H Fair Book. August Fair Entry Due: July 15, 2018 fairentry.com MAKE MEMORIES FUN. Livestock Interviews August 6, 2018.

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1 H Fair Book August 6-12 FUN Fair Entry Due: July 15, 2018 fairentry.com MAKE MEMORIES Livestock Interviews August 6, 2018 Crane Pavilion

2 2018 Table of Contents Schedule of 4-H Activities Clean-up List Clerking schedule Food Stand/Dairy Bar Schedule Informational sheets 4-H General Rules IAFE Nation Code Show ring ethics Code of Conduct for Youth Club Premium list for each project Beef 7 Dairy 9 Dog 11 Dairy Goat 17 Market Goat 17 Horse 18 Lama 21 Poultry 22 Rabbits 24 Sheep 26 Swine 28 4-H Challenges 30 4-H Adventures 31 Aerospace 31 Bicycle 31 Cat 31 Child & Family 31 Citizenship 32 Clothing and Textiles 32 Cloverbuds Computer 33 Consumer Ed 33 Crafts/Fine Arts 33 Corn 34 Small Grains & Legumes 34 Dog (Static) 34 Electric 34 Engineering Design 34 Robotics 35 Rube Goldberg 35 Entomology 35 Exploring Animals 36 Exploring the Environment 36 Fishing Sports 36 Flower Gardening 36 Foods and Nutrition 37 Food Preservation 37 Food Review 38 Forest Resources 38 Fruit 38 Geology 38 Global Connections 38 Health 39 Home Environment 39 Indoor Gardening 39 Lawn and Landscape Design 39 Needle Arts 40 Performing Arts 40 Pets 40 Photography Plant and Soil Science 41 Potatoes 41 Quilting 42 Safety 42 Science of Animals Ed. Exhibit 42 Self-Determined 42 Shooting Sports/Wildlife Mngt. 43 Shop 42 Small Engines 42 Tractor 42 Vegetable Gardening 43 Veterinary Science 44 Video 43 Water/Wetlands 44 Wildlife Biology 45 Youth Leadership 44 Club Activities 45 Public Presentations 45 Tear out sheets for Dairy, Fashion Revue and Food Review

3 Nicole Pokorney, Mower/Freeborn/Rice/Steele/Waseca, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator; April VonRuden, Program Coordinator; Patty Conradt, Support Staff; Dedee Bergstrom, Summer Support Staff; Natalie Sayles, 4-H Summer Support Staff Fair Office hours: Mon. Noon-8 Pm, Tues Noon-8:00pm, Wed-Fri 8:00am-8:00 pm, Sat 10-6pm, Sun 1:00-7pm 2018 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Monday, June 4 Lama Fibers Due Sunday, July 15 Fair Registration Due on Fairentry.com Monday, July 23 Clothing/Fashion Review & Food Review, Cloverbud Registration forms due Monday, July 30 Building clean-up 6:30 pm & Dairy Production/Genetics forms due Tuesday, July 31 Food Review Judging, Fashion Review, Clothing & non-garment 5:00 pm 4-H Building Saturday, August 4 Horse Show, Performance, Games, Horseless Horse, and Cloverbuds 9:00 am Monday, August 6 Noon-7pm Entry & Judging of exhibits in 4-H Hall 2-7 pm All rabbits & posters in place 3 8 pm Livestock Crane Pavilion. Must do at least one interview to receive Champion/Reserve Ribbons or State Fair Trip 4 7 pm -Swine exhibitor weigh-in 5 7 pm -Sheep exhibitor weigh-in 5 7 pm - Goat exhibitor weigh-in Tuesday, August 7 9:00-11:00 am- Beef exhibitor weigh-in 8:30 am- Rabbit Show-Rabbit barn 10:00 am-swine Pictures-Jerry Sampson 12:00 Noon 4-H Hall Opens 12:00 Noon- Livestock entries in place (Also Horses) 3:00 pm- Dairy Stalls 4:00 pm- Horse Fun Show 5:00 pm - Lamb Lead, Crane Pavilion, North Arena 6:00 pm -Sheep Show, Crane Pavilion, North Arena Wednesday, August 8 9:00 am - Dairy Show, Crane Pavilion, North Arena 9:00 am - Poultry Show, Poultry Barn 11-3 pm- Rabbit Skillathon- Rabbit Building 12:30 pm - Dairy Goat Show, Crane Pavilion 2:00 pm- Cow-Calf Judging by pens- followed by Beef Show Crane Pavilion, North Arena 4:00 pm-meat Goat Show, Crane Pavilion Thursday, August :00 am - Lama Entry 8:30 am - All Swine Show 1-3 pm-horse Fun Show 2:00 pm- Demonstration 4-H stage 4:00 pm- Lama & fiber pens 8:00-10 pm-horse Release Friday, August 10 9:00 am- Chicken BBQ Contest in front of 4-H Building 9:00 am-all horses must be out and stalls cleaned 10:00 am -4-H Cat & Pet Show, 4-H Garden 12:00 Noon-Performing Arts- Godfather s Stage 2:00 pm -4-H Fashion Review, Godfather s Stage 3:00 pm -Lama Show, Crane Pavilion 5:00 pm-deadline to sign up for all State Fair Project Areas (Except Lama and dog) Saturday, August 11 8:00 am- Auction Buyers Breakfast, 4-H Hall 9:00 am- 4-H Ribbon Auction, Crane Pavilion 1:00 pm State Fair General Project meeting 4-H Garden 4:00 pm -State Fair Livestock meeting Crane Pavilion 6:00 pm -Supreme Champion Showmanship Crane Pavilion 7:30-11:00 pm- 4-H Dance Crane Pavilion Sunday, August 12 9:00 a.m. - Dog Agility Class, Dog Obedience and Showmanship Show, Crane Pavilion, North Arena 1:30 pm - 4-H Round the 4-H Building 4:00 pm- 4-H Livestock Exhibits Released Swine load out: Talk to Brian N. about the specific time. 6:00 pm -4-H Building Exhibits Released 7:00 pm - 4-H Building Closes

4 For 4-h Building clean-up Date: Monday July 30, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm LeRoy Wide Awake: Dining Room: Kitchen: Set up Tables, Benches,chairs And Clean Ceiling Fans Windom: : East Annex, office, workroom, Cloverbud area and the south end. Wiping out the vegetable area After Fair Clean up Country Aces Tuesday, August 14th Time: TBA What to do: 1. Sweep your area 2. Pick up the area and organize stored materials. 3. Wipe down shelves, benches, walls, window, doors, wipe out the vegetable area. 4. Mop your area

5 2018 Clerking Schedule Club/Area Enterprise: Horse Related, Horseless Horse, Vet Science, Exploring Animals Racine Ramblers: Flower Gardening, Indoor Gardening, Lawn & Landscape Rough Riders: Shooting Sports, Wildlife Biology, Entomology, Exploring the Environment, Fishing Sports, Forestry, Geology. Enterprise: Shop, Wood, Small Engines, Electric, Computer, Aerospace, Bicycle, Robotics, Geospatial, Tractor Rough Riders: Consumer Ed, Home Environment, Child Development, Fiber/Needle Art, Quilting Lyle A.WW: Vegetable Gardening, Crop Science, Fruit, Plant & Soil Science, Potatoes Red Rock Rangers: Food & Nutrition, Food Preservation Rock Solid: Youth Leadership, Citizenship, Clowning, Self-Determined, Global Connections, Health, Safety, Community Pride To Be Determine: Creative Arts, Banner, Flower Box, Brag Booth Southside: Photography Lucky Clovers: Cloverbuds TIME SLOTS: 11:30-1:45 PM 1:30-3:45 PM 3:30 5:30 PM 5:15 7:00 PM

6 Hours of Operation (tentative): Food Stand (Opening at 11 am, Closing at 8 pm) Dairy Bar (Opening at 11 am, Closing 10 pm) 2018 Food Stand and Dairy Bar Schedule Staffing Guidelines: 1. A total of 10 older members and/or adults are needed for each shift and they will work between the food stand and dairy bar between their shift. Food stand needs 2-3 adults and dairy bar needs 2 adults to supervise the crews. These adults will need to get work assignments from the manager before there shifts starts. 2. An adult from the club will be responsible for seeing that their crew keeps the dining hall and washrooms clean and orderly. The last crew will sweep the dining hall, exhibit halls and washrooms, and will lock up the 4-H building at 10:30 pm. 3. Only adults will serve as Cashiers for dairy bar and food stand. 4. On the days the Kiwanis and Lions have their Noon dinner, the clubs signed up for those days will need extra 4-H youth for servers from 11:30-1:00pm. Hours Monday, August 6 th Tuesday, August 7 th Wednesday, August 8 th Thursday, August 9 th Friday, August 10 th Saturday, August 11 th Sunday, August 12 th 1 st Shift 10:30 am-4:30 pm NONE NOON-4:30 pm Enterprise Lucky Clovers Enterprise Windom Auction Breakast 8 am Southside 10:30 am- 5ish Red Rock Rangers Rock Solid 2 nd Shift 4-10:15 pm 2 pm-8 pm LeRoy Lyle Area Willing Workers Ambassadors Advisory Board & Independents Racine Country Aces Rough Riders NONE Note: Clubs can team up for shifts. Talk it over between clubs.

7 Attention 4-Hers In this book you ll find special forms to fill out if you are participating in the following classes 1. Dairy Genetic, Dairy Production 2. Clothing Fashion Review 3. Food Review You will need to complete the forms, tear them out and then send them to the Mower County Extension Office by Monday, July 23, Please don t be late with them! Forms are in the back of the book

8 Mandatory State Fair Meetings for All State Fair Winners 4-H Static Project Winners: August 11, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm Where: North East Wing by the garden 4-H Livestock Project Winners: August 11, 2018 Congratulations! Time: 4:00 pm Where: Crane Pavilion If you are taking a livestock and general project please come to the livestock meeting. You don t have to go to both meetings. At this meeting all State fair papers and fees must be completed and handed in!

9 4-H Dance When: Saturday, August 11, 2018 Crane Pavilion 7:00 to 11:00 pm C V

10 Minnesota's Great Get Together is August 23-September 2,2018 Mower County s Encampments: Livestock: August 23-26th Static: August 28-30th Encampment 2 Lama: August 29-31st 4-H State Shoot: September 7-9th State Horse Show: September 14-17th State Dog Show: September 22-23rd

11 4-H EXHIBIT RULES 1. Eligibility: A 4-Her member must be enrolled in the project for which an exhibit is made. He/she may not compete against himself in any lot, except where noted. A 4-H livestock exhibit may not be shown in the FFA division. Exhibitor may not wear any advertising for breeds or farms. 2. Project Must be enrolled in 4-H and have turned in affidavits (livestock ownership) for their livestock project by May 15 4HOnline. 3. Registration: Project registration is due by July 15. Please see your selected area for how many you may register in for Static & Livestock. 4. Exhibit/Livestock arrival: General projects on Monday the day before fair, Livestock in place by Tuesday noon. 5. Exhibit/Livestock release Static Exhibits may not be removed prior to release time of 6:00 pm if taken the exhibitor will forfeit their premium. Livestock release time is 4:00 pm if taken early the exhibitor will forfeit their premium. 6. Judging Schedules: See Schedule of 4-H Activities 7. Cloverbud Policies: Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2 Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4- H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. it must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. 8. State Fair eligibility: To be eligible for State completion a member must have completed 6 th grade but not have passed more than one year past high school graduation. Blue ribbon eligibility - livestock- interview, a current LQA training 9. State Fair projects: Exhibitors who have items selected for State Fair, which are exceptionally valuable, large, fragile, heavy, etc. WILL BE ASKED TO TAKE SUCH ITEMS TO THE STATE FAIR THEMSELVES if they want them exhibited. 10 Herdsmanship: All 4-hers exhibiting beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, lama, poultry, rabbits, dogs, and horse must sign off online a herdsmanship Contract. This is regardless of whether or not the animal is housed at the fairgrounds. 11 Livestock Interview: Interviews will be held the Monday of Crane Pavilion 3-8 pm. Must do at least one interview to receive a Champion/Reserve ribbon or be eligible for a State Fair Trip. 12 Livestock and poultry exhibitors: Will be expected to comply with the regulations of the State Livestock Sanitary Board. A summary of these regulations will be provided to all 4-H families prior to the fair. Exhibits are to have some form of identification such as ear tag, neck tag, ear notch, leg band, label, etc. 13 Livestock Worksheet: A statement of ownership must be entered on 4honline for all livestock exhibits (purebred, grade or crossbred) by May 15. Exhibitors will be provided the form. Those with purebred registered animals will be asked to turn in their registry papers on or before July Showing Expectations: Club members will show their own exhibits, unless the Extension educators, in the event of an accident or family emergency, have given someone else permission to do so, PARENTS ARE NOT TO SHOW LIVESTOCK FOR THEIR CHILDREN. Ring assistants will be on hand to assist in holding unruly animal. 15 What if two animals are in the same class? When two animals are in the same class a currant enrolled 4-Her may show the animal. 16 Judging team: Dairy, horse, general livestock, and rabbit judging team members may not participate in a State Contest if they have taken work beyond high school or have been on a State Champion judging team. 17 Copyright: Any 4-H exhibit, which appears to contain copyrighted material, will not be publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission from the producer to use the material. a) Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of original work. Original work includes a person s ideas captured in writing or as an image, photograph, song, audio recording, or visual recording b) All original work including information found on the web is subject to copyright protection. The author/creator has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform or make derivative works. c) Before using another person s work a part of your 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use, has a creative commons license or that you have requested and received permission (in writing) to use the original work. If an exhibit infringes on copyright law, a decision may need to be made to remove the exhibit from display at the county or state fair. 18 Exhibits Placing: Exhibits will be placed in blue, red, and white ribbon groups. Blue ribbon placing and prizes will not be awarded in a class if the exhibits are not of blue ribbon quality. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judge where quality of number of exhibits is lacking. 19 State Fair trips: Dual trips (livestock & static) can be exhibited anytime in the 4- Hers career. 20 Absentee Judging: 4-H members who have a conflict with the static project Conference judging in their county of membership may be eligible for absentee judging. These exhibits are eligible for Champion/Reserve Champion placing and state fair line-ups but may be at a disadvantage (if equal quality to another exhibit) to a member who is at the conference 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 -Exhibit(s) at the county fair (or other county competitive event) within scheduled timelines. 21. Judging Experiences for Youth with Disabilities or Injuries: If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member s immediate family must request permission for a conference judging assistant to be with the 4-H member during the conference judging of the member s general project(s). Arrangements and approval for a conference judging assistant must be made with 4-H staff prior to the beginning of the judging process. First preference for the judging assistant will be a 4-H age-eligible member of the 4-H member s immediate family or another age-eligible 4-H member from the county of membership. In some cases a parent or personal aid may be appropriate; this option must be approved by the staff member. 22. Code of Conduct: A standard of behavior for all individuals involved in our program State fair is one trilivestock of the key Worksheet: components A for statement creating of a ownership welcoming must learning be entered on 4h environment that is physically and emotionally safe. Thus, any individual participating and/or volunteering with the Minnesota 4-H program at any level (individual, club, county, regional, state national and international) is subject to the behavior standards and rules governing participation and involvement as outlined in the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct. 23. Missing Animal ID Registration Deadline: There is a one-time exemption but it must be used within the exemption guidelines. (One week from deadline) No State fair trips. No higher than a blue at fair. EXHIBITS 1) Meeting exhibition requirements of the local County Fair Board/Agricultural Association and the 4-H Youth Development Program from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time: If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program Staff), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. Approved early release is an exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based on each situation. 2) 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. 3) Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller.

