Animal Science Projects

projects entered should be done by the 4-H 4-H EXHIBIT RULES member and completed during the current 4-H year unless otherwise noted. All 4-H members in the Lake of the Woods County 4-H program shall comply with the following rules as 2. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” suggested by the University of Minnesota Extension high. They may be smaller. Service. Only those complying with regulations are permitted to exhibit in the classes listed. 3. Education Exhibits / Science Exhibits for all l. Eligibility project areas, May not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 1.Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x 36" high, right and in projects in which they are enrolled. All work on left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.) projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H Educational Exhibits / Science Exhibits will be year unless otherwise noted. evaluated on the following requirements... 2. Fair Registration Exhibit quality...... 25% DEADLINE for fair registration paperwork is Monday, Educational value ...... 25% June 23rd. Return to the Lake of the Woods County Knowledge and ability to explain...... 50% Extension Office. 3. Exhibit/Livestock release 4. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 Exhibits may be removed at 8am on the Sunday of the square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space fair. Exhibits removed from display earlier will be limitation, contact the Extension Office. under penalty of forfeiture of premium and/or other awards. 5. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and 4. Cloverbud Policies county. Other appropriate information for the project  Cloverbuds can enter up to 12 non animal exhibits (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be included. If the listed in the Cloverbud section of the Premium Book. exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be  Cloverbuds will exhibit on a non-competitive basis. labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. Exhibitors receive a flat rate premium and a special ribbon. Cloverbuds are not eligible for champion 6. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with ribbons or trophies. the judge. Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded based on the member's knowledge of the  Cloverbud Dog, Cat & Pet Exhibits will be shown project (50%) and on the merit of the exhibit (50%). during the regular Dog, Cat & Pet Show. Grand and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded  Cloverbud Horse exhibits may show leadline at Horse in each project at the discretion of the judge. The Show or as pen projects. decision of the judge is final and may not be  Cloverbud Livestock Exhibits are to be registered and appealed. brought to the barns on entry day.  All Cloverbud livestock entries will be “pen projects” 7. Members should bring clear plastic to cover exhibits (not to include show ring participation) and judged if so desired for protection against soiling. during regular livestock judging. 5. Livestock Health Requirements ANIMAL SCIENCE RULES All animal health regulations as stipulated by the See individual animal project rules and guidelines in Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the County the Animal Science section of the Premium book. Agricultural Society will be in effect. See specific guidelines under Animal Science. 1. All beef, dairy, goat, horse, lama, rabbit, 6. Conference Judging Expectations sheep and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must All exhibitors are required to participate in Conference have the required State 4-H ear tag and/or tattoo. Judging. If you cannot attend conference judging Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H because of illness or family commitments, special livestock ownership affidavit or lease agreement and arrangements may be made. Please contact the the form(s) must be on file at the Extension Office by Extension Office to make arrangements. the appropriate date. 7. Food Booth All 4-H members are expected to work a shift in the 2. All animals exhibited must be owned by the 4-H'er, food booth. Proceeds go to support county 4-H youth the 4-Her’s family or leased by agreement. Registered and programs. animals must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name.

EXHIBITS 3. 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of animals they 2.Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only exhibit. in projects in which they are enrolled. All work on 4. All livestock exhibits, including showmanship, must be pre -registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless stated otherwise.

5. All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the fair are eligible to participate in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY their own animals. 1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog 6. Grooming of all livestock, including clipping, Show will be selected from blue ribbon exhibits only trimming, and blocking (all species) must be done by (see State Dog Show Rules for exceptions). Exhibit the exhibitor, members of the immediate family, or any classes eligible for State Fair are marked with an other bona-fide 4-H member. The 4-Her exhibiting the asterisk *. animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair. Exhibitors in violation of this rule 2. State Fair trips will be awarded at the discretion of may show for ribbon only and will not be considered for the judge. Number of State Fair trips is determined by championship or State Fair trips. the number of people enrolled in each project.

7. Specific Animal Health Requirements 3. Members selected to represent the county at State  Swine –Swine must come from a farm with a NAIS Fair and State Horse Show must have completed Premise ID. sixth grade.  Dogs – All dogs over 6 months of age must be accompanied with a certificate of rabies vaccination 4. State Policy: All youth participating at the issued by a licensed veterinarian. Proof of DHPPC Minnesota State Fair as a 4-H livestock exhibitor in vaccination must also be provided. beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, goat, and  Cats- All cats over 6 months of age must be lama must have completed a Livestock Quality accompanied with a certificate of rabies vaccination Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good and proof of current PCR “distemper” vaccination. for three Fair seasons. The level of training required is  Poultry – Chicken and turkey exhibitors should determined by the grade of the youth at the time the obtain a statement of negative pullorum-typhoid test training takes place. within 90 days prior to the fair or that they originated from parent stock classified within 12 months of fair 5. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and as U.S. pullorum/typhoid clean. Turkeys must be exemption options Every Minnesota 4-H member is tested at a laboratory for S. typhimurim and eligible for a "one-time" member exemption. This mycoplasmas, or have a statement of origin if less exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H than 5 months old. Documentation must be provided member's career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge to the Barn Superintendent prior to stalling. they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or  Horses – All horses must be EIA tested (Coggins competitive event participation and waive the Test) within twelve months prior to the 4-H Horse consequences for the named deadline. Show. Documentation must be provided to the Fair Veterinarian prior to the show. 6. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4- H members may participate in activities such as Share- 8. ANIMAL exhibitors must furnish their own bedding the-Fun, demonstrations, Arts-In, or judging teams. materials, feed and hay. 7. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4- H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible 9. Awards will be given for herdsmanship. Awards will the opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair be given for poultry, rabbits, horses and livestock. judging process. To ensure that as many youth as Recipients are the persons doing the best job keeping possible have the opportunity to participate in a their own animals/birds pens or stalls clean, neat and livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff presentable during the fair. 4-H and Open Class and volunteers are asked to follow the outlined process compete together for these awards. for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips.

10. Members who place first in the blue ribbon State Fair Registration packets will be distributed after category in cattle, horse, sheep, swine, goat, poultry, county fair. Exhibitors should be ready to make a rabbit, dog and cat are eligible for Open Class decision about attending State Fair by the end of competition. Entries will be made by the County Fair! Superintendent for Open Class on judging day.

Requirements: 1. Display must include a 2-page Community Pride Summary Form. 2. A three-sided display, not to exceed 12” deep x 24” wide x 36” high, that visually shows the entire project or highlights certain parts in a manner which tells the public what positive effects the project has on the community. Photographs may be used to help tell the story. 3. Two club youth who participated in the project must represent the club in conference judging.

