STEARNS COUNTY FAIR 4-H PREMIUM BOOK

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1 $5.00 STEARNS COUNTY FAIR 4-H PREMIUM BOOK Your 4-H guidebook for preparing and registering for your 4-H experience at the Stearns County Fair July 24-July 29, 2018 Tuesday Sunday Sauk Centre, MN 2018 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available 1 in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material.

2 May 2018 Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Volunteers, We are looking forward to a great Fair this year. We hope you will use the premium list as a tool to plan your involvement in the Stearns County Fair. In it you will find the schedule of events, procedures, a listing of exhibit ideas, rules, and other important information. The Fair provides a great opportunity for 4-H members to show what they have learned in their projects this year. Exhibits, performances, and other activities are all ways to do this. Get involved in as many things as possible and have fun! Be prepared for the judging experience. Know how you prepared the exhibit and what it cost in time, materials and effort. Be able to explain what decisions you made and why you made them. If you made mistakes preparing an exhibit, showing an animal, or doing a demonstration, ask yourself what you learned. This will help you to do better next time. The Fair is a great place for parents to support their children. Encourage them to participate to the fullest and learn as much as possible from each experience. Don t be afraid to ask questions and volunteer to help with different 4-H Fair activities. Thanks in advance to all the youth and adults who will be working hard to make sure that the Stearns County Fair is a great success! Volunteers are the people who make the 4-H program possible. The Extension staff is looking forward to seeing you all at the Fair! Sincerely, Sara Budde Stearns County 4-H Program Coordinator Sandi Dvorak Stearns County Extension Administrative Assistant Lisa Haro Stearns County Extension Administrative Assistant Emily Wilmes Extension Educator, Livestock Beth Berlin Extension Educator, Horticulture Stearns County 4-H Program 3333 West Division Street, Suite 10 St. Cloud, MN , mnext-stearns@umn.edu Web: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: 2

3 Table of Contents Judging/Fair Schedule... 4 General Information... 5 Exhibitor Rules Animal Science Rules... 8 Policies (Absentee Judging / Disabilities or Injury / Grievance / Cloverbud) Livestock Trailer Parking Map and Fairground Map State Fair / State Show Trip Eligibility Herdsmanship Blue Ribbon Auction Rules Livestock Supporters Display and Poster Tips CLUB ACTIVITIES Club Banner Club Booth Club Community Pride H Container Contest / Flower Box Club Fair Cutout Club Scrapbook ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Beef Dairy Dog Show Goat (Dairy & Meat) Horse Lama Poultry Rabbits Sheep Swine CLOVERBUD (gr K-2) PROJECTS STATIC 4-H PROJECTS 4-H Adventures Aerospace Bicycle Cake Decorating Cat Education Child & Family Development Citizenship Clothing & Textiles Computer Consumer Education Cookie Decorating Corn Crafts Demonstration Day / Public Presentation Dog Education Electric Engineering Design Entomology Exploring Animals Exploring the Environment Fashion Revue (under Clothing ) Favorite Food Show Fine Arts Fishing Sports Flower Gardening Foods & Nutrition Food Preservation Forest Resources Fruit Geology Global Connections Health Home Environment Horseless Horse / Horse Related Indoor Gardening Lama Poster Lawn & Landscape Design Livestock Demonstrations Needle Arts Performing Arts Pet Education Photography Plant and Soil Science Potatoes Quilting Safety Science of Animals Self-Determined Shooting Sports / Wildlife Management Shop Small Engines Small Grains & Legumes Tractor Vegetable Gardening Veterinary Science Video / Filmmaking Water / Wetlands Wildlife / Biology Youth Leadership

4 Stearns County 4-H 2018 Fair Schedule NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRY DAY- Tuesday, July 24 th (foodstand NOT open on Tuesday) *12:00p Booth setup must be complete by 1:00p 12:30p Judges Assistant Orientation (1 st shift & all day) 2:00-7:00p 2:00-7:00p 4-H Livestock stalling prep **NO LIVESTOCK ALLOWED ON GROUNDS ON TUESDAY** 4:30-5:00p 4-H Judges Supper Break 4:40p Judges Assistant Orientation (2 nd shift) 7:30p 4-H Exhibit Building Closes LIVESTOCK ENTRY DAY- Wednesday, July 25 th *10:00-7:00p 4-H Livestock stalling (use East Gate only) (Weds only) 12:00 noon 4-H Building Opens *11:00-2:00p 12:00-5:00p 4-H Rabbit Check-in/ID verification 4-H Horse Vet Check-In (Check-In Weds only) *12:00-2:00pm ALL BEEF, GOAT, SHEEP, LAMA check-in/id & weigh-in (in Draft horse barn) *3:00-5:00pm 3:30-7:00p ALL BEEF, GOAT, SHEEP, LAMA check-in/id & weigh-in (in Draft horse barn) 4-H Foodstand Open 5:00p Arts-In Dress Rehearsal- 4-H Stage 4:00-5:00p *5:00-6:00pm 4-H Dairy/Poultry Check-in/ID verification 4-H Swine ONLY Weigh-in, Check-in/ID verification 6:00p 4-H RABBIT Show Show Arena(FFA/Open Class follows) 7:00p 4-H Foodstand Closes All 4-H Static (non-livestock) Judging (no judging from 4:30-5) 7:00p ALL 4-H LIVESTOCK IN PLACE BY 7:00PM 10:00p 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Thursday, July 26 th 7:00a 4-H Foodstand Opens 8:00a 4-H POULTRY Show Show Arena (FFA/Open Class follows) 9:00a 4-H HORSE Show (Halter Showmanship, Grand Champion Showmanship, Fitting & Grooming all ages, Trail Classes) Outdoor Horse Arena 4-H Horse Training will be after Horse Show Outdoor Horse Arena 10:00a All Exhibit Buildings Open 12:00 noon 4-H DAIRY Show Show Arena 12:00 noon Arts-In Performance 4-H Stage 5:00p Arts-In Performance 4-H Stage 6:00p 4-H SHEEP Show - Show Arena (FFA/Open Class follows) 8:00p 4-H MARKET GOAT Show Show Arena (FFA/Open Class follows) 9:00p Horse Exercise Hour (or after last event is completed) 9:30p 4-H Foodstand Closes 10:00p 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Friday, July 27 th 7:00a 4-H Foodstand Opens 9:00a 4-H BEEF Show - Show Arena (FFA/Open Class follows) 9:00a 4-H HORSE Show (Western & Games) Outdoor Horse Arena 10:00a All Exhibit Buildings Open 10a-12:00p Day Care Day Judging- 4-H Building 12:00 noon 4-H SWINE Show Show Arena 12:00 noon Arts-In Performance 4-H Stage 1:00p 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Contest Show Arena 1:00p 4-H DAIRY GOAT Show Show Arena (FFA/Open Class follows) 3:00-4:00p Performing Arts Showcase 4-H Stage 4:00p 4-H Livestock Demonstrations see info booth for location 5:00p Arts-In Performance 4-H Stage 5:30p Blue Ribbon Auction Participant Meeting 6:30p 4-H Livestock Auction Show Arena 8:30p Horse Exercise Hour (or after last event is completed) 9:30p 4-H Foodstand Closes 10:00p Exhibit Buildings Closes Saturday, July 28 th 7:00a 4-H Foodstand Opens 8:00a 4-H LAMA Show Show Arena 9:00a Open Class Horse Judging 10:00a All Exhibit Buildings Open 10:00a 4-H Horse Grand Entry Outdoor Horse Arena 10:00a 4-H HORSE Show (English & Games) Outdoor Horse Arena 12:00 noon Arts-In Performance 4-H Building *12:30p State Fair Trip Meeting (Static/Non-Livestock) 1:15p 4-H Rocket Launch Safety Meeting 1:30p 4-H Rocket Launch Grandstand 1:30p 4-H Share-the-Fun Skit 4-H Stage 3:00p 4-H Public Fashion Revue Staging 3:30p 4-H Public Fashion Revue 4-H Stage 4:30p Arts-In Performance 4-H Stage 5:00p RABBIT Agility Show-Show Arena 5:00p 4-H Horse Awards Ceremony 4-H Stage 6:00-8:00p 4-H Games/Family Fun Show Arena 8:00p-10:00p 4-H Dance Show Arena 9:30p 4-H Foodstand Closes 10:00p Exhibit Buildings Close Sunday, July 29 th 8:30a 4-H Foodstand Opens 9:00a Fun Day Horse Event. Open to 4-H Members 11:00a Exhibit Buildings Open *11:15a 4-H Premiere Showmanship Participant Meeting 11:30a 4-H Premiere Showmanship Contest Show Arena 1:30p Arts-In Performance 4-H Stage 4:00p Dairy Released 6:00p Exhibit Check-out 4-H Building 6:00p All Livestock Released 8:30p 4-H Foodstand Closes (Times with an asterisk* indicate changes from last year) 4

5 General Information 4-H AT THE COUNTY FAIR: 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; the skill and knowledge of the project are what will really help you down the road in life. Ribbons and recognition are short-lived, but skills and knowledge are for 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. You can find more information about the project areas at: CONFERENCE JUDGING FOR GENERAL EXHIBITS: When you bring your exhibits to the county fair, you will meet one-on-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 itself and 50% on your knowledge. Champion, Reserve Champion, and Honorable Mentions will also be given to outstanding exhibits. All Cloverbuds receive a Cloverbud participation. You are also given the opportunity to ask the judge questions to further your learning in the project area. Judging Tips can be found at: LIVESTOCK JUDGING: 4-H ers and their animals are judged differently than general projects. During the specie show, the judges will be looking mainly at the animal being shown. The quality of the animal should be a reflection of your care and training of the animal. You will be awarded a ribbon (blue, red, or white) based on the quality of your animal. Grand Champion & Reserve Champion will also be given to outstanding animals. You will be judged on how well you lead the animal and you may be asked questions about your animal (how you care for it, what the different body parts are). All Cloverbuds receive a Cloverbud participation ribbon & trophy. (Cloverbuds must be registered in FairEntry.com by June 20, 2018 in each specie area they will be participating in to receive a trophy.) Champion & Reserve Champion will be awarded for showmanship. The top showmanship winners in all livestock species are eligible for the Premiere Showmanship contest. There will be a new Family Livestock Orientation on Monday, July 17th at the Stearns County Fairgrounds at 7:00 p.m. Fair superintendents and volunteers will be on hand to show exhibitors the barns and show arena and answer any lingering questions. Livestock interviews are a learning experience for the 4-H members. It lets them share their livestock knowledge and also knowledge about the industries they represent. All youth in grades 3+ showing livestock (beef, dairy, goat, horse, lama, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine) at the Stearns County Fair will be encouraged to complete a livestock interview for one specie they show. All Livestock Interviews will take place on Tuesday, with general project judging, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. IAFE Show Ethics: International Association of Fairs and Expositions Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times conduct themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. 4-H FOODSTAND TICKETS: 4-H members can purchase foodstand meal tickets for convenience and savings during the fair. Meal tickets can be purchased at the Foodstand during the fair. Save $2 on every ticket you purchase. Meal tickets are $10 and come with a $12 value. INSURANCE: All enrolled Stearns County 4-H members, and screened volunteers are covered under the Stearns County 4-H Insurance Policy for all 4-H sponsored events only. MINNESOTA 4-H CODE OF CONDUCT: Youth, screened volunteers and parents/guardians participating in or attending local, county, regional, state, and national 4-H programs and/or activities are required to conduct themselves according to the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct. The full code is available online at or is available through the County Extension Office. No alcohol, drugs or illegal chemicals will be allowed by 4-H ers at the county fair. Any 4-H member found possessing or consuming tobacco, alcohol, or other chemicals on the fairgrounds will be sent home immediately, forfeit all premium money and any trips or trophies won. Additionally, screened volunteers and parents/guardians will model healthy choices. They will not offer alcohol, tobacco products or illegal substances to youth; will not possess or use illegal substances; will not use alcohol or tobacco products during a 4-H program and will not attend 4-H programs under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance. 5

6 1. Exhibitor must be a member of a Stearns County 4-H club. Exhibitor Rules 2. Member must register all projects for fair by June 20, 2018 online in FairEntry ( If the member does not register a project in FairEntry ( by the deadline, they are eligible to receive the premium, but no placing higher than a blue ribbon and are not eligible for State Fair. 3. All grade levels are assessed by grade completed. 4. Youth grades K-2 are to register for Cloverbud classes only. 5. 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. 6. If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program Staff), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event. (Auction participation is a 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. 7. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options. Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "one-time" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. This exemption must be completed through the County Extension office within the appropriate timeframe. Search for: Policy, or go to Stearns Competitive Events-Policy-Exemptions under Downloads. 8. Members enter items at their own risk. Neither the Stearns County Fair Association nor the 4-H Federation will be responsible for items damaged or stolen. Immediately report any lost items, mistreatment or questionable procedures. Do not wait until the fair is over to make reports. NON-LIVESTOCK / STATIC PROJECT RULES 9. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, county, and project area when brought to fair. 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. 10. Project size --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.) --Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension office. 11. Judges will award blue, red, and white placings according to the merit of the exhibit and knowledge by the member regardless of the number of exhibits in the class. If there is no competition in a project area, the quality of exhibit will determine the placing. 12. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria: a. (25%) Exhibit quality b. (25%) Educational value c. (50%) Knowledge and ability to explain Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed H ers may bring TWO exhibits per project code for Non-Livestock/Static Exhibits, except for: Fashion Revue, Favorite Food Show, Cloverbuds & Club projects, and where otherwise designated, which are limited to ONE exhibit per project code. If registering for TWO exhibits per project code, project must be registered TWICE in FairEntry. 14. Any Non-Livestock/Static exhibit shown in 4-H this year cannot be exhibited in open class. 15. Lots with an asterisk (*) are not eligible for State Fair, but are eligible for County Fair and premiums where indicated and deadlines are met. Any changes will be in the Fair edition of the newsletter. 16. Copyright Law and Infringement: a. Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of original work. Original work includes a person s ideas captured in writing or as an image, photograph, song, audio recording, or visual recording. b. All original work including information found on the web is subject to copyright protection. The author/creator has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform or make derivative works. 6

