Dodge County 4-H
County Fair Premium Book
2007
Your 4-H guidebook for preparing and registering
for your 4-H experience at the Dodge County Fair.
Dodge County Free Fair
July 18-22, 2007
Dodge County Fair Grounds
Kasson, MN
Dodge County
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Table of Contents
Adventures in 4-H...................................................................................9 Horseless Horse ...................................................................................25
Aerospace.............................................................................................13 Indoor Gardening ..................................................................................16
Animal Science Exhibit Guidelines .......................................................18 Intro .........................................................................................................4
Appeal Process.......................................................................................6 Lamb Lead ............................................................................................28
Arrival & Release of Exhibits ..................................................................6 Lawn and Landscape Design................................................................16
Beef ......................................................................................................21 Leased Animals ....................................................................................18
Bicycle ..................................................................................................13 Livestock Auction ..................................................................................19
Cat Exhibit ............................................................................................22 Livestock Auction Buyers - 2006...........................................................20
Cat Show ..............................................................................................22 Livestock Health Requirements ............................................................19
Child and Family Development.............................................................11 Needle Arts ...........................................................................................13
Citizenship ............................................................................................15 Participation Agreement & Code of Conduct ..........................................5
Clothing and Textiles ............................................................................11 Performing Arts .....................................................................................10
Cloverbud (non animal science) .............................................................9 Pet Show...............................................................................................11
Cloverbud Animal Science ...................................................................21 Photography..........................................................................................10
Clowning .................................................................................................9 Plant and Soil Science ..........................................................................16
Club Banner..........................................................................................17 Potatoes ................................................................................................16
Club Scrapbook ....................................................................................17 Poultry ...................................................................................................26
Community Pride (Club) .......................................................................17 Quilting ..................................................................................................13
Computer ..............................................................................................13 Rabbits ..................................................................................................27
Consumer Education ............................................................................15 Registration.............................................................................................5
Corn ......................................................................................................16 Robotics ................................................................................................17
County Fair Award Sponsors..................................................................7 Safety ....................................................................................................15
Crafts and Fine Arts................................................................................9 Schedule .................................................................................................3
Dairy .....................................................................................................23 Scrapbooking (judged in Self Determined) ...........................................15
Dog Exhibit ...........................................................................................24 Self-Determined ....................................................................................15
Dog Obedience Show...........................................................................24 Sheep....................................................................................................28
Electric ..................................................................................................13 Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management..................................................15
Eligibility..................................................................................................5 Shop......................................................................................................13
Entomology...........................................................................................14 Small Engines .......................................................................................13
Exploring Animals.................................................................................11 Small Grains and Legumes...................................................................16
Exploring the Environment ...................................................................14 State Fair, State Horse Show & State Dog Show...................................7
Fashion Revue......................................................................................12 Swine ....................................................................................................29
Fishing Sports.......................................................................................14 Tractor Exhibit.......................................................................................13
Flower Gardening .................................................................................16 Vegetable Gardening ............................................................................17
Food Preservation ................................................................................12 Veterinary Science................................................................................11
Foods and Nutrition ..............................................................................12 Video .....................................................................................................10
Forest Resources .................................................................................14 Water/Wetlands ....................................................................................15
Fruit.......................................................................................................16 Wildlife Biology......................................................................................15
General Exhibit Guidelines .....................................................................9 Youth Leadership..................................................................................16
Geology ................................................................................................14
Geospatial.............................................................................................17
Global Connections ..............................................................................15
Goat ......................................................................................................24
Health ...................................................................................................15
Herdsmanship.......................................................................................18
Home Environment...............................................................................12
Horse Achievement ..............................................................................26
Horse Related.......................................................................................26
Horse Show ..........................................................................................25
Horse Training ......................................................................................26
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2007 Dodge County Fair 4-H/FFA Event
Schedule
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
6:30 p.m. Barn Set-Up Livestock Barns
Thursday, July 12, 2007
6:30 p.m. Barn Set-Up, 4-H Building Clean Up & Set Up Fairgrounds
Saturday, July 14, 2007
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dog Show Ag/Hort. Building on Fairgrounds
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cat Show & Cat Educational Exhibit Judging 4-H Building
Monday, July 16, 2007 – 4-H Entry Day for General Exhibits (Non-Livestock)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Building Exhibit Judging 4-H Building
Advanced Registrations Are Required
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 – 4-H Entry Day for Livestock (All Animals must be in place by 1 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. Horse Show Horse Arena
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Weigh-In – Beef Exhibits Show Arena
2:00 p.m. Poultry Show Show Arena
5:00 p.m. Rabbit Show Show Arena
Thursday, July 19, 2007
10:00 a.m. FFA Dairy Show Show Arena
11:30 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show Show Arena
4:00 p.m. FFA Beef Show Show Arena
6:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Show Show Arena
5:00 p.m. 4-H Pet Show Canopy at end of 4-H Building
Friday, July 20, 2007
8:00 a.m. FFA Swine Show Show Arena
8:30 a.m. 4-H Swine Show Show Arena
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Fun Day Horse Arena
10:00 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show Show Arena
11:30 a.m. FFA Sheep Show Show Arena
1:30 p.m. 4-H Goat Show Show Arena
6:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest Canopy at end of 4-H Building
5:00 p.m. Deadline for Ribbon Auction registration 4-H Office in 4-H Building
Saturday, July 21, 2007
7:45 a.m. 4-H & FFA Ribbon Auction Buyers’ Breakfast 4-H Building
9:00 a.m. Ribbon Auction Show Arena
2:00 p.m. Art In Performance TBA
3:00 p.m. Fashion Revue TBA
6:30 p.m. Arts In Performance TBA
Sunday, July 22, 2007
12:00 p.m. Deadline for State Fair registration 4-H Office in 4-H Building
1:00-3:00 p.m. 4-H Alumni Ice Cream Social 4-H Foodstand
4:00 p.m. All Livestock Released
8:00 p.m. 4-H Building Exhibits Released 4-H Building
Monday, July 23, 2007-Fair Clean Up
6:30 p.m. Fair Clean Up 4-H Building & Livestock Buildings
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
6:30 p.m. State Fair Trip Meeting-Mandatory for all exhibitors & parents St. John’s Church, Kasson, MN
See you at the fair!!
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Intro
4-H/Extension Office Staff Included in your packet are the advanced registration forms you are to use to
As 4-H staff, we look forward to working with each of you, in preparation for register the exhibits you plan to bring to the fair. Registrations for the
and at the Dodge County Fair. If you have questions, concerns or
suggestions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Dodge County Fair are due in the Extension Office on June 28,
2007.
County Staff: Diane Whalen, 4-H Program Coordinator
Adrienne Hodgman, 4-H Support Staff Entry day for building projects is Monday, July 16th from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Regional Staff: Patrick Jirik, 4-H Regional Extension Educator Livestock projects are to be in place on Wednesday, July 18 by noon. =
Ardis Jenkins, 4-H Support Staff Beef projects will be weighed between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Livestock can be
brought in the night before, Tuesday, July 17th, however the Fair board does
County Office: Dodge County 4-H not have security during the night so you are leaving your animals on the
University of Minnesota Extension – Dodge County fairgrounds at your own risk. Youth are not allowed to spend the night on the
42 East Main Street fairgrounds.
PO Box 159
Dodge Center, MN 55927
507-374-6435 or 1-800-385-3102 The formatting this year is a bit different. You’ll find that the building / non
507-374-2954 fax livestock projects are first, followed by livestock projects. Cloverbuds have
mnext-dodge@umn.edu their own section in each area. There is also a section that talks about State
www.extension.umn.edu/county/dodge (click on 4-H in Fair Trips. Locate the project areas that you plan to exhibit in. Check the top
Dodge County)
of your form which will list the projects you are currently enrolled in - if the
Regional Office: Rochester Regional Extension project is not listed you can not exhibit a project in that project area.
UCR-Heintz Center Cloverbuds, however, may only have Cloverbuds listed, they can exhibit in
1926 College View Road SE any non-livestock project that they want—they will all be listed as Cloverbud
Rochester, MN 55904-8201 projects. Cloverbuds can list up to 10 non-livestock projects so you would
507-280-2863 or 1-888-241-4536 write down, J-2-1 for each exhibit you are bringing. Cloverbuds may exhibit
507-536-6311 fax
up to ten (10) exhibits in the non-livestock class. Fashion Revue,
What is the Premium Book? demonstrations, & Favorite Foods Show do not count as one of the ten. It
The Dodge County 4-H Premium Book is printed for 4-H members, parents would be helpful if you had a brief description of the project. Please note that
and adult volunteers. It is used for planning and registering projects to in most project areas you can exhibit three things per lot. Most categories in
exhibit at the Dodge County Fair. the non-livestock area are grouped by grade level. If you are in 8th grade
and bringing a vase of flowers you would write on your form; R-2-2 in the
4-H at the County Fair
The county fair is one of the highlights of the 4-H year. It is a busy, exciting description part you would write - vase of marigolds or vase of flowers
and rewarding time for many 4-Hers. It is an opportunity for youth to Example: FLOWER GARDENING
showcase their special efforts, interests, and talents by exhibiting projects. R - 2 - 1* Grade 9+
To “learn by doing”, you are encouraged to enter an exhibit (or more) in R - 2 - 2* Grade 6-8
each project in which you are enrolled in. R-2-3 Grade 3-5
Your county fair experience should be fun and enjoyable learning
experience. You should think seriously about what you want to learn from You don’t have to describe exactly what you are bringing—but if you know it
preparing your project exhibit. Hopefully you will be rewarded accordingly. is a poster - write poster, if you know it is a photography exhibit - write
However, the ribbon or recognition is only secondary; it is the skill and “photography exhibit” . We can always add the detail when you bring in your
knowledge of the project that will really help you down the road in life. exhibit. The main reason we need the description is because if the card is
Ribbons and recognition are short-lived, but skills and knowledge are for life. misplaced from the exhibit, we would have a better chance of finding where
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 the card belongs. You should also try to write your name some where on the
winner. exhibit or if necessary, attach a tag with a string, to avoid ruining the integrity
of the exhibit.
Preparing for Fair
As you work on project activities and prepare exhibits for the fair, remember Be sure to include participation in fashion revue, dog show, cat show, food
to prepare yourself, too. Because conference judging includes both what revue and if you plan to participate in demonstration day.
you learned in preparing the exhibit and the exhibit, think about questions
you will be asked and that you want to ask.
Hopefully this Example will help you to complete your registration form:
Think about your answers to the following questions: Why did you choose to
make this exhibit? How does it fit into your project? What steps did you go Sue is in 6th grade and she is going to bring one flower gardening project,
through in preparing it? What decisions and choices did you make? How two vegetable gardening projects, a goat, a pig, she was in the food revue,
much did it cost in time, effort and materials? If you were to do this again,
would you change anything? What? Was the result worth doing? What did and is going to be in the cat show.
you learn from this? What do you plan to do next year in this project?
This is how her form would look:
Think about the questions you might ask. Could I have done this differently?
How could this be changed or improved? What other things could I do? Class Project Code/Description Class Project Code/Description
Remember also that competition has some risks. Everyone can not be the R-9-2 Carrots R-9-2 Vegetables
top winner. Others may have had more skills, time, or money to spend on
the exhibit. You compete against these unknowns and take your chances. R-2-2 Marigolds C-1-2 Senior Doe Kid
But if your exhibit helped you learn something you wanted to learn in your
project, and if it is something you or your family can use, then you are a G-1-2 Jan. Reg. Breeding Gild N-5-8 Food Revue
winner no matter what the results of the competition.
L-2-1 6 month old Kitten
Source: Marilyn Olson, Extension Specialist, U of M (from a 1984 file)
Registering for the Fair: 101
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call, Diane or Adrienne,
at 374-6435 or 421-6158
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Livestock Judging
Conference Judging for General Exhibits 4-Hers and their animals are judged differently than general projects. During
When you bring your exhibits to the county fair, you will meet one-on-one the specie show, the judges will be looking mainly at the animal being
with a judge to discuss your exhibit. You will have the chance to tell the shown. The quality of the animal should be a reflection of the your care and
judge about yourself and your exhibit. Be prepared to discuss details of what training of the animal. You will be awarded a ribbon (blue, red, or white)
you did and what you learned while working on your exhibit. The judge may based on the quality of your animal. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion,
ask you to evaluate your exhibit, asking what you like best about it, what and Honorable Mentions will all so be given to outstanding animals. During
could have been better, etc. You will be awarded a ribbon (blue, red, or showmanship, you will be judged on how well you lead the animal and you
white) based 50% on the exhibit itself and 50% on your knowledge. Grand may be asked questions about your animal (how you care for it, what the
Champion, Reserve Champion, and Honorable Mentions will also be given to different parts are). All showmanship participants will earn a participation
outstanding exhibits. All Cloverbuds receive a Cloverbud participation ribbon. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and Honorable Mentions may
ribbon. You are also given the opportunity to ask the judge questions to also be given out. The top showmanship winners in each specie may be
further your learning in the project area. eligible for the Supreme Showmanship contest (see Animal Science Exhibits,
General Information).
Eligibility
1. Please study this premium book carefully as it contains all rules and other You will not be eligible in that particular specie or project area for:
information pertinent to exhibiting as a 4-H member at the Dodge County county fair premiums, champion or reserve champions, honorable
Fair. You are responsible for adhering to the rules in the premium book. mentions, rate of gain, livestock auction, Dairy Pedigree or Production
You have only yourself to blame if you have not read the premium book. Awards, Dairy Special, State Fair trips, State Dog Show trips, State
Please note that information provided in the premium book is subject to Horse Show trips, or any additional awards.
change at the discretion of the Extension office. 4. Some clubs have a meeting requirement of their members. Leaders must
2. All Dodge County 4-H members (in grades K-13) are eligible to exhibit at notify the Extension Office by June 1st, if they have members who are not
the County Fair. All grade levels for 4-H members pertain to grade eligible for State Fair Trips, Ribbon Auction, Premiums, Grand and Reserve
completed. Members must be enrolled in the project to exhibit in that class. Champion.
Cloverbuds can enter only in the Cloverbuds class(es). 5. Independent Members are required to submit proof of attending 5 county
3. County Fair Participation Policy: Dodge County 4-H members with project education events (Fed/Ex meetings, project meetings, Ambassadors,
adds and/or new enrollments received after April 15, late ID forms, late educational tours etc. or any combination of meetings) to the Extension
County Fair registration, and/or not attending 50% of club meetings: office by July 1st. As an Independent, you are required to help in the food
You are still eligible to exhibit at the Dodge County Fair and receive a stand as well.
blue, red or white ribbon.
Participation Agreement & Code of Conduct
All Dodge County 4-H members are expected to abide by the following 2. Code of Conduct: 4-H members will
guidelines when participating in all 4-H sponsored events during the 4-H year, Conduct self in an exemplary fashion as a representative of the
including the Dodge County Fair. Dodge County 4-H Program.
