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1 Nebraska Extension in Knox County, PO Box 45, 308 Bridge Street, Center NE Phone: Fax: knox-county@unl.edu August H News Important Dates: August 6 Archery Contest, 2 pm, Knox County Fairgrounds, Bloomfield August 9 4-H/FFA Horse Show, Bloomfield August 9 BB Gun & Air Rifle Contest, 3 pm, Knox County Fairgrounds, Bloomfield August 9 Static Fair Exhibit Check-in Day, 4-8 pm, Knox County Fairgrounds August 10 Online State Fair Entries DUE by 5 pm August 10 Fair Livestock Check-in Aug 9-13 Knox County Fair, Bloomfield Sept State Fair Static Exhibits Due at Extension Office Aug 25-Sept 4 NE State Fair, Grand Island Sept 4 Office Closed Labor Day Sept 9-10 Norfolk Beef Expo (entries due by August 28) Sept AKSARBEN Horse Show, Grand Island Sept 28-Oct 1 AKSARBEN Stock Show (entries due online by August 31) Is your Club responsible for the Pop Stand or Show Ring Clean up? Better check out the schedule on page 9 in the 4 H newsletter. Fair Grounds Admission Gate Charges Begin at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. Gate Admission is $10.00/person. Children 12 & under are Free. Season passes are $30.00 sold ONLY on Thursday. Dear Knox County 4-H Family & Friends, The 2017 Knox County Fair is coming very quickly. Enclosed are the 4-H member passes for those who have fair entries. You need this pass to enter the fairgrounds. The 4-H passes are attached to the Fair Schedule which is included with this newsletter. If you have questions on exhibits, please feel free to call the office. Knox County 4-H information is available on our website at or the Facebook page. Ruth Vonderohe, Extension Educator UPDATES & REMINDERS: This newsletter contains important details about the fair, so be sure to read carefully. Horse Show information on page 10. BB Gun & Air Rifle Contest information on page 8. 4-H T-shirts are available to purchase from the office in Center or will be available at the fair. Remember to attend the free breakfast sponsored by Farmers Pride on Friday, August 11 from 7-9 am. Order discount State Fair tickets for $5.00 each by Tuesday, August 15 th by noon. More information on page 11. Stall Assignments will be posted after 4 pm on Wednesday. PLEASE do not move or change the stall assignments. Please read the policy regarding the wood chips and manure management on the enclosed flier on page 13. Clover Kid information is on page 4. Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United Sates Department of Agriculture. The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

2 Entering Non-Livestock (Static) 4-H Exhibits All exhibits, other than livestock, will need to be entered on Wednesday, August 9 th between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Entries should be entered at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. Clover Kids need to enter exhibits, other than animal exhibits, at this time as well. Check the guidelines in the 4-H fairbook and re-check all exhibits to see that additional information is attached to the project. Information sheets are needed in the following areas: Photography exhibits require Data Tags (see pages of fairbook). NEW Data Tags are available at Home Environment projects - supporting information is required for all Home Environment exhibits. Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design used. Human (Child) Development exhibits -classes 1-6 & class 8. Forestry exhibits require labeling Food exhibits must include the recipe. Food Preservation exhibits must include the recipe and label with supporting information. (page of fairbook) Citizenship exhibits require supporting information. Floriculture & Horticulture exhibits require the cultivar or variety name. Rockets must include a report (see page 111 of fairbook) Woodworking exhibits require the plans attached (see page ). Welding exhibits require information attached (see page 119). Attach the information sheets to the exhibit as securely as possible. Please have your name on any additional sheets. We want to be able to reattach them if they do get separated. Thanks for your help in making entry day as smooth as possible. Comment Writers Needed Learn more about what judges are looking for in 4-H exhibits by writing comments. If you are available to write comments during the judging on Thursday, August 10 th starting at 8:00 a.m., let the office know. Interview Judging Interview judging is available in all areas. If you would like to do interview judging on your exhibit with the judge, please sign up when you enter your exhibits on Wednesday, August 9 th. Attention Horticulture Exhibitors If you did not list the cultivar or variety name when you pre-entered your flower or vegetable exhibits, you will need to do so at entry time. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Please read the requirements in the fairbook. The following resources are available on our webpage to help you prepare your exhibits for the county fair or from the Extension office: *Selecting & Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibits *Preparing Cut flowers for Exhibits (revised in 2016) County Fair Wood Chips and Clean- Up Please see the enclosed flier on the process for wood chips at the county fair and the clean-up. If you have questions, please call the Extension Office.

