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1 Premiums * Rules * Schedules Entry Day: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Fair Dates: Thursday, July 27 th Sunday, July 30 th Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material.

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3 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION LINCOLN COUNTY P.O. Box North Rebecca IVANHOE, MN STAFF Taylor Mueller, 4-H Program Coordinator Jill Daniels, Administrative Secretary Courtney Tevedal, 4-H Summer Intern PLEASE SAVE THIS PREMIUM BOOKLET!!!! The 4-H Program and its participation in this event is under the supervision of the University of Minnesota Extension - Lincoln County office and staff. The University of Minnesota Extension - Lincoln County office and Lincoln County Fair Association will not be responsible for damage, theft or death of any 4-H exhibits on display during the County Fair. All livestock projects (EXCEPT Pets, Cats, and Cloverbud animals) must be in place by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 th and must remain in the exhibit quarters during the entire fair. Exhibits are released at 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 30 th. All exhibits in the 4-H Building will be conference judged. You will be allowed 5 exhibits in each project area. Projects are judged 50% on member s knowledge and 50% on the exhibit. In your conference you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your exhibit with the judge. If you cannot attend your judging conferences, you may send a written paper or video explaining your project. As you compete for awards, please be honest, sincere, and show good sportsmanship. Fair Registration must be completed in FairEntry or fair registration form (from 4honline) brought to office by Wednesday, June 21 st, 2017 Late registrations are not eligible for State Fair and ribbon auction participation. General Project Areas: - Please have projects on the fair registration form. Projects brought to fair WITHOUT being registered WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PURPLE RIBBON(S) AND STATE FAIR TRIP. Livestock: - Animal ID'd but not on registration form, or project in 4Honline: Able to show animals but WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PURPLE RIBBON(S), STATE FAIR TRIP AND PARTICIPATION IN RIBBON AUCTION.

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS County Fair Clean-up/Walk the Grounds/Building Supervisors.. 5 Entry Day Schedule & Procedures 6 General Notes About Fair. 7 Canteen Guidelines & Schedule. 8 County Fair Guidelines.. 9 Livestock Rules and Regulations 10 & 11 Livestock Health. 12 Herdsmanship, Ribbon Auction, Showmanship & State Fair Polices. 13 Fair Schedule. 14 FairEntry Process (Fair Registration) 15 Club Exhibits Banners, Community Pride, Booths, Scrapbooks, Secretary's Books & Flower Boxes Pre-fair Judging Schedule & Premium Schedule. 17 Public Presentations.. 18 Cloverbuds.. 19 Animal Science Beef.. 20 Dairy. 21 Goat Dairy/ Goat Meat.. 22 Horse/Horse Related-Horseless. 23 Poultry Rabbit/Sheep.. 25 Swine/Science of Animal Educational Exhibits 26 General 4-H Aerospace Bicycle. 27 Cat.. 27 Child & Family Development 27 Citizenship.. 27 Clothing and Textiles. 28 Computer 28 Consumer Education.. 28 Crafts & Fine Arts Crop Sciences Dog. 29 Electric 30 Engineering Design 30 Rube Goldberg Challenge 30 & 31 Entomology 31 Exploring Animals. 31 Exploring the Environment.. 32 Fishing Sports 32 Flower Gardening.. 32 Food and Nutrition.. 32 & 33 Food Preservation/ Food Review 33 Forest Resources 33 Fruit 34 Gardening Challenges 34 Geology.. 34 Global Connections 34 Health 34 Home Environment 34 Indoor Gardening Lawn & Landscape Design 35 Needle Arts 35 Performing Arts. 35 Pets.. 36 Photography.. 36 & 37 Plant and Soil Science Potatoes. 37 Quilting. 37 Safety 37 Self-Determined. 38 Shooting Sports/Wildlife 38 Shop 38 Small Engines. 38 Tractor 38 Vegetable Gardening.. 39 Veterinary Science. 39 Video/Filmmaking.. 39 & 40 Water/Wetlands.. 40 Wildlife/Biology 40 Youth Leadership... 40

