2015 Olmsted County 4-H Premium Book. Olmsted COUNTY FREE FAIR

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1 2015 Olmsted County 4-H Premium Book Olmsted COUNTY FREE FAIR Monday, July 27 through Sunday, August 2, 2015

2 The county fair is a special time for all of our 4-H members. The event always holds much excitement and enthusiasm. The county fair is an opportunity to share all the wonderful talents 4-H members possess. It is a time to take pride in our accomplishments and to give recommendation and praise for the work of our peers. Not everyone will receive a trophy or grand champion ribbon, but everyone should walk away feeling they have learned something and done their very best. That is the real goal of 4-H and the county fair. The county fair should be a place where young people can succeed and be challenged in a positive environment. It is important that the adults provide the atmosphere for a positive environment. As questions and concerns arise, please check with the appropriate superintendent for guidelines and procedures. Good luck with your exhibits! Note to 4-H Families 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 citizens 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. Olmsted County Extension Staff Jarrard Woodward, 4-H Program Coordinator Kay Erwin, Administrative Assistant 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 orientation. 2

3 ATTENTION ALL 4-H MEMBERS!!! All County Fair 4-H Registration Forms need to be returned to the Extension Office by close of business Monday, June 15, 2015 (5:00pm). SPECIAL OPEN-REGISTRATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Please check them out and sign up on the County Fair 4-H Registration Form-All you need to do is add the appropriate exhibit code to your Fair Registration Form from those listed below. BIKE RODEO All 4-H members (including Cloverbuds) may enter Bike Rodeo. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS All 4-H members (including Cloverbuds) may enter Public Presentations (Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks, Youth In Action). LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION All 4-H members in 6 th Grade and above (also enrolled in at least one of the following livestock areas: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and/or Swine) may enter Livestock Demonstrations in the Public Presentations project area. VEGETABLE GARDENING: HOBBY GARDENING All regular 4-H members (excluding Cloverbuds) may enter Hobby Gardening. We Need Your Help!!! Superintendents are needed in the following areas for the 2015 County Fair. Without superintendents, we will have to cancel judging in the following areas Bicycle Rodeo Citizenship & Leadership: Citizenship, Global Connections, and Youth Leadership Club Exhibits: Club Banner, Club Community Pride, and Club History Book Expressive & Communication Arts: Clowning Self Determined: Geospatial and Robotics *Keep in mind, you can work in limited areas, one does not need to work all of the Mechanical Science or all of the Plant Science areas only what you would be interested in serving as a superintendent in fact, more than one super in those areas works best. General 4-H Superintendent County Fair Responsibilities Serve as a resource to judge(s) in your project area (help with displays, handing out ribbons, forming lines for judging if needed) Be sure the judge selects all award recipients indicated in the judge s folder Gather and Record information from judge using call sheets. Clearly mark/circle the ribbon placing on the Judges Call sheet, including Grand Champion (GC) and Reserve Champion (RC). Be sure all state fair line-up forms are filled out completely (with information provided by the judge) Be sure all Award Sheets are filled out completely, this is especially important for media reports. We are going to use these to send results on a daily basis. Make sure the judge s voucher is completed and turned into the 4-H Fair Office Return forms to the 4-H Fair Office immediately/as soon as possible after judging Please call with questions, your help is greatly appreciated by our members, families, leaders and staff University of Minnesota Extension Olmsted County rd Avenue SE Rochester, MN Phone: 507/ Fax: 507/

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS H Judging Schedule... 5 Fair Registration Instructions... 6 Sample Registration Form... 7 Judging System... 8 Ribbon System H Exhibit Club Responsibilities... 9 General... 9 Animal Science IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics Blue Ribbon Auction Animal Science Exhibits Cloverbud Livestock Exhibits Baby Animal Livestock Rabbit Pet Beef Cloverbud Baby Beef Calf Show Dairy Cloverbud Baby Dairy Calf Show Dog Show Goat Cloverbud Goat Show Horse Cloverbud Horse Show Lama Poultry Rabbit Sheep Cloverbud Sheep Show Swine Judging Contests Rabbit Judging Contest Public Presentation Exhibits Demonstrations Livestock Demonstrations Illustrated Talks/Presentations Youth in Action General Exhibits Cloverbud General Exhibits Aerospace Bicycle Bicycle Rodeo Cat Child & Family Development Citizenship Clothing & Textiles Clowning Computer Consumer Education Corn Crafts & Fine Arts Dog Electric Entomology Exploring Animals Exploring the Environment Fashion Revue Fishing Sports Flower Gardening Food & Nutrition Food Preservation Food Review Forest Resources Fruit Geology Geospatial Global Connections Health Home Environment Indoor Gardening Lawn & Landscape Design Needle Arts Performing Arts-Theater Arts Performing Arts-Music Pets Photography Plant & Soil Science Potatoes Quilting Robotics Safety Scrapbooking Self-Determined Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Shop Small Engines Small Grains & Legumes Tractor Driving Vegetable Gardening Veterinary Science Video Water/Wetlands Wildlife Biology Youth Leadership Club Exhibits Banner Bench Community Pride History Book/Scrapbook Planter Scarecrow Addendum Grievance Committee Process Grievance Form Deadlines, Consequences, and Exemptions... 59

