Yellow Medicine County 4-H Premium Book 2015

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1 Yellow Medicine County 4-H Premium Book 2015

2 2 Table of Contents 4-H Schedule of Events H Exhibit Rules Eligibility... 4 Fair Registrations... 4 LQA&E... 4 Exhibit/Livestock Arrival... 4 Exhibit/Livestock Release... 4 YMC Fair Board Cloverbud Policies... 5 Animal Science Health Regulations... 5 County Ribbon Auction Regulations... 5 Dress Code... 6 Herdsmanship... 6 Exhibit Registration Guidelines... 6 Exhibit Information... 6 Animals Science Information... 6 Premium Schedule... 7 State Fair and State Show Eligibility Information... 7 Club Activities... 8 Cloverbud Exhibits... 8 Demonstration/Presentation Animal Science Projects Beef Dairy Goat Dairy Goat Meat Dog Horse Lama Poultry Rabbits Sheep Swine General 4-H Projects H Adventures Aerospace Bicycle Cat Child & Family Development Citizenship Clothing & Textiles Clowning (self-determined) Computer Consumer Education Crafts & Fine Arts Crop Sciences (including Corn and Small Grains & Legumes) Dog Electric Engineering Design Aquatic Robotics. 21 Engineering Design. 21 Robotics...21 Rube Goldberg Machine. 21 Entomology Exploring Animals Exploring the Environment Fishing Sports Flower Gardening Foods and Nutrition (including Food Preservation and Food Review and YMC Cook off) Forest Resources Fruit Geology Geospatial (Self-determined) Global Connections Health Home Environment Indoor Gardening Lawn & Landscape Design Needle Arts Performing Arts Pets Photography Plant & Soil Sciences Potatoes Quilting Safety...29 Self-Determined Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Shop Small Engines Tractor Vegetable Gardening Veterinary Science Video Water/Wetlands Wildlife Biology Youth Leadership... 31

3 PRE-FAIR JUDGING EVENTS 2015 Yellow Medicine County Fair Schedule Tuesday, July 7 th 9:00 am 1:00 pm Presentation Day/Food Review, Clarkfield Care Center, th Street ~ 9:00 am 1:00 pm Performing Arts Day, Clarkfield Care Center, th Street Thursday, July 9 th 9:00 am 1:00 pm Fashion Revue Clothing Day, Clarkfield Care Center, th Street Saturday, July 18 th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pre Fair Clean-up & New Family Orientation, Canby Fairgrounds COUNTY FAIR JUDGING EVENTS Thursday, July 23 th 7:00 am 12:00 pm H Livestock Exhibit Entry 8:00 am... Judges Orientation 8:30 am 1:00 pm... 4-H General Project Judging 11:00 am... 4-H Horse Show & Horse Training 2:00 pm... 4-H Dairy Show 3:30 pm... 4-H Goat Show 5:00 pm... 4-H Swine Show Friday, July 24 th 8:00 10:00 am New Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am... 4-H Rabbit Show 11:00 am... 4-H Poultry Show 1:00 pm... 4-H Beef Show 4:00 pm...4-h Lamb Lead & Sheep Show Saturday, July 25 th 9:00 am... 4-H Ribbon Auction 11:00 am... Premier Showmanship 12:00 pm... 4-H State Fair Meeting 12:30 pm... 4-H Fashion Revue Practice 1:00-3:00 pm... The Power of YOUth 3:15 pm H Fashion Revue Show 4: H Cook Off! Sunday, July 26 th 8:00 am H and Open Class Exhibit Release 9:00 am... Fair Clean-up Barn Clean out, Building Closing, Storage of displays and final season preparations At conclusion of clean up brunch for all in 4-H Building **Note about 4-H General Project Judging: Youth that have livestock and are participating in the Horse Show and/or the Dairy Show only on Thursday during General Project Judging may come anytime and go first in line to have their general projects judged so that they may return to prepare and exhibit their animals in those shows.

