Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair and 4-H Achievement Day. June 11 June 25 July 9-19, 2011 Higginsville, MO

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1 Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair and 4-H Achievement Day June 11 June 25 July 9-19, 2011 Higginsville, MO

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule... Page 3 What s New for Page 6 Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Event Chairmen... Page7 Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Board... Page 8 Concession Stand Schedule... Page 8 Shooting Sports Contest... Page 9 Achievement Day... Page 10 Pubic Speaking Contest... Page 10 King and Queen Contest... Page11 4-H Demonstrations... Page 12 Judging Classes... Page 16 Excellence Awards... Page 17 Excellence Awards Application... Page 18 Fashion Review... Page 19 Super Farmer Contest... Page 20 Rocket Shoot... Page 20 Cured Ham Show... Page 21 Clover Kids... Page 22 Conference Judging... Page 23 4-H Building Guidelines and Rules... Page 24 4-H Building Exhibit List... Page 26 FFA Building Exhibit List... Page 38 Livestock Exhibition Code of Ethics... Page 43 Animal Health Requirements... Page 44 Livestock Ownership Dates... Page 45 Livestock Rules and Regulations... Page 48 Horse Show... Page 48 Dog Show... Page 52 Clover Kid Pet Show... Page 53 Cat Show... Page 54 Poultry Show... Page 54 Rabbit Show... Page 55 Sheep Show... Page 56 Goat Show... Page 57 Dairy Show... Page 59 Bucket Calf Show... Page 60 Beef Show... Page 61 Carcass Show... Page 63 Swine Show... Page 63 Auction... Page Fair Supporters... Page 66 Weather Related Changes will be announced on KMZU

3 2011 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS MATCH Saturday, June 11 4-H Shooting Sports County Match... Pioneer Gun Club, Bates City Registration.7:45 a.m. Match Begins..8:00 a.m LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY Saturday, June 25 4-H Achievement Day Lafayette C-1 Middle School in Higginsville Judges Orientation :30 p.m. Registration.12:30-1:00 p.m. West Door Middle School Gym Welcome.1:00 p.m. Middle School Gym King and Queen Ambassador Interviews... 1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. General Demonstrations :15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Working Demonstrations...Group 1..1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Group 2..2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Group 3. 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Judging Classes.....2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Public Speaking Contest...2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fashion Review Contest... 3:00 p.m. Band Room Clover Kid Activities :15 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Official Placings for Judging Classes..3:45 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Fashion Style Show.....3:45 p.m. Middle School Gym Awards Assembly.....4:00 p.m. Middle School Gym Pre-registration required for Demonstrations, Public Speaking, Fashion Review and King and Queen Ambassador by June 14. Times will be assigned. Registration applications can be found in the center of this book. ALL ENTRIES PAST THE JUNE 14 DEADLINE MUST PAY A $5.00 FEE. CONCESSION STAND AVAILABLE AT ACHIEVEMENT DAY 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Board will have the authority and power to interpret all rules and regulations and to settle all matters and differences in regard to those rules and regulations. The Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Board will not be responsible in case of accidents or losses. All Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Board members are ex-officio members of all the activities and events. 3

4 2011 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H/FFA FAIR SATURDAY, JULY 9 4-H/FFA Horse Show Horses Enter and Measure.8:00 a.m. Fairgrounds Arena Horse Show Opening Ceremony....9:00 a.m. Fairgrounds Arena MONDAY, JULY 11 Dog Show Registration..7:30 a.m. Horseshoe Pit 4-H Dog Show...8:00 a.m. Horseshoe Pit 4-H Exhibit Entries..... Lafayette Co. C-1 Middle School Judges Orientation :00 p.m. Alma and Young Sportsmen... 12:45 p.m. Fairview and 40-Ville.... 1:30 p.m. Hazel Dell, Walkenezer and Glory Riders 2:15 p.m. Mighty Mo and Young Riders... 3:00 p.m. Napoleon and Southwest... 3:45 p.m. Hitt and Sundowners :15 p.m. 4-H Entries no longer accepted after 5:00 p.m. FFA Exhibit Entries Schedule set by FFA Advisors 4-H Cat Show Registration :45 p.m. Shelter House 4-H Cat Show.....5:00 p.m. Shelter House 4-H Clover Kid Pet Show and Fun Night 5:30 p.m.4-h Barn Poultry Show Registration and Testing...5:15 p.m. Shelter House 4-H/FFA Poultry Shows :00 p.m. Shelter House Rabbit Show Registration.....6:45 p.m. 4-H Barn 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show.....7:00 p.m. 4-H Barn 4-H/FFA Exhibits open to the Public..7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 12 4-H Barn opens 6:00 a.m. Sheep/Goats register/weigh/unload by 7:00 a.m.at the east end of the barn. Dairy must register/unload by 9:00 a.m. at the west end of the 4-H Barn 4-H/FFA Sheep Show.....8:00 a.m.4-h Pole Barn 4-H/FFA Goat Show....Following the Sheep Show 4-H/FFA Dairy Show....11:00 a.m.4-h Pole Barn Sheep/goat/dairy exhibitors remain to tear down barn and set up beef show 4-H/FFA Exhibits Open to the Public 10 a.m.-noon and 5:00-8:00 p.m. Super Farmer Contest Registration.5:30 p.m..fairgrounds Arena Super Farmer Contest...6:00 p.m..fairgrounds Arena 4

