Swift County 4-H Premium Book

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1 Swift County 4-H Premium Book 2017

2 Table of Contents SWIFT COUNTY OVERVIEW 2017 Fair Schedule... 3 U of M Extension Staff H Board/Committee Members... 4 Premiums... 4 Overall 4-H Rules & Regulations Pre-Registration... 5 Code of Conduct Compliance... 5 Grievance Process H STATIC (GENERAL PROJECT) INFORMATION Exhibit Building Rules & Regulations Conference Judging... 6 Awards... 6 General Exhibits State Fair Information... 6 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Demonstrations-General... 7 Illustrated Presentations... 7 Demonstrations-Livestock Youth in Action Demonstrations... 8 CLOVERBUDS Cloverbuds CLUB EXHIBITS Club Activity Club Banner... 9 Community Pride Club Projects (Booth, Flower, etc.) Club Individual Exhibitor Projects Reporter s Book Secretary s Book STATIC (GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS) Aerospace Bicycle Cat Child & Family Development Citizenship Clothing and Textiles Computer Consumer Education Crafts & Fine Arts Crop Sciences (Corn & Small Grains/Legumes) Dog (non-training) Electric Engineering Design Aquatic Robotics Engineering Design Robotics Rube Goldberg Challenge Entomology Exploring Animals Exploring the Environment Fishing Sports Flower Gardening Foods & Nutrition Food Preservation Food Review Forest Resources Fruit Geology Global Connections Health Home Environment Indoor Gardening Lawn & Landscape Needle Arts Performing Arts (Exhibits & Live) Pets (Exhibits & Live) Photography - Elements Photography Creative Applied Plant & Soil Science Potato Quilting Safety Scrapbooking Self-Determined Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Shop Small Engines Tractor Vegetable Gardening Veterinary Science Video Water/Wetlands Wildlife Biology Youth Leadership ANIMAL SCIENCE INFORMATION Animal Science Rules & Regulations Animal Science Health Requirements Animal Science Show Regulations Livestock Interviews Rate of Gain Herdsmanship Showmanship Master Showmanship Blue Ribbon Auction Animal Science State Fair Information ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Beef (includes Dairy Steer) Dairy Dog Goat - Dairy Goat - Meat Horse Horse Related Horseless Horse Lama Poultry Rabbit Sheep Swine Science of Animal Educational Exhibits Breeding Health Other Production UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK

3 2017 Fair Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 14 TH FAIR REGISTRATIONS DUE Fair Registrations must be turned into our office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14 th or can be completed online until 11:59 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 25 TH ALL BOARD MEETING Varied Times; Swift County Fairgrounds, Appleton WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 ND JUDGING DAY 8:30 a.m.; Clothing & Textiles, E-Free Church, Benson; Clothes You Buy, Clothes You Make, Non-Garment, Quilting, Fashion Review, Cloverbud Clothing/Quilting 2:00 p.m.; Public Presentations, E-Free Church, Benson; Demonstrations, Food Review, Performing Arts WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 RD PUBLIC FASHION REVUE 6:00p.m.; DeMarce Theatre, Benson SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 TH HORSE PLEASURE SHOW 9:00 a.m.; Shamrock Hest Riding Arena, Benson TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 TH PRE-FAIR CLEAN UP 2:00-7:00 p.m.; Swift County Fairgrounds, Appleton Clubs Big Bend Aces, Cool Club, Hayes Kildare, Lake Hazel Eager Beavers, Mighty Clovers, Swift Falls Winners SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 TH DOG SHOW 9:00 a.m.; Swift County Fairgrounds, Appleton WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 TH ENTRY DAY 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Vet Checks 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Food Stand Open (limited menu) 12:30-6:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Judging 12:30-3:30 p.m. Big Bend Aces, Cool Club, Hayes Kildare, Lake Hazel Eager Beavers, Mighty Clovers, Swift Falls Winners 3:30-4:00 p.m. Judges Supper Break 4:00-6:30 p.m. Busy Go Getters, Clontarf Haymakers, Dublin Victory, Hegbert Winners, Moyer Eagles 3:45-7:00 p.m. Livestock Interviews, 4-H Patio 7:00 p.m. Pet Show Arena 7:30 p.m. MANDATORY Livestock/Horse Exhibitor Meeting (includes all Cloverbuds!) Livestock Interview Winners Announced! THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 TH 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - Vet Checks 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 8:00 a.m. 4-H Goat Weigh-Ins/ID Verification 8:30 a.m. Livestock ID Checks/Weigh-Ins Begin 9:00 a.m. Goat Show, Show Arena (Dairy Goats followed by Meat Goats) 11:00 a.m. Horse Games Show, Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. Poultry Show 3:45 p.m. Lamb Lead Interviews 4:00 p.m. Lamb Lead followed by Sheep Show FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 TH 7:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 8:30 a.m. Swine Show, Show Arena 10:30 a.m. Rabbit Show 1:00 p.m. Beef Show, Show Arena SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 th 7:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 9:00 a.m. Dairy Show, Show Arena 12:00 p.m. Livestock State Fair Sign-Up Deadline 12:00 p.m. Projects State Fair Sign-Up Deadline 12:00 p.m. Master Showmanship Sign-Up Deadline 12:00 p.m. Blue Ribbon Auction Sign-Up Deadline SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 TH 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand Open 11:30 a.m. State Horse Show Meeting, Show Arena 12:45 p.m. - Swift County Farm Family Recognition 1:00 p.m. Blue Ribbon Auction 2:30 p.m. Master Showmanship Competition 4:00 p.m. Livestock & Project State Fair Meeting, 4-H Patio 4:30 p.m. Dog Showcase, Show Arena 5:15 p.m. State Fair Chaperones Meeting (Livestock and General) NEW THIS YEAR: 6:00 p.m. Livestock Released NOTE: Livestock pens/stalls MUST be cleaned before you are allowed to leave the fairgrounds. 6:00 p.m. Project Exhibits Released 6:00 p.m. Post-Fair Clean Up (4-H Building, 4-H Food Stand, Livestock Barns) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 RD - SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 TH STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK ENCAMPMENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 ND - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 TH STATE FAIR PROJECT ENCAMPMENT FRI., SEPTEMBER 8 TH - SUN., SEPTEMBER 10 TH STATE SHOOTING SPORTS INVITATIONAL, FAIRMONT FRI., SEPTEMBER 15 TH - MON., SEPTEMBER 18 TH STATE HORSE SHOW SAT., SEPTEMBER 23 TH - SUN., SEPTEMBER 24 TH STATE DOG SHOW UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK 3

4 University of MN Extension Staff Janelle Negen, 4-H Program Coordinator Alyssa Wittnebel, 4-H Summer Intern Stephanie Smith, Office Manager Brian McNeill, Regional Extension Educator Casey Olson, Regional Support Staff 4-H Board/Committee Members ADVISORY BOARD Tammy Berge, Beth Carlson, Heather LeClair, Amanda Ness, Paula Petersen, Sue Smith, Shelly Vergin, Brooke Norby, Jenna Smith HORSE BOARD Belinda Brandt, Randy Dokken, Krista Hoberg, Dawn Johnson, Nancy Loen, Kim Saterbak, Karen Staton, Codi Payne, Madisen Wieber LIVESTOCK BOARD Jason Anderson, Vicky Bailey, Jess Berge, Seth Flower, Pam Mansfield, Mark Nelson, Scott Smith, Levi Berge, Shane Flower PROJECTS UNLIMITED Jessi Collins, Ann Hippe, Sara Hoffman, Tiffany Kobbermann, Jocile Nagler, Lora Ronholdt, Michele Samuelson, Erika Collins, Kimberly Pagel, Anna Samuelson, Taylor Samuelson Premiums Premiums are paid by the Swift County Fair Board in September. PROJECT AREA BLUE RED WHITE BUILDING ENTRIES $3 $2 $1 CLOVERBUD ENTRIES SECRETARY/REPORTER BOOKS COMMUNITY PRIDE $2 PER ENTRY $5 PER PARTICIPANT $5 PER CLUB CLUB BANNER $10 $8 $6 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS $5 PER PARTICIPANT BEEF & DAIRY $10 $8 $6 GOAT-DAIRY & MEAT, POULTRY, RABBIT, SHEEP, & SWINE $6 $5 $4 DOG, HORSE, & LAMA $5 $4 $3 SCIENCE OF ANIMAL EXHIBITS $3 $2 $1 PETS $3 $2 $1 Overall 4-H Rules & Regulations 1. 4-H participants are responsible for thoroughly reading and understanding the rules and guidelines for any specific exhibit or activity as outlined in the county and State Fair premium books, newsletters, or informational letters. Please study this premium book carefully as it contains all rules and other information pertinent to exhibiting as a 4-H member at the Swift County Fair. This premium book has been set up to mirror Fair Entry as closely as possible for registration purposes. You are responsible for adhering to the rules in this premium book. 2. All Minnesota 4-H policies and guidelines can be found at: h/policies/. 3. This program is only open to Swift County 4-H members in Kindergarten through one year past high school graduation who are conducting their work according to the county and state rules. 4. 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. 5. Accident insurance is in effect for any enrolled 4-H members and screened adult volunteers while participating in or attending any scheduled and adult supervised 4-H activity. This policy does not cover Cloverbuds who are not correctly following the Cloverbud policy: policies/ (under Projects & events tab). This insurance does NOT include liability coverage. Each 4-H family is liable for any damage or personal injury caused by their animals while at the county fair. 4-H families are encouraged to check their liability insurance before bringing animals to the fair. 6. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted. 7. If exhibition requirements are not met, you will not be eligible to receive premium money from the Fair Board or to participate at the State Fair. 8. All exhibitors (projects & livestock) must check in at the Fair Exhibit Office (south side of the 4-H Building on the Food Stand Patio) between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16 th. Project judging will be held from 12:30-6:30 p.m. (there will be a judge s break from 3:30-4:00 p.m.-no judging will take place during this time frame.) 4 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK

5 9. The 4-H general exhibits and livestock must remain in place until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20 th. Any general exhibits or livestock removed before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20 th will lose their premium money from the Fair Board. Pre-Registration Registrations will be done online! Visit our FAIR ENTRY site at: Instructions were included in pre-fair packets or are available at: Online enrollment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 14th. Code of Conduct Every year when enrolling in the Minnesota 4-H program, all youth agree to the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct. The full Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct can be found at: h/policies/. There are specific situations which infringe on the safety and well-being of the individual participants, the group interaction, and the success of the event. Procedure and consequences for violators of the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct are discussed below. Procedure: All reasonable attempts will be made to contact the parents or legal guardians of individuals involved in disciplinary action while attending a 4-H event or activity. Sources of the situation will be verified. This may involve interviews and/or letters. The situation will be brought to the appropriate board for review and a decision on disciplinary action will be made. A meeting will be set up with the youth, his/her parent/guardian, two representatives of the Advisory Board, and the 4-H Program Coordinator. Consequences: A parent/guardian will be notified and expected to pick youth up from event at their expense. The individual forfeits opportunity to continue the activity. Follow-up: Youth leaving any event in which the 4-H Federation has provided a scholarship will reimburse the scholarship amount. Youth will also write a letter of apology to Swift County delegates as well as the Swift County 4-H Federation. Grievance Process 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 committee process outlines what may and may not be grieved, who may file a grievance, and the processes for filing and hearing a grievance. The grievance form is completed by the Minnesota 4-H member and his/her parent/guardian if they wish to grieve a situation/ decision related to an alleged wrongdoing or rule violation. Exhibit Building Rules & Regulations 1. All exhibits must comply with all requirements of the State 4-H Office and the University of Minnesota Extension for the project to be eligible for show. Exhibits cannot be accepted unless they conform to the premium book. 2. If exhibition requirements are not met, you will not be eligible to receive premium money from the Fair Board or to participate at the State Fair H exhibits at the fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. The University of Minnesota Extension assumes no responsibility for exhibits lost, stolen, damaged, etc. 4-Hers who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. Exhibitors are encouraged to take necessary precautions to protect delicate exhibits during the fair by covering them with a plastic bag, plastic wrap, etc. that doesn t interfere with the viewing of the exhibit. 4. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22 wide and 28 high. They may be smaller Dimensional Display For all project areas where a 3-D display may be exhibited, the size may not exceed 12 deep x 48 wide x 36 high. (Center back 24 wide x 36 high, right and left wings each 12 wide x 36 high.) 6. All exhibits must be securely labeled with 4-H member s name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e. vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. 7. Floor space for any exhibit must not take more than 20 sq. feet. All oversized exhibits must have UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK 5

