2018 Douglas County. 4-H Premium Book

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1 2018 Douglas County 4-H Premium Book Register Projects at Fair Registration Deadline: July 16, 2018 DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 16-19, H Entry Days Monday, August 13, 2018 Wednesday, August 15, 2018

2 H COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JUNE 1 TUESDAY, JULY 31 FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 MONDAY, AUGUST 6 SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 MONDAY, AUGUST 13 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Registra on opens in FairEntry (douglasmn county.fairentry.com) 9:30 a.m Clothing/Tex les/quil ng Judging 7:00 p.m public Fashion Review & Performing Arts Judged 9:00 a.m H Dog Show 6:00 p.m pre County Fair Clean up 8:00 a.m H Horse Show 12:00 7:00 p.m H Project Judging (non perishable items) 1:00 7:00 p.m Animal Science Interviews 5:00 7:00 p.m Club Exhibits Judged 5:00 p.m pet Show & Pet Displays Judged 6:30 p.m Cat Show & Cat Displays Judged 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m Livestock Vet Check 1:00 7:00 p.m H Project Judging (perishable items) 3:00 p.m H Poultry Show 8:00 p.m H Goat Weighing and Verifica on 7:00 8:30 a.m Vet Check Last Call for Dairy & Horses Only 8:00 a.m H Dairy Goat & Market Goat Show 11:00 a.m H Dairy Show 3:00 p.m H Rabbit Show 3:00 p.m H Sheep & Beef Weighing & Verifica on Livestock Demonstra on Judging, Time to Be Determined 8:00 a.m H General Livestock Shows (swine, sheep & beef) Lamb Lead will be in between Swine and Sheep Show 9:00 p.m Last Call to Accept State Fair Trips 9:00 a.m Market Livestock Auc on 12 noon All State Dog & Horse Show Paperwork Due 2:00 p.m State Fair Mee ng for General Encampment 3:30 p.m State Fair Mee ng for Livestock Encampment 6:00 p.m H Bean Bag Tournament 11:00 a.m H Round Robin followed by 4 H Fun Olympics 1:00 p.m H Horse Fun Show 4:00 7:00 p.m H Premium Checks Available for Pickup 5:00 p.m H Animals Released 6:00 p.m H General/Sta c Exhibits Released 8:00 p.m H Exhibit Building Closed 4-H Building Hours 10:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. 2

3 2018 DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR 4-H EXHIBIT RULES 1. Eligibility All 4 H work in Douglas County complies with the rules of the state contest. Complete fair registra on online by July 15, **(because this date falls on a Sunday in 2018, the last entry day will be July 16) please see page 35 for more informa on and details. Please plan ahead if you will be gone or on vaca on around the July 15 deadline. Failure to meet this deadline results in the loss of auc on eligibility and loss of eligibility for State Fair trips including State Dog, Lama and Horse Shows. You may exhibit for blue, red, white placing only no champion or reserve champion. Clubs must pre register for banners, community pride, container gardening, scarecrows, videos and scrapbooks. a. Absentee 4 H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging in their county of membership may be eligible for absentee judging. Please contact Extension office prior to judging. b. Disabili es and Injury If a 4 H member is unable to par cipate in the conference judging process by himself/herself due to a disability or injury. Please refer to policy, at: h p:// h/policies/ 2. Registra on All exhibits in the 4 H building will be conference judged. Projects Judged on Monday Entry Day : Aerospace, Aqua c Robo cs, Bicycle, Cats, Child & Family Development, Ci zenship, Cloverbuds, Club Community Pride, Computer, Consumer Educa on, Cra s & Fine Arts, Dog Educa on, Electric, Engineering Design, Entomology, Exploring Animals, Exploring the Environment, Fishing Sports, Forest Resources, Geology, Global Connec ons, Health, Home Environment, Horse Related, Horseless Horse, Needle Arts, Pets, Photography, Robo cs, Rube Goldberg Machine, Safety, Science of Ag, Self Determined, Shoo ng Sports, Shop, Small Engines, Tractor, Vet Science, Video, Water/Wetlands, Wildlife and Youth Leadership. This is the only day these exhibits will be judged. Projects Judged on Wednesday Entry Day: Cloverbuds, Foods, Food Review, Vegetable Gardening, Potatoes, Fruit, Flower & Indoor Gardening, Lawn & Landscape, Plant & Soil Science (agronomy) and Club Container Gardening. This is the only day these exhibits will be judged. Members are expected to bring their own exhibits to be judged. Parents cannot par cipate in conference judging except for cloverbuds and special situa ons approved prior to judging. The Douglas County Fair Board reserves the right to prohibit the display of any and all items found to be objec onable. 3. Gate Admission Each 4 H exhibitor will receive a gate pass when they register their exhibits at the 4 H Building. There are no free passes for parents, leaders, volunteers or Extension staff. Season passes can be purchased at the 4 H Exhibit Building during Entry Day Monday and Wednesday (subject to Fair Board discre on.) The Extension Office has no control over gate admission passes. 4. Exhibit/Livestock Release County Fair Board Rule ** Clarification for Fair Registration Deadline of July 16 According to the Douglas County Fair Board if you remove your exhibits (general or livestock) early the Douglas County Fair Board has the right to withhold your premium money. Any second viola on of this rule will also exclude the individual from exhibi ng at any future Douglas County Fair. 5. Responsibility The fair management or the University of Minnesota Extension is not responsible for lost or damaged exhibits. 6. Cloverbud Policies The University of Minnesota Extension 4 H Cloverbud Program is designed specifically for youth in grades Kindergarten through second grade (K 2). Please refer to policy, at: h p:// h/policies/ 7. Premiums The Douglas County Fair Board awards premium money. Exhibi ng 4 H members may pick up their 4 H Premium check any me between 4 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 at the 4 H Exhibit Building. 8. Code of Conduct A standard of behavior for all involved in our program is one of the key components for crea ng a welcoming learning environment that is physically and emo onally safe. Please refer to code of conduct: h p:// h/policies/ h p:// H/policies/docs/policycode of conduct for parents.pdf and h p:// H/policies/docs/policy code of conduct for volunteers.pdf?updated= Grievance Policy University of Minnesota 4 H has developed a Grievance Process and grievance form to handle any grievance that should arise during the County Fair. The appeal form consists of: Statement of Grievance, Reasons for Grievance, Circumstances rela ng to Grievance, Outcome Desired and Signatures of those filing the complaint. This Grievance form must be accompanied by $50 cash or money order only. If the decision is ruled against the person(s) filing the grievance, the money will be deposited in the County 4 H program account for programming purposes; otherwise the money will be returned. Commi ee decisions are final. If there are tes ng costs associated with the grievance, the individual(s) filing the grievance are responsible for paying the tes ng costs. Tes ng costs commonly involve investment of $200 or more. Tes ng costs can be es mated for the party filing the grievance and that amount must be paid up front. During the county/state fair, grievances must be filed within 24 hours (1 day) of the incident. Any other grievances that are not at county/state fair must be filed within 3 days of the incident. These must be turned in to Extension personnel. Complaint/appeals forms may be obtained in the 4 H building at the fairgrounds. The complaint/appeal will be resolved at the first Leader s Council Board mee ng following the fair. If it is an urgent situa on, an emergency mee ng will be called. Care will be taken so that no one is forced into a decision. 3

4 EXHIBITS 1. Poster exhibits suggested size is 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. 2. Educa on/science Tri Fold Exhibits for all project areas suggested size is 12" deep x 24" wide x 32 or 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x 32 or 36 high, right and le wings each 12 wide x 32 or 36 high.) All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria: Exhibit quality % Educa onal value % Knowledge and ability to explain... 50% Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. 3. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limita on, contact the Extension office for prior approval. 4. Large Exhibits to be displayed at State Fair that do not fit in the trailer will have to be delivered and picked up from the state fairgrounds by member. 5. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate informa on for the project (i.e., vegetable varie es) should be included. If the exhibit has mul ple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. ANIMAL SCIENCE Livestock Exhibi on 1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4 H livestock shows must have the required State 4 H ID system, ear tag and/or ta oo. Animals ID data must be submi ed online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (with the excep on of Market Beef due February 15 and Junior Doe Kid due July 1.) 2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4 Hers s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The defini on of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4 Her s parents ac vely 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 lease agreement. Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name H'ers exhibi ng livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. This includes cleaning pens or stalls at the end of the fair. 4. All livestock exhibits, must be pre registered by July 16 ** Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. Exhibits registered a er this deadline cannot place higher than a blue ribbon. All 4 H'ers 3rd grade and up exhibi ng livestock at the fair are eligible to par cipate in showmanship. 4 H'ers must show his/her own animals. 5. Livestock Interviews Interviews for all members showing livestock are to be completed during project judging on Monday of the fair between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Erickson Pavilion. 6. All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other registered Minnesota 4 H member. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4 Her exhibi ng the animal should be present and involved in the fi ng process at the fair. 7. All animal health regula ons will be in effect as s pulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society. 8. Livestock Health a. General (applies to all species) Livestock, poultry, pets, known by the exhibitor to have an infec ous communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infec ous, communicable disease, or to be from a quaran ned herd or flock may not be entered in an exhibi on. Warts and ringworm are considered communicable diseases. Therefore, livestock affected by these diseases cannot be exhibited. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is NOT acceptable. b. Ca le Required to have: Board of Animal Health tag, 4 H ear tag or registered animal with ta oo. c. Rabbits No specific requirements, see general requirements above. d. Swine The previously required pseudorabies test will only be required for hogs origina ng from outside Minnesota. e. Poultry except waterfowl and pigeons All fowl must be iden fied with a leg or wing band and be accompanied by an official record of a nega ve test for pullorum typhoid disease conducted within 90 days prior to entry to the exhibi on or a record of origin from parent stock tested nega ve within 12 months prior to entry to the exhibi on. In addi on, turkeys must be tested nega ve or originate directly from parent stock that is tested nega ve for S. typhimurium and mycoplasmas. Poultry leg bands should be picked up in the Extension Office prior to the County Fair. Bands must be on the legs of birds BEFORE birds enter the poultry barn. f. Sheep & Goats ALL Sheep and Goats must be iden fied with official iden fica on approved for use in the Na onal Scrapie Eradica on Program. Sheep or goats not having the official tag/ta oo cannot be shown at the county or state fair. These official tag/ta oo # s can be ordered from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (ext. 30) or toll free at (ext. 30). There is no cost for this service. These official tags are in addi on to the Minnesota 4 H ID tags also required for sheep. 4