4 4 4-H Exhibit Rules l. Eligibility The Yellow Medicine 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. 4-H participants are responsible for thoroughly reading and understanding the rules and guidelines for any specific exhibit or activity as outlined in the county or state fair premium books, newsletters, or information letters. You are responsible for adhering to rules and policies. Please read carefully. Absolutely NO sleeping on the fairgrounds unless fair camping fee has been paid to the Yellow Medicine County Fair board. Please contact the YMC Fair board with any camping questions. Sleeping in the livestock barns in prohibited at any time. 2. Fair Registrations All County Fair Registration Forms are due on Monday, June 15 th by 4:00 PM. If faxing forms or sending by to the office it is YOUR responsibility to call and confirm that all forms were received. Policy on Late Entries -No State Fair Trip eligibility -No Ribbon placing higher than blue -No trophy/plaque or other champion prizes -Yes, you can participate in the Ribbon Auction. -Yes, you will receive premium money. All 4-H projects must be completed during the current 4- H year. 4-H exhibits at the fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. 4-Her s who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully be exposed to the hazards of the fair. Exhibitors are encouraged to take necessary precautions to protect delicate exhibits (clothing, needlework, watercolor, etc.) during the fair by covering with plastic bag, plastic wrap, etc. which doesn t interfere with the viewing of the exhibit. All Animal Science/Livestock Projects MUST be stalled by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 23 Fair Board Rule. All exhibits at the Yellow Medicine County Fair must remain in place until Sunday, July26 th when they will be released at 8:00 AM. Removing exhibits (livestock or non-livestock) prior to this time will result in forfeit of all trophy awards and premium monies earned during the fair unless prior approval has been given by the Yellow Medicine 4-H Program Coordinator and the Yellow Medicine County Fair Board. See Extension staff with any concerns. 3. LQA&E Minnesota 4-H strongly encourages Livestock Quality Assurance and animal science Ethic. The following two times are when LQA&E should be used at the County level for participation at the County fair level: 1. For swine members if you sell the hogs to a packer who requires PQA or YPQA or LQA&E for selling to their plant. Hormel does require certification which is why there is a certification policy at State Fair. If this is the case, your swine members (grade 3 and above) could be required to LQA&E certify if you have a terminal show or if the 4-H member intended to sell to the packer from the fair. 2. For any members grade 6 and above who wants to exhibit dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goat, rabbit, poultry or Lama at the State Fair. It is appropriate to require a 4-H member to certify in LQA&E prior to Yellow Medicine County show if you intend to or want to exhibit at the state fair. Requiring this certification prior to the County show insurers that state fair lineups in each species are, in fact, dependent on the quality of the animal and the interest in the 4-H member to continue to the higher level of exhibition - rather than dependent on someone finding an LQA&E training prior to the state fair to enable them participate at that level. Allowing a 4- H member to wait to certify based on being awarded a state fair trip at the County fair runs the risk of skewing state fair lineup and denying other 4-H members the ability to advance due to another member not finding a training in time. 4. Exhibit/Livestock Arrival General Projects can arrive and be judged on Thursday, July 23 from 8:30 AM 1:00PM. in the 4-H Building. Livestock may arrive on Thursday, July 23 from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 5. Exhibit/Livestock Release Exhibits will be released on Sunday, July 26 at 8:00 am. Mandatory Clean Up of the buildings and barns for all exhibitors will be also held at this time 8 am- Noon. 6. Yellow Medicine County Fair Board The YMC Fair Board will follow all regulations set forth by the MN Board of Animal Health Exhibition of Livestock in Minnesota Requirements. They will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting all buildings prior to the fair. The YMC Fair Board will appoint an official Veterinarian each year prior to the exhibition of animals and provide that name to the MN Board of Animal Health. They will ensure that animals with symptoms of being infectious or having communicable disease are removed from the fairgrounds The YMC Fair Board appointed veterinarian will inspect all livestock admitted for exhibition on entry day.

5 5 The YMC Fair Board appointed vet will refuse admission of livestock not meeting the admission requirements. The YMC Fair Board appointed vet will inspect all livestock and poultry at least once a day during the exhibition and order the release of any livestock or poultry that are showing symptoms of infectious, communicable diseases or for other reasons deemed necessary by that veterinarian. The YMC Fair Board appointed vet will conduct any necessary tests at any time to determine the health status of the livestock; this is done at the exhibitor s expense. The YMC Fair Board appointed will make a final report to the MN Board of Animal Health and keep that record for one year. It is the Exhibitors responsibility to inform the YMC Fair Board when an animal becomes ill. The Fair Board will then contact the veterinarian for follow up care. Purpose: To provide a safe environment for all animals exhibited at the County Fair. 7. Cloverbuds Policies Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten through 2 nd grade. Cloverbuds DO NOT need to ID animals in 4honline. The Cloverbuds program is non-competitive, all exhibits receive a Cloverbud participation ribbon. Statewide MN 4-H Cloverbuds Policy: A parent, adult or other responsible person will be with the Cloverbud members at all times not just during the show during Cloverbud activities when in the presence of an animal. Cloverbuds may exhibit an animal, but when they are at 4-H activities, a parent, adult, or other responsible person (such as a teen leader) will be in control of the animal, etc. This means that a parent, adult or responsible person will LEAD AND/OR HANDLE the animal. This policy is statewide and it is non-negotiable. (Please see photo below.) This refers to ALL animals: dog, horse, poultry, rabbit..all animals. NEW 2015: Appropriate examples of participation are described as follows: Cloverbuds may participate with beef, cats, dairy, dog, goats, pets, poultry, rabbits and swine in a Cloverbud showmanship class. Cloverbuds may participate with a sheep in two classes: Cloverbud showmanship or Cloverbud lamb lead. Cloverbuds may participate with a lama in two classes; Cloverbud costume or Cloverbud showmanship. Cloverbuds may participate with a horse in three classes: Cloverbud halter/showmanship, Cloverbud western pleasure or Cloverbud barrels. If the horse is used in a riding setting, the Cloverbud may sit on the back of the horse with a responsible person in control of the horse at all times. Helmets are required for Cloverbud in any riding setting. 8. Animal Science Health Regulations All animal paperwork must be checked and inspected by YMC Fair Board Appointed Vet prior to unloading. Animals without proper health certificates cannot be unloaded. Livestock, poultry, rabbits, dogs, cats and other pets known by the exhibitor to have an infectious disease, 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 the exhibition. Animals with warts or ringworm, lesions, or any animal with a runny nose will be sent home. General health examinations of all livestock and poultry will be made by the official veterinarian on the day of entry. Please see the 2015 Animal Science Information Sheets for all livestock specie regulations, policies, and guidelines. All grooming of livestock including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other registered Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair.. 9. County Ribbon Auction Regulations All youth registered in livestock and general projects for the County Fair will automatically be eligible for the Ribbon Auction on Saturday, July 25 if you have met the deadline requirements: animal ID affidavits and fair registration. You do not have to sign up at the 4-H office. If you know that you will not be able to participate, please contact the Extension Staff. Animals Eligible: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. 4-H members may only sell one ribbon. Exhibitors must follow dress code for Auction. All exhibits must be brought to the livestock arena on Saturday, July 25. Bring only county fair ribbons to the livestock arena. Do not bring trophies or ribbons from other shows to the ring. 20% of the gross amount paid on all ribbons sold in the 4-H Auction will be subtracted to help fund educational and livestock programs for Yellow Medicine County 4-H If ribbons are to be sold at auction, the animal must be stalled for the duration of the fair. 4-H members are