12 4) Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits for all project areas may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x 36" high, right and left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.) All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria: i) Exhibit quality 25% ii) Educational value 25% iii) Knowledge and ability to explain 50% Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. 5) Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your 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. ANIMAL SCIENCE 1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15). 2. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-H ers 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-H er 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 Hers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. 4. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. 5. All 4-H ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own animals. 6. State Grooming & Fitting Rules: All grooming of livestock at the fair, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of the hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep, pulling up hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family (parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters) or any other enrolled Minnesota 4-H member. 7. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the registration requirements for that breed and registration papers must be available. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds and grades) must be shown as commercial. 8. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society. STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY 1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *. 2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade. 3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H ers must have completed Livestock Quality Assurance Training. State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 4. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits or judging teams. 5. 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. 6. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips. 4-H MAREKT LIVESTOCK RIBBON AUCTION The 4-H Market Livestock Sale will be held at Crane Pavilion, on the Saturday of 9:00 am Rules of the sale are as follows: Each 4-H member with a market livestock project will be allowed to sell a ribbon for one animal provided it meets weight qualifications as follows: Beef Steers lbs. Dairy Steers lbs. Barrows/Gilts lbs. Mkt Sheep - 90 lbs. Market Rabbit lbs. Mkt Goats, Market Poultry, no weight requirement The champion and Reserve Champion Lama Fiber can participate in livestock Auction. Please refer to the Lama section of the fairbook for qualifications. Lama Fiber Champion Fiber: $100 Reserve Fiber: 80 Gilts are the Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons only MARKET Beef Sheep/Swine Poultry/Rabbits Goat Champion $325 $175 $90 $140 Reserve Blue Red White The 4-H member will select the animal to sell and will register it at the 4-H Office at the fair by Noon on Friday of fair week. If not registered by this time,$5.00 will be deducted from the 4-Her s Auction premium. 2. If a 4-Her has multiple champions (Reserve or Champion) in a market show or Dairy show, they will be able to sell a maximum of three ribbons in the auction. They will get 100% of the premium on the highest ribbon and 50% premium on the second and third ribbon.

13 3. All livestock ribbons from market classes are eligible to be in the auction. 4. Each 4-H'er participating will be expected to take their animal through the sale ring. However, the 4-H Livestock Sale will be a ribbon sale with the buyer receiving the same ribbon as the 4-H member. Bidding will be for ribbon premium only and will reflect the buyer support of the 4-H program, not the market value of the animal in the sale ring. 5. Buyers will be encouraged to continue bidding above these premiums with any such amounts being turned over to the Mower County 4-H Fund for awards for other projects and for educational trips, training, etc. There will be no limit to the total amount of dollars paid for a ribbon. 6. All animals in the sale remain the property of the 4-H member. It is up to the 4-H member whether he/she sells that animal to a packer, takes to another livestock show, takes it home, or sells it through private arrangements. 7. Lists will be posted Saturday morning at the 4-H Office, at Crane Pavilion and in the livestock barns showing the sale order and the ribbon placing. 8. Each 4-H member will be responsible for to the sale ring. If the 4-Her is unable to do so, a family member may represent the 4-H member. The 4-H Auction Committee must give approval. 4-H members are responsible for caring for and loading their animals after the sale. 9. The fair association will not be responsible for errors in clerking or settlement of sale. Dairy Premiums: a. The exhibitors of the senior and junior champion and Reserve champion dairy animals will represent the 4-H dairy exhibitors and will bring these four animals through the auction ring for the purpose of raising Premium money for the dairy project. The ribbons from the four dairy animals will be sold following the reserve champion dairy steer. b. Profits from the sale of the four ribbons will be distributed to dairy exhibitors and the Mower County 4-H Fund. A maximum of $1150 premiums from the sale of the four ribbons will be distributed to dairy exhibitors. Any amount over $1150 will be placed in the 4-H Fund to support the 4-H programs. DAIRY Senior Champion $200 Senior Reserve Champion 150 Junior Champion 200 Junior Reserve Champion 150 The balance of $450 will be pro-rated to the next 20 dairy exhibitors in the State Fair trip line-up. If less than 20 exhibitors are eligible the balance will be distributed among the eligible entries c. Only 4-H dairy members who are not selling a market Animal in the Ribbon Auction are eligible to Receive Premium money from the sale of the four ribbons. INTERVIEWS All 4-H ers exhibiting beef, dairy, dogs, goats, horse; lama, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine are encouraged to do a livestock interview in at least one of their livestock project areas. Livestock exhibitors NOT interviewing in at least one project area will NOT be eligible for a Champion or Reserve Champion or a State Fair Trip. Check the Schedule of 4-H Activities in this fair book for the interview date and time. 4-H HERDSMANSHIP RULES The purpose of 4-H Herdsmanship 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. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 pm on other days of the fair. Points will be awarded daily so that clubs may check on their performance. Ratings will be posted in the 4-H Building. Final results will be posted at the 4-H office the last day of the fair. The clubs that have done the best job of Herdsmanship in individual livestock categories (beef, dairy, swine and sheep) and overall will have their club s name engraved on the 4-H Herdsmanship plaque and receive certificates at the Recognition Banquet. Rules: 1. All 4-H Clubs exhibiting 4- H livestock must have a Club Sign. All 4-Her s must have a stall card at each of their pens/stall and their ribbon stickers attached to each card in the given species. 2. All species of livestock (dairy, lama, goat, beef, sheep, swine, and horses) with two or more animals per species area will be included. 3. All animals shall be cared for using proper and ethical means. 4. All 4-Hers who use any kind of hair preparation products(glue, saddle soap, hair spray, etc.) on their animals for show, must wash their animal, and remove all preparation products immediately after their show. 5. No gasoline or gasoline motors may be in the barn. (By Order of the Fire Marshall) 6. Basis for Scoring Livestock: a. Cleanliness of Aisle and Stall possible points Bedding is clean and dry, with Manure hauled out and Deposited in proper place... Feed pans and water pans, When present, should be clean... b. Animals properly Cared for possible points Animals groomed properly and appear to be feed and watered, animal tied and pens securely fastened c. Feed & Equipment possible points Neatly arranged show boxes, trimming chutes, Stall cards, etc d. Exhibitors 25possible points - Respectful of All animals, exhibitors, and spectators in barns, arena, and wash racks, friendly and courteous, doing own work. Have your ribbon stickers on your stall cards. SHOWMANSHIP Exhibitors in beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits will be given Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons for showmanship. MN 4-H Livestock Quality Assurance (LQA) Policy* All youth grades 6 & up participating as a County and State Fair 4-H Livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, poultry, rabbits, meat, dairy goat and llama must have completed the LQA workshop. Swine must complete this training starting at 3rd grade. Certification is good for three fair seasons. The level of training is required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place and must be done prior to County Fair.

14 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 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 examples. 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. Aniresidues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved, and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications, for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. *The Minnesota State Fair allows exceptions in breeding classes for sound management practices such as mastitis or pneumonia control. 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. 7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics, or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal's condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in, or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics. 10.The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or

15 absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of the 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 actions taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members. 11.The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and 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.

16 Code of Conduct for Youth INTRODUCTION The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development program (Minnesota 4-H) builds engaged young people who are able to learn and lead in a global society, educates adults to work effectively with youth, and partners with communities to create supportive social environments that help youth thrive. A standard of behavior for all individuals involved in our program is one of the key components for creating a welcoming learning environment that is physically and emotionally safe. Any individual participating and/or volunteering with the Minnesota 4-H program at any level (individual, club, county, regional, state, national and international) is subject to the behavior standards and rules governing participation and involvement as outlined in the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct. In addition to the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct there may be additional policies, rules, and procedures relating to specific 4-H events and activities that will also apply to those events/activities. The Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct applies to both face-to-face and online environments and will be enforced with 4-H members, 4-H parents and 4-H volunteers as follows: While participating in or attending a 4-H sponsored program (e.g. club meeting, project meeting, activity, event, learning opportunity). At the county fair while participating in or attending a 4-H event or while on premises used for 4-H purposes (e.g. show ring, exhibit building, barn, food stand). At the state fair, during their (or their child s) assigned encampment or assigned volunteer responsibility. In addition, the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct applies and will be enforced as follows: At all times during the year of service for 4-H members who agree to represent Minnesota 4-H to the public by accepting a statewide 4-H leadership role (e.g. state 4-H ambassador, state 4-H PDC member). At all times throughout a volunteer s service when the behavior outside of Minnesota 4-H puts youth at risk or has the potential to put youth at risk. The opportunity to participate in and/or volunteer with Minnesota 4-H is a privilege and honor, not a right. All youth participants, parents/guardians supporting their child s participation in 4-H, and volunteers are expected to sign the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct before becoming involved with Minnesota 4-H. Continued participation in Minnesota 4-H is based on individuals meeting the requirements of the program including the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to the Extension Store at Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material.

17 Infractions to the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct will be addressed and may result in consequences. Because Minnesota 4-H is a safe place for youth and adults to learn from their mistakes, minor disruptive or inappropriate behavior will first be addressed through redirection and coaching. When the nature of the offense is more severe or there is a pattern of minor disruptive or inappropriate behavior, violations of the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct will result in consequences. The consequences may range from a verbal warning to the loss of privileges (e.g. participation at the event or future events, forfeiture of awards or other forms of recognition, forfeiture of positions of leadership, limitation on volunteer responsibilities) to full removal from Minnesota 4-H. Consequences may be applied to entire 4-H entities, when applicable. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR YOUTH 1. I understand that the Minnesota 4-H Youth Development program is a non-formal education program in which I have an option to participate. I accept my responsibility to engage in program activities and to excuse myself from this program if it does not meet my personal learning objectives. I recognize the organization has the responsibility and authority to remove youth who are disruptive to the 4-H Youth Development program or for any other reason the 4-H Youth Development program deems appropriate. 2. I accept my responsibility to represent the University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development program by holding myself to the standards of the 4-H pledge and motto. I will refrain from behavior that negatively represents myself, my family, my community, 4-H or the University of Minnesota. 3. I acknowledge that the 4-H program utilizes competition related to project work as a tool for learning. I will ensure that my project exhibits are appropriate and respectful. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship, encourage this behavior in others, and not allow this behavior to detract from the learning experience. I will not let my personal desire to win overshadow the needs of the group. 4. I accept my personal responsibility to be informed and follow the policies, rules, and deadlines established by Minnesota 4-H. I will not cheat, lie, knowingly furnish false information, deceive, or otherwise engage in dishonest, unethical or illegal behaviors. I will not encourage others to disregard or intentionally violate conditions of Minnesota 4-H participation. 5. I will act in a respectful and responsible manner during all 4-H programs. I will comply with directions of 4-H officials acting in the performance of their duties. I will not obstruct or disrupt any 4-H program or encourage others to engage in such conduct. I understand that a judge s decision is final. 6. I will promote a spirit of inclusion and welcome participation of individuals from all backgrounds. I will practice fair-mindedness by being open to ideas and opinions of others. I will comply with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws. I will not participate in behaviors that discriminate against other people. 7. I will communicate (oral, written and electronic) in an open, honest, respectful manner in all situations involving the 4-H program. I will refrain from communication that is negative, offensive, destructive or hurtful to others. I will refrain from sharing private matters in a public group setting. I will not engage in or tolerate slander, put-downs, insults, taunting, name calling, yelling, profane language, sexual innuendos and other comments or hostile behaviors likely to

18 offend, hurt or set a bad example. If I witness is type of behavior, I will contact a volunteer or staff member. If the situation is escalating to where I feel unsafe, I will contact the authorities. 8. I will ensure a safe environment for myself and others. I will not act in an irresponsible or potentially hazardous manner. I will access and operate machinery, vehicles and other equipment in compliance with laws, rules of the 4-H program, and general safety practices. 9. I will make healthy choices. I will not possess, offer, or use tobacco, alcohol or illegal substances. I will not attend 4-H programs under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance. I will not engage in sexual conduct with adults or inappropriate sexual conduct with other youth. 10. I will dress in a manner that is appropriate, tasteful and respectful to me and others. I will avoid clothing and accessories that depict violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, death, gangs or other offensive or obscene pictures or language. I will not wear clothing that reveals my underclothing, midsection, torso, chest, cleavage or upper thighs. If a dress code is provided for a specific 4-H program, I will follow the stated dress code. 11. I will respect the property of others. I will not use, abuse, or take another individual s personal belongings. I will not damage facilities. 12. I will abide by the University policy on possession and carrying of weapons (firearms or other dangerous weapons as defined by Minnesota law.) I will not possess or carry a weapon while on University property or during attendance at a 4-H program, regardless of location, except in the following two circumstances: (1) I am lawfully storing a firearm inside a personal motor vehicle; or (2) I have been authorized by the 4-H program to possess and carry firearms at 4-H Shooting Sports/Wildlife programs. 13. I will use appropriate channels within the University of Minnesota Extension to address concerns and conflicts, working towards resolution. I will accept the decision of the individual and/or group with leadership and authority to make the decision even if the decision is not the one I personally desire. 14. I will demonstrate behaviors appropriate as a positive role model. If I have a guest or guests in attendance at a 4-H program, I will encourage them to abide by the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct. I recognize that if the guest s behavior interferes with the learning, my guest may be asked to leave the 4-H program. The Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct was developed and approved for use August 8, Updates were made to the Code of Conduct September 15, This code is available online at or as a printed copy from the County Extension Office.