5 WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 4-H Barn opens at 6:00 a.m. Cattle must be registered/weighed by 8:00 a.m. at the east end of the barn. 4-H Bobbie Calf Show..9:00 a.m.4-h Pole Barn 4-H/FFA Beef Breed Show...9:30 a.m.4-h Pole Barn 4-H/FFA Steer Show... Following the Breed Show Beef exhibitors remain to tear down beef show and set up swine show Pick up Rockets at C-1 Middle School.....4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4-H Rocket Shoot Off...5:00 p.m. East side of Grandview 4-H/FFA Exhibits Open to the Public..10 a.m.- noon & 4:30 8:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 14 4-H Barn opens at 5:30 a.m. Swine must be weighed /registered at the east end of the barn by 7:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Show :00 a.m.4-h Pole Barn Swine exhibitors remain to tear down swine show and set up sale barn Cured Ham Registration :00 a.m. Community Building 4-H/FFA Cured Ham Contest :30 a.m. Community Building 4-H/FFA Exhibits Open to the Public. 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Exhibits Released :00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. All exhibits must be picked up by 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 14. Remaining exhibits will not receive premium money. Auction animals check in...4:00-4:30 p.m. East side 4-H Barn Auction hams check in...5:45-6:00 p.m. East side 4-H Barn Higginsville Chamber of Commerce Picnic 5:00-6:30 p.m. Shelter House Ham Silent Auction 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 4-H Barn High Bidders announced at 7:00 pm before the Livestock Auction Awards Presentation :00 p.m. 4-H Pole Barn 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction :00 p.m. 4-H Pole Barn Auction sellers must be released after the auction. Help tearing down the barn would be appreciated. TUESDAY, JULY 19 4-H/FFA Carcass Show...7:00 p.m Higginsville Processing Plant 5

6 LAFAYETTE CO. 4-H/FFA FAIR BOARD President Cathy Cox Odessa Vice President Kyle Lovercamp Warrensburg Secretary Janet Daubendiek Sibley Treasurer Stephanie Tyler Higginsville Members Christy Rasa Corder Chris Homfeld Higginsville Doug Limback Higginsville Wayne Siefker Sibley Chris Bargfrede Alma Amy Tieman Alma Andy Twyman Higginsville Jeff Gannon Higginsville Marcella McCoy Odessa Judy O Neal Lexington Devin Garland, Vo-Ag John Morgan, Vo-Ag Kathy Bondy 4-H Youth Specialist, Ex-Officio Member CONCESSION STAND SCHEDULE Concession stand will be manned by 4-H clubs with proceeds going to the Lafayette County 4-H Council Saturday, June 25 Saturday, July 9 Monday, July 11 Tuesday, July 12 Wednesday, July 13 Thursday, July 14 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 9:00 am-7:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 am closing after lunch 8:30 am closing after lunch 8:30 am closing after lunch 6:30 pm 9:00 pm 6

7 2011 FAIR SUPERINTENDENTS AND COMMITTEES Chairman Achievement Day Janet Daubendiek Kyle Lovercamp Marcella McCoy Auction Doug Limback Marcella McCoy Auction Clerk Stephanie Tyler Judy O Neal Awards Cathy Cox Jeff Gannon Beef Doug Limback Kyle Lovercamp Chris Homfeld John Morgan Clover Kids Pet Show Chris Bargfrede Cathy Cox Dairy Wayne Siefker Dog Wayne Siefker Chris Bargfrede Amy Tieman Exhibit Day Janet Daubendiek Kyle Lovercamp Fundraising Chris Bargfrede Stephanie Tyler Excellence Awards Kyle Lovercamp Goats Chris Homfeld Janet Daubendiek Hams Horse John Morgan Cathy Cox Jeff Gannon Doug Limback Andy Twyman King and Queen Janet Daubendiek Amy Tieman Poultry/Cat Rabbit Andy Twyman Jeff Gannon Cathy Cox Amy Tieman Rocket Shoot Andy Twyman Kyle Lovercamp Sheep Chris Homfeld Chris Bargfrede Shooting Sports Wayne Siefker Kyle Lovercamp Swine Kyle Lovercamp Chris Homfeld Photography/Backdrop Devin Garland Kyle Lovercamp Livestock Books Cathy Cox 7

8 WHAT S NEW FOR 2011 CLOVER KIDS AT ACHIEVEMENT DAY 1:15 Intro to Achievement Day.what s happening for Clover Kids 1:15 King and Queen Activities for Clover Kids 2:45 Clover Kids Judging Class 3:15 Clover Kids Present a Health or Safety Tip 3:30 Clover Kids present a demonstration (about 3 minutes) 4:00 Clover Kids who present a health tip, participate in judging and give a demonstration are recognized at the Awards program. 1. Clover Kids do not have to preregister 2. They receive a green clover ribbon for judging, one for presenting a health or safety tip and one for doing a demonstration. These would be presented in the awards assembly at the end of the day. 3. All of these events would take place in the Clover Kids room, not in the general assembly area. LIVESTOCK SHOWS see page 46 and Animals are to be groomed/clipped by the 4-H/FFA exhibitor with the assistance from the immediate family (father, mother, brother, sister) or other Lafayette County 4-H/FFA exhibitor. 18. Each member is responsible for providing their bedding and for cleaning up his or her stall after each show. The Department Chairman will release the exhibitor after his/her stall has been checked. Stalls left unclean will result in forfeiture of premium money! All stalls must be cleaned and equipment and animals removed one hour after the conclusion of the show. 21. Stalls will be designated according to entries prior to the show. EXCELLENCE AWARDS see page 17 and 18 A member must score at least 60 points on the application to be eligible to receive an award. Under Section I. Achievement Day Members will receive 10 points for participating in judging events. Members will receive points for their best ribbon in either a DEMONSTRATION or a SPEECH in their project area. 20 Rosette 15 Alternate 10 Blue 8 Red 5 White The automatic 20 points for participation in Public Speaking no longer applies. 8