Refrain from possession or use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs
1. Participant Agreement: or tobacco products at all times.
4-H members are responsible for thoroughly reading and Recognize the rights of others with respect to noise, language and
understanding the rules and guidelines for any specific exhibit or conduct.
activity as outlined in the county or state fair premium books, Refrain from boisterous behavior that may infringe on the rights of
newsletters or informational letters. others.
4-H members will abide by the Code of Conduct as stated. Any Respect the property of others, including clothing, personal items,
infraction of the Code of Conduct can be sufficient cause for equipment and facilities. (Damaged property will be billed to the
immediate termination of participation in the 4-H event, and loss of families where members are implicated.)
all premiums and awards. Infraction of the Code of Conduct may Refrain from the use or possession of fireworks, knives, firearms, or
also result in the loss of eligibility to participate in future youth other objects that may cause injury to others.
activities such as state trips, exchange trips, camps, etc. for the Refrain from wearing non-acceptable clothing, including T-shirts
current and/or upcoming 4-H year. Violators may be sent home, as with offensive slogans or messages that are otherwise in bad taste.
appropriate, at their own expense, and may be required to Refrain from destructive, offensive, or sexually inappropriate
reimburse the council for any expenses paid. behavior.
Consequences of inappropriate behavior will be dealt with at the Show all medications (prescription and non-prescription) to the
discretion and judgment of the chaperones and Extension staff. chaperone in the original container with directions on how to
dispense from the physician.
Refrain from the use of vehicles during a 4-H activity without the
consent of Extension staff or adult leaders/volunteers in charge.
Registration
1. DEADLINE FOR ALL COUNTY FAIR REGISTRATION FORMS IS please contact the Regional Office in Rochester (see contact
JUNE 28TH. Forms must be postmarked on or before Thursday, June information on page 4). Now, it is time to register those exhibits.
28th or hand-delivered to the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, To register your Cloverbud exhibit, use the table of contents to locate
June 28; faxed or e-mailed forms must be received by 11:59 p.m., the two Cloverbud areas, one for livestock projects and the other for
Thursday, June 28th, and the original must be mailed in immediately. general exhibits. All of the codes Cloverbuds need will be in these two
The Extension Office assumes no responsibility for computer, fax sections. The three-part code (letter, number, number) needs to be
equipment or email malfunction or failure. written on the registration form for each exhibit the Cloverbud is
bringing to the fair. There is a limit of ten building project exhibits – the
2. Registering for County Fair: Now that you have your County Fair favorite food show and fashion revue/clothing projects, and
registration and premium book, what do you do? First, your premium demonstrations already judged do not count in this number.
book contains all the rules, regulations, and responsibilities pertaining To register your general (non-livestock) exhibit, use the table of
to exhibiting your 4-H projects at the county fair. Be sure to read it contents to find the project area including favorite food show,
thoroughly. Second, double check the information on your registration demonstrations, fashion revue and clothes you make, clothes you buy
form. Make sure all of your personal information is correct and that all and the pet show(division) in the premium book. Locate the project
of your project areas you want to exhibit in are listed. Don’t be area you wish to exhibit under and find the class you belong in based
concerned about projects you wanted dropped. If anything is incorrect, on the grade you just completed. Enter the three-part code (letter,
Dodge County 4-H County Fair Premium Book – Page 5 of 29
number, number) you see next to the class you are entering. If you are the project area you wish to exhibit under and find the class you belong
entering more than one exhibit in that class, you must list the code for in based on breed, age of animal, and/or level of training. Enter the
each exhibit. For example, a fourth grader entering three digital three-part code (letter, number, number) listed for the class you will be
photographs would write M - 4 - 6 three times on their registration form. exhibiting in on the registration form. If you are taking more than one
To register your animal exhibits, including horse, dog, and cats, use the animal in a class (not allowed in all classes), you must list that class
table of contents to find the project area in the premium book. Locate code for each animal that will be exhibited.
Arrival & Release of Exhibits
1. Exhibitors must register in advance through the Dodge County automatically result in the loss of premium money, auction premiums,
Extension Office using the advanced registration form provided. The dairy special and state trips on all of the member's exhibits.
deadline is June 28th. Items not registered by this deadline will not be 3. Beef, Dairy, Horse, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Poultry and Rabbit must
eligible for State Fair consideration, Champion or Reserve Champion be in their pens by no later than Wednesday at 12 p.m.
placement, premiums or ribbon auction. 4. All livestock exhibits will be released at on Sunday, 4:00 p.m., except
2. General exhibits (non-livestock) will be judged in the 4-H Building on where otherwise specified, as removing exhibits before the designated
pre-entry day, Monday, July 16, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. All time will automatically result in the loss of premium money, auction
general exhibits must remain in place in the 4-H Building until Sunday, premiums, dairy special and state trips on all of the member's exhibits.
8:00 p.m., as removing exhibits before the designated time will
Appeal & Grievance Process
General Information
1. The County Appeal/Grievance Process provides a vehicle to Appeal/Grievance Hearing
respond to 4-H members’ concerns relating to all Dodge County 4-H 1. Only those individuals who have signed the appeal, those indicated
rules and decisions. This process provides a means for on the appeal (in addition to these individuals’ parents/guardians)
members’/parents’/guardians’ concerns to be heard by a committee and those with knowledge concerning the appeal will be asked to
of peers. All Dodge County 4-H members and parents/guardians speak at the hearing. 4-H members are strongly encouraged to
have the right to file appeals. voice their own views at the appeal hearing. Parents/Guardians are
2. Issues relating to the County Fair may be appealed including State encouraged to allow the 4-H members to represent themselves.
Fair eligibility, Auction eligibility, deadline violations, rule violations, 2. Participants in the appeal hearing are expected to act in a civil
etc. (Ribbon placing and State Fair lineups determined by judges manner. Use of profanity or other inappropriate behavior by either
are not negotiable.) party will not be accepted and may result in termination of the
3. The Dodge County 4-H Appeal Committee will consist of at least hearing.
seven members from the Dodge County 4-H Members and/or 3. If the appeal is against another party, they will be invited to attend
Leaders. Membership must be made up of at least 4 adult and 3 by the 4-H Extension Staff to provide an opportunity to defend their
youth members when possible. position.
4. If an appeal/grievance is filed that involves a member of the appeal 4. All parties are expected to provide appropriate
committee or one of their family members, that member will be documentation/evidence upon request. If individuals are
excused from the appeal committee. uncooperative and refuse to provide/bring requested information,
the Appeal Committee may terminate the appeal process.
Filing an Appeal/Grievance 5. After all relevant information is presented, the committee will meet
1. Appeals/Grievances relating to deadline violations or similar issues privately to discuss the issue and come to a decision. Decisions are
prior to the County Fair must be filed at the Dodge County based on majority rule.
Extension Office (PO Box 159 Dodge Center, MN 55927) in writing 6. Once the decision is determined, all parties involved will be called
on the appropriate appeal form listing the reasons for the back in to hear the decision(s) of the committee. Decisions
appeal/grievance. These appeals must be filed at the County presented by the committee will be final.
Extension Office within 14 days of the incident otherwise the original 7. The resolution of this issue will be filed in writing and kept as
ruling/decision automatically stands. permanent record of the hearing.
2. Appeals/Grievances relating to rule violations or complaints against
an individual or club during the County Fair must be filed at the 4-H
Office at the fairgrounds in writing on the appropriate appeal form
listing the reasons for the appeal/grievance. These appeals must
be filed at the 4-H Office within 24 hours of the completion of the
specie show, judging or incident; otherwise the original
ruling/decision automatically stands.
3. All appeals/grievances must be signed by the person(s) filing the
complaint. There is no limit as to the number of individuals who can
sign an appeal.
4. If an appeal/grievance has been properly filed, the 4-H Extension
Staff will schedule a hearing with the Dodge County 4-H Appeal
Committee.
5. Upon filing, if warranted, the 4-H Extension Staff will coordinate with
the County Fair veterinarian to initiate any tests the veterinarian
deems necessary to hear the appeal/grievance.
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County Fair Award Sponsors (as of April 6, 2007)
Thank you to the following individuals and/or Businesses for supporting the Dodge County 4-H Plaque Program.
Tiegen's Oslo Store "Farmers State Bank Carriage House Animal Hospital
Dodge Vet Clinic -In Memory of Frank Mathias" Rochester Area Rabbit Club
Rich and Kris Scherger Family Dave Vrieze Dairy Cattle MN Ag Group Inc.
Advance Trading Inc. Kevin & Diana Eipers and Family Schmoll's Feed and Seed
Oak Grove Beef Cardinal Reality of SE MN, Inc Greenway
Farmers State Bank Collins Feed and Seed Center L.G. Seeds
Schmoll Trucking Images Central Livestock Association, S. St. Paul
Claremont Agency Dodge County Printing Central Valley Co-Op
From One Cat Lover to Another K-M Regional Veterinary Hospital Interstate Mills
In Memory of Randy Asprey John's Foods Jerry and Deanna MacVey
Sargeant Grain & Pioneer Dairy Byron Pet Clinic Farm Country Co-Op
Johnan Holsteins Dodge Vet Clinic Dodge County 4-H Federation
Tri County Vet Clinic Farm Country Co-Op John Petersburg
MaPine Dairy Claremont Farmers Mutual Fire Jim Lauman
Travis Delzer Masonry Insurance Co. Bigelow Enterprises
The Cattle Hoof Trimmer Patrick and Diane Whalen Diane Whalen, 4-H Alumni
Dodge County DHIA McKern, Pfeifer Tax & Financial
AMPI Services LLP
Beckstroms Rabbit Corner
Ali's Pet Essentials
State Fair, State Horse Show & State Dog Show Info
1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show and State Dog Show will be State Fair trip – $25 program fee minus a $6 premium to equal $19.
selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules for Lodging is $16 per night. Meals are as follows: Breakfast - $5.25,
exceptions). Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an Lunch - $6.25 and Supper - $6.75. Transportation is provided for
asterisk *. the youth going to the building encampment (a small fee may be
2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse charged to cover the expense).
Show must have completed sixth grade. Getting animals to the State Fair is each member’s responsibility
3. To be eligible for a livestock trip (in beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goat, rabbit unless as a group a decision is made to provide a commercial
and poultry) to the State Fair, 4-Hers must have completed Livestock hauler.
Quality Assurance & Ethics Training. State Horse Show is the September 14th -17th. There are no
4. To accept a state trip, you must notify the 4-H staff at the 4-H Office overnight accommodations for this show. The program fee is about
at the 4-H Building ASAP no later than Sunday, July 22, 2007, 12:00 $40, and the classes cost $15/class. If the member is not taking a
p.m. (It is your responsibility to check the state trip lineup sheets horse (horseless, demo, judging team, etc.), you will only need to
by the 4-H Office in the 4-H Building to identify which trips you are pay the program fee of $20.
eligible for.) State Fair registrations must be finalized by Friday, July 27, State Dog Show is September 22nd & 23rd. The program fee is $5,
2007. Members need to pay $14 for each class they participate in.
5. A 4-H member is eligible to take one livestock exhibit trip, one general 10. State Trip Exhibitors Meeting: Every 4-H member accepting a state trip
exhibit trip, one state horse show trip, one state dog show trip and/or and a parent/guardian must attend the appropriate meeting below. At this
participate in activities including Share-the-Fun, demonstrations, meeting necessary exhibit forms, housing forms and meal preference
performing arts, County Arts In and/or judging teams. forms will be completed and general orientation will be given regarding
6. If you earn a trip to the State Fair, a record for each project exhibit must the trips.
be completed and turned in to the Extension Office by August 15. State Dog Trip Exhibitor Meeting: Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00 at St.
Records can be requested by calling 374-6435 or online at John’s Lutheran Church, in Kasson. Packets will be distributed
www.extension.umn.edu. immediately following the County Dog Show on Saturday, July 14,
7. This year livestock encampment will Wednesday August 22, 2007 2007. The State Dog Show is September 22-23, 2007 at the State
through Sunday, August 26. Youth are expected to stay in the facilities at 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul.
the fair grounds unless parents are camping on the grounds. State Horse Trip Exhibitor Meeting: Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00 at
8. Building encampment will be August 28, 2007 through August 30th. St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Kasson. Packets will be distributed
Youth have the choice of staying on the grounds overnight or they can at a meeting held immediately following the Horse Show on
come up for their time of judging. Building Encampment includes Tuesday, July 18, 2007. The State Horse Show is September 14-
performing arts, fashion revue, demonstrations and Share the Fun. 17, 2007 at the Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St.
9. Costs of State Trips: Paul.
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State Fair Livestock Exhibitor Meeting: Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00 allowed to leave the fairgrounds for more than 24 hours with permission
at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Kasson. The SF livestock from the 4-H Program Coordinator and/or 4-H Regional Extension
encampment is August 23-26, 2007, but all 4-H livestock must arrive Educator.
on Wednesday, August 22 between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. 12. For recommended weights for State Fair market animals check under that
State Fair General Exhibitor Meeting: Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00 at specific animal specie.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Kasson. The SF general 13. All blue ribbon winners advance from the County Fair Dog Show to the
encampment for Dodge County is August 28 - 30, 2007. State Dog Show. To be eligible the 4-H member must have completed
11. State Fair livestock exhibitors are expected to fully participate in the state 4th grade through one year past high school. State Dog Show divisions
fair experience. Livestock exhibitors must be present for their judging will be grades 4-8 for junior and grade 9-13 for senior.
experience PLUS be present to care for their animal. They will only be 14. Check specific rules under your specific exhibit page.
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BUILDING / NON- LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS
GENERAL INFORMATION J-2-1 Up to 10 items made at home, school or a cloverbud fun day.
1. Members may exhibit or take part only in projects in which they are Please list J-2-1 with description for each item.
enrolled. Example:
2. Members may enter up to 3 exhibits per class, unless otherwise J-2-1 Cookies
specified under specific project guidelines. J-2-1 Drawing
3. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and J-2-1 Three cut flowers
completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted.
4. Each member is expected to complete conference judging as part of Example of exhibits: a potted plant, a vegetable creature or creation, a
his/her entries, except where permission is given prior to the fair by the nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your home
4-H Program Coordinator and/or 4-H Regional Extension Educator. In like a pillow, placemat, etc. Rock creature, paper bag puppet,
that event, a 4-H member unable to complete the conference judging 4 interesting objects of nature, tree leaf collection, display of
requirement will be required to submit a written report on the work they insects, simple craft item, or anything else you can think of.
did. 4-H members not abiding to this rule may lose their awards.
