GENERAL RULES COTTONWOOD COUNTY FAIR 4-H SCHEDULE 4-H PREMIUM LIST H PROGRAM SUPERINTENDENTS

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1 33 GENERAL RULES 4-H PREMIUM LIST H PROGRAM SUPERINTENDENTS Crystal Reith, 4-H Program Coordinator Pamela Hogan, Office Manager Mikaela Smith, Summer Assistant Michael Compton, Extension Educator Kia Harries, Regional Extension Director OBJECTIVES OF THE 4-H PROGRAM FOR THE COTTONWOOD COUNTY FAIR The Cottonwood County Fair 4-H Program uses a variety of teaching methods that focus on helping 4-H members, leaders, parents, and families to develop five Life Skills: 1. Learning how to learn 2. Relating to change 3. Using knowledge 4. Developing and accepting self 5. Developing social responsibility County Fair is the largest county activity of the year and provides a large classroom for learning. As a teaching method, the multi faceted Cottonwood County Fair provides youth and adults a focal point for the following objectives: A. To measure and recognize exemplary achievement. B. To learn and appreciate contemporary stan dards of quality. C. To advance individual knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. D. To provide a model and an incentive for growth in county programs. E. To provide opportunities for career ex plo ra tion. F. To acquaint the public and a variety of sponsors of the 4-H program. COTTONWOOD COUNTY FAIR 4-H SCHEDULE Saturday, July 22 8:00 a.m.-until done 4-H Food Stand pre-fair clean-up Tuesday, August 1 5:00-7:30 p.m. Demonstration Day, Food Review, Performing Arts and Video - Location: American Lutheran Church, Windom, MN Thursday, August 3 All Clothing Projects and Fashion Review (including Cloverbuds) will be judged. 12:30 p.m. Clothing Construction and Fashion Review Judging, American Lutheran Church, Windom 7:00 p.m Fashion Review, American Lutheran Church, Public Welcome

2 34 Friday, August 11 5:00-9:00 p.m 4-H Food Stand pre-fair clean-up 5:00-9:00 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building set-up Monday, August 14 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. County Fair grounds Preparation Day and 4-H Exhibit Buildings set-up Tuesday, August 15 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 4-H GENERAL JUDGING,(This includes Exploring Animals). NOTE: The following will be judged from 10 am to 2 pm only: Aerospace, Bicycle, Electric, Small Engines, Tractor, Shop, Robotics Engineering Design, Exploring Animals, Horseless Horse, Horse Related, Veterinary Science, County Conservation, Entomology, Exploring the Environment, Fishing Sports, Forest Resources, Geology, Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management, Water Quality, Water/Wetlands, and Wildlife/Biology. 9:30 a.m. Judges Mtg, Food Stand Building 9:30 a.m. Judges Assts. Mtg, Food Stand Building 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MANDATORY Livestock Interviews, Commercial Building, attached to General Exhibit Bldg. 12:00-12:30 p.m. Judges Lunch break 7:00-9:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Identification and Weigh-In including Cow/Calf, Market Pen of Three, and Dairy Steers, 4-H Beef Barn 7:00-9:00 p.m. MANDATORY 4-H Market Beef Ultrasounding, 4-H Beef Barn Wednesday, August 16 7:00 7:45 a.m. 4-H Horse Show Registration 7:30 a.m. Horse Judge & Asst. Meeting, Arena 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show, Arena 10:00 a.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 3:00 p.m. 4-H Goat and Sheep entries in place 3:00-5:00 p.m. 4-H Lamb and Market Goat Identification and Weigh-in, 4-H Sheep Barn 3:30-5:30 p.m. 4-H Rabbit & Poultry Check In, Rabbit & Poultry Barn 5:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy and Swine Entries in place 5:00-10:00 p.m. People s Choice Voting on Photography Exhibits, General Exhibit Building Thursday, August 17 7:30 a.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 8:00-10:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Identification & Weigh-in, West Swine Barn 10:45 a.m Beef Judge & Asst. Meeting, Arena 11:00 a.m. 4-H Cow/Calf and Market Pen of Three, Beef Barn 4-H Beef Show, Arena, immediately following judging in Beef Barn Digital Photos $ 5 99 (20) 4 X 6 photos Cottonwood Cattle Producers Promoting Beef, the Cattle Industry & Our Youth Family Drug Pharmacy and Store Hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday Closed on Sunday or nd Avenue, Windom, MN OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Stop by our beef stand during the fair. We will be serving delicious burgers! Free cheese & grilled onions. We will grill for your function... large or small! Contact Us! Learn more about becoming a member of the CCP. Contact our President Andrew Englin at

3 35 3:00 p.m. Sheep Judge & Asst. Mtg., Oleson Pavilion 3:15 p.m. 4-H Lamb Lead, Oleson Pavilion 3:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show, Oleson Pavilion Friday, August 18 7:30 a.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 7:45a.m. Swine Judge & Asst. Meeting, Oleson Pavilion 8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Show, Oleson Pavilion 10:00 a.m. Champion Horse Show Pictures, Horse Barn 10:30 a.m. Dairy Judge & Asst. Meeting, Arena 10:45 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show, Arena 12:15 p.m. Rabbit Judge and Asst. Meeting, Rabbit & Poultry Barn 12:30 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit & Poultry Barn 2:45 p.m. Goat Judge & Asst. Meeting, Oleson Pavilion 3:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Show, Oleson Pavilion 4:15 p.m. Poultry Judge & Asst. Meeting, Rabbit & Poultry Barn 4:30 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show, Rabbit & Poultry Barn Thanks farmers for your contribution to our community 5:45 p.m. Cat/Pet/Dog Judge & Asst. Meeting, Oleson Pavilion 6:00 p.m. 4-H Cat/Pet/Dog Show, Oleson Pavilion 6:00 p.m. Livestock Auction Entries due, Fair Office - NO EXCEPTIONS. 6:00 p.m. 4-H State Fair Trip Winners Responses due, Fair Office Saturday, August 19 7:30 a.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 7:30 a.m. Livestock Auction Buyers Meet & Greet Breakfast, Food Stand Building 8:30 a.m. 4-H Livestock Auction, Arena and Oleson Pavilion, KWOA Auction to follow All 4-Hers that enter the auction must have a photo taken with their animal. Photos will be printed on a Thank You certificate for buyers. Please check for your certificate at the 4-H Fair office. 11:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Fun Show, Outdoor Arena 11:30 a.m. Dennis Franz Premier Showmanship Contest, Arena & Oleson Pavilion 1:00 p.m. Ambassador Scavenger Hunt - starting at Genera Exhibit Building 2:00 p.m. 4-H State Fair Livestock Orientation, Oleson Pavilion 3:30 p.m. 4-H State Fair General Orientation, Oleson Pavilion 6:00 p.m. Grand Champion General Exhibit Winner Pictures, 4-H Exhibit Building 9:45 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closed 11:00 p.m. All Buildings Closed Sunday, August 20 7:00-11:00 a.m. 4-H Exhibits Released Monday, August 21 1:00 p.m. Food Stand and 4-H Building clean-up Clean, washed, disinfected trailer. Can pick up right on the farm. Call Knute Meneely Barn: Mobile: or inquire with your nearest Tyson buyer Sows Cull Pigs Boars INSURANCE Wells Fargo Crop Insurance MARSHALL or HEINOLD HOG MARKET, INC Hwy 60 Windom, MN RURAL COMMUNITY INSURANCE SERVICES Licensed and experienced agents: Scott Bredeson, assisted by Carrie Mercie & Alan French "this entity is an equal opportunity provider"

4 36 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. 4-H Exhibit Requirements - 4-H members exhibiting at the Cottonwood County Fair will meet the State 4-H requirements as stated in project records and 4-H Policy Handbook. 2. County Fair provides an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H to showcase their learning. As a competitive event, Minnesota 4-H has deadlines for completing tasks related to these experiences that are outlined on the form 4-H Competitive Events: Deadlines, Consequences and Exemptions form (available on the county website). Rules specific to activities during the county fair are outlined in the Cottonwood County 4-H fair book which is published each spring. 3. No fees are charged for 4-H exhibits. 4. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging in their county of membership may be eligible for absentee judging. To be eligible to exhibit a project while being absent from the conference judging process the following must be in place: Absence pre-approved with 4-H staff prior to scheduled date of judging (or other county competitive event). The request will be allowed only in extreme situations such as: Death in the family Once in a lifetime educational opportunity Optional event with no flexibility (e.g. wedding of immediate family) Illness/injury Exhibit(s) at the county fair (or other county competitive event) within scheduled time lines. Best practices for absentee judging of general exhibits may be determined locally. Conference judging with judge at a pre-arranged time by cell phone call or other technology-based option (e.g. Skype, Google Hangout). The 4-H family must make arrangements for all connections and technology; staff is not responsible if fairground situation does not allow for connectivity. Pre-recorded interview with 4-H member utilizing a standard set of project-based questions. 4-H family must make arrangements for all technology needed; staff is not responsible for technology needed to listen to or view conference judging experience. Written story detailing project basis and learning gained. Standard set of project-based questions should be utilized H members who have a conflict with the livestock qualifying show in their county of membership may utilize the following options if they wish to pursue an opportunity to advance to the applicable Minnesota 4-H state show. Switch county membership prior to the May 15 membership enrollment deadline allowing for exhibition of livestock with benefit of ability for advancement to state competition. Do a livestock demonstration with the intent to be awarded a trip through the demonstration selection process. Animal exhibited by the 4-H member at the state fair must be on ID sheets prior to ID deadline for that species. Do a recorded (video) version of a livestock demonstration (including the live animal) with the intent to be awarded a trip through the demonstration selection process. Animal exhibited by the 4-H member at the state fair must be on ID sheets prior to ID deadline for that species. GARAGE INCLUDED MOTEL Security Comfort Convenience Cable TV & HBO Breakfast Bar Whirlpool Suite Meeting Room Available Drive-up window or inside registration High Speed Internet in Every Room Website: 39 Spacious Units 32 with attached garage & automatic garage door openers! PO Box 113 Windom, MN East of Jct. Hwy. 60 & 71 N. For reservations call or toll free guardianinn@windomnet.com

5 37 7. All exhibits must be labeled with name, address, club, county, project area and lot number. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. 8. Code of Conduct - the use or possession of tobacco in any form and/or the use or possession of alcohol or drugs (except prescription drugs) is strictly prohibited. Violators will not be allowed to exhibit and will forfeit all premiums and awards. 9. Any livestock or general exhibits removed from the fairgrounds without expressed consent of the County Extension Staff and Fair Board prior to the designated 4-H livestock and exhibit release time (7:00-11:00 a.m., Sunday, August 20) will forfeit all 4-H auction money and State Trip eligibility. 10. For the safety of volunteers, 4-H exhibitors and the viewing public, animals determined to be out of control will be sent home. Determination will be made at weigh-in/verification by a committee of the County Extension Staff, Fair Veterinarian and a member of the Cottonwood County Fair Board. 11. Copyright Laws: It is illegal to use any Copyrighted materials without prior written consent. Materials include still images, written works, musical works, photography, or audiovisual materials. Examples may include: reproducing cartoon characters or objects (Mickey Mouse or John Deere Tractors), using slogans (Just Do It or Drink Milk, etc.) or not citing sources or quoting written sources (writing a report and not quoting copied sentences). The law states: unless you created them, you do not own them. The judge has the right to penalize any 4-H member who unlawfully uses copyrighted materials. 12. One premium per exhibit. 13. Education Exhibits / Science Exhibits for all project areas may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high. (Center back 24 wide x 36 high, right and left wings each 12 wide x 36 high.) Posters may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. 14. Educational Exhibits / Science Exhibits will be evaluated on the following requirements... Exhibit quality % Educational value % Knowledge and ability to explain % 15. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension Office. 16. All General exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded based on the member s knowledge of the project (50%) and on the merit of the exhibit (50%). 17. In 2014, a new statewide grievance policy was adopted. A grievance committee may be convened for alleged wrong doings or rule violations. A grievance committee will NOT be convened for decisions made by judges, issues related to deadlines for membership enrollment, livestock ID and/or county fair pre-registration or code of conduct related violations. A grievance form must be submitted with $50 at the

