4-H Premium Book. Cover Designed by Amelia Johnson. Winona County

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1 4-H Premium Book Cover Designed by Amelia Johnson Winona County

2 New Items for H EXHIBIT RULES 1. ALL Minnesota State Fair trip winners must confirm their trip with office staff by 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 and return completed state fair forms by noon on Sunday, July LQA&E - To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H ers must have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics 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&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 3. Copyright Law & Enforcement 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 as 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. CLUB ACTIVITIES 1. Club Project a. Garden Tower 1. Height 3 to 5 ft. 2. Club needs to provide way to anchor to ground. 3. One tower per club. 4. Can be decorated with pictures or bright colors or represent what 4-H means to them. 5. Fair Association will select locations at the fair where clubs will place the tower. 6. All towers must be removed after 7 p.m., Sunday, July 15 More information to be distributed at a later date. The above club project is judged by the Fair Association. ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS 1. Beef a. Tie Out - Tie out starts at 9 p.m. and the location maybe adjusted to meet the Fair s needs (wagons, gates, etc.). No tie-outs will be allowed on any chain-link fence. a. Cloverbud Show - Sunday, July Livestock Arena, 1 p.m. 2. Dairy a. Cloverbud Show - Sunday, July Livestock Arena, 1 p.m. 3. Dog a. Cloverbud Dog - Monday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. 4 Goat a. Dairy Goat Judging Thursday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m. b. Cloverbud Dairy Goat Thursday, July 12, 8:30 a.m. c. Meat Goat Judging Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m. d. Cloverbud Meat Goat Judging Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m. 5. Horse a. Horse Show - Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m. 1. Mini Showmanship at Halter 2. Mini Costume 3. Mini In Hand Trail Class 4. Mini Driving 5. Music In Motion 6. Egg & Spoon b. Cloverbud Horse Show Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m. 1. Barrels 2. Halter/Showmanship 3. Trail 4. Horsemanship c. Horse Show Saturday, July 14, 8 a.m. 1. Horse Showmanship at Halter 2. English Equitation All Seats 3. English Pleasure All Seats 4. Western Horsemanship 5. Western Pleasure 6. Trail Class 7. Pole Weaving 8. Jumping Figure 8 9. Key Race 10.Barrel Race 6. Lama a. Cloverbud Friday, July 13, 4:30 p.m. 1. Poster - prior to judging 2. Costume 3. Showmanship b. Poster Friday, July 13, 4:30 p.m., prior to judging 2

3 7. Poultry a. Cloverbud Poultry Friday, July 13, 9 a.m. b. Poster Friday, July 13, 9 a.m.., prior to judging 8. Rabbits a. Cloverbud Rabbits Friday, July 13, 2 p.m. b. Cloverbud Poster Friday, July 13, 2 p.m., prior to judging c. Poster Friday, July 13, 2 p.m., prior to judging 9. Sheep a. Cloverbud Sheep - Thursday, July 12, 6:15 p.m. 10. Swine (See Page 17) a. Cloverbud Swine - Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m. 11 Science of Animals Education Exhibits a. Zoonotics Exhibit 1. Other Exhibit Beef 2. Other Exhibit Dairy 3. Other Exhibit Goat Dairy 4. Other Exhibit Goat Meat 5. Other Exhibit Poultry 6. Other Exhibit Rabbits 7. Other Exhibit Sheep 8. Other Exhibit - Swine Static (General) 4-H Projects 1. Clothing and Textiles a. Fashion Revue Public Fashion Revue to follow judging at Noon on Wednesday, June Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 & 2 (see page 22) 3. Performing Arts a. Public Performance Public Performance to follow judging at Noon on Wednesday, June Veterinary Science a. Horse Related Grades 6+* (removed from Horse) b. Horse Related Grades 3-5 (removed from Horse) c. Horseless Horse Grades 6+* (removed from Horse) d. Horseless Horse Grades 3-5 (removed from Horse) 5. Video/Filmmaking (see page 31) a. Video/Filmmaking Production Team b. 4-H Film Festival Individual c. 4-H Film Festival Production Team 3