CLUB PROJECT – not eligible for State Fair T - 1 - 3 Club Booth T - 1 - 5 Picture Panel T - 1 - 6 Trash Can

Requirements: Club Booth - A 3 dimensional display depicting some aspect of 4-H work. - Total booth dimensions are 4’ wide x 4’ deep x 4’ high. - Clubs must have 2-5 members & leaders present for conference judging Picture Panel - Tell a story of club activities using photographs. Club Trash can - LOW County Fair Board will provide one can to each club. - Club members are to paint & decorate the can with a design of their choosing. Each can should have the name of the club & the year painted on it. CLUB ACTIVITIES - The trash can becomes the property of the LOW Fair Board. - Clubs may repaint old garbage cans from the CLUB BANNER fairgrounds. T - 1 - 1* Club Banner Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibition. Requirement: 1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically. 2. It must be completed and equipped with a 3’ 8” (minimum) dowel ready for hanging. 3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. 5. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique can be used.) SHARE THE FUN (at the County Fair Saturday 5pm) T - 1 - 7* A group of youth prepares and performs a play, dance, COMMUNITY PRIDE - Club musical, or other act. T - 1 - 2* Community Pride Each county nominates one group to perform at One exhibit will be selected for State Fair. the State Fair. Requirements: The performance must be under 6 minutes in total A - 20- 1* Cow and Calf pair length. PROSPECT CALF Materials and Equipment A - 30- 1* Heifer Calf Please keep props and scenic elements very simple as A - 30- 2* Steer Calf storage space and set-up time is limited. MARKET BEEF Safety Restrictions A - 40- 1* Market Steer No acts will be allowed to use live animals nor have A - 40- 2* Market Heifer water and/or other liquids on stage. Acts are also DAIRY STEER prohibited from throwing anything into the audience. A - 50- 1* Dairy Steer Requirements: -Dairy Steers showing permanent teeth may be shown, but they can place no higher than a red ribbon and they will not be eligible for State Fair or auction. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP A -60- 1 Everyone

DAIRY B-23--20* Calf (Fall & Winter calves - all breeds) - 21* Yearling- all breeds - 23* Two Year Olds - all breeds - 24* Cow - three years and older - all breeds - 25* Dry Cow - all breeds Requirements: - Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the two-year-old cow class. DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP B - 60 -1 Everyone

DOG DOG OBEDIENCE Z - 2 - 1* Beginner A Z - 2 - 2* Beginner B DOG SHOWMANSHIP Z - 3 - 1* Novice Requirements: - A dog may be shown in the dog show or the pet show, not both! - 4-H'ers shall exhibit in the lot corresponding to the training they have received. Additional information is listed in the Dog Obedience Manual (purchase at the Extension Office or view on the 4-H Dog website www.fourh.umn.edu/mndog/index.html). - All dogs must have proper rabies, and DHPPC certificates before they will be allowed to show.

ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS CAT At the discretion of show management classes may L - 1 - 1* Grade 9+ be combined. L - 1 - 2*Grade 6-8 BEEF L - 1 - 3 Grade 3-5 BREEDING HEIFER L - 1 - 4 Cat show (Saturday 10:00 am.) A- 3- 3*Yearling- all breeds Requirements: A-3- 6* Calf (Spring & Fall calf - all breeds) - Be prepared to answer questions about your cat Requirements: and its care. - Beef heifer ownership ID forms and/or lease - Cats must have proper PCR and rabies agreements must be on file in the Regional certificates before they will be allowed to Extension 4-H Office by May 15th of the current year. show COW AND CALF Exhibit Suggestions: - Educational exhibits may include models, - A current (must have been performed within the past diagrams or pictures. 12 months) negative Coggins is required for each horse. PETS -Only mares and geldings will be allowed at the Fair. P - 310 - 1* Grade 9+ - Members entering in Games will receive one premium P - 310 - 2* Grade 6-8 based on points earned in game participation. P - 310 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Educational exhibits will be judged with non-livestock P - 310 - 4 Pet Show (Saturday 10:00 am.) exhibits in the 4-H Building, not as part of the Horse Requirements: Show. - All dogs must have proper rabies, parvo HORSE TRAINING virus, and DHPPC certificates before they will Y -20 - 1Horse Training - steps 1-6 be allowed to show. All cats must have proper HORSE RELATED PCR and rabies certificates. Y - 40 - 1 Grades 6+ - PET MUST BE DOMESTICATED Y - 40 - 2 Grades 3-5 - A cat or dog may be shown in the pet show or the Requirement: cat or dog show, not both. - Must be enrolled in the Horse project to exhibit in - Animals that were raised as a part of another this division project may not be shown in the pet show. - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, Exhibit Suggestions: and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain - Educational display explaining pet care, health, something the 4-H member has made, done, or nutritional needs, etc...; exhibit must include a learned in the project. photograph of 4-H'er with their pet. - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor - Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of present. species display, animal care display. HORSELESS HORSE Y - 50 - 1 Grades 6+ GOAT Y - 50 - 2 Grades 3-5 DAIRY GOAT Requirement: C-4 All Standard Types, Does only - Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay, C-5 Pygmy Doe and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain MARKET GOAT something the 4-H member has made, done, or C-20-1 Market Goat altered male or female only learned in the project. C-20-2 Meat Breeding Doe - Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor Requirements: present. -Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds but not to exceed 110 pounds by State Fair. LAMA -All market goats must be dehorned except for All 4-H Lamas must be born prior to Jan 1 of Breeding Does. current year GOAT SHOWMANSHIP E - 1 - 2 Llama showmanship C-60-1 Everyone E – 1 – 5 Public Relations/ Obstacle Course E – 1 – 6 Poster HORSE Requirements: HORSE SHOW - No sexually intact male above 18 months old is Y - 1 Showmanship at Halter eligible for exhibition Y - 2 English Equitation Y - 4 English Pleasure POULTRY Y - 6 Western Horsemanship Chickens Y - 7 Western Pleasure F - 1 - 1* Market pen of two males or two Y - 9 Games females Requirements: F- 1 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females - ASTM/SEI Approved Helmets are required for all F - 1 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & riding classes. two females -Additional information is listed in the 4-H Horse F - 1 - 4* Egg production pen of two pullets, Showmanship Manual (purchase at the Extension White egg layers Office or view on the 4-H Horse website F – 1 - 5* Egg production pen of two pullets, http://www1.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4- Brown egg layers H/projects/animal-science/horse/index.html Ducks - Classes may be combined or split depending on F - 2 - 1* Market pen of two males or two number of entries. females F - 2 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two - Each rabbit must be permanently tattooed in the females left ear for identification purposes. F - 2 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & MARKET RABBIT two females G - 3 - 1* Single fryer, 3 to 5 pounds, not over 70 Geese days old F - 3 - 1* Market pen of two males or two G - 3 - 2* Pen of three fryers, 3 to 5 pounds, not females over 70 days F - 3 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP females G -60- 1 Everyone Guineas RABBIT POSTER F - 4 – 1* Market pen of two males or two G - 4 - 1 Everyone females – same color F - 4 – 2* Breeding pen of one male & two SHEEP females -same color Sheep must come from a farm with a NAIS Premise ID. Pigeons BREEDING EWE F -5 - 1 Breeding Pair H-3* Combined Registered and Commercial F -5 - 2 1 Young bird Male or Female, MARKET LAMB Turkeys - Domestic only H-20-1* Market Lamb F - 6 - 1* Market pen of two males or two SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP females H-60-1 Everyone F - 6 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females Requirements: SWINE - Poultry exhibited must be of this year's BREEDING GILTS hatch. All, except waterfowl and pigeons, must have I-3* Combined Registered and Commercial health papers. MARKET BARROW - Breeding classes will be judged on breed I-20-1* Market Barrow born on or after Feb 1 of characteristics using the American Standard of current year Perfection as a guide. MARKET GILT POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP I-30-1* Market Gilt born on or after February 1 of F -60- 1 Everyone current year POULTRY POSTER SWINE SHOWMANSHIP F - 8 - 1 Everyone I-60-1 Everyone