7 c. Before using another person s work a part of your 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use, has a creative commons license or that you have requested and received permission (in writing) to use the original work. If an exhibit infringes on copyright law, a decision may need to be made to remove the exhibit from display at the county or state fair. 17. All Non-livestock/Static 4-H entries must be in place and judged by 7:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, and all entries are to remain on the grounds until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Families that are unable to pick up their own projects may have other club members do it for them. 18. Any projects removed from the 4-H building before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, will result in a loss of all premiums for the 4-H er. 19. After 6:30 p.m. all remaining non-livestock/static exhibits will be moved to an empty booth space for building cleaning. 4-H CLUB PROJECTS H club booths, banners, club scrapbooks, container contest, cut-out and community pride, must be pre-registered by June 20, Register online at: These projects are not registered on the FairEntry website. LIVESTOCK (See 4-H Animal Science Rules page for additional rules) 21. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H ers must have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 22. All Livestock (excluding horse) entries must be in place by 7:00 p.m. Wednesday ONLY. 23. Horse must be in place by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday ONLY. 24. Weigh-in information will be required on all Market Beef, Swine, and Sheep classes. Animals will be weighed Wednesday (See Stearns County 4-H Fair Schedule page for times.) 25. All market animals will be automatically entered into Rate of Gain competition. 26. Market Beef and Dairy steers will be subject to mouthing to determine age and eligibility for State Fair competition. 27. In order to be eligible for State Fair, you must complete your 4-H record & resume for that project area. Turn records into the Extension Office by August 9 th. 28. Any projects removed from the barns before 6 p.m. (4 p.m. for dairy) will result in a loss of all premiums for the 4-H er. 29. Livestock Release Time -Dairy only can be released at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, other livestock (including horse) at 6:00 p.m H livestock may also be shown in open class. You need to register with the Fairboard. Registration information can be found in the general (non-4-h) Stearns County Fair Premium Book. (Available online at: a. Dairy: Tom Peterson, b. Beef/Goat/Sheep/Swine: Bob Kokett, c. Draft Horses: Gene Loxtercamp, d. Saddle Horses: Anita Dobmeier, e. Poultry: Tom Schmitz, f. Rabbit: Shannon Olson, PREMIUMS 31. Premium money will be paid on the basis of the ribbon placing of the exhibit, if the class indicates a premium. The Stearns County Fairboard provides the financial premium for 4-H project areas. Thank you notes can be sent to: Stearns County Fairboard c/o Jodie Deschene; 425 Pine Street South; Sauk Centre, MN Premium checks must be cashed by date noted on letter. Please verify that your premium check is accurate. Any discrepancies must be communicated to the Extension Office by the date on the letter with your premium check. No changes will be made after this date. 7

8 4-H Animal Science Rules 1. All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, lama, rabbit, sheep, and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. Animals ID data must be submitted in 4HOnline ( arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15). May 15 th is an absolute deadline in order to participate at the Stearns County Fair, State Fair and Blue Ribbon Premium Auction. 2. All market beef and dairy steers ID data must be submitted in 4HOnline ( arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than Feb. 15. February 15 th is an absolute deadline in order to participate at the Stearns County Fair, State Fair & Blue Ribbon Auction. 3. 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. 4. Registered animals, not leased, must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name. 5. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H ers must have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 6. All livestock exhibits must be pre-registered in FairEntry ( by June 20, Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise. 7. All Market Animals will be automatically entered in Rate of Gain. 8. All 4-H ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible & strongly encouraged to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own animals. 9. Each family must enter their family s total number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE by noon on Wednesday, July 19 th. Enter stalling information at: All Livestock entries must be in place by 7:00 p.m. & Horse by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday ONLY. Livestock stalling may start at 10:00 a.m. 11. All animals exhibited at the Stearns County Fair will have to be verified upon arrival at the fairgrounds. 11:00-2:00p 12:00-5:00p 12:00-2:00p 3:00-5:00p 4:00-5:00p 5:00-6:00p Rabbit Check-in/ID verification Horse Vet Check-in ALL BEEF / GOAT / SHEEP / LAMA check-in/id & weigh-in (in Draft horse barn) ALL BEEF / GOAT / SHEEP / LAMA check-in/id & weigh-in (in Draft horse barn) Dairy / Poultry Check-in/ID verification Swine ONLY Weigh-in, Check-in/ID verification (by swine stalling) a. Note: The 4-H er or a member of the immediate family must be present at check-in time. The 4-H member is strongly encouraged to be present at check-in time, but not required if they have another 4-H related time conflict. 12. Livestock Release Time -Dairy only, can be released at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, other livestock (including horse) at 6:00 p.m. 13. Weight information will be required on all Market Beef, Swine, and Sheep classes. Animals will be weighed Wednesday (See #10 on this page for specific times). 14. Market Beef and Dairy steers will be subject to mouthing to determine age and eligibility for State Fair competition H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit. 16. 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. The 4-H er exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair. Any exhibitors found in violation of this rule will be eliminated from further competition in the show and will not be eligible for any awards or premiums including championships, the auction, and showmanship. 17. 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 (crossbreds and grades) must be shown as commercial. 18. All animal health regulations as stipulated by MN Board of Animal Health & the County Agricultural Society will be in effect. 19. Livestock trailers MUST be parked in designated area. Map of parking can be found on page 11. 8

9 Absentee Judging of Projects GENERAL 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: o 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) at the county fair (or other county competitive event) within scheduled 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. WAYS/MEANS Best practices for absentee judging of general exhibits follow. Which of these processes will work best within a county may be determined locally. Conference judging with judge at a pre-arranged time by cell phone call or other technology-based option. (e.g. Skype, Google Hangout) The 4-H family must make the arrangements for all connections and technology; staff is not responsible if fairground situation does not allow for connectivity. Pre-recorded interview with 4-H member utilizing a standard set of project-based questions. 4-H family must make arrangements for all technology needed; staff is not responsible for technology needed to listen to or view conference judging experience. Written story detailing project basis and learning gained. Standard set of project-based questions should be utilized. 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 membership enrollment deadline allowing for exhibition of livestock with benefit of ability for advancement to state competition. Do a livestock demonstration (including the live animal) with the intent to be awarded a trip through the demonstration selection process. Animal used in the demonstration does not need to be the same animal taken to state fair but must be of the same species. Animal exhibited by the 4-H member at the state fair must be on ID sheets prior to ID deadline for that species. Do a recorded (video) version of a livestock demonstration (including the live animal) with the intent to be awarded a trip through the demonstration selection process. Animal used in the demonstration does not need to be the same animal taken to state fair but must be of the same species. Animal exhibited by the 4-H member at the state fair must be on ID sheets prior to ID deadline for that species. Judging Experiences for Youth with Disabilities or Injuries GENERAL 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 judging assistant will be a 4-H age-eligible member of the 4-H member s immediate family or another ageeligible 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 & Livestock Interviews 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. 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. Grievance Processes (Complete information and forms can be found at: The 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle by which to respond to 4-H member's concerns relating to their 4-H program participation. A grievance may be filed and a local volunteer grievance committee convened to address rule violations and alleged wrongdoing. A grievance committee will not be convened for the following situations: a) decisions made by judges, which are final; b) missed deadlines which are covered through the "one-time member exemption process;" and, c) code of conduct related violations which will be addressed by staff according to an established process. The Grievance form must be accompanied by $50 county level/$100 state 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. Committee decisions are final. 9

10 Cloverbuds CLOVERBUD MEMBERS The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Cloverbud Program is designed specifically for youth in grades Kindergarten through second grade (K-2). Youth must be enrolled in Kindergarten and at least 5 years of age as of September 1 of the current year to enroll as a Cloverbud. CLOVERBUD PROGRAMMING Programs may be delivered in several different ways including: Day camps Afterschool programs Club, group, or program specifically for Cloverbuds County fair special activities Cloverbud programs are developmentally age appropriate with the following characteristics: Figure A Fun, positive, activity centered Focused on life skills development through the five components of the experiential learning cycle (experience, share, process, generalize, and apply) Non-competitive, incorporating cooperative learning Safe for children and designed to manage risk CLOVERBUDS & COMPETITION Cloverbud programs emphasize cooperative rather than competitive experiences. Children are encouraged to develop social skills through cooperative experiences with their peers. They also are allowed the freedom of not having undue emphasis placed on the product of their efforts. This is a time to experiment with new skills and experiences, not to strive for perfection. Children in K-2 grades and age range have only begun to deal with the concept of being less than the best. Therefore, it is not appropriate for children in K-2 to participate in competitive situations. However, it is very appropriate for a child to participate in noncompetitive 4-H activities and to be recognized for their participation. 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 the document. A. 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. B. 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. C. Cloverbuds must wear appropriate safety helmets when riding horses or bicycles. D. 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 the county fair as a 4-H member, the following rules apply: 1. The responsible person 1 must be in control 3 of the animal at all times 2 and never turn the control over to the cloverbud. (SEE FIGURE A) a. It is the expectation that the responsible person 1 will be in control 3 of the animal at all times 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. b. 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. o During judging, the cloverbud should walk next to the parent/responsible person 1, available to learn from the project leader and/or to dialog with the evaluator/judge. 2. 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. Appropriate examples of participation are described as follows: a. Cloverbuds may participate with beef, dairy, dog, goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, and swine in a Cloverbud Showmanship Class. b. Cloverbuds may participate with a sheep in two classes: Cloverbud Showmanship & Cloverbud Lamb Lead. c. Cloverbuds may participate with a lama in two classes: Cloverbud Costume & Cloverbud Showmanship. d. Cloverbuds may participate with a horse in three classes: Cloverbud Halter/Showmanship, Cloverbud Western Pleasure & 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 1 in control 3 of the horse at all times 2. Helmets are required for the Cloverbud in any riding setting. DEFINITIONS USED IN OUTLINING THE RULES 1 A responsible person is defined as a screened adult volunteer, youth leader 6th 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. 10

11 #22 Outdoor Horse Arena Ash Street Parking Map for Livestock Trailers Stearns County Fairgrounds, Sauk Centre North 12 th Street ( to intersection of Hwy 71 & I-94) 1. Jaycee Building 2. Jaycee Building 3. Legion Beer Gardens 4. Eagles Concession Stand 5. KC Bingo 6. First Lutheran Church Stand 7. Grandstand 8. Restrooms 9. Fair Office 10. Dairy Room H Building/Foodstand 12. Senior Citizens Building Commercial Building 14. Conservation Building 15. Heritage Barn 16. Milking Parlor 17. Beef Barn 18. Dairy Barn 19. Show Arena 20. Poultry & Lama Barn 21. Rabbit Barn 22. Outdoor Horse Arena 23. Demo Derby/Tractor Pull Pit Area 24 & 25 VFW Parking 26. Midway

12 State Fair / State Show Trip Eligibility Stearns County s philosophy and purpose is to allow as many 4-H ers as possible to have an educational experience at the Minnesota State Fair H'ers may take a general exhibit as well as one livestock exhibit to the state fair each year. Horse, dog & lama can be taken in addition to one other livestock animal. 4-H ers may earn an additional state fair trip in the Science of Animals category. See pages Science of Animals Educational Exhibits section for more details. 2. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, Demonstrations, Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits or judging teams. 3. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be selected from blue ribbon or higher exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). Exhibit classes ineligible for State Fair are marked with an asterisk *. 4. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed 6th grade. 5. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H ers must have completed Quality Assurance/Ethics Training. State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. 6. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options: Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a "one-time" member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and waive the consequences for the named deadline. This exemption must be completed through the County Extension office within the appropriate timeframe. More information can be found at: ( Search for: Policy ). 7. Must be enrolled/re-enrolled in 4-H by May 15 th. 8. Project must be entered in FairEntry ( by June 20, Animal ID s must be submitted in 4HOnline ( arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May 15 th (with the exception of Market Beef due Feb. 15 th ) H er will communicate directly with Extension Staff to accept or decline participation in State Fair. 11. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips. Accepting State Fair Trip Non-livestock Judging results will be posted in the 4-H Building, on Wednesday afternoon. They can also be viewed online at: Pickup State Fair Registration materials from the Information Booth at the County Fair as soon as possible. Absolute deadline for accepting your trip is by noon on Saturday, or your trip can be forfeited. Must attend scheduled State Fair Orientation meeting (see date & times below). Must attend 4-H judging & educational experience at State Fair (Check State Fair 4-H Judging Schedule). 12 Declining Participation in a State Fair Trip Non-livestock Judging results will be posted in the 4-H Building, on Wednesday afternoon. They can also be viewed online at: Please let Extension staff know as soon as possible if you are declining a trip so it can be offered to another youth. Deadline to decline is by Saturday noon. NOTE: If your name appears in several areas on the State Fair Trip Winners Board, you must notify the Extension Office Staff by Saturday noon in which areas you will decline participation so others can have an opportunity. STATE FAIR ORIENTATION MEETING ALL State Fair trip accepters and a parent must attend their appropriate state fair meeting: ~ STATIC/NON-LIVESTOCK SATURDAY 7/28 12:30 p.m. 4-H Stage in 4-H county fair building ~ LIVESTOCK & DUAL TUES, 7/31 7:00 p.m. Holy Family School, Albany (those taking both a static & livestock trip) 1. 4-H er and parent/legal guardian must attend State Fair Orientation meeting. 2. Bring completed paperwork (meal requests, lodging request, miscellaneous project forms, transportation information, etc.). Check to make sure all forms have been signed by participant and guardian. 3. Pay necessary fees. Checks should be made out to the University of Minnesota. 4. Bring exhibits to the office by August 9 th, 2018 to be transported to the State Fair Exhibit Building (Livestock, oversized, and some non-livestock project areas are responsible for own transportation to State 4-H Exhibit Building). 4-H Project records & resumes are also due at this time. Please Note: Once you have accepted participation in the State Fair Trip, full fees are then paid to the University of MN Extension and are Non-Refundable. In the event of an emergency and you are unable to attend the Minnesota State Fair with the county delegation, you MUST notify the Extension Office at or