3 Best of Show in the 4-H Exhibit Building Several areas in the 4-H Exhibit Building receive sponsorship for the Best of Show. Make sure you thank the sponsor if you receive one of the Best of Shows. Foods-$10.00 Photography-$10.00 Horticulture-$10.00 These three are sponsored by the Northwest Feeders 4-H Club Clothing - sewing shears in memory of Louise Wilken, Bloomfield sponsored by Dean & Sandy Wilken Crochet - crochet hooks in memory of Bertha Mlady, Bloomfield sponsored by Dean & Sandy Wilken Forestry $10.00 sponsored by McCormick Tree Trimming, Verdigre Woodworking - $10.00 by Sparta Sparklers 4-H Club Welding-$ by an Anonymous Donor Child Dev. - $10.00 Home Environment - $10.00 These are sponsored by Paul and Caroline Oltjenbruns, Bloomfield Floriculture - $10 sponsored by Mary Ketelsen, Center Fairy Gardens - $10.00 sponsored by Keith & Glenda Byerly, Bloomfield Cake Decorating - trophy sponsored by Nebraska Farmers Union Refurbished Furniture - trophy sponsored by Tammi & Joanne Marsh, Hartington Ag Miscellaneous - trophy sponsored by Dan & Brenda Steiner, Northeast Ag Consulting, Hartington Woodworking trophy sponsored by Steve & Joanne Marsh, Hartington What s In a Ribbon Placing? When we get ready to exhibit our projects at the Fair sometimes it s good to take a time out and remember what the true meanings are of the different colors of ribbons. Over the years, I think we have been trained to think that red, and even blue ribbons are bad but this simply isn t the case. The criteria listed on the scoresheets is used to help determine the ribbon placing: Purple: All areas should be outstanding. There should not be obvious flaws in workmanship. Blue: All areas should be rated in the very good or outstanding categories. The exhibit is generally acceptable, but with one or two areas that are not the very best they could be. Red: Ratings would generally fall in the average or needs improvement categories, with possible one very good. The exhibit has several areas that are less than perfect. White: The exhibit has many problems. It is not neatly done or durable. The design principles are not evident. Don t Forget to Pick-up Exhibits Fair exhibits can be picked up on Sunday night, August 13 after 6:00 p.m. or on Monday morning, August 14 from 8 to 10:00 am. Phone Available on Fairgrounds A phone is available in the 4-H Office on the fairgrounds for local calls only. The number is Free Appreciation Breakfast Farmers Pride is once again sponsoring a free breakfast for everyone on Friday, August 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Church Stand on the fairgrounds. Be sure to thank them! Announcers Needed Announcers are needed for several shows at the fair. If any youth or adult is willing to announce, please call the office. Wristbands Used Again The Ag Society will be using the wristbands again this year. We will still issue the 4-H member passes one time to all who have fair entries. The passes are enclosed with this newsletter. When you enter the fairgrounds for the first time, they will take your exhibitor pass and put on a permanent wristband. The wristband must stay on the entire fair and there will be no replacements given.

4 Clover Kids Visit the Fair We are excited to have 86 Clover Kids enrolled this year. The goal is to encourage the Clover Kids and make this a good learning experience. Everyone receives a special Clover Kid participation ribbon for their exhibit. Entry For Clover Kids Non- Animal Exhibits: All exhibits, except animals, should be entered at the 4-H Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, August 9 th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The Clover Kids will be interviewed during check-in of their exhibits. All Clover Kids are encouraged to participate in the interviewing of their exhibits, but it is not required. Clover Kids are limited to one exhibit per entry number. Dummy Roping will be done during the Horse Show on Wednesday, August 9 th at 1:00 pm to 2 pm at the Horse Arena located at the northwest corner of the fairgrounds. Entering Clover Kid Animal Exhibits That Stay the Whole Fair: If you plan to keep your Bucket Calf, Bottle Lamb, or Companion Goat the entire fair, they need to be entered from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, August 10 th. Please have your calf, lamb, or goat vet checked and then check-in with the Superintendents (located in the southeast corner of the Sheep/Goat Barn). Bucket calves, lambs and goats will be stalled in this building. Pigs will check-in from 7:00 am to 9:00 am on Thursday, August 10 and must stay the entire fair. The pigs will be stalled in the Swine Barn. If you can t find your stall or pen, check with the 4-H Office. If you plan to keep your rabbit or chicken the entire fair, they need to be entered on Thursday, August 10 from 9 am - 12 noon in the Rabbit & Poultry Barn that is next to the Harm & Tulleys Event Center. Entry for Clover Kid Animal