6 38 county level and $100 at the state level. Testing costs affiliated with a grievance will be at the expense of the family. For a full copy of the policy, contact the Extension Office. 18. Decisions of the judge are final and may not be appealed. 19. Championship honors can only be awarded to exhibits receiving a blue ribbon. 20. Every MN 4-H member is eligible for a one-time MN 4-H member exemption. If a member misses a 4-H deadline related to enrollment and competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline, the 4-H member can use a one-time exemption. This can only be used for missed deadlines including: member enrollment, livestock ID (up to one week past deadline and animal must have been owed by original deadline), county fair pre-entry or exhibit registration deadline, or other competitive event deadlines. This exemption is per 4-H member and may be used only one time in a 4-H member s career. 21. Cloverbuds-Livestock entries are shown at the specie show. The animal MUST be under the control and supervision of an adult or older 4-H member. When Cloverbuds are exhibiting at county fair, the expectation that the parent/responsible person control the animal is in effect at all times of the county fair including (but not limited to): to and from the trailer, to and from the wash rack, to and from the barns, in the barns, in the stalls, to and from the show arena and in the show arena. REGISTRATION FORMS 1. Registration information will be mailed to each 4-H family. This information MUST be entered online at: or sent to the Extension Office no later than June County Fair provides an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H to showcase their learning. As a competitive event, Minnesota 4-H has deadlines for completing tasks related to these experiences that are outlined on the form 4-H Competitive Events: Deadlines, Consequences and Exemptions form (available on the county website). Rules specific to activities during the county fair are outlined in the Cottonwood County 4-H fair book which is published each spring. 3. If a member has ANY questions they are to contact the Extension Office immediately. 4. Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *. STATE FAIR ELIGIBILITY 1. The Minnesota State Fair is open to qualified youth without regard to race, national origin, sex, religion, creed, color, handicap, or sexual orientation. 2. A 4-H member must have been designated as a State Fair participant under the supervision of a County Extension Staff at a county contest or program in order to participate in programs of the State Fair. 3. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *. 4. A 4-H member selected for a trip to the State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed the 6th grade, and up to one year post high school graduation. 5. Trips for State Fair MUST be claimed in the Fair Office by Friday at 6:00 p.m. or youth listed below in the state fair lineup can claim the trip. 6. Dual Trip Policy: Each year a State Fair aged 4-Her can exhibit both a livestock project and a general project at the Minnesota State Fair. 4-Hers can utilize non-premium group activities such as judging and Share the Fun. Only one program fee is charged and the 4-Her receives only one $6.00 premium. 7. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-Her must have completed Quality Assurance and Ethics Training before the County Fair. This training is good for three years. If a member cannot attend the county-offered training, they will be informed of trainings held in other counties. Members will NOT be able to take the training after the County Fair before State Fair. 8. Along with their qualifying State Fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the- Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, or judging teams. A younger member may participate if he or she is a member of a one of these group activities where a parent or some other responsible adult is with the group. 9. All exhibitors must attend the State Fair with their exhibit and be present during the judging unless excused by the County Extension Staff. Exhibits will NOT be judged when a member is absent and not excused. College students participating with General exhibits and are unable to attend State Fair during our scheduled encampment of August may change encampments. Contact the Extension Office for further information. 10. Judging team members may not participate in the state contest if they are undergoing training for or have participated in an official post secondary competitive event in the subject matter area or in the National 4-H Contest. 11. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options: Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a one time member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member s career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. 4-H FOOD STAND 1. The Cottonwood County 4-H Clubs and Home Council welcome all visitors and exhibitors to the fair and invite them to eat at the 4-H/Home Council Food Stand. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Full meals are served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Good Luck Exibitors Enjoy the Fair RE Ron s Electric, Inc. Residential Farm Commercial Windom Westbrook Mountain Lake Serving the area for over 37 years!

7 39 Walking tacos, hot dogs, sandwiches, barbecues, ice cream, pie, and assorted beverages are also available all day and evening until 10:00 p.m H families have the responsibility to work during their assigned time during the County Fair. 4-H families will be notified of their food stand work assignment. 3. Each 4-H family is required to provide two double crust fruit pies to be brought to the food stand at the beginning of their assigned shift. Vegetable donations will be greatly appreciated. Most needed vegetables are cabbage, cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, carrots, beets, onions, and green beans. 4. Food stand profits are divided as follows: 5% - Cottonwood County Home Council 25% - Divided among 9 local 4-H Clubs; 60% divided equally and 40% divided by worker units 70% - Cottonwood County 4-H Federation, (this provides for scholarships to Citizenship Washington Focus, Summer 4-H Camps, YELLO!, leader training sessions, as well as other events and activities where financial assistance may be sought). 4-H LIVESTOCK RULES Deadlines Market Beef ID Worksheets February 15 All other Specie ID Worksheets May 15 Poultry Hatchery Worksheets June 30 Horse Coggins Test Papers July 1 *earlier if participating in summer clinics ANIMAL SCIENCE 1. All beef, dairy, llama, goat, rabbit, sheep, and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H livestock ID worksheet or lease agreement and the form(s) must be on file online at mn.4honline.com. Animal ID data must be submitted online no later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15). 2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-Her s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Her s parents actively involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor s name and/or the exhibitor s family name. Exception Cloverbuds H ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. 4. All 4-H ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship except Cloverbuds. 4-H ers must show their own animals, exception: Cloverbuds are allowed to show livestock that are owned by a Cottonwood County 4-Her. 5. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that breed and registration papers must be available. (Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds and grades) must be shown as commercial.) 6. All animal health regulations as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society will be in effect. 7. FFA animals. Beef, sheep and dairy entered for competition in the FFA show may be entered in the 4-H classes subject to a maximum limitation of four animals total with a maximum of two animals per specie. Animals must be declared prior to any show utilizing the 4-H tag. 8. All livestock pens must be cleaned at the end of county fair. Failure to clean your pen(s) will result in the forfeit of premium money.

8 40 1. ENTRY INFORMATION a. Fair Registration forms for all Livestock are due in the Extension Office no later than June 30, See deadline policy under General Information. b. Livestock that arrive at the County Fair and have not met the show s health requirements must be removed from the fairgrounds immediately. c. Livestock that do not meet all identification or weighing requirements will only be able to receive up to a blue ribbon, with no purple ribbons, trophies, State Trips, Livestock Premium Auction, Premier Showmanship, or Rate of Gain awards for the animal(s) that did not meet the requirements. d. Any evidence of tampering with ear tags without prior notification of the County Extension Staff will result in the member only being able to receive up to a blue ribbon, with no purple ribbons, trophies, State Trips, Livestock Premium Auction, Premier Showmanship, or Rate of Gain awards for the animal(s) affected. If the animal s ear tag is lost, contact the Extension Office immediately. If the animal was identified with a second form (tattoo or Scrapie tag) at weigh-in, the animal can be retagged and is still eligible for Rate of Gain Awards. If the animal s ear tag is lost and was not identified with a second form, the only thing affected by lost but properly replaced ear tags is you are unable to participate in Rate of Gain contests. 2. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP a. Animals exhibited must be owned and identified as a 4-H project area by the member, owned jointly by agreement with parent or guardian or for certain classes of dairy and dairy goats, breeding heifers, cow/calf, llama, sheep, swine, and horse leased by agreement. Ownership cannot be with a breeder or firm outside the immediate family. The member can only show the animal under the lease agreement. Exception: Cloverbuds are allowed to show livestock that are owned by a Cottonwood County 4-Her. b. Records for project animals should be continuous from the time the animal is born or acquired up to the time the animal is sold. c. 4-H and FFA exhibits cannot be interchanged. However, both 4-H and FFA livestock are eligible to be exhibited in Open Class, providing the rules and regulations of Open Class are followed. 3. ANIMAL SALES a. No animals may be advertised for sale at the County Fair. 4. DELIVERY, STALLS AND REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK a. The stalls and pens for 4-H livestock will be ready by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of county fair week. Bedding will not be provided. b. It is required that all 4-H animals be housed in the designated barns, except during preparations for the show or auction and the show or auction itself. 4-H livestock may be tied outside overnight from 9:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. in hot weather if desired. 4-H members must get permission from the Building Superintendent in order to have their animals out of the designated barn for any other reasons. Dairy animals will remain in the cattle barn for duration of the fair with the exception of those in current milk production. c. All 4-H exhibits, livestock and general, will be released between 7-11 a.m. on Sunday, August 20. d. Any livestock removed from the fairgrounds without expressed consent of the County Extension Staff and Fair Board prior to designated 4-H livestock release time, 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., Sunday, August 20, will forfeit all auction money and State Trip eligibility. e. All Beef exhibits must be double tied. f. All livestock pens must be cleaned at the end of county fair. Failure to clean your pen(s) will result in the forfeit of premium money. 5. EXHIBITING a. 4-H members are responsible for feeding and caring for their 4-H livestock projects during the time they are at the County Fair. b. Approval for substituting another 4-H member to show an animal, in case of sickness or an emergency, must be obtained from the County Extension Staff before entering the show. c. If a member has more than one animal in a class or line-up, one of the animals must be shown by the exhibitor and the others must be shown by another 4-H member. d. 4-H members only may exhibit (even if multiple entries in one class or championship drive). e. The Judge will designate which animals will be brought back for the champion drive and/or State Fair line-up. f. State LQA&E Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H Livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, goat and lama must have completed the Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics training. Certification is good for three fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place. Training must be held prior to the county fair.

9 41 6. GROOMING a. The 4-H Federation passed the following policy on March 26, 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-Hers exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair. Adopted from the Minnesota State 4-H Grooming and Fitting Rule. 7. FEED AND EQUIPMENT a. Bedding will NOT be provided by the Cottonwood County Agricultural Society. The 4-H exhibitor must provide feed, hay and all bedding. b. Feeding, watering and cleaning equipment must also be provided by 4-H exhibitors. c. Wood shavings are recommended for use as swine bedding. 8. MARKET LIVESTOCK RULES a. Classes will be divided by weight (except Poultry and Rabbits). b. The judges will rank all animals on the basis of quality, finish and conformity to standard in each weight class H LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION a. The Auction Buyers Registration and Breakfast will take place in the Food Stand at 7:30 a.m. Saturday Aug. 20. b. The sale will be held starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday in the Arena and Oleson Pavilion. c. Horse, Beef, Lama and Dairy will take place in the Arena starting at 8:30 a.m. Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep and Swine will continue in the Oleson Pavilion. d. 4-H members are limited to one animal in the Auction. e. Animals must have been exhibited as a 4-H project at the county fair in order for the member to participate in the Auction. f. Cloverbuds are not eligible. g. All Auction entry species/champion information is due to the Fair Office by 6:00 p.m. on Friday of the fair. NO EXCEP- TIONS. h. To participate in the 4-H Livestock Premium Auction, the member must participate in the 4-H Livestock Interviews at the Cottonwood County fair. (March 26, 2012 Federation Meeting) i. Auction checks will be written out and sent to Cottonwood County 4-H. Once the Extension office receives a stamped thank you from the 4-H member and the check from the buyer, the Extension office will mail the thank you to the buyer and issue a check to the 4-H member. j. If you know you will be absent during the livestock auction, approval by the Livestock Improvement Association, prior to the week of county fair, needs to be obtained in order to have another 4-H exhibitor take your animal through the auction. k. Other rules as decided by the Livestock Improvement Association. 10. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS General Requirements The Official Veterinarian will inspect all livestock on the opening day of the fair. The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the fairgrounds of any livestock with symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases. Quarantined animals may not enter a show ring. This includes livestock with warts or ringworm. Livestock known by the exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a quarantined herd or flock may not be entered in an exhibition. a. Beef and Dairy: Will be inspected by the Official Veterinarian on opening date of exhibition and daily during the exhibition. Peterson THRIFTY WHITE drug & gifts Hard to find items? We welcome Special orders! KODAK DIGITAL PICTURE MAKER Prescriptions Medical Equipment Unwanted Drug Return Program Cosmetics School Supplies Office Supplies Garden Shop UPS Shipping Hallmark Cards Gifts for All Occasions Open Monday thru Friday until 7 pm & Saturday until 6 pm Mt. Lake rd Ave. Collision repair facility Certified windshield installers Paintless dent repair Lifetime paint guarantee Aluminum body vehicle repair Pick up and delivery is available Phone N. Country Rd. 1, Mountain Lake, MN 56159