19 Mower County 4-H Livestock, Static and Club Premium List Project Area Blue Red White Participation Beef $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 Dairy Dairy Production/Performance $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $2.00 Dog $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Goat $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Horse $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Lama $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Lama Fiber $2.00 Poultry $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Rabbit $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Rabbit Fiber $2.00 Sheep $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Sheep Fleece & Lamb Lead $2.00 Swine $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 Cloverbuds $2.00 Static (General Projects) $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Demonstrations, Livestock Posters, Fashion Review and Horseless Horse $2.00 Club Banner, Club Scrapbook, Community Pride $15.00 $10.00 $8.00 Club Flower Box $30.00 $20.00 $

20 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS BEEF *Livestock Superintendents: Joe Lunning & Scott Swanek *Youth Livestock Superintendents: Gloria Hansen, Dylan Lunning Steer or Market Heifer: born between January 1 and August 31 of the previous year. An official Extension approved weigher prior to February 15 of the current year must weigh all steers & market heifers. All breeds will be shown together in weight classes as necessary. Beef & Dairy Steers selected for State Fair trips will be mouthed for age at the County Fair to assure eligibility for State Fair. At the State Fair, steers with visible eruptions of two or more permanent teeth will be lowered one ribbon placing. They are not eligible for champion honors or the livestock auction. NO FANS IN AISLES AND NO RAMPS ALLOWED Beef Tie-Out Policy: Animals may be at the tie-outs between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. If any 4-H member does not abide by this policy, there will be 20 points deducted from their clubs Herdsmanship scores for that day. All grooming of livestock including clipping, trimming and blocking,(all species), must be done by the exhibitor, members of the exhibitor s immediate family (parents, stepparents, legal guardians, Grandparents, brothers, sisters) and other bonafide 4-H members. Any exhibitor violating the above rules will not be eligible for trips, awards, premiums or 4-H Ribbon Auction FLUID ADMINISTRATION RULE: The use of drenching, mechanical pumping devices or other abnormal methods of administer water or fluids into animals will not be permitted. Administration of fluids of dehydration or other animal health reasons may be done only after receiving approval from a veterinarian and show management. Any exhibitor found in violation of this rule will be eliminated from further competition in the show and will not be eligible for any livestock awards, including championships, the 4-H auction, showmanship, or interview competition. Beef heifer and prospect calves ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be entered in 4honline by May 15 th of the current year. Birth Dates Spring Calf Jan 1 Apr 30, 2018 Fall Calf Sept.1-Dec. 31, 2017 Summer yearling May 1-Aug. 31, 2017 Junior yearling Jan. 1-April 30, 2017 Senior yearling Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2016 Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January 1, 2018 Prospect Calf Jan 1 Apr 30, 2018 Market Beef January 1 August 31, 2017 BREEDING HEIFER Three entries allowed, one entry per class Beef - Registered & Commercial Spring Calf Beef - Registered & Commercial Fall Calf Beef - Registered & Commercial Summer Yearling Beef - Registered & Commercial Junior Yearling Beef - Registered & Commercial Senior Yearling Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on file in the Regional Extension 4-H Office by May 15 th of the current year. COW AND CALF Beef - Cow and Calf Pair State Fair trips for weaned calf, or cow and un-weaned calf- Calf must be born on or after January 1 of the current year. Cow and calf must be identified on form 4H-MI-7535 and have form uploaded on 4HOnline by May 15. At the State Fair cow and calf entries will be stalled with county beef exhibits, so must be broke to tie in stalls. Cow and calf pairs may be shown together (includes bull, steer, or heifer calves); or just calves may be shown in prospect calf class (steer and heifer calves). Calves need to have proper identification and registration papers if showing in purebred class at State Fair. Commercial cow/calf entries must have a State 4-H ear tag in the cow and the calf, Registered cow/calf entries must be tattooed and have registration papers at County Fair. All Beef and Dairy prospect calves must be castrated to show at the Mower County Fair. Beef Bull calves can be shown alongside their dam in the cow/calf class, but CANNOT be shown in the prospect class. PROSPECT CALF must have a 4-H ear tag, even if registered. Three entries allowed, One entry per class Beef - Heifer Calf Beef - Steer Calf Beef Dairy Steer Calf MARKET BEEF Beef - Market Steer - Two entries allowed Beef - Market Heifer - One entry allowed - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. Dairy Steer January 1 August 31,

21 DAIRY STEER Two entries allowed Beef - Purebred Dairy Steer Beef - Crossbred Dairy Steer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. -Pure Breed Dairy Steers must be 100% dairy breed. 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. -Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auction. - A Crossbred Dairy Steer Division has been added. Crossbred Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande (dairy), Red & White, Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red) BEEF CLOVERBUD Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. MIDWEST STEER AND HEIFER SHOW Midwest Steer Show : Colored Steers : Colored Heifers : Dairy Steers The 4-H Midwest Steer and Heifer Show will run alongside the Midwest Steer and Heifer Live and Carcass Contest on Tuesday of fair week at 6:00 pm H Midwest Steer and Heifers must follow the same ownership and identification rules as 4-H Market Beef: a. Must be tagged with a MN 4-H ear tag by February 15 b. Must have a Market Beef Identification Worksheet on file by February 15 th ; c. Turn in fair registration by July 15 th ; d. Participate in 4-H livestock interviews on Monday, August 6th from 3-8 pm in Crane Pavilion H Midwest steers and heifers will need to arrive and enter the Midwest Steer and Heifer Live and Carcass Contest at the Mower County Fair on Tuesday, August 7 th. Animals may arrive anywhere from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. a. Please note that once the animals are in place 4-Hers will not be allowed to handle the animals. Midwest Steer and Heifers show workers will handle all animals including hay and water H Midwest steers and Heifers will follow the rules of the Midwest Steer and Heifer Live and Carcass Contest. See the Mower County Fair Premiums Guide. 4. The two highest placing 4-H steers and heifers in each class in the Midwest Steer and Heifer Live and Carcass Contest will be the Grand and Reserve Champion 4-H animals. If two 4-H animals are not in the top ten then the judge will select the top two 4-H animals. All other 4-H steers and heifers in the keep pen will receive a blue ribbon and all 4-H steers and heifers in the cull pen will receive a red ribbon. 5. All entries showing in the live show will be harvested and are eligible for Midwest Steer and Heifer Live and Carcass Contest awards and premiums. 6. All 4-H Midwest Steer and Heifer entries must complete Mower County 4-H beef records in order to be eligible for overall supreme award given at banquet. The overall supreme award for the 4-H Midwest Steer and Heifers will be based on live placing, carcass score and record keeping. What do you call a Cow with a twitch? Beef Jerky! 8

22 Beef Award Sponsors: Farm Bureau Financial Services, Darrell B. Ingvaldson Champion Dairy Steer First Farmers & Merchants Bank-Brownsdale, Sargeant, Austin- Reserve Champion Dairy Steer John and Sharon Grass Champion Cow/Calf, Champion and Reserve Champion Intermediate Beef Showmanship Hormel Foods Corporation Reserve Champion Sr. Beef Showmanship, Reserve Champion Jr. Beef Showmanship Mower County Cattlemen s Association - Champion & Reserve Champion Beef Steer, Reserve Champion Cow/Calf, Champion & Reserve Champion Prospect Beef Steer, Champion & Reserve Champion Market Heifer, Champion & Reserve Champion Prospect Market Heifer Northern Country Coop Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer Dave & Millie Weness Champion & Reserve Champion Prospect Dairy Steer- DAIRY Livestock Superintendents: Steve Reinartz Youth Livestock Superintendents: James Mullenbach, Julia Mullenbach, Dani Jax, Nick Mensink Due to lack of market, there will be no county fair milk checks for dairy exhibitors. MUST BE the same animal that takes the trip to the State Fair In the dairy project a 4-H member cannot exhibit an animal in the two-year-old or cow class that was not owned and a project record started in advance of the first freshening. Leased 2-year olds and cows must have been leased by the same member prior to the animals first freshening. Leased animals must have a signed and completed 4-H Lease Agreement on 4honline by May 15 of this year. Winter calf Dec 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 Fall calf Sept 1, 2017 to Nov 30, 2017 Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to August 31, 2017 Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2017 Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 28, 2017 Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2016 Junior 2 year old March 1, to Aug 31, 2016 Senior 2 year old Sept 1, 2015 to Feb 29, 2016 Three year old cows Sept 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 Four year old cows Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014 Cow, five years & older Born before Sept 1, 2013 Whether you own or lease an animal, you will experience dedication, determination, and hard work when you participate. There is no price tag on the life skills that youth gain while showing livestock. HOLSTEIN REGISTERED AND GRADE : Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf : Dairy - Winter Calf : Dairy - Fall Calf : Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow : Dairy - Dry Cow Dairy Crossbreds and Other Breeds : Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf : Dairy - Winter Calf : Dairy - Fall Calf : Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow : Dairy - Dry Cow - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. - Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days. Dairy Registered and Grade Brown Swiss : Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf : Dairy - Winter Calf : Dairy - Fall Calf : Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow : Dairy - Dry Cow 9

23 Registered and Grade Guernsey : Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf : Dairy - Winter Calf : Dairy - Fall Calf : Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow : Dairy - Dry Cow Registered and Grade Jersey : Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf : Dairy - Winter Calf : Dairy - Fall Calf : Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow : Dairy - Dry Cow Registered Red and White Breed : Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf : Dairy - Winter Calf : Dairy - Fall Calf : Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling : Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling : Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow : Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow : Dairy - Dry Cow - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. - Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days. - MUST BE the same animal that takes the trip to the State Fair. - In the dairy project a 4-H member cannot exhibit an animal in the two-year-old or cow class that was not owned and a project record started in advance of the first freshening. Leased 2-year olds and cows must have been leased by the same member prior to the animals first freshening. Leased animals must have a signed and completed 4-H Lease Agreement on 4HOnline by May 15 of this year. DAIRY CLOVERBUD Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. Junior Dairy Herd: Three entries per exhibitor Entries must be owned by exhibitor. Animals must be shown in individual classes and at least one must be in production or have a production record. Dairy Performance (Total Merit) Entry: Limited to those animals 3 years old or younger that have not yet milked for 305 days or have not completed a production record with less than 305 days in milk. Other animals should be entered in the dairy production class. Sire Information: Heifers entered must be sired by a bull with published Predicted Transmitting Ability Dollar Value (PTA$) or by a Young A.I. bull with a Pedigree Index (A Pedigree Index will have an * printed next to the dollar value on the DHI Report) - Sire Values may be found on the DHI Young stock Genetic Evaluation, DHI Reproduction Report, or an A.I. sire book - Sire should be identified by A. I. code and registration number. Dam Information: The dam must have an Estimated Transmitting Ability Dollar value (ETA$). 10

24 - Dam ETA$ may be found on the DHI Young stock Genetic - Evaluation or Milking Cow Genetic Evaluation Report information from the herd where the dam s record was made. - Dam should be identified with DHI herd code, computer number, registration or 9-digit ear tag number and barn name. Provide the mail date of the genetic Evaluation from which the information was obtained Ranking: - Heifers will be ranked on Genetic Index dollar value (GI$), calculated using the formula: GI$ = (Sire PTA$ + Dam ETA$) 2 Dairy Production Record Class: Dairy Production Entry: Limited to animals with an official DHI record Cows must have at least 305 days in milk. First lactation animals with less than 305 days in milk should be entered in Dairy Genetics Class. - Cows should be identified with DHI herd code, - Computer number, registration or 9-digit ear tag - Number and barn name. Provide the calving date of the cow s production record as well as the 2-digit type test code. - Ranking will be based on combined dollar value of milk, fat, and protein. - Application forms will be sent to project members registering in the Dairy Performance (Net Merit) and Dairy Production lots, and must be returned to the Extension Office prior to the Fair. Dairy Production/Genetics Forms: Must be turned in by July 23, 2018 Dairy Awards Sponsors: Jodie Baldner-Top Jr. Dairy Herd Crimson Fever Cattle Company Champion & Reserve Champion Dairy Performance Foremost Farms USA Reserve Champion Sr. and Reserve Champion Jr. Dairy Showmanship Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Production Hormel Foods-Top Grade Holstein Calf Byron and Helen Huseby Family Champion Dairy Exhibitor (B.J. Huseby Memorial Award) Doug and Becky Jax Family Champion & Reserve Champion Intermediate Dairy Showmanship Mower County DHIA-Reserve Champion Dairy Exhibitor Obsession Swiss & BKSB Farm Champion Brown Swiss Sathre Ayshires Champion Jr. Dairy Exhibitor Sathre Dairy Farm Reserve Champion Jr. Dairy Exhibitor The Scheffel Family - Outstanding Dairy Youth Exhibitor In Memory of Arnold Scheffel, Champion Holstein-In Memory of Richard Scheffel United Farmers State Bank-Champion Sr. Dairy Showmanship Dave & Millie Weness-Champion Jr. Dairy Showmanship 11 Chasing Cows will be your fate If you don t remember to close the Gate! DOG Livestock Superintendent: Laurie Balgeman Assistant Superintendent: Diane Whipple, Mary & Tysha Allen Dog Show 4-Hers shall exhibit in the classes corresponding to the level of training they and their dog have received. Additional information, class requirements, and rules/regulations can be found in the Minnesota 4-H Agility, Obedience, Rally and Showmanship rules and guidelines (four separate publications) available on the MN 4-H dog project website. All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project ID Affidavit and Vaccination Form Rabies health certificates must accompany all dogs being shown. The 4-H office must also have a copy on file as of May 15. Distemper shots are also encouraged. : Dog - Agility Beginner Beginner This is simple S shaped or horseshoe course. The following obstacles are used: - A-frame (apex at 4-6 ) - Pause table at 8 for dogs jumping 4, 8, and 12, and at 16 for dogs jumping 16 (dogs in down position for 5 cumulative seconds) * Pipe tunnel * Closed tunnel * Six hurdles The standard course time is 60 seconds. All dogs will be shown on leash, wearing flat collars. A dog with a leg toward any agility title is ineligible. Members MUST show at this level until achieving a round of 5 or fewer faults in competition. : Dog - Agility Elementary Elementary This is simple S shaped or horseshoe course. The following obstacles are used: A-frame (apex at 5-0 ) Pause table at 8 for dogs jumping 4, 8, and 12, and at 16 for dogs jumping 16 or 20 (dogs in down position for 5 cumulative seconds)

25 Pipe tunnel-closed tunnel-six hurdles The standard course time is 60 seconds. All dogs will be shown off leash, wearing flat collars. A dog with a leg toward a USDAA regular agility title, a leg toward an NICAD title, or a leg toward their AKC Novice agility title is ineligible, as is a handler having earned a USDAA Junior Handler Program (UJHP) Elementary certificate. Members must show at this level until achieving a round of 5 faults or less in competition : Dog - Agility Intermediate Intermediate This course is slightly more challenging than figure 8. The following obstacles are used: A-frame (apex at 5-6 ) Pause table at 8 for dogs jumping 4 and 12, and at 16 for dogs jumping 16 or 20, 24 for dogs jumping 18 or 24 (dogs in a down position for 5 consecutive seconds) Pipe tunnel Closed tunnel Dog walk (at an elevation of 3 ) Tire Jump Long Jump 5-6 weave poles The standard course time is 75 seconds. Dogs are shown with no collar or leash. Dogs with a leg toward a USAA regular title, a leg toward an NCDA title, or a leg toward their AKC Open Agility title are ineligible, as is a handler having earned a UJHP Intermediate certificate. Members must show at this level until a round of 5 or fewer faults has been achieved a competition. Dog - Agility Senior Senior Agility This course is slightly more challenging than a figure 8. The following obstacles are used: A-frame (apex at 5 6 ) Pause table at 8 for dogs jumping 4, 8 and 12, and at 16 for dogs jumping 16 or 20,and 24 for dogs jumping 18 or 24 (dogs in a down position for 5 consecutive seconds) Pipe tunnel Closed tunnel Dog walk (at an elevation of 3 ) Tire Jump Long Jump 5-6 weave poles See-saw Four to six hurdles The standard course time will be computed at 2 yards per second, but not exceeding 75 seconds. Handlers may continue in this class indefinitely : Dog - Agility Advance Advanced Agility This class is for dogs and handlers who have earned a blue ribbon with 5 faults or less with in one or more years in the Senior Agility class (members who have earned 3 years of blue ribbons with 5 faults or less with the same dog are required to move to the Advanced level), or are competing in USDAA Advanced, NADAC Open, or AKC Excellent level, or beyond. A dog and handler may remain at this level indefinitely. A 4-Her may drop back to the Senior level if they find competition difficult at the Advanced level, provided they have not earned a blue ribbon at the Advanced level or earned 3 blue ribbons with 5 faults or less at the Senior level JUMPERS CLASS : Dog - Jumpers I Jumpers 1 Agility: You must be in Beginner Agility to participate in Jumpers1. A dog with a leg towards Jumpers Agility Title is ineligible for this class. Dogs may be shown on or off leash. A score of 5 or fewer faults is required to move to the Jumpers 2 level. : Dog - Jumpers II Jumpers 2 Agility: A dog that has completed a Novice or Starters Agility Title in any organization is ineligible for this class. This class is for dogs and handlers who have earned a blue ribbon with 5 faults or less in Jumpers 1. Dogs are shown off leash and a collar is optional. Members must show at this level until achieving a score of 5 or fewer faults in competition and then may advance to the next level the following year or have the option to stay at this level for a maximum of three years of 5 faults or less. After 3 rd year of 5 faults or less, members must advance to Jumpers 3 the following year. : Dog - Jumpers III Jumpers 3 Agility: Dogs are shown off leash with no collar. A dog and handler may remain at this level indefinitely. A 4-Her may drop back to the Jumpers 2 level if they find completion difficult at the Jumpers 3 level, provide they have not earned a blue ribbon in the Jumpers 3 level or earned 3 blue ribbons with 5 faults or less at the Jumpers 2 level. 12