5 PRE & POST FAIR CLEAN-UP JULY 24 TH and 31 st, 2017 All pre fair clean-up must be completed by Monday evening. The following clubs are assigned the following areas to prepare for the fair: Livestock Barn: Poultry, Swine, and Sheep pen areas- Verdi Go-Getters Livestock Arena and Wash Racks (both large and small wash areas) - Diamond Lake Horse Barn and Livestock Barn: Rabbit, Beef, and Dairy areas - Hope 4-H Exhibit Building & Boys/Girls Dorms - Lake Stay Canteen - Marshfield WALK THE GROUNDS SCHEDULE & DUTIES ** To be completed at noon AND 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled day! ** Thursday: Diamond Lake and Lake Stay Friday: Ivanhoe Greenleaf and Marble Alta Vista Saturday: Hope and Marshfield Sunday: New Grove and Verdi Go Getters Purpose: to insure fairgrounds always look their best throughout fair week. How To: 1) Go to exhibit building to get garbage bags 2) Pick up garbage 1. inside livestock arena area 2. outside exhibit/stone building 3. outside livestock barn 4. outside horse barn 5. outside Canteen 6. including areas between buildings 7. do not have to pick up garbage past canteen building, or grandstand, carnival areas 3) Dispose of garbage bags in dumpster (either by exhibit building or Canteen). THANK YOU for helping to keep our fairgrounds BEAUTIFUL!!!! BUILDING SUPERVISORS Clubs are to provide one person to be a supervisor. This person helps watch over the 4-H exhibits and building. They may sit behind the desk and greet people as they come in, walk around to make sure that all projects are in order, and may refer people to where Extension staff might be located. Thursday: 10:00 am 1:00 pm New Grove 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Diamond Lake 4:00 pm 7:00 pm Marble Alta Vista 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Hope Friday: 10:00 am 1:00 pm Ivanhoe Greenleaf 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Marshfield 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Marble Alta Vista 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Hope 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Lake Stay Saturday: 10:00 am 1:00 pm Lake Stay 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Ivanhoe Greenleaf 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Diamond Lake 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Verdi Go Getters 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Marshfield Sunday: 10:00 am Noon Verdi Go Getters Noon 3:00 pm Marshfield 3:00 pm 5:30 pm New Grove 5

6 ENTRY DAY SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES For all general/non-livestock exhibits, come to the 4-H office located in the west half of the school building on the fairgrounds (next to the log cabin) on Tuesday, July 25th. There is no need to bring your projects with you while you register. Extension staff will assist you in registering your projects and give you your exhibit cards. Then you can unload your projects by the 4-H building for judging. Once you have your exhibit cards you may go to any judging line you wish. Schedule for entry day/conference judging - County fair conference judging means visiting with a judge. Judges will ask you to tell about your project such as what you learned, how much time was involved, cost, etc. The judges will mention things you did well on your exhibit and also suggest things you could have done differently. Listen carefully to the judges as you can learn a lot from them. If you have questions about your exhibits, be sure to ask the judge. Please bring your exhibits (and club exhibits) according to the following schedule on Tuesday, July 25 th. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Ivanhoe Greenleaf, Verdi Go Getters 4:00-5:00 p.m. Diamond Lake, Lake Stay 5:00-6:00 p.m. Marshfield, New Grove 6:00-7:00 p.m. Hope, Marble Alta Vista After conference judging, you will leave your exhibit on display until 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 30 th. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND CONFERENCE JUDGING: If you will not be available for the conference judging, you can still exhibit at the county fair. We suggest that you write up a narration or record a video that describes how you did your project, what you learned, cost, etc. to accompany your exhibit. If you cannot attend conference judging, a family member or leader may bring your exhibits to the fair for you. You will receive a premium and the ribbon placing will not be docked. Please answer the following questions on a piece of paper to give to the judge. What did you learn from working on this project? Why did you choose this project? What would you do differently if you were to do the project over again? What were the most difficult and the easiest part about doing this project? Further information on the Absentee Judging Policy available at: JUDGING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES OR INJURIES: Policy available at: FLOWER BOXES: Just a reminder that club flower boxes must be in place by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 25 th. Please refer to the map at the registration table (4-H Office) to know where your box should be placed. CLUB BOOTHS: The 4-H Exhibit Building will be open on Monday, July 24 th, 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm for any clubs wishing to set up their club booth. Your club needs to have 2 youth representatives present for booth judging. 6