5 9. All livestock exhibitors must follow IAFE Show Ethics, see h p:// H/state fair/docs/iaferules.pdf for details. 10. Manure should be piled ONLY in the designated area. SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship will be held in all classes of livestock. Exhibitors will be divided by age groups in all livestock classes. The judge shall select a Champion and Reserve Champion Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showman from each specie. Junior is for grades 3 5; Intermediate for grades 6 8 and Senior is for grades 9 and up. The champion and reserve champion senior, intermediate and junior showman in beef, dairy, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine are able to par cipate in the Round Robin Showmanship contest held on Sunday, August 19 at 11:00 am. STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY 1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for excep ons). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk ( * ). 2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade. Dog exhibitors 3rd grade and up are eligible for State Dog Show in classes in which they earned a blue ribbon. 3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4 H'ers must have completed Livestock Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth par cipa ng as a State Fair 4 H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training op ons 1) a 3 hour in person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on line training (YQCA). Youth comple ng either quality assurance training op on will receive a cer ficate of comple on. 4. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4 H members may par cipate in ac vi es such as Share the Fun, demonstra ons, Arts In, cooking events, animal science educa onal exhibits or judging teams. 5. Each year a State Fair aged 4 H er can exhibit both a livestock project AND a general project at the State Fair. Addi onally 4 H ers can u lize non premium group ac vi es such as judging and Share the Fun. 6. Compe ve events, deadlines, consequences and exemp on op ons. Every Minnesota 4 H member is eligible for a one me member exemp on. This exemp on provides the ability (one me in a 4 H member s career) for the 4 H member to acknowledge they missed a 4 H deadline related to enrollment or compe ve event par cipa on and waive the consequences for the named deadline. See h p://www3.extension.umn.edu/sites/default/files/download/ compe ve events deadlines consequences exemp on% 20revised.pdf H Lunchstand Sponsors AgCountry Farm Credit Services American Dairy Association of Douglas County Brad Lund Carl & Sharlene Wittenburg Douglas Area Trail Association (DATA) Douglas County Corn and Soybean Growers & their checkoffs Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical Henry s Foods Lakes Gas Company, Miltona Lennes Electric Millerville Creamery Miltona Custom Meats & Sausages Minnesota Valley Irrigation Nelson Creamery Osakis Creamery SunOpta Grains and Foods Groups Viking Garage Door 5

6 PREMIUM SCHEDULE Animal Science Projects Blue Red White Beef Dairy Goat Dog Horse Showmanship at Halter Horseless Horse Horse Related Exhibit Horse Training Program Lama Poultry Rabbits Sheep Swine General 4 H Projects Cat/Pet Club Exhibits (Video, Banner, Etc.) Cloverbud/Par cipa on 2.00 Demonstra ons Fashion Review 4.00 General/Sta c Projects Rocket Launch Par cipa on 4.00 County Fun Shoot Par cipa on 4.00 Procedures for Entering Club Projects All Club Entries must be pre registered by July 16 * * to be eligible for state fair Champion and Reserve Champion. All 4 H Club Community Pride, Video, Banners, Scrapbooks & Scarecrow club entries must be entered at the fair on Monday, August 13 by 5:00 pm. (4 H Club Container Gardening exhibits need to be entered on Wednesday, August 15 by 5:00 p.m.) Adult leaders may not par cipate in conference judging. Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk (*) The only club exhibit conference judged is Community Pride. CLUB BANNER V Club Banner CLUB ACTIVITIES Two banners will be selected for exhibit at State Fair. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang ver cally. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) with cord or rope a ached and ready to hang. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two sided. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) CLUB COMMUNITY PRIDE V001002* Community Pride One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. A two page Community Pride Summary Form must accompany the exhibit. The form is available at the Extension Office. The exhibit may include a three sided display, video, or other visual method which visually highlights the en re project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what posi ve effects the project had on the community. One or more youth who par cipated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. Adult leaders may not par cipate in conference judging. CLUB SCRAPBOOK V Club Scrapbook Show and explain your club ac vi es and par cipa on in community and county events. Adult leaders may not par cipate in conference judging. Only the current year will be judged. Judging will be based on club work throughout the year, completeness, neatness and crea vity. This is not conference judged. CLUB SCARECROWS V Club Scarecrows Entry must be prepared so it is on a 6' post, in a chair, etc. It must be constructed well enough so that it will remain secure during the en re length of the fair and stand upright on it s own or stuck in a straw bale, ground, etc.. Iden fy exhibit clearly with club name. We will have a scarecrow garden located outside the 4 H Exhibit Building. CLUB CONTAINER GARDENING V H Club Container Gardening Plant arrangement in a large outdoor planter. The exhibit should be iden fied with the club name. Arrangement will be judged on color combina on, plant condi on and arrangement/a rac veness of exhibit. You will need to supply your own planter, soil and plan ng material. CLUB VIDEO V H Club Video Showcase your club at the Douglas County Fair. Show audiences what you have accomplished this year in 4 H. All videos must have been made/created during the current 4 H year. When appropriate (i.e. historical sequences) older video clips could be used for that purpose only. Video must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive or data cd. Videos will be on display throughout the fair on a large television. Please preview your video this way and make sure it is forma ed for TV viewing. 6

7 CLOVERBUDS Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten through grade 2. The Cloverbud Program is non compe ve; all exhibits receive a Cloverbud par cipa on ribbon. Cloverbuds should be enrolled by May 15 and fair registra ons received by July 16 * *. Cloverbud members may exhibit mul ple general building exhibits and one livestock exhibit. In addi on, cloverbuds may also par cipate in fashion review, demonstra on day and/or food review. Cloverbud 4 H members are not allowed to show in non cloverbud lots. Any member showing in non cloverbud lots must have completed third grade. Please refer to the Cloverbud Policy for any ques ons at h p:// h/policies/ Statewide MN 4 H Cloverbud Policy: The responsible person must be in control of the animals at all mes and never turn the control over to the cloverbud. It is the expecta on that the responsible person will be in control of the animal at all mes of the 4 H experience including but not limited to all of the following situa ons: to and from the trailer, to and from the wash rack, to and from the barns, in the barns, in the stall, to and from the show arena and in the show arena. It is not acceptable to use more than one lead rope or halter with any animal as this turns at least some control over to the cloverbud. During judging, the cloverbud should walk next to the parent/ responsible person, available to learn from the project leader and/or to dialog with the evaluator/judge. A responsible person could be a 6th grade or older 4 H member. Cloverbuds General 4 H Projects Judging for cloverbud general 4 H projects will be held Monday August 13, from 12:00 7:00 pm or Wednesday, August 15 at the 4 H building on the fairgrounds. General Project Exhibits must stay at the fair un l 6:00pm Sunday of the fair. See page 3 for lis ng of what project areas are judged on Monday and what on Wednesday. 4 H ers must be checked in no later than 6:30 p.m. for judging. N General Building Exhibit Cloverbud Demonstra ons N H Demonstra on Cloverbud Clothing (Judged July 31 at Extension Office) N Clothes You Make N Clothes You Buy N Non Clothing N Recycled Clothing N Fashion Review (Clothes You Make & Buy) Cloverbud Live Pet/Cat 5 6 pm Aug 13) N Cloverbud Live Pet Exhibit N Cloverbud Live Cat Exhibit *A parent, adult or responsible person will handle the pet or cat at all mes. Cloverbud Beef (Shown at 4 H Beef Show on Friday, Aug. 17) N Cloverbud Beef Cloverbud Dairy (Shown at 4 H Dairy Show on Thur, Aug. 16) N Cloverbud Dairy Cloverbud Dairy Or Market Goat (Shown at the 4 H Dairy Goat Show on Thursday, August 16) N Cloverbud Goat Cloverbud Horse See Horse sec on for Cloverbud classes (Shown at the arena on Saturday, August 11) N Cloverbud Horse, Halter Pleasure N Cloverbud Horse, Western Pleasure N Cloverbud Horse, Barrel Racing Cloverbud Lama (Shown at the Regional 4 H Lama Show July 18) N Cloverbud Lama Cloverbud Poultry (Shown at Poultry Show on Wed, Aug. 15) N Cloverbud Poultry Cloverbud Rabbit (Shown at 4 H Rabbit Show Thur, Aug. 16) N Cloverbud Rabbit Cloverbud Sheep (Shown at 4 H Sheep Show on Fri, Aug. 17) N Cloverbud Sheep Cloverbud Swine (Shown at 4 H Swine Show on Fri., Aug. 17) N Cloverbud Swine Cloverbud Events Judged Before County Fair Lama Show July 18 Demonstra ons April 14 Clothing/Tex les/quil ng Day & Performing Arts July 31. This includes clothes you make, clothes you buy, non garment (pillow, bag, apron, backpack etc), recycled clothing, quil ng and fashion review). Horse Show August 11. 7

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10 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS BEEF (one entry per lot allowed) Breeding Heifer (Will be shown by age not breed) Birth Dates Spring Calf Jan 1, 2018 April 30, 2018 Fall Calf Sept 1, 2017 Dec. 31, 2017 Summer Yearling May 1, 2017 August 31, 2017 Junior Yearling Jan 1, 2017 April 30, 2017 Senior Yearling Sept. 1, 2016 Dec. 31, 2016 Cow/Calf Calves must be born a er Jan. 1, 2018 A001001* Registered/Commercial Spring Calf A001002* Registered/Commercial Fall Calf A001003* Registered/Commercial Summer Yearling A001004* Registered/Commercial Junior Yearling A001005* Registered/Commercial Senior Yearling A007001* Registered/Commercial Cow & Calf Pair Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be in 4hOnline by May 15th of the current year. M B (All Steers will be judged by weight class) Birth Dates Prospect Calf/Steer/Heifer Jan 1, 2018 April 30, 2018 Prospect Calf Dairy Steer Jan 1, 2018 April 30, 2018 Dairy Steers Jan 1, 2017 August 31, 2017 Crossbred Jan 1, 2017 August 31, 2017 Dairy Steer/Beef Steer Jan 1, 2017 August 31, 2017 Market Heifer Jan 1, 2017 August 31, 2017 maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. Purebred Dairy Steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds to be accepted in the dairy steer show: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auc on. Crossbred Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any combina on: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande, Red & White Holsteins, Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red). Beef Tie Outs - Beef e outs are available for $ 10 per head (a cow/calf pair counts as two.) Your animal needs to be in the barn un l 9 PM and back inside the barn at 9 AM. Spots are reserved on a first come, first serve, basis. Spot is not secured un l payment is made at the Extension Office. Spots are limited and can be secured star ng July 2 by coming into the office and paying for the number of spots. Any unused spots will be refunded a er the fair. DAIRY (one entry per lot allowed, shown by age) Birth Dates Novice Heifer Calf March 1, 2018 to May 1, 2018 Winter Heifer Calf Dec 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 Fall Heifer Calf Sept 1, 2017 to Nov 30, 2017 Jr. Yearling March 1, 2017 to Aug. 31, 2017 Sr. Yearling Sept. 1, 2016 to Feb 29, 2017 Two Years Old Sept 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 Three Year Old Sept 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015 Cow, Four Years & Older Born before September 1, 2014 Prospect Calf / Feeder Calf A009001* Prospect Calf/Heifer A009002* Prospect Calf Steer (must be castrated) A Prospect Calf Dairy Steer (not eligible for State fair, must be castrated.) Market Beef A003001* Beef Steer A003002* Market Heifer Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. Dairy Steer A005001* Purebred Dairy Steer A005002* Crossbred Dairy Steer Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; Holstein Registered B Novice Heifer Calf B001001* Winter Calf B001002* Fall Calf B001003* Junior Yearling B001005* Senior Yearling B001007* Two Year Old Cow B001009* Three Year Old Cow B001010* Four Year Old Cow & Older Holstein Grade B Novice Heifer Calf B002001* Winter Calf B002002* Fall Calf B002003* Junior Yearling B002005* Senior Yearling B002007* Two Year Old Cow B002009* Three Year Old Cow B002010* Four Year Old Cow & Older 10

