aggression toward humans or other dogs will not be permitted to participate. In order to advance to the next higher class level, a score of 5 faults or less must be earned in a competition setting. Female dogs in season are not permitted to compete at any level DOG RALLY Foundation Pre Novice Novice Pre-Advanced DOG OBEDIENCE Foundation Beginner Graduate Beginner Novice Graduate Novice Pre-Open Open SHOWMANSHIP Junior Novice Junior Open Advanced Excellent Veteran Graduate Open Pre Utility Utility Veterans Brace Four Dog Team Senior Novice Senior Open 4-H members should be aware that upon a trainer s discretion they may be required to move to a more advanced class based on prior experience or training. A 4-H member may skip any class or classes (i.e., skip Graduate Beginner and move directly to Novice). Once a class has been skipped, the 4-H member may drop back only one class level Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 18

19 INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded. GOAT DAIRY/MEAT Goat ID Check & Weigh In: Wednesday, July 25, 4-7:30 p.m. Goat Show: Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Goat Barn Premiums: Blue - $4, Red - $3, White - $2 DAIRY GOAT CLASSES Junior Doe Kid April 1 June 30, 2018 Milking 2 Year Old Doe Born in 2016 Senior Doe Kid January 1 March 31, 2018 Milking 3-4 Yr. Old Doe Born in Dry Yearling Doe Born in 2017 Milking 5+ Year Old Doe Born in 2013 Milking Yearling Doe Born in 2017 Requirements For safety reasons, all dairy goats must be debudded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than on inch is allowed. MARKET GOAT CLASSES Meat Market Goat wether December 1, 2017 April 30, 2018 Meat Market Goat doe December 1, 2017 April 30, 2018 Dairy Market Goat wether December 1, 2017 April 30, 2018 MEAT BREEDING DOE CLASSES Junior Yearling Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade April 1 August 31, 2017 Senior Yearling Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade December 1, 2016 March 31, 2017 Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe September 1, 2017 November 30, 2017 Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid December 1, 2017 February 28, 2018 Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid March 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. 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 animal 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, additional safety measures may be required. Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, long black pants, belt, neat & clean white button up shirt. No additional premium awarded. MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, long black pants, belt, neat & clean white button up shirt. No additional premium awarded. INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 19

20 HORSE Horse ID Check: Wednesday, July 25, 6-8 p.m. Horse Show: Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in Horse Show Arena Premiums: Blue - $4, Red - $3, White - $2 Class Divisions: Novice: All Grades Junior: Grades 3-5 Senior: Grades 6+ Novice Classes: Open to any junior or senior participant (no Cloverbuds). This would be appropriate for any rider that is not yet ready for the canter or lope, or any horse that is not yet trained in the canter or lope. It is also appropriate if the horse/rider are showing in an event for the first time. Showmanship at Halter (Western & English) Western Horsemanship English Equitation Western Pleasure English Pleasure Trail Class Game Showmanship Horses used in this class may not be shown in any pleasure class Egg and Spoon Pole Weaving Jumping Figure 8 Key Race Barrel Race Speed & Action Pennant Race Relay Race Costume Class Riders with both a pleasure and games horse may only be able to stall one horse at fair, depending on space. One horse per 4-Her must be stalled at the county fair or premiums are forfeited. Stalling assignments will be made during the mandatory barn orientation, Monday, July 23 rd at 6 p.m. parents, please attend! 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 in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. Kanabec County Fair allows use of slow-feeding hay bags. Hay nets are not allowed. Copies of current Coggins papers must be on file in the Extension office before the horse can be unloaded for any clinic, event or County Fair. Original Coggins must also be presented to the fair vet at check-in HORSE RELATED (Note: This will be judged during non-livestock judging on Tuesday from 2 7 p.m. and is found under Static Exhibits in FairEntry) Members may not accept a State Fair trip in both this and with your horse. 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 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 20