13 Herdsmanship Purpose: Herdsmanship is an important part of the livestock shows at the County Fair. It is a way to provide the kind of care that the animals need, especially in the stressful environment of the County Fair. It is also a way to help educate many fairgoers about the kind of care animals receive. Since Herdsmanship judging reinforces both of these ideas, it is considered a serious responsibility. 4-H Livestock Herdsmanship is also to help 4-H members learn skills in making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as learn skills in courtesy, cooperation, neatness and proper care of animals. Members exhibiting livestock are expected to participate in herdsmanship. The public image of the program and its members is at stake. Basic Herdsmanship Guidelines 1. Grooming of livestock (including clipping, trimming, washing and blocking) is to be done by the exhibitor and/or their immediate family or any other registered MN 4-H member only. See 4-H Animal Science Rules page for more information. 2. Care of livestock (including feeding and watering) is to be done by 4-H members only. 3. Maintenance of the area (including cleaning stalls, aisles, and cages) is to be done cooperatively by the 4-H members. 4. As much as possible keep tack (including show boxes, halters, baskets, brushes) in tack areas and out of aisles. 5. Since 2016, herdsmanship will also be judged after animals leave to ensure 4-H ers are properly cleaning their stall areas. Basics for Livestock 1. Cleanliness of aisle and stalls: Bedding-dry, in place, adequate, but not excessive. Animals tied and/or pens fastened securely. Feed pans in front of animals only at feeding time. Alleys kept clean. Water and feed pans kept clean and animals properly fed. Grooming chutes kept orderly, and within allotted club space, and area cleaned. Manure hauled out and deposited in proper place. Manure carts kept empty and in specified areas. 2. Arrangement of Exhibits: Animals neatly arranged. Hay and straw neatly piled. Show boxes and tack in proper place. Feed and equipment neatly kept. Clean and complete stall cards must be properly displayed AT ALL TIMES, including the 4-H ers name and club. Well planned club displays of animals and equipment (show boxes, club signs, etc.) are encouraged. 3. Appearance of Animals: Animals clean and groomed. Animals in place 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. unless being judged or cleaned. Animals separated, if injured due to fighting. 4. Exhibitors: Courteous and well mannered. Do own clipping, blocking, and grooming. Promptness in show ring. Use of sanitary milk handling techniques. No interfering with the public in any of the buildings (throwing water, running, etc.). No use of profane language. Basics for Poultry 1. Cleanliness of Pens: Shavings - dry, in place, adequate but not excessive. Animals adequately, but not excessively fed and watered. Crates properly stored out of aisles. Pen cards arranged properly and replaced if necessary. Waterers and feeders kept clean. Space under cage (including table and under table) kept neat and clean. 2. Arrangement of Exhibits: Animals neatly arranged. Hay and straw neatly piled. Show boxes and tack in proper place (out of public walkways). Feed and equipment neatly kept. Clean and complete stall cards must be properly displayed AT ALL TIMES, including the 4- H ers name and club. Well planned club displays of animals and equipment (show boxes, club signs, etc.) are encouraged. 3. Appearance of Animals: Animals clean in appearance. Animals separated, if injured due to fighting. 4. Exhibitor: Courteous and well mannered. Prompt for judging of exhibit. Doing own animal preparation for judging. No interfering with the public in any of the buildings (throwing water, running, etc.). No use of profane language. Basics for Rabbit 1. Cleanliness of Pens: Shavings - dry, in place, adequate but not excessive. Animals adequately, but not excessively fed and watered. Crates properly stored out of aisles. Pen cards arranged properly and replaced if necessary. Waterers and feeders kept clean. 2. Arrangement of Exhibits: Animals neatly arranged. Hay and straw neatly piled. Show boxes and tack in proper place (out of public walkways). Feed and equipment neatly kept. Clean and complete stall cards must be properly displayed AT ALL TIMES, including the 4- H ers name and club. Well planned club displays of animals and equipment (show boxes, club signs, etc.) are encouraged. 3. Appearance of Animals: Animals clean in appearance. Animals separated, if injured due to fighting. 4. Exhibitor: Courteous and well mannered. Prompt for judging of exhibit. Doing own animal preparation for judging. No interfering with the public in any of the buildings (throwing water, running, etc.). No use of profane language. Basics for Horse 1. Cleanliness of Aisle and Stalls a. Free of manure, no urine spots b. Appropriately bedded c. Water bucket securely fastened, chest high d. No hay nets, however, hay bags are discouraged but okay to use e. The bottom of the bag should be shoulder height of the horse f. Aisle swept down, no puddles g. Attractive arrangements of decorations & furniture h. Stall card attached, filled out with 4-H ers name & club name and displayed properly & at all times. 2. Tack Stall and Equipment a. All tack, etc. neatly arranged b. Clothing left in the stall must be neatly hung or contained c. Electrical outlets used only for grooming equipment in use at time d. Stall card attached to tack stall(s) and stall number available 3. Appearance of Animal a. Clean and well groomed b. Tack removed when horse unattended in the stall c. Animal attended while tied or standing in the aisle 4. Exhibitor a. No riding in the barn b. Cleans up after one s horse in wash racks or in passing c. No loud music d. Exhibitor not distracting to fair goers or interfering in any way with public in the building: i.e. throwing water, running, etc. no use of profane language 13

14 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction Rules 4-H members (grades 3-13) who have received a blue or higher ribbon exhibiting an animal in dairy, and/or market animal in the following specie areas: beef, sheep, swine, rabbit, goat, and poultry will be eligible to sell their ribbon for premium only at the auction. If your animal received a blue ribbon, you may sign up to participate in the Auction and must be registered by the end of your species show. It is you responsibility to sign up for participation in the auction by the deadline. Auction participants are responsible for making contacts with potential buyers before the auction. The auction is scheduled for Friday, July 27 th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Show Arena. --Remember to dress appropriately (show attire) as you are representing 4-H s public image, yourself, your club and your animal to other businesses. The following is the complete list of 4-H Livestock Premium Auction rules: 1. Participation by 4-H members in this auction is strictly voluntary. 2. DEADLINE to sign-up to participate in auction will be at the end of each individual specie show. 4-H er must sign-up in the show ring with the Show Committee following the livestock show. Absolutely no sign-ups after 1:00 p.m. on Friday [except for late livestock shows-(swine), who sign up in show ring after show] H ers must be present and show their animal in the Auction with appropriate clothing including specie specific requirements. All exhibitors must wear closed-toed shoes. 4. Only blue ribbon or higher placing dairy steers, market beef, market swine, market sheep, market poultry, market rabbits, market goats, & dairy will be eligible. 5. Dairy quota: No more than 20 ribbons from Dairy animals can be sold for premium only in the auction. The Champion and Reserve Champion in each of the Dairy showmanship age divisions will be included in the auction and the other 14 will come from the State Fair line up. 6. Each 4-H member may sell the ribbon from 2 animals or pens of different species. (example 1 dairy & 1 poultry) 7. 20% of the selling price will be retained by Stearns County 4-H to help support the 4-H program and to defray auction expenses. 20% of the selling price is tax deductible by the buyer. 8. The 4-H ers 80% portion is taxable and must be reported to the IRS. 9. All terms of the sale are cash. 10. The Stearns County Fair Association and County 4-H Federation will not be held responsible for errors in the clerking or settlement of the sale. 11. The 4-H er must display the buyer s certificate in the animal s barn stall by 10 a.m. Saturday morning (certificate available in ring immediately following auction) and fill out a thank you note to EACH. 12. Auction participants agree to attend a mandatory meeting in the Show Arena at 5:30 p.m. 13. Auction participants agree to have their animals clean and fitted for the Auction and on display in the Show Arena by 6:00 p.m. on Friday to visit with potential buyers H ers MUST have their pictures taken with their animal prior to the Auction. A photo with the buyer during or after the auction is also an option. If it is not safe to have photo taken with the animal, a photo of just the 4-H er will be required H ers must meet all show requirements in order to participate in the auction. 16. Animal must be ID ed in 4HOnline.com by May 15; and registered for fair in FairEntry.com by June 20, Animals must be tagged and ID ed by appropriate Feb 15 th or May 15 th deadlines. 18. The 4-H Auction committee will settle any disputes on auction eligibility H ers with misrepresented animals will not receive their checks H er must submit a thank you card to Extension for each buyer before they will be able to receive their checks. Auction checks will be mailed out after all buyers have submitted payment. 21. Remember you are selling the ribbon only. The 4-H member retains ownership of the animal. 14

15 Please thank the 2017 Livestock Supporters: Auction: 2H Cattle Company Advantage One Insurance Agency Arnzen Construction Belgrade Livestock Auction Centra Sota Coop Central Grain Inc. Central Livestock Channel Seeds Central MN Credit Union Compeer Financial Cornerstone Ag Services Dairy Star Dan & Hazel Starry Dekalb Seeds Dina Pierskalla Double H Charolais Ecker Feed Service Elrosa Grain & Feed Inc. Elrosa Lumber Company Inc. Farm Rite Equipment Feed Co Fergus Falls Livestock First District Association Freeport State Bank Freeport Vet Service Frieler Feeds Harlan & LouAnn Jopp Hartwig Trucking Jopp Family Farms KASM Radio Kenmar Farms Kramer Lumber Kulus Feeds Leedstone Long Prairie Livestock Long Prairie Packing Luxemburg Feed Services Michels Trucking Mid-American Auction Co. Midwest Machinery MN Vet Associates Mondoch, Inc. Motley Livestock Munson Lakes Nutrition North American State Bank NVB Builders Ohmann Electric Paul Anderson Paynesville Farmers Union Oil Provimi Purina Animal Nutrition Rahn's Oil & Propane Reuter Country Electric Rich Prairie Livestock Ritter Dairy Rousslang Transfer Sauk Valley Vet Starry Electric State Farm Insurance Stearns Bank St Rosa Lumber Syngenta Crop Protection Triple F Farms Tyler Slinden West Central Sanitation Worms Lumber Zeemer Auction Service Plaques and Showmanship Jackets: Ag Venture Feed & Seed, Inc. Albany Roller Mills, Inc. Asgrow Seeds Belgrade Co-Op Centra Sota Coop Central MN Credit Union DEKALB Seeds Don & Marlys Eikmeier Famo Feeds Freeport Veterinary Service Gold'n Plump Hartwig Trucking Kulus Feeds Minnesota Select Sires Co-Op, Inc. Rick Stanoch Steve's Hoof Trimming Inc. Tim & Shannon Olson Special Thank You to: MidAmerican Auction (Auctioneers) AgStar (Auction Photos) Freeport State Bank (Clerking) 15

16 Club Activities All projects must be pre-registered CLUB FAIR REGISTRATION is online at: NOTE: Club registration is not available on FairEntry.com (which is the website 4-H youth register fair projects) and should NOT be added to the youth 4-H member s fair registration. PREMIUM SCHEDULE Project Area Blue Red White New Banner Previously Exhibited Banner 2.00 participant placing Booth Community Pride Club Scrapbook New Cutout Previously Exhibited Cutout 2.00 participant placing Lots with asterisk (*) are not eligible for state fair. Duplicate (2nd) exhibit codes do not apply for Club Projects. Club Banner New *Club Banner Previous Exhibit PURPOSE To tell the public in a graphic way, an expression of feelings about 4-H involvement. It should carry the message quickly and simply. These banners will be conference judged. Judged on the following things: a. Does it have immediate impact? b. Does it tell the message quickly and simply? c. Does it show quality in materials and craftsmanship? - Banners are conference judged two 4-H ers from each club should be available during the judging. - Banner must be 3 x 5 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 and can be one or two-sided. - Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back (Any assemble technique can be used.) - To be eligible for State Fair, it must be a banner that has never been shown at the county fair before and cannot contain any copyrighted characters. Club Community Pride Community Leadership Community Pride Purpose: Provides an incentive for 4-H youth to be actively involved in having a positive effect in their community. Also stimulates projects offering a variety of real, learn by doing experiences that deal with community improvement related skills, knowledge, and beliefs. One (1) Community Pride project that has been judged on the county level will be selected for State Fair. STATE FAIR REQUIREMENT: Exhibit - 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. *Club Booth Each club that displays a club booth is asked to provide their own club name sign. Booth spaces are available. Requests are to be made in advance to the Extension Office. Spaces are allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. NO EXCEPTIONS! You must reserve space. A booth should depict an area of work or program of current emphasis. It should carry a message simply and attractively portrayed. To accomplish this, maps, photos, posters, records and models may be used as well as other visuals. The measurements of the booth spaces are 88.5 wide (front opening), 70 deep (front edge to back). The base (floor level of booth) is 25 from ground level, back is 47 high. Booths must be completed by 1:00 p.m. TUESDAY, opening day of the fair. If the booth is not set up by this time, it will not be judged. Booths can be set up on set-up day, if your club helps on set-up day and pre-registered! 4-H ers should be setting up their booths. Parents may have to help due to fair conflicts, but 4-H ers must be present, and actively involved. BOOTH SCORE CARD General Appearance 20 points Power to Attract & Hold Attention 25 points 4-H Message Told 25 points Quality of Material 15 points Unity of Presenting Message 15 points TOTAL 100 points Booths are conference judged two 4-H ers from each club should be available during the judging. Booths will be judged TUESDAY between 5:00 7:00 p.m. Individual club judging times will be determined and sent out after July 1 st when registrations have been processed. Again in 2018: Community Pride participants at State Fair may exhibit another individual project. 16