11 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Crossbreds B Novice Heifer Calf B003001* Winter Calf B003002* Fall Calf B003003* Junior Yearling B003005* Senior Yearling B003007* Two Year Old Cow B003009* Three Year Old Cow B003010* Four Year Old Cow & Older Jersey, Registered B Novice Heifer Calf B004001* Winter Calf B004002* Fall Calf B004003* Junior Yearling B004005* Senior Yearling B004007* Two Year Old Cow B004009* Three Year Old Cow B004010* Four Year Old Cow & Older Jersey, Grade B Novice Heifer Calf B005001* Winter Calf B005002* Fall Calf B005003* Junior Yearling B005005* Senior Yearling B005007* Two Year Old Cow B005009* Three Year Old Cow B005010* Four Year Old Cow & Older Red & White Holstein, Registered & Grade B Novice Heifer Calf B006001* Winter Calf B006002* Fall Calf B006003* Junior Yearling B006005* Senior Yearling B006007* Two Year Old Cow B006009* Three Year Old Cow B006010* Four Year Old Cow & Older Colored Breeds, Registered & Grade B Novice Heifer Calf B007001* Winter Calf B007002* Fall Calf B007003* Junior Yearling B007005* Senior Yearling B007007* Two Year Old Cow B007009* Three Year Old Cow B007010* Four Year Old Cow & Older Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two year old cow class. A 4 H er cannot exhibit an animal in the two year old class or cow class that was not iden fied in advance of the first freshening. Cows do not need to be shown prior to first freshening. GOAT DAIRY (one entry per lot allowed) Birth Dates Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2018 Senior Doe Kid Jan 1 to March 31, 2018 Dry Yearling Doe, Dairy Born in 2017, never kidded Milking Yearling Doe Born in 2017 Milking two year old Doe Born in 2016 Milking 3 Years & Older Born 2015 or before Alpine D004001* Dairy Goat, Jr. Doe Kid D004002* Dairy Goat, Sr. Doe Kid D004003* Dairy Goat, Dry Yearling Doe D004004* Dairy Goat, Milking Yearling Doe D004005* Dairy Goat, Milking 2 Year Old Doe D004006* Dairy Goat, Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older Nubian D005001* Dairy Goat, Jr. Doe Kid D005002* Dairy Goat, Sr. Doe Kid D005003* Dairy Goat, Dry Yearling Doe D005004* Dairy Goat, Milking Yearling Doe D005005* Dairy Goat, Milking 2 Year Old Doe D005006* Dairy Goat, Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older Saanen D006001* Dairy Goat, Jr. Doe Kid D006002* Dairy Goat, Sr. Doe Kid D006003* Dairy Goat, Dry Yearling Doe D006004* Dairy Goat, Milking Yearling Doe D006005* Dairy Goat, Milking 2 Year Old Doe D006006* Dairy Goat, Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older Toggenburg D007001* Dairy Goat, Jr. Doe Kid D007002* Dairy Goat, Sr. Doe Kid D007003* Dairy Goat, Dry Yearling Doe D007004* Dairy Goat, Milking Yearling Doe D007005* Dairy Goat, Milking 2 Year Old Doe D007006* Dairy Goat, Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older 11

12 Grade D008001* Dairy Goat, Jr. Doe Kid D008002* Dairy Goat, Sr. Doe Kid D008003* Dairy Goat, Dry Yearling Doe D008004* Dairy Goat, Milking Yearling Doe D008005* Dairy Goat, Milking 2 Year Old Doe D008006* Dairy Goat, Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older Other D010001* Dairy Goat, Jr. Doe Kid D010002* Dairy Goat, Sr. Doe Kid D010003* Dairy Goat, Dry Yearling Doe D010004* Dairy Goat, Milking Yearling Doe D010005* Dairy Goat, Milking 2 Year Old Doe D010006* Dairy Goat, Milking 3 Year Old Doe & Older GOAT MEAT NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats. Birth Dates Breeding Doe, Junior March 1 to May 31, 2018 Breeding Doe, Senior Dec 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 Meat Breeding Sr. Yearling Doe Dec 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, never kidded Meat Breeding Jr. Yearling Doe April 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017, never kidded Market Goat Dec 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 (neutered male or female) Market Goat E020001* Meat Market Goat Female/Altered Male (no bucks) E020003* Dairy Meat Market Goat Female/Altered Male (no bucks) Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. Note: For safety reasons, all market goats must be de horned/ disbudded. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discre on of the commi ee, addi onal safety measures may be required. Meat Breeding Goat E030001* Meat Goat Breeding Doe Junior (Registered or Grade) E030002* Meat Goat Breeding Doe Senior (Registered or Grade) E030003* Meat Goat Market Breeding Junior Yearling Doe, Never kidded. (Registered or Grade) E030004* Meat Goat Market Breeding Senior Yearling Doe, Never kidded. (Registered or Grade) DOG Dog Agility (two dogs per class) Dog Show held on Friday, Aug. 3 star ng at 9:00 am at fairgrounds Cloverbuds are not permi ed to par cipate in dog training, they may exhibit an educa onal exhibit only. See dog related sec on under general 4 H Projects of Premium Book. C001002* Agility Beginner C001003* Agility Elementary C001004* Agility Intermediate C001005* Agility Senior C001006* Agility Advance C001007* Jumpers l C001008* Jumpers II C001009* Jumpers III Dog Obedience (one dog per class) Dog Show held on Friday, Aug. 3 star ng at 9:00 am at fairgrounds C006001* Obedience, Founda on Class C006002* Obedience, Beginner C006003* Obedience, Graduate Beginner C006004* Obedience, Novice C006005* Obedience, Graduate Novice C006006* Obedience, Pre Open C006007* Obedience, Open C006008* Obedience, Graduate Open C006009* Obedience, Pre U lity C006010* Obedience, U lity Unrestricted C006011* Obedience, Veterans C006012* Obedience, Brace C006013* Obedience, 4 Dog Team Dog Showmanship (one dog per class) Dog Show held on Friday, Aug. 3 star ng at 9:00 am at fairgrounds C009001* Showmanship, Novice C009002* Showmanship, Open Dog Rally (two dogs per class) Dog Show held on Friday, Aug. 3 star ng at 9:00 am at fairgrounds C003007* Rally Founda on C003001* Rally Pre Novice C003002* Rally Novice C003003* Rally Pre Advanced C003004* Rally Advanced C003005* Rally Excellent C003006* Rally Veterans A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet exhibit, not both! 4 Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Addi onal informa on, 12

13 class requirements, and rules/regula ons can be found in the Minnesota 4 H Agility, Obedience, and Showmanship rules and guidelines (three separate publica ons) available on the MN 4 H dog project website (h p:// All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4 H Dog Project Iden fica on Form and Vaccina on Verifica on. By May 15 deadline. HORSE Horse Helmet Policy All 4 Hers par cipa ng in any 4 H sponsored mounted ac vity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protec ve headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4 H volunteers when they are working with 4 H youth in a 4 H volunteer role during mounted ac vi es. 4 H horse members must pre register for ALL OF THE CLASSES they want to par cipate in by entering them at mn.4honline.com by July 16 * * Cancella ons will be made the day of the show. All horses must be shown in a showmanship classes! Novice defini on for grades 3 5 novice and regular as long as you feel necessary. Once you win trophy, you can no longer show as novice. Grades 6 8 ride novice and regular un l rider wins blue ribbon. English Equita on Non Premium Based Classes F001001* English Equita on Senior, Grades 9+ F001002* English Equita on Junior, Grades 3 8 English Pleasure Non Premium Based Classes F006001* English Pleasure Senior, Grades 9+ F006002* English Pleasure Junior, Grades 3 8 Western Horsemanship, All Gaits Non Premium Based Classes F012001* Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 9+ F012002* Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 6 8 F Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 3 5 F Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Walk/Trot, All Ages. No points awarded, class for green horses/riders not ring ready for controlled lope. May not ride another western horsemanship class. F Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Novice Western Pleasure Non Premium Based Classes F015001* Western Pleasure, Grades 9+ F015002* Western Pleasure, Grades 6 8 F Western Pleasure, Grades 3 5 F015004* Western Pleasure Bridle Path, All Grades Arabian, Morgan and other light breeds that display their breed characteris c, need to be shown with natural mane and tail. May not ride another western pleasure class. F Western Pleasure, Novice F Western Pleasure Walk/Trot, All Grades No points awarded, class for green horses/riders not ring ready for controlled lope. May not ride another western pleasure class or other cantering class. Games Non Premium Based Classes F Pole Weaving, Grades 9+ F Pole Weaving, Grades 6 8 F Pole Weaving, Grades 3 5 F Jumping Figure 8, Grades 9+ F Jumping Figure 8, Grades 6 8 F Jumping Figure 8, Grades 3 5 F Key Race, Grades 9+ F Key Race, Grades 6 8 F Key Race, Grades 3 5 F Barrel Race, Grades 9+ F Barrel Race, Grades 6 8 F Barrel Race, Grades 3 5 Trail Non Premium Based Classes F040001* Trail Class, All Grades Showmanship at Halter Premium Based Classes F060001* Showmanship at Halter Pleasure, Grades 9+ F060002* Showmanship at Halter Pleasure, Grades 6 8 F Showmanship at Halter Pleasure, Grades 3 5 F Showmanship at Halter, Novice F060005* Showmanship at Halter Games, 2nd Horse, Grades 9+ F060006* Showmanship at Halter Games, 2nd Horse, Grades 6 8 F Showmanship at Halter Games, 2nd Horse, Grades 3 5 Challenged Rider F Challenged Rider, Horse Assisted, All Grades 13