5. Blue, red, and white ribbons (except as specified) will be awarded Requirements
based on the member's knowledge of the project (50%) and on the Fashion Revue/Clothing Construction Registration forms are due to
merit of the exhibit (50%). Decision of the judge is final and may not be office by June 10.
appealed. Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or
6. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high, but may be purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. Constructed clothing
smaller. Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits for all project areas may projects are judged at the Fashion Revue also.
not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x Fashion Revue is June 28, 2007 at St. John’s Lutheran Church,
36" high, right and left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.) Kasson. Judging time for Cloverbuds is 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Public
7. Floor space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet, except Fashion Revue is 7:00 p.m.
where permission is given prior to the fair by the 4-H Program
Coordinator and/or 4-H Regional Extension Educator. EXPRESSIVE & COMMUNICATION ARTS
8. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, county, project area,
class, and school grade completed. Other appropriate information for
the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007
has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. 4-H Building
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00
ADVENTURES IN 4-H
Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007 CLOWNING
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. M - 1 - 1* Grade 9+
4-H Building M - 1 - 2* Grade 6-8
M-1-3 Grade 3-5
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00
Requirement:
ADVENTURES IN 4-H At State Fair clowning exhibitor will participate in complete character, if
I - 1 - 1* Grades 9+* appropriate, at conference judging.
I - 1 - 2* Grades 6-8*
I-1-3 Grades 3-5 Exhibit Suggestions:
I-1-4 Grades K-2 Homemade prop with written explanation describing how you made it,
how you use it, the audience reaction, and any other information you
Requirements: feel is important. Include pictures showing how you use your prop.
This area is for youth to exhibit work learned through their participation Scrapbook, journal or poster of your clowning experiences. Include a
by attending 4-H activities, but are not traditional 4-H members. written statement about what you have gained from your clowning
experiences.
Educational display on a topic. Suggestions include: types of clowns,
history of clowning, developing a prop, putting on a face, developing a
CLOVERBUDS (non-animal science) character and a clown kit (make-up, costume, wig, props, etc.).
Poster on your personal clowning experiences - could include teaching
others, leadership skills, interacting with others, etc.
Judging: Monday, July 16, 2007 Costume/make-up application including your costume, a written
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. description, and picture of you as the complete character.
4-H Building
Premiums: Cloverbud Ribbon - $1.50 CRAFTS
M - 2 - 1* Crafts - Grade 9+
M - 2 - 2* Crafts - Grade 6-8
M-2-3 Crafts - Grade 3-5
CLOVERBUD POLICIES
This division is open to Cloverbud members (grades K-2) who are Requirements:
enrolled in the Cloverbud project. If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, make
This is the only division Cloverbuds may enter. (Example: Do not enter sure it is finished and ready to hang at the fair.
food in “Food” Classes, enter in this division). Members enrolled in Crafts & Fine Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts
Cloverbuds may exhibit up to ten (10) exhibits in the non-livestock and Crafts.
class. Fashion Revue, demonstrations, & Favorite Foods Show do not Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit.
count as one of the ten. Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design
General building (non-livestock) exhibits are judged on Monday, July 18 elements and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone
from 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building. else’s ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with
modifications.
CLOVERBUDS All crafts must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if
J-1-1 Favorite Foods Show (Judged March 17, 2007) not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings,
J-1-2 Demonstrations (Judged June 5, 2007) bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.)
J-1-3 Clothes You Make-Fashion Revue (Judged June 28, 2007)
J-1-4 Clothes You Buy-Fashion Revue (Judged June 28, 2007)
J-1-5 Clothes You Make (Judged June 28, 2007)
J-1-6 Clothes You Buy (Judged June 28, 2007)
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Exhibit Suggestions: Slide show with an accompanying written script. Slides should be in
If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, make plastic slide sheets.
sure it is finished and ready to hang at the fair. Exhibit of advanced photo skills such as: photo journalism, portrait,
For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For commercial, or close-up photography, advanced darkroom techniques.
advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship.
Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, PHOTOGRAPHY - DIGITAL
work from kits. M - 4 - 4* Digital - Grade 9+
M - 4 - 5* Digital - Grade 6-8
FINE ARTS M-4-6 Digital - Grade 3-5
M - 2 - 4* Fine Arts - Grade 9+
M - 2 - 5* Fine Arts - Grade 6-8 Requirements:
M-2-6 Fine Arts - Grade 3-5 The exhibitor must provide any specialized presentation equipment (i.e.
digital camera, computer, etc) necessary to evaluate the exhibit. The
Requirement: equipment and discs should be brought with the exhibitor to the
Members enrolled in Crafts & Fine Arts can exhibit in both Fine Arts conference evaluation.
and Crafts. Digital photography exhibits are any exhibits taken with a digital camera
No kits, patterns, or craft items are allowed. or any photo not taken with a digital camera, but digitally enhanced in
Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine any way.
art.
Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design Exhibit Suggestions:
elements and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is A computer enhanced enlargement.
developed from the 4-Her’s own ideas and imagination. A photographic image which has been completely digitally processed
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.) VIDEO
M - 5 - 1* Grade 9+
Exhibit Suggestions: M - 5 - 2* Grade 6-8
For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For M-5-3 Grade 3-5
advanced, choose a project requiring mastery.
Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, Requirements:
textiles, pottery, etc. All video-based exhibits must be recorded at “SP” (standard speed).
All videos exhibited (whether on videotape, DVD, computer-based
PERFORMING ARTS video, or other video format) must have been made by the exhibitor or
M - 3 - 1* Grade 9+ their video production team in the current project year. The exhibitor
M - 3 - 2* Grade 6-8 must create at least 50 percent of the finished original material during
M-3-3 Grade 3-5 the current project year; portions from other sources must be
documented.
Exhibit Requirements: The member's name, grade, county, club, and the exhibit class should
Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a be clearly printed on the exhibit and all the other items required as part
member’s involvement or interest in the performing arts. of an exhibit.
To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able to discuss the A television monitor and a 1/2 inch VHS VCR will be provided for
process of selecting, planning, performing and reflection on their project viewing the video tapes during conference judging. If a computer or
work. other equipment is needed for viewing, additional arrangements need
If the exhibit is an actual performance, the performance cannot last to be made in advance.
longer than 10 minutes. Any 4-H video exhibit which appears to contain copyrighted material
State Fair trip is chosen from Performing Arts Day. will not be publicly displayed unless the exhibitor has written permission
from the producer to use the material in the video.
Exhibit Suggestions:
Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing Exhibit suggestions:
arts. A poster which illustrates how a video camera works, how a VCR
A puppet and script made and created by member. works, or how to care for video equipment, illustration of computer
Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and video creation, etc.
include a write-up about it. A 3-5 minute video which shows your most creatively planned camera
A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current performing work. Include shots showing various techniques.
arts experiences. A video on a selected subject. Include a short storyboard or outline.
An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing. A video made by using a combination of computer technology and
traditional camera created video.
PHOTOGRAPHY
All photos exhibited must have been taken/produced by exhibitor during
the current project year.
Exhibitor’s name, address, phone number, age, grade, club and county
should be clearly printed on the back of the exhibit.
Photos should be mounted on neutral tone mat board or posterboard;
suitably sized for the number of photos being used. Do not use frames
or glass – you may be docked a ribbon placing if you bring a framed
exhibit.)
PHOTOGRAPHY - CONVENTIONAL
M - 4 - 1* Grade 9+
M - 4 - 2* Grade 6-8
M-4-3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Enlargements may range in size from 5 x 7” to 11 x 14” and should be
mounted with appropriate size neutral matting.
Exhibit Suggestions:
A photo story of 5 to 7 (3 ½ x 5 or 4 x 6) photos.
Photos without additional decorations are preferable.
Four to six with a common theme or subject (e.g. seasons, action
photos, close-ups of people, “best” etc.).
An enlargement.
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Animal Science – Indoor Projects/Educational intended and how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth,
development, and well-being.
Exhibits Include a written description of how a child uses the exhibit and how it
helps a child’s development. This will be displayed with the project
Judging for All Cat, Dog and Exploring Animal Educational Exhibits, hangtag that will be provided.
will be done on Monday, July 16, 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 4-H Building If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item should
be used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity
Pet Show: Thursday, July 19, at 5:00 p.m. must accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the
Canopy at the end of the 4-H Building placing of the exhibit.
Exhibit Suggestions:
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 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
PET SHOW by exhibitor.
L-3-4 Pet Show Grade 9+ Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape
L-3-5 Pet Show Grade 6-8 and narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about
L-3-6 Pet Show Grade 3-5 children and/or families.
Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage
Requirements: with description of what was learned about self and family.
Pet must be domesticated for Pet Show. A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person
Members showing in this show must be enrolled in the Pet project. with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically
Animals that were raised as a part of another project may not be shown impaired, etc.).
in the pet show.
Members are required to bring a poster to the Pet Show that tells CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
something about their pet – regarding, diet, health concerns, grooming SPECIAL NOTICE: All clothing is judged at on Fashion Revue Day
etc. which will be Thursday, June 28, 2007 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
You must be enrolled in the Clothing project to be in Fashion Revue.
Clothing exhibits MUST be brought to the fair on entry day and remain
EXPLORING ANIMALS at the fair to receive ribbons and premiums.
L - 4 - 1* Grades 9+ Members MUST register for the Fashion Revue on the Fashion Revue
L - 4 - 2* Grades 6-8 registration form due June 10. Please include all Fashion
L-4-3 Grades 3-5 Revue/Clothing Construction categories on fair registration form due
June 28, 2007.
Requirements: All parts of an exhibit must have a label with the exhibitor’s county,
This area is for 4-H'ers who wish to learn more about a given specie. name, address and grade. In constructed garments, sew label at
Animal ownership is not required. center back of neck or other easy to find location.
4-H'ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Poultry,
Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may exhibit in this category. CLOTHES YOU MAKE
N - 2 - 1* Grade 9+
Exhibit Suggestions: N - 2 - 2* Grade 6-8
An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-H’er made, did, N-2-3 Grade 3-5
or learned or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers.
Requirements:
VETERINARY SCIENCE All wearable clothing projects are judged at the Fashion Revue on June
L - 5 - 1* Grade 9+ 28, 2007. Non-garment clothing projects are judged on entry day, July
L - 5 - 2* Grade 6-8 16, 2007.
L-5-3 Grade 3-5 Exhibitor should be able to tell the judge fiber content of and care
instructions for the garment.
Requirements: Bring the following information with you to the fair, as it will go on a
Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items and/or written hang tag to display with the exhibit: pattern company name and
articles. number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, plus cost of
Do not bring live animals. making it.
Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned
Exhibit suggestions: before exhibiting.
Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy. Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience
Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, heartworm, of exhibitor.
displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, scours, etc.
Exhibit Suggestions:
A non-garment or garment exhibit such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef’s
apron, skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, 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.
FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing
selection, care.
Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007 Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. garment and explanation of steps used.
4-H Building
CLOTHES YOU BUY
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 N - 2 - 4* Grade 9+
N - 2 - 5* Grade 6-8
N-2-6 Grade 3-5
CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Requirements:
N - 1 - 1* Grade 9+ All clothes you buy projects will be judged at the Fashion Revue on
N - 1 - 2* Grade 6-8 June 28, 2007.
N-1-3 Grade 3-5 The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x
11" binder with, at minimum, the following information: colored photo of
Requirements: member wearing the garment; label photo with name, county, and color
Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the of complexion, hair and eyes; cost of garment, explanation of why
age and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is
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garment was purchased; examples of ways it will be used in existing All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be according to
wardrobe; and include inventory of wardrobe. current USDA and/or University of Minnesota home food preservation
Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned publications. Go to www.extension.umn.edu; on left of page click on
and pressed before exhibiting. Living; then your Food & Nutrition topic.
Scrapbooks are required for members 6th grade and older, however, it Containers should be labeled with a 2” x 3” label with the following
is strongly encouraged that everyone submit a scrapbook. information: name, county, product, processing time and method, and
date product was packed.
Exhibit suggestions: Jars should be heat-tempered glass canning jars.
A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan. All jars should be sealed. Leave screw bands on two piece jar lids.
A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, Jellies and jams should be covered with lids.
care, etc. Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half pint jars for jams
and jellies; one quart jars for pickled products.
FASHION REVUE (judged Thursday, June 28, 2007) Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water bath according to
N - 2 - 7* Grade 9+ - Clothes You Make USDA and/or University of Minnesota food preservation publications,
N - 2 - 8* Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Make available through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not
N-2-9 Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Make acceptable.
N - 2 - 10* Grade 9+ - Clothes You Buy No artificial food coloring should be added to entries.
N - 2 - 11* Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Buy Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing plastic bags or
N - 2 - 12 Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Buy airtight plastic bags. The quantity of dried foods should be: fruits and
vegetables - 1/2 cup or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole
Requirements leaf form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky).
Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or
purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project. Exhibit suggestions:
Suggested exhibits include one (1) product:
NON-GARMENT / TEXTILE PROJECTS Vegetables, fruits
N-2-16 Grade 9+ Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen).
N-2-17 Grade 6-8 Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including pickles,
N-2-18 Grades 3-5 sauerkraut, relishes, salsa).
Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.)
Exhibit Suggestions: Dried vegetables, dried fruits.
Pillow case, placemat, curtains, etc. Dried herbs.
Beef or venison jerky.
FOOD AND NUTRITION Food science experiment or educational display.
N - 5 - 1* Grade 9+
N - 5 - 2* Grade 6-8 FOOD REVIEW (Judged March 17, 2007)
N-5-3 Grade 3-5 N - 5 - 7* Grade 9+
N - 5 - 8* Grade 6-8
Requirements: N-5-9 Grade 3-5
Actual food items will be sent home with exhibitor and will not be
displayed. Requirements:
Exhibitors should include a 3 X 5 note card listing nutrition information Must have participated in Food Review judging on March 17, 2007
and a copy of the recipe on a 4 X 6 card. Both of which will be
displayed with a photo of the food, taken on entry day. Exhibit suggestions:
Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the judge, references and Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will display place setting,
information sources, nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as menu & recipe. All other entries will have a picture and recipes
appropriate to that exhibit. displayed by the Extension Office.
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 HOME ENVIRONMENT
interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. N - 8 - 1* Grade 9+
For an educational exhibit, pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, N - 8 - 2* Grade 6-8
papier-mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods. Perishable N-8-3 Grade 3-5
foods should be used only if they add to or help explain the exhibit. If
perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the food is to be brought just for Requirements:
judging. Members exhibiting in this project should be prepared to discuss and/or
have written information to show how their exhibit applies to the home,
Exhibit Suggestions: how and where it is used or displayed, and all details of how it was
One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit dish, snack, bread, made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the
dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 poster showing nutritional value, recipe, specific exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done, costs
and a photo of the food. involved, and alternatives considered
Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone else, using the A photograph and report showing its place in the home environment
dietary guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid. Go to must accompany exhibits that are items for the home.
www.MyPyramid.gov for information on the new food pyramid. Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited should be finished and
Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone else and show how ready to hang.
it relates to nutritional and energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a Purchased kits may not be used.
volleyball team; a teen who doesn't have a lot of time).
Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. Exhibit Suggestions:
Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are related to Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered furniture.
disease (ex.: cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home.
Study of labels from similar food items, comparing important nutrient Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the inside or outside
content like fat, fiber, and sugar. of home including daily, weekly, monthly, & yearly jobs.
Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a link to the past,
Nutrition/food science experiment. including history of use.
Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a redecorating or
FOOD PRESERVATION remodeling plan showing before and after.
N - 5 - 4* Grade 9+
N - 5 - 5* Grade 6-8
N-5-6 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition project.
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NEEDLE ARTS Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you
N - 9 - 1* Grade 9+ helped with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was
N - 9 - 2* Grade 6-8 presented to a class or service club.
N-9-3 Grade 3-5
COMPUTER
Requirements: O - 3 - 1* Grade 9+
If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on a wall, make O - 3 - 2* Grade 6-8
sure it is finished and ready to hang. O-3-3 Grade 3-5
Bring the following information, if applicable, with you to the fair, as it
will go on a hang tag to display with the exhibit: pattern company name Requirements:
and number, techniques, fiber content, cost, and care instructions. Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation,
screen print, and summary. 4-Hers are responsible for providing and
Exhibit suggestions: securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on
Any item made by the member using the techniques of knitting, display.
crocheting, embroidery, crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed
hardanger, weaving, applique, latchhook, tatting, other. in a folder.
Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and evaluation of materials,
supplies, or accessories used for a needle arts technique. Exhibit Suggestions:
Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display about a needle arts Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer
heirloom from your family or local history museum. Exhibit must choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can
include information about how item should be preserved. be put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and
examples of use.
QUILTING Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement
N - 10 - 1* Hand Finished/Tied - Grade 9+ of objectives and discussion of program. Program/ software may be
N - 10 - 2* Hand Finished/Tied - Grade 6-8 original or adapted, by the member, from an existing program.
N - 10 - 3 Hand Finished/Tied - Grade 3-5
N - 10 - 4* Machine Finished - Grade 9+ ELECTRIC
N - 10 - 5* Machine Finished - Grade 6-8 O - 4 - 1* Grade 9+
N - 10 - 6 Machine Finished - Grade 3-5 O - 4 - 2* Grade 6-8
O-4-3 Grade 3-5
Requirement
Both methods of finishing are eligible for state fair. Requirements:
Bring the following information, if applicable, with you to the fair, as it A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and
will go on a hang tag to display with the exhibit: pattern book & name, electronic exhibits.
fiber content of fabric and batting, and care instructions.
If not hand tied by the 4-Her, state who hand/machine finished the final Exhibit Suggestions:
project. (Note: depending on skill level of 4-Her, someone else may do Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm.
the final quilting). Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse
Item may be either machine finished, hand finished, or hand tied. boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance
wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation.
Exhibit Suggestions: Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an explanation of
A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. what it is and how it is used.
Repair of an old quilt. Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or
A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and patterns used in may not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc.
quilting, or a topic of your choice.
SHOP
MECHANICAL SCIENCE O - 5 - 1* Grade 9+
O - 5 - 2* Grade 6-8
O-5-3 Grade 3-5
Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Requirements:
4-H Building Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of floor space.
Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction materials, unusual
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 joinery finishing techniques, and total cost.
Exhibit Suggestions:
AEROSPACE Article made of wood or metal
O - 1 - 1* Grade 9+ Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or refinished.
O - 1 - 2* Grade 6-8 Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood.
O-1-3 Grade 3-5
SMALL ENGINES
Requirements: O - 6 - 1* Grade 9+
Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery O - 6 - 2* Grade 6-8
system should be in place and operative. O-6-3 Grade 3-5
Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum.
Exhibit Suggestions:
Exhibit Suggestions: Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired.
Flyable models built from kit or your own design. A device constructed by a member utilizing a small engine.
Non flyable models built from kit or your own design. Display on the parts of an engine, etc.
Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project.
A rocket launch. TRACTOR EXHIBIT
O - 7 - 1* Grade 9+
BICYCLE O - 7 - 2* Grade 6-8
O - 2 - 1* Grade 9+ O-7-3 Grade 3-5
O - 2 - 2* Grade 6-8
O-2-3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
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.
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Requirements Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on
Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff. Large exhibits people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation.
may be displayed outdoors. Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture.
Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish.
Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and
Exhibit suggestions: shelter needs.
A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your project learning. Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage,
Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor. terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water
Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, history, use, control structures, etc.
purchasing decisions, establishing a custom business with your field or
lawn tractor, or material prepared to train others. FISHING SPORTS
P - 3 - 1* Grade 9+
NATURAL RESOURCES P - 3 - 2* Grade 6-8
P-3-3 Grade 3-5
Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007 Exhibit Suggestions:
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected
4-H Building Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a
fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish.
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 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;
ENTOMOLOGY Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating.
P - 1 - 1* Grade 9+ Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-system.
P - 1 - 2* Grade 6-8
P-1-3 Grade 3-5 FOREST RESOURCES
P - 4 - 1* Grade 9+
Requirements: P - 4 - 2* Grade 6-8
Insect Collection exhibits: P-4-3 Grade 3-5
Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; approximately
19” x 16.5” x 3” (drawers available for purchase in varying sizes). Requirement:
Arrange so that the case may be displayed in a horizontal position. Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other sturdy material.
Place project label on lower right corner of glass top.
General insect collection must consist of a minimum of 50 species of Exhibit Suggestions:
adult insects representing at least 8 orders to be eligible for State Fair Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified with their common
(25 specimens for 3rd-5th graders). name. Common name should be printed near the identified
Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. leaf/needle.
Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in the project. Photographic display of forest products--include the name of the
Specimens must be properly pinned, with insect pins. Small insects product/use to identify the photograph.
may need to be placed on cardboard points. Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross-sections; make a seed
Specimens must be properly labeled. The location, date, and collector collection.
must be included on the labels. County and state (and country, when Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite tree--include name
applicable) are minimum location information that should be included. of tree, drawings or pictures of tree, facts and uses of the tree, and
It is valuable to include nearest town or township where the specimen other appropriate information.
was collected, the type of habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree; Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus non-renewable
on lake shore; indoors.), and the common name of the insect. All resources; forestry careers; leaf and twig identification; taxonomic keys;
labels should be visible so they can be read. Use permanent ink tree road maps.
marker or pencil to write labels. Labels produced by a computer printer Display showing forest succession; tree and forest measurements;
are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers are not fire's effect on the forest; how trees grow; forest types; harvesting
acceptable. methods; entomology of the forest; pathology of the forest.
For more specific information on pinning, labeling and other Display showing forest products, including maple syrup production;
information, see Collecting and Preserving Insects, FO-6892. wood products; Christmas trees or other forest resources (recreation,
wildlife, etc.).
Non-Collection Project exhibits: Display showing specialized woodland management, including
Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of entomology. shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry.
Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of insects. Be prepared
to discuss references and sources (e.g. books, magazines, world wide GEOLOGY
web, interviews with an expert, etc.) P - 5 - 1* Grade 9+
Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can P - 5 - 2* Grade 6-8
be self-sustaining for up to 14 days without special care. P-5-3 Grade 3-5
A written report or journal should accompany the project, introducing
the subject, describing the process (materials and method), predicting Requirement:
an outcome, stating the results, and discussing any conclusions. Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display in a glass-
Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, or other figures may be used. topped case (approximately 19” x 16.5” x 3”). Specimens should be
approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using the label described
Exhibit Suggestions: on page seven of the Geology Manual. Size of label may be reduced
Specialty insect collection can include but is not limited to a collection to fit display case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if
of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge of how
immature insects, a collection of insects from a particular habitat (i.e. specimens are identified as to rock or fossil type.
aquatic, forest or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific
crop (e.g. insects attacking corn). Exhibit Suggestions:
Non-Collection Project can include but is not limited to life history Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg carton collection (see
displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific investigation (e.g. insect geology bulletin), six silly silicates.
habitats or effects of environment factors on insects), or insects in Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or on a definite theme
current events. such as metamorphism, weathering, quartz minerals, ores, or a theme
of your own choosing.
EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT Polished rock types used to make decorative items such as
P - 2 - 1* Grade 9+ paperweights and jewelry; include an unpolished specimen of each
P - 2 - 2* Grade 6-8 rock type.
P-2-3 Grade 3-5 Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and why’s" dealing with
the principles of geology and natural earth sciences.
Exhibit Suggestions:
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SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
P - 6 - 1* Grade 9+ CONSUMER EDUCATION
P - 6 - 2* Grade 6-8 Q - 2 - 1* Grade 9+
P-6-3 Grade 3-5 Q - 2 - 2* Grade 6-8
Q-2-3 Grade 3-5
Requirements:
Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high, except that a Requirements:
gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item may be included in a display Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for
and will not be considered in the calculation of dimensions. those choices.
MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing firearms must be
followed. Exhibit Suggestions:
No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must be secured in such a Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of
manner so as to prevent their points or edges from being a hazard. same included.
Only sporting firearms and bows will be exhibited, displayed or Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item,
demonstrated. showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why.
Exhibit Suggestions: GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g., range commands Q - 3 - 1* Grade 9+
and range safety, eye and ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing Q - 3 - 2* Grade 6-8
for safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.). Q-3-3 Grade 3-5
Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of
each piece of equipment, care and maintenance, accessories, position, Exhibit Suggestions:
etc.). Poster or report explaining what you learned as a result of a cross-
Display illustrating key field identification features of a group of game cultural home stay experience.
animals (e.g., distinguishing various species of puddle ducks, Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal, etc.
differences among five look-alike species, of upland game birds, etc.).
Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club. HEALTH
History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and firearms. Q - 4 - 1* Grade 9+
Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, effects of values to Q - 4 - 2* Grade 6-8
wildlife of modern game laws and regulations. Q-4-3 Grade 3-5
WATER / WETLANDS Exhibit Suggestions:
P - 7 - 1* Grade 9+ Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical abuse, eating
P - 7 - 2* Grade 6-8 disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress,
P-7-3 Grade 3-5 depression, etc.) of your choice.
Report on a community project that you conducted on a health issue.
Exhibit Suggestions: Include objectives, audience, timetable, program description, materials,
Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the community support and evaluation.
hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water by
families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants; SAFETY
Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water Q - 5 - 1* Grade 9+
quality standards, etc. Q - 5 - 2* Grade 6-8
Q-5-3 Grade 3-5
WILDLIFE/BIOLOGY
P - 8 - 1* Grade 9+ Exhibit Suggestions:
P - 8 - 2* Grade 6-8 Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include traffic safety,
P-8-3 Grade 3-5 home safety, farm safety, community safety, fire prevention, and first
aid kit. Include an item for display representative of project activity.
Exhibit Suggestions: Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the reasons for the items
Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. you included.
Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc.
An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota--describe habitat, food,
and shelter needs. SELF-DETERMINED
A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and S - 3 - 1* Grade 9+
forest management for wildlife. S - 3 - 2* Grade 6-8
Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, S-3-3 Grade 3-5
birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements,
history of game management, etc). Requirement:
This division is intended for an exhibit that doesn’t fit in any other
PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT project area. This is not a “catch-all” category but rather intentional
self-directed learning.
Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007 Member must be enrolled in the Self-Determined project.
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A team may consist of not more than three (3) individuals from the
4-H Building same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the same county.
To be eligible for State Fair, the member(s) must be able to discuss the
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 process of selection, planning and management of a self-determined
learning experience.
Exhibit Suggestions:
CITIZENSHIP Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of doing the
Q - 1 - 1* Grade 9+ activity/project.
Q - 1 - 2* Grade 6-8 Display of finished work.
Q-1-3 Grade 3-5 Scrap booking will be judged in this category. By putting scrap booking
into this category, a state fair trip could be earned.
Exhibit Suggestions:
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 plans of action as well as the evaluation
of each.
A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10
minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked
with others in your community to solve problems.
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP trees and explaining the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits
Q - 6 - 1* Grade 9+ (fresh, jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); illustrate the
Q - 6 - 2* Grade 6-8 use of fruits as natural dyes.
Q-6-3 Grade 3-5 Educational display illustrating diseases (actual specimens) or insects
(actual specimens) and methods of control.
Exhibit Suggestions:
A written narrative of your leadership role in your club or county INDOOR GARDENING
including: holding an elected office, committee work, camp counselor, R - 4 - 1* Grade 9+
part of event management, project organizer, on-going yearly R - 4 - 2* Grade 6-8
responsibilities in a planned club program and fund raising, etc. R-4-3 Grade 3-5
A lesson plan for an activity or a project meeting that you have planned
and presented. Include teaching outline, objectives, information to be Requirements:
presented, techniques to be used, etc. Potted Plants: Flowering plants should be in bloom. Foliage plants
should be in vigorous condition. Plants should be grown in the
exhibited container for at least one month prior to fair.
PLANT SCIENCES Plants in Hanging Containers: Container for the plant should not be
more than 10" in depth or diameter. Maximum total length of hanger
and plant should not exceed 4'. Evaluation will include appropriateness
Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007 of plant for a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. container to plant relationship, and plants being well established.
4-H Building Terrariums: The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension.
Terrarium should be planted four-six weeks ahead of exhibiting.
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums
and know why they were selected for use (quality, container and
design).
CORN
R - 1 - 1* Grade 9+ Exhibit Suggestions:
R - 1 - 2* Grade 6-8 Two or more varieties of house plants with common and botanical
R-1-3 Grade 3-5 name.
Terrarium or dish garden; consider terrarium material of general
Requirements: terrarium plant of native and woodland plants of Minnesota.
Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant history, forcing
Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant, etc.
If exhibiting a corn sample, the sample must be two quarts and be
placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
R - 5 - 1* Grade 9+
Exhibit Suggestions: R - 5 - 2* Grade 6-8
An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth R-5-3 Grade 3-5
factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth
and food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of Requirements:
that disease explaining causes and control. Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible for state fair
Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants used, and story
FLOWER GARDENING told.
R - 2 - 1* Grade 9+
R - 2 - 2* Grade 6-8 Exhibit Suggestions:
R-2-3 Grade 3-5 Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to scale with plants
and major areas of yard labeled; should show changes and future
Requirements: plans. Photographs showing "before and after" views are desirable.
Label each container according to kind or variety. Design a project meeting for this project area (in booklet form) including
Live plant material will be accepted if it can be maintained in a fresh what you would teach, how you would teach it, goals of your meeting,
condition with ease. activities you would include, and visual aids you would use.
Members are responsible for plant care during the fair.
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
Exhibit Suggestions: R - 6 - 1* Grade 9+
When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: three stems of one variety of R - 6 - 2* Grade 6-8
annual flower, one stem of a hardy perennial, one stem of summer R-6-3 Grade 3-5
flowering bulbs, one blossom of a tea rose or one stem of a hardy
shrub rose. Exhibit Suggestions:
Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant
Display of dried flowers with a card explaining drying method. reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing
My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to exceed 22 x 28". and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant
Include a plan of the garden drawn to scale (see Flower Gardening disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and
Bulletin, page 3), the correct variety name and pictures (or control.
photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the process
from soil preparation to blooming. POTATOES
Educational Exhibit showing the principles of propagation or R - 7 - 1* Grade 9+
reproduction, nutrition, culture and physiology (how a plant lives and R - 7 - 2* Grade 6-8
grows). R-7-3 Grade 3-5
FRUIT Requirement:
R - 3 - 1* Grade 9+ Twelve potatoes (this year’s crop) similar in size with variety identified
R - 3 - 2* Grade 6-8 on a 3 x 5 card.