7 GENERAL NOTES ABOUT FAIR A good last minute thing to do before coming to fair is to read over the premium list requirements. Check for sizes, dates, parts to include in the exhibit, etc. The 4-H Dorm will be available for sleeping on Friday and Saturday evenings only if there is an adult chaperon. Anyone staying overnight in the dorm must contact the Extension staff. Fair registration must be completed in Fair Entry OR the fair registration form (from 4honline) brought to the Extension Office by Wednesday, June 21 st. LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PURPLE RIBBON(S) AND STATE FAIR TRIP AND PARTICIPATION IN RIBBON AUCTION. The exhibit must be done during the current 4-H year, except in the entomology and crops project areas. Premium check will be issued to the clubs by September 1 st. For questions regarding ribbon auction checks, contact fair board. If your exhibit is valuable, fragile or sentimental, you must decide whether the risk of exhibiting at fair is worth it. The release time, as determined by the Fair board, for all 4-H exhibits is 5:00 PM on Sunday. Lincoln County Fair Board reserves the right to reject entirely or accept conditionally any entry or application for entry or to withdraw classification and prizes in any department upon the closing of entries whenever it, in its sole judgment, determines that such action would be in the best interest of Lincoln County Fair. Meeting exhibition requirements of the local County Fair Board/Agricultural Association and the 4-H Youth Development Program from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time: If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program Staff), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. (Auction county decision.) Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation. Grievance Policy The Lincoln County 4-H Appeal Process provides a vehicle to respond to 4-H members concerns relating to all 4- H activities. To insure the process is used for what it is intended, there is a $25.00 fee is required with the complaint that is returned only if the decision is ruled in favor of the person(s) filing the appeal. All 4-H issues may be appealed with the exception of judges decisions. All appeals must be made by Lincoln County 4-H members. The Lincoln County 4-H Appeal Committee will be made up of the Executive Council, 5 members of this group must be present to have a committee meeting and one must be an adult. Appeals must be filed within 24 hours (1 day) of the incident if it happens at fair. They must be turned into the Extension Office at the County Fair. For more information on the appeals form, please contact Extension Staff. Policy outlined here: Insurance- All enrolled 4-H members, livestock superintendents, and club leaders will be covered with accident insurance. Coverage does not include pre-existing conditions such as asthma, diabetes or suicide, aviation accidents, etc. or any claim arising from the use of intoxicants or non-prescription drugs, etc. Insurance claims will not be processed if the injured person did not inform a staff member at the time of the accident. Code of Conduct: All youth, parents, and volunteers are expected to uphold the 4-H code of conduct. To re-familiarize yourself with this policy, please review at: Cloverbud Policy- Kindergarten, 1 st and 2 nd graders enrolled in Cloverbuds may enter exhibits for conference judging. Cloverbud 4- Her s will be displayed with Cloverbud exhibits or shown as a separate livestock class. Judging will be non-competitive. Cloverbud Livestock: The Minimum Requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud Activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of an animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person will be in control of the animal at all times (control means to handle and/or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. Examples: walking animal to/from wash rack, walking animal to/from ring, walking animal to/from water trough, attaching/removing livestock from tie out, exhibiting livestock in show ring, etc. 7

8 CANTEEN GUIDELINES The 4-H canteen is Lincoln County 4-H s main fundraiser for the year. Here are a few guidelines while working: We are serving the public be friendly and smile Don t keep customers waiting All hair must be under a cap or net, long hair must be tied back Wear a 4-H t-shirt if you have one No tank tops, bare feet, or flip flop shoes Don t leave your workstation until replacements arrive. Must arrive 15 minutes before shift. 7:00 am Shift must be ready to work by 7:00 am Club contacts and the canteen committee will receive details including shift responsibilities and food to bring. If anyone has questions, let us know. Thanks for all you do for the canteen your efforts are greatly appreciated THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 7:00 am - 11:00 am 6A & 6Y Marshfield 7:00 am - 11:00 am 6A & 6Y Ivanhoe Greenleaf 7:00 am - 11:00 am 6A & 6Y Diamond Lake 7:00 am - 11:00 am 6A & 6Y New Grove 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 7A & 7Y Ivanhoe Greenleaf 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 7A & 7Y New Grove 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 7A & 7Y Marble Alta Vista & Verdi Go Getters 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 7A & 7Y Hope 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6A & 6Y Lake Stay 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6A & 6Y Hope 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6A & 6Y Lake Stay 6:00 pm Close 7A & 7Y Lake Stay 6:00 pm Close 7A & 7Y Diamond Lake 6:00 pm Close 7A & 7Y Ivanhoe Greenleaf 4:00 pm Close 7A & 7Y Marshfield One high school youth (Grades 11-12) will qualify as an adult worker for each shift and each club! *** NO YOUTH can be at the cash register!!!*** 8

