4-H Premium Book. 4-H Entry Day: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Fair Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

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1 H Premium Book AUGUST 8-11, H Entry Day: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Fair Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

2 H COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JULY 31 SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 6:00 p.m Pre County Fair Clean-up 8:00 a.m Dog Obedience, Showmanship & Rally Show 1:00 6:00 p.m H Project Judging 1:00 6:00 p.m Livestock Interviews 1:00 6:00 p.m Rabbit Entries 2:30 6:00 p.m Poultry Entries & Banding 5:00 p.m FFA & Open Class Goat Show 6:30 p.m Horse Conference Judging 10:00 p.m All Livestock Entries must be in place 8:00 a.m. - noon dog Agility Judging 8:30 a.m horse Games Judging 9:00 a.m poultry Judging 9:00-2:30 p.m Livestock Weigh-In 12:30 p.m horseless Horse, Cloverbud Horse & Horse Training Judging 2:00 p.m h Rabbit Judging 5:00 p.m H Sheep Judging FFA & Open Sheep Judging 6:00 p.m Open Rabbit Judging 8:00 a.m h & FFA Beef Judging 12 noon H Horse Judging (Pleasure & Trail Classes) 12 noon h Swine Judging FFA Swine Judging 5:00 p.m dairy Goat & Market Goat Judging 8:00 a.m Llama Judging 9:30 a.m Dairy Judging 12 noon State Fair Registration Deadline 1:00 p.m Auction Entry Mandatory Meeting 6:00 p.m Market Livestock Auction 8:00 p.m Music in Motion SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 MONDAY, AUGUST 13 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m H Ambassadors Art in the Park 1:00 p.m Share the Fun 1:30 p.m H Fashion Review 3:00 p.m H Awards Program 4:00 p.m State Fair Exhibitor Meeting 6:00 p.m Show of Showmanship 9:00 p.m Livestock and Non-Livestock Exhibit Release 9:00 a.m County Fair Clean-up 4-H Building Hours 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.

3 2018 KANDIYOHI COUNTY FAIR 4-H EXHIBIT RULES l. Eligibility The Kandiyohi County 4-H Program and County Fair Participation is open to youth in kindergarten through one year past high school (or age equivalent) without regard to race, national origin, sex, religion, creed, color, handicap, or sexual orientation. All 4-H work in Kandiyohi County complies with the rules of the state contest and only those complying with the rules are eligible to exhibit. All 4-H members who exhibit at the fair will receive entrance tickets to the grounds during the fair. Entering exhibits in project areas not enrolled in by May 15 of the current year, forfeits state fair eligibility. b) Judging experiences for youth with disabilities or injuries - If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process by himself/herself due to a disability or injury. Please refer to policy, at: a) Absentee judging of projects - 4-H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging in their county of membership may be eligible for absentee judging. Please refer to policy, at: Registration All exhibit registrations must be turned into the Extension Office by July 11 or state fair trip will be forfeited. All exhibits in the 4-H building, general 4-H projects, will be judged by conference judging. All entries in the 4-H building (general 4-H projects) will be entered and judged between 1-6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7. If member is unable to participate due to conflict the day of judging, please see Absentee Judging policy. Members are expected to bring their own exhibits to be judged. Parents cannot participate in conference judging except for Cloverbuds and special situations approved prior to judging. General Projects - Exhibitors may have up to three exhibits in the same lot by registering three times on your entry form. Livestock Projects - Members may only enter ONE animal per lot. 3. Exhibit/Livestock arrival Poultry: Tuesday, August 7 2:30-6:00 p.m. Rabbits: Tuesday, August 7 1:00-6:00 p.m. Other Livestock: Tuesday, August 7 before 10:00 p.m. Animals must be in their stall or pen by 10 p.m. 4. Exhibit/Livestock Release-County Fair Board Rule According to the Kandiyohi County Fair Board, if you remove your exhibits (general or livestock) before 9:00 p.m. on August 11th, the Kandiyohi County Fair Board has the right to withhold your premium money. Any second violation of this rule will also exclude the individual from exhibiting at any future Kandiyohi County Fair. 5. Cloverbud Policies The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Cloverbud Program is designed specifically for youth in grades Kindergarten through second grade (K-2). Please refer to policy, at: youth/mn4-h/join/docs/4-h-cloverbud-parent-fact-sheet.pdf 6. Special Awards See Awards pages of premium book. 7. Code of Conduct A standard of behavior for all individuals involved in our program is one of the key components for creating a welcoming learning environment that is physically and emotionally safe. Please refer to code of conduct, at: 8. Grievance Policy University of Minnesota 4-H has developed a Grievance Process and grievance form to handle any grievance that should arise during the County Fair. The appeal form consists of: 1) Statement of Grievance 2) Reasons for Grievance 3) Circumstances relating to Grievance 4) Outcome Desired 5) Signatures of those filing the complaint This Grievance form must be accompanied by $50 cash or money order only. If the decision is ruled against the person(s) filing the grievance, the money will be deposited in the County 4-H program account for programming purposes; otherwise the money will be returned. Committee decisions are final. If there are testing costs associated with the grievance, the individual(s) filing the grievance are responsible for paying the testing costs. Testing costs commonly involve investment of $200 or more. Testing costs can be estimated for the party filing the grievance and that amount must be paid up front. During the county/state fair, grievances must be filed within 24 hours (1 day) of the incident. Any other grievances that are not at county/state fair must be filed within 3 days of the incident. These must be turned in to Extension personnel. Complaint/appeals forms may be obtained in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds or by calling the Kandiyohi County Extension Office at The complaint/appeal will be resolved at the first Leader s Council Board meeting following the fair. If it is an urgent situation, an emergency meeting will be called. Care will be taken so that no one is forced into a decision. If you have any questions, please contact Trisha Sheehan, 4-H Extension Educator in 4-H or Kate Zimmer, 4-H Program Coordinator. 9. Responsibility The fair management or the University of Minnesota Extension is not responsible for lost or damaged exhibits. 10. Premiums The Kandiyohi County Fair Board awards premium money. Premium checks will be sent out after county fair.

4 1. If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program and Fair Staff), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. (Auction participation is a county decision.) Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation. 2. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in which they are enrolled. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted. 3. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. 4. Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits for all project areas may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x 36" high, right and left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.) All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria: Exhibit quality 25% Educational value 25% Knowledge and ability to explain 50% Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. 5. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension office. 6. Large Exhibits to be displayed at State Fair that do not fit in the county vehicle will have to be delivered and picked up from the state fairgrounds by member. 7. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. 8. Copyright Law and Infringement: EXHIBITS a) Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of original work. Original work includes a person s ideas captured in writing or as an image, photograph, song, audio recording, or visual recording. b) 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. c) Before using another person s work as part of your 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use, has creative commons license or that you have requested and received permission (in writing) to use the original work. If an exhibit infringes on copyright law, a decision may need to be made to remove the exhibit from display at the county or state fair. ANIMAL SCIENCE 1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15). 2 All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-Hers s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Her s parents actively involved with and working on the farm. 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 Hers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. This includes cleaning pens or stalls at the end of the fair. Each 4-H member showing an animal should bring THEIR OWN BEDDING AND FEED to the fair. 4. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be pre-registered by July 11. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. Exhibits registered after this deadline cannot place higher than a blue ribbon. All 4-H ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship. 4-H ers must show his/her own animals. 5. Livestock Interviews are suggested for all members showing livestock and must be completed during project judging on Tuesday of the fair between 1-6 p.m. Horse and dog interviews are done at separate times. 6. 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 (parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters) or any other registered Minnesota 4-H member. The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair. 7. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that breed and registration papers must be available. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds and grades) must be shown as commercial. 8. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society. 9. Livestock Health a. General (applies to all species) Livestock, poultry, pets, 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. b. Cattle Required to have: Board of Animal Health tag, 4-H RFID tag or registered animal with tattoo. c. Rabbits No specific requirements, see general requirements above. d. Swine The previously required pseudorabies test will only be required for hogs originating from outside Minnesota.