5 2015 OLMSTED COUNTY FAIR 4-H SCHEDULE Monday, June 15 County Fair 4-H Registration Forms due at Extension Office (by 5:00pm) Tuesday, July 28 (Continued) 5:30pm Lamb Lead prior to Sheep Judging Graham #1 5:30pm Horse Music in Motion Horse Arena Saturday, July 11 12:00pm (Noon) Saturday, July 18 9:00am Bike Rodeo Fairgrounds Parking Lot just SE of 4-H Building Dog Training Project-Showmanship, Obedience & Rally Show, Graham #2 on the Fairgrounds Monday, July 20 12:00pm 5:00pm Clowning, Demonstration, Music & Theater Arts, judging at Evangel United Methodist Church Thursday, July 23 Before 5:00pm All Video Projects due at Extension Office 5:00pm 6:30pm 4-H Fair Setup - Graham #2 6:30pm 9:00pm 4-H Fair Setup - Graham #2 Saturday, July 25 9:00am 3:00pm Non-livestock Judging Day Graham #2 Before Noon All Club Benches, Planters and Scarecrows to the Graham Arena Complex-West Side 4:00pm 6:00pm Arrange exhibits and set up 4-H display areas Sunday, July 26 1:00pm 6:00pm Horse member stall decorating Monday, July 27 8:00am 10:00am Horses checked in Horse Barn 8:00am 3:00pm All 4-H Beef, Dairy, Sheep, and Swine checked in -Includes Cloverbud Exhibits in those areas 9:00am Noon Poultry checked in 9:00am 1:00pm Swine weighed and ID verified 4-Her must be present Graham #1 10:00am 1:00pm All rabbits must be checked in Graham #1 10:00am Horse Training Horse Arena 12:00pm Horse Trail Classes Horse Arena 1:00pm 3:00pm Weighing of all 4-H Market Lambs Graham #1 1:00pm 3:00pm Check in for Goats Graham #1 2:45pm Cloverbud Rabbit Show Graham #1 3:00pm All 4-H Livestock in place 3:00pm 5:00pm All Beef Cattle weighed and ID verified (Registration papers must be presented at this time) 4:00pm Rabbit Judging Graham #1 Start with Market Classes followed by Breeding Classes 4:30pm Rabbit Showmanship Judging Graham #1 6:00pm 6:00pm Tuesday, July 28 9:00am Horse Parade of Clubs Horse Arena 4-H/FFA Dairy & General Livestock Judging Contest Building 42 Horse Showmanship, English, Games Horse Arena 9:00am Poultry Judging Graham #1 10:00am Dairy Show Building 42 5:00pm Wool Show Graham #1 5 Wednesday, July 29 8:30am Market Beef Judging Graham #3 9:00am Horse Show Western Pleasure, Games Horse Arena 1:00pm Beef Breeding Heifer Judging Graham #3 3:30pm Goat Show Graham #1 5:00pm Horse Awards Ceremony 6:00pm 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest Registration Graham #1 6:30pm 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest Graham #1 6:00pm Horse Release Time 8:00pm Horses Must Be Out 9:00pm Dairy Release Time Thursday, July 30 8:00am Swine Judging Graham #1 10:00am Dairy Must Be Out 12:00pm (Noon) Deadline: Notify 4-H Livestock Superintendent of the blue ribbon animal you plan to take in the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction so your name can be in the auction book 1:00pm Lama Judging Building 42 2:00pm Deadline: Notify 4-H Fair Office of State Fair intentions (except: Fashion Revue) 5:30pm Cloverbud Baby Animal Livestock Show Graham #1 7:00pm Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Graham #3 9:00pm Rabbit Release Time (4-Hers must clean cages) 9:00pm Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Goat, and Swine Release Time 10:30pm All Beef, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep & Swine Must Be Out Friday, July 31 1:00pm Fashion Revue Judging, Graham #2 7:00pm Public Fashion Revue at the Graham #2 Saturday, August 1 6:00pm Cloverbud Pet Show - Graham #2 Sunday, August 2 5:00pm All Non-livestock Exhibits Release Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm 4-H Fair Takedown - Graham #2 Monday, August 3 6:00pm - Finish 4-H Fair Takedown - Storage and Final Cleanup Wednesday, August 5** 6:00pm State Fair Trip Winners Meeting -Animal Science and General Exhibits Saturday, August 8 9:30am Dog Training Project-Agility Show County Road 22 NE, St. Charles **State Fair & State Horse Show Exhibitors Meeting** Please check upcoming 4-H Newsletter for details regarding date and location *Due to Advanced printing Fair Schedule, Show Locations and Show Times may Change!!!

6 FILLING OUT AND TURNING IN YOUR FAIR ENTRY FORM A completed sample of the Fair Registration Form is completed on the next page for assistance You may return your form to your Club Leader, mail them (postmarked by June 15th), bring them into the County Extension Office or them. These forms are due Monday, June 15 th (5:00pm). However, the office would appreciate them as soon as possible so we can begin the database entry. A drop box is available on the outside of the Building (to the right as you walk up to the main entrance) for those dropping off forms after hours. Even if the building open, but office closed, we would prefer the drop box to be used for dropping off forms. An or phone call just letting us know you dropped your form off using the drop box is appreciated (but we do check it each day once before hours and once after hours). Cross out project areas that you will not be bringing an exhibit in. Please Print all information using a dark pen (Blue or Black Ink). EXHIBIT CODES: Refer to the project list on the left of the form for the project areas you are enrolled in. Then, look in your 2015 Fairbook to find the pages that list your exhibits(s) with the specific exhibit codes. Be sure to include the entire exhibit number (ex. P ). List an exhibit number for each exhibit you wish to enter at the fair. For example; if you wish to enter three photography exhibits you would have three numbers listed. If you need additional space for your registration, use the back of the form. Refer to Livestock regarding multiple Livestock entries per species area!!! If you have questions about an exhibit in a specific project area, please call the Superintendent(s) listed before calling the Extension Office unless otherwise stated. Staff may not be able to answer specific questions about various project areas. DESCRIPTION: Write a brief description of the exhibit you will bring (Example: From the example above, in photography you may have one of the following descriptions; B&W Photo, Color Photo or Panorama.) Double-check your completed form for accuracy. Make a copy for your records-mistakes do happen copies in the Extension Office will cost 25 each. Late entries will be RESRICTED. If you have questions specifically about the registration form, please call the Extension Office. If you feel a project area is not listed on your Registration Form that should be present, please call the Extension Office as soon as possible so we can help. PRINTING FAIR REGISTRATION FORMS 1. Log into 4HOnline.com under the Family Account; which will take you to their [Member List] page. 2. Scroll down to the [Member Reports] section. 3. Select the desired member. 4. Choose [Member Fair Registration Form] from the list of available reports. 5. The fair registration form should then pop up as a PDF. If this does not happen, try turning off your popup blocker. This option is available to 4-H families on their [Member List] (family list) page in the [Member Reports] section. The above will result in the report being displayed in a [Report Quick View]. To print the report you must first save and open it as a PDF document (other options are available, but generally aren t as helpful). Click on the diskette icon next to the drop down at the top. Depending on your browser and settings you will be prompted to save and/or open the PDF, which can then be saved and/or printed. 6

7 Member Fair Registration Form 4-H Year: hOnline Doe, Jane Olmsted Name County Family Mailing Address 1234 Main Street City, State, Zip Rochester, MN Primary Phone Cell Phone School Grade 09 Primary Club Happy Clovers Fair Registration Forms are due June 15, Use project area list below (left) and look in 2015 Fairbook (available at - click on 4-H and look under Downloads ) to find specific exhibit codes. Please include entire code for each exhibit (P for example). Double check for accuracy. Use dark pen. Make your own copy before sending in. Forms can be turned in to the Extension Office at rd Avenue SE, Rochester MN 55904, scanned and ed to mnext-olmsted@umn.edu, faxed to , or returned to your Club Leader (check with Club Leader first about this option). Projects currently enrolled in: Class code Description Aerospace _A 3 1 Commercial Spring Calf Beef _B 5 2 Jersey Fall Calf Crafts & Fine Arts _P st Photography Exhibit Crop Sciences _P st Exploring the Environment Exhibit Dairy _P st Crafts and Kits Exhibit Exploring the Environment _I 20 2 Commercial Market Barrow Fishing Sports _P st Aerospace Exhibit Photography _P st Fine Arts Exhibit Plant & Soil Sciences _P nd Fine Arts Exhibit Poultry _P st Wildlife Biology Exhibit Shooting Sports & Wildlife Management _P nd Wildlife Biology Exhibit Swine _P rd Wildlife Biology Exhibit Wildlife Biology _P nd Exploring the Environment Exhibit Youth Leadership _F st Chickens Exhibit-Market Pen F _2 nd Chickens Exhibit-Market Pen Printed: 5/01/2015 2:18:59 PM Printed By: Olmsted County Jane Doe Page 1