4 4-H EXHIBIT RULES 1. Eligibility - Competition in this department is open to all 4-H club members in Winona County. Members may exhibit, demonstrate or take part in any project. a. Absentee Judging of Project b. Judging Experiences for Youth with Disabilities or Injuries If the above pertains to you, please contact the 4-H Extension Office at Project Requirements - Exhibits are to be selected from the current year's projects except where specified, such as corn, OR IF A MAJOR EXPANSION HAS BEEN DONE ON A PREVIOUS PROJECT, i.e. Citizenship, Teen Leadership, Health and Safety, you must place all new information in the front of the book (exhibit) i.e. a minimum of 5 new pages for Citizenship Books or 5 to 7 new bugs, rocks, etc. in a display, etc. 3. Registration Families are to register their 4-H projects online through the FairEntry website! Winona County 4-H FairEntry website address is: County Fair registration opens May 1 and ends June 1. STATIC EXHIBITS: NO LIMIT OF ENTRIES PER CLASS EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS: LIMIT OF ONE ENTRY PER EACH CLASS LISTED IN PREMIUM BOOK. 4. Exhibit/Livestock arrival a. All livestock must be in place by Wednesday noon of county fair. b. No animals will be housed in trailers during the county fair. c. When delivering animals you may enter from the east gate and exit the east gate. d. No trailers or trucks will be allowed to remain in any area of the fairgrounds during the county fair. 5. Exhibit/Livestock release a. All exhibits except livestock must remain in place until 6 p.m. Sunday b. Animals are released at 4 p.m. on Sunday. All animals must remain in their respective barns until 4 p.m. c. On Sunday the load out procedure will be to enter from the west gate and exit the east gate. 6. Judging Schedule Located on page 33. All posters must be on size 14 x 22 tag board or similar. RULE: Remember, MN 4-H State Rule-- for Cloverbud members, when showing an animal, a parent or teen sibling or teen 4-H member must be in control of the animal at all times (i.e., has lead rope in hands). If a Cloverbud is sitting on a horse, the Cloverbud is required to wear an Equine Safety Helmet meeting all ASTM standards. 8. Awards - The Fair Association reserves the right to prorate premiums if necessary. Premium checks not presented for payment before Oct. 1 will become void and revert back to the Fair Association. 9. Insurance/Liability - The Federation will use diligence to protect livestock and articles entered for exhibition, after their arrival and placement, but under no circumstances will it be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done to or caused by any animal or article on exhibition. It is the responsibility of the competitive exhibitor to obtain appropriate insurance for any damages, due to or caused by the exhibit and to indemnify and hold the Federation harmless against any claim arising out of incidents involving the exhibit. Removal or pickup of exhibits at established times as stated in the premium book, shall be the responsibility of the competitive exhibitor. The Federation shall not be responsible for any exhibit not removed or picked up at established time and the office will dispose of all exhibits not removed or picked up within one month of such established time. 10. Code of conduct Download the Code of Conduct. 11. Grievance Policy - A Grievance Committee is in place to handle complaints and problems that may occur during county fair. Any grievances must be submitted in writing within 24 hours of the incident. The grievance form must be submitted with $50 at county level. The money will be returned if the decision is ruled in favor of the person(s) filing the grievance. 12. Procedure for entering Club Projects Club leaders sign up for club exhibits through Sign-up Genus by June 1 (link will be sent to club leaders). 13. Conference Judging Expectations - All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Blue, red and white ribbons will be awarded based on the member's knowledge of the project (50%) and on the merit of the exhibit (50%). Project judging criteria: Exhibit quality... 25% Educational value... 25% Knowledge and ability to explain... 50% Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed. 7. Cloverbud Policies - For 4-H ers grades K - 2 nd ONLY. 4

5 14. IAFE Show Ethics Exhibitors must abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) National Code of Show Ring Ethics. 15. Livestock Health Requirements. - All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society. If you have any questions, contact St. Charles Vet Clinic at What if only two animals are in the same class? To assure a level of competition, classes must contain at least three (3) head or will be determined at the discretion of the judge. 17.LQA&E To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H ers must have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics 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&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 5

6 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. (Auction county decision.) 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. 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: Exhibit quality... 25% Educational value... 25% 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. 7. Copyright Law and Enforcement 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 as 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. ANIMAL SCIENCE All Animal Science exhibits will have identification (barn) cards provided by the 4-H Extension Office. No type of advertising will be allowed in the barns. You will be asked to remove your sign/advertisement if it is on display. 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. Bands will be provided at the county fair for poultry exhibits. Animal 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 February 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 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 ers 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 H'ers exhibiting livestock at the county fair are responsible for the care & feeding of animals they exhibit. 4 All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be preregistered. 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. If a 4-H member is unable to exhibit an animal by himself/herself due a disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member s immediate family must request permission for a substitute showperson to help with the exhibition of the 4-H member s livestock project(s). Arrangements and approval for a substitute showperson must be made with 4-H staff prior to the day of the show. The substitute showperson must 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. 6