5 e. Poultry except waterfowl and pigeons All fowl must be identified with a leg or wing band and be accompanied by an official record of a negative test for pullorum-typhoid disease conducted within 90 days prior to entry to the exhibition or a record of origin from parent stock tested negative within 12 months prior to entry to the exhibition. In addition, turkeys must be tested negative or originate directly from parent stock that is tested negative for S. typhimurium and mycoplasmas. Poultry leg bands will be distributed upon check-in at the 4-H building on Tuesday. Bands must be on the legs of birds BEFORE birds enter the poultry barn. f. Sheep & Goats ALL Sheep and Goats must be identified with official identification approved for use in the National Scrapie Eradication Program. Sheep or goats not having the official tag/tattoo cannot be shown at the county or state fair. These official tag/tattoo # s can be ordered from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (ext. 30) or toll free at (ext. 30). There is no cost for this service. These official tags are in addition to the Minnesota 4-H ID tags also required for sheep. 11. All livestock exhibitors must follow IAFE Show Ethics. 12. Manure should be piled ONLY in the designated dumpster. 13. A 4-H MEMBER MAY ENTER HiS/HER 4-H ANIMAL IN OPEN CLASS IF IT IS REGISTERED AND RECEIVES A BLUE RIBBON. Leased dairy animals may not be entered in open class. 14.It is recommended that livestock classes contain at least three head when possible, to assure a level of competition. To accomplish this it may be necessary to combine breeds, age groups and/or Registered and Commercial animals. SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors will be divided by age groups in all livestock classes. The judge shall select a Champion and Reserve Champion Junior and Senior Showman from each specie. Junior is for grades 3-6; Senior is for grades The champion senior and junior showman in beef, dairy, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine and lama are expected to participate in the Show of Showmanship contest held on Saturday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m. If the Champion is unable to participate, the Reserve Champion will be eligible to take his/her place in the Master Showmanship contest. The Show of Showmanship is run as a round robin with four species being shown (prior to the event, there will be a drawing to determine which 4 of the 9 species will be shown): 1 small animal (poultry or rabbit); 1 medium animal (goat, sheep, or swine); 2 large animals (beef, dairy, lama, or horse). Each 4-Her will show all four species. They will also participate in a skillathon and will do a public interview during the show. During the competition, the animals will remain stalled, penned, or tied and the 4 -H members will travel as a group to each specie where they will meet with the judge. The points accumulated during the competition will be based off the same criteria used in all showmanship classes: Knowledge, Handling of Animal, and Appearance. STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY 1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *. 2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade. 3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-Hers must have completed Livestock Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options: 1? A 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E) or 2) a 1 hour online training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 4. 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. 5. Each year a State Fair aged 4-H er can exhibit both a livestock project AND a general project at the State Fair. Additionally 4-H ers can utilize non-premium group activities such as judging and Share the Fun. 4-H ers pay only one program fee and receive only one scholarship. 6. 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. 7. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips. Thank You 2018 SUPPORTERS OF 4-H Animal Health Services, Atwater Arnold s Inc., Willmar Bennett Office Technologies B&R Seed, Inc., Atwater Big Valley Milling, Inc., Montevideo Bushmills Ethanol, Atwater Central Counties Cooperative C&S Farms, Spicer Christianson PLLP, Willmar Christensen, Dennis & Heather Christensen Farms Country Lakes Vet Clinic, Pennock

6 Thank You 2018 SUPPORTERS OF 4-H Cub Foods, Willmar D&D Ag Supply, Pennock Dooley s Petroleum, Willmar Dunlavy, Tim, Spicer Electrical Plus, Inc., Spicer Erickson Construction, LLC, Atwater Geske, Ron & Anita, Raymond Glacial Plains Cooperative, Kerkhoven Glacial Ridge Cattlemans Association Glenwood Goat Ridge Brewing Co., New London Gratz, Brad & JoAnn Green Lake Nursery, Spicer CLUB ACTIVITIES Procedures for Entering Club Projects All club entries must be pre-registered by July 11 to be eligible for state fair. All club entries must be entered at the fair on Tuesday, August 8 by 9:00 p.m. Adult leaders may not participate in conference judging. Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk (*) CLUB BANNER V001001: Club Activity - Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. Requirement: 1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. 2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) with cord or rope attached and ready to hang. 3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. 4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) PREMIUM SCHEDULE Animal Science Projects Blue Red White Beef Dairy & Dairy Goats Dog Agility, Obedience, Showmanship Horse Halter Showmanship Horseless Horse Horse Related Exhibit Horse Training Program Lama Poultry Rabbits Sheep Swine Showmanship (all except dog, horse, & lama) Science of Animals Educational Exhibits COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club V001002: Club Activity Community Pride One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. 1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community. 2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. Adult leaders may not participate in conference judging. Note Again in 2018, Community Pride participants at State Fair may exhibit another individual project. CLUB BOOTH V001003: Club Activity - Booth Requirement: - Booths vary slightly in size from 5' 7" to 8' wide. They are 4' deep and 7' 7" high and are available on a first come basis starting at the door and filling back to the wall. - Booths must be set up prior to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday of judging. Please call the Extension office to make an appointment to set up your booth. You may need to pick up the building key. - The booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis General 4-H Projects Club Exhibits - Booth/Banner Cloverbud / Participation Demonstrations/Public Relations Fashion Review All Other General Projects CLUB SCRAPBOOK V001004: Club Activity Scrapbook - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. Up to two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. Adult leaders may not participate in conference judging.

7 CLUB SIGN V001005: Club Activity Sign - 18" x 24" ½" plywood with holes drilled on each corner one inch in from the outside edge. Clubs must supply their own materials. Mark exhibit clearly with club name on the back. CLUB POTTED FLOWERS V001006: Club Activity Potted Flowers - Each club may have one entry. Plants must be planted in one container. Some plants must be in bloom. Entries will be judged on health and vigor of plants plus attractiveness and originality of container. They will be used to help beautify the outside of the 4-H Buildings. Identify plants. Identify exhibit clearly with club name. CLUB SCARECROWS V001007: Club Activity Scarecrow - Entry must be prepared so it is on a 6' post, in a chair, etc. It must be constructed well enough so that it will remain secure during the entire length of the fair. Identify exhibit clearly with club name. NOTE: ALL PUBLIC PRESENTATION EVENTS ARE JUDGED JULY 25TH AT THE 4-H WOW EVENT DEMONSTRATIONS PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS O001001: Demonstration - Grade 9+ Individual O001002: Demonstration - Grade 9+ Team O001003: Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Individual O001004: Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Team O001005: Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Individual O001006: Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Team O001007: Demonstration - Cloverbud Individual O001008: Demonstration - Cloverbud Team LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS O002001: Livestock Demonstration - 9+ Individual O002002: Livestock Demonstration - 9+ Team O002003: Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Individual O002004: Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Team O002005: Livestock Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Individual O002006: Livestock Demonstration Team ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS O003001: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+ Individual O003002: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+ Team O003003: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-8 Individual O003004: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-8 Team O003005: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5 Individual O003006: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5 Team YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS O004001: Youth In Action Demonstration - Grades 9+ Individual O004002: Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 9+ Team O004003: Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 6-8 Individual O004004: Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 6-8 Team O004005: Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 3-5 Individual O004006: Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 3-5 Team - 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. - 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. - 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 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.