8 WHAT IS CONFERENCE JUDGING? 4-H project conference judging is: A conversation between the judge and the 4-Her A chance for you to demonstrate and gain knowledge from your project experience Gives you a chance to talk with a judge about your project learning for evaluation What can be expected during conference judging? The interview is just as important as the exhibit itself The judge, who is knowledgeable in the project area, determines the ribbon placing Judges will observe, question, listen and challenge you Equal importance is placed on the exhibit and interview-50/50 Judges offer encouraging and constructive feedback as well as suggestions on how to further explore the project area You are encouraged to ask questions of the judge during conference judging as well How are Cloverbuds judged? If you are in grades K-2, you are considered a Cloverbud 4-H member. Judging for Cloverbuds is a little bit different from that of a full fledged 4-H member. Cloverbuds have a special judge just for their projects The judge may ask the Cloverbud to tell them about their project The judge may ask questions about the project and give ideas for next year s project Cloverbuds receive a participation ribbon The Cloverbud program provides opportunity for exploration and active learning in a noncompetitive environment. Research shows it is appropriate for children to participate in noncompetitive 4-H activities and to be recognized for their participation. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). IS LIVESTOCK JUDGE THE SAME? No, the judging on livestock projects differs from general (non-livestock) project judging. Management practices such as food, shelter, water, environment, breeding, care, etc. reflect the 4-Hers knowledge. The assessment of this knowledge, as it is applied to the project can occur in one or all of the three ways listed below. 1. Show Ring Evaluation of the Animal 90% o Physical characteristics, species and breed specific Knowledge 5% o Knowledge can be a determining factor if knowledge offered is not supportive of the animal, such as inaccurate birth date or weight of the animal Presentation Skills 5% o Youth s ability to identify animal strengths and weaknesses and present the animal at its optimal level 2. Showmanship Knowledge 50% o Knowledge of the youth related to the project Presentation Skills 50% o How the animal is presented, prepared/groomed 3. Livestock Interviews (Currently at the State Fair-not used at the Olmsted County Fair) Knowledge 80% o Youth s ability to share growth and knowledge in the project area Presentation Skills 20% o Youth s ability to communicate knowledge WHAT DO THE RIBBON COLORS MEAN? All exhibits (livestock or general) will earn a ribbon. Olmsted County follows the state recommended modified Danish System (purple/blue/red/white system where everyone receives a ribbon). Exhibits can earn a first group-blue; second group-red; or third group-white ribbon. Blues may then be considered for Purple, Grand and Reserve ribbons within project areas. 8

9 Purple Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows superior workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. Blue Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows above average workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. Red Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows average workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. White Ribbon-Indicates that in the judge s opinion, the 4-Her shows below average workmanship, knowledge and effort in the project based on conference judging criteria. Grand Champion Ribbon-Indicates that the judge feels the exhibit is the very best within a specific project area. Reserve Champion Ribbon-Indicates that the judge feels the exhibit is the second best within a specific project area. Cloverbud Ribbon-Cloverbud exhibits are not judged on a competitive basis. Exhibits are not ranked in any order. All Cloverbuds receive the same ribbon. Emphasis is placed on encouraging the child to share what they have learned. CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES Each club will be assigned responsibilities with Fair Set-up, Fair Clean-up or helping with the display set-up on General Exhibit Entry Day. Each club will also be assigned responsibilities for Security, Herdsmanship, and Burger Barn, please refer to the June and July newsletters for specifics. GENERAL RULES AND ELIGIBILITY Current 4-H Year: October 1, 2014 September 30, Club Responsibilities To encourage 4-H clubs to fulfill their responsibilities to the 4-H Council, 4-H clubs meeting the following requirements receive a $50.00 bonus: Provide a number of people equal to or greater than the assigned number of your club membership at Fair Setup/Cleanup. Please see the Fair Edition newsletter regarding times and requirements. Fulfill your club s commitment to Security Duty. Fulfill your club s commitment to the Burger Barn. Fulfill your club s commitment for Herdsmanship. In order for your club to receive credit, you must sign in for each duty. If you forget to sign in, your club cannot receive credit for your participation. No adjustments can be made. 2. Eligibility All Olmsted County 4-Hers are eligible to enter exhibits in project areas for which they were enrolled during the current 4-H year. Restrictions apply (see Deadlines, Consequences, and Exemptions ) Livestock must be verified on appropriate forms and dates for their species (beef, dairy, dairy goat, horse, rabbit, sheep, and swine). If an animal loses an ear tag, contact the Extension Office as soon as possible for information about what to do. This must be done before the fair. Cloverbuds Cloverbuds participate in a non-competitive program. They will receive a Cloverbud ribbon in all classes. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). Restriction and Grievance Process: see Deadlines, Consequences, and Exemptions. Any grievances must be submitted in writing (on an official Grievance Form), signed, and turned into the Extension Office within 48 hours of the incident during the County Fair (14 days otherwise). A from the Board of Directors will hear the grievance. Input will be given by the Superintendent in the area of concern, the person who signed the grievance, and the person named in the grievance. The subcommittee will make a final decision based on this input. 3. Number of Entries For General Exhibits, all lots are determined by the 4-Her s grade in school (grade at the time of enrollment). You may enter up to three exhibits per class unless otherwise specified in the specific area. All exhibits (where the 4-Her has completed 6 th grade and earned a Blue Ribbon) are eligible for the State Fair unless otherwise specified (some project areas do not offer state fair trips). 4. County Fair 4-H Exhibits Registration Form 4-Hers must use this form to enter exhibits at the fair. This form must be turned in to the Extension Office no later than June 15 th. 9

