McLeod County Fair YOUR 4-H GUIDEBOOK FOR PREPARING AND REGISTERING FOR YOUR 4-H EXPERIENCE AT THE MCLEOD COUNTY FAIR!

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1 McLeod County Fair YOUR 4-H GUIDEBOOK FOR PREPARING AND REGISTERING FOR YOUR 4-H EXPERIENCE AT THE MCLEOD COUNTY FAIR!

2 4-H Fair Schedule 1 Absentee Judging 4 Aerospace 9 Animal Science Rules & Judging Aquatic Robotics 15 Arrival & Release of Exhibits 5 Beef Bicycle 9 Cat 9 Changes for Child & Family Development 9 Citizenship 9 Clothing & Textiles 9-10 Cloverbud Exhibits Cloverbud Policy 6-7 Club Projects Code of Conduct 7 Competitive Events: Deadlines, etc 43 Computer 12 Consumer Education 12 County Livestock Auction 29 Crafts 12 Crop Sciences 13 Dairy Demonstrations Dog (Static) Dog (Animal Science) Electric 15 Eligibility 3-4 Engineering Design 15 Entomology Exploring Animals 17 Exploring the Environment 17 Fair Information 3 Fairgrounds Map 44 Fashion Revue 10 Favorite Food Show 18 Fine Arts 12 Fishing Sports 17 Flower Gardening 17 Food Forest Resources 19 Fruit 19 Geology 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Global Connections 19 Goat Dairy/Meat Grievance Policy 7 Health 19 Home Environment 20 Horse Horse Related 20 Horseless Horse 20 Indoor Gardening 20 Judging with Disabilities or Injuries 4-5 Lama Lawn & Landscape Design 21 Needle Arts 21 Performing Arts Display 21 Performing Arts Performance 21 Pets 21 Photography Plant & Soil Science 23 Potatoes 23 Poultry Quilting 23 Rabbit Records Registration 5 Robotics 15 Rube Goldberg Challenge 16 Safety 24 Schedule 1 Science of Animals Educational Exhibit 42 Scrapbook 24 Self-Determined 24 Sheep Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management 24 Shop 25 Small Engines 25 Static Rules & Judging 8 Swine Tractor 25 Vegetable Gardening 25 Veterinary Science 25 Video/Filmmaking 26 Water/Wetlands 26 Wildlife Biology Youth Leadership 27

3 2017 MCLEOD COUNTY FAIR 4-H SCHEDULE MONDAY, JULY 17 TH (SINCE JULY 15 TH FALLS ON A WEEKEND THIS YEAR) 4-H FairEntry online registrations are due 4-H DOG SHOW The show you attend will depend on which county you took dog training in. Please contact the Extension Office with any questions. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH 5:00 p.m. Demonstrations, Livestock Demonstrations, Performing Arts and Fashion Revue Harmony River Living Center, Hutchinson, MN TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH 2:00 p.m. Rube Goldberg Machine Judging 3:00-7:00 p.m. Static Exhibit 4-H Exhibit Building *Prior to judging, exhibitors should check in at 4-H Office in the 4-H Building to pick up their exhibit cards 3:00-7:00 p.m. Animal Science 4-H Exhibit Building (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine) 3:00 p.m. Livestock Exhibitors may begin to bed down and bring animals in (NO SOONER THAN 3 P.M.) 7:30 p.m. 4-H Building will be closed for the night WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH 10:30 a.m. 4-H Goat Check In 11:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Check In 11:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Check In 1:00 p.m. All livestock MUST be in place 1:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry Check In 1:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Show Show Tent 1:45 p.m. 4-H Dairy Meeting & Check In 2:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Check In 4:30 p.m. 4-H Beef Show Show Arena THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH 8:00 a.m. 4-H Goat Show Show Tent 8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Check In 9:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show Show Arena 10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Drill Team Performance Horse Arena 2:00 p.m. State Fair STATIC EXHIBIT Trips MUST BE DECLARED 2:30 p.m. 4-H Swine Show Show Tent 5:30 p.m. 4-H Lamb Lead Show Tent Approximately 6:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show (Immediately following Lamb Lead) Show Tent FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH 7:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (State Horse Show Qualifier) Horse Arena *In the event of extreme wet arena conditions, show may be rescheduled for Saturday 9:30 a.m. 4-H Poultry Show Show Tent 11:00 a.m. 4-H Livestock Auction Consignments Due 2:00 p.m. State Fair LIVESTOCK Trips MUST BE DECLARED 4:00 p.m. All State Fair Paperwork Due 5:30 p.m. Cake & Refreshments for Auction Bidders Show Arena 6:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Auction Show Arena SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH 10:30 a.m. 4-H Horse Drill Team Performance Horse Arena 2:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Drill Team Performance Horse Arena 5:00 p.m. Round Robin Contest Show Arena (Subject to Change) SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TH 12:00 p.m. 4-H Premium Checks available at the McLeod County Fair Office 1:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue Stage 2:00 p.m. 4-H State Fair Meeting Sheep/Goat Barn - All Static Encampment Exhibitors 2:45 p.m. 4-H State Fair Meeting Sheep/Goat Barn - All Livestock Encampment Exhibitors 8:00 p.m. 4-H Exhibits, Livestock & Horses released 1

4 CHANGES FOR 2017 PLEASE READ 1. In Fair Entry, all Pre-Fair Events (Demonstrations/Presentations, Fashion Revue and Favorite Food Show) have been moved from their respective Department/Division to a new Department called Pre-Fair Events (Not Judged at Fair). Please make sure you register for any events that you participated in to ensure you get paid your premium. 2. In Fair Entry, the Dairy Division and Classes will look different. You will now register by Age then Breed vs. Breed then Age. 3. Changes in Photography regarding equipment and displays see pages for details. 4. Changes in Video/Filmmaking regarding equipment and displays see page 26 for details. 5. Show Dates and Times have changed: a. Rabbit Show moved to Wednesday, August 16 th at 1:00 p.m. b. Goat Show moved to Thursday, August 17 th at 8:00 a.m. c. Swine Show changed to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 17 th d. Lamb Lead Show changed to 5:30 on Thursday, August 17 th e. Sheep Show changed to 5:30 (immediately following the Lamb Lead Show) on Thursday, August 17 th f. Poultry Show changed to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 18 th 6. Weigh In Times have changed: a. Swine changed to 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17 th 7. Horse Updates: a. A 4-H er can only ride one horse per class. b. Ponies and Minis are encouraged to show in the correct 4-H er age group class. c. The Novice class is for any 4-H er 6 th grade and older. This class is not eligible for State Fair. They will receive County points only. d. Can only enter in Western Showmanship OR English Showmanship per horse rider combination. e. Can only enter in English Equitation Hunt Seat OR English Equitation Saddle Seat per horse rider combination. f. Can only enter in English Pleasure Hunt Seat OR English Pleasure Saddle Seat per horse rider combination. g. Premiums have been added to a couple horse classes. h. The Miniature Horse Showmanship and Horse at halter classes have been removed. i. Horse Drill Team added j. Horseless Horse with a Horse class added k. All 4-H Horses will be expected to stall the entire county fair like other animals. More information can be found in the Horse section of the premium book. 8. Meat Goat Updates: a. The Dairy Market Goat Female class was removed b. Meat Breeding Doe classes were added or removed: i. ADDED - Meat Goat - Senior Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade (never kidded) ii. ADDED - Meat Goat - Junior Yearling Breeding Doe, Registered or Grade (never kidded) iii. ADDED - Meat Goat - Fall Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade (never kidded) iv. REMOVED - Meat Goat - Dry Breeding Yearling, registered or grade 9. New Lama class added Lama Fiber 10. There will be a required participant picture at 5:15 p.m. 4-H ers only, no animals. Dress in show clothes. 2

5 COUNTY FAIR INFORMATION AND RULES MCLEOD COUNTY 4-H / EXTENSION STAFF As 4-H staff, we look forward to working with each of you in preparation for and at the McLeod County Fair. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please don t hesitate to contact us. Darcy Cole, 4-H Program Coordinator Kaitlyn Reiner, 4-H Summer Intern Cindy Ludewig, Support Staff Beth Schmidt, Support Staff MCLEOD COUNTY OFFICE INFORMATION 840 Century Avenue SW Hutchinson, MN Phone: (320) Fax: (320) County Extension Website: FairEntry: Check us out on Facebook!! WHAT IS THE PREMIUM BOOK? The McLeod County 4-H Premium Book is published for 4- H members, parents and adult volunteers. It is used for planning and registering projects to exhibit at the McLeod County Fair. Please study this premium book carefully as it contains all rules and other information pertinent to exhibiting as a 4-H member at the McLeod County Fair. You are responsible for adhering to the rules in the premium book. Please note that information provided in the premium book is subject to change at the discretion of the Extension Office. 4-H AT THE COUNTY FAIR The county fair is one of the highlights of the 4-H year. It is a busy, exciting and rewarding time for many 4-H ers. It is an opportunity for youth to showcase their special efforts, interests, and talents by exhibiting projects. To learn by doing, you are encouraged to enter an exhibit (or more) in each project area in which you are interested in. Your county fair experience should be a fun and enjoyable learning experience. You should think seriously about what you want to learn from preparing your project exhibit. Hopefully, you will be rewarded accordingly. However, the ribbon or recognition is only secondary. Remember that the skill and knowledge of the project are what will really help you down the road in life. Participate in the county fair with a receptive and learning frame of mind. If you set as your goals to learn new skills and knowledge, you will always be a winner. COUNTY FAIR GATE ADMISSIONS All 4-H Members will receive a wristband for free admittance through the gates. All others must purchase tickets. Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the Wednesday of fair, gate admission will start being charged. Tickets can be purchased before the fair for non 4-H members at the McLeod County Fair Office. These need to be purchased prior to the Wednesday of fair. PREPARING FOR COUNTY FAIR As you work on project activities and prepare exhibits for the fair, remember to prepare yourself too. Conference judging includes both what you learned in preparing the exhibit (50%) and the exhibit itself (50%), so think about questions you will be asked and that you want to ask. Also, remember that competition has some risks. Everyone cannot be the top winner. Others may have had more skills, time or money to spend on their exhibit. You compete against these unknowns and take your chances. If your exhibit helped you learn something you wanted to learn in your project and if it is something you or your family can use, then you are a winner no matter what the results of the competition. COUNTY FAIR ELIGIBILITY - Members must be enrolled in the 4-H program by May 15 th to be eligible for placing above a blue, including special awards and state trips (unless enrolling in 4-H for the first time). - All members must have their online/paper fair registrations completed by July 17 th (since July 15 th falls on a weekend this year) in order to be eligible for any placing above a blue or eligible for state trips. STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY - 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*. - Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed 6 th grade. - Member selected to represent the county at State Dog Show must have completed 4 th grade. - 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 and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place. 3

6 - Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as demonstrations, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits or judging teams. - Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemptions: 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. - Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: When a state fair lineup is exhausted and there are trips left available in a specie area, all blue ribbon exhibits within a specie area that are interested in a state fair trip experience (but were not a part of the state fair lineup, but received a blue ribbon) would become part of a lottery system wherein the name of the 4-H member is put into a drawing (one time/member) and random selection occurs. After this drawing, any remaining unused trips are open to transfer specie to specie in the following manner: Sheep/Swine, Dairy/Beef, Rabbit/Poultry, and Market Goat/Dairy Goat. Pigeon, Lama, Horse and Dog trips are not interchangeable. - If you wish to receive a portion of your State Fair/State Show trip paid for by McLeod County 4-H: Static Exhibit Deadline for accepting your trip is by 2:00 p.m. on the Thursday of county fair. All State Fair paperwork must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday of county fair. Livestock Exhibit Deadline for accepting your trip is by 2:00 p.m. on the Friday of county fair. All State Fair paperwork must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday of county fair. Horse Exhibitors must register for state fair at the completion of their show. - Static Exhibits need to be checked in at the 4-H Fair Office on the Sunday of county fair at 4:00 p.m. to be transported to the State Fair Exhibit building. Livestock, oversized (larger than a tri-fold) and some static project areas (as outlined in the State Fair registration packet) are responsible for their own transportation to the State Fair 4-H Exhibit building. Please be sure to have your name, county, and number of items in the exhibit (1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3) is written on each piece of your project. - All projects must be properly packed for safe transportation to State Fair. This is the 4-H family s responsibility, not 4-H staff. STATE FAIR ORIENTATION MEETINGS All State Fair trip qualifiers MUST ATTEND this meeting on the Sunday of county fair at the Show Tent between the FFA Barnyard, Goat/Sheep barn, Poultry/Rabbit barn and the Beef/Swine barn. - 2:00 p.m. General Encampment - 2:45 p.m. Livestock Encampment ABSENTEE JUDGING OF PROJECTS ELIGIBILITY 4-H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging in their county of membership may be eligible for absentee judging. To be eligible to exhibit a project while being absent from the conference judging process, the following must be in place: - Absence pre-approved with 4-H staff prior to scheduled date of judging (or other county competitive event). The request will be allowed only in extreme situations such as: Death in the family Once in a lifetime educational opportunity Optional event with no flexibility (e.g. wedding of immediate family) Illness/injury - Exhibit(s) must be at the county fair (or other county competitive event) within scheduled judging timelines. RECOGNITION These exhibits are eligible for Champion/Reserve Champion placing and state fair line-ups, but may be at a disadvantage (if equal in quality to another exhibit) to a 4-H member who is at the conference judging process. LIVESTOCK JUDGING 4-H members who have a conflict with the livestock qualifying show in their county of membership may utilize the following options, if they wish to pursue an opportunity to advance to the applicable Minnesota 4-H state show. - Switch county membership prior to the May 15 th membership enrollment deadline allowing for exhibition of livestock with benefit of ability for advancement to state competition. JUDGING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES OR INJURIES STATIC PROJECT JUDGING If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member s immediate family must request permission for a conference judging assistant to be with the 4-H member during the conference judging of the member s general project(s). Arrangements and approval for a conference judging assistant must be made with 4-H staff prior to the beginning of the judging process. First preference for the 4