Exhibits the Day of the Show: If you are bringing your poultry or rabbit exhibit the day of the show, they need to be checked in 15 minutes before the show starts. Bucket calves that are being brought in the day of the show need to be checked in between 8:00 and 9:30 am on Friday, August 11 to be vet checked. Then, please check in with the 4-H Office or the Beef Check-in Superintendents and let them know your calf is here (they will be at the north end of the Harm & Tulleys by the weigh scale). The Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show starts at 10:00 am. Bottle Lambs and Companion Goats that are being brought in the day of the show need to be checked in between 11:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 12 th to be vet checked. Please check in at the 4-H Office to let us know your lamb/goat is here. The Clover Kids exhibits will be interviewed at the beginning of each show. They are encouraged to watch the rest of the show. Animal exhibits will be interviewed as follows: Dummy Roping Wednesday, August 9, 1-2 p.m. Cat Exhibit Thursday, August 10, 3:30 p.m. Dog Exhibit Thursday, August 10, 5:30 p.m. Bucket Calf Exhibit Friday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. Rabbit Exhibit Saturday, August 12, show starts at 8:00 am, but Clover Kids are at 9:00 a.m. Companion Goat & Bottle Lamb Exhibit Saturday, August 12, 3:00 p.m. Pig Exhibit Sunday, August 13, show starts at 8:00 am, but Clover Kids are at 9:00 a.m. Companion Animal (Pet) Exhibit & Poultry Sunday, August 13, 8:00 a.m.

5 Stall Assignments Stalls will be posted after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 9 th. PLEASE do not remove or change the stall assignments. If there is a problem, contact the 4-H office. Livestock Vet Inspection There will be a veterinarian responsible for inspecting your beef, dairy, swine, sheep and goats for clinical health signs as they are checked in. Animals cannot unload until he gives his approval. The vet will be in the area on the north end of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center to inspect animals before unloading. Entry Day for All Animals All animals must check-in/weigh-in with the appropriate superintendent. Listed below are times for check-in and weigh-in: Thursday, August 10, 7:00-9:00 am swine Thursday, August 10, 9:00 am to 11:00 am market beef, breeding heifers, second-year bucket calves, fall feeder calves, bucket calves, dairy, all sheep and all goats Thursday, August 10, 9:00 am to 12 noon rabbits and poultry exhibits Friday, August 11, 8:00-9:30 am feeder calves and cow/calf pairs for one day only Saturday, August 12, 11 am to 12:00 noon dairy animals for one day only Unloading Large Beef Animals For safety purposes, the 4-H Council is asking that you unload your large beef animals at the north end of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center and enter the north entrance to check-in with the beef superintendents. Sheep, Goat & Bucket Calf Check-In After you have your sheep, goats and bucket calves vet inspected and unloaded, check-in with the Sheep/Goat and Bucket Calf superintendents located in the southeast corner of the Sheep/Goat Barn. For safety purposes, do not check-in your bucket calf with the Large Beef Superintendents in the Harm & Tulleys Event Center. Blow and Show at the Fair All beef shows at the Knox County Fair will be groomed with the method of Blow and Show. The judging of animals will done on the Blow and Show where no adhesives or color enhancers will be allowed. Clear body foam will be allowed. Animals will be docked a ribbon placing if rules are not followed. See page 15 of the County Fairbook for the Grooming of Livestock. NEW - Bedding for County Fair Bedding (wood chips) will be available for all exhibitors this year at the County Fair. Please see the enclosed flier for important details for this year Livestock Judging Contest The Livestock Judging Contest will be on Thursday, August 10 th starting at 1:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the 4-H Office. The contest is set-up to be a learning clinic. It s recommended that all 4-H ers and their parents participate regardless if youth are enrolled in a livestock project. There are five classes to judge: horses, dairy heifers, swine, sheep, and beef heifers. Hope you can join us! Schedule for Small Beef Shows on Friday The 4-H Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show will start at 10 am on Friday, August 11 followed by the 4-H Bucket Calves and FFA Bucket Calves. Bucket Calves are not allowed to participate in the Small Beef Showmanship. Recognition will be given to the top record book score, top interview score, and top show score in the Bucket Calf Show. The 4-H Feeder Calves and Cow/Calf pairs will start at 1:00 pm followed by the FFA Feeder Calves and Cow Calf Pairs. 4-H and FFA Feeder Calves, Cow Calf Pairs and Bucket Calves may be released at the conclusion of the FFA Show.