10 5. Judging All General Exhibits are conference judged before opening day of the fair. Bring your exhibits to the designated judging areas in the assigned building. Please note exceptions in the fair book which will be judged earlier (ex. Demonstration, and Theater Arts). 4-Hers must be present for conference judging in order to be eligible for a State Fair Trip. Please see the judging schedule in the front of this book for exact dates and times. Judging Basis: Each non-livestock exhibit is evaluated by a judge and awarded a blue, red, or white ribbon. A champion ribbon may be awarded for each level. An overall grand champion ribbon and a reserve grand champion ribbon may also be awarded for each non-livestock project. If a judge decides some exhibits deserve special recognition, the judge can award special merit ribbons for outstanding quality. Non-livestock ribbon placing is based on the quality of the exhibit (50%), and on the 4-H ers knowledge of the project (50%), unless otherwise noted in the project section of this book. For livestock projects, grand champion and reserve grand champion ribbons may be awarded to the top male (market) and female (breeding) animals. Judges can award special merit ribbons to exhibits of outstanding quality. The number of such awards depends on the scope, variety, and general level of excellence within the project. Judges award ribbons and awards according to the worthiness of the exhibit, regardless of the number of exhibits in the lot or class. 6. Exhibit Condition All exhibitors must keep their exhibits in good condition throughout the fair. 7. Exhibit and Poster Size All flat poster displays may not exceed 22 wide x 28 high. Three-dimensional displays may not exceed 12 deep x 24 wide x 36 high unless otherwise stated (Center back 24 wide x 36 high, right and left wings each 12 wide x 36 high). Posters and displays cannot use copyrighted images (such as Snoopy, Garfield, the Simpsons, etc.). Large or oversized exhibits are welcome at the fair. You must contact the Extension Office if you plan to bring an oversized exhibit. 4-Hers who win a trip to the Minnesota State Fair with oversized exhibits are responsible for transporting the exhibit to and from the state fair. 8. Exhibit Labeling All exhibits must be labeled/tagged with the 4-Her s Name (First and Last), Grade, Club, Class and Lot Number prior to being brought in for judging. (This is in addition to the Exhibit Tag handed out during judging those tags can and do get misplaced and this additional information will help with identification of exhibits) 9. Superintendents and Assistants It is essential that 4-Hers follow the directions of superintendents during the fair. A superintendent manages every 4-H project area. Superintendents are accountable to Olmsted County Extension and members of the Olmsted County Fair Board. Each year 4-H adult and youth leaders volunteer to serve as superintendents for project areas in their fields of expertise. If you are interested in becoming a superintendent or an assistant, please call the current superintendent of your project area or the Olmsted County Extension Office. Superintendents and their phone numbers are listed under each project area in this book. 10. Release Time Release time for non-livestock exhibits is 5:00pm 6:00pm Sunday of the fair. See the Fair Edition Newsletter or the 4-H Fair and Judging Schedule in this book for release times for other exhibits. Any 4-Her who removes an exhibit before the release time forfeits their entire premium check. 11. Loss or Damage to Exhibits Exhibitors assume all risk and responsibility for their exhibits. The County Fair Board, project superintendents, Extension Office and the 4-H Council assume no responsibility for the loss or damage of articles or animals. 12. Presentation Software/Hardware - If presentation software and/or hardware is utilized in presenting a project during the judging process, the 4-Her is responsible for securing any equipment necessary for judging (unless otherwise stated). Extension staff may be able to assist in this process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled judging. 13. Premiums The Olmsted County Fair Board awards premium checks to 4-Hers who receive ribbons for their projects. The amount of the check is determined by your ribbon placing in each project area. Premium Checks are issued by the Olmsted County Fair Board and must be cashed within 90 days of being issued. After 90 days of being issued, the checks are VOID and the Olmsted County Fair Board account is closed. 4-H Club Leaders pick up the 4-H premium checks from the Extension Office and distribute them at a 4-H meeting. If you change clubs before receiving your premium check, contact your previous key leader. Premium Errors Checks will not be reissued unless there is an error in the premium total (only before the end of September) and still must be cashed within the original 90 days. Please contact the Extension Office for questions. 14. State Fair Eligibility Most project areas select at least one exhibit to represent the Olmsted County 4-H Program at the state fair. If you receive at least a blue ribbon, please check the State Fair Line-Up board in the 4-H Fair Office. You may have received a State Fair Trip Champion ribbons are not required in order to qualify for State Fair Trip. Check the list several times during the fair to see if you are in the state fair lineup. If your name is listed, report to the office to find out if you are qualified and pick up your state fair registration packet. In order to qualify for a state fair trip, you must have completed sixth grade and you must receive at least a blue ribbon in a project area offering a state fair trip. All classes and lots are eligible for a state fair trip unless noted in the project section of this book. State fair trip winners are offered the following opportunities: Group activities or individual projects. A 4-H member may take both a State Fair Livestock and Non-Livestock exhibit in the same year. The decision on when to exercise the dual exhibit option rests with each 4-Her and his family. 10

11 In addition to taking an exhibit to the state fair, qualified 4-Hers may also take a demonstration trip. The presentation may be Youth-In-Action or a project demonstration. Qualified 4-Hers may also take state fair trips in club or county activities such as Share the Fun, judging teams, Arts In, or Community Pride projects. Each state fair participant is limited to a maximum of six activities. Dog Project Members may participate in the State Dog Show, and the State Fair. Horse Project Members are allowed to participate in the State Horse Show and the State Fair if qualified at county level. Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Training: All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair as 4-H livestock exhibitors in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, goats, and lama must have completed a Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three Fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place. All State Fair Trip winners must notify 4-H Staff in the 4-H Fair Office of a decision regarding any earned State Fair Trip(s) by 2:00pm on the 4 th day of the County Fair (typically Thursday). Decisions regarding all trips must be made in person with a signature required. All Decisions regarding State Fair Trips are final. Failure to notify 4-H Staff in the 4-H Office will result in one or more earned trips to be passed to the next available 4-H member in the appropriate lineup. 15. Mandatory Meetings for State Fair Trip Winners All state fair trip winners and/or a parent or guardian are required to attend the state fair meeting (after the county fair) in order to make sure that all state fair registrations are complete and accurate. Check your state fair packet or the 4-H Fair Office for complete details regarding meeting times and location. ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBIT RULES 1. Number of Animals For livestock projects, within each class several exhibit suggestions are numbered as lots. Lots are determined by the description of the animal. If you are entering more than one animal in a given lot (provided the following rules allow for such), you must repeat the Class and Lot information on the Fair Registration Form to indicate the number of exhibits being brought to the fair. See Fair Registration Form for an example completed using the Poultry Project; Class F Chickens - Market Pen. You will see that F is listed twice on the Fair Registration Form to indicate 4-Her will bring two Market Pens of Chickens. The number of animals that each exhibitor may show, provided they meet general requirements, follows: Beef: Members may show up to three market animals; but no more than two of any one kind (separated as Beef Steer, Dairy Steer, and Market Heifer). Members in the Breeding Beef area may show one spring calf, one fall calf, one summer yearling, one junior yearling, and one senior yearling in each breed. Beef cow/calf members may exhibit one entry. Members may show up to three prospect animals; but no more than two in any one class (Heifer Calf, Beef Steer Calf, Dairy Steer Calf). NOTE: 3 rd grade members are eligible to show a prospect market calf (only a prospect market calf). Members must be 4 th grade and older in order to show all other beef exhibits. Dairy: A dairy member may show in every class and every lot up to 10 head of dairy cattle provided they are enrolled in the prospective projects. In the leasing program, a member can show up to 4 animals. All animals must be in compliance with the county rules. A crossbred must be shown under grade. NOTE: 3 rd grade members are eligible to show animals in the calf, yearling, and 2 year old classes only. Members must be 4 th grade and older in order to show all other dairy exhibits. Goats: A maximum of three market goats may be exhibited - but cannot show more than two in one lot. May show one goat per lot in all other nonmarket classes. One market goat may be exhibited for Rate of Gain (if separate from the prior market goats). Horse: Horse members can make only one entry in any given lot. Poultry: Three exhibits per lot with no more than five per class. Rabbits: One pen of meat production rabbits and / or one single fryer and / or seven individual breeding rabbits with a maximum of two per class and lot combination. Sheep: Four market lambs may be exhibited (but cannot show more than two in one lot). Two ewes may be exhibited if in separate age lots. One market lamb may be exhibited for Rate of Gain (if separate from the prior market lambs). Swine: A member may show two market gilt, two market barrows, and two breeding gilt. 2. Animal Ownership and Leasing Animals must be owned by the member or owned jointly by agreement with his/her immediate family. The family includes the 4-Her s parents or guardians and siblings. This may also include an extended family where the animal is owned by grandparents or other family members as long as the 4-Her is actively involved with the project. The same applies to lease agreements. Animals must be identified to the county Extension Office by their specified deadline in order to show at the county fair. Registration papers must be in hand at the county fair for registered animals unless the breed association does not allow the animal to be registered at that age. Animals identified as owned or leased by a 4-H member are assigned to that specific member for the current 4-H year. 11