RABBITS Requirements: G - 1 - 1* Small Breed Senior Buck over 6 months -Swine must come from a farm with a NAIS Premise ID. of age G - 2 - 1* Large Breed Senior Buck over 8 months of age GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS G - 1 - 2* Small Breed Senior Doe over 6 months of age 4-H ADVENTURES G - 2 - 2* Large Breed Senior Doe over 8 months S - 20 - 1*Grades 9+ of age S - 20 - 2*Grades 6-8 G - 2 - 3* Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6-8 S - 20 - 3 Grades 3-5 months of age S - 20 - 4 Grades K-2 G - 2 - 4* Large Breed Intermediate Doe 6-8 Requirements: months of age This area is for youth who to exhibit work learned G - 1 - 3* Small Breed Junior Buck under 6 through their participation in a 4-H Adventure program. months of age G - 2 - 5* Large Breed Junior Buck under 6 months of age AEROSPACE G - 1 - 4* Small Breed Junior Doe under 6 months P - 10 - 1*Grade 9+ of age P - 10 - 2*Grade 6-8 G - 2 - 6* Large Breed Junior Doe under 6 months P - 10 - 3 Grade 3-5 of age Requirements: Requirements: - Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not - All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit include fuel); recovery system should be in place and Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be operative. judged according to ARBA standards. - Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4- H curriculum. Exhibit Suggestions: - 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display - Flyable models built from kit or your own design. reporting on community projects and/or citizenship - Non flyable models built from kit or your own activities which you or your club completed under design. your leadership. Include plans of action as well as - Display of other equipment needed for aerospace the evaluation of each. project. - A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, video BICYCLE and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in P - 20 - 1*Grade 9+ your community to solve problems. P - 20 - 2*Grade 6-8 P - 20 - 3 Grade 3-5 CLOTHING AND TEXTILES (on Special Exhibit Suggestions: Events Day) - Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to CLOTHES YOU MAKE (On Special Events Day) wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others P - 60 - 1*Grade 9+ about bike repair or first aid, etc. P - 60 - 2*Grade 6-8 - Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other P - 60 - 3 Grade 3-5 bike event you helped with, or research on some Requirements: other aspect of bicycling that was presented to a - Each garment must include an information tag class or service club. listing: pattern company name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions. CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - Garments may have been worn before showing but P - 40 - 1*Grade 9+ should be cleaned before exhibiting. P – 40 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Items constructed should be appropriate for skill P - 40 - 3 Grade 3-5 level and experience of exhibitor. Requirements: Exhibit Suggestions: - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in - A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef’s conference judging, the age and other characteristics apron, skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, etc., of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and how - A constructed garment made from a pattern the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, - Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or development, and well-being. use of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc - If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with incorporated into garment. children, the item is to be used with children before - Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must "why" related to clothing selection, care. accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract - Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color from the placing of the exhibit. photo of original garment and explanation of steps Exhibit Suggestions: used. - Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from new or recycled/throw-away CLOTHES YOU BUY (On Special Events Day) material. P - 60 - 4*Grade 9+ - Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at P - 60 - 5*Grade 6-8 least one item made by exhibitor. P - 60 - 6 Grade 3-5 - Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, Requirements: audio or video tape and narrative, activity book, - The purchased garment or outfit must be safety manual for children, file about children and/or accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at families. minimum, the following information: - Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. on family heritage with description of what was Label photo with name, county, and color of learned about self and family. complexion, hair and eyes. - A creatively developed program and/or item used b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment for or with a person with a special need (gifted, was purchased and examples of ways it will be used developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.). in existing wardrobe, and include inventory of wardrobe. CITIZENSHIP - Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting. P - 50 - 1*Grade 9+ Exhibit suggestions: P - 50 - 2*Grade 6-8 - A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe P - 50 - 3 Grade 3-5 plan. Exhibit Suggestions: - A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing, care, etc. J – 1 – 6 Cloverbud Food Review Fashion Review (On Special Events Day) K - 1 - 7 Cloverbud Demonstration P - 60 - 10* Grade 9+ - Clothes You Make J - 3 - 6 Cloverbud Pet Show P- 60 - 11* Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Make D- 1 Cloverbud Chickens P - 60 - 12 Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Make D - 2 Cloverbud Ducks P - 60 -13* Grade 9+ - Clothes You Buy E – 1 Cloverbud Rabbits P - 60 -14* Grade 6-8 - Clothes You Buy Y – 1 – 5 Cloverbud Leadline Halter P - 60 –15Grade 3-5 - Clothes You Buy Y – 7 -5 Cloverbud Leadline Western Pleasure Requirements Y- 16 – 5 Cloverbud Leadline Games - Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their No State Fair trips in this division. 4-H clothing project. Requirement: - Evaluation criteria - Cloverbud members are in grades 1-2.  First Impression - What is the first impression of - All animal cloverbud projects are subject to 4-H the total look that the individual has achieved? animal rules  The Individual – Good posture and balance; - Cloverbud livestock entries will be “pen projects” appears at ease and presents outfit with pride; and judged during the regular show. good grooming) - Cloverbud horse projects may choose 2 of the 3  Outfit on the Individual - Outfit looks well classes to participate in constructed; style and fabric express individual’s personality and are suitable to the individual’s Cloverbud Horse Leadline Rules body build; color and fabric choices are becoming; 1. Children must have a person, 14 years of age or fit is attractive and comfortable; accessories older, coordinate well and are appropriate. leading their horse. 2. Horse/pony must be at the fair already. 3. Children are required to wear a helmet and hardsole, QUILTING (On Special Events Day) 1/2 inch heel shoes or boots. P - 350 - 1* Grade 9+ 4. The person leading the horse must wear hardsole ½ P - 350 - 2* Grade 6-8 inch heel boots or shoes P - 350 - 3 Grade 3-5 Requirement: - Each item should include information listing: COMPUTER pattern book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting, P – 80- 1* Grade 9+ and care instructions. If not hand tied by the 4-Her, P - 80 - 2*Grade 6-8 state who hand/machine quilted the final project. P - 80 - 3 Grade 3-5 (Note: depending on skill level of 4-Her, someone else Requirements: may do the final quilting). - Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or on documentation, screen print, and summary. 4- hand tied. H'ers are responsible for providing and securing any Exhibit Suggestions: hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left - A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable. on display. - Repair of an old quilt. - Reports and written summaries should be bound in - A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics a booklet or placed in a folder. and patterns used in quilting, or a topic of your Exhibit Suggestions: choice. - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be put to use. CLOVERBUDS Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, J - 1 - 2 Any one item made by the Cloverbud and examples of use. member at a Cloverbud 4-H Club - Program/software developed by the 4-H member meeting. including a statement of objectives, and discussion of J - 1 - 3 Any one item made at home. Some ideas program. Program/software be original or adapted, include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted by the member, from an existing program. plant, vegetable creature or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your home like a pillow, CONSUMER EDUCATION placemat, display of insects, simple craft P – 90 - 1* Grade 9+ item, etc. P– 90 - 2* Grade 6-8 A - 3- 6 Cloverbud Beef Calf P – 90 - 3 Grade 3-5 B – 23- 20Cloverbud Dairy Calf Requirements: C -4 Cloverbud Goat - Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices J – 1 – 5 Cloverbud Fashion Review and the reasons for those choices. Exhibit Suggestions: and can be exactly replicated or replicated with - Label comparison showing different types of labels modifications. and/or models of same included. - All art objects must be appropriately finished. - Consumer comparison comparing several models of Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, the same item, showing feature, costs, etc., with displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hoods on paintings, best item selected and reasons why. bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.) - Exhibits are judged equally on the exhibit itself as well as the exhibitors knowledge of the project area. FINE ARTS P - 100 - 4* Fine Arts - Grade 9+ CROPS P - 100 - 5* Fine Arts - Grade 6-8 P - 110 - 1* Corn Grade 9+ P - 100 - 6 Fine Arts - Grade 3-5 P - 110 - 2* Corn Grade 6-8 P - 110 - 3 Corn Grade 3-5 Exhibit Suggestions: P - 110 - 4* Small Grains & Legumes Grade 9+ - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new P - 110 - 5* Small Grains & Legumes Grade 6-8 techniques. For advanced, choose a project P - 110 - 6 Small Grains & Legumes Grade 3-5 requiring mastery. Requirements: - Original work in drawing painting, sculpture, print - Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous process, textiles, pottery, etc… season Requirement: - Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual Exhibit Suggestions: merit as an original fine art. - A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), - Emphasis is on the creative process and the soybeans or small grain variety, must be placed in a employment of design elements and principles. The clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. fine art exhibit should show proof that it is - An educational display illustrating plant developed from the 4-Hers own ideas and reproduction, soils, plant growth factors, plant imagination. characteristics, growing and using plants, plant - All art objects must be appropriately finished. growth and food production, examples of a plant Exhibits will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, disease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, causes and control. bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.)