21 HORSELESS HORSE (Note: This will be judged during non-livestock judging on Tuesday from 2 7 p.m. and is found under Static Exhibits in FairEntry) This project is intended for members who don t have horses. 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. HORSE TRAINING Steps 1-6 only using bulletin 4H-FO Bring with to the Horse Show to demonstrate and be judged INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. CHALLENGED RIDER Horse - Assisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed Horse - Assisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed Horse - Unassisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested) Horse - Unassisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested) LAMA CLASSES Costume (Optional) Showmanship (Required) Obstacle Course/Public Relations Lama Fiber LAMA Lama Show: Wednesday, August 8, Noon, Mille Lacs County Fair - Princeton Premiums: Blue - $4, Red - $3, White - $2 LAMA POSTERS Posters will be judged during non-livestock judging on Tuesday from 2 7 p.m. INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. Requirements Lamas must be born prior to January 1, 2018 No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition All castrated males and all females born prior to January 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition POULTRY Poultry Check in: Wednesday, July 25, 4-7:15 p.m. Poultry Show: Friday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. in Poultry Barn Premiums: Blue - $4, Red - $3, White - $2 BASE DATES Birds should be hatched by the following dates: (Guidelines Only) Breeding Poultry and Waterfowl -- January 1 or After Market Poultry Except Market Chickens March 1 or After Egg Production Chickens March 1 or After Market Chickens March 1 or After - Should be 8 10 weeks old at fair. (You may need two hatches of market chickens to accommodate an early County Fair and a late August State Fair). Domestic Turkey and Market Waterfowl March 1 or After 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 21

22 POULTY CLASSES CHICKENS Market Pen - 2 Males or 2 Females Breeding Pen of 1 male and 2 females Bantam Breeding Pen of 1 male and 2 females Egg Production Pen - 2 Pullets, white egg layers Egg production Pen 2 Pullets, brown egg layers DOVES Purebred breeding pair DUCKS Market Pen of 2 females or 2 males Breeding Pen of 1 male and 2 females Bantam Breeding Pen of 1 male and 2 females GEESE Market Pen of 2 females or 2 males Breeding Pen of 1 male and 2 females GUINEAS Market Pen of 2 males or 2 females same breed Breeding Pen of 1 male and 2 females same breed Note: only Pearls, White & Lavender breeds can be shown. PIGEONS Utility, 1 Breeding Pair Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band Flying, 1 Breeding Pair Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band TURKEYS Domestic Only Market Pen of 2 females or 2 males Breeding Pen of 1 male and 2 females Requirements Poultry must be this year's hatch (except doves and pigeons). All, except waterfowl, doves and pigeons, must have a statement of origin or health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band which will be provided at the fair. All breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. 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. SHOWMANSHIP Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, long pants, belt, neat & clean white button up shirt. No additional premium awarded. INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 22

23 RABBIT Rabbit ID Check: Wednesday, July 25, 4-7:15 p.m. Rabbit Show: Thursday at 8:45 a.m. in Rabbit Barn Premiums: Blue - $4, Red - $3, White - $2 SMALL BREED CLASSES Purebred Senior Buck Purebred Senior Doe Purebred Junior Buck Purebred Junior Doe Over 6 months old Over 6 months old Under 6 months old Under 6 months old Small Breeds Include: Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Lion Head, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta, Mini Satin, and Lionhead. LARGE BREED CLASSES Purebred Senior Buck Over 8 months old Purebred Senior Doe Over 8 months old Purebred Intermediate Buck 6-8 months old Purebred Intermediate Doe 6-8 months old Purebred Junior Buck Under 6 months old Purebred Junior Doe Under 6 months old Large Breeds Include: New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern, Californian, Champagne D Argent, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème D Argent, Flemish Giant, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. Purebred rabbits are those which have a three-generation pedigree showing the ancestral background being of all the same breed, making it eligible for registration. All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. MARKET RABBIT CLASSES Single Fryer Not over 70 days of age, weighing 3 ½ - 5 ½ lbs. Pen of 3 Fryers All the same breed and variety not over 70 days of age, weighing 3 ½ -5 ½ lbs. SHOWMANSHIP Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, long pants, belt, neat & clean white button up shirt. No additional premium awarded. INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 23