12 Members enrolled in animal science projects were sent information about animal identification. Past newsletters also listed animal identification requirements. Animals that are registered must show in the purebred class and are not eligible to be shown in a grade or commercial class. Leased animals cannot show at state shows or the Minnesota State Fair Open Class or FFA shows by anyone other than the lessee during the length of the lease agreement. 3. Animal Health Please read this section carefully for rules affecting each species. Please check the project section of this manual for other animal health requirements. All Animals must be inspected by the official veterinarian on the opening day of exhibition. Animals with symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases including warts and ringworm are refused admission and must be removed from the premises. Health Certificates Cattle, goats, horses, rabbits, and sheep originating in Minnesota do not require tests or health certificates. Out of state animals may require health certificates. Please check below: Cats: All cats need certificates showing current rabies and distemper vaccinations. Cattle: All out of state cattle shown at shows must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an approved veterinarian within 90 days of opening date of the exhibition. The health certificate must be executed on the official form of that state. The health certificate shall include the required brucelleosis records. Cattle from other states also require a negative tuberculosis test. Dogs: All dogs over six months of age must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies and DHLBB vaccinations issued by a licensed veterinarian. Goats: Out of state goats must be accompanied with a health certificate issued by an approved veterinarian. Out of state goats over six months of age must have brucelleosis and tuberculosis tests within 90 days prior to opening date of the fair. Horses: Coggin s test required. It is highly recommended that your horse have current vaccinations and be on a worming program. Contact your veterinarian for further information. All horses will be inspected by the official veterinarian on the day they arrive. Poultry: All poultry, except waterfowl and pigeons, must be accompanied by an official form indicating a negative pullorumtyphoid test within 90 days or indicate they originate directly from parent stock testing negative within the past 12 months. Rabbits: Do not require a health certificate. Sheep: Minnesota sheep are not required to be dipped prior to exhibition. Out of state sheep must be accompanied by a health certificate certifying that the sheep for exhibition and the flock of origin were inspected and found free of scabies or other infectious diseases within 30 days of the opening date of exhibition. All ewes (regardless of age) must be tagged with the official flock scrapies tag. Swine: All swine, regardless of origination, must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an approved veterinarian: Pseudorabies: All swine (including barrows) from monitored herds must meet the testing requirements. Minnesota has three herd statuses regarding Pseudorabies: Quarantined Herd swine from a quarantined herd are not eligible for competition. Monitored Herd these are swine herds that are tested annually and can sell feeder pigs without further testing. Swine from monitored herds must have an individual negative pseudorabies test within 30 days prior to the opening of an exhibition or sale. Qualified Negative Herds these are primarily seed stock producing herds, the status is maintained by testing a percentage of the breeding stock and their offspring on a quarterly or monthly basis. Swine from these herds may be sold or exhibited without individual tests. Brucellosis: For gilts over six months old, the health certificate must state that the gilt came from a brucellosis-free herd or had a negative brucellosis test within 90 days of the opening of exhibition. 4. Exhibitor s Grade - Cloverbuds in Kindergarten through second grade may show in the Baby Animal Livestock Show with an animal born during the current year. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). 4-H members must have completed the fourth grade to show a beef steer, beef heifer, and/or dairy steer project. Members in third grade may enter a prospect market calf (Beef Project) and may show in the calf, yearling, and 2 year olf classes (Dairy Project), dogs, goats, horses, lamas, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Note for Dairy; Junior Heifer Calf (Lot 50 in Dairy) exhibitors must be in grades three through five. 5. Caring, Fitting, and Showing All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming and blocking (all species) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other Minnesota 4-H member. Any exhibitor found in violation of this rule may show for ribbon only and will not be considered for championship, State Fair trips or auction. The member is also ineligible to participate in that specie s showmanship. Accusations must be submitted in writing to Extension Staff, dated and signed by the witness(es). Final decisions on this rule will be determined by the 4-H Board of Directors Grievance Committee with the specific species 4-H Show Coordination Committee involved. No clipping or grooming chutes are allowed in buildings where livestock are housed or shown. No grooming chutes will be allowed east of Aune Avenue. Livestock not properly cared for will be dismissed without premiums. Any visible symptoms of drug use on animals will result in the forfeiture of premiums (including ribbons, sale money, and state fair trips). 12

13 6. Barns Livestock shown by 4-Hers must be stalled in the 4-H barns. 4-H livestock are not allowed to leave the fairgrounds until release time. Exhibitors must provide their own straw (shavings for rabbits). Wild or unruly animals are not allowed to be shown. No grooming chutes are allowed on the lawn south of the 4-H Building. Because of safety concerns and insurance reasons, we highly recommend all exhibitors and people handling animals wear proper attire. No sandals, flip flops or open toed shoes. Please wear boots or closed, toed shoes. BEEF BUILDING All beef members are required to use shredded bark as bedding (no tree chippings). Tie outs will be provided at no charge, but each exhibitor must provide their own bedding. If you cannot supply your own, you will need to purchase it please refer to upcoming June/July Newsletters for details. Only checks will be accepted and they must be made payable to Olmsted County Fairboard and are to be presented at the Fairboard Office (North End of Fairgrounds). There will be no refunds. A reminder: No grooming chutes are allowed on the lawn south of the 4-H Building nor are they allowed in Graham Arena 3 (Beef Barn). No painting of any kind inside of Graham Arena 3; No Exceptions. All fans are to be mounted on side stalls or front tie stalls and are to blow either east or west. No butt fans or any rear blowing fans are allowed in Graham Arena Market Animal Identification To be eligible to show at the county fair, all 4-H market animals (steers, lambs, barrows, etc) must have been identified by an official of the General Livestock Committee and must be identified with an official statewide 4-H ear tag. They are weighed at the county fair. 8. Showmanship In showmanship classes, inclusive of all livestock species, 4-H members must show one of their own animals which was exhibited in individual classes. 9. Herdsmanship Herdsmanship of Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine exhibits are judged throughout the fair. Herdsmanship is judged by clubs, separately in each barn. Horse Members Water pails in the stalls are acceptable if securely fastened and kept clean. 11. Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Training - All youth participating at the Minnesota State Fair as 4-H livestock exhibitors in beef, dairy, llama, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits and goats exhibitors must have completed a Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three Fair seasons. The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place. IAFE NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS The following International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) code of show ring ethics applies to all 4-H livestock exhibitors at the Olmsted County Fair. Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited. 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials. 3. Junior exhibitors, their family members, or other 4-H members are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows, in accordance with grooming rules in the Olmsted County Fair Book. 4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of drugs. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood or other substance tested by the approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at 13