9 COUNTY FAIR GUIDELINES Five (5) exhibits per class/lot number are allowed in each of the general non-livestock projects. Please be sure to list the number of exhibits you are bringing in each of the general non-livestock projects on your fair registration form so that the correct number of exhibit cards can be printed for your projects. Requirements listed for any project area must be followed. Any exhibits that do not meet requirements will receive a lower ribbon placing. Example: Photography- include original pictures of enlargements or digitally enhanced photos. Food Preservation- include a 2 x3 label. 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. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. 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. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension office prior to July 18, All exhibits must be labeled with name, county, and project area. 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. All 4-H exhibits will be awarded a purple, pink, blue, red, white or participation ribbon according to judging conference and/or quality of work. Purple & Pink ribbons do not receive an extra premium. Asterisk (*) indicates that a State Fair exhibit may be selected from that lot. 4-H members must have completed the sixth grade to exhibit at the State Fair. No live animals, insects, etc. will be allowed for display. Special arrangements can be made for judging. Meeting exhibition requirements of the local County Fair Board/Agricultural Association and the 4-H Youth Development Program from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time: If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H and fair), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation. 9

10 4-H LIVESTOCK RULES & REGULATIONS All livestock exhibits must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. Livestock Weigh In: All market livestock must be weighed. Scale will be open 9:00 11:30 am on Thursday, July 27 th. Livestock Quizzes: To be eligible for a $25 Gift Certificate from Runnings, a livestock quiz will be given on Monday, July 24 th from 4p-7p (Canteen) and Tuesday, July 25 th from 4p-7p (Canteen). The top two finalist in their age division will be interviewed by the specie judge either before or after the livestock show. The judge will then select the winners from each age division. All livestock exhibits must be entered by 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 27, and remain in place until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 30. Market Sheep & Swine load-out time is subject to trucking and selling arrangements. No vehicles/trailers will be allowed near barns before 5:00 p.m. release. No early releases except for extreme circumstances, such as an animal that becomes sick (verified by a veterinarian) or wild posing a danger to fairgoers. Early release for these reasons must be approved by a committee consisting of the Fair Board, 4-H Livestock Superintendent, and Extension staff representative. Unapproved removals result in forfeiture loss of state fair trip if won for the removed exhibit, and ineligibility for the ribbon auction for all animals exhibited by the member. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15). 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. Horse stalls, hog and sheep pens, and poultry/rabbit cages must be cleaned by the exhibitor at the completion of the Fair. Bedding MUST be left in alleys or on the ground outside the pens. Do NOT remove manure and bedding from beef and dairy tie stalls. The objective is to make it easy to load the manure with a skid loader. State Grooming & Fitting Rules: All grooming of livestock at the fair, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of the hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep, pulling up hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family* or any other enrolled Minnesota 4-H member. The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be present in the fitting process at the county fair. *Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. LATE LIVESTOCK ID S AND LEASE AGREEMENTS: Any ID s received after deadline or incomplete to the county office will receive: - 4-H member will receive ribbon premium - 4-H member will be able to compete in showmanship - No State Fair trip - 4-H member will be NOT able to participate in Ribbon Auction - 4-H member NOT be eligible to receive a purple ribbon or higher than a blue ribbon. 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit throughout the duration of fair. All 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show own animals for showmanship classes. 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. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society- Fair Board. 10

11 4-H LIVESTOCK RULES & REGULATIONS (continued) Submission of entry indicates an agreement to abide by all conditions and rules listed below: IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS) CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics, fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1) All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership, and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited. 2) Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials. 3) Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows. 4) Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of, consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the 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 laboratory, to which it is sent, is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. 5) Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 6) The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. 7) Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. 8) No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible 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 this 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 disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expos and any special notices to members. 11) The act of entering of 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 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. 11