7 judging assistant will be a 4-H age-eligible member of the 4-H member s immediate family or another age-eligible 4-H member from the county of membership. In some cases, a parent or personal aid may be appropriate; this option must be approved by the staff member. LIVESTOCK PROJECT JUDGING Show Ring If a 4-H member is unable to exhibit an animal by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member s immediate family must request permission for a 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. Livestock Interviews If a 4-H member is unable to participate in livestock interviews by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the 4-H member and/or the member s immediate family may request accommodations that will fit the needs of the individual (e.g. someone to read the questions). Arrangements and approval for accommodations must be made of the 4-H staff in advance of the interview. FAIR REGISTRATION There are two ways to register entries for County Fair: 1. Paper copy of registration form turned into the Extension Office. 2. Go online to and sign in with your 4H Online username and password. For more information & resources to complete the fair registration process, please review the McLeod County Fair Information article on our county website at - All registration must be done by July 17 th (since July 15 th falls on a weekend this year). No late entries after July 17 th will be considered for placing above a blue or state trips. - 4-H ers may exhibit in any static projects regardless of what projects they were enrolled in on May 15th. - No additional entries will be accepted at the fair. - 4-H ers may exhibit in six (6) lots per static project, unless otherwise stated. PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING CLUB PROJECTS - Club leaders will Beth Schmidt, 4-H Support Staff, at schmi998@umn.edu with their club registrations by July 17 th (since July 15 th falls on a weekend this year). - Two youth from the club need to be present for judging of the club scrapbook and club community pride project. - Club judging will be done at the same time as individual judging. Whoever is delegated to present the exhibit will explain to the judge about that project. - Club scarecrows, club banner and potted flowers are not conference judged. Please drop scarecrows and potted flowers off at the 4-H Building between 2:00 6:00 p.m. on entry day. Please drop banners off in the 4-H Café between 2:00 6:00 p.m. on entry day. - Premium checks will be mailed to the club leader following the county fair. ARRIVAL & RELEASE OF STATIC & LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS STATIC EXHIBIT ARRIVAL - Static Exhibits will be judged on the Tuesday of the county fair from 3:00 7:00 p.m. Projects may begin to arrive at 2:00 p.m. Oversized exhibits are the exception to this rule and must be in place prior to the start of judging. LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL - Livestock may begin arriving at 3:00 p.m. on the Tuesday of the county fair NO SOONER! - All livestock must be in place by 1:00 p.m. on the Wednesday of the county fair - opening day. - During the fair each 4-H member must take care of their project, unless special arrangements are made with the Extension Staff prior to fair. - All livestock exhibitors are responsible for the care and feeding of their animals during the fair and cleaning of pens/cages immediately upon dismissal of livestock. STATIC EXHIBIT/LIVESTOCK RELEASE - All exhibits must remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on the Sunday of the county fair. - Exhibitors will receive a premium check based on their ribbon placings. These are sponsored by the McLeod County Ag Association. These will be issued after 12:00 p.m. on the Sunday of the county fair. They must be cashed by September 1 st. Checks may not be reissued after this date. Thank you to the McLeod County Ag Association for paying our 4-H premiums! For those who do not have a reliable internet connection or need help with the registration process, please contact the Extension Office Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30 for assistance. 5

8 CLOVERBUD POLICY CLOVERBUD GUIDELINES - Cloverbuds are any 4-H er that has completed Kindergarten, 1 st or 2 nd grades. - The Cloverbud program is a non-competitive program, which means Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud Ribbon and a $2 premium per project at the County Fair. - They are ineligible to sell livestock premium at the 4-H livestock auction. - Cloverbuds may not participate in livestock interviews. - Cloverbud exhibits should be something that the Cloverbud has been working on during the year. Static (building) exhibits might be: rock collection, insect collection, craft, food item, recipe collection, photograph, garden product, flowers, model car or plane, story, poem or a pet poster. - Cloverbuds may enter up to eight (8) static exhibits. - When Cloverbuds present their projects to the judge, they may be asked what they learned in Cloverbuds, their favorite 4-H experience, and how they made their project. This will be a show and tell where the members share the project work with the judge. The exhibits will not be evaluated with blue, red, or white ribbons, but rather to give these members a county fair experience without competition. Each project need to be different (example-not two needlework items). - Cloverbuds are NOT eligible for State Fair. the county fair as a 4-H member, the following rules apply: The responsible person¹ must be in control³ of the animal at all times² and never turn the control over to the Cloverbud. It is the expectation that the responsible person¹ will be in control³ of the animal at all times² of the 4-H experience including, but not limited to all of the following situations: to and from the trailer, to and from the wash rack, to and from the barns, in the barns, in the stall, to and from the show arena and in the show arena. It is not acceptable to use more than one lead rope or halter with any animal as this turns at least some control over to the Cloverbud. During judging, the Cloverbud should walk next to the parent/responsible person to be available to learn from the project leader and/or to dialog with the evaluator/judge, but not touch the animal or handle equipment. Cloverbuds may safely interact with their animal through participation in a limited number of non-competitive classes at 4-H sponsored practice sessions/clinics, fun shows and county fairs. The purpose is to provide youth an opportunity to experience being in the ring with a judge present and to feel the pride that comes with this experience. RULES FOR CLOVERBUD PARTICIPATION For the safety of K-2 participants, the following rules apply to Cloverbud experiences. Parents/guardians/mentors are responsible for ensuring their Cloverbud understands and follows the rules. Extension 4-H staff members and designated volunteer(s) are positioned to intervene when rules are not followed and/or if safety becomes a concern for another reason. Definitions used in outlining the rules are noted at the end of this section. - When using equipment that is potentially dangerous, a responsible person 1 will be with the Cloverbud at all times 2 guiding and monitoring their involvement. Examples of potentially dangerous equipment include sewing machines and power tools. - Cloverbuds may only participate in wildlife educational opportunities of the 4-H Shooting Sports/Wildlife program. Cloverbuds may not handle any equipment, including fire arms and archery equipment. - Cloverbuds must wear appropriate safety helmets when riding horses or bicycles. - When Cloverbuds and animals (including beef, cats, dairy, dogs, goats, horse, lama, pets, poultry, rabbit, swine and sheep) are together at a 4-H program or participating at APPROPRIATE EXAMPLES OF PARTICIPATION ARE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: - Cloverbuds may participate with beef, dairy, dog, goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, and swine in a Cloverbud Class. - Cloverbuds may participate with a sheep in two classes: Cloverbud and/or Cloverbud Lamb Lead Class. - Cloverbuds may participate with a lama in two classes: Cloverbud Costume and/or Cloverbud lama. - Cloverbuds may participate with a horse in three classes: Cloverbud Halter/Showmanship, Cloverbud Western Pleasure and/or Cloverbud Barrels. If the horse is used in a riding setting, the Cloverbud may sit on the back of the horse with a responsible person¹ in control³ of the horse at all times². Helmets are required for the Cloverbud in any riding setting. 6

9 DEFINITIONS USED IN OUTLINING THE RULES ¹ A responsible person is defined as a screened adult volunteer, youth leader 6 th grade and older, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group. ² At all times includes, but is not limited to the following: during all portions of project workshops, club events, club meetings, public showcases which includes county fairs, demonstrations, or a community event where youth are representing 4-H with an animal. ³ Control means assuming responsibility for handling and/or leading the animal. It is the responsibility of the parent/responsible adult to control the animal at all times. *At NO time will the parent/responsible person 1 turn primary control 3 of the animal over to the Cloverbud. There will be no use of more than one lead rope or halter no matter what animal. INSURANCE Insurance is paid by the McLeod County 4-H Federation for all active 4-H members and active, screened volunteers in McLeod County. A yearly policy is taken out to cover members and volunteers at all 4-H sponsored events. CODE OF CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS OF 4-H MEMBERS, PARENTS & VOLUNTEERS 4-H Members, Parents & Volunteers are expected to follow the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct that was agreed to at the time of annual enrollment. The Codes of Conduct are available at Violations should be reported to 4-H Staff and will be addressed appropriately. GRIEVANCE POLICY PURPOSE The 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle by which to respond to 4-H members concerns relating to all 4-H activities. WHAT MAY AND MAY NOT BE GRIEVED A grievance committee may be convened for the following situations: - Alleged wrongdoing. - Rule violations. - Code of Conduct-related violations, which will be addressed by staff according to the established process. WHO MAY GRIEVE AN ISSUE Any Minnesota 4-H member and his/her parent/guardian. WHO RESPONDS TO THE GRIEVANCE - The grievance committee of 5 members will be selected from the larger grievance committee pool and will have youth and adult representation. - The committee members called upon in case of a grievance will be drawn from the grievance committee pool, which consists of 4-H members (9 th grade and above) and volunteers who meet the requirements outlined in the grievance committee position description and who have agreed to serve on the grievance committee by signing the Grievance Committee Member Contract. PROCESS FOR FILLING A GRIEVANCE - During the county fair, grievances must be filed within 24 hours (1 day) of the incident. These must be turned in to Extension staff. - Any other grievances that are not at county/state fair must be filed within 3 days of the incident. These must be turned in to Extension staff. - The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development Grievance Form must be filled out and signed by the 4-H member(s) and their parent(s)/guardian(s) filing the grievance. There is no limit to the number of people signing the grievance, but they must be directly impacted by or involved in the situation. You can get a Grievance Form from Extension staff. - The grievance form must be submitted with $50 at county level (cash or money order only). The money will be returned if the decision is ruled in favor of the person(s) filing the grievance. - If there are testing costs associated with the grievance, the individual(s) filing the grievance are responsible for paying the testing costs. Testing costs commonly involve investment of $200 or more. Testing costs can be estimated for the party filing the grievance and that amount must be paid up-front. A grievance committee will not be convened for the following situations: - Decisions made by judges, which are final. - Issues related to deadlines for membership enrollment, livestock identification and/or county fair pre-registration; due process will be provided by Extension staff. 7

10 STATIC INFORMATION STATIC JUDGING INFORMATION Judging: Tuesday, August 15 th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Location: 4-H Building, McLeod County Fairgrounds Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.50, White - $1.50 Cloverbud Premiums: Participation - $2.00 Exhibit Classes Eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk (*). Project areas list exhibit suggestions. These are only suggestions! 4-H members may exhibit up to six (6) lots per project, unless otherwise stated. Check the MN 4-H website under projects for more ideas. STATIC EXHIBIT RULES - If exhibition requirements listed in this book are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program Staff), youth may 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. - 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. - Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. They may be smaller. - 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 grieved. - All exhibits must be labeled with name and club. 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. - Floor space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension Office no later than August 1 st at or dacole@umn.edu. - Exhibits at the McLeod County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. The 4-H program will exercise care to protect them. However, the office cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed by viewers, the arrangement of the buildings in which displays are housed and the number of exhibits. 4-H ers who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. CONFERENCE JUDGING FOR STATIC EXHIBITS Static Exhibits are any non-livestock exhibits. When you bring your exhibits to the county fair, you will meet oneon-one with a judge to discuss your exhibit. You will have the chance to tell the judge about yourself and your exhibit. Be prepared to discuss details of what you did and what you learned while working on your exhibit. The judge may ask you to evaluate your exhibit, asking what you like best about it, what could have been better, etc. You will be awarded a ribbon (blue, red or white) based 50% on the exhibit and 50% on your knowledge. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion may also be given to outstanding exhibits at the end of the day. In our large project areas, we award Class Champions, which are a champion for each age division (3-5, 6-8 and 9+). All Cloverbuds receive a Cloverbud participation ribbon. You are also given the opportunity to ask the judge questions to further your learning in the project area. The decision of the judge is final and cannot be grieved. In preparation, think about your answers to the following questions: Why did you choose to make this exhibit? How does it fit into your project? What steps did you go through in preparing it? What decisions and choices did you make? How much did it cost in time, effort and materials? If you were to do this again, would you change anything? Was the result worth doing? What did you learn from this? What do you plan to do next year in this project? Think about the questions you might ask. Could I have done this differently? How could this be changed or improved? What other things could I do? 8