6 The Champions Take the Chair! The 4-H Council has will honor the Champion and Reserve Champion Showman of the novice, junior and senior divisions of the Large Beef, Sheep and Swine. They are using the dollars that would have been used to pay for the carcass contests. The bag chairs are embroidered on the back. Health Requirements for Animals Exhibited at the Fair Cat: Each cat that is exhibited at the fair, will be required to show proof of vaccination for rabies, panleucopenia, viral rhinotracheitis and calicivirus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show. Proof of vaccinations must be presented at check-in before the show. Shots should be given 2 weeks before the show for the best protection. Cats shall be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ring worm, any internal and external parasite and infectious diseases. If the animal is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. No expectant or nursing mother cats may enter. Dog: Each dog that is exhibited at the fair must be immunized for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, and Rabies. Proof of vaccination for each dog must be provided at check-in. Beef & Dairy: The vet will inspect all livestock before unloading. Only animals not showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases will be allowed to show. Animals that have active ringworm, lesions, visible warts, dermatitis, or abscesses will not be allowed entry. No test required for Tuberculosis or Brucellosis. Sheep & Goats: The vet will inspect all livestock before unloading. All sheep and meat goats (except breeding sheep shown in the wool) must be shorn before vet inspection. All female sheep and goats being exhibited must have USDA official ID (scrapie tags). Under no circumstances may sheep and goats be exhibited which originate from scrapie-source flocks or scrapie-infected flocks. Swine: Under no circumstances may swine under quarantine be exhibited. Classes are non-terminal. Swine should be free of PRV and Brucellosis. After exhibition, it is strongly recommended that exhibited swine should be kept separate and apart from all other swine and tested negative in no less than 30 days following last exhibition or shipped directly to slaughter. County Fair Livestock judges are: Horse Abby Knobbe Cat Lynell Fiscus Dog - Darci Lindgren Livestock Shows Vaughn Sievers Poultry & Pets - Reynold Loecker Rabbit Nancy Woeppel Fairground Camping Sites The contact for camping sites at the Knox County Fairgrounds is Debbie Nipp, phone

7 4-H T-Shirts The 4-H T-shirts for showing your animal projects at the fair are available at the Extension Office and we will have them at the County Fair also. Cost of the green 4-H T-shirts are: Youth (10-12 & 14-16) and Adult (Small, Medium, Large, XL) - $8.00 each. We also have some of the white 4-H T-shirts left for $6.00 each. Dress Code: 4-H exhibitors showing any animal projects (beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, cat, dog, poultry, pets and rabbits may wear a longsleeve white shirt, white T-shirt (no club names), or the official Knox County T-shirt (either the green or the white T-shirt) and blue or dark jeans are preferred. No neck ties, hats, caps or other type of headgear are to worn in the show ring. Hard soled shoes or boots are recommended. Horse show exhibitors will find dress code regulations in the Horse Division of the fairbook. 4-H Round Robin Contest The 7 th Annual 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest will be held on Sunday, August 13 th following the Large Beef Show or approximately 4:00 p.m. The Champion and Reserve Champion of the senior and junior divisions of the 4-H large animal species (horse, small beef, large beef, sheep and swine) will compete for the best all-around senior and junior honors at the fair. 4-H Dress Code is required. The Round Robin Showmanship Contest provides an opportunity for the 4-H Champion and Reserve Champion Senior and Junior Division Showman from the large animal species (horse, small beef, sheep, swine, and large beef) to compete for the best all-around senior and junior showman honors at the fair. It is very possible that one of the reserve showman could be named as Champion Round Robin Showman. Complete rules are available on page 17 of the fairbook. Belt Buckles for Round Robin Contest Belt buckles will be given to the Champion and Reserve Champion Senior and Junior Showman. Thanks to Paul Drobny, Bomgaars for ordering the buckles and the 4-H Council for sponsoring the belt buckles. Bucket Calf Project Bucket Calf projects will again be judged on 3 factors: 1/3 project record book; 1/3 interview; and 1/3 show ability of animal (handling, cleanliness, health). Bucket calf record books must be turned into the 4-H Fair Office by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 10 so that the record book judging can take place prior to the show. The Bucket Calf Show will start at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11 th. (No record book for Clover Kids bucket calf.) Bucket Calves will not be allowed to participate in the Small Beef Showmanship that starts at 1:00 p.m. This is for feeder calves only. Bucket Calf showmanship will be part of the Bucket Calf Show. Recognition will be given to the top record book score, top interview score, and top show score in the Bucket Calf Show. Bucket Calf Record Books Bucket calf record books are split into a Beginning Level (ages 8-12 on Jan 1) and Advanced Level (ages 13 & over on Jan 1). Contact the office for a record book or they are available at Second Year Bucket Calf Project For those in the Second Year Bucket Calf project, the animals need to be entered on Thursday, August 10 th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and stay the entire fair. Showmanship and judging will take place on Sunday, August 13 th during the Large Beef Show. Record books need to be handed in on entry day, Thursday, August 10 by 6:00 p.m. The record book from the previous year needs to be handed in also. Pee Wee Shows at the County Fair The Knox County Ag Society will be sponsoring Open Class Pee Wee Bucket Calf & Bottle Lamb Shows at the 2017 Knox County Fair. General Rules Include: You can bring your own animal or use an animal already at the fair Animals should be broke to lead and clean, clipping not necessary Non 4-H members age 3 and older are eligible to participate. More information will be available from the Ag Society. The bucket calf will show on Friday at 10:00 am and the bottle lamb on Saturday at 3:00 pm.

