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Register 4-H Projects for the Fair by June 25
https://pope.fairentry.com
2018
Pope County Fair
4-H Premium Book
Pope County Extension 320-634-7734
130 E Minnesota Ave pope@umn.edu
Glenwood, MN 56334 http://z.umn.edu/pope
MTW: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Table of Contents
FairEntry quick start guide 3 Food Stand 11
4-H Fair & Related Event Schedule 4-5 Club Projects 12
Public Presentations: Demon-
4-H Exhibit Rules 6 strations & Performing Arts 13
Static Projects
State Fair Eligibility & Registration 7 (Adventures –Youth Leadership) 14-23
Competitive Event Deadline, Con-
sequences & Exemptions 7 Animal Science Projects 24
Static Exhibits Rules 8 Science of Animals Educational Exhibit 24
Animal Science Exhibits Rules 8-10 Interview 24
Ag Society Rules for 4-H Exhibits 10 Beef - Swine 25-31
Premium Schedule 10 Reminders 32
Please carefully review the information provided in this premium book, to ensure a
great Fair experience. Review All deadlines and carefully read project requirements and
descriptions. Contact the office with questions.
Stephanie Grimes Shayla Bosch
4-H Program Coordinator Extension Office Support Specialist
CONTACT US Pope County Extension 320-634-7734
130 E Minnesota Ave pope@umn.edu
Glenwood, MN 56334 http://z.umn.edu/pope
MTW: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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FairEntry QUICK START GUIDE
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In order to register for 4-H at your county fair, each youth must be enrolled as an active
4-H member and you must know your 4HOnline family login (email address and password). For more info go to www.4-
H.umn.edu/4honline
To register for the fair, go pope.fairentry.com, click on the green button to “Sign in with 4HOnline”.
REGISTERING FOR FAIR
If this is your FIRST TIME logging in, you will see a welcome screen – follow the prompts to
Register (create) an exhibitor
Add entries to that exhibitor.
Repeat for additional exhibitors and/or entries.
When completed with exhibitors and entries, click “Continue to Payment” and submit the “Invoice”. (There are no fees or pay-
ments needed, but this step is required to complete your registration.)
LOGGING BACK IN ANOTHER TIME
When logging back in, you will find your family profile in one of three “situations”:
Invoice un-submitted - You can continue adding or completing entries on that invoice.
Invoice submitted, but not approved - New entries not allowed- but you can review previous entries until your invoice is
approved.
Invoice submitted and approved - You can add entries by starting a new invoice.
NAVIGATION HINTS
Click on the fair “Title” to return to your family Dashboard at any time.
When working on an invoice, you can often click on any of the navigation buttons even if they are
not green. This can be helpful for going “back and forth” while working on entries.
If you need help or computer access feel free to stop by the office.
Monday—Wednesday 8—4:30
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2018 4-H Fair & Related Event Schedule
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
Sunday, June 10 11:59 p.m. Horse Show entries due in FairEntry pope.fairentry.com
Monday, June 25 11:59 p.m. All entries Due to FairEntry pope.fairentry.com
Club Projects - Entry Due http://z.umn.edu/popeclub
Due to office: Health Papers for All Animals E-mail to pope@umn.edu
Saturday, June 30 9 a.m. Horse Show Pope Co. Fairgrounds
Sunday, July 8 2 - 6 p.m. Set Up Day– all families should attend
Final Head Count for each Species due
Pope Co. Fairgrounds
Livestock Interviews (Pre– register in FairEntry by
June 25th)
Monday, July 9 4:00 p.m. Lamb Lead Narration http://z.umn.edu/popelamblead
Fashion Review Narratives Due to Ext Office https://z.umn.edu/
popeclothingproject
Final Exhibit Drops due to Ext Office E-mail pope@umn.edu
Tuesday, July 17 1 - 5:30 p.m. All Building & Club Exhibits entered Pope Co. Fairgrounds
1 - 5 p.m. Demonstration & Preforming Arts Judging 4-H Building
3:30 - 8 p.m. Vet Check Pope Co. Fairgrounds
Wednesday, July 18 8 - 11 a.m. Vet Check Pope Co. Fairgrounds
9:30 a.m. Lama Show Pope Co. Fairgrounds
12 p.m. Poultry Show Jack Morris Arena
1 - 3 p.m. Vet Check
3 p.m. All Animals Must be Stalled/Penned Pope Co. Fairgrounds
3 - 5 p.m. Check in and Weighing of all Livestock
Thursday, July 19 8 a.m. Goat Show
12 p.m. Dairy Show Pope Co. Fairgrounds
3 p.m. Rabbit Show Jack Morris Arena
6 p.m. Sheep Show
Friday, July 20 7:30 a.m. Swine Show Pope Co. Fairgrounds
11 a.m. Beef Show Jack Morris Arena
5 p.m. Auction & State Fair Sign Up Closes 4-H Building
6 p.m. 4-H Showcase—Fashion Review, Outstanding
Stage
Building Exhibits, Livestock Interview Winners
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DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
9 a.m. 4-H Livestock Auction Pope Co. Fairgrounds
Jack Morris Arena
1 p.m. State Fair Meeting Pope Co. Fairgrounds
Jack Morris Arena
Saturday, July 21
3 p.m. Fun Horse Show Horse Arena
5 p.m. All Around Showmanship Jack Morris Arena
8:30 p.m. 4-H Dance– Hosted by Youth Leaders Jack Morris Arena
7 a.m. Animal Release
Sunday, July 22 Pope Co. Fairgrounds
9 a.m. Building Release / Clean-up
Saturday, August 11 9:00 am Dog Show Swift County Fair
Pope Co. Courthouse
Wednesday, August 8 12:00 p.m. State Fair Static Exhibits Due to Ext Office
Extension Office
Wednesday, August 22 10 a.m. State Fair Livestock Bus & Semi Load Out 4-H Building
State Fair Grounds
August 22 - 26 State Fair Livestock Encampment
St. Paul
State Fair Grounds
August 29-31 State Fair Lama Encampment
St. Paul
Encampment 3 State Fair Grounds
State Fair Static Encampment
August 30-Sept 1 St. Paul
September 7-9 State 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational Fairmont
September 14-17 State Fair Grounds
State 4-H Horse Show
St. Paul
September 22-23 State 4-H Dog Show State Fair Grounds
St. Paul
Each club is assigned to help set up or clean up the 4-H Building & Food Stand:
Fair Set Up Day: July 8th from 2-6 pm
Club: Ben Wade Blazers, New Prairie Pioneers, Tails & Trails, Wayside
Fair Clean Up Day: July 22nd from 9-11 am
Club: Busy Beavers, New Horizons, Sharp Shooters, Villard Livewires, Waska Wonders
Pope County 4-H: 2018 Premium Book 5
4-H Exhibit Rules
4-H participants are responsible for thoroughly reading and understanding 7. *Code of conduct: A standard of behavior for all involved in our program
the rules and guidelines for any specific exhibit or activity as outlined in the is one of the key components for creating a welcoming learning environ-
county and state fair premium books, newsletters, or information letters. You ment that is physically and emotionally safe. Please refer to the complete
code of conduct for details.