R-3-3 Grade 3-5
Exhibit Suggestions:
Requirements: Educational display illustrating diseases and control, methods of
Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of mulching and reasons, causes and effects of sun scald.
exhibitor.
Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of fruit. SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES
Exhibit Suggestions: R - 8 - 1* Grade 9+
Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the same fruit R - 8 - 2* Grade 6-8
(labeled); display using a branch to illustrate proper pruning of fruit R-8-3 Grade 3-5
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Development of GIS maps that incorporate waypoints and trails created
Requirements: through GPS are encouraged.
Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current
growing season ROBOTICS
Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. *This is a new project in 2007. No prior enrollment in Robotics is required to
If exhibiting a small grains or legumes sample, the sample must be two exhibit in this area this year.
quarts and be placed in a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars.
S - 8 - 1* Grade 9+
Exhibit Suggestions: S - 8 - 2* Grade 6-8
An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant S-8-3 Grade 3-5
reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing
and using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore
disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and science, technology and engineering through designing and building a
control. functioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote
controlled. The robot can be created by an individual or a group.
VEGETABLE GARDENING
R - 9 - 1* Grade 9+ Requirements:
R - 9 - 2* Grade 6-8 Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose
R-9-3 Grade 3-5 and construction of the robot.
Requirements: Exhibit Suggestions:
Label vegetables with proper variety names. A robot(s), a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc.
When exhibiting large size vegetables include one sample (cabbage,
squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, Swiss chard, etc.); medium size
vegetables include 3 samples (tomatoes, onions, peppers, turnips, CLUB ACTIVITIES
beets, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, etc.); small size vegetables include
12 samples (snap beans, lima beans, green beans, green peas, etc.).
Do not use potatoes or cherry tomatoes in the exhibit. Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007
To be considered for State Fair, vegetable exhibits must include six 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
varieties. (Example of SF collection – 1 cabbage, 1 squash, 3 4-H Building
tomatoes, 3 peppers, 3 carrots, 12 green beans)
Premiums:
Exhibit Suggestions: Banner and Community Pride: Champ. - $15.00, Reserve Champ. - $10.00,
Collection of three or more different vegetables, (use the guide above). Participation - $5.00
Display showing three varieties of the same vegetable. Club Scrapbook: Participation - $5.00
Educational display showing some aspect of vegetable gardening (e.g.,
the difference in development between thinned vs. unthinned
vegetables). Clubs should register for club activities on a separate club registration form
A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. provided by the Extension Office to club leaders. 4-Hers should not sign up
for club activities.
CLUB BANNER
T - 1 - 1* Club Banner
OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES One banner will be selected for State Fair exhibit.
Requirement:
Judging: Monday,July 16. 2007 Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. It must be
3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum dowel length 3’ 8”)
4-H Building and ready to hang.
Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided.
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can
be used.)
GEOSPATIAL COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club
*This is a new project in 2007. No prior enrollment in Geospatial is required T - 1 - 2* Community Pride
to exhibit in this area this year.
One exhibit will be selected for State Fair.
S - 7 - 1* Grade 9+
S - 7 - 2* Grade 6-8 Requirements:
S-7-3 Grade 3-5 The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual
method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a
Requirements: manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on
Exhibits may include a poster, display or booklet. 4-Hers may the community.
additionally share their project work through a computer based Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club
presentation. Exhibitors will need to bring the appropriate software and in conference judging.
presentation data.
Exhibits may include community maps, comparison of GPS units, ways CLUB SCRAPBOOK
in which GIS and GPS programs are used, and reviews of software and T-1-4 Club Scrapbook
resources available.
Requirements:
Note: Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System Show and explain your club activities and participation in community
(GIS/GPS) programs allow 4-H members to explore science, engineering and county events.
and technology and combine to form the content for the Geospatial project
area. Appropriate work in this area can include investigations into the
history of GIS and/or GPS, current uses, equipment and software and more.
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Animal Science Exhibits
GENERAL INFORMATION All market animals must be weighed when they come in. Weights will
1. New this year – All Animals must be in place by Noon on Wednesday, be used to determine rate of gain.
July18, 2007 15. There will be no switching of animals to other siblings once animal is
2. IDs: All beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, rabbit, sheep and swine shown in weighed in at county fair. Once an animal hits the scale it is tied to that
4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ID system, ear member throughout the county fair and the state fair. There can be NO
tag and/or tattoo. Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H change after fair weigh-in. No exceptions!
livestock ownership affidavit/lease agreement and the form(s) must be 16. Exhibitors must bring their own equipment, grain, hay and bedding.
on file at the Extension office by the deadline date for that livestock Initial shavings for poultry will be provided, but exhibitors need to
specie (February 15 for market beef and May 15 for all other animals). supply their own after that. Rabbit shavings will be provided.
3. Ownership: All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the member, 17. Livestock exhibitors must provide their own safety pins to attach the
member’s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4- livestock show numbers.
Her’s parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. 18. Awarding of Champion and Reserve Champion is at the discretion of
The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals the judges. Not every eligible division will have a Champion and/or
may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Her’s parents actively Reserve Champion awarded. Judge’s decisions are final and not
involved with and working on the farm. Registered animals must be eligible for appeal.
registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family 19. Rate of Gain: Members must register for Rate of Gain on your county
name. Registration papers must be provided at the time animals fair registration form. All final weights will be taken on entry day of the
are checked in at the county fair on July 18, 2007. Fair. In order to be eligible for rate of gain, animals must have been
4. Registered animals that are leased need to provide registration identified and weighed initially by: February 15 for market beef and by
papers and a lease agreement showing the owners information on May 15 for market goats, sheep. All animals registered under Rate of
both sets of paper work. Gain must also have been registered to exhibit under the appropriate
5. ***NEW THIS YEAR*** species. Rate of Gain classes are listed under each species.
***MINNESOTA STATE FAIR REQUIREMENT***
HEALTH REGULATION FOR CATTLE Bovine Tuberculosis – All LEASED ANIMALS
dairy and beef that will be exhibited at the fair must be tested The following animals may be leased: breeding beef (heifers and cow/calf
negative for bovine tuberculosis (TB) within 60 days of the first pairs), breeding ewes, dairy cattle, dairy goats, rabbits, dogs, and horses.
day of the exhibition. Health papers indicating the negative test Under the lease agreement –
must accompany the cattle and turned in at the superintendent’s The owner agrees to:
office prior to stalling the cattle in the barn. a) Retain title to the leased animal at all times.
Exceptions: b) Assume all legal responsibility as owner of the leased animal and
-Cattle under six months of age. not hold the Lessee liable for any injury to the animal or loss by
-Cattle that originate from an accredited tuberculosis free death, except due to negligence on the part of the Lessee when
herd if the animal is accompanied by a certificate of veterinary animal resides on owner’s premises.
inspection that includes the TB-free herd certification number of c) Bear all expenses normally incurred in raising such an animal.
the herd of origin and the date on which the herd of origin was last d) Not exhibit the animal during the time this contract is in effect.
tested for tuberculosis. e) Lease the animal for at least $1.00 and sign lease agreement.
The cost of this test is the member’s responsibility, however, we have f) Provide paper work for registered animals showing proof of
made arrangements to have TB testing done to all dairy and beef ownership.
animals planning to be exhibited at the State Fair at the county fair on The 4-H Lessee agrees to:
Thursday, July 19, 2007 and read on Sunday, July 22, 2007 prior to a) Be responsible for care and management of the leased animal for
livestock release. It is not mandatory to participate in the testing done the term of the contract.
at the county fair; however, the cost will be greatly reduced if you do. b) Not allow any other individual, including the owner, to exhibit the
Please keep in mind that if your animal has a false positive test (which animal during the time this contract is in effect. If this occurs, the
can happen 5% of the time) the animal can not be tested for 20 days 4-Her must give up all county and state awards.
and there is a three day wait on getting the results back, so in order to c) Pay all expenses of transporting and/or exhibiting the animal.
have proof of a negative tests, you need to have your TB testing done The Lessee may keep any premiums or awards earned while
no later than July 27th to allow for the possibility of a false positive exhibiting the animal while the contract is in effect.
tests. Members who wish to participate in opportunity should notify the d) On request of the owner, breed or attempt to breed the animal at
Extension staff as soon as possible or no later than Thursday, July 19, the owner’s expense. The offspring shall be the property of the
2007 by 8:00 p.m. Health papers indicating the negative test must owner who shall take possession of it at an agreed upon age.
accompany the cattle and turned in at the superintendent’s office e) Be responsible for the animal and carry liability insurance on it
prior to stalling the cattle in the barn while the contract is in effect, if the animal is raised on the
6. All exhibits must be pre-registered. Lessee’s premises.
7. 4-Hers must show their own animals. f) For registered Dairy animals, provide registration paperwork, as
8. 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the well as a lease agreement at the time animals are checked into
care and feeding of animals they exhibit. the fair. State Fair requires registration paperwork on all
9. All 4-Hers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in livestock.
showmanship, except for Cloverbuds. Exceptions to the above rules:
10. Grooming of all livestock, including clipping, trimming, and blocking, a) 4-H dairy and goat animals may be leased if they are non-milking
must be done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family, or animals or previously leased as a calf, yearling, or kid project by
any other 4-H member. Exhibitors in violation of this rule may show for the same member.
ribbon only and will not be considered for championship, State Fair b) A leased dairy animal cannot be shown at any state breed show
trips, or auction. The exception is Cloverbuds – see Cloverbud rules. or state fair open class dairy show while the lease is in effect.
11. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the c) Dog & Horse – Refer to the appropriate ID & lease forms.
registration requirements for that breed, and registration papers must d) Animals that cannot be leased are: market beef, dairy steers,
be available. Animals without proper registration papers (crossbreeds market goats, rabbit fryers or meat pen, market lambs, and all
and grades) must be shown as commercial. swine.
12. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the
Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society. HERDSMANSHIP
1. Judging begins Wednesday 6 p.m. and continues through Saturday 6
13. Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics training: LQA&E certification is p.m. and can happen at any time, other than during the specie’s show
required for 4-H members to be eligible for participation in the Dodge time frame. Members need not be present for judging, but it should
County Fair livestock shows in the following species: Beef, Dairy, appear that animals and equipment are taken care of at all times.
Sheep, Swine, Goat, Poultry, and Rabbit. Certification is good for three 2. Each club will compete in the Herdsmanship Contest. Top clubs in
fair seasons. We will be maintaining a participant list to cross- each species will have their name added to the golden wheel barrel on
reference with the livestock entries at the fair. Horses, pets, and dogs display in the 4-H Building. Herdsmanship winners will be announced
are not included at this time. at the awards banquet in November.
14. Final weighing of all market livestock competing in rate-of-gain will be 3. Judging will be based on:
done on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Appearance and care of animals
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Arrangement of exhibit 2. It is your responsibility to contact your personal choice of veterinarian
Cleanliness of aisle/stall and have the appropriate tests and health papers for exhibiting. Be
Exhibitors sure to contact your vet at least two weeks prior to the fair. If you have
The winners for Herdsmanship will be announced at the Fair’s 150th questions, call the Extension Office or your local veterinarian.
Anniversary program at 1:30 p.m. on the open stage. 3. All livestock will be inspected by the official fair veterinarian on opening
day and daily during the County Fair. The official veterinarian will order
LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS the immediate removal from the fairgrounds of any livestock with
1. All animal health regulations as stipulated by the Minnesota Board of symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases, including ringworm,
Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society will be in effect. warts and fungus. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is
Local veterinarians have authority over all health aspects of animals at being treated for these diseases is NOT acceptable.
the fair. 4. See specific species for further guidelines.
LIVESTOCK AUCTION
4-H AND FFA LIVESTOCK RIBBON AUCTION
The Dodge County business community is supporting the efforts of Dodge
County Youth by purchasing at auction the duplicate ribbons of either 4-H or Ribbon Auction Buyers Breakfast
FFA members exhibiting livestock at the County Fair. The Auction will be A free breakfast to buyers will be served by 4-H and FFA Leaders on
held at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Show Arena. Saturday morning 7:45 a.m. Buyers will register and get a number following
the breakfast. The rules will be presented along with a short orientation at
Exhibitor Rules this time.
A committee representing FFA, 4-H and commercial clubs will rule on any
Ribbon Auction interpretations and exceptions. Sale Order and Procedure
1. Members may auction one exhibit ribbon. The order of the sale rotates every year.
2. Exhibitor will sell duplicate ribbons of the Grand Champion, Reserve This year the order is as follows:
Grand Champion of each of the major divisions and sex (barrows and 1. Goats
gilts, etc.). Exceptions are the two high point horse winners will sell 2. Sheep
ribbons as champion and reserve champion. The Dairy Production 3. Beef
winner will sell their ribbon as Grand and Reserve Grand Champion 4. Rabbit
Dairy Production. All ribbon colors will be included in the sale for both 5. Poultry
4-H and FFA. No showmanship ribbons will be sold at the auction. 6. Swine
3. Exhibitor Registration - All 4-H members must indicate on their 7. Dog
advance registration form if they plan to participate in the 8. Horse
Livestock Ribbon Auction. FFA members wishing to participate must 9. Dairy
register at the 4-H office on Wednesday before 7 p.m. Those members Members are to have their animals well groomed. Members should also be
exhibiting more than one species must notify the 4-H office within one wearing clean clothes and look “show ready” themselves for the Auction.
hour following the judging of their last animal to identify which animal Exhibitors are to be ready by 8:30 a.m. for the Sale. Sale to begin promptly
will be in the auction. at 9:00 a.m. Order of the show will be posted in the 4-H building by 9:00
4. Members and animals which ribbons were awarded to must be present p.m. on Friday.
to sell their ribbon. If member is not lined up and ready to enter the
arena with the others, in proper order, the member will be disqualified.
5. All participants are required to turn in a written thank you note to the
buyer prior to receiving a ribbon auction check
Dairy Poultry
Beef Sheep Goats Rabbits
Horses Swine Dogs Cats
Grand $80 $55 $45 $33
Reserve $65 $45 $38 $27
Blue $50 $38 $33 $22
Red $45 $30 $30 $18
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Scholarships
$1,200 - 5%
County Fair
Support
$8,086 - 34%
Participants, 4-H
& FFA Chapters `
$12,740 - 54%
Purple Ribbon
Auction
$500 - 2%
Administrative
$1,080 - 5%
1 Stop Realty Godfather's Pizza People's Co-op
Agri-King Inc. Green Door Pine Island Bank
All-Petro Comm. Greenway Co-op Plainview Milk
Atypical Title Herbie's Grill R&M Steel
Bigelow Enterprise Houston's Garden Sargeant Grain Company
Central Livestock Interstate Mills Schmoll Feed & Seed
Central Valley Co-op Jennie O Turkey Store Schmoll Trucking
Citizen's State Bank Jim Postier Studios Schwartau, Bruce
Concord Store Locker Joe Waugh Insurance Select Milling
Dodge County F.B. FED. Kasson State Bank Southeast Mutual
Dodge County Fairboard KM Telecom State Farm Kasson
Dodge Vet Clinic Larry Butler Horseshoeing Stur-D Horse Equipment
Eastwood Bank McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing Stussy Construction
Farm Country Co-op Nappa Auto Parts Travis Delzer Masonry
Farmer's State Bank New York Life Insurance- Vernon Edda Mutual Ins.