14 the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian, except in breeding classes for sound management practices such as mastitis or pneumonia control. 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. The use of drenching, mechanical pumping devices, or other abnormal methods to administer water or fluids to animals will not be permitted, except for veterinarian approved treatments for dehydration. 7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct towards them. 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of the code of ethics. 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have any disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show against such individuals published in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members. 11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state or provincial statutes, regulations or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions. 4-H BLUE RIBBON AUCTION Only animals placing in the blue ribbon market classes will sell in the sale. This includes beef and dairy beef steers, market heifers, barrows, wethers and market lambs, market goats, and top pens of market poultry and rabbits. The sale is a "Ribbon Sale" only. You will still own your animal at the conclusion of the sale. 1. ANIMAL ENTRY: A 4-H member may sell the blue ribbon of only one animal. As soon as you make a decision as to which animal you are going to enter in the auction, notify your superintendent IMMEDIATELY or, for swine no later than one-half hour after completion of the 4-H Swine Show. It is imperative to do this so we can publish the sale catalog on time with minimal errors. 2. POULTRY AND RABBITS: The top pens of market rabbits, cockerels, drakes, ganders and turkeys will be sold. The pens to be in the sale will be determined by the Poultry and Rabbit Superintendents. 3. SALE ORDER: The sale will start at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30 th. For each species, the champions sell first. The remaining order of the sale is determined by lottery with an annual rotation of species. Refer to the & Information letter that you receive in the mail (will be sent closer to fair time) for this year s sale order. 4. ATTIRE: Each 4-H member must wear clothing that is clean and appropriate for the sale. 4-H members failing to comply will not be allowed to participate in the sale. 5. SALE RING PROCEDURES: Each 4-H member is responsible for bringing his/her own animal into the sale ring. The 4-Her must be at halter except where special permission is granted by the Extension Educator and Superintendent. Each swine exhibitor must be present for the sale and enter the ring with his/her ribbon but not the animal. 6. BIDS/FUNDS: All 4-Hers selling in the Blue Ribbon Auction will receive 75% of their ribbon-selling bid with 25% going to the 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Fund. These funds will be used for Olmsted County 4-H livestock activities and their related expenses. The use of these funds is under the jurisdiction of the Blue Ribbon Livestock Committee and the Olmsted County 4H Board of Directors (as directed by State and National Guidelines). No minimums or maximums will be set. 7. Details of the Buyers Supper, Check Pick-up, Thank you Notes and Clean-up will be in a mailing to all members enrolled in the market animal projects. 14

15 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS CLOVERBUD BABY ANIMAL LIVESTOCK SHOW Show: Thursday, July 30 th Graham Arena #1; 5:30pm Superintendent: Susan Corbett Premiums: No Premium CLOVERBUD BABY LIVESTOCK ANIMAL SHOW J One Animal 1. Animals shown can only be from the following list: beef, dairy, goat, sheep, swine and poultry. 2. Animals must have been born in the current calendar year. 3. Animals already being used for the other Cloverbud Livestock Shows cannot be used here a. Beef (Wednesday, July 29 th Cloverbud Baby Beef Calf Show) b. Dairy (Tuesday, July 28 th Cloverbud Baby Dairy Calf Show) c. Goat (Tuesday, July 28 th Cloverbud Goat Show) d. Sheep (Tuesday, July 28 th Cloverbud Sheep Show) 4. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). 5. Judges will interview participants about the feeding and care of their animal. 6. Health Same as that for regular animals brought to the fair Exhibit for details 7. Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud ribbon. 8. This is NOT a State Fair Eligible Exhibit. CLOVERBUD RABBIT SHOW Show: Monday, July 27 th Graham Arena #1; 2:45pm Superintendent: Rabbit Project Development Committee Premiums: No Premium CLOVERBUD RABBIT SHOW J One Rabbit 1. Rabbits are not housed at the fair. Members bring their animals for day of show only. 2. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). 3. Judges will interview participants about the feeding and care of their animal. 4. Health Same as that for regular animals brought to the fair Exhibit for details 5. Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud ribbon. 6. This is NOT a State Fair Eligible Exhibit. CLOVERBUD PET SHOW Show: Saturday, August 1 st Graham Arena #2; 6:00pm Superintendent: Susan Corbett Premiums: No Premium CLOVERBUD PET SHOW J One Pet 1. Pets are not housed at the fair. Members bring their animals for day of show only. 2. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). 3. Judges will interview participants about the feeding and care of their animal. 4. Health All pets should have all appropriate vaccinations (proof/copy of vaccination record with animal). 5. Information/Animal Passes will be mailed to participants prior to County Fair. 6. Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud ribbon. 7. This is NOT a State Fair Eligible Exhibit. 15

16 BEEF Show: Wednesday, July 29 th Graham Arena #3; 8:30am Market Beef 1:00pm Breeding Beef Beef Superintendent: Mike Brass, Mike Faulhaber, Kimberly Schunke, Premiums: Blue - $5.00, Red - $4.00, White - $3.00 Exhibits: Members may show up to three market animals; but no more than two of any one kind (separated as Beef Steer, Dairy Steer, and Market Heifer). Members in the Breeding Beef area may show one spring calf, one fall calf, one summer yearling, one junior yearling, and one senior yearling in each breed. Beef cow/calf members may exhibit one entry. Members may show up to three prospect animals; but no more than two in any one class (Heifer Calf, Beef Steer Calf, Dairy Steer Calf). NOTE: 3 rd grade members are eligible to show a prospect market calf (only a prospect market calf). Members must be 4 th grade and older in order to show all other beef exhibits. BIRTH DATES Spring Calf January 1 st April 30 th, 2015 Fall Calf September 1 st December 31 st, 2014 Summer Yearling May 1 st August 31 st, 2014 Junior Yearling January 1 st April 30 th 2014 Senior Yearling September 1 st December 31 st, 2013 Cow/Calf Calf born on or after January 1 st of current year Prospect Calf January 1 st April 30 th of 2015 Market Steer or Heifer January 1 st August 31 st of 2014 Dairy Steer January 1 st August 31 st of 2014 BREEDING HEIFER Please select the class number listed below then add the lot number to it. (Example: A 3 2 Commercial Fall Calf) A - 2 Chianina, Registered A - 11 Maine Anjou, Registered A - 3 Commercial A - 12 Salers, Purebred A - 4 Combined (registered & commercial) A - 13 Shorthorn, Registered A - 5 Black Angus, Registered A - 14 Shorthorn Plus A - 6 Red Angus, Registered A - 15 Simmental, Registered Purebred A - 7 Charolais, Registered A - 16 Simmental, (Registered but Less than Purebred) A - 8 Gelbvieh, Registered A - 17 South Devon, Registered A - 9 Hereford, Registered A - 18 Other, Registered A - 10 Limousin, Registered Use the following lot numbers with the classes above to indicate the age of your project animal(s): - 1 Spring Calf - 3 Summer Yearling - 5 Senior Yearling - 2 Fall Calf - 4 Junior Yearling 1. Heifers must be identified by May 15 of current 4-H year to be shown at the county fair. 2. Only one heifer may be shown per 4-Her in each lot. 3. Exhibitors of registered heifers must present a copy of the registration papers for that animal at the time of beef entry and verification. Entries that do not meet this requirement will show in the Commercial Heifer class. 4. All registered beef heifers must have an ear tattoo that matches the tattoo number on the registration papers. 5. All Maine Anjou, Limousin, Simmental, and Other Breeds must be ¾ or more. COW/CALF A 20 1 Cow and Calf Pair, Registered A 20 2 Cow and Calf Pair, Commercial 1. Regarding Cow and Calf Pair, Registered lot - the cow must be registered and the calf must be eligible for registration in order to be entered. 2. Cow/Calf projects must have been identified by May 15 of current 4-H year. 3. Both cow and calf must be halter broken. 4. Judging is based on quality, production, and future potential. 5. Steer calves must be castrated. 16