6 6 responsible for the care of their animals and pens until loaded on Sunday. 10. Dress Code Individuals not meeting these standards and safety requirements will not be permitted in the arena. Superintendents will make sure the dress code is followed as safety is our first priority. Dairy and Dairy Goat: White pants and top. Close toe shoes. Horse: Helmet, western boots, dress or western shirt with long sleeves and collar, dress or western pants or jeans and belt. Gloves, vest, jacket or sweater are options. Chaps and spurs are prohibited. If showing English, use appropriate English attire. Rabbit/Poultry: Pants and Long Sleeved top. Close toe shoes. Beef, Dog, Lama, Sheep & Swine: A button down shirt or polo top and long pants (no holes please). No sleeveless shirts. The shirt should be tucked in. Boots or close toe shoes are required. 11. Herdsmanship Herdsmanship is based on the attractive presentation of livestock exhibits. Animal science exhibits will be evaluated one time a day from Thursday through Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Points will be awarded for each day in each specie area. Specie winner(s) will be announced at conclusion of the fair and will get to eat first at brunch after cleanup on Sunday. Thank you to the YMC Fair Board for coordinating Herdsmanship at the 2015 fair. 12. Exhibit Registration Guidelines Members are encouraged to show up to 10 general exhibits per project area. Livestock exhibits (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine) are encouraged to show up to 2 animals per class. Horse exhibitors are encouraged to exhibit 3 entries for game, pleasure and training. Showmanship Divisions- Junior: grades 3-5, Intermediate 6-8 (beef, sheep, swine) and Senior: 6 th grade and up where applicable. Exhibit Information 1. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in which they are enrolled. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted. 2. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. 3. 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. 4. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension office at (320) to reserve adequate exhibit space in the 4-H Building (i.e. trucks, boats, tractors, etc.). Unless Rube Goldberg Machine (see Engineering Design). 5. All exhibits must be securely labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. 6. Can t be at the fair for judging? If you are unable to participate in conference judging you can pre-register your exhibit and send it with someone else attaching a booklet explaining why you chose the project; how you made the project; how much time, money, materials, effort and skill you used to prepare the exhibit, and what you learned from the project. The judge will give all projects a fair evaluation based on the information that you provide. However, it is always hard for the judge when they cannot ask questions. Please remember that as you prepare your written project review you must tell the judge all about your project. Can also conference judge with cell phone or a prerecorded interview with standard set of questions. 7. Note: Parents please don t talk during judging or assist your child in the conference judging process. Conference judging is part of the learning process in 4-H, and it is a chance for the 4- H er to show off what they have learned from their project. Animal Science Information 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. Animal s 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.

7 Hers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. 4. All livestock exhibits, must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. 5. All 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own animals. 6. All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other registered Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. 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. POULTRY: A statement of origin or an official form for chickens must be turned in by June 15 th with your fair registration PREMIUM SCHEDULE Project Area Blue Red White Participation Club Booth/Banner $10.50 $8.00 $5.50 Club Flower Box $8.00 Cloverbuds: General $2.00 Cloverbuds: Livestock $3.00 Livestock/ Demonstrations $15.00 $12.00 $10.00 Presentations/demos 4-H Cook Off $5.00 $ Clothing & Textiles/Fashion $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Revue Crafts & Fine Arts $2.00 General Project Entries $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Beef & Dairy $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 Goat, Sheep, Swine, & Lama $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Horse $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Horse Participation $1.00 Poultry, Rabbit, Dog, Cat, & Pet (Live Animal) $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 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 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 the a Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place. 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, or judging teams. See MN 4-H website or ask office staff for more details. 5. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "onetime" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. 6. 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 H members can take both a livestock project and a nonlivestock project each year they are State Fair Eligible. However they can only take one trip for livestock and one trip for nonlivestock. They can also take a presentation trip and as many team trips (i.e. judging teams) for which they are eligible. Livestock trips are based on a quota system. 8. If a 4-H member is awarded more than one trip in individual project areas, youth must decide which trip they will take by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 th at the State Fair Meeting. All youth attending State Fair must attend the State Fair meeting with a parent. 9. General exhibits are transported and registered at the State Fair and must remain in place until Labor Day. Transportation for that exceeds the space allowed will not be provided and it is up to the 4-Her s family to transport it to the State Fair during their general

8 8 project registration. Visit with the Extension staff if you have any questions or for other delivery options. 10. Scholarships are available to YMC 4-Hers and are funded by the YMC Leader s Council to help defray the cost of the Minnesota State Fair Experience. 11. Chaperones are needed for State Fair for both the Livestock Encampment and the General Project Encampment. Meals and lodging are provided through the Yellow Medicine County Leader s Council. Please see 4-H Staff if you are interested in Chaperoning. 12. After you decide on taking a State Fair trip, you may pick up the appropriate packet from staff in the 4-H office. Be sure to write yes next to your name on the board in that project area and no in the other project areas where your name may appear. State Fair August 27 September 7. Club Activities Club exhibits should be a contributed effort of all club members and are judged for club credit not individual. CLUB BANNER T - 1-1* Club Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. - Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. -It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) and ready to hang. - Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or twosided. - Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club T - 1-2* Community Pride One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. -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. -Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. CLUB Booth T Club Booth Requirement: -The booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis. CLUB SCRAPBOOK T Club Scrapbook Requirement: - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. CLUB PROJECT T T T 1-7 Conservation Flower Box Other (i.e. scarecrow, farm sculpture, benches) Descriptions: -Conservation: Contributing to environment (i.e. feeding pheasants during winter, wildlife housing, etc,) Flower Box Information: -All clubs exhibiting will receive an $8.00 premium. You may have more than two boxes but you will receive premiums for only two. -Make sure your club name is clearly visible on box/pot. Cloverbuds Be sure to read all under Cloverbuds Policy CLOVERBUD LIVESTOCK A Cloverbud Beef B Cloverbud Dairy C Cloverbud Goat Y Cloverbud Horse E Cloverbud Lama F Cloverbud Poultry G Cloverbud Rabbit H Cloverbud Sheep I Cloverbud Swine CLOVERBUD CLUB ACTIVITIES J A group project completed by your Cloverbud club (e.g., Cloverbud Club Banner, Cloverbud Poster, etc.). J Any one item made by the Cloverbud member at a Cloverbud 4-H Club meeting. J Any one item made at home. Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable creature or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your home like a pillow, placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag puppet, 4 interesting objects of nature, tree leaf collection, display of insects, simple craft item, or anything else you can think of. CLOVERBUD GENERAL K Cloverbud Demonstration - Individual K Cloverbud Demonstration Team K Cloverbud Illustrated Presentation M Cloverbud Performing Arts P Cloverbud Clothes You Make P Cloverbud Clothes You Buy