are responsible for adhering to the rules in this premium book and of the MN
4-H Program. 8. *Grievance Policy: The 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle by
which to respond to 4-H member's concerns relating to their 4-H program
1. Eligibility: The Pope County 4-H Program and County Fair participation participation. A grievance may be filed and a local volunteer grievance
is open to youth in kindergarten through on year past high school who are committee convened to address rule violations and alleged wrongdoing. A
actively enrolled in the Minnesota 4-H Program. All 4-H work in Pope grievance committee will not be convened for the following situations: a)
County complies with the rules of the state contest and only those comply- decisions made by judges, which are final; b) missed deadlines which are
ing with the rules are eligible to exhibit. New members can join at any time covered through the "one-time member exemption process;" and, c) code
but with limitations on county fair livestock exhibits if enrolling after May of conduct related violations which will be addressed by staff according to
15th and all exhibits after June 25th. Failure to meet this deadline results in an established process. A grievance form must be accompanied by $50
the loss of auction eligibility and loss of eligibility for State Fair trips includ- cash or money order only. If the decision is ruled against the person(s)
ing State Dog, Lama and Horse Shows. You may exhibit for blue, red, filing the grievance, the money will be deposited in the County 4-H pro-
white placing only—no champion or reserve champion. Review the Com- gram account for programming purposes; otherwise the money will be
petitive Events table on page 7 for more information. returned. Committee decisions are final.
2. Project Requirements: Members may exhibit only in projects they pre- 9. Procedure for entering Club Projects: Clubs must pre-register at the
registered in by June 25 to be eligible for reserve, champion, auction, and Extension Office by June 25 to be judged. Club projects will be judged
state fair trips. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H with static projects on July 17. 1 or 2 youth from your club should be
member and completed during the current 4-H year. All exhibits must available for conference judging of club projects. Please register project
comply with all the requirements of the State 4-H Office and the University by going to: http://z.umn.edu/popeclub
of Minnesota Extension for the project to be eligible for show. All exhibits 10. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences, and exemption op-
will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. Registration for projects tions: Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible for a “one-time” member
is done through pope.fairentry.com by June 25th (Horse by June 10th). exception. This exception provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H mem-
• Registration: All exhibit registrations must be done online through ber’s career) for the 4-H member to acknowledge that they missed a 4-H
FairEntry. Most project limits are 2 entries, review specific project deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and
description for exceptions. waive the consequences for the named deadline. Form must be complet-
ed and returned to the Extension Office. Review the Competitive Events
• Some projects require support materials: pictures booklet, pattern, table on page 7 for more information.
material note card, etc. so it is important to read carefully.
11.Entry Drops : If you sign up for an exhibit but later decide not to bring it
3. Absentee judging of projects: 4-H members who have a conflict with the to the County Fair, PLEASE notify the Extension Office staff as soon as
project judging time in their county of membership may be eligible for ab- possible AND NO LATER THAN JULY 9. This will help decrease unnec-
sentee judging. You must contact the office by July 9 if requesting this essary paper waste, as well as making judging and the County Fair run
process. more smoothly.
• *Judging experiences for youth with disabilities or injuries: If a 4 • If you are unsure which class you will exhibit an animal in at the Coun-
-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process ty Fair (breeding or market), sign up for both classes BUT make sure
by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, please refer to the poli- to notify the Extension Office or species superintendent how many
cy. Please got to http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/ animals you will be bringing total within that species by July 8 at Fair
policies/docs/competitive-events-youth-with-disabilities-injuries.pdf for Set Up Day.
more information.
• Example: If you have a ewe lamb but are not sure if you will show it as
4. Cloverbud Policies: Cloverbud members must have completed K-2nd a breeding ewe or market lamb you may sign it up for both classes on
grade. All Cloverbud members are judged non-competitively and receive FairEntry. If you know at that time that you will only be bringing 2
a participation ribbon and $2.00 premium. lambs total, but have signed up for 4 different exhibit classes; email the
5. Responsibility: The Pope County Ag Society or the University of Minne- office the total number of lambs you will be bringing. If you do not
sota Extension is not responsible for lost or damaged exhibits. know until closer to the County Fair exactly how many lambs you will
6. Insurance: Accident insurance is in effect for any enrolled 4-H member be bringing, please tell your species specific superintendent by 4:00
and screened volunteer while participating in or attending any scheduled p.m. Sunday, July 8th. These numbers are used for stalling.
and adult supervised 4-H activity. Any accidents need to be reported to 12. All Minnesota State 4-H Rules are in effect during any 4-H event, in-
the 4-H Program Coordinator. Please note: this policy does not cover cer- cluding the county fair.
tain activities, including Cloverbuds while working with animal projects.
The insurance does not include liability coverage. Each 4-H family is lia-
ble for any damage or personal injury caused by their animals while at the
county fair. 4-H families are encouraged to check their liability insurance *You can view all the Minnesota 4-H Policy documents at:
before bringing animals to the fair. www.4-H.umn.edu/policies
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STATE FAIR/STATE SHOW ELIGIBILTIY STATE FAIR REGISTRATION
1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show, and State Dog Show will be 1. A State Fair trip sign-up poster will be posted in the 4-H Building.
selected from blue ribbon exhibits only (see State Dog Show Rules All State Fair Trip winners and Alternates must signify their de-
for exceptions). Exhibit classes NOT eligible for State Fair are sire to take a trip or decline by indicating “Yes” or “No” next to
marked with an asterisk * and noted in the premium book. their name on the sign-up poster by 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 20th.