17 *Container Contest / Flower Box The Stearns County Extension Master Gardeners invites each of the 4-H clubs in Stearns County to enter the Floral Container Contest. There is a first prize of $25.00, second prize of $20.00, third prize of $15.00 and all remaining entries will receive a $10.00 participation prize. You must pre-register for the contest. The containers will be conference judged TUESDAY from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Two youth club members MUST be present during judging. Individual club judging times will be determined and sent out after July 1 st when registrations have been processed. Bring your container to the 4-H building on entry day. Be sure to pick up your exhibit cards at the 4-H Information Desk. The purpose of this contest is to beautify the fairgrounds. After the entries are judged, the containers will be placed in various locations throughout the fairgrounds. Each club is responsible for placing container in designated area once judging is compete and for the maintenance of their container during the fair (i.e. watering plants). The container must be at least 15 inches in diameter and must be made of a material that can be placed outdoors. The theme selected for this year s contest is Foliage Other than Green and each entry must express this theme. Description: "Foliage Other than Green" Flowers are usually what gets all the attention, but many plants have attractive foliage. Get creative and do some research to find an array of colorful and variegated foliage other than solid green. Mix and match and design a head-turning container that has more than just colorful flowers. The following scorecard is used for judging the containers and is included to help you in the planning process. Score Card Participation of Club Members 25 pts How did the idea of this planter develop? How was this planter put together? How did club members participate? Design/Selection and Compatibility of Plants 20 pts Color Harmony Suitability of container Accessories must compliment plants Cultural Perfection 20 pts Overall health and condition of plants grooming Expression of Theme 25 pts How well does the container of plants portray the theme? Labeling 10 pts 4-H Club name must be obvious but not detract from the appearance of the planter *Club Cutout New *Club Cutout Previous Exhibit Promote 4-H in a new and unique way. Cutouts will be placed in various locations throughout the fairgrounds. Individual club judging times will be determined and sent out after July 1 st when registrations have been processed. - Cutouts will be conference judged. - Cutout must be sturdy and able to stand on its own. - Cutout hole placement should be made to accommodate youth face height without the need of stairs or other height adjustments (think safety!) - Must be neatly painted with a 4-H theme of the clubs choice. - The 4-H club will be responsible for making sure it stays in proper condition throughout the fair. Fair staff has the right to ask a club to remove the cut out if it is posing a danger (splinters, broken pieces, etc). - A short bio of the club should be attached to the back; - The new cutouts must be judged! If the cutout is not judged, the club will be asked to remove it from the fairgrounds. - New cutouts will be placed by club after judging is complete. - All previously exhibited cutouts must be checked in and have an exhibit card to remain on the fairgrounds. - Previously exhibited cutouts should be placed by clubs. Check with staff at info desk for placement location. - Previously exhibited cutouts may not be approved for display if there are too many. *Club Scrapbook - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. - Pictures, special events, club activities; persons in the pictures should be listed, along with dates. Include captions for all pictures. Include at least one picture of each member. - Newspaper clippings. - Complete list of members and leaders in the club. - Special effects such as certificates, ribbons, etc., earned by the club. *Individual plants do not need to be identified Possible score: 100 points 17

18 Animal Science Each show committee reserves the right to combine classes as needed to ensure a level of competition within each class. Note: The Stearns County Fair board has decided to discontinue providing initial bedding for dairy, goat, horse, lama, sheep and swine. Poultry and rabbits will continue to be provided with shavings throughout the fair and beef will be provided with woodchips. Earn a Livestock State Fair Trip with the new Science of Animals Educational Exhibits project area! Same as in 2016: One state fair trip will be awarded to a state fair eligible 4-H er from the interview judging from each of these project areas: Beef, Dairy, Goat-Dairy & Meat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep & Swine. All 4-H ers grades 3+ are encouraged to participate in the interview process. Interviews will be judged on Tuesday during regular static/non-livestock judging times. --Lots with asterisk (*) are not state fair eligible Project Area Blue Red White Cloverbud Participation 3.00 participant placing Beef Dairy Dairy Production & Net Merit Goats Dairy & Meat Dog Horse (Showmanship-Halter only) Lama Poultry Rabbits Rabbit Agility Sheep Swine New to Showing Livestock? Information Sheets & Fair Night to Help! Is your family new to showing livestock or unsure what to expect at the fair? Species specific information guides have been designed to answer many of the questions new families may have about showing livestock. Each guide has been developed with you in mind with information about selecting your animal, ID-ing it, how to prepare for show and what to wear on show day. The species specific information sheets can be found on our website Mark your calendars! The livestock PDC and fair superintendents are hosting an orientation night at the fairgrounds and will be available to answer questions about stalling, showing and any last minute questions families may have. The show arena will also be open. The night will be informal, look for the superintendents to be wearing a blue Stearns County Fair t-shirt. Monday, July 16, :00-8:00 p.m. 10 COMMANDMENTS FOR PARENTS OF 4-H ERS SHOWING ANIMALS 1) Thou shalt not feed, train and care for the animal, for thou art trying to teach the child responsibility. 2) Thou shalt forgive a child for making mistakes in the show ring for thou hast made mistakes, too. 3) Thou shalt not get mad when the child forgets items in the show box, for one day thou may also forget something. 4) Thou shalt help the show management, for they are doing a job thou would not want to do. 5) Thou shalt see that thy child is on time for all show activities, for thou would not want to wait on another. 6) Thou shalt assist thy child with entering and registering thy animals by the designated time. 7) Thou shalt teach the child that winning a blue ribbon is a desirable goal, but making friends along the way is a more worthy goal. 8) Thou shalt not complain about the judge, for it is his or her opinion that has been sought. 9) Thou shalt remember that livestock projects are teaching projects, not necessarily money making projects. 10) Thou shalt remember that the livestock project shall be enjoyed by the whole family. Adapted from a piece written by Clyde D. Lane, Jr., Extension Specialist at the University of Tennessee. 18

19 Beef NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. Birth Dates Spring Calf Jan 1-Apr 30, 2018 Fall Calf Sept 1-Dec. 31, 2017 Summer yearling May 1-Aug 31, 2017 Junior yearling Jan 1-April 30, 2017 Senior yearling Sept 1-Dec 31, 2016 Cow/Calf Calf born on/after Jan 1, 2018 Prospect Calves Jan 1-April 30, 2018 Market Beef Steer Jan 1-Aug 31, 2017 Market Heifer Jan 1-Aug 31, 2017 Dairy Steer Calves Born after Jan 1, 2018 and before June 1, 2018 Dairy Steer Jan 1-Aug 31, 2017 ID : - All market steers (including dairy steers) and market heifers must be tagged by February 15 to be eligible for auction, County Fair, and State Fair. - Animal ID information must be entered in 4HOnline by February 15 th. - All breeding heifers, cow/calf pairs and prospect calf ID forms and/or lease agreements must entered in 4HOnline by May 15 th of the current year. *Cloverbud Beef Calf (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) *Beef - Cloverbud (See full Cloverbud Policy) Breeding Heifer Use the following Classes with the Division and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): Beef - Spring Calf Beef - Fall Calf Beef - Summer Yearling Beef - Junior Yearling Beef - Senior Yearling Cow/Calf Pairs (At State Fair you can enter the cow/calf class OR prospect market calf class) Both steer, heifer and bull calves are eligible. Beef - Cow and Calf Pair Prospect Calves (Prospect calves & Spring calves no longer need to be from a cow/calf project but must be ID d by May 15) Market Beef Market Division classes will be divided by weight. 4-H ers may exhibit up to 2 each of market steers and heifers (total of 4). They must be in different weight classes. If they do fall in the same class, the 4-H er has to decide which steer/heifer to show in that class and the other one must show in the next heavier class. If they are both in the heavy class, the 4-H er can only show ONE steer/heifer. Market Heifers will compete against steer division for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef. Beef - Market Steer Beef - Market Heifer Beef - Market Steer-2nd exhibit Beef - Market Heifer-2nd exhibit : - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. *Dairy Steer Calf (100% dairy breed) Dairy Steer (100% dairy breed) Beef - Dairy Steer : - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. - Pure Breed Dairy Steers must be 100% dairy breed. These breeds will be accepted without registration papers Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking Shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with American Milking Shorthorn Society and not carry the S suffix. - Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auction. - A Crossbred Dairy Steer Division has been added. Crossbred Dairy Steers must be from the following breeds in any combination: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande (dairy), Red & White, Norwegian Red and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red) *Beef Showmanship *Beef Showmanship - Grades 9+ *Beef Showmanship - Grades 3-8 Beef Interview Beef Interview - Grades 9+ Beef Interview - Grades 6-8 *Beef Interview - Grades 3-5 Beef - Heifer Calf Beef - Steer Calf - must be castrated 19

20 Dairy NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. Birth Dates Spring Jr. Calf (Baby calf) Mar 1-Apr 30, 2018 Winter calf Dec 1, 2017-Feb 28, 2018 Fall calf Sept 1-Nov 30, 2017 Summer Jr. Yearling June 1-Aug 31, 2017 Spring Jr. Yearling Mar 1-May 31, 2017 Winter Sr. Yearling Dec 1, 2016-Feb 28, 2017 Fall Sr. Yearling Sept 1-Nov 30, 2016 Junior 2 year old Mar 1-Aug 31, 2016 Senior 2 year old Sept 1, 2015-Feb 29, 2016 Three year old cows Sept 1, 2014-Aug 31, 2015 Four year old cows Sept 1, 2013-Aug 31, 2014 Cow, five years & older Born before Sept 1, 2013 Dry cow, 2 years & older Born before Sept 1, 2016 Note: Dairy exhibits must be identified prior to first freshening. First Year Dairy Exhibitors The Stearns County Holstein Association will be presenting all 1 st year dairy exhibitors with a trophy. Cloverbuds will receive their trophy in 3 rd grade (as they receive Cloverbud trophies for grades K-2). Please help us distinguish 1 st year dairy exhibitors by noting it on your FairEntry registration. The Stearns County Holstein Club is also awarding a trophy to the overall Grand Champion Dairy animal. Dairy Display Contest The Stearns County Holstein Club is once again sponsoring a contest for dairy exhibitors at the Stearns County Fair to promote the dairy industry and dairy project as well as highlight each specific animal. The contest will be judged by the club with 1st prize receiving $100! : Include a pedigree of each animal on a 12 x12 poster, including complete name of animal, dam, sire, birthdate, production record and classification score (if in milk) or production record and classification score of dam. Emphasis should be placed on providing the most complete and detailed information as possible for each animal. Other requirements will be: clean, neat and attractive display of animals and appropriate herdsmanship by the club. Any other decorations which will enhance or add to the exhibit are encouraged. (i.e. fabric used as a background for pedigrees, color scheme or theme.) Questions? Call Neal Grotsun at The contest will be judged by board members of the Stearns County Holstein Club who do not have participants in the contest Thank You Stearns County Holstein Club! 20 RULES: All Registered and Grade animals will be judged together. (For example: Registered Holstein Winter Calf and Grade Holstein Winter Calf) AYRSHIRE *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow BROWN SWISS *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow GUERNSEY *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow HOLSTEIN *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow

21 JERSEY *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow MILKING SHORTHORN *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow RED & WHITE *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow CROSSBRED & OTHER BREED *Dairy - Spring (Jr.) Calf (Baby calf) Dairy - Winter Calf Dairy - Fall Calf Dairy - Summer Jr. Yearling Dairy - Spring Jr. Yearling Dairy - Winter Sr. Yearling Dairy - Fall Sr. Yearling Dairy - Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Three-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Four-Year-Old Cow Dairy - Five-Year-Old and Older Cow Dairy - Dry Cow : - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the twoyear-old cow class. NOTE: CROSSBRED & OTHER BREED - Animals Identified as Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, or Jersey must be 87% (7/8) or more of any one breed. If breed parentage does not meet these rules, the animal will be shown in the Crossbred & Other Breeds class. - Milking Shorthorn must be 75% (3/4) parentage. - At time of verification of I.D. papers, show committee members will also evaluate breed characteristics of grade animals. Any grade animal not showing the predominant characteristics of one breed, will show as a crossbred. *Dairy - Production Exhibitors may enter any two-year-old or older animal that has completed a 305-day lactation record; currently enrolled in central processed DHIA test. Bring DHIA records and t.he Dairy Production and Genetic Information Form to the information booth on the first day of the fair. Contact the Extension Office to get a copy of this form. The ribbon awards will be based on the value of the product of the last completed lactation based on 305 day M.E. An award will be given to the top producer in each breed. *Dairy - Net Merit One animal can be entered per 4-H er in each breed for the Top Net Merit $ Award for that Breed. To participate, complete the Dairy Production and Genetic Information Form and bring it to the information booth on the first day of the fair. The winners will be recognized during the show similar to the Production Awards. In addition to being recognized, The Stearns County Holstein Club will sponsor a genomic test of the winning entry in each breed. *Dairy Showmanship *Dairy Showmanship - Grades 9+ *Dairy Showmanship - Grades 6-8 *Dairy Showmanship - Grades 3-5 Dairy Interview Dairy Interview - Grades 9+ Dairy Interview - Grades 6-8 *Dairy Interview - Grades 3-5 * Cloverbud Dairy (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) *Dairy - Cloverbud 21

22 Dog Show The Dog Show will be together with Benton County. -- Agility will be on Friday, July 13 at Canine Agility of Central MN (St. Cloud) with a 5:30p check-in & 6:00p Show -- Obedience, Rally, Showmanship & Puppy Paws at the Benton County Fairgrounds Arena Bldg. in Sauk Rapids on Saturday, July 14 with 9:00a Check-in & 9:30a Show. This will be the qualifying show for the State Dog Show held in September. You may show more than one dog, but only one dog may be entered per class. Stearns County dog members who participate in training and the Dog Show will also be expected to help with the 4-H Dog Project Booth. You will need to sign up with your trainer before the County Fair. - A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both! 4-H ers - 3rd grade and up are eligible for county and state dog show. - 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. - All dogs must be vaccinated according to the requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project ID Affidavit/Vaccination form. - Projects with plus-sign +, indicate for 1 st year new dog members only. All others are for 2 nd or more years as dog member. AGILITY Dog - Pre-Agility Dog - Agility - Beginner - 4" Dog - Agility - Beginner - 8" Dog - Agility - Beginner - 12" Dog - Agility - Beginner - 16" Dog - Agility - Elementary - 4" Dog - Agility - Elementary - 8" Dog - Agility - Elementary - 12" Dog - Agility - Elementary -16" Dog - Agility - Elementary - 20" Dog - Agility - Intermediate - 4" Dog - Agility - Intermediate - 8" Dog - Agility - Intermediate - 12" Dog - Agility - Intermediate -16" Dog - Agility - Intermediate - 20" Dog - Agility - Senior - 4" Dog - Agility - Senior - 8" Dog - Agility - Senior - 12" Dog - Agility - Senior -16" 22 Dog - Agility - Senior - 20" Dog - Agility - Advanced - 4" Dog - Agility - Advanced - 8" Dog - Agility - Advanced - 12" Dog - Agility - Advanced -16" Dog - Agility - Advanced - 20" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 1-4" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 1-8" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 1-12" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 1-16" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 1-20" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 2-4" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 2-8" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 2-12" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 2-16" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 2-20" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 3-4" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 3-8" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 3-12" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 3-16" Dog - Agility - Jumpers 3-20" OBEDIENCE + Dog - Obedience Foundation Class Dog - Obedience Beginner Dog - Obedience Graduate Beginner Dog - Obedience Novice Dog - Obedience Graduate Novice Dog - Obedience Pre-Open Dog - Obedience Open Dog - Obedience Graduate Open Dog - Obedience Pre-Utility Dog - Obedience Utility Dog - Obedience Veterans Dog - Obedience Brace Dog - Obedience 4 Dog Team RALLY + Dog Foundation + Dog - Rally Pre-Novice Dog - Rally Novice Dog - Rally Pre-Advance Dog - Rally Advanced Dog - Rally Excellent Dog - Rally Veteran Dog Showmanship + Novice Open 4-H ers that have achieved a blue ribbon in Novice must move to this class *Puppy Paws (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) *Cloverbud Dog/Puppy Paws