12 4-H LIVESTOCK HEALTH GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Livestock, horse and poultry that exhibit symptoms of any infectious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts, may not be exhibited. All animals must be examined by the official veterinarian on the day they are admitted to the exhibition and at least once daily during the exhibition. All animals imported into Minnesota for exhibition must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection and satisfy Board of Animal Health importation requirements. Health certificates should be turned in to the livestock superintendents or fair vet at the 4-H Office by noon on Thursday, July 27 th. CATTLE SHEEP & GOATS Minnesota State Fair Health Regulation for cattle: Bovine Tuberculosis All cattle two (2) months and older must be tested negative for bovine tuberculosis (TB) within 60 days of the first day of the exhibition. Exception: Cattle originating from an accredited tuberculosis free herd if the animal is accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection that included a TBfree herd certification number of the herd of origin and the date on which the herd of origin was last tested for tuberculosis. All sheep and goats, including wethers, must be identified with official identification approved for use in the Scrapie eradication program. Official identification includes USDA Scrapie identification tags and tattoos approved by the Board of Animal Health. Sheep and goats within 30 days of giving birth (before or after) cannot be exhibited without prior approval from the Board of Animal Health. SWINE All swine must also be ear notched using the Universal Ear Notch System AND include a 4-H eartag.. HORSES All horses must be negative to an official test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) within 12 months prior to the opening date of the exhibition. A test is not required for suckling foals accompanying a negative dam. POULTRY Minnesota Origin: 1. With the exception of waterfowl, all poultry must be identified by leg or wing band available at the 4-H Fair Office on the first day of fair and: a. Must have a negative Pullorum-Typhoid (Salmonella pullorum-typhoid) test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition, OR b. Originate directly from parent stock tested negative for Pullorum-Typhoid within the last 12 months. 2. Turkeys must be identified by leg or wing band and: a. Must be test negative for Salmonella pullorum-typhoid, Salmonella typhimurium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, and Mycoplasma synoviae within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition OR b. Originate directly from parent stock qualified as Salmonella pullorum-typhoid, typhimurium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, and Mycoplasma synoviae tested negative within the last 12 months. 3. Waterfowl and pigeons are exempt from Pullorum-Typhoid testing for exhibition, however if in conjunction with a sale, waterfowl over 5 months of age must be tested for Pullorum-Typhoid within 30 days of the sale. Out-of-State Origin (Not from Minnesota) 1. Must meet above requirements, plus the following import requirements: a. Poultry, as defined above, greater than five (5) months must be tested and negative within 30 days of import and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). b. Poultry, as defined above, less than five (5) months must have an import permit and a disease classification for the poultry as listed above, supported by a CVI, NPIP Form VS 9-3 or equivalent form. Contact your local Official State Agency for the forms listed above. Exhibition Management Should Only Accept the Following: 1. **Board of Animal Health Poultry Test Charts - (Flockowner Agreement Form) LS chickens/waterfowl/game or LS turkeys (laboratory testing required) Must be signed, dated and all required information on the form 2. NPIP Form VS 9-2, "Flock Selecting and Testing Report" Birds tested within 90 days or from a qualified flock within past 12 months 3. Statement of Origin Form (LS ) - The statement of origin form is the preferred form. 4. Minnesota Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) Required information includes test dates and results The Following will not be accepted: Bills of sale or correspondence that does not have test information, dates and signatures; shipping carton labels. 12

13 Clean up after EACH of your animals in ALL areas: o Stall or pen o Wash rack after using o Public areas after walking from place to place o Public area after clipping, grooming for show HERDSMANSHIP 4-H LIVESTOCK RIBBON AUCTION Work together with other members/families in your species alleyway Help each other Use the manure spreader Re-bed your pens as needed-dependent on water, waste, weather Appearance of animals Courtesy & Conduct of members Clean tack area 4-H members must register for auction by Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the 4-H Office. IF you are in a show on Saturday- please know that you can wait until after the show to sign up for the auction. However, please do so right after show. The 4-H Livestock Ribbon Auction will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 30 th 2017, in the livestock judging arena. This is a ribbon auction only, no animals will be sold. Exhibitors in the beef, goat, sheep, swine, dairy, poultry, rabbit and horse projects are eligible to participate in the ribbon auction. Cloverbuds do not participate in the ribbon auction. A 4-H er may sell only one animal ribbon. 4-H er must be present to sell ribbon. SHOWMANSHIP All members showing livestock will be eligible for the horse, beef, dairy, sheep, goat, swine, poultry, and rabbit showmanship contests held immediately following the individual shows. Members who have completed grade 5 and under will compete in the junior division, intermediate for members in grades 6 8, and senior for members in grades 9+. Division of classes will be determined by participation in each species show. Champions in beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goat and horse, will compete for Premier Showmanship awards. Premier Showmanship is the champion showperson in beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goat, and horse, and will show each specie in a round robin competition on Saturday, July 29 th at 4:00 pm. STATE FAIR POLICIES Trips for State Fair and State Horse Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only. Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade. 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 and dairy goat 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. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits or judging teams. 4-H ers must clarify on the State Fair trip poster in the Exhibit building (General) or at the announcers stand (Livestock) which State Fair trip they are taking or declining by 1:00pm on Saturday, July 29 th. Members participating in State Fair (livestock or general) must pick up exhibit packets at the Exhibit building by noon on Saturday, July 29 th. All members participating in State Fair (livestock or general) must attend the State Fair meeting Sunday, July 30 th at 3:00 p.m. in the livestock arena. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "one-time" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. 13