2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Alternates should know that additional trips may be available
Horse Show must have completed sixth grade. and be on hand at 5:00 p.m. to claim trips. Connect with Exten-
3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-Hers must have sion Staff with your desire to attend state fair if you are an alter-
met all competitive deadlines and completed Quality Assurance/ nate.
Ethics Training.
2. If a 4-Her decides not to take a State Fair Trip after the County’s Final
State Policy: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock ex- Registration at the State Fair, they will not be refunded their State Fair
hibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy expenses.
goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance
training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person 3. Adults, age 21 and over, interested in chaperoning at the State Fair
workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth must complete the Minnesota 4-H Volunteer Screening process and
completing either quality assurance training option will receive a online Chaperone training prior to the County Fair to be considered.
certificate of completion. A mix of male and female chaperones is desired as well as those with
expertise in certain project areas or previously as a State Fair Chap-
4. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s), 4-H members may
erone.
also participate in activities such as Share-the-Fun, demonstrations,
Arts-In, cooking events, animal science educational exhibits or judg- 4. Adults interested in chaperoning at the State Fair should contact the 4
ing teams. -H Program Coordinator as soon as possible to express interest and
5. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to pro- begin the volunteer screening process.
vide as many 4-H members as possible the opportunity to experience
5. A mandatory State Fair meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday of
the Minnesota State Fair judging process. To ensure that as many
fair, in the Jack Morris Arena. All youth participating in State Fair and
youth as possible have the opportunity to participate in a livestock
State Show must attend with their parents in order to complete paper
experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are
work.
asked to follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused
livestock quota trips.
Pope County 4-H: 2018 Premium Book 7STATIC EXHIBITS 5. All livestock health testing will be the responsibility of the 4-H family. If
1. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part only in projects in which testing is required, the test papers must be presented to the Extension
they are enrolled by June 25. All work on projects entered should be done Office by the Fair Registration Deadline unless otherwise noted. If your
by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year unless oth- animal requires vaccination, these must be given to the animal and
erwise noted. vaccination certificates presented to the Extension Office by the Fair
Registration Deadline of June 25.
2. May enter 2 items, in most project areas unless otherwise noted. Register
for fair by visiting pope.fairentry.com for each project bringing. (i.e. 2 pho- 6. The exhibitor will pay all vet costs incurred at the fair unless otherwise
tography needs to be entered twice.) determined by the Ag Society.
3. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high. They may be smaller. 7. In the event of injury or illness of animal, request for early release
should follow these steps. 1. Parents come to Extension Staff with
4. Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits for all project areas may not exceed concern & vet recommendation. 2. Extension Staff goes to Fairboard
12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24" wide x 36" high, right and for final approval from Ag Society. If the species superintendent from
left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.) the Fairboard is not present at the time the animal is released, it is the
Project judging criteria family’s responsibility to leave written documentation for the Fairboard
Exhibit quality 25% species superintendent. 3. It is the 4-H family’s responsibility to let
Educational value 25%
both the Fairboard species superintendent & the 4-H species superin-
tendent know of the early release. 4. The 4-H’er does not lose their
Knowledge and ability to explain 50%
auction spot for that animal if the policy is followed.
Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed.
8. All animal health regulations will be in effect as stipulated by the Min-
5. All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the judge. nesota Board of Animal Health and the County Agricultural Society.
6. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your
exhibit exceeds this space limitation, contact the Extension office. SHOWMANSHIP
7. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appro- 1. Livestock showmanship is available in beef, dairy, goat, lama, poultry,
priate information for the project (i.e., vegetable varieties) should be includ- rabbits, sheep, & swine animal science classes. The junior contest for
ed. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and 4-H members who have completed grades 3 -5, the intermediate con-
should indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. test for grades 6-8, and the senior contest for grade 9 and older. 4-
Hers must show there own animals.
8. Copyright Law and Infringement:
a. Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and 2. Only the top three places in each age division will receive a premium
creators of “original work. Original work includes a per- (blue, red and white).
son’s ideas captured in writing or as an image, photo- 3. Members must show within their own age division. They may not move
graph, song, audio recording, or visual recording. up to a higher showmanship age division, even if they won champion
b. All original work – including information found on the web or reserve champion in their age division in previous years.
– is subject to copyright protection. The author/creator 4. The Champion and Reserve Champion Showmanship winners in each
has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, livestock species will be invited to compete in the All Around Show-
perform or make derivative works. manship Contest on Saturday. If the Champion or Reserve Champion
c. Before using another person’s work a part of your 4-H Showmanship winner chooses not to participate, the third-place show-
exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use, has a manship winner will be invited. Three species will be shown each year
creative commons license or that you have requested and on a rotational schedule with dairy, meat goat, swine on year 1, beef,
received permission (in writing) to use the original work. If sheep, dairy goat on year 2. Species not shown in the ring, including
an exhibit infringes on copyright law, a decision may need poultry and rabbit, will be scored based on educational stations. Each
to be made to remove the exhibit from display at the
species will be eligible for a maximum of 10 points.
county or state fair.
ANIMAL SCIENCE EXHIBITS BEDDING, EQUIPMENT, & BARN RULES
OWNERSHIP & ANIMAL HEALTH The County Agricultural Society will furnish stalls, pens and
the first day of bedding for all livestock exhibits. Dairy, sheep,
1. All animals shown in Minnesota 4-H animal science shows must have the
and goats will receive straw bedding. Beef will use wood
required State 4-H ID system, ear tag and/or tattoo. All animals exhibited
chips. All other species will receive shavings. Additional
must be owned solely by the member, member’s family or leased by
bedding, feed, water, etc. is the responsibility of the exhibitor.
agreement. Animals must be identified on the appropriate 4-H livestock
All Bedding must be low in dust, free of pests and molds, and
ownership affidavit, worksheet, or lease agreement and the form(s) must
easily removed from the barns.
be on file in 4HOnline or at the County Extension Office.
4-H’ers exhibiting livestock at the county fair are responsible
2. Animals without the required State 4-H ID will not be eligible for purple for the care and feeding of animals they exhibit, as deemed
ribbons including Champion or Reserve Champion awards, rate of gain by vet. Exhibitors not providing proper animal care will be
competition, auction participation or state fair/show trips advancement. disqualified from exhibition.