10 42 f. Llama: Llama will be inspected by the Official Veterinarian on the opening date of the exhibition and daily during the exhibition. The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal Cattle showing symptoms of any infectious, communicable disease including warts or ringworm will be refused admission. Cattle owners shall not enter animals affected with warts of any llamas with symptoms of infectious, communicable dis- to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises or ringworm. A statement from a Veterinarian that an animal is ease. being treated for these diseases is not acceptable. If affected g. Pet: Follow specie requirements. For those pets not fitting into animals are presented for exhibition, the Official Veterinarian specie requirements, a special Pet ID is required. will quarantine or send them home, if in his opinion such animals are capable of infecting other animals. Both warts and opening date of the exhibition and daily during the exhibition. h. Poultry: Will be inspected by the Official Veterinarian on the ringworm can be effectively eliminated if treated properly well The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal to in advance of the fair. Once cured, animals can be shown. a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises NOTE: For State Fair Beef Bovine Tuberculosis - Check the 2017 State Fair Premium book for disease. All poultry, except waterfowl and pigeons, must of any poultry with symptoms of infectious, communicable State Fair Bovine Tuberculosis Requirements. have a health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band. An official record of a negative test must b. Cat: Required to have current rabies and distemper vaccinations. Individuals vaccinating their own animals should retain accompany all fowl for pullorum-typhoid conducted within 90 the label off the bottle for proof of vaccination. A three-in-one days prior to entry to the exhibition or a record of origin from virus vaccination (feline enteritis, feline rehinotracheitis and a flock tested negative within last 12 months. Forms are not calici virus) is preferred over the simple Distemper vaccination, but is not required. Claws should be clipped. a laboratory for typhimurium and mycoplasmas. Turkeys do needed for waterfowl and pigeons. Turkeys must be tested at c. Dog: All dogs over 6 months of age must be accompanied not need to be tested if the hatchery has already tested by a current Certificate of Rabies Vaccination issued by a Licensed Veterinarian. they have been tested. them. The hatchery should provide documentation that d. Goat: Goats will be inspected by the Official Veterinarian on i. Rabbit: Will be inspected by the Official Veterinarian on the the opening date of the exhibition and daily during the exhibition. The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal j. Sheep: The Official Veterinarian will inspect sheep on the opening date of exhibition and daily during the exhibition. to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any goats with symptoms of infectious, communicable The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal to opening date of the exhibition and daily during the exhibition. disease. This includes goats with warts or ringworm. Goats a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises must have a Scrapie tag. of any sheep with symptoms of infectious, communicable disease. This includes sheep with warts, ringworm or fungus. All e. Horse: Horses will be required to have copies of negative Coggins test papers on file at the Extension office by July 1 market sheep must come to the fair weigh-in slick shorn. All or prior to attending their first clinic and also be able to show sheep must have a Scrapie tag. Coggins test papers to the Horse committee at the time of unloading. Grand Champion We Salute... the outstanding dedication and top quality exhibits that 4-H, FFA, and Open Class participants bring to the Cottonwood County Fair. You are all Winners! Wanda State Bank Ph: or Wanda, Minnesota MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

11 43 k. Swine: The 2017 fair is a non-terminal show and testing is not required. All 4-H county swine exhibitors selling their hogs to the packer from the County Fair need to have taken LQA&E training prior to the County Fair. 11. CARCASS SHOW a. Beef - All market beef are to be scanned at the County Fair during weigh-in. Market beef that are not ultra-sounded will compete in the Blue Ribbon Group. (March 25, 2013 Federation meeting) Results will be used for carcass placing. b. Swine - 4-H Carcass Show will be done at fair weigh-in by use of an ultrasonic scan. The resulting inches of back fat and the loin-eye measurement will be used in a formula to determine the carcass merit of the animal and the carcass show placing. Each member may enter two barrows in the Carcass Show. The Carcass hogs must weigh pounds. The 4-Her must declare which hog(s) (if any) will be scanned as it crosses the scale. ALL COMMERCIAL HOGS MUST BE SCANNED FOR PLACING PURPOSES. 12. RATE-OF-GAIN PROGRAM a. 4-H Beef Rate-of-Gain Program - Steers and Market Heifers weighed and identified for the Rate-of-Gain program prior to February 15 will automatically be considered for Rate-of-Gain awards. Final weighing of Steers and Market Heifers will be on the Tuesday of the fair. Rate-of-Gain figures will be posted in the 4-H Cattle Barn. Champion and Reserve Champion Rate-of-Gain placings will be recognized. Plaque to Champion Overall Beef Rate-of-Gain. b. 4-H Sheep Rate-of-Gain Program - Market Lambs weighed and identified prior to May 15th will automatically be considered for Rate-of-Gain awards. Final weighing of Market Lambs will be on Wednesday of the fair. Rate-of-Gain figures will be posted in the Sheep Barn. Champion and Reserve Champion Rate-of-Gain placings will be recognized. Plaque to Cham- Windom Community Center Beautiful 20,000 sq. ft. Multi-purpose Community Center Meeting room facilities for groups of 20 to 1,000 people FBanquets FTrade Shows FWedding Receptions FDances FCorporate Meetings FRecreational Volleyball and Basketball pion Overall Sheep Rate-of-Gain. c. 4-H Goat Rate-of-Gain Program Market Goats weighed and identified prior to May 15th will automatically be considered for Rate-of-Gain awards. Final weight of Market Goats will be on Wednesday of the fair. Rate-of-Gain figures will be posted in the Sheep Barn. Champion and Reserve Champion Rate-of- Gain placings will be recognized. Plaque to Champion Overall Goat Rate-of-Gain. 13. HERDSMANSHIP Purpose: The 4-H Herdsmanship Contest is to help 4-H members learn skills in making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as learn skills in courtesy, cooperation, neatness, and proper care of animals. PROCEDURES 1. Animal Science exhibits will be evaluated throughout four days beginning Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. 2. Clubs will be rated numerically daily. BASIS FOR SCORING LIVESTOCK AND HORSES Total of 30 points, based on the following criteria: 1. Cleanliness of Aisle and Stalls a. Bedding dry, in place, adequate, but not excessive. b. Animals tied and/or pens fastened securely. c. Feed boxes in front of animals only at feeding time (unless permanently attached to fence). d. Alley and stalls free of manure. e. Alleys kept clean. 2. Arrangement of Exhibits a. Show boxes in proper place (out of public walk ways). b. Feed and equipment neatly kept. c. Overall appearance is clean and complete. 3. Appearance of Animals a. Animals clean. 4. Exhibitors a. Exhibitors doing their own work. We have a caterers kitchen and bar facilities available. For more information contact: or WINDOM Website address:

12 44 BASIS FOR SCORING POULTRY AND RABBITS 1. Appearance of Pens a. Shavings dry, in place, adequate, but not excessive. b. Pens fastened securely. c. Animals adequately, but not excessively fed and watered. d. Crates properly stored out of aisles. e. Animal waterers kept clean and free of debris. f. Alleys/walkways kept clean. g. Stall cards properly arranged. 2. Appearance of Animals a. Animals clean in appearance. b. Animals neatly arranged. 3. Exhibitors a. Exhibitors doing their own work. Point Values are as follows: Purple Blue Red White 12 - below Herdsmanship Awards will be presented in the following areas: Champion 4-H Beef Herdsmanship 4-H Club Champion 4-H Dairy Herdsmanship 4-H Club Champion 4-H Goat Herdsmanship 4-H Club Champion 4-H Horse Herdsmanship 4-H Club Champion 4-H Poultry Herdsmanship 4-H Club Champion 4-H Rabbit Herdsmanship 4-H Club Champion 4-H Sheep Herdsmanship 4-H Club Champion 4-H Swine Herdsmanship 4-H Club 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST RULEs 1. 4-H members are eligible to exhibit an animal in Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Llama, Rabbit, Poultry, Sheep, and Swine Showmanship Contests only if that same animal has been exhibited by the member in the respective live show. Horse and Llama participants must sign up in advance via their Fair Registration Form. NO CLOVERBUDS MAY PARTICIPATE IN SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS. 2. Showmanship Contest participants are divided into a beginner class (completed graded 3-5), junior class (completed graded 6-8) and senior class (completed grades 9-13). No early entry for showmanship contest is necessary except in Horse and Llama projects. 3. The Cottonwood County 4-H Federation passed the following policy in February 2001 in regards to deadlines Any 4-H deadline that is missed in regards to projects, exhibits at the fair or livestock identification, will result in the 4-Her being able to participate at the county fair, but the highest ribbon placing they will be eligible for is a blue ribbon. The 4-Her will not be eligible for the following in the project area(s) they missed the deadline for: purple ribbons, trophies, State Trip, Livestock Premium Auction, or Premier Showmanship. A livestock member can compete in specie showmanship contests and place, but they may not advance on to the Premier Showmanship contest should they be named Champion or Reserve Champion Showman. If a livestock ID deadline is missed, the 4-Her will not be eligible for rate of gain awards. AWARDS Livestock Showmanship Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be presented to Beginner, Junior and Senior Showmanship contest participants in 4-H Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Rabbit, Poultry, Sheep, and Swine. Plaque to Champion Beginner, Junior and Senior Showman. Llama will have one Overall Showmanship Champion and Reserve Champion. DENNIS FRANZ PREMIER SHOWMANSHIP AWARD The contest will consist of the Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Showman in the Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, and Swine species as selected by the Judge during the scheduled showmanship classes. If a 4-H member has won a species showmanship trophy in previous years, he/she may still compete for the opportunity to participate in the overall contest. If a 4-H member wins more than one of the scheduled showmanship contests, it will be his/her decision which species he/she will represent; upon which time the 3rd place showman in the other class will be qualified for the overall contest so that each species will have two representatives. The contest will take place in the Specie Barns at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 19. Each contestant will find the appropriate number of animals and equipment for the contest. Judges will conduct a miniature show for approximately 10 minutes per specie. At that time, the contestants will rotate to the next station and show that species for approximately 10 minutes. Contestants will rotate until all four species have been shown. The Dennis Franz Premier Showmanship Award will be given to the champion. An individual cannot win this award two consecutive years. This award consists of a traveling trophy and an individual item that the winner retains. Peterson-Smith Grading Demolition Hauling Site Preparation Landscaping GRAVEL Gravel Dirt & Rock Available Curt Peterson psgravel@yahoo.com Jim Smith

13 45 IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) National Code of Show Ring Ethics Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership, and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited. 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials. 3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows. 4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state, and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal. state, and provincial statues, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory reports on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. 7. 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14 46 is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect, and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics. 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Exposition, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members. 11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statues, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions. ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBITS PREMIUM SCHEDULE Project Area... Blue Red White Cloverbud/Participation Beef Cat/Dog/Pet Dairy Goat Horse highest ribbon per horse Llama Poultry/Rabbits Sheep Swine Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk* Check Our Daily Specials! Made to order Angus Beef Thick Burgers Locally Owned & Operated Malts Shakes Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Open 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Daily Hwys. 60 & 71 South Windom BEEF Birth Dates Spring Calf.. Jan. 1 Apr. 30, 2017 Fall Calf Sept. 1 Dec 31, 2016 Summer Yearling May 1 Aug 31, 2016 Junior Yearling Jan. 1 April 30, 2016 Senior Yearling... Sept. 1 Dec 31, 2015 Cow/Calf.. Calf born on or after Jan. 1 of current year Prospect Calf.. Jan. 1 April 30, 2017 Market Beef. Born on or after Jan. 1 to August 31 of previous year Market Heifer.. Born on or after Jan. 1 to August 31 or previous year Dairy Steer.. Born on or after Jan. 1 to August 31 of previous year 1. Members may exhibit up to six beef entries, any combination of breeding heifers, market steers, dairy steers, and prospect/ feeder calves. 2. See General Animal Science Rules for health requirements. 3. All Market Beef animals must be weighed in at the centralized identification day in February. 4. All Beef animals are identified and weighed-in from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15. All Cows and Calves will be weighed in. The Beef show starts at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17 in the beef barn.

15 47 5. MANDATORY: All Market Beef are to be scanned at the county fair during weigh in. Market beef that are not ultra-sounded at weigh in will be compete in the Blue Ribbon Group. (March 25, 2013 Federation meeting) 6. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, manage, care for, and keep a feed record on beef animals according to the state guidelines. 7. All animals must be halter broken (except cow/calf pairs and pen of three animals). 8. COLOR RULE No artificial color will be allowed on 4-H market beef exhibits that is applied above the flank of the animal. 9. At state fair, all animals are fitted and must be halter broke. 10. Class divisions will be determined at fair by number of entries. 11. Based on recommendation by the 4-H Beef Project Development Committee, Breeding Heifer classes will not be divided according to breed. The judge will be asked to consider individual breed characteristics when comparing the heifers in a class. Breeding heifers will be grouped according to age only based on the number of entries. 12. Beef breeding heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on entered online by May 15th of the current year. 13. In order to be eligible for cow/calf pairs to be listed in the state fair line up, both the cow and calf MUST be led into the ring during the beef state fair line up. 14. If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. BREEDING HEIFER 1. Registered All Breeds 2. Commercial Use the following classes, with the divisions (registered or commercial) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): A. Spring Calf* B. Fall Calf* C. Summer Yearling* D. Junior Yearling* E. Senior Yearling* Mattress prices that will Floor You... and Flooring prices that will help you get a good nights sleep! 1. Beef breeding heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be entered on-line by May 15th of the current year. 2. Based on recommendation by the 4-H Beef Project Development Committee, Breeding Heifer classes will not be divided according to breed. The judge will be asked to consider individual breed characteristics when comparing the heifers in a class. Breeding heifers will be grouped according to age only based on the number of entries. COW AND CALF Commercial Cow and Calf Pair* Registered Breeds Cow and Calf Pair* 1. Members may exhibit two cow-calf pairs. 2. Cow-calf exhibitors will be conference judged. The member should have an understanding of cow-calf breeding programs, feeding programs, management practices, and techniques. Conference judging will precede the regular 4-H Beef Show on Thursday morning. 3. Placing of cow-calf pairs will be based upon 50% Quality of Exhibit and 50% Exhibitor s knowledge (conference judging). 4. At the State Fair, entries must be halter broke as both the cow and calf are shown in the ring. Entries wishing to attend the state fair must be led into the show ring at county fair during the state fair line up. PROSPECT CALF Dairy Steer/Bull Calf Heifer Calf* Steer/Bull Calf* 1. Feeder Calves must be halter broke. 2. Bull calves cannot be exhibited at the State Fair unless shown as a Cow/Calf. Prospect/Feeder-Calves are only eligible for State Fair if they were properly identified with both the Cow and the Calf listed on the ID Worksheet by May If prospect calf is from a cow/calf project, both exhibits must be shown by the same member. Famous Brand Names at low prices!! Southwind Cheney Karndean Beaulieu Congoleum Shaw Beaufloor Tristate Kraus Symbol mattresses Lang bedroom furniture Jim Crunch Rosenkranz Store: E. Hwy 60, Windom Monday through Friday: 9am - Noon & 1: pm Saturday 8:00 am - Noon Evenings by Appointment