14 Everyone exhibi ng at the fair is encouraged to register for the horse judging interview on Monday. Points from this interview will count toward high points. Only mares and geldings can be shown. No riding on the fairgrounds except for judging. You must use your own 4 H horse. No switching of horses. A nega ve Coggins test is required for all 4 H horses exhibited at the fair. A copy must be turned into the Extension Office prior to any horse lessons, clinic, show, etc. Horse Training Premium Based Classes (Judged in arena on Saturday) F100001* Horse Training, Steps 1 6 F100002* Horse Training, Showmanship, All Ages : You must show your horse in a showmanship class in order to receive a premium and qualify for a State Horse show trip. Number of State Fair trips will be determined by project enrollment. You must bring your yellow and pink advancement records with you, with the appropriate steps completed. Grand and Reserve Horse Training award will be given. Training Judging will begin before Pleasure on Saturday, August 11. LAMA The 4 H Lama project is spelled Lama instead of Llama to indicate that it includes animals from the Lamoid family both llama and alpacas. A lama may be iden fied and exhibited by more than one 4 Her at the county level. However, the same lama may only be exhibited by one 4 Her at the MN State Fair. G001001* Lama Costume, all grades (no premium) Youth 6th grade and up eligible for State Fair G003001* Lama Obstacle Course Public Rela ons, all grades. Non premium based class Youth 6th grade and up eligible for State Fair G060001* Lama/alpaca showmanship, grades 9 & + G060002* Lama/alpaca showmanship, grades 6 8 G Lama/alpaca showmanship, grades 3 5 Birthdates: 4 H Lama projects must be born prior to January 1, 2018 Gender: No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibi on. All castrated males born prior to Jan 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibi on. All females born prior to Jan 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibi on. Show: Lama show will be a regional show on July 18 in Glenwood. Register by calling the Extension Office by June 25. Pigeons need to be ID d in mn.4honline.com by May 15! This is a new requirement. 14 POULTRY Chickens (May enter two lots) H001001* Market pen of two males or two females broilers, if under 4 lbs. or roaster, if over 4 lbs. H001002* Breeding pen of one male & two females H001003* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females H001004* Egg produc on pen of two pullets, White egg layers (hatched a er March 1, 2018) H001005* Egg produc on pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers (hatched a er March 1, 2018) Show & Hobby (May enter one lot) H002001* Doves Purebred breeding pair H Pen of two pheasants, quail, etc. Ducks (May enter two lots) H003001* Market pen of two males or two females (Emphasizing meat market quali es) H003002* Breeding pen of one male & two females (Judged on breed characteris cs) H003003* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females Geese (May enter two lots) H004001* Market pen of two males or two females (Emphasizing meat market quali es) H004002* Breeding pen of one male & two females (Judged on breed characteris cs) Guinea (May enter two lots) Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown: H005001* Market pen of two males or two females same breed H005002* Breeding pen of one male & two females same breed Pigeons (May enter two lots) H006001* U lity, 1 Breeding Pair H006002* U lity, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band, current year H006003* Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair H006004* Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band, current year H006005* Flying, 1 Breeding Pair H006006* Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band, current year One pair of breeding pigeons. A pair consists of one male and one female of the same breed or one male or one female. All birds must have been bred the previous year or earlier. This means birds must be at least one year old, thus a breeding pair. You must exhibit the same birds at state fair that you won trip with at the county fair.

15 The same birds cannot be exhibited two years in a row, even by another exhibitor. All birds must be banded. Must have previous year s band or older on. Bands must be seamless and the correct size for the breed. Seamless bands within one size will be accepted. No health cer ficate is required. Any bird that looks ill or dis eased will not be allowed to be shown. It is recommended that you prac ce a vaccina ng program. Pigeon judging: Breed characteris cs = 50% (true to breed, refer to Pigeon Standard) Condi oning = 25% (clean feathers & feet, evidence of extra work in preparing bird for show.) Presenta on (Showmanship) = 25% Turkeys (Domes c Only) (May enter two lots) H007001* Market pen of two males or two females H007002* Breeding pen of one male & two females Domes c only Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, (except pigeons). All chickens and turkeys must have health cer ficate and must be iden fied by a numbered leg band. Leg bands should be picked up in the Extension Office prior to county fair. Bands must be on the legs of birds BEFORE birds enter the poultry barn. Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteris cs using the American Standard of Perfec on as a guide. Market classes will emphasize meat market quali es Please have pullorum papers ready at vet check. Please Note: As an example, you may show four junior does or bucks, etc. but they must be different breeds. You could bring one market and three breeding or two breeding and two market rabbits or four breeding rabbits. RABBITS (may enter four lots of rabbits) Crossbreds I I I I I I Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Intermediate Buck (6 8 months of age) Intermediate Doe (6 8 months of age) Flemish Giant I002001* Senior Buck (over 8 months of age) I002002* Senior Doe (over 8 months of age) I002003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I002004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) I002005* Intermediate Buck (6 8 months of age) I002006* Intermediate Doe (6 8 months of age) Havana I003001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I003002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I003003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I003004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Holland Lop I004001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I004002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I004003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I004004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Jersey Wooly I005001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I005002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I005003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I005004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Mini Lop I006001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I006002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I006003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I006004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Mini Rex I007001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I007002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I007003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I007004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Netherland Dwarf I008001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I008002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I008003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I008004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) New Zealand I009001* Senior Buck (over 8 months of age) I009002* Senior Doe (over 8 months of age) I009003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I009004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) I009005* Intermediate Buck (6 8 months of age) I009006* Intermediate Doe (6 8 months of age) Polish I010001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I010002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I010003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I010004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Rex I011001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I011002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I011003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I011004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) 15

16 Sa n I012001* Senior Buck (over 8 months of age) I012002* Senior Doe (over 8 months of age) I012003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I012004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) I012005* Intermediate Buck (6 8 months of age) I012006* Intermediate Doe (6 8 months of age) Silver Mar n I013001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I013002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I013003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I013004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Other Purebred, Large I014001* Senior Buck (over 8 months of age) I014002* Senior Doe (over 8 months of age) I014003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I014004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) I014005* Intermediate Buck (6 8 months of age) I014006* Intermediate Doe (6 8 months of age) Other Purebred, Small I015001* Senior Buck (over 6 months of age) I015002* Senior Doe (over 6 months of age) I015003* Junior Buck (under 6 months of age) I015004* Junior Doe (under 6 months of age) Market Rabbit I016007* Single fryer, 3½ to 5½ pounds, not over 70 days old I016008* Pen of three fryers, 3½ to 5½ pounds, not over 70 days old (same breed) All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Associa on are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. All breeding rabbits must be purebred. Purebred rabbits have a three genera on pedigree showing the ancestral background being of all the same breed, making it eligible for registra on. Rabbits must be entered in proper class according to its age on show date and will be judged by breed. Crossbreds may be shown but are not eligible for State Fair. Each rabbit must be permanently ta ooed in the le ear for iden fica on purposes. Other 4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Sa n Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Pe te, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta and Tan. Other 6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Sa n, American Giant Angora, Bevern, California, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. 16 SHEEP Birth Dates Ewe Lamb Born a er Jan 1, 2018 Yearling Ewe Born between Jan 1 Dec 31, 2017 Cannot show evidence of four permanent incisors. Market Lamb Born on or a er January 1, 2018 Ewe J001002* Ewe Lamb, Black Face J001003* Ewe Lamb, White Face J001004* Ewe Lamb, Speckle Face J002002* Yearling Ewe, Black Face J002003* Yearling Ewe, White Face J002004* Yearling Ewe, Speckle Face Lamb Lead J Lamb Lead Senior, grades 6 & + J Lamb Lead Junior, grades 3 5 The wool industry from fiber to finish. To lead a lamb at halter and to wear a garment made of at least 60% wool. Obtain rules from the Extension Office. Fleece Show J090001* Fleece Show, all grades. Any 4 H ers enrolled in the sheep project may enter a fleece. 4 H ers must pre register on their county fair registra on. Fleece will be conference judged prior to the sheep show in the arena. Fleece must come from sheep in flock owned by the exhibitor. Fleece must be no less than 3 in length, but no more than 13 month growth. Market Lamb Ewe or Wether ( born a er Jan 1, 2018) J003002* Market Lamb, Black Face J003003* Market Lamb, White Face J003004* Market Lamb, Speckle Face Rate of Gain All wethers and market ewes which qualify will be considered for a special rate of gain award. To qualify, animal must be weighed and iden fied at the county weigh day before May 15, The animal s ini al weight combined with the county fair weight will be used to determine a grand and reserve rate of gain champion. Animals will be weighed on Thursday. Livestock showmanship contest (trophies awarded) beef, dairy, sheep, swine, rabbit, goat and poultry showmanship contests will be held. Judging is on the basis of fi ng and showing of the animal.

17 Showmanship All showmanship champions and reserve champions in horse, goat, dairy, beef, swine, rabbit, sheep and poultry are eligible for Round Robin showmanship on Sunday. Junior Showmanship Grades 3 5 Intermediate Showmanship Grades 6 8 Senior Showmanship Grades 9 & + SWINE (one entry per lot allowed, two pigs total) You may enter two swine lots only. For example, you may enter one breeding gilt and one market gilt or one market gilt and one barrow. You may not enter two of the same such as two breeding gilts. Breeding Gilts (will again be shown at State Fair) K001001* January Gilt K001002* February Gilt K001003* March Gilt Market Barrow K002001* Market Barrow (shown by weight) Born on or a er January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or a er. Market Gilt K003001* Market Gilt Born on or a er January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of Feb 1 or a er. Science of Animals Exhibit All Grades May Par cipate Youth 6th grade and up eligible for State Fair These exhibits are judged on Monday, August 13 Health/Breeding/Produc on/zoono c Exhibits L010001* Science of Animals, Beef L010002* Science of Animals, Dairy L010003* Science of Animals, Dairy Goat L010004* Science of Animals, Meat Goat L010005* Science of Animals, Poultry L010006* Science of Animals, Rabbits L010007* Science of Animals, Sheep L010008* Science of Animals, Swine be judged during livestock weekend and 4 H ers may exhibit both an animal and a science of animal educa onal exhibit or just a science of animal exhibit. This project is modeled a er the 2015 Poultry exhibits that resulted from the Avian Flu outbreak when birds were not allowed to be exhibited. Be crea ve! Science of animal exhibits shown at the Minnesota State Fair in zoono c category are eligible for cash prizes. Giving a Demonstration Is a Tradition in 4-H. We challenge you to give it a try! Giving a demonstration is much more powerful than simply telling someone how to do something new. A demonstration shows the step-by-step process for making or building something, presents an example of the way a product should look or taste, illustrates the correct way to do something, or teaches a new skill. Giving a demonstration helps you: Learn more about a topic Helps you gain poise and self-confidence Helps you become more organized Is fun Need some resources to get started? Contact us at the office at Demonstration Saturday, April 14 Extension Meeting Room Livestock Demonstrations Thursday, August 16 Douglas County Fair Contact the Extension Office to sign up at : Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on health, breeding, produc on or zoono c on one of the divisions listed above. These projects may be enhanced with 3 dimensional displays, posters or notebooks State Fair trips will be available. Exhibits will 17