3. All animals must be examined by the official veterinarian on the day they Cattle should be double tied with a halter and a neck tie. Bed-
are admitted to the exhibition and at least once daily during the exhibition. ding should be neatly blocked.
All out-of-state animals must meet Minnesota importation requirements. Cattle
Cattle may be taken to tie-outs at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and
4. No animal may enter or be at a public exhibition that is showing clinical Thursday and 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
signs of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease, including Sheep &
Blankets are acceptable at any time.
8 ringworm and warts. GoatsEXHIBIT ENTRY, GROOMING & SHOWRING ANIMAL SCIENCE INTERVIEWS
1. All livestock exhibitors must follow the IAFE Show Ethics policy. Animal Science Interviews provide members a way to process, reflect, and
2. All grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming, and blocking (all share upon their learning during the 4-H year in animal science projects.
species) must be done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate
Interviews also provide members an opportunity to strengthen their com-
family, or any other registered Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate
family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal munication skills, learn valuable life skills, and win awards.
guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4-H member exhib- 1. Animal Science Interviews are strongly encouraged, but not required.
iting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting pro- 2. Members may interview in the species of their choice. They may not
cess at the fair. Exhibitors in violation of this rule may show for ribbon interview in more than one species.
only and will not be considered for champion, State Fair, or auction. 3. Members need to pre-register for Animal Science Interviews.
3. Exhibitors must be able to handle their animals in the show ring, bar- 4. Awards will be given to the Champion Interview in each grade division
ring uncontrollable circumstances. If the exhibitor and assistant cannot of each species. Cloverbuds are not eligible for awards but may par-
control the animal, the animal and exhibitor will be asked to leave the ticipate in interviews for practice.
ring and will be given a placing determined by the judge. These ani- 5. Awards will be presented during the show for that species and at the 4
mals asked to leave will not be allowed to return for the auction or -H showcase on Friday July 20th at 6 p.m.
State Fair lineup. 6. Interview will be held on Sunday, July 8th during fair setup.
4. Livestock classes with less than 3 entries may be combined.
5. To show in the registered breed classes, animals must meet the regis- HERDSMANSHIP
tration requirements for that breed and registration papers must be The purpose of 4-H Herdsmanship is to help 4-H members learn skills in
available. Animals without proper registration papers must be shown making a favorable impression on the general public with their livestock
as commercial, crossbred, or grade. exhibit as well as skills in courtesy, cooperation, and proper care of animals.
6. Approval for substituting another 4-H member to show an animal must HERDSMANSHIP is PRIDE in your 4-H Livestock Project, PRIDE in your 4-
be obtained from the 4-H Program Coordinator prior to the show. The H Club, PRIDE in your family, and PRIDE in yourself.
request must be submitted in writing as soon as the member is aware Herdsmanship Guidelines
of the situation. Substitutions may be allowed for emergency situations 1. Good general appearance of the club group.
such as injury, illness, death in family, etc. Failure to submit a written 2. Exhibitors should be courteous and ready to explain their project to the
request will result in loss Champion or Reserve Champion ribbon and general public.
awards, State Fair or state trip advancement, and Auction. A substitu- 3. Exhibitors should be doing their own clipping, grooming, etc. (see MN 4
tion request does not need to be made when a 4-H member has two -H Grooming Rule).
animals in the same class. The substitute show person must be a 4. Exhibitors should be doing their own feeding, watering, sweeping,
currently enrolled Pope County 4-H member. cleaning, etc. (not parents).
7. All Youth need to attend mandatory species exhibitor meetings held 15 5. Exhibitors are also judged on the cleanliness of alleys, aisles, stalls,
minutes prior to show. pens, cages; bedding is dry, adequate but not excessive; show boxes
and equipment not in the way; manure kept hauled away frequently.
8. Youth need to be present for Animal verification and weighing from
6. Animals should be clean, groomed, properly tied or penned.
3:00-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
7. Decorations will not increase scores, but may reduce them if not main-
9. Animal Sales and Advertising: No animals may be advertised for sale tained.
and no farm, ranch, or sale signs may be displayed or worn. The only 8. Radios/tape players may be played at low volume EXCEPT during
signs other than Pope County 4-H stall cards and champion/reserve shows when they must be turned off.
champion signs that may be displayed are educationally-based signs 9. Because of congestion in the barn, all beef fitting chutes must be kept
with performance or pedigree information, but no owner/exhibitor infor- outside the barn, preferably north or east side of the cattle barn. Exhib-
mation. itors must keep walkways safe and clear. Exhibitors must clean-up
grooming areas after use.
10. Stay with your animals during feeding. Feed pans should be removed
immediately after animals are finished eating.
RATE-OF-GAIN Procedures
An optional Rate-of-Gain contest is offered for market beef, dairy steers,
market goats, market lambs, and market swine. • Herdsmanship will be judged twice per day except Entry Day, anytime
Animals must be weighed by the ownership / weighing deadline and exhibit- between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Herdsmanship will not be judged for
ed at the county fair. *Market lambs & goats must be weighed on County a species during its show or immediately prior or after its show. The
Weigh Day, on the scale provided. judge will take into consideration show time, milking, etc.
Animals will be weighed on Livestock Entry Day. The animal’s initial weight • Awards will be divided into 2 divisions dependent on the number of
combined with the County Fair weight divided by the number of days will be species members exhibit in of beef, dairy, goats, poultry, rabbit, sheep,
used to determine Champion and Reserve Rate of Gain in each species. and swine. Division I will include clubs that have exhibitors in 4 or
more species. Division II will include clubs that have exhibitors in 3 or
All market animals with verified Rate-of-Gain data are eligible for premiums.