23 Goat Dairy NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. Birth Dates **Junior Doe Kid Apr 1-June 30, 2018 Senior Doe Kid Jan 1-Mar 31, 2018 Dry Yearling Doe Born in 2017 Milking Yearling Doe Born in 2017 Milking two-year old Doe Born in 2016 Milking three-year old Doe Born in 2015 Milking four-year old Doe Born in 2014 Milking five-year old Doe & older Born in 2013 or before Dairy Goat Dairy Goat - Jr. Doe Kid** Dairy Goat - Sr. Doe Kid Dairy Goat - Dry Yearling Doe Dairy Goat - Milking Yearling Doe Dairy Goat - Milking 2 Year Old Doe Dairy Goat - Milking 3-4 Year Old Doe Dairy Goat - Milking 5+ Year Old Doe NOTE: For safety reasons all dairy goats must be dis-budded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed. **Junior Doe Kids born April 1 or after may be added to the ID Data Worksheet by submission to the Extension Office and MUST be added BY JULY 1 *Dairy Goat Showmanship *Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 6+ *Dairy Goat Showmanship - Grades 3 5 Dairy Goat Interview Dairy Goat Interview - Grades 9+ Dairy Goat Interview - Grades 6-8 *Dairy Goat Interview - Grades 3 5 *Cloverbud Dairy Goat (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) * Dairy Goat - Cloverbud Goat Meat NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. Birth Dates Market Goat (weather or doe) Dec 1, Apr 30, 2018 Dairy Market Goat (weather) Dec 1, Apr 30, 2018 Junior Yearling Breeding Doe April 1, 2017-Aug 31, 2017 Senior Yearling Breeding Doe Dec. 1, 2016-Mar 31, 2017 Fall Yearling Meat Breeding Doe Sept 1, 2017-Nov 30, 2017 Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Mar 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Dec 1, 2017 Feb 28, 2018 NOTE: Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat Goats Market Goat Meat Market Goat Wether, Altered Male - No Bucks Meat Market Goat - Female Dairy Market Goat Wether, Altered Male - No Bucks Meat Breeding Doe Meat Goat-Junior Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade (never kidded) Meat Goat-Senior Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade (never kidded) Meat Goat-Fall Yearling Breeding Doe, registered or grade (never kidded) Meat Goat-Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid Meat Goat-Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid : Market animals MUST be a minimum of 40 lbs, but not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. NOTE: For safety reasons, all market goats must be dehorned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 inch. Does shown in market classes must be disbudded in accordance with market animal rules. Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. *Meat Goat Showmanship *Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 6+ *Meat Goat Showmanship - Grades 3-5 Meat Goat Interview Meat Goat Interview - Grades 9+ Meat Goat Interview - Grades 6-8 *Meat Goat Interview - Grades 3-5 *Cloverbud Meat Goat (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) * Meat Goat - Cloverbud 23

24 Horse 4-H Horse Awards Ceremony to be held at the 4-H Stage following the completion of showing on Saturday. Estimated time to start is 5:00 p.m. and will be done by 6:00 p.m. All horses must be in place by Wednesday 5:00 p.m. NO check-in on Tuesday or Thursday. Vet check-in is from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rule Book: RULES AND ELIGIBILITY: 1) 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 2) Horse must be in the barn by 5:00p.m. Wednesday and will be released at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. 4-H stall assignments will be made by the 4-H Horse Project Fair committee based on herdsmanship. 3) For safety of all horses, it is recommended that they be vaccinated according to your veterinarian s recommendations. Horses may be dismissed by the discretion of the veterinarian if found to be in poor health. Negative Coggin s Testing is required for all horses. 4) Coggin s results must be uploaded to 4HOnline or presented at fair PRIOR to unloading of horse. 5) A point system will be used to select winners, and all ties will be broken by 4-H Rules. 6) State Show exhibitors will be determined on a total point basis. The exhibitors with the highest total score will earn State Show trips. Fun classes will not be counted in the total. 7) 4-H er must show in at least one halter class in order to enter in other performance classes. 8) Exhibitor going to the State Show may show their horse only in classes in which they ve received a blue ribbon at the County Fair. 9) 4-H horse riders can enter the Open Class Breed show on Saturday (see open class for rules) and/or Rambling Riders Show on Sunday. Pre-register according to Open class rules. 10) Decisions of the Stearns County 4-H Horse Show Committee & 4-H Program Staff are final. English Equitation Horse - English Equitation - Grades 12+ Horse - English Equitation - Grades 6-11 *Horse - English Equitation - Grades 3-5 English Pleasure Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 12+ Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 6-11 *Horse - English Pleasure - Grades 3-5 Horse - English Pleasure - Walk Trot, All Grades Western Horsemanship Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits -Grades 12+ Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits - Grades 6-11 *Horse - Western Horsemanship, All Gaits- Grades 3-5 Western Pleasure Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 12+ Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 6-11 *Horse - Western Pleasure - Grades 3-5 Horse - Western Pleasure - Walk Trot, All Grades Pole Weaving Horse - Pole Weaving - Grades 12+ Horse - Pole Weaving - Grades 6-11 *Horse - Pole Weaving - Grades 3-5 Horse - Pole Weaving - In-Hand - All Grades Jumping Figure 8 Horse - Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 12+ Horse - Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 6-11 *Horse - Jumping Figure 8 - Grades 3-5 Horse - Jumping Figure 8 - In-Hand - All Grades Key Race Horse - Key Race - Grades 12+ Horse - Key Race - Grades 6-11 *Horse - Key Race - Grades 3-5 Horse - Key Race - In-Hand - All Grades Barrel Race Horse - Barrel Race - Grades 12+ Horse - Barrel Race - Grades 6-11 *Horse - Barrel Race - Grades 3-5 Horse - Barrel Race - In-Hand - All Grades Trail Class Horse - Trail Class - Grades 12+ Horse - Trail Class - Grades 6-11 *Horse - Trail Class - Grades 3-5 Horse - Trail Class - In-Hand - All Grades 24

25 Showmanship at Halter Judged on the member s ability to prepare and train the animal for the show. Not judged on conformation, style or quality of bone, etc. Premiums paid for this lot ONLY FOR ONLY ONE HORSE. ALL Horse participants MUST register under Showmanship at Halter lots denoted with ++ to receive a premium for any participation in shows ++Horse Showmanship at Halter - Grades Horse - Showmanship at Halter - Grades *Horse - Showmanship at Halter - Grades 3-5 Showmanship Judged on the member s ability to prepare and train the animal for the show. Not judged on conformation, style or quality of bone, etc. Horse - Showmanship - Pleasure Type - All Grades Horse - Showmanship - Fitting & Grooming - All Grades Horse - Showmanship - Training Horses - All Grades Top two state fair qualifying grades (divisions) will return to ring for grand & reserve championships. *Interview *Horse - Interview - Grades 9+ *Horse - Interview - Grades 6-8 *Horse - Interview - Grades 3-5 Training Open to any age of horse project member who has started a weanling foal or untrained horse, and through a training process set up by the state 4-H Horse Program, has trained this horse completely by him/herself. 4-H er must pass through a signed step training process prior to county fair time. Member must display learned skills to the judge at the fair. Horse - Training Step 1 Horse - Training Step 2 Horse - Training Step 3 Horse - Training Step 4 Horse - Training Step 5 Horse - Training Step 6 *Cloverbud Horse (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) Cloverbuds may participate in any of these: *Horse - Cloverbud Barrels *Horse - Cloverbud Western Pleasure *Horse - Cloverbud Horse Showmanship Horse Related & Horseless Horse in STATIC section of Premium Book Lama NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th H Lama projects must be born prior to Jan 1, No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. 3. All castrated males born prior to Jan 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition. 4. All females born prior to Jan 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition. Costume Class Lama - Costume Grades 9+ Lama - Costume Grades 6-8 *Lama - Costume Grades 3-5 Obstacle Lama - Obstacle Course, Grades 9+ Lama - Obstacle Course, Grades 6-8 *Lama - Obstacle Course, Grades 3-5 Public Relations Lama - Public Relations, Grades 9+ Lama - Public Relations, Grades 6-8 *Lama - Public Relations, Grades 3-5 Public Relations classes show the ability of the lama to react to situations that would include being out in the public such as: being in a parade, lama walks, or visiting a nursing home or school. Lama Showmanship Lama Showmanship Grades 9+ Lama Showmanship Grades 6-8 *Lama Showmanship Grades 3-5 *Lama Interview *Lama Interview Grades 9+ *Lama Interview Grades 6-8 *Lama Interview Grades 3-5 *Cloverbud Lama (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) **Cloverbuds may participate with a lama in any of these two classes: *Lama - Cloverbud Showmanship *Lama - Cloverbud Costume Lama Poster moved to STATIC section of Premium Book 25

26 Poultry NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. All poultry must be of this year s hatch (except F-6 Pigeon & F-70 Show and Hobby). Health certificates or Statement of Origin must be turned in to the building superintendents before poultry can be unloaded. This can be obtained from your hatchery or breeder. (Please turn in a readable copy, not the original.) Exhibitors may enter each class, but may only show one entry in each. All exhibitors (except Cloverbuds) are encouraged to participate in Showmanship. This is an excellent opportunity to show your birds. Showmanship is based on your knowledge of your bird rather than on the quality of the poultry. Study about your breed in the American Standard of Perfection and be ready to explain how you raised your birds. STATE FAIR REQUIREMENTS Please note that birds that come to the State Fair must be from the same flock as your county fair winners, but you may select different birds for the State show. Chickens Note: If you hatch your own chicks, they need to be tested for Pullorm/Typhoid. Contact the MN Board of Animal Health in Willmar for more information. Chickens-Market pen of two males or two females Chickens-Breeding pen of one male & two females Chickens-Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females Chickens-Egg production pen of two pullets, White eggs Chickens-Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown eggs Market Pen- This is a class for a pair of matched market chickens. The Cornish Cross is the breed that is entered in this category. You may enter either pullets or cockerels. Birds should be 8-10 weeks old for the show. These birds will be judged according to uniformity of development, health and vigor, degree of finish, fleshing and feathering, and freedom of market defects. If you plan to show at the State Fair, you may need to order a second batch of Cornish Cross so that they will be at the appropriate age and size. Breeding Pen- This class is for all standard-size purebred chickens. For example, Black Australorps or Wyandottes may be entered here. The purebred Leghorn is a breed that may be entered in White Egg Production, but a breeding trio may also be entered. Birds should be hatched in February or early March. A breeding trio consists of one cockerel and two pullets. Hybrid crosses such as Goldstar or Sexlinks are not eligible for this class. Birds are judged according to the American Standard of Perfection book that is published by the National Poultry Association. The pullets should be matched as closely as possible in weight, stature, and color. The cockerel is worth 50% of the total points for the trio. Look in the Standard of Perfection for the breed requirements and possible defects that could affect your breed. Bantam Breeding Pen- This class is for all bantam-size purebred chickens. The requirements are the same as the Breeding Pen. 26 White Egg Production- This class is for white egg laying pullets. Birds should be hatched in late February or early March. The Leghorn or a Leghorn type hybrid is the most popular bird for this category. The pullets should be matched according to weight and egg laying characteristics. To learn how to check a layer s egg laying capacity, check out the handbook, National 4-H Poultry Judging, which is available from the 4-H Office. White egg producers usually will start laying at around 5-5½ months of age. Birds should be in production at the time of the fair. Note: If you have purebred white egg layers and plan to also show in the Breeding Pen, you may not enter the same pair of pullets with the cockerel. You will need to have a separate trio from your pair of producers. Brown Egg Production- This class is for all brown egg laying chickens. Dual- purpose type chickens start laying at around 5½- 6 months of age and should be in production at the time of show. Hybrid breeds such as Sexlinks or Goldstars are the best breeds for this class as they efficiently produce brown eggs. Purebred chickens also may be entered. Not all purebred dual-purpose birds are excellent layers. For example, an Orpington is a very large bird and lays brown eggs, but will not do it as efficiently as an Australorp. Pullets should be matched according to weight and egg laying characteristics. To learn how to check a layer s egg laying capacity, check out the handbook, National 4-H Poultry Judging, which is available from the 4-H Office. Doves Doves - Purebred breeding pair Ducks Ducks - Market pen of two males or two females Ducks - Breeding pen of one male & two females Ducks - Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females Note to all duck exhibitors: To distinguish between duck sexes, listen to the voice of the duck. Males will be quiet and have a raspy call while females will quack loudly. Drakes (males) also have a drake feather, which is the curled feather on the tail that develops when they are older. An exception to both of these rules is the Muscovy breed. Muscovy males are much larger than females and will have larger caruncles around their eyes. Market Pen- This class is for a matched pair of market ducks. You may enter either drakes or ducks (females). The Pekin breed is the best market breed and these birds should be ready for show in about 12 weeks. Breeding Pen- This class is for a breeding trio of ducks. You need to have one drake and two ducks (females). Any breed of full-size duck will succeed in this class. It is best to have ducks that were hatched in March so that they are mature in their color patterns for the show. Some breeds will have different colored feathers as young fowl than they will have at maturity. Breed examples are Muscovy, Saxony, Appleyard, Cayuga, and Rouen. Bantam Breeding Pen- The requirements for this class are the same as full-size ducks. Breed examples are Call, East India, and Mallard.