Gerlach Bus Service Gerry Fahning Woodward Tack
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CLOVERBUD (ANIMAL SCIENCE)
Cloverbud Poultry - Poultry Show is Wednesday, July 18, 2 p.m.
All animals must be in place by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18 D-62-1 One Chicken
Animals will be released on Sunday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m.
D-62-2 One Duck
* All Cloverbud Livestock shows are held during the regular species show D-62-3 One Goose
and are held in the Arena unless otherwise noted D-62-4 One Turkey
D-62-5 One Pigeon
Premiums: $1.50 D-62-6One Show/Hobby
D-62-7 Poster Contest (on any related poultry topic)
CLOVERBUD (ANIMAL SCIENCE) REQUIREMENTS Posters will be judged during Poultry Show
Cloverbuds do not need to be LQA&E certified.
See specific species for ID & Health requirements. Cloverbud Rabbit - Rabbit Show Wednesday, July 18- 5 p.m.
These classes are open to Cloverbud members (grades K-3) who are E-62-1 One buck any age, or breed.
enrolled in the Cloverbud project.
Cloverbud animal science participation at the Dodge County Fair will be E-62-2 One doe any age or breed.
as follows: **May bring two animals, and Cloverbud rabbits stay
a) Cloverbuds may exhibit livestock at the fair. on the fair grounds.
b) Cloverbuds may enter in Cloverbud animal science classes with a E-62-3 Poster Contest
limit of two animal science classes their first year and a limit of 2 categories (promotion or education)
four animal science classes for their remaining years.
c) Cloverbud animal science classes will be exhibited in a separate Cloverbud Horse - Horse Show is Wednesday, July 18, 9:00 a.m.
Cloverbud class at the specie show. Cloverbuds are not eligible Y-62-1 Cloverbud Horse Halter Showmanship
for showmanship. Y-62-2 Lead Line Cloverbud
d) When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities, such Y-62-3 Cloverbud Horseless Horse
as workshops, fairs and shows, a parent or responsible person Y-62-4 Horse Educational Exhibit (judged on entry day,
will be in control of the animal, which means the adult will July 16)
handle AND/OR lead the animal. NO EXCEPTIONS!
e) Beef and dairy animals must be feeder calves born after January Cloverbud Cat - Cat Show is Saturday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.
1st of the current year. L-62-1 Cat Show (Kitten or Adult)
L-62-2 Educational Exhibit (judged at Cat Show)
CLOVERBUD ANIMAL SCIENCE
Cloverbud Beef - Beef Show is Thursday, July 19 – 6 p.m. Cloverbud Pet – Pet Show is Thursday, July 19, 5:00 p.m.
A-62-1 One heifer Calf. P-62-1 Pet Show (must include educational poster, please
Calf must be weaned and born after January 1, 2007 bring to show)
A-62-2 One steer Calf. Must be born after March 1, 2007
Cloverbud Sheep - Sheep Show is Friday, July 20 – 10 a.m. Cloverbud Dog-Dog Show is July 14, 9:00 a.m.
F-62-1 One lamb any age, sex or breed Z- 62-1 Obedience
Z- 62-2 Showmanship
Cloverbud Swine - Swine Show is Friday, July 20 8:30 a.m. Z- 62-3 Educational Exhibit (judged entry day, July 16, 2007)
G-62-1 One Gilt (any breed)
G-62-2 One Market Barrow (any breed)
Cloverbud Goat - Goat Show is Friday, July 20, 2007, 1:30p.m.
C-62-1 One goat any age, sex or breed.
Cloverbud Dairy - Dairy Show is Thursday, July 19, 2007, 11:30 a.m.
B-62-1 One Dairy Calf, born March 1, 2007 – May 15, 2007
BEEF Participation ribbons in each division. There is no premium awarded for
showmanship. There will be Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons in
Entry Day: Wednesday July 18, 2007 each division. 4-H members must show their own animal in showmanship.
Must be in place by Noon. Plaques, sponsored by area businesses, will be awarded during the show.
A - 3 - 1 Senior Beef Showmanship – Grades 9+
Beef Weigh-Ins: 1:00 p.m – 2:00 p.m. on July 18, 2007 A - 3 - 2 Intermediate Beef Showmanship – Grades 6-8
Animals will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. A - 3 - 3 Beginner Beef Showmanship – Grades 3-5
.
Beef Show: Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Show Superintendent: Bob Kasper BIRTH DATES
Spring Calf..............................Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2007
Premiums: Blue - $8.00, Red - $6.50, White - $5.00 Fall Calf ..................................Sept.1-Dec. 31, 2006
Rate of Gain Premium: Blue-$6.00, Red-$4.00, White-$3.00 Summer yearling ....................May 1-Aug. 31, 2006
Showmanship Premium: $1.50 Junior yearling ........................Jan. 1-April 30, 2006
Senior yearling........................Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2005
Specie Requirements: Cow/Calf .................................Calf born on or after January 1 of current year
Exhibitors must be LQA&E certified! Prospect Calf - Beef ...............Jan. 1 – Apr. 30, 2007
Members may exhibit one animal per class, except where noted (see Prospect Calf - Dairy ..............Jan. 1 – Apr. 30, 2007
market beef). Market Beef ............................Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 of previous year
No health papers are required for beef originating within the state. Market Heifer ..........................Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 of previous year
Animals treated for ringworm or warts are not acceptable if there is any Dairy Steer..............................Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 of previous year
evidence of warts or ringworm on the animal.
All registered animals, leased or other wise, need to have proof of
registration at time of animal check-in. If papers are not produced,
animals will be shown in commercial class.
BREEDING HEIFER
SHOWMANSHIP A-1 Registered
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A-2 Commercial (Grade) BEEF HERD
A – 80 – 1 Three animals owned by one member. One must be a heifer.
Use the birth dates to determine the class your project animal(s) belong in: Not qualified for State Fair.
- 1* Spring Calf
- 2* Fall Calf
- 3* Summer Yearling
- 4* Junior Yearling
- 5* Senior Yearling CAT
- 6* Calf (Spring & Fall calf – all breeds)
Cat Show: Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Requirements: Dodge County Fair Grounds
Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements must be on 4-H Building
file in the Extension Office by May 15th of the current year.
Members may exhibit one breeding beef animal per class. Premiums:
Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00
COW AND CALF Educational Exhibit: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00
A - 20 - 1* Cow and Calf pair
Requirements:
PROSPECT CALF 1. Failure to bring and educational exhibit will result in Participation only.
A - 30 - 1* Heifer Calf 2. Exhibitors bringing cats must include a poster of any cat related topic.
A - 30 - 2* Steer Calf 3. All cats are required to have current vaccinations for Distemper(4-way)
and Rabies. It is required that any exhibitor showing a cat or kitten have that
New in 2007: Prospect market calves and spring calves no longer need to animal inoculated by a veterinarian against Feline Enteritis, Feline
be from a cow/calf project. Prospect calves and spring calves may be part of Rhinotracheitis, Calici Viruses, and Rabies. It is encouraged that all cats and
a cow/calf exhibit at the county level and still be eligible for State Fair. If the kittens be tested for FeLV (Feline Leukemia). A copy of the vaccination
prospect market calf will only be exhibited at the County Fair and will not be record must accompany the cat to the cat show on Saturday.
exhibited at the State Fair, the dam does not need to be identified.
MARKET BEEF 1. Cats will be judged on health, vigor, knowledge and showmanship.
A - 40 - 1* Market Steer Cats will return home after judging. Pictures of exhibitors with their cats
A - 40 - 2* Market Heifer (only 1 market heifer may be shown) will be taken at the show to be displayed during the fair
2. Educational exhibits will be judged at the cat show on July 14,
Requirements: 2007. Educational exhibits should show or explain something the
An exhibitor is eligible to show a combination of 3 market steers in the 4-H’er made, did, or learned with their cat. Exhibit may include models,
following combinations: 1 beef steer and 2 dairy steers or 2 beef steers diagrams, or pictures. Suggested topics include: housing, feeding,
and 1 dairy steer. If animals in the same weight class at fair weigh-in, growing, handling, breeding, health care, etc. The exhibit goes on to
the heavier steer will be moved up a weight class. the State Fair.
If taking 2 market steers, you must put that class number down twice 3. All claws will be clipped prior to being benched
on your county fair registration form. (shown) as a safety courtesy to the judge.
Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; 4. Any domestic cat or kitten showing signs of ill health, ringworm, mites,
maximum weight is 1,500 pounds. Market animals exceeding the or fleas will be asked to leave. Cats will be examined prior to the show.
maximum weight will not be eligible for State fair. 5. NO kitten under four months of age can be shown. Any cat over eight
All market beef with two or more visible eruptions of permanent teeth months of age will be shown as an adult. NO pregnant cats can be
will be lowered one ribbon placing. They are not eligible for State Fair shown.
champion honors or the livestock auction. 6. It is strongly urged that all cats be kept separate from each other. This
will avoid fights and injuries, and also help prevent the spread of
DAIRY STEER diseases. Pet carriers are required to insure the comfort and protection
A - 50 - 1* Dairy Steer of you and your pet. Cats are also required to wear a collar and leash
when outside carrier and for showing.
Requirements: 7. May exhibit two cats per lot.
See market beef requirements for steer combinations.
If taking 2 dairy steers, you must put that class number down twice on
your county fair registration form. DOMESTIC CAT
Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 1,000 pounds; L-2-1 Kittens 4-8 months.
maximum weight is 1,600 pounds. Market animals exceeding the
maximum weight will not be eligible for State fair. L-2-2 Adults 9 months and older.
Dairy Steers must be 100% of one of the following Dairy Breeds to be
accepted in the dairy steer show: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, PUREBREED CAT
Holstein, and Jersey. L-3-1 Kittens 4-8 months.
Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can L-3-2 Adults 9 months and older.
place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State
Fair or auction.
Educational Exhibit - will be judged Saturday, July 14th at the Cat Show.
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Exhibits should show or explain something the 4-H’er made, did, or learned
A – 60 – 1 Grades 9+ with their cat. Exhibit may include models, diagrams, or pictures. Suggested
A – 60 – 2 Grades 6-8 topics include housing, feeding, growing, handling, breeding, health care,
A – 60 – 3 Grades 3-5 etc. May enter one exhibit. Judged educational exhibits and photographs of
RATE OF GAIN exhibitors with their animal(s) will be displayed at the County Fair.
A - 70 - 1 Beef Steer
A - 70 - 2 Dairy Steer EDUCATIONAL CAT EXHIBITS
A - 70 - 3 Market Heifer
Requirement L-1-1* Grades 9+
Members must register for Rate of Gain on your county fair registration L-1-2* Grades 6-8
form. L-1-3 Grades 3-5
All final weights will be taken on entry day of the Fair. In order to be
eligible for rate of gain, animals must have been identified and weighed
initially by February 15 for market beef. All animals registered under
Rate of Gain must also have been registered to exhibit under the
appropriate species.
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DAIRY Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat record for 305 days
to be eligible for a state fair trip.
Entry Day: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
Registration: B – 60 – 1 Advanced Showmanship (Completed grades 10- Freshman in
All dairy animals must be in place by Noon on Wednesday. College)
Animals will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. B – 60 – 2 Intermediate Showmanship (Completed grades 6-9)
B – 60 – 3 Junior Showmanship ( Completed grades 3-5)
Dairy Show: Thursday, July 19, 2007 DAIRY HERD
FFA Show at 10:00 a.m. B - 70 – 1 Three animals owned by one member. One each from any
4-H Show at 11:30 a.m. above lot. Must be entered in class to receive premium.
Show Superintendent: Carl Weis
Premiums: Blue - $6.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00 DAIRY PRODUCTION
Showmanship Premium: $1.50 for participation B - 70 - 2 Dairy Production
Dairy Production/Performance & Dairy Herd: Blue - $8.00, Red - $6.50, Requirements:
White - $5.00 Animals eligible for this class (three years and over) will be placed in
Specie Requirements blue, red and white classes as determined by the last completed 305
Exhibitors must be LQA&E certified! day record.
Members may exhibit three animals in Junior Herd that have been Only official verified central processed DHIA record will be considered
shown in other classes. See below for more information. In other for this recognition. State DHIA rules prohibit Owner Sampler Awards
breeds of dairy, members may exhibit two breeds per class (one animal to be awarded.
per breed), but must indicate the breed on their fair registration forms. The Grand and Reserve Grand DHIA Official Test Production winners
Exhibitors are limited to a maximum of two breeds (including Holsteins)
in any one age class. If exhibiting two animals in the same class, one may sell their duplicate ribbons at the ribbon auction.
animal must be shown by the member and the other by another Dodge
County 4-H member. DAIRY PERFORMANCE (GENETICS) INDEX
No health papers are required for dairy originating within the state. B - 70 - 3 Dairy Performance Index
Animals treated for ringworm or warts are not acceptable if there is any *Limited to Two Year Old or Younger
evidence of warts or ringworm on the animal. Requirements:
All animal ID’s and registration paper must be turned in on May 15,
2007. No papers, No show. 1. These classes are limited to those animals two years old or
younger. Any two year old that has completed a productions
record (305 days or less if dry at less than 305 days) is not
BIRTH DATES eligible for the Genetics Class and must then be entered in the
Junior Calf …………………….March 1, 2007 to May 15, 2007 milk production class.
Winter calf...............................Dec l, 2006 to Feb 28, 2007 2. A copy of the Genetic Index Young Stock sheet with your calf
Fall calf ...................................Sept l to Nov 30, 2006 information highlighted must accompany the entry form.
Summer Junior Yearling .........June 1 to August 31, 2006
Spring Junior Yearling ............March 1 to May 31, 2006 3. The heifer must be sired by a bull with published Sire Summary or
Winter Senior Yearling............Dec 1, 2005 to Feb 28, 2006 by a young A.I. bull, so that his Pedigree Index is available on the
Fall Senior Yearling ................Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2005 Sire Summary tape (if so, the Pedigree Index dollar values are
2 year old ................................Sept 1, 2004 to Aug 31, 2005 listed on the DHIA Reproductions Report identified by #1).
3-4 year old cows....................Sept 1, 2002 to Aug 31, 2004 4. The heifer’s dam must be identified by registration or ear tag
Cow, five years & older...........Born before Sept 1, 2002 number, herd code, computer number and barn names in the
B-1 Ayrshire, Registered herd where her records were made.