fewer species. Horse herdsmanship will be judged by family. Each
Rate of Gain Premium Standards
club will be judged on their exhibits in each specie and then compete
Beef Goat Sheep Swine
against other clubs within their division. The highest overall average
Blue 2.25+ 0.3+ 0.6+ 1.75+ score will win the division. Champion t-shirts will be awarded to the
Red 2.0 - 2.25 0.2+0.3 0.5 - 0.6 1.5 - 1.75 livestock members of the first place Division I and II clubs, and individu-
White < 2.0AUCTION 4-H LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENTS
Purpose: 4-H Livestock Superintendents serve as leaders for the project area in which
1. To encourage growth of the entire county 4-H program. they represent. As a leader, superintendents coordinate many events that
2. To encourage 4-H livestock project participation. lead up to and are held during the Pope County Fair.
3. To maintain livestock members in the county. Beef Curt Blair & Jake Reed Poultry Richard Moen
4. To provide training in livestock marketing.
5. To encourage improved livestock quality. Barb Koubsky & Jen
Dairy Nate & Angie Walter Rabbits
Larson
6. To acquaint the public with 4-H projects.
Policies: Goat Tony & Jodi Schoumaker Sheep Jessica Blair
1. Youth must sign up for the Auction be 5:00 p.m. Friday of fair, by Susan Barsness & Kelly
Horse Swine Al Becker & Kara Mrnak
turning in their auction sign up sheet to the 4-H Fair Office. Sign up Anderson
sheet is provided in their fair packet available in the 4-H office. Lama Doreen Cihlar Herdsmanship Jen Larson
2. Animals sell for a premium; 4-Her keeps the animal.
3. 4-Hers taking a livestock State Fair trip must take the animal going Ag Society Rules for 4-H Exhibits
to State Fair through the auction. If a 4-H member earns a State
Fair Livestock Trip and a State Horse Show or State Llama Show 1. Premiums are paid by the Pope County Ag Society
Trip, they must decide which animal they will take through the auc- 2. Exhibit Release: Exhibitors need to meet exhibition requirements of the
tion. 4-Her’s may only take one animal through the auction. local County Fair Ag Society and the 4-H Youth Development Program
from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time: If exhibition require-
4. From the Auction bid price, 20% goes to Pope County 4-H to benefit
ments are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H Program
the good of the whole; 80% goes to the member to assist with State
Staff), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards,
Fair expenses, project expenses, or saved for future education.
and participation in the state event. Approved early release is an excep-
5. Auction line up will be random order. tion to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and fair board decision based
6. 4-Hers must bring their own animal through the auction unless prior on each situation.
approval has been granted by 4-H Staff. • Static Exhibits in place by 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17th for
judging and display. Released at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July
7. Exhibitor absence from the show will disqualify an exhibitor from
participating in the auction, unless prior approval from staff was 22nd.
given. • Livestock must be stalled/penned by 3 p.m. Wednesday July
18th. Livestock is released at 7 a.m. Sunday, July 22nd.
8. If an animal is released to go home prior to the auction by the Fair 3. The Ag Society will take every precaution in its power for the preserva-
Veterinarian, the 4-H’er does not lose their auction spot. tion of the articles and stock on exhibit, but will not be responsible for
any loss or damage that may occurring the delivery, exhibition or remov-
9. In the event the exhibitor earns an auction spot but is unable to be al of exhibits.
present for the auction, approval for substituting another 4-H mem- 4. Barns are closed at 10:00 p.m. - No one should be entering after that
ber to show their animal through the auction must be obtained from time without prior authorization from the Ag Society.
Extension Staff. The request must be submitted in writing to the 5. Guest access to barns must be maintained throughout the fair. Do not
Extension Office by July 9th. Extension Staff will review it and a block alley ways, play loud music, or in any other way prohibit guests
decision will be made before County Fair. Emergency requests may enjoyment of viewing the exhibition. At all times be courteous and re-
be made up to 5:00 p.m. Friday evening of the County Fair. Failure spectful.
to submit a written request will result in loss of auction spot.
PREMIUM SCHEDULE
Eligibility: Project Area Blue Red White
• Blue Ribbon or higher Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Lama, Poultry, Rab- Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Goats $ 7.00 $ 5.50 $ 4.00
bit, Sheep, Swine Poultry, Rabbits, Lama, Lamb Lead, Fash-
ion Review, Dog Show, Horse: (Halter,
• Animals receiving Champion or Reserve Rate of Gain will be eligible
Games, Pleasure, Equitation, Training &
to participate in the auction as Champions. $ 4.00 $ 3.00 $ 2.00
Achievement ) **(Horse Showmanship, Egg
• Champion, Reserve Champion, and State Fair Trip Winners will be & Spoon, Walk Trot are not eligible for Pre-
noted in the auction program. mium)
Public Presentations, Performing Arts &
$ 5.00 $ 4.00 $ 3.00
Food Review
Litter, Fleece/Fiber, Horse Related, Horse-
4-H’ers are responsible for inviting bidders less Horse, All Building Exhibits unless $ 3.00 $ 2.00 $ 1.00
otherwise noted
to the auction. Watch for more information Club Activities $10.00 $ 7.50 $ 5.00
from the Extension Office with materials you Rate of Gain $ 3.00 $ 2.50 $ 2.00
1st 2nd 3rd
can use to invite your bidders. Showmanship *excluding horse & dog $ 3.00 $ 2.50 $ 2.00
Dairy & Goat Production* $ 3.00 $ 2.00 $ 1.00
Cloverbud / Participation $ 2.00
10 Pope County 4-H: 2018 Premium Book4-H Food Stand
DATES TO REMEBER FOOD STAND HOURS
Food Stand Handbook given to club leaders at 4-H Leader Council Tuesday 2—6 pm
April 29 Meeting
Wednesday 12—10pm
May 15 Shift Request forms due at the Extension Office
Thursday— 8 am—
June 1 Shift Assignments Announced to Club Leaders Saturday 10pm
July 1 Worker Sign Up sheet due to the Extension Office
July 18-21 Pope County Fair
GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS AT THE FAIR
DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR FOOD SERVICE:
• Please ensure your clothes are clean. We suggest wearing a club t-shirt to identify your group.
• Keep hair pulled back or if you have a clean/comfortable cap, please wear it
• No tank tops allowed in the kitchen. No shorts allowed at the grill. Avoid wearing loose sleeves, scarves, jewelry and other articles of clothing or accessories.
• Must wear clean, closed toe shoes
UPON ARRIVAL FOR YOUR CLUB SHIFT, CLUB LEADERS:
• Assemble your group behind the building at least 15 minutes before your are scheduled to work.
• Bring your worker worksheet with you. This will make it easier to assign duties and needs to be completed for insurance liability purposes.
• The shift manager will be out about 10 minutes before your shift to go over any last minute information and to assist in transitioning from one club to another.
• Inform your club that only family members scheduled to work the shift will be allowed in the kitchen.
FOOD SAFETY:
• You must wash your hands often during your shift and always when you enter the kitchen area. Scrub hands together for at least 20 seconds, count or sing the ABC’s
twice to yourself. Dry hands on a paper towel.