8 - 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.) 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. NOTE: 4-H ers who complete a Public Presentation at the State Fair will receive a $39 cash reward. These payments are made in October. 4-H ers must be grade eligible to participate at the State Fair CLOVERBUDS - Cloverbud members have completed Kindergarten or grades The Cloverbud Program is non-competitive; all exhibits receive a Cloverbud participation ribbon. - Cloverbuds should be enrolled by May 15 and fair registrations received by July 11 - Cloverbud 4-H members are not allowed to show in non-cloverbud lots. Any member showing in non-cloverbud lots must have completed third grade. - Cloverbud animals must be brought to the fair and taken home on the day of judging unless they are borrowed from another 4-H exhibitor. - Cloverbud 4-H members are not required to fill out livestock identification forms, but animals must meet all health guidelines as listed in the Exhibit Rules in the front of the 4-H premium book. - Please refer to the Cloverbud Policy for any questions at Statewide MN 4-H Cloverbud Policy: The responsible person must be in control of the animals at all times and never turn the control over to the cloverbud. It is the expectation that the responsible person will be in control of the animal at all times of the 4-H experience including but not limited to: to and from the trailer, to and from the wash rack, to and from the barns, in the barns, in the stall, to and from the show arena and in the show arena. It is not acceptable to use more than one lead rope or halter with any animal as this turns over at least some control over to the Cloverbud. During judging, the Cloverbud should walk next to the parent/responsible person, available to learn from the project leader and/or to dialog with the evaluator/ judge. CLOVERBUDS - GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS Judging for Cloverbud general 4-H projects will be held Tuesday, August 7, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the 4-H building on the fairgrounds. General Project Exhibits must stay at the fair until 9:00 p.m. Saturday of the fair. N001001: Cloverbud Group Project A group project completed by your Cloverbud Club (e.g., Cloverbud Club Banner, Cloverbud Poster, etc.) Cloverbuds may show up to 3 items in this class. Sign up individually. N001002: Cloverbud Item Made at Meeting Any one item made by the Cloverbud member at a 4-H club meeting. Cloverbuds may show up to 3 items in this class. Sign each up individually. N001003: Cloverbud Item Made at Home Any one item made at home. Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable creature, a simple item you made for your home like a pillow, tree leaf collection, display of insects, simple craft item. Cloverbuds may show up to 3 items in this class. Sign each up individually. CLOVERBUD LIVE PET/CAT Cloverbuds may only enter one animal per lot. R030005: Cat Live Cat Exhibit Cloverbud R310005: Pets Live Pet Exhibit Cloverbud *A parent, adult or responsible person will handle the pet or cat at all times. CLOVERBUDS-ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS CLOVERBUD BEEF A080001: Beef Cloverbud CLOVERBUD DAIRY B080001: Dairy Cloverbud CLOVERBUD DAIRY OR MARKET GOAT D080001: Cloverbud Dairy Goat E080001: Cloverbud Meat Goat CLOVERBUD DOG (Check in at 9:30 am) C080001: Cloverbud Dog CLOVERBUD HORSE (Shown at the arena on Tuesday, August 7) F090001: Horse - Cloverbud Barrels F090002: Horse - Cloverbud Western Pleasure F090003: Horse - Cloverbud Halter Showmanship CLOVERBUD LAMA - May participate in one of two classes G080001: Lama Cloverbud Showmanship G080002: Lama Cloverbud Costume CLOVERBUD POULTRY H080001: Poultry Cloverbud CLOVERBUD RABBIT I080001: Cloverbud Rabbit

9 CLOVERBUD SHEEP J080001: Sheep Cloverbud CLOVERBUD SWINE K080001: Cloverbud Swine CLOVERBUDS EVENTS OCCURRING BEFORE COUNTY FAIR R061007: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make Cloverbud R061008: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy Cloverbud O001007: Demonstration - Cloverbud Individual O001008: Demonstration - Cloverbud Team R191004: Food Review - Cloverbud ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS BEEF (one entry per lot allowed) Birth Dates Spring Calf Jan 1 Apr 30, 2018 Fall Calf Sept.1-Dec. 31, 2017 Summer yearling May 1-Aug. 31, 2017 Junior yearling Jan. 1-April 30, 2017 Senior yearling Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2016 Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January 1, Prospect Calf Jan 1 Apr 30, 2018 Market Beef January 1 August 31, 2017 Market Heifer January 1 August 31, 2017 Dairy Steer January 1 August 31, 2017 BREEDING HEIFER Use the following Classes, with the Division and birthdates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): A001001: Beef - Spring Calf (registered & commercial) A001002: Beef - Fall Calf (registered & commercial) A001003: Beef - Summer Yearling (registered & commercial) A001004: Beef - Junior Yearling (registered & commercial) A001005: Beef - Senior Yearling (registered & commercial) - Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on 4HOnline or on file in the Regional Extension 4-H Office by May 15 th of the current year. COW AND CALF A007001: Beef - Cow and Calf Pair PROSPECT CALF A009001: Beef - Heifer Calf A009002: Beef - Steer Calf A009003: Beef Prospect Dairy Steer Calf (not eligible for state fair) MARKET BEEF A003001: Beef - Market Steer A003002: Beef - Market Heifer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. DAIRY STEER A005001: Beef - Purebred Dairy Steer A005002: Beef - Crossbred Dairy Steer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. - Pure Breed Dairy Steers must be 100% dairy breed. These breeds will be accepted without registration papers Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking Shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with American Milking Shorthorn Society and not carry the S suffix. -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) BEEF SHOWMANSHIP A060001: Beef Showmanship - Grades 7+ A060002: Beef Showmanship - Grades 3-6 DAIRY (one entry per lot allowed) Birth Dates: Winter calf Dec 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 Fall calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2017 Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to August 31, 2017 Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2017 Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2015 to Feb 29, 2017 Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2016 Junior 2 year old March 1, to Aug 31, 2016 Senior 2 year old Sept 1, 2014 to Feb 28, 2016 Three year old cows Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2015 Four year old cows Sept 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2014 Cow, five years & older Born before Sept 1, 2013