B-2 Ayrshire, Grade 5. The dam must have a Dam PTA MFP$ as reported in the most
B-3 Guernsey, Registered current DHIA list. The entry blank must include the date of the
B-4 Guernsey, Grade last Cow Ranking Report in which the dam is listed.
B-5 Holstein, Registered 6. The heifer will be ranked on Genetics Index with the following
B-6 Holstein, Grade formula: Sire PTA MRP$ + Dam PTA MFP$ = MRP$ Genetic
B-7 Jersey, Registered
B-8 Jersey, Grade Value.
B-9 Milking Shorthorn, Registered
B - 10 Milking Shorthorn, Grade
B – 11 Crossbred & Other Breeds
Use the above Divisions (breeds) and birth dates, to determine the class
your project animal(s) belong in:
-1 Junior Calf (Not state fair eligible)
- 2* Winter calf
- 3* Fall calf
- 4* Summer Junior Yearling
- 5* Spring Junior Yearling
- 6* Winter Senior Yearling
- 7* Fall Senior Yearling
- 8* Two year olds
- 9* Three year old cow
- 10* Four year old cow
- 11* Aged Cow, five years and older
- 12* Dry Cow
Requirements:
All dairy animals must be identified with a unique form of identification.
This may include: NAIS tag, DHIA or breed association ear tag, tattoo,
or photo. A photo by itself is not adequate for solid colored animals.
Dairy steers are located and judged under Beef as they are part of the
beef project.
Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old
cow class.
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DOG GOAT
Dog Show: Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Entry Day: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Dodge County Fair Grounds All animals in place by Noon
Ag/Hort Building
Animals will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Premiums:
Blue - $4.00, Red - $3.00, White - $2.00 Goat Show: Friday, July 20, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the Livestock Arena
Educational Exhibit: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 Show Superintendent: Angela Eipers
Specie Requirements
Each exhibitor must attend the required amount of Dog Training Premiums: Blue - $5.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00
Sessions
All dogs are required to have current vaccinations for Distemper, Show Requirements
Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Canine Parvoviros, (DHLP-P) Exhibitors must be LQA&E certified!
and Rabies All goats must be tattooed in the ear or on tail with individual ID.
4-Her’s may show one dog in each obedience class with a total of no Animals must be tattooed or tagged with official Scrapie premise
more than two dogs. number issued by state (all animals in herd will have the same
4-Her’s may show in one showmanship class. number).
No health certificate is required.
DOG OBEDIENCE Market Animals
Z-2-0 Cloverblossom (3rd Grade) Not eligible for State Fair Meat goats may be of any breed or cross
Z - 2 - 1* Beginner A Tattoos are required for identification Eartags are not allowed
Z - 2 - 2* Beginner B All market goats must be disbudded, (scurs of less than 2” are allowed)
Z - 2 - 3* Graduate Beginner Meat breeding goats may have blunted or capped horns
Z - 2 - 4* Novice All Market goats should be completely clipped (Optional from the knee
Z - 2 - 5* Graduate Novice in the front and the hock in the back, down to the hoof. You may show
Z - 2 - 6* Pre-Open 2 market goats per class. You must write down the class number twice
Z - 2 - 7* Open on your county fair registration form.
Z - 2 - 8* Graduate Open If you show 2 market goats per class, they will be divided by weight at
Z - 2 - 9* Utility fair time, so you need to have a weight difference between them.
The classes below are not eligible for Grand Champion
Z - 2 - 10* Veterans Dairy Animals
Z – 2 - 11* Brace Breeds including Alpine, Lamancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen,
Z - 2 - 12* Four-Dog Team Toggenberg, Recorded Grades, Nigerian Dwarfs, Sables, and
Unrecorded Grades maybe exhibited as Dairy animals.
Unrecorded Grades are limited to unregistered ADGA breeds or any
SHOWMANSHIP combination of thereof.
4-Hers must register for showmanship on their county fair registration form. Tattoos are required for Identification
Blue, red and white ribbons given in each category, plus Junior and Senior Animals need to be identified prior to there first freshening in order to
Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons. No premiums. be eligible for a State Fair trip.
All dairy goats (non polled) must be dehorned or disbudded (No Scurs
Z–3-1 JUNIOR NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP allowed).
Have completed grades 4-8 and have not previously earned a Dairy Animals should be completely clipped for the show
blue ribbon at the county fair in this class.
Z-3-2 JUNIOR OPEN SHOWMANSHIP
Have completed grades 4-8. After a 4-Her earns a blue DAIRY GOAT
ribbon at the county fair in Junior Novice, they move to this C-1 Combined (Purebred, Recorded & Unrecorded Grades)
class. Use the birth dates to determine the class your project animal(s) belong in:
Z-3-3 SENIOR NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP - 1* Junior Doe Kid………………April 1 to June 30, 2007
Have completed grade 9 – freshman year in college and have - 2* Senior Doe Kid………………January 1 to March 31, 2007
not previously earned a blue ribbon at the county fair in this - 3* Dry Yearling Doe…………….Born in 2006, never been milked
class. - 4* Milking Yearling Doe…………Born in 2006, has Freshened
Z-3-4 SENIOR OPEN SHOWMANSHIP - 5* Milking Two Year Old Doe……Born in 2005
Have completed grade 9- freshman in college. After a 4-Her - 6* Milking Doe - Three and Four Years Old..Born in 2003 or 2004
earns a blue ribbon at the county fair in Senior Novice - 7* Milking Doe - Five Years and Older….Born in 2002or before
Showmanship, they move to this class.
MARKET GOAT
Educational Exhibit-Will be judged on entry day, July 16, 2007. C–2–1 Altered male or female of any breed or cross, born January 1
Z-5-1 Grades 9+ – May 15, 2007
Z-5-2 Grades 6-8 C–2 -2 Junior Meat Breeding Doe, born April 1 – May 15, 2007
C–2- 3 Senior Meat Breeding Doe, born Jan. 1 – May 15, 2007
Z-5-3 Grades 3-5 C–2–4 Aged Market Breeding Doe, born before Jan. 1, 2007
(Not State Fair Eligible)
Exhibit Suggestions: SHOWMANSHIP
• These exhibits will be judged on Monday, July 16, Entry Day. They Participation ribbons in each division. A select group in each division may
should tell something you have learned in the past year. Exhibit receive Honorable Mention ribbons. There will be Champion and Reserve
suggestions- Exhibit may focus on any aspect of the Dog Project Champion ribbons in each division. 4-H members must show their own
including but not limited to: training, Showing, Vet animal in showmanship.
Care/Health/Diseases, Careers, Grooming, and any other topic of
DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
interest.. C–3-1 SENIOR DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 8+
• Educational Exhibits Eligible for State Fair. C–3–2 JUNIOR DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 3-7
MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
C–4–1 SENIOR MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP – Grades 8+
C–4–2 JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP – Grades 3-7
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* Market and Dairy Goat Showmanship may be combined depending on the Horse Helmet Policy -- Effective 2007: The Minnesota 4-H Horse
number of participants in each class. If the classes are kept separate, youth Association has adopted a policy that will require 4-Hers to use helmets
can show in both Market Goat and Dairy Goat Showmanship classes. when riding horse at 4-H events and activities. The Center for 4-H &
Community Youth Development strongly supports this policy and applauds
RATE OF GAIN the 4-H Horse Association for their commitment to providing safe activities
C–5–1 Meat Goat for all 4-Hers. The policy states… 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
RSE RELATED / HORSELESS HORSE mounted. This policy also extends to 4-H volunteers when they are working
HORSE SHOW with 4-H youth in a 4-H volunteer role during mounted activities. As we begin
to operationalize this new policy in 2007, several points of clarification are
necessary to assure that 4-H horse families and volunteers understand the
Horse Show: Wednesday, July 18 2007, 9 a.m. implications. The policy states that helmet use is necessary when riding a
Horse Arena horse at 4-H activities. This includes all 4-H horse activities including 4-H
Show Superintendent: Annie Thayer & Kari Knutson Shows, 4-H trail rides and 4-H lessons. Helmet use is required during all
times when the horse is being ridden by the 4-Her – not just while in the ring
Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 during the show, but also on the way to and from the ring before and after
the immediate show experience. Helmet use is not required during halter
Show Requirements: classes or during the daily care and management of the horse at a 4-H
1. Exhibitors must attend 3 of the county’s practice sessions, including one event, except when the horse is being ridden. Use is not required, for
with their horse. example, while feeding or washing the horse, leading it to the wash rack or
2. Member’s must complete one half of one skill level in the MN 4-H Horse walking it from the trailer to its’ stall. Helmet use will not be required during
Member Achievement Program. horse activities such as a demonstration, unless the demonstration includes
3. Helmets must be worn in all mounted events consistent with the State the actual riding of the horse. 4-H Horse volunteers will be required to wear
Horse Project Rules. helmets when they are functioning as a 4-H volunteer working from horse
. back at mounted activities. In a nut shell, 4-H Horse volunteers need to
BARN RULES appropriately model the helmet policy to our 4-H youth and wear a helmet,
1. Horses are only allowed out of their stalls between 6:00-10:00 a.m. and without fail when riding, at all 4-H sponsored Horse events. Additionally,
3:00-6:00 p.m. for exercise in the arena. clinicians who are not screened 4-H volunteers, but hired or volunteer to
2. Horses must be lead to and from the arena. work with 4-H horse programs are also required to wear a helmet when they
3. Members are responsible to clean up and dispose of manure in barn or are working from horseback at mounted activities. The policy does not
when horse is being lead outside of barn. directly affect 4-H parents who ride a horse at 4-H events. 4-H parents are
4. Horses must remain in designated livestock areas. encouraged to use helmets at 4-H events. Moreover, many adults have dual
5. Feed, bedding, and tack must be stored in designated areas. roles as a 4-H parent and 4-H volunteer at the same event. It is critical that
6. Horses must remain on grounds, unless excused by veterinarian or they appropriately use helmets when functioning as a 4-H volunteer. Adults
show officials. serving dual roles would be best served if they modeled appropriate helmet
7. Feed and water pails must be securely attached inside stall at horses use at all 4-H riding activities.
chest level. No hay nets may be used. Hay bags will be permitted. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RULES MAY RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION, SACRIFICING OF TRIPS OR AWARDS AND/OR
SHOW RULES FORFEIT OF PREMIUMS.
1. Lot Divisions:
• Senior: Completed 10th Grade and above. AWARDS
• Intermediate: Completed grade 7th-9th 1. OVERALL GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION awards will be
• Junior: Completed grade 3rd-6th presented for performance and timed event categories. Overall
• Cloverbud: Completed kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade performance champion awards will be selected by the judge based on
• Pony: 54” and under – 3rd grade and above participation in the performance championship classes. Overall timed
• Novice (Walk, Trot): Completed 3rd grade. This division is champion awards will be based on the cumulative times in classes.
meant for novice members with little horse exhibiting o Performance championship classes include exhibitors that
experience (recommended less than 2 years exhibiting have received a first, second, or third blue in regular age division
experience) excluding novice and cloverbuds. Performance classes include:
2. Members must attend three of the counties practice sessions including 1. Halter Showmanship
one with their horse. 2. Western Pleasure
3. Members must complete one half of one skill level in the Minnesota 4-H 3. Western Horsemanship
Horse Member Achievement Program. 4. Trail Class
4. Horses or ponies must be identified through the extension office by 5. English Pleasure
May 15th of the current year. It is the responsibility of the member to 6. English Equitation
provide care, feeding, grooming, training, and exercising beginning no
later than May 15th. o Timed champion classes will be determined by the times
5. No stallions may be entered. Male foals under one year old may be received in classes. One horse and rider combination. Timed
exhibited. classes include:
6. Members are allowed to use the same horse or pony as a project 1. Pole Weaving
animal but can only be shown once per class, excluding Cloverbud 2. Key Hole
classes. 3. Barrel Racing
7. Classes will be judged under the Minnesota 4-H Horse Show Rules. 4. Jump Figure Eight
8. All exhibitors are required to participate in Halter Showmanship. o In each of the performance and timed classes listed above class
9. Exhibitors may show more than one horse. Stalling will be provided champions will be awarded.
based on availability.
10. Horses and ponies can be checked-in after 5:00 pm Tuesday. Horses 2. STATE HORSE SHOW TRIPS and RIBBON AUCTION
or ponies must be checked in by the beginning of the show on Participants in championship classes will be considered for state show trips.
Wednesday and are required to stay until 4:00 pm on Sunday. Early State show line up will be selected by the judge upon conclusion of the show.
release of animals may only be approved by the veterinarian or show Eligible participants and their horses will need to be present for the selection
official. of the state fair line up at the end of the show.
11. Members, parents, family and friends are expected to exhibit courteous
behavior and comply with show and barn rules. 3. AWARDS & SPONSORS
12. Cloverbud participants must have an adult or junior leader/handler in • Overall Grand and Reserve awards sponsored by Claremont Farmers
the arena. Mutual Fire Insurance, Kasson, MN.
13. Members must register for classes along with other project exhibit • Outstanding Project Member will be awarded by an exhibitor vote. Will
registration. be voted on during the appreciation party. Sponsored by Dodge
14. Classes may be combined or adjusted based on enrollment. County Sheriffs Posse.
15. Helmets must be worn in all mounted events consistent with the State HORSELESS HORSE PROJECT
Horse Project Rules.
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Building exhibits should be a horse related display of something the member
has made, learned or done. Exhibits may include posters, photographs, APPRECIATION PARTY
models, scrapbooks, essay and or other articles that show what was learned. Wednesday Evening
May enter up to three exhibits. Eligible for State 4-H Horse Show Trip. Time and location to be announced
Members and their family/supporters welcome.
Judged at same time as other building exhibits on July 16, 2007. Sponsored by the Young Riders 4-H Saddle Club.
Y-50-1 Grades 9+
Y-50-2 Grades 6-8 HORSE EXHIBITION/FUN SHOW
Y-50-3 Grades 3-5 Friday at Horse Arena
Time and events to be announced
HORSE RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT
POULTRY
Building exhibits should be a horse related display of something the member
has made, learned or done. Exhibits may include posters, photographs, Entry Day: Wednesday, July 18 2007
models, scrapbooks, essay and or other articles that show what was learned.
May enter up to three exhibits. Eligible for State 4-H Horse Show Trip. Registration
All poultry must be in place by Noon Wednesday.
Judged on building entry day, July 16, 2007 Animals will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Y-40-1 Grades 9+
Y-40-2 Grades 6-8 Poultry Show: Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 p.m.
Y-40-3 Grades 3-5 Show Superintendent: Tammy Donley
Show will begin at 9:00 and run in the following order by Premiums: Blue - $4.00, Red - $3.00, White - $2.00
age group (oldest to youngest.) Showmanship Premium: $1.50
Halter Showmanship Show Requirements
Western Pleasure Poultry must be entered at the show arena registration desk and be in
Western Horsemanship their pens in the Poultry Barn by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Trail Class Poultry exhibited must be of this year’s hatch, except where specifically
English Pleasure noted.
English Equitation Breeding classes will be judged on breed characteristics using the
Horse Training American Standard of Perfection as a guide.