9 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Registration 7:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 Pioneer Gun Club, Bates City General Rules 1. 4-H members shall be considered eligible to participate in the Lafayette County 4-H Shooting Sports Match if they meet these minimum requirements: Completed Shooting Sports Safety #740 or Completed the MO Conservation Hunter Safety Education Course Be a member in good standing and be enrolled in the discipline in which they are participating Her must have received a minimum of 10 contact teaching hours with a certified leader after completing 740 Safety or MO Conservation Hunter Safety 3. 4-H members may only be enrolled in a 4-H Shooting Sports project if a certified 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer leads it H Leader Certification is required for volunteer leaders of all Shooting Sports projects except Shooting Sports Safety. Leader materials are distributed only at Certification Workshops. 5. MO State 4-H Shooting Sports Rules will be followed for each discipline. 6. Registration form for the county match can be found in the center of this book. Due June Top scorers in each discipline will be recognized at the Thursday Night Awards Presentation. There must be 2 participants in a division before an award is given. 8. Ribbons will be awarded based on Lafayette County Shooting Sports standards. County Fair premiums will be awarded according to point value: Blue-9; Red-6; White-3. For directions to Pioneer Gun Club go to Locations.htm#mcbridedesc 9

10 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY June 25, 2011 Lafayette County C-1 Middle School, Higginsville Pre-registration required for Demonstrations, Public Speaking and King and Queen Ambassador by June 14. Times will be assigned. Registration applications can be found in the center of this book. ALL ENTRIES PAST THE JUNE 14 DEADLINE MUST PAY A $5.00 FEE. 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING 1. The Public Speaking Contest is open to any 4-H member in Lafayette County. Age divisions are: Juniors (ages 8-13) and Seniors (14 and over) 2. Categories available correspond with those offered at the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest. 3. The top two in each age group are eligible to compete at the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest. 4. Complete the registration form found in the center of the book and return it to the Extension Office by June A summary of the event guidelines follow. For complete requirements go to 6. Blue, Red, and White ribbons will be awarded according to merit and presented in the Awards Ceremony at Achievement Day. First place winners receive a rosette. Premiums will be awarded along with County Fair Premiums according to point value- Blue 9 points, Red 6 points and White 3 points. CATEGORIES Prepared Speech Juniors and Seniors Speeches may be on any topic of the participant s choice that is in good taste for a group of peers and adults. Speeches should be 3-5 minutes long for Juniors and 5-7 minutes long for Seniors. Note cards may be used. Extemporaneous Speech Juniors and Seniors Speakers will draw three topics and select one to speak on. Juniors have 30 minutes to prepare, Seniors have 15 minutes to prepare. Public Service Announcement (PSA) - Juniors and Seniors Youth will introduce themselves and their PSA to the group, play the PSA, and answer questions from the audience. PSA s must be 60 seconds in length or shorter, created entirely by the contestant, and use the voice of the contestant. PSA must relate to the Missouri 4-H program. 10

11 Interpretation Interpretations are to be memorized and take place without music or other external sound effects. Special makeup and clothing may be worn as the contestant deems appropriate to the content of the interpretation. Interpretation consists of three sub-categories: Dramatic, Humorous and Pantomime See State 4-H Public Speaking Guidelines for more suggestions. Time limits 2-3 minutes for Juniors and 3-5 minutes for Seniors. Technology Assisted Technology assisted speeches are subject to the same rules and guidelines as prepared speeches, but allow for the use of presentation software (such as Power- Point). Speeches are 3-5 minutes with topics appropriate to 4-H events. 4-H KING AND QUEEN The King and Queen will be present and reign over all events during the 4-H/FFA Fair Week and present awards at events. All 4-H members age 14 and over are encouraged to apply. 1. Candidates must be in at least the third year of 4-H Club work and be a member in good standing. 4-H members do not have to be nominated by their club to compete. 2. Candidates may enter each year, but may win only once. 3. Complete the registration form found in the center of the book and return it to the Extension Office by June Members will be assigned an interview time during Achievement Day. 5. Candidates will prepare a 10 minute activity for the Clover Kids Group during Achievement Day. This could be displaying a 4-H project like entomology or woodworking, teaching 4-H songs, participating in a game, demonstrating a skill, or presenting information about 4-H. It should be appropriate for members 5-7. Some suggestions include showing how to clean a saddle, how to make a motion, cake decorating tips, putting on clown makeup, preparing livestock for show, planning a balanced meal, etc. Candidate will supply their own materials and equipment to complete the activity a number of times as small groups of young people rotate through each station. During one of the stations the candidate will be asked a number of questions about 4-H for the interview portion. Questions will be sent with entry information materials. A resume of club, county, state and community participation must be filled out and turned in to the Lafayette Co. Extension Office postmarked by June The Keith Edwards Memorial Fund generously funds this event. 11

12 4-H DEMONSTRATIONS 1. Types of Demonstration Individual Demonstration: A 4-Her shows and tells how to do something by using actions and words. Team Demonstration Two or more 4-H members work on a topic that requires more than one person to demonstrate the procedure. Working Demonstrations Members do not prepare a talk but works continuously showing how to do something. When a spectator makes an inquiry, the demonstrator describes what he is doing. When an onlooker leaves, they continue working until another person makes an inquiry. A poster with the topic and the 4-H member's name should be displayed on the demonstration table. General demonstrations should not exceed 10 minutes. Working demonstrations should prepare for approximately 30 minutes. 2. Complete the registration form found in the center of the book and return it to the Extension Office by June Demonstration times will be mailed after registration is received. Two demonstration tables will be available for general and specialty demonstrations and members should be prepared to set up their demonstration as the previous demonstration cleans up. 4. A member may give a maximum of THREE demonstrations-one working and two others. 5. There are specific categories for State Fair entries. To qualify, a member must give the demonstration at County Achievement Day, receive a blue ribbon and be selected to go to state fair. 6. Blue, Red and White ribbons will be awarded according to merit and presented in the Awards Ceremony at Achievement Day. First place winners receive a rosette. Premiums will be awarded according to point value Blue 9 points, Red 6 points and White 3 points. At the Missouri State Fair, The Missouri Sheep Producers will provide special monetary recognition for any demonstrator presenting a general or working demonstration about lamb, wool, or sheep. The title of the demonstration must include a specific reference to sheep to qualify. 4-H Electric Theatre Demonstrations Eight (8) demonstrations may be selected for state fair. 4-H members of any age may demonstrate in the Electric Theatre. Demonstrations may be from any project area but must use electricity. 4-H General Demonstrations Eight (8) demonstrations may be selected for state fair. Demonstrations may be on any topic or project area. Working Demonstrations Four (4) demonstrations may be selected for state fair. Demonstrations may be on any topic or project. See the description above 12