24 BREEDING EWE CLASSES Registered Yearling Ewe Registered Ewe Lamb born in January 2018 Registered Ewe Lamb born in February 2018 Registered Ewe Lamb born in March 2018 Commercial Yearling Ewe Commercial Ewe Lamb born in January 2018 Commercial Ewe Lamb born in February 2018 Commercial Ewe Lamb born in March 2018 MARKET LAMB CLASSES Market Lamb Speckle Face Market Lamb Black Face Market Lamb White Face SHEEP Sheep ID Check & Weigh-in: Wednesday, July 25, 4-7:30 p.m. Sheep Show: Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Show Arena Premiums: Blue - $4, Red - $3, White - $2 SHOWMANSHIP Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, long pants, belt, neat & clean button up shirt. No additional premium awarded. INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded. LAMB LEAD CLASS - Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and must wear a garment made from at least 60% wool. Garment is defined as a piece of clothing covering a main part of your body (not socks or accessories). Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, their outfit, and their lamb. Classes may be combined depending on number of entries. FLEECE Fleece should be from current years shearing. Swine Swine ID Check & Weigh-in: Wednesday, July 25, 4-7:30 p.m. Swine Show: Friday, July 27, 8 a.m. Premiums: Blue - $4.00, Red - $3.00, White - $2.00 Swine Details Minnesota is now a pseudo free state. No pseudo testing required. Be sure you follow requirements for state of origin and remain aware of any changes required by State. BREEDING GILT CLASSES January Gilt February Gilt March Gilt 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 24

25 MARKET BARROW Market Barrow On or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or after Market Gilt On or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or after Animals will be divided into weight classes after final weigh in on Wednesday, July 25 th. SHOWMANSHIP Recommended show attire includes leather shoes/boots, long pants, belt, neat & clean button up shirt. No additional premium awarded. INTERVIEWS Judging held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Civic Center. No premium awarded. Medals to top 3 individuals in Junior and Senior divisions will be awarded at the Fall Awards Banquet October 7 at Ogilvie Schools. COSTUME CONTEST Animal must be dressed in costume. Youth may choose to dress in a coordinating costume. All costumes must be in good taste & appropriate for 4-H and the general public. No premium awarded. SCIENCE OF ANIMALS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS Judged during non-livestock judging on Tuesday from 2 7 p.m. HEALTH EXHIBIT BREEDING EXHIBIT PRODUCTION EXHIBIT ZOONOTICS EXHIBIT Beef Beef Beef Beef Dairy Dairy Dairy Dairy Goat - Dairy Goat Dairy Goat Dairy Goat - Dairy Goat - Meat Goat Meat Goat Meat Goat - Meat Poultry Poultry Poultry Poultry Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep Swine Swine Swine Swine Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the five divisions listed above. These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks State Fair trips will be available and will be judged at the State Fair during Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. This new project is modeled after the 2015 Poultry exhibits that resulted from the Avian Flu outbreak when birds were not allowed to be exhibited. Be creative! CLUB ACTIVITIES Club projects are judged on Tuesday from 2 7 p.m. Two representatives of your club should present club projects for conference judging. At the State Fair level, club members exhibiting a project of their own may also represent the club project for judging. CLUB BANNER (Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit) Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel for hanging. Banner must be of fabric and can be one or two-sided. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) COMMUNITY PRIDE (One exhibit will be selected for State Fair) (New in H member representing club may exhibit a project of their own at the State Fair) 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 25

26 Purpose: Provides an incentive for 4-H youth to be actively involved in having a positive effect in their community. Also stimulates projects offering a variety of real, learn by doing experiences that deal with community improvement related skills, knowledge and beliefs. Each club may submit one (1) Community Pride project. 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 SCRAPBOOK - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. CLUB SECRETARY BOOK Show and explain your club activities, meeting minutes and events through the eyes of your club secretary. Club secretary should be present for judging. CLUB FLOAT Promote 4-H and your Club during the annual Kanabec County Parade. Floats will be judged on creativity, theme development and club members enthusiasm. Parade entry forms must be submitted to Kanabec County Ag. Society c/o Mary Besser. Floats must be towed by a vehicle driven by a Minnesota 4-H Volunteer 21 years of age or older with a valid driver s license. The towing vehicle must be insured and all insurance follows that vehicle. Any candy distributed by a 4-H group must be handed to parade-goers by 4-H members and adults walking alongside. Candy/Items may not be thrown from the float or a horse. 4-H members riding on a float or walking along side cannot: Jump on or off a moving float, spray water or other fluids at spectators or have legs hanging over the side of the float. Dogs or other animals must be on a leash or haltered and kept at a distance from spectators. Horses: Must be ridden by a 4-H member or volunteer. Friends or youth who are not members of 4-H may not ride a horse in a parade representing 4-H. All members and volunteers riding must wear a helmet. Only one person may be on a horse; no double riding. The horse must be controlled through the use of a bridle and reins. CLOVERBUD PROJECTS Judging See Below Kanabec County Fairgrounds Participation Premiums: $2.00 CLOVERBUDS NON-LIVESTOCK PROJECT Wednesday, July 18, 1-3 p.m. CLOVERBUD CAT SHOW Saturday, July 28, 8 a.m. CLOVERBUD PET SHOW Saturday, July 28, 8 a.m. CLOVERBUD BEEF Friday, July 27, 2 p.m. CLOVERBUD DAIRY Sunday, July 29, 11 a.m. CLOVERBUD DOG Saturday, July 7, 8:30 a.m. CLOVERBUD DAIRY GOAT Thursday, July 26, 1:30 p.m. CLOVERBUD MEAT GOAT Thursday, July 26, 1:30 p.m Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 26

