2021 4-H Premium Book

2021 Martin County 4-H Premium Book

Entries due July 1, 2021

to the University of Minnesota Extension / Martin County 4-H Office
1300 N Bixby Rd., Fairmont

The 2021 Martin County Fair will be August 16 through August 22. Judging for all NON-LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS &
ALL LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS will be Monday, August 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H Section of the
BANK MIDWEST Building.

4-H entries for the Martin County Fair are registered online in FairEntry or on your County Fair Registration Form.
Only those projects registered online or marked on your registration form are eligible for exhibition at the fair
without penalty. Fair registration must be submitted to the Martin County Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on July 1,
postmarked by July 1, or completed online by 11:59 p.m. on July 1 in FairEntry. Martin County 4-H Federation
policy states: County Fair entries will be accepted after July 1. However, the following penalties will apply:

 No purple, overall champion, or reserve ribbons

 Not eligible for 4-H Auction
 Not eligible for State Fair

Presentation Day
Saturday, July 24 at the Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds) in Fairmont MN
Please Note: To register for these projects, you must either have them entered in FairEntry by 11:59 p.m. on July 1, or
submit your county fair paper registration form to the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on July 1 or if mailed, be postmarked

NO LATER than July 1.

Exhibitors involved in Clothing, Fashion Revue, Performing Arts, Share the Fun, Demonstration and Food Revue will
receive an email/letter the week prior to the event with more information.

Cloverbuds exhibiting in these projects will also participate in Presentation Day.

Clothing The following projects are judged on Presentation Day:
Fashion Revue Performing Arts Demonstrations Food Revue Share the Fun

Dear 4-H members and volunteers,

This year’s county fair may require us to change our typical practices and procedures to ensure we are providing the
safest experience possible. We will provide advance notice should there need to be any changes within this
document. We appreciate your flexibility during this time. If you have any questions as we navigate this year’s fair, do
not hesitate to contact the Martin County Extension/4-H Office. We are excited to be back at the Martin County Fair
with you all!

Kristie Gaalswyk-Pomerenke Trisha Sheehan
Martin County Extension Educator Regional Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development

PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the Martin County Fair requires that 4-H members and volunteers follow the current
Minnesota 4-H safety protocols and guidelines. Note: If you have questions regarding the most up-to-date Minnesota 4-
H safety protocols, please contact the Martin County Extension/4-H Office.

Download and use our Martin County 4-H App!
To stay informed during the Martin County Fair, download and use the Martin County 4-H App.

http://grandstandsites.com/gs/index.php?c=Martin_County_4-H

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2021 4-H Challenges ~ not eligible for State Fair

Any 4-H member is eligible to have one entry per challenge. These entries DO NOT count as a General Exhibit entry and thus are
NOT State Fair Eligible. 4-H Challenge Projects should be brought on Entry Day, Monday, August 16 and placed on the designated
table in the 4-H Section of the Bank Midwest Building. Each project needs to have a 4-H Entry Card (provided by the 4-H Fair
Office) attached to it. These exhibits will NOT be conference judged; they will be judged at the very end of Entry Day.

Fabric Scraps Challenge

This challenge will require you to be creative as you repurpose fabric scraps into a new item,
such as a keychain, bookmark, coin purse, etc.

Z - 002 - 1 Beginner – Fabric Scraps Challenge, 3-5 grade
Z - 002 - 2 Intermediate – Fabric Scraps Challenge, 6-8 grade
Z - 002 - 3 Senior – Fabric Scraps Challenge, 9-13 grade

Photography Walk Challenge

In this challenge, you are to go on a photography walk! Take photos showing what you see on your walk. It could include a flower
in your garden, your pet walking along side you, a bridge in your path, etc. You will need to provide four photos of different
subjects that show your journey. Be creative with your lighting and photo angles for this project. The photos should be mounted
on mat board or poster board.

Z - 001 - 1 Beginner – Photography Walk Challenge, 3-5 grade
Z - 001 - 2 Intermediate – Photography Walk Challenge, 6-8 grade
Z - 001 - 3 Senior – Photography Walk Challenge, 9-13 grade

4-H Food Imposters Challenge

Make a sweet treat that looks like a savory food item! Can you make a cupcake that looks

like a cheeseburger? A cookie that looks like a taco or a doughnut that looks like a sushi

roll? You must include with your baked good item a print-out that has a photo of it and
lists your name, grade completed, name of the sweet item, the savory item it’s supposed to

look like, and ingredients used. Judging will be based on taste and decoration creativity.

Z - 003 - 1 Beginner – 4-H Food Imposters Challenge, 3-5 grade
Z - 003 - 2 Intermediate – 4-H Food Imposters Challenge, 6-8 grade
Z - 003 - 3 Senior – 4-H Food Imposters Challenge, 9-13 grade

Repurpose Old Window Challenge

Repurpose an old window into something new and fun! There are numerous ways in which to give an old window a new life and
purpose – a photo frame, holiday decoration, etc. Be creative with your design! Judging will be based on creativity and
workmanship of the item.

Z - 004 - 1 Beginner – Repurpose Old Window Challenge, 3-5 grade
Z - 004 - 2 Intermediate – Repurpose Old Window Challenge, 6-8 grade
Z - 004 - 3 Senior – Repurpose Old Window Challenge 9-13 grade

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2021 MARTIN COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE

Note: Locations listed below may need to change based on safety protocol needs. Any location changes will be communicated prior to the event.

Monday, August 16 - Pre-Entry Day 4-H General Exhibits entered and judged
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Livestock Interviews for Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Horse, Sheep,
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rabbit, Poultry, & Swine
(Participate in a Livestock Interview for each species you are exhibiting. You
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. must register for Livestock Interviews with your fair registration.)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (In the 4-H Section of the Bank Midwest Building)
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry entered
4-H Meat Goats entered
4-H Rabbits entered

Tuesday, August 17 - Livestock Entry Day

7:30 a.m. – Noon 4-H Dairy & Dairy Goats entered
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 4-H Sheep entered

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 4-H Swine entered
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 4-H Poultry entered

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 4-H Beef check-in/weigh-in
All beef must be weighed and stalled by 11:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. 4-H Meat Goat Show (Livestock Arena)
3:15 p.m. 4-H Lamb Lead (Livestock Arena)

4:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show (Livestock Arena)

Wednesday, August 18 4-H Swine Show (Swine Barn)
8:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show (North End of Sheep Barn)
12:30 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show (Poultry and Rabbit Building)
4:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 19 4-H Livestock Demonstrations (Location TBD – Check with 4-H Fair Office)
4-H Dairy Goat Show (Kietzer Arena)
8:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show (Kietzer Arena)
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horses Entered and Registered (Horse Barn)
9:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show (Livestock Arena)
9:30 a.m. – Noon Premier Showmanship Contest (immediately following the Beef Show)
11:00 a.m. State Fair Meeting - General Exhibits (Livestock Arena)
3:00 p.m. State Fair Meeting - Livestock Exhibits (Livestock Arena)
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 20 4-H Auction Buyer's Registration (Livestock Arena)
8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (Kietzer Arena)
8:30 a.m. 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction (Livestock Arena)
9:00 a.m. FINAL DEADLINE for State Fair Winner Packet Entry (Due to 4-H Office)
5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 21 FINAL DEADLINE for State Horse Show Winner Packet Entry
5:00 p.m. (Due to 4-H Office)

Sunday, August 22 Release time for all exhibits and livestock
6:00 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closed
7:00 p.m.

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MARTIN COUNTY FAIR, 4-H DEPARTMENT

 ALL EXHIBITS must be registered online or with the County Extension Office on or before JULY 1, 2021.
 ALL EXHIBITS will be conference judged; unless otherwise specified.

Monday, August 17 ~ NON-LIVESTOCK Exhibit Judging Schedule If you have over ten
Please come during your assigned time! projects to be judged, you

1:30 p.m. Superintendents/Judges Orientation need to be present by
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Galena 4:00 p.m., so all of your
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pleasant Prairie, Silver Lake
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Waverly/Westford, Fox Lake projects can be judged
before 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. East Chain
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Elm Creek

7:00 p.m. ALL 4-H PROJECT JUDGING ENDS
7:00 p.m. 4-H AREA CLOSED for final placing and exhibit arrangement

What Happens on General Project Judging Day?

♣ Come to the 4-H Section of the Bank Midwest Building with your exhibits during your club’s assigned judging time.
♣ Go to the 4-H Office area to the check-in table and get your project judging cards.
♣ Judging areas are marked by project areas.
♣ During judging, you will have an opportunity to visit with the judge about your exhibit.

What Happens on General Project Judging Day DURING the time I spend with the Judge?

♣ When the judge looks at your exhibit and visits with you about your project, they are thinking about more than “how
your exhibit looks.”

♣ The way your exhibit looks is important, but your ribbon placing also includes what you tell the judge about what YOU
learned as you made it.

♣ Judges want to know what goals you had as you made the exhibit, and how you made the project. This is why they talk
with you as they judge your exhibit.

♣ Talking with judges at the county fair is a way to feel good about your exhibits, while learning tips for how you can
improve your skills to create next year’s projects.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Exhibits:

1. All exhibits are to be registered in FairEntry by July 1. If exhibits are not registered by July 1, they are only able to
receive a blue ribbon or lower with its related premium; are ineligible for State Fair; and are ineligible for the
auction.

2. Members may exhibit, demonstrate, or take part in projects for which they have registered. If a member chooses to
exhibit in an area for which they have not registered, they may do so for educational purposes only - meaning they
will receive no champion or reserve awards, no State Fair trips, and will not be eligible for the auction.

3. All work on projects entered should be done by the 4-H member and completed during the current 4-H year
(October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021).

4. Exhibits may be the result of a team/group effort. Each member of the team/group needs to:
a) Enroll in the project
b) Enter the exhibit
c) Participate in the conference judging

5. All projects with grade divisions refer to the grade completed in spring of the current year.
6. Every member should read all the general and specific instructions for his/her projects. The exhibitor has the right to

remove an exhibit, upon approval of a Fair Board member and/or veterinarian, and still maintain all 4-H privileges
(premiums will be lost or awarded at Fair Board's discretion).
7. Youth will be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event when exhibition
requirements are met (and appropriate permissions are granted by 4-H Program Staff). Approved early release is an
exception to the rule and becomes a 4-H staff and Fair Board decision based on each situation.
8. Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x 28” high. They may be smaller.
9. Education/Science Exhibits for all project areas may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 36" high. (Center back 24"
wide x 36" high, right and left wings each 12" wide x 36" high.)

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10. Floor Space for any exhibit should not exceed 20 square feet. If your exhibit exceeds this space limitation, send
a descriptive letter to 4-H Council about the project to be reviewed during their July meeting.

11. All exhibits must be labeled with name, club, and county. Other appropriate information for the project (i.e.,
vegetable varieties) should be included. If the exhibit has multiple pieces, each part needs to be labeled and should
indicate 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.

12. Copyright Law and Infringement:
a) Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of “original work.” Original work includes a
person’s ideas captured in writing or as an image, photograph, song, audio recording, or visual recording.
b) All original work – including information found on the web – is subject to copyright protection. The
author/creator has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform or make derivative works.
c) Before using another person’s work as part of your 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use,
has a creative commons license or that you have requested and received permission (in writing) to use the
original work. If an exhibit infringes on copyright law, a decision may need to be made to remove the exhibit
from display at the county or state fair.

13. All exhibits are evaluated by a conference with the judge. Blue, red, and white ribbons are awarded based on the
member's knowledge and ability to explain the project (50%), exhibit quality (25%), and educational value (25%).
Decision of the judge is final and may not be appealed.

Over-sized Exhibits:

1. 4-H Council must approve exhibits larger than suggested display size. Send a descriptive letter to 4-H Council about
your project so it can be reviewed at their July meeting.

2. Over-sized exhibits winning State Fair trips MUST be transported by the member to and from the Minnesota State
Fair. An over-sized exhibit is determined by a 4-H Council member and the 4-H Extension Educator.

General Project Judging:

1. ALL exhibits must comply with all requirements of the State 4-H Office and the local County Fair Board and County
Extension Office from 4-H exhibit entry day through release time for the project to be eligible for show. They must
comply with the general rules of the fair. If exhibition requirements are not met (and permission is not granted by 4-H
Program Staff), youth will not be eligible for all show related premiums, awards, and participation in the state event.

2. Name, address, club and county must be included on backside of posters and displays.
3. ALL entries need to be conference judged and exhibited by 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 16 to be considered for final

judge's decision.
4. All projects are judged 50% on exhibit and 50% on exhibitor's knowledge.
5. 4-H members who have a conflict with the general project conference judging in their county of membership may be

eligible for absentee judging. To be eligible to exhibit a project while being absent from the conference judging process
the following must be in place:

• Absence pre-approved with 4-H program staff prior to scheduled date of judging (or other county competitive
event). The request will be allowed only in extreme situations such as:

o Death in the family
o Once in a lifetime educational opportunity
o Optional event with no flexibility (e.g. wedding of immediate family)
o Illness/injury including a COVID-exposure
• Exhibit(s) at the county fair (or other county competitive event) within scheduled timelines.
6. 4-H'ers not able to participate in conference judging may still have their exhibit judged. These exhibits are eligible for
Champion/Reserve Champion placing and State Fair line-ups, but may be at a disadvantage (if equal in quality to
another exhibit) to a 4-H member who is at the conference judging process. For details on how to participate via
absentee judging, contact 4-H Program Staff.
7. If a 4-H member is unable to participate in the conference judging process by himself/herself due to a disability or
injury, the 4-H member and/or member’s immediate family must request permission for a conference judging
assistant to be with the 4-H member during the conference judging for the member’s general project(s). Arrangements
and approval for a conference judging assistant must be made with the 4-H Extension Educator prior to the beginning
of the judging process. First preference for judging assistant will be a 4-H age-eligible member of the 4-H member’s
immediate family or another age-eligible 4-H member from the county of membership. In some cases, a parent or
personal aid may be appropriate; this option MUST be approved by the 4-H Extension Educator.
8. Access to the 4-H exhibit area is restricted at 7:00 p.m. on Entry Day to begin preparation for final judge's decisions.
9. Judges will award placing and prizes according to the worthiness of the exhibit, regardless of the number of exhibits in
the class.
10. ALL 4-H Building exhibits must remain in place until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22.
11. Martin County Fair and Extension Office assumes NO responsibility for exhibits displayed at the Martin County Fair
(i.e. - lost, stolen, damaged, etc.). You exhibit at your own risk.