CREATIVE ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS (on Special Requirement: Events Day - Members enrolled in Creative Arts can exhibit in K - 1 - 1* Grades 9+ - Individual both Fine Arts and Crafts. K - 1 - 2* Grades 9+ - Team - Emphasis is on the creative process and the K - 1 - 3* Grades 6-8 - Individual employment of design elements and principles. The K - 1 - 4* Grades 6-8 - Team original art object should demonstrate exploration K - 1 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual with materials, tools, and/or practiced skills, which K - 1 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team will be described by the exhibitor. - Exhibits must be appropriately finished. ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS (on - Project exhibits must be ready for display. CRAFTS Special Events Day) K - 3 - 1* Grades 9+ - Individual P - 100 - 1* Crafts - Grade 9+ K - 3 - 2* Grades 9+ - Team P - 100 - 2* Crafts - Grade 6-8 K - 3 - 3* Grades 6-8 - Individual P - 100 - 3 Crafts - Grade 3-5 K - 3 - 4* Grades 6-8 - Team K - 3 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual Exhibit Suggestions: K - 3 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team - For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS (at the - Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather Fair) tooling, calligraphy, etc. K - 2 - 1* Grades 9+ - Individual Requirement: K - 2 - 2* Grades 9+ - Team - Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit K - 2 - 3* Grades 6-8 - Individual as a craft/kit. K - 2 - 4* Grades 6-8 - Team - Emphasis is on the creative process and the K - 2 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual employment of design elements and principles. The K - 2 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else’s ideas YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the (on Special Events Day) presentation software should supplement the K - 4 - 1* Grades 9+ - Individual Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be K - 4 - 2* Grades 9+ - Team the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, K - 4 - 3* Grades 6-8 - Individual the presentation software can be the basis for the K - 4 - 4* Grades 6-8 - Team entire talk; however the member must interact with K - 4 - 5 Grades 3-5 - Individual the presentation and information - not just step to the K - 4 - 6 Grades 3-5 - Team side and let the presentation play. (Self-presenting Requirements: entries created with presentation software should be - Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may burned on to a DVD and entered in the “Video” class.) be related to any project that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-Her Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in has. Presentations may be an individual or a two- either a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-Her person team. Individual presentations shall not exceed is responsible for securing any equipment necessary 15 minutes in length and team presentations should for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in not exceed 25 minutes in length. this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled - Demonstrations are an oral presentation that judging. includes actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This most ELECTRIC often includes the use of physical objects and actual P - 130 - 1* Grade 9+ doing or showing. For example, a demonstration could P - 130 - 2* Grade 6-8 involve using bedding plants, potting soil and related P - 130 - 3 Grade 3-5 items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At the Requirements: end of the Demonstration there should be something of - A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all a "finished product". Demonstrations may also include electric and electronic exhibits the use of supporting visuals like posters, charts or Exhibit Suggestions: overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can - Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, include technology based options like presentation or farm. software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However, the focus of - Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing the Demonstration should be on the "doing", not the switch locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, supporting visuals. fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. - Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation - Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design that presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or with an explanation of what it is and how it is used. experience in an educational or informative format. For - Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report experiment (may or may not have worked), on leadership lessons learned through a trip to educational display used in teaching others, etc. Washington DC or an educational presentation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated ENGINEERING DESIGN Presentations most often consist of interaction with See more supporting visuals like posters, charts or overhead http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4- transparencies. Supporting visuals can include H/projects/set/ for more information technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting visuals may include ENTOMOLOGY tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes P - 140 - 1* Grade 9+ place with the item. P - 140 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 140 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Youth in Action presentations are interactive, Requirements: continuous presentations that are approximately 45 - Insect Collection Exhibits: 50 minutes in length. Topics selected for a Youth in A. Collections shall be contained in a glass topped Action demonstration may be related to a project in case; approximately 19” x 16.5” x 3” (drawers which the member is enrolled or to any other area of available for purchase in varying sizes). Arrange so interest or expertise the member has. Involving the that the case may be displayed in a horizontal audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in position. Place project label on lower right corner of Action and constitutes a major portion of the glass top. Only one case allowed per exhibitor. evaluation results. B. Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are not acceptable. - Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If C. Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens P - 150 - 3 Grades 3-5 in the project. Requirements: D. Specimens must be properly pinned, with insect - This area is for 4-H'ers who wish to learn more pins. Small insects may need to be placed on about a given specie. Animal ownership is not cardboard points. required. E. Specimens must be properly labeled. - 4-H'ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy, 1) The location, date, and collector must be Dairy Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep or Swine may included on the labels. County and state (and exhibit in this category. country, when applicable) are minimum location Exhibit Suggestions: information that should be included. It is valuable to - An educational exhibit to show or explain include nearest town or township where the something 4-H’er made, did or learned or may specimen was collected, they type of habitat it was explore consumer issues, breeds or careers. collected from (i.e. on elm tree; on lake shore; indoors), and the common name of the insect. EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT 2) All labels should be visible so they can be read. P - 160 - 1* Grade 9+ Use permanent ink marker or pencil to write labels. P - 160 - 2* Grade 6-8 Labels produced by a computer printer are P - 160 - 3 Grade 3-5 acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent markers Exhibit Suggestions: are not acceptable. - Display on environmental pollution describing the F. For more specific information on pinning, labeling, causes, effects on people and other living things, and and other information, see www.4- methods to correct the situation. H.umn.edu/projects/entomology - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. Non-Collection Project Exhibits: - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, A. Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings entomology. and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. B. Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of - Display showing erosion control practices such as insects. Be prepared to discuss references and minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed sources (i.e. books, magazines, world wide web, waterways, field windbreaks, water control interviews with an expert, etc.) structures, etc. C. Live projects (i.e. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if the project can be self-sustaining for FISHING SPORTS up to 14 days without special care. P - 170 - 1* Grade 9+ D. A written report or journal should accompany the P - 170 - 2* Grade 6-8 project, introducing the subject, describing the P - 170 - 3 Grade 3-5 process (materials and method), predicting an Exhibit Suggestions: outcome, stating the results, and discussing any - Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food conclusions. Pictures, drawings, charts, tables, needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel or other figures may be used. display explaining the life history of a fish; create a Exhibit Suggestions: model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. 