17 6. At the Olmsted County Fair the classes will be divided by whether the animal is registered or commercial and whether the animal is a bull, heifer or steer. 7. Prospect Calf classes Calf must be ID d as a Cow/Calf Project, but the Cow does not have to come to the county fair. PROSPECT CALF A 30 1 Heifer Calf A 30 2 Beef Steer Calf A 30 3 Dairy Steer Calf 1. Prospect calves must be identified by May 15 th but do not need to be part of a cow/calf exhibit. 2. If a calf is shown as part of a cow/calf pair, it cannot be shown as a Prospect Calf. 3. Steer calves must be castrated. 4. Animals will be judged as market beef prospects. All prospect market calves will be verified. 5. Members may show up to three prospect animals; but no more than two in any one class (Heifer Calf, Beef Steer Calf, Dairy Steer Calf). MARKET BEEF* A 40 1 Commercial Steer A 40 7 Maine Anjou Steer, Registered A 40 2 Black Angus Steer, Registered A 40 8 Shorthorn Steer, Appendix A 40 3 Red Angus Steer, Registered A 40 9 Shorthorn Steer, Registered A 40 4 Charolais Steer, Registered A Simmental Steer, Registered A 40 5 Hereford Steer, Registered A Other Steer, Registered A 40 6 Limousin Steer, Registered A Market Heifer 1. Lots are divided into appropriate weight groups. 2. All steers and market heifers must have been identified by the general livestock committee prior to February 15 of current 4-H year using official statewide 4-H ear tags. 3. All Breed Steers shall be shown by breed regardless of the number of entries. 4. Exhibitors of registered animals must present a copy of the registration papers for that animal at the time of beef entry and verification in order to show in the purebred class. Exception: Market Heifer-shown by weight only. 5. Steers that cannot be controlled in the show ring or at the scale are not allowed in the ring. Ribbon placings in this case will be awarded in the barn. These steers will not be eligible for the Blue Ribbon Auction. 6. Steers will be mouthed for age verification by a veterinarian during weigh-in at the fair. The veterinarian s decision will be final. 7. All heifers and cow/calves will be run through a chute and tattoos checked by a veterinarian. All Simmental steers must be halfblood or more and must have a registration paper. 8. All registered Simmental heifers must be ½ blood or more. A committee representing the Minnesota Simmental Association and the Minnesota Angus Association will evaluate the authenticity of Simmental and Angus steers, respectively. Any Simmental or Angus steer that is deemed questionable will be subject to a blood test following the show if it is named Champion or Reserve Champion. If the blood test is positive, the cost will be paid by the Association. If the blood test is negative, the cost will be paid by the exhibitor. 4-H members with questionable steers on entry day would have the option to enter the steer in the crossbred division. DAIRY STEER* A 50 1 Purebred Dairy Steer A 50 2 Crossbred Dairy Steer 1. Purebred Dairy steers must be 100% of one dairy breed. The breed must be indicated on the County Fair 4-H Registration Form. The following five breeds will be accepted without registration papers: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. Milking Shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with the American Milking Shorthorn Society. Any animal carrying the S suffix will not be eligible for the dairy steer show, but will be eligible for the beef steer show. 2. Lots are divided into appropriate weight classes. 3. All dairy steers must have been identified by the General Livestock Committee prior to February 15 of current 4-H year using official statewide 4-H ear tags to be eligible to show and receive premium money. *Members may show up to three market animals; but no more than two of any one kind (separated as Beef Steer, Dairy Steer, and Market Heifer). SHOWMANSHIP Beef Showmanship will have classes in Cow/Calf & Feeder Calf, Heifer, and Steer. There will be classes for Senior (Grades 9+), Intermediate (Grades 6-8) and Novice (Grades 3-5) levels. 17

18 Pre-registration is not required (However, 90% participation will earn the Beef Project one extra State Fair Trip). There is no premium for this activity. Those that do not participate in showmanship would not be eligible to use the Showmanship Bonus Trip. CLOVERBUD BABY BEEF CALF SHOW A Cloverbud Baby Beef Calf 1. Beef animals in the Baby Beef Calf Show will be checked in on Monday of the fair and housed at the fair. 2. Youth may bring their own animal or share an animal with an immediate family member. 3. Health Same as that for regular animals brought to the fair Exhibit for details 4. Show will take place during the Beef Show on Wednesday, July 29 th at approximately 1:00pm. 5. Judges will interview participants about the feeding and care of their animal. 6. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). 7. Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud ribbon. 8. This is NOT a State Fair Eligible Exhibit. 9. This show is separate from the Cloverbud Baby Animal Livestock Show DAIRY Show: Tuesday, July 28 th Building 42; 10:00am Dairy Superintendent: Kim DeFrang, Terri DeKok, Dee Dee Hart, Doug McNallan, Bruce Rott, Carrie Sachs, Jeannette Sheehan, Holly Thompson, Premiums: Blue - $6.00, Red - $5.00, White - $4.00 Junior Herd: Blue - $5.00 Red - $4.00 White - $3.00 Production: Blue - $3.00 Red - $2.00 White - $1.00 Performance: Blue - $3.00 Red - $2.00 White - $1.00 Exhibits: A dairy member may show in every class and every lot - up to 10 head of dairy cattle (provided each exhibit is listed on the County Fair Exhibit Registration Form). In the leasing program, a member can show up to 4 animals. NOTE: 3 rd grade members are eligible to show animals in the calf, yearling, and 2 year old classes only. Members must be 4 th grade and older in order to show all other dairy exhibits. BIRTH DATES Junior Heifer Calf March 1 st 2015 May 15 th, 2015 Winter Calf December 1 st, 2014 February 28 th, 2015 Fall Calf September 1 st November 30 th 2014 Summer Junior Yearling June 1 st August 31 st, 2014 Spring Junior Yearling March 1 st May 31 st, 2014 Winter Senior Yearling December 1 st, 2013 February 28 th, 2014 Fall Senior Yearling September 1 st November 30 th, 2013 Junior 2-Year Old March 1 st August 31 st, 2013 Senior 2-Year Old September 1 st, 2012 February 29 th, Year Old Cows September 1 st, 2011 August 31 st, Year Old Cows September 1 st, 2010 August 31 st, 2011 Aged Cows, 5-Years & Older Born Before September 1 st, 2010 DAIRY Please select the class number listed below then add the lot number to it. (Example: A 15 2 Holstein Fall Calf, Registered) B - 1 Ayrshire, Registered & Grade B - 7 Red & White, Registered B - 2 Brown Swiss, Registered & Grade B - 15 Holstein, Registered B - 3 Guernsey, Registered & Grade B - 16 Holstein, Grade B - 5 Jersey, Registered & Grade B - 22 Crossbred & Other Breeds B - 6 Milking Shorthorn, Registered & Grade Use the following lot numbers with the classes above to indicate the age of your project animal(s): - 1 Winter Calf - 5 Winter Senior Yearling Year Old Cow 18