27 CLOVERBUD HORSE Thursday, July 26, 9 a.m. Barrels Western Pleasure Showmanship CLOVERBUD POULTRY Friday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. CLOVERBUD RABBIT Thursday, July 26, 8:45 a.m. CLOVERBUD SHEEP Thursday, July 26, 4:30 p.m. Cloverbud Sheep Lamb Lead CLOVERBUD SWINE Friday, July 27, 8 a.m. Must have completed grades Kindergarten through 2 nd grade May exhibit a maximum of five project, no more than 2 may be animals. When Cloverbuds and any animal are together at a 4-H event, an adult or other responsible person MUST be in control of the animal at all times. This includes: When animals are at the wash racks, in stalls, in the show ring, moving from barn to show ring, loading/unloading, etc. STATIC Projects) STATIC 4-H EXHIBITS (General Non-livestock) Judging Tuesday, July 24, 2 7 p.m. At the 4-H Building, Kanabec County Fairgrounds Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 NEW You can sign up for all projects under the Static Non-livestock Projects Division 4-H members having completed 6 th grade through one year post high school are eligible for State Fair Trips in each project area Project areas list exhibit suggestions. These are only suggestions. Use your creativity! Check the MN4H website under projects for more ideas. AEROSPACE Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery system should be in place and operative. Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum. Flyable models built from kit or your own design. Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. A rocket launch. BICYCLE Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 27

28 CAT EXHIBIT Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster. CAT SHOW Exhibit A cat may be entered in the cat OR pet show, but not both. Cats must be on leash or have an appropriate carrier. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well-being. If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is to be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from new or recycled/throw-away material. Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor. Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/or families. Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with description of what was learned about self and family. A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.). CITIZENSHIP 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each. A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES NOTE: At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same garment to participate in both Fashion Revue and regular clothing in the same year. CLOTHES OR NON GARMENT YOU MAKE Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member name and club. Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting. Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, etc., A constructed garment made from a pattern Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc, incorporated into garment. Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing selection, care. Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 28

29 CLOTHES YOU BUY The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following information: a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe. Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES FASHION REVUE FASHION REVUE CLOTHES YOU MAKE or BUY Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project Only garments modeled by the 4-Her may go to State Fair not those made for someone else. COMPUTER Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use. Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software be original or adapted by the member from an existing program. CONSUMER EDUCATION Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included. Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. CRAFTS AND FINE ARTS/SCRAPBOOKS CRAFTS Requirement: Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit. Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications. All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 29

30 FINE ARTS Requirement: Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-Hers own ideas and imagination. 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, etc.) For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc. CROP SCIENCES CORN Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. 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 AND LEGUMES Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. DEMONSTRATIONS 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. 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. (Self-presenting 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 effective use of the software. For information on effectively using visuals in presentations and/or presentation software please see: http// 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 contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 30

31 DEMONSTRATIONS Demonstrations 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 2-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. 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 overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include 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. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION Follow same demonstration format as listed above under Demonstrations 4-Hers can take a livestock demonstration in addition to a livestock animal to the State Fair Livestock demonstrations at the State Fair will receive a $30 premium from the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association. ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS Illustrated Presentation 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 2-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, 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. YOUTH IN ACTION 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. DOG EXHIBIT Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their dog shown on a display or poster. ELECTRIC A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with 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, etc Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 31

32 ENGINEERING DESIGN See more for more information AQUATIC ROBOTICS Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV) Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/aquatic Invasive Species (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 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education Booklet showing their progression in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education as a team ENGINEERING DESIGN Requirement: Include description of the problem/challenge being solved Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to solve problem Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project Exhibit of engineering design product Display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE LEVEL 1 & 2 Youth in grades 6 and above can participate in Level 2 if they have and at least 2 years previous experience in Level 1. Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in one 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 created machines use a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their machine. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rule Books at for complete details. Teams of at least 3 youth Minimum of 10 steps Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. Engineering Design Challenge machine itself Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project Note: In 2018, the State Engineering Design Challenge for Level 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. ROBOTICS 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 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 32