• Do not touch food with bare hands. Use tongs, forks, gloves, or scoops to handle food.
• Workers in the kitchen frying/grilling area must be adults. 4-H FAMILY
• Please pay attention to posted signs for other food safety rules.
• Keep your work area clean and make sure all garbage goes in the trash.
PUNCH CARDS
• No eating or drinking allowed in the kitchen area. Drinks need to be labeled and kept in the storage room.
• All food that has been prepared too far in advance will be discarded in the garbage (hamburgers, French fries,
4-H Families can purchase $10
etc.). There will be no exception to this rule. Please, let's all try to keep costs low and waste to a minimal level. punch cards for your family to use
We realize that there may be times we will need to discard some food, but let's not over do it
at the lunch stand during the fair
KITCHEN RULES
• Use respectful language, talk in a conversational voice, no yelling
for $8.
• No running, roughhousing, or arguing in the kitchen or dining room
Cards can be purchased any time
• Only workers scheduled to work the shift will be allowed in the Kitchen area of the building.
prior to Fair at the Extension office
• Cloverbuds and children under 3rd grade are not allowed in the Kitchen Area
• No youth in grill area. or on Tuesday, July 17 at the Food
OTHER: Stand.
• If things get busy, don't panic, take a deep breath and do the best you can. The customers will wait a few minutes
to get a good meal. Don't make too much food in advance, everything is better cooked fresh.
• If it slows down during your shift, a few people at a time may take a short break. You must check with your Club Food stand Supervisor or the Food stand Manager
before taking a break.
• When your shift is over, you may be excused from your post only when your replacement worker has arrived and you have trained them in on the duties of your post.
Before leaving, please be sure any items used in your work area are re-stocked, and your area is straightened up, for the next shift coming in. The adult clean up per-
son and club supervisor should make sure all areas are clean before your club leaves, including the bathroom, 4-H building floors, and garbage cans (both
inside and outside the 4-H Building).
Pope County 4-H: 2018 Premium Book 11CLUB PROJECTS
Register club projects at https://z.umn.edu/popeclub
CLOVERBUDS
No State Fair trips in this division. Cloverbud members have completed
kindergarten or grades 1-2.
BANNER Cloverbuds need to register for projects through FairEntry by June
25. See Page 3 for details. Cloverbud building projects are listed
Club Project- Banner under Static & Livestock projects under the species, example: Beef.
Requirement:
CLOVERBUD GENERAL PROJECT
1. Banner must be 3' x 5' and designed to hang vertically.
Cloverbud Project
2. It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (minimum size 3’ 8”)
and ready to hang.
- Cloverbuds may bring an unlimited number of building projects.
3. Banner must be of fabric (no paper) and can be one or two-sided. - Some ideas include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted plant, vegetable crea-
ture or creation, a nutritious food snack, a simple item you made for your
4. Club name on 3 x 5 card pinned to back. (Any assembly technique home like a pillow, placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag puppet, 4
can be used.) interesting objects of nature, tree leaf collection, display of insects, simple
Two banners will be selected for State Fair exhibit. craft item, or anything else you can think of.
CLOVERBUD LIVESTOCK
COMMUNITY PRIDE
Club Project - Community Pride Beef Cloverbud
Dairy Cloverbud
Requirement:
Goat Cloverbud
1. The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video, or other visual Horse Cloverbud Barrels
method which visually highlights the entire project or certain parts in a
manner which tells the public what positive effects the project had on Horse Cloverbud Western Pleasure
the community. Horse Cloverbud Showmanship
2. Two club youth who participated in the project may represent the club Lama Cloverbud Showmanship/Costume
in conference judging. Poultry Cloverbud
One exhibit will be selected for State Fair exhibit. Rabbit Cloverbud
Sheep Cloverbud
Note again in 2017, Community Pride participants at State Fair may
Swine Cloverbud
exhibit another individual project.
- Minnesota 4-H Cloverbud policies will be followed at all 4-H events and
activities, including during the entire course of the County Fair
SCRAPBOOK inside 4-H buildings, barns, and arenas as well as to and from
- Show and explain your club activities and participation in community and trailers, the wash rack, tie outs, and the arena. See the Minnesota
county events 4-H Cloverbud Information Sheet for Parents, Guardians, and Mentors
as well as the Cloverbud Volunteer Leader Guide located on the Min-
PROJECT nesota 4-H Policy and Grievances website (www.extension.umn.edu/
youth/mn4-h/policies/#grievances) .
Conservation
Container Garden
Poster - about club
Other
Requirement:
1. May be any project area your club selected to learn more about as a - Youth in the 4-H Cloverbud pro-
group or a stand alone project. A majority of your club members gram will NOT be allowed in the
should have participated in the project and group learning experience show arena without a parent or responsible youth leader being in
(s). complete control of the animal.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- Notebook, 3-sided display, poster, or educational exhibit reporting on the - Cloverbuds may show an animal being exhibited by another 4-H member.
learning experiences club members took part in as part of their club project. - Cloverbuds need to register for stalling/pens at the county fair if bringing
their own animal that will stay for the entire length of the fair.
12that are approximately 45 - 50 minutes in length. Topics selected for a
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Youth in Action demonstration may be related to a project in which the mem-
Table, microphone and easel will be provided. All other equipment must be ber is enrolled or to any other area of interest or expertise the member has.
provided by youth. Involving the audience in the process is the primary focus of Youth in Action
DEMONSTRATIONS and constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results.
Demonstration - Individual
Demonstration - Team - Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used for both Demon-
strations and Illustrated Talks. If Presentation Software is used in a Demon-
stration, the presentation software should supplement the Demonstration
LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS (hands on demonstrating should still be the basis of the entry). If used for an
Illustrated Talk, the presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk;
Livestock Demonstration - Individual
however the member must interact with the presentation and information -
Livestock Demonstration - Team not just step to the side and let the presentation play. (Self-presenting en-
tries created with presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and
entered in the “Video” class.)
ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS
Illustrated Presentation - Individual Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either a Demonstration
Illustrated Presentation - Team or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-Her is responsible for securing any equipment
necessary for judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this process,
but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to contact Extension staff WELL
YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS BEFORE the scheduled judging.