8 Attention Swine Exhibitors Youth PQA Plus certification will be required for swine exhibitors who plan to market their hogs at the fair through John Morrell. For those who need certification to market their hogs, please contact the office right away to make arrangements. The Swine Show is non-terminal this year. John Morrell will be buying pigs at the fair on the live weight. The bid will be available at check-in; therefore, you must decide at check-in which pigs will be marketed and which pigs will be going home. Exhibitors selling their pigs will need to sign a Country of Origin form and a HACCP Food Guaranty form. Breeding Swine Class - Each exhibit is eligible to enter one gilt in the Breeding Swine Class. You must decide at check-in which gilt you are entering and the breeding gilt is not eligible for the Rate-of-Gain Contest. It is extremely important that hogs are not fed in the wash racks as it clogs up the drainage system. Please feed them in their pens! Please do not use any oil based products on your hogs, because this interferes with the tattoos. Also be aware that ID s will be checked against their ID sheets when they are checked in at the fair. What Is Herdsmanship? This may be old news to many of our 4-H members, but it is important for ALL of us to remember what Herdsmanship is about if you are exhibiting livestock at the County Fair. Herdsmanship is the way that a 4-Her displays his or her animals at the Fair. It refers to how neat and attractive 4-H members keep the livestock barn. It also shows how well you care for your animals. At County Fair, State Fair, AKSARBEN and other events 4-H ers are judged on Herdsmanship. The overall purpose of this is to: 1. Develop knowledge and skill in proper handling and stabling of livestock. 2. Develop knowledge & skill in proper care and use of equipment. 3. Present to Fair visitors a neat, attractive, and wellkept livestock exhibit. 4. Develop club spirit, pride, and cooperation. Let s all put forth an extra effort with Herdsmanship this year to present an inviting atmosphere to the public. Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Program Official BB Gun & Air Rifle Contest Wednesday, August 9, 3:00 pm Harm & Tulleys Event Center Knox County Fairgrounds The BB Gun, & Air Rifle will be shooting 10 shots from each of the four positions: prone, kneeling, standing and sitting. Schedule for the contest (the letters stand for the beginning letter of the contestant s last name): 3:00-4:30 p.m. A-E 4:30-6:00 p.m. F-J 6:00-7:30 p.m. K-N 7:30-9:00 p.m. O-Z Shooters need to bring their gun and safety glasses and have a partner/coach to assist. If you are the coach or partner, please bring a chair. There are NO SCOPES on BB Guns or Air Rifles. If you unable to make your time slot to shoot, you will be moved to the next available time slot or fit in whenever you arrive. If you are in both BB Gun and Air Rifle, please be there to shoot by 6:00 p.m. Don t wait until your assigned time to try to do both. The Dress Code for the official 4-H Shooting Sports Contests (Archery, BB Gun, Air Rifle,.22 Rifle, and Shotgun) need to wear the official Knox County 4-H T-shirt (green or white) or a plain white T-shirt is acceptable and jeans or shorts. Upcoming Shooting Sports Dates: (available at September 9 Cuming County.22 Rifle Invitational March 17-18, State 4-H BB Gun & Air Rifle Championships, SECC, Beatrice

9 Bars for 4-H Pop Stand We are looking for any 4-H families who would like to donate bars to the 4-H Pop Stand during the Fair. We would like the bars individually wrapped and can be left in the 4-H Office or at the 4-H Pop Stand on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the Fair. If you have time and would like to help out, we would appreciate it. 4-H Pop Stand Schedule Thanks to all the clubs for helping with the 4-H Pop Stand. We have put together a schedule for this year. If your club cannot work at the time scheduled, please let us know immediately. Please remind 4-H members to wash their hands before working in the pop stand. Again, thanks for your help. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10: 11-3 Knox County Knockouts 3-6 SE Wranglers FRIDAY, AUGUST 11: 8-12:30 Alcott Lads & Lassies 12:30-5 Lucky Livewires SATURDAY, AUGUST 12: 8-12 Ramblin Guys & Gals 12-3 Northwest Feeders 3-6 Lucky Lads & Lassies SUNDAY, AUGUST 13: 8-1 Running Water 1-5 Sparta Sparklers Show Ring Clean-up Assignments In order to keep the Show Ring (seating area) clean, we will assign 4-H Clubs with livestock interest to Livestock Show Ring Clean-up. Show Ring Clean-up will be reflected on herdsmanship scores. Please pick up trash and brooms will be available in the 4-H Office for check out to sweep the seats in the Old Show Barn (OSB) and the Harm & Tulleys Building. Cleanup should be done right after the show is over at the approximate times. Thanks! Thursday, August 11 After Judging Contest (3:30 pm) Knox County Knockouts After Cat & Dog Show (7:00 pm) OSB & Outside Arena Lucky Lads & Lassies Friday, August 12 After Small Beef Show (5:00 pm) SE Wranglers Saturday, August 13 After Rabbit Show (1 pm) OSB Lucky Livewires After Dairy Goat/Dairy Show (4 pm) Running Water After Sheep Show (7 pm) Alcott Lads & Lassies Sunday, August 14 After Poultry Show (12 noon) OSB Midwest Beef After Swine Show (12 noon) Sparta Sparklers After Large Beef Show & Round Robin (5 pm) Northwest Feeders Thank You Notes after Fair If you win a trophy that is sponsored, please send a Thank You Note to the sponsor on your trophy. If there is no sponsor listed, please thank the Knox County AG Society. They pay for the trophies that are not sponsored. There will be a label on the bottom of the trophy with the address of the sponsor or you can contact the 4-H office for addresses. The 4-H program is dependent on donor support. Please help us give the donors the thanks they deserve. Upcoming Animal Events (fliers and entry forms available at h programsevents/) Beef/Goat/Sheep/Swine Sept 9 10 Norfolk Beef Expo (entries due August 28) Sept 28 Oct 1 AKSARBEN Stock Show, Nebraska State Fairgrounds, Grand Island (entries due online by August 31) HORSE: August nd Annual Wausa Horse Show, Gladstone Park, Wausa Sept 16 Trail Rider Challenge, Bloomfield

10 Horse Program 2017 County Fair Horse Show Information The 4-H/FFA Horse Show will start at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9 th. Reining Patterns: Novice & Juniors - pattern 1 Seniors - pattern 4 Ranch Horse Pleasure Class - Pattern 3 Trail Class Novice & Juniors: 1) open, pass through & close gate 2) ride over wooden bridge 3) trot over 4 logs feet apart 4) back horse through L shaped course 5) carry an object from one part of arena to another 6) dismount and lead horse over obstacles Trail Class Seniors: 1) open, pass through & close gate 2) ride over wooden bridge 3) trot over 4 logs feet apart 4) back horse through L shaped course 5) carry an object from one part of arena to another 6) dismount offside and lead horse over obstacles Before the Horse Show starts, there will be a mandatory meeting for horse exhibitors at 8:15 a.m. by the office Show Order - Senior, Junior, Novice, FFA After showmanship classes - arena is open for all exhibitors to warm-up their horses. Any new ponies will need to be officially measured prior to show starting. To receive a trophy, the exhibitor must have received a purple ribbon. (see page 11 of the fairbook under Premiums) Must be present to get ribbon. Ribbons will be handed out in the arena. Roping Class fees: $3.00 (must be paid with pre-entry form) Goat Tying fees: $3.00 (must be paid with pre-entry form) No additions on entry day. Scratches: All 4-H members are encouraged to scratch one event prior to their class or as soon as possible. Once they have scratched from a class, they cannot re-enter. Lunch Stand Available at Horse Show The Commancheros 4-H Club will have a Lunch Stand at the 4-H/FFA Horse Show on Wednesday, August 9 h. Armbands at 4-H Office Armbands will be available at the Horse Arena Office on the Fairgrounds Wednesday morning, August 9. Cost is $3.00 each AKSARBEN 4-H Horse Show September 23-24, Fonner Park, Grand Island Entries due online by August 31 Information available at horseshow Online entry is now open and available at NEW - 4-H Horse Show Judging Guide An updated version of the Horse Show Judging Guide is now available for purchase. You can purchase it at for $5.00 or contact the Extension Office to order your copy. Trail Rider Challenge September 16 Harm & Tulleys Event Center Bloomfield NE Open to all ages; Lots of Prizes/Awards; 4 different course levels being offered; applies to year-end points for TRC members Contact Jolene Greckel or Kat DeHaan for more information or visit 4-H ers Do Well at the 2017 State Horse Show Knox County 4-H ers participated in the 4-H District Horse Show that was held July Fonner Park in Grand Island. Results are as follows: 1&2 year old Fillies (Lunging Halter): Jenna McDonald-Blue Junior Showmanship: Jenna McDonald-Blue Junior Western Pleasure: Jenna McDonald-Blue Junior Western Horsemanship: Jenna McDonald-Purple Junior Reining: Jenna McDonald-Red Senior Pole Bending: Jessica Lange Blue Junior Pole Bending: Alexa Cunningham-Red; Jenna McDonald-White Senior Barrel Racing: Jessica Lange-Purple Junior Barrel Racing: Alexa Cunningham-Red; Jenna McDonald-Blue Working Ranch Horse: Jessica Lange-Blue Congratulations to all exhibitors!