14 H FAIR SCHEDULE Monday, July 24 4:00-7:00 PM Livestock Quiz (canteen) Tuesday, July 25 3:00-7:00 PM Entry Day-Non-Livestock Judging 4:00-7:00 PM Livestock Quiz (canteen) *all Champion Livestock Exhibit Photos will be taking following that species show* Wednesday, July 26 8:30 AM Horse Show Thursday, July 27 9:00 11:30 AM Livestock Weigh-In 12:00 PM ALL LIVESTOCK IN PLACE 1:00 PM Poultry Show 3:00 PM Pet Show 4:00 PM Mandatory Species Meeting (grandstand) 4:15 PM Fair Olympics (grandstand) 5:30 PM Non Livestock Champion Exhibit Pictures 7:00 PM Fashion Revue on stage by Open Class Building Friday, July 28 8:30 AM Swine Show 11:30 AM Dairy & Dairy Goat Show 3:30 PM Goat & Sheep Show Saturday, July 29 8:30 AM Beef Show 1:00 PM Rabbit Show 1:00 PM State Fair Sign-Up Deadline (Exhibit Building) Auction Sign-Up Deadline (4-H Office) 4:00 PM Premiere Showmanship Following Premiere Showmanship Livestock Demonstrations Sunday, July 30 11:30 AM Group Picture in Grandstand (wear H shirts) 12:00 PM 4-H Awards - Livestock Arena 12:30 PM Ribbon Auction Sale 3:00 PM State Fair Meeting and Registration (Arena) 5:00 PM 4-H Exhibits Released WATCH YOUR 4-H NEWSLETTER FOR ANY CHANGES!! 14

15 FAIRENTRY- How to sign up to bring exhibits to the County Fair *** Please remember when singing up for livestock exhibits to attach one of your ID d animals to the exhibit. Staff will then know what animal you are planning to exhibit in each class. 15

16 CLUB BANNER V001001: Club Activity - Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. CLUB ACTIVITIES **Must be listed on Club Fair Registration Form** Pick Up Club exhibit cards in 4-H Office on entry day Requirement: 1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. 2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) and ready to hang. 3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. 4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) 5. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club V001002: Club Activity - Community Pride One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. 1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community 2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. CLUB BOOTH V001003: Club Activity - Booth Requirement: 1. The booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis 2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. *Dimensions approximately: 4'8" wide x 4'5" deep x 3' x 11" high. CLUB SCRAPBOOK V001004: Club Book Scrapbook Requirement: - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. A club officer should present the book for judging. CLUB SECRETARY BOOK V001005: Club Book Secretary Book Requirement: -Club secretary book will be judged on neatness, completeness and organization. The secretary of each club should present the book for judging. CLUB FLOWER BOX V001006: Club Activity Flower Box V001007: Club Activity Flower Box #2 *Dimensions:36 long, 11 ½ deep, 12 high. 16