16 48 MARKET BEEF Heifer* Steer* 1. 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 at State Fair. DAIRY STEER Crossbred Dairy Steer* Dairy Steer* 1. Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight (weighed at state fair) is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible at State Fair. 2. Dairy Steers must be 100% Dairy Breeds. These breeds will be accepted without registration papers: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking Shorthorn Dairy Steers must be registered with American Milking Shorthorn Society and not carry the S suffix. 3. Crossbred Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande (dairy), Red & White, Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red). 4. NOTE: Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon at the State Fair. BEEF PEN-OF-THREE Beef Pen-of-Three 1. Members may exhibit one Pen-of-Three, consisting of three steers or three heifers. Participation in Beef Pen-of-Three must be identified on the final fair registration due June Pen-of-Three animals can only be exhibited as Pen-of- Three. 3. Pen-of-Three exhibit will be conference judged. The member should have an understanding of market beef feeding programs, management practices and marketing alternatives. Conference judging will precede the regular 4-H Beef Show on Thursday. 4. Placing of Pen-of-Three will be based upon 30% Quality of Exhibit, 40% Exhibitor s knowledge (conference judging) and 30% Rate-of-Gain. 5. Pen-of-Three entries will participate in a separate Beef Rate-of-Gain competition. CAT Cat Show All grades 1. Members may exhibit up to three cats. 2. See General Animal Science rules for health requirements. 3. Cats are checked in for the show at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, August 18. The Cat Show is Friday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Oleson Pavilion. 4. It is strongly recommended that cats be on a leash or in a pet carrier. We have the largest display of appliances and televisions in the area! We are a Full-line Dealer For: GE, Speed Queen & LG Appliances LG TV s & Electronics Empire Space Heaters Insinkerator Garbage Disposals AO Smith Water Heaters Big Green Egg & MHP, & Phoenix Grills Servicing all brands of appliances, Gas or Electric We feature the largest service department in the area! Appliance, Inc. Sales & Service Brent Bramstedt th Street, Windom Website: tncappliance@windomnet.com

17 49 5. A cat may be entered in the cat show or the pet show, not both! 6. Cats do not stay the duration of the fair. Release time will be approximately half an hour after the completion of the show. 7. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, manage, care for, and keep a record on Cats according to the state guidelines. 8. The 4-H Cat project is a family Cat show, not a breed standards show. The Cat must be owned by the member or their immediate family. 9. As live Cats do not go to the State Fair, a member may enter a General Cat Exhibit such as a display, poster or booklet on Cats. This exhibit would be judged on Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. See Cat Educational in the General Project area of this book. 10. No State Fair trip for cat show. DAIRY Birth Dates Junior Heifer Calf...March 1 to April 30, 2017 Winter Calf...Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 28, 2017 Fall Calf...Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2017 Summer Junior Yearling...June 1 to Aug 31, 2017 Spring Junior Yearling...March 1 to May 31, 2017 Winter Senior Yearling...Dec 1, 2015 to Feb 28, 2016 Fall Senior Yearling...Sept. 1 Nov 30, year old...sept 1, 2014 to Aug 31, & 4 year old cows...sept 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2014 Cow, 5 years & older...born before Sept. 1, 2012 Dry Cow...Any dry cow Grade Holstein Registered Holstein Colored Breeds (crossbreds shown in colored breed class) Use the following Classes, with the Division (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): 1. Winter Calf* 2. Fall Calf* 3. Summer Junior Yearling* 4. Spring Junior Yearling* 5. Winter Senior Yearling* 6. Fall Senior Yearling* 7. 2-year Old* 8. Three and Four Year Old* 9. Five Years and Older Cow* 10. Dry Cow* 11. Jr. Heifer Calf 1. If a member has more than one animal in a class or line-up (up to two), one of the animals must be shown by another 4-H member. 2. See General Animal Science Rules for Health Requirements. 3. Dairy entries must be in place before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. The Dairy Show is Friday, August 18 at 10:45 a.m. in the Arena. 4. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, manage, care for, and keep a feed record on dairy animals according to the state guidelines. 5. The 4-H member will house their dairy animals in the 4-H Cattle Barn for the duration of the fair with the exception of those dairy animals in current milk production. 6. Class divisions will be determined at fair by number of entries. 7. Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. 8. Lactation classes must show a complete DHIA record for 305 days. 9. Jr. Heifer Calf Eligible for champion, but not eligible for state fair. 10. If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. DAIRY PRODUCTION Dairy Production 1. Request an entry form from the Extension office and submit completed form by Entry Day of the Cottonwood County Fair, August Members can exhibit more than one entry. 3. Cow must be registered and shown at county fair to be eligible. 4. Cow must have completed at least 305 days of lactation. 5. Only animals with DHIA test records are eligible. DAIRY PERFORMANCE (GENETICS) INDEX Dairy Performance Index 1. Request an entry form from the Extension office and submit completed form by Entry Day of the Cottonwood County Fair, August Members can exhibit more than one entry. 3. Cow must be registered and shown at county fair to be eligible. 4. Animals must be less than 3 years old and have not yet milked for 305 days. 5. Animals must be sired by a bull with published sire summary information. 6. Animal s dam must have genetic information available from DHIA or USDA. We Make BANNERS Windom Quick Print wqprint@qwestoffic.net

18 50 DOG GOAT - dairy Dog Show - All Grades DOG AGILITY Beginner* Elementary* Intermediate* Senior* Note: Agility participation would take place with the Nobles County Dog Show. 1. Dog agility combines the elements of a dog s agility, briskness, confidence, and a handler s control through an obstacle course designed for dogs. To be eligible to participate, a member must have participated in at least 6 of the dog agility classes conducted at the 4-H Dog Agility Training Course. Members may show 2 dogs. 2. A 4-H member and their dog has to complete one year of obedience and earned a 170 or above score, or completed 2 years of obedience in order to participate in agility. 1. Members may exhibit one dog with a maximum of two dogs shown per member. 2. See General Animal Science Rules for health requirements. 3. Dogs are checked in for the show at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, August 18. The Dog Show is Friday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Oleson Pavilion (following Cat/Pet Show). 4. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, mange, care for, and keep a record on dogs according to the state guidelines. 5. Dogs do not stay the duration of the fair. Release time will be approximately half an hour after the completion of the show. 6. The 4-H Dog project is a family Dog show, not a breed standards show. The Dog must be owned or leased by the member or their immediate family. 7. Any 4-H member exhibiting a Dog in agility at the Nobles County 4-H Dog Show that has completed 4th grade or is older, and receives a blue ribbon is eligible to exhibit at the State 4-H Dog Show. Exceptions see State Dog Show Rules. 8. If a member would like to do a display, poster or booklet on Dogs, the exhibit would be judged on Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. See Dog Educational in the General Project area of this book. 9. A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both! 4-Hers shall exhibit in the lot corresponding to the training they have received. Additional information is listed in the Dog Obedience Manual (purchase at the Extension office or view on the 4-H Dog website mndog/index.html). 10. All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project ID Worksheet and Vaccination Form. Birth Dates Junior Doe Kid... April 1 to June 30, 2017 Senior Doe Kid... Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2017 Dry Yearling Doe... Born in 2016 Milking Yearling Doe... Born in 2016 Milking two-year old Doe... Born in 2015 Milking three-year old Doe... Born in 2014 Milking four-year old Doe... Born in 2013 Milking five-year old & older Doe... Born before 2013 All Purebred Breeds Recorded Grades Unrecorded Grades Use the following Classes, with the Divisions and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): 1. Junior Doe Kid* 2. Senior Doe Kid* 3. Dry Yearling Doe* 4. Milking Yearling Doe* 5. Milking Two Year Old Doe* 6. Milking Doe Three or Four Years Old* 7. Milking Doe Five Years and Older* 1. Members may exhibit up to eight goats (total between dairy and meat). 2. NOTE: For safety reasons, all dairy goats must be disbudded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed. Paint Body Collision Glass Frame Fiberglass 159 1st Avenue South, Windom, MN defriescollisionctr@windomnet.com Lance Defries, Owner Cell:

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20 52 3. See General Animal Science Rules for health requirements. 4. Dairy Goats must be in place by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16. The Goat Show is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18 in the Oleson Pavilion. 5. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, manage, care for, and keep a feed record on goats according to state guidelines. 6. Class divisions will be determined at fair by number of entries. 7. If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. goat - meat Birth Dates Market Goat (Dairy and Meat)... Jan 1 to April 30, 2017 (altered male or female) Meat Breeding Dry Yearling.Born in 2016, never kidded Junior Meat Goat Breeding Doe. April 1 to May 31, 2017 (registered or grade) Senior Meat Goat Breeding Doe. Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2017 (registered or grade) MARKET GOAT 1. Meat Market Goat - altered male, no bucks* 2. Meat Market Goat - female* 3. Dairy Market Goat - altered male, no bucks* 4. Dairy Market Goat - female* MEAT BREEDING DOE 5. Junior Meat Breeding Doe* 6. Senior Meat Breeding Doe* 7. Meat Breeding Dry Yearling* 8. Pygmy (all breeds) are classed as meat goats 1. Members may exhibit up to eight goats (total between dairy and meat). 2. All Market Goats must be weighed in at the centralized identification day in May. 3. See General Animal Science Rules for health requirements. 4. Market goats are identified and weighed-in from 3:00 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. The Goat Show is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18 in the Oleson Pavilion. 5. Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. 6. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, manage, care for, and keep a feed record on goats according to state guidelines. 7. Class divisions will be determined at fair by number of entries. 8. For those going on to State Fair, the rule is that goats must be fitted and trimmed for the show. 9. If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 16 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. Note: For safety reasons, all market goats must be dehorned/ disbudded with less than 1 inch re-growth. Does shown in market classes must be disbudded in accordance with PARTS SPECIALS MP 2 POLY PUMP $199 FAST CROP DEFENDER ATTACHES TO THE BACK OF COULTER TO KNOCK DOWN DISPLACED SOIL AND HELP PREVENT CORN FROM BEING COVERED UP. $38 FAST COULTER COMPLETE INJECTION OR KNIFE DURABLE DESIGN WITH 2 SHANK PROVIDES STABLE COULTER RIDE AND MORE CONSISTENT NITROGEN PLACEMENT. $485 XRC CERAMIC TIP $4.00 TEEJET TURBO DROP $4.25 XRC STAINLESS TIP $5.00 STOP BY OR CALL OUR MOUNTAIN LAKE LOCATION TO SEE OUR FULL INVENTORY OF AG SERVICE & PRECISION PARTS, ALONG WITH STO R AGE TANKS! MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN County Road 44 Mt. Lake, MN HP W/ ELECTRIC START 3 CAST MP PUMP $1,425 UTV SPRAYER 50 OR 100 GALLON TANK BOOMLESS, 12 OR 18 BOOMS 4 HP GAS ENGINE HONDA PUMP $1,985 (50 GAL, 12 BOOM)

21 53 market animal rules. Cut (sawed) off horns are not permitted. Meat Breeding Does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. DOE WITH KID AT SIDE Doe with Kid at side HORSE Birth Dates Foal... foaled in 2017 Yearlings... foaled in Year Old... foaled in Year Old... foaled in 2014, 2013, Years and Older... foaled in 2011 or before HALTER CLASSES 1. Foal Stock Type, all sexes judged together 2. Foal Long Mane/Tail breeds, all sexes judged together 3. Yearling Stock Type 4. Yearling Long Mane/Tail breeds 5. 2 Year Old Stock Type 6. 2 Year Old Long Mane/Tail breeds 7. 3 to 5 Year Olds Stock Type 8. 3 to 5 Year Olds Long Mane/Tail breeds 9. 6 Year Olds & Older Stock Type Year Olds & Older Long Mane/Tail breeds Use the following grade classes (based on school year) to enter the Western & English Classes below: Senior Completed grades 6 13 Junior Completed grades 3-5 WESTERN CLASSES Egg & Spoon Trail Class* Western Horsemanship* Western Pleasure/Pleasure Type* (Western Bridle Path) Celebrating 43 Years! In-House Professional Cleaning Residential carpet & upholstery Contract business cleaning After fire & smoke restoration Holt s Cleaning Service, Inc Windom Western Pleasure/Stock Type* Western Showmanship at Halter* ENGLISH CLASSES English Equitation, Hunt Seat Flat* English Equitation, Saddle Seat* English Pleasure, Hunt Seat Open* English Pleasure, Saddle Seat Open* English Showmanship at Halter* PONY CLASSES Pony Showmanship at Halter* Pony Western Horsemanship* Pony Western Pleasure* MINI CLASSES In-hand Trail Donkeys NOVICE CLASSES Novice English Equitation Novice English Pleasure Novice Showmanship at Halter Novice Trail Novice Western Horsemanship Novice Western Pleasure Use the following grade classes (based on school year) to enter the Game Classes below: Senior Completed grades 6 13 Junior Completed grades 3-5 GAME CLASSES Barrel Race* Flag Race Jumping Figure 8* Key Race* Pole Weaving* HORSE TRAINING Horse Training steps 1-6* HORSE ACHIEVEMENT Achievement Level 6* 1. Members may bring up to five horses. No more than one horse per member may be shown per lot, except for halter class. Each horse may be shown in more than one lot. Cloverbuds are allowed to show livestock that are owned by a Cottonwood County 4-Her. 2. See General Animal Science rules for health requirements. 3. All horses must be in place before 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16. Horse show registration begins at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16. The horse show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August All horses must be properly identified by state guidelines. A negative coggins must be on file at the Extension Office by July 1 (or prior to attending their first clinic) and exhibitors must have a copy available for inspection H members must own, manage, care for, and keep a feed record on horses according to state guidelines.