Horse Achievement All poultry, except waterfowl and pigeons, must have health certificates.
Pole Weaving Chicken and turkey exhibits must be accompanied by a statement of
Key Hole origin certificate indicating their bird(s) is from a Pullorum-Typhoid free
Barrel Racing flock within 12 months prior to entry day or a MN State Board of Animal
Jump Figure 8 Health Certificate stating that your bird tested negative. Certificates
must be official, signed and dated. A mailing label or other document
HORSE SHOW with the testing logo alone is not acceptable. Poultry testing must be
Y -1 Showmanship at Halter done EACH year. Turkeys must be tested negative or originate directly
Y -2 English Equitation (Grades 3 & up) from parent stock that is tested negative for Salmonella typhimurium,
Y- 4 English Pleasure (Grades 3 & up) Mycoplasma gallisepticum, and Mycoplasma synoviae. Check with
Y- 6 Western Horsemanship your hatchery or breeder for certificate. All poultry must be current
Y- 7 Western Pleasure (Grades 3 & up) year’s hatch, except Show and Hobby. Show and Hobby must also
Y- 9 Trail Class (Grades 3 & up)-Open have a certificate. No health certificates are required for waterfowl or
Y-11 Pole Weaving (Grades 3 & up) pigeons.
Y-12 Jumping Figure 8 (Grades 3 & up)
Y-13 Key Hole (Grades 3 & up)
Y-14 Barrel Racing (Grades 3 & up)
SHOWMANSHIP
Use the following grade classes to enter the above divisions. Ribbons include Participation, Champion and Reserve Champion in each
-1 Senior division, plus a select group may receive Honorable Mention ribbons. 4-H
-2 Intermediate member must show their own animal in showmanship. No Premium for
-3 Junior showmanship
-4 Pony D-7-1 SENIOR POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 6+
-5 Novice D-7-2 JUNIOR POUTRY SHOWMANSHIP – Grades 3-5
HORSE TRAINING PIGEONS
Y-20-1 Step 1
Y-20-2 Step 2 D - 5 - 1* Utility – 1 Breeding Pair
Y-20-3 Step 3 D - 5 - 2* Utility – 1 Young bird, male or female, this year band
Y-20-4 Step 4 D - 5 - 3* Fancy – 1 Breeding Pair
Y-20-5 Step 5 D - 5 - 4* Fancy – 1 Young bird, male or female, this year band
Y-20-6 Step 6 D - 5 - 5* Flying – 1 Breeding Pair
Requirement D - 5 - 6* Flying – 1 Young bird, male or female, this year band
The Horse Training Class will be judged on Wednesday July 18.
Exhibitors must bring completed Horse Training booklet, 4H-MI-3840. SHOW AND HOBBY Show and Hobby birds may be aged
The horse used may be of any age. It cannot have had any prior D - 70 - 1 Pheasants
training beyond halter breaking and longing (state requirements, 1995). D - 70 - 2 Quail
Steps 1-5: Each step will include an interview or questions, and skill D - 70 - 3 Other Fowl (Please indicate species. Chickens, ducks, geese,
demonstration component. Any 4-H member who has completed Steps
1-5 with this horse may attempt Step 6 at the State Horse Show. There turkeys, pigeons and guinea fowl are not eligible.)
is no limit to the number of 4-H members attempting Step 6 per county.
When the 4-H member competes in a Step with one horse at the CHICKENS
county or state show, he/she may not enter that class again at the D - 1 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females
county or the state in subsequent years with the same horse. He must D - 1 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
proceed to the next Step. He/she may enter that class again with a D - 1 - 5* Breeding pen of one male & two females (same as D-1-2, but
different horse.
must be a different breed; should be purebred)
HORSE ACHEIVMENT D - 1 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
Y-30-1 Achievement-Level 6
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D - 1 - 6* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females (same as D- RABBITS
1-3, but a different breed; should be purebred))
D - 1 - 4* Egg production pen of two pullets, white egg layers
Entry Day: Wednesday July 18, 2007
D - 1 - 7* Egg production pen of two pullets, brown egg layers
Registration:
DUCKS
All animals must be in place by Noon Wednesday.
D - 2 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females
Animals will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
D - 2 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
D - 2 - 4* Breeding pen of one male & two females (same as D-2-2, but
Rabbit Show: Wednesday, July 18, 5:00 p.m.
must be a different breed; should be purebred)
Show Superintendent: Madelyn Beckstrom
D - 2 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females
D - 2 - 5* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females (same as D-
Premiums: Blue - $4.00, Red - $3.00, White - $2.00
2-3, but must be a different breed; should be purebred)
Showmanship Premium: $1.50
GEESE
Show Requirements
D - 3 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females
Rabbit Exhibitors must be LQA & E certified!
D - 3 - 3* Market pen of two males or two females (same as D-3-1; can
No health certificate is required.
be same breed)
Purebred rabbits are those which have a three-generation pedigree
D - 3 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
showing the ancestral background being of all the same breed, making
D - 3 - 4* Breeding pen of one male & two females (same as D-3-2; can
it eligible for registration. However, pedigree is not required.
be same breed; should be purebred)
All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association
are eligible. Rabbits will be judged according to ARBA standards.
TURKEYS-DOMESTIC ONLY
All 4-H rabbit exhibits must be tattooed and registered at the Extension
D - 6 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females
Office by May 15 of the current year.
D - 6 - 3* Market pen of two males or two females (same as D-6-1; can
Junior rabbits born after May 15 are not eligible for State Fair.
be same breed)
A maximum of 14 animals may be shown by one 4-H member. (This
D - 6 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females
includes a Market pen or Fryer and Doe & Litter.)
D - 6 - 4* Breeding pen of one male & two females (same as D-6-2; can
All exhibitors are required to come to one meeting at the county level.
be same breed; should be purebred)
Doe & Litter, only one entry
May enter 2 rabbits in all other lots.
POULTRY POSTER CONTEST
Doe & Litter classes rabbits go home on Friday, July 20, 2007 at 3 p.m.
D–8-1 Poultry Poster Contest
if desired.
Must be in the Poultry project RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
Do not need to be exhibiting poultry at the fair Advanced entry is required. Participation ribbons in each division. A select
Class division – grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9+ group in each division may receive Honorable Mention ribbons. There will be
Poster must be vertical and may not exceed 14” wide x 22” high Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons in each division. 4-H members
Must be poultry promotional or educational must show their own animal in showmanship.
Posters must be entered in the poultry barn on entry day and will be on E – 12 – 1 SENIOR RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 9+
display there throughout the fair E – 12 – 2 INTERMED. RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 6-8
All posters making the above requirements may go to the State Fair E – 12 – 3 BEGINNER RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 3-5
including Cloverbuds. • If a junior exhibitor wins Champion showmanship two years in a
No premiums, but there will be ribbons. row, they must advance to intermediate.
• If an intermediate exhibitor receives Champion showmanship two
years in a row, they must advance to senior.
• There are no restrictions on the Senior Champion.
BREEDING PEN
1. May enter two per lot, per breed.
2. All rabbits judged by breed regardless of number..
4 CLASS - SMALL BREEDS
E - 1 - 1* Senior Buck over 6 months of age
E - 1 - 2* Senior Doe over 6 months of age
E - 1 - 3* Junior Buck under 6 months of age
E - 1 - 4* Junior Doe under 6 months of age
4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop,
Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Satin, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex,
American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French
Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla,
English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Rhinelander, Silver,
Silver Marten and Tan.
6 CLASS - LARGE BREEDS
E - 2 - 1* Senior Buck over 8 months of age
E - 2 - 2* Senior Doe over 8 months of age
E - 2 - 3* Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age
E - 2 - 4* Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age
E - 2 - 5* Junior Buck under 6 months of age
E - 2 - 6* Junior Doe under 6 months of age
6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, American Giant
Angora, Bevern, California, Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant,
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American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Requirements:
Giant, Hotot, English Lop, French Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. Members may take a total of 3 market lambs.
MARKET RABBIT Be sure to put the class/ number down for each lamb you are entering
E-7-1 Single Fryer - Purebred or crossbred. Under 70 days of age, on the county fair registration form.
minimum weight 3 pounds, maximum weight 5 pounds. Second market lamb must show in separate weight class. If at fair time
E-7-2 Pen of 3 fryers, all the same breed and variety, under 70 days of age both market lambs end up in one weight division, member decides
on day of show, minimum weight 3 pounds maximum weight 5 pounds. which lamb will be moved up to the next weight class. If both animals
are in the heaviest class, member chooses one animal to show.
RABBIT POSTER CONTEST Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105 pounds. The
Must be in the Rabbit project required maximum weight is 170 pounds. Market animals exceeding
Do not need to be exhibiting a rabbit at the fair the maximum weight will not be eligible for State fair.
Class division – grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9+
Poster must be vertical and may not exceed 14” wide x 22” high SHOWMANSHIP
Must be rabbit promotional or educational Participation ribbons in each division. A select group in each division may
Posters must be entered in the rabbit barn on livestock entry day and
will be on display there throughout the fair receive Honorable Mention ribbons. There will be Champion and Reserve
All posters making the above requirements may go to the State Fair Champion ribbons in each division. 4-H members must show their own
including Cloverbuds. Leave your poster in the rabbit barn on the last animal in showmanship.
day of the fair and the PDC will deliver it to the State Fair. Member F-22-1 SENIOR SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 9-12
does not accompany poster F-22-2 INTERMEDIATE SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 6-8
No premiums, but there will be ribbons F-22-3 JUNIOR SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP –Grades 3-5
4-H RABBIT JUDGING CONTEST • If a junior exhibitor wins Champion showmanship two years in a
Coordinator: Madelyn Beckstrom row, they must advance to intermediate.
Date: Friday July 20, 2007 • There are no restrictions on the Senior Champion.
Time: Registration from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contest to begin at 6:00 p.m.
Place: Dodge County Fair Grounds, Kasson, MN
Meet at the Rabbit Building BIRTH DATES
Fee: $1 per participant January Ewe Lamb.................Born in January of current year
Divisions: February Ewe Lamb ..............Born in February of current year
• Junior: Cloverbud through 5th grade (completed) March Ewe Lamb....................Born in March of current year
• Intermediate: Grades 6 through 8 Yearling Ewe ..........................Born on or after January 1 of previous year
• Senior: Grades 9+ and must not show evidence of four
• Juniors do not give oral reasons permanent incisors
• 4-Her’s can judge as a team and/or individually Market Lamb ..........................Born on or after January 1 of current year
Awards:
• 1st Place Teams - Judging – Medals
• 1st Place Teams – Reasons – Medals BREEDING EWE
• 1st Place Teams – Overall – Medals F-2 Breeding Ewe Lamb
• 1st Place Individual – Judging – Medal - 3* January Ewe Lamb
• 1st Place Individual – Reasons – Medal - 4* February Ewe Lamb
• 1st Place Individual – Overall – Medal - 5* March Ewe Lamb
Ribbons for 2nd thru 5th placing in all divisions.
First Place Medal Awards donated by: YEARLING EWE
Ali’s Pet Essentials – Kasson, MN
Carl & Madelyn Beckstrom – Kasson, MN F - 14 Yearling Ewe
Frank & Denise Nerenhausen – Dodge Center, MN -1* has lambed
Joel & Wendy Aarsvold – Kasson, MN -2* has not lambed
MARKET LAMB
SHEEP F - 20 - 1* Market Lamb
Entry Day: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
TRIO OF MARKET LAMBS
Registration: Rules:
All sheep must be in place by Noon Wednesday. 1. Judged on market basis
Animals will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. 2. All lambs in trio must be entered under one exhibitor name.
3. May include one breeding ewe
Sheep Show: Friday, July 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. F-25-1 All Breeds (no State Fair Trip)
Show Superintendent: Glenn Pollock
LAMB LEAD
Premiums: Blue - $7.00, Red - $5.00, White - $3.00 F- 23 – 1 Exhibitor must wear a garment which is 70% or more wool
Showmanship Premium: $1.50
RATE OF GAIN
Show Requirements F-1-4 Market Lamb
Exhibitors must be LQA&E certified!
Sheep must be tagged and registered with the Extension Office by May Requirement
15th. Members must register for Rate of Gain on your county fair registration
No health certificate is required. Sheep will be checked for fungus at form.
check in and will be sent home if the fair vet determines that fungus is All final weights will be taken on entry day of the Fair. In order to be
present. All sheep must have a USDA scrapies tag in place. eligible for rate of gain, animals must have been identified and weighed
initially by May 15 for market sheep. All animals registered under Rate
of Gain must also have been registered to exhibit under the appropriate
species.
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2. Barrows and Gilts going to State Fair must be identified by the 4-H Ear
tag and Universal ear notch system l, 3, 9 & 27 by May 15 of current
year.
3. Barrows exhibited at the State Fair must be born on or after February
20 of current year.
4. May exhibit two animals per lot.
SHOWMANSHIP
Advanced entry required. Participation ribbons in each division. A select
group may receive Honorable Mention ribbons. There will be Champion and
Reserve Champion ribbons in all divisions. 4-H members must show their
own animal in showmanship.
G-41- 1 SENIOR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 6+
G-41- 2 JUNIOR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP - Grades 3-5
SWINE • If a junior exhibitor wins Champion showmanship two years in a
row, they must advance to intermediate.
Entry Day: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 • If an intermediate exhibitor receives Champion showmanship two
years in a row, they must advance to senior.
Registration: • There are no restrictions on the Senior Champion.
All swine must be in place by Noon Wednesday.
Animals will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
BIRTH DATES
Swine Show: Friday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. January Gilt ............................Born in January of current year
Show Superintendent: Scott Schley February Gilt...........................Born in February of current year
March Gilt ...............................Born March of current year
Premiums: Blue - $10.00, Red - $8.00, White - $6.00 Market Barrow/Gilt..................Born on or after February 1 of current year
Showmanship Premiums: $1.50 for participation
BREEDING GILTS
Show Requirements: IMPORTANT NOTICE: G-1 Registered Breeding Gilts – All Breeds
1. Exhibitors must be LQA&E certified! G-2 Commercial or Crossbred Breeding Gilts
2. Swine must be tagged & registered with Extension Office by May 15th. Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and birth dates above,
3. Exhibitors are encouraged to have their market animals weighing at least to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
210 pounds if they plan to ship it to market after the fair. - 2* January
4. Exhibitors must make their own arrangements for shipping market - 3* February
animals. - 4* March
5. Exhibitors of animals that need to be weighed on Wednesday should be
present at weigh-in or have someone lined up to weigh them. MARKET SWINE
6. Health papers are required only if the animal originated from out of state. G - 20 - 1* Market Barrow, all breeds
G - 30 - 1* Market Gilt, all breeds
STATE FAIR TRIPS:
1. The market barrow state fair trip will be selected from the Market Pen of Three
Futures Lot, not the Market Weight Barrow Lot. (Must include at least one barrow. All three must be from same exhibitor
G-60-1 Pen of Three
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