1) General insect collections must consist of at least - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is 50 adult insect specimens, representing at least used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired eight orders to be eligible for State Fair and 25 rd th such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, specimens for 3 -5 graders.. or other fishing equipment; 2) Specialty insect collection can include but is not - Safety practices and techniques that are related to limited to a collection of a single order (i.e. fishing or boating. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature - Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco- insects, a collection of insects from a particular system. habitat (i.e. aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic pests of a specific crop (i.e. insects attacking corn). FLOWER GARDENING 3) Non-Collection Project can include but is not P - 180 - 1* Grade 9+ limited to life history displays (i.e. insect life cycle), P - 180 - 2* Grade 6-8 scientific investigation (i.e. insect habitats or effects P - 180 - 3 Grade 3-5 of environment factors on insects), or insects in current events. Requirements: - Label each container according to kind or variety. EXPLORING ANIMALS - Live plant material will be accepted if it can be P - 150 - 1* Grades 9+ maintained in a fresh condition with ease. P - 150 - 2* Grades 6-8 Exhibit Suggestions: - When exhibiting cut flowers, we suggest: - Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone Clear vases with else and show how it relates to nutritional and 1. Three stems of one variety of annual flower, or energy needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball 2. One stem of a hardy perennial, or team, a teen who doesn't have a lot of time). 3. One stem of summer flowering bulbs, or - Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient 4. One blossom of a tea rose, or choices. 5. One stem of a hardy shrub rose. - Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices - Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. are related to disease (ex.: cancer, heart disease, - Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). drying method. - Study of labels from similar food items, comparing - My Flower Garden - Exhibit on poster board, not to important nutrient content like fat, fiber, and sugar. exceed 22 x 28". Include a plan of the garden drawn - Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. to scale (see Flower Gardening Bulletin, page 3), the - Nutrition/food science experiment. correct variety name and pictures (or photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to discuss the FOOD PRESERVATION process from soil preparation to blooming. P - 190 - 4* Grade 9+ - Educational Exhibit showing the principles of P - 190 - 5* Grade 6-8 propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and P - 190 - 6 Grade 3-5 physiology (how a plant lives and grows). Requirements: - Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition FOOD AND NUTRITION project. P - 190 - 1* Grade 9+ - All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be P – 190 - 2* Grade 6-8 according to current USDA and/or National Center for P - 190 - 3 Grade 3-5 Home Food Preservation recommendations. Requirements: - Containers should be labeled with a 2” x 3” label - Exhibit may be food items and/or displays. with the following information: name, county, - Food exhibits should include the recipe on an index product, processing time and method, and date card. product was packed. - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the - Jars should be heat-tempered glass canning jars. judge, references and information sources, - All jars should be sealed. Leave screw bands on nutritional values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as two piece jar lids. Jellies and jams should be covered appropriate to that exhibit. with lids. - The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three- - Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, pint jars for jams and jellies; one quart jars for charts, journals, pictures, slides, equipment, pickled products. supplies, photographs, puppet play, skit, judging - Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water comparison, taped interview, file of ideas, research bath according to USDA and/or University of study, etc. Minnesota food preservation publications, available - Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier- through the Extension Office. Note: Paraffin is not mâché, etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an acceptable. educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used - No artificial food coloring should be added to only if they add to or help explain the educational entries. exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the - Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing food is to be brought just for judging. plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of - Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup discarded, must include a colored photograph of the or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf food. The photograph should be taken prior to the form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky). County Fair and attached to the display. This -Must be preserved within the past year. photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition Exhibit suggestions: information and the recipe will be displayed as the Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of exhibit instead of the food. product: product: Exhibit Suggestions: - Vegetables or fruits - One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit - Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8½ x 11 frozen) poster showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo - Pickled products (fermented or added acid, of the food. including pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa.) - Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone - Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint else, using the dietary guidelines and Food Guide jars.) Pyramid. - Dried vegetables or dried fruits. - Dried herbs. - Beef or venison jerky. - Display showing specialized woodland - Food science experiment or educational display. management, including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry. FOOD REVIEW (On Special Events Day) P - 190 - 7* Grade 9+ FRUIT P - 190 - 8* Grade 6-8 P - 210 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 190 - 9 Grade 3-5 P - 210 - 2* Grade 6-8 Requirements: P - 210 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Exhibitor should bring the following to the judging: Requirements: a place setting which includes dishes, linens, - Include a 3 x 5 index card listing the variety of the centerpiece, flatware; a meal menu mounted on a fruit, name and club of exhibitor. freestanding 8 ½ x 11 poster; one item of food from - Exhibitor should bring 6 items of one variety of the menu; a recipe for the one food from the menu fruit. you have chosen for the Food Review mounted on a Exhibit Suggestions: freestanding 8 ½ X11 poster including a color photo - Display showing a comparison of several varieties of the project. of the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to - The Food Review display must be no larger than illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining 30” square the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, - Exhibitors should bring a single poster no larger jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); than 8 ½ x 11, displaying their menu, photo of place illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. setting with food item and recipe. This will be - Educational display illustrating diseases (actual displayed at the County Fair. specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and - Food Review will be judged on food knowledge, methods of control. management knowledge, nutrition knowledge, menu, food and table setting. The judge may want GEOLOGY to taste the food. P - 220 - 1* Grade 9+ Exhibit suggestions: P - 220 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Bring photo, menu, & recipe to fair for display only P - 220 - 3 Grade 3-5 Requirement: FOREST RESOURCES - Attach specimens securely to a backboard and P - 200 - 1* Grade 9+ display in a glass-topped case of the same model as P - 200 - 2* Grade 6-8 used by the entomologists (approximately 19” x P - 200 - 3 Grade 3-5 16.5” x 3”). Secure specimens so they will not fall if Requirement: case is set on its edge. Specimens should be - Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other approximately 2" x 2". Label each specimen using sturdy material. the label described on page seven of the Geology Exhibit Suggestions: Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display - Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not with their common name. Common name should be fall if case is set on its edge. Member must have a printed near the identified leaf/needle. knowledge of how specimens are identified as to - Photographic display of forest products--include the rock or fossil type. name of the product/use to identify the photograph. Exhibit Suggestions: - Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross- - Display of birthstones, a rock plate, or an egg sections; make a seed collection. carton collection (see geology bulletin), six silly - Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite silicates. tree--include name of tree, drawings or pictures of - Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other on a definite theme such as metamorphism, appropriate information. weathering, quartz minerals, ores, or a theme of your - Display showing layers of the forest; renewable own choosing. versus non-renewable resources; forestry careers; - Polished rock types used to make decorative items leaf and twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree such as paperweights and jewelry; include an road maps. unpolished specimen of each rock type. - Display showing forest succession; tree and forest - Educational exhibit showing the "science how's and measurements; fire's effect on the forest; how trees why’s" dealing with the principles of geology and grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology natural earth sciences. of the forest; pathology of the forest. - Display showing forest products, including maple GLOBAL CONNECTIONS syrup production; wood products; Christmas trees or P - 240 - 1* Grade 9+ other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). P - 240 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 240 - 3 Grade 3-5 Exhibit Suggestions: - Plants should be grown in the exhibited container - Poster or report explaining what you learned as a for at least one month prior to fair. result of a cross-cultural home stay experience. PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS: - Container for the plant should not be more than 10" HEALTH in depth or diameter. P - 250 - 1* Grade 9+ - Maximum total length of hanger and plant should P - 250 - 2* Grade 6-8 not exceed 4' P - 250 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for Exhibit Suggestions: a hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger - Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical to container to plant relationship, and plants being abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually well established. transmitted disease, pregnancy, stress, depression, TERRARIUMS: etc..) of your choice. - The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any - Report on a community project that you conducted dimension. on a health issue. Include objectives, audience, - Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks timetable, program description, materials, ahead of exhibiting. community support and evaluation. - Members must be able to identify all plant materials in their terrariums, know why they were HOME ENVIRONMENT selected for use (quality, container and design). P - 260 - 1* Grade 9+ Exhibit Suggestions: P - 260 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Two or more varieties of house plants with common P - 260 - 3 Grade 3-5 and botanical name. - Terrarium or dish garden; consider terrarium Requirements: material of general terrarium plant of native and - Members exhibiting in this project should be woodland plants of Minnesota. prepared to discuss and/or have written information - Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, to show how their exhibit applies to the home, how plant history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering and where it is used or displayed, and all details of plant, etc. how it was made or selected. They should know about the subject matter of the specific exhibit, the LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN materials used, how and why it was done, costs P - 280 - 1* Grade 9+ involved, and alternatives considered P - 280 - 2* Grade 6-8 - A photograph and report showing its place in the P - 280 - 3 Grade 3-5 home environment must accompany exhibits that Requirements: are items for the home. - Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible - Pictures and wall hangings that are exhibited for state fair should be finished and ready to hang. - Evaluation will be based on design, neatness, plants - Purchased kits are ALLOWED to be used. used, and story told. Exhibit Suggestions: Exhibit Suggestions: - Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered - Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22" x 28") drawn to furniture. scale with plants and major areas of yard labeled; - Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the should show changes and future plans. Photographs home. showing "before and after" views are desirable. - Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of - Design a project meeting for this project area (in the inside or outside of the home including daily, booklet form) including what you would teach, how weekly, monthly, and yearly jobs. you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities - An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a you would include, and visual aids you would use. link to the past, including history of use. - Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of NEEDLE ARTS a redecorating or remodeling plan showing before P -290 - 1* Grade 9+ and after. P - 290 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 290 - 3 Grade 3-5 INDOOR GARDENING Requirements: P – 270 - 1* Grade 9+ - Each exhibit must include a consumer information P - 270 - 2* Grade 6-8 tag, if appropriate, with the following information: P - 270 - 3 Grade 3-5 pattern company name and number, techniques, Requirements: fiber content, cost, and care instructions. POTTED PLANTS: - If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed - Flowering plants should be in bloom. on a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang. - Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. -Participant encouraged to bring instructions/pattern Exhibit suggestions: P - 320 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Any item made by the member using the P - 320 - 3 Grade 3-5 techniques of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, Equipment: handquilting, weaving, applique, latchhook, tatting, Any electronic device capable of capturing a other. photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film - Consumer Product Analysis: Comparison and camera, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used phone, tablet) for a needle arts technique. Requirements: - Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display - All photos exhibited MUST have been about a needle arts heirloom from your family or taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the local history museum. Exhibit must include current 4-H year. information about how item should be preserved. - Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. PERFORMING ARTS (On Special Events Day) - When editing or using enhancements an unaltered 4 P - 300 - 1* Grade 9+ X 6” photo must be included on the back of the P - 300 - 2* Grade 6-8 exhibit. P - 300 - 3 Grade 3-5 - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. - Photos should be 4 X 6”, enlargements should be 5 Exhibit Requirements: X 7” or 8 X10” and mounted on mat board or poster - Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit board, neutral colors are best (white, tan, grey or that shows a member’s involvement or interest in black). Do not use construction paper. Use 14 X 22" the performing arts. board for 5 or more photos. Cut a smaller board for 2 - Actual performances can be no longer than 10 to 4 prints or a panorama. minutes. Exhibit ideas: - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be - Photo story of 3 to 7 (4 X 6") photos in a photo able to discuss the process of selecting, planning, matte or displayed on poster board to show a process performing and reflection on their project work. (before and after). - If the exhibit is an actual performance, the - Photo story can also include documenting, some performance cannot last longer than 10 minutes. examples might include: Exhibit Suggestions:  Town’s history, could include photos of - Poster or display about your involvement or interest residences: e.g. families, elderly, government in the performing arts. officials, veterans, teachers, service officials - A puppet and script made and created by member. (fire, police, medical), volunteers, founding - Create and perform a short story, show, music families history, etc. selection, etc., and include a write-up about it.  4-H project, or another member’s 4-H project - A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of or your club’s community service current performing arts experiences.  Environmental issue(s) or a community need - An educational display of some aspect of music,  “A Day in the Life” of… (farm or city youth, an drama, or performing. elementary, middle school or high school youth, etc.) - Common theme or subject of 3 to 7 photos (4 X 6") (i.e. people, buildings, landscape, animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, shapes, close-ups, etc.). - Panorama PHOTOGRAPHY - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film photographic elements you learned about and See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography includes explaining how you used your camera to for more details and explanations related to take these images. Ideas include: Aperture priority, photography and video exhibits. shutter speed, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, etc.) - Enlargement or multiple 4 X 6” photos to show Elements of Photography photographic style. Ideas include: Illustrate lighting Photo exhibit will focus on elements of photography- technique, journalistic photography, documentary what makes a good photograph. photography, commercial photography, portrait (Minimal editing/enhancement are optional and setup, collage, etc. limited to ONLY cropping, brightness/exposure, color/ saturation and contrast.) PHOTOGRAPHY-Digital/film