22 54 6. Any livestock removed from the fairgrounds without expressed consent of the County Extension Staff prior to designated 4-H livestock release time, 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., Sunday August 20 will forfeit all auction money and State Trip eligibility. 7. All horses must be on halter when outside of the pen (includes foals and in the practice arena). 8. No stallions can be shown, except in foal. 9. Pony Classes are for geldings and mares 56 and under. Ponies will be measured on the day of the show. 10. Only one premium money will be paid per horse, this will be on the highest placing received. 11. In the halter classes grooming, handling and picking up a hoof may be considered in addition to conformation. 12. A horse may be shown in only one Western Pleasure class. 13. A horse may be shown in only one Showmanship class. 14. A horse may be shown in only one English Pleasure class. 15. Horse Training exhibitors need to bring their Minnesota 4-H Horse Training Program book completed to appropriate level. 16. Division of classes (combined or split) due to number of participants and order will be determined at fair by number of entries. 17. The Trail class will only include 6 of these obstacles: gate, back L or back through, mailbox, logs, crossing a bridge, 360 degree turn, side pass log, tarp & ground tie (10-second starting limit per obstacle). Novice Trail Class will only include 4 obstacles. All obstacles chosen at judge s discretion. 18. Notice: A five-second time penalty will be used in time keeping for tipped barrels or poles in Barrels, Pole Weaving, Key Race, and Jumping Figure If you need assistance in filling out your Fair Registration Form, contact a Horse PDC member or the Extension Office. No adding of classes at County Fair. 20. Novice classes will be walk trot only. Youth cannot have earned a blue ribbon in these classes in previous years in order to participate. 21. Selection for the State Horse Show will be on blue ribbons and State Show classes only. 22. Points will be awarded on blue ribbons only. Total points are awarded based on THE JUDGES DISCRETION, regardless of the number of entries in the class. In accordance to the state horse points instructions, we will follow a 6 point horse show system. 23. For High Point Game Horse, the 4-Her must run all timed game classes. The High Point Game Horse will be the horse with the lowest time. 24. In the case of a tie in points, the older 4-H member will be awarded the higher placing. 25. Additional information is listed in the 4-H Horse Showmanship Manual (purchase at the Extension office or view on the 4-H Horse website A member must either own or lease the mare or gelding shown. The same horse may be used as a project animal by more than one member as long as all requirements are met. It is the responsibility of the 4-H er to provide care, feeding, grooming, training, and exercising beginning no later than May All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. 28. Member must wear long sleeved shirts. Snapped shirts must be buttoned at the wrist. 29. Pictures of Champion award winners will be taken in the horse barn at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August Incentive points from participating in three out of five summer evening clinics will be added to the total points earned at county fair. By attending three of five clinics, 12 points will be added to the overall point column. 31. Riding exhibitors must wear double exhibitor numbers, one on each side of the saddle pad, with the exception of Saddle Seat riders who must wear the number on their backs. If the exhibitor has the wrong number on, OR fails to properly display the numbers, the exhibitor is disqualified from that class. HORSE FUN SHOW Please use good judgment in your clothes selection. Clothing with inappropriate language or symbols, extremely tight pants/skirts, strapless tops and dresses, backless tops, tied off shirts, halter-tops, and/or any clothing that exposes undergarments are unacceptable. We reserve the right to ask any participant to change his/her clothing. Must wear cowboy boots. Registration Time: Night prior to, in Horse Barn Show Day: Saturday, Aug 19 Show Time: 11:00 a.m. Classes: Jelly Bean Race Four in a Line Musical Lead Ropes Pony Express Race (2 person Flag Race) Barrels Poles In Christ s Love, Everyone Is Someone Windom Mt. Lake Westbrook Home Care

23 55 LAMA Costume (optional) Showmanship (required) Obstacle Course/Public Relations (required) Use the above Classes with the Grade Division below: Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8* Grades 9+* Birthdates: 4-H Lama projects must be born prior to January 1, 2017 Gender: - No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. - All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2017 are eligible for exhibition. - All females born prior to January 1, 2017 are eligible for exhibition. - All animals should be dewormed and have toenails trimmed, if needed, prior to the show. - An animal may be exhibited by more than one family member at the county show. PET Pet Show - All Grades 1. Members may exhibit up to two Pets. 2. See General Animal Science Rules for health requirements. 3. Pets are checked in for the show 5:45 p.m. on Friday, August 18. The Pet Show is Friday, August 18 immediately following the Cat Show in the Oleson Pavilion. 4. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Member must own, manage, care for, and keep a record of pets according to state guidelines. 5. Pet exhibits may include Gerbil, Rabbit, Cat, Dog, Mice, Hamster, Birds, Dove, Miniature Pony, Fish (aquarium species), etc. 6. Pets do not stay the duration of the fair. Release time will be immediately following the completion of the Pet show. 7. The 4-H Pet project is a family Pet show, not a breed standards show. The pet must be owned by the member or their immediate family. 8. As live Pets do not go to the State Fair, a member may enter a display, poster or booklet on Pets. This exhibit would be judged on Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. See Pet Educational in the General Project Area of this book. 9. PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED. 10. A cat, dog or rabbit may be shown in the pet show or the cat, dog or rabbit show, not both! 11. Animals that were raised as part of another project may not be shown in the pet show. POULTRY CHICKENS Bantam Breeding pen of one male and two females* Breeding pen of one male and two females* Egg production pen of two pullets, white egg layers* Egg production pen of two pullets, brown egg layers* Market pen of two males or two females* DOVES Purebred breeding pair* DUCKS Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females* Breeding pen of one male & two females* Market pen of two males or two females* GEESE Breeding pen of one male & two females* Market pen of two males or two females* GUINEA Use the following Classes, with the Divisions to indicate the type of your project animal(s). Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown: Breeding pen of one male & two females, same breed* Market pen of two males or two females, same breed* PIGEONS Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair* Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band* Flying, 1 Breeding Pair* Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band* Utility, 1 Breeding Pair* Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band* TURKEYS - Domestic only Breeding pen of one male & two females* Market pen of two males or two females* shelley@theseedcenter.net

24 56 Good luck to ALL of the Cottonwood County Fair exhibitors. Stop by the ADA Shake Stand for a cool and refreshing milk shake!

25 57 QUAILS - Domestic only Breeding pen of one male & two females (birds must be of the same variety and must be at least 10 weeks old) Market pen of three birds of either sex (bird must be between 8 and 10 weeks of age) 1. Members may exhibit up to two poultry pens per lot. The exhibitor may choose one lot to exhibit a maximum of three pens. 2. See General Animal Science rules for health requirements. 3. All Poultry must be checked in between 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August The Poultry Show is at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 18 in the Rabbit & Poultry Barn. 5. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, manage, care for, and keep a feed record on poultry according to state guidelines. 6. Poultry exhibited must be of this year s hatch, (except advanced classes). All, except waterfowl and pigeons, must have health certificates and must be identified by a numbered leg band. 7. Exhibitors showing wildlife must have an ownership permit. 8. Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. 9. Egg production pen of two pullets will have two separate lots one for white egg layers and one for brown egg layers. White egg layers must be hybrid. Brown egg layers must be commercial purebred or hybrid; hybrids are preferred. 10. If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. RABBITS 4 CLASS SMALL BREEDS 1. Senior Buck over 6 months of age* 2. Senior Doe over 6 months of age* 3. Junior Buck under 6 months of age* 4. Junior Doe under 6 months of age* 4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include: Dutch, Holland Lop, Jersey Woolly, Mini Lop, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten,Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish Rex, Thrianta, and Tan. 6 CLASS LARGE BREEDS 1. Senior Buck over 8 months of age* 2. Senior Doe over 8 months of age* 3. Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age* Shop trusted brands for the entire family! Lawn & Garden Tools Pet & Animal Farm Carhartt Clothing Hardware Home Power Equipment Food & Candy Electrical Auto Plumbing Your Home, Farm & Outdoor Store STORE HOURS: M-F 8:00-8:00 Sat 8:00-6:00 Sun 10:00-5: Highway 60 East Windom, MN

26 58 4. Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age* 5. Junior Buck under 6 months of age* 6. Junior Doe under 6 months of age* 6 Class (large) rabbits breeds include: New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern, California, Champagne D Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème D Argent, Flemish Giant, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino, French Lop and Silver Fox. 1. Members may exhibit two pens per lot. Members are limited to exhibit a total of 12 pens in the individual rabbit lots, including meat pens. An animal can be shown in only one lot. 2. See General Animal Science rules for health requirements. 3. All rabbits must be checked in between 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. The Rabbit Show is at 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 18 at the Rabbit & Poultry Barn. 4. Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Member must own, manage, care for, and keep a record of rabbits according to state guidelines. 5. All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) are eligible and will be judged according to ARBA standards. 6. The ARBA definition of a purebred are those which have a three generation pedigree showing the ancestral background, being of the same breed, making it eligible for registration if it meets all physical qualification required for registration. 7. Only purebred rabbits are eligible for State Fair Breeding Rabbit exhibition. Fryers may be purebred or crossbred. 8. A rabbit may be shown in the rabbit show or pet show, not both! 9. If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. MARKET RABBIT Pen of three fryers, 3½ to 5½ pounds, not over 70 days old* Single fryer, 3½ to 5½ pounds, not over 70 days old* Rebates SHEEP Birth Dates January Ewe Lamb...Born in Jan of current year February Ewe Lamb...Born in Feb of current year March Ewe Lamb...Born in March of current year Yearling Ewe...Born on or after Jan 1 of previous year and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors Market Lamb...Born on or after Jan 1 of current year Fall Ewe Lamb...Born between Sept 1 Nov 30 of previous year BREEDING EWE Commercial Black Face Commercial White & Speckle Face Other Breeds Registered Columbia Registered Dorset Registered Hampshire Registered Suffolk Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): 1. Yearling Ewe* 2. January Ewe Lamb* 3. February Ewe Lamb* 4. March Ewe Lamb* 5. Fall Ewe Lamb MARKET LAMB 1. Black Face* 2. White Face* 3. Speckle Face* 4. Market Pen of Three (Must be market lambs exhibited in individual market classes, all shown by a single 4-Her. Register participation in pen-of-three class at weigh in at county fair.) 1. Members may exhibit up to eight sheep, any combination of Market or Breeding. 2. All Market Sheep must be weighed in at the centralized identification day in May. smithappliancewindom.com BIG NEWS! Financing Great Prices Smith Appliance Service Windom 73 24th St. South side of Hwy. 60 (across from the new Windom Truck Wash & Dollar General) Monday - Friday: 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 3 pm Now on Display... We ve added Serta bedding! Stop out to see the Serta Sleep Retreat.