26 DOG RALLY FOUNDATION This is for the handler/dog team that would compete at the Foundation Level of 4-H Obedience. Any dog with a leg towards a Rally Novice title is ineligible for this level Any dog and handler competing in Beginner Obedience is ineligible for this level Performed on leash May wear a traditional slip collar, wellfitting plain buckle collar, a head halter, or a front-clip harness Must move to Pre-Novice next year with the same dog no matter color of ribbon earned. Must include 6-8 signs, with 1-2 stationary signs: 3. Halt-Sit 5. *Right Turn 6. *Left Turn 7. *About Turn-Right 8. *About U Turn Right Left 17. *Slow Pace 18. *Fast Pace 19. *Normal Pace 32. Figure 8-No Distractions 35a. Call Front-Back to Dog May only be used in Foundation) PRE-NOVICE For the Handler/Dog team that would compete in Beginner 4-H Obedience; a dog that has earned a leg toward any Rally Novice title (or equivalent) is not eligible to compete in this class Any dog with a leg towards a Rally Novice title is ineligible for this level Performed on leash May wear a traditional slip collar, well-fitting plain buckle collar, or a head halter Must earn a blue ribbon to advance to the next level Must include 8-12 signs, with 2-3 stationary signs. May include any signs in Foundation (except 35A) plus any of the following Pre-Novice signs: 4. Halt-Sit-Down 13a.Call Dog Front-Finish Any Direction (may only be used in Pre-Novice and Novice 15a. Call Dog Front- Finish Any Direction-Halt (may only be used in Pre- Novice and Novice) 27. Down and Stop 30. Halt and Walk Around Dog Halt-Down-Walk Around Dog 35. Call Front-Return to Heel 31. Halt-Down-Walk Around Dog 32. Halt-Down-Walk Around Dog NOVICE For the Handler/Dog team that would compete in Graduate Beginner or Novice 4-H Obedience. Any dog with a Rally Novice title is ineligible for this level Performed on leash May wear either a traditional slip collar or a well-fitting plain buckle collar Must earn a blue ribbon to advance to the next level Must include signs, with 3 5 stationary signs, and a minimum of 3 Novice Signs May include any signs in Foundation (except 35A) and Pre-Novice, plus any of the following Novice signs: 9. *270 Right 10. *270 Left 20. Moving Side Step 21. Spiral Right Dog Outside 22. Spiral Left Dog Inside 23. Straight Figure 8 Weave Twice 24. Serpentine Weave Once 25. Halt-1, 2, 3 Step Forward 26. Call Front-1, 2, 3 Step Backwards 28. Halt-Fast forward from Sit 29. Left About Turn 33. Halt-Left Turn-Forward 34. Halt-Right Turn-Forward 36. Halt-Slow Forward from Sit PRE-ADVANCED For the Handler/Dog team that would compete in Graduate Novice, Pre-Open or Open 4-H Obedience. Any dog with a leg towards a Rally Advanced title is ineligible for this level Performed off leash May wear either a traditional slip collar or a well-fitting plain buckle collar Must earn a blue ribbon to advance to the next level Must include signs, with 3 7 stationary signs, and a minimum of 3 Pre-Advanced signs May include any signs from Foundation (except 35A), Pre-Novice (except 13A and 15A) and Novice; plus any of the following Pre-Advanced signs: 13. Call Dog Front-Finish Right-Forward 14. Call Dog Front-Finish Left-Forward 15. Call Dog Front-Finish Right-Halt 16. Call Dog Front-Finish Left-Halt

27 101. Halt-About Turn Right and Forward 102. Halt-About U Turn and Forward 104. Halt-Turn Right One Step-Call to Heel- Halt 105. Halt-Stand Dog-Walk Around Dog 106. Halt-90 Pivot Right-Halt 107. Halt-90 Pivot Left-Halt 108. Offset Figure Halt-4Side-Step Right-Halt ADVANCED 118. Halt-Leave Dog-2 Steps-Call to Heel-Forward Jump Heights For the Handler/Dog team that would compete in Graduate Open or Pre-Utility 4-H Obedience; Any dog with a Rally Advanced title is ineligible for this level Performed off leash May wear either a traditional slip collar or a well-fitting plain buckle collar A 4-H er has the option to compete in Advanced until they have earned three blue ribbons with the same dog. However, if a 4- H er decides to compete in Excellent he/she may not move back to Advanced. Must include signs, with 3-7 stationary signs, with a minimum of 2 Pre-Advanced signs, a minimum of 3 Advanced signs, and 1 jump sign (34). May include any signs in Foundation (except 35A), Pre-Novice (except 13A and 15A), Novice, or Pre- Advanced, plus any of the following Advanced signs: 103. *Send Over Jump-Handler Passes By 110. Halt-Call Dog Front-Finish Right 111. Halt-Call Dog Front-Finish Left 112. Halt-180 Pivot Right-Halt 113. Halt-180 Pivot Left-Halt 114. Halt-Down-Sit 115. Halt-Stand 116. Halt-Pivot Right-Forward 117. Halt-Pivot Left-Forward 118. Halt-Leave Dog-2 Steps-Call to Heel-Forward The dog s jump height shall be listed on the entry form. Entries may be arranged according to the jump height of the dogs, from either high to low, or low to high. Height at Withers Jump Height Less than 10 inches 4 inches 10 inches to less than 15 inches 8 inches 15 inches to less than 20 inches 12 inches 20 inches and over 16 inches EXCELLENT For the Handler/Dog team that would compete in Utility 14 4-H Obedience. A 4-H er may participate in this level with the same dog indefinitely. Performed off leash May wear either a traditional slip collar or a well-fitting plain buckle collar Unlike the other Rally levels, in Rally Excellent, handlers are not allowed to pat their legs or clap their hands to encourage the dog. Verbal encouragement, multiple commands, and/or inaudible signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler s arms need not be maintained in any particular position at any time. Handlers may not touch their dog or make any physical corrections Must include stations, with 3-7 stationary signs, a minimum of 2 advanced signs, 3 excellent sign, 2 jump signs, and the Sit Stay exercise per class. May include any sign from Foundation (except 35A), Pre-Novice (except 13A and 15A), Novice, Pre- Advanced, and Advanced, plus any of the following Excellent signs 201. Halt-Stand-Down 202. Halt-Stand-Sit 203. Moving Stand-Walk Around Dog 204. Moving Down-Walk Around Dog 205. Backup 3 Steps 206. Down while Heeling 207. Stand while Heeling 208. Stand-Leave Dog-Sit Dog-Call Front-Finish 209. Stand-Leave Dog-Down Dog-Call Front Finish 210. Send to Jump 211. Double Left About Turn 298. Sit Stay 299. *Call Sit Stay Exercise (Sign #298): The judge will designate the area or person in charge of the leash prior to the excellent walk-through. All exhibitors must be informed of where they need to go to retrieve their leash or from whom during the walkthrough. Immediately following the Finish Sign, the handler and dog will go to the Sit Stay sign. The handler will then walks forward at least fifteen (15) feet, retrieve the leash from any of the following: gate steward, judge, or designated area next to the ring exit, and return the heel position by walking around and behind the dog. The judge will order Exercise Finished at which time the judging of the Sit Stay Exercise will be complete. The handler will then attach the leash and exit the ring. The Sit Stay Exercise is not considered to be one of the stationary exercises on the course. VETERANS The Veterans class is for dogs that are too old and/or unfit to jump. A dog participating in Veterans Rally

28 cannot participate in any obedience or rally class that has jumping exercises. Participation in agility will not be permitted. Showmanship participation is permitted. Once a dog competes in Veterans at the county show level, it can never again be shown in any agility class or other obedience or rally class that has jumping exercises, even if being trained and exhibited by another 4-H er. A 4-H er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. Veterans Level Course will consist of stations, with 3-5 stationary stations from Foundation through Advanced, with the exception of #103-Send Over Jump-Handler Passes By and sign number 35A-Call Front-Back to Dog DOG OBEDIENCE Dogs in the Foundation and Beginner classes will also be able to wear a head halter such as a Gentle Leader or Snoot Loop or a harness with a chest leash attachment such as an Easy Walk Harness in the show ring. Dogs in the Graduate Beginner class and up will need to wear either the slip color or plain buckle collar as listed above. : Dog - Obedience Foundation Class Foundation: A 4-H'er and/or dog in the first year of training. The dog may participate in this class only once during its 4-H career. A dog entering this class with more than ten (10) weeks of training in an organized class prior to enrolling in Foundation level 4-H training class is ineligible. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD, AKC-CD, or AKC-BN obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN title (or equivalent) is ineligible. The dog will move to Beginner the following year. : Dog - Obedience Beginner Beginner: A dog with previous experience in an organized training class of weeks OR a dog that completed the Foundation class the previous year OR a dog that received a red or white ribbon the previous year in the Beginner class. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD or AKC-CD obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN (or equivalent) is ineligible. Upon receiving a blue ribbon or at the end of two years, the 4-H'er and dog must move to the Graduate Beginner class. : Dog - Obedience Graduate Beginner Graduate Beginner: Exercises include heel on leash & figure eight, stand for exam off leash, grooming, recall off leash, long sit/down off leash. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-CD (or equivalent) is ineligible. : Dog - Obedience Novice Novice: Exercises include heel on leash & figure eight, stand for exam off leash, heel free, recall off leash, and long sit/down off leash. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with an AKC- CD (or equivalent) is ineligible. : Dog - Obedience Graduate Novice Graduate Novice: Exercises include heal on leash, stand for exam off leash, heel free & figure eight, moving drop on recall, willing retrieve from hand, and out of sight sits/downs. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-CDX (or equivalent) is ineligible. : Dog - Obedience Pre-Open Pre-Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include heel free & figure eight, drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over broad jump, and out of sight sits/downs. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-CDX (or equivalent) is ineligible. : Dog - Obedience Open Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include heel free & figure eight, drop on recall, retrieve on flat, retrieve over high jump, broad jump, and out of sight sits/downs. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with an AKC-CDX (or equivalent) is ineligible : Dog - Obedience Graduate Open Graduate Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include signal exercise (with 10 foot distance for down, sit, come), retrieve on flat for placed metal article, retrieve on flat for placed leather article, directed retrieve (with two gloves), broad jump, and moving stand and exam. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state : Dog - Obedience Pre-Utility Pre-Utility: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include signal exercise (at full distance), scent discrimination (with 2 metal and 2 leather articles), directed retrieve (with all three gloves), moving stand and exam, and directed jumping (with heel out). A 4- H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of its AKC-UD (or equivalent) is ineligible. 15

29 : Dog - Obedience Utility Utility: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include signal exercise, scent discrimination, directed retrieve, moving stand and exam, and directed jumping. There are no restrictions in this class. A 4-H er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely : Dog - Obedience Veterans Veterans: The Veterans class is for dogs that are too old and/or unfit to jump. Dogs must be trained through the Graduate Novice (or higher) level. Dogs must be at least seven years old. If a dog under the age of seven years has been found unfit to jump (broad jump and high jump) by a licensed, practicing veterinarian, it will be allowed to compete in this class. If entered in the Veterans Obedience Class, the participating dog will not be allowed to compete in any other obedience classes other than Brace and Four Dog Team. Participation in agility will also not be permitted. Showmanship participation is permitted and encouraged. Once a dog competes in Veterans at the county show level, it can never again be shown in an agility class or other obedience class (other than Brace and Four Dog Team), even if being trained and exhibited by another 4-H er. The Novice score sheet will be used for judging. A 4-H er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. : Dog - Obedience Brace Brace: For a 4-H er with two dogs of their own or those who wish to borrow/lease a dog if they do not have two dogs of their own. (A third dog may not be used for Brace.) No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. The Graduate Beginner score sheet will be used for judging. A 4-H er may participate in this class indefinitely : Dog - Obedience 4 Dog Team Four-Dog Team: For 4-H ers wishing to work together in training their dogs to perform as a unit of four. No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. Exercises include heel on leash & figure eight, stand for exam off leash, team uniformity, recall off leash, long sit/down off leash. Dogs will be called simultaneously. The Four Dog Team score sheet will be used for judging. One alternate is allowed to be named, if the team desires. The alternate must be named at the county fair or qualifying show. The five names may be registered as exhibitors, as long as one of the five names is listed as the alternate. 4-H members may only be listed on one team each year. No substitutions may be made. For teams qualifying for the State Dog Show, the registration fee is charged for four exhibitors. Then name alternate may compete in place of one of the original four-team members. DOG SHOWMANSHIP : Dog - Showmanship Novice Junior : (Completed 3 rd 8 th grade) Member has never received a Blue ribbon. : Dog - Showmanship Open Junior (Completed 3 rd 8 th grade) Member has received a Blue ribbon. : Dog - Showmanship Novice Senior (Completed 9 th grade plus one year past graduation) Member has never received a blue ribbon in Junior Novice Showmanship. : Dog - Showmanship Open Senior (Completed 9 th grade plus one year past graduation) Member Has received a blue ribbon in senior novice. A Member can participate in only one dog Showmanship Class (see MN 4-H State Dog Show program for Showmanship Guidelines Available at the Extension Office) A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both! 4-Hers - 3 rd grade and up are eligible for county and state Dog Award Sponsors Laurie Balgeman Champion Dog Agility Elementary Under 16, Champion Dog Agility Beginner over 16 Luna & Basil Clendenning-Champion Dog Rally Novice Grand Meadow Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Gerald Denisen-Champion Dog Showmanship Jr. Open Hormel Foods Corporation Champion Dog Showmanship Jr. Novice, Champion Dog Obedience Novice Dr. John Stevenson, Austin Veterinary Clinic Champion Dog Showmanship Senior Open Lori Reuter-Champion Dog Obedience Graduate Open WHEN LIFE IS RUFF HUG A DOG.. 16

30 GOAT DAIRY Livestock Superintendent: Bill Hilton Assistant Superintendent: Amie Klouse Youth Livestock Superintendent: Megan Silbaugh and Hannah Case BIRTH DATES: Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2018 Senior Doe Kid Jan. 1 to March 31, 2018 Dry Yearling Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2017 Milking Yearling Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2017 Milking two-year old Doe January 1 December 31 st, 2016 Milking ~ 3 Years and under 5 years Born in 2014 or 2015 Milking ~ 5 Years and older Born before 2013 A tattoo is required for identification for all dairy goats. DAIRY GOAT Dairy Goat Jr. Doe Kid-Three entries/class Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Kid-Three entries/class Dairy Goat - Dry Yearling Doe-Three entries/class Dairy Goat - Milking Yearling Doe-Two entries/class Dairy Goat - Milking 2 Year Old Doe-Two entries/class Dairy Goat - Milking 3-4 Year Old Doe-Two entries/class Dairy Goat - Milking 5 Year Old Doe Two entries/class Dairy Goat - Milking 6+ Year Old Doe-Two entries/class NOTE: For safety reasons all dairy goats must be Dis-budded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed. GOAT CLOVERBUD Cloverbud Dairy Goat Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control 17 means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2 GOAT MEAT Livestock Superintendent: Bill Hilton Assistant Superintendent: Amie Klouse Youth Livestock Superintendent: Megan Silbaugh and Hannah Case BIRTH DATES: Market Goat (wether or doe) December 1, 2017 April 30, 2018 Dairy market goat (wether) December 1, 2017 April 30, 2018 Senior Yearling Meat Goat Breeding Doe (registered or grade) Junior Yearling Meat Goat Breeding Doe (registered or grade) Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe December 1, 2016 March 31, 2017 April 1, 2017 August 31, 2017 Sept 1, 2017 Nov. 30, 2017 Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Dec 1, 2017 Feb. 28, 2018 Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Mar 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats MARKET GOAT Meat Market Goat-Wether-Three entries Meat Market Goat Doe-Three entries Dairy Market Goat Wether Three entries MEAT GOAT BREEDING DOE Meat Goat - Senior Yearling Breeding Doe, Registered or Grade Two entries Meat Goat - Junior Yearling Breeding Doe, Registered or Grade Two entries Meat Goat Fall Yearling Breeding Doe Two entries Meat Goat Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Two entries Meat Goat Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Two entries - Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. Note: For safety reasons, all market goats must be dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch.