27 Geese Geese - Market pen of two males or two females Geese - Breeding pen of one male & two females Market Pen- The best market goose is the White Embden. Other breed possibilities are Africans, Pilgrim, and Toulouse. Market geese should be hatched by April 10th. Breeding Pen- One gander and two geese (females) of any breed. It is best to get them in March. Breed examples are Pomeranians, Chinese, Africans, American Buff. Guinea Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites, and Lavender breeds can be shown H005001: Guinea - Market pen of two males or two females same breed H005002: Guinea - Breeding pen of one male & two females same breed Pigeons Pigeons - Utility, 1 Breeding Pair Pigeons - Utility, 1 Young bird Male or Female, this year band Pigeons - Fancy, 1 Breeding Pair Pigeons - Fancy, Young bird Male or Female, this year band Pigeons - Flying, 1 Breeding Pair Pigeons - Flying, Young bird Male or Female, this year band STATE FAIR SHOW REQUIREMENTS FOR PIGEONS: One pair of breeding pigeons. A pair consists of 1 male and 1 female of the same breed. All birds must have been bred the previous year or earlier. (This means the birds must be at least one year old, thus a breeding pair.) You must exhibit the same birds that you exhibited and won with at the county fair. All birds must be banded. Bands must be SEAMLESS and the correct size for the breed. Seamless bands within one size will be accepted. Turkeys Domestic only Turkeys - Domestic Only - Market pen of two males or two females Turkeys - Domestic Only - Breeding pen of one male & two females *Show and Hobby *Show & Hobby Other fowl- includes pheasants, pen of two, consisting of one male and one female. Not eligible for State Fair. *Poultry Showmanship *Poultry Showmanship - Grades 9+ *Poultry Showmanship - Grades 6-8 *Poultry Showmanship - Grades 3-5 Poultry Interview Poultry Interviews - Grades 9+ Poultry Interviews - Grades 6-8 *Poultry Interviews - Grades 3-5 *Cloverbud Poultry (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) *Poultry - Cloverbuds - All Breeds One young bird. One young purebred bird of a recognized breed. This young bird can be male or female. This young bird must have the current year's seamless band on. Only SEAMLESS bands are accepted. You must exhibit the same bird that you won with at county fair. The same birds (breeding pair) may not be shown two years in a row, even by someone else. Exception to this is a young bird may be part of a breeding pair the following year. All birds must be banded with a seamless band and the correct size for that breed. Seamless bands within one size will be accepted. Keep in mind that pigeon bands come in sizes ranging from A to Z. Pair bands are not acceptable. Poultry bands are different that they come in number sizes. Any band that is removable is not acceptable. No health certificate is required, but any bird that looks ill or diseased will not be allowed to be shown. It is recommended that you practice a vaccinating program. Birds will be judged 50% on Breed Characteristics, 25% Conditioning (clean feathers and feet are evidence of the extra work in preparing the bird for show) 25% Presentation (showmanship) 27

28 Rabbits NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. RULES: UPDATED in 2018: Members may exhibit up to FIVE EXHIBITS of rabbits per exhibitor; however, only one per lot (unless they are showing other large or mini and other breeds, as long as they are separate breeds.) : - All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association are eligible and must be purebred. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards. Ownership/Identification 1. Members must have owned, raised and kept a feed record prior to May 15 th on the rabbit shown. On a fryer, the doe producing the fryer must have been owned by the member since May 15 th. 2. Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the left ear for identification purposes. 3. Fryers ID must include part of mom s ID. (1 st 2 numbers and/or letters of mom s ID) (i.e. mom D463; Fryer D41, D42) 4. A legible tattoo is a tattoo that shows ink below the skin and must be readable. 5. Permanent marker or ink is not acceptable. 6. For a fryer or meat pen, the 4-Her must own the doe producing the fryers by May Ownership affidavit or lease agreement must be entered in 4HOnline by May 15 th. 8. Entries that do not comply with the above will not be eligible for the Stearns Country Fair, a State Fair trip and auction. Check - In 1. All rabbits must be checked in by the designated official, BEFORE being placed in cages in the Rabbit Barn. Rabbits will be checked in by the superintendent. 2. Tattoos must be in the animal s left ear and easily readable by the check-in officials. 3. All rabbits must pass physical inspection or they may be eliminated from the show. 4. No unhealthy animals will be allowed to show, and will be sent home without a premium. 5. Animals not checked in by the official will be removed from the Rabbit Barn until they can be officially checked in. 6. Entries that do not comply with the above will receive no higher than a red ribbon, and will not be eligible for a State Fair trip. The showmanship contest will be first in the show. All 4-H ers are strongly encouraged to participate in showmanship. No pre-entry is required. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion awards will be given for each division. Members should not wear advertising of any kind (except 4-H emblem) either on their jackets or hats. The show will be divided into three groups: Juniors, grades 3-5 Intermediates, grades 6-8 Seniors, grades SENIOR BUCK Rabbit - Senior Buck - Dutch over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Holland Lop over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Jersey Wooly over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Mini Lop over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Mini Rex over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Netherland Dwarf over 6 mo Rabbit - Senior Buck - New Zealand over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Polish over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Rex over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Satin over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Californian over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Other Purebreds - Large over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Buck - Other Purebreds - Small over 6 months SENIOR DOE Rabbit - Senior Doe - Dutch over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Holland Lop over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Jersey Wooly over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Mini Lop over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Mini Rex over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Netherland Dwarf over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - New Zealand over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Polish over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Rex over 6 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Satin over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Californian over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Other Purebreds - Large over 8 months Rabbit - Senior Doe - Other Purebreds - Small over 6 months INTERMEDIATE BUCK Rabbit - Intermediate Buck - New Zealand 6-8 months Rabbit - Intermediate Buck - Satin 6-8 months Rabbit - Intermediate Buck - Californian 6-8 months Rabbit - Intermediate Buck - Other Purebreds - Large, 6-8 months INTERMEDIATE DOE Rabbit - Intermediate Doe - New Zealand 6-8 months Rabbit - Intermediate Doe - Satin 6-8 months Rabbit - Intermediate Doe - Californian 6-8 months Rabbit - Intermediate Doe - Other Purebreds - Large, 6-8 months JUNIOR BUCK Rabbit - Junior Buck - Dutch under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Holland Lop under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Jersey Wooly under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Mini Lop under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Mini Rex under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Netherland Dwarf under 6 mo Rabbit - Junior Buck - New Zealand under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Polish under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Rex under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Satin under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Californian under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Other Purebreds - Large under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Buck - Other Purebreds - Small under 6 months

29 JUNIOR DOE Rabbit - Junior Doe - Dutch under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Holland Lop under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Jersey Wooly under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Mini Lop under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Mini Rex under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Netherland Dwarf under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - New Zealand under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Polish under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Rex under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Satin under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Californian under 6 months Rabbit - Junior Doe - Other Purebreds - Large under 6 mo. Rabbit - Junior Doe - Other Purebreds - Small under 6 mo. NOTE: Other Purebreds Large (All other 6 class breeds- American Giant Angora, Argente Brun, Bevern, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, English Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot de Blanc, Palomino, & Silver Fox) NOTE: Other Purebreds Small (All other 4 class breeds-american Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, Dwarf Hotot, English Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Jersey Woolly, Lilac, Lion Head, Mini Satin, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Tan and Thrianta) MARKET RABBIT Rabbit - Single Fryer, purebred 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds, not over 70 days old Rabbit - Pen of three fryers, purebred 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds, not over 70 days old *Rabbit Showmanship *Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 9+ *Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 6-8 *Rabbit Showmanship - Grades 3-5 Rabbit Interview Rabbit Interview - Grades 9+ Rabbit Interview - Grades 6-8 *Rabbit Interview - Grades 3-5 *Rabbit Agility NOTE: Levels are based on years the animal has been in the program, not exhibitor years. *Rabbit Agility Elite Grades 3-13 *Rabbit Agility - Advanced Grades 3-13 *Rabbit Agility - Intermediate Grades 3-13 *Rabbit Agility - Novice Grades 3-13 *Cloverbud Rabbit (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) *Cloverbud - Rabbit- All Breeds Sheep NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. It is recommended that classes contain at least three head, when possible, to assure a level of competition. 4-H ers may only show one animal per class. NOTE: Please make sure that your market/breeding animals are properly ID ed per the requirements found here: Birth Dates Ewe Lamb Yearling Ewe Market Lamb Born on or after Jan 1 of current year Born on or after Jan 1 of previous yr and must not show evidence of four permanent incisors. Born on or after Jan 1 of current year Breeding Ewes Use the following Classes, with the Division and birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s): Sheep - Ewe Lamb - Black Face Sheep - Ewe Lamb - White/Speckle Face Sheep - Yearling Ewe - Black Face Sheep - Yearling Ewe - White/Speckle Face Market Lamb 4-H ers may exhibit only 2 market lambs. They must be in different weight classes. If they do fall in the same class, the 4-H er has to decide which lamb to show in that class and the other one must show in the next heavier class. If they are both in the heavy class, the 4-H er can only show ONE lamb. Market Lamb - White/Speckle Face, Ewe & Wethers Market Lamb - Black Face, Ewe & Wethers Market Lamb - Ewe & Wethers (2nd Exhibit) - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170 pounds. Lamb Lead Lamb Lead - Grades 3+ - 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. *Sheep Showmanship *Sheep Showmanship - Grades 6+ *Sheep Showmanship - Grades 3-5 Sheep Interview 29

30 Sheep Interview - Grades 9+ Sheep Interview - Grades 6-8 *Sheep Interview - Grades 3-5 * Cloverbud Sheep (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) Cloverbuds may participate in any of these: *Sheep - Cloverbud -All Breeds *Sheep - Cloverbud Lamb Lead Swine NEW: Each family must enter the number of livestock they will be exhibiting ONLINE at by noon on Wednesday, July 18th. Market Gilts will be shown at State Fair. (Note: Champion barrows and gilts will never compete and auction limitations will be in place.) It is recommended that classes contain at least three head, when possible, to assure a level of competition. RULES: Exhibitors will need to identify and notch animals brought to the fair, as well as animals for the MN State Fair. NOTE: All barrows and gilts must be tagged with a MN 4-H Ear Tag and Universal Ear Notch by May 15 th, to be eligible for State Fair and Livestock Auction. Birth Dates Breeding Gilts Market Barrow Market Gilt Farrowed on or after Jan 1 of current yr Born on or after Jan 1 of current year Born on or after Jan 1 of current year Swine - Breeding Gilts Swine - Market Barrow Swine - Market Gilt - Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220 pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 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. *Swine Showmanship *Swine Showmanship - Grades 9+ *Swine Showmanship - Grades 6-8 *Swine Showmanship - Grades 3-5 Swine Interview Swine Interview - Grades 9+ Swine Interview - Grades 6-8 *Swine Interview - Grades 3-5 *Cloverbud Swine (NOTE: Cloverbuds can exhibit up to two different species) (See full Cloverbud Policy) *Swine - Cloverbud All Breeds 30

31 Cloverbud Projects (grades K-2) CLOVERBUD PARTICIPATION PREMIUM $3.00 In keeping with the State 4-H Cloverbud policy, Cloverbuds will participate in non-competitive activities that allow them to show-and-tell what they have learned, to interact cooperatively with the animal, the judge and other Cloverbuds, and to receive recognition. GENERAL CLOVERBUT POLICIES: 1) Not eligible for State Fair. 2) This category is open to 4-H members Kindergarten through 2nd grade. 3) This is the ONLY division Cloverbuds may enter in. 4) Cloverbuds are limited in the number of exhibits they can enter. They may register up to: - Five (5) General 4-H exhibits AND - Two (2) Livestock species AND - Any of the Other exhibits 5) Duplicate (2 nd ) exhibit codes do not apply for Cloverbuds. 6) Cloverbuds who exhibit: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine will be at the beginning of each specie show. 7) See full Cloverbud Policy (page 10) 8) Visit for general Cloverbud information. LIVESTOCK 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 the document. A. When using equipment that is potentially dangerous, a responsible person (screened adult volunteer, youth leader 6th grade and older, parent or other adult who may appropriately assist with the group) will be with the Cloverbud at all times guiding and monitoring their involvement. Examples of potentially dangerous equipment include sewing machines and power tools. B. 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. C. Cloverbuds must wear appropriate safety helmets when riding horses or bicycles. D. 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 the county fair as a 4-H member, the following rules apply: 1. The responsible person must be in control of the animal at all times and never turn the control over to the Cloverbud. (SEE FIGURE A) Figure A a. It is the expectation that the responsible person will be in control of the animal at all times 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. b. 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. o During judging, the Cloverbud should walk next to the parent/responsible person, available to learn from the project leader and/or to dialog with the evaluator/judge. CLOVERBUD RULES for CLOTHING: 1. See Clothing General Rules. 2. A simple constructed garment (such as apron, skirt with elastic waistband, jumper) no collars, no set-in sleeves; zippers and buttonholes are optional. 3. Poster not larger than 22 x 28 or display showing an aspect of the Clothing Project related to sewing. CLOVERBUD PET SHOW RULES: 1. Will be judged on TUESDAY on the 4-H stage with other pet exhibits. 2. Animall must be under the control of an adult or youth leader. CLOVERBUD ROCKET LAUNCH RULES: 1. Parent must be in control of rocket during Rocket Launch 31

32 GENERAL PROJECTS: (under Cloverbud in FairEntry) Limited to 1 each of the following: Cloverbud - 1st Exhibit Cloverbud - 2nd Exhibit Cloverbud - 3rd Exhibit Cloverbud - 4th Exhibit Cloverbud - 5th Exhibit EXHIBIT SUGGESTIONS 1) Any one item made by the Cloverbud member at a Cloverbud 4-H Club meeting. 2) Any one item made at home. Some ideas include: - 3 cut flowers in a vase - a potted plant - vegetable creature or creation - a nutritious food snack - a simple item you made for your home like a pillow, placemat, etc. - rock creature - paper bag puppet - 4 interesting objects of nature - tree leaf collection - display of insects - simple craft item - or anything else you can think of OTHER PROJECTS: (under Cloverbud in FairEntry) Can register for any or all of the following: During County Fair: Cloverbud 4-H Adventures Cloverbud Clothing (judged with clothing judge) Cloverbud Clothing Camp Item Cloverbud Pet Show (parent in control) Cloverbud Rocket Launch (Parent in control) Pre-fair Events: Cloverbud Clothing - Fashion Revue Cloverbud Demonstration Day Individual Cloverbud Demonstration Day Team Cloverbud Favorite Food Show Cloverbud Performing Arts Cloverbud Dog Show/Puppy Paws EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS 1) For more information on requirements and suggestions for projects, go to the non-cloverbud sections of premium book. LIVESTOCK PROJECTS: (under specific species in FairEntry) Limited to 2 species 1) Cloverbuds may participate in up to 2 species 2) Horse, lama & sheep may participate in all classes listed for that animal species, plus one (1) other specie Beef - Cloverbud Dairy - Cloverbud Goat-Dairy - Cloverbud Goat-Meat - Cloverbud Horse - Cloverbud Barrels Horse - Cloverbud Western Pleasure Horse - Cloverbud Horse Showmanship Lama - Cloverbud Showmanship Lama - Cloverbud Costume Poultry - Cloverbuds Rabbit - Cloverbud Sheep - Cloverbud Sheep - Cloverbud-Lamb Lead Swine - Cloverbud 32