Youth in Action Demonstration - Individual
Youth in Action Demonstration - Team PERFORMING ARTS
Requirements: Performing Arts - Individual or Group
Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may be related to any project
Requirements:
that the member is enrolled in or to any area of interest or expertise the
- Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit that shows a member’s
4-Her has. Presentations may be an individual or a two-person team.
involvement or interest in the performing arts.
Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes in length and team
- To be eligible for State Fair, the member must discuss the process of se-
presentations should not exceed 25 minutes in length.
lecting, planning, performing and reflection on their project work.
- If the exhibit is an actual performance it cannot last longer than 10 minutes.
Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes actually demon-
-The 4-Her is responsible for providing any equipment necessary for
strating the hands-on steps required to accomplish a task or process. This
judging. Microphone will be provided.
most often includes the use of physical objects and actual doing or show-
- Performing Arts participants must have an exhibit on display throughout the
ing. For example, a demonstration could involve using bedding plants,
entire County Fair. Examples: For musical performances, copy of the
potting soil and related items to demonstrate how to plant a flower pot. At
music be placed inside a sheet protector to be displayed, with a picture of
the end of the Demonstration there should be something of a "finished
the youth preforming attached. For other types of performances, a photo
product". Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting visuals
of the member performing along with the performance title is adequate.
like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can
These exhibits must be turned in on Exhibit Entry Day, Tues, July 17th.
include technology based options like presentation software (i.e. MS Pow-
Exhibit Suggestions:
erPoint). However, the focus of the Demonstration should be on the
- Poster or display about your involvement or interest in the performing arts.
"doing", not the supporting visuals.
- A puppet and script made and created by member.
- Create and perform a short story, show, music selection, etc., and include
Livestock Demonstrations are demonstrations that incorporate the use of
a write-up about it.
an animal into the demonstration. Livestock are defined as beef, dairy,
- A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of current performing arts
goat, rabbit, poultry, sheep, and swine. At the County Demonstration Day,
experiences.
presentations are not required to utilize a live animal due to animal health
- An educational display of some aspect of music, drama, or performing.
concerns but are encouraged to if possible. - One Bonus State Fair live-
stock trip will be awarded to the top placing Livestock Demonstration, enti-
tling them to participate in all of the related activities and shows of that
species at State Fair
Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that presents an idea, All Public Presentations will be judged on
concept, viewpoint or experience in an educational or informative format.
For example, an Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership the Stage on Tuesday, July 17th.
lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an educational presen-
tation that explores sustainable energy options. Illustrated Presentations
most often consist of interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts
or overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include technology *Schedule will be printed based on
based options like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). Supporting
visuals may include tangible items, but generally little or no activity takes number of entries.
place with the item.
Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous presentations
Pope County 4-H: 2018 Premium Book 13Static 4-H Projects
Limited to 2 entries per area unless otherwise noted
4-H ADVENTURES CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
Limit of 5. *Projects not State Fair Eligible.
Requirements:
Requirements: - Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in conference judging, the age
- This area is for youth who to exhibit work learned through their participation and other characteristics of the child for whom the exhibit is intended and
in a 4-H Adventure program, Includes 4-H Adventure Day & 4-H Day Camp how the exhibit contributes to the child's growth, development, and well-
Projects. being.
- If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with children, the item is to be
used with children before exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must
AEROSPACE accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract from the placing of
the exhibit.
Requirements: Exhibit Suggestions:
- Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not include fuel); recovery
- Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc., made from new or
system should be in place and operative. recycled/throw-away material.
- Members should be familiar with safety codes in 4-H curriculum. - Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at least one item made by
Exhibit Suggestions: exhibitor.
- Flyable models built from kit or your own design. - Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio or video tape and
- Non flyable models built from kit or your own design.
narrative, activity book, safety manual for children, file about children and/
- Display of other equipment needed for aerospace project. or families.
- A rocket launch. - Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc., on family heritage with
description of what was learned about self and family.
BICYCLE A creatively developed program and/or item used for or with a person
with a special need (gifted, developmentally delayed, physically im-
Exhibit Suggestions: paired, etc.).
- Display showing types of bikes, parts of a bike, maintenance, traffic rules,
bicycling hazards, how to wear a helmet, equipment used to teach others
about bike repair or first aid, etc.
- Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike event you helped CITIZENSHIP
with, or research on some other aspect of bicycling that was presented
to a class or service club. Exhibit Suggestions:
- 3-Ring binder, report binder or 3-sided display reporting on community pro-
jects and/or citizenship activities which you or your club completed under
CAT your leadership. Include plans of action as well as the evaluation of each.
-A written narrative and/or visual communication presentation of 8 to 10
Exhibit Suggestions: minutes, using photos, video and/or slides, to show how you worked with
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures. Members others in your community to solve problems.
must have a photograph of themselves with their cat shown on a display or
poster.
• If a live cat brought in for conference judging it must be current on all
vaccinations, and be kept in a carrier.
Each club is assigned to help set up or clean up the 4-H Building & Food Stand:
Fair Set Up Day: July 8th from 2-6 pm
Club: Ben Wade Blazers, New Prairie Pioneers, Tails & Trails, Wayside
Fair Clean Up Day: July 22nd from 9-11 am
Club: Busy Beavers, New Horizons, Sharp Shooters, Villard Livewires, Waska Wonders
14 Pope County 4-H: 2018 Premium BookCLOTHING AND TEXTILES COMPUTER
You must complete the clothing google form, in addition to registration at Requirements:
https://z.umn.edu/popeclothingproject
- Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on documentation,
screen print, and summary. 4-H'ers are responsible for providing and
Clothes or Non Garment You Make securing any hardware used for judging; hardware may not be left on dis-
Requirements: play.
- Each garment must include an information tag listing: pattern company - Reports and written summaries should be bound in a booklet or placed in a
name and number, fiber content of fabric and care instructions, member folder.
name and club. Exhibit Suggestions:
- Garments may have been worn before showing, but should be cleaned - Display showing the parts of a computer and how they work, consumer
before exhibiting. choices involved when buying a computer, how computer software can be
- Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level and experience of put to use. Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, and exam-
exhibitor. ples of use.
Exhibit Suggestions: - Program/software developed by the 4-H member including a statement of
- A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef’s apron, skirt with elastic objectives, and discussion of program. Program/software be original or
waistband, backpack, etc., adapted by the member from an existing program.