11 STATIC EXHIBITS AEROSPACE * R 10 1: Aerospace Grades 9+ * R 10 2: Aerospace Grades 6-8 R 10 3: Aerospace Grades Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery system should be in place and operative. - Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum. - Flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. - A rocket launch. BICYCLE * R 20 1: Bicycle Grades 9+ * R 20 2: Bicycle Grades 6-8 R 20 3: Bicycle Grades Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others about bike repair or first aid, etc. - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped with or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT * R 30 1: Cat Grades 9+ * R 30 2: Cat Grades 6-8 R 30 3: Cat Grades Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care. - Live cats must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian. They must also have trimmed nails (front and rear). - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster. - Live cat. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT * R 40 1: Child & Family Development Grades 9+ * R 40 2: Child & Family Development Grades 6-8 R 40 3: Child & Family Development Grades Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well-being. - If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is to be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. - Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from new or recycled/throw-away material. - Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by exhibitor. - Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/or families. - Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with description of what was learned about self and family. - A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.). CITIZENSHIP * R 50 1: Citizenship Grades 9+ * R 50 2: Citizenship Grades 6-8 R 50 3: Citizenship Grades Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems. CLOTHING & TEXTILES CLOTHES YOU MAKE * R 60 1: Clothes You Make Grades 9+ * R 60 2: Clothes You Make Grades 6-8 R 60 3: Clothes You Make Grades 3-5 9

12 - Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member name and club. - Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting. - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. - Be sure to sign up for Fashion Revue as a separate item on your registration form, if you are interested in participating. Fashion Revue is listed separately below. - A project such as a chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, etc., - A constructed garment made from a pattern - Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc. may be incorporated into a garment. - Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used. CLOTHES YOU BUY * R 60 4: Clothes You Buy Grades 9+ * R 60 5: Clothes You Buy Grades 6-8 R 60 6: Clothes You Buy Grades The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at minimum, the following information: Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. Exhibit suggestion: - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. NON - GARMENT * R 60 7: Non - Garment Grades 9+ * R 60 8: Non - Garment Grades 6-8 R 60 9: Non - Garment Grades 3-5 Exhibit suggestions: - A non-wearable project such as a pillow top, tote bag, backpack, etc. - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. - Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing selection or care. - All Non-Wearable items will be judged at the county fair. CLOTHING & TEXTILES FASHION REVUE Premium: Participation $5.00 FASHION REVUE JUDGING INFO Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Harmony River Living Center, Hutchinson, MN FASHION REVUE - CLOTHES YOU MAKE * R 70 1: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make Grades 9+ * R 70 2: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make Grades 6-8 R 70 3: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make Grades 3-5 R 70 4: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make Cloverbud FASHION REVUE - CLOTHES YOU BUY * R 70 5: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy Grades 9+ * R 70 6: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy Grades 6-8 R 70 7: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy Grades 3-5 R 70 8: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy Cloverbud Requirement: - Participants model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. CLOVERBUDS Premium: Participation $2.00 *A Cloverbud can enter up to 8 static projects plus 1 livestock exhibit per species CLOVERBUD STATIC EXHIBITS N 1 1: Static Project Cloverbud O 1 7: Demonstration Cloverbud Individual O 1 8: Demonstration Cloverbud Team R 70 4: Fashion Revue Clothes You Make Cloverbud R 70 8: Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy Cloverbud R : Favorite Food Show Cloverbud R 300 7: Performing Arts Performance Cloverbud R 360 5: Records Cloverbud Cloverbud Static Project: Any one item made at home, club meetings, day camps, etc. 10

13 Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable creature or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your home like a pillow, placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag puppet, 4 interesting objects of nature, tree leaf collection, display of insects, simple craft item or anything else you can think of. CLOVERBUD LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS A 8 1: Beef Cloverbud Beef B 14 1: Dairy Cloverbud Dairy D 12 1: Dairy Goat Cloverbud Dairy Goat E 5 1: Meat Goat Cloverbud Meat Goat F 21 1: Horse Cloverbud Barrels F 21 2: Horse Cloverbud Western Pleasure F 21 3: Horse Cloverbud Horse Halter/Showmanship G 7 1: Lama Cloverbud Showmanship G 7 2: Lama Cloverbud Costume H 11 1: Poultry Cloverbud Poultry I 7 1: Rabbit Cloverbud Rabbit J 8 1: Sheep Cloverbud Sheep J 8 2: Sheep Cloverbud Lamb Lead K 7 1: Swine Cloverbud Swine - Cloverbud members have completed Kindergarten or grades Cloverbuds are not eligible for State Fair, livestock auction or livestock interviews. - FOR CLOVERBUD EXHIBITORS: Please refer to the Cloverbud Policy located on pages 6-7 in the front of the premium book. CLUB BANNER Premium: Blue - $20.00, Red - $17.00, White - $15.00 V 1 1: Club Banner *This project is not conference judged. *Two banners will be selected for State Fair. - Banner must be 3 x5 and designed to hang vertically. - It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3/8 ) and ready to hang. - Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. - Club name on 3 x5 index card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) CLUB COMMUNITY PRIDE Premium: Blue - $20.00, Red - $17.00, White - $15.00 V 1 2: Club Community Pride *This project is conference judged. *One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. - 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. - Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. - Community Pride participants at State Fair may also exhibit another individual project. CLUB POTTED FLOWERS Premium: Blue - $20.00, Red - $17.00, White - $15.00 V 1 3: Club Potted Flowers *This project is NOT conference judged. *No State Fair trip awarded. Drop off location: 4-H Building on Entry Day from 2-6 p.m. - Each club may enter a maximum of two (2) potted flower exhibits. Some plants must be in bloom. Entries will be judged on vigor of plants, plus attractiveness and originality of container. These will be used to help beautify the 4-H building and around the fairgrounds. - Identify exhibit clearly with club name. - Potted flowers may be displayed outside. - Clubs must water their exhibits throughout the fair. CLUB SCARECROW Premium: Blue - $20.00, Red - $17.00, White - $15.00 V 1 4: Club Scarecrow *This project is NOT conference judged. *No State Fair trip awarded. Drop off location: 4-H Building on Entry Day from 2-6 p.m. - Entries must be prepared so it s on a 6 pole. It must be constructed well enough so that it will remain secure during the fair. - Exhibit must be identified with club name. - All exhibits must come with their own stand. 11

14 CLUB SCRAPBOOK Premium: Blue - $20.00, Red - $17.00, White - $15.00 V 1 5: Club Scrapbook *This project is conference judged. *No State Fair trip awarded. - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. - Two club youth who participated in the project will represent the club in conference judging. COMPUTER * R 80 1: Computer Grades 9+ * R 80 2: Computer Grades 6-8 R 80 3: Computer Grades Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. - Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use. - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software must be original or adapted by the member from an existing program. CONSUMER EDUCATION * R 90 1: Consumer Education Grades 9+ * R 90 2: Consumer Education Grades 6-8 R 90 3: Consumer Education Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included. - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. CRAFTS & FINE ARTS *Crafts & Fine Arts Participants will follow the blue, red and white ribbon system. CRAFTS * R 100 1: Crafts Grades 9+ * R 100 2: Crafts Grades 6-8 R 100 3: Crafts Grades Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. - Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. - Paint Factory paintings are Crafts, not Fine Arts. FINE ARTS * R 100 4: Fine Arts Grades 9+ * R 100 5: Fine Arts Grades 6-8 R 100 6: Fine Arts Grades Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art. - Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-H ers own ideas and imagination. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring mastery. - Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc. - Paint Factory paintings are Crafts, not Fine Arts. 12

15 CROP SCIENCES CORN * R 110 1: Corn Grades 9+ * R 110 2: Corn Grades 6-8 R 110 3: Corn Grades Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn). Must be placed in a clear, two quart jar or (2) clear, one quart jars. - An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES * R 110 4: Small Grains & Legumes Grades 9+ * R 110 5: Small Grains & Legumes Grades 6-8 R 110 6: Small Grains & Legumes Grades Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing season - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety. Must be placed in a clear, two quart jar or (2) clear, one quart jars. - An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. DEMONSTRATIONS Premium: Participation $5.00 DEMONSTRATION JUDGING INFO Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Harmony River Living Center, Hutchinson, MN This includes Demonstrations, Livestock Demonstrations, Illustrated Presentations and Youth In Action. DEMONSTRATION * O 1 1: Demonstration Grades 9+ Individual * O 1 2: Demonstration Grades 9+ Team * O 1 3: Demonstration Grades 6-8 Individual * O 1 4: Demonstration Grades 6-8 Team O 1 5: Demonstration Grades 3-5 Individual O 1 6: Demonstration Grades 3-5 Team O 1 7: Demonstration Cloverbud Individual O 1 8: Demonstration Cloverbud Team - Demonstrations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be a "finished product". - Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software. However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals. - Presentation Software may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). - If presentation software is utilized, judging will include the effective use of the software. For information on effectively using visuals in presentations and/or presentation software, please see Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H er is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. The ideal situation is to deliver the presentation with a computer and LCD projector, but the use of transparencies and an overhead projector is also possible. 13

16 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION * O 2 1: Livestock Demonstration Grades 9+ Individual * O 2 2: Livestock Demonstration Grades 9+ Team * O 2 3: Livestock Demonstration Grades 6-8 Individual * O 2 4: Livestock Demonstration Grades 6-8 Team O 2 5: Livestock Demonstration Grades 3-5 Individual O 2 6: Livestock Demonstration Grades 3-5 Team - Follow same demonstration format as listed above under Demonstrations, just livestock topic focus. - Any participants completing a livestock demonstration at the Minnesota State Fair will receive a $30 premium from the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association. ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS * O 3 1: Illustrated Presentations Grades 9+ Individual * O 3 2: Illustrated Presentations Grades 9+ Team * O 3 3: Illustrated Presentations Grades 6-8 Individual * O 3 4: Illustrated Presentations Grades 6-8 Team O 3 5: Illustrated Presentations Grades 3-5 Individual O 3 6: Illustrated Presentations Grades 3-5 Team - Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-H er has. Presentations may be an individual or a two person team. Individual presentations should not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software. Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item. - Presentation Software may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If used for an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however, the member must interact with the presentation and information not just step to the side and let the presentation play. (Selfpresenting entries created with presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and entered in the Video class.) - If presentation software is utilized, judging will include the effective use of the software. For information on effectively using visuals in presentations and/or presentation software please see Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H er is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. The ideal situation is to deliver the presentation with a computer and LCD projector, but the use of transparencies and an overhead projector is also possible. YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS * O 4 1: Youth in Action Demonstration Grades 9+ Individual * O 4 2: Youth in Action Demonstration Grades 9+ Team * O 4 3: Youth in Action Demonstration Grades 6-8 Individual * O 4 4: Youth in Action Demonstration Grades 6-8 Team O 4 5: Youth in Action Demonstration Grades 3-5 Individual O 4 6: Youth in Action Demonstration Grades 3-5 Team - Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately minutes in length. - Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member has. - Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results. DOG * R 120 1: Dog Grades 9+ * R 120 2: Dog Grades 6-8 R 120 3: Dog Grades

17 - A dog may be shown in the dog show OR as a dog project on entry day, not both. - Live dogs over four months of age must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian. - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. - Live dog. ELECTRIC * R 130 1: Electric Grades 9+ * R 130 2: Electric Grades 6-8 R 130 3: Electric Grades 3-5 Requirement: - A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits. - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard or farm. - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. - Electronic item built from kit, plan or own design with an explanation of what it is and how it is used. - Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc. ENGINEERING DESIGN *See H/projects/set/ for more information AQUATIC ROBOTICS * R 140 1: Aquatic Robotics Grades 9+ * R 140 2: Aquatic Robotics Grades 6-8 R 140 3: Aquatic Robotics Grades Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV). - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education. - Work in teams of a least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit. - Illustrate the community partnership (example: DNR, Water Resource or Lake Association). - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project. - Exhibit of ROV. - Display showing their use in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education. - Booklet showing their progression in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education as a team. ENGINEERING DESIGN * R 140 4: Engineering Design Grades 9+ * R 140 5: Engineering Design Grades 6-8 R 140 6: Engineering Design Grades Include description of the problem/challenge being solved. - Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to solve problem. - Display, binder and/or poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project. - Exhibit of engineering design product. - Display, binder, poster and/or webpage exploring a related career. ROBOTICS * R 140 7: Robotics Grades 9+ * R 140 8: Robotics Grades 6-8 R 140 9: Robotics Grades 3-5 Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. - Exhibits must be labeled with name and county on all pieces of the exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. Please exercise caution if displaying at fair. It is acceptable to bring your robot home after judging, but please plan to leave a book or poster on display. - Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a plan and complete an act. - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot. Exhibit Suggestion: - A robot, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. 15