11 2017 Nebraska State Fair Information The State Fair dates are August 25 through September 4, Information on the State Fair and the State Fair 4-H Fairbook is available at State Fair Livestock Entry Link The deadline for livestock animal registration for 4-H and FFA is by Thursday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m. The entry of livestock for State Fair is done by the families, not by the Extension Office. This is the link directly to the State Fair 4H/FFA page where important documents and the online entry system link is Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI): All animals entering the Nebraska State Fairgrounds must be accompanied by a current CVI (except cats, rabbits, pigeons and poultry originating in Nebraska).These are required on all animals entering the Nebraska State Fair grounds and will be checked by a veterinarian at the Livestock Check-In Trailer prior to entering the grounds. If you have both 4-H and FFA livestock, they may be listed on the same health certificate as they will be checked at the same time. State Fair Health Requirements can be found at State Fair Livestock Parking All exhibitors wishing to park a vehicle in the Exhibitor Parking West Swine Lot or Brunk s Lot must purchase a vehicle permit (Lot 3 A/B) for $25. This permit must be affixed to the driver s side of the windshield. No trailers will be allowed in the West Swine Lot (Lot 3 A/B). Trailers can be parked in Brunk s Lot at no charge. Trailers may be sent to JB Swift Lot in case of inclement weather or once Brunk s Lot is full. Any exhibitors that do not wish to buy a permit for their vehicle must park in General Parking, which is FREE. Everyone will come through the Check-In Trailer, but will not be allowed back into Brunk s Lot to park without a permit. You do not need a parking permit to unload your animals on the fairgrounds. Once you unload, you must exit the fairgrounds. State Fair Discount Ticket Policy The SF discount tickets will once again be available to 4-H exhibitor families. The tickets are $5.00 each and must be ordered through the Extension Office by Noon on Tuesday, August 156 th. No exceptions! Payment must be made when ordered and no refunds are made. Livestock families can order their own $5.00 discount tickets when they enter their livestock. 4-H livestock exhibitors (beef, sheep, swine, rabbit, poultry, meat goat and dairy) will receive 1 exhibitor pin (badge) which is good for the entire Stater Fair (11 days). Families may purchase additional badges for $25.00 each. These will be in your packets picked up at the Livestock Trailer. 4-H exhibitors who participate in the Fashion Show, Dog Show, and Presentation Contest will receive 1 single-day pass for each day in which they participate. You can order the $5.00 discount tickets when you make your on-line entry. Sponsors (chaperones) will not receive a free ticket this year. General Parking on the fairgrounds is still free this year for your vehicle. State Fair Gate Admission: Outside gate admission will be $12.00, with $5.00 days on Monday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 30. Gate admission on Tuesday, August 29 will be $2.00 and Thursday, Aug 31 will be $3.00. Children 6 to 12 will be $3.00 every day and children 5 and under will be free every day. State Fair Premier 4-H Science Award As you plan your 4-H fair exhibits, remember to incorporate 4-H Science into your exhibit. The Premier 4- H Science Award recognizes 4-H youth static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering, or math) at the State Fair. Exhibits in all curriculum areas will be considered for the award. Youth can identify one exhibit to be considered for the Premier 4-H Science Award. The application must be submitted along with a photograph of the exhibit (to be used for identification only). All projects successfully incorporating 4-H Science, based on the judging sheet, and selected to be exhibited at State Fair will be recognized with a certificate and up to 5 top Science exhibits will receive a $100 cash award sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. More information at