18 A Huge Thank You To Our Previous & Current Year 4-H CASH AWARD & AUCTION SPONSORS These sponsors help defray 4-H members costs to attend State Fair & State Events B S ($ 25) A & C Engine Machining Alex Power Equipment Beheng Implement, Inc. Bigger Associates Douglas/Grant Pork Producers Dr. Michael Collins, DDS Dr. Todd G. Anderson, Central Lakes Orthodon cs, P.A. Dwain Schue e, State Farm Insurance Gardonville Coopera ve Telephone Associa on Hendricks Insurance Agency, Inc. Larson Insurance Master Builders of West Central MN Master Lumber, Inc. Mid Minnesota Racing Pigeon Club Neighborhood Na onal Bank Nelson Creamery Associa on Ron s Warehouse Sales Seppanen s Organic Farm TFC Poultry Trent Froemming and Darrin Froemming S S ($ 50 $ 100) Alex Rubbish & Recycling, Inc. Alex Tax & Business Services, Inc. Alexandria Pro Fab Co., Inc. Blairview Saddle Shop, Inc. Desautels Bartosiewski & Associates, CPAs, LCC Doug & Joyce Muyres Douglas County Farm Bureau Ecumen Bethany Community Glenwood State Bank Hart Travel, LLC Herby s Bar Grill & Cafe Hubbard Feeds, Inc. ITW Heartland Joe D Acres, Joel Dahlheimer Kensington Bank Klinder Processing Lind Family Funeral & Crema on Services Midwest Machinery Company Moe Urness Lund Mutual Insurance Company Ollie s Service, Inc. Pfeninger Trucking, Inc. Pro Maintenance Service Pro Tainer Aric N. Bartle Thornton, Reif, Dolan, Bowen & Klecker, P.A. Velde Moore, Ltd G S ( $ 100) Alexandria Veterinary Clinic Bremer Bank of Alexandria Douglas Area Trail Associa on (DATA) Douglas Co Associa on of Townships Douglas Machine Inc. Elden s Fresh Foods Ellingson Plumbing, Hea ng, A/C & Electrical Farmer s Union Oil Company Golden K Kiwanis of Alexandria Lennes Bros Electric, Inc. Lind Family Funeral & Crema on Services Long Prairie Packing Company Monsanto SunOpta Grains and Foods Group Viking Garage Door Winning Edge Graphics 2017 A S AgCountry/Farm Credit Services AlexTech College Machine Tool Alexandria Industries Barre Farm Supply B & S Grain Behrens Tire Service Blackridge Bank of Alexandria Boesl Farms Bosek Fisheries Bred & Bu er Dairy, LLC Bright Seeds, Inc. Bryce Farms Channel Seeds Congressman Collin Peterson Crop Produc on Services Don Kleine Don Muyres Donald Trousil 18 Douglas County Animal Hospital Douglas Co Corn & Soybean Growers E. Arthur Brown Co, Inc. Ellingson Plumbing, Hea ng, A/C & Electrical Form A Feed Garden Center Lanes & Fat Daddy s Gardonville Coopera ve Telephone Associa on Hart Travel, LLC Hubbard Milling James Madison Johnston Law Office Kevin Huwe Family Land O Lakes Lowry Insurance Lowry State Bank James Madison Machinery Scope Mark Boesl Excava ng Midwest Bank Parkers Prairie Midwest Machinery Co Mike & Cindy Maudal Millerville Auto Center Millerville Coopera ve Creamery Miltona Custom Meats & Sausage Mission Mechanical Nelson Community Associa on Northland Seeds Perham Stockyards Pioneer Hi Breed Prairie Lakes Dental Pro Ag Farmers Coop of Garfield Protein Allicance Purina Animal Nutri on Rod Froemming Ron Sle o Runestone Electric Associa on Schaffer Machine Skid Pro A achments Special Tools Up North Concrete Paving Please Thank These Outstanding 4-H Supporters Next Chance You Have. They Help Keep Our Program Strong!!!

19 GENERAL/STATIC 4-H PROJECTS Members may register for mul ple exhibits in each project lot AEROSPACE R010001* Grade 9+ R010002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 R Rocket Launch (all ages) Flyable models should be ready for flight (engine should not be installed, do not include fuel); recovery system should be in place and opera ve. Airplanes should be balanced and ready for flight. Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4 H curriculum. Flyable models built from kit or your own design. Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. Exhibits can include model rocketry, model airplanes or flying display. Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. Members will be evaluated on construc on techniques, knowledge about what makes an airplane fly or about the aircra represented by the model. Rocket Launch Rocket Launch will be held at a me and loca on TBD during the Douglas County Fair. This is an ac vity and not a judged event. All par cipants receive a $ 4 premium. BICYCLE R020001* Grade 9+ R020002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT (judged Mon. Aug. 13 in Erickson Pavilion at 6:30 p.m.) R030001* Grade 9+ R030002* Grade 6 8 P Grade 3 5 R Live Cat Exhibit (all ages) Cat Show LIVE CAT EXHIBIT MUST BE DOMESTICATED Not Eligible for State Fair. Only one live cat animal entry per person. All cats must have rabies shots, you may bring copy of health papers to the show. No cats under three months of age may be shown. Cats are to be taken home a er the show. Judging will consist of overall cleanliness of the cat, cleanliness of ears, mouth, breath, eyes, tail, skin and feet. Condi on of cat health of skin, body, height, etc. and the presenta on and overall knowledge of the 4 H er about the cat. Be prepared to answer ques ons about your cat and its care. Only one overall cat plaque will be awarded for show & exhibit. Educa onal exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on display or poster. Exhibits should show or explain something the 4 H er made, did or learned with their pet. Cat exhibit will be judged a er the cat show. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT R040001* Grade 9+ R040002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age and other characteris cs of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well being. If the exhibit is designed to be interac ve with children, the item is to be used with children before exhibi ng and a photograph of this ac vity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/cra materials, etc., made from new or recycled/throw away material. Babysi ng kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor. Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narra ve, ac vity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/or families. Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with descrip on of what was learned about self and family. A crea vely developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gi ed, developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.). CITIZENSHIP R050001* Grade 9+ R050002* Grade 6 8 R Grade Ring binder, report binder or 3 sided display repor ng on community projects and/or ci zenship ac vi es which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of ac on as well as the evalua on of each. A wri en narra ve and/or visual communica on presenta on of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems. 19

20 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES R060001* Grades 9+ Clothes You Make R060002* Grades 6 8 Clothes You Make R Grades 3 5 Clothes You Make R060004* Grades 9+ Clothes You Buy R060005* Grades 6 8 Clothes You Buy R Grades 3 5 Clothes You Buy R060007* Grades 9+ Non Garment Exhibit R060008* Grades 6 8 Non Garment Exhibit R Grades 3 5 Non Garment Exhibit R060010* Grades 9+ Recycled Clothing R060011* Grades 6 8 Recycled Clothing R Grades 3 5 Recycled Clothing R061001* Grades 9+ Fashion Review Clothes You Make R061002* Grades 6 8 Fashion Review Clothes You Make R Grades 3 5 Fashion Review Clothes You Make R061004* Grades 9+ Fashion Review Clothes You Buy R061005* Grades 6 8 Fashion Review Clothes You Buy R Grades 3 5 Fashion Review Clothes You Buy R061007* Grades 9+ Fashion Review, Recycled Clothing R061008* Grades 6 8 Fashion Review, Recycled Clothing R Grades 3 5 Fashion Review, Recycled Clothing Clothes or Non Garment You Make Each garment must include an informa on tag lis ng: pa ern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instruc ons, member name and club. Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibi ng. Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. Clothes or Non Garment You Make A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef s apron, skirt with elas c waistband, backpack, etc., A constructed garment made from a pa ern Crea ve sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as kni ng, cross s tch, etc., incorporated into garment. Clothing or tex les display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing selec on, care. Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explana on of steps used. Clothes or Non Garment You Buy The purchased garment or ou it must be accompanied by an 8 1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following informa on: a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. b) Cost of garment. Explana on of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in exis ng ward robe, and include inventory of wardrobe. Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibi ng. Clothes or Non Garment You Buy A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. Fashion Review Clothes You Make or Buy Par cipants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4 H clothing project. We ask that members par cipate in the style show on Tuesday, July 31 star ng at 7 p.m. to be held at Lake Community Church COMPUTER R080001* Grade 9+ R080002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documenta on, screen print, and summary. 4 H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be le on display. Reports and wri en summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer so ware can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, wri en plan for use, and examples of use. Program/so ware developed by the 4 H member including a statement of objec ves, and discussion of program. Program/so ware be original or adapted, by the member, from an exis ng program. IMPORTANT NOTE clothing, non-clothing, quilting, Fabrictastic items and fashion review projects are judged prior to the county fair on Tuesday, July 31 at the Extension Office. This includes sewn pillows, bags, aprons, quilts, mittens etc. Please call if you have questions. 20

21 CONSUMER EDUCATION R090001* Grade 9+ R090002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included. Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. CRAFTS & FINE ARTS Members can exhibit in both Fine Arts AND Cra s. CRAFTS R100001* Cra s Grade 9+ R100002* Cra s Grade 6 8 R Cra s Grade 3 5 Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a cra /kit. Emphasis is on the crea ve process and the employment of design elements and principles. The cra /kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifica ons. All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on pain ngs, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful cra smanship. Basket making, e dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. FINE ARTS R100004* Fine Arts Grade 9+ R100005* Fine Arts Grade 6 8 R Fine Arts Grade 3 5 Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. Emphasis is on the crea ve process and the employment of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4 Hers own ideas and imagina on. All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on pain ngs, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) : For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. Original work in drawing pain ng, sculpture, print process, tex les, po ery, etc. CROP SCIENCES CORN R110001* Grade 9+ R110002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous year. Include 3 x 5 index card lis ng the variety, exhibitor name, and county. A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn) must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. Possible exhibits include a two quart exhibit of small grain, flax, beans, field peas, navy bean, sunflowers, pinto beans, alfalfa, sweet clover, medium red clover, alsike, birds foot trefoil, mothy, bluegrass, reed canary grass, brome grass, tame mustard, or millet. No forage exhibits or sheaves will be accepted. An educa onal display illustra ng plant reproduc on, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteris cs, growing and using plants, plant growth and food produc on, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES R110004* Grade 9+ R110005* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Crops must be grown on your farm in the current growing season (previous for soybeans). Include 3 x 5 index card lis ng the variety. : A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. An educa onal display illustra ng one of the following ideas: plant reproduc on, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteris cs, growing and using plants, plant growth and food produc on, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. DEMONSTRATIONS & ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION (Judged April 14 in the Extension Office) Any of the demonstra ons / presenta ons may be done individually or as a team. O001001* 4 H Demonstra on O003001* Illustrated Presenta on O004001* Youth in Ac on O002001* 4 H Livestock Demonstra on (Judged August 16) All Demonstra on We ask that demonstra ons be presented at demonstra on day. Sign up for a me using the lots above. Demonstra on / Illustrated Presenta ons may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or exper se the 4 Her has. Presenta ons may be an individual or a two person team. Individual presenta ons shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presenta ons should not exceed 25 minutes in length. 21

22 Demonstra ons are an oral presenta on that includes actually demonstra ng the hands on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most o en includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstra on could involve using bedding plants, po ng soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstra on there should be something of a "finished product". Demonstra ons may also include the use of suppor ng visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Suppor ng visuals can include technology based op ons like presenta on so ware (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstra on should be on the "doing", not the suppor ng visuals. Members can bring a demonstra on and general exhibit during general encampment at State Fair. 4 H members may select any topic of interest or area of exper se. Demonstra on day is April 14, in the Extension Mee ng Room. Illustrated Presenta ons are an oral presenta on that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educa onal or informa ve format. For example, an Illustrated Presenta on could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educa onal presenta on that explores sustainable energy op ons. Illustrated Presenta ons most o en consist of interac on with suppor ng visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Suppor ng visuals can include technology based op ons like presenta on so ware (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Suppor ng visuals may include tangible items, but generally li le or no ac vity takes place with the item. Youth in Ac on presenta ons are interac ve, con nuous presenta ons that are approximately minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth in Ac on demonstra on may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or exper se the member has. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Ac on and cons tutes a major por on of the evalua on results. Presenta on So ware (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstra ons and Illustrated Talks. If Presenta on So ware is used in a Demonstra on, the presenta on so ware should supplement the Demonstra on (hands on demonstra ng should s ll be the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the presenta on so ware can be the basis for the en re talk; however the member must interact with the presenta on and informa on not just step to the side and let the presenta on play. (Selfpresen ng entries created with presenta on so ware should be burned on to a DVD and entered in the Video class.) If presenta on so ware is u lized, judging will include the effec ve use of the so ware. For informa on on effec vely using visuals in presenta ons and/or presenta on so ware please see h p:// ware_presenta on. Special NOTE: if presenta on so ware is u lized in either a Demonstra on 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. The ideal situa on is to deliver the presenta on with a computer and LCD projector, but the use of transparencies and an overhead projector is also possible. Livestock Demonstra on There will be no Cloverbud category Livestock Demonstra ons will be judged on August 16. Each County will be allowed one addi onal livestock trip for the livestock demonstra on being presented at State Fair. All livestock demonstra ons must incorporate a live animal into the demonstra on. At State Fair, the 4 Her must demonstrate on livestock weekend and can also par cipate is all other species ac vi es (show, interviews, showmanship). Any par cipants comple ng a demonstra on (livestock or general) at the State Fair will receive a $30 premium from the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Associa on. DOG RELATED (judged Mon. Aug. 13, Entry Day) R120001* Grade 9+ R120002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Educa onal exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. ELECTRIC R130001* Grade 9+ R130002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 A wiring diagram or schema c must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch loca ons, fuse boxes, wire size, capaci es, fuse sizes, total bulk wa age, appliance wa age, number of circuits, and type of wiring installa on. Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an explana on of what it is and how it is used. Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked), educa onal display used in teaching others, etc. (must not exceed 20 square feet of floor space). ENGINEERING DESIGN See h p:// H/projects/set/ for more informa on. AQUATIC ROBOTICS R135001* Grade 9+ R135002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 : Design and build their own remote operated vehicle (ROV) Use and adapt it to monitor water quality Teams of a least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit Teams of a least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit : Display, binder, poster illustra ng the process of doing the ac vity/ project Exhibit of ROV 22

23 ENGINEERING DESIGN R135004* Grade 9+ R135005* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Requirement: Include descrip on of the problem/challenge being solved Include descrip on of the process/steps undergone to solve problem : Display, binder, poster illustra ng the process of doing the ac vity/ project Exhibit of engineering design product Display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career ROBOTICS R135007* Grade 9+ R135008* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Note: The goal of the 4 H robo cs program is for the 4 H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a func oning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. : Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the func on, purpose and construc on of the robot. : A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE (Formerly Rube Goldberg) R135010* Level 1 Team Member (grades 3 8) R135011* Level 2 Team Member (grades 9 & Up) Youth in grades 6 and above can par cipate in Level 2 if they have at least two years previous experience in Level 1. Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in one of these classes. An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on Rube Goldberg, an overly complex contrap on designed to accomplish a single task. The best created machines use a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a serious of chain reac on steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their machine. This ac vity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. : 1. Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rule Books at H.umn.edu/events/engineering designchallenge/ for complete details. 2. Teams of at least 3 youth 3. Minimum of 10 steps 4. Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less 5. Exhibit physical size limited to 6 x 6 x Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge 7. Need to keep a wri en record illustra ng the process of doing the project. : Engineering Design Challenge machine itself Display, binder, poster illustra ng the process of doing the project Note: In 2018, the State Engineering Design Challenge for Level 1 and 2 (formerly Rube Goldberg) will be held at a site other than the State Fair. However, challenge teams are invited to showcase their machine and project at the State Fair. Par cipants can also have other general projects judged. ENTOMOLOGY R140001* Grade 9+ R140002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Insect Collec on exhibits: A. Collec ons shall be contained in a glass topped case; approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3" (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal posi on. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. Only one case per exhibitor is allowed. B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. D. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. E. Specimens must be properly labeled. 1) The loca on, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are minimum loca on informa on that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. 2) All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non permanent markers are not acceptable. F. For more specific informa on on pinning, labeling, and other informa on, see Collec ng and Preserving Insects, a MN 4 H Entomology Resource, H.umn.edu/projects/ entomology Non Collec on Project exhibits: A. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. B. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, world wide web, interviews with an expert etc.) C. Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self sustaining for up to 14 days without special care. D. A wri en report or journal should accompany the project, introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and method), predic ng an outcome, sta ng the results, and discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used. 23

24 1. General Insect Collec on: must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects represen ng at least 8 orders. 2. Specialty insect collec on can include but is not limited to a collec on of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collec on of immature insects, a collec on of insects from a par cular habitat (e.g. aqua c, forest, or prairie) or a collec on of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects a acking corn). 3. Non Collec on Project can include but is not limited to life history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scien fic inves ga on (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. EXPLORING ANIMALS R150001* Grades 9+ R150002* Grades 6 8 R Grades 3 5 This area is for 4 H'ers who wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not required. An educa onal exhibit to show or explain something 4 H er made, did or learned or may explore consumer issues EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT R160001* Grade 9+ R160002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Display on environmental pollu on describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situa on. Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and informa on on habits, foods, and shelter needs. Display showing erosion control prac ces such as minimum llage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS R170001* Grade 9+ R170002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Fish iden fica on. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit iden fying the parts of a fish. Fishing Knots. Iden fy how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment; Safety prac ces and techniques that are related to fishing or boa ng. Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco system. FLOWER GARDENING R180001* Grade 9+ R180002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Label each container according to kind or variety. Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condi on with ease. When exhibi ng cut flowers, we suggest: three stems of one variety of annual flower, or one stem of a hardy perennial, or one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or one blossom of a tea rose, or one stem of a hardy shrub rose. One variety of annual flower (three stems); one variety of hardy perennials (one stem). One variety of summer flowering bulbs (one stem), collec on of three different perennial garden flowers (one stem or stalk of each), collec on of four different annual garden flowers (one stem of each), single stem of one of the following: glad spike, rose, or dahlia. Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method My Flower Garden Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale (see Flower Gardening Bulle n, page 3), the correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil prepara on to blooming. Educa onal Exhibit showing the principles of propaga on or reproduc on, nutri on, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOODS AND NUTRITION BREADS R190001* Grade 9+ R190002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 * Only educa onal exhibits are State Fair Eligible Exhibit sugges ons Ideas include educa onal exhibit on nutri onal value of a bread product, study of basic ingredients in quick and/or yeast breads and their purpose, comparison of different types of flour etc., independent study related to project, or one loaf of na onality bread or ½ loaf of a yeast bread (include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutri onal value, recipe, and photo of the bread). No bread mixes allowed. Want to give food review a try?! This is a chance to explore the foods project. 4-H ers set up a display showing a favorite food and questions are asked about food preparation and nutrition in an interview setting. Need some resources to get started? Contact us at the office at Food Review - Wednesday, August 15 Held at the Douglas County Fair Between 1-7 PM in 4-H Exhibit Building 24

25 DAIRY FOODS R190004* Grade 9+ R190005* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibit sugges ons Exhibits can include one serving of a dish with a dairy product(s) as the main ingredient (cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream, bu er, etc.) Include a 8½ x 11 poster showing nutri onal value, recipe and photo of the food, study of nutri onal value of dairy products, proper storage and handling of dairy products, exhibits showing how dairy products affect health and/or economy of our county, state, country, and/or world; compare the nutrient content of different kinds of dairy products. FOOD AND NUTRITION R190007* Grade 9+ R190008* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and informa on sources, nutri onal values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. Pictures, food models, plaster, plas c, papier mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educa onal exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educa onal exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and a ached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card lis ng nutri on informa on and the recipe will be displayed as the exhibit instead of the food. One serving of a nutri ous food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutri onal value, recipe, and a photo of the food. Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and MyPlate. Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutri onal and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of me). Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (ex.: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. Nutri on/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION R190010* Grade 9+ R190011* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutri on project. All recipes, procedures, and mes followed must be according to current USDA and/or Na onal Center for Home Food Preserva on recommenda ons. All food preserva on exhibits must be labeled with a 2 x 3 label. Labels to include county, name, grade, product, style of pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure canner), date processed, processing me and recipe source. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used. Jars must be heat tempered glass canning jars. All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids. Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one half pint jars for jams and jellies; one quart jars for pickled products. Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preserva on publica ons, available through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable. No ar ficial food coloring should be added to entries. Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self sealing plas c bags or air ght plas c bags. The quan ty of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky). Preserved within the past year. Exhibit sugges ons Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product: Vegetables or fruits Jams, jellies, preserves, low sugar spreads (no frozen) Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) Dried vegetables or dried fruits. Dried herbs. Beef or venison jerky. Food science experiment or educa onal display. FOOD REVIEW (judged Wednesday, of County Fair) R191001* Grade 9+ R191002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 The exhibit itself, all supplies and food is brought and set up on judging day. Exhibitors should bring to judging day one item of food from the menu; place se ngs which includes dishes, silverware, linens and centerpiece for the course in which the food is served; a recipe for that food mounted on an 8½ x 11 poster, preferably freestanding; a complete lis ng of menu items and photo of meal se ng mounted on an 8½ x 11 poster, preferably freestanding. The food review display must be no larger than 30 square. Food review will be judged on food knowledge, management knowledge, nutri on knowledge, menu, food and table se ng. The judge may or may not taste the food. 25

26 MICROWAVE COOKING R190013* Grade 9+ R190014* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 : Can include one serving of a dish prepared in a microwave oven. Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutri onal value, recipe and a photo of the food, independent study of topic related to project, or educa onal exhibit which might address menu and diet planning, buying, consumerism, safety, sanita on, storage, nutri on, science principles, etc. FOREST RESOURCES R200001* Grade 9+ R200002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material. : Collec on of leaves or needles with twigs iden fied with their common name. Common name should be printed near the iden fied leaf/needle. Photographic display of forest products include the name of the product/use to iden fy the photograph. Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross sec ons; make a seed collec on. Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate informa on. Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus nonrenewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig iden fica on; taxonomic keys; tree road maps. Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harves ng methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest. Display showing forest products, including maple syrup produc on; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recrea on, wildlife, etc.). Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry. FRUIT R210001* Grade 9+ R210002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Include a 3 x 5 index card lis ng the varie es of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. An exhibit should consist of a collec on of 6 fruits of strawberries, raspberries, cherries, gooseberries, currants or 6 apples, plums, pears or 3 bunches of grapes. Display showing a comparison of several varie es of the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. Educa onal display illustra ng diseases (actual specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and methods of control. GEOLOGY R220001* Grade 9+ R220002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 A ach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glasstopped case of the same model as used by the entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. A ach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how specimens are iden fied as to rock or fossil type. Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton collec on (see geology bulle n), six silly silicates. Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz minerals, ores, or a theme of your own choosing. Polished rock types used to make decora ve items such as paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of each rock type. Educa onal exhibit showing the "science how's and why s" dealing with the principles of geology and natural earth sciences. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS R240001* Grade 9+ R240002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a cross cultural home stay experience. Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. HEALTH R250001* Grade 9+ R250002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, ea ng disorders, sexuality, sexually transmi ed disease, pregnancy, stress, depression, etc..) of your choice. Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objec ves, audience, metable, program descrip on, materials, community support and evalua on. HOME ENVIRONMENT R260001* Grade 9+ R260002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Members exhibi ng in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have wri en informa on to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject ma er of the specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, and alterna ves considered. A photograph and report showing its place in the home. environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. 26

27 environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang. Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED to be used. Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture. Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home. Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs. An ar cle remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use. Descrip on, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecora ng or remodeling plan showing before and a er. HORSE RELATED EXHIBIT F105001* Horse Related, grades 9+ F105002* Horse Related, grades 6 8 F Horse Related, grades 3 5 Anyone enrolled in the Horse project can exhibit in this division. Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or ar cle. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4 H member has made, done, or learned in the project. Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. Youth 6th grade and up are eligible for state horse show. An item made or repaired, related to the horse project. There are no specific dimensions. HORSELESS HORSE (NO ANIMAL) F108001* Horseless Horse, grades 9+ F108002* Horseless Horse, grades 6 8 F Horseless Horse, grades 3 5 Must be enrolled in Horseless Horse to exhibit in this division. Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or ar cle. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4 H member has made, done, or learned in the project. Exhibits are conference judged on Monday with the general 4 H projects and with the exhibitor present and are eligible for state horse show. Basis for judging A racts a en on, holds interest 25% Educa onal value, tells a story 25% Members knowledge 50% Horseless horse offers the opportunity to study and learn about the horse to members that do not own or lease a horse. They will gain knowledge of major breeds, colors, gaits and safety. The project will enhance their apprecia on for the value of the horse and give you an understanding of care requirements. They will deliver sportsmanship, responsibility, coopera on, decision making skills and public speaking skills. INDOOR GARDENING R270001* Grade 9+ R270002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 POTTED PLANTS: Flowering plants should be in bloom. Foliage plants should be in vigorous condi on. Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair. PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS: Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or diameter. Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4' Evalua on will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condi on, arrangement, hanger to container to plant rela onship, and plants being well established. TERRARIUMS: The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension. Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibi ng. Members must be able to iden fy all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design). Two or more varie es of house plants with common and botanical name. Terrarium or dish garden; consider terrarium material of general terrarium plant of na ve and woodland plants of Minnesota. Educa onal exhibit showing plant propaga on, plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc. LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN R280001* Grade 9+ R280002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for state fair Evalua on will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told. Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes and future plans. Photographs showing "before and a er" views are desirable. Design a project mee ng for this project area (in booklet form) including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of your mee ng, ac vi es you would include, and visual aids you would use. 27

28 NEEDLE ARTS R290001* Grade 9+ R290002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Each exhibit must include a consumer informa on tag, if appropriate, with the following informa on: pa ern company name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instruc ons. If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. Exhibit sugges ons Any item made by the member using the techniques of kni ng, croche ng, embroidery and crewel, counted cross s tch, needlepoint, hardanger, hand quil ng, weaving, appliqué, latch hook, ta ng, other. Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evalua on of materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts technique. Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include informa on about how item should be preserved. PERFORMING ARTS Judged July 31 at Lake Community Church R300001* Grade 9+ R300002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibit Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a member s involvement or interest in the performing arts. To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selec ng, planning, performing and reflec on on their project work. If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts. A puppet and script made and created by member. Create and perform a short story, show, music selec on, etc., and include a write up about it. A journal or scrapbook (with wri en statements) of current performing arts experiences. An educa onal display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing. PETS (judged Mon. Aug. 13 in Erickson Pavilion at 5:00 p.m.) R310001* Grade 9+ R310002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 R Live Pet Exhibit (all ages) LIVE PET EXHIBIT MUST BE DOMESTICATED Bring pet on leash, in cage or other controllable container. Not Eligible for State Fair. A dog, rabbit, pygmy goat, etc. may be shown as a pet or at the dog, rabbit, goat show, etc., not both. Exhibits will be judged on grooming, condi on and health of pet and knowledge of pet owner. Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be shown in the pet show. Only one overall pet plaque is awarded. Pets are to be taken home a er the show. 28 Educa onal display explaining pet care, health, nutri onal needs, etc.; exhibit must include a photograph of 4 Her with their pet. Educa onal exhibits will be judged following the pet show. Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display, animal care display. Photography PHOTOGRAPHY Digital/film Photography is an exci ng project where the sky is the limit! You may take a photo and apply minimal edi ng and concentrate on the subject ma er or you may opt to illustrate your skills in edi ng so ware: using mul ple layer techniques, selec ve coloring, HDR etc. For more details and explana ons, visit h p:// H/ projects/arts communica on/photography/docs/photography pssugges ons for projects.pdf. R320001* Grade 9+ R320002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Equipment Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, underwater camera, me lapse camera, cell phone, tablet) All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current 4 H year. Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. When edi ng or using enhancements an unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit. NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. Photos should be 4 X 6, enlargements should be 5 X 7 or 8 X10 and mounted on mat board or poster board, neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use construc on paper. Use 14 X 22" board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama. Exhibit ideas Photo story of 3 to 7 (4 X 6") photos in a photo ma e or displayed on poster board to show a process (before and a er). Photo story can also include documen ng, some examples might include: Town s history, could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. 4 H project, or another member s 4 H project or your club s community service Environmental issue(s) or a community need A Day in the Life of (farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc. Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, ac on, nature, weather, shapes, close ups, etc.). Panorama Enlargement or mul ple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic elements you learned about and includes explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shu er speed,

29 rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) Enlargement or mul ple 4X6 photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate ligh ng technique, journalis c photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. Slideshow compila on of photo images use tles, voice over, background selec ons to make a show, etc. For judging can show project on 14x22 poster board or computer, tablet or DVD. Calendar, brochure, event poster, etc. (NO scrapbooks). PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE R330001* Grade 9+ R330002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 An educa onal display illustra ng one of the following ideas: plant reproduc on, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteris cs, growing and using plants, plant growth and food produc on, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. POTATOES R340001* Grade 9+ R340002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety iden fied on a 3 x 5 card. Educa onal display illustra ng diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. QUILTING (judged July 31 in the Extension Office) R350001* Grade 9+ R350002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Each Item should include informa on lis ng: pa ern book & name, fiber content of fabric & ba ng, and care instruc ons. If not quilted or hand ed by the 4 Her, state who ed or hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4 Her, someone else may do the final quil ng). Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand ed. : A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. Repair of an old quilt. A display showing the history of quil ng, fabrics and pa erns used in quil ng, or a topic of your choice. SAFETY R370001* Grade 9+ R370002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire preven on, and first aid kit. Include an item for display representa ve of project ac vity. Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included. Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc. SELF DETERMINED R380001* Grade 9+ R380002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch all category but rather inten onal self directed learning. A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county. To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selec on, planning and management of a self determined learning experience. Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the ac vity/project Display of finished work Use this project area for Geospa al exhibits and Clowning exhibits. SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT R390001* Grade 9+ R390002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included in a display and will not be considered in the calcula on of dimensions. MN and 4 H regula ons for handling and storing firearms must be followed. No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from being a hazard. Only spor ng firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or demonstrated. Safety techniques applied to shoo ng ac vi es (e.g., range commands and range safety, eye and ear protec on, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety first aid, survival skills, etc.). Shoo ng Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and func ons of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, posi on, etc.). Display illustra ng key field iden fica on features of a group of game animals (e.g., dis nguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among five look alike species, of upland game birds, etc.). Leadership skills learned in your shoo ng sports club. History and nomenclature of trapping, hun ng, and firearms. Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regula ons. R County Fun Shoot, Grade 3 & + Par cipants must be enrolled in the shoo ng sports/wildlife project Par cipants receive $ 4 for par cipa on. 29

30 Par cipants must have received a minimum of seven hours online marksmanship/safety instruc on per discipline with cer fied instructors Par cipants must have received a minimum of 5 hours of wildlife educa on this year. SHOP R400001* Grade 9+ R400002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. A ach a card to all exhibits describing construc on materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost. : Ar cle made of wood or metal Wooden or metal ar cle repaired, finished, or refinished. Display on proper es, uses, or processing of wood. SMALL ENGINES R410001* Grade 9+ R410002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Small engine that has been recondi oned or repaired. A device constructed by a member u lizing a small engine. Display on the parts of an engine, etc. TRACTOR R420001* Grade 9+ R420002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. Exhibit sugges ons A poster, video, display, notebook, represen ng your project learning. Restored, recondi oned, rebuilt tractor. Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others. VEGETABLE GARDENING R430001* Grade 9+ R430002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 (not eligible for state fair) (may bring a collec on of 3 different kinds of vegetables) When exhibi ng a collec on of vegetables, it is recommended the collec on includes six different kinds of vegetables (1 large specimen + 3 medium specimen +2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any combina on of the following: A. One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) B. Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) C. Two small vegetable specimen s and 12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) D. Potatoes or cherry tomatoes may not be included. If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must contain six different vegetables or be an educa onal display. R430004* Veg Gardening Educa onal Exhibit, all grades Display showing three varie es of the same vegetable. Educa onal display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in development between thinned vs. unthinned vegetables). A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. For ps in Harves ng and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit, you can refer to the following Iowa Extension website. Suggested exhibit quan ty for MN will vary from the publica on. h p:// ons/4h462.pdf LARGEST VEGETABLE CONTEST R Cabbage R Cucumber R Melons R Pumpkin R Squash Details $ 2 award to the winner in each lot Vegetables will be judged on size, not weight Par cipants may enter in all lots VETERINARY SCIENCE R440001* Grade 9+ R440002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Exhibit may include models, diagrams, and/or actual ar cles. Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. 30

31 VIDEO/FILMMAKING See h p:// H.umn.edu/projects/photography for more details and explana ons related to photography and video exhibits. R450001* Grade 9+ R450002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 R Produc on Team of 2 3 members per team (can come from different schools &/or grades) Equipment: camcorder, flip camera, digital camera, me lapse camera or trail camera, cell phone, tablet Equipment Any electronic devise capable of capturing a video image; video camera, digital camera, DSLR, me lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, Go Pro or drone with a ached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). All videos exhibited must have been recorded in the current 4 H year. All videos exhibited must be made by the exhibitor OR if the video is made by a video produc on team, the exhibitor must be a member and must have created at least 50 percent of the finished video. Video must be presented on DVD, USB or flash drive. Video must include a tle and credits. The video must be original material, por ons from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release. The video must be original material, por ons from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release. The exhibitor s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces. Exhibit Ideas A poster that illustrates how a video camera works, or how to care for video equipment, illustra on of computer video crea on, etc. Video short limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing by judge during judging process) Showcase various video techniques. A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. Video made by blending computer technology and tradi onal camera created video. Video using data from trail camera or me lapse camera (stop ac on video) Video using Clayma on WATER / WETLANDS R460001* Grade 9+ R460002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Display showing the five unique physical proper es of water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quan es and uses made of water by families, municipali es, industries, animals, and plants; Display on water quality or management pollu on, conserva on, water quality standards, etc. WILDLIFE BIOLOGY R470001* Grade 9+ R470002* Grade 6 8 R Grade 3 5 Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota describe habitat, food, and shelter needs. A wildlife management plan show prac ces related to land use and forest management for wildlife. Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc). YOUTH LEADERSHIP R480001* Grade 9+ R480002* Grade 6 8 R Grades 3 5 Purpose: Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills and then develop those skills and share them with others. This might happen individually or with a group. Guidelines Taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the steps from beginning to end would be one example of a youth leadership project. Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display boards, scrapbooks, and posters. A wri en narra ve of your leadership role in your club or county including: holding an elected office, commi ee work, camp counselor, part of event management, project organizer, on going yearly responsibili es in a planned club program and fund raising, etc. A lesson plan for an ac vity or a project mee ng that you have planned and presented. Include teaching outline, objec ves, informa on to be presented, techniques to be used, etc Display, scrapbook, poster (but not limited to these), that documents you taking charge and leading a service project. Share the steps from beginning to end. Opportunity to Earn Some Green 4 H members who use recycled materials within their general project work this year will have opportunity to receive a Green Award (cash) at the county fair. Youth who use recycled materials in their exhibit will need to tell the judge what recycled materials they used, thus they will receive a Keeping it Green s cker on their project and their name will be placed in a drawing for the green stuff. So for example youth could purchase second hand clothing for a purchased garment, use old jeans to make a quilt, or use old barn lumber for a shop project, refinish an que furniture the possibili es are endless. Polar fleece will not be an acceptable item as all polar fleece is not made from recycled plas c. The goal is to get us thinking about how we can recycle, reuse and reduce! 31

32 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT & PREVIOUS YEAR TROPHY AWARDS BEEF CHAMPION MARKET BEEF Osakis Creamery Associa on CHAMPION BEEF HEIFER Missy Ri, Ag Vanced Crop Solu ons, Pioneer Brand Products CHAMPION DAIRY STEER Alex Country Store CHAMPION COW/CALF Olson s Crooked Lake Farm CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Joe & Karen Zwieg Family??? CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Thesing s Riverside Simmentals CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Circle J Trucking MARKET BEEF RATE OF GAIN Pro Ag Farmers Coopera ve DAIRY STEER RATE OF GAIN Up North Concrete Paving, LLC DAIRY GRAND CHAMPION DAIRY Echo Press Newspaper JUNIOR CHAMPION DAIRY Jassel Holsteins, Alan & Jessica Klimek CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Alexandria Veterinary Clinic CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Missy Ri, Ag Vanced Crop Solu ons, Pioneer Brand Products CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Voyager Industries, Inc. DOG CHAMPION OBEDIENCE JR CLASS Dr. Kai & Myrna Hunt CHAMPION OBEDIENCE SR CLASS Douglas County Animal Hospital CHAMPION AGILITY Dr. Kai & Myrna Hunt CHAMPION JUMPERS Alexandria Veterinary Clinic OPEN SHOWMANSHIP Clayton & Laurie Lahman NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP Spruce Hill Rangers 4 H Club in memory of Grant Lindberg JUNIOR RALLY O Taveirne Auto Sales SENIOR RALLY O Affordable Pet Services GOAT CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Lions Club of Carlos CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP LeSha and Lexi Massmann CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Up North Concrete Paving, LLC CHAMPION DAIRY MARKET GOAT Lions Club of Carlos CHAMPION MEAT MARKET GOAT Spruce Hill Rangers 4 H Club CHAMPION JUNIOR DAIRY GOAT Derek, Alicia, Aidyn & Jayse Meissner CHAMPION SENIOR DAIRY GOAT Douglas County Commissioners Charlie Meyer, Keith Englund, Jerry Raap, Jim Stra on and Owen Miller CHAMPION MEAT BREEDING DOE Jared Sanborn HORSE HI POINT PERFORMANCE Lake Region Saddle Club HI POINT TRAINING Lake Region Saddle Club HI POINT NOVICE Lake Region Saddle Club HI POINT GAMES Lake Region Saddle Club POULTRY CHAMPION MARKET CHICKENS Clayton & Laurie Lahman CHAMPION BREEDING CHICKENS ** Sponsor Needed ** EGG PRODUCTION Randy Palmer, Randy Palmer Construc on CHAMPION MARKET TURKEY Randy Palmer, Randy Palmer Construc on CHAMPION BREEDING TURKEY Spruce Hill Rangers 4 H Club 32 CHAMPION MARKET DUCKS Spruce Hill Rangers 4 H Club CHAMPION BREEDING DUCKS Lions Club of Carlos CHAMPION MARKET GEESE Lions Club of Carlos CHAMPION BREEDING GEESE Up North Concrete Paving, LLC CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Spruce Hill Rangers 4 H Club CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Brandon Lions Club CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Vernal Nelson CHAMPION PIGEON Dave Massmann Construc on, LLC Dave & Kim Massmann SHOW & HOBBY CHAMPION Alex Country Store RABBIT CHAMPION BREEDING RABBIT Lions Club of Carlos CHAMPION MARKET PEN Lions Club of Carlos CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Prairie Lakes Dental, P.A. CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Liberty Livewires 4 H Club CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Big Horn Bay Ceramics SHEEP CHAMPION WETHER AgCountry Farm Credit Services CHAMPION EWE Alex Country Store CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Up North Concrete Paving, LLC CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Spruce Hill Rangers 4 H Club CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Ben, Stephanie & Brady Grimes RATE OF GAIN Pro Ag Farmer s Coopera ve

33 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR PREVIOUS & CURRENT YEAR TROPHY & GENERAL PLAQUE AWARDS SWINE CHAMPION BARROW Jerry Johnson CHAMPION GILT Fernholz Farms. Inc. CHAMPION SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Alex Power Equipment CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Alex Country Store CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Douglas/Grant Pork Producers MARKET GILT Samantha Lahman, Pembina County Ag Agent GENERAL PROJECTS PLAQUES AEROSPACE Long Prairie Packing Co., LLC BICYCLE Douglas County 4 H BREADS Moe 4 H Club CAT Jackie Lanoue Family CHILD DEVELOPMENT Molly Sailer CITIZENSHIP Sun Opta Grains and Foods Group CLOTHES YOU BUY Anderson Funeral Home CLOTHES YOU MAKE Anderson Funeral Home COMPUTERS Insty Prints CONSUMER EDUCATION Long Prairie Packing Co., LLC CORN Brandon Pro Ag CRAFTS Liberty Livewires 4 H Club DAIRY FOODS Sun Opta Grains and Foods Group DEMONSTRATION Sponsor Needed ELECTRIC Sponsor Needed ENGINEERING DESIGN Sponsor Needed ENTOMOLOGY Angela & Adam Lo esness & Family EXPLORING ANIMALS Meg Clark EXPLORING ENVIRONMENT Sun Opta Grains and Foods Group FASHION REVIEW, CLOTHES YOU MAKE Elden s Fresh Foods FASHION REVIEW, CLOTHES YOU BUY Cub Foods FINE ARTS Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer FISHING SPORTS In memory of Mrs. Rudy Zwieg FOOD & NUTRITION Elden s Fresh Foods FOOD PRESERVATION Traveler s Inn FOOD REVIEW Sponsor Needed FORESTRY In memory of Mrs. Rudy Zwieg FRUIT Long Prairie Packing Co., LLC GEOLOGY Moe 4 H Club CLOBAL CONNECTIONS Sun Opta Grains and Foods Group HEALTH Lindy Lega HOME ENVIRONMENT Traveler s Inn HORSE RELATED/HORSELESS HORSE SunOpta Grains & Foods Group INDOOR GARDENING Bullet Lawn Care, Les & Bonnie Dreger Family LAWN & LANDSCAPE Garfield Truss MICROWAVE COOKING Cub Foods NEEDLE ARTS Ben & Jean Wagner OUTDOOR FLOWER GARDENING Colorful Seasons & Nursery Garden Center PERFORMING ARTS Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer 33 PETS Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer PHOTOGRAPHY Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE Garfield Truss POTATOES Sun Opta Grains and Foods Group QUILTING Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer SAFETY Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer SELF DETERMINED Bullet Lawn Care, Les & Bonnie Dreger Family SHOOTING SPORTS Alexandria Shoo ng Park SHOP Sponsor Needed SMALL ENGINES Midwest Machinery SMALL GRAINS Brandon Pro Ag TRACTOR Midwest Machinery VEGETABLES Long Prairie Packing Co., LLC VETERINARY SCIENCE Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer WATER/WETLANDS Colorful Seasons & Nursery Garden Center WILDLIFE BIOLOGY Insty Prints YOUTH LEADERSHIP Kurt Hansberry & Kathryn Fischer Thank you to AgCountry Farm Credit Services for sponsoring: Fashion Review Court of Honor Medals and Cash Awards for: Champion Breeding Gilt Champion Beef Heifer Champion Ewe Champion Two Year Old Dairy Champion Dairy Cow

34 AWARDS PRESENTED AT FALL ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET Friends of 4 H The Friend of 4 H Award recognizes a person, group or organiza on that has made an outstanding contribu on to the 4 H Youth Development Program. Generally, persons outside of the 4 H program are recognized with this award; however, 4 H leaders working on a county or state level are also eligible. 4 H Adult Volunteer Award This award recognizes an adult that has been ac ve in the 4 H program. They have consistently volunteered their me and support for a number of years. Danforth I Dare You Award Each year this award is presented to two junior leaders. The award is usually given to a first or second year junior leader who has been ac ve on the club and county level. We have dared them to achieve their highest poten al and to influence others through lives of service. Award winners receive an inspira onal book and cer ficate. Key Award Completed three years as a youth leader mee ng seven out of the following nine requirements including a ending youth leader workshops, club program planning, community service, hold club or county officer posi on, 4 H promo on, youth project leader and serve on club or county commi ee. Outstanding Project Awards These awards are given to members with a strong background in a project area they have completed records for. To receive this award a member must show evidence of quality exhibits, evidence of knowledge learned in project, evidence of helping others learn about project through demonstra ons, project mee ngs or one to one and evidence of leadership on the club and county level. Best Secretary This club secretary kept accurate minutes including accurate member a endance, recorded club goals and did all this with excep onal neatness. Young Entrepreneurial Award This $ 250 cash award is sponsored by Alexandria Rotary. It is given to two youth who have demonstrated entrepreneurial skills in a 4 H project area. Karl Glade Elks Ci zenship Award This cash award is sponsored by the Alexandria Elks. It is presented to a 4 H member enrolled in youth leadership and or ci zenship. Member must show: Evidence of helping others learn through demonstra ons, project mee ngs or helping others one on one. Evidence of leadership at the club and county level of officer or commi ee member. Evidence of helping others and the ability to work with others. The commitment to follow through with ac vi es started. Alexandria Runestone Lions Club Community Service Award This cash award is sponsored by the Alexandria Runestone Lions Club. It is presented to a 4 H member demonstra ng outstanding community service through leadership and hands on work. Thornton Trophy This award for 4 H junior leadership was first given in 1932 by Ralph Thornton, Secretary of the Douglas County Fairboard ( ) and has been carried on by his son Joe, his daughter Elizabeth and grandson Mike. It consists of a silver pitcher and awarded based on a 4 H members youth leadership career. Recipient is someone who has been ac ve on club, county and possibly state and na onal levels. This award is unique to Douglas County 4 H. Thank You s A special thank you to all those who sponsor awards tonight. Your contribu ons allow us to recognize individuals for jobs well done and help build pride in the Douglas County 4 H program. Alexandria Elks Alexandria Runestone Lions Alexandria Rotary Elizabeth Thornton Michael Thornton Innova ve Office Solu ons Protein Alliance 34