10 HOLSTEIN B Dariy Spring Calf B001001: Dairy - Winter Calf B001002: Dairy - Fall Calf DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP B060001: Dairy Showmanship - Grades 9+ B060002: Dairy Showmanship - Grades 6-8 B060003: Dairy Showmanship - Grades 3-5 B001003: Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling B001004: Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling B001005: Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling B001006: Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling B001007: Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow B001008: Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow B001009: Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow B001010: Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow B001011: Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow B001012: Dairy - Dry Cow MIXED COLOR REGISTERED & GRADE B003001: Dairy - Winter Calf B003002: Dairy - Fall Calf B003003: Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling B003004: Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling B003005: Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling B003006: Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling B003007: Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow B003008: Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow B003009: Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow B003010: Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow B003011: Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow B003012: Dairy - Dry Cow B001000: Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf all breeds (not state fair eligible) (birthdates: March 1 April 30, 2017) - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. - A 4-H er cannot exhibit an animal in the two-year-old class or cow class that was not identified in advance of the first freshening. Cows do not need to be shown prior to first freshening. - Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days. - The year following being a Cloverbud, youth in grade 3 are only eligible to show animals in calf, yearling and the two-year-old classes. The animals in these classes must meet all MN 4-H dairy project identification requirements. DOG DOG AGILITY (two dogs per class) (Agility only shown on Wednesday, August 8 at 8:00 a.m.) C001001: Dog - Pre-Agility C001010: Dog - Agility Beginner 4 C001011: Dog - Agility Beginner 8 C001012: Dog - Agility Beginner 12 C001013: Dog - Agility Beginner 16 C001020: Dog - Agility Elementary 4 C001021: Dog - Agility Elementary 8 C001022: Dog - Agility Elementary 12 C001023: Dog - Agility Elementary 16 C001024: Dog - Agility Elementary 20 C001030: Dog - Agility Intermediate 4 C001031: Dog - Agility Intermediate 8 C001032: Dog - Agility Intermediate 12 C001033: Dog - Agility Intermediate 16 C001034: Dog - Agility Intermediate 20 C001040: Dog - Agility Senior 4 C001041: Dog - Agility Senior 8 C001042: Dog - Agility Senior 12 C001043: Dog - Agility Senior 16 C001044: Dog - Agility Senior 20 C001050: Dog - Agility Advanced 4 C001051: Dog - Agility Advanced 8 C001052: Dog - Agility Advanced 12 C001053: Dog - Agility Advanced 16 C001054: Dog - Agility Advanced 20 C001060: Dog Agility Jumpers I 4 C001061: Dog Agility Jumpers I 8 C001062: Dog Agility Jumpers I 12 C001063: Dog Agility Jumpers I 16 C001064: Dog Agility Jumpers I 20

11 C001070: Dog Agility Jumpers II 4 C001071: Dog Agility Jumpers II 8 C001072: Dog Agility Jumpers II 12 C001073: Dog Agility Jumpers II 16 C001074: Dog Agility Jumpers II 20 C001080: Dog Agility Jumpers III 4 C001081: Dog Agility Jumpers III 8 C001082: Dog Agility Jumpers III 12 C001083: Dog Agility Jumpers III 16 C001084: Dog Agility Jumpers III 20 DOG RALLY (two dogs per class) Rally shown on Saturday, August 4 at 8:00 a.m. C003000: Rally Foundation DOG SHOWMANSHIP C009001: Dog - Showmanship Novice All Grades C009002: Dog - Showmanship Open Grades 9+ C009003: Dog - Showmanship Open Grade 4-8 A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both! 4-Hers - 3 rd grade and up are eligible for county and state dog show. 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information, class requirements, and rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, Rally and Showmanship rules and guidelines (four separate publications) available on the MN 4-H dog project website. H.umn.edu/projects/animal-science/dog/ All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project ID Affidavit and Vaccination Form. C003001: Dog - Rally Pre-Novice C003002: Dog - Rally Novice C003003: Dog - Rally Pre-Advance C003004: Dog - Rally Advanced C003005: Dog - Rally Excellent C003006: Dog - Rally Veterans 4-Hers 3rd grade and up are eligible for county and state dog show. 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information, class requirements, and rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, 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 ID Affidavit and Vaccination form. DOG OBEDIENCE (one dog per class) Obedience shown on Saturday, August 4 at 8:00 a.m. at fairgrounds C006001: Dog - Obedience Foundation Class C006002: Dog - Obedience Beginner C006003: Dog - Obedience Graduate Beginner C006004: Dog - Obedience Novice C006005: Dog - Obedience Graduate Novice C006006: Dog - Obedience Pre-Open C006007: Dog - Obedience Open C006008: Dog - Obedience Graduate Open C006009: Dog - Obedience Pre-Utility C006010: Dog - Obedience Utility C006011: Dog - Obedience Veterans DOG INTERVIEW T001005: Dog Interview (all age divisions) GOAT DAIRY (one entry per lot allowed) BIRTH DATES: Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2018 Senior Doe Kid Jan. 1 to March 31, 2018 Dry Yearling Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2017 Milking Yearling Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2017 Milking two-year old Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2016 Milking ~ 3 Years and under 5 years Born in 2014 or 2015 Milking ~ 5 Years and older Born before 2013 DAIRY GOAT (all breeds including: purebred, recorded & unrecorded grades) D004001: Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid D004002: Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid D004003: Dairy Goat - Dry Yearling Doe D004004: Dairy Goat - Milking Yearling Doe D004005: Dairy Goat - Milking 2 Year Old Doe D004006: Dairy Goat - Milking 3-4 Year Old Doe D004007: Dairy Goat - Milking 5+ Year Old Doe NOTE: For safety reasons all dairy goats must be Dis-budded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed. C006012: Dog - Obedience Brace C006013: Dog - Obedience 4 Dog Team

12 DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP D060001: Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 9+ D060002: Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 6-8 D060003: Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 3-5 MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP E060001: Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 9+ E060002: Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 6-8 E060003: Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 3-5 GOAT MEAT (one entry per lot allowed) BIRTH DATES: Market Goat (altered male or female) Dec 1, 2016 April 30, 2018 Dairy market goat (altered male) Dec 1, April 30, 2018 Senior Yearling Breeding Doe Dec 1, 2015 March 31, 2017 Junior Yearling Breeeding Doe April 1, 2016 Aug 31, 2017 Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe Sept 1, Nov 30, 2017 Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Dec 1, 2017 Feb 28, 2018 Junior Meat Goat Breeding Doe Kid March 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats MARKET GOAT E020001: Meat Market Goat - wether E020002: Meet Market Goat - doe E020004: Dairy Market Goat wether MEAT BREEDING DOE E030001: Meat Goat - Senior Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade E030002: Meat Goat - Junior Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade E030003: Meat Goat - Fall Yearling Breeding Doe, E030004: Meat Goat Senior Breeding Doe Kid E030005: Meat Goat Junior Breeding Doe Kid -Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. Note: For safety reasons, all market goats must be de-horned/disbudded. Regrowth 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 at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. HORSE (one entry per lot allowed) Horse Helmet Policy All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. CONFERENCE JUDGING INTERVIEW T001001: Horse Conference Judging Interview (all age divisions) HORSE SHOW HALTER SHOWMANSHIP F011001: Horse - Halter Showmanship Grades 9+ F011002: Horse - Halter Showmanship Grades 6-8 F011003: Horse - Halter Showmanship Grades 3-5 F011004: Horse - Halter Showmanship, Novice ENGLISH EQUITATION F001001: Horse - English Equitation - Grades 9+ F001002: Horse - English Equitation - Grades 6-8 F001003: Horse - English Equitation - Grades 3-5 F001004: Horse - English Equitation - Novice ENGLISH PLEASURE F006001: Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 9+ F006002: Horse - English Pleasure Grades 6-8 F006003: Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 3-5 F006004: Horse - English Pleasure - Novice WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP F012001: Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 9+ F012002: Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 6-8 F012003: Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 3-5 F012004: Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Novice