9 9 P Cloverbud Fashion Revue Clothes You Make P Cloverbud Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy P Cloverbud Non Garment Exhibit P Cloverbud Clothes You Recycle P Cloverbud Fashion Revue Clothes You Recycle P Cloverbud Quilting P Cloverbud Food Review Requirement: - Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4 if exhibiting livestock. No State Fair trips in the Cloverbuds division. Demonstration/Presentation DEMONSTRATIONS K - 1-1* K - 1-2* K - 1-3* K - 1-4* K K K K Grades 9+ - Individual Grades 9+ - Team Grades Individual Grades Team Grades Individual Grades Team Cloverbud - Individual Cloverbud Team LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS K - 2-1* K - 2-2* K - 2-3* K - 2-4* K K Grades 9+ - Individual Grades 9+ - Team Grades Individual Grades Team Grades Individual Grades 3-5 Team ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS K - 3-1* K - 3-2* K - 3-3* K - 3-4* K K K Grades 9+ - Individual Grades 9+ - Team Grades Individual Grades Team Grades Individual Grades 3-5 Team Cloverbud Illustrated Presentation YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS K - 4-1* K - 4-2* K - 4-3* K - 4-4* K K Grades 9+ - Individual Grades 9+ - Team Grades Individual Grades Team Grades Individual 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. - 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-H er 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..

10 10 Special NOTE: Entries formerly entered in the Presentation Software Contest should now be directed into one of the following classes: - Demonstration (If presentation software is used to support or enhance a Demonstration) - Illustrated Talk (If presentation software is used to present information or to communicate a message in a way that involves the 4-H er interacting with the presentation content) - Video (If presentation or other software is used to create a self-presenting visual or multi-media presentation that does not include the live interaction of the 4-H er - something that just plays/presents on its own) IMPORTANT 2015 INFO: All State Fair public presentation demonstrations (including livestock and general, illustrated talks, and youth in action) receive a $30 award, and those giving a State Fair demonstration about the Avian Flu will receive $50.00 when you compete with Demonstration at the State Fair. - Livestock Demonstrations may be related to any livestock project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Please contact the Extension office if you have further questions Animals used in 4-H livestock demonstrations must be ID d by May 15. Youth may borrow an ID d animal for presentation. 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 may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters or charts. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) but the 4-H member will need to supply this technology. Each County is allowed one additional State Fair Livestock trip for a Livestock Demonstration exhibitor. - All livestock demonstrations must incorporate a live animal into the demonstration. - At State Fair, the 4-Her must demonstrate on livestock weekend and can also participate is all other species activities (show, interviews, showmanship). - Counties can add one additional State Fair trip in the species area of the demonstration.

11 11 BEEF Birth Dates Spring Calf January 1 April 30, 2015 Fall Calf September 1 - December. 31, 2014 Summer yearling May 1 - August. 31, 2014 Junior yearling January 1-April 30, 2014 Senior yearling September 1 - December 31, 2013 Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January 1, 2015 Prospect Calf January 1 April 30, 2015 Market Beef January 1 August 31, 2014 Dairy Steer January 1 August 31, 2014 Animal Science Projects exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State Fair. - Pure Breed Dairy Steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds to be accepted in the dairy steer show: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. -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. - A Crossbred Dairy Steer Division has been added. Crossbred Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande, Red & White Holsteins, Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red) OTHER BEEF-Not State Fair Eligible BREEDING HEIFER A - 1 Registered and Commercial - All Breeds Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): - 1* Spring Calf - 2* Fall Calf - 3* Summer Yearling - 4* Junior Yearling - 5* Senior Yearling - Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be uploaded into 4honline by May 15 th of the current year. COW AND CALF A * Cow and Calf pair PROSPECT CALF A * Heifer Calf A * Steer Calf MARKET BEEF A * Market Steer A * Market Heifer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. DAIRY STEER A * Pure Breed Dairy Steer A 50-2* Crossbred Dairy Steer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals Small Calf Show A Calf born after February 1 of current year -open to members in grades Blue ribbons awarded. A Calf born between September 1, 2014 January 31, A Rate of Gain -This is for market beef that were weighed on weigh day. A Beef Interview -Judged July 23 th during general project judging. -An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing and other industry related issues. Excellent practice for State Fair CLOVERBUD BEEF A Cloverbud Beef -Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. -Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Beef Show. DAIRY Birth Dates: Winter calf Dec 1, 2014 to Feb 28, 2015 Fall calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2014 Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to August 31, 2014 Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2014 Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2013 to Feb 29, 2014 Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2013 Junior 2 year old March 1, to Aug 31, 2013 Senior 2 year old Sept 1, 2012 to Feb 28, 2013 Three year old cows Sept 1, 2011 to Aug 31, 2012 Four year old cows Sept 1, 2010 to Aug 31, 2011 Cow, five years & older Born before Sept 1, 2010