27 59 3. See General Animal Science Rules for health requirements. All market sheep must be slick shorn and not wearing blankets at fair weigh-in. No muzzles. 4. Lamb and goat identification and weigh-in is 3:00 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. The Lamb Lead Show is 3:15 p.m. Thursday, August 17 and the Sheep Show is 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Member must own, manage, care for, and keep a record of sheep according to state guidelines. 6. Market Lambs will be divided by weight. 7. All sheep must have a Scrapies tag. 8. Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds. 9. Premise ID numbers will be REQUIRED in If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. LAMB LEAD * * 1. The Lamb Lead Show is 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, August Home sewn garments are encouraged, but purchased garments are permissible. 3. The exhibitor must wear a garment made from at least 50% wool. To be exhibited at State Fair, the garment must be 60% wool. Garment is defined as a piece of clothing covering a main part of your body (not socks or accessories). 4. A written script should be brought to the fair office by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August Participants must show an animal that they own or lease and are exhibiting in an individual sheep class at the fair. FLEECE Fleece* 1. Judged in the Oleson Pavilion before the Sheep Show. 2. All 4-H ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided! 3. Fleece must come from a sheep in flock owned by exhibitor. 4. Fleece must be no less than 3 in length, but no more than a 13 month growth. SWINE Birth Dates January Gilt... Born in Jan of current year February Gilt... Born in Feb of current year March Gilt...Born in March of current year Market Barrow...Born on or after Feb 1 of current year Market Gilt...Born on or after Feb 1 of current year BREEDING GILTS Crossbred Gilts Registered Gilts All Breeds Use the following Classes, with the Division (Registered or Commercial) and birthdates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): January* February* March* MARKET SWINE Crossbred Market Barrow* Crossbred Market Gilt* Purebred Market Barrow* Purebred Market Gilt* COMMERCIAL SWINE Commercial Market Barrow Commercial Market Gilt - This class will be judged based on carcass and packer appeal. - To qualify for these classes, swine must meet one of the following criteria for ownership (all checks will be written to the exhibitor): 1. Swine must be owned by the exhibitor or the exhibitor s immediate family that qualifies as Commercial Swine (see below) OR 2. Swine were purchased by a family from a source that quali- All Auto Repair & Service Needs Auto Glass FRAME & GLASS AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE Chris & Gary Grunewald Auto Body Glass Tires Mechanical Remote Starts Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday by appointment County Rd 13 WINDOM Grunewaldframeandglass@hotmail.com

28 60 fies as Commercial Swine - To qualify for these classes, the swine must meet one of the following criteria to be classified as Commercial Swine: 1. Swine must be born and raised in Cottonwood County from both male and female swine stock that is not bought, raised or sold as a show pig purpose. Swine must come from a pig flow that can be duplicated by anyone purchasing specific commercial lines in volume. OR 2. Be brought into Cottonwood County for finishing from a pig flow in which the exhibitor s immediate family has ownership, is employed by full-time, or has a contract with which to receive pigs from at least three times or more per year. Swine must come from both male and female swine stock that is not bought, raised or sold as a show pig purpose. Swine must come from a pig flow that can be duplicated by anyone purchasing specific commercial lines in volume. - Commercial swine must be declared as such on the 4-H affidavit and a veterinarian familiar with that pig flow must sign the affidavit confirming their qualifications from the criteria listed above. Veterinarian must also verify that swine is the product of commercial female and commercial male breeding lines that can be purchased in volume. - Pigs must be sired by a boar owned by the family or from non-show pig semen from the boar stud this pig flow normally uses. - Individual swine can either be shown in this commercial class OR the regular market class, NOT BOTH. - A minimum of four pigs must be entered in this class for judging to take place. Tony s Backhoe & Grading - ALL commercial hogs must be scanned during county fair. 1. Members may exhibit up to six hogs, any combination of market barrows, market gilts or breeding gilts. 2. See General Animal Science Rules for health requirements. 3. All pigs must be in the barn by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. Swine identification and weigh-in is 8:00 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 17. The Swine Show is 8:00 a.m. Friday, August 18 in the Oleson Pavilion. 4. Market swine must weigh between pounds to prevent any deductions at slaughter. Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State Fair. 5. All animals must be properly identified by state guidelines. Members must own, manage, care for, and keep a record of swine according to state guidelines. 6. All State Fair pigs must have both Universal ear notches and a state 4-H ear tag. 7. Premise ID numbers will be REQUIRED in The county fair show is NON terminal. 9. In order to have the purebred hog classes, a minimum of four purebred hogs must be weighted in at county fair. 10. If a member would like to enter a Science of Animals educational exhibit in Health, Breeding, Production or Other, the exhibit would be judged Tuesday, August 15 and is State Fair eligible. Exhibits will be judged during livestock weekend at the State Fair. See Science of Animals in the General Project area of this book. Thank You 4-H, FFA, & Open Class Exhibitors for your hard work! Septic System Pumper, Designer and Installer General Backhoe Work Lawn Seeding & Sodding See Us For: New Construction Remodeling General Sales & Service Drain Cleaning Water Conditioning Tony Nichols Licensed and Bonded 2815 Cottonwood Lake Dr. Windom, MN Cell: Brent Hanson, Owner rd Avenue, Mt. Lake, MN Licensed: # PM, Insured & Bonded

29 61 GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS Premium schedule Project Area Blue Red White Cloverbud / Participation Demonstrations All General Projects EXHIBITS 1. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in which they are enrolled. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted. 2. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. 3. Education Exhibits / Science Exhibits for all project areas may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high. (Center back 24 wide x 36 high, right and left wings each 12 wide x 36 high.) 4. Educational Exhibits / Science Exhibits will be evaluated on the following requirements Exhibit quality 25% Educational value.25% Knowledge and ability to explain 50% All General exhibits are conference judged. experienced services Excavator Backhoe Rock, Gravel & Hauling Directional Boring Septic Systems Complete Farm Drainage with Trimble GPS and mapping and main installation of any size Jeffers Dray Line Chad Anderson PO Box East Whited St. Jeffers 5. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If you exhibit exceeds this space limitation contact the Extension office. 6. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. 7. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded based on the member s knowledge of the project (50%) and on the merit of the exhibit (50%). Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. Grade 6+ are the only classes eligible for state fair. BICYCLE. - Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club.. AEROSPACE - Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery system should be in place and operative. - Members should be familiar with safety codes. - Flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. CAT EDUCATIONAL - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on display or poster.

30 62 CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child s growth, development, and well-being. - The item should be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. - Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from new or recycled/throw-away material. - Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor. - Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/or families. - Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with description of what was learned about self and family. - A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.) CITIZENSHIP - Three-ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on community project and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems.. 5. Pattern and instructions are to accompany garment exhibit for conference judging. 6. Participants model any clothing that have been constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. 7. All Fashion Review exhibits must also be construction judged and entered in appropriate constructed or purchased garment class. 8. Members must sign up for Fashion Review if they are to be in the public review. 9. It will not be assumed that all constructed garments are to be in the Fashion Review. 10. Members must model in the County Public Fashion Review in order to be eligible for a State Fair Trip in Fashion Review. CLOTHES YOU MAKE Grade 3-5 Clothes You Make Grade 6-8 Clothes You Make Grade 9+ Clothes You Make - Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member name and club. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned before exhibiting. - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. Best Wishes to all 4-H & Open Class Exhibitors! Keep up the Good Work! CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 1. Members may model one outfit in Clothes You Make and one outfit in Clothes You Buy for Fashion Review. 2. All construction items and Fashion Review will be judged Thursday, August 3 at the American Lutheran Church in Windom at 12:30 p.m. Fashion Review scripts are due July All parts of a garment exhibit must have a label with the exhibitor s name, age and club. Sew label to inside back neck, waist or easy to find location if possible. Must remain in for judging and exhibiting at county fair. 4. Garments must be clean for exhibit and on a hanger. Windom Farm Service, LLC WINDOM Highway 71 South Agricultural Equipment Repair

31 63 - A constructed garment made from a pattern. - Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc incorporated into garment. - Clothing or textiles display showing a fact or why related to clothing selection, care. - Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used. CLOTHES YOU BUY Grade 3-5 Clothes You Buy Grade 6-8 Clothes You Buy Grade 9+ Clothes You Buy - The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2 x11 binder or folder with, at minimum, the following information: (a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. (b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe. (c) Include inventory of wardrobe. It is recommended to have pictures of wardrobe possibilities. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. NON-GARMENT Grade 3-5 Non-Garment Grade 6-8 Non-Garment Grade 9+ Non-Garment - A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, etc. FASHION REView Grade 3-5 Fashion Rev Clothes You Buy Grade 6-8 Fashion Rev Clothes You Buy Grade 9+ Fashion Rev Clothes You Buy Grade 3-5 Fashion Rev Clothes You Make Grade 6-8 Fashion Rev Clothes You Make Grade 9+ Fashion Rev Clothes You Make Fashion Review Clothes You Make or Buy - Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. CLOVERBUDS Cloverbud Beef Cloverbud Cat Cloverbud Clothes You Buy Cloverbud Clothes You Make Cloverbud Fashion Review - Clothes you Buy Cloverbud Fashion Review - Clothes you Make Cloverbud Non-Garment Cloverbud General Exhibits Cloverbud Dairy Cloverbud Demonstration Individual Cloverbud Dog Cloverbud Food Review Cloverbud Goat - Dairy Cloverbud Goat - Meat Cloverbud Horse - Barrels Cloverbud Horse - Showmanship Cloverbud Horse - Western Pleasure Cloverbud Lama Costume Cloverbud Lama Showmanship Cloverbud Performing Arts Cloverbud Pet Show Cloverbud Poultry Cloverbud Rabbits Cloverbud Lamb Lead Cloverbud Sheep Cloverbud Swine - Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades Cloverbuds may enter unlimited general exhibits BUT only 6 exhibits will be conference judged (does not include Livestock, Livestock Demonstration, Performing Arts, Clothing, Fashion Review or Food Review). - Cloverbuds General Exhibits: Cloverbuds may bring exhibits in any of the general project areas found in this book; a list of suggestions is available at the Cottonwood County Extension office. Register the total number of general exhibits you hope to bring. - Cloverbuds may take home Lego and Food & Nutrition exhibits, but a picture of the exhibit should be left for the duration of the fair. - All exhibits will be conference judged and placing will be 50% on the exhibit and 50% on member knowledge. - All exhibits must be labeled with the member s name, club and lot number on the backside or attached on a label. - Cloverbud Livestock entries are shown at the specie show. The animal MUST be under the control and supervision of an adult or older 4-H member. When Cloverbuds are exhibiting at county fair, the expectation that the parent/responsible person control the animal is in effect at all times of the county fair including (but not limited to): to and from the trailer, to and from the wash rack, to and from the barns, in the barns, in the stalls, to and from the show arena and in the show arena. - Cloverbuds may participate in Cloverbuds class with beef, dairy, dog, goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. - Livestock entries need to be in at the specie weigh-in and identification time. See 4-H Livestock Rules. Animals need to stay for the duration of the fair (except dog, cat, and pet). See show details and requirements in the species category in the livestock division of this book. - All Cloverbud general exhibits are judged on Tuesday, August 15 (except Clothing, Fashion Review, Performing Arts, Food Review, Demonstrations and Video). - Cloverbud Clothing and Fashion Review exhibits will be conference judged at the Clothing and Fashion Review judging day on Thursday, August 3 starting at 12:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. Fashion review scripts are due to the Extension office by July 24. A

32 64 letter with more details will be mailed to participants. - Cloverbud Performing Arts, Food Review, Demonstrations and Video will all be judged on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. A letter with more details will be mailed to participants. - Cloverbuds are allowed to show livestock that is owned by another Cottonwood County 4-H member, provided they have signed the appropriate affidavit form by the May 15th deadline. - NO State Fair trips in this division. CLUB ACTIVITIES CLUB BANNER Club Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. - Banner must be 3 x5 and designed to hang vertically. - It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum of 3 8 ) for hanging. - Banner must be of fabric and can be one or two-sided. - To register for county Fair, have a member place the code on their Fair Registration form. - Club name on 3x5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) COMMUNITY PRIDE - CLUB Community Pride One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. - A three-sided display, not to exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high, that visually shows the entire project or highlights certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive affects the project has on the community. Photographs may be used to help tell the story. May be notebook documentation of an individual s Community Pride project. Use a 3-ring, loose leaf, hard cover notebook. In addition, a slide set or video may be submitted as appropriate to the project. - Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. CLUB BOOTH Club Booth - The booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis. CLUB SCRAPBOOK Club Scrapbook - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. COMMUNITY PRIDE - INDIVIDUAL - May be notebook documentation of an individual s Community Pride project. Use a standard, 3-ring, loose leaf, hard cover notebook. In addition, a slide set or video may be submitted as appropriate to the project. - Poster/display on the leadership positions held at school, community or other organization. - Poster/display on the volunteer experiences you ve had the past year. - Poster/display on the volunteer experiences you ve provided leadership for or involved others in.. COMPUTER. - Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. - Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use.

33 65 - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/ software may be original or adapted, by the member, from an existing program. Rental clubs & cart rentals available! Beautiful 9-Hole Public Golf course Open 7 days a week. Call for availability on Tues. & Wed. Hole 19 restaurant Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Rolling Hills golf Club Located 3 miles west of Westbrook, Hwy. 30 Burger Bar every Monday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. CONSUMER EDUCATION - 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. COUNTY CONSERVATION PROJECT All Grades - Displays only, no posters. Displays may not exceed 12 deep x 18 wide x 22 high. All lettering and text must be printed or typed with dark ink on light background. Exhibit must me pleasing visually. - All exhibits will be conference judged and placing will be 50% on the exhibit and 50% member knowledge. - Exhibit may be entered in another project area (example: Exploring the Environment).