13 WESTERN PLEASURE F015001: Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 9+ F015002: Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 6-8 F015003: Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 3-5 F015004: Horse - Western Pleasure - Novice TRAIL CLASS F040001: Horse Trail Class - Grades 9+ F040002: Horse Trail Class Grades 6-8 F040003: Horse Trail Class - Grades 3-5 F040004: Horse Trail Class - Novice EGG & SPOON F05001: Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 9+ F05002: Horse - English Pleasure Grades 6-8 F05003: Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 3-5 POLE WEAVING F021001: Horse - Pole Weaving, All Ages JUMPING FIGURE 8 F022001: Horse - Jumping Figure 8, All Ages KEY RACE F023001: Horse - Key Race, All Ages BARREL RACE F024001: Horse - Barrel Race, All Ages DRIVING F025001: Horse Driving, All Ages MUSIC IN MOTION F026001: Horse Music in Motion, All Ages - Everyone exhibiting at the fair is encouraged to register for the conference judging interview on Tuesday with a panel of three people. Points from this interview will be used towards a tie breaker for state trips. Results will not be announced until after the horse show on Thursday. - Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries. - Only mares and geldings can be shown. - No riding on the fairgrounds except for judging. - You must use your own 4-H horse. No switching of horses. - Only one horse can be shown. - No showing from trailers. - Novice classes are for 1st year members or members that have not shown before. First year members may show in both novice and regular classes. Novice performance classes are walk/trot. - A negative Coggins test is required for all 4-H horses exhibited at the fair. A copy must be turned into the Extension Office with ID s by May Additional information is listed in the 4H Horse Showmanship Manual (purchase at the Extension Office or view on the 4-H Horse website at - Premium awarded in Horse Halter Showmanship grade divisions ONLY. All of the other above horse lots are not for premium. Novice Halter Showmanship is not for premium. CHALLENGED RIDER F070001: Horse - Assisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed, All Ages F070002: Horse - Assisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed, All Ages F070003: Horse - Unassisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested), All Ages HORSE TRAINING (Judged in arena on Tuesday) F100001: Horse - Training Steps 1-6 HORSE RELATED (Judged with general projects on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 1-6 p.m.) F105001: Horse- Horse Related, Grades 6+ F105002: Horse - Horse Related, Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division - 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. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. - Eligible for state horse show. Thank You 2018 SUPPORTERS OF 4-H Green Lake Pet Hospital, Spicer Harvest Bank, Kandiyohi Jennie-O Turkey Stores, Willmar Kandiyohi County Dairy Association, New London Kandiyohi County Fair Association, Pennock Kandiyohi County Farmer s Union, Atwater Kandiyohi County Master Gardeners, Willmar Kandiyohi County Pork Producers, Sunburg

14 HORSELESS HORSE F108001: Horse - Horseless Horse, Grades 6+ F108002: Horse Horseless Horse, Grades 3-5 F108003: Horse Assisted Halter Showmanship, All Ages Requirement: - Must be enrolled in Horseless Horse to exhibit in this division. - 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. - Exhibits are conference judged on Tuesday with the general 4-H projects and with the exhibitor present and are eligible for state horse show. - Assisted halter showmanship is halter showmanship with a horse project youth leader assistant. It is judged in the arena on Tues., August 7 and is not eligible for state horse show. LAMA The 4-H Lama project is spelled Lama instead of Llama to indicate that it includes animals from the Lamoid family both llama and alpacas. A lama may be identified and exhibited by more than one 4-Her at the county level. However, the same lama may only be exhibited by one 4- Her at the MN State Fair. LAMA COSTUME LAMA OBSTACLE COURSE/PUBLIC RELATIONS LAMA POSTER LAMA SHOWMANSHIP Birthdates: 4-H Lama Projects must be born prior to January 1, Gender: G001001: Lama Costume, All Ages G003001: Lama Obstacle Course/Public Relations, All Ages G050001: Lama Poster, All Ages G060001: Lama Showmanship, All Ages No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition. All females born prior to January 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition. POULTRY (one entry per lot allowed) CHICKENS H001001: Chickens - Market pen of two males or two females H001002: Chickens - Breeding pen of one male & two females H001003: Chickens - Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females H001004: Chickens - Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers H001005: Chickens - Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers DOVES H002001: Doves - Purebred breeding pair DUCKS H003001: Ducks - Market pen of two males or two females H003002: Ducks - Breeding pen of one male & two females H003003: Ducks - Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females GEESE H004001: Geese - Market pen of two males or two females H004002: Geese - Breeding pen of one male & two females GUINEA Use the following Classes, with the Divisions to indicate the type of your project animal(s). Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown: H005001: Guinea - Market pen of two males or two females - same breed H005002: Guinea - Breeding pen of one male & two females - same breed PIGEONS H006001: Pigeons - Utility, 1 Breeding Pair H006002: Pigeons - Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band H006003: Pigeons - Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair H006004: Pigeons - Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band

15 H006005: Pigeons - Flying, 1 Breeding Pair H006006: Pigeons - Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band TURKEYS - Domestic only H007001: Turkeys - Domestic Only - Market pen of two males or two females H007002: Turkeys - Domestic Only - Breeding pen of one male & two females - 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. - Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, (except doves and pigeons). All, except waterfowl, doves and pigeons, must have health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band. - Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP H060001: Poultry Showmanship - Grades 9+ H060002: Poultry Showmanship - Grades 6-8 H060003: Poultry Showmanship - Grades 3-5 POULTRY POSTER H050001: Poultry Poster - Grades 9+ H050002: Poultry Poster - Grades 6-8 H050003: Poultry Poster - Grades 3-5 RABBITS (one entry per lot allowed) SMALL BREEDS Dutch I001001: Senior Buck over 6 months I001002: Senior Doe over 6 months I001003: Junior Buck under 6 months I001004: Junior Doe under 6 months Holland Lop I001005: Senior Buck over 6 months I001006: Senior Doe over 6 months I001007: Junior Buck under 6 months Jersey Wooly I001009: Senior Buck over 6 months I001010: Senior Doe over 6 months I001011: Junior Buck under 6 months I001012: Junior Doe under 6 months Mini Lop I001013: Senior Buck over 6 months I001014: Senior Doe over 6 months I001015: Junior Buck under 6 months I001016: Junior Doe under 6 months Mini Rex I001017: Senior Buck over 6 months I001018: Senior Doe over 6 months I001019: Junior Buck under 6 months I001020: Junior Doe under 6 months Netherland Dwarf I001021: Senior Buck over 6 months I001022: Senior Doe over 6 months I001023: Junior Buck under 6 months I001024: Junior Doe under 6 months Polish I001025: Senior Buck over 6 months I001026: Senior Doe over 6 months I001027: Junior Buck under 6 months I001028: Junior Doe under 6 months Rex I001029: Senior Buck over 6 months I001030: Senior Doe over 6 months I001031: Junior Buck under 6 months I001032: Junior Doe under 6 months Other I001033: Senior Buck over 6 months I001034: Senior Doe over 6 months I001035: Junior Buck under 6 months I001036: Junior Doe under 6 months I001008: Junior Doe under 6 months

