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FARM FRESH 4-H FUN 2020 Le Sueur County Fair, 4-H Premium Book August 20-23 University of Minnesota Extension, Le Sueur County 88 South Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057 507-357-8525 or 507-357-8230 4-H Family Center 507-357-8102 Note to 4-H Families ….. The Le Sueur County 4-H Premium book is printed for 4-H members, parents and adult volunteers. It is used for planning and registering projects to exhibit at the Le Sueur County Fair. You are responsible for adhering to the rules in the premium book. County staff should be treated with respect at all times as should all behavior reflect the code of conduct. Please note that information provided in the premi- um book is subject to change at the discretion of the Extension office. The County fair is one of the highlights of the 4-H year. It is a busy, exciting and rewarding time for many 4-Hers. It is an opportunity for youth to showcase their special efforts, interests, and talents by exhibiting projects. To “earn by doing”, you are encouraged to enter an exhibit (or more) in each project area in which you are enrolled. Your county fair experience should be a fun and enjoyable learning experience. You should think serious- ly about what you want to learn from preparing your project exhibit. Hopefully you will be rewarded ac- cordingly. However, the ribbon or recognition is only secondary; the skill and knowledge of the project are what will really help you down the road in life. Ribbons and recognition are short-lived, but skills and knowledge are for life. Participate in the county fair with a receptive and learning frame of mind. If you set as your goals to learn new skills and knowledge, you will always be a winner. 4-H Mission Statement The mission of Minnesota 4-H Youth Development is to engage youth, in partnership with adults, in quality learning opportunities that enable them to shape and reach their full potential as active citi- zens in a global community. This mission is achieved by offering out-of-school educational programs that stimulate youth to learn in subject areas they are interested in; engaging youth in addressing community and youth-related issues; and encouraging youth to reach their full potential in an ever-changing, diverse world. Our programs deliver quality, research-based content that nurtures positive partnerships between youth and caring adults in safe learning environments. Le Sueur County 4-H Extension Educator, Taylor Strelow Taylor- 507-357-8525 or Nancy- 507-357-8230 or Vicky -507-357-8544 The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual rieo ntation. 1 4-H General Guidelines To make the 4-H program a fair and educational experience for all, there are certain guidelines each -4 H member is asked to follow. These are outlined below. You are encouraged to call the Extension Office with questions. Eligibility Only youth enrolled in the Le Sueur County 4-H Program can exhibit in the 4-H section of the county fair. Members must be enrolled in a 4-H project by May 15th, 2020 in order to exhibit in that project area at the fair. If special assistance is needed during the judging experience or if there is a scheduling conflict with the judging time, con tact the 4-H Educator to make arrangements prior to the day of judging. Livestock members must have met the county/state animal identification deadline requirements and completed the in person LQA&E training within the last 3 fair seasons or the online this year to be eligible for the State Fair. Project Requirements Floor space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitations contact the Exte n- sion office. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high. They may be smaller. Three-dimensional displays may not exceed 12” deep x 24” x 36” high, except where specifically stated. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Project judging criteria: Exhibit quality-25% Educational value- 25% Knowledge and ability to explain-50% All exhibits must be labeled with name, club and county. Other appropriate information for the project should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. Decisions of the judges are final and may not be appealed. Exhibits at the Le Sueur County fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor. The 4-H program will exercise care to protect them. However, staff cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed by viewers, the arrangement of the buildings in which displays are housed and the number of exhibits. 4-Hers who have exhibits of great senti- mental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. Members must register for projects by July 1st online at https://lesueur-countymn.fairentry.com. Registration Information Late entries will not be considered for placing above a blue ribbon, auction or State Fair trips. 4-H’ers may exhibit only in projects in which they are enrolled. 4-H Static (non-livestock) Project judging will take place on Tuesday, August 18th from 1:00-6:00pm ONLY. They will remain until released at 5:30pm Sunday, August 23rd or loss of premium will result. Exhibit/Livestock Arrival/Release All 4-H livestock must be in place Wednesday, August 19th by 7:30 pm. You may arrive Wednesday, August 19th no earlier than 2pm and no later than 7pm, while security, superintendents and fair board is present. Swine, poultry, rabbit and general exhibits are released at 5:30pm with the remainder of livestock exhibits being released at 6:00pm on Sunday, August 23rd or loss of premium and trips will result. 4-Her’s exhibiting livestock at the county Fair are responsible for the care and feeding of their animal exhibit. Cloverbud Policies The 4-H Cloverbud program is designed specifically for youth in grades Kindergarten through second grade. Youth must be enrolled in Kindergarten and at least 5 years of age as of September 1 of the current year to enroll as a Cloverbud. Cloverbud classes are non-competitive. Therefore, cloverbuds will receive a cloverbud ribbon. They are not eligible for the auction or champion awards. Cloverbuds may bring (no limit) general exhibits to the county fair. They may exhibit one animal per livestock specie. A parent, screened adult volunteer or youth leader 6th grade and older will be with the cloverbud at all times when in the presence of an animal and using dangerous equipment. (example: feeding and watering animals, clipping, etc.) A parent/responsible per- son must be in control of the animal at all times when the animal and cloverbud are together. Cloverbuds must wear safety helmets when riding horses. There are separate cloverbud classes in livestock shows. Cloverbuds may not participate in showmanship, but are encouraged to watch and learn. Insurance Insurance is paid by the Le Sueur County 4-H Federation for all active- 4 H members and screened volunteers in the county. A yearly policy is taken out to cover members and screened volunteers at all 4-H sponsored events. 2 Code of Conduct All Le Sueur County 4-H members and screened volunteers are expected to abide by the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct when participating in all- 4 H sponsored events during the 4-H year, including the Le Sueur County Fair. Participant Agreement: 4-H members are responsible for thoroughly reading and understanding the rules and guidelines for any specific exhibit or activity as outlined in the county or state fair premium books, newsletters or informational flyers/letter. 4-H members will abide by the Code of Conduct as stated. Any infraction of the Code of Conduct can be sufficient cause for immediate termination of participation in the 4-H event, and loss of all premiums and awards. Infraction of the Code of Con- duct may also result in the loss of eligibility to participate in future youth activities such as state trips, exchange trips, camps, etc. for the current and/or upcoming 4-H year. Consequences of inappropriate behavior will be dealt with at the discretion and judgement of the chaperones and Extension staff. Code of Conduct: The full Code of Conduct by which all 4-H members will abide is available online at https://extension.umn.edu/current-member-information/understanding-4-h-policies Grievance Process 1. The Le Sueur County 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle to respond to 4-H members concerns relating to Le Sueur county 4-H activities. 2. A grievance committee may be convened for the following situations: alleged wrongdoing or rule violations. 3. A grievance committee will NOT be convened for the following situations: decisions made by judges, who are final; issues related to deadlines; or Code of conduct-related violations. 4. Families will need to submit $50.00 when filing a grievance. If the decision is made in the family’s favor, the family receives the $50.00 back. If the decision is made against the family, the $50.00 is donated to the 4-H program. 5. For more information regarding the grievance process view the complete guide at: https://extension.umn.edu/current- member-information/understanding-4-h-policies Livestock interviews are a learning experience for the 4-H members.