13 Egg Contest Two (2) demonstrations with one from ages 8-13 and one 14 and over may be selected for state fair. State Fair Guidelines: State Fair Winner in the 14 or older division will represent MO at the national contest in Louisville; travel and overnight expenses covered. Specific rules apply. Rules for national contestants follow: Demonstrate the preparation of an egg dish and present information showing knowledge of eggs, nutritional value, preparation, storage, function, grading-sizing, versatility, and economics of cooking. Present a finished product for judges sampling, and a recipe handout for the judges. Demonstration is to be no more than 12 minutes in duration. No team demonstrations. Recipe must contain one whole egg per serving if classified as a salad or main dish, 1/2 egg per serving if an appetizer, snack, dessert or beverage. For a full set of rules including judging criteria, go to national4hpoultryandegg.psu.edu/ Pork Contest Six (6) demonstrations, with two from age 8-10, two from age 11-13, and two from age 14 or over may be selected for state fair. State Fair Guidelines: Members must be enrolled in Foods or Swine project. Demonstration may be on any facet of pork, including food, nutrition, production practices, or by-products. (Animals may not be used.) First place winners may not enter the following year, unless they are eligible to compete in a different age category. Team demonstrations, by teams of no more than two, are allowed only in the 8-10 year division. Three placings are awarded in each age category. Three plaques will be awarded in each age category. The Missouri Pork Producers Association sponsors contest. Agri-Missouri Foods Contest Three (3) entries, with one from age 8-10; one from age and one from age 14 and over may be selected for state fair. State Fair Guidelines: Demonstrations should be 7-10 minutes in length. No team demonstrations. Members do not have to be enrolled in any specific project. Must use a food product produced by a Missouri company or producer, give information on the company or producer, and provide nutrition and preparation information. The demonstration is judged for presentation and speaking ability. A copy of the recipe and a sample of the food should be given to judges. All contestants will receive Agri-Missouri items. The MO 4-H Foundation and MO Dept. of Agriculture sponsor the event. Awards will be given 30 minutes after the last demonstration in the Electric Theater. A copy of the Agri-Missouri Buyer s Guide is available from the Missouri Department of Agriculture online by going to This is a listing of Missouri made, grown, or produced products. 13

14 International Topic Demonstrations Two (2) demonstrations per county, with one from age 8-13 and one from age 14 or older. Team demonstrations are allowed. Members must earn a blue ribbon at the county level on any demonstration that relates to an international topic. Members can be enrolled in any 4-H project. Demonstrations can be about an item that is made in another country, used in another country, or originates from another country. Demonstrations should be 7-10 minutes in length. The best demonstrations will include a lot of information about the place where the item originates and the people who use the item. If the item made is a food item, a copy of the recipe, nutrition information and a sample of the food should be given to judges. Winners from previous years may compete again. This contest is sponsored by the Missouri 4-H Global Education Program. Soyfoods Contest Up to six (6) entries with no more than two from ages 8-10; two from ages and two from age 14 and over may be selected for state fair. State Fair Guidelines: No team demonstrations are allowed. Demonstrators can prepare any recipe that contains soyfoods. Winning recipes from the previous year s contest may not be used. Demonstrations should be at least 5 minutes in length, but no longer than 20 minutes. Examples of allowed soyfoods and minimums that recipe must utilize are as follows: Soy Oil 1/2 cup Tofu 1/2 cup Whole Soybeans 1/2 cup Roasted Soy Nuts 1/2 cup (green or dried) Soy Flour 1/3 cup Soy Margarine 1/2 cup Soy Grits 1/4 cup Soy Milk 1/2 cup Soy Nut Butter 1/4 cup Soy Sauce* 3 Tsp *only if used with another soy food Demonstrators will be judged on knowledge of soyfoods, presentation skills and general knowledge of Missouri soybean production. Copies of the recipe and a sample of the product should be given to the judges. All participants will receive a gift and a certificate of participation. First place in each category will be awarded a plaque and a savings bond. For any questions regarding the contest or to get an informational packet to help you develop an idea for a demonstration, please contact the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council at MOBEAN-1 or by at mosoy@mosoy.org. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council sponsors the contest. 14