16 LARGE BREEDS New Zealand I002001: Senior Buck over 8 months I002002: Senior Doe over 8 months I002003: Intermediate Buck between 6-8 months I002004: Intermediate Doe between 6-8 months I002005: Junior Buck under 6 months I002006: Junior Doe under 6 months Satin I002007: Senior Buck over 8 months I002008: Senior Doe over 8 months I002009: Intermediate Buck between 6-8 months I002010: Intermediate Doe between 6-8 months I002011: Junior Buck under 6 months I002012: Junior Doe under 6 months Other I002013: Senior Buck over 8 months I002014: Senior Doe over 8 months I002015: Intermediate Buck between 6-8 months I002016: Intermediate Doe between 6-8 months I002017: Junior Buck under 6 months I002018: Junior Doe under 6 months - 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. RUNNING BREEDS I004001: Senior Buck over 8 months I004002: Senior Doe over 8 months I004003: Intermediate Buck between 6-8 months I004004: Intermediate Doe between 6-8 months I004005: Junior Buck under 6 months I004006: Junior Doe under 6 months - Breeding Rabbit requirements apply to Running Breeds. - Running Breeds include Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander and Tan MARKET RABBIT I003001: Rabbit - Single Fryer, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 70 days old I003002: Rabbit - Pen of 3 fryers, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 70 days old RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP I060001: Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 9+ I060002: Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 6-8 I060003: Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 3-5 RABBIT POSTER I050001: Rabbit Poster - Grades 9+ I050002: Rabbit Poster - Grades 6-8 I050003: Rabbit Poster - Grades 3-5 Thank You 2018 SUPPORTERS OF 4-H Kandiyohi Farm Bureau Willmar Kandiyohi Holstein Association, Grove City Laib s Gunsmithing/Custom Guns, Spicer Marcus Construction, Willmar Mel s Sport Shop, Spicer Mike s Small Engine Center, Willmar Miller Chiropractic, Willmar Proehl Computer Consulting, Spicer Paulson Farms, Atwater Runnings, Willmar Schlueter, Dr. Gene & Jill Schoumaker, Bryon & Sharon, Belgrade Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop. (SMBSC), Renville Spicer Vet Clinic, Dr. Ronald & Judy Wohlin Steven s Shutter Shoppe, Willmar Target, Willmar Tollefsrud Veterinary Inc. / South 71 West Central Tribune, Willmar Willmar Auto Sales & Service Willmar Curling Club Willmar Pet Hospital Willmar Poultry Farms, Inc. / Farm Service Elevator

17 SHEEP (one entry per lot allowed) BIRTH DATES January Ewe Lamb February Ewe Lamb March Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Market Lamb REGISTERED BREEDING EWE, All Breeds (fitted & slick shorn) COMMERCIAL BLACK FACE BREEDING EWE COMMERCIAL WHITE & SPECKLE BREEDING EWE MARKET BREEDING EWE MARKET LAMB - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State Fair. - 4-H ers may show up to 2 market lambs. Lambs will be divided into heavyweight and lightweight classes upon weigh-in at county fair. LAMB LEAD Born in January of current Year Born in February of current Year Born in March of current Year Born on or after January 1of previous year and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors. Born on or after January 1 of current year J001002: Sheep - Registered Yearling Ewe J001003: Sheep - Registered January Ewe Lamb J001004: Sheep - Registered February Ewe Lamb J001005: Sheep - Registered March Ewe Lamb J001006: Sheep - Commercial Black Face Yearling Ewe J001007: Sheep - Commercial Black Face January Ewe J001008: Sheep - Commercial Black Face February Ewe J001009: Sheep - Commercial Black Face March Ewe J001010: Sheep - White & Speckle Face Yearling Ewe J001011: Sheep - White & Speckle Face January Ewe J001012: Sheep - White & Speckle Face February Ewe J001013: Sheep - White & Speckle Face March Ewe J001014: Sheep - Market Type Yearling Ewe J001015: Sheep - Market Type January Ewe Lamb J001016: Sheep - Market Type February Ewe Lamb J001017: Sheep - Market Type March Ewe Lamb J010001: Market Lamb Exhibit 1 J010002: Market Lamb Exhibit 2 J020001: Lamb Lead - Grades 7+ J020002: Lamb Lead - Grades 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 entrants SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP J060001: Sheep Showmanship - Grades 7+ J060002: Sheep Showmanship - Grades 3-6 FLEECE J090001: Sheep Fleece - All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided! SWINE (one entry per lot allowed) Market Gilts will be shown at State Fair. (Note: Champion barrows and gilts will never compete and auction limitations will be in place.) BIRTH DATES: January Gilt February Gilt March Gilt Market Barrow Market Gilt BREEDING GILTS MARKET BARROW MARKET GILT Born in January of current year Born in February of current year Born in March of current year Born on or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or after. Born on or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or after. K001001: Swine - Registered January Gilt K001002: Swine - Registered February Gilt K001003: Swine - Registered March Gilt K001004: Swine - Commercial January Gilt K001005: Swine - Commercial February Gilt K001006: Swine - Commercial March Gilt K002001: Swine - Market Barrow: Exhibit 1 K002002: Swine Market Barrow: Exhibit 2 K003001: Swine - Market Gilt

18 - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market barrows and market gilts weighing less than 220 pounds will show in their own class Super Lightweights and those 301 pounds and over will show in their own class Super Heavyweights and will be eligible for blue, red or white ribbons and are not eligible for champions. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP K060001: Swine Showmanship - Grades 9+ K060002: Swine Showmanship - Grades 6-8 K060003: Swine Showmanship - Grades 3-5 SCIENCE OF ANIMALS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS HEALTH/BREEDING/PRODUCTION EXHIBIT L010001: H/B/P Exhibit - Beef L010002: H/B/P Exhibit - Dairy L010003: H/B/P Exhibit Goat - Dairy L010004: H/B/P Exhibit Goat - Meat L010005: H/B/P Exhibit - Poultry L010006: H/B/P Exhibit - Rabbits L010007: H/B/P Exhibit Sheep L010008: H/B/P Exhibit Swine - Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four divisions listed above. - These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks State Fair trips will be available. Exhibits will be judged during Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS T001002: Junior Livestock Interviews (all animals except Horse & Dog) T001003: Intermediate Livestock Interviews (all animals except Horse & Dog) T001004: Senior Livestock Interviews (all animals except Horse & Dog) T001001: Horse Conference Judging Interview (all age divisions) T001005: Dog Interview (all age divisions) ZOONOTICS EXHIBIT L020001: Zoonotics Exhibit - Beef L020002: Zoonotics Exhibit - Dairy L020003: Zoonotics Exhibit Goat - Dairy L020004: Zoonotics Exhibit Goat - Meat L020005: Zoonotics Exhibit - Poultry L020006: Zoonotics Exhibit - Rabbits L020007: Zoonotics Exhibit Sheep L020008: Zoonotics Exhibit Swine OTHER L040001: Other Exhibit - Beef L040002: Other Exhibit - Dairy L040003: Other Exhibit Goat - Dairy L040004: Other Exhibit Goat - Meat L040005: Other Exhibit - Poultry L040006: Other Exhibit - Rabbits L040007: Other Exhibit Sheep L040008: Other Exhibit Swine WANT TO EARN A TRIP TO STATE FAIR FOR LIVESTOCK WEEKEND? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! youth/mn4-h/events/science -of-animals.html :