31 Does show in market classes must be disbudded in accordance with market animal rules. Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. MEAT GOAT CLOVERBUD Cloverbud Meat Goat Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. Goat Award Sponsors: Hormel Foods Corporation Champion Jr. Goat Showmanship Doug and Becky Jax Family -Reserve Champion Market Goat In Memory of John Leger-Reserve Champion Jr. Dairy Goat Jim and Connie Sathre Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Breeding Doe The Silbaugh Family - Reserve Champion Sr. Goat Showmanship 2 Sister s Animals-Champion Jr. Dairy Goat Stateline Veterinary Supply-Reserve Champion Jr. Goat Showmanship Taylor Insurance Champion Sr. Goat Showmanship, Champion Market Goat United Farmers State Bank, Adams-Dexter-Rose Creek Champion Dairy Goat, Everything you need to accomplish your GOALS Is already in YOU! HORSE Horse Superintendent: Lynn Fischer Youth Superintendent: Naomi Dolton HORSE SHOW HORSE SHOW IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th 9:00 AM OUTDOOR ARENA IF INCLEMENT WEATHER IT WILL BE POSTPONED AND HELD DURING COUNTY FAIR INSTEAD OF FUN SHOW - Horse Show - Performance and Game Classes, Saturday, August 4 th 9:00 am - Exhibitor Interviews - Monday, August 6 th, 3-8 Crane Pavilion - Horse Fun Shows - Tuesday, August 7 th, 1-3 Outdoor Arena - Thursday, August 9 th, 1-3 Outdoor Arena - Horse Release -- Thursday, August 9 th 8 am-10 pm Your horses must have proof of a negative Coggins test on file at the Mower County Extension office to participate in any 4-H horse events (ex. Workshops, practices, county fair, and State Horse show). Advance entry will be required in all events. Members may drop classes the day of the show, but may not add them. In case of any conflict, the MN state 4-H rule book will take precedence. Tack and Appointments: The following are minimum requirements for showing. More elaborate clothes and/or equipment are permitted but not necessary. Fancy outfits will not be considered in the judge s placing. Suitability of tack and clothes, fit, and cleanliness will be considered. Performance Classes and Showmanship at Halter 1).Clothes: Either western or English clothes are permitted for showmanship but they should be appropriate to the breed of horse shown and the tack used on that horse. a) Western: Must wear western boots, an ASTM/SEI helmet (whenever mounted), dress or western longsleeved shirt, western pants or jeans, and belt. Vest, jacket or sweater optional. Short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts or T-shirts, chaps, and fashion boots are prohibited. Chaps optional in Western Pleasure class. b) English: Either hunt or saddle seat attire, but no mixing of the two. c) Timed events, see western description above d) Hunt seat: English style long-sleeved blouse or shirt, Breeches or riding pants, high boots, an ASTM/SEI hard hat and hunt coat. 18

32 e) Saddle seat: English style long Sleeved blouse or shirt, jodhpurs or riding pants, Jodhpur boots, derby and coat. 2) Showmanship Equipment: Appropriate to the horse and exhibitor s clothes. a. Western: Showmanship Halter of leather or nylon webbing; chain on lead strap permitted (may be used over or under horse s nose); no whips or crops. b. English: Showmanship English-type halter or bridle; whips permitted when a separate English class is offered. 3) Riding Class equipment see State Handbook Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. Additional information can be found on Championship/State Show Trip Criteria Mower County will have the 6 point system Points earned are the combination of horse and rider. CLASSES: that earn points for horse and rider are: (Top 4 scores will be used in Performance) Performance Classes: Western Pleasure Western Horsemanship Western Showmanship/English Showmanship English Seat Pleasure Hunt seat Equitation Saddle seat Equitation Trail Game Classes: Barrels Poles Key Hole Jumping Figure 8 6 POINTS SYSTEM 1st blue 6pts 2nd blue 5pts 3rd blue 4pts 4th blue 3pts 5th blue 2pts 6th blue 1pts 7 & up 0 pts NO REDS or WHITES EARN POINTS Point s allocation for games/pleasure all participants in a discipline compete together. State Trips Even distribution games and performance If we would need a tie breaker the following 19 Process would be used. TIE BREAKERS Person with the most 1st place Person with the most 2nd place Person with the most 3rd place If they were all equal then we would Put their names in a hat and draw out the State Show participants CLASSES MAY BE COMBINDED OR SPLIT DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF ENTRIES HORSE SHOWMANSHIP Horse - Showmanship Grades 9+ Horse - Showmanship Grades 6-8 Horse - Showmanship Grades 3-5 ENGLISH (HUNT SEAT) EQUITATION Horse - English Equitation - Grades 9+ Horse - English Equitation - Grades 6-8 Horse - English Equitation - Grades 3-5 SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION Horse Saddle Seat - Grades 9+ Horse Saddle Seat - Grades 6-8 Horse Saddle Seat - Grades 3-5 ENGLISH (HUNT SEAT) PLEASURE Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 9+ Horse - English Pleasure Grades 6-8 Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 3-5 WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 9+ Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 6-8 Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits, Grades 3-5 WESTERN PLEASURE Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 9+ Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 6-8 Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 3-5 POLE WEAVING Horse - Pole Weaving, Grades 9+ Horse - Pole Weaving, Grades 6-8 Horse - Pole Weaving, Grades 3-5 JUMPING FIGURE 8 Horse - Jumping Figure 8, Grades 9+ Horse - Jumping Figure 8, Grades 6-8 Horse - Jumping Figure 8, Grades 3-5

33 KEY HOLE RACE Horse - Key Race, Grades 9+ Horse - Key Race, Grades 6-8 Horse - Key Race, Grades 3-5 BARREL RACE Horse - Barrel Race, Grades 9+ Horse - Barrel Race, Grades 6-8 Horse - Barrel Race, Grades 3-5 TRAIL CLASS Horse - Trail Class, Grades 9+ Horse - Trail Class, Grades 6-8 Horse - Trail Class, Grades 3-5 WALK TROT Horse-Horsemanship Equitation-Walk-Trot, Grades 3-5 Horse-Horsemanship Equitation-Walk-Trot, Grades 6-8 Horse-Horsemanship Equitation-Walk-Trot, Grades 9+ Horse-Pleasure Walk-Trot, Grades 3-5 Horse-Pleasure Walk-Trot, Grades 6-8 Horse-Pleasure Walk-Trot, Grades 9+ CHALLENGED RIDER Horse - Assisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed Challenger Rider Grade 9+ Challenger Rider Grade 6-8 Challenger Rider Grade 3-5 Horse - Assisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed Challenger Rider Grade 9+ Challenger Rider Grade 6-8 Challenger Rider Grade 3-5 Horse - Unassisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested) Challenger Rider Grade 9+ Challenger Rider Grade 6-8 Challenger Rider Grade 3-5 Horse - Unassisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested) Challenger Rider Grade 9+ Challenger Rider Grade Challenger Rider Grade 3-5 Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. Additional information can be found on - Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries. Horse Award Sponsorships Hormel Foods- Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Performance Sr., Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Games Sr Mower County Trailblazers-Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Performance Jr., Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Performance Int., Champion Overall Horse Show Exhibitor HORSE CLOVERBUD Horse - Cloverbud Barrels Horse - Cloverbud Western Pleasure (lead-line) Horse - Cloverbud Horse Showmanship Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud.

34 No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten, grades 1-2. COURAGE IS BEING SCARED TO DEATH BUT SADDLING UP ANYWAY HORSE TRAININGPROGRAM Horse - Training Steps 1 Horse - Training Steps 2 Horse - Training Steps 3 Horse - Training Steps 4 Horse - Training Steps 5 Horse - Training Steps 6 HORSE ACHIEVEMENT Horse Achievement Level 6 HORSE RELATED Horse Related offers the opportunity to study and learn about different facets of the horse project if you own a horse. (You do not need to show a horse to be in the horse related project). Horse Horse Related, Grades 9+ Horse- Horse Related, Grades 6-8 Horse - Horse Related, Grades 3-5 HORSE RELATED PROJECTS WILL BE JUDGED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 6 TH AT ENTRY DAY. Requirement: - Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. HORSELESS HORSE Horse Horseless Horse Showmanship Grades 9+ Horse Horseless Horse Showmanship Grades 6-8 Horse Horseless Horse Showmanship Grades 3-5 Horse Horseless Horse Related Exhibit Grades 9+ Horse Horseless Horse Related Exhibit Grades 6-8 Horse Horseless Horse Related Exhibit Grades 3-5 Horseless horse offers the opportunity to study and learn about a horse if you do not own, lease, or have regular access to care for a live horse. Project objectives include: The opportunity to learn about the horse Gain knowledge of major breeds, colors, gaits, and safety Enhanced appreciation for the value of the horse and an understanding of the care requirements Development of sportsmanship, responsibility, cooperation, decision-making, and public speaking skills - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. HORSELESS HORSE RELATED PROJECTS WILL BE JUDGED ON MONDAY August 6 th ENTRY DAY. Horse Award Sponsors: Hormel Foods-Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Performance Sr., Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Games Sr. Mower County Trailblazers-Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Performance Jr., Champion & Reserve Champion Horse Performance Int., Champion Overall Horse Show Exhibitor AT THE END OF THE DAY IF YOU SMELL LIKE HORSES IT HAS BEEN A GOOD DAY! LAMA Livestock Superintendents: Julie Hendrikson Assistant Superintendents: Lori Beck, Lori Corbin, Shannon Anderson Youth Livestock Superintendents: Kayley Anderson,Isaac Beck, Kylie Stafford and Rachel Meany Lama that is shown in showmanship is the Lama that is eligible for State Fair. All Lamas need to be dewormed 7 days prior to fair check in date. Birthdates 4-H Lama Projects must be born prior to January 1, Gender: No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition. All females born prior to January 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition. LAMA COSTUME Lama Costume, Grades 9+ Lama Costume, Grades 6-8 Lama Costume, Grades

35 LAMA PERFORMANCE Lama Performance Course, Grades 9+ Lama Performance Course, Grades 6-8 Lama Performance Course, Grades 3-5 LAMA SHOWMANSHIP Lama - Showmanship, Grades 9+ Lama - Showmanship, Grades 6-8 Lama - Showmanship, Grades 3-5 LAMA FIBER Lama Fiber Grades 9+ Lama Fiber Grades 6-8 Lama Fiber Grades 3-5 Only animals going to State Fair can bring their fiber to State Fair Fiber due June 4, 2018 at the Extension Office Lama Fiber is required for eligibility for county fair ribbon auction.* LAMA POSTER Lama Educational Poster Grades 9+ Lama Educational Poster Grades 6-8 Lama Educational Poster Grades 3-5 Lama Promotional Poster Grades 9+ Lama Promotional Poster Grades 6-8 Lama Promotional Poster Grades 3-5 LAMA CLOVERBUD Lama Cloverbud Showmanship Lama Cloverbud Costume Lama Cloverbud Poster Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials Published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction With animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of Responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. LAMA TROPHY SPONSORSHIP Abundant Joy Acres-The Anderson Family-Champion Promotional Lama Poster 2K Creek Llamas-Kylie Stafford & Lori Corbin-Champion Int. Lama Costume Tydi Acres Farm-Champion Sr. Lama Showmanship, Champion Int. Lama Showmanship, Champion Jr. Lama Showmanship POULTRY Livestock Superintendent: Richard Andree Youth Superintendent: Catrina Andree Poultry Barn will be open Monday 4-7pm & Tuesday till Noon to place your poultry exhibit. Note: Poultry judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Poultry exhibitors are to bring their poultry to the judge for evaluation and placing (see General Rule No. 10). Premiums will be withheld if Rule No. 10 is violated. All poultry (except waterfowl and pigeons) must have an official form identifying the fowl by a leg or wing band as having had a Pullorum-Typhoid negative test within 90 days or official form showing they originate directly from parent flock tested and found negative within 12 months. Market pens are eligible for the 4-H Market Livestock Ribbon Auction. *FAMILIES NEED TO FEED AND CLEAN THEIR OWN POULTRY PENS* Exhibitors will be expected to care for their animals daily at the county fair. All birds must be leg banded. Can be done at entry.* *Need a state of origin paper turned into Mower County Extension by July 15. TWO ENTRIES PER LOT CHICKENS Chickens - Market pen of two males or two females Chickens - Breeding pen of one male & two females Chickens - Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females Chickens - Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers Chickens - Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers DOVES Doves - Purebred breeding pair 22

36 DUCKS Ducks - Market pen of two males or two females Ducks - Breeding pen of one male & two females Ducks - Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females GEESE Geese - Market pen of two males or two females Geese - Breeding pen of one male & two females GUINEA Use the following Classes, with the Divisions to indicate the type of your project animal(s). Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown: Guinea - Market pen of two males or two females - same breed Guinea - Breeding pen of one male & two females - same breed PIGEONS Pigeons - Utility, 1 Breeding Pair Pigeons - Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band Pigeons - Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair Pigeons - Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band Pigeons - Flying, 1 Breeding Pair Pigeons - Flying, Young bird Male or Female, 1 young bird, this year band TURKEYS - Domestic only Turkeys - Domestic Only - Market pen of two males or two females Turkeys - Domestic Only - Breeding pen of one male & two females POULTRY POSTER Poultry Poster - Grades 9+ Poultry Poster - Grades 6-8 Poultry Poster - Grades 3-5 Chicken Barbecue Contest Rules: 1. Contestants will be scored for cooking skills and sensory evaluation by four judges, per the National 4-H barbecue score sheets. One judge will be judging the cooking skills and three judges will taste and judge the sensory evaluation. 2. Each contestant will prepare two to three chicken halves provided by the contest organizers. (1 ¼ -1 ½ lbs. each) 3. There will be 2 ½ hour time limit on the preparation and cooking of the chicken haves. You will enter one half to the judges and the second or third halves for yourself and public to test taste at the end of the cooking time Meat should be served at safe temperature (165 degree F. or above). Meat that is not at a safe temperature will not be judged. 5. Barbecue grills, charcoal, and lighter fluid are provided for all the contestants. The contestants may bring in their own charcoal or lighter fluid. Not permitted, are the self starting charcoal or the automatic fire starter blocks, no the propane torches. 6. All other equipment, cooking tools, meat thermometer, supplies, seasonings, and /or sauces must be furnished by the contestant. Sauce may be commercial or private recipe. (Recipes must be provided and displayed on the tables for judging, on a full-size sheet of paper.) Commercial devices for covering meat during cooking will not be permitted. Only aluminum foil and pans provided by the contest organizers may be used; remember browning is part of the sensory score sheet. 7. The chicken will not be available to the contestant until the start of judging. 8. A contestant may not inject any fluid or sauce into the chicken. The skin torn off is a deduction on the sensory evaluation. 9. Chicken halves may not be placed in baskets to aid in turning on the grill. 10. Each contestant will present one barbecued chicken halve to the panel of judges after their cooking. Aluminum pans and foil will be provided. No garnishes will be permitted on the chicken halves when submitted to the judges. 11. Contestants must be prepared and not get assistance from others. The contest organizers may assist the contestant for learning purposes o.pdf POULTRY CLOVERBUD Poultry Cloverbuds ONE ENTRY Cloverbud Poultry Poster A Cloverbud may exhibit one bird of their own or may show one bird entered by another 4-H member Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult

37 or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. Poultry Awards SPONSORS: Jan Andree - Champion Overall Breeding Pen In Memory of Dave Andree Richard & Margaret Andree-Champion Sr. Poultry Showmanship, Champion Int. Poultry Showmanship, Champion Jr. Poultry Showmanship Austin Noon Kiwanis Champion Standard Breeding Chicken, Champion Breeding Bantam Chicken Jane Brown Farms-Sayles Family- Champion Poultry Herdsmanship Hansen Farms Champion Market Chicken Allen & Joan Muhs Champion Overall Market Murray McMurray Hatchery, Inc. Champion White Egg and Champion Brown Egg Production Schwartz & Sons Trucking Champion Market Duck, Champion Overall Pigeon, Champion Overall Dove The Silbaugh Family Champion Overall Goose Tydi Acres Farm-Champion Overall Duck-In Memory of Kia Nagel RABBITS Livestock Superintendents: Diane Stundahl Youth Livestock Superintendent: Wiatte Pudenz and Korrie Crouch Herdsmanship: Anyone that wants to do a Speaking up for Animal Agriculture presentation at the County Fair anytime during the week in the Rabbit Barn will earn additional points for Herdsmanship. The top ten point winners during the fair will receive an award on Sunday, August 12 th at 3:30 pm at the rabbit barn. All rabbits and posters must be entered and in place between: 2-7 pm., Monday, August 6, Rabbit Judging will begin at 8:30 am on Tuesday. Members may exhibit only one rabbit in each class in each breed (limited of 12 animals-which can include only 1 single fryer and only 1 meat pen). Rabbit exhibitors are to bring their rabbits to the judge for evaluation and placing. See General Rule No. 10. Premiums will be withheld if rule No. 10 is violated. Senior: Over 8 months of age, 6 months and over in small breeds. Intermediate: 6-8 months of age Junior: Under 6 months of age - All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible (No Crossbred). Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. - Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. Californian: Rabbit Californian Sr. Buck Rabbit Californian Sr. Doe Rabbit Californian Int. Buck Rabbit California Int. Doe Rabbit California Jr. Buck Rabbit California Jr. Doe Dutch Rabbit Dutch Sr. Buck Rabbit Dutch Sr. Doe Rabbit Dutch Jr. Buck Rabbit Dutch Jr. Doe Havana Rabbit Havana Sr. Buck Rabbit Havana Sr. Doe Rabbit Havana Jr. Buck Rabbit Havana Jr. Doe Himalayan Rabbit Himalayan Sr. Buck Rabbit Himalayan Sr. Doe Rabbit Himalayan Jr. Buck Rabbit Himalayan Jr. Doe Holland Lop Rabbit Holland Lop Sr. Buck Rabbit Holland Lop Sr. Doe Rabbit Holland Lop Jr. Buck Rabbit Holland Lop Jr. Doe Mini Lop Rabbit Mini Lop Sr. Buck Rabbit Mini Lop Sr. Doe Rabbit Mini Lop Jr. Buck Rabbit Mini Lop Jr. Doe Mini Rex Rabbit Mini Rex Sr. Buck Rabbit Mini Rex Sr. Doe Rabbit Mini Rex Jr. Buck Rabbit Mini Rex Jr. Doe Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Netherland Dwarf Sr. Buck Rabbit Netherland Dwarf Sr. Doe Rabbit Netherland Dwarf Jr. Buck Rabbit Netherland Dwarf Jr. Doe 24

38 New Zealand Rabbit New Zealand Sr. Buck Rabbit New Zealand Sr. Doe Rabbit New Zealand Int Buck Rabbit New Zealand Int Doe Rabbit New Zealand Jr. Buck Rabbit New Zealand Jr. Doe Polish Rabbit Polish Sr. Buck Rabbit Polish Sr. Doe Rabbit Polish Jr. Buck Rabbit Polish Jr. Doe Other Large Breeds Rabbit Other Large Sr. Buck Rabbit Other Large Sr. Doe Rabbit Other Large Int. Buck Rabbit Other Large Int. Doe Rabbit Other Large Jr. Buck Rabbit Other Large Jr. Doe Other small breeds Rabbit Other Small Sr. Buck Rabbit Other Small Sr. Doe Rabbit Other Small Jr. Buck Rabbit Other Small Jr. Doe Rex Rabbit Rex Sr. Buck Rabbit Rex Sr. Doe Rabbit Rex Jr. Buck Rabbit Rex Jr. Doe MARKET RABBIT Rabbit - Single Fryer, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 70 days old Rabbit - Pen of three fryers, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 70 days old FUR CLASS Judge will call back for fur class Rabbit Color Fur Rabbit White Fur RABBIT POSTER Rabbit Poster - Senior Grades 9+ Rabbit Poster-Beginner Grades 3-8 NOTE: Posters must be 14 in. by 22 in. Vertical Position (1/2 of a poster board) RABBIT CLOVERBUD Cloverbud Rabbit Cloverbud Poster Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. 25 The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. RABBIT SKILLATHON Rabbit Skillathon, Jr. Rabbit Skillathon, Int. Rabbit Skillathon, Sr 12-3 pm Wednesday in the Rabbit barn Rabbit skills will be judged for this educational activity. (If Wednesday doesn t work-let us know. We will work with you and arrange a different time.) NO PRE-REGISTRATION NEEDED JUST COME ON WEDNESDAY. Junior (3 rd - 5 th grade) Intermediate (6 th - 8 th grade) Senior (9 th grade - one year past graduation) Winners announced at 3:30 p.m. in Rabbit Barn on Sunday August 12 th RABBIT AGILITY: Saturday, August 11 th at 2:00 pm is the tentative time. May change for the convenience of the exhibitor, sign up during the fair, trophies will be awarded. RABBIT COSTUME CONTEST: After checking in your rabbits on Monday, August 6 th get yourself and your rabbit dressed for contest (costumes can be whatever you like) and we will take a picture to post in the rabbit barn. Voting will be people s choice; we will have a ballot box by pictures in the barn all week. Winner will be announced Sunday, August 12 th at 3:30 pm in the rabbit barn. Rabbit Award Sponsors AAAA-Smith Family-Champion Advanced Showmanship Anita Bastianson Champion Dutch Austin Electric Champion Rabbit, Champion Californian, Champion Costume, Reserve Champion Costume Austin Noon Kiwanis Champion & Reserve Champion Agility The Beck Family Champion Mini Lop Jane Brown Farms Sayles Family Champion Mini Rex, Champion Sr. Skill-A-Thon Cedar River Rabbit Club Best Four Class

39 The Christians Family-Champion Int. Skill-A-Thon Diane s Salon Classics Champion Jr. Skill-A-Thon Farm Bureau Financial Services, Darrell B. Ingvaldson Champion Other Small Purebreds First Farmers and Merchants Bank, Brownsdale, Sargeant and Austin Herdsmanship Awards Flatland Farms, LLC Best Six Class The Flink Family ~ In Memory of Jillian Flink Champion 1 st Year Jr. Showmanship Julene Flink Champion Int. Showmanship Trevor & Jessica Fretty-Champion New Zealand Krista Flink-Heinz Champion Jr. Rabbit Poster Hormel Foods Corporation Champion Himilayan S.J. Iverson Construction, LLC Champion Holland Lop, Champion Sr. Rabbit Showmanship Krueger Trucking- Champion Fryer, Champion Meat Pen Bonnie Mogen Champion Jr. Showman 2 Sister s Animals Champion Netherland Dwarf, Champion Sr. Poster Steffanie Stundahl Champion Havana SHEEP Livestock Superintendent: Daryl Boehm Youth Livestock Superintendents: Bailey and Chloe Anderson All sheep must have a USDA scrapie tag. Contact MN Board of Animal Health at , ext. 30 to get a tag. Lambs must have been born after January 1 of the current year. Purebreds and grades will be shown together. At the State Fair, purebred ewes must have registration papers and exhibitors must have copies with them. Registration tag in the ear must correspond to the registration number of the breed association. All grooming of livestock including clipping, trimming and blocking, (all species), must be done by the exhibitor, members of the exhibitor s immediate family (parents, stepparents, legal guardians, Grandparents, brothers, sisters) and other bonafide 4-H members from Mower County. Any exhibitor violating the above rules will not be eligible for trips, awards, premiums or 4- H Ribbon Auction. No foreign substances may be administered to any 4-H sheep without written permission from the county fair veterinarian. BIRTH DATES January Ewe Lamb February Ewe Lamb March Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Market Lamb Born in January of current Year Born in February of current Year Born in March of current Year Born on or after January 1of previous year and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors. Born on or after January 1 of current year BREEDING EWE - One entry per age class per breed Columbia Sheep - Registered Columbia Yearling Ewe Sheep - Registered Columbia January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Columbia February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Columbia March Ewe Lamb Dorset Sheep - Registered Dorset (fitted/slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Registered Dorset (fitted/slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Dorset (fitted/slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Dorset (fitted/slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Hampshire Sheep - Registered Hampshire (fitted/slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Registered Hampshire (fitted/slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Hampshire (fitted/slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Hampshire (fitted/slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Suffolk Sheep - Registered Suffolk (fitted/slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Registered Suffolk (fitted/slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Suffolk (fitted/slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Registered Suffolk (fitted/slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Other Registered Breeds Sheep Other Registered Breed (fitted/slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep Other Registered Breed (fitted/slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Other Registered Breed (fitted/slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Other Registered Breed (fitted/slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Commerical Black Face: Sheep Commercial Black Face (fitted/slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Commercial Black Face (fitted/slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Commercial Black Face (fitted/slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep Commercial Black Face (fitted/slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb 26

40 Commerical White & Speckle Face: Sheep Commercial White & Speckle Face (fitted/slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Commercial White & Speckle Face (fitted/slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Commercial White & Speckle Face (fitted/slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep Commercial White & Speckle Face (fitted/slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Southdown Sheep - Southdown (slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Southdown (slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Southdown (slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Southdown (slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Shropshire Sheep - Shropshire (slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Shropshire (slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Shropshire (slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Shropshire (slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Montadale Sheep - Montadale(fitted/slick shorn) Yearling Ewe Sheep - Montadale (fitted/slick shorn) January Ewe Lamb Sheep - Montadale (fitted/slick shorn) February Ewe Lamb Sheep - Montadale (fitted/slick shorn) March Ewe Lamb Corriedale Sheep Corriedale (fitted) Yearling Ewe Sheep Corriedale (fitted) January Ewe Lamb Sheep Corriedale (fitted) February Ewe Lamb Sheep Corriedale (fitted) March Ewe Lamb MARKET LAMB: Two entries allowed per class Market Lamb Speckle Face Market Lamb Black Face Market Lamb White Face Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds. White face Market Lamb ewe-wether: Market white face class animal cannot have any black on head or legs. Additional market lambs can qualify for the white face class if they provide registration papers from one of the following breed associations: Cheviot, Columia, Corriedale, Dorset, Lincoln, Montadale, Polypay, Rambouillet, Southdown,Targehee and Texel. Speckled Face Market Lamb-ewe-wether: Must show strong evidence of both white and black face breeding EWE AND LAMB (all breeds and crossbreds): Yearling Ewe and Lamb LAMB LEAD Lamb Lead - Grades 9+ Lamb Lead - Grades 6-8 Lamb Lead - Grades Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and must wear a garment made from at least 60% wool. Garment is defined as a piece of clothing covering a main part of your body (not socks or accessories). -Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, their outfit, and their lamb. - Classes may be combined depending on number of entrants SHEEP Cloverbud Sheep Cloverbud Sheep Cloverbud Lamb Lead Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. FLEECE Sheep Fleece Meat Breed Sheep Fleece Wool Breed 1. Any 4-Her enrolled in the sheep project may enter a fleece Hers must pre-register with their local county extension office. 3. Fleece must come from sheep in flock owned by the exhibitor. 4. Fleece must be no less than 3 in length, but no more than a 13 month growth. 5. All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided! 27

41 Make it the best fair week and make some memories! Sheep Award Sponsors: Austin Kiwanis-Champion Int. Lamb Showmanship, Champion Sr. Lamb Showmanship Boehm Family Dorsets & Club Lambs Reserve Champion White Face Market Lamb, Champion & Reserve Champion Speckle Face Market Lamb, Champion White Face Market Lamb Got Hay We Do/ VS Family Farms-Scott Family - Highest Rate of Gain Market Lamb Hormel Foods-Champion Sr. Lamb Lead, Champion Int. Lamb Lead, Champion Jr. Lamb Lead, Reserve Champion Sr. Lamb Showmanship, Reserve Champion Int. Lamb Showmanship Minnesota Woolen Mill, Austin, MN-Champion & Reserve Champion Fleece Meat Breed, Champion & Reserve Champion Fleece Wool Breed Robert Subra Family Champion Black Face Market Lamb Scott and Brenda Thompson Champion and Reserve Champion Jr. Lamb Showmanship Paul & Ann Walter-Champion Ewe-In Memory of Nels Sorenson SWINE Livestock Superintendent: Brian Neuvirth, Youth livestock Superintendents: Morgan Beckmann, Victoria Hansen, Faith Sayles, Ella Thome Market Gilts will be shown at State Fair. (Note: Champion barrows and gilts will never compete and auction limitations will be in place.) All swine pens MUST have 2 pigs per pen, NO EXCEPTIONS** ONCE YOUR SWINE IS UNLOADED AND WEIGHED IT MUST GO DIRECTILY TO THE BARN AND STAY IN THE BARN FOR THE DURATION OF FAIR - ONLY EXCEPTION IS THE SWINE SHOW. If tag and ear notch does not match the pig you can do no better than a blue ribbon. NO STATE FAIR CALL BACK-NO STATE FAIR TRIP, although will be able to participate in Ribbon Auction. The 4-H Swine Show is not a mandatory terminal show. However, it is an excellent idea to send all your pigs to market directly from the fair. Transportation will be arranged for hauling your pigs to market from the fair. If families elect to bring pigs back to their farm from the county fair they should isolate the fair pigs from the rest of the farm animals for at least 30 days. 4-H members are required to show their project animals in all classes they are entered in or qualify for, including overall ranking and State Fair trip line-ups. Although 4-H exhibitors may be too young or not have another animal class they qualify for is part of good swine showmanship. Premiums may be withheld if exhibitors fail to show their project animals in classes they are entered in or qualify for, including overall ranking and State Fair trip line-ups. Hogs may be sold to Hormel Foods Corporation. Exhibitor must declare at the time of weigh in if they are to be sent to market. EXHIBITOR MARKETING ANIMALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT AND HAVE A PREMISE ID. THEY MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COPY OF A VALID LQA&E certificate. Load out: You will need to talk to the Swine Superintendent, Brian Neuvirth for the exact time, Sunday, August 12 th. The loading of carcass hogs and all other hogs going to market will be done at the above time by each 4-Her or a designated person from each club exhibiting swine. No hogs will be loaded unless one of the above mentioned people releases them. Those hogs left on the premises will be the responsibility of the individual exhibitors to haul home or to market. Any hogs going home MUST be reported to the show superintendent or the Extension Educator in charge. BIRTH DATES: January Gilt February Gilt March Gilt Market Barrow Market Gilt Born in January of current year Born in February of current year Born in March of current year Born on or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or after. Born on or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or after. BREEDING GILTS - One Entry Allowed in Registered and one in Commercial Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): Swine - Registered January Gilt Swine - Registered February Gilt Swine - Registered March Gilt Swine - Commercial January Gilt Swine - Commercial February Gilt Swine - Commercial March Gilt MARKET BARROW Three entries allowed Swine - Market Barrow MARKET GILT One entry allowed Swine - Market Gilt PUREBRED BARROW Two entries allowed Swine Purebred Barrow Purebred Barrows: Must show certification papers at the scale on Monday night. All purebreds will show together. (There must be at least 4 pigs registered for this show or there will not be a purebred class.) 28