18 RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE * R : Rube Goldberg Machine Team Member Grades 3-8 * Each team member (regardless of age) needs to register in this class * 4-H ers completing grades 3 and up are eligible to participate in State Fair. Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best Rube Goldberg Machines emulate their namesake by using a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their Rube Goldberg Machine. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. - Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule Book at for complete details. - Teams of at least 3 youth. - Minimum of 10 steps. - Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less. - Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft. - Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/challenge - Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. - Rube Goldberg Machine itself. - Display, binder and/or poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project. The State Fair competition will consist of a team conference judging experience and a showcase public event. The team conference judging experience will be held during the morning or afternoon of the full day of the Encampment. The combined time of conference judging and the showcase may take the full morning or afternoon, although there will be down time. Teams will be able to explain their Rube Goldberg to the judge and demonstrate their contraption as well. These will be scheduled throughout the day and will be set up to avoid any other judging conflicts that team members may have. The showcase public event is where each team will demonstrate their contraption. ENTOMOLOGY * R 150 1: Entomology Grades 9+ * R 150 2: Entomology Grades 6-8 R 150 3: Entomology Grades 3-5 Requirements for Insect Collection exhibits: - Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3" (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. - Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. - Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. - Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. - Specimens must be properly labeled. The location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable. - For more specific information on pinning, labeling, other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource, Requirements for Non-Collection Project exhibits: - Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. - Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, internet and/or interviews with an expert etc.) - Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special care. - A written report or journal should accompany the project, introducing the subject, describing the process (materials and method), predicting an outcome, stating the results, and discussing any conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables or other figures may be used. 16

19 - General Insect Collection: must consist of a minimum of 50 species of adult insects representing at least 8 orders. - Specialty insect collection can include, but is not limited to a collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (e.g. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop (e.g. insects attacking corn). - Non-Collection Project can include, but is not limited to life history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects) or insects in current events. EXPLORING ANIMALS * R 160 1: Exploring Animals Grades 9+ * R 160 2: Exploring Animals Grades 6-8 R 160 3: Exploring Animals Grades This area is for 4-H ers who wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-H ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category. Exhibit Suggestion: - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4- H ers made, did, learned; or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT * R 170 1: Exploring the Environment Grades 9+ * R 170 2: Exploring the Environment Grades 6-8 R 170 3: Exploring the Environment Grades Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure and/or texture. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS * R 180 1: Fishing Sports Grades 9+ * R 180 2: Fishing Sports Grades 6-8 R 180 3: Fishing Sports Grades Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish, develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish, create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used, fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig or other fishing equipment. - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish ecosystem. FLOWER GARDENING * R 190 1: Flower Gardening Grades 9+ * R 190 2: Flower Gardening Grades 6-8 R 190 3: Flower Gardening Grades Label each container according to kind or variety. - Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens) - Flower Gardening Projects must be alive (No artificial arrangements). - Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: three stems of one variety of annual flower, or one stem of a hardy perennial, or one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or one blossom of a tea rose, or one stem of a hardy shrub rose. - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. - My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale, the correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming. - Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). FOOD FOOD & NUTRITION * R 200 1: Food & Nutrition Grades 9+ * R 200 2: Food & Nutrition Grades 6-8 R 200 3: Food & Nutrition Grades

20 - Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to that exhibit. - The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the educational exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. - Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed at the exhibit instead of the food. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the food. - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the dietary guidelines and MyPlate. - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time). - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to disease (such as: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. - Nutrition/food science experiment. FOOD PRESERVATION * R 200 4: Food Preservation Grades 9+ * R 200 5: Food Preservation Grades 6-8 R 200 6: Food Preservation Grades Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project. - All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. - All food preservation exhibits must be labeled with a 2 x 3 label. Labels to include county, name, grade, product, style of pack, processing method (boiling water bath or pressure canner), date, processing time, date processed and source of recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure used. - Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars. - All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with lids. - Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams and jellies; 2-1 pint jars or one quart jar for pickled products. - Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preservation publications, available through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not acceptable. - No artificial food coloring should be added to entries. - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky). - Preserved within the past year. Exhibit suggestions: - Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product: Vegetables or fruits Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen) Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa). Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.) Dried vegetables or dried fruits. Dried herbs. Beef or venison jerky. Food science experiment or educational display. FOOD FAVORITE FOOD SHOW Premium: Participation $5.00 * R 200 7: Favorite Food Show Grades 9+ * R 200 8: Favorite Food Show Grades 6-8 R 200 9: Favorite Food Show Grades 3-5 R : Favorite Food Show Cloverbud * Judged March 6 th prior to County Fair Requirement: - Please bring your menu, recipe and photo of your project to fair for display only 18

21 FOREST RESOURCES * R 210 1: Forest Resources Grades 9+ * R 210 2: Forest Resources Grades 6-8 R 210 3: Forest Resources Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material. - Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common name. Common name should be printed near the identified leaf/needle. - Photographic display of forest products--include the name of the product/use to identify the photograph. - Display showing tree growth, annual ring cross-sections or make a seed collection. - Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree-- include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate information. - Display showing layers of the forest, renewable versus non-renewable resources, forestry careers, leaf and twig identification, taxonomic keys or tree road maps. - Display showing forest succession, tree and forest measurements, fire's effect on the forest, how trees grow, forest types, harvesting methods, entomology of the forest or pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production, wood products, Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). - Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry. FRUIT * R 220 1: Fruit Grades 9+ * R 220 2: Fruit Grades 6-8 R 220 3: Fruit Grades Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of exhibitor. - Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. - Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit (labeled), display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process, illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes) or illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. - Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and methods of control. GEOLOGY * R 230 1: Geology Grades 9+ * R 230 2: Geology Grades 6-8 R 230 3: Geology Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-topped case of the same model as used by the entomologists (approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3"). Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type. - Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton collection (see geology bulletin), six silly silicates. - Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz minerals, ores or a theme of your own choosing. - Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as paperweights and jewelry. Include an unpolished specimen of each rock type. - Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why s" dealing with the principles of geology and natural earth sciences. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS * R 240 1: Global Connections Grades 9+ * R 240 2: Global Connections Grades 6-8 R 240 3: Global Connections Grades Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a cross-cultural home stay experience. - Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc. HEALTH * R 250 1: Health Grades 9+ * R 250 2: Health Grades 6-8 R 250 3: Health Grades Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression) of your choice. - Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. 19

22 HOME ENVIRONMENT * R 260 1: Home Environment Grades 9+ * R 260 2: Home Environment Grades 6-8 R 260 3: Home Environment Grades Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or have written information to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs involved, and alternatives considered. - A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment must accompany exhibits that are items for the home. - Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and ready to hang. - Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED to be used. - Finished or refinished wood item or reupholstered furniture. - Repaired, restored or remodeled item for the home. - Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside of the home including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs. - An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past, including history of use. - Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and after. HORSE RELATED *The horse related project is for members who have a horse in the family or have access to a horse. * R 271 1: Horse Related Grades 6+ R 271 2: Horse Related Grades Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division. - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. HORSELESS HORSE *The horseless horse project is for members who DO NOT have a horse in the family or DO NOT have access to a horse. * R 272 1: Horse Horseless Horse Grades 6+ R 272 2: Horse Horseless Horse Grades Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. INDOOR GARDENING * R 270 1: Indoor Gardening Grades 9+ * R 270 2: Indoor Gardening Grades 6-8 R 270 3: Indoor Gardening Grades 3-5 * Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens) POTTED PLANTS: - Flowering plants should be in bloom. - Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. - Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair. PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS: - Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in depth or diameter. - Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4'. - Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and plants being well established. TERRARIUMS: - The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension. - Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. - Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums and know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design). - Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical name. - Terrarium or dish garden: consider terrarium material of general terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of Minnesota. - Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc. 20

23 LAWN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN * R 280 1: Lawn & Landscape Design Grades 9+ * R 280 2: Lawn & Landscape Design Grades 6-8 R 280 3: Lawn & Landscape Design Grades Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for State Fair. - Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told. - Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with plants and major areas of yard labeled. Should show changes and future plans. Photographs showing "before and after" views are desirable. - Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) including what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities you would include, and visual aids you would use. NEEDLE ARTS * R 290 1: Needle Arts Grades 9+ * R 290 2: Needle Arts Grades 6-8 R 290 3: Needle Arts Grades Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following information: pattern company name and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instructions. - Participant is encouraged to bring instructions/pattern. - If item is framed, a wall hanging or to be displayed on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. - Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, handquilting, weaving, appliqué, latchhook, tatting, other. - Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies or accessories used for a needle arts technique. - Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must include information about how item should be preserved. PERFORMING ARTS DISPLAY * R 300 1: Performing Arts Display Grades 9+ * R 300 2: Performing Arts Display Grades 6-8 R 300 3: Performing Arts Display Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Exhibit that shows a member s involvement or interest in the performing arts. - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts. - A puppet and script made and created by member. - Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and include a write-up about it. - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current performing arts experiences. - An educational display of some aspect of music, drama or performing. PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMANCE Premium: Participation $5.00 PERFORMING ARTS JUDGING INFO Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Harmony River Living Center, Hutchinson, MN * R 300 4: Performing Arts Performance Grades 9+ * R 300 5: Performing Arts Performance Grades 6-8 R 300 6: Performing Arts Performance Grades 3-5 R 300 7: Performing Arts Performance Cloverbud - A performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. - If equipment is needed, please make arrangements with the Extension Office prior to the event. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selecting, planning, performing and reflection on their project work. - Piano or musical selection, dance, vocal performance, dramatic reading, etc. PETS * R 310 1: Pets Grades 9+ * R 310 2: Pets Grades 6-8 R 310 3: Pets Grades LIVE PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED. - Educational display explaining pet care, health, nutritional needs, etc.; exhibit must include a photograph of 4-H er with their pet. - Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species display, animal care display. *Performances not allowed! 21

24 PHOTOGRAPHY *CHECK THIS OUT Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography exhibit and get ready for judging at your county fair, ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY *Exhibit will focus on what makes a good photograph. ONLY overall image corrections are allowed including: cropping, brightness/exposure, color saturation, contrast, sharpening, black and white, sepia or color conversion and exposure correction. * R 320 1: Elements of Photography Grades 9+ * R 320 2: Elements of Photography Grades 6-8 R 320 3: Elements of Photography Grades 3-5 Equipment: - Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed {i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone)}. - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. - Exhibitor s name, club, county and photography exhibit area should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - When editing or using enhancements an unaltered 4 x 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit. - NO picture frame or glass allowed. - Allowed exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted on mat board or poster board neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black). - Do not use construction paper or colored paper. - Use 14 x 22 board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama. - When a photo has been altered, the original (unaltered) 4 x 6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit. - Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. - Multi photo exhibits of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board, usually 4 x 6 photos. Some examples might include: Photo story of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board. Photo story (usually 4 x 6 photos). Some examples might include: A town s history: could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. 4-H project, another member s 4-H project or your 4-H Club s Community Service projects. Environmental issue(s) or a community need. A Day in the Life of (farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc.). Show a process (i.e. how to make something or steps to making something). Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 x 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). Panorama Enlargement or multiple 4 x 6 photos to show photographic elements, explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.). Enlargement or multiple 4 x 6 photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. CREATIVE/APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY *Photographs in this category MUST involve editing. Software editing is required in this category such as selective coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. Photos should focus on how photography is used in everyday life, including creative editing, mugs, ornaments, photo gifts, posters, calendars, brochures and advertising. * R 320 4: Creative/Applied Photography Grades 9+ * R 320 5: Creative/Applied Photography Grades 6-8 R 320 6: Creative/Applied Photography Grades 3-5 Equipment: - Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed {i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet, digital DSLR or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone)}. - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the 22

25 current 4-H year. (Exception an exhibit integrating older photographs). - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - An unaltered 4 x 6 photo must be included on the back of the exhibit or an outline of steps. - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. - Enlargements should be 5 x 7 or 8 X 10 ; multiple photos on project should be 4 x 6. - Exhibit s size should determine the size of the photo(s) used, for example an ornament, a calendar, a poster or a brochure would use different sized photographs. - Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, etc. (Non-affiliated website information can be found online) - Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. - Multi photo exhibits of 5 to 7 same sized photos matted or displayed on poster board, usually 4 X 6 photos. - Enlarged photograph (5 x 7 or 8 x 10 ) digitally enhanced on neutral matting (white, tan, grey or black). Remember the original (unaltered) 4 x 6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit). - Calendar, brochure, event poster, photo gifts, etc. (NO scrapbooks). Photo gifts include: mugs, puzzles, blankets, ornaments, etc. - Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques, selective coloring, HDR, etc. -Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice over, background selections, to make a show, etc. For judging can show project on 14 x 22 poster board or computer, tablet or DVD. PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE * R 330 1: Plant & Soil Science Grades 9+ * R 330 2: Plant & Soil Science Grades 6-8 R 330 3: Plant & Soil Science Grades An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. POTATOES * R 340 1: Potatoes Grades 9+ * R 340 2: Potatoes Grades 6-8 R 340 3: Potatoes Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. - Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. QUILTING * R 350 1: Quilting Grades 9+ * R 350 2: Quilting Grades 6-8 R 350 3: Quilting Grades Each Item should include information listing: pattern book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and care instructions. If not quilted or hand tied by the 4-H er, state who tied or hand/machine quilted the final project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-H er, someone else may do the final quilting). - Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or hand tied. - A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. - Repair of an old quilt. - A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used in quilting or a topic of your choice. RECORDS R 360 1: Traditional record found on the website maybe enhanced with photos R 360 2: A video, Power Point presentation, PREZI presentation, etc. R 360 3: Photo collage showing the project from the start of the year to the fair R 360 4: Portfolio showing the project from the start of the current 4-H year to the fair R 360 5: Records Cloverbud *Not eligible for State Fair - More than one record can be entered into each category. They each need to be from a different project area. Example: Chris Clover is entering 3 traditional records: One in sheep, one in shooting sports and one in shop. - If entering in more than one record category, each needs to be a different project area. 23