17 PRE-FAIR JUDGING SCHEDULE Listed below are the pre-fair judging schedules. Remember that each of these projects has its special day for judging--no exceptions will be made! PRESENTATION DAY - Will be Thursday, July 6 th. The day includes Demonstrations, Silent Table Setting, Food Review, and Performing Arts. Specific guidelines are available at the Extension office. This year it will be held at the Bethany Lutheran Church, in Arco H DEMONSTRATIONS Include your demonstration on your Registration Form so that you receive your premium money. State Fair trip is available. Call the Extension office by June 22 nd with the title of demonstration and preferred judging time. 2. FOOD REVIEW Include Food Review on your Registration Form. Exhibitors should bring one food from the menu; a place setting which includes dishes, silverware, linens and centerpiece; a recipe for that food mounted on an 8 1/2" x 11" poster, preferable freestanding; a meal menu mounted on an 8 1/2" x 11" poster, preferably freestanding; a mounted color photo of the place setting with the food item shown. The Food Review display must be no larger than 30" square. Food Review will be judged on food knowledge, management knowledge, nutrition knowledge, menu, food and table setting. The judge may or may not taste the food. State Fair trip is available. Call the Extension office by June 22 nd with preferred judging time. 3. SILENT TABLE SETTING MEMBERS 5 th grade and younger Include Silent Table Setting on your Registration Form. Opportunity to plan a themed table setting (birthday, July 4 th, Christmas, etc.) then silently demonstrate how to properly set your table. Silent table setting is for beginner s to practice public presentation without having to remember what to say next. Call the Extension office by June 22 nd with preferred judging time. 4. PERFORMING ARTS - Performances could include, but are not limited to, skits, instrument recital, dance, mime, song, comedy and more. Find one of your friends to do a performance together. Use your imagination. Actual performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. State Fair trip is available. Call the Extension office by June 22 nd with the title of performing arts and preferred judging time. CLOTHING DAY Will be Tuesday, July 18 th, beginning at 9:00 am. This year it will be held at the Bethany Lutheran Church, in Arco. All clothing and textile projects (Fashion Revue, Quilting, Clothes You Make, Clothes You Buy, and Non Garment Exhibits) will be judged on this day, no exceptions will be made. Clothing members should watch the mail for more details about the day. These exhibits MUST be registered in Fair Entry. Project Area Participation Blue Red White Cloverbud $1.00 Public Presentations $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Cat Show, Pet Show, Dog Show $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 Mechanical Sciences $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Engineering Design $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Personal Growth & Dvlp $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Expressive Arts $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Family & Consumer Sci $2.00 $1.75 $ Fashion Revue $2.00 Natural Sciences $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Plant & Soil Sciences $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Veterinary Science $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Exploring Animals $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 PREMIUM SCHEDULE 17 Project Area Participation Blue Red White Gardening Challenges $1.00 C- $2.00 RC- $1.75 Science of Animals Educational Exhibits $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Dairy Goats, Meat Goat $5.00 $4.50 $4.00 Horse $5.00 $4.00 $ Horse Games $1.00 Poultry, Rabbits $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 Club Projects Banner/Booth $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Community Pride/ Flower Boxes $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Scrapbook/Secretary Book $3.00 $2.50 $2.00

18 SLIENT TABLE SETTING O005001: Silent Table Setting - Grade Opportunity to plan a themed table setting (birthday, July 4 th, Christmas, etc.) then silently demonstrate how to properly set your table. Silent table setting is for beginner s to practice public presentation without having to remember what to say next. DEMONSTRATIONS O001001: Demonstration - Grade 9+ Individual O001002: Demonstration - Grade 9+ Team O001003: Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Individual O001004: Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Team O001005: Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Individual O001006: Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Team - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS (Judged Saturday, July 29 th following Premiere Showmanship) O002001: Livestock Demonstration - 9+ Individual O002002: Livestock Demonstration - 9+ Team O002003: Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Individual O002004: Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Team O002005: Livestock Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Individual O002006: Livestock Demonstration Team - 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. 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. - Any participants completing a demonstration (livestock or general) at the State Fair will receive a $30 premium from the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS O003001: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+ Individual O003002: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+ Team O003003: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-8 Individual O003004: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-89 Team O003005: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5 Individual O003006: Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5 Team - 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 DEMONSTRATIONS O004001: Youth In Action Demonstration -Grades 9+ Individual O004002: Youth in Action Demonstration -Grades 9+ Team O004003: Youth in Action Demonstration -Grades 6-8 Individual O004004: Youth in Action Demonstration -Grades 6-8 Team O004005: Youth in Action Demonstration -Grades 3-5 Individual O004006: Youth in Action Demonstration -Grades 3-5 Team - 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. Additional Notes: -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 twoperson team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however the member must interact with the presentation and information - not just step to the side and let the presentation play. (Self-presenting entries created with presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and entered in the Video class.) Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-Her is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging 18