P - 320 - 1* Grade 9+ Creative/Applied Photography Photos will focus on using photography to show P - 340 - 3 Grade 3-5 creatively edited photos and how photography is Requirement: used in everyday life. Software editing is required for - Twelve potatoes (this year’s crop) similar in size this category using layering, creative coloring, or text with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card. additions, etc. Exhibit Suggestions: - Educational display illustrating diseases and P - 320 - 4* Grade 9+ control, methods of mulching and reasons, causes P - 320 - 5* Grade 6-8 and effects of sun scald. P - 320 - 6 Grade 3-5 ROBOTICS Equipment : P - 135 - 7* Grade 9+ Any electronic device capable of capturing a P - 135 - 8* Grade 6-8 photographic image to be printed (i.e. digital or film P - 135 - 9 Grade 3-5 camera, underwater camera, time lapse camera, cell Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4- phone, tablet) H members to explore science, technology and Requirements: engineering through designing and building a - All photos exhibited MUST have been functioning robot. The robot can be either taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the programmable or remote controlled. The robot can be current 4-H year. created by an individual or a group. - Exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class and Requirements: lot should be printed on the back of the exhibit. - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all -When editing or using enhancements, an unaltered pieces of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for 4 X 6” photo must be included on the back of the lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts. exhibit. - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the - NO picture frame or glass allowed for safety. function, purpose and construction of the robot. - Enlargements should be 5 X 7” or 8 X10”; multiple Exhibit Suggestions: photos on project should be 4 X 6”, Robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, - Software suggestions include: Photoshop, Picasa, etc. Gimp, Pickmonkey, Pixi, Fotoflexer, etc. (Non-affiliated website information can be found AQUATIC ROBOTICS online) P - 135 - 1* Grade 9+ Exhibit ideas: P - 135 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Enlarged photograph (5 X 7” or 8 X 10”) digitally P - 135 - 3 Grade 3-5 processed or software enhanced on neutral matting Requirements: (white, tan, grey or black) (the unaltered 4 X 6” photo - Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle must be included on the back of the exhibit.) (ROV) - Calendar, brochure, event poster, etc. (NO - Use and adapt it to monitor water quality scrapbooks) - Teams of a least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit - Illustrate software skills: Using multiple layer Exhibit Suggestions: techniques, selective coloring, HDR etc. - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of -Slideshow-compilation of photo images-use titles, doing the activity/project voice over, background selections, to make a show, - Exhibit of ROV etc. For judging can show project on 14 x 22 poster board or computer, tablet or DVD RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE P - 135 - 10* Team Member (grades 3-8) Each member (regardless of age) should P - 330 - 1* Grade 9+ register in this class P - 330 - 2* Grade 6-8 Rube Goldberg is an overly complex contraption P - 330 - 3 Grade 3-5 designed to accomplish a simple task. The best RGMs Exhibit Suggestions: emulate their namesake by using a variety of everyday - An educational display illustrating one of the items in a whimsical way to create a series of chain- following ideas: plant reproduction, soils, plant reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and contest, youth not only employ physics and using plants, plant growth and food production, engineering, but humor and storytelling, to create their examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of RGMs. that disease explaining causes and control. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more