26 Example: Maddie Clover is bringing 3 record entries: a traditional record on swine, a video record for performing arts and photo collage for fashion revue. - Premiums will be paid, no champions selected. No overall prizes will be given. - Cloverbuds are able to exhibit a Cloverbud record for Participation only. - A Participation summary is required in addition to the record submitted. One participation summary is required. - 4-H member is responsible for providing own computer to show judges. - Items to be included in the record are: club activities, community service, leadership opportunities, 4-H projects, skills acquired, 4-H honors or awards. SAFETY * R 370 1: Safety Grades 9+ * R 370 2: Safety Grades 6-8 R 370 3: Safety Grades Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item for display representative of project activity. - Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items you included. - Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc. SCRAPBOOK R 380 1: Scrapbook Grades 9+ R 380 2: Scrapbook Grades 6-8 R 380 3: Scrapbook Grades 3-5 *Not eligible for State Fair - 4-H member scrapbook or notebook of actual 4-H Club work. - Scrapbooks that don t fit into any other project area. - Be creative! SELF-DETERMINED * R 390 1: Self-Determined Grades 9+ * R 390 2: Self-Determined Grades 6-8 R 390 3: Self-Determined Grades This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch-all category, but rather intentional self-directed learning. - A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to three (3) different clubs from the same county. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning and management of a self-determined learning experience. - Poster, display or notebook showing the process of doing the activity/project. - Display of finished work. - Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and Clowning exhibits. SHOOTING SPORTS/WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT * R 400 1: Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Grades 9+ * R 400 2: Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Grades 6-8 R 400 3: Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Grades Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that a gun, bow and arrow or taxidermy item may be included in a display and will not be considered in the calculation of dimensions. - MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be followed. - No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in such a manner so as to prevent their points or edges from being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or demonstrated. - Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range commands and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.). - Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, position, etc.). - Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among five lookalike species, of upland game birds, etc.). - Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club. - History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms. - Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations. 24

27 SHOP * R 410 1: Shop Wood Based Grades 9+ * R 410 2: Shop Wood Based Grades 6-8 R 410 3: Shop Wood Based Grades 3-5 * R 410 4: Shop Metal Based Grades 9+ * R 410 5: Shop Metal Based Grades 6-8 R 410 6: Shop Metal Based Grades Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. - Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and total cost. - Article made of wood or metal. - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished or refinished. - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood. SMALL ENGINES * R 420 1: Small Engines Grades 9+ * R 420 2: Small Engines Grades 6-8 R 420 3: Small Engines Grades Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired. - A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine. - Display on the parts of an engine, etc. - An educational display of some aspect of small engine use, care, reconditioning, etc. TRACTOR * R 430 1: Tractor Grades 9+ * R 430 2: Tractor Grades 6-8 R 430 3: Tractor Grades 3-5 Requirement: - Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors - Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. Exhibit suggestions: - A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project learning. - Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor. - Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with your field or lawn tractor or material prepared to train others. VEGETABLE GARDENING * R 440 1: Vegetable Gardening Grades 9+ * R 440 2: Vegetable Gardening Grades 6-8 R 440 3: Vegetable Gardening Grades Label vegetables with proper variety names. - When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, it is recommended the collection includes six different kinds of vegetables (1 large specimen + 3 medium specimen + 2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable specimens for this project choosing any combination of the following: One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) Two small vegetable specimen s and 12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) Potatoes or cherry tomatoes may not be included - If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must contain six different vegetables or be an educational display. - Note: There will be vegetable boxes available for your use in displaying your exhibits on entry day. - Collection of three or more different vegetables (use the guide above). - Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable. - Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in development between thinned vs. un-thinned vegetables). - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail or large planter. VETERINARY SCIENCE * R 450 1: Veterinary Science Grades 9+ * R 450 2: Veterinary Science Grades 6-8 R 450 3: Veterinary Science Grades 3-5 -Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written articles. - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy - Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, displaced abomasum, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. 25

28 VIDEO/FILMMAKING *CHECK THIS OUT Tips and suggestions from 4-H photography judges to prepare your 4-H photography/filmmaking exhibit and get ready for judging at your county fair, * R 460 1: Video/Filmmaking Grades 9+ * R 460 2: Video/Filmmaking Grades 6-8 R 460 3: Video/Filmmaking Grades 3-5 Equipment: - Video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, Go Pro, any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed {i.e. video camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cellphone, tablet, digital DSLR, Go Pro or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone)}. - All video/film footage exhibited must have been recorded/created in the current 4-H year. When appropriate, historical footage can be used, otherwise film/video content must have been taken in the current 4-H year. - All video/filmmaking exhibits must be made by the exhibitor OR if the exhibit is made by a video/filmmaking production team, the exhibitor must be a member and must have created at least 50 percent of the finished video/film. - Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive or data CD. - Video/film must include a title and credits. - The video/film must be original material, portions from other sources must be documented and have a copyright release, including music. Any video/film exhibit which appears to contain copyrighted material, including music, will not be publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission from the producer to use the material in the video/film. - The exhibitor s name, grade, club, and exhibit class must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces. - A computer with DVD player or USB port will be provided for viewing the video/film during the conference judging. If other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need to be made in advance. - Video/film must be playable on Windows, use file format including.wmv,.flv and.mpeg,.avi,.mov,.avchd,.mpeg-1,.meg-4, as well as a playable DVD. - This is not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied Photography for slideshow). - Issue: Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include information of the suspected reasons for the decline and possible solutions. - A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer video/film creation, etc. - A video/film short, limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing by judge during judging process). Showcase various video/film techniques. A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. - A video/film made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video/film. - A video/film using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). - A video/film using Claymation or stop action. - 4-H Film Festival - This category is open to participants in this specially designed video production program. Youth in Grades 5-8 are involved in an online experience to learn how to simulate the process a young filmmaker would go through as they produce a high-quality short film using their smartphone. These films will be shown on the Minnesota 4-H YouTube channel and in the 4-H Building during the Minnesota State Fair. For more information, please go to h/projects/arts-communication/video/onlineadventure/index.html. WATER/WETLANDS * R 470 1: Water/Wetlands Grades 9+ * R 470 2: Water/Wetlands Grades 6-8 R 470 3: Water/Wetlands Grades Display showing the five unique physical properties of water, the hydrologic or water cycle, the quantities and uses made of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants. - Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc. WILDLIFE BIOLOGY * R 480 1: Wildlife Biology Grades 9+ * R 480 2: Wildlife Biology Grades 6-8 R 480 3: Wildlife Biology Grades Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. 26

29 - Birdhouse, birdfeeder or homemade bird book of local birds. - An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat, food, and shelter needs. - A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and forest management for wildlife. - Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc). YOUTH LEADERSHIP * R 490 1: Youth Leadership Grades 9+ * R 490 2: Youth Leadership Grades 6-8 R 490 3: Youth Leadership Grades 3-5 Purpose: - Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills and then develop those skills and share them with others. This might happen individually or with a group. Guidelines: - Taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the steps from beginning to end would be one example of a youth leadership project. Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display boards, scrapbooks, and posters. ANIMAL SCIENCE INFORMATION LIVESTOCK RELEASE: Sunday, August 20 th 8:00 p.m. ANIMAL SCIENCE RULES - 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. 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 Feb. 15). - 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. - 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. - All livestock exhibits must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. - State Grooming & Fitting Rules: All grooming of livestock at the fair, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of the hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep, pulling up hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family (parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters) or any other enrolled Minnesota 4-H member. - 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 must be shown as crossbreds or grades. - All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society. - 4-H livestock may be shown in Open Class. Registration for open class is turned into the McLeod County Fair Office. - All Livestock Exhibits must be presentable for public display between 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day. SHOWMANSHIP RULES - All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the fair, who have completed grade 3 and up, are eligible to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own animals. All animals in Showmanship, must be a properly 4-H identified animal. There are no exceptions; violations of this policy will result in forfeit of awards for the class. - Each specie may earn one additional state fair trip by having a minimum of 90% participation in showmanship of all regular exhibitors (Cloverbuds are ineligible.) This trip is NOT TRANSFERABLE between species. OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN Dr. John Froning and the Animal Medical Center. He will administer all necessary rules and make the necessary inspections. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The County will be strictly enforcing the following requirements regarding extension cords used in all livestock barns during the fair and should be followed by all exhibitors: - All extension cords must be at least 12 gauge or larger Type G, PPE, S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SC, SCE, SCT, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO, W or other types identified for extra-hard usage and must be of the grounding type. - Extension cords must also be three-wire flexible. 27

30 - No lightweight (2 wire) extension cords or zip cords (18 gauge or smaller) may be used anywhere. - Octopus plugs and two-wire extension cords often create a fire hazard and will be removed if found in use during an event. - Cables with a J in the type designation (Such as Type SJT) are not permitted. - Refrigerators and small appliances not in compliance with these rules may be asked to leave the grounds. *It is your responsibility to read and adhere to the McLeod County Agricultural Association Competitive Exhibitor General Rules and Regulations (can be found at in addition to the 4-H Rules and Regulations listed in this Premium Book. WHAT IF TWO ANIMALS ARE IN THE SAME CLASS? Based on animal weights and class combinations, if two animals are entered in the same class, another 4-H member should be asked to show one of the animals. No adults will be allowed to show the animal. This includes State Fair Line Up. ANIMAL SCIENCE INTERVIEWS - All Animal Science interviews will be conducted on the Tuesday of county fair from 3:00 7:00 p.m. - Youth are highly encouraged to complete an Animal Science interview. - Youth will receive a participation premium of $5.00 per interview. - Judges will pick the top interviewees in each specie and age group depending on the number of youth enrolled in that project. They will receive an additional Blue Ribbon Premium of $3.00 in addition to their participation premium. - Top Interview winners will be posted with all of the other Static State Fair Line-Ups. - Top Interview winners will be announced during their specie s show. IAFE SHOW ETHICS - Exhibitors of animals at livestock events shall at all times represent themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agriculture. This code applies to all exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. - All youth leaders working with younger exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All animals must be examined by the official veterinarian on the day they are admitted to the exhibition and at least once daily during the exhibition. All out-of-state animals must meet Minnesota importation requirements. No animal may enter or be at a public exhibition that is showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts. Always check with exhibition management for additional requirements. CATTLE Cattle must be officially identified. DEER AND ELK Deer and elk must be officially identified. SHEEP AND GOATS Sheep and goats must be officially identified. No sheep or goat that is within 30 days of giving birth (either before or after) may be exhibited without prior approval from the Board. POULTRY All chickens, turkeys and game birds at exhibitions, except baby poultry, must be individually identified with a leg or wing band. At exhibitions, all chickens, turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart approved by the board to show compliance with the following requirements: - Pullorum-typhoid originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified U.S. Pollorum-Typhoid Clean under the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP); or be negative to a pollorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the opening date of exhibition. - Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae all turkeys and turkey hatching eggs must originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified U.S. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG) Clean and U.S. 28