- A constructed garment made from a pattern
- Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use of techniques
such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc, incorporated into garment. CONSUMER EDUCATION
- Clothing or textiles display showing a "fact" or "why" related to clothing Requirements:
selection, care. - Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices and the reasons for
- Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color photo of original gar- those choices.
ment and explanation of steps used. Exhibit Suggestions:
- Label comparison showing different types of labels and/or models of same
Clothes or Non Garment You Buy included.
Requirements: - Consumer comparison comparing several models of the same item,
- The purchased garment or outfit must be accompanied by an 8-1/2"x showing feature, costs, etc., with best item selected and reasons why.
11" binder with, at minimum, the following information:
a) Colored photo of member wearing the garment. Label photo with CRAFTS & FINE ARTS
name, county, and color of complexion, hair and eyes. - Members enrolled in Creative Arts can exhibit 2 projects in both Fine Arts
b) Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was purchased and and Crafts.
examples of ways it will be used in existing wardrobe, and include
CRAFTS
inventory of wardrobe.
Requirement:
-Garments may have been worn before showing but should be cleaned
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as a craft/kit.
and pressed before exhibiting.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design ele-
Exhibit suggestions:
ments and principles. The craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else's
- A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe plan.
ideas and can be exactly replicated or replicated with modifications.
- A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe building, accessorizing,
-All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if
care, etc.
not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases
for 3 dimensional work, etc.)
Fashion Revue Clothes You Make or Buy
Exhibit Suggestions:
Limit of 1 Fashion Review Clothes you Make & 1 Fashion Review Clothes
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For ad-
you Buy entry.
vanced, choose a project requiring masterful craftsmanship.
Requirements:
- Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather tooling, calligraphy, work
-Participants may model any clothing they have constructed, restyled or
from kits, etc.
purchased as a part of their 4-H clothing project.
Note: At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same garment to par- FINE ARTS
ticipate in both Fashion Revue and regular clothing in the same year. Requirement:
- Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit as an original fine art.
- Emphasis is on the creative process and the employment of design ele-
ments and principles. The fine art exhibit should show proof that it is de-
veloped from the 4-Hers own ideas and imagination.
Fashion Review public - All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits will be disqualified if
not ready for hanging, displaying, etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings,
performance will be on bases for 3 dimensional work, etc.)
Exhibit Suggestions:
- For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new techniques. For ad-
Friday, July 20th at 6 pm vanced, choose a project requiring mastery.
-Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture, print process, tex-
on the Stage tiles, pottery, etc.
Pope County 4-H: 2018 Premium Book 15CROP SCIENCES - Booklet showing their progression in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) educa-
tion as a team
CORN
Requirements: ENGINEERING DESIGN
- Crop must be grown on your farm in the previous growing season. Requirement:
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. - Include description of the problem/challenge being solved
Exhibit Suggestions: - Include description of the engineering design process/steps undergone to
- A two quart exhibit of shelled corn (no ear corn), must be placed in a clear solve problem
two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. Exhibit Suggestions:
- An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, soils, plant growth -Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project
factors, plant characteristics, growing and using plants, plant growth and -Exhibit of engineering design product
food production, examples of a plant disease, and the life cycle of that -display, binder, poster, webpage exploring a related career
disease explaining causes and control.
SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES ROBOTICS
Requirements: Note: The goal of the 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H members to explore
- Crops must be grown on your farm during the previous or current growing science, technology and engineering through designing and building a func-
season tioning robot. The robot can be either programmable or remote controlled.
- Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety. The robot can be created by an individual or a group.
Exhibit Suggestions: Requirements:
- A two quart exhibit of any soybean or small grain variety, must be placed in - Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all pieces of the
a clear two quart jar or 2 clear one quart jars. exhibit.
- An educational display illustrating one of the following ideas: plant repro- - Include a description of the robots ability to sense, follow a plan and
duction, soils, plant growth factors, plant characteristics, growing and complete an act
using plants, plant growth and food production, examples of a plant dis- - Exhibits may have a one page report explaining the function, purpose and
ease, and the life cycle of that disease explaining causes and control. construction of the robot.
Exhibit Suggestions:
- A robots, a display, diagrams of programming, booklets, etc.
DOG
Note: Dog Show Entries can be found on the AnSci Pages ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE LEVEL 1 & 2 (formerly Rube Gold-
Exhibit Suggestions: berg)
- Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or pictures.
Level 1 - grades 3 -8.
- Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training, etc.
Level 2 grades 9 - 12.
Youth in grades 6 and above can participate in Level 2 if they have and at
ELECTRIC least 2 years previous experience in Level 1. Each member (regardless of
Requirements: age) needs to register in one of these classes.
- A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all electric and electronic -An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on Rube Goldberg, an
exhibits overly complex contraption designed to accomplish a simple task. The best
Exhibit Suggestions: created machines use a variety of everyday items in a whimsical way to cre-
- Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or farm. ate a series of chain-reaction steps to accomplish a simple task. In the con-
- Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch locations, fuse boxes, test, youth not only employ physics and engineering, but humor and storytell-
wire size, capacities, fuse sizes, total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, ing, to create their machine.
number of circuits, and type of wiring installation. This activity is a team event of at least 3 and no more than 10 members.
- Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with an explanation of Requirements:
what it is and how it is used. -Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge Level 1 and 2 Rul
- Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical experiment (may or may Books at www.4-H.umn.edu/events/engineering-design-challenge/
not have worked), educational display used in teaching others, etc. For complete details.
-Teams of at least 3 youth
ENGINEERING DESIGN -Minimum of 10 steps
AQUATIC ROBOTICS -Machine must operate in 2 minutes or less
-Exhibit physical size limited to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft
Aquatic Robotics
-Explain one thing/step on the machine that they use science content to help
Requirements: solve a problem/challenge
- Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle (ROV) Need to keep a written record illustrating the process of doing the project.
- Use and adapt it to monitor water quality/Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Exhibit Suggestions:
education - Engineering Design Challenge machine itself
- Work in teams of at least 3 youth, or individuals may exhibit - Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the doing the activity/
- Illustrate the community partnership (example: DNR, Water Resource or project
Lake Association)
Exhibit Suggestions: Note: In 2018, the State Engineering Design Challenge for Level 1 and 2
- Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing the activity/project (formerly Rube Goldberg) will be held at a site other than the State Fair.
- Exhibit of ROV However, challenge teams are invited to showcase their machine and
- Display showing their use in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) education project at the State Fair. Participants can also have other general pro-
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