33 Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of the exhibit. 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 robot, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. ENTOMOLOGY Insect Collection Exhibits: Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes); approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3" 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. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. Specimens must be properly labeled. 1) 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. 2) 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. 3) For more specific information on pinning, labeling, other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource, Non-Collection Exhibits: Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, internet, interviews with an expert etc.) 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. 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. 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 history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. EXPLORING ANIMALS This area is for 4-Hers who wish to learn more about a given species. Animal ownership is not required. 4-Hers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category. An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did, learned, or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 33

34 A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment; Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. FLOWER GARDENING Label each container according to kind or variety. Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens) Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: 1. Three stems of one variety of annual flower, or 2. One stem of a hardy perennial, or 3. One stem of summer flowering bulbs, or 4. One blossom of a tea rose, or 5. One stem of a hardy shrub rose. Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming. Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOODS AND NUTRITION Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed at the exhibit instead of the food. 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. 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 nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. Nutrition/food science experiment Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 34

35 FOOD PRESERVATION Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project. All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. 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 and source of recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used. Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars. All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids. Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; 2-1 pint jars or one quart jar for pickled products. 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. No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky). Preserved within the past year. Exhibit suggestions: Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product: Vegetables or fruits Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) Dried vegetables or dried fruits. Dried herbs. Beef or venison jerky. Food science experiment or educational display. FOOD REVIEW Requirements Select a tested, favorite recipe from a cookbook, or other dependable source. Plan a menu using including your recipe. Put the recipe on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper/poster that will stand alone. Put the menu on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper/poster that will stand alone. Coordinate the table setting with a tablecloth and/or placemat, dishes, glassware, flatware and centerpiece for one person only. Choose an appropriate table setting according to your menu selection (from casual to formal). Bring a mounted color photo of your food and display. The menu, recipe, and photo will be used for display at the fair. The photo should include just the food item you make. Exhibit suggestions: - Bring photo, menu, & recipe to fair for display only FOREST RESOURCES Requirement: Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material. Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common name. Common name should be printed near the identified leaf/needle. Photographic display of forest products--include the name of the product/use to identify the photograph. Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed collection. Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree--include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate information. Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus non-renewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps. Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 35

36 FRUIT Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry. Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. 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 specimens) and methods of control. GEOLOGY Requirement: Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-topped case of the same model as used by the entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type. Display of birthstones, 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 paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of each rock type. Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why s" dealing with the principles of geology and natural earth sciences. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a cross-cultural home stay experience. Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. HEALTH 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, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. HOME ENVIRONMENT Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have written information to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, and alternatives considered A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang. Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED 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 redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and after Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 36

37 INDOOR GARDENING Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens) POTTED PLANTS: Flowering plants should be in bloom. Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair. PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS: Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or diameter. Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4' Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and plants being well established. TERRARIUMS: The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension. Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design). Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical name. Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of general terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of Minnesota. Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc. LAWN AND LANDSCAPE Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State fair Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told. Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes and future plans. Photographs showing "before and after" views are desirable. Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids you would use. NEEDLE ARTS Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following information: pattern company name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instructions. Participant encouraged to bring instructions/pattern If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. Exhibit suggestions: Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving, appliqué, latchhook, tatting, other. Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts technique. Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved. PERFORMING ARTS Exhibit 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 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 37

38 If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing 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 performing arts experiences. An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing. PET EXHIBIT 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. PET SHOW Exhibit Cats may be entered in the cat OR pet show, but not both. Pets must be on leash or have an appropriate carrier. Aggressive animals are not allowed. PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film CHECK THIS OUT Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography exhibit and get ready for judging at your county fair, Elements of Photography 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. 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). A film camera can also be used. All photos exhibited MUST have been taken by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. NO picture frame or glass allowed (for safety) Allowed exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black) Do not use construction paper or colored paper Use 14 x 22 board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated, the original (unaltered) 4 x 6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit Exhibit ideas: Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). Panorama Photo story (use 5 to 7 that are 4 x 6 photos). Some examples might include: o A town s history: could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. o 4-H project, another member s 4-H project or your 4-H Club s Community Service projects o Environmental issue(s) or a community need o A Day in the Life of (farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc.) o Show a process (i.e. how to make something or steps to making something) Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic elements, explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 38