31 Mycoplasma Synoviae (MS) Clean under the NPIP; or be negative to a Mycoplasma gallisepticum and a Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days prior to the opening date of exhibition. For questions related to poultry exhibition requirements, please contact the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory at Resources: - Poultry Exhibition Statement of Origin Form: - Poultry Exhibition Fact Sheet: SWINE Breeding and feeding swine must be officially identified, unless in slaughter classes only. HORSES Horses, except suckling foals accompanying a negative dam, must be negative to an official equine infectious anemia (Coggins) test conducted within 12 months prior to the opening date of an exhibition. DOGS Dogs four months of age or older must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination documenting that the dog is currently vaccinated for rabies. COUNTY LIVESTOCK AUCTION - The objective of the 4-H Livestock Auction is to provide educational interaction between 4-H members and the public that is consistent and fair allowing buyers to support positive youth development. - All animals are sold premium only. The 4-H member and buyer may have a private treaty transaction on their animal after the sale. - The Livestock Auction will be the Friday of county fair at 6:00 p.m. Cake and refreshments will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. - Each 4-H er wishing to consign to the livestock auction must do so before Friday at 11:00 a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! - Consignment will be collected by Auction Chairpersons, Patty Dahlke and Trudy Lickfelt, or turned into the 4-H Fair Office. - Cloverbuds are NOT eligible for the 4-H Livestock Auction. - Blue or Red ribbon livestock qualify for the auction. 4-H ers may only sell one lot. - 4-H ers must fill out a thank you card and turn it in to the 4-H Office before their auction check will be issued to them. - No breeding animals allowed. - Species allowed on the auction: market beef, market chickens, market ducks, market geese, market goats, market guineas, market rabbits, market sheep, market swine and market turkeys. - All auction checks will be mailed to participants after all the buyers checks have cleared at the bank. This may take up to 4 weeks. - New for 2017! There will be a required participant picture at 5:15 p.m. 4-H ers only, no animals. Dress in show clothes. ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Exhibit Classes Eligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk (*). BEEF Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Weigh-In & Verification: Wednesday, August 16 th 11:00 a.m. Show: Wednesday, August 16 th - 4:30 p.m. - Show Arena Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00 Birth Dates Spring Calf Jan 1 Apr 30, 2017 Fall Calf Sept 1-Dec 31, 2016 Summer Yearling May 1-Aug 31, 2016 Junior Yearling Jan 1-April 30, 2016 Senior Yearling Sept 1-Dec 31, 2015 Cow/Calf Calf born on or after Jan 1, 2017 Prospect Calf Jan 1 Apr 30, 2017 Market Beef Jan 1 Aug 31, 2016 Dairy Steer Jan 1 Aug 31, 2016 BREEDING HEIFER * A 1 1: Beef Registered Spring Calf * A 1 2: Beef Registered Fall Calf * A 1 3: Beef Registered Summer Yearling * A 1 4: Beef Registered Junior Yearling * A 1 5: Beef Registered Senior Yearling * A 1 6: Beef Commercial Spring Calf * A 1 7: Beef Commercial Fall Calf * A 1 8: Beef Commercial Summer Yearling * A 1 9: Beef Commercial Junior Yearling * A 1 10: Beef Commercial Senior Yearling 29

32 - Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on file in the Extension Office by May 15 th of the current year. MARKET BEEF * A 2 1: Beef Market Steer * A 2 2: Beef Market Heifer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. DAIRY STEER * A 3 1: Beef Purebred Dairy Steer * A 3 2: Beef Crossbred Dairy Steer - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be purple ribbon eligible for State fair. - Pure Breed Dairy Steers must be 100% dairy breed. These breeds will be accepted without registration papers Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking Shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with American Milking Shorthorn Society and not carry the S suffix. - Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auction. - 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). COW AND CALF * A 4 1: Beef Cow and Calf Pair PROSPECT CALF * A 5 1: Beef Heifer Calf * A 5 2: Beef Steer Calf A 5 3: Beef Prospect Dairy Steer (County Fair Class Only No more than 400 lbs. plus or minus) BEEF INTERVIEW BEEF INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building A 6 1: Beef Interview Grades 9+ A 6 2: Beef Interview Grades 6-8 A 6 3: Beef Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP A 7 1: Beef Showmanship Grades 9+ A 7 2: Beef Showmanship Grades 6-8 A 7 3: Beef Showmanship Grades 3-5 CLOVERBUD BEEF A 8 1: Beef Cloverbud Beef DAIRY Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Exhibitor Meeting: Wednesday, August 16 th 1:45 p.m. Show Arena Verification: Wednesday, August 16 th from 1:45 3:00 p.m. Dairy Barn Show: Thursday, August 17 th 9:00 a.m. - Show Arena Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00 *Limited to 4 head per exhibitor Birth Dates Spring Junior Calf March 1 to May 31, 2017 Winter Calf Dec 1, 2016 to Feb 28, 2017 Fall Calf Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2016 Summer Junior Yearling June 1 to Aug 31, 2016 Spring Junior Yearling March 1 to May 31, 2016 Winter Senior Yearling Dec 1, 2015 to Feb 29, 2016 Fall Senior Yearling Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2015 Junior Two Year Old March 1 to Aug 31, 2015 Senior Two Year Old Sept 1, 2014 to Feb 28, 2015 Three Year Old Cows Sept 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014 Four Year Old Cows Sept 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2013 Cow, Five Years & Older Born before Sept 1, 2012 ARYSHIRE REGISTERED & GRADE * B 1 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 1 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 1 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 1 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 1 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 1 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 1 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 1 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 1 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 1 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 1 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 1 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 1 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age 30

33 BROWN SWISS REGISTERED & GRADE * B 2 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 2 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 2 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 2 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 2 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 2 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 2 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 2 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 2 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 2 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 2 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 2 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 2 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age GUERNSEY REGISTERED & GRADE * B 3 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 3 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 3 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 3 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 3 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 3 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 3 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 3 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 3 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 3 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 3 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 3 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 3 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age HOLSTEIN REGISTERED * B 4 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 4 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 4 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 4 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 4 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 4 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 4 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 4 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 4 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 4 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 4 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 4 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 4 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age HOLSTEIN GRADE * B 5 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 5 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 5 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 5 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 5 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 5 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 5 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 5 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 5 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 5 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 5 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 5 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 5 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age JERSEY REGISTERED & GRADE * B 6 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 6 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 6 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 6 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 6 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 6 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 6 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 6 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 6 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 6 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 6 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 6 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 6 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age MILKING SHORTHORN REGISTERED & GRADE * B 7 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 7 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 7 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 7 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 7 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 7 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 7 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 7 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 7 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 7 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 7 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 7 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 7 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age RED & WHITE REGISTERED * B 8 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 8 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 8 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 8 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 8 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 8 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 8 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 8 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 8 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 8 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 8 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 8 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 8 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age CROSSBRED & OTHER BREEDS REGISTERED & GRADE * B 9 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 9 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 9 3: Dairy Fall Calf 31

34 * B 9 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 9 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 9 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 9 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 9 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 9 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 9 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 9 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 9 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 9 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age COLORED BREEDS REGISTERED & GRADE * B 10 1: Dairy Spring Junior Calf * B 10 2: Dairy Winter Calf * B 10 3: Dairy Fall Calf * B 10 4: Dairy Summer Junior Yearling * B 10 5: Dairy Spring Junior Yearling * B 10 6: Dairy Winter Senior Yearling * B 10 7: Dairy Fall Senior Yearling * B 10 8: Dairy Junior Two Year Old Cow * B 10 9: Dairy Senior Two Year Old Cow * B 10 10: Dairy Three Year Old Cow * B 10 11: Dairy Four Year Old Cow * B 10 12: Dairy Five Year Old Cow and Older * B 10 13: Dairy Dry Cow, of any age - 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 HERD MANAGEMENT ALL BREEDS B 11 1: Exhibit of 3 animals DAIRY INTERVIEW DAIRY INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building B 12 1: Dairy Interview Grades 9+ B 12 2: Dairy Interview Grades 6-8 B 12 3: Dairy Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP B 13 1: Dairy Showmanship Grades 9+ B 13 2: Dairy Showmanship Grades 6-8 B 13 3: Dairy Showmanship Grades 3-5 CLOVERBUD DAIRY B 14 1: Dairy Cloverbud Dairy DOG Show: Due to low participation numbers, McLeod County will not host a 4-H Dog Show. *The show you attend will depend on which county you took dog training in. Please contact the Extension Office with any questions. Premiums: Blue - $3.50, Red - $3.00, White - $2.50 *Note: The following will be used for ribbon placing based on the score sheet in obedience class: Blue: points Red: points White: 99.5 points or less Anyone receiving a blue or red ribbon must move up to the next class the following year. DOG AGILITY C 1 1: Dog Pre-Agility C 1 2: Dog Agility Beginner C 1 3: Dog Agility Elementary C 1 4: Dog Agility Intermediate C 1 5: Dog Agility Senior C 1 6: Dog Agility Advance C 1 7: Dog Jumpers I C 1 8: Dog Jumpers II C 1 9: Dog Jumpers III DOG RALLY C 2 1: Dog Rally Pre-Novice C 2 2: Dog Rally Novice C 2 3: Dog Rally Pre-Advance C 2 4: Dog Rally Advanced C 2 5: Dog Rally Excellent C 2 6: Dog Rally Veterans DOG OBEDIENCE C 3 1: Dog Obedience Foundation Class C 3 2: Dog Obedience Beginner C 3 3: Dog Obedience Graduate Beginner C 3 4: Dog Obedience Novice C 3 5: Dog Obedience Graduate Novice C 3 6: Dog Obedience Pre-Open C 3 7: Dog Obedience Open C 3 8: Dog Obedience Graduate Open C 3 9: Dog Obedience Pre-Utility C 3 10: Dog Obedience Utility C 3 11: Dog Obedience Veterans C 3 12: Dog Obedience Brace C 3 13: Dog Obedience 4 Dog Team DOG SHOWMANSHIP C 4 1: Dog Showmanship Novice Junior C 4 2: Dog Showmanship Open Junior C 4 3: Dog Showmanship Novice Senior C 4 4: Dog Showmanship Open Senior 32

35 - 4-H ers can show no more than two dogs. - A dog may be shown in the dog show or the as a live dog on entry day, not both! - 4-H ers - 3 rd grade and up are eligible for county and state dog show. - All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Verification Form. - 4-H ers 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 GOAT - DAIRY & MEAT Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Verification: Wednesday, August 16 th 10:30 a.m. Show: Thursday, August 17 th 8:00 a.m. - Show Tent Premiums: Blue - $7.50, Red - $6.50, White - $4.50 *Classes with less than three exhibits may be combined. DAIRY GOAT CLASSES *Note: For safety reasons all dairy goats must be Dis-budded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed. BIRTH DATES Junior Doe Kid April 1 to June 30, 2017 Senior Doe Kid Jan 1 to March 31, 2017 Dry Yearling Doe Jan 1 Dec 31, 2016 Milking Yearling Doe Jan 1 Dec 31, 2016 Milking 2 Year Old Doe Jan 1 Dec 31, 2015 Milking ~ 3 Years and Born in 2013 or 2014 under 5 Years Milking ~ 5 Years and Born before 2012 Older ALPINE * D 1 1: Registered Junior Doe Kid * D 1 2: Registered Senior Doe Kid * D 1 3: Registered Dry Yearling Doe * D 1 4: Registered Milking Yearling Doe * D 1 5: Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 1 6: Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 1 7: Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 1 8: Registered Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older LAMANCHA * D 2 1: Registered Junior Doe Kid * D 2 2: Registered Senior Doe Kid * D 2 3: Registered Dry Yearling Doe * D 2 4: Registered Milking Yearling Doe * D 2 5: Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 2 6: Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 2 7: Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 2 8: Registered Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older NIGERIAN DWARF * D 3 1: Registered Junior Doe Kid * D 3 2: Registered Senior Doe Kid * D 3 3: Registered Dry Yearling Doe * D 3 4: Registered Milking Yearling Doe * D 3 5: Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 3 6: Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 3 7: Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 3 8: Registered Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older NUBIAN * D 4 1: Registered Junior Doe Kid * D 4 2: Registered Senior Doe Kid * D 4 3: Registered Dry Yearling Doe * D 4 4: Registered Milking Yearling Doe * D 4 5: Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 4 6: Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 4 7: Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 4 8: Registered Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older OBERHASLI * D 5 1: Registered Junior Doe Kid * D 5 2: Registered Senior Doe Kid * D 5 3: Registered Dry Yearling Doe * D 5 4: Registered Milking Yearling Doe * D 5 5: Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 5 6: Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 5 7: Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 5 8: Registered Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older SAANEN & SABLE SAANEN * D 6 1: Registered Junior Doe Kid * D 6 2: Registered Senior Doe Kid * D 6 3: Registered Dry Yearling Doe * D 6 4: Registered Milking Yearling Doe * D 6 5: Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 6 6: Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 6 7: Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 6 8: Registered Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older TOGGENBURG * D 7 1: Registered Junior Doe Kid * D 7 2: Registered Senior Doe Kid * D 7 3: Registered Dry Yearling Doe * D 7 4: Registered Milking Yearling Doe 33