7 7. 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 or a livestock resource chosen by the 4-H family. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. A livestock resource is defined as someone who is working with the 4-H er/4-h family to help them learn management, fitting and grooming skills in their project area. A livestock resource identified person would be allowed to work with the 4-H er and their family during the fitting and grooming process to guide and teach the skills. The 4-H er exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the county fair. 8. The horse arena is for horses only. It should not be used to exercise other livestock. 9. Fluid Administration a. The use of drenching, mechanical pumping devices, or other abnormal methods to administer water or fluids into animals will not be permitted. b. Administration of fluids for dehydration or other animal health reasons may be done only after receiving approval from a veterinarian and show management. c. 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 (but not limited to) championships, the 4-H auction, showmanship, showcase, or interview awards. rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat and lama must have completed a Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 inperson workshop (LQA&E), 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. 7. ALL Minnesota State Fair trip winners must confirm their trip with office staff before 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 and return completed state fair forms by noon on Sunday, July 15. Alternates should also indicate their interest in a possible trip. 10. 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. 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 Minnesota State Fair and 4-H 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 Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State policy: All youth participating as a state fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, 7

8 PREMIUM SCHEDULE Project Area Blue Red White Banner... Champ. $25.00 Res. Champ. $ $ Garden Tower Community Pride, Club History Participation Herdsmanship Cloverbud / Participation Demonstrations Food Revue Showmanship Participation Dog, Cat,Pets, Lama Mechanical Sciences Engineering Design and Challenge Personal Growth & Dvlp Expressive Arts Family & Consumer Sci Natural Sciences Plant & Soil Sciences Vet Sci., Expl. An, Sci An Ed Exhib Goats, Sheep, Swine Dairy, Beef Horse, Poultry, Rabbits Fleece Sheep/Lama Rate of Gain Production/Merit CLUB HISTORY BOOK Club History Book Requirement: 1. Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events during the year. CLUB PROJECT Garden Tower Club Activity Garden Tower 1. Height 3 to 5 ft. 2. Club needs to provide way to anchor to ground. 3. One tower per club. 4. Can be decorated with pictures or bright colors or represent what 4-H means to them. 5. Fair Association will select locations at the fair where clubs will place the tower. 6. All towers must be removed after 7 p.m., Sunday, July 15 More information to be distributed at a later date. The above club project is judged by the Fair Association. 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. 4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) COMMUNITY PRIDE 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. 8

9 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS BEEF To assure a level of competition, classes must contain at least three head. To accomplish this, it may be necessary to combine breeds and/or Registered and Commercial animals by age classes. 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 Jan 1, 2018 Prospect Calf Jan 1 Apr 30, 2018 Market Beef Jan 1 Aug 31, 2017 Dairy Steer Jan 1 Aug 31, 2017 BREEDING HEIFER Beef - Registered Spring Calf* Beef - Registered Fall Calf* Beef - Registered Summer Yearling* Beef - Registered Junior Yearling* Beef - Registered Senior Yearling* Beef - Commercial Spring Calf* Beef - Commercial Fall Calf* Beef - Commercial Summer Yearling* Beef - Commercial Junior Yearling* Beef - Commercial Senior Yearling* -Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on file in the Extension 4-H Office by May 15 th of the current year. COW AND CALF Beef - Registered Cow and Calf Pair* Beef - Commercial Cow and Calf Pair* PROSPECT CALF (Not eligible for 4-H Livestock Auction) Beef - Heifer Calf* Beef - Steer Calf* MARKET BEEF Beef - Commercial Market Steer* Beef - Commercial Market Steer* Beef - Purebred/Breed Eligible* Market Steer* Beef - Purebred/Breed Eligible* Market Steer* Beef - Commercial/Purebred Market Heifer* Beef - Commercial/Purebred Market Heifer* *See 2018 Beef Information Sheet. BEEF HERD 3 Head owned by one exhibitor (any combination of heifer, market beef, dairy steer, cow-calf or feeder calf. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Beef Showmanship - Grades 9+ Beef Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Beef Showmanship - Grades 3-5 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. DAIRY STEER Purebred Dairy Steer* Purebred Dairy Steer* Crossbred Dairy Steer* Crossbred Dairy Steer* -Dairy Steers must have been weighed and identified prior to Feb. 15 of current year. They will be weighed again at county fair and will be divided into weight classes following weigh-in. -Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. -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) DAIRY STEER PROSPECT CALF (Not eligible for 4-H Livestock Auction or State Fair Trip) Dairy Prospect Calf Dairy Prospect Calf DAIRY STEER SHOWMANSHIP Dairy Steer Showmanship - Grades 9+ Dairy Steer Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Dairy Steer Showmanship - Grades 3-5 -Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. -Beef steers and market heifers will be weighed at county fair and then divided into weight classes. If they fall in the same weight class, the exhibitor must find another 4-H er to lead their 2 nd animal for them. Beef steers and market heifers must have been weighed and identified prior to Feb. 15 of current year. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. MARKET BEEF/DAIRY STEER RATE-OF-GAIN (ROG) Market Beef/Dairy Steer ROG Market Beef/Dairy Steer ROG Market Beef/Dairy Steer ROG Market Beef/Dairy Steer ROG 9