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Code of Conduct:

In addition to the policies, rules and procedures relating to the County and State Fair, any individual participating and/or
volunteering with the Minnesota 4-H program at any level (individual, club, county, regional, state, national, and international) is
subject to the behavior standards and rules governing participation and involvement as outlined in the Minnesota 4-H Code of
Conduct.

The Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct (adopted August 2013) applies and will be enforced with 4-H members, 4-H parents, and 4-H
volunteers as follows:

- While participating in or attending 4-H sponsored program (e.g. club meeting, project meeting, activity, event, learning
opportunity).

- At the County Fair while participating in or attending a 4-H event or while on premises used for 4-H purposes (e.g. show
ring, exhibit building, barn, food stand, and etc.).

- At the State Fair, during their (or their child’s) assigned encampment or assigned volunteer responsibility.

All youth participants, parents/guardians supporting their child’s participation in 4-H, and volunteers are expected to sign the
Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct before becoming involved with Minnesota 4-H. Continued participation in Minnesota 4-H is based
on individuals meeting the requirements of the program including the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct.

Please refer to the Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct at https://extension.umn.edu/about-4-h/understanding-4-h-policies for a
complete listing of the behavior standards and rules governing participation and involvement.

Grievance Process:

The 4-H grievance process provides a vehicle by which to respond to 4-H members’ concerns relating to all 4-H activities.

A grievance committee may be convened for the following situations:
a) Alleged wrongdoing.
b) Rule violations.

A grievance committee will NOT be convened for the following situations:
- Decisions made by judges, which are final.
- Issues related to deadlines for membership enrollment, livestock identification, and/or county fair pre-registration;
due process will be provided by 4-H Extension staff.
- Code of conduct-related violations, which will be addressed by 4-H Extension staff according to the established
process.

Who may grieve an issue: Any Minnesota 4-H member and their parent/guardian
Who responds to the grievance: The grievance committee of five members will be selected from the larger grievance committee
pool and will have youth and adult representation.

Grievance Process: During the county/state fair, grievances must be filed within 24 hours (1 day) of the incident. These must be
turned in to 4-H Program Staff. To have your Grievance heard the same day as it is filed at the County Fair, your form must be
submitted to the Martin County 4-H Fair Office before 3:00 p.m. If the form is turned in AFTER 3:00 p.m., the Grievance will be
reviewed the next day. No Grievances will be reviewed at the County Fair that are turned in after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August
21. Grievance hearings will be held as needed at a location to be determined at 5:30 p.m.

The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development GRIEVANCE FORM must be filled out and signed by the 4-H
member(s) and their parent(s)/guardian(s) filing the grievance. There is no limit to the number of people signing the grievance,
but they must be directly impacted by or involved in the situation. The grievance form must be submitted with $50 at county
level/$100 at state level (cash or money order only). The money will be returned if the decision is ruled in favor of the person(s)
filing the grievance.

If you wish to submit a grievance, please speak with 4-H Staff to ensure you are given all of the necessary information and forms.

AWARDS (Livestock and General)

1. All exhibits receive a premium of blue, red or white, with the exceptions of Cloverbud and special exhibits, which
receive a participation ribbon. Only one ribbon per entry is given.

2. Purple and champion ribbons are awarded by the judge, only for exhibits they deem worthy. They can pick as few or as
many as they see fit in project areas.

3. An overall grand champion and reserve champion are chosen from each project area, as determined by the judge.
4. ALL premium AND auction checks should be cashed as soon as possible!

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GENERAL SHOW RULES ~ LIVESTOCK

1. All 4-H livestock exhibits must be identified as established in the 2021 “Animal Science Show Requirements” to be
eligible for the show and auction. This means that all beef, dairy, dairy goat, meat goat, horse, lama, poultry,
rabbit, sheep, and swine shown in 4-H livestock shows must have the required State 4-H ear tag and/or tattoo.
Animal ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than the May 17
in 2021 (with the exception of Market Beef and Dairy Steers due Feb. 16 in 2021).
a) All 4-H swine shown at the County Fair must be properly identified with 4-H ID tags (ear-notches required on
swine for State Fair participation). Any animals with questionable ear-notches are ineligible for State Fair.
Ear-notches must match ID sheets. If a member cannot meet these rules with their animal, the member will not
be eligible to show and/or participate in the auction.

2. All livestock exhibits must be pre-registered. Members in animal projects may exhibit one animal per class, unless
stated otherwise.

3. All 4-H livestock exhibitors are required to show their own animal(s) in the showmanship classes, judging ring, and
auction. There are three main exceptions to the above rule:
a) Family emergency arising during the fair, including sickness, but does not include vacations and other activities.
Permission must be obtained from the 4-H Extension Educator prior to showing.
b) In all species with classes determined by weight divisions. Example: If a 4-H member has 2 or more market
animals that fall into the same weight class, they have two options: 1) show all animals in proper class with
assistance from other 4-H members OR 2) move the heaviest animal to the next heavier weight class. This
decision must be made immediately after weigh-in. No other changes allowed.
c) If a 4-H member is unable to exhibit an animal by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the 4-H member
and/or the member’s immediate family must request permission for a substitute show person to help with the
exhibition of the 4-H member’s livestock project(s). Arrangements and approval for a substitute show person
must be made with the 4-H Extension Educator prior to the day of the show. The substitute show person must
be a 4-H age-eligible member of the 4-H member’s immediate family or another age-eligible 4-H member from
the county of membership.

4. All livestock exhibitors, including horse, poultry and rabbits, must provide for the daily feeding/watering, care and
grooming of their animals during the entire term of the fair. 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the County Fair are
responsible for the care and feeding/watering of animals they exhibit.

5. All animals exhibited must be owned solely by the 4-H member, member’s family or leased by agreement. The
family includes the 4-H’ers parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family
includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-H’ers parents actively
involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined
above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Registered animals that are not
leased must be registered in the exhibitor's name and/or the exhibitor's family name.

6. All 4-H'ers exhibiting livestock at the county fair are entered in showmanship. 4-H'ers must show their own
animals.

7. The grooming of livestock, including clipping, trimming, and blocking (all species), for a 4-H exhibitor in:
a) Grades 5th and under can be done by anyone as long as the 4-H'er exhibiting the animal is present and
involved in the process.
b) Grades 6th and above must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family, or any
other registered Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate family members are defined as being parents,
stepparents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4-H’er exhibiting the animal is
present and involved in the grooming process at the county fair. Exhibitors in violation of this rule
will not be considered for purple ribbon, Champion or Reserve Champion, or auction.

8. The project superintendent will enforce special barn rules.
9. Department superintendents reserve the right to combine lots or sub-divide lots, if there are too few or too many

entries in some lots. This may be on weight basis, animal age, or rate-of-gain.
10. 4-H members are responsible for death, loss, or injury of livestock.
11. For all beef, sheep, and swine going to market, it is the owner's responsibility to adhere to drug withdrawal periods.
12. Sheep - No artificial enhancing of carcass.
13. Stalling – In order to expedite the check-in process and to ensure there is no wasted space within barns, you are to

have your FINAL confirmed numbers of livestock exhibits you are bringing to the County Fair to the leader of your
livestock area or to your club representative assisting with stalling by the Thursday before the County Fair – August
12.

REGISTERED ANIMALS

Registration papers for purebred animals must be available for inspection on entry day and must show the member as owner, or
co-owner, of the animal. If registration papers are not provided on entry day, the animal will be shown in a non-registered class.

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LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST - RULES AND PROCEDURES

(Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Lama, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, & Swine)
Showmanship is held in all classes of livestock. 4-H’ers DO NOT need to pre-register, we will automatically sign you up for
showmanship in every animal species in which you plan to exhibit. Exhibitors are divided by age groups. The judge selects a
Champion and Reserve Champion Showman in each age division from within each species area.

Junior - 4-H'ers who have completed grades 3 through 5 (No Cloverbuds may participate.)
Intermediate - 4-H'ers who have completed grades 6 through 8
Senior - 4-H'ers who have completed grade 9, but not more than one year post high school

4-H PREMIER SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST ~ Plaque sponsored by family of E. W. Schmidtke

The 4-H Premier Showmanship Contest will be held on Thursday, August 19,
beginning at approximately 3:00 p.m., after the Beef Show.

In this program, the Grand Champion Senior Showman and Reserve Champion Senior Showman in beef, dairy, dairy goat, meat
goat, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine are asked to participate. All participants are judged on their showmanship ability in all
species. At the end of the contest, the combined scoring is used to name a premier showman. The following guidelines are used in
conducting this program:

1. Grand or Reserve Champion Showman in beef, dairy, dairy goat, meat goat, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine are
asked to participate.

2. In the case when a participant has earned grand or reserve showman in more than one species, they will name which
species they will represent, resulting in fewer participants.

3. Animals used for the contest are selected by the Fair Board livestock superintendent in the species area.
4. Previous Premier Winners ARE eligible and encouraged to participate.

Livestock Exhibitor Check List

Taking care of your animals is very important all year, but especially during the county fair when they are on public display. Here
is a check list to follow to make sure you are giving your animals the best care.

♣ Check labels and make sure you have observed all withdrawal times for drugs, including feed additives, prior to and during
the fair.

♣ Give your animal enough feed and water. Remember, as temperatures climb, animals need more water.
♣ Provide your animal with clean, dry bedding.
♣ Keep your animal clean.
♣ Keep the barn and surrounding areas clean. Place used bedding and manure in designated areas.
♣ Handle your animal with care at all times. Only you or someone who knows your animal (such as your parents or siblings)

should handle your animal. Fair visitors, who might not be familiar with animals, will be walking around, so please be aware
of them.
♣ If your animal shows signs of illness or is injured, notify the barn superintendent, Extension staff, or the fair veterinarian.
♣ If your animal is tied, exercise your animal daily.
♣ Plan a schedule with other 4-H’ers so at least one person is responsible for the animals during the time the fair is open to the
public.
♣ Always wash your hands after working with your animal to prevent spreading germs and diseases.
♣ Remember, ALL livestock exhibitors are responsible for the care and feeding of their animals during the entire
term of the Fair.

LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS

Livestock interviews will be held in the 4-H Section of the Bank Midwest Building on entry day, Monday, August 16. Winners are
recognized at each livestock show at the County Fair.

If a 4-H member is unable to participate in livestock interviews by himself/herself due to a disability or injury, the 4-H member
and/or the member’s immediate family may request accommodations that will fit the needs of the individual (e.g. someone to
read the questions). Arrangements and approval for the accommodations must be made with the 4-H Extension Educator in
advance of the interview.

You must register for Livestock Interviews by July 1 in FairEntry to complete your interviews without penalty.

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HERDSMANSHIP

The 4-H Herdsmanship Contest helps 4-H members learn skills in courtesy, cooperation, neatness and proper animal care, as well
as making a presentable exhibit for the public. Clubs achieving high levels in the Herdsmanship Contest will be recognized at the
annual Recognition Banquet.

MARTIN COUNTY 4-H AUCTION

Blue Ribbon and Higher Animals and Overall Grand/Reserve Champion General Projects

Participation:

1. Each member and a parent will need to indicate their project for the auction and sign that they agree to go
through the auction with that particular project (provided it receives a blue ribbon or higher for livestock or
champion/reserve champion ribbon for general projects, and member is eligible to participate.). ALL members and
their parent(s) should indicate their chosen projects for the auction via the online auction sign-up form or by
stopping in the 4-H Office before noon on Thursday, August 19 with the exception of those participating in the
Beef and Dairy Show. Beef and Dairy Show participants will be expected to indicate their project and sign at
the 4-H Office IMMEDIATELY following their respective shows. This will allow the Auction Committee time to list
your project.

2. NEW! ONLINE AUCTION SIGN-UP OPTION – We encourage all of our members to complete their Auction sign-up via
the online form: z.umn.edu/MC4HAuctionForm21. The form will become live on Monday of the Fair. Deadline to
complete this online form is noon on Thursday, August 19.

3. Cloverbud members are NOT eligible to participate in the auction.
4. 4-H exhibitors are REQUIRED to show their OWN project ribbon in the auction ring, unless permission is given from

the 4-H Extension Educator prior to the day of the auction. UNACCEPTABLE reasons for not being able to show their
own project (and thus participate) include work or sports practices.
5. A member may go through the auction ring only once. They may sell ONE animal ribbon - OR - ONE champion/reserve
champion general project ribbon.
6. Before leaving the auction ring, a buyer's name card is given to the exhibitor to place above the project. Members are
responsible for posting buyer's signs after auction, taking a photo with their project and presenting it to their buyer,
along with a thank you note.

Bidding Information:

1. A premium auction of 4-H Blue Ribbon animals (market and breeding animals, except for horses, dogs and pets) and
Grand Champion or Reserve Champion general projects at the fair will be held on Friday, August 20.

2. The exhibits are NOT SOLD. This is a premium auction ONLY! All animals and projects remain the property of the 4-H
member.

3. Because this is a premium auction, all bidding will begin at zero dollars.
4. Individuals and businesses of Martin County are contacted and invited to participate in the auction by 4-H members

and 4-H leaders. Members are responsible for promoting the auction by distributing brochures and talking to
prospective buyers.
5. Financial agencies of Martin County assist with the clerking of the auction.

Auction Order & Costs:

1. Order of auction line-up is randomly assigned.
2. Champion Run in the Auction: This will be available for the top two exhibitors in the State Fair Line-Up from each

species area, participating in the auction, to have their animal exhibit brought into the ring for the auction. Animals
participating in the Champion Run will need to be stalled in the Livestock Arena a half hour before the auction.
Exhibitors participating in the Champion Run MUST go through at the beginning of the Auction; only exception
given to exhibitors also showing Horse. Further details and information will be provided to those participating in
the Champion Run.
3. Thirty percent (30%) of premium will be deducted from each auction entry for auction costs and the continuation of
the 4-H Federation to promote educational activities for all 4-H'ers in Martin County.