6 prior approval from the 4-H Program Coordinator. In some cases, projects may have to be displayed outside, i.e. tractors. 8. All exhibit building doors will be closed at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16 th to begin preparation for final judge decisions. Only Swift County Project Unlimited Committee members or approved 4-H volunteers will be admitted to the building after 6:30 p.m. Judges will award placing according to the worthiness of the exhibit, regardless of the number of exhibits in the class. CONFERENCE JUDGING 1. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. 2. Project judging criteria: Exhibit quality... 25% Educational value... 25% Knowledge and ability to explain... 50% 3. If you are unable to participate in conference judging, contact the 4-H Program Coordinator at least one week prior to Entry Day to make alternate arrangements. Information on absentee judging or judging experiences for youth with disabilities or injuries can be found at: h/policies/ under the Projects & events tab. 4. Decision of the judge is final and may not be grieved. AWARDS 1. All exhibits shall receive a premium of Blue, Red, or White, with the exception of Cloverbuds (see #4 for details). Only one premium ribbon per entry shall be awarded. 2. An overall grand champion and reserve champion shall be named from each project area if appropriate as determined by the judge. 3. Honorable mention ribbons will be awarded by the judge for exhibits they deem worthy; they can pick as few, or as many, as they wish in each project area. 4. The Cloverbud program provides an opportunity for exploration and active learning in a non-competitive environment. The ribbon placing for Cloverbuds is based on participation only. More information on Cloverbud judging and policies can be found on pages 8-9. Static (General Exhibit) State Fair Info 1. A 4-H member selected for a trip to the State Fair must have completed 6 th grade through 1 year past high school. A younger member may participate as a member of a Share the Fun act. 2. Not all project areas have State Fair trips, and not all county exhibits are acceptable at the State Fair. A champion or reserve champion doesn t mean an automatic State Fair trip. 3. A State Fair trip poster will be posted in the Exhibit Building. All general project State Fair trip winners and alternates should mark the board by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 th. Alternates should contact the 4-H Program Coordinator to inquire about availability of additional trips. 4. All youth attending the State Fair with a project (including members of a Share the Fun group) must attend the State Fair meeting with a parent on Sunday, August 20 st at 4:00 p.m. 5. In order for our youth to have overnight opportunities, parent volunteer chaperones are needed. Please contact the 4-H Program Coordinator if you are interested in chaperoning. Chaperones must be 21 years of age and NEED to be screened volunteers prior to our County Fair so please plan ahead. 6. If a 4-Her decides not to take a State Fair trip (for any reason) after the county s final registration at the State Fair, the member will not be refunded their State Fair registration amount and will be required to pay Swift County 4-H for the other half of the fee including transportation costs! 7. General exhibits are transported and registered at the State Fair on Tuesday following the Swift County Fair and must remain in place until Labor Day. The 4-H Program Coordinator will transport projects to and from the State Fair. Families may be required to make their own arrangements for transporting oversized exhibits; please check with the 4-H Program Coordinator. 8. The Swift County 4-H Federation and/or the University of Minnesota Extension will not assume responsibility for articles lost, stolen, or broken at the State Fair or damaged in transit to or from the State Fair. 9. All youth will participate in a conference judging experience. No project will be exhibited at the State Fair unless the member can be present for conference judging. 10. State Fair General Encampment (exhibit building projects) Transportation and housing is provided at a cost to the family. In some project areas, families may opt for a one-day stay if they provide their own transportation. 6 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK

7 Public Presentations - All Public Presentations will be judged on Presentation Day Wednesday, August 2 nd at the Evangelical Free Church in Benson. - All exhibitors doing Public Presentations at the State Fair will receive a $30 award. This includes: livestock, general encampment, illustrated talks, Youth in Action presentations. Demonstrations/Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her has. Demonstration may be an individual or a two-person team. Individual demonstrations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length; team demonstrations should not exceed 25 minutes in length. If presentation software is used, it should supplement the demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of entry). If used for an illustrated talk, 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 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 the 4-H Program Coordinator WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. DEMONSTRATION Demonstration - Cloverbud Individual Demonstration - Cloverbud Team Demonstration - Grades 3-5 Individual Demonstration - Grades 3-5 Team Demonstration - Grades 6-8 Individual Demonstration - Grades 6-8 Team Demonstration - Grades 9+ Individual Demonstration - Grades 9+ Team - 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 demonstrations should be on the doing, not the supporting visuals. ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION Illustrated Presentation - Grades 3-5 Individual Illustrated Presentation - Grades 3-5 Team Illustrated Presentation - Grades 6-8 Individual Illustrated Presentation - Grades 6-8 Team Illustrated Presentation - Grades 9+ Individual Illustrated Presentation - Grades 9+ Team - Illustrated presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint, or experience in an educational or informative format. For example, it 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. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION Livestock Demo - Grades 3-5 Individual Livestock Demo - Grades 3-5 Team Livestock Demo - Grades 6-8 Individual Livestock Demo - Grades 6-8 Team Livestock Demo - Grades 9+ Individual Livestock Demo - Grades 9+ Team - The Champion Livestock Demonstrator at the county level will be awarded a State Fair trip with the species their demonstration was done on. For livestock team demonstrations, only one youth will be allowed to take the additional trip. - Counties will receive additional livestock demonstration trips. Demonstrators can use an animal they have already won a trip with OR borrow an animal from a 4-Her who won a livestock trip. - Livestock Demonstrations are encouraged to use an animal in the demo but this is not required. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK 7

8 - State Fair Livestock exhibitors MUST participate in a specie interview AND either exhibit in their species show (if trip was awarded) or participate in a Science of Animals educational workshop. YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATION Youth in Action - Grades 3-5 Individual Youth in Action - Grades 3-5 Team Youth in Action - Grades 6-8 Individual Youth in Action - Grades 6-8 Team Youth in Action - Grades 9+ Individual Youth in Action - Grades 9+ Team - Youth in action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations that are approximately minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth In Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the member is enrolled or to an 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. Cloverbuds CLOVERBUDS Most Cloverbud Entries registered in FairEntry will be found under Department Cloverbuds. Exceptions to this rule include: Demonstrations and Animal Science classes. No State Fair trips are awarded in this division. - Cloverbuds must enter each project they are bringing to the fair online in Fair Entry. At this time, there is no limit to the number of building exhibits Cloverbuds are allowed to bring. - Cloverbud members must have completed Kindergarten, 1 st grade, or 2 nd grade. - The full Cloverbud fact sheet can be found at: policies/ under Projects & events tab. - 4-H will not assume any liability for Cloverbuds not following the written 4-H policy. - All Cloverbud entries are judged non-competitively, and receive a participation ribbon and $2 premium. Cloverbud Building Exhibit - Any item made at home, school, club meeting, project day, etc. (Ex. Nutritious snack, potted plant, placemat, ornaments, etc.) Cloverbud Pet Parade Judged August 2 nd Cloverbud Clothes You Buy Cloverbud Clothes You Make Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Buy (includes participation at Clothing Day & Public Fashion Review) Cloverbud Fashion Review Clothes You Make Cloverbud Non Garment Clothing Information: - Complete clothing judging requirements can be found on page Members participating in Clothes You Make & Clothes You Buy must participate in Fashion Review classes this includes judging during Clothing Day as well as modeling their clothing at the Public Fashion Revue held on Wednesday, August 2 nd at 6:00 p.m. at the DeMarce Theatre in Benson. Cloverbud Quilting Cloverbud Quilting Public Fashion Revue Quilting Information: - Complete quilting judging requirements can be found on page Cloverbuds making quilts are invited to show off their quilt during the Public Fashion Revue, however it is NOT required. Cloverbud Food Review -More information on Food Review can be found on page 16. Cloverbud Performing Arts Live -More information on Performing Arts requirements can be found on page 19. CLOVERBUD DEMONSTRATION ENTRIES IN FAIR ENTRY CAN BE FOUND UNDER PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Demonstration - Cloverbud Individual Demonstration - Cloverbud Team -More information on Demonstrations can be found on page 7. ALL CLOVERBUD ANIMAL ENTRIES CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE SPECIES DEPARTMENT IN FAIR ENTRY 8 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK

9 Judged in Pope County Cloverbud Lama Showmanship Cloverbud Lama Costume Judged at Dog Show August 12 th Cloverbud Dog Judged during County Fair Cloverbud Beef Cloverbud Dairy Cloverbud Dairy Goat Cloverbud Meat Goat Horse - Cloverbud Barrels Horse - Cloverbud Western Pleasure Horse - Cloverbud Horse Showmanship Cloverbud Poultry Cloverbud Rabbit Cloverbud Sheep Cloverbud Lamb Lead Cloverbud Swine Livestock Information: - Please Note: There is a disclaimer for all Cloverbud animal projects that must be accepted to show animals at the fair. - Livestock Show Schedules can be found on page 3. - Cloverbud members may participate with beef, dairy, dog, goat, pet, poultry, rabbit, and swine in a Cloverbud showmanship class only. - The following species allow members to show in more than one class: o Sheep Showmanship and/or Lamb Lead o o Lama Showmanship and/or Costume Horse Halter Showmanship, Western Pleasure, and/or Barrels - Cloverbud exhibits in the livestock/animal shows are judged first during each show. - Cloverbud members must always have a responsible person (screened adult volunteer, youth leader 6 th grade or older, or a parent/ guardian) in control of their animal at all times; included but not limited to: o To and from the trailer o To and from the wash rack o To and from the barns o In the barns o In the stall/pen o To and from the show arena o In the show arena. - It is not acceptable to use more than one lead rope. - Cloverbuds are welcome to carry a show stick or have a comb/brush in their pocket, however they CAN NOT use either of the items on the animal; they are for show only. - Animals shown by a Cloverbud member may be shown by another 4-Her in the regular livestock/ animal shows as long as the animal has been properly ID d by the regularly enrolled member. - Cloverbud animals not being shown by another 4-H member only need to be present for the show, but may be on display throughout the entire fair. - Animals being displayed throughout the entire fair must follow the same exhibit entry and release times as other exhibitors. Exhibitors are responsible for care and feeding of their animals. All livestock health requirements apply to Cloverbud animals. - Animals coming for the day of show only need to be checked by a vet prior to unloading from the trailer - Please make arrangements with the 4-H Program Coordinator prior to fair to ensure a vet will be available when you arrive for the designated show if you are not arriving during designated vet check times. Club Exhibits - It is the club leader s responsibility to turn the yellow form into the 4-H office by the fair registration deadline, July 14 th. - Clubs will sign up for a designated judging time (prior to fair - time selections are included on the club judging forms.) CLUB ACTIVITY Club Activity - Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. - Banner must be 3 x5 and designed to hang vertically. - It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3 8 ) and ready to hang. - Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. - Club name on 3x5 card pinned to back. - Banners should be judged by two or more youth from the club who actively worked on the banner. Club Activity - Community Pride One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. Community Pride participants at State Fair may also exhibit an individual project (if a trip was awarded to them). For instance: If a member receives a trip in Photography, they can also participate in judging of their club s community pride. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK 9

10 - The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video or other visual method which highlights the entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on the community. - Two or more youth who participated in the project may represent the club in conference judging. Club Activity - Booth Club Activity - Conservation Club Activity - Flower Box Club Activity - Other (scarecrow, barrel, etc.) CLUB INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITOR PROJECTS Note: Club Reporter and Secretary Books are found under the Club Exhibits Department in Fair Entry! These should be listed under the member who plans to exhibit the project, not on the club entry forms! Club Reporter Scrapbook All Grades - Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and county events. Club Secretary Book - All Grades - Secretary s book on current year activities for club. Static (General 4-H Projects) AEROSPACE Aerospace - Grades 3-5 Aerospace - Grades 6-8 Aerospace - Grades 9+ - 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 the 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 Bicycle - Grades 3-5 Bicycle - Grades 6-8 Bicycle - Grades 9+ - Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, how to wear a helmet, bike maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, and 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. - Research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or service club. CAT Cat - Grades 3-5 Cat - Grades 6-8 Cat - Grades 9+ For live cat exhibit, please use PET-Live Animal pg Be prepared to answer questions about your cat and its care. - Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams, or pictures. - For State Fair, member must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or poster. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Child & Family Development - Grades 3-5 Child & Family Development - Grades 6-8 Child & Family Development - Grades 9+ - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss the age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child s growth, development, and well-being. - If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is to be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of the exhibit. - Toy, game, puzzle, puppet, arts/crafts materials, etc. made from new or recycled/throw-away material. - Baby-sitting kit, travel kit, or rainy day kit including at least one item made by the 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.) 10 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK

11 CITIZENSHIP Citizenship - Grades 3-5 Citizenship - Grades 6-8 Citizenship - Grades Ring Binder, report binder, or 3-sided display reporting on community projects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8-10 minutes, using photos, video, and/or slides to show how you worked with others in your community to solve problems. - Other exhibit ideas: the family tree and community; knowing/understanding my state; report on community projects and/or activities; do a study of your community; describe and evaluate your club s activities; understanding American democracy, division of power in democracy; understanding political parties and voters in a democracy; or any other topic related to citizenship. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Judged at Clothing Day August 2 nd, 8:30 a.m. Evangelical Free Church, Benson - All clothing projects need to brought to the Swift County Fair on Entry Day to be exhibited throughout fair in order to receive a premium. - Public Fashion Revue will be held the same day as judging, Wednesday, August 2 rd starting at 6:00 p.m. at the DeMarce Theatre in Benson. It is open to all Clothing and Textiles participants. Clothes You Buy - Grades 3-5 Clothes You Buy - Grades 6-8 Clothes You Buy - Grades 9+ Cloverbud Clothes You Buy (found under Cloverbud Department in Fair Entry) - The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8 ½ 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; include inventory of wardrobe. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. Clothes You Make - Grades 3-5 Clothes You Make - Grades 6-8 Clothes You Make - Grades 9+ Non-Garment - Grades 3-5 Non-Garment - Grades 6-8 Non-Garment - Grades 9+ - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of exhibitor. - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned before exhibiting. - Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member and club name. - A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, cinch sack, backpack, chef s apron, skirt with elastic waistband, etc. - A constructed garment made from a pattern. - Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc. incorporated into garment. - Clothing or textiles display showing a fact or why related to clothing selection, care. - Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original garment and explanation of steps used. CLOTHING & TEXTILES - FASHION REVIEW Fashion Review Clothes You Buy - Grades 3-5 Fashion Review Clothes You Buy - Grades 6-8 Fashion Review Clothes You Buy - Grades 9+ Fashion Review Clothes You Make - Grades 3-5 Fashion Review Clothes You Make - Grades 6-8 Fashion Review Clothes You Make - Grades 9+ - Participants model any clothing they have constructed, restyled, or purchased as part of their 4-H clothing project. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK 11

12 COMPUTER Computer - Grades 3-5 Computer - Grades 6-8 Computer - Grades 9+ - Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation, screen print, and summary. - 4-Hers 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 may be original or adapted by the member from an existing program. CONSUMER EDUCATION Consumer Education - Grades 3-5 Consumer Education - Grades 6-8 Consumer Education - Grades 9+ - Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for those choices. - Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same product included. - Consumer comparison of several models of the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why. CRAFTS & FINE ARTS All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire/hooks on paintings, bases for 3-D work) o For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. o For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. Crafts - Grades 3-5 Crafts - Grades 6-8 Crafts - Grades 9+ Fine Arts - Grades 3-5 Fine Arts - Grades 6-8 Fine Arts - Grades 9+ - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit or an original fine art. - Emphasis is on the creative process and 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. - The fine art exhibit should show proof it is developed from the 4-Hers own ideas and imagination. Craft - Basket-making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. Fine Art - Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, textiles, pottery, etc. CROP SCIENCES Corn - Grades 3-5 Corn - Grades 6-8 Corn - Grades 9+ Small Grains & Legumes - Grades 3-5 Small Grains & Legumes - Grades 6-8 Small Grains & Legumes - Grades 9+ - Corn must be grown on your farm in the previous year s growing season (2016); small grains & legumes must be grown on your farm in the previous (2016) or current year s (2017) growing season. - Include 3x5 index card listing the variety. - 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. Corn - 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. Small Grains & Legumes - A 2 qt exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. DOG Dog - Grades 3-5 Dog - Grades 6-8 Dog - Grades 9+ For live dog exhibit, please use PET-Live Animal - pg. 19 or DOG TRAINING pgs Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams, or pictures. - Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc. 12 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK

13 ELECTRIC Electric - Grades 3-5 Electric - Grades 6-8 Electric - Grades 9+ - A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic exhibits. - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. - Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an explanation of what it is and how it is used. - Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc. ENGINEERING DESIGN See projects/set/ for more information. Aquatic Robotics - Grades 3-5 Aquatic Robotics - Grades 6-8 Aquatic Robotics - Grades 9+ - Design and build a remote-operated vehicle (ROV). - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education. - Work in teams of at least 3 youth, or individuals. - 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 - Grades 3-5 Engineering Design - Grades 6-8 Engineering Design - Grades 9+ - Include description of the problem/challenge being solved. - Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to solve the 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. Robotics - Grades 3-5 Robotics - Grades 6-8 Robotics - Grades 9+ 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. Fair staff will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged robots or parts. - 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. - A robot, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc. Rube Goldberg Machine Team Member - Grades 3-8 Each team member (regardless of age) needs to register in this class. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members. Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best RGs emulate their namesake by using a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the contest, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their RG. - Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule book at: for complete details. - Teams of at least 3 youth. - Minimum of 10 steps. - Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less. - Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft. - Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content and skills to help solve a problem/ challenge. - Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK 13

14 - RG itself - Display, binder, poster, illustrating the process of the doing the activity/project. The State Fair competition will consist of a team conference judging experience and a showcase public event. The team conference judging experience will be held during the morning or afternoon of the full day of the Encampment. The combined time of conference judging and the showcase may take the full morning or afternoon, although there will be down time. Teams will be able to explain their Rube Goldberg to the judge and demonstrate their contraption as well. These will be scheduled throughout the day and will be set up to avoid any other judging conflicts that team members may have. The showcase public event is where each team will demonstrate their contraption. Demonstrations will follow the conference judging and will be facilitated by a moderator. ENTOMOLOGY Entomology - Grades 3-5 Entomology - Grades 6-8 Entomology - Grades 9+ Insect Collection Exhibits: A. 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 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. B. Specimens must be collected by the exhibitor. Purchased insects are not acceptable. C. Specimens must be properly pinned with insect pins. Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard points. D. Specimens must be properly labeled. 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 are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not acceptable. E. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, etc., see Collecting and Preserving Insects, A MN 4-H Entomology Resource, umn.edu/projects/entomology. Non-Collection Exhibits: A. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. B. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, internet, interviews with an expert, etc.) C. 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. D. 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, drawing, charts, tables or other figures may be used. - General insect collections: 1) For 3 rd -5 th graders: 25 specimens 2) For 6 th graders and older: 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 (i.e. Coleptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (i.e. aquatic, forest, or prairie), or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop (i.e. insects attacking corn). - Non-Collection project can include, but is not limited to, life history displays (i.e. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (i.e. insect habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. EXPLORING ANIMALS Exploring Animals - Grades 3-5 Exploring Animals - Grades 6-8 Exploring Animals - Grades 9+ - For 4-Hers who wish to learn more about any given specie. Animal ownership is NOT required. - 4-Hers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Goat, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, or Swine may exhibit in this category. - An educational exhibit to show or explain something the 4-Her made, did, or learned, or may explore consumer issues, breeds, or careers. 14 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK

15 EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT Exploring the Environment - Grades 3-5 Exploring the Environment - Grades 6-8 Exploring the Environment - Grades 9+ - 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, food, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc. FISHING SPORTS Fishing Sports - Grades 3-5 Fishing Sports - Grades 6-8 Fishing Sports - Grades 9+ - Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment. - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish ecosystem. FLOWER GARDENING Flower Gardening - Grades 3-5 Flower Gardening - Grades 6-8 Flower Gardening - Grades 9+ - 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: a. Three (3) stems of one variety of annual flower, or b. One (1) stem of a hardy perennial, or c. One (1) stem of summer flowering bulbs, or d. One (1) blossom of a tea rose, or e. One (1) 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 AND NUTRITION FOOD AND NUTRITION Food and Nutrition - Grades 3-5 Food and Nutrition - Grades 6-8 Food and Nutrition - Grades 9+ - Exhibit may be food item and/or a display. - 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, balance beam, three-dimensional display, scrapbook, chart, journal, pictures/photographs, slides, equipment, supplies, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papiermâché, 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 part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for judging. - Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be discarded following judging, must include a colored photograph of the food. The photograph should be taken prior to the County Fair and attached to the display. This photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition information and the recipe will be displayed as the exhibit instead of food. - 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. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: SWIFT COUNTY FAIR H PREMIUM BOOK 15