15 4-H BEEF COOKING DEMONSTRATION CONTEST 4-H members must be selected to represent Lafayette County at the 4-H Achievement Day Contests. A beef information packet is available by contacting the Missouri Beef Industry Council at beefinfo@mobeef.com, or This contest is held Saturday, August 13, 2011 in the Missouri Beef Building during the Missouri State Fair. 1. Demonstration should include preparation of a beef recipe. 2. Beef can be purchased or home-raised fresh beef or a heat and serve product and beef must be the prominent protein in the recipe. 3. Copy of the recipe should be given to each judge, and included in state registration for county winner. Recipe should include name of dish, list of ingredients and measurements and clear, concise instructions for preparation of recipe. It should also include preparation and cooking time, serving size and servings per recipe. 4. Each county winner is eligible to compete at the state competition and may compete at the state level many times; but cannot compete on the county or state level after winning the state competition. 5. Presentation should last between 7-10 minutes; with 2 points per minute deducted for over or under time. Contestant will not be allowed to finish after 15 minutes. After the presentation, 5 minutes will be allotted for questions from the judges. 6. Contestant should furnish their own ingredients and equipment. 7. At the state competition, students will have up to 20 minutes to prepare for the presentation and 15 minutes to clean up after the demonstration. Prepackaged foods may be used; as long as they are readily available for purchase. No teams are permitted; and the presenter must do all prep work on their own; with the exception of carrying/ lifting if needed. 8. There will be spectators in the Beef Showcase at the state fair. 9. The winner in each county will receive a beef logo apron. Each participant in the state competition will receive a participation prize. The State competition will award $100/ $75 & $50 to first, second and third place, respectively. The contest and prizes are funded through the $1 per head beef checkoff program. HORSE DEMONSTRATION CONTEST 1. The subject must pertain to the horse industry. This may be an illustrated presentation. No live animals may be used. 2. Contestants may use notes. 3. Sr. presentations should be 9-12 minutes in length. 4. Contestants should cite their major references after the conclusion of their presentation. 5. Only the judge(s) may ask questions of the contestant in the contest. 6. County may send 1 Junior and 1 Senior to the State Contest. See for complete State Contest guidelines. 15

16 HORSE PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST 1. Subject must pertain to the horse industry. 2. No visual aids may be used. Contestants may use notes. 3. Senior speeches should be 7-10 minutes in length. 4. Contestants should cite their major references after the conclusion of their speech. 5. Only the judge(s) may ask questions of the contestant in the contest. 6. County may send 1 Junior and 1 Senior to the State Contest. See for complete State Contest guidelines. 4-H JUDGING CLASSES 1. 4-H members are encouraged to enter the judging classes. No preregistration required. 2. Judging classes will be divided by age groups. Junior (age 8-10) Intermediate (age 11-13) Senior (age 14 and over) 3. All classes are open to all members. Each age group will judge seven (7) classes and give reasons to a judge in one class. 4. Blue, Red and White ribbons will be awarded according to merit. First place winners in each age receive a rosette and will be recognized in the Awards Ceremony. All participants will be recognized in the Awards Ceremony. Judging is making a decision and telling why you made it. It is comparing two or more items and deciding which is better and why. Classes in most judging events consist of FOUR ITEMS TO BE JUDGED, such as four animals, four kinds of cookies, or dresses or lamps. Items in the class are numbered or A-B-C-D. Each member will use one judging card in each class. The reasons class will be designated that day. Steps in Judging: Analyze the class from a distance. Look for something that stands out an easy first or last. Once a top item has been determined, rank the others in order. Examine the items closely visually or by touching, etc. Giving Reasons - The best way to give reasons is to group the items into 3 pairs for comparisons: Top Pair A & B Middle Pair B & C Bottom Pair C & D 16

17 4-H EXCELLENCE AWARD The 4-H Excellence Award is earned at Achievement Day and Exhibit Day. A 4-H Excellence Award is offered in every project listed in the 2011 Lafayette County 4-H Fair Exhibit List. Excellence Awards can be given in each project regardless of the number of members enrolled in that project. 1. One plaque may be awarded in every project listed in the 2011 Lafayette County 4-H Fair Exhibit List. Example: One award in #551 Foods A, one award in #552 Foods B, one award in #553 Foods C, etc. 2. A member must score at least 60 points on the application to be eligible to receive an award. 3. Members may pick up the application at 4-H Achievement Day and turn it in after events at the end of the day. The application will be given to the judge in the project award for which they are applying for an Excellence Award at Exhibit Day. 4. Excellence Awards will be posted after all scores have been tallied. A list of winners will be posted with the 4-H exhibits. 5. Clover Kids are not eligible for Excellence Awards. Excellence Award plaques will be presented at the Thursday Night Awards Ceremony during the fair. This award is based on: Demonstrations, judging and public speaking: Points are awarded if you gave a demonstration or speech at Achievement Day in the project area for which you are applying for an Excellence Award. Ten (10) points will be awarded for participating in judging classes at Achievement Day, regardless of the color of ribbon earned. Exhibits : Points are awarded for each exhibit ribbon in the project area. (Rosette-20, Reserve-15, Blue-10, Red-8, White-5) Interview: Points are assigned by the judge when you discuss your exhibit with the judge. The interview points are based on your self-confidence, how clearly you speak, how willing you are to display your project and your knowledge of the project. There are 40 points possible under Interview and this takes place at Exhibit Day. 17

18 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H EXCELLENCE AWARD Name Project 4-H I.D. # 4-H age (Jan. 1 this year) 4-H Club Member completes Section I at Achievement Day and turns in. The application will be returned to them by their judge on Exhibit Day. If a member did not attend Achievement Day they may still complete an Excellence Award application on Exhibit Day. A member must score at least 60 points to be eligible to receive an Excellence Award. Section I. Achievement Day, June 25 (Member completes) Participation in judging events 10 points Best ribbon for DEMONSTRATION or PUBLIC SPEAKING in your project area. Ribbon Points 20 Rosette 15 Alternate 10 Blue 8 Red 5 White Subtotal Section II. Exhibit Day, July 11 Judge s Interview (Judge completes) 10 excellent 8 outstanding 6 good 4 fair 2 needs improvement 0 criteria not displayed Presents with confidence Speaks clearly, communicates effectively Displays project willingly. (Eager to show) Displays knowledge of project objectives, processes, terminology Subtotal Section III. Ribbons (Fairboard completes) 20 Rosette 15 Alternate 10 Blue 8 Red 5 White Total Exhibit Day ribbons received in this project. Rosette Alternate Blue Red White TOTAL Achievement Day + Interview + Ribbons = 18