19 GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS 4-H ADVENTURES U010001: Adventures - Grades 9+ U010002: Adventures - Grades 6-8 U010003: Adventures - Grades 3-5 U010004: Adventures - Grades K-2 - This area is for youth to exhibit work learned through their pariticipation in a 4-H Adventure program. AEROSPACE R010001: Aerospace - Grades 9+ R010002: Aerospace - Grades 6-8 R010003: Aerospace - Grades 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. BICYCLE R020001: Bicycle - Grades 9+ R020002: Bicycle - Grades 6-8 R020003: Bicycle - Grades Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT R030001: Cat - Grades 9+ R030002: Cat - Grades 6-8 R030003: Cat - Grades 3-5 R030004: Cat - Live Cat Exhibit (All Ages) - Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care. - LIVE CAT EXHIBIT MUST BE DOMESTICATED - Not Eligible for State Fair. - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on display or poster. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT R040001: Child & Family Development - Grades 9+ R040002: Child & Family Development - Grades 6-8 R040003: Child & Family Development - Grades 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 R050001: Citizenship - Grades 9+ R050002: Citizenship - Grades 6-8 R050003: Citizenship - Grades 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 R060001: Clothes You Make - Grades 9+ R060002: Clothes You Make - Grades 6-8 R060003: Clothes You Make - Grades 3-5 R060004: Clothes You Buy - Grades 9+ R060005: Clothes You Buy - Grades 6-8 R060006: Clothes You Buy - Grades 3-5 R060007: Non-Garment - Grades 9+ R060008: Non-Garment - Grades 6-8 R060009: Non-Garment - Grades 3-5

20 R061001: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make - Grades 9+ R061002: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make - Grades 6-8 R061003: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make - Grades 3-5 R061004: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy - Grades 9+ R061005: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy - Grades 6-8 R061006: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy - Grades 3-5 NOTE: FASHION REVIEW EVENTS ARE JUDGED JULY 25TH AT THE 4-H WOW EVENT 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. Clothes or Non Garment You Make - 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. Clothes or Non Garment 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 ward robe, and include inventory of wardrobe. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. Clothes or Non Garment You Buy - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. 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. Note: At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same garment to participate in both Fashion Revue and regular clothing in the same year. - We ask that members participate in the style show at county fair. **Members and non-members not registered for the clothing & textiles project are welcome to participate in the Fashion Review (but are not state fair eligible). NOTE: FASHION REVIEW JUDGED JULY 25TH AT THE 4-H WOW EVENT COMPUTER R080001: Computer - Grades 9+ R080002: Computer - Grades 6-8 R080003: Computer - Grades 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 R090001: Consumer Education - Grades 9+ R090002: Consumer Education - Grades 6-8 R090003: Consumer Education - Grades 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 & FINE ARTS - Members enrolled in Crafts & Fine Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts AND Crafts. CRAFTS R100001: Crafts - Grades 9+ R100002: Crafts - Grades 6-8 R100003: Crafts - Grades 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.)

21 - 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. FINE ARTS : - 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. R100004: Fine Arts - Grades 9+ R100005: Fine Arts - Grades 6-8 DOG RELATED R100006: Fine Arts - Grades 3-5 R120001: Dog - Grades 9+ - 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 in drawing painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc. CROP SCIENCES CORN R110001: Corn - Grades 9+ R110002: Corn - Grades 6-8 R110003: Corn - Grades Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous year. - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety, exhibitor name, and county. - 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. R120002: Dog - Grades 6-8 R120003: Dog - Grades Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. ELECTRIC R130001: Electric - Grades 9+ R130002: Electric - Grades 6-8 R130003: Electric - Grades 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. ENGINEERING DESIGN For more information, see: youth/mn4-h/projects/set/ AQUATIC ROBOTICS R135001: Aquatic Robotics - Grades 9+ SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES R110004: Small Grains & Legumes - Grades 9+ R110005: Small Grains & Legumes - Grades 6-8 R110006: Small Grains & Legumes - Grades Crops must be grown on your farm in the current growing season (previous for soybeans). - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. R135002: Aquatic Robotics - Grades 6-8 R135003: Aquatic Robotics - Grades 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 at 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

22 - 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 ROBOTICS R135007: Robotics - Grades 9+ R135008: Robotics - Grades 6-8 ENGINEERING DESIGN R135004: Engineering Design - Grades 9+ R135005: Engineering Design - Grades 6-8 R135006: Engineering Design - Grades 3-5 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 project -Exhibit of engineering design product -Display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE LEVEL 1 & 2 (formerly Rube Goldberg) Engineering Design Challenge Team Member: R135010: Level 1 - grades 3-8. R135011: Level 2 grades 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. 1. Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rule- Books at for complete details. 2. Teams of at least 3 youth 3. Minimum of 10 steps 4. Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less 5. Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft 6. Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge 7. 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. R135009: Robotics - Grades 3-5 Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. -Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a plan and complete an act - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot. : - A robot, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE See Engineering Design Challenge ENTOMOLOGY R140001: Entomology - Grades 9+ R140002: Entomology - Grades 6-8 R140003: Entomology - Grades 3-5 Insect Collection exhibits: A. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3". Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. Only one case per exhibitor is allowed. B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. D. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. E. Specimens must be properly labeled. 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. F. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, and other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, a MN 4-H Entomology Resource, Non-Collection Project exhibits: A. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. B. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, world wide web, interviews with an expert etc.)

23 C. Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special care. D. A written report or journal should accompany the project, introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used. 1. General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. 2. Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects attacking corn). 3. Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. EXPLORING ANIMALS R150001: Exploring Animals - Grades 9+ R150002: Exploring Animals - Grades 6-8 R150003: Exploring Animals - Grades This area is for 4-H'ers who wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-H'ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category. - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did or learned or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT R160001: Exploring the Environment - Grades 9+ R160002: Exploring the Environment - Grades 6-8 R160003: Exploring the Environment - Grades Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS R170001: Fishing Sports - Grades 9+ R170002: Fishing Sports - Grades 6-8 R170003: Fishing Sports - Grades 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 R180001: Flower Gardening - Grades 9+ R180002: Flower Gardening - Grades 6-8 R180003: Flower Gardening - Grades 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. - One variety of annual flower (three stems); one variety of hardy perennials (one stem). - One variety of summer flowering bulbs (one stem), collection of three different perennial garden flowers (one stem or stalk of each), collection of four different annual garden flowers (one stem of each), single stem of one of the following: glad spike, rose, or dahlia. - 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 (see Flower Gardening Bulletin, page 3), 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 R190001: Food and Nutrition - Grades 9+ R190002: Food and Nutrition - Grades 6-8 R190003: Food and Nutrition - Grades 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,

24 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 as 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. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time). - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (ex.: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION R190004: Food Preservation - Grades 9+ R190005: Food Preservation - Grades 6-8 R190006: Food Preservation - Grades 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: - Food science experiment or educational display that relate to food preservation. (e.g., determine what preservatives keep fruit from turning brown the longest. What is the most effective method of preserving food). - Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). - Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads. - Dried vegetables or dried fruits. - Dried herbs. - Beef or venison jerky - Food science experient or educational display FOOD REVIEW (judged prior to county fair) Prepare one of your favorite foods, make a menu to go with it and prepare a suitable table setting. For fair display; bring only photo, menu and recipe. R191001: Food Review - Grades 9+ R191002: Food Review - Grades 6-8 R191003: Food Review - Grades 3-5 Exhibit suggestions - Bring photo, menu & recipe to fair for display only FOREST RESOURCES R200001: Forest Resources - Grades 9+ R200002: Forest Resources - Grades 6-8 R200003: Forest Resources - Grades 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 forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). - Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/ windbreaks and urban forestry. FRUIT R210001: Fruit - Grades 9+ R210002: Fruit - Grades 6-8 R210003: Fruit - Grades 3-5

25 - 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 R220001: Geology - Grades 9+ R220002: Geology - Grades 6-8 R220003: Geology - Grades 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. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS R240001: Global Connections - Grades 9+ R240002: Global Connections - Grades 6-8 R240003: Global Connections - Grades Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a crosscultural home stay experience. - Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. HEALTH R250001: Health - Grades 9+ R250002: Health - Grades 6-8 R250003: Health - Grades Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression, etc..) of your choice. - Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. HOME ENVIRONMENT R260001: Home Environment - Grades 9+ R260002: Home Environment - Grades 6-8 R260003: Home Environment - Grades 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 to be used. - Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture. - Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home. - Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs. - An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use. - Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and after. INDOOR GARDENING R270001: Indoor Gardening - Grades 9+ R270002: Indoor Gardening - Grades 6-8 R270003: Indoor Gardening - Grades 3-5 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.