33 Static (General) 4-H Projects (grades 3-13) Lots with asterisk (*) are not state fair eligible Check out Science of Animals Educational Exhibits project area. Win a State Fair trip livestock weekend! PREMIUM SCHEDULE Project Area Blue Red White All non-livestock projects (except areas listed below) Lama Poster Project Area Participation (merit) Rocket Launch Participation 3.00 Cloverbud Participation 3.00 NEW: Project codes for all Static areas (i.e. R001001) have been eliminated. Register in FairEntry by project name 4-H Adventures* : - This area is for youth who exhibit work learned through their participation in a 4-H Adventure or Afterschool program. Aerospace - Science Aerospace - Airplane Aerospace - Rocket Aerospace - Rocket Launch* Rocket Launch is SATURDAY of fair, at 1:30 p.m. There will be a short safety meeting, approximately 15 minutes before the Rocket Launch starts for all Launch participants. - 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 - 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. Cake Decorating* - Food and Nutrition Rules apply to these exhibits. - Any size or shape cake or form. Cat Education (no animal) - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on display or poster. Exhibits should show or explain something the 4-H er made, did or learned with their cat. Child & Family Development - 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 contributed to a 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.). 33

34 Citizenship - 3-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 plan 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 - Clothing Camp Item* Clothing - Non-Garment Clothing - Recycled or Altered Garment* Clothing - Wearable Textile Art* Clothing - You Buy Clothing - You Make GENERAL RULES: 1. All clothing MUST be displayed at fair for premium (including Fashion Revue items) 2. All judging (except Fashion Revue) will be done on Entry Day at the County Fair. 3. Fashion Revue is judged prior to fair. See Fashion Revue section of this premium book for details. **Garment must be displayed at the fair for premium. 4. All parts of an exhibit must have a label with the exhibitor s county and name. Sew label in exhibit at center back of neck or other easy to find location. 5. Each garment must include an informational tag listing pattern, company name & number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member name & club. 6. Garment may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned before exhibiting. 7. Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. 8. Sign-up for Clothing Exhibits and Fashion Revue must be on your Blue County Fair Registration to receive premium. 9. Please bring your garment on a hanger. 10. For constructed garments, bring pattern name and number. RULES FOR PURCHASED CLOTHING 1) Purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8½ x 11 binder with, at minimum, the following information: a. Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with name, county and color of complexion, hair and eyes. b. Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe. c. Advanced member should also include: i. Why garment was purchased ii. How garment fits into wardrobe iii. Fabric structure iv. Accessories selected v. Analysis of garment construction for intended use vi. Wardrobe inventory itemized list of all garments in current wardrobe vii. Estimated cost per wearing (cost of garment divided by estimated times to be worn for one year) 2) Poster not larger than 22 x 28 or display showing an aspect of the Clothing Project related to sewing. RULES FOR CONSTRUCTED CLOTHING 1) Suggestions for beginers (1-3 years of sewing experience) a. Simple garment that has no more than one of the following: Set-in sleeves, Buttons/buttonholes, Gathers, Tucks, Pleats, Zipper, or Waistband. 2.) Suggestions for Intermediate (5-7 years of sewing experience) a. Garment that has at least three of the following: Collar/Lapel, Set-in or Raglan Sleeves, Ribbing, Buttons/buttonholes, Zipper, Waistband/Ribbing, Topstitching, or Pockets 3) Suggestions for advanced (7+ years of sewing experience) a. Member should challenge themselves by choosing a fabric or technique that is new to them, such as synthetic suede, active sportswear, microfibers, satin, lining, cuffs, wool, etc. b. Also consider Tailoring a garment or outfit using quick or custom, learned through the advanced tailoring bulletin or through other resources. RULES FOR NON-GARMENT 1) See General Rules. 2) Eligible for State Fair 3) Not eligible for Fashion Revue 4) Non-clothing constructed item (e.g., simple home or clothing accessory item such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, etc., 5) CLARIFICATION: Fleece panels/blankets that have simple knotting and involve NO machine or hand stitching should be entered under Crafts, NOT clothing/textile. RULES FOR RECYCLED OR ALTERED 1) Advanced clothing participants only. 2) Garment mended, recycled, repaired, or altered. 3) Poster approximately 14x22 that includes a color snapshot of original garment and explanation of steps used to mend, recycle, or alter garment. 4) Not eligible for State Fair. 5) Suggestion: Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used. RULES FOR WEARABLE TEXTILE ART 1) Not eligible for State Fair. 2) Purchased item changed by your art work (e.g., painting on fabric, appliquéing) 34

35 Clothing-Fashion Revue Clothes You Make, Gr 9+ Clothing-Fashion Revue Clothes You Make, Gr 6-8 Clothing-Fashion Revue Clothes You Make, Gr 3-5 Clothing-Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy, Gr 9+ Clothing-Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy, Gr 6-8 Clothing-Fashion Revue Clothes You Buy, Gr 3-5 Fashion Revue will be held on Thursday, July 12 th at the Melrose City Center. * Video Option is available for those members that cannot attend the scheduled Fashion Revue. This is not state fair eligible. Exhibitors must turn in their video one week prior to judging. Cookie Decorating* - Food and Nutrition Rules apply to these exhibits. - Three decorated cookies. The decorating is being judged not the food/cake or cookie. These may be any size or shape. It need not be the actual cake/food. (i.e., pan, cardboard box, etc.) Corn - Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. RULES: 1) Only ONE project can be entered for premium/class 2) You must participate at Fashion Revue Judging Day 3) Garment must be displayed on a hanger at the fair for premium. 4) Fashion Revue is planned for 4-H members who wish to model a garment they have made or purchased. 5) Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-H project. 6) Purchased and constructed garments will be evaluated according to separate criteria. 7) One exhibit per class may be entered. (Example: one buy and one make garment NOT 2 buy garments.) NOTE: At state fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same garment to participate in both Fashion Revue & regular clothing in same year Computer - Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H ers are responsible for providing and securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on display. - Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a folder. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and examples of use. - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software be original or adapted, by the member, from an existing program. Consumer Education - Exhibitors should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item, showing features, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same included 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. Crafts DESCRIPTION: The CRAFT/kit exhibit develops from someone else s ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications. Includes Pinterest projects. See FINE ARTS for original idea projects Note: All exhibits awarded Blue, Red and White ribbons. The judges will determine special purple recognition awards. - 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.) - Members enrolled in Crafts and Fine Arts can exhibit in both. - 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. - Craft exhibits should demonstrate ability to follow directions using steps and procedures. - Fully prepared purchased articles will be disqualified. Paintby-number kits are discouraged. - Include a 3 x 5 card with the exhibit giving exhibitor s age, article s use, and how it was made. - 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, etc. - CLARIFICATION: Fleece panels/blankets that have simple knotting and involve NO machine or hand stitching should be entered under Crafts, NOT clothing/textile.

36 Demonstration Day - Illustrated Presentation - Individual Demonstration Day - Illustrated Presentation - Team Demonstration Day - Traditional - Individual Demonstration Day - Traditional - Team Demonstration Day - Youth in Action - Individual Demonstration Day - Youth in Action - Team Demonstration Day will be held Thursday, June 21 st (Holy Family School, Albany). Those who participate must enter the project in FairEntry in order to receive a premium. Participants must bring an 8.5 X 11 poster showcasing their Demonstration for display or demonstrate again at the Stearns County Fair. During check-in at the fair, participants will receive an exhibit card for their project. This exhibit card should be attached to the poster and put in the designated location at the fair. Staff will hang posters after judging to showcase everyone s hard work on their projects! RULES: Up to 2 demonstrations can be presented for premium. : - Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-H er has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals. - Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes place with the item. - Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth in Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member has. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results. - Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the presentation software should supplement the Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk; however the member must interact with the presentation and information - not just step to the side and let the presentation play. (Self-presenting entries created with presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and entered in the Video class.) Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H er is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. NOTE: 4-H ers who complete a Public Presentation at the State Fair will receive a $30 cash award. These payments are made in October. 4-H ers must be grade eligible to participate at the State Fair. Dog Education (no animal) The dog ed. project will be judged on TUES. on the 4-H stage. - Educational exhibit may include models, diagrams or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. Electric - 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. 36

37 Engineering Design - Aquatic Robotics Visit for more information : - 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 - Design Visit for more information Requirement: - Include description of the problem/challenge being solved - Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to solve problem : - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project - Exhibit of engineering design product - Display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career Engineering Design - Robotics Visit for more information Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore science, technology and engineering through designing and building a functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group. : - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of the exhibit. - Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a plan and complete an act - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and construction of the robot. - Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. : - A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. Engineering Design Challenge, Level 1 & 2 (PREVIOUSLY RUBE GOLDBERG) Engineering Design Challenge Team Member: Level 1 grades 3-8 Level 2 grades 9-12 Youth in grades 6 and above can participate in Level 2 if they have and at least 2 years previous experience in Level 1. Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in one of these classes. An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on Rube Goldberg, an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best created machines use a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their machine. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. : - Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rule Books 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. : - Engineering Design Challenge machine itself - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project Note: In 2018, the State Engineering Design Challenge for Level 1 and 2 (formerly Rube Goldberg) will be held at a site other than the State Fair. However, challenge teams are invited to showcase their machine and project at the State Fair. Participants can also have other general projects judged. Entomology : Insect Collection exhibits: - Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes); approximately 19" x 16.5" x 3" to 24" x 18" x 3". Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place project label on lower right corner of glass top. Only one case per exhibitor is allowed. - 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. 37

38 1) The location, date, and collector must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. 2) All labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. Labels produced by a computer printer are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable. - For more specific information on pinning, labeling, and other information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource. ( 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, 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. : - 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 - This area is for 4-H ers who do not exhibit an animal, but wish to learn more about a given specie. Animal ownership is not required. - 4-H'ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Lama or Swine may exhibit in this category. - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H er made, did or learned or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. Exploring the Environment - Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. Fashion Revue SEE CLOTHING Favorite Food Show (Only ONE project can be entered for premium.) Join in the fun the Favorite Food Show is your chance to share your favorite food with other 4-H ers. You will get to display your food as you would serve it. All participants will receive a Blue, Red or White placing premium. Also, both the Champion and Reserve Champion will participate at the County Fair by bringing a photo of their food with display of menu and recipe. Favorite Food Show will be held on Thursday, June 21 st (Holy Family School, Albany). RULES: Participants must bring an 8.5 X 11 poster showcasing their Favorite Food display for display at the Stearns County Fair. During check-in at the fair, participants will receive an exhibit card for their project. This exhibit card should be attached to the poster and put in the designated location at the fair. Staff will hang posters after judging to showcase everyone s hard work on their projects! Judging Criteria Food 20%: Appearance Color, Shape, Flavor, Texture, Recipe is included Food Knowledge 20%: Understanding steps in food preparation; knows why food was chosen; appropriate to age, ability, interest; Knows relative cost of the food Menu 15%: Food fits the menu; Variety in: texture, flavor, color, temperature and nutrients Nutrition Knowledge 20%: Knows nutritional contribution of food; Knows nutritional contribution of menu; Understands how menu fits daily food guide; Knows ways to vary nutritional contribution Management Knowledge 15%: Understands time management of menu; Knows approximate cost of food and/or menu; Knows skills needed to manage this menu Table Setting 10%: Attractive; Appropriate to menu casual or formal; Realistic; Correctly arranged 38

39 Fine Arts DESCRIPTION: The FINE ART exhibit should show proof that it is developed from the 4-H ers own ideas and imagination. See CRAFTS when developed from someone else s idea. Note: All exhibits awarded Blue, Red and White ribbons. The judges will determine special purple recognition awards. - 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.) - The original art object should demonstrate exploration with materials, tools, and/or practiced skills, which will be described by the exhibitor. - 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, potter, etc. Fishing Sports - Fish Identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig or other fishing equipment. - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system. Flower Gardening - Label each container according to kind or variety. - Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens). - Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh condition with ease. - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: 1. three stems of one variety of annual flower, or 2. one stem of a hardy perennial, or 3. one stem of summer flowering bulbs, or 4. one blossom of a tea rose, or 5. one stem of a hardy shrub rose. - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the drying method. - My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale the correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming. - Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and grows). Foods & Nutrition - 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 3 x 5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed as the exhibit instead of the food. For Breads: - One loaf of quick bread, yeast bread, a nationality bread, or a bread machine loaf made from scratch. - No commercial mix or frozen bread dough. - Bring recipe. - One loaf of nationality bread, including an 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe and a photo of the bread is eligible for State Fair. - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.) Include 8 ½ 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 (ex: 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. 39

40 Food Preservation - Exhibit must be enrolled in the Food & Nutrition project. - All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to current USDA and/or National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendations. NO FAMILY RECIPES. - 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; two one-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. 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 ½ cup or more of each, herbs ¼ cup of each in whole leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky) - Note- You do not need 2 jars. - Preserved within the past year. Exhibit Suggestion Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of product: - Vegetables, 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, dried fruits. - Dried herbs. - Beef or venison jerky. - Food science experiment or educational display. Forest Resources - Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material. - Collections of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common name. Common name should be printed near the identified leaf/needle. - Photographic display of forest products include the name of the product/use to identify the photograph. - Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed collection. - Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree -- include name of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree and other appropriate information. - Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus nonrenewable resources; forestry careers; and twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps. - Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements; fire s effect on the forest; how trees grow; 40 forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). - Display showing specialized woodland management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry. Fruit : - 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. - One-half pint of berries (strawberries, raspberries, etc.) - A plate of six (6) large fruits (apples, etc.) or 12 small fruits (plums, cherries, etc.) or a cluster of grapes grown from home fruit planting. - Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. - Education display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and methods of control. Geology 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 shown below. - Specimen label (example): 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, 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.