10 SHOW ATTIRE -Boots cowboy boots, work boots or similar structured protection -Clothing neat and professional in appearance -Shirts tucked in. Avoid t-shirts. Polo shirts and button-up shirts are appropriate -Jeans free of holes or stains. Avoid faded or worn blue jeans -Belt -No baseball caps TIE OUTS -Tie out starts at 9 p.m. and the location maybe adjusted to meet the Fair s needs (wagons, gates, etc.). No tie-outs will be allowed on any chain-link fence. DAIRY Note: To assure a level of competition, classes must contain at least three head. To accomplish this it may be necessary to combine breeds and/or registered and commercial animals by age classes. Birth Dates: Spring (Junior) Calf March 1, 2018 to May 15, 2018 Winter Calf Dec 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 Fall Calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2017 Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to Aug 31, 2017 Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2017 Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 29, 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 28, 2016 Three Year Old Cows Sept 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 Four Year Old Cows Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014 Five Years & Older Cows Born before Sept 1, 2013 HOLSTEIN REGISTERED Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf (4-Hers who have completed grades 3-5 only) Dairy - Winter Calf* Dairy - Fall Calf* Dairy - Summer Junior Yearling* Dairy - Spring Junior Yearling* Dairy - Winter Senior Yearling* Dairy - Fall Senior Yearling* Dairy - Junior Two-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Senior Two-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow* Dairy - Dry Cow* HOLSTEIN GRADE Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf (4-Hers who have completed grades 3-5 only) Dairy - Winter Calf* Dairy - Fall Calf* Dairy - Summer Junior Yearling* Dairy - Spring Junior Yearling* Dairy - Winter Senior Yearling* Dairy - Fall Senior Yearling* Dairy - Junior Two-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Senior Two-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow* Dairy - Dry Cow* MIXED COLOR REGISTERED & GRADE Dairy - Spring (Junior) Calf (4-Hers who have completed grades 3-5 only) Dairy - Winter Calf* Dairy - Fall Calf* Dairy - Summer Junior Yearling* Dairy - Spring Junior Yearling* Dairy - Winter Senior Yearling* Dairy - Fall Senior Yearling* Dairy - Junior Two-Year-Old Cow* Dairy - Senior 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 PRODUCTION Dairy Production - Two Year Old & Older Dairy Production - Two Year Old & Older Dairy Production - Two Year Old & Older Requirements -4-H ers must complete form Dairy Production and Genetic Information for Cows. -Animal must have completed a 305-day lactation record. -Ribbon awards will be based on the value of product of the last completed lactation 305 day M.E. -Only supervised DHI test records are eligible for 1 st place recognition. DAIRY TOTAL NET MERIT Dairy Production - Total Merit Class Dairy Production - Total Merit Class Dairy Production - Total Merit Class Dairy Production - Total Merit Class Requirements -4-H ers should complete form Dairy Production and Genetic Information for Cows OR Dairy Genetic Information for Calves and Yearlings. -Net merit values will be verified or computed using the USDA genetic evaluations. For animals without a published net merit value, net merit will be computed as the average net merit of the animal s sire and dam. If net merit of dam is missing, net merit 10

11 will be computed as 50% of net merit of sire plus 25% of net merit of maternal grandsire. If net merit of both dam and maternal grandsire are missing, net merit for the animal will not be computed. JR. HERD Junior Herd Requirements -Any three animals owned and exhibited by one 4-H member, judged on type, quality and uniformity. Animals must be exhibited in another lot to qualify. Member entered in this class will find 3 other 4-H ers to lead animals and the member will act as herdsman. Placing based 50% on animal and 50% on herdsman knowledge DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP Dairy Showmanship - Grades 9+ Dairy Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Dairy Showmanship - Grades 3-5 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. SHOW ATTIRE -White pants -White shirt (short sleeve okay) -Hard toe shoes -No caps DOG DOG AGILITY Dog - Pre-Agility* Dog - Agility Beginner* Dog - Agility Elementary* Dog - Agility Intermediate* Dog - Agility Senior* Dog - Agility Advance* Dog - Jumpers I* Dog - Jumpers II* Dog - Jumpers III* DOG RALLY Dog - Rally Pre-Novice* Dog - Rally Novice* Dog - Rally Pre-Advance* Dog - Rally Advanced* Dog - Rally Excellent* Dog - Rally Veterans* DOG OBEDIENCE Dog - Obedience Foundation Class* Dog - Obedience Beginner* Dog - Obedience Graduate Beginner* Dog - Obedience Novice* Dog - Obedience Graduate Novice* Dog - Obedience Pre-Open* Dog - Obedience Open* Dog - Obedience Graduate Open* Dog - Obedience Pre-Utility* Dog - Obedience Utility* Dog - Obedience Veterans* Dog - Obedience Brace* Dog - Obedience 4 Dog Team* DOG SHOWMANSHIP Dog - Showmanship Novice Junior Dog - Showmanship Open Junior Dog - Showmanship Novice Senior Dog - Showmanship Open Senior -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 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 Worksheet and Vaccination Form. SHOW ATTIRE -Dress attire is discussed at the dog project class. It is important to attend the classes to find out the appropriate attire. GOAT DAIRY To assure a level of competition, classes must contain at least three head or will be determined at the discretion of the judge. To accomplish this, it may be necessary to combine breeds and/or registered and grade animals by age classes. The state recognizes the following as Dairy Goat Breeds: Alpine, Golden Guernsey, Lamancha, Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sables and Toggenburg. BIRTH DATES: Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2018 Senior Doe Kid Jan 1 to March 31, 2018 Dry Yearling Doe Jan 1 Dec 31, 2017 Milking Yearling Doe Jan 1 Dec 31, 2017 Milking two-year old Doe Jan 1 Dec 31, 2016 Milking ~ 3 Years and under 5 years Born in 2013 or 2015 Milking ~ 5 Years and older Born before 2013 Requirements -For safety reasons all dairy goats must be disbudded/dehorned. Regrowth must not exceed 1 inch. DAIRY GOAT Dairy Goat - Registered Junior Doe Kid* Dairy Goat - Registered Senior Doe Kid* Dairy Goat - Registered Dry Yearling Doe* 11

12 Dairy Goat - Registered Milking Yearling Doe* Dairy Goat - Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe* Dairy Goat - Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe* Dairy Goat Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe Dairy Goat - Registered Milking 5 Years & Older Doe* Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Junior Doe Kid* Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Senior Doe Kid* Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Dry Yearling Doe* Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Milking Yearling Doe* Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Milking 2 Year Old Doe* Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Milking 3 Year Old* Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Milking 4 Year Old Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade Milking 5 Years & Older Doe* DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 9+ Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 3-5 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. DAIRY GOAT HERD Any three animals owned and exhibited by one 4-H member, judged on quality and uniformity of a breed standard. Open to registered and unrecorded grade herds. Unrecorded grade herds should represent one breed standard. Animals may be related but are not required to be. Animals must be exhibited in another lot to qualify. Member entered in this class will find 3 other 4-H ers to lead animals and the member will act as herdsman. Dry Herd All animals must never have freshened. Milking Herd Ideally, all animals in milk, however, up to two animals can be dry, if needed. SHOW ATTIRE -Encouraged to wear all white (pants and shirt) in dairy goat. May wear white shirt and black pants. -Closed toe shoes and if belt is worn, it should match shoe color. GOAT MEAT To assure a level of competition, classes must contain at least three head or will be determined at the discretion of the Judge. To accomplish this, it may be necessary to combine breeds and/or registered and grade animals by age classes. BIRTH DATES: Market Goat (wether or female) Dec, 2017 April 30, 2018 Dairy Market Goat (wether) Dec 1, 2017 April 30, 2018 Senior Yearling Meat Goat Breeding Dec 1, 2016 March 31, 2017 Doe (registered or grade) Junior Yearling Meat Goat Breeding April 1, 2017 Aug 31, 2017 Doe (registered or grade) Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe Sept 1, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Dec 1, 2017 Feb 28, 2018 Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid March 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats MARKET GOAT Meat Market Goat Wether or Doe - No Bucks* Meat Market Goat Wether or Doe - No Bucks* 100% Dairy Market Goat - Wether - No Bucks* 100% Dairy Market Goat Wether - No Bucks* MEAT BREEDING DOE Meat Goat Senior Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade (never kidded)* Meat Goat Junior Yearling Breeding Doe, Registered or Grade (never kidded)* Meat Goat Fall Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade (never kidded)* Meat Goat Senior Breeding Doe Kid* Meat Goat Junior Breeding Doe Kid* -Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by state fair. -For safety reasons, all market goats must be dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Does shown 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 SHOWMANSHIP Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 9+ Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 3-5 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. MEAT GOAT RATE-OF-GAIN (ROG) Meat Goat ROG Meat Goat ROG SHOW ATTIRE -White shirt (long or short sleeved) -Jeans or black pants -Closed toe shoes and if belt is worn, it should match shoe color. HORSE HORSE SHOW WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 6 P.M. MINI SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER Horse - Mini Showmanship Grades 9+ 12

13 Horse - Mini Showmanship Grades 6-8 Horse - Mini Showmanship Grades 3-5 Horse - Mini Showmanship, Novice MINI COSTUME. Horse - Mini Costume Grades 9+ Horse - Mini Costume Grades 6-8 Horse - Mini Costume Grades 3-5 Horse - Mini Costume, Novice MINI IN HAND TRAIL CLASS. Horse - Mini Trail Class, Grades 9+ Horse - Mini Trail Class, Grades 6-8 Horse - Mini Trail Class, Grades 3-5 Horse - Mini Trail Class, Novice MINI DRIVING. Horse - Mini Driving, Grades 9+ Horse - Mini Driving, Grades 6-8 Horse - Mini Driving, Grades 3-5 Horse - Mini Driving, Novice MUSIC IN MOTION Horse - Music in Motion, Grades 9+ Horse - Music in Motion, Grades 6-8 Horse - Music in Motion, Grades 3-5 Horse - Music in Motion, Novice EGG & SPOON. Horse - Egg & Spoon, Grades 9+ Horse - Egg & Spoon, Grades 6-8 Horse - Egg & Spoon, Grades 3-5 Horse - Egg & Spoon, Novice CLOVERBUD HORSE SHOW-WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 6 p.m. BARRELS Horse Barrels, Cloverbud HALTER/SHOWMANSHIP Horse Halter, Cloverbud TRAIL Horse Trail, Cloverbud HORSEMANSHIP Horse Horsemanship, Cloverbud HORSE SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 14, 8 a.m. HORSE SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER Horse - Showmanship At Halter Grades 9+ Horse - Showmanship At Halter Grades 6-8 Horse - Showmanship At Halter Grades 3-5 Horse - Showmanship At Halter, Novice ENGLISH EQUITATION ALL SEATS Horse - English Equitation All Seats - Grades 9+* Horse - English Equitation All Seats - Grades 6-8* Horse - English Equitation All Seats - Grades 3-5 Horse - English Equitation All Seats - Novice ENGLISH PLEASURE ALL SEATS Horse - English Pleasure All Seats - Grades 9+* Horse - English Pleasure All Seats - Grades 6-8* Horse - English Pleasure All Seats - Grades 3-5 Horse - English Pleasure All Seats - Novice 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 Horse - Western Horsemanship, Walk/Trot, Novice WESTERN PLEASURE Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 9+* Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 6-8* Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 3-5 Horse - Western Pleasure, Walk/Trot - Novice TRAIL CLASS Horse - Trail Class, Grades 9+* Horse - Trail Class, Grades 6-8* Horse - Trail Class, Grades 3-5 Horse - Trail Class, Novice POLE WEAVING Horse - Pole Weaving, Grades 9+* Horse - Pole Weaving, Grades 6-8* Horse - Pole Weaving, Grades 3-5 Horse - Pole Weaving, Novice JUMPING FIGURE 8 Horse - Jumping Figure 8, Grades 9+* Horse - Jumping Figure 8, Grades 6-8* Horse - Jumping Figure 8, Grades 3-5 Horse - Jumping Figure 8, Novice KEY RACE 13

14 Horse - Key Race, Grades 9+* Horse - Key Race, Grades 6-8* Horse - Key Race, Grades 3-5 Horse - Key Race, Novice BARREL RACE Horse - Barrel Race, Grades 9+* Horse - Barrel Race, Grades 6-8* Horse - Barrel Race, Grades 3-5 Horse - Barrel Race, Novice -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. -Exhibitors may show in novice classes until they receive a blue ribbon in that class. -Additional information can be found on -Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries. HORSE TRAINING Horse - Training Steps 1 6* SHOW ATTIRE -Plain, colored, long sleeved dress shirt (shirt must be absent of beading, sequins or other bling) -Blue or black jeans or slacks -Belt -Helmet -Boots with heels LAMA Lama Costume, Grades 9+* Lama Costume, Grades 6-8* Lama Costume, Grades 3-5 Lama Obstacle Course, Grades 9+* Lama Obstacle Course, Grades 6-8* Lama Obstacle Course, Grades 3-5 Lama - Public Relations, Grades 9+* Lama - Public Relations, Grades 6-8* Lama - Public Relations, Grades 3-5 Lama Showmanship Grades 9+ Lama Showmanship Grades 6-8 Lama Showmanship Grades 3-5 LAMA FIBER Skirted half fiber from current year in clear plastic bag. Bring fiber to judging. Will be judged prior to show. LAMA POSTER -Age divisions K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+ -Two Categories 1) Promoting Lamas 2) Educational -Poster size no larger than 14 x 22, portrait layout. -Bring poster to start of lama judging Lama Poster Grades 9+* Lama Poster Grades 6-8* Lama Poster Grades 3-5* LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28 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. SHOW ATTIRE -Blue or Black jeans or slacks, capris or skirt -White shirt with sleeves (long or short sleeved) -Closed toe shoes -Boots are okay for obstacle course POULTRY 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* 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 your type of 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* 14

15 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* SHOW & HOBBY Pheasant, quail or other wild game, 1 Male/1 Female -Egg production pen of two pullets will have two separate lots one for white egg layers and one for brown egg layers. White egg layers must be hybrid. Brown egg layers must be commercial purebred or hybrid; hybrids are preferred. -Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, (except doves and pigeons). All, except waterfowl, doves and pigeons, must have health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band. -Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP Poultry Showmanship - Grades 9+ Poultry Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Poultry Showmanship - Grades 3-5 POULTRY POSTER -Age divisions K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+ -Two Categories 1) Promoting Poultry 2) Educational -Poster size no larger than 14 x 22 -Bring poster to start of poultry judging Poultry Poster - Grades 9+* Poultry Poster - Grades 6-8* Poultry Poster - Grades 3-5* LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. SHOW ATTIRE -White lab coat to show in is the best attire. If you do not have a lab coat or access to one, a nice long sleeve shirt tucked in works as well. RABBITS SMALL BREEDS Rabbit - Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age* Rabbit - Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age* Rabbit - Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age* Rabbit - Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age* 4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Lion Head, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta and Tan. LARGE BREEDS Rabbit - Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age* Rabbit - Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age* Rabbit - Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age* Rabbit - Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age* Rabbit - Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age* Rabbit - Large Breed Junior Doe under 6 months of age* 6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Bevern, Californian, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. -All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. -Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. RUNNING BREEDS Senior Buck over 8 months of age* Senior Doe over 8 months of age* Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age* Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age* Junior Buck under 6 months of age* Junior Doe under 6 months of age* -Breeding Rabbit requirements apply to Running Breeds -Running Breeds include Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander and Tan 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* 15

16 RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 9+ Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 3-5 RABBIT POSTER -Age divisions K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+ -Two Categories 1) Promoting Rabbits 2) Educational -Poster size no larger than 14 x 22 -Bring poster to start of rabbit judging Rabbit Poster - Senior Grades 9+* Rabbit Poster - Intermediate Grades 6 8* Rabbit Poster - Beginner Grades 3 5* LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. SHOW ATTIRE -Long sleeved shirts (plain-nothing on them except ARBA insignia) -White show coats SHEEP To assure a level of competition, classes must contain at least three head. To accomplish this, it may be necessary to combine breeds and/or registered and commercial animals by age classes. 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 Only one breeding ewe per class. Sheep - Registered Yearling Ewe* Sheep - Registered January Ewe Lamb* Sheep - Registered February Ewe Lamb* Sheep - Registered March Ewe Lamb* Sheep - Commercial Yearling Ewe* Sheep - Commercial January Ewe Lamb* Sheep - Commercial February Ewe Lamb* Sheep - Commercial March Ewe Lamb* Sheep Wether Dam (Market Ewe Lamb or Yearling Type Ewe for Breeding - cannot be shown in Market Class)* MARKET LAMB Market Lamb - Speckle Face* Market Lamb - Speckle Face* Market Lamb - Black Face* Market Lamb - Black Face* Market Lamb - White Face* Market Lamb - White Face* Market lambs should be sheared within three weeks of the fair. Ewe lambs may also be sheared at the same time. A club member may show two market lambs. -Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds.. SHEEP RATE OF GAIN (ROG) 1 ST Lamb ROG 2 nd Lamb ROG LAMB LEAD Lamb Lead - Grades 9+ Lamb Lead - Grades 6-8 Lamb Lead - Grades 3-5 -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) i.e. wool coat, sweater, pants or skirt, shorts. -On lamb, do not need to fully cover the lamb only need an accessory type garment like a scarf or blanket. -Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, their outfit, and their lamb. FLEECE Sheep Fleece* -All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided! SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP Sheep Showmanship - Grades 9+ Sheep Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Sheep Showmanship - Grades 3-5 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. SHOW ATTIRE -Boots cowboy boots, work boots or similar structured protection -Clothing neat and professional in appearance -Shirts tucked in. Avoid t-shirts. Polo shirts and button-up shirts are appropriate -Jeans free of holes or stains. Avoid faded or worn blue jeans -Belt -No baseball caps SWINE Market Gilts will be shown at State Fair. (Note: Champion barrows and gilts will never compete and auction limitations will be in place.) BIRTH DATES: January Gilt February Gilt March Gilt Born in January of current year Born in February of current year Born in March of current year 16

17 Prospect Market Barrow Prospect Market Gilt 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 A 4-H member can show up to two breeding gilts per division (divisions include January, February and March), both registered and crossbred. To show in the registered class, exhibitors must have in hand at the time of weigh-in, a registration paper with the exhibitor s name on it. If no registration paper, the gilt will show as a crossbred. Use the following classes with division and birth dates above to indicate the age of your project animal(s). Swine - Registered January Gilt* Swine - Registered January Gilt* Swine - Registered February Gilt* Swine - Registered February Gilt* Swine - Registered March Gilt* Swine - Registered March Gilt* Swine - Crossbred January Gilt* Swine - Crossbred January Gilt* Swine - Crossbred February Gilt* Swine - Crossbred February Gilt* Swine - Crossbred March Gilt* Swine - Crossbred March Gilt* line will be based on quality and projected state fair weight. Recommended minimum weight at State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. PEN OF THREE Note: Any three pigs from one exhibitor. Swine - Pen of Three SWINE SHOWMANSHIP Swine Showmanship - Grades 9+ Swine Showmanship - Grades 6-8 Swine Showmanship - Grades 3-5 **Swine must be exhibited by the 4-H member during regular placing classes. Disqualification will result in showing another 4-H member s animal during showmanship.** LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION See Livestock Demonstration on Page 28. SHOW ATTIRE -Closed toe shoes -Jeans (blue and no holes) -Dress shirt no t-shirt with logo MARKET BARROW May exhibit up to three crossbred prospect market barrows and three registered prospect market barrows. Registered prospect barrows will be shown separately by breed To show in the registered class, exhibitors must have in hand at the time of weigh-in, a registration paper with the exhibitor s name on it. If no registration paper, the barrow will show as a crossbred. Swine - Crossbred Prospect Market Barrow* Swine - Crossbred Prospect Market Barrow* Swine - Crossbred Prospect Market Barrow* Swine - Registered Prospect Market Barrow* Swine - Registered Prospect Market Barrow* Swine - Registered Prospect Market Barrow* Recommendations:: -This show is considered a Prospect show due to the length prior to the Minnesota State Fair. Judges discretion on state fair line-up will be based on quality and projected state fair weight. Recommended minimum weight at State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. PROSPECT MARKET GILT Swine - Prospect Market Gilt* Swine - Prospect Market Gilt* -This show is considered a Prospect show due to the length prior to the Minnesota State Fair. Judges discretion on state fair 17