Table of Contents Page 4-H Fair Program Schedule ................................................................................................................... 12-14 General Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 16-18 Livestock Rules ....................................................................................................................................... 19-21 Division A Beef ........................................................................................................................... 23-24 Division B Cats ................................................................................................................................ 25 Division C Dairy ......................................................................................................................... 26-27 Division D Dogs .......................................................................................................................... 28-31 Division E Dairy Goats .................................................................................................................... 32 Division E-1 Pygmy Goats .................................................................................................................. 33 Division E-2 Boer (Meat) Goats ......................................................................................................... 34 Division F Horse & Pony ........................................................................................................... 35-39 Division G Poultry....................................................................................................................... 40-41 Division H Rabbits ...................................................................................................................... 42-43 Division I Sheep ........................................................................................................................ 44-46 Division J Small Pets ...................................................................................................................... 47 Division K Swine ......................................................................................................................... 48-50 Division L Animal & Veterinary Sciences ...................................................................................... 51 Division M Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing, Photography, Theater Arts ....... 52-54 Division M-1 Public Presentations/Demonstrations ..................................................................... 55-56 Division N Citizenship, Intercultural, &Leadership .................................................................. 57-59 Division N-1 Consumer Education .................................................................................................... 60 Division O Health ............................................................................................................................ 61 Division P Child Development ....................................................................................................... 62 Division R Clothing & Fashion Revue ....................................................................................... 63-66 Division S Foods ........................................................................................................................ 67-69 Division T Interior Design .............................................................................................................. 70 Division U Visual Arts, Models, Reading, Scrapbooking & Collections .................................. 71-74 Division V Technology: 3-D Printing, Computers, Film Making/Video, Geospatial, Robotics, UAV’s, ...................................................................................................................... 75-79 Mechanical: Aerospace, Bicycles, Electricity, Small Engines, Tractor, Woodworking, Welding .................................................................................................................... 80-83 Division W Natural Resources, Conservation, Beekeeping, Sportsfishing, Entomology, Forestry, Geology, Weather .................................................................................................... 84-88 Division X Corn, Small Grains, & Soybeans .................................................................................. 89 Division Y Floriculture, Flower Arranging ................................................................................ 90-91 Division Z Vegetable Gardening, Horticulture, Plant & Soil Sciences..................................... 92-93 Miscellaneous Do Your Own Thing, Exploratory ............................................................................... 94 Cloverbuds ..................................................................................................................... 95 Trophy Donors ................................................................................................................................... 96-99 OFFICIAL PREMIUM LIST 2021 GRUNDY COUNTY 4-H FAIR AT GRUNDY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FAIRGROUNDS MORRIS, ILLINOIS OFFICERS OF 4-H ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT .................................................................................................................................. Steve Jorstad VICE-PRESIDENT ......................................................................................................................... Bill Chapin SECRETARY ............................................................................................................................... Mindy Collins TREASURER ....................................................................................................................................... Ron Frye DIRECTORS Eric Baudino Donna Cockream Steve Kinsella Jim Siegel Karen Zelko SATURDAY, SUNDAY, and MONDAY, July 24, 25 & 26 The 4-H Name and Emblem are granted special protections by Congress and are protected under 18 USC 707. University Of Illinois Extension, Grundy County Unit COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES University of Illinois | US Department of Agriculture | Local Extension Councils Cooperating The University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. DISCLAIMER "The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book." W elc ome TO THE 2020-21 SHOW SEASON! After a crazy 2020, we are excited at the prospect of another season of 4-H shows! This is the 2020-21 show season Showbook. Please be sure to read the rules thoroughly as many small but impactful changes have been made. Be sure to read over the General Rules as well as the rules for those of each project that apply to you. In addition to the normal rules, please see important additions regarding COVID-19 guidelines. While we are making every effort to hold in-person shows this year, please know that we cannot do it alone. The prospect of in-person shows will require everyone - please read the guidelines and if you have any questions, just contact us! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the information below. We are here for you and enjoy when you succeed! Megan Walsh – Unit Director – [email protected] Brooke Katcher – 4-H Program Coordinator – [email protected] Shannon Range – Youth Development Educator – [email protected] Jamita Brown – Youth Development Educator (Will Co.) – [email protected] Megan Ward – Office Support Associate – Extra Help – [email protected] If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in a program, please contact the Grundy County Extension office by email at [email protected] or by phone at (815) 942-2725. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs. UPDATED 3-8-2021 IMPORTANT NOTE: MUST READ We’re looking forward to the 2021 season! As Illinois 4-H staff plan for the 2021 show and event season, our top priority will continue to be the safety of all involved, combined with a commitment to creating positive youth development experiences for our 4-H members. We are preparing for the possibility of returning to in-person events, based on local conditions at that time and in conjunction with current IDPH guidelines. If current local conditions are conducive to in-person events, the opportunity for face-to- face judging for Will County will require that all participants, spectators, and volunteers adhere to Illinois 4-H event guidelines. We are counting on our 4-H members, their families, and our staff and volunteers to do their part to help make our upcoming events as safe as possible, whatever format they take. The following COVID-19 social distancing and safety practices reflect requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health and University of Illinois event guidelines. These mitigation protocols also may be modified to reflect any requirements of the local public health department based on local conditions at the time of the event. 1. Face coverings are required for all youth, spectators, volunteers, and staff when within the defined 4-H event space (inside