26 - 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 DESIGN R280001: Lawn & Landscape Design - Grades 9+ R280002: Lawn & Landscape Design - Grades 6-8 R280003: Lawn & Landscape Design - Grades 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 R290001: Needle Arts - Grades 9+ R290002: Needle Arts - Grades 6-8 R290003: Needle Arts - Grades 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. - Participants are encourage 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, hand quilting, weaving, appliqué, latch hook, 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: (JUDGED JULY 25TH AT WOW EVENT) R300001: Performing Arts - Grades 9+ R300002: Performing Arts - Grades 6-8 R300003: Performing Arts - Grades 3-5 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. - 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. PETS R310001: Pets - Grades 9+ R310002: Pets - Grades 6-8 R310003: Pets - Grades 3-5 R310004: Pets - Live Pet Exhibit (All Ages) - LIVE PET EXHIBIT MUST BE DOMESTICATED - Bring pet on leash, in cage or other controllable container. Not Eligible for State Fair. - A dog, rabbit, pygmy goat, etc. may be shown as a pet or at the dog, rabbit, goat show, etc., not both. - Exhibits will be judged on grooming, condition and health of pet and knowledge of pet owner. - Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be shown in the pet show. - Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-Her with their pet. - Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display, animal care display. PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibit will focus on what makes a good photograph. ONLY overall image corrections are allowed including: cropping, brightness/exposure, color saturation, contrast, sharpening, black and white, sepia or color conversion and exposure correction. R320001: Elements of Photography - Grades 9+ R320002: Elements of Photography - Grades 6-8 R320003: Elements of Photography - Grades 3-5 Equipment Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed. I.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). A film camera can also be used.

27 - 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. - When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated, the original (unaltered) 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit. - NO PICTURE FRAME OR GLASS ALLOWED (for safety). - Photos should be 4 X 6, enlargements should be 5 X 7 or 8 X10 and mounted on mat board or poster 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. Exhibit ideas Multi photo exhibits of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board, usually 4 x 6 photos. Some examples might include: - Photo story (usually 4 x6 photos) can also include documenting, some examples might include: A town s history, could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. 4-H project, or another member s 4-H project or your 4-H Club s Community Service projects Environmental issue(s) or a community need A Day in the Life of (farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc. - Show a process (i.e. how to make something or steps to making something) - Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). - Panorama - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic elements you learned about and includes explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) - Enlargement or multiple 4X6 photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. POLLINATORS - 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. - SAVE THE BUTTERFLIES! Show how to develop or expand a butterfly garden, show plants that can be used for a butterfly garden, or show how to develop a butterfly garden. PHOTO MANIPULATION PHOTO EXHIBITS IN THIS CATEGORY REQUIRES CREATIVE SOFT- WARE 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. R320004: Photo Manipulation - Grades 9+ R320005: Photo Manipulation - Grades 6-8 R320006: Photo Manipulation- Grades 3-5 Equipment - Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed, i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet, digital DSLR or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use drone). - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. (Exception an exhibit integrating older photographs) - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - When editing or using enhancements, an unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included 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. - Multi photos exhibited should be matted or displayed on poster board or foam board using 4 x 6 photos. - Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, etc. (Non-affiliated 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 show project on 14 x 22 poster board or computer (DVD) or tablet. PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE R330001: Plant & Soil Science - Grades 9+ R330002: Plant & Soil Science - Grades 6-8 R330003: Plant & Soil Science - Grades 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 R340001: Potatoes - Grades 9+ R340002: Potatoes - Grades 6-8 R340003: Potatoes - Grades 3-5

28 Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. - Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. QUILTING R350001: Quilting - Grades 9+ R350002: Quilting - Grades 6-8 R350003: Quilting - Grades 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 R370001: Safety - Grades 9+ R370002: Safety - Grades 6-8 R370003: Safety - Grades 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 R380001: Self Determined - Grades 9+ R380002: Self Determined - Grades 6-8 R380003: Self Determined - Grades This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch-all category but rather intentional self-directed learning. - A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning and management of a self-determined learning experience. - Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the activity/ project - Display of finished work - Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning exhibits. SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT R390001: Shooting Sports/Wildlife Mgmt - Grades 9+ R390002: Shooting Sports/Wildlife Mgmt - Grades 6-8 R390003: Shooting Sports/Wildlife Mgmt - Grades 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 R400001: Shop - Grades 9+ R400002: Shop - Grades 6-8 R400003: Shop - Grades 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. : - Article made of wood or metal - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished. - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood. SMALL ENGINES R410001: Small Engines - Grades 9+ R410002: Small Engines - Grades 6-8 R410003: Small Engines - Grades Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired. - A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine.

29 - Display on the parts of an engine, etc. - An educational display of some aspect of small engine use, care, reconditioning, etc. TRACTOR R420001: Tractor - Grades 9+ R420002: Tractor - Grades 6-8 R420003: Tractor - Grades 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 R430001: Vegetable Gardening - Grades 9+ R430002: Vegetable Gardening - Grades 6-8 R430003: Vegetable Gardening - Grades Label vegetables with proper variety names. - When exhibiting a collection of vegetables (1 large specimen + 2 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 sized vegetable specimens and 12 of each specimen (snap beans, lima beans, green beans, green peas, 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 R440001: Veterinary Science - Grades 9+ R440002: Veterinary Science - Grades 6-8 R440003: Veterinary Science - Grades Exhibit may include models, diagrams, and/or actual articles. : - Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasum, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy. VIDEO / FILMMAKING R450001: Video/Filmmaking - Grades 9+ R450002: Video/Filmmaking - Grades 6-8 R450003: Video/Filmmaking - Grades 3-5 Video/Filmmaking Production Team (2-3 members per team/can come from different school 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 videos exhibited must have been recorded in the current 4-H year. When appropriate, historical footage can be used. - All video/filmmaking exhibited must be made by the exhibitor OR if the exhibit is made by a video 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 - 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) Showcase various video techniques. A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. - A video/film made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video. - A video/film using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) or drone with attached camera. - Video using Claymation or stop action - Pollinators! Save the Bees! Save the Butterflies! Focus on the plight of

30 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. WATER / WETLANDS R460001: Water/Wetlands - Grades 9+ R460002: Water/Wetlands - Grades 6-8 R460003: Water/Wetlands - Grades Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants; - Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc. WILDLIFE BIOLOGY R470001: Wildlife/Biology - Grades 9+ R470002: Wildlife/Biology - Grades 6-8 R470003: Wildlife/Biology - Grades 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 R480001: Youth Leadership - Grades 9+ R480002: Youth Leadership - Grades 6-8 R480003: Youth Leadership - Grades 3-5 Purpose: Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills and then develop those skills and share them with others. This might happen individually or with a group. Guidelines Taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the steps from beginning to end would be one example of a youth leadership project. Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display boards, scrapbooks, and posters.