12 NE State Fair Volunteer Opportunities Do you want to spend a few hours at the state fair as an important part of the 4-H programming going on during the fair? We need your help! Nebraska 4-H is looking for volunteers to help with exhibit entry day, judging, and serving as 4-H exhibit building hosts. Volunteers will also be needed to serve as the Lil Green Mascot, take photographs of events as well as assist with all 4-H contests and events throughout the fair. State Fair 4-H volunteers will receive a gate pass for the day(s) they volunteer. Volunteers can sign-up by completing the 4-H Volunteer Interest Form available online at If you have questions about being a 4-H volunteer at the Nebraska State Fair, please contact: Cathy Johnston, Extension Educator, cjohnston1@unl.edu or (402) We look forward to seeing you in Grand Island! Elite Showman Competition at Nebraska State Fair The Nebraska Department of Agriculture along with the Rural Radio Network will be hosting the 12 th Annual Elite Showman Competition on Saturday, September 2 nd at the Nebraska State Fair. The contest is open to both 4-H and FFA youth and the county must select one individual (either 4-H or FFA) to represent the county at the state event. Exhibitors must be between years of age (as of Jan 1). The contest rules, schedule and structure of events can be found at ml State Fair 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest The 4-H Culinary Challenge Contest will require youth to demonstrate healthy decision making through nutrition, food preparation, menu planning, and food safety, utilizing foods and nutrition curriculum. They will apply healthy living knowledge and skills by planning a nutritious menu, demonstrating their understanding of time management skills in the kitchen, and expressing their originality and creativity through an appropriate themed and properly set table. To showcase these skills, youth will create a menu, prepare one food item, and choose an appropriate theme for their occasion while expressing their food, nutrition, and food safety knowledge during a live interview with a judge at the contest. In order to highlight knowledge and skills acquired during pre-contest preparation, youth will utilize technology as part of their interview. Age Divisions: Age divisions will be determined by their 4-H age, the age of the youth before January 1 of the current year. Must be enrolled in a Foods & Nutrition project. There are 2 age divisions: Intermediate (ages 10-13) and Senior (ages 14 & up). Must be in teams of 2. Challenge Ingredient/Item: The 2017 Challenge Ingredient is dried beans, peas and lentils. These may be used in any form, including dry-packaged or canned. More information about the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission may be found at More information available at or from the office. Nebraska State Fair ID Contests Saturday, August 26 4-H/FFA Building Registration ½ hour before contest Insect ID at 9:30 a.m. Tree ID at 12:00 noon Horticulture ID at 2:30 p.m. Weeds & Grass ID at 5:00 p.m. Exhibitors wanting to participate in any of the contests must submit their entries via the Showorks Online Registrations which will require payment of entry fees ($5 per contest) with a credit card. Go to

13 County Fair Wood Chips and Clean Up This year the sand will not be moved out of the Harm & Tulleys Event Center. It will be firmly packed down. After the sand has been packed, no skid loaders will be allowed in the Harm & Tulleys Event Center. We appreciate the cooperation of everyone in this new process. There will be a pile of coarse wood mulch outside the Harm & Tulleys Event Center that is available for all livestock exhibitors. This includes sheep, goat, swine and bucket calf exhibitors. All exhibitors will be responsible for getting their own wood mulch to their stalls. Please bring wheel barrels and shovels if you have them. There may be a limited supply to borrow. All exhibitors will be responsible for cleaning up their stalls when they leave on Sunday night. This means cleaning up all the wood chips and taking to the designated area. Please bring rakes to clean the chips out of the sand. All manure and wood chips for all animals (this includes sheep, goats, buckets calves) should be taken to the north side of the Harm & Tulleys building. No manure will be piled on the west side of the Sheep/Goat Barn. Be resourceful in your use of the wood chips. Pens/stalls do not have to be changed every day they can be spot cleaned. Feed and water buckets are not to be in pens except during feeding or watering times. Again, we appreciate the cooperation of all 4 H and FFA families.