42 You May show 2 purebred barrows. If showing both another Mower County 4-Her will be allowed to show the second purebred barrow. - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market barrows and market gilts weighing less than 220 pounds will show in their own class Super Lightweights and those 301 pounds and over will show in their own class Super Heavyweights and will be eligible for blue, red or white ribbons and are not eligible for champions. BECAUSE OF 4-H, I HAVE THE TOOLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL, ALWAYS REACH FOR THE HIGHEST GOALS AND NEVER STOP DREAMING. SWINE CLOVERBUD Cloverbud Swine Notes: Cloverbuds; Policies, Guidelines and Support Materials published in August 1999 clearly indicates that safe interaction with animals can provide companionship, develop a sense of responsibility and provide a sense of wonder. The minimum requirements for a Risk Management Plan in 4-H Cloverbud activities, which monitors the roles of all partners in a Cloverbud show experience, indicates that a parent/responsible person will be with the Cloverbud at all times when in the presence of animal or when using equipment that is potentially dangerous. It states that Cloverbuds will wear helmets when riding horses. And, it states that when animals and Cloverbuds are together in 4-H Activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible person will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and /or lead the animal). It defines a responsible person as an adult leader, teen leader, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. It must be noted that at no time will the adult/responsible person turn the primary control of the animal over to the Cloverbud. No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. Swine Awards Sponsored by: Mower County Pork Producers Association (All Swine Show Awards) Champion & Reserve Champion Barrow Champion & Reserve Champion Purebred Barrow Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt Champion & Reserve Champion Market Gilt Champion & Reserve Champion Sr. Swine Showmanship Champion & Reserve Champion Int. Swine Showmanship Champion & Reserve Champion Jr. Swine Showmanship 29

43 Photography Challenge Breakfast on the Farm is Back! All 4-Hers have an opportunity to eat a hardy breakfast and take pictures of this special event! Then enter your best picture at the 2018 Mower County Fair to have a chance to win a prize. The Mower County Breakfast on the Farm will be held at Brian and Amie Klouses s farm on June 16, If you can t make it to Breakfast on the Farm you still can enter your favorite farm picture. Location: th St, Austin, MN The Title of the entry will be My Favorite Farm Picture One entry per person: The picture should be an 8 x 10 colored photo. Prizes: First place $25, Second place $15, and third place $10 Sponsored by Mower County Farm Bureau Federation Non-Eligible for State Fair Robotic Challenge For this challenge we are asking you to build a non-functioning robot created from recycled material. Use your imagination to help build it! Build the wildest looking robot or a more typical one. Have fun and be creative! This is Non-Eligible for State Fair To be State Fair Eligible it must be a functioning robot. Nature Challenge Project area : Exploring the Environment This challenge is to create your own ecosystem in a shoe box. Have fun and be creative! Ecosystem: A Community of organisms interaction with the environment. I Size: Shoe box or a boot box State Fair Eligible 30

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45 GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS General Rules for all displays and posters: A three-dimensional display may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high. Posters may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. Exhibit may include models, diagrams, or pictures. Exhibits should show or explain something the 4-H er made did or learned from their project. 4-H ers name, county, age and project name must be included on the back of the display or poster. Basic for ALL GENERAL PROJECT Judging: Exhibit attracts attention, hold interest... 25% Educational value of exhibit tell story % Member s knowledge of their project... 25% 4-H ADVENTURES Adventures - Grades 9+ Adventures - Grades 6-8 Adventures - Grades 3-5 Adventures - Grades K-2 Participants of the ARC Mower County 4-H Adventure Club may enter their projects in the category. - This area is for youth who to exhibit work learned through their participation in a 4-H Adventure program. AEROSPACE - Aerospace - Grades 9+ Aerospace - Grades 6-8 Aerospace - Grades Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery system should be in place and operative. - Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum. - Flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. - A rocket launch. BICYCLE Bicycle - Grades 9+ Bicycle - Grades 6-8 Bicycle - Grades Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT Cat - Grades 9+ Cat - Grades 6-8 Cat - Grades 3-5 Cat - Show (one exhibit) Friday, August 10 10:00 am, 4-H Garden - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Child & Family Development - Grades 9+ Child & Family Development - Grades 6-8 Child & Family Development - Grades Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well-being. - If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is to be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. - Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from new or recycled/throw-away material. - Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor. - Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/or families. - Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with description of what was learned about self and family. - A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.). 31

46 CITIZENSHIP Citizenship - Grades 9+ Citizenship - Grades 6-8 Citizenship - Grades Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES All clothing, fashion revue and non-garment projects are judged on the day of Fashion Revue - Scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, July 31 st at the 4-H Building. Further details will be mailed to participants closer to the event. Clothes You Make - Grades 9+ Clothes You Make - Grades 6-8 Clothes You Make - Grades 3-5 Clothes You Buy - Grades 9+ Clothes You Buy - Grades 6-8 Clothes You Buy - Grades 3-5 Clothes You Share Grades 9+ Clothes You Share Grades 6-8 Clothes You Share Grades 3-5 Non-Garment - Grades 9+ Non-Garment - Grades 6-8 Non-Garment - Grades 3-5 Fashion Revue Clothes You Make - Grades 9+ Fashion Revue Clothes You Make - Grades 6-8 Fashion Revue Clothes You Make - Grades 3-5 Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy - Grades 9+ Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy - Grades 6-8 Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy - Grades 3-5 Fashion Revue Clothes You Share - Grades 9+ Fashion Revue Clothes You Share - Grades 6-8 Fashion Revue Clothes You Share Grades 3-5 Clothes or Non Garment You Make - Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member name and club. - Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting. - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. Clothes or Non Garment You Make - A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, etc., - A constructed garment made from a pattern - Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc, incorporated into garment. - Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing selection, care. - Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used. Clothes You Buy - The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following information: a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. Clothes You Buy Exhibit suggestions: - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. Fashion Revue Clothes You Make or Buy Requirements - Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. Note: At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same garment to participate in both Fashion Revue and regular clothing in the same year. CLOVERBUDS Remember you may bring an item that you made in a group, at home or at a 4-H event. -A group project completed by your Cloverbud club (e.g., Cloverbud Club Banner, Cloverbud Poster, etc.). -Any one item made by the Cloverbud member at a Cloverbud 4-H club meeting. -Any one item made at home. Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable creature or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your home like a pillow, placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag puppet, 4 interesting objects of nature, tree leaf collection, display of insects, simple craft item, or anything else you can think of 32

47 Other Cloverbud Project Opportunities: May enter one entry per category Category Judging Time Cloverbud Clothes You Make or Tuesday, July 31 st Clothes You Buy or Non- Garment Exhibit Cloverbud Clothing Fashion Tuesday, July 31 st Review Exhibit Cloverbud Food Review Exhibit Tuesday, July 31 st Cloverbud Demonstration Thursday, August 9 th Individual Cloverbud Demonstration - Thursday, August 9 th Team Cloverbud Pet Poster Monday, August 6 th Cloverbud Pet Exhibit Pet Show (one exhibit) Friday, August am, 4-H Garden Cloverbud Performing Arts Friday, August 10 th Cloverbud Individual or Group Monday, August 6th Project Cloverbud livestock are listed in their specie area No State Fair trips in this division. Requirement: - Cloverbud members have completed kindergarten or grades 1-2. COMPUTER Computer - Grades 9+ Computer - Grades 6-8 Computer - Grades Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. - Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use. - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software be original or adapted by the member from an existing program. CONSUMER EDUCATION Consumer Education - Grades 9+ Consumer Education - Grades 6-8 Consumer Education - Grades Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included. - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. CRAFTS & FINE ARTS - Members enrolled in Creative Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts and Crafts. Note: All exhibitors are awarded at the state fair Blue, Red & White Ribbons, counties can elect to participation ribbons. Then evaluation panels may determine special purple recognition awards. CRAFTS May enter up to 2 exhibits Crafts - Grades 9+ Crafts - Grades 6-8 Crafts - Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. - Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. FINE ARTS May enter up to 2 exhibits Fine Arts - Grades 9+ Fine Arts - Grades 6-8 Fine Arts - Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-H ers own ideas and imagination. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. - Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc

48 CROP SCIENCES CORN Corn - Grades 9+ Corn - Grades 6-8 Corn - Grades Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. - An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES Small Grains & Legumes - Grades 9+ Small Grains & Legumes - Grades 6-8 Small Grains & Legumes - Grades Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. DOG Dog - Grades 9+ Dog - Grades 6-8 Dog - Grades 3-5 Dog posters will be judge Monday, August 6 th ELECTRIC Electric - Grades 9+ Electric - Grades 6-8 Electric - Grades A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. - Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an explanation of what it is and how it is used. - Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc. ENGINEERING DESIGN See more H/projects/set/ for more information AQUATIC ROBOTICS Aquatic Robotics - Grades 9+ Aquatic Robotics - Grades 6-8 Aquatic Robotics - Grades Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV) - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education - Work in teams of a 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 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education - Booklet showing their progression in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education as a team Note: Dog Show Entries can be found on the AnSci Pages - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. 34

49 ENGINEERING DESIGN Engineering Design - Grades 9+ Engineering Design - Grades 6-8 Engineering Design - Grades 3-5 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 ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE LEVEL 1 & 2 (formerly Rube Goldberg) Engineering Design Challenge Team Member: Level 1 - grades 3-8. Level 2 grades Youth in grades 6 and above can participate in Level 2 if they have and at least 2 years previous experience in Level 1. Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in one of these classes. An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on Rube Goldberg, an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best created machines use 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 machine. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. 1. Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rule Books at for complete details. 2. Teams of at least 3 youth 3. Minimum of 10 steps 4. Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less 5. Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft 6. Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge 7. Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. - Engineering Design Challenge machine itself - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project Note: In 2018, the State Engineering Design Challenge for Level 1 and 2 (formerly Rube Goldberg) will be held at a site other than the State Fair. However, challenge teams are invited to showcase their 35 machine and project at the State Fair. Participants can also have other general projects judged. ROBOTICS Robotics - Grades 9+ Robotics - Grades 6-8 Robotics - Grades 3-5 Robotics Challenge 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 the exhibit. - 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 robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE See Engineering Design Challenge ENTOMOLOGY Entomology - Grades 9+ Entomology - Grades 6-8 Entomology - Grades 3-5 Insect Collection exhibits: A. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes); 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. Only one case per exhibitor is allowed. B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. D. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. E. Specimens must be properly labeled. 1) The location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. 2) All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels

50 produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable. F. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource, 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 Exploring Animals - Grades 9+ Exploring Animals - Grades 6-8 Exploring Animals - Grades This area is for 4-H ers who wish to learn more about a given species. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-Hers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category. - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did, learn, or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT Exploring the Environment - Grades 9+ Exploring the Environment - Grades 6-8 Exploring the Environment - Grades 3-5 Nature Challenge 36 - 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. FISHING SPORTS Fishing Sports - Grades 9+ Fishing Sports - Grades 6-8 Fishing Sports - Grades Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment; - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. FLOWER GARDENING Flower Gardening - Grades 9+ Flower Gardening - Grades 6-8 Flower Gardening - Grades 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. - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: 1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or 2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or 3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or 4. one blossom of a tea rose, or 5. One stem of a hardy shrub rose.

51 - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. - My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming. - Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOODS AND NUTRITION FOOD AND NUTRITION Food and Nutrition - Grades 9+ Food and Nutrition - Grades 6-8 Food and Nutrition - Grades Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. - Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed at the exhibit instead of the food. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food. - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and MyPlate. - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time). - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (such as: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION Food Preservation - Grades 9+ Food Preservation - Grades 6-8 Food Preservation - Grades Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project. - All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. - All food preservation exhibits must be labeled with a 2 x 3 label. Labels to include county, name, grade, product, style of pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure canner), date, processing time, date processed and source of recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used. - Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars. - All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids. - Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; 2-1 pint jars or one quart jar for pickled products. - Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preservation publications, available through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable. - No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky). - Preserved within the past year. Head Space heights for canning: 1/4" headspace for Jams, Jellies, Marmalade, Chuntney, Spreads & Butters 1/2" headspace for Pickles, Tomatoes, Fruit 1" headspace for Vegetables (not pickled) 1" - 1 1/2" headspace for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Exhibit suggestions: Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product: - Vegetables or fruits - Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) - Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). - Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) - Dried vegetables or dried fruits. - Dried herbs. - Beef or venison jerky. - Food science experiment or educational display. Champion Food Preservation will receive a $50 Gift Card to HyVee in Memory of Minnie Scheffel. 37

52 FOOD REVIEW (judged prior to county fair) Food Review - Grades 9+ Food Review - Grades 6-8 Food Review - Grades 3-5 Judged on the evening of Tuesday, July 31 st. Details will be provided to participants closer to the event. Exhibit suggestions: - Bring photo, menu, & recipe to fair for display only FOREST RESOURCES Forest Resources - Grades 9+ Forest Resources - Grades 6-8 Forest Resources - Grades 3-5 Requirement: - 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. FRUIT Fruit - Grades 9+ Fruit - Grades 6-8 Fruit - Grades 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 Geology - Grades 9+ Geology - Grades 6-8 Geology - Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glasstopped case of the same model as used by the entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on its 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. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Global Connections - Grades 9+ Global Connections - Grades 6-8 Global Connections - Grades Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a crosscultural home stay experience. - Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. - Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. - Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. 38

53 HEALTH Health - Grades 9+ Health - Grades 6-8 Health - Grades Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression) 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 Home Environment - Grades 9+ Home Environment - Grades 6-8 Home Environment - Grades 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 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. INDOOR GARDENING Indoor Gardening - Grades 9+ Indoor Gardening - Grades 6-8 Indoor Gardening - Grades 3-5 Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens) 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. LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN Lawn & Landscape Design - Grades 9+ Lawn & Landscape Design - Grades 6-8 Lawn & Landscape Design - Grades 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. 39

54 NEEDLE ARTS Needle Arts - Grades 9+ Needle Arts - Grades 6-8 Needle Arts - Grades 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. Exhibit suggestions: - Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving, appliqué, latchhook, 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 Performing Arts - Grades 9+ Performing Arts - Grades 6-8 Performing Arts - Grades 3-5 Judged Friday, August 10 th beginning at Noon at Godfathers Stage. Exhibit - Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a member s involvement or interest in the performing arts. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selecting, planning, performing and reflection on their project work. -If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts. - A puppet and script made and created by member. - Create and perform a short story, show, music 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 Pets - Grades 9+ Pets - Grades 6-8 Pets - Grades 3-5 Pet Show: Friday, August am 4-H Garden - Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc.; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H er with their pet. - Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display, animal care display. Champion and Reserve Champion Pet trophies are sponsored by Tydi Acres Farms. PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film Elements of Photography May enter up to 2 exhibits 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. Elements of Photography - Grades 9+ Elements of Photography - Grades 6-8 Elements of Photography - Grades 3-5 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). A film camera can also be used. - All PHOTOS EXHIBITED MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY THE EXHIBITOR DURING THE CURRENT 4-H YEAR - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - NO PICTURE FRAME OR GLASS ALLOWED (for safety). - Allowed exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black) - Do not use construction paper or colored paper - Use 14 x 22 board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama - When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated, the original (unaltered) 4 x 6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit - 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 40

55 - -Photo story (use 5 to 7 that are 4 x 6 photos). Some examples might include: A town s history: could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. 4-H project, another member s 4-H project or your 4-H Club s Community Service projects 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 making something) - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic elements, 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 photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. POLLINATORS -SAVE THE BEES! 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. SAVE THE BUTTERFLIES! -Show how to develop or expand a butterfly garden. -Show plants that can be used for a butterfly garden -Show how to develop a butterfly garden. PHOTO MANIPULATION May enter up to 2 exhibits PHOTO EXHIBITS IN THIS CATEGORY REQUIRES CREATIVE SOFTWARE EDITING. This includes such techniques as coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. Exhibits can show how photography can be used to make posters, calendars, brochures or advertising. Photo Manipulation - Grades 9+ Photo Manipulation - Grades 6-8 Photo Manipulation - Grades 3-5 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, cellphone, tablet, digital DSLR) 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 EXHBITOR DURING THE CURRENT 4-H YEAR. (Exception an exhibit integrating older photographs) - Exhibitor s name, age and county should be printed on the back of the exhibit NO PICTURE FRAME OR GLASS ALLOWED (for safety). -Exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board cut to fit. - Use 14 x 22 poster board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama - Neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black) - Do not use construction paper or colored paper - Multi photos exhibited should be matted or displayed on poster board or foam board using 4 X 6 photos. - When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated the original photo MUST include an unaltered 4 X 6 on the back of the exhibit. -Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, etc. (Non-affiliated website information can be found online) Exhibit ideas: -Digitally enhanced photograph(s) - Calendar, brochure, event poster, photobook, (No scrapbooks) - 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 bring project on 14 x 22 poster board, computer (DVD) or tablet. Farm Bureau Photography Contest-see Challenge Project page for more information. PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE Plant & Soil Science - Grades 9+ Plant & Soil Science - Grades 6-8 Plant & Soil Science - Grades 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. POTATOES Potatoes - Grades 9+ Potatoes - Grades 6-8 Potatoes - Grades 3-5 Requirement: - 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.