12 12 B - 4 B - 22 Holstein - Registered & Grade Crossbred & Other Breeds Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): - 1* Winter calf - 2* Fall calf - 3* Summer Junior Yearling - 4* Spring Junior Yearling - 5* Winter Senior Yearling - 6* Fall Senior Yearling - 7* Junior 2-yr old - 8* Senior 2-yr old - 9* Three year old cow - 10* Four year old cow - 11* Aged Cow, five years and older - 12* Dry Cow - 20* Calf (Fall & Winter calves - all breeds) -21* Junior Yearling (Summer & Spring yearlings - all breeds) - 22* Senior Yearling (Winter & Fall yearlings - all breeds) - 23* Two Year Olds - all breeds - 24* Cow - three years and older - all breeds - 25* Dry Cow - all breeds - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. - Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days. DAIRY STEER A * Pure Breed Dairy Steer A 50-2* Crossbred Dairy Steer -See Dairy Steer Requirements under Beef. OTHER DAIRY- Not State Fair Eligible B Dairy Herd Any three dairy animals, any age. Two of the tree must have been carried as the project and shown previously by the exhibitor. B Small Calf Show B Prospect Dairy Steer Calf (born between January 1-July 1, 2015) B Dairy Interview Judged July 23 during general project judging. An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing and other industry related issues. Excellent practice for State Fair. CLOVERBUD DAIRY B Cloverbud Dairy -Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. -Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Dairy Show. GOAT DAIRY BIRTH DATES: Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2015 Senior Doe Kid Jan. 1 to March 31, 2015 Dry Yearling Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2014 Milking Yearling Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2014 Milking two-year old Doe January 1 Dec 31 st, 2013 Milking ~ 3 Years and under 5 Born in 2011 or 2012 years Milking ~ 5 Years and older Born before 2011 NOTE: For safety reasons all dairy goats must be disbudded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed. C 1 Registered C 2 Recorded Grade C 3 Unrecorded Grade C 4 Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded Grades) **Note: Pygmy Goats are classed as a Meat Goat.** Use the following Classes, with the Divisions and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): - 1* Junior Doe Kid - 2* Senior Doe Kid - 3* Dry Yearling Doe - 4* Milking Yearling Doe - 5* Milking Two Year Old Doe - 6* Milking Doe - Three or Four Years Old - 7* Milking Doe - Five Years and Older BIRTH DATES: Market Goat (altered male or female) *Meat Breeding Dry Yearling (registered or grade) Junior Meat Goat Breeding Doe (registered or grade) Senior Meat Goat Breeding Doe (registered or grade) GOAT MEAT January 1 April 30, 2015 Born in 2014, never kidded April 1 May 31, 2015 January 1 March 31, 2015 MARKET GOAT D-20-1* Meat Market Goat altered male, no bucks D-20-2* Meat Market Goat - female D-20-3* Dairy Market Goat altered male, no bucks D-20-4* Dairy Market Goat Female D-30-1 * Junior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade D-30-2* Senior Meat Breeding Doe, registered or grade D-30-3* Dry Breeding Yearling, registered or grade

13 13 -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 dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Does shown in market classes must be disbudded in accordance with market animal rules. Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. CLOVERBUD GOAT D Cloverbud Goat -Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. -Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Goat Show. OTHER GOAT- Not State Fair Eligible D Market/Dairy Goat Interview -Judged July 23 during general project judging. An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing and other industry related issues. Excellent practice for State Fair. DOG DOG AGILITY Z - 1-1* Agility Beginner 4 Z - 1-2* Agility Beginner 8 Z - 1-3* Agility Beginner 12 Z - 1-4* Agility Beginner 16 Z - 1-5* Agility Elementary 4 Z - 1-6* Agility Elementary 8 Z - 1-7* Agility Elementary 12 Z - 1-8* Agility Elementary 16 Z - 1-9* Agility Elementary 20 Z * Agility Intermediate 4 Z * Agility Intermediate 8 Z * Agility Intermediate 12 Z * Agility Intermediate 16 Z * Agility Intermediate 20 Z * Agility Senior 4 Z * Agility Senior 8 Z * Agility Senior 12 Z * Agility Senior 16 Z * Agility Senior 20 Z * Agility Advanced 4 Z * Agility Advanced 8 Z * Agility Advanced 12 Z * Agility Advanced 16 Z * Agility Advanced 20 Z * Agility Jumpers 1 4 Z * Agility Jumpers 1 8 Z * Agility Jumpers 1 12 Z * Agility Jumpers 1 16 Z * Agility Jumpers 1 20 Z * Agility Jumpers 2 4 Z * Agility Jumpers 2 8 Z * Agility Jumpers 2 12 Z * Agility Jumpers 2 16 Z * Agility Jumpers 2 20 Z * Agility Jumpers 3 4 Z * Agility Jumpers 3 8 Z * Agility Jumpers 3 12 Z * Agility Jumpers 3 16 Z * Agility Jumpers 3 20 DOG OBEDIENCE Z - 2-1* Obedience Beginner A Z - 2-2* Obedience Beginner B Z - 2-3* Obedience Graduate Beginner Z - 2-4* Obedience Novice Z - 2-5* Obedience Graduate Novice Z - 2-6* Obedience Pre Open Z - 2-7* Obedience Open Z - 2-8* Obedience Graduate Open Z - 2-9* Obedience Pre-Utility Z * Obedience Utility Z * Obedience Veterans Z * Obedience Brace Z * Obedience Four Dog Team Z * Obedience Four Dog Team ALTERNATE DOG SHOWMANSHIP Z - 3-1* Novice Z - 3-2* Open DOG RALLY Z - 4-1* Rally Pre-Novice Z - 4-2* Rally Novice Z - 4-3* Rally Pre-Advanced Z - 4-4* Rally Advanced Z - 4-5* Rally Excellent Z - 4-6* Rally Veteran - A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show not both (no Pet show in 2015) 4-hers in grade 3 rd and up are eligible for county and state dog show. State Dog Show September at MN State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. - 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information, class requirements, and rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, and Showmanship rules and guidelines (three separate publications) available on the MN 4-H dog project website ( - All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination form..