19 - 2 Fall Calf - 6 Fall Senior Yearling Year Old Cow - 3 Summer Junior Yearling - 7 Junior 2-Year Old - 11 Aged Cow, 5-Years & Older - 4 Spring Junior Yearling - 8 Senior 2-Year Old - 12 Dry Cow - 50 Junior Heifer Calf - 51 Cloverbud Baby-Dairy Calf Show (5 th Grade and Under Only) 1. At the Olmsted County Fair, if there are less than 2 entries for the colored breeds, classes will be combined. 2. The Junior Heifer Calf lots do not qualify for a State Fair trip. 3. Registered - Animal registered with a breed association and has registration or qualification papers. Grade = Animal not registered with a breed association. (Any Holstein that is 87½ % purebred or more by the registered Holstein Association USA will be shown in the appropriate purebred class). 4. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members must be leased as defined in the Minnesota 4-H Dairy Identification Affidavit. An animal can only be exhibited by one member of the family at 4-H shows during a calendar year. No family member or other 4-H member will be allowed to show an animal that has been shown by another 4-H member after the animal s first freshening. 5. The Cloverbud Baby Dairy-Calf Show is held during the 4-H Dairy Show to register, please use the information above. Dairy animals in the Cloverbud Baby Dairy-Calf show will be checked in on Monday of the Fair and Housed at the fair. a. When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities such as fairs and shows, an adult/responsible person (defined as a youth leader, adult leader, parent or other adult) will be in control of the animal (control means to handle and lead the animal). b. Cloverbuds will receive a Cloverbud ribbon. c. This is NOT a State Fair Eligible Exhibit. DAIRY PRODUCATION B Animal One B Animal Two B Animal Three 1. Animals must also be signed up on special production forms that will be mailed to dairy members. Due with County Fair 4-H Registration Forms on June Dairy production placings are based on 305 day milk, fat and protein dollar value. 3. Dairy animals must be on Official or Owner Sampler DHIA and must have completed a 305 day record. 4. Placing will be based on percentage above or below breed average. Blue: 10% Above Red: 9% Below to 9% Above White: 10% Below 5. The 2014 Minnesota DHIA averages serve as a guideline for Dairy animals MUST be shown at the 2015 Olmsted County Fair. 7. Animals must be entered on the County Fair 4-H Exhibit Registration Form for production. DAIRY PEFORMANCE INDEX (GENETICS) B Animal One B Animal Two B Animal Three 1. Dairy Genetics performance is based on pedigree strength and is offered to all 4-H members showing dairy animals in the Junior Heifer Calf, Calf, Junior Yearling Heifer, Senior Yearling Heifer, and 2 Year Old Cow classes and the corresponding Holstein classes. 2. The Net Merit of the sire and dam will be used to determine ribbon placing. 3. The dairy animal MUST be shown at the 2015 Olmsted County Fair. 4. Animals must be entered on the County Fair 4-H Exhibit Registration Form for genetics. 5. Animals must also be signed up on special genetics forms that were mailed to dairy members. Due with County Fair 4-H Registration Forms on June 15 th. DAIRY MEMBER HERD Any three animals by the exhibitor. B Dairy Herd SHOWMANSHIP Dairy showmanship will have classes for Senior (Grades 9+), Intermediate (Grades 6-8), and Novice (Grades 3-5) levels. Showmanship is based on how well the 4-Her presents his/her animal to the judge. This is measured by how the animal responds to the halter and how quickly the animal sets its feet, as well as the fitting, grooming, and cleanliness of the animal. Also included is the 19

20 4-Her s knowledge of the dairy project. Pre-registration is not required (However, 90% participation will earn the Dairy Project one extra State Fair Trip). There is no premium for this activity. Those that do not participate in showmanship would not be eligible to use the Showmanship Bonus Trip. DOG SHOW (AGILITY, OBEDIENCE, RALLY, & SHOWMANSHIP) Show: Obedience, Rally, & Showmanship - Saturday, July 18 th Graham Arena #2; 9:00am Agility - Saturday, August 2 nd Wegman Residence (18337 County Road 22 NE, St Charles); 9:30am Dog Superintendent: Shelly Wegman, Doug Courneya, Linda Blanchard Premiums: Blue - $3.00, Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 AGILITY AGILITY-JUMPERS Z Agility Beginner 4 Jumpers 1 is for Beginner & Elementary Dogs Z Agility Beginner 8 Z Agility Jumpers 1 4 Z Agility Beginner 12 Z Agility Jumpers 1 8 Z Agility Beginner 16 Z Agility Jumpers 1 12 Z Agility Elementary 4 Z Agility Jumpers 1 16 Z Agility Elementary 8 Z Agility Jumpers 1 20 Z Agility Elementary 12 Z Agility Elementary 16 Jumpers 2 is for Intermediate Agility Dogs Z Agility Elementary 20 Z Agility Jumpers 2 4 Z Agility Intermediate 4 Z Agility Jumpers 2 8 Z Agility Intermediate 8 Z Agility Jumpers 2 12 Z Agility Intermediate 12 Z Agility Jumpers 2 16 Z Agility Intermediate 16 Z Agility Jumpers 2 20 Z Agility Intermediate 20 Z Agility Senior 4 Jumpers 3 is for Senior Agility Dogs Z Agility Senior 8 Z Agility Jumpers 3 4 Z Agility Senior 12 Z Agility Jumpers 3 8 Z Agility Senior 16 Z Agility Jumpers 3 12 Z Agility Senior 20 Z Agility Jumpers 3 16 Z Agility Advanced 4 Z Agility Jumpers 3 20 Z Agility Advanced 8 Z Agility Advanced 12 Z Agility Advanced 16 Z Agility Advanced 20 OBEDIENCE Recommended order of participation: Beginner A or Beginner B, Graduate Beginner, Novice, Graduate Novice, Pre Open, Open, Graduate Open, Pre Utility, Utility Z Beginner A Z Pre Open Z Veteran Z Beginner B Z Open Z Brace Z Graduate Beginner Z Graduate Open Z Four Dog Team Z Novice Z Pre Utility Z Graduate Novice Z Utility SHOWMANSHIP 4-Her must have achieved a blue ribbon in Novice Showmanship before he/she may participate in Open Z Junior Novice Z Senior Novice Z Junior Open Z Senior Open DOG RALLY Z Pre-Novice Z Pre-Advanced Z Excellent Z Novice Z Advanced Z Veteran 1. Junior classes are for members in Grades Senior classes are for members in Grades