than 10 members. POTATOES Requirements: P - 340 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 340 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Please refer to the Rube Goldberg Rule Book at - To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be www.4-H.umn.edu/events/engineering-design- able to discuss the process of selection, planning challenge/ for complete details. and management of a self-determined learning -Teams of at least 3 youth experience. -Minimum of 10 steps Exhibit Suggestions: -Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less - Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of - Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft doing the activity/project -Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use - Display of finished work science content and skills to help solve a Use this project area for Geospatial exhibits and problem/challenge Clowning exhibits in 2014 Exhibit Suggestions: -Create a blog (webpage) to show the Rube Goldberg SHOOTING SPORTS / WILDLIFE Machine online MANAGEMENT -RG machine itself P - 390 - 1* Grade 9+ -display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the P - 390 - 2* Grade 6-8 doing the activity/project P - 390 - 3 Grade 3-5 Requirements: The State Fair competition will consist of two phases. - Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" The first phase is a team conference judging high, except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy experience held during the full day of the item may be included in a display and will not be Encampment. This experience will last about 30 considered in the calculation of dimensions. minutes. Teams will be able to explain their Rube - MN and 4-H regulations for handling and storing Goldberg machine to the judge and demonstrate their firearms must be followed. machine as well. These will be scheduled throughout - No explosive materials are allowed. Arrows must the day in 30 minute intervals and will be set up to be secured in such a manner so as to prevent their avoid any other judging conflicts that team members points or edges from being a hazard. Only sporting may have. firearms (legal in hunting or competitive target The second phase of the evaluation will consist of a shooting) and bows will be exhibited, displayed or showcase public event where each team will demonstrated. demonstrate their machine. It will occur later in the Exhibit Suggestions: day during the full day of the Encampment. - Safety techniques applied to shooting activities Demonstrations will occur back to back and will be (e.g., range commands and range safety, eye and facilitated by a moderator. Both events are required ear protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for and all team members must be available for both safety-first aid, survival skills, etc.). phases - Shooting Skills (e.g., basic safety rules, basic parts and functions of each piece of equipment, care and SAFETY maintenance, accessories, position, etc.). P - 370 - 1* Grade 9+ - Display illustrating key field identification features P - 370 - 2* Grade 6-8 of a group of game animals (e.g., distinguishing P - 370 - 3 Grade 3-5 various species of puddle ducks, differences among Exhibit Suggestions: five look-alike species, of upland game birds, etc.). - Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include - History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community firearms. safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an - Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility, item for display representative of project activity. effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and - Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the regulations. reasons for the items you included. SHOP SELF DETERMINED P - 400 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 380- 1* Grade 9+ P - 400 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 380 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 400 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 380 - 3 Grade 3-5 Requirements: Requirements: - Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet - This Division is intended for an exhibit that doesn’t of floor space. fit in any other project area. This is not a “catch-all” - Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction category but rather intentional self-directed learning. materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and - A team may consist of not more than three (3) total cost. individuals from the same club or from up to 3 Exhibit Suggestions: different clubs from the same county. - Article made of wood or metal - Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or development between thinned vs. unthinned refinished. vegetables). - Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood. - A mini garden planted in a tub, pail, or large planter. SMALL ENGINES P - 410 - 1* Grade 9+ VETERINARY SCIENCE P - 410 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 440 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 410 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 440 - 2* Grade 6-8 Exhibit Suggestions: P - 440 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Small engine that has been reconditioned or Requirements: repaired. - Exhibit may include models, diagrams, actual items - A device constructed by a member utilizing a small and/or written articles. engine. Exhibit Suggestions: - Display on the parts of an engine, etc. - Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy. - Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, TRACTOR heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, P – 420 - 1* Grade 9+ scours, etc. P – 420 - 2* Grade 6-8 P – 420 - 3 Grade 3-5 VIDEO Requirements: See http://www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/photography for - Check space requirements for large exhibits with more details staff. Large exhibits may be displayed outdoors. P – 450-1* Grade 9+ - Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display. P – 450-2* Grade 6-8 Exhibit Suggestions: P – 450-3 Grade 3-5 - A poster, video, display, notebook, representing Equipment: camcorder, flip camera, digital camera, your project learning. time lapse camera or trail camera, cell phone, tablet - Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor. Requirements: Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, - All videos exhibited must have been recorded in the history, use, purchasing decisions, establishing a current custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or 4-H year. material prepared to train others. - All videos exhibited must be made by the exhibitor OR if the video is made by a video production team, VEGETABLE GARDENING the exhibitor must be a member and must have P - 430 - 1* Grade 9+ created at least 50 percent of the finished video. P - 430 - 2* Grade 6-8 - Video must be presented on DVD, USB or flash drive. P - 430 - 3 Grade 3-5 - Video must include a title and credits. Requirements: - The video must be original material, portions from - Label vegetables with proper variety names on an other sources must be documented and have a index card. copyright release. - When exhibiting large size vegetables (cabbage, - The exhibitor’s name, grade, club, and exhibit class squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, swiss chard, must be clearly printed on all exhibit pieces. etc.) include one sample; medium size vegetables - A computer with DVD player or USB port will be (tomatoes, onions, peppers, turnips, beets, provided for viewing the video during the conference cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, etc.) include 3 judging. If other equipment is needed for viewing, samples; small size vegetables (snap beans, lima additional arrangements need to be made in advance. beans, green beans, green peas, etc.) include 12 - Video must be playable on Windows, use file format samples. including .WMV, .FLV and .MPEG, as well as a playable - Do not use potatoes in the exhibit. DVD. This is not a slideshow (see Creative/Applied - To be considered for State Fair, vegetable exhibits Photography) must include six varieties or be an educational Exhibit Ideas: display. - A poster that illustrates how a video camera works, Exhibit Suggestions: or how to care for video equipment, illustration of - Collection of three or more different vegetables(use computer video creation, etc. the guide above). - Video short-limited to 5 minutes or less (to insure full - Display showing three varieties of the same viewing by judge during judging process) vegetable.  Showcase various video techniques. - Educational display showing some aspect of  A selected subject. Include a short storyboard vegetable gardening (e.g., the difference in or outline. - Video made by blending computer technology and traditional camera created video. - Video using data from trail camera or time lapse camera (stop action video) -Video using Claymation

WATER / WETLANDS P - 460 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 460 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 460 - 3 Grade 3-5 Exhibit Suggestions: - Display showing the five unique physical properties of water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities and uses made of water by families, municipalities, industries, animals, and plants; - Display on water quality or management--pollution, conservation, water quality standards, etc.

WILDLIFE/BIOLOGY P - 470 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 470 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 470 - 3 Grade 3-5 Exhibit Suggestions: - Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild animal. - Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book of local birds. - An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota-- describe habitat, food, and shelter needs. - A wildlife management plan--show practices related to land use and forest management for wildlife. - Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl wingboards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game animal habitat requirements, history of game management, etc).

YOUTH LEADERSHIP P - 480 - 1* Grade 9+ P - 480 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 480 - 3 Grade 3-5 Purpose:Youth Leadership is a project area that requires the member to discover their skills and then develop those skills and share them with others. This might happen individually or with a group. Guidelines:Taking charge, leading a service project, and sharing the steps from beginning to end would be one example of a youth leadership project. Some ways to present your work would be (but are not limited to): three sided display boards, scrapbooks, and posters.