34 66 - Soil Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture, and differences in forest and/or field soils. - Erosion Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. - Water Display showing the effects of wetlands, water quality, acid rain, groundwater contamination, etc. - The Cottonwood Soil and Water Conservation District for area 3102 are sponsoring the following special awards: Cash Prizes: 1st place - $10.00; 2nd place - $7.00; 3rd place - $4.00. CRAFTS FINE ARTS CRAFTS & FINE ARTS - Members enrolled in Crafts & Fine Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts and Crafts. - Item(s) may be either a CRAFT which is defined as something that someone else can duplicate (it s from a pattern, kit or comes with directions to complete), or a FINE ART which is defined as something that can t be duplicated by someone else (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc). - Craft exhibits should demonstrate ability to follow directions using steps and procedures. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The object should demonstrate an exploration and experimentation with materials, tools and/or practiced skills, which will be described by the exhibitor in the conference setting. - All art objects must be appropriately finished and ready for display (framed, matted, mounted, or ready for hanging). - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss references and information sources, materials used, methods, expenses, time spent on exhibit, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. - For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. - Craft suggestions: Basket making, tie dye, breading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, stained glass, etc. - Fine Arts suggestions: Original works in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc.

35 67 CROP SCIENCE CORN Ear Corn. - Crop must be grown on your farm in previous growing season. - Include 3x5 index card listing the variety. - Be familiar with crop budgets on a per acre basis (input costs). - A two quart exhibit of shelled corn must be placed in a clear two-quart jar or two clear one-quart jars. - Ear corn exhibit must consist of 10 ears of corn of the same variety. Ear corn is not state fair eligible. - An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES - Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season. - Include 3x5 index card listing the variety. - Be familiar with crop budgets on a per acre basis (input costs). - 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. - A bundle of legumes. - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. Try our Friday Noon BUFFET! Call your friends & meet here for great Food Fun Spirits Stop in & enjoy our selection of steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pizzas & more! Pool Tables Darts Pull Tabs On & Off Sale Liquor BANQUET ROOM FOR REUNIONS & PRIVATE PARTIES Monday thru Saturday, open at 11:00 a.m. Sundays open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PJ s II Lounge & Restaurant Hwy. 60 Bingham Lake DOG EDUCATIONAL - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. DEMONSTRATIONS - Individual - Team - Individual - Team - Individual - Team - Judging will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. Details will be mailed to participants. - Demonstrations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a finished product. Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (powerpoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the doing, not the supporting visuals. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS - Individual - Team - Individual - Team - Individual - Team - Judging will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. Details will be mailed to participants. - Livestock Demonstrations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length.

36 68 - Livestock Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (powerpoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the doing, not the supporting visuals. NOTE: an animal is required for livestock demonstrations at the State Fair. Walk-ins Welcome Open evenings We carry Redken for Men & Women Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9 am to 7 pm Friday: 8 am -5 pm Saturday: 8am - Noon ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS - Individual - Team - Individual* - Team* - Individual* - Team* - Judging will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. Details will be mailed to participants. - Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a If your hair isn t becoming to you... you should be coming to us! Stop in & see us for... * Hair Care Products * Waxing * Perming * Coloring * Highlighting * Spa Facials * Spa Manicures * Spa Pedicures * Precision Cutting * Acrylic Nails * Hair Extensions two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. powerpoint). Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item. YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS - Individual - Team - Individual* - Team* - Individual* - Team* - Judging will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. Details will be mailed to participants. - Youth In Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth In Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member has. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth In action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results. ELECTRIC - A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits. - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. - Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an explanation of what it is and how it is used. The Hair Hut th St. Windom

37 69 ENGINEERING DESIGN See more for more information. AQUATIC ROBOTICS - Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV) - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/ais education - Work in teams of at least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit - Illustrate the community partnership (example: DNR, water resource or lake association) - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project - Exhibit of ROV - Display showing their use in AIS education. - Booklet showing their progression in AIS education as a team ENGINEERING DESIGN Requirement: - Include description of the problem/challenge being solved - Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to solve problem - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project - Exhibit of engineering design product - Display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career ROBOTICS Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. - Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a plan and complete an act. - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot. - A robot, a display, diagrams or programming, booklets, etc. RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE Team Member (grades 3-8)* Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in this class Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best RG s emulate their namesake by using a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their RG s. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. - Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule Book at umn.edu/events/engineering-design-challenge/ for complete details. - Teams of at least 3 youth - Minimum of 10 steps - Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less - Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft - Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge - Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. - RG machine itself - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project The State Fair competition will consist of a team conference judging experience and a showcase public event. A team conference judging experience will be held during the morning or afternoon of the full day of the Encampment. The combined time of conference judging and the showcase may take the full morning or afternoon, although there will be down time. Teams will be able to explain their Rube Goldberg to the judge and demonstrate their contraption as well. These will be scheduled throughout the day and will be set up to avoid any other judging conflicts that team members may have. The showcase public event is where each team will demonstrate their contraption as well. Demonstrations will follow the conference judging and will be facilitated by a moderator. Res: Cell:

38 70 ENTOMOLOGY We salute all exhibitors! Good Luck! Healthy Food For The Fair-goer s Appetite! Open Daily for Breakfast Insect Collection exhibits: A. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; approximately 19 x 16.5 x 3 to 24 x 18 x 3. Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. D. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. E. Specimens must be properly labeled. 1) The location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. 2) All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable. F. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, and other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, a MN Entology Resource, Non-Collection Project exhibits: A. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. B. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, internet, 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 written report or journal should accompany the project, introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used. 1. General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. 2. Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects attacking corn). 3. Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. EXPLORING ANIMALS Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine - This area is for 4-H ers who wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-H ers enrolled in Exploring Animals Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, or Swine may exhibit in this category. - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did or learned or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT - Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc.

39 71 FISHING SPORTS - Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how an where each know is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment. - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. FLOWER GARDENING - Label each container according to kind or variety. - Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including outdoor fairy gardens). - Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. - One variety of annual flowers (three stems); one variety of hardy perennials (one stem). - One variety of summer flowering bulbs (one stem); collection of three different perennial garden flowers (one stem or stalk of each); collection of four different annual garden flowers (one stem of each); single stem of one of the following: glad spike, rose or dahlia. - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. - My Flower Garden exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22x28. Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct variety name and pictures (photographs) of the flowers grown. Educational exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOOD AND NUTRITION FOOD AND NUTRITION - Exhibit may be food item and/or display. - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance bean, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educational exhibit; the food is to be brought just for judging. - All food exhibits must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. Include 8½x11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½x11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food. see us for FORMS Windom Quick Print wqprint@qwestoffic.net

40 72 - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid. - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn t have a lot of time.) - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (i.e. cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). - Study of levels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION - All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and /or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. - Jars should be labeled with a 2 x 3 label with the following information: name, county, grade, product, style of pack, processing time and method, and date product was packed. (Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used.) Include source of recipe. - Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars. - All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two-piece jar lids. Jellies and jams should be covered with lids. - Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; 2 one pint jars or one quart jars for pickled products. - Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preservation publications, available through the Extension office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable. - No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables ½ cup or more of each, herbs ¼ Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Phone: Toll Free: st Avenue, Westbrook cup of each in whole leaf form, meat 3 strips. - Preserved within the past year. 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) - 2 one pint jars or one quart jars. - Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) - Dried vegetables or dried fruits. - Dried herbs. - Beef or venison jerky. - Food science experiment or educational display AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT Ball FreshPreservingTM Award FOR YOUTH LEVEL presented by Ball & Kerr FreshPreservingTM Products In recognition of youth who excel in the art of fresh preserving (canning), Jarden Home Brands makers of Ball and Kerr FreshPreserving TM Products will present First place awards in designated categories. A panel of judges will select the best entry submitted by a youth in each category for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle, and Soft Spread. Entries must be preserved in Ball or Ball Collection Elite Jars sealed with Ball Lids and Bands or Ball Collection Elite Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr Jars sealed with Kerr lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries will be limited to recipes prepared using Ball Pectin: Classic, Low or, No Sugar Needed or Liquid. The best entry from each category will receive the following: One (1) Five Dollar ($5.00) Coupon for Ball or Kerr FreshPreserving TM Products and one (1) (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball Pectin Products. Hands Heart Maximize the efficiency of your farm with reliable, high-performance machinery. We re committed to delivering the right equipment for the job, at the right price. Westbrook Ag Power Head Health Westbrook Ag Power encourages everyone to come to the fair...support 4-H, FFA & Open Class Exhibitors Tractors Combines Planters Cornheads Platforms And More! New & Used Equipment Equipment Service & Repairs AFFORDABLE FINANCING PLANS Westbrook CNH Industrial America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or or licensed to to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

41 73 FOOD REVIEW (judged August 1) - The exhibit itself, all supplies and food are brought to the Demonstration Day/Food Review Judging Day on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church of Windom. Details will be mailed to members. - Exhibitors should bring: one item of food from the menu; a place setting that includes all dishes, silverware, linens, and centerpiece for the meal; a recipe for that food mounted on an 8½ x 11 poster (preferably freestanding); a meal menu mounted on an 8½ x 11 poster (preferably freestanding). A color photo of the place setting with the entire menu shown should be printed on the recipe poster or menu poster. - Exhibitors should also include the total cost of meal and the cost per serving on either poster. - Food Review will be judged on food, management and nutrition knowledge, menu, and table setting. - The display posters (recipe and menu with photo) should be left after judging on Tuesday, August 1. The posters will be brought to the County Fair for display. FOREST RESOURCES - Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material. - Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common name. Common name should be printed near the identified leaf/needle. - Photographic display of forest products include the name of the product/use to identify the photograph. - Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed collection. - Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate information. - Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus nonrenewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps. - Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire s effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). - Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry Windom Corners of Hwys & 62 FRUIT - Include a 3x5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. - Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. - Fruits are to be arranged in a display box the size of a fruit crate. - Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. - Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and methods of control. GEOLOGY Free SUNDAE with the purchase of any Value Meal Coupon expires AUGUST 31, 2017 Good at Windom McDonald s Only

42 74 - Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-topped case of the same model as used by the entomologists (approximately 19 x 16.5 x 3 ). Specimens should be approximately 2 x 2. Label each specimen. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on edge. Member must have knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type. - Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton collection (see geology bulletin), six silly silicates. - Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz minerals, ores, or a theme of your own choosing. - Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of each rock type. - Educational exhibit showing the science how s and why s dealing with the principles of geology and natural earth sciences. Grades 9+ GLOBAL CONNECTIONS - Project accomplishments may be displayed in a standard 3-ring, loose leaf, hard cover notebook or a display exhibit. - Select at least three activities covered from the 4-H Global Connections unit/bulletin and explain the objectives of each activity, procedures for learning, lessons learned (action ideas), and evaluate the results. Explain what you learned from each activity. - Select at least three of the activities covered in the 4-H Global Connections bulletin and describe in detail the steps taken and the results of your sharing this information with others in your club, County Federation meetings, in school, camps, or in the community. Describe in detail from at least three of the activities you or your group covered this year the steps taken to learn more and/or to join others and /or teach others. - Share with others and /or teach others. What did you learn from this sharing? What attitude and behaviors did you see changed as the result of your teaching others? What were the difficulties or problems in sharing with others? What would you change? - Poster/display of an international trip you took or cross-cultural home stay experience. - Poster/display on your experience hosting an international traveler. HEALTH - Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression, etc.) of your choice. - Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. HOME ENVIRONMENT - Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have written information to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, and alternatives considered. - A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. - Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang. - Purchased kits are allowed to be used. - Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture. - Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home. - Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs. - An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use. - Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and after. Amundson Dig Backhoe/Boom operated hydraulic hammer & hydraulic compactor Small Site preparation Concrete Removal Dig Basements & Footings Hauling: gravel, black dirt, rock, clay Cat Work Mark Amundson Windom Cell Home

43 75 HORSELESS HORSE - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - All of these exhibit areas are for 4-Hers who want to bring a poster/display or book on an animal versus a live animal. - Horseless Horse members cannot be enrolled in the Horse Project! All other members can be enrolled in Exploring Animals and the actual animal project. - Judged on General Judging Day, August 15. HORSE RELATED - Horse Related exhibits are considered State Horse Show trips and member may not accept a trip with their horse if they choose this trip. Exhibits are judged at the State 4-H Horse Show (not the State Fair). - Participants will be responsible for entering their exhibit Professional farm management services in Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Redwood, Watonwan and Rock Counties. Full real estate service from the listing through the closing. We can help you manage, sell or purchase farmland. FAIRLAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY Farm Management Farm Real Estate Sales Brokers/Officers: Cynthia K. Moen; Klay D. Walinga farm managers/sales persons: Steven J. Hiniker Charles P. Dewanz farm manager: Cody I. Adrian fairland@fairlandmanagement.com on General Entry Day Tuesday, August For members who have a horse. - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. - Exhibits should show or explain something the 4-Her has made, done or learned. Exhibits will be judged 25% on attracting attention and holding interest, 50% on educational value (tells a story) and 25% on member s knowledge and ability to explain. INDOOR GARDENING - Exhibitors should be able to explain the factors of plant growth, light, temperature, competition, water nutrients, atmosphere, and pests. - Dish gardens, terrariums and hanging plants are encouraged as part of the exhibit. - Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including indoor fairy gardens). - Label plant varieties. POTTED PLANTS - Flowering plants should be in bloom. - Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. - Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair. PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS - Container for the plant should not be more than 10 in depth or diameter. - Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4. - Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and plants being well established. TERRARIUMS - The terrarium may not exceed 24 in any dimension. - Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. - Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design). - Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical name. - Terrarium or dish garden; consider terrarium material of general terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of Minnesota. - Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc. - NOTE: Cut flower arrangements are considered flower gardening.