56 QUILTING Quilting - Grades 9+ Quilting - Grades 6-8 Quilting - Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Each Item should include information listing: pattern book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If not quilted or hand tied by the 4-H er, state who tied or hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-H er, someone else may do the final quilting). - Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand tied. - 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. Champion Quilting will receive a $50 Gift Card to a local fabric store In Memory of Darlene Johnson. SAFETY Safety - Grades 9+ Safety - Grades 6-8 Safety - Grades 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 activity. - Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included. - Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc. Science of Animals Educational Exhibits Health/ Breeding/ Production Beef Dairy Goat - Dairy Goat - Meat Poultry Rabbits Sheep Swine Zoonotic Beef Dairy Goat - Dairy Goat - Meat Poultry Rabbits Sheep Swine Other Beef Dairy Goat - Dairy Goat - Meat Poultry Rabbits Sheep 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 Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. SELF-DETERMINED Self-Determined - Grades 9+ Self-Determined - Grades 6-8 Self-Determined - Grades 3-5 Requirement: - 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. - A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) 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 - Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning exhibits 42

57 SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Shooting Sports/Wildlife Mgmt - Grades 9+ Shooting Sports/Wildlife Mgmt - Grades 6-8 Shooting Sports/Wildlife Mgmt - Grades 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. - MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed. - No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or demonstrated. - Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range commands and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.). - Shooting Skills (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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. - Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations. SHOP Shop - Grades 9+ Shop - Grades 6-8 Shop - Grades Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. - 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. SMALL ENGINES Small Engines - Grades 9+ Small Engines - Grades 6-8 Small Engines - Grades 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 Tractor - Grades 9+ Tractor - Grades 6-8 Tractor - Grades Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors - Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. Exhibit suggestions: - 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 Vegetable Gardening - Grades 9+ Vegetable Gardening - Grades 6-8 Vegetable Gardening - Grades 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 specimens + 2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any combination of the following: A. One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) B. Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) C. Two small vegetable specimen s and 12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) D. Potatoes or cherry tomatoes may not be included - If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must contain six different vegetables or be an educational display. - 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 (e.g., the difference in development between thinned vs. unthinned vegetables). - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. 43

58 VETERINARY SCIENCE Veterinary Science - Grades 9+ Veterinary Science - Grades 6-8 Veterinary Science - Grades 3-5 -Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written articles. - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy - Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasum, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. VIDEO / FILMMAKING 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 your county fair, Video/Filmmaking - Grades 9+ Video/Filmmaking - Grades 6-8 Video/Filmmaking - Grades 3-5 Video/Filmmaking Production Team (2-3 members per team/can come from different schools and/or grades) 4-H Film Festival Individual 4-H Film Festival Production Team (2-3 members per team Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a video image; video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, 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. - 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. - 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/film 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: - 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 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 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 - Pollinators! Save the Bees! Save the Butterflies! Focus on the plight of insects and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include information of the suspected reasons for the decline and possible solutions. - 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 smartphone. WATER / WETLANDS Water/Wetlands - Grades 9+ Water/Wetlands - Grades 6-8 Water/Wetlands - Grades 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.

59 WILDLIFE BIOLOGY Wildlife/Biology - Grades 9+ Wildlife/Biology - Grades 6-8 Wildlife/Biology - Grades 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). 4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club Club Activity - Community Pride One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. 1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community. 2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. Note again in 2018, Community Pride participants at State Fair may exhibit another individual project. CLUB BOOTH Club Activity - Booth Requirement: -The booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis -Booths need to be taken down after the fair. YOUTH LEADERSHIP Youth Leadership - Grades 9+ Youth Leadership - Grades 6-8 Youth Leadership - Grades 3-5 Purpose: Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills and then develop those skills and share them with others. This might happen individually or with a group. Guidelines: Taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the steps from beginning to end would be one example of a youth leadership project. Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display boards, scrapbooks, and posters. CLUB ACTIVITIES CLUB BANNER Club Activity - Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. Requirement: 1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. 2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) and ready to hang. 3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. No state fair trips for this division. CLUB SCRAPBOOK Requirement: - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. FLOWER BOX Club Activity-Flower Box This year theme for your flower box: Is our Shining Stars Use bright colored flowers and promote your 4-H Club and its members who make a difference in 4-H and in our community. Flower Box Challenge - Sponsored by Hormel Foods Corporation PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS DEMONSTRATIONS Demonstration - Grade 9+ Individual Demonstration - Grade 9+ Team Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Individual Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Team Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Individual Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Team Demonstration - Cloverbud Individual Demonstration - Cloverbud Team 45

60 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS Livestock Demonstration - 9+ Individual Livestock Demonstration - 9+ Team Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Individual Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8 Team Livestock Demonstration - Grade 3-5 Individual Livestock Demonstration Team ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+ Individual Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+ Team Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-8 Individual Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-89 Team Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5 Individual Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5 Team YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS Youth In Action Demonstration - Grades 9+ Individual Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 9+ Team Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 6-8 Individual Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 6-8 Team Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 3-5 Individual Youth in Action Demonstration - Grades 3-5 Team - Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-H er has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals. visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item. - Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member has. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results. - Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however the member must interact with the presentation and information - not just step to the side and let the presentation play. (Self-presenting entries created with presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and entered in the Video class.) Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H er is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. NOTE: 4-H ers who completes a public presentation at the State Fair will receive a $30 cash award. These payments are made in October. 4-H ers must be grade eligible to participate at the State Fair. We will be seeing you at the Minnesota State Fair! - Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting 46

61 DAIRY GENETIC INFORMATION FOR CALVES AND YEARLINGS County Last Name First Name - Animal / / Birthdate: Area code Phone Number Breed Month Day Year Registration Name or Barn Name/Number: Registration Number or Heifer Permanent ID: Instructions: All dairy exhibitors of calves and yearlings are strongly encouraged to provide genetic information on their animals. To be eligible for the Total Merit class, animals must be sired by a bull with a published PTA Net Merit Dollar Value (NM$) or by a young A.I. bull with a pedigree index. The dam must have a PTA NM$ or the dam s sire must have a published PTA NM$. The genomic PTA NM$ value will be used for heifers that have been genomically tested. The genetic information will be used in the following ways: 1. reported in show catalogue; 2. used to rank animals in the Total Merit placings. Where to find the genetic information: A. The CDCB offers the most up-to-date genetic information on their internet web site. The site can be accessed at: 1. Heifers that have been genomically tested will have their genomically supplemented NM$ available online and can be obtained through the Get cow evaluation option. Enter 1-letter breed code (eg. H for Holstein) and ID number (registration number (eg. H )); Complete RFID code with 2-letter breed code and 15-digit RFID (eg. HO ); or breed and DHIA ear tag number (eg. H41WUC6326). 2. A sire s PTA NM$ may be obtained from his registration number or NAAB code. If registration number is known: click on Get official bull evaluation by ID. Enter breed (first letter of the breed s name) and registration number in the window and submit. The bull s latest genetic evaluation should appear. If NAAB code is known: click on Get bull ID number from NAAB ID code. Enter bulls NAAB code (eg. 29HO9685). Submit. (This same procedure can be used to find the maternal grandsire s PTA if the dam s PTA is not available.) 3. A dam s PTA NM$ may be obtained by clicking on Get cow evaluation. Enter permanent ID as outlined above in 1. B. Another source of information is the DHI Youngstock Genetic Evaluation (sent to DHIA clients after each genetic evaluation). If the DHI Youngstock Genetic Evaluation is not available, sire values may be found on the DHI Reproductive Report, USDA sire summary lists or from A.I. stud information. Dam information may be found on the Milking Cow Genetic Evaluation or the Cow Page.

62 Complete as much information as possible. Accurate and complete information is necessary for the verification of the genetic values. Sire Information Bull s Registration Name: Registration number: Bull NAAB Code: Bull PTA NM$: Dam Information Dam s Registration Name: Barn Name or Herd Number: Registration or Permanent ID: PTA NM$: Dam s Sire Information Bull s Registration Name: Registration number: Bull NAAB Code: Bull PTA NM$: NM$ Genetic Value Genomic Heifer PTA NM$ x 2 = NM$ Genetic Value If heifer is not genomically tested, then the following formula is used: + = Sire PTA NM$ Dam PTA NM$ NM$ Genetic Value If Dam s PTA NM$ is unavailable, than ½ the Dam s Sire PTA NM$ is used: + ½ x = Sire PTA NM$ Dam s Sire PTA NM$ NM$ Genetic Value Please fill out all information completely and accurately. If you have any questions, you may contact Tony Seykora, dairy specialist, at (612) or seyko001@umn.edu.

63 DAIRY PRODUCTION AND GENETIC INFORMATION FOR COWS County Last Name First Name - Animal Birthdate: / / Area code Phone Number Breed Month Day Year Registration Name or Barn Name/Number: Registration Number or Cow Permanent ID: All dairy exhibitors of cows are strongly encouraged to provide genetic and/or production information. Cows Genetic Values for Net Merit Dollar Value (NM$) will be used to rank cows in the Total Merit placings. For cows that have been genomically tested, the genomically enhanced NM$ will be used to rank cows. The CDCB publishes PTAs for NM$ for eligible DHIA cows with sire ID s. If a cow does not have a PTA for NM$, to be eligible for the Total Merit class, animals must be sired by a bull with a published PTA NM$ or by a young A.I. bull with a pedigree index. The dam must have a PTA NM$ or the dam s sire must have a published PTA NM$. Where to find the genetic information: A. The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding offers the most up-to-date genetic information on their Internet web site. The site can be accessed at: B. A cow PTA NM$ may be obtained by clicking on Get cow evaluation. Enter 1-letter breed code (eg. H for Holstein) and ID number (registration number (eg. H )); Complete RFID code with 2-letter breed code and 15-digit RFID (eg. HO ); or breed and DHIA ear tag number (eg. H41WUC6326). Sire or dam information can be found in a similar manner. C. Another source of information is the Predicted Transmitting Ability report (DHI-250) or the Cow Page (sent to DHIA clients after each genetic evaluation). If these are not available, sire values may be found on the DHI Reproductive Report, USDA sire summary lists or from A.I. stud information. NM$ Genetic Value Cow PTA NM$ x 2 = Cow NM$ Genetic Value If the cow PTA NM$ is unavailable the following formula is used: + = Sire PTA NM$ Dam PTA NM$ Cow NM$ Genetic Value If the cow PTA NM$ and the Dam PTA NM$ are unavailable the following formula is used: + ½ x = Sire PTA NM$ Dam s Sire PTA NM$ Cow NM$ Genetic Value Complete as much information as possible. It may help with the verification of the genetic values. Sire s Registration Name: Sire s Registration number: Sire s NAAB Code: Sire s PTA NM$: Dam s Reg Name or Barn Name/Number: Registration or Permanent ID: PTA NM$: Dam s Sire s Name: Dam s Sire s Name Registration number: Dam s Sire s Name NAAB Code: Dam s Sire s Name PTA NM$:

64 To be eligible for the dairy production class, a cow must have either a) 305 days in milk, or b) a completed record. If a lactating cow has not milked at least 305 days in her current lactation, her most recent 305-d or completed previous lactation should be used. First lactation animals with less than 305 days in milk are not eligible for the production class but exhibitors should still provide the genetics information. Average ME production by breeds can be found at the following internet address: Production information will be used in the following ways: 1. reported in the show catalogue; 2. used to rank the animals for ribbon placings in the dairy production class. Ranking will be based on combined value of ME milk, fat, and protein. The formula for $ Value is: [(.0317 x ME milk lb) + (1.95 x ME fat lb) + (2.48 x ME protein lb)]. The preferred source of the production information is the DHI Cow Page. If a cow page is not available, 305-2X-Milk ME can be obtained from Dairy Comp 305 or Scout (under PrevLacts tab), PCDart (under F5-Lact tab), or the DHIA Lactation Report (DHI-312). In cases where only the standardized 305 ME milk is available, the $ Value is calculated by multiplying standardized ME milk x $ Please include a photocopy of the Cow Page or computer printout from your software program for verification. If you have any questions, you may contact Tony Seykora, dairy specialist, at (612) Calving Date of Most Recent Record: / / 2 Lactation # (Complete or at least 305 days) Month Day Year X-ME 4 5 Milk Lbs. Fat Lbs. Protein Lbs. 6 8 Process Date of Cow Page: / / 7 or Month Day Year sire name sire code DHIA 8-digit herdcode:

65 2018 Fashion Review Form **CLOTHING & FASHION REVIEW WILL BE JUDGED ON TUESDAY, JULY 31, 5:00 PM IN THE 4-H BUILDING** Return this form to the Extension office no later than July 23, 2018 Name Project Clothes You Make Clothes You Buy Clothes You Share ATTACH A PHOTO OF YOURSELF IN YOUR OUTFIT (You may enter one Clothes You Make, one Clothes You Buy, and one Clothes You Share.) CLOTHES YOU MAKE Fiber Content/Texture Color CLOTHES YOU BUY Purchased garments must be accompanied by an 8 ½ x 11 notebook or binder. Decisions in constructing or purchasing your outfit are important. Explain what thoughts went into making those decisions. Share those thoughts in your notebook or binder. Also, point out interesting details on your garment, what you learned, problems you overcame, why you like wearing your garment, what you will wear your garment for, why you chose the outfit, etc. Please complete the Fashion Review form for each outfit you plan to model