36 * D 7 5: Registered Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 7 6: Registered Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 7 7: Registered Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 7 8: Registered Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older RECORDED * D 8 1: Recorded Grade Junior Doe Kid * D 8 2: Recorded Grade Senior Doe Kid * D 8 3: Recorded Grade Dry Yearling Doe * D 8 4: Recorded Grade Milking Yearling Doe * D 8 5: Recorded Grade Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 8 6: Recorded Grade Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 8 7: Recorded Grade Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 8 8: Recorded Grade Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older UNRECORDED * D 9 1: Unrecorded Grade Junior Doe Kid * D 9 2: Unrecorded Grade Senior Doe Kid * D 9 3: Unrecorded Grade Dry Yearling Doe * D 9 4: Unrecorded Grade Milking Yearling Doe * D 9 5: Unrecorded Grade Milking 2 Year Old Doe * D 9 6: Unrecorded Grade Milking 3 Year Old Doe * D 9 7: Unrecorded Grade Milking 4 Year Old Doe * D 9 8: Unrecorded Grade Milking 5 Year Old Doe & Older DAIRY GOAT INTERVIEW DAIRY GOAT INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building D 10 1: Dairy Goat Interview Grades 9+ D 10 2: Dairy Goat Interview Grades 6-8 D 10 3: Dairy Goat Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP D 11 1: Dairy Goat Showmanship Grades 9+ D 11 2: Dairy Goat Showmanship Grades 6-8 D 11 3: Dairy Goat Showmanship Grades 3-5 CLOVERBUD DAIRY GOAT D 12 1: Dairy Goat Cloverbud Dairy Goat MEAT GOAT CLASSES * Note: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats * Note: 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 (sawed) off horns are not permitted. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. BIRTH DATES Meat Market Goat (altered Dec 1, 2016 April 30, 2017 male or female) Dairy Market Goat (altered Dec 1, 2016 April 30, 2017 male) Senior Yearling Breeding Doe Dec 1, 2015 Mar 31, 2016 Junior Yearling Breeding Doe April 1, 2016 Aug 31, 2016 Fall Yearling Breeding Doe Sept 1, 2016 Nov 30, 2016 Senior Breeding Doe Kid Dec 1, 2016 Feb 28, 2017 Junior Breeding Doe Kid Mar 1, 2017 May 31, 2017 MARKET GOAT * E 1 1: Meat Market Goat Altered Male No Bucks * E 1 2: Meat Market Goat Female * E 1 3: Dairy Market Goat Altered Male No Bucks MEAT BREEDING DOE * E 2 1: Meat Goat Senior Yearling Breeding Doe, Registered or Grade, never kidded * E 2 2: Meat Goat Junior Yearling Breeding Doe, Registered or Grade, never kidded * E 2 3: Meat Goat Fall Yearling Breeding Doe, Registered or Grade, never kidded * E 2 4: Meat Goat Senior Breeding Doe Kid * E 2 5: Meat Goat Junior Breeding Doe Kid - Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. MEAT GOAT INTERVIEW MEAT GOAT INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building E 3 1: Meat Goat Interview Grades 9+ E 3 2: Meat Goat Interview Grades 6-8 E 3 3: Meat Goat Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP E 4 1: Meat Goat Showmanship Grades 9+ E 4 2: Meat Goat Showmanship Grades 6-8 E 4 3: Meat Goat Showmanship Grades

37 CLOVERBUD MEAT GOAT E 5 1: Meat Goat Cloverbud Meat Goat HORSE Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00-7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Show: Friday, August 18 th 7:00 a.m. Horse Arena *In the event of extreme wet arena conditions, show may be rescheduled for Saturday 4-H Horse Release: Sunday, August 20 th Premiums: Blue - $9.00, Red - $7.00, White - $5.00 *Premiums paid only for classes indicated below *New in 2017! All 4-H Horses will be expected to stall the entire county fair like other animals. This change was recommended at last fall s Horse Project Development Committee Meeting. This ensures a fuller horse barn during fair, allows for a 4-H horse presence throughout county fair, and keeps horse at fair just in case we need to postpone our show to a later time during fair in the case of inclement weather conditions. Horses who are stalled during the expected times will receive earned premium dollars, as well as be eligible for placings above a blue ribbon (including grand and reserve champions) and state show trips. - The MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book or any revision will be followed. There will be no exception to these rules. - Bareback is not allowed in any 4-H riding. - Copies of current Coggins Papers must be on file in the Extension Office before the horse can be unloaded for Safety Clinics or shown at the County Fair. - A 4-H er can only ride one horse per class. - Horses who were not identified on 4-H Affidavits by May 15 th can only receive up to a Blue Placing, no grand/reserve champions or state fair trips. - Each member must own or lease his/her own horse. All care, feeding, grooming, training and exercising must be done by the member beginning no later than May 15 th to exhibit at the MN State 4-H Horse Show. - Unsafe horses or careless riders will be dismissed from the show. - Can only enter in Western Showmanship OR English Showmanship per horse rider combination. - Can only enter in English Equitation Hunt Seat OR English Equitation Saddle Seat per horse rider combination. - Can only enter in English Pleasure Hunt Seat OR English Pleasure Saddle Seat per horse rider combination. - If you enter in a Walk/Trot Pleasure or Walk/Trot Barrels class, you can NOT enter in any other riding classes, except Costume class. - Ponies and Minis are encouraged to show in correct 4-H er age group class. - Classes may be combined or split depending on number of entries. - Costume class will only be a Walk/Trot class. - Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-Hers participating in any 4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear. Helmet use is required when mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. Additional information can be found on *Novice: Any 4-H er 6 th grade and older that has not yet earned a blue ribbon. This class is not eligible for State Fair. They will receive County points only. WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP *Premium paid * F 1 1: Horse Showmanship Grades 9+ * F 1 2: Horse Showmanship Grades 6-8 F 1 3: Horse Showmanship Grades 3-5 F 1 4: Horse Showmanship Novice ENGLISH SHOWMANSHIP *Premium paid * F 2 1: Horse Showmanship Grades 9+ * F 2 2: Horse Showmanship Grades 6-8 F 2 3: Horse Showmanship Grades 3-5 F 2 4: Horse Showmanship Novice ENGLISH EQUITATION HUNT SEAT *Premium paid * F 3 1: Horse English Equitation Grades 9+ * F 3 2: Horse English Equitation Grades 6-8 F 3 3: Horse English Equitation Grades 3-5 F 3 4: Horse English Equitation Novice ENGLISH EQUITATION SADDLE SEAT *Premium paid * F 4 1: Horse English Equitation Grades 9+ * F 4 2: Horse English Equitation Grades 6-8 F 4 3: Horse English Equitation Grades 3-5 F 4 4: Horse English Equitation Novice ENGLISH PLEASURE HUNT SEAT * F 5 1: Horse English Pleasure Grades 9+ * F 5 2: Horse English Pleasure Grades 6-8 F 5 3: Horse English Pleasure Grades 3-5 F 5 4: Horse English Pleasure Novice ENGLISH PLEASURE SADDLE SEAT * F 6 1: Horse English Pleasure Grades 9+ * F 6 2: Horse English Pleasure Grades 6-8 F 6 3: Horse English Pleasure Grades 3-5 F 6 4: Horse English Pleasure Novice 35

38 WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP *Premium paid * F 7 1: Horse Western Horsemanship, All Gaits Grades 9+ * F 7 2: Horse Western Horsemanship, All Gaits Grades 6-8 F 7 3: Horse Western Horsemanship, All Gaits Grades 3-5 F 7 4: Horse Western Horsemanship, All Gaits Pony, 56 & under F 7 5: Horse Western Horsemanship, All Gaits Novice WESTERN PLEASURE * F 8 1: Horse Western Pleasure Grades 9+ * F 8 2: Horse Western Pleasure Grades 6-8 F 8 3: Horse Western Pleasure Grades 3-5 F 8 4: Horse Western Pleasure Pony, 56 & under F 8 5: Horse Western Pleasure Novice WALK/TROT WESTERN PLEASURE *Premium paid F 9 1: Horse Walk/Trot Western Pleasure Grades 3+ POLE WEAVING *Premium paid * F 10 1: Horse Pole Weaving Grades 9+ * F 10 2: Horse Pole Weaving Grades 6-8 F 10 3: Horse Pole Weaving Grades 3-5 F 10 4: Horse Pole Weaving Novice JUMPING FIGURE 8 * F 11 1: Horse Jumping Figure 8 Grades 9+ * F 11 2: Horse Jumping Figure 8 Grades 6-8 F 11 3: Horse Jumping Figure 8 Grades 3-5 F 11 4: Horse Jumping Figure 8 Novice KEY RACE * F 12 1: Horse Key Race Grades 9+ * F 12 2: Horse Key Race Grades 6-8 F 12 3: Horse Key Race Grades 3-5 F 12 4: Horse Key Race Novice BARREL RACE *Premium paid * F 13 1: Horse Barrel Race Grades 9+ * F 13 2: Horse Barrel Race Grades 6-8 F 13 3: Horse Barrel Race Grades 3-5 F 13 4: Horse Barrel Race Novice WALK/TROT BARREL RACE *Premium paid F 14 1: Horse Walk/Trot Barrel Race Grades 3+ TRAIL CLASS * F 15 1: Horse Trail Class Grades 9+ * F 15 2: Horse Trail Class Grades 6-8 F 15 3: Horse Trail Class Grades 3-5 F 15 4: Horse Trail Class Novice COSTUME CLASS GRADES 3+ ONLY *Premium paid F 16 1: Horse Costume Class Grades 3+ - Boots and helmets are required. - Long pants and long sleeves are encouraged but not required. - Bareback is not allowed. - Miniature Horses can participate in the Costume Class. MINIATURE HORSE *Any horse 38 or under F 17 1: Horse In Hand Obstacle F 17 2: Horse Driving *Premium paid DRILL TEAM GRADES 3+ ONLY *Premium paid F 18 1: Horse Drill Team Grades 3+ HORSE TRAINING F 19 1: Horse Training Steps 1-6 Training - Any age horse may qualify provided that it has had NO prior training. The horse may not have been previously ground-driven or ridden. - Bring your Training Program Booklet to the fair. It will be judged as part of the Horse Show. - Exhibitor will participate in conference judging regarding the training of their horse, be asked 10 questions or procedures to be taken from Training Booklet, Achievement Booklet, Horse & Horsemanship and Horse Science. The questions will come from all steps up to and including the step currently being evaluated. CHALLENGED RIDER *Must be a 4-H ID d horse. F 20 1: Horse Assisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed F 20 2: Horse Assisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot with volunteer/mentors as needed F 20 3: Horse Unassisted: Flat Class-Western or English Equitation, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested) 36

39 F 20 4: Horse Unassisted: Obstacle Game Class, Key Hole pattern, walk, trot, unassisted (spotter requested) CLOVERBUD HORSE *Premium paid *May only choose up to three of the classes listed below to participate in. As of 2015 MN 4-H Rule: Cloverbuds may participate with a horse in three classes: Cloverbud halter/showmanship, Cloverbud western pleasure and Cloverbud barrels. If the horse is used in a riding setting, the Cloverbud may sit on the back of the horse with a responsible person (grades 6+) in control of the horse at all times. Helmets are required for the Cloverbud in any riding setting. F 21 1: Horse Cloverbud Barrels F 21 2: Horse Cloverbud Western Pleasure F 21 3: Horse Cloverbud Horse Halter/Showmanship - Cloverbuds can safely interact with horses in two ways halter and riding. Halter If the horse is used in a halter setting a parent/responsible person will be in control of the horse at all times. Control means to handle and/or lead the horse. The Cloverbud may walk alongside the parent/responsible person. Riding If the horse is used in a riding setting, the Cloverbud may sit on the back of the horse while an adult/responsible person is in control of the horse at all times. Control means to handle and/or lead the horse. Helmets are required for the Cloverbud in a riding setting. Cloverbuds may participate in only three classes at the county fair. At NO point will the parent/responsible person turn primary control of the horse over to the Cloverbud. There will be no use of two lead ropes at any time. Cloverbud horse exhibitors must have a current Coggins on file. - Cloverbud classes will be in the middle of the show order in Cloverbuds are NOT allowed to participate in the costume class. HORSELESS HORSE WITH A HORSE *Premium paid *Horseless horse with a horse is for members who DO NOT have a horse in the family OR lease a horse. F 22 1: Horse Horseless Horse with a Horse Grades 6+ F 22 2: Horse Horseless Horse with a Horse Grades H ers in this class cannot compete in any other horse show classes. - A horse mentor, owner of the horse, is required to be in the ring with the 4-H er. - The horse being borrowed MUST be stalled in the barn already for 4-H or Open Class. - A coggins is required for all horses being shown in this class. HORSE INTERVIEW HORSE INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building F 23 1: Horse Interview Grades 9+ F 23 2: Horse Interview Grades 6-8 F 23 3: Horse Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. LAMA Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Show: TBA Premiums: Blue - $7.50, Red - $6.50, White - $4.50 BIRTH DATES All Lama Projects Born prior to January 1, 2017 Gender: - No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. - All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2017, are eligible for exhibition. - All females born prior to January 1, 2017, are eligible for exhibition. LAMA CLASSES * G 1 1: Lama Costume Grades 3+ * G 2 1: Lama Obstacle Course Grades 3+ * G 3 1: Lama Public Relations Grades 3+ LAMA FIBER * G 4 1: Lama Fiber Grades 3+ *State Fair trips will be available for 4-H ers who have completed 6 th grade and up. Exhibits will be judged 37