44 76 LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN - Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State Fair. - Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told. - Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22 x 28 ) drawn to scale with plants and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes and future plans. Photographs showing before and after views are desirable. - Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids you would use. NEEDLE ARTS - Exhibitor should be able to explain stitch, procedure, yarn type, hooks, problems, etc. Exhibit should be hand worked with the exception of minor finishing details. - Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following information: pattern company name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instructions. - Participant encouraged to bring instructions/pattern. - If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. - Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, hand quilting, weaving, appliqué, latch hook, tatting, other. - Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts technique. - Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved. PERFORMING ARTS - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning, and management of a self-directed learning experience. - Exhibits will be judged on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church of Windom. Details will be mailed to participants. - Emphasis is on the skills learned in performances of drama, music, theater, and other performing arts. - Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a member s involvement or interest in the performing arts. Mountain Lake A small town with room to grow! Free residential lot program Housing to suit every need Public and private K-12 school systems Diverse business district Medical services Industrial park Scenic hiking trail Lake-side golf course Stocked lake for fishing Heritage Village Museum It s All About CoMMuNItY MouNtAIN lake Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce & EDA Ext rd Avenue Mountain Lake

45 77 - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts. - A puppet and script made and created by member. - Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and include a write-up about it. - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current performing arts experiences. - An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing. PETS EDUCATIONAL - Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc.; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H er with their pet. PHOTOGRAPHY Photography People s Choice There will be a special people s choice award for photography. During general entry judging, designate which picture you would like to be entered in the people s choice judging. Think BARC... For gatherings from 2 to 600 or more! We have a variety of choice spaces, resources and technology to accommodate your needs! AVAILABLE FOR... Concerts Banquets/Meetings Gym Facilities Receptions/Reunions Classes/Trainings And More! Winner will receive a special award. People s Choice Award judging will be 5:00-10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. Check this out: Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography/filmmaking exhibit and get ready for judging at the county fair: youth/mn4-h/projects/arts-communication/photography/docs/ photography-tips-suggestions-for-projects.pdf Elements of Photography Exhibit will focus on what makes a good photograph. ONLY overall image corrections are allowed including: cropping, brightness/ exposure, color/saturation, contrast, sharpening, black and white, sepia or color conversion and exposure correction. Equipment: - Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. - Exhibitor s name, club, country and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - When editing or using enhancements an unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit. - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. Buying or selling a property? Call us for results that move you! Five Star Realty B A R C usiness rts & ecreation enter Inc P.O. Box th Ave. Windom barcwindom@windomnet.com RealtoRs from left: Kathy Hanson(Broker/owner), Doyle Mattson, Jo Voxland, Donna Knoll, sally oltmanns and lynn ortmann rd Ave. Windom Find us on zillow.com and trulia.com

46 78 - Allowed exhibits use 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 photographs, mounted on mat board or poster board - neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black). - Do not use construction paper or colored paper. - Use 14x22 board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panarama. - When a photo has been altered, the orginal (4x6 ) photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit. Exhibit suggestions: - Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. - Multi photo exhibits of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board, usually 4 x6 photos. Some examples might include: A 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 4-H 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.) - Show a process (i.e. how to make something or steps to make something) - Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6 ) (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). - Panorama - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic elements you learned about and includes explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photo graphic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. Creative/Applied Photography Photographs in this category MUST involve editing. Software editing is required in this category such as selective coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. Photos should focus on how photography is used in everyday life, including creative editing, mugs, ornaments, photo gifts, posters, calendars, brochures and advertising. Everything we touch turns to SOLD! Find us on: Realtor.com Zillow.com Trulia.com Many More Visit our NEW mobile friendly website Like us on facebook Lisa Fredin, Betsy Herding Realtors/Owners We have the area s finest selection of: Wine R iver Bend Beer Spirits Fine Cigars Monday through Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Gary Vanderwerf, Linda Jaakola, John Croatt, Sally Larson, Beth Scrivens, Brady Powers, Maria (Soco) Adame-Caballero, Heather Paulson, Amanda Lunz nd Ave., Windom riversedgeteam.com

47 79 POTATOES Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. (Exception - an exhibit integrating older photographs). - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - An unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit or an outline of steps. - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. - Enlargements should be 5 X 7 or 8 X10 ; multiple photos on project should be 4 X 6 - Exhibit size should determine the size of the photo(s) used, for example: an ornament, a calendar, a poster or a brochure would use different sized photographs. - Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, etc. (Non-affiliated website information can be found online) Exhibit suggestions: - Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. - Multi photo exhibits of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board, usually 4 x6 photos. Enlarged photography (5 x7 or 8 x10 ) digitally enhanced on neutral matting (white, tan, grey or black). Remember the originals (unaltered) 4 x6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit. - Enlarged photograph (5 X 7 or 8 X 10 ) digitally enhanced on neutral matting (white, tan, grey or black) (the original unaltered 4 X 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit.) - Calendar, brochure, event poster, photo gifts, etc. (NO scrapbooks) - Photo gifts: mugs, puzzles, blankets, ornaments, etc. - Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques, selective coloring, HDR etc. - Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice over, background selections, to make a show, etc. For judging can show project on 14 x 22 poster board or computer, tablet or computer, tablet or DVD. PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. - Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. - Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. QUILTING - Exhibitor should be able to explain stitch, procedure, material type, problems, etc. - Each exhibit should include a consumer information tag with pattern book and name, number, technique, fiber content of fabric and batting, cost, and care instructions. - If not hand tied by the 4-Her, state who hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-Her, someone else may do the final quilting.) - A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. - Repair of an old quilt. - A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used in quilting, or a topic of your choice. 4-H RECORD BOOK ** This project area is NOT State Fair eligible. If you want your record book judged for State Fair eligibility, enter it under Self-Determined.** The exhibit should include your complete set of records from first year as a 4-H member to present date. SAFETY * * - Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display representative of project area. - Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included. - Exhibits may be display, binder, poster, etc.

48 80 Science of Animals Educational Exhibits Health Health Exhibit - Beef Health Exhibit - Dairy Health Exhibit - Goat - Dairy Health Exhibit - Goat - Meat Health Exhibit - Poultry Health Exhibit - Rabbits Health Exhibit - Sheep Health Exhibit - Swine Breeding Breeding Exhibit - Beef Breeding Exhibit - Dairy Breeding Exhibit - Goat - Dairy Breeding Exhibit - Goat - Meat Breeding Exhibit - Poultry Breeding Exhibit - Rabbits Breeding Exhibit - Sheep Breeding Exhibit - Swine Production Production Exhibit - Beef Production Exhibit - Dairy Production Exhibit - Goat - Dairy Production Exhibit - Goat - Meat Production Exhibit - Poultry Production Exhibit - Rabbits Production Exhibit - Sheep Production Exhibit - Swine Other Other Exhibit - Beef Other Exhibit - Dairy Other Exhibit - Goat - Dairy Other Exhibit - Goat - Meat Other Exhibit - Poultry Other Exhibit - Rabbits Other Exhibit - Sheep Other Exhibit - Swine - Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four divisions listed above. - These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available. Exhibits will be judged during the Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. This project is modeled after the 2015 Poultry exhibits that resulted from the Avian Flu outbreak when birds were not allowed to be exhibited. Be creative! SELF DETERMINED - This division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch-all category but rather intentional self-directed learning. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selection. Planning and management of a self-determined learning experience. - Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the activity/project. - Display of finished work. - Story written by exhibitor. - Use this project area for Geospatial and Clowning Exhibits SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT - Exhibit may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high, except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included in a display and will not be considered in the calculation of dimensions. - No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or demonstrated. - MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed. - Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations. - Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (i.e. range commands and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.). - Shooting Skills (i.e. basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, position, etc.). - Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals (i.e. distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among five look-alike species of upland game birds, etc.). - Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club. - History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms. SHOP - Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. Contact the Extension Office if more space is required. - Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost. - Article made of wood or metal. - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished. - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood.

49 81 SMALL ENGINES - Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired. - A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine. - Display on the parts of an engine, etc. - An educational display of some aspect of small engine use, care, reconditioning, etc. TRACTOR - Contact the Extension Office to arrange exhibit space. - Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. - A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project learning. - Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor. - Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others. VEGETABLE GARDENING - Label vegetables with proper variety names. - When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, it is recommended the collection includes six different kinds of vegetables (1 large specimen + 3 medium specimen + 2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable specimen) for this project, choosing any combination of the following One large size vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, swiss chard, etc.) Three different medium size vegetable specimen and three of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, turnips, beets, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, etc.) Two small size vegetable specimen and 12 of each specimen (snap beans, lima beans, green beans, green peas, etc.) Potatoes or cherry tomatoes may not be included - If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must contain six different vegetables or be an educational display. - Youth in grades 6+ should have vegetable box exhibits that include six varieties. Beginners (Grades 3-5) may include 3-6 different garden vegetables. - Contact Extension office to receive preparation guidelines for vegetables. - Collection of three or more different vegetables (use the guide above). - Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable. - Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (i.e. the difference in development between thinned vs. un-thinned vegetables). - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. VIDEO/FILMMAKING 4-H Film Festival VETERINARY SCIENCE - Exhibits may include models, diagrams, and/or actual articles or other - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy. - Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. Check this out: Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography/filmmaking exhibit and get ready for judging at the county fair: youth/mn4-h/projects/arts-communication/photography/docs/ photography-tips-suggestions-for-projects.pdf Equipment: Video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cell phone, tablet or Go Pro, any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. video camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet, digital DSLR, Go Pro) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - All video/film footage exhibited must have been recorded/created in the current 4-H year. When appropriate, historical footage can be used, otherwise film/video content must have been taken in the current 4-H year. - All video/filmmaking exhibits must be made by the exhibitor OR if the exhibit is made by a video/filmmaking production team, the exhibitor must be a member and must have created at least 50 percent of the finished video/film. - Judging will take place on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Windom. Details will be mailed to participants. - Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive or data CD. - Video/film must include a title and credits. - The video/film must be original material, portions from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release, including music. Any video/film exhibit which appears to contain copyrighted material, including music, will not be publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission from the producer to use the material in the video/film. - The exhibitor s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces.

50 82 - A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for viewing the video/film during the conference judging. If other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in advance. - Video/flm must be playable on Windows, use file format including.wmv,.flv and.mpeg,.avi,.mov,.avchd,.mpeg-1,.meg-4, as well as a playable DVD. - This is not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography for slideshow). Exhibit Ideas: - Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include information of the suspected reasons for the decline and possible solutions. - A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer video/ film creation, etc. - A video/film short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing by judge during judging process) Showcase various video/film techniques. A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. - A video/film made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video/film. - A video/film using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - A video/film using Claymation or stop action. - 4-H Film Festival: This category is open to participants in this specially designed Video production program. Middle school aged youth are involved in an online experience to learn how to simulate the process a young filmmaker would go through as they produce a high-quality short film using their smart phones. WATER / WETLANDS - Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants. - Display on water quality or management pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc. WILDLIFE / BIOLOGY - Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. - Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. - An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota describe habitat, food, and shelter needs. - A wildlife management plan show practices related to land use and forest management for wildlife. - Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc.). - Site appropriate sources on documents. YOUTH LEADERSHIP - Youth leader should be prepared to discuss the skills they have discovered, developed and shared with others through their involvement in Youth Leadership. This may happen individually or as a group. - A written narrative of your leadership role in your club or county including: holding an elected office, committee work, camp counselor, part of event management, project organizer, ongoing yearly responsibilities in a planned club program and fund raising, etc. - A lesson plan for an activity or a project meeting that you have planned and presented. Include teaching outline, objectives, information to be presented, techniques to be used, etc. - Three-sided display boards, scrapbooks, posters (but not limited to these), that documents you taking charge and leading a service project. Share the steps from beginning to end. WATER QUALITY All Grades - Exhibit may be entered in another project area (i.e. Water/ Wetlands, Health, etc.). - Poster/display on water conservation practices. - Poster/display on water quality. - Poster/display comparing town water versus rural water. FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW 69th ANNUAL REGION VI FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW COTTONWOOD COUNTY FAIR, WINDOM, MN AUGUST 16, 17, 18, 19, 2017 RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Regular fair regulations such as health and sanitation, entries, and others will apply unless changed in these rules. 2. Beef, sheep, swine, goats and dairy entered for competition in the FFA show may be entered in the 4-H classes