41 Global Connections - 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 - Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression, etc.) of your choice. - Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials, community support and evaluation. Home Environment - 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 the 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 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 Will be judged from 2:00-7:00 p.m., TUESDAY in the 4-H Building, by the Vet Science Judge. Horse related exhibits are an opportunity for 4-H ers who own or lease a horse whether or not they choose to exhibit the horse at the fair. The exhibit is as the title says, horse related it could be something the 4-H er made or fixed for the care of their horse; it could be a summary of something the 4-H er learned about the species through research. In booklet or display form. Requirement: - Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in this division - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned in the project. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor present. Horseless Horse/Horse Related Clarification Horseless Horse - Household does not own a horse Horse Related - Household owns a horse Horseless Horse Will be judged from 2:00-7:00 p.m., TUESDAY in the 4-H Building, by the Vet Science Judge. Requirement: - 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 Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens). Potted Plants: - Flowering plants must 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. - Max. total length of hanger and plant should not exceed 4. - Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to container to plant relationship, and plants being well established. Terrariums: - The terrarium may not exceed 24 in any dimension. - Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead of exhibiting. - Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were selected for use (quality, container and design). - Two or more varieties of houseplant 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. Lama Poster : - Posters may not exceed 14 x 22 and must be ready for hanging. - The poster must be labeled on the back with name, grade completed. - Cannot use copy-righted materials, i.e. slogans, designs, etc. 41

42 Lawn & Landscape Design - Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for state fair. - Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story told. - The exhibit should not exceed 22 x 28, should be drawn to scale with plants and major areas labeled. - Landscape Plan (not 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. Livestock Demonstration - Individual Livestock Demonstration - Team Livestock demonstrations will be on Friday, July 27 th at 4:00 p.m. -check in at info booth for location. You give a demonstration using one of the animals that you have exhibited at the county fair. 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 clippers, curry comb and related items to demonstrate how to prepare your animal for a show. At the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the supporting visuals. Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length. Needle Arts - Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag, if appropriate, with the following information: pattern company name and number, technique, fiber content 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, hand quilting, weaving, appliqué, latch hook, tatting, other. - Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials, supplies or accessories used for needlework techniques. - 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 NOTE: If you participated in Performing Arts, you must add your project code to FairEntry to your receive premium. Participants are encouraged to perform during the Performing Arts Showcase on the 4-H Stage on Friday of fair at 3:00 p.m. More information will be ed to participants. Exhibit - Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a member s involvement or interest in the performing arts. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the process of selection, planning, performing and reflection on their project work. - If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. - Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts. - A puppet and script made and created by member. - Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and include a write-up about it. - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) or current performing arts experiences. - An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing. Pet Education The Pet Show, project display or poster will be judged on TUESDAY on the 4-H stage. - PETS MUST BE DOMESTICATED. - A dog may be shown in the pet show or dog show, not both. - Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be shown in the pet show. - All pets must be under control and cats must be contained. - Member must be with cat for the entire time. - Judging is based on member s knowledge of the pet, general appearance of the animal and care of the animal. - Proof of updated rabies vaccination must be provided at check-in. Acceptable proof is a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. It is recommended that cats also have a distemper vaccination. - Participants in the Pet Show are REQUIRED to bring a picture of their pet mounted on an 8½ x 11 sheet with a paragraph about species or breed. These will be used to share information about the Pet Show with fair goers. Hand these to the Judge at the Pet Show. They will be put up in the 4-H Building. - 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. 42

43 Photography Elements (digital or film) 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, 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. Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell phone, tablet) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). A film camera can also be used. : - No scrapbooks - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken by the exhibitor during the current 4-H year. - Exhibitor s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - NO picture frame or glass allowed. - Allowed exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted on mat board or foam board neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black) - Do not use construction paper or colored paper - Use 14 x 22 board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama - When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated, the original (unaltered) 4 x 6 photo(s) must be included on the back of the exhibit Exhibit ideas: - 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 - Photo story (use 5 to 7 that are 4 x 6 photos). Some examples might include: - A town s history: could include photos of residences: e.g. families, elderly citizens, government officials, veterans, teachers, service officials (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding families history, etc. - 4-H project, another member s 4-H project or your 4-H Club s Community Service projects - Environmental issue(s) or a community need - A Day in the Life of (farm or city youth, an elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc.) - Show a process (i.e. how to make something or steps to making something) - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic elements, explaining how you used your camera to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6 photos to show photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting technique, journalistic photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, portrait setup, collage, etc. 43 POLLINATORS SAVE THE BEES! Focus on the plight of pollinators and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include photographs of pollinators and related information and a short narrative about possible causes and possible solutions. SAVE THE BUTTERFLIES! - Show how to develop or expand a butterfly garden. - Show plants that can be used for a butterfly garden - Show how to develop a butterfly garden. Photography Manipulation (digital or film) 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, Photo Exhibits in this category REQUIRES creative software editing. This includes such techniques as coloring, text additions, using layers or layouts. Exhibits can show how photography can be used to make posters, calendars, brochures or advertising. Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film camera, DSLR, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cellphone, tablet, digital DSLR) or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). : - No scrapbooks - All photos exhibited MUST have been taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the 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. - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. - Exhibits use 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photographs, mounted in a mat frame or foam board cut to fit. - Use 14 x 22 poster board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 to 4 prints or a panorama - Neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or black) - Do not use construction paper or colored paper - Multi photos exhibited should be matted or displayed on poster board or foam board using 4 X 6 photos. - When a photo has been edited or digitally manipulated the original photo MUST include an unaltered 4 X 6 on the back of the exhibit. - Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, Microsoft Publisher, Apple Pages, etc. (Non-affiliated website information can be found online) Exhibit ideas: - Digitally enhanced photograph(s) - Calendar, brochure, event poster, photobook, (No scrapbooks) - Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer techniques, selective coloring, HDR, etc. - Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, voice over, background selections, to make a show, etc. For judging can bring project on 14 x 22 poster board, computer (DVD) or tablet

44 Plant and Soil Science : - Not to exceed 12 deep x 18 wide x 22 high. - 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 - Twelve potatoes (this year s crop) similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. Tip: If potatoes are numbered, they will be displayed in numerical order to assure a uniform appearance of the exhibit. Select potatoes of uniform size. After digging, let dry; then, brush off soil with soft brush. Wrap each tuber in paper to protect skin from injury while bringing to the Fair. - Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald. Quilting - Each item should include information listing: pattern book and name, fiber content of fabric and 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 Safety - 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. 44 Science of Animals - Breeding Exhibit Science of Animals - Health Exhibit Science of Animals - Production Exhibit Science of Animals - Zoonotics Science of Animals - Other Exhibit (for Beef, Dairy, Goat-Dairy, Goat-Meat, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep & Swine) : - Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four divisions listed above. - These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional displays, posters or notebooks State Fair trips will be available. Exhibits will be judged during Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. Self-Determined Requirement - This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn t fit in any other project area. This is not a catch-all category but rather intentional self-directed learning. - A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county. - To be eligible for State Fair, the member 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 & Clowning exhibits Shooting Sports / Wildlife Management Exhibit may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high, except that a dismantled or non-working 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 safety; eye and ear protection; cleaning a firearm; dressing for safety; first aid and survival skills, etc.) - Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, positions, etc.). - Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, differences among five look-alike species, of upland game birds, etc.) - Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club. - History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, firearms and non-game wildlife. - Sportsmanship - Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and regulations.

45 Shop - Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space. - Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials, unusual joinery, finishing techniques and total cost. - Article made of wood or metal - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished or refinished. - Display on properties, uses or processing of wood. Small Engines - Small 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. Small Grains & Legumes - Crops must be grown on your farm during current or previous growing season - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. Exhibit suggestions: - A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear 2-quart jar or 2 clear 1-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. Tractor : - 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 - 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: A. One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.) B. Three different medium sized vegetable specimens and 3 of each specimen (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) C. Two small vegetable specimen s and 12 of each specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.) D. Potatoes or cherry tomatoes may not be included - If selected for State Fair: vegetable exhibits taken to state fair must contain six different vegetables or be an educational display. Beginner Show an exhibit of three (3) different nutritious garden vegetables. Example: cabbage representing a green vegetable, carrots representing a yellow vegetable and tomatoes representing a red vegetable. (If selected for State Fair, must be able to exhibit a collection of six [6] different vegetables). Advanced Show collection of six (6) different vegetables. - An exhibit showing control versus non-control of insects and/or weeds; effects of different plant food or application of different kinds and amounts of fertilizer. - Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in development between thinned vs. unthinned vegetables). - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. - Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the guide above). - Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable. Veterinary Science - 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 abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc. Video / Filmmaking Individual Video / Filmmaking Production Team (2-3 members per team) Video/Filmmaking Production Team can come from different schools and/or grades Video / Film Festival Individual Video / Film Festival Production Team (2-3 members per team) **Film Festival is an online course. See requirements for more info. 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, Equipment: Any electronic device capable of capturing a video image; video camera, digital camera, DSLR, time lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, Go Pro or drone with attached camera (operator must meet age requirements to use a drone). 45

46 : - 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) - **Film Festival is a 6-week online curriculum for middle schoolers. Visit MN 4-H website ( under Online Adventures and click on The Better World Film Festival for complete information. Exhibit Ideas: - A video/film short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full viewing by judge during judging process) Showcase various video/film techniques. A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline. - A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera works, or how to care for video/film equipment, illustration of computer video/film creation, etc. - A video/film made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video/film. - A video/film using Claymation or stop action - Pollinators! Save the Bees! Save the Butterflies! Focus on the plight of insects and the tremendous decline in numbers. Include information of the suspected reasons for the decline and possible solutions. - 4-H Film Festival-this category is open to participants in this specially designed Video production program. Middle school aged youth are involved in an online experience to learn how to simulate the process a young filmmaker would go through as they produce a high-quality short film using their smartphone. - 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). Water / Wetlands - 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 - Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild (not domestic) animal. - Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. - An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota. Describe habitat, food and shelter needs. - A wildlife management plan - show practices related to land use and forest management for wildlife. - Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc.). Youth Leadership Purpose: - Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills & then develop those skills & 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. - A written narrative of your leadership role in your club or county including holding an elected office, committee work, camp counselor, part of event management, project organizer, on-going yearly responsibilities in a planned club program and fund raising, etc. - A lesson plan for an activity or a project meeting that you have planned and presented. Include teaching outline, objectives, information to be presented, techniques to be used, etc. 46

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48 4-H TABLE TOP DISPLAYS Most 4-H project areas where posters and displays can be made have size restrictions. Below are two diagrams that everyone should put in their 4-H files regarding the size of posters and displays. Exhibits larger than these dimensions are not eligible. Also, light-weight tag board does not make a good material for three-dimensional displays because it is not rigid enough to stay standing. County Fair projects should be planned early so enough time is allowed to construct your exhibit properly. Three-dimensional displays may not exceed 12 inches deep by 24 inches wide by 36 inches high, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE STATED. 48

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50 4-H POSTERS AND DISPLAYS PURPOSE OF POSTERS AND DISPLAYS: Provide an opportunity to communicate a skill, idea or new knowledge you have learned through your 4-H project work. HOW A POSTER OR DISPLAY COMMUNICATES: A poster or display is more than a coat label or street sign. It suggests actions. Signs attract attention in order to identify something, offer directions or issue a command. A poster does more. It tells you to ACT NOW. Charts usually require a person to explain them. A good poster is SELF-EXPLANATORY: IT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. Posters make people Stop, Read and Remember. Effective posters (1) Attract attention, (2) Focus your interest on the idea, and (3) Sell you on taking action. PLANNING AND DESIGNING YOUR POSTER OR DISPLAY: You must plan the kind of poster or display you want, the size you want or need it to be and the kind of material you will use. (However, posters may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high; and Tri-folds may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high.) Make your poster or display say something. Effective posters and displays should have ONE MAIN IDEA. Have the reason for the display or poster clearly in mind before you start. Know what idea you are trying to tell people. Whom do you want to read it? What do you want them to know or to do? Where will it be displayed? Think about the basic design before you start. Cut out all the parts or make a drawing of how it should look before you put it together. Keep in mind the materials you plan to use--crayons, watercolors, paste, paper, photographs, chalk, string and so on. Make your message brief and direct. A person should be able to read it at a glance. During planning Find out who the viewers will be. 2. Decide what you want them to know. 3. Decide what you want them to do. 4. Think of a clever theme and slogan. 5. Try to limit your effort to one main idea. 6. Make a small rough sketch (if possible get help from an artistic person). To be SUCCESSFUL, it must Catch the eye of the passerby. 2. Be simple and clear. People glance only briefly and are immediately either "told and sold" or not. Don't be too wordy. 3. Impress an idea or a fact upon the viewer. 4. Stimulate them to support your idea--to get more information or take an appropriate action. 50

51 MATERIALS: It is suggested that tag board/art board be used for posters. White or colored is acceptable depending on the design of your poster or display. Displays should be made out of sturdy materials that will not sag because of the humidity. SIZE AND COLOR: Be sure to check the 4-H Exhibit List for sizes of posters and displays. Projects that are too large may result in a lower ribbon placing. (Posters may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high; and Tri-folds may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high. They may be smaller.) Selecting colors can be tricky. Good Combinations Black and White Black and Yellow Black and Red Red and White Blue and White Blue and Yellow Poor Combinations Black and Blue Red and Green Yellow and Violet Blue and Orange Blue and Green Red and Orange PLAN YOUR LETTERING: Small letters are easier to read than capitals. Use capitals only for emphasizing an important phrase or word or to give variety. And, save fancy or script letters for catching the attention of the viewer. The ratio of a letter's height to its width (using a capital as a guide) usually should be about five to three. Judge size of lettering by the intended size and location of the poster. For example, on a 22 by 28-inch poster, make the largest letters about 3½ inches high and 2 inches wide; make the smallest letters about ½ inch high. Letter Sizes and Their Effectiveness Size Viewing Distance ¼ inch 8 feet ½ inch 16 feet 1 inch 32 feet 2 inches 64 feet Space letters by eye, not mechanically. Generally, leave the same area (not just the linear distance) between letters. You may make letters within words relatively close together, but then leave more space between words. Gummed cutout letters and transfer letters are available at art and office stores. Or, you can make and paste on your own letters. Stencils may also be used, but do not leave letters disconnected! REMEMBER, a person should be able to read your poster at a glance and understand it. Keep written materials to a minimum. Prepared by Marcia J. Woeste, Todd County Extension Educator, June,

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