14 14 DOG ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECT (No Live Animal) P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 -Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures (i.e. dog diseases, breeding, training, etc.) HORSE YMC horse participants are required to tie and stall their horses until the closing of the YMC fair. Members are encouraged to walk, run, and/or ride their horses daily to keep the animal comfortable. State Horse Show September HORSE SHOW Y - 1 Showmanship at Halter Y - 2 English Equitation, Hunt/Seat Flat Y - 4 English Pleasure, Hunt Seat Open Y - 6 Western Horsemanship Y - 7 Western Pleasure/Stock Type Y - 8 Western Pleasure/Pleasure Type Y - 9 Trail Class Y - 11 Pole Weaving Y - 12 Jumping Figure 8 Y - 13 Key Race Y - 14 Barrel Race Use the following grade classes to enter the above divisions Grade Grade Grade 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. - Additional information is listed in the 4-H Horse Showmanship Manual (purchase at the Extension Office or view on the 4-H Horse website ( - Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries. HORSE TRAINING Y Horse Training - steps 1-6 HORSE ACHIEVEMENT Y Achievement - Level 6 HORSE RELATED Y Grades 6+ Y 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. HORSELESS HORSE Y Grades 6+ Y Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Must be enrolled in Horseless Horse project to exhibit in this division. For members who DO NOT own a horse. - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. CLOVERBUD HORSE Y Cloverbud Horse -Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. -Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Horse Show. OTHER HORSE- Not State Fair Eligible Y Horse Interview -Judged July 23 during general project judging. -An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing and other industry related issues. LAMA E - 2* Grades 9+ E - 3* Grades 6-8 E Grades 3-5 Use the following Classes, with the Divisions above - 1 Costume (Optional) - 2 Showmanship (Required) - 3 Obstacle Course - 4 Public Relations - 5 Obstacle Course/ Public Relations (either class code 3 & 4 - or 5 are required classes) Birthdates 4-H Lama Projects must be born prior to January 1, Gender: No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition.

15 15 All castrated males born prior to Jan 1, 2015 are eligible for exhibition. All females born prior to Jan 1, 2015 are eligible for exhibition. Lama Interview: E Lama Interview judged on July 23 th with Exploring Animals Judge CLOVERBUD LAMA E Cloverbud Lama -Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. -Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Lama Show. OTHER LAMA- Not State Fair Eligible E Lama Interview -Judged July 23 th during general project judging. -An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing and other industry related issues. POULTRY CHICKENS F - 1-1* Market pen of two males or two females F - 1-2* Breeding pen of one male & two females F - 1-3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females F - 1-4* Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers F 1-5* Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers DOVES F 2-1* Purebred breeding pair DUCKS F - 3-1* Market pen of two males or two females F - 3-2* Breeding pen of one male & two females F - 3-3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females GEESE F - 4-1* Market pen of two males or two females F - 4-2* 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: F - 5 1* Market pen of two males or two females same breed F - 5 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females, same breed PIGEONS F - 6-1* Utility, 1 Breeding Pair F - 6-2* Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band F - 6-3* Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair F - 6-4* Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band F - 6-5* Flying, 1 Breeding Pair F - 6-6* Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band TURKEYS - Domestic only F - 7-1* Market pen of two males or two females F - 7-2* 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 advanced classes). All, except waterfowl 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. - Youth exhibiting may need two or more hatches of chickens to accommodate for best showing age of the chicken at the county fair and state fair. - A statement of origin or an official form for chickens must be turned in by June 15 th with your fair registration. All State Fair public presentation demonstrations (including livestock and general, illustrated talks, and youth in action) receive a $30 award, and those giving a State Fair demonstration about the Avian Flu will receive $50.00 when you compete with Demonstration at the State Fair. CLOVERBUD POULTRY F Cloverbud Poultry - Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. - Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Poultry Show. OTHER POULTRY- Not State Fair Eligible F Poultry Interview -Judged July 23 during general project judging. -An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing and other industry related issues. Excellent practice for State Fair. SHOW AND HOBBY (NEW 2015) Not State Fair Eligible This class would include older birds or birds that would not fit the other classes offered. Could include peacocks, pheasants, guineas and other fancy birds. F F F F Bantam 1 male 1 female breeding pair Large Fowl 1 male, 1 female breeding pair Fancy Breed- 1 male, 1 female breeding pair Other birds 1 male, 1 female breeding pair

16 16 4 CLASS - SMALL BREEDS G - 1-1* Senior Buck over 6 months of age G - 1-2* Senior Doe over 6 months of age G - 1-3* Junior Buck under 6 months of age G - 1-4* Junior Doe under 6 months of age 4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta and Tan. 6 CLASS - LARGE BREEDS G - 2-1* Senior Buck over 8 months of age G - 2-2* Senior Doe over 8 months of age G - 2-3* Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age G - 2-4* Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age G - 2-5* Junior Buck under 6 months of age G - 2-6* Junior Doe under 6 months of age 6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern, Californian, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. - All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. - Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. MARKET RABBIT G - 3-1* Single fryer, 3 to 5 pounds, not over 70 days old G - 3-2* Pen of three fryers, 3 to 5 pounds, not over 70 days old 2015 OTHER RABBIT Not State Fair Eligible Crossbreeds G Senior Buck over 6 months of age G Senior Doe over 6 months of age G Junior Buck under 6 months of age G Junior Doe under 6 months of age This class is judged on meat quality, not a purebred and cannot be judged on breed characteristics. May be a pet rabbit. RABBIT POSTER G Grades 9+ G Grades 6-8 G Grades 3-5 RABBITS CLOVERBUD RABBIT G Cloverbud Rabbit - Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. - Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Rabbit Show OTHER RABBITS- Not State Fair Eligible G Rabbit Interview -Judged July 23 during general project judging. An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing and other industry related issues. Excellent practice for State Fair. BIRTH DATES January Ewe Lamb February Ewe Lamb March Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Market Lamb SHEEP 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 BREEDING EWE H - 1 Registered Ewe - All Breeds H - 2 Commercial Ewes (fitted & slick shorn) H - 10 Market Type (Must be Slick Shorn) Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): - 1* Ewe Lamb born on or after January 1 of current year - 2* Yearling Ewe MARKET LAMB H * Market Lamb - Speckle Face H * Market Lamb - Black Face H * Market Lamb - White Face - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; required maximum weight is 170 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State fair. LAMB LEAD H Grades 9+ H Grades 6-8 H Grades 3-5

17 17 - 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 FLEECE H * Fleece - All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided! CLOVERBUD SHEEP H Cloverbud Sheep - Please read Cloverbuds Policy on page 4. - Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Sheep Show OTHER SHEEP- Not State Fair Eligible H Ewe with Lamb H Member Flock - Any three breeding ewes H Trio of Lambs Three market lambs born after January 1 of current year. H Rate of Gain - Market animals must have been weighed and identified by May 15. H Sheep Interview Judged July 23 th during general project judging. An interview with questions relating to production, management marketing and other industry related issues BIRTH DATES: January Gilt February Gilt March Gilt Market Barrow Market Gilt SWINE 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. Market Gilts will again be shown at State Fair. (Note: Champion barrows and gilts will never compete and auction limitations will be in place.) BREEDING GILTS I - 1 Registered Gilts - All Breeds I - 2 Commercial Gilts Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): - 2* January - 3* February - 4* March MARKET BARROW I 20-1* Market Barrow MARKET GILT I 30-1* Market Gilt - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State Fair. CLOVERBUD SWINE I Cloverbud Swine - Please read Cloverbud Policy on page 4. - Cloverbuds will show prior to the beginning of the main Swine Show OTHER SWINE- Not State Fair Eligible I Swine Interview Judged July 23 th during general project judging. An interview with questions relating to production, management marketing and other industry related issues. Good practice for State Fair Rate of Gain - Market animals must have been weighed and identified by 5/15 I Trio of Pigs any combination of three pigs Other Animal Science Opportunity Livestock Interviews: Not State Fair eligible A Beef Interview B Dairy Interview D Market/Dairy Goat Interview E Lama Interview F Poultry Interview G Rabbit Interview H Sheep Interview I Swine Interview Y Horse Interview All interviews are judged on July 23 th during General Project judging. Excellent practice for State Fair!! An interview with questions relating to production, management, marketing, and other industry related issues. Excellent practice for State Fair.

18 18 General 4-H Projects 4-H ADVENTURES 4-H ADVENTURES S * Grades 9+ S * Grades 6-8 S Grades 3-5 S Grades K-2 - This area is for youth who want to exhibit work learned through their participation in a 4-H Adventure program. (afterschool sessions, summer day camp, etc.) AEROSPACE P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 AEROSPACE - Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery system should be in place and operative. - Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum. - Flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. - A rocket launch. BICYCLE P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 BICYCLE - Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 CAT - Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care. - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 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 P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 CITIZENSHIP - 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems.

19 19 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES CLOTHING & TEXTILES P * Grades 9+ Clothes You Make P * Grades 6-8 Clothes You Make P Grades 3-5 Clothes You Make P * Grades 9+ Clothes You Buy P * Grades 6-8 Clothes You Buy P Grades 3-5 Clothes You Buy P * Grades 9+ Non Garment Exhibit P * Grades 6-8 Non Garment Exhibit P Grades 3-5 Non Garment Exhibit P * Grades 9+ Fashion Revue Clothes You Make P * Grades 6-8 Fashion Revue Clothes You Make P Grades 3-5 Fashion Revue Clothes You Make P * Grades 9+ Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy P * Grades 6-8 Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy P Grades 3-5 Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy P Grades 9+ Clothes You Recycle P Grades 6-8 Clothes You Recycle P Grades 3-5 Clothes You Recycle P Grades 9+ Fashion Revue Clothes You Recycle P Grades 6-8 Fashion Revue Clothes You Recycle P Grades 3-5 Fashion Revue Clothes You Recycle 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 wardrobe, 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 Exhibit suggestions: - 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 Requirements - Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. Clothes You Recycle Exhibit suggestions: - Retro garment updated. - Garment changed by embellishments or other constructed Method - Garment changed to meet personal needs or style - Garment repaired to be wearable again. Fashion Revue Clothes You Recycle Requirements - Garments must have been purchased from a second-hand source (i.e. Goodwill, garage sale, hand-me-down, etc) - Garment should be clean and ready to wear for exhibit. - Information tag should include purchase price and details on recycled steps. CLOVERBUD CLOTHING AND TEXTILES P Cloverbud Clothes You Make P Cloverbud Clothes You Buy P Cloverbud Fashion Revue Clothes You Make P Cloverbud Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy P Cloverbud Non Garment Exhibit P Cloverbud Clothes You Recycle P Cloverbud Fashion Revue Clothes You Recycle CLOWNING See Self-Determined COMPUTER P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 COMPUTER - Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. - Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use. - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software be original or adapted by the member from an existing program.

20 20 CONSUMER EDUCATION CONSUMER EDUCATION P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or 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 Creative Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts and Crafts. Note: All exhibitors are awarded at the state fair Blue, Red & White Ribbons, counties can elect to participation ribbons. Then evaluation panels may determine special purple recognition awards. CRAFTS P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. - Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. Requirement: - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) FINE ARTS P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 Requirement: - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-Hers own ideas and imagination. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) CROP SCIENCES CORN P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. - An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. - Original work (no kits) in drawing painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc.

21 21 DOG P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 DOG Note: Dog Show Entries can be found on the AnSci Pages - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. ELECTRIC ELECTRIC P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring 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 See more H/projects/set/ for more information AQUATIC ROBOTICS P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV) - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality - Teams of a least 3 youth illustrating the process of doing the activity/project - - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project - Exhibit of ROV ENGINEERING DESIGN P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 Requirement: - Include description of the problem/challenge being solved - Include description of the process/steps undergone to solve problem -Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project -Exhibit of engineering design product -display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career ROBOTICS P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot. - A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE P * Team Member (grades 3-8) Each member (regardless of age) should register in this class Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best RGMs emulate their namesake by using a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their RGMs. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. - Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule Book at H.umn.edu/events/engineering-design-challenge/ for complete details. -Teams of at least 3 youth -Minimum of 10 steps -Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less - Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft -Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge - Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. -RG machine itself -display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project

22 22 The State Fair competition will consist of team conference judging experience and a showcase public event..the team conference judging experience will be held during the full day of the Encampment. This experience will last about 30 minutes.. Teams will be able to explain their Rube Goldberg machine to the judge and demonstrate their machine as well. These will be scheduled throughout the day in 30 minute intervals and will be set up to avoid any other judging conflicts that team members may have. A showcase public event is where each team will demonstrate their machine. It will occur later in the day during the full day of the encampment. Demonstrations will occur back to back and will be facilitated by a moderator. ENTOMOLOGY ENTOMOLOGY P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 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" (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. Only one case per exhibitor is allowed. B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. D. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. E. Specimens must be properly labeled. 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, other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4- H Entomology Resource, G. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. H. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, internet, interviews with an expert etc.) I. 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. J. 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 EXPLORING ANIMALS P * Grades 9+ P * Grades 6-8 P Grades This area is for 4-Hers who wish to learn more about a given species. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-Hers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category. - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did, learned, or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 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.

23 23 - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 FISHING SPORTS - Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment; - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. FLOWER GARDENING FLOWER GARDENING P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade Label each container according to kind or variety. - Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: 1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or 2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or 3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or 4. one blossom of a tea rose, or 5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose. - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. - My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming. - Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOODS AND NUTRITION FOOD AND NUTRITION P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. - Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed at the exhibit instead of the food. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food. - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and MyPlate. - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time). - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (such as: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 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

24 24 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 one pint jars or one quart jar for pickled products. - Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preservation publications, available through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable. - No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky). - Preserved within the past year. Exhibit suggestions: Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product: - Vegetables or fruits - Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) - Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). - Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) - Dried vegetables or dried fruits. - Dried herbs. - Beef or venison jerky. - Food science experiment or educational display. **All Demonstrations, Food Review, Illustrated Presentations, Youth in Action Demonstrations, and Video will be judged on Presentation Day held on July 7 th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Clarkfield Care Center FOOD REVIEW P * Grade 9+ P * Grade 6-8 P Grade 3-5 Requirement: - Exhibitors should bring to the judging one item of food from the menu; a place setting which includes dishes, silverware, linens and centerpiece for the course in which food is served; a recipe for the food mounted on a 8 ½ x 11 poster (preferably freestanding); a mounted color photo of the place setting with the food item shown. - Food Review will be judged on food knowledge, menu, food and table setting. The judge may or may not taste the food. - Exhibitors should bring their own card table to display on. Exhibit suggestions: - Bring photo, menu, & recipe to fair for display only NEW 2015: 4-H COOK OFF Saturday, July 25 th at 4:30 P (for all participants) Cook-Off Objectives 1. To gain knowledge of safe food preparation 2. To acquire skills in planning and preparing a healthy meal 3. To view the idea of the foods coming from farm to plate 4. To develop teamwork skills by working with peers 5. To develop time management by having a time limit to complete the project Participation Rules 1. Participants will compete as a team. (Anyone without a team will be put into a team.) Each team can have 2-4 team members. Youth must have completed 6 th grade to join a team. 2. At least one mentor will be provided during competition to offer suggestions to every team. 3. Teams should prepare the selected recipe a few times before the competition to become familiar with it; dish cannot come already prepared. 4. The contest will be based around beef stir fry. The meal must have at least one fruit or vegetable (can be part of the main dish or a side). 5. Teams should follow proper food safety procedures, which they will learn at event. Youth should also use the suggestions portion to research food safety. 6. Basic cooking equipment will be supplied. There will also be a variety of spices and other food supplied. The list of supplies will be provided to registered participants at least three weeks prior to competition. 7. Each team is allowed a maximum of 3 secret ingredients to make their dish unique 8. Each team must present a copy of their recipe (Ingredients and Preparation Procedure) to the judges. 9. Participants are expected to dress formally and have hair tied back; participants will receive an apron at the contest that they will be expected to wear during competition. Procedures 1. Participants will come into the competition area with all materials needed for the cook off (recipe and special ingredients) 2. Participants will get a short nutrition course, where they will learn about proper ways to cook meat, how to make a good healthy meal, proper kitchen cleanliness, etc. 3. Teams will have their own station and will get 40 minutes to prepare meal 4. Judging will begin immediately after, teams are to give a 2-3 minute presentation about their meal