19 4-H FASHION REVIEW Saturday, June 25, 2011 Lafayette C-1 Middle School Band Room Style Show and Awards 3:45 pm 1. Members must be enrolled in a 4-H Clothing, Knitting or Crochet Project. 2. Members will model the garment they have made or purchased during the current year. It will be judged on the fit of the garment and how it looks on the member. Members are judged according to their age and expected abilities. Workmanship is also judged to some extent. 3. Style Show- Those members who participate in the 4-H Fashion Review Contest can take part in the Style Show, held during the Awards Ceremony. 4. Blue, Red and White ribbons will be awarded according to merit. All first place winners receive a rosette. The top winner in each age group in each category is eligible to compete at the State Fair 4-H Fashion Review Contest. 5. Premiums will be awarded along with County Fair Premiums according to point value: Blue-9, Red-6, and White-3 Categories Clothes You Make Junior Age 8-10 Intermediate Age Senior Age 14 & Over The Clothes You Buy Junior Age 8-10 Intermediate Age Senior Age 14 & Over Knitted Garment Any age Crochet Garment...Any age 19

20 4-H SUPER FARMER CONTEST! 5:30 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 All events are at the arena 4-H ers age 8-18 Can you call a hog? Toss a hay bale? Drive a nail? Balance a load in a wheelbarrow? If so, we need you! Gather a team of six 4-H ers and come join the fun. Teams must consist of a 1 boy and 1 girl age 8-10, 1 boy and 1 girl age and 1 boy and 1 girl age 14 and over. Don t have a team? Just show up and we will help you form a team. 1. Members will be excused from the arena after elimination from the tug-ofwar. 2. You must be a registered participant to be in the arena. Pre-Registration required by June 25 to guarantee a Super Farmer T-shirt!!! LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H ROCKET SHOOT OFF 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 East side of Grandview School, Higginsville 1. One rocket entry per child per class. Members must be enrolled in the 4-H aerospace project to participate. 2. Blue, Red and White ribbons will be awarded according to merit. 3. No premiums will be paid. Top scorers in each class will be recognized at the Thursday Night Awards Presentation. 4. A member is allowed two tries per event to get their rocket to fly in all classes except the drag race. 5. Altitude, Drag Race and Parachute Duration should have an Estee A8-3 engine or an engine that has a total impulse of.56 lb. per second. 6. Rockets may be picked up at C-1 Middle School between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Rockets will not be returned after the Rocket Shoot. 813PP 813QP 813RP 813SP Drag Race Parachute Duration (Parachute must open) Spot Landing Altitude 20

21 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H/FFA COUNTRY CURED HAM SHOW Thursday, July 14, 2011 Registration 9:00 a.m. Judging 9:30 a.m. Fairground Park Community Building 1. Complete the Livestock/Ham registration form found in the center of the Fairbook and return to the Extension Office by June Members may exhibit no more than three hams and must be enrolled in the Ham Curing project. Hams will be weighed at registration. Judge will place/ judge all hams then award ribbons and give reasons for the placings at approximately 11:30 a.m. There is NO conference judging. 3. Blue, Red and White ribbons will be awarded according to merit. 4. The Champion Smoked and the Champion Non-Smoked Hams will receive plaques at the Thursday Night Awards Presentation. 5. Notify the Fair Board no later than thirty minutes after the Ham Show if you plan to sell your ham at the auction. You may remove your name from the auction list up until noon if you decide not to sell your ham. 6. At no time can a ham be injected with any type of liquid cure solution. Hams are divided into 4 classes: 115A Smoked Under 18 pounds 115B Smoked pounds 115C Non-Smoked Under 18 pounds 115D Non-Smoked pounds HAM AUCTION 1. Hams to be sold in the Auction must remain at Fairground Park Community Building after the contest evaluation. 4-H/FFA members will have the opportunity to sell one blue ribbon ham in a Silent Auction from 6:00 pm-6:45 pm on Thursday evening. Members may not sell an animal and a ham, they may only sell one item in the sale. They should register with the fair board for the sale on Thursday morning before noon. 2. Members should pick up their ham between 5:45 pm and 6:00 pm and place them on display in the sale tent by 6:00 pm. Bids will be accepted on hams from 6:00 pm until 6:45 pm. Members should get their ham and be ready to walk into the show ring at 6:45 when the winning bidders will be announced. 3. The Champion and Reserve Champion Smoked and Non Smoked Hams will be sold in the show ring during the auction. Members should be prepared to take their ham into the ring after the goats sell. 4. Members must see that their ham is delivered to their buyer after the sale and that the buyer receives the appreciation plaque. 21

22 4-H CLOVER KIDS 4-H Clover Kid members are boys or girls aged 5 to 7 years old as of January 1 st of current year who are enrolled in 4-H. Achievement Day Clover Kids will participate in activities provided by the King and Queen Candidates. Learning 4-H songs, participating in a game, learning a skill, learning more information about 4-H could be some of the activities provided for members 5-7. They have opportunity to participate in a judging class, present either a health or safety tip, and present a demonstration (3 min). They will earn green clover ribbons for these activities. Exhibit Day Participation: The 4-H Clover Kid member may exhibit at the 4-H Fair with 3 indoor exhibits. They will bring their exhibits at the time when their 4-H Club is scheduled to participate. 4-H Clover Kids will present their exhibits to a judge and talk with them about what they have made. Members are not judged but each exhibit will receive a participation ribbon. 4-H Clover Kid Pet Show Each 4-H Clover Kid may exhibit 1 approved small animal. The list of approved small animals is: amphibians (frogs, toads), birds, cavies (guinea pigs, gerbils, and hamsters), cats, chinchillas, dogs, fish, hedgehogs, lizards, mice, rabbits, rats and snakes. Clover Kids Fun Night This will be held in conjunction with the Clover Kids Pet Show on Monday, July 11. All Clover Kids are welcome to participate! The 4-H Clover Kid Pet Show Registration is included in this fair book. 4-H Clover Kids should register their small animal by June 25th. See page 53 for a description of the Clover Kid Pet Show. Each 4-H Clover Kid member exhibiting a small animal will receive a participation ribbon. 22

23 4-H CONFERENCE JUDGING Conference Judging means that the 4-H members and the judge will talk about the article to be evaluated. Together they decide what ribbon it should receive. This allows the member more personal involvement in the judging of exhibits. Project work is more educational when the member has a part in the evaluation process. The judge s job is not to make judgments about the member s work or to compare it to the work of the other members. Their job is to help the member see progress in terms of the goals set at the beginning of the project. Steps Members Will Follow: 1. Pick up a 4-H Excellence Award at the registration desk. 2. Member will take the exhibit item to the judge. 3. Member and judge will sit down together and discuss the article. 4. The member and the judge will share in the evaluation by discussing the strong and weak points of the article. 5. The judge and member decide on a ribbon for the article. 6. Judge may suggest ideas for improvement. 7. The member takes the article to the gym for exhibit. What do the ribbons mean? Purple Rosette- (Champion) These exhibits are of blue ribbon quality and are chosen to represent Lafayette County in the 4-H Building at the Missouri State Fair. A lavender rosette is presented to the State Fair Alternate. Blue-Top quality, showing much learning and growth of members. This award is based on individual learning, rather than comparison to others. Exhibits must meet all requirements as to size, labels, etc. There are NO limits on number of blues, reds, or whites a member can earn. Must be member s work, with appropriate degree of assistance from older youth or adults. Members should be able to tell the judge about the exhibit, the difficulty, satisfaction gained, etc. Red-Satisfactory job, but member is not as knowledgeable about the learning process, or showing less adequate signs of work and effort. Exhibits that are too basic or simple for members growth may also earn this ribbon. White-Member does not know enough of the steps taken, what they learned in the process or made something too easy for what he or she should have been working at, based on years in the project and the members age. 23

24 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H BUILDING EXHIBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Exhibitors must be currently enrolled member of a Lafayette County 4-H Club and be in good standing with their club. 2. Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded according to merit. Conference judging allows exhibitors to be present and discuss with the judge the merits of their exhibit. 3. Each exhibit must be owned, grown or made by the exhibitor in the current year and represent the project in which the member is enrolled. 4. A member must present his or her own project for conference judging. If presented by someone other than the member, there will be an automatic reduction of the ribbon awarded (from blue to red, etc). Members are limited to three items per project in the building. The items may not be duplicates. 5. Each member will be responsible for transportation and tagging of his/her own exhibit. 6. Premium money will be awarded only to those members whose exhibits are brought to the fair. Premiums will be paid according to ribbon-point value: Blue- 9 points, Red- 6 points, and White- 3 points. 7. Each member exhibiting must complete the summary form and turn it in at the registration desk at the time of judging. Members with articles selected for State Fair should complete the information sheet attached to their exhibits before taking them home. Alternates will be notified if their articles are eligible for the State Fair. 8. A purple rosette is awarded to items chosen for the State Fair. A lavender ribbon is awarded to the alternate. 9. Lafayette County 4-H Fair will follow the State Fair guidelines for posters, photography, display boards, educational exhibits, Entomology or Geology display boxes and working models. LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H AND STATE FAIR 4-H GUIDELINES 1. Items selected for the State Fair must be blue ribbon quality. The judges may select the number listed by the class description. 2. A member is limited to two items in the State Fair Building, regardless of the number of their exhibits selected for State Fair at the County level. 3. A picture will be taken of large, bulky or hard to transport items selected for the State Fair. The photo will be sent for display at the State Fair instead of sending the article. State Fair premium money and a ribbon will be awarded. 4-H Staff will determine which items this option applies to. 4. Perishable items such as food, vegetables, crops and home grounds items may not be returned after the State Fair. 5. Notebooks, posters and file cards will be displayed in the Library at the State Fair, a special area that allows fair goers to touch and examine the items. 6. Where the items list states, any item made the 4-H member may display any item made in the project including notebooks, file cards, photo displays, posters or educational displays. Regardless of projects, these dimensions must be used. 24

25 POSTER- no larger than 14 x 22 ; flat only; do not fasten three-dimensional items to the poster board. PHOTO DISPLAY 1. Photos not meeting guidelines will not be displayed, receive premiums or ribbons. 2. All photos should be mounted on an 11 x 14 mat board (or similar photo mounting material that can support the photo in the hot, humid conditions of a fair. Double window mats are strongly discouraged, as they make the exhibit too thick to display (over 1/8 in thick.) 3. Do not write on or decorate the photo or the mat. No picture frames, wires, etc. 4. Photographs must be 11 x14 or smaller no more than 4 photos per mat board. 5. Photos may be mounted to the mat board using corner mounts (with a single window mat) if they meet requirements for archival quality (see rules for details.) 6. Photos should arrive at the fair in a two-gallon zip-lock style bag to protect them from dust, moisture and humidity. 7. Include full name, address, and county on the back of the photo. 8. All exhibits are subject to FULL State Fair Photography guidelines. They are posted online at EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Must not exceed 11 in height, 12 in depth (front to back) and 14 in width. Must include three-dimensional items and stand-alone. Posters with items taped to them do not qualify as an educational display. Science fair display boards are too large. SCRAPBOOKING At the State Fair exhibits should be only 1 page representative of the complete scrapbook. The size should not exceed 12 x 12. All pages should be in clear protective sleeve or clear zipper bag. Do not frame. ENTOMOLOGY/GEOLOGY OR OTHER DISPLAY BOXES Box must be not more than 18 long x 24 wide and 3 ½ deep to fit in display racks at the State Fair. Plexiglas or plastic covers are preferred. WORKING MODELS Items such as model wildlife plots, cut-away engines, or other similar displays should require floor space no larger than 14 x 22. DECORATED CAKES See Cake Decorating Project (page 27-28) for Lafayette County Exhibit guidelines. At the State Fair use of forms or pans is required. No real cakes/butter crème icing or tube/gel icing allowed. Cakes should not exceed 13 in height or at the base. Cake boards should not exceed 1 margin on each side of cake pan or form. 4-H member must use Royal Icing, Rolled Fondant, or a commercial product that will harden and preserve the decorated cake. 25

26 2011 LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H FAIR EXHIBIT LIST AEROSPACE 811 AEROSPACE UNIT I: any item made AEROSPACE UNIT II: any item made AEROSPACE UNIT III: any item made AEROSPACE UNIT IV: any item made 1 (Display on launch pad not more than 18" square in an upright position.) AGRONOMY 981 FORAGES: Any item made GRAINS: Any item made 1 AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES 611 AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES: any item made 1 ARTS AND CRAFTS Members are discouraged from using kits. Members 14 and over are encouraged to enroll in Advanced Visual Arts. 311A ARTS & CRAFTS: Members age 8-10: any item made 4 311B ARTS & CRAFTS: Members age 11-13: any item made 3 311C ARTS & CRAFTS: Members age 14 & over: any item made ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS, LEVEL 1: any item made ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS, LEVEL 2: any item made ARTS AND COMPUTERS: any item made 4 Members may exhibit any item made using computer software. Posters, notebooks, and educational displays are acceptable. 315 SCRAPBOOKING: any item made 4 BEEF 121 BEEF UNIT I: any item made BUCKET CALF: any item made 1 BICYCLE 731 BICYCLE I: any item made BICYCLE II: any item made 1 26

27 BREADS See Foods Project for Exhibit Guidelines 581 BREADS I: any item made 2 Baked item (such as special muffins, flavored biscuits, yeast bread) Educational Display could include principles of baking with yeast, proper storage of breads, nutrient contribution of bread products to the overall diet, flours used in bread baking, etc. 582 BREADS II: any item made 2 Baked item (such as whole grain breads, shaped bread or rolls, etc.) Educational Display (Storage of bread, types of flours, nutrient contribution of bread to over-all diet, principles of baking with yeast) 583 BREADS III: any item made 2 Baked item (such as sweet rolls, flat breads, sourdough bread, etc.) Educational Display Could include nutrient comparison of a variety of yeast products made from different grains. Considerations in producing high quality bread products, cost comparison. Gift Packages for 582 & 583 use 3 or more types of homemade breads (mini loaves) or rolls in a basket or container. Include information on the purpose of the gift, occasion, and recipes. May include commercial products such as tea, jellies, honey, and etc. (optional) CAKE DECORATING Use only real cakes for Lafayette County 4-H exhibits except in Cake Decorating III 363 Tier Cake. Icing must be made with vegetable shortening only. 361 CAKE DECORATING UNIT I: 4 The member may exhibit one of each of the following items. If only exhibiting one item, it must be a cake. Decorated Cake size 9 x 13, 8 round single layer or shaped cake with one of the following decoration: * Simple border with drop flowers and writing * All occasion cake with writing Decorated Cupcake Decorated Cookie 362 CAKE DECORATING UNIT II: 2 The member may exhibit two cakes, one fondant and one butter crème icing and one additional item. If only exhibiting one item it must be a cake. Decorated Cake size 9 x 13 or a 2- layer 8 round, or double layer cake using two or more different size pans. 13 height restriction. Include more elaborate borders, (Ex: Reverse scrolls, Garlands, String or Lattice work) and writing with one of the following elements: Figure piping, Roses or Nail flowers, Color Flow decoration, Sugar Molds with writing- Decorated Cupcake Decorated Cookie 27

28 363 CAKE DECORATING UNIT III: 1 Member may exhibit a 3-tiered cake and a Gingerbread House. If only exhibiting one item it must be the 3-tiered cake. 3 Tier Cake (Bottom tier must be a real cake, 2 nd and 3 rd tier may be simulated.) May be iced in rolled fondant or vegetable shortening icing. 13 restriction does not apply to tiered cakes at county level. Must use at least three of the following techniques: Royal icing flowers or decorations, String Work, Garlands, Rolled Fondant flowers or decorations, Basket Weave, Gum Paste flowers or decorations, Lattice Work. Gingerbread House CATS 177 CAT CARE UNIT I: any item made CAT CARE UNIT II: any item made CAT CARE UNIT III: any item made 2 CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXAMPLES: Toys, educational games, educational displays, etc. 411 CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT I: 2 Design and make an activity bag/box, Poster documenting personal growth/family traits, make masks to present to play on feelings, chore schedule/time management clock, educational display on safety rules/ home hazards, choke tube tester for small toys 412 CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT II: 1 Poster on emergency procedures, responsibility coupon book, chart/ educational display on age appropriate toys, homemade play dough, family tree/mobile, safety cards, home inspection/evacuation plans 413 CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT III: 1 Career cards, child observation journal, babysitting guide, first aid kit with instructions, design a playground, evaluate accessibility for handicapped persons and suggest modifications for public locations, complete demographic research and compile a community profile, document a community service project with captioned pictures. CITIZENSHIP 200 PUBLIC ADVENTURES: any item made VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES: any item made 2 28