39 Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. Pollinators o SAVE THE BEES! Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. o SAVE THE BUTTERFLIES! o Show how to develop or expand a butterfly garden. o Show plants that can be used for a butterfly garden o Show how to develop a butterfly garden. Photo Manipulation PHOTO EXHIBITS IN THIS CATEGORY REQUIRES CREATIVE SOFTWARE EDITING. This includes such techniques as coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. Exhibits can show how photography can be used to make posters, calendars, brochures or advertising. 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, cellphone, tablet, digital DSLR) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). All photos exhibited must have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. (Exception an exhibit integrating older photographs) Exhibitor s name, age and county should be printed on the back of the exhibit. NO PICTURE FRAME OR GLASS ALLOWED (for safety). Exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board cut to fit. Use 14 x 22 poster board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama - Neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black) Do not use construction paper or colored paper o Multi photos exhibited should be matted or displayed on poster board or foam board using 4 X 6 photos. When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated the original photo MUST include an unaltered 4 X 6 on the back of the exhibit. Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, etc. (Nonaffiliated website information can be found online) Exhibit ideas: Digitally enhanced photograph(s) Calendar, brochure, event poster, photobook, (No scrapbooks) 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 14 x 22 poster board, computer (DVD) or tablet PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. POTATOES Requirement: Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 39

40 QUILTING Requirement: Each Item should include information listing: pattern book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If not quilted or hand tied by the 4-Her, state who tied or hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-Her, someone else may do the final quilting). Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand tied. A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. Repair of an old quilt. A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used in quilting, or a topic of your choice. SAFETY Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display representative of project activity. Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included. Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc. SELF DETERMINED Requirement: This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch-all category but rather intentional selfdirected learning. A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county. To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning and management of a selfdetermined learning experience. Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the activity/project Display of finished work Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning exhibits in 2014 SHOOTING SPORTS/WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included in a display and will not be considered in the calculation of dimensions. MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed. 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 functions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, position, etc.). Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among 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 Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 40

41 Article made of wood or metal Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished. Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood. SMALL ENGINES Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired. A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine. Display on the parts of an engine, etc. An educational display of some aspect of small engine use, care, reconditioning, etc. TRACTOR Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors 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 Label vegetables with proper variety names. When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, it is recommended the collection includes six different kinds of vegetables (1 large specimen + 3 medium specimen + 2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any combination of the following: A. One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) B. Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) C. Two small vegetable specimen s and 12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) D. Potatoes or cherry tomatoes may not be included 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). 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 Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written articles. Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasum, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. VIDEO/FILM MAKING CHECK THIS OUT Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography/filmmaking exhibit and get ready for judging at your county fair, Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 41

42 Video/Filmmaking Individual Video/Filmmaking Production Team (2-3 members per team/can come from different schools and/or grades) 4-H Film Festival Individual 4-H Film Festival Production Team (2-3 members per team) Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a video image; video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, Go Pro or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). 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. All video/filmmaking exhibits 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. Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive or data CD Video/film must include a title and credits. The video/film must be original material, portions from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release, including music. 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. The exhibitor s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces. 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. Video/film must be playable on Windows, use file format including.wmv,.flv and.mpeg,.avi,.mov,.avchd,.mpeg-1,.meg-4, as well as a playable DVD. This is not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography for slideshow) Exhibit Ideas: Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include information of the suspected reasons for the decline and possible solutions. A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer video/film creation, etc. A video/film short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing by judge during judging process) o Showcase various video/film techniques. o A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. A video/film made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video/film. A video/film using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). A video/film using Claymation or stop action Pollinators! Save the Bees! Save the Butterflies! Focus on the plight of insects and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include information of the suspected reasons for the decline and possible solutions. 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. *NEW* KANABEC COUNTY 4-H VIDEO PROMOTION CHALLENGE SPECIAL PREMIUM Design and produce a video or film promoting Kanabec County 4-H through your personal experiences. All videos should follow the guidelines above. Video should be no less than 2, but no more than 5 minutes in length. Videos will be played throughout fair in the 4-H building. All members who complete this challenge will receive an automatic $10 premium for their video. WATER/WETLANDS Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants; Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 42

43 WILDLIFE/BIOLOGY Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat, food, and shelter needs. A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and forest management for wildlife. Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc). YOUTH LEADERSHIP 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. 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. See you at the fair! 2018 Kanabec County 4-H Fair Premium Book Page 43