Responsibilities of the 4-H member:

1. Participation in the auction is a privilege.
2. Inform the 4-H Office that you will be participating in the auction and with which project ribbon – if using a livestock

ribbon you must select which species of animal (if showing in several species areas) by the end of your final livestock
show. If you do not inform the office, you will not be listed in the auction program. You will also be asked to verify the
names of your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to ensure they are printed correctly in the auction program.
3. Check the auction program, which is posted by 8 a.m. on auction day, to verify your place in the auction order.

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4. Be in line at least 25 numbers ahead of your place in the auction order. If you miss your place, you will go to the end of
the auction order.

5. Appear courteous and interested at all times during the auction. No gum chewing or wearing of hats. Wear appropriate
clothing (no short shorts, no halter tops, no tube tops, no spaghetti straps, no t-shirts with inappropriate sayings, no
soiled or dirty clothing, etc.)

6. An adult volunteer will instruct you on lining up, and when your name is announced, smile and walk rapidly to the
center of the auction ring.

7. When your ribbon is sold:
 Walk up to your buyer - there may be several
 Smile and give them your ribbon
 Go to each buyer and say “thank you”

8. Exit the auction arena and go immediately to the area where you will write your “Buyer Thank You” card.
9. Post the sign with your auction buyer’s name on or near your exhibit.
10. ALL auction checks are to be cashed or deposited as soon as possible!

STATE FAIR TRIP WINNERS

1. Youth must have completed 6th grade and not more than one-year post high school to be State Fair eligible.
2. Winners of State Fair trips must decide and notify the Extension Office whether or not they accept the trip by marking

the poster in the 4-H Building by the deadline below or the member forfeits the trip. State Fair trip line-ups (top
individuals) are posted. (Trip awards will be passed on to the next eligible winner in cases where the first winner is
either not old enough or declines the trip.)

a) General exhibits - decide and mark poster by NOON on Thursday
b) Livestock exhibits - decide and mark poster by NOON on Thursday
c) Beef & Dairy exhibits - decide and mark poster immediately after Beef & Dairy Shows

Youth will need to check if their name is listed and mark the column to accept/decline the trip. Trip winners need to pick up a
State Fair packet of registration materials from the 4-H Office.

There will be State Fair Meetings on Thursday, August 19:
 6:00 p.m. - State Fair Exhibitor Meeting - General Projects
 7:00 p.m. - State Fair Exhibitor Meeting - Livestock Projects

**Completed State Fair registration packets are due NO LATER than 5:00 p.m.
on Friday, August 20 to the 4-H Office.**

STATE FAIR OR STATE SHOW ELIGIBILITY:

1. Trips for State Fair, State Horse Show are selected from blue ribbon exhibits. Exhibit classes eligible for State Fair
are marked with an asterisk (*) throughout the Premium Book.

2. Members selected to represent the county at State Fair and State Horse Show must have completed sixth grade.

3. To be eligible for a livestock trip to the State Fair, 4-H'ers must have completed Livestock Quality Assurance/Ethics

Training. STATE POLICY: All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine,
poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which
there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth
completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion.
4. Along with their qualifying state fair exhibit trip(s); 4-H members may participate in activities such as State Arts-In,
State Ambassadors, Share-the-Fun, Demonstrations, Cooking Events, Animal Science Educational Exhibits, or Judging
Contests.
5. Competitive events, deadlines, consequences and exemption options: Every Minnesota 4-H member is eligible
for a “one-time” member exemption. This exemption provides the ability (one-time in a 4-H member’s career) for the
4-H member to acknowledge they missed a 4-H deadline related to enrollment or competitive event participation and
waive the consequences for the named deadline. For the Animal ID deadlines only, the one-time exemption form must
be submitted within one calendar week. To see if the member is eligible for this one-time exemption, contact the
Martin County 4-H Office.
6. Distribution of Unused Livestock Trips: Minnesota 4-H wants to provide as many 4-H members as possible the
opportunity to experience the Minnesota State Fair Judging process. To ensure that as many youth as possible have
the opportunity to participate in a livestock experience at the Minnesota State Fair, staff and volunteers are asked to
follow the outlined process for the distribution of unused livestock quota trips.

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Project Area Premium Schedule Red White

ALL LIVESTOCK project areas Blue $ 6.00 $ 4.00
ALL GENERAL project areas $ 2.00 $ 1.00
$ 8.00
$ 3.00

Beef Bedding for Livestock

Poultry The use of wood shavings is MANDATORY. The wood shavings will be provided at $10 per tie, and will be
Rabbit placed in each cattle stall on entry day. Money will be collected at check-in.
Bedding is available in the Poultry & Rabbit Barn at $1.50 per cage. Money will be collected at check-in.
Swine Bedding is available in the Poultry & Rabbit Barn at $1.50 per cage. Money will be collected at check-in.
First bedding is free, courtesy of the Martin County Pork Producers. Additional bedding is available for
purchase on the fairgrounds. The Fair Board Office will be able to assist you with this.

For any questions regarding bedding, contact the Martin County Fair Board Office

Beef Animal Quotas for County Fair Exhibition
Dairy
Goat - Dairy No limit on the number of animals which can be shown
Goat - Meat
Poultry No limit on the number of animals which can be shown

Rabbit No limit on the number of animals which can be shown

Sheep No limit on the number of animals which can be shown

Swine No limit on the number of animals which can be shown
Cannot show the same rabbit in more than one class
Two entries per class, per breed, with a maximum of three breeds
Not to exceed 12 rabbits per exhibitor
Market Rabbits – A maximum of one single fryer and one meat pen may be entered, in addition to breed
entries

5 breeding animals - AND - 5 market animals

Maximum of 5 market hogs: EITHER 4 barrows & 1 market gilt - OR - 3 barrows & 2 market gilts
1 breeding gilt
1 market pen (selected from your 5 hog maximum)

ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Y - 100 - 2 Horse Interview, Grades 6-8
Y - 100 - 3 Horse Interview, Grades 3-5

LIVESTOCK INTERVIEWS Lama interviews - to be scheduled as needed
E - 100 - 1 Lama Interview, Grades 9+
Register for Livestock Interviews by July 1 in FairEntry to complete E - 100 - 2 Lama Interview, Grades 6-8
your interviews without penalty. You are to register for interviews in E - 100 - 3 Lama Interview, Grades 3-5
each species you are exhibiting.
Poultry interviews on Monday, August 16
Beef interviews on Monday, August 16 F - 100 - 1 Poultry Interview, Grades 9+
A - 100 - 1 Beef Interview, Grades 9+ F - 100 - 2 Poultry Interview, Grades 6-8
A - 100 - 2 Beef Interview, Grades 6-8 F - 100 - 3 Poultry Interview, Grades 3-5
A - 100 - 3 Beef Interview, Grades 3-5
Rabbit interviews on Monday, August 16
Dairy interviews on Monday, August 16 G - 100 - 1 Rabbit Interview, Grades 9+
B - 100 - 1 Dairy Interview, Grades 9+ G - 100 - 2 Rabbit Interview, Grades 6-8
B - 100 - 2 Dairy Interview, Grades 6-8 G - 100 - 3 Rabbit Interview, Grades 3-5
B - 100 - 3 Dairy Interview, Grades 3-5
Sheep interviews on Monday, August 16
Dairy goat interviews on Monday, August 16 H - 100 - 1 Sheep Interview, Grades 9+
C - 100 - 1 Dairy Goat Interview, Grades 9+ H - 100 - 2 Sheep Interview, Grades 6-8
C - 100 - 2 Dairy Goat Interview, Grades 6-8 H - 100 - 3 Sheep Interview, Grades 3-5
C - 100 - 3 Dairy Goat Interview, Grades 3-5
Swine interviews on Monday, August 16
Meat Goat interviews on Monday, August 16 I - 100 - 1 Swine Interview, Grades 9+
D - 100 - 1 Meat Goat Interview, Grades 9+ I - 100 - 2 Swine Interview, Grades 6-8
D - 100 - 2 Meat Goat Interview, Grades 6-8 I - 100 - 3 Swine Interview, Grades 3-5
D - 100 - 3 Meat Goat Interview, Grades 3-5

Horse interviews on Monday, August 16
Y - 100 - 1 Horse Interview, Grades 9+

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CLOVERBUD LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS Production
A-300-3 Production Exhibit - Beef
Minnesota 4-H Cloverbud Livestock Policies: B-300-3 Production Exhibit - Dairy
 When animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H C-300-3 Production Exhibit - Dairy Goat

activities, such as fairs and shows, an adult or D-300-3 Production Exhibit - Meat Goat
responsible person (youth who has completed 6th F-300-3 Production Exhibit - Poultry
grade or older) will and MUST be IN CONTROL of the G-300-3 Production Exhibit - Rabbit
animal AT ALL TIMES. (Control means to handle H-300-3 Production Exhibit - Sheep
and/or lead the animal. At all times refers to getting I-300-3 Production Exhibit – Swine
the animal on/off the trailer, during chores, grooming Other
& fitting, in the show ring, etc.) A-300-4 Other Exhibit - Beef
 Cloverbuds may show their own animal or another 4- B-300-4 Other Exhibit - Dairy
H’er’s animal. C-300-4 Other Exhibit - Dairy Goat
 Cloverbud animal should not be identified in 4HOnline D-300-4 Other Exhibit - Meat Goat
(unless it is to be shown by another 4-H member). F-300-4 Other Exhibit - Poultry
 The Minnesota Board of Animal Health REQUIRES ALL G-300-4 Other Exhibit - Rabbit
animals at exhibitions to have official ID (tag or tattoo) H-300-4 Other Exhibit - Sheep
this includes Cloverbuds, however this information I-300-4 Other Exhibit – Swine
should not be included in 4HOnline.
Zoonotics Exhibits:
 Cloverbud entries may be included in county fair pre- (Defined as: Infectious diseases that can be transmitted from
registration for stalling/penning purposes. animals to people or, more specifically, a disease that normally
exists in animals but that can infect humans. There are multitudes
 Cloverbud exhibitors MUST follow the Cloverbud of zoonotic diseases.)
exhibition rules stipulated here:
https://z.umn.edu/5dtj A-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit - Beef
B-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit - Dairy
A-200-1 Cloverbud Beef
B-200-1 Cloverbud Dairy C-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit - Dairy Goat
C-200-1 Cloverbud Dairy Goat
D-200-1 Cloverbud Meat Goat D-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit - Meat Goat
E-200-1 Cloverbud Lama F-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit - Poultry
F-200-1 Cloverbud Poultry
G-200-1 Cloverbud Rabbit G-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit - Rabbit
H-200-1 Cloverbud Sheep
I-200-1 Cloverbud Swine H-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit - Sheep
Y-200-1 Cloverbud Horse Halter/Showmanship
Y-200-2 Cloverbud Horse Barrels I-300-5 Zoonotics Exhibit – Swine
Y-200-3 Cloverbud Western Pleasure
Exhibit Suggestions:
SCIENCE OF ANIMALS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS  Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show

These exhibits are judged on General Entry Day by the Cat, equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the
Dog, Exploring Animals, Horse Related, Horseless Horse, four divisions listed above.
Pets, and Veterinary Science judge.  These projects may be enhanced with 3-dimensional
displays, posters or notebooks.
 Be creative!

Health Health Exhibit - Beef State Fair Trips will be available for Science of Animal
A-300-1 Health Exhibit - Dairy Educational and Zoonotics Exhibits. Exhibits will be judged
B-300-1 Health Exhibit - Dairy Goat during Livestock Weekend and 4-H’ers may exhibit both
C-300-1 Health Exhibit - Meat Goat an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit at
D-300-1 Health Exhibit - Poultry the State Fair.
F-300-1 Health Exhibit - Rabbit
G-300-1 BEEF
Health Exhibit - Sheep
H-300-1 Health Exhibit - Swine Quota: No limit on the number of animals which can be
I-300-1
shown. If more than one animal falls into the same weight
Breeding class, it will be the responsibility of the 4-H’er to have
A-300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Beef another 4-H’er show the animal.
B-300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Dairy
C- 300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Dairy Goat Interview:
D-300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Meat Goat Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
F- 300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Poultry
G-300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Rabbit A - 100 - 1 Beef Interview, Grades 9+
H-300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Sheep
I- 300-2 Breeding Exhibit - Swine A - 100 - 2 Beef Interview, Grades 6-8

A - 100 - 3 Beef Interview, Grades 3-5

Animal Entry & Weigh-in:

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Tuesday, August 17, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Breeding Beef Requirements:
All beef must be weighed and stalled by 11:30 a.m.  Beef breeding ownership ID forms and/or lease

Beef Show: agreements must be submitted in 4HOnline or on file
in the Extension 4-H Office by May 17 in 2021.
Thursday, August 19 at 11:00 a.m.  Beef breeding must have the required State 4-H ear
tag and/or tattoo. Animal ID data must be submitted
SHOWMANSHIP online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked
no later than the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID deadline
All members (except Cloverbuds) entering beef at the date of May 17 in 2021.
County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct  All purebred and grade 4-H breeding heifers are
division of SHOWMANSHIP. eligible for entry. Purebred animals must show
registration papers at beef check-in or be considered
 Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over commercial. When three or more entries are judged in
 Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8 a lot, entries will be judged and placed according to
 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5 the age group.

BIRTH DATES: COW AND CALF

Breeding Heifer - Spring Calf…………..Jan. 1 - Apr. 30, 2021 A - 20 - 1* Cow and Calf pair
Breeding Heifer - Fall Calf……………..Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020
Breeding Heifer - Summer yearling….May 1 - Aug. 31, 2020 Cow/Calf Requirements:
Breeding Heifer Junior yearling…..…Jan. 1 - April 30, 2020  Cows must be at least 50% beef breed and can be of
Breeding Heifer Senior yearling……Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019
Cow/Calf & Feeders ...................Calf born on or after any age. Calves must be born on or after January 1 of
the current year. Bull, steer, and heifer calves are
January 1, 2021 eligible for the cow/calf pair class. 4-H members have
Prospect Market Calf……………Born on or after January 1 to option to bring only the beef calf to the County Fair (if
the calf is weaned) or to bring the cow and calf (if the
April 30, 2021 calf is not weaned). Only the calf is shown as a
Prospect Dairy Steer Calf.........Born on or after January 1 to prospect calf or a spring breeding heifer.
 Embryo Transfer (ET) calves may not be part of a
April 30, 2021 cow/calf pair, but may be shown as Prospect Calves or
Market Beef ...................................Born on or after January 1 to as Spring Heifer Calves.
 Cow/Calf ID data must be submitted online, arrive in
August 31, 2020 the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than
Market Heifer………………………Born on or after January 1 to the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID deadline date of May 17
in 2021.
August 31, 2020
Dairy Steer…………………………..Born on or after January 1 to PROSPECT CALF

August 31, 2020 A - 30 - 1* Prospect Heifer Calf
A - 30 - 2* Prospect Steer Calf
BREEDING HEIFER A - 30 - 3 Dairy Prospect Steer Calf

A-2 Commercial Prospect Calf Requirements:
A-3 Black Angus, Registered  Prospect market steers must be castrated (no bull
calves) AND must be weaned (no nurse cows).
A-4 Red Angus, Registered
MARKET BEEF
A-5 Charolais, Registered
A-6 Gelbvieh, Registered A - 40 - 1* Market Steer
A - 40 - 2* Market Heifer
A-7 Hereford, Registered
Market Beef Requirements:
A-8 Limousin, Registered  Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is
A-9 Maine Anjou, Registered
1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is
A - 10 Salers, Registered 1,500 pounds. Market animals exceeding the
maximum weight guidelines will not be eligible for
A - 11 Shorthorn, Registered purple ribbon or 4-H Auction at State Fair.
 Market beef must have the required State 4-H ear tag
A - 12 Shorthorn Plus, Registered and/or tattoo. Animal ID data must be submitted
A - 13 Simmental, Registered Purebred online, arrive in the Extension office, or be
postmarked no later than February 16 in 2021.
A - 14 Foundation Simmental, (Registered but less
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than Purebred)
A - 15 South Devon, Registered

A - 16 Maintainer

A - 17 All Other Breeds, Registered

Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and
birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project
animal(s):

- 1* Spring Calf
- 2* Fall Calf
- 3* Summer Yearling
- 4* Junior Yearling
- 5* Senior Yearling

DAIRY STEER Dairy Show:

A - 50 - 1* Purebred Dairy Steer Thursday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m.
A - 50 - 2* Crossbred Dairy Steer
SHOWMANSHIP
Dairy Steer Requirements:
 Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is All members (except Cloverbuds) entering dairy at the
County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct
1,000 pounds; recommended maximum weight is division of SHOWMANSHIP.
1,600 pounds Dairy Steer animals exceeding the
maximum weight guidelines will not be eligible for  Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over
purple ribbon or 4-H Auction at State Fair.  Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8
 Pure Breed Dairy steers must be 100% dairy breed.  Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5
 Dairy Steers which are 100% of one of the
BIRTH DATES:
following breeds will be accepted in the purebred
class of the dairy steer show without registration Spring calf…………….…….March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
papers: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Fall calf…………………………...Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2020
Holstein, or Jersey. Winter calf……………………...Dec 1, 2020 to Feb 28, 2021
 Crossbred dairy steers must be at least 50% from Summer Junior Yearling…..June 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2020
the acceptable breeds listed for the Pure Breed Spring Junior Yearling…..March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020
Dairy Steer division, with the balance being from Winter Senior Yearling…….Dec 1, 2019 to Feb 29, 2020
any other beef or dairy breed; however, the steers Fall Senior Yearling............... Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2019
must show adequate dairy steer characteristics, as Junior two-year-old .............. March 1 to Aug 31, 2019
determined by the screening committee. Senior two-year-old.............. Sept 1, 2018 to Feb 28, 2019
Exhibitors should be prepared to identify the Three-year-old cows ............ Sept 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018
breeds of their crossbred dairy steer. Four-year-old cows............... Sept 1, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017
 Milking Shorthorn dairy steers must be registered with Cow, five years & older ........ Born before Sept 1, 2016
the American Milking Shorthorn Society. Any animal Dry Cow ...................................... Dry cow of any age
carrying the “S” suffix will not be eligible for the dairy
beef show. Division Rules:
 Dairy Steers with permanent teeth will only be eligible  Open for entry of all 4-H dairy project animals.
for a red placing. They will not be eligible for champion  Animals exhibited must be owned by the member,
honors, State Fair, or the auction.
 There will be one guaranteed State Fair trip for the top member’s family or leased by agreement. The family
Dairy Steer exhibit in the State Fair Line-Up - MUST includes the 4-H’ers parents or guardians and siblings
have earned a blue ribbon or above and have met all living together as a family unit. The definition of family
State Fair eligibility requirements to advance. includes an extended family where the dairy may be
 Dairy Steer ID data must be submitted online, arrive in
the Extension office, or be postmarked no later than owned by grandparents as long as the 4-H’ers parents
the February 16 in 2021. are actively involved and working on the dairy farm.
 A 4-H member cannot exhibit a dairy animal in the
CLOVERBUD BEEF two-year-old or cow class that was not identified in
advance of the first freshening.
A - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Beef  No family member or other 4-H member is allowed to
show an animal that has been shown by another 4-H
DAIRY member after the animals first freshening.

Quota: No limit on the number of animals which can be Other Dairy Requirements:
 Dairy ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements
shown. If more than one animal falls into the same class, it
will be the responsibility of the 4-H’er to have another must be submitted in 4HOnline or on file in the
4-H’er show the animal. Extension 4-H Office by the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID
deadline date of May 17 in 2021.
Interview:  Dairy ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the
Monday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May
B - 100 - 1 Dairy Interview, Grades 9+ 17 in 2021.
B - 100 - 2 Dairy Interview, Grades 6-8  Senior Yearlings that have calved must compete in the
B - 100 - 3 Dairy Interview, Grades 3-5 two year old cow class.
 Advanced classes must show a complete butterfat
Animal Entry: record for 305 days.
Tuesday, August 17, between 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon
B-9 Ayrshire, Registered
B - 10 Ayrshire, Grade
B - 11 Brown Swiss, Registered
B - 12 Brown Swiss, Grade
B - 13 Guernsey, Registered
B - 14 Guernsey, Grade

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B - 15 Holstein, Registered Milking two-year old Doe..........Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019
B - 16 Holstein, Grade Milking ~ 3 years & under 5 years…..Born 2017 or 2018
B - 17 Jersey, Registered Milking ~ 5 years and older……Born before 2017
B - 18 Jersey, Grade Dairy Goat Requirements:
B - 19 Milking Shorthorn, Registered  Dairy Goat ownership ID forms and/or lease
B - 20 Milking Shorthorn, Grade
B - 21 Red & White - Registered agreements must be submitted in 4HOnline or on file
B - 22 Crossbred & Other Breeds in the Extension 4-H Office by the Minnesota 4-H
Animal ID deadline date of May 17 in 2021.
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and  Dairy Goat must have the required State 4-H ear tag
birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project and/or tattoo. Animal ID data must be submitted
animal(s): online, arrive in the Extension office, or be postmarked
no later than May 17 in 2021.
- 1* Spring calf  For safety reasons, all dairy goats must be de-
- 2* Winter calf horned/disbudded. Re-growth must not exceed 1 in.
- 3* Fall Calf  No muzzles are allowed.
- 4* Summer Junior Yearling
- 5* Spring Junior Yearling Dairy goat breeds eligible to compete include: Alpine,
- 6* Winter Senior Yearling Lamancha, Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen,
- 7* Fall Senior Yearling Sables, Toggenburg, recorded grades, and unrecorded
- 8* Junior two-year-old grades.
- 9* Senior two-year-old
- 10* Three-year-old cow C - 1 Alpine, Registered
- 11* Four-year-old cow C - 2 Lamancha, Registered
- 12* Aged Cow, five years and older C - 3 Nigerian Dwarfs, Registered
- 13* Dry Cow C - 4 Nubian, Registered
- 14 Dairy Herd C - 5 Oberhasli, Registered
C - 6 Saanen, Registered
CLOVERBUD DAIRY C - 7 Sables, Registered
C - 8 Toggenburg, Registered
B - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Dairy C - 9 Other Dairy Goat Breeds, Registered
C - 10 Dairy Goat Recorded Grade
DAIRY GOAT C - 11 Dairy Goat Unrecorded Grade

Quota: No limit on the number of animals which can be Use the following Classes, with the Divisions and birth
dates above, to indicate the age of your project animal(s):
shown.
- 1* Junior Doe Kid
Interview: - 2* Senior Doe Kid
Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - 3* Dry Yearling Doe
- 4* Milking Yearling Doe
C - 100 - 1 Dairy Goat Interview, Grades 9+ - 5* Milking Two-Year-Old Doe
C - 100 - 2 Dairy Goat Interview, Grades 6-8 - 6* Milking Three or Four Years Old Doe
C - 100 - 3 Dairy Goat Interview, Grades 3-5 - 7* Milking Five Years and Older Doe

Animal Entry: CLOVERBUD DAIRY GOAT
Tuesday, August 17, between 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon
C - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Dairy Goat
Dairy Goat Show:
MEAT GOAT
Thursday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m.
Quota: No limit on the number of animals which can be
SHOWMANSHIP:
shown.
All members (except Cloverbuds) entering goat at the
County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct Interview:
division of SHOWMANSHIP. Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over D - 100 - 1 Meat Goat Interview, Grades 9+
 Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8 D - 100 - 2 Meat Goat Interview, Grades 6-8
 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5 D - 100 - 3 Meat Goat Interview, Grades 3-5

BIRTH DATES: Animal Entry:
Monday, August 16, between 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Junior Doe Kid ................................April 1 to June 30, 2021
Senior Doe Kid ...............................Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2021 15
Dry Yearling Doe ...........................Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020
Milking Yearling Doe...................Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020

Meat Goat Show: D - 20 - 2* Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid
D - 20 - 3* Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid
Tuesday, August 17 at 1:00 p.m. D - 20 - 4* Senior Yearling Doe
D - 20 - 5* Junior Yearling Doe
SHOWMANSHIP D - 20 - 6* Fall Yearling Doe

All members (except Cloverbuds) entering goat at the DAIRY WETHER
County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct
division of SHOWMANSHIP. D - 21 - 1* Dairy Wether Goat

 Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over CLOVERBUD MEAT GOAT
 Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8
 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5 D - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Meat Goat

BIRTH DATES: DOG

Market Goat (dehorned, altered male or female) To exhibit your Dog, please contact Kristie
……………………………………….Dec. 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 Gaalswyk-Pomerenke, 4-H Extension Educator,
Senior Meat Goat Breeding Doe Kid (Registered or Grade) for specific details (507) 235-3341.
………………………………...Dec. 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021
Junior Meat Goat Breeding Doe Kid (Registered or Grade) Division Rules:
……………………………………March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021  Dogs must be owned solely by the member, member’s
Senior Yearling Doe…….…Dec. 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020
Junior Yearling Doe…..…March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020 family, or leased by agreement.
Fall Yearling Doe……June 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020  All dogs must be vaccinated according to the

Meat Goat Requirements: requirements listed on the MN 4-H Dog Project ID
 Market animals must be a minimum of 40 pounds, but Affidavit and Vaccination Form.
 Dog ownership ID/vaccination forms and/or lease
not to exceed a maximum of 110 pounds by State Fair. agreements must be submitted on 4HOnline or on file
 For safety reasons, all market goats must be de- in the Extension 4-H Office by the Minnesota 4-H
Animal ID deadline date of the current year.
horned/disbudded prior to the County Fair. Re-growth
must not exceed 1 in. Does shown in market classes HORSE
must be disbudded in accordance with market animal
rules. Cut (saws) off horns are not permitted. Meat Interview:
breeding does may have horns and they do not need to Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed
a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, Y - 100 - 1 Horse Interview, Grades 9+
additional safety measures may be required. Y - 100 - 2 Horse Interview, Grades 6-8
 Meat Goat ownership ID forms and/or lease Y - 100 - 3 Horse Interview, Grades 3-5
agreements must be submitted in 4HOnline or on file
in the Extension 4-H by the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID Animal Entry:
deadline date of May 17 in 2021. Thursday, August 19, between 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
 Meat Goat must have the required State 4-H ear tag
and scrapie tag or tattoo. Animal ID data must be Horse Show:
submitted online, arrive in the Extension office, or be
postmarked no later than May 17 in 2021. Friday, August 20 at 8:30 a.m.
 Bracing is allowed in class and showmanship. Goats
feet may be lifted off the ground for set up, then State Horse Show Winner Packets DUE:
immediately set back down.
 Smooth chain collars are allowed but prong training Saturday, August 21, before 5:00 p.m.
collars are not allowed.  Coggin’s test papers with a current expiration date
 No muzzles are allowed.
 There will be one guaranteed State Fair trip for the top must be turned in prior to County Fair check in. If a
Dairy Wether exhibit in the State Fair Line-Up - MUST current test form is not on file in the Extension
have earned a blue ribbon or above and have met all Office prior to fair entry day, the horse is not
State Fair eligibility requirements to advance. eligible to come to the fair.
 Pygmy Goats (all breeds) are classed as Meat  Open for entry by all 4-H horse and pony project
Goats. members. An exhibitor must select and indicate the
 All Market Does (dehorned) will be shown horse they will be using for each event at the
separately from wethers, but compete for County Fair with their Fair registration in
Champion Overall Market Goat. FairEntry by July 1. ONLY one horse per event is
allowed.
MEAT GOAT  The past requirement to select WP vs. ENG points has
been eliminated. Your four highest point performance
D - 20 - 1* Market Goat, altered male or female, no classes (Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship,
bucks English Pleasure, English Equitation, Showmanship,

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and Trail) will now be used to determine your total Y - 13 Key Race
State Fair Points. Y - 14 Barrel Race
 State Horse Show Trip winners are determined by Y - 17 Pony Halter, two year olds and older
totaling points on one horse only, from all classes Y - 18 Horse Halter, two year olds and older
and lots except Halter Ponies, Halter Horses, Y - 21 Walk/Trot English, 4-H’ers any grade (rider
Walk/Trot and Egg & Spoon Class, when these
classes are offered. Y - 22 not eligible to enter classes Y-2 to Y-9)
Awards: Walk/Trot Western, 4-H’ers any grade (rider
 Junior, Intermediate & Senior Horse Showmanship
 High Point Junior, Intermediate & Senior Game not eligible to enter classes Y-2 to Y-9)

Exhibitors (A horse’s total points for Poles, Barrels, For horse classes Y-2 through Y-22, use the following
Jumping Figure 8 and Key race) grade divisions:
 High Point Junior, Intermediate & Senior Pleasure
Exhibitors (A horse’s total points for Showmanship, - 1 Grades 9 and over
Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, English - 2 Grades 6-8
Equitation, English Pleasure or Pony Pleasure, Trail - 3 Grades 3-5
Class)
 High Point Junior, Intermediate & Senior Exhibitor CLOVERBUD HORSE
 Awards for Horse Interviews and Training
Y - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Horse Halter/Showmanship
Horse Requirements: Y - 200 - 2 Cloverbud Horse Barrels
 Additional information is listed in the Minnesota 4-H Y - 200 - 3 Cloverbud Western Pleasure

Horse Program Rule Book: z.umn.edu/4HHorseRules HORSE TRAINING
 Classes may be combined or split depending on
Y - 20 - 1 Horse Training - steps 1
number of entries. Y - 20 - 2 Horse Training - steps 2
 Horse Helmet Policy: All 4-H’ers participating in any Y - 20 - 3 Horse Training - steps 3
Y - 20 - 4 Horse Training - steps 4
4-H sponsored mounted activity are required to wear Y - 20 - 5 Horse Training - steps 5
properly fastened ASTM/SEI approved protective Y - 20 - 6 Horse Training - steps 6
headgear, this includes activities at the Martin County
Fair. This policy extends to anyone when mounted at NOTE: Youth MUST indicate on their fair entry form which
such activities, including adults. Additional information training step they will be at during the fair.
can be found on z.umn.edu/4HHorseProject
HORSE ACHIEVEMENT
SHOWMANSHIP:
Y - 30 - 1 Achievement - Level 6
In order to rack up points, you must participate in
Showmanship. All members (except Cloverbuds) entering HORSE RELATED ~ judged on Entry Day
a horse into Showmanship at the County Fair will
automatically be entered into the correct division. Y - 40 - 1 Grades 9 and over
Y - 40 - 2 Grades 6-8
 Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over Y - 40 - 3 Grades 3-5
 Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8
 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5 Horse Related Requirements:
 Must be enrolled in Horse Project to exhibit in this
Y – 1 Horse Showmanship
Classes for Horse Showmanship: division.
 Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay,
Y - 1 - 1 - Grades 9 and over
Y - 1 - 2 - Grades 6 - 8 and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain
Y - 1 - 3 - Grades 3 - 5 something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned
Example: Showmanship, for a member who has completed in the project.
 Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor
7th grade, would be Y-1-2 present.

 Classes may be combined or split depending on HORSELESS HORSE ~ judged on Entry Day
number of entries.
(Cannot own, lease or show a horse)
Y - 2 English Equitation Y - 50 - 1 Grades 9 and over
Y - 4 English Pleasure Y - 50 - 2 Grades 6-8
Y - 5 Horsemanship Y - 50 - 3 Grades 3-5
Y - 7 Western Pleasure
Y - 8 Pony Pleasure Horseless Horse Requirements:
Y - 9 Trail Class  Exhibits may be a model, poster, scrapbook, essay,
Y - 10 Egg & Spoon
Y - 11 Pole Race and/or article. The exhibit should show or explain
Y - 12 Jumping Figure 8 something the 4-H member has made, done, or learned
in the project.

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 Exhibits are conference judged with the exhibitor Pullorum-Typhoid free flock less than 30 days to entry
present. day.
 If you do not have a “Statement of Origin,” you must
LAMA provide a Minnesota State Board of Animal Health
Certificate stating that your bird tested negative at the
To exhibit your Lama, please contact Kristie Pullorum-Typhoid test. This testing MUST be
Gaalswyk-Pomerenke, Extension Educator, 4-H completed prior to the Fair.
Youth Development for specific details (507) 235-  No health certificates are required for waterfowl,
3341. pigeons or doves.
 All poultry must be identified by numbered leg band.
Division Rules:  Pigeons and Doves must be ID-ed in 4HOnline by May
 Lamas (and Alpacas) must be owned solely by the 17 in 2021.
member, member’s family, or leased by agreement.  The American Poultry Association’s & National
 Lama ownership ID forms and/or lease agreements Pigeons Association’s “Standard of Perfection” will be
must be submitted in 4HOnline or on file in the used as a guide for judging.
Extension 4-H Office by Minnesota 4-H Animal ID  Egg production pen of two pullets will have two
Deadline date of the current year. separate lots - one for white egg layers and one for
brown egg layers. White egg layers must be hybrid.
BIRTH DATES & GENDER: Brown egg layers must be commercial purebred or
hybrid; hybrids are preferred.
 4-H Lama Projects must be born prior to January 1,  No single bird entries allowed, except for Show &
2021. Hobby, Exotic Breeds and Martin County Pipped &
Zipped Class.
 No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for  Poultry lease agreements must be submitted in
exhibit. 4HOnline or on file in the Extension 4-H Office by the
May 17 in 2021.
 All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2021 are  Additional information is listed in the “2021 Poultry
eligible for exhibit. Information Sheet” provided by Minnesota 4-H:
https://z.umn.edu/6o7r
 All females born prior to January 1, 2021 are eligible
to exhibit. Market Poultry State Fair Requirements:
 To avoid over-finished market chickens, it is
POULTRY
recommended that they be as near to 8-10 weeks of
Quota: No limit on the number of animals which can be age as possible at the State Fair, 5 lbs. and under for
fryer/broiler, 6 to 10 lbs. for roaster. Over 10 lbs. will
shown. receive a white ribbon at the State Fair.

Interview: CHICKENS
Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
F - 1 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females -
F - 100 - 1 Poultry Interview, Grades 9+ same breed (NOTE: cannot exhibit Broiler
F - 100 - 2 Poultry Interview, Grades 6-8 Derby chickens in this class)
F - 100 - 3 Poultry Interview, Grades 3-5
F - 1 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females -
Animal Entry: same breed

Monday, August 16, between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. F - 1 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two
females - same breed
Tuesday, August 17, between 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
F - 1 - 4* Egg production pen of two pullets, White egg
Poultry Show: layers

Wednesday, August 18 at 4:00 p.m. F - 1 - 5* Egg production pen of two pullets, Brown egg
layers
SHOWMANSHIP
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H BROILER DERBY
All members (except Cloverbuds) entering poultry at the
County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct F - 1 - 6* Market pen of two Cornish Cross males
division of SHOWMANSHIP.
Trophies will also be awarded to the Champion & Reserve in
 Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over this class.
 Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8
 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5 The goals of this program are to: 1) increase membership
and involvement in the Poultry project area, 2) provide
Poultry Requirements: youth with a new opportunity to learn, 3) increase
 Poultry exhibited must be of this year's hatch, knowledge of the poultry industry, and 4) develop a

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 All chickens, guinea and turkeys must have a

“Statement of Origin” indicating their bird is from a

network of knowledge and experience to support 4-H Note: A pair consists of one male and one female of the same
members in the Poultry Project. breed.

Broiler Derby Requirements: F - 6 - 1* Utility, 1 breeding pair
F - 6 - 2* Utility, 1 young bird male or female, 1 young
 To participate in this program, 4-H’ers in grades 3 and
up must have submitted a letter of intent, agreement bird, this year band
form, and participant fee to the Extension Office by F - 6 - 3* Fancy, 1 breeding pair
May 17. F - 6 - 4* Fancy, 1 young bird male or female, 1 young

 All birds will be purchased from Welp Hatchery, and bird, this year band
must be picked up on July 6 from the Calkins’ farm F - 6 - 5* Flying, 1 breeding pair
and Ebelings’. F - 6 - 6* Flying, 1 young bird male or female, 1 young

 Each 4-H’er, accepted into the Broiler Derby Program, bird, this year band
will receive 10 Cornish Cross male broiler chicks free
of charge, thanks to the Martin County 4-H Poultry TURKEYS - Domestic only
PDC.
F - 7 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females -
 Information regarding feed will be provided at a later same breed
date. A notice regarding feed will be sent as it is
important that all of the chicks within the Broiler F - 7 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females -
Derby are fed the same feed. same breed

 All market broiler chicks coming from Welp Hatchery SHOW AND HOBBY (Not eligible for State Fair)
for this program will be identified with numbered
wing bands. 4-H’ers must exhibit one market pen of F - 70 - 1 Peacocks, pheasants, partridge, quail, emus
broilers from their allotted chicks. They may exhibit
their other birds in an available Market Class. EXOTIC BREEDS (Not eligible for State Fair)

 Judging will be based on health, uniformity, weight F - 80 - 1 Exotic, one cockerel
and visual appeal. F - 80 - 2 Exotic, one pullet

 Broiler Derby entries will be eligible for the State Fair, POULTRY PROMOTION & EDUCATION
should they meet the proper criteria.
F - 90 - 1 Promotional poster on Poultry
 Regular premiums for Blue, Red, and White Ribbons F - 90 - 2 Educational poster on Poultry
will also be awarded.
Poultry Poster Requirements:
 Broilers that did NOT win a State Fair trip may go  Poster size no larger than 14”x22”, hanging vertically
home after the Poultry Show. Broilers going to the
State Fair must remain onsite for the duration of the (larger sized posters will not by judged). No foam
board allowed.
fair.  Posters must be labeled on the back with the 4-H’ers
name, grade completed, county and whether it’s a
DOVES promotional or educational poster.

F - 2 - 1* Purebred breeding pair *Offered Again in 2021*
“Martin County PIPPED & ZIPPED”
DUCKS Market pen of two males or two females
same breed 4-H POULTRY Class
F - 3 - 1* Breeding pen of one male & two females -
F - 3 - 2* same breed Premiums will be awarded to the Blue, Red & White Ribbons.
F - 3 - 3* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two
females - same breed The main purpose of the class is to provide an educational
opportunity in embryology. The exhibitor will be judged
GEESE Market pen of two males or two females - on their knowledge of the process of incubation and
same breed chick/duckling embryo development, as well as the
F - 4 - 1* Breeding pen of one male & two females - poultry exhibited.
same breed
F - 4 - 2* 1. Entry can be a bantam chicken, standard chicken or
duck. (Only one entry per exhibitor.)
GUINEA
2. Poultry MUST be hatched in an incubator at the
Note: ONLY Pearls, Whites and Lavender breeds may be exhibitor’s home.
shown.
3. Eggs may be purchased or gathered from exhibitor’s
F - 5 - 1* Market pen of two males or two females - flock.
same breed a. Eggs purchased must have a “Statement
of Origin”.
F - 5 - 2* Breeding pen of one male & two females - b. Chickens hatched from exhibitor’s flock
same breed must have a Minnesota State Board of
Animal Health Certificate stating that
PIGEONS your chicken tested negative at the
Pullorum-Typhoid Test within 30 days of
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4. Hatch date: No later than May 17. SHOWMANSHIP
5. Poultry exhibited must be purebred and will be
All members (except Cloverbuds) entering rabbits at the
judged according to the American Poultry
Association (APA) Standard of Perfection. County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct
6. Entries within this class are not eligible for the State
Fair. division of SHOWMANSHIP.

“MARTIN COUNTY PIPPED & ZIPPED” 4-H  Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over
POULTRY CLASS (Not eligible for State Fair)  Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8
 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5
F - 100 - 1 Pen of one male or female, Grades 9+
F - 100 - 2 Pen of one male or female, Grades 6-8 Rabbit Requirements:
F - 100 - 3 Pen of one male or female, Grades 3-5  Open to entry of all 4-H project rabbits, cannot show
F - 100 - 4 Pen of one male or female, Cloverbud
same rabbit in more than one class. Rabbit must be
*Offered Again in 2021* EGG CLASS entered in proper class according to its age on show
date. According to actual entries received, individual
Judged on Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. breed classes may be added, eliminated, or combined.
Premiums will be awarded to the Blue, Red & White Ribbons.  Purebred rabbits are those which have a three-
generation pedigree showing the ancestral
 One dozen LARGE white or brown eggs in a carton. background being of all the same breed, making it
 All eggs must be produced by the exhibitor’s home eligible for registration.

flock.  All breeds recognized by the American Rabbit
 Entries should be fresh and clean. Breeders Association are eligible. Rabbits will be
 Judging will be on uniformity of eggs, egg shape, shell judged according to ARBA standards.

texture and thickness. Eggs should be free from  Some breeds mature faster than others. According to
defects and absence of ridges or abnormalities. ARBA standards, a rabbit can be bumped up into the
 Eggs will be displayed in the Poultry Barn. next age class, if allowed in the breed standard. No
animal may be shown in a lower age classification than
its true age.

EGG CLASS (Not eligible for State Fair) Identification Requirements
 Each rabbit must be permanently and legibly tattooed
F - 300 - 1 One dozen, Grades 9+
F - 300 - 2 One dozen, Grades 6-8 in the animal’s left ear by the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID
F - 300 - 3 One dozen, Grades 3-5 deadline of May 17 in 2021.
F - 100 - 4 One dozen, Cloverbud  A legible tattoo is “a tattoo that shows ink below the
skin and must be readable”.
CLOVERBUD POULTRY  Permanent marker or ink is not acceptable.
 Fryers and meat pens MUST include the two digits
NOTE: Cloverbuds may bring one poultry exhibit of their from the doe’s tattoo.
own OR use another 4-H’er’s poultry exhibit. Must receive  Animals that do not meet the identification
requirements will receive no higher than a blue
permission from the 4-H’er before sharing exhibits. ribbon, will not be State Fair eligible, and will not be
eligible for the auction.
F - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Poultry  Rabbit ID data must be submitted online, arrive in the
Extension office, or be postmarked no later than May
RABBITS 17 in 2021.

Quota: Cannot show the same rabbit in more than one PLEASE NOTE: The sale, trading, & give-away of 4-H

class. Two entries per class, per breed. Not to exceed 12 exhibition animals - including rabbits - is prohibited at the
rabbits per exhibitor. Market Rabbits not included in breed fair.
maximum. A maximum of two single fryers and two meat
pens may be entered in addition to breed entries.

Interview: Also note: A SPECIAL AWARD will be given to the TOP
Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Home Bred & Raised Rabbit, sponsored by Maple Lane
G - 100 - 1 Rabbit Interview, Grades 9+ Woolies - Kelsey & Carmen Deling. All home bred and
raised rabbits will be identified and recognized at the fair.
G - 100 - 2 Rabbit Interview, Grades 6-8 YOUTH MUST SHOW PEDIGREE AT CHECK-IN TO BE
ELIGIBLE.
G - 100 - 3 Rabbit Interview, Grades 3-5

Entry: 4 CLASS - SMALL BREEDS
Monday, August 16, between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
G - 1 Dutch
Rabbit Show: G - 2 Holland Lop
G - 3 Mini-Lop
Wednesday, August 18 at 12:30 p.m. G - 4 Mini-Rex
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G-6 Netherland Dwarf form, and participant fee to the Extension Office by
G-7 Polish April 15.
G-8 Other Purebreds-Small  4-H’ers also must have followed all of the
G-9 Mini-Satin requirements and expectations associated with
participating in the Fryer Frenzy Program.
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and  Exhibitor can exhibit one or two entries
birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project  Fryer Frenzy entries will NOT be eligible for the State
animal(s): Fair.

- 1* Senior Buck over 6 months of age FRYER FRENZY 4-H RABBIT CLASS (Not eligible for
- 2* Senior Doe over 6 months of age
- 3* Junior Buck under 6 months of age State Fair)
- 4* Junior Doe under 6 months of age G - 35 - 1 Fryer Frenzy, Single fryer, 3.5 to 5.5 pounds,
not over 70 days old
4 Class (small) rabbit breeds include Dutch, Holland Lop,
Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, RABBITS FOR FUN (Not eligible for State Fair)
American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French
Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, G - 70 - 1 Any rabbit that does not meet breed
Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Florida White, standards can be entered. (includes
Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Netherland Dwarf, crossbreeds)
Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Thrianta
and Tan, Lionhead (REW, Tortoise, and Siamese Sable RABBITS PROMOTION & EDUCATION
only)
G - 80 - 1* Promotional poster on Rabbits
6 CLASS - LARGE BREEDS G - 80 - 2* Educational poster on Rabbits

G - 10 New Zealand Rabbit Poster Requirements:
G - 11 Satin  Poster size no larger than 14”x22”, hanging vertically
G - 12 Other Purebreds-Large
(larger sized posters will not by judged). No foam
Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and board allowed.
birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project  Posters must be labeled on the back with the 4-H’ers
animal(s): name, grade completed, county and whether it’s a
promotional or educational poster.
- 1* Senior Buck over 8 months of age
- 2* Senior Doe over 8 months of age CLOVERBUD RABBIT
- 3* Intermediate Buck 6-8 months of age
- 4* Intermediate Doe 6-8 months of age G - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Rabbit
- 5* Junior Buck under 6 months of age
- 6* Junior Doe under 6 months of age SHEEP

6 Class (large) rabbit breeds include New Zealand, Satin, Quota: May show up to 5 breeding animals and 5 market
American Giant Angora, Belgian Hare, Bevern, Californian,
Champagne Dargent, Checkered Giant, American animals.
Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent,
Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino, Interview:
Silver Fox, and Argente Brun. Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

MARKET RABBIT H - 100 - 1 Sheep Interview, Grades 9+
H - 100 - 2 Sheep Interview, Grades 6-8
G - 30 - 1* Single fryer, 3.5 to 5.5 pounds, not over 70 H - 100 - 3 Sheep Interview, Grades 3-5
days old
Entry:
G - 30 - 2* Pen of three fryers, 3.5 to 5.5 pounds, not over Tuesday, August 17, between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
70 days old
Lamb Lead:
*Offered Again in 2021*
Martin County FRYER FRENZY Tuesday, August 17 at 3:15 p.m.

4-H RABBIT Class Sheep Show:

Premiums awarded to the Champion & Reserve Tuesday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m.

in this class, as well as premiums for SHOWMANSHIP

Blue, Red & White Ribbons. All members (except Cloverbuds) entering sheep at the
County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct
Fryer Frenzy Requirements: division of SHOWMANSHIP.
 To participate in this program, 4-H’ers in grades 3 and
 Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over
up must have submitted a letter of intent, agreement  Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8

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 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5 H - 14 Registered Dorset
H - 15 Registered Hampshire
Sheep Requirements: H - 16 Registered Suffolk
 ALL SHEEP MUST HAVE SCRAPIE TAGS (with H - 17 Registered Ewe - Other Breeds
H - 18 Commercial Ewes
unique flock serial number and individual animal H - 19 Wether Dam Black Face
number). ALL MARKET SHEEP AND H - 21 Wether Dam White and Speckle Face
COMMERCIAL/CROSSBRED BREEDING EWES/EWE
LAMBS MUST ALSO HAVE A 4-H EARTAG by the Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and
Minnesota 4-H Animal ID deadline date, May 17. birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project
 Registered breeding ewes must be identified animal(s):
appropriately with two permanent forms of
identification. Permanent ID must match the - 2* Yearling Ewe
registration papers, and includes 1) Scrapies ID and 2) - 3* January Ewe Lamb
option of either a 4-H tag or tattoo or individual ID tag - 4* February Ewe Lamb
that matches registration paper. - 5* March Ewe Lamb
 Properly completed data for ALL sheep (breeding &
market) must be entered into 4HOnline or turned into MARKET LAMB
the Martin County Extension Office via an ID Sheet by
the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID deadline date of May 17 H - 20 - 1* Market Lamb - Speckle Face
in 2021. H - 20 - 2* Market Lamb - Black Face
 No muzzles are allowed. H - 20 - 3* Market Lamb - White Face

Ewes-Division rules: Open for entry of all 4-H ewe lambs, Market Lamb Requirements:
born on or after January 1 of the current year. May exhibit  Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 105
five animals maximum. Classes for show will be as follows:
January ewe lambs, February ewe lambs, and March ewe pounds; recommended maximum weight is 170
lambs. These classes may be combined, depending on pounds.
number shown to improve show quality. Purebred animals
must be shown in purebred class as stated on the affidavit. LAMB LEAD Grades 9+, Lamb Lead
Grades 6-8, Lamb Lead
Market Wethers/Market Ewes-Division rules: Open for H - 30 - 1 Grades 3-5, Lamb Lead
entry of all 4-H wether OR ewe lambs, born after January 1 H - 30 - 2 Cloverbud, Lamb Lead
of current year. May exhibit five market animals maximum. H - 30 - 3
Lots to be determined by weight classes, by the H - 30 - 4
superintendents. Will be shown as market lambs. The
suggested market lamb weight range is 105-170 pounds at Lamb Lead Requirements:
the State Fair.  Lamb lead exhibitors must groom and train a sheep

BIRTH DATES and must wear a garment made from at least 60%
wool. Garment is defined as a piece of clothing
January Ewe Lamb ................Born in January 2021 covering a main part of your body (not socks or
February Ewe Lamb .............Born in February 2021 accessories).
March Ewe Lamb ...................Born in March 2021  Exhibitors are judged based on project knowledge,
Yearling Ewe ............................Born on or after January 1 of poise, their outfit, and their lamb.
 Classes may be combined depending on number of
previous year and must not entrants.
show evidence of four
permanent incisors. FLEECE
Market Lamb............................Born on or after January 1,
2021 H - 40 - 1* Fleece

BREEDING EWE- FITTED Fleece Requirements:
 Wool fleece must come from sheep representative of
H - 2 Commercial Ewes
H - 4 Registered Columbia exhibitor’s flock, breed, and owned by exhibitor.
H - 5 Registered Dorset Fleece must be no less than 12 months or more than
H - 6 Registered Hampshire 13 month’s growth.
H - 8 Registered Suffolk  All 4-H'ers receiving a blue ribbon on their fleece may
H - 9 Registered Ewe - Other Breeds exhibit at the State Fair; no housing will be provided!
H - 11 Commercial Black Face
H - 12 Commercial White and Speckle Face SHEEP TRIO

BREEDING EWE- SLICK SHORN H - 70 - 1 Trio of three animals

H - 13 Registered Columbia CLOVERBUD SHEEP

H - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Sheep

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SWINE BREEDING GILT

Quota: May show up to 5 market animals in either I - 1 Registered Gilts - All Breeds
I - 2 Commercial Gilts
combination: 4 barrows & 1 market gilt - OR - 3 barrows &
2 market gilts; May exhibit 1 breeding gilt; May exhibit 1 Use the following Classes, with the Divisions (breeds) and
market pen selected from your 5 market animal quota. Not birth dates above, to indicate the age of your project
to exceed 6 hogs per exhibitor. animal(s):

Interview: - 1* January
Monday, August 16, between 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - 2* February
- 3* March
I - 100 - 1 Swine Interview, Grades 9+
I - 100 - 2 Swine Interview, Grades 6-8 MARKET BARROW
I - 100 - 3 Swine Interview, Grades 3-5
I - 20 - 1* Market Barrow
Entry:
Tuesday, August 17, between 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MARKET GILT

Swine Show: I - 30 - 1* Market Gilt

Wednesday, August 18 at 8:00 a.m. Market Swine Requirements:
 Recommended minimum weight for State Fair is 220
SHOWMANSHIP
pounds; maximum State Fair weight is 300. At the
All members (except Cloverbuds) entering swine at the State Fair, market barrows and market gilts weighing
County Fair will automatically be entered into the correct less than 220 pounds will show in their own class
division of SHOWMANSHIP. “Super Lightweights” and those 301 pounds and over
will show in their own class “Super Heavyweights” and
 Senior ~ completed grade 9 and over will be eligible for blue, red or white ribbons and are
 Intermediate ~ completed grades 6 to 8 not eligible for champions
 Junior ~ completed grades 3 to 5
MARKET PEN
Swine Requirements:
 A properly completed entry is required in 4HOnline or A market pen consists of 1 market gilt and 2 barrows, or 3
barrows. A breeding gilt CANNOT be shown in a market
an ownership affidavit and verification must be on file pen.
for ALL swine at the Martin County Extension Office by
the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID deadline date of May 17 I - 40 - 1* Market Pen
in 2021.
 To be eligible for State Fair, ALL swine must be ear- CLOVERBUD SWINE
notched in both ears using the universal ear notch
system. See affidavit for example of ear notch. I - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Swine
 If multiple pigs lose ear tags and identification is lost,
those pigs are not eligible for the carcass/scan contest. “Martin County Born & Raised”
4-H Market Swine Class
Health Requirements Animals will be inspected by official
veterinarian on opening day of the fair. Swine showing Trophies awarded to the Champion & Reserve
symptoms of infectious or communicable disease will be in this class, as well as premiums for
refused admission. Blue, Red & White Ribbons.

BIRTH DATES: 1. To promote “Martin County’s born & raised” swine
production and swine producers.
January Breeding Gilt..........Born in January 2021
February Breeding Gilt…...Born in February 2021 2. Swine must be owned by the exhibitor, or the
March Breeding Gilt………..Born in March 2021 exhibitor’s immediate family.
Market Barrow……………….Born on or after Jan. 1 of the
3. Swine must be born & raised in Martin County
current year. Recommended farrow date of February OR
1 or after.
Market Gilt……………………...Born on or after Jan. 1 of the Be brought into Martin County for finishing from a
current year. Recommended farrow date of February pigflow in which the exhibitor’s immediate family
1 or after. has ownership, is employed by full-time, or has a
contract with which to receive pigs from at least 3
times or more per year.

OR
Swine were purchased by a family from a source
that qualifies as above.
4. Commercial swine must be declared as such on the
4-H affidavit and a veterinarian familiar with that
pigflow must sign the affidavit confirming their
qualifications prior to Swine Check-In at the Martin
County Fair. The completed affidavit must be
submitted to the 4-H Office.

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5. Up to 4 barrows and 1 market gilt - OR - 3 barrows AGRONOMY
and 2 market gilts per exhibitor are eligible and
these entries count toward the total of 6 swine AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
eligible to be taken to the Martin County Fair per 4-
P - 105 - 1* Grade 9+
H exhibitor. There will be no breeding gilt class in P - 105 - 2* Grade 6-8
this commercial division. If a 6th animal is brought, it P - 105 - 3 Grade 3-5
would have to be a breeding gilt to be entered in the
regular breeding gilt class. Exhibit Suggestions:
6. Barrows and gilts will be shown in separate classes.  A display or presentation highlighting the technology
7. Pigs must be sired by a boar owned by the family or
from non-show pig semen from the boar stud this used in agriculture such as GPS tools, drone use,
pigflow normally uses. implement technology, yield mapping, genetic
8. If everyone abides by these rules and are consistent engineering, seed traits, agricultural chemistry,
with the spirit intended for this competition, this precision agriculture, on-farm research, side by side
separate class will continue. trials, etc.
9. Individual swine can be shown in either this
commercial class OR the regular market class, not CORN Grade 9+
both. Grade 6-8
10. The “Martin County Born & Raised” market pigs will P - 110 - 1* Grade 3-5
participate in the selection process for State Fair line- P - 110 - 2*
up if they are eligible (ear notched, ID-ed in 4HOnline P - 110 - 3
by May 17 in 2021, etc.) to go.
FORAGES Grade 9+
“MARTIN COUNTY BORN & RAISED” 4-H MARKET Grade 6-8
SWINE CLASS P - 110 - 4* Grade 3-5
P - 110 - 5*
I - 70 - 1* Martin County Market Barrow P - 110 - 6
I - 70 - 2* Martin County Market Gilt
PLANT AND SOIL
GENERAL 4-H PROJECTS
P - 330 - 1* Grade 9+
Quota for General Exhibit Areas: May show up to P - 330 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 330 - 3 Grade 3-5
three items in your grade level.
SMALL GRAINS
4-H ADVENTURES
P - 110 - 7* Grade 9+
P - 110 - 8* Grade 6-8
P - 110 - 9 Grade 3-5

S - 1 - 1* Grade 9+ SOYBEANS

S - 1 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 110 - 10* Grade 9+
P - 110 - 11* Grade 6-8
S-1-3 Grade 3-5 P - 110 - 12 Grade 3-5
S-1-4 Grade K-2

4-H Adventures Requirements: SPECIALTY CROPS
 This area is for youth who exhibit work learned
P - 110 - 13* Grade 9+
through their participation in a 4-H Adventure P - 110 - 14* Grade 6-8
Program. P - 110 - 15 Grade 3-5

AEROSPACE Requirements:
 Crops must be grown on a farm with which you have a
P - 10 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 10 - 2* Grade 6-8 relationship with the producer and have interviewed
the producer about the growing process. Crops must
P - 10 - 3 Grade 3-5 have been grown in the current or previous growing
season
Aerospace Requirements:  Include 3 x 5 index card listing the variety, soil, and
 Flyable models should be ready for flight (do not agronomy information of the crop if exhibit is a crop
sample.
include fuel); recovery system should be in place and  Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing
operative. process.
 Members should be familiar with safety codes. Corn Exhibit Suggestions:
Aerospace Exhibit Suggestions:  A two quart exhibit of any shelled corn; placed in a
 Flyable models built from kit or your own design. clear two-quart jar, or two clear one-quart jars.
 Non-flyable models built from kit or your own design.  A display of ear of dent corn, consisting of 6-10 ears of
 Display of other equipment needed for aerospace corn of the same variety.
project.
 A rocket launch.

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 A bundle of corn stalks, consisting of stalks of the same WEEDS & PESTS
variety.
P - 115 - 1* Grade 9+
 An educational display illustrating corn’s plant P - 115 - 2* Grade 6-8
reproduction, different types of corn, plant growth P - 115 - 3 Grade 3-5

factors, plant characteristics, plant part identification, Weeds & Pests Exhibit Suggestions:
growing and using plants, plant growth and food  A display or presentation highlighting any current
production, examples of a plant disease, etc.
Forages Exhibit Suggestions: pests in agriculture or horticulture. Could include their
 A dried sample, in a 3-5 inch tied, dried bundle, clear life cycle, prevention or treatment, their impact on the
container of ensiled forages or in a sample 4-6 inch plant, etc.
slab of a bale of a forage. Forages include alfalfa, warm  A weed display or book identifying different weeds in
season grasses, cool season grasses, sorghum, native agriculture or horticulture. Highlight one weed in
grasses, silage, etc. It is recommended that a sample depth, a class of weeds (such as grasses or broad
analysis of your forage accompanies the sample. (Kits leaves) or a collection of different weeds. Could
from DHIA are available at the Extension Office, include identification details, life cycle, weed control,
http://www.stermsdhiahlab.com/) the impact on crop production, etc.
 An educational display illustrating one of the following
ideas: nutritional analysis of feedstuff, plant *Note: Do not include live or dried noxious weed
reproduction, plant growth factors, plant samples in your display (check current listing at
characteristics, growing and using plants, plant https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanageme
growth and food production, examples of a plant nt/weedcontrol/noxiouslist.aspx). If you are bringing
disease, etc., of a forages. in a sample of weed seeds, put it in a sealed container.
Plant & Soil Science Exhibit Suggestions:
 Take soil samples and compare soil analysis (soil BICYCLE

analysis can be done by obtaining kits at your local P - 20 - 1* Grade 9+
Extension Office). P - 20 - 2* Grade 6-8
 An exhibit showing different varieties of forages, P - 20 - 3 Grade 3-5
cover crops, etc. (seed or plant)
 A plant life cycle exhibit highlighting the growth of a Exhibit Suggestions:
plant from seed to mature plant.  Display showing types of bikes, part of a bike,
Small Grains Exhibit Suggestions:
 A two quart exhibit of any small grain variety’ must be maintenance, traffic rules, bicycling hazards, how to
placed in a clear two-quart jar, or two clear one-quart wear a helmet, equipment used to teach other about
bike repair or first aid, etc.
jars. This could include wheat, oats, rye, barley, etc.  Notebook or picture story of a bike rodeo or other bike
 An educational display illustrating one of the following event you helped with, or research on some other
aspect of bicycling that was presented to a class or
ideas: plant reproduction, plant growth factors, plant service club.
characteristics, usage of plants, plant growth and food
production, examples of a plant disease, etc., of a small CAT
grain.
Soybean Exhibit Suggestions: This category is designed for posters & educations
 A two quart exhibit of soybeans; placed in a clear two- exhibits. You do NOT show your cat.
quart jar, or two clear one-quart jars. P - 30 - 1* Grade 9+
 An educational display illustrating plant reproduction, P - 30 - 2* Grade 6-8
plant growth factors, plant characteristics, usage of P - 30 - 3 Grade 3-5
plants or seeds, plant growth and food production,
examples of a plant disease, etc. of a soybean. Cat Exhibit Suggestions:
Specialty Crops Exhibit Suggestions:  Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or
 An adequate sample of a specialty crop such as sugar
beets, edible beans, black beans, kidney beans, field pictures. Members must have a photograph of
produced sweet corn, peas, carrots, potatoes, popcorn, themselves with their cat shown on a display or
etc. Dried products should be in a two-quart jar; fresh poster.
products on a plate or flat box.
 A dried sample, in a 3-5 inch tied, dried bundle of the CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
same variety.
 An educational display illustrating one of the following P - 40 - 1* Grade 9+
ideas: plant reproduction, plant growth factors, plant P - 40 - 2* Grade 6-8
characteristics, usage of plants, plant growth and food P - 40 - 3 Grade 3-5
production, examples of a plant disease, etc. of a
specialty crop. Child & Family Development Requirements:
 Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss, in

conference judging, the age and other characteristics
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the exhibit contributes to the child's growth,  Garments may have been worn before showing, but
development, and well-being. should be cleaned before exhibiting.
 If the exhibit is designed to be interactive with
children, the item should be used with children before  Items constructed should be appropriate for skill level
exhibiting and a photograph of this activity must and experience of exhibitor.
accompany the exhibit. Signs of use will not detract
from the placing of the exhibit. Exhibit Suggestions for Clothes You Make or Non Garment:
Child & Family Development Exhibit Suggestions:  A project such as a pillow top, tote bag, chef’s apron,
 Toy, game, puzzle, puppets, art/craft materials, etc.
made from new or recycled/throw-away material. skirt with elastic waistband, backpack, etc.
 Babysitting kit/travel kit/rainy day kit, including at  A constructed garment made from a pattern.
least one item made by the exhibitor.  Creative sewing such as wearable art, costume, or use
 Original book, story, poem, song, play, cookbook, audio
or video tape and narrative, activity book, safety of techniques such as knitting, cross-stitch, etc.,
manual for children, file about children and/or incorporated into garment.
families.  Clothing or textiles display showing a “fact” or “why”
 Scrapbook, photographs, items, reports, video, etc. on related to clothing selection, care.
family heritage with description of what was learned  Garment mended, repaired or recycled, with color
about self and family. photo of original garment and explanation of steps
 A creatively developed program and/or item used for used.
or with a person with a special need (gifted, Clothes You Buy Requirement (CYB):
developmentally delayed, physically impaired, etc.)  The purchased garment or outfit must be
accompanied by an 8-1/2"x 11" binder with, at
CITIZENSHIP minimum, the following information:
 Colored photo of member wearing the garment.
P - 50 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 50 - 2* Grade 6-8 Label photo with name, county, and color of
P - 50 - 3 Grade 3-5 complexion, hair and eyes.
 Cost of garment. Explanation of why garment was
Citizenship Exhibit Suggestions: purchased and examples of ways it will be used in
 Three-ring binder, report binder, or a three-sided existing wardrobe, and include inventory of
wardrobe.
display reporting on community projects and/or  Garments may have been worn before showing, but
citizenship activities, which you or your club should be cleaned and pressed before exhibiting.
completed under your leadership. Include plans of Exhibit Suggestions Clothes You Buy:
action as well as the evaluation of each.  A purchased garment that fits into your wardrobe
 A written narrative and/or visual communication plan.
presentation of 8 to 10 minutes, using photos, videos
and/or slides, to show how you worked with others in  A poster showing cost comparisons, wardrobe
your community to solve problems. building, accessorizing, care, etc.

CLOTHING AND TEXTILES FASHION REVUE

CLOTHES YOU MAKE & CLOTHES YOU BUY (Judged at Presentation Day- Saturday, July 24 at the
Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
(Judged at Presentation Day- Saturday, July 24 at the
Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota) P - 60 - 13* Grade 9+, FR, Clothes You Make
P - 60 - 14* Grade 6-8, FR, Clothes You Make
P - 60 - 1* Grade 9+, Clothes You Make P - 60 - 15 Grade 3-5, FR, Clothes You Make
P - 60 - 2* Grade 6-8, Clothes You Make P - 60 - 17* Grade 9+, FR, Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 3 Grade 3-5, Clothes You Make P - 60 - 18* Grade 6-8, FR, Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 5* Grade 9+, Clothes You Buy P - 60 - 19 Grade 3-5, FR, Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 6* Grade 6-8, Clothes You Buy
P - 60 - 7 Grade 3-5, Clothes You Buy Fashion Revue Requirements:
 Participants may model any clothing they have
NON-GARMENT
constructed, restyled or purchased as a part of their 4-
(Judged with 4-H General Exhibits at the Martin County H clothing project.
Fair - Monday, August 17 between 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.)
Note: At State Fair, clothing exhibitors can use the same
P - 60 - 9* Grade 9+, Non Garment Exhibit garment to participate in both Fashion Revue and regular
P - 60 - 10* Grade 6-8, Non Garment Exhibit clothing in the same year.
P - 60 - 11 Grade 3-5, Non-Garment Exhibit
CLOVERBUDS
Clothes You Make (CYM) or Non Garment Requirements:
 Each garment must include an information tag listing: J-1-1 A group project completed by your

pattern company name and number; fiber content of Cloverbud club (e.g., Cloverbud Club
fabric and care instructions; member name and club.
J-1-2 Banner, Cloverbud Poster, etc.).
Any one item made by the Cloverbud

member at a Cloverbud 4-H Club meeting.

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J-1-3 Any one item made at home. Some ideas  Minnesota 4-H Cloverbud Livestock Policy: When
include: 3 cut flowers in a vase, a potted animals and Cloverbuds are together at 4-H activities,
P - 60 - 12 plant, vegetable creature or creation, a such as fairs and shows, an adult or responsible
P - 60 - 4 nutritious food snack, a simple item you person (youth you has completed 6th grade or older)
P - 60 - 16
P - 60 - 8 made for your home like a pillow, will and MUSY be IN CONTROL of the animal AT ALL
P - 60 - 20 placemat, etc., rock creature, paper bag TIMES. (Control means to handle and/or lead the
K-1-7 puppet, 4 interesting objects of nature, animal. At all times refers to getting the animal on/off
K-1-8 tree leaf collection, display of insects, the trailer, during chores, grooming & fitting, in the
P- 190 - 10 simple craft item, or anything else you can show ring, etc.)
P - 300 - 4 think of.  Cloverbuds may show their own animal or another 4-
Cloverbud, Non Garment Exhibit H’ers animal.
Cloverbud, Clothes You Make  Cloverbud animal should not be identified in 4HOnline
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday, (unless it is to be shown by another 4-H member).
July 24 at the Martin County Arena  The Minnesota Board of Animal Health REQUIRES ALL
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota) animals at exhibitions to have official ID (tag or tattoo)
Cloverbud, FR, Clothes You Make this includes Cloverbuds, however this information
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday, should not be included in 4HOnline.
July 24 at the Martin County Arena  Cloverbud entries may be included in county fair pre-
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota) registration for stalling/penning purposes.
Cloverbud, Clothes You Buy
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday, CLUB ACTIVITIES
July 24 at the Martin County Arena
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota) T - 1 - 1* Club Banner
Cloverbud, FR, Clothes You Buy
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday, T - 1 - 2* Club Community Pride
July 24 at the Martin County Arena T-1-4 Club Scrapbook
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
Cloverbud Demonstration - Individual T-1-7 Club Secretary Book
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday,
July 24 at the Martin County Arena T-1-8 Club Treasurer Book
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
Cloverbud Demonstration - Team Club Banner Requirements:
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday,  Banner must be 3’x5’ and designed to hang vertically.
 It must be completed and equipped with a dowel (min.
July 24 at the Martin County Arena
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota) size 3’ 8”) for hanging.
Cloverbud Food Revue  Banner must be of fabric and can be one or two-sided.
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday,  Club name on a 3x5” card pinned to back (Any
July 24 at the Martin County Arena
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota) assembly).
Cloverbud, Performing Arts  Two banners will be selected for State Fair.
(Judged at Presentation Day - Saturday, Club Community Pride Requirements:
July 24 at the Martin County Arena  The exhibit may include a three-sided display, video,
(Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
or other visual method which visually highlights the
CLOVERBUD LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS entire project or certain parts in a manner which tells
the public what positive effects the project had on the
A - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Beef community.
B - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Dairy  Two club youth who participated in the project may
C - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Dairy Goat represent the club in conference judging.
D - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Meat Goat  Note again in 2021, Community Pride participants at
E - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Lama State Fair may exhibit another individual project.
F - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Poultry  Two exhibits will be selected for State Fair.
G - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Rabbit Club Scrapbook Requirements:
H - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Sheep  Show and explain your club activities and
I - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Swine
Y - 200 - 1 Cloverbud Horse Halter/Showmanship participation in community and county events.
Y - 200 - 2 Cloverbud Horse Barrels
Y - 200 - 3 Cloverbud Western Pleasure COMPUTER

P - 80 - 1* Grade 9+

P - 80 - 2* Grade 6-8

P - 80 - 3 Grade 3-5

Cloverbud Requirements: Computer Requirements:
 Cloverbud members have completed Kindergarten or  Computers may be used in judging, but emphasis is on

grades 1-2. documentation, screen print, and summary. 4-H'er is
responsible for providing and securing any hardware
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 Reports and written summaries should be bound in a  Emphasis is on the creative process and the
booklet or placed in a folder. employment of design elements and principles. The
fine art exhibit should show proof that it is developed
Computer Exhibit Suggestions: from the 4-H’ers own ideas and imagination.
 Display showing the part of a computer and how they
 All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits
work, consumer choices involved when buying a will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying,
computer, how computer software can be put to use. etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3
Include statement of purpose, written plan for use, dimensional work, etc.)
and examples of use.
 Program/software developed by the 4-H member Fine Arts Suggestions:
including a statement of objectives and discussion of  For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new
program. Program/software can be original or
adapted by the member from an existing program. techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring
mastery.
CONSUMER EDUCATION  Original work (no kits) in drawing, painting, sculpture,
print process, textiles, pottery, etc.
P - 90 - 1* Grade 9+
DEMONSTRATIONS/PUBLIC
P - 90 - 2* Grade 6-8 PRESENTATIONS
P - 90 - 3 Grade 3-5
DEMONSTRATIONS
Consumer Education Requirements:
 Exhibitor should be able to explain his/her choices (Judged at Presentation Day- Saturday, July 24 at the
Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
and the reasons for those choices.
Consumer Education Exhibit Suggestions: K - 1 - 1* Demonstration - Grade 9+, Individual
 Label comparison showing different types of labels K - 1 - 2* Demonstration - Grade 9+, Team
K - 1 - 3* Demonstration - Grade 6-8, Individual
and/or models of same included K - 1 - 4* Demonstration - Grade 6-8, Team
 Consumer comparison comparing several models of K - 1 - 5 Demonstration - Grade 3-5, Individual
K - 1 - 6 Demonstration - Grade 3-5, Team
the same item, showing features, cost, etc. with best
item selected and reasons why. ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS

CRAFTS & FINE ARTS (Judged at Presentation Day- Saturday, July 24 at the
Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
CRAFTS
K - 3 - 1* Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+,
P - 100 - 1* Crafts - Grade 9+ Individual
P - 100 - 2* Crafts - Grade 6-8
P - 100 - 3 Crafts - Grade 3-5 K - 3 - 2* Illustrated Presentation - Grade 9+,
Team
Crafts Requirements:
 Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit K - 3 - 3* Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-8,
Individual
as a craft/kit.
 Emphasis is on the creative process and the K - 3 - 4* Illustrated Presentation - Grade 6-8,
Team
employment of design elements and principles. The
craft/kit exhibit develops from someone else’s ideas K - 3 - 5 Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5,
and can be exactly replicated or replicated with Individual
modifications.
 All art objects must be appropriately finished. Exhibits K - 3 - 6 Illustrated Presentation - Grade 3-5,
will be disqualified if not ready for hanging, displaying, Team
etc. (i.e. wire or hooks on paintings, bases for 3-
dimensional work, etc.) YOUTH IN ACTION DEMONSTRATIONS
Crafts Exhibit Suggestions:
(Judged at Presentation Day- Saturday, July 24 at the
 For a beginner, choose a project that teaches new Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
techniques. For advanced, choose a project requiring
masterful craftsmanship. K - 4 - 1* Youth In Action - Grade 9+, Individual
K - 4 - 2* Youth In Action- Grade 9+, Team
 Basket making, tie dye, beading, ceramics, leather K - 4 - 3* Youth in Action- Grade 6-8, Individual
tooling, calligraphy, work from kits, etc. K - 4 - 4* Youth in Action- Grade 6-8, Team
K - 4 - 5 Youth In Action- Grade 3-5, Individual
FINE ARTS Fine Arts - Grade 9+ K - 4 - 6 Youth In Action- Grade 3-5, Team
Fine Arts - Grade 6-8
P - 100 - 4* Fine Arts - Grade 3-5 LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS
P - 100 - 5*
P - 100 - 6 (Judged at the Martin County Fair - Thursday, August 19 –
Set-up judging time and location with the 4-H Office)
Fine Arts Exhibit Requirements:
 Each exhibit will be evaluated on its individual merit K - 2 - 1* Livestock Demonstration - Grade 9+,
Individual
as an original fine art.
K - 2 - 2* Livestock Demonstration - Grade 9+,
Team

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K - 2 - 3* Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8, presentation software can be the basis for the entire talk;
K - 2 - 4* Individual however the member must interact with the presentation
K-2-5 Livestock Demonstration - Grade 6-8, and information - not just step to the side and let the
K-2-6 Team presentation play. (Self-presenting entries created with
Livestock Demonstration - Grade 3-5, presentation software should be burned on to a DVD and
Individual entered in the “Video” class.)
Livestock Demonstration- Grade 3-5,
Team Special NOTE: If presentation software is utilized in either
a Demonstration or an Illustrated Talk, the 4-H’er is
Demonstration & Public Presentation Requirements: responsible for securing any equipment necessary for
 Demonstration / Illustrated Presentations may be judging. Extension staff may be able to assist in this
process, but it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to
related to any project in which the member is enrolled contact Extension staff WELL BEFORE the scheduled
in or to any area of interest or expertise the 4-H’er has. judging. The ideal situation is to deliver the presentation
Presentations may be individual or a two-person team. with a computer and LCD projector.
 Individual presentations shall not exceed 15 minutes
in length and team presentations should not exceed 25 4-H’ers who completes a Public Presentation at the State
minutes in length. Fair will receive a $30 cash award. These payments are
made in October. 4-H’ers must be grade eligible to
Demonstrations are an oral presentation that includes participate at the State Fair.
actually demonstrating the hands-on steps required to
accomplish a task or process. This most often includes the DOG
use of physical objects and actual doing or showing. For
example, a demonstration could involve using bedding This category is designed for posters & educational
plants, potting soil and related items to demonstrate how exhibits. You do NOT show your dog.
to plant a flower pot. At the end of the Demonstration
there should be something of a "finished product.” P - 120 - 1* Grade 9+
Demonstrations may also include the use of supporting
visuals like posters, charts or overhead transparencies. P - 120 - 2* Grade 6-8
Supporting visuals can include technology-based options P - 120 - 3 Grade 3-5
like presentation software (i.e. MS PowerPoint). However,
the focus of the Demonstration should be on the "doing,” Dog Exhibit Suggestions:
not the supporting visuals.  Educational exhibits may include models, diagrams or

pictures. Examples: dog diseases, breeding, training,
etc.

Illustrated Presentations are an oral presentation that ELECTRIC
presents an idea, concept, viewpoint or experience in an
educational or informative format. For example, an P - 130 - 1* Grade 9+
Illustrated Presentation could be a report on leadership
lessons learned through a trip to Washington DC or an P - 130 - 2* Grade 6-8
educational presentation that explores sustainable energy
options. Illustrated Presentations most often consist of P - 130 - 3 Grade 3-5
interaction with supporting visuals like posters, charts or
overhead transparencies. Supporting visuals can include Electric Requirements:
technology based options like presentation software (i.e.  A wiring diagram or schematic must accompany all
MS PowerPoint). Supporting visuals may include tangible
items, but generally little or no activity takes place with electric and electronic exhibits.
the item. Electric Exhibit Suggestions:
 Working electrical item constructed for home, yard, or
Youth in Action presentations are interactive, continuous
presentations that are approximately 45 - 50 minutes in farm.
length. Topics selected for a Youth in Action  Diagram of wiring in your home/farm showing switch
demonstration may be related to a project in which the
member is enrolled or to any other area of interest or locations, fuse boxes, wire size, capacities, fuse sizes,
expertise the member has. Involving the audience in the total bulk wattage, appliance wattage, number of
process is the primary focus of Youth in Action and circuits, and type of wiring installation.
constitutes a major portion of the evaluation results.
 Electronic item built from kit, plan, or own design with
an explanation of what it is and how it is used.

 Display ideas: Careers in electrical field, electrical
experiment (may or may not have worked),
educational display used in teaching others, etc.

Presentation Software (i.e. MS PowerPoint) may be used ENGINEERING DESIGN
for both Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks. If
Presentation Software is used in a Demonstration, the See https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-stem-projects/4-h-
presentation software should supplement the
Demonstration (hands on demonstrating should still be engineering-design-project for more information.
the basis of the entry). If used for an Illustrated Talk, the
AQUATIC ROBOTICS

P - 135 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 135 - 2* Grade 6-8

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P - 135 - 3 Grade 3-5 to accomplish a simple task. In the project, youth not only
employ physics and engineering, but humor and
Aquatic Robotics Requirements: storytelling, to create their machine.
 Design and build their own remote-operated vehicle
This program requires a team event of at least 3 and no
(ROV) more than 10 youth members.
 Use and adapt ROV to monitor water quality/Aquatic
4-H Engineering Design Challenge Requirements:
Invasive Species (AIS) education  Please refer to the Engineering Design Challenge
 May work in teams of 3 or more youth, or an Level 1 and 2 Handbooks at
https://extension.umn.edu/projects-and-
individual may exhibit more/4-h-engineering-design-challenge for
 Illustrate the community partnership (example: DNR, complete details.

Water Resource or Lake Association)  Teams of at least three youth
Aquatic Robotics Exhibit Suggestions:  Machine must complete a minimum of 10 steps
 Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of doing  Machine must operate in two minutes or less
 Exhibit physical size limited to 6ft x 6ft x 6ft
the activity/project  Explain one thing/step on the machine that uses
 Exhibit of ROV
 Display showing ROV’s use in Aquatic Invasive Species science content and skills to help solve a
problem/challenge
(AIS) education  Need to keep a written record illustration the process
 Booklet showing team’s efforts in addressing Aquatic of doing the project.
4-H Engineering Design Challenge Exhibition Suggestions:
Invasive Species (AIS) education  Engineering Design Challenge machine itself
 Display, binder, poster illustrating the process of the
ENGINEERING DESIGN doing activity/project

P - 135 - 4* Grade 9+ Note: In 2021, the State Engineering Design Challenge
P - 135 - 5* Grade 6-8 state showcase event for Level 1 and 2 teams will be held
P - 135 - 6 Grade 3-5 virtually. However, challenge teams are invited to
showcase their machine and project at their local county
Engineering Design Requirements: fair and the State Fair. Participants can also have other
 Include description of the problem/challenge being general projects judged.

solved ROBOTICS
 Include description of how the engineering design
P - 135 - 7* Grade 9+
process and each of the steps were used to solve P - 135 - 8* Grade 6-8
problem P - 135 - 9 Grade 3-5
Engineering Design Exhibit Suggestions:
4-H members should use the 4-H Engineering Design Note: The goal of 4-H robotics program is for the 4-H
Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve as they members to explore science, technology and engineering
work on their Engineering Design project. Examples: through designing and building a functioning robot. The
 Engineering a roller coaster – Use KNEX or other robot can either be programmable or remote controlled.
materials to engineer and create a roller coaster The robot can be created by an individual or a group.
 Engineering a bridge – using everyday items create a
bridge to sustain 5 pounds of weight Robotics Requirements:
 Engineering a catapult/trebuchet – use everyday items  Exhibits must be labeled with name, and county on all
to create a machine to launch a marshmallow a
minimum of 3 feet pieces of exhibit. Fair staff will not be responsible for
 Engineer a wind turbine to solve a problem (example: lost, stolen or damaged robots or parts.
using the wind energy to lift a bucket)  Include a description of the robots ability to sense,
 Using everyday items to build a simple machine to follow a plan and complete an act.
complete a simple task  Exhibit may have one page report explaining the
 Using everyday items to create a product to solve a function, purpose and construction of the robot.
real life situation Robotics Exhibit Suggestions:
 A robot, a display, diagrams of programming,
ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE LEVEL 1 & 2 booklets, etc.
(FORMERLY RUBE GOLDBERG)
ENTOMOLOGY
P - 135 - 10 Level 1 – grades 3-8
P - 135 - 11 Level 2 – grades 9-12 P - 140 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 140 - 2* Grade 6-8
Each member (regardless of age) needs to register in one P - 140 - 3 Grade 3-5
of these levels.
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An Engineering Design Challenge machine is based on
Rube Goldberg, an overly complex contraption designed to
accomplish a simple task. The best machines use a variety
of everyday items to create a series of chain-reaction steps

Entomology Requirements:  Non-Collection Projects can include but is not limited
Insect Collection Exhibit Requirements: to life history displays (e.g. insect life cycle), scientific
 Collections shall be contained in a glass topped case; investigation (e.g. insect habitats or effects of
environment factors on insects), or insects in current
(drawers available for purchase in varying sizes); events.
approximately 19” x 16.5” x 3.” Arrange so the case
may be displayed in a horizontal position. Place EXPLORING ANIMALS
project label on lower right corner of glass top. Only
one case per exhibitor is allowed. P - 150 - 1* Grades 9+
 Specimens must be collected. Purchased insects are P - 150 - 2* Grades 6-8
not acceptable. P - 150 - 3 Grades 3-5
 Exhibitors must be the collector of the specimens in
the project. Exploring Animals Requirements:
 Specimens must be properly pinned, with insect pins.  This area is for 4-H'ers who wish to learn more about
Small insects may need to be placed on cardboard
points. a given species. Animal ownership is not required.
 Specimens must be properly labeled.  4-H'ers enrolled in Exploring Animals, Beef, Dairy,

a) The location, date and collector must be Dairy Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Horse or Swine may
included on the labels. County and state (and exhibit in this category.
country, when applicable) are minimum Exploring Animals Exhibit Suggestions:
location information that should be included. It  An educational exhibit to show or explain something
is valuable to include nearest town or township 4-H’er made, did, learned, or may explore consumer
where the specimen was collected, the type of issues, breeds or careers.
habitat it was collected from (e.g. on elm tree;
on lake shore; indoors.) and the common name EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT
of the insect.
P - 160 - 1* Grade 9+
b) All labels should be visible so they can be read. P - 160 - 2* Grade 6-8
Use permanent ink markers or pencil to write P - 160 - 3 Grade 3-5
labels. Labels produced by a computer printer
are acceptable. Ballpoint ink or non-permanent Exploring the Environment Exhibit Suggestions:
markers are not acceptable.  Display on environmental pollution describing the

 For more specific information on pinning, labeling, causes, effects on people and other living things, and
other information, see Collecting and Preserving methods to correct the situation.
Insects, a Minnesota 4-H Entomology Resource  Display showing features of soils such as color,
https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-environment-earth- structure, texture.
science-projects/4-h-entomology-project.  A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects,
animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings
Non-Collection Exhibit Requirements: and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs.
 Emphasis of project must relate to an aspect of  Display showing erosion control practices such as
minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed
entomology. waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures,
 Project must demonstrate specific knowledge of etc.

insects. Be prepared to discuss references and sources FISHING SPORTS
(e.g. books, magazines, internet, interviews with an
expert etc.) P - 170 - 1* Grade 9+
 Live projects (e.g. bee or ant colony) will be accepted if P - 170 - 2* Grade 6-8
the project can be self-sustaining for up to 14 days P - 170 - 3 Grade 3-5
without special care.
 A written report or journal should accompany the Fishing Sports Exhibit Suggestions:
project, introducing the subject, describing the process  Fish Identification. Describe the habitat and food
(materials and method), predicting an outcome,
stating the results, and discussing any conclusions. needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel
Pictures, drawings, charts, tables or other figures may display explaining the life history of a fish; create a
be used. model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish.
Entomology Exhibit Suggestions:  Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is
 General insect collