2014 Olmsted County 4-H Premium Book. Olmsted COUNTY FREE FAIR

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1 2014 Olmsted County 4-H Premium Book Olmsted COUNTY FREE FAIR Monday, July 21 through Sunday, July 27, 2014

2 The county fair is a special time for all of our 4-H members. The event always holds much excitement and enthusiasm. The county fair is an opportunity to share all the wonderful talents 4-H members possess. It is a time to take pride in our accomplishments and to give recommendation and praise for the work of our peers. Not everyone will receive a trophy or grand champion ribbon, but everyone should walk away feeling they have learned something and done their very best. That is the real goal of 4-H and the county fair. The county fair should be a place where young people can succeed and be challenged in a positive environment. It is important that the adults provide the atmosphere for a positive environment. As questions and concerns arise, please check with the appropriate superintendent for guidelines and procedures. Good luck with your exhibits! Note to 4-H Families 4-H Mission Statement The mission of Minnesota 4-H Youth Development is to engage youth, in partnership with adults, in quality learning opportunities that enable them to shape and reach their full potential as active citizens in a global community. This mission is achieved by offering out-of-school educational programs that stimulate youth to learn in subject areas they are interested in; engaging youth in addressing community and youth-related issues; and encouraging youth to reach their full potential in an ever-changing, diverse world. Our programs deliver quality, research-based content that nurtures positive partnerships between youth and caring adults in safe learning environments. Olmsted County Extension Staff Jarrard Woodward, 4-H Program Coordinator Kay Erwin, Administrative Assistant Conner Ellinghuysen, 4-H Summer Intern The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 2

3 ATTENTION ALL 4-H MEMBERS!!! All County Fair 4-H Registration Forms need to be returned to the Extension Office by Sunday, June 15, 2014 (Monday, June 16 th is acceptable due to the weekend). SPECIAL OPEN-REGISTRATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Please check them out and sign up on the County Fair 4-H Registration Form-All you need to do is add the appropriate exhibit code to your Fair Registration Form from those listed below. BIKE RODEO All 4-H members (including Cloverbuds) may enter Bike Rodeo. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS All 4-H members (including Cloverbuds) may enter Public Presentations (Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks, Youth In Action). LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION All 4-H members in 6 th Grade and above (also enrolled in at least one of the following livestock areas: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and/or Swine) may enter Livestock Demonstrations in the Public Presentations project area. VEGETABLE GARDENING: HOBBY GARDENING All regular 4-H members (excluding Cloverbuds) may enter Hobby Gardening. We Need Your Help!!! Superintendents are needed in the following areas for the 2014 County Fair. Without superintendents, we will have to cancel judging in the following areas Animal Science: Livestock Demonstrations Expressive & Communication Arts: Clowning, Photography, and Video Mechanical Science: Aerospace, Bicycle, Bicycle Rodeo, Computer, Electric, and Small Engines Plant and Soil Sciences: Flower Gardening and Indoor Gardening Self Determined: Geospatial and Robotics *Keep in mind, you can work in limited areas, one does not need to work all of the Mechanical Science or all of the Plant Science areas only what you would be interested in serving as a superintendent in fact, more than one super in those areas works best. General 4-H Superintendent County Fair Responsibilities Serve as a resource to judge(s) in your project area (help with displays, handing out ribbons, forming lines for judging if needed) Be sure the judge selects all award recipients indicated in the judge s folder Gather and Record information from judge using call sheets. Clearly mark/circle the ribbon placing on the Judges Call sheet, including Grand Champion (GC) and Reserve Champion (RC). Be sure all state fair line-up forms are filled out completely (with information provided by the judge) Be sure all Award Sheets are filled out completely, this is especially important for media reports. We are going to use these to send results on a daily basis. Make sure the judge s voucher is completed and turned into the 4-H Fair Office Return forms to the 4-H Fair Office immediately/as soon as possible after judging Please call with questions, your help is greatly appreciated by our members, families, leaders and staff University of Minnesota Extension Olmsted County rd Avenue SE Rochester, MN Phone: 507/ Fax: 507/

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS H Judging Schedule... 5 Fair Registration Instructions... 6 Sample Registration Form... 7 Judging System... 8 Ribbon System H Exhibit Club Responsibilities... 9 General... 9 Animal Science IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics Blue Ribbon Auction Animal Science Exhibits Cloverbud Livestock Exhibits Baby Animal Livestock Rabbit Pet Beef Cloverbud Baby Beef Calf Show Dairy Cloverbud Baby Dairy Calf Show Dog Show Goat Cloverbud Goat Show Horse Lama Poultry Rabbit Sheep Swine Judging Contests Rabbit Judging Contest Public Presentation Exhibits Demonstrations Livestock Demonstrations Illustrated Talks/Presentations Youth in Action General Exhibits Cloverbud General Exhibits Aerospace Bicycle Bicycle Rodeo Cat Child & Family Development Citizenship Clothing & Textiles Clowning Computer Consumer Education Corn Crafts & Fine Arts Dog Electric Entomology Exploring Animals Exploring the Environment Fashion Revue Fishing Sports Flower Gardening Food & Nutrition Food Preservation Food Review Forest Resources Fruit Geology Geospatial Global Connections Health Home Environment Indoor Gardening Lawn & Landscape Design Needle Arts Performing Arts-Theater Arts Performing Arts-Music Pets Photography Plant & Soil Science Potatoes Quilting Robotics Safety Scrapbooking Self-Determined Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Shop Small Engines Small Grains & Legumes Tractor Driving Vegetable Gardening Veterinary Science Video Water/Wetlands Wildlife Biology Youth Leadership Club Exhibits Banner Bench Community Pride History Book/Scrapbook Planter Scarecrow Addendum Grievance Form... 55

5 2014 OLMSTED COUNTY FAIR 4-H SCHEDULE Sunday, June 15 County Fair 4-H Registration Forms due at Extension Office (Monday, June 16 th is still ok) Saturday, June 28 12:00pm (Noon) Bike Rodeo Fairgrounds Parking Lot just SE of 4-H Building Saturday, July 12 9:00am Dog Training Project-Showmanship, Obedience & Rally Show, Graham #2 on the Fairgrounds Monday, July 14 12:00pm 5:00pm Clowning, Demonstration, Music & Theater Arts, judging at Evangel United Methodist Church Thursday, July 17 Before 5:00pm All Video Projects due at Extension Office 5:00pm 6:30pm 4-H Fair Setup - Graham #2 6:30pm 9:00pm 4-H Fair Setup - Graham #2 Saturday, July 19 9:00am 3:00pm Non-livestock Judging Day Graham #2 Before Noon All Club Benches, Planters and Scarecrows to the Graham Arena Complex-West Side 4:00pm 6:00pm Arrange exhibits and set up 4-H display areas Sunday, July 20 1:00pm 6:00pm Horse member stall decorating Monday, July 21 8:00am 10:00am Horses checked in Horse Barn 8:00am 3:00pm All 4-H Beef, Dairy, Sheep, and Swine checked in -Includes Cloverbud Exhibits in those areas 9:00am Noon Poultry checked in 9:00am 1:00pm Swine weighed and ID verified 4-Her must be present Graham #1 10:00am 1:00pm All rabbits must be checked in Graham #1 10:00am Horse Training Horse Arena 12:00pm Horse Trail Classes Horse Arena 1:00pm 3:00pm Weighing of all 4-H Market Lambs Graham #1 1:00pm 3:00pm Check in for Goats Graham #1 2:45pm Cloverbud Rabbit Show Graham #1 3:00pm All 4-H Livestock in place 3:00pm 5:00pm All Beef Cattle weighed and ID verified (Registration papers must be presented at this time) 4:00pm Rabbit Judging Graham #1 Start with Market Classes followed by Breeding Classes 4:30pm Rabbit Showmanship Judging Graham #1 6:00pm 6:00pm Horse Parade of Clubs Horse Arena 4-H/FFA Dairy & General Livestock Judging Contest Building 42 Tuesday, July 22 8:30am Goat Show Graham #1 9:00am Horse Showmanship, English, Games Horse Arena Tuesday, July 22 (Continued) 9:00am Poultry Judging Graham #1 10:30am Dairy Show Building 42 5:00pm Wool Show Graham #1 5:30pm Lamb Lead prior to Sheep Judging Graham #1 5:30pm Horse Music in Motion Horse Arena Wednesday, July 23 8:30am Market Beef Judging Graham #3 9:00am Horse Show Western Pleasure, Games Horse Arena 1:00pm Beef Breeding Heifer Judging Graham #3 5:00pm Horse Awards Ceremony 6:00pm 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest Registration Graham #1 6:30pm 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest Graham #1 6:00pm Horse Release Time 8:00pm Horses Must Be Out 9:00pm Dairy Release Time Thursday, July 24 8:00am Swine Judging Graham #1 10:00am Dairy Must Be Out 12:00pm (Noon) Deadline: Notify 4-H Livestock Superintendent of the blue ribbon animal you plan to take in the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction so your name can be in the auction book 2:00pm Deadline: Notify 4-H Fair Office of State Fair intentions (except: Fashion Revue) 5:30pm Cloverbud Baby Animal Livestock Show Graham #1 7:00pm Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Graham #3 9:00pm Rabbit Release Time (4-Hers must clean cages) 9:00pm Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Goat, and Swine Release Time 10:30pm All Beef, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep & Swine Must Be Out Friday, July 25 1:00pm Fashion Revue Judging, Graham #2 7:00pm Public Fashion Revue at the Graham #2 Saturday, July 26 6:00pm Cloverbud Pet Show - Graham #2 Sunday, July 27 5:00pm All Non-livestock Exhibits Release Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm 4-H Fair Takedown - Graham #2 Monday, July 28 6:00pm - Finish 4-H Fair Takedown - Storage and Final Cleanup Wednesday, July 30** 6:00pm State Fair Trip Winners Meeting -Animal Science and General Exhibits Saturday, August 2 9:30am Dog Training Project-Agility Show County Road 22 NE, St. Charles **State Fair & State Horse Show Exhibitors Meeting** Please check upcoming 4-H Newsletter for details regarding date and location 5

6 *Due to Advanced printing Fair Schedule, Show Locations and Show Times may Change!!! FILLING OUT AND TURNING IN YOUR FAIR ENTRY FORM A completed sample of the Fair Registration Form is completed on the next page for assistance You may return your form to your Club Leader, mail them (postmarked by June 15th), bring them into the County Extension Office or them. These forms are due Sunday, June 15 th (Monday, June 16 th is acceptable). However, the office would appreciate them as soon as possible so we can begin the database entry. A drop box is available on the outside of the Building (to the right as you walk up to the main entrance) for those dropping off forms after hours. Even if the building open, but office closed, we would prefer the drop box to be used for dropping off forms. An or phone call just letting us know you dropped your form off using the drop box is appreciated (but we do check it each day once before hours and once after hours). Cross out project areas that you will not be bringing an exhibit in. Please Print all information using a dark pen (Blue or Black Ink). EXHIBIT CODES: Refer to the project list on the left of the form for the project areas you are enrolled in. Then, look in your 2014 Fairbook to find the pages that list your exhibits(s) with the specific exhibit codes. Be sure to include the entire exhibit number (ex. P ). List an exhibit number for each exhibit you wish to enter at the fair. For example; if you wish to enter three photography exhibits you would have three numbers listed. If you need additional space for your registration, use the back of the form. Refer to Livestock regarding multiple Livestock entries per species area!!! If you have questions about an exhibit in a specific project area, please call the Superintendent(s) listed before calling the Extension Office unless otherwise stated. Staff may not be able to answer specific questions about various project areas. DESCRIPTION: Write a brief description of the exhibit you will bring (Example: From the example above, in photography you may have one of the following descriptions; B&W Photo, Color Photo or Panorama.) Double-check your completed form for accuracy. Make a copy for your records-mistakes do happen copies in the Extension Office will cost 25 each. Late entries will be RESRICTED. If you have questions specifically about the registration form, please call the Extension Office. If you feel a project area is not listed on your Registration Form that should be present, please call the Extension Office as soon as possible so we can help. PRINTING FAIR REGISTRATION FORMS 1. Log into 4HOnline.com under the Family Account; which will take you to their [Member List] page. 2. Scroll down to the [Member Reports] section. 3. Select the desired member. 4. Choose [Member Fair Registration Form] from the list of available reports. 5. The fair registration form should then pop up as a PDF. If this does not happen, try turning off your popup blocker. This option is available to 4-H families on their [Member List] (family list) page in the [Member Reports] section. The above will result in the report being displayed in a [Report Quick View]. To print the report you must first save and open it as a PDF document (other options are available, but generally aren t as helpful). Click on the diskette icon next to the drop down at the top. Depending on your browser and settings you will be prompted to save and/or open the PDF, which can then be saved and/or printed. 6

7 Member Fair Registration Form 4-H Year: hOnline Doe, Jane Olmsted Name County Family Mailing Address 1234 Main Street City, State, Zip Rochester, MN Primary Phone Cell Phone School Grade 09 Primary Club Happy Clovers Fair Registration Forms are due June 15, Use project area list below (left) and look in 2014 Fairbook (available at - click on 4-H and look under Downloads ) to find specific exhibit codes. Please include entire code for each exhibit (P for example). Double check for accuracy. Use dark pen. Make your own copy before sending in. Forms can be turned in to the Extension Office at rd Avenue SE, Rochester MN 55904, scanned and ed to mnext-olmsted@umn.edu, faxed to , or returned to your Club Leader (check with Club Leader first about this option). Projects currently enrolled in: Class code Description Aerospace _A 3 1 Commercial Spring Calf Beef _B 5 2 Jersey Fall Calf Crafts & Fine Arts _P st Photography Exhibit Crop Sciences _P st Exploring the Environment Exhibit Dairy _P st Crafts and Kits Exhibit Exploring the Environment _I 20 2 Commercial Market Barrow Fishing Sports _P st Aerospace Exhibit Photography _P st Fine Arts Exhibit Plant & Soil Sciences _P nd Fine Arts Exhibit Poultry _P st Wildlife Biology Exhibit Shooting Sports & Wildlife Management _P nd Wildlife Biology Exhibit Swine _P rd Wildlife Biology Exhibit Wildlife Biology _P nd Exploring the Environment Exhibit Youth Leadership _F st Chickens Exhibit-Market Pen F _2 nd Chickens Exhibit-Market Pen Printed: 5/01/2014 2:18:59 PM Printed By: Olmsted County Jane Doe Page 1

8 WHAT IS CONFERENCE JUDGING? 4-H project conference judging is: A conversation between the judge and the 4-Her A chance for you to demonstrate and gain knowledge from your project experience Gives you a chance to talk with a judge about your project learning for evaluation What can be expected during conference judging? The interview is just as important as the exhibit itself The judge, who is knowledgeable in the project area, determines the ribbon placing Judges will observe, question, listen and challenge you Equal importance is placed on the exhibit and interview-50/50 Judges should be able to offer encouraging and constructive feedback as well as suggestions on how to further explore the project area You are encouraged to ask questions of the judge during conference judging as well How are Cloverbuds judged? If you are in grades K-2 (or possibly 3 rd grade as well), you are considered a Cloverbud 4-H member. Judging for Cloverbuds is a little bit different from that of a full fledged 4-H member. Cloverbuds have a special judge just for their projects The judge may ask the Cloverbud to tell them about their project The judge may ask questions about the project and give ideas for next year s project Cloverbuds receive a participation ribbon The Cloverbud program provides opportunity for exploration and active learning in a noncompetitive environment. Research shows it is appropriate for children to participate in noncompetitive 4-H activities and to be recognized for their participation. IS LIVESTOCK JUDGE THE SAME? No, the judging on livestock projects differs from general (non-livestock) project judging. Management practices such as food, shelter, water, environment, breeding, care, etc. reflect the 4-Hers knowledge. The assessment of this knowledge, as it is applied to the project can occur in one or all of the three ways listed below. 1. Show Ring Evaluation of the Animal 90% o Physical characteristics, species and breed specific Knowledge 5% o Knowledge can be a determining factor if knowledge offered is not supportive of the animal, such as inaccurate birth date or weight of the animal Presentation Skills 5% o Youth s ability to identify animal strengths and weaknesses and present the animal at its optimal level 2. Showmanship Knowledge 50% o Knowledge of the youth related to the project Presentation Skills 50% o How the animal is presented, prepared/groomed 3. Livestock Interviews (Currently at the State Fair-not used at the Olmsted County Fair) Knowledge 80% o Youth s ability to share growth and knowledge in the project area Presentation Skills 20% o Youth s ability to communicate knowledge WHAT DO THE RIBBON COLORS MEAN? All exhibits (livestock or general) will earn a ribbon. Olmsted County follows the state recommended modified Danish System (purple/blue/red/white system where everyone receives a ribbon). Exhibits can earn a first group-blue; second group-red; or third group-white ribbon. Blues may then be considered for Purple, Grand and Reserve ribbons within project areas. Purple Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows superior workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. 8

9 Blue Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows above average workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. Red Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows average workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. White Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows below average workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. Grand Champion Ribbon-Indicates that the judge feels the exhibit is the very best within a specific project area. Reserve Champion Ribbon-Indicates that the judge feels the exhibit is the second best within a specific project area. Cloverbud Ribbon-Cloverbud exhibits are not judged on a competitive basis. Exhibits are not ranked in any order. All Cloverbuds receive the same ribbon. Emphasis is placed on encouraging the child to share what they have learned. CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES Each club will be assigned responsibilities with Fair Set-up, Fair Clean-up or helping with the display set-up on General Exhibit Entry Day. Each club will also be assigned responsibilities for Security, Herdsmanship, and Burger Barn, please refer to the June and July newsletters for specifics. GENERAL RULES AND ELIGIBILITY Current 4-H Year: October 1, 2013 September 30, Club Responsibilities To encourage 4-H clubs to fulfill their responsibilities to the 4-H Council, 4-H clubs meeting the following requirements receive a $50.00 bonus: Provide a number of people equal to or greater than the assigned number of your club membership at Fair Setup/Cleanup. Please see the Fair Edition newsletter regarding times and requirements. Fulfill your club s commitment to Security Duty. Fulfill your club s commitment to the Burger Barn. Fulfill your club s commitment for Herdsmanship. In order for your club to receive credit, you must sign in for each duty. If you forget to sign in, your club cannot receive credit for your participation. No adjustments can be made. 2. Eligibility All Olmsted County 4-Hers are eligible to exhibit projects in which they were enrolled during the current 4-H year, provided the member meets the following conditions: Current Members must attend at least six (6) regularly scheduled monthly* local club meetings or at least 4 regularly scheduled monthly* local club meetings and 2 other meetings (project, educational or otherwise)**. 4-Hers attending school beyond high school; required to attend meetings at the Club s discretion. Please see club leader for details regarding meeting requirements. New members must attend at least four (4) regularly scheduled monthly* local club meetings or at least 2 regularly scheduled monthly* local club meetings and 2 other meetings (project, educational or otherwise)**. Independent members; Independent members are exempt from the six (6) meeting rule, please refer to Independent Member Contract for details regarding meeting requirements. *Clubs may choose one of three options when counting regularly scheduled monthly club meeting attendance towards the County Fair; 12 Month Option: Attendance at monthly meetings occurring August 1st July club meeting count towards the following County Fair. 11 Month Option: Attendance at monthly meetings occurring September 1st July club meeting count towards the following County Fair. 10 Month Option: Attendance at monthly meetings occurring October 1st July club meeting count towards the following County Fair. Please see club leader for details regarding meeting attendance. **The 2 other meetings (project, educational or otherwise) must be approved by the club in which the member belongs. Current members who were enrolled in 4-H last year must have enrolled by May 15 of current 4-H year. Projects/Project Areas can be added until May 15 of current 4-H year. Exhibits added or changed after you turn in your County Fair 4-H Registration Form, which is due June 15 of current 4-H year will be restricted. 9

10 New members must have enrolled by May 15 of current 4-H year. Exhibits added or changed after you turn in your County Fair 4-H Registration Form, which is due June 15 of current 4-H year will be restricted. Pre-registration is required for all exhibits unless specifically noted in individual class rules. An exhibit brought to the fair that was incorrectly entered in the wrong class or lot can be withdrawn or shown in the correct class and lot under restriction. Livestock must be verified on appropriate forms and dates for their species (beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, rabbit, sheep, and swine). If an animal loses an ear tag, contact the Extension Office as soon as possible for information about what to do. This must be done before the fair. Cloverbuds Cloverbuds participate in a non-competitive program. They will receive a Cloverbud ribbon in all classes. Restriction Process: 4-Hers that do not meet these requirements are placed on restriction. Restricted exhibits are only eligible for blue, red, or white ribbons. Restrictions are upheld in all project areas. Restricted exhibits are not eligible for the following: Premium money, Special ribbons such as Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Special Merit The Blue Ribbon Auction Out-of-county competitive events including judging teams, state fair, district record judging, etc. Grievance Process: Any grievances must be submitted in writing (on an official Grievance Form), signed, and turned into the Extension Office within 48 hours of the incident during the County Fair (14 days otherwise). A subcommittee of seven (minimum three youth leaders) from the Board of Directors will hear the grievance. Input will be given by the Superintendent in the area of concern, the person who signed the grievance, and the person named in the grievance. The subcommittee will make a final decision based on this input. 3. Number of Entries For General Exhibits, all lots are determined by the 4-Her s grade in school (grade at the time of enrollment). You may enter up to three exhibits per class unless otherwise specified in the specific area. All exhibits (where the 4-Her has completed 6 th grade and earned a Blue Ribbon) are eligible for the State Fair unless otherwise specified (some project areas do not offer state fair trips). 4. County Fair 4-H Exhibits Registration Form 4-Hers must use this form to enter exhibits at the fair. This form must be turned in to the Extension Office no later than June 15 th. No additions or corrections can be made after you turn in the County Fair 4-H Registration Form, even if prior to June Judging All General Exhibits are conference judged before opening day of the fair. Bring your exhibits to the designated judging areas in the assigned building. Please note exceptions in the fair book which will be judged earlier (ex. Demonstration, Theater Arts, and Food Revue). 4-Hers must be present for conference judging in order to be eligible for a State Fair Trip. Please see the judging schedule in the front of this book for exact dates and times. Judging Basis: Each non-livestock exhibit is evaluated by a judge and awarded a blue, red, or white ribbon. A champion ribbon may be awarded for each level. An overall grand champion ribbon and a reserve grand champion ribbon may also be awarded for each non-livestock project. If a judge decides some exhibits deserve special recognition, the judge can award special merit ribbons for outstanding quality. Non-livestock ribbon placing is based on the quality of the exhibit (50%), and on the 4-H ers knowledge of the project (50%), unless otherwise noted in the project section of this book. For livestock projects, grand champion and reserve grand champion ribbons may be awarded to the top male (market) and female (breeding) animals. Judges can award special merit ribbons to exhibits of outstanding quality. The number of such awards depends on the scope, variety, and general level of excellence within the project. Judges award ribbons and awards according to the worthiness of the exhibit, regardless of the number of exhibits in the lot or class. 6. Exhibit Condition All exhibitors must keep their exhibits in good condition throughout the fair. 7. Exhibit and Poster Size All flat poster displays may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. Three-dimensional displays may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high unless otherwise stated (Center back 24 wide x 36 high, right and left wings each 12 wide x 36 high). Posters and displays cannot use copyrighted images (such as Snoopy, Garfield, the Simpsons, etc.). Large or oversized exhibits are welcome at the fair. You must contact the Extension Office if you plan to bring an oversized exhibit. 4-Hers who win a trip to the Minnesota State Fair with oversized exhibits are responsible for transporting the exhibit to and from the state fair. 8. Exhibit Labeling All exhibits must be labeled/tagged with the 4-Her s Name (First and Last), Grade, Club, Class and Lot Number prior to being brought in for judging. (This is in addition to the Exhibit Tag handed out during judging those tags can and do get misplaced and this additional information will help with identification of exhibits) 9. Superintendents and Assistants It is essential that 4-Hers follow the directions of superintendents during the fair. A superintendent manages every 4-H project area. Superintendents are accountable to Olmsted County Extension and members of the Olmsted County Fair Board. 10

11 Each year 4-H adult and youth leaders volunteer to serve as superintendents for project areas in their fields of expertise. If you are interested in becoming a superintendent or an assistant, please call the current superintendent of your project area or the Olmsted County Extension Office. Superintendents and their phone numbers are listed under each project area in this book. 10. Release Time Release time for non-livestock exhibits is 5:00pm 6:00pm Sunday of the fair. See the Fair Edition Newsletter or the 4-H Fair and Judging Schedule in this book for release times for other exhibits. Any 4-Her who removes an exhibit before the release time forfeits their entire premium check. 11. Loss or Damage to Exhibits Exhibitors assume all risk and responsibility for their exhibits. The County Fair Board, project superintendents, Extension Office and the 4-H Council assume no responsibility for the loss or damage of articles or animals. 12. Presentation Software/Hardware - If presentation software and/or hardware is utilized in presenting a project during the judging process, the 4-Her is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging (unless otherwise stated). 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. 13. Premiums The Olmsted County Fair Board awards premium checks to 4-Hers who receive ribbons for their projects. The amount of the check is determined by your ribbon placing in each project area. Premium Checks are issued by the Olmsted County Fair Board and must be cashed within 90 days of being issued. After 90 days of being issued, the checks are VOID and the Olmsted County Fair Board account is closed. 4-H Key Leaders pick up the 4-H premium checks from the Extension Office and distribute them at a 4-H meeting. If you change clubs before receiving your premium check, contact your previous key leader. Premium Errors Checks will not be reissued unless there is an error in the premium total (only before the end of September) and still must be cashed within the original 90 days. Please contact the Extension Office for questions. 14. State Fair Eligibility Most project areas select at least one exhibit to represent the Olmsted County 4-H Program at the state fair. If you receive at least a blue ribbon, please check the State Fair Line-Up board in the 4-H Fair Office. You may have received a State Fair Trip Champion ribbons are not required in order to qualify for State Fair Trip. Check the list several times during the fair to see if you are in the state fair lineup. If your name is listed, report to the office to find out if you are qualified and pick up your state fair registration packet. In order to qualify for a state fair trip, you must have completed sixth grade and you must receive at least a blue ribbon in a project area offering a state fair trip. All classes and lots are eligible for a state fair trip unless noted in the project section of this book. State fair trip winners are offered the following opportunities: Group activities or individual projects. A 4-H member may take both a State Fair Livestock and Non-Livestock exhibit in the same year. The decision on when to exercise the dual exhibit option rests with each 4-Her and his family. In addition to taking an exhibit to the state fair, qualified 4-Hers may also take a demonstration trip. The presentation may be Youth-In-Action or a project demonstration. Qualified 4-Hers may also take state fair trips in club or county activities such as Share the Fun, judging teams, Arts In, or Community Pride projects. Each state fair participant is limited to a maximum of six activities. Dog Project Members may participate in the State Dog Show, and the State Fair. Horse Project Members are allowed to participate in the State Horse Show and the State Fair if qualified at county level. Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Training: All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair as 4-H livestock exhibitors in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, goats, and lama must have completed 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. All State Fair Trip winners must notify 4-H Staff in the 4-H Fair Office of a decision regarding any earned State Fair Trip(s) by 2:00pm on the 4 th day of the County Fair (typically Thursday). Decisions regarding all trips must be made in person with a signature required. All Decisions regarding State Fair Trips are final. Failure to notify 4-H Staff in the 4-H Office will result in one or more earned trips to be passed to the next available 4-H member in the appropriate lineup. 15. Mandatory Meetings for State Fair Trip Winners All state fair trip winners and/or a parent or guardian are required to attend the state fair meeting (after the county fair) in order to make sure that all state fair registrations are complete and accurate. Check your state fair packet or the 4-H Fair Office for complete details regarding meeting times and location. ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBIT RULES 1. Number of Animals For livestock projects, within each class several exhibit suggestions are numbered as lots. Lots are determined by the description of the animal. If you are entering more than one animal in a given lot (provided the following rules allow for such), you must repeat the Class and Lot information on the Fair Registration Form to indicate the number of exhibits being brought to the fair. See Fair Registration Form for an example completed using the Poultry Project; Class F Chickens - Market Pen. You will see that F is listed twice on the Fair Registration Form to indicate 4-Her will bring two Market Pens of Chickens. 11

12 The number of animals that each exhibitor may show, provided they meet general requirements, follows: Beef: Members may show up to three market animals; but no more than two of any one kind (separated as Beef Steer, Dairy Steer, and Market Heifer). Members in the Breeding Beef area may show one spring calf, one fall calf, one summer yearling, one junior yearling, and one senior yearling in each breed. Beef cow/calf members may exhibit one entry. Members may show up to three prospect animals; but no more than two in any one class (Heifer Calf, Beef Steer Calf, Dairy Steer Calf). Dairy: A dairy member may show in every class and every lot up to 10 head of dairy cattle provided they are enrolled in the prospective projects. In the leasing program, a member can show up to 4 animals. All animals must be in compliance with the county rules. A crossbred must be shown under grade. Goats: A maximum of three market goats may be exhibited - but cannot show more than two in one lot. May show one goat per lot in all other nonmarket classes. One market goat may be exhibited for Rate of Gain (if separate from the prior market goats). Horse: Horse members can make only one entry in any given lot. Poultry: Three exhibits per lot with no more than five per class. Rabbits: One pen of meat production rabbits and / or one single fryer and / or seven individual breeding rabbits with a maximum of two per class and lot combination. Sheep: Four market lambs may be exhibited (but cannot show more than two in one lot). Two ewes may be exhibited if in separate age lots. One market lamb may be exhibited for Rate of Gain (if separate from the prior market lambs). Swine: A member may show one market gilt, two market barrows, and one breeding gilt. 2. Animal Ownership and Leasing Animals must be owned by the member or owned jointly by agreement with his/her immediate family. The family includes the 4-Her s parents or guardians and siblings. This may also include an extended family where the animal is owned by grandparents or other family members as long as the 4-Her is actively involved with the project. The same applies to lease agreements. Animals must be identified to the county Extension Office by their specified deadline in order to show at the county fair. Registration papers must be in hand at the county fair for registered animals unless the breed association does not allow the animal to be registered at that age. Animals identified as owned or leased by a 4-H member are assigned to that specific member for the current 4-H year. Members enrolled in animal science projects were sent information about animal identification. Past newsletters also listed animal identification requirements. Animals that are registered must show in the purebred class and are not eligible to be shown in a grade or commercial class. Leased animals cannot show at state shows or the Minnesota State Fair Open Class or FFA shows by anyone other than the lessee during the length of the lease agreement. 3. Animal Health Please read this section carefully for rules affecting each species. Please check the project section of this manual for other animal health requirements. All Animals must be inspected by the official veterinarian on the opening day of exhibition. Animals with symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases including warts and ringworm are refused admission and must be removed from the premises. Health Certificates Cattle, goats, horses, rabbits, and sheep originating in Minnesota do not require tests or health certificates. Out of state animals may require health certificates. Please check below: Cats: All cats need certificates showing current rabies and distemper vaccinations. Cattle: All out of state cattle shown at shows must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an approved veterinarian within 90 days of opening date of the exhibition. The health certificate must be executed on the official form of that state. The health certificate shall include the required brucelleosis records. Cattle from other states also require a negative tuberculosis test. Dogs: All dogs over six months of age must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies and DHLBB vaccinations issued by a licensed veterinarian. Goats: Out of state goats must be accompanied with a health certificate issued by an approved veterinarian. Out of state goats over six months of age must have brucelleosis and tuberculosis tests within 90 days prior to opening date of the fair. Horses: Coggin s test required. It is highly recommended that your horse have current vaccinations and be on a worming program. Contact your veterinarian for further information. All horses will be inspected by the official veterinarian on the day they arrive. Poultry: All poultry, except waterfowl and pigeons, must be accompanied by an official form indicating a negative pullorumtyphoid test within 90 days or indicate they originate directly from parent stock testing negative within the past 12 months. Rabbits: Do not require a health certificate. Sheep: Minnesota sheep are not required to be dipped prior to exhibition. Out of state sheep must be accompanied by a health certificate certifying that the sheep for exhibition and the flock of origin were inspected and found free of scabies or other infectious diseases within 30 days of the opening date of exhibition. All ewes (regardless of age) must be tagged with the official flock scrapies tag. Swine: All swine, regardless of origination, must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an approved veterinarian: Pseudorabies: All swine (including barrows) from monitored herds must meet the testing requirements. Minnesota has three herd statuses regarding Pseudorabies: Quarantined Herd swine from a quarantined herd are not eligible for competition. 12

13 Monitored Herd these are swine herds that are tested annually and can sell feeder pigs without further testing. Swine from monitored herds must have an individual negative pseudorabies test within 30 days prior to the opening of an exhibition or sale. Qualified Negative Herds these are primarily seed stock producing herds, the status is maintained by testing a percentage of the breeding stock and their offspring on a quarterly or monthly basis. Swine from these herds may be sold or exhibited without individual tests. Brucellosis: For gilts over six months old, the health certificate must state that the gilt came from a brucellosis-free herd or had a negative brucellosis test within 90 days of the opening of exhibition. 4. Exhibitor s Grade - Cloverbuds in Kindergarten through third grade may show in the Baby Animal Livestock Show with an animal born during the current year. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and/or lead the animal). 4-H members must have completed the fourth grade to show a beef steer, beef heifer, and/or dairy steer project. Members in third grade may enter a prospect market calf (Beef Project) and may show dairy, dogs, goats, horses, lamas, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Note for Dairy; Junior Heifer Calf (Lot 50 in Dairy) exhibitors must be in grades three through five. 5. Caring, Fitting, and Showing All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other Minnesota 4-H member. Any exhibitor found in violation of this rule may show for ribbon only and will not be considered for championship, State Fair trips or auction. The member is also ineligible to participate in that specie s showmanship. Accusations must be submitted in writing to Extension Staff, dated and signed by the witness(es). Final decisions on this rule will be determined by the 4-H Board of Directors Grievance Committee with the specific species 4-H Show Coordination Committee involved. No clipping or grooming chutes are allowed in buildings where livestock are housed or shown. No grooming chutes will be allowed east of Aune Avenue. Livestock not properly cared for will be dismissed without premiums. Any visible symptoms of drug use on animals will result in the forfeiture of premiums (including ribbons, sale money, and state fair trips). 6. Barns Livestock shown by 4-Hers must be stalled in the 4-H barns. 4-H livestock are not allowed to leave the fairgrounds until release time. Exhibitors must provide their own straw (shavings for rabbits). Wild or unruly animals are not allowed to be shown. No grooming chutes are allowed on the lawn south of the 4-H Building. Because of safety concerns and insurance reasons, we highly recommend all exhibitors and people handling animals wear proper attire. No sandals, flip flops or open toed shoes. Please wear boots or closed, toed shoes. BEEF BUILDING All beef members are required to use shredded bark as bedding (no tree chippings). Tie outs will be provided at no charge, but each exhibitor must provide their own bedding. If you cannot supply your own, you will need to purchase it please refer to upcoming June/July Newsletters for details. Only checks will be accepted and they must be made payable to Olmsted County Fairboard and are to be presented at the Fairboard Office (North End of Fairgrounds). There will be no refunds. A reminder: No grooming chutes are allowed on the lawn south of the 4-H Building nor are they allowed in Graham Arena 3 (Beef Barn). No painting of any kind inside of Graham Arena 3; No Exceptions. All fans are to be mounted on side stalls or front tie stalls and are to blow either east or west. No butt fans or any rear blowing fans are allowed in Graham Arena Market Animal Identification To be eligible to show at the county fair, all 4-H market animals (steers, lambs, barrows, etc) must have been identified by an official of the General Livestock Committee and must be identified with an official statewide 4-H ear tag. They are weighed at the county fair. 8. Showmanship In showmanship classes, inclusive of all livestock species, 4-H members must show one of their own animals which was exhibited in individual classes. 9. Herdsmanship Herdsmanship of Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine exhibits are judged throughout the fair. Herdsmanship is judged by clubs, separately in each barn. Horse Members Water pails in the stalls are acceptable if securely fastened and kept clean. 11. Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Training - All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair as 4-H livestock exhibitors in beef, dairy, llama, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits and goats exhibitors must have completed 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. IAFE NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS The following International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) code of show ring ethics applies to all 4-H livestock exhibitors at the Olmsted County Fair. Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their 13

14 fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited. 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials. 3. Junior exhibitors, their family members, or other 4-H members are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows, in accordance with grooming rules in the Olmsted County Fair Book. 4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of drugs. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood or other substance tested by the approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian, except in breeding classes for sound management practices such as mastitis or pneumonia control. 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. The use of drenching, mechanical pumping devices, or other abnormal methods to administer water or fluids to animals will not be permitted, except for veterinarian approved treatments for dehydration. 7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct towards them. 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of the code of ethics. 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have any disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show against such individuals published in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members. 11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state or provincial statutes, regulations or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions. 14