40 during Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. LAMA INTERVIEW LAMA INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building G 5 1: Lama Interview Grades 3+ *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. LAMA SHOWMANSHIP G 6 1: Lama Showmanship Grades 3+ CLOVERBUD LAMA G 7 1: Lama Cloverbud Showmanship G 7 2: Lama Cloverbud Costume POULTRY Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Poultry Banding: Wednesday, August 16 th 1:00 2:00 p.m. *Paperwork for Pollorum required. Show: Friday, August 18 th 9:30 a.m. - Show Tent Premiums: Blue - $3.50, Red - $3.00, White - $ All Poultry is judged on breed characteristics using the American Standard of Perfection as a guide. - Special Notice to All Poultry Exhibitors: Health papers MUST be presented to the Superintendent before entering the Poultry Building. - All 4-H Poultry projects will receive a McLeod County 4-H leg band prior to entry into the 4-H Poultry building if they do not already have a numbered leg band. - All, except waterfowl, doves and pigeons, must have a health certificate and must be identified by a numbered leg band. - All birds will be examined by the Poultry Superintendent prior to or during banding for health issues. Birds must be clean and free from lice, mites, sores, etc. Birds not meeting health requirements will be sent home to ensure the safety and health of other birds. - All chicken and turkey exhibits must be officially tested for typhoid and pollorum and found negative within 90 days prior to the opening of the fair or originate from parent stock within 12 months of fair as U.S. pollorumtyphoid clean. In addition, turkeys must be negative for salmonella typhimurium, mycoplasma gallisepticum and mycoplasama synoviae. - Poultry will be conference judged and exhibitors must show their own birds to be eligible for state fair trips and awards. - Feed and water will be furnished by the county fair, however, 4-H members will be responsible for feeding, watering and caring for their own birds. - All exhibited birds, except doves and pigeons, must be of this year s hatch (after January 1, 2017). - Please do not place locks on cages. - 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. - 4-H ers allowed to enter 2 entries per lot. CHICKENS * H 1 1: Chickens Market pen of two males or two females * H 1 2: Chickens Standard Breeding pen of one male and two females * H 1 3: Chickens Bantam Breeding pen of one male and two females * H 1 4: Chickens Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg layers * H 1 5: Chickens Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg layers DOVES * H 2 1: Doves Purebred breeding pair DUCKS * H 3 1: Ducks Market pen of two males or two females * H 3 2: Ducks Standard Breeding pen of one male and two females * H 3 3: Ducks Bantam Breeding pen of one male and two females GEESE * H 4 1: Geese Market pen of two males or two females * H 4 2: Geese Breeding pen of one male and two females GUINEA * Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds can be shown. * H 5 1: Guinea Market pen of two males or two females, same breed 38

41 * H 5 2: Guinea Breeding pen of one male and two females, same breed PIGEONS * H 6 1: Pigeons Utility, 1 Breeding Pair * H 6 2: Pigeons Utility, 1 Young bird male or female, 1 Young bird, this year band * H 6 3: Pigeons Fancy, 1 Breeding pair * H 6 4: Pigeons Fancy, Young bird male or female, 1 Young bird, this year band * H 6 5: Pigeons Flying, 1 Breeding pair * H 6 5: Pigeons Flying, Young bird male or female, 1 Young bird, this year band TURKEYS DOMESTIC ONLY * H 7 1: Turkeys Domestic Only Market pen of two males or two females * H 7 2: Turkeys Domestic Only Breeding pen of one male and two females SHOW AND HOBBY H 8 1: Show and Hobby (County Fair Class Only) - Any bird shown as a single entry. - Any age or bird type. - Purebreds, crossbreds, pheasants, quail, pets, etc. POULTRY POSTER * H 9 1: Poultry Poster Educational Grades 3-5 * H 9 2: Poultry Poster Educational Grades 6-8 * H 9 3: Poultry Poster Educational Grades 9+ * H 9 4: Poultry Poster Promotional Grades 3-5 * H 9 5: Poultry Poster Promotional Grades 6-8 * H 9 6: Poultry Poster Promotional Grades 9+ POULTRY INTERVIEW POULTRY INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building H 10 1: Poultry Interview Grades 9+ H 10 2: Poultry Interview Grades 6-8 H 10 3: Poultry Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP H 11 1: Poultry Showmanship Grades 9+ H 11 2: Poultry Showmanship Grades 6-8 H 11 3: Poultry Showmanship Grades 3-5 CLOVERBUD POULTRY H 12 1: Poultry Cloverbud Poultry, one bird RABBITS Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Rabbit Verification/Check-In: Wednesday, August 16 th 11:00 a.m. Show: Wednesday, August 16 th 1:00 p.m. - Show Tent Premiums: Blue - $3.50, Red - $3.00, White - $ All rabbits will be inspected for disease and will be turned away if found unhealthy. - No health forms required. - All rabbits must have been recorded on Rabbit Affidavit by May 15 showing tattoo numbers. All market rabbits must have been tattooed and recorded on affidavit in Extension Office. (Rabbits not identified or without tattoo cannot place higher than a blue). - 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. - All tattoos must be legible in ear. SMALL BREEDS * I 1 1: Rabbit Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months of age * I 1 2: Rabbit Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age * I 1 3: Rabbit Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age * I 1 4: 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 * I 2 1: Rabbit Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age * I 2 2: Rabbit Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age * I 2 3: Rabbit Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age * I 2 4: Rabbit Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age 39

42 * I 2 5: Rabbit Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age * I 2 6: 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. RUNNING BREEDS I 3 1: Rabbit Running Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age I 3 2: Rabbit Running Breed Senior Doe over 8 months of age I 3 3: Rabbit Running Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age I 3 4: Rabbit Running Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age I 3 5: Rabbit Running Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age I 3 6: Rabbit Running Breed 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 *Fryers who earn a blue or red ribbon may participate in the auction. I 4 1: Rabbit Single Fryer, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 70 days old I 4 2: Rabbit Pen of three Fryers, 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds, not over 70 days old RABBIT INTERVIEW RABBIT INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building I 5 1: Rabbit Interview Grades 9+ I 5 2: Rabbit Interview Grades 6-8 I 5 3: Rabbit Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP I 6 1: Rabbit Showmanship Grades 9+ I 6 2: Rabbit Showmanship Grades 6-8 I 6 3: Rabbit Showmanship Grades 3-5 CLOVERBUD RABBIT I 7 1: Rabbit Cloverbud Rabbit SHEEP Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Sheep Weigh-In/Verification: Wednesday, August 16 th 2:00 p.m. Lamb Lead: Thursday, August 17 th 5:30 p.m. Show Tent Sheep Show: Thursday, August 17 th Immediately following Lamb Lead - Show Tent Premiums: Blue - $7.50, Red - $6.50, White - $4.50 January Ewe Lamb February Ewe Lamb March Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Market Lamb BIRTH DATES Born in Jan of current Year Born in Feb of current Year Born in March of current Year Born on or after Jan 1 of previous year and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors Born on or after Jan 1 of current year BREEDING EWE * J 1 1: Sheep Registered Yearling Ewe All Breeds * J 1 2: Sheep Registered January Ewe Lamb All Breeds * J 1 3: Sheep Registered February Ewe Lamb All Breeds * J 1 4: Sheep Registered March Ewe Lamb All Breeds * J 1 5: Sheep Commercial Yearling Ewe * J 1 6: Sheep Commercial January Ewe Lamb * J 1 7: Sheep Commercial February Ewe Lamb * J 1 8: Sheep Commercial March Ewe Lamb * J 1 9: Sheep Market Type (Slick Shorn) Yearling Ewe * J 1 10: Sheep Market Type (Slick Shorn) January Ewe Lamb * J 1 11: Sheep Market Type (Slick Shorn) February Ewe Lamb * J 1 12: Sheep Market Type (Slick Shorn) March Ewe Lamb - 4-H members may show two breeding ewes per lot. - Lambs must be designated and shown by the same individual in class. MARKET LAMB * J 2 1: Sheep Market Lamb Speckle Face * J 2 2: Sheep Market Lamb Black Face * J 2 3: Sheep Market Lamb White Face - 4-H exhibitors may show three market lambs per lot. 40

43 - Lambs must be designated and shown by the same individual in class. - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds. Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will not be eligible for State Fair. MARKET LAMB PAIRS & TRIOS J 3 1: Sheep Market Lamb Pair J 3 2: Sheep Market Lamb Trio - Limit one pair and/or trio per speckled, black face and white face divisions. - All lambs shown as part of a group must be shown as individuals by the same 4-H er. LAMB LEAD * J 4 1: Sheep Lamb Lead Grades 9+ * J 4 2: Sheep Lamb Lead Grades 6-8 J 4 3: Sheep Lamb Lead Grades Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep and must wear a garment made from at least 60% wool. Garment is defined as a piece of clothing covering a main part of your body (not socks or accessories). -Exhibitors will be judged based on project knowledge, poise, their outfit, and their lamb. - Classes may be combined depending on number of entrants. *Lamb Lead judge s scorecard will be: Interview 40% Person 20% Outfit 20% Sheep General Appearance 10% Sheep Training 10% FLEECE * J 5 1: 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 INTERVIEW SHEEP INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building J 6 1: Sheep Interview Grades 9+ J 6 2: Sheep Interview Grades 6-8 J 6 3: Sheep Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP J 7 1: Sheep Showmanship Grades 9+ J 7 2: Sheep Showmanship Grades 6-8 J 7 3: Sheep Showmanship Grades 3-5 CLOVERBUD SHEEP J 8 1: Sheep Cloverbud Sheep J 8 2: Sheep Cloverbud Lamb Lead SWINE Interviews: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Swine Weigh-In/Verification: Thursday, August 17 th 8:00 a.m. Show: Thursday, August 17 th 2:30 p.m. - Show Tent Premiums: Blue - $7.50, Red - $6.50, White - $4.50 January Gilt February Gilt March Gilt Market Barrow Market Gilt BIRTH DATES Born in Jan of current year Born in Feb of current year Born in Mar of current year Born on or after Jan 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of Feb 1 or after Born on or after Jan 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of Feb 1 or after *A 4-H member may not exceed eight (8) pigs at county fair. - Minnesota is now a pseudo free state. No pseudo testing required. Be sure you follow requirements for state of origin and remain aware of any changes required by State. - Animals must be identified by earnotch & eartag. Any earnotch/eartags that do not match the livestock affidavit will not be eligible for placings above a blue ribbon, the livestock auction or state fair trips. - To be eligible for State Fair and County Fair, 4-H members must have barrows and gilts identified with earnotch AND State 4-H Ear tag AND must have an Ownership Affidavit on file at the Extension Office by May Breeding gilts must be born on or after January 1 of current year. - Market Barrows and Market Gilts must be born on or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of February 1 or after. - Swine will be divided by weight classes for the show. - Pen classes can be the same sex or a mix of sexes. BREEDING GILTS * K 1 1: Swine Registered All Breeds January Gilt 41

44 * K 1 2: Swine Registered All Breeds February Gilt * K 1 3: Swine Registered All Breeds March Gilt * K 1 4: Swine Commercial January Gilt * K 1 5: Swine Commercial February Gilt * K 1 6: Swine Commercial March Gilt MARKET BARROW * K 2 1: Swine Market Barrow MARKET GILT * K 3 1: Swine Market Gilt PEN CLASS K 4 1: Swine Pen of 2 K 4 1: Swine Pen of 3 - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. Market barrows and market gilts weighing less than 220 pounds will show in their own class Super Lightweights and those 301 pounds and over will show in their own class Super Heavyweights and will be eligible for blue, red or white ribbons and are not eligible for champions. - Market Gilts will again be shown at State Fair. Note: Champion Barrows and Gilts will never compete and auction limitations will be in place. SWINE INTERVIEW SWINE INTERVIEW JUDGING INFO Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 3:00 7:00 p.m. (during static judging) Location: 4-H Building K 5 1: Swine Interview Grades 9+ K 5 2: Swine Interview Grades 6-8 K 5 3: Swine Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate in livestock interviews. SWINE SHOWMANSHIP K 6 1: Swine Showmanship Grades 9+ K 6 2: Swine Showmanship Grades 6-8 K 6 3: Swine Showmanship Grades 3-5 CLOVERBUD SWINE K 7 1: Swine Cloverbud Swine SCIENCE OF ANIMALS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT Judging: Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.50, White - $1.50 HEALTH * L 1 1: Health Exhibit Beef * L 1 2: Health Exhibit Dairy * L 1 3: Health Exhibit Goat - Dairy * L 1 4: Health Exhibit Goat - Meat * L 1 5: Health Exhibit Poultry * L 1 6: Health Exhibit Rabbits * L 1 7: Health Exhibit Sheep * L 1 8: Health Exhibit Swine BREEDING * L 2 1: Breeding Exhibit Beef * L 2 2: Breeding Exhibit Dairy * L 2 3: Breeding Exhibit Goat - Dairy * L 2 4: Breeding Exhibit Goat - Meat * L 2 5: Breeding Exhibit Poultry * L 2 6: Breeding Exhibit Rabbits * L 2 7: Breeding Exhibit Sheep * L 2 8: Breeding Exhibit Swine PRODUCTION * L 3 1: Production Exhibit Beef * L 3 2: Production Exhibit Dairy * L 3 3: Production Exhibit Goat - Dairy * L 3 4: Production Exhibit Goat - Meat * L 3 5: Production Exhibit Poultry * L 3 6: Production Exhibit Rabbits * L 3 7: Production Exhibit Sheep * L 3 8: Production Exhibit Swine OTHER * L 4 1: Other Exhibit Beef * L 4 2: Other Exhibit Dairy * L 4 3: Other Exhibit Goat - Dairy * L 4 4: Other Exhibit Goat - Meat * L 4 5: Other Exhibit Poultry * L 4 6: Other Exhibit Rabbits * L 4 7: Other Exhibit Sheep * L 4 8: Other Exhibit Swine - Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four divisions listed above. - These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks. *State Fair trips will be available for 4-H ers who have completed 6 th grade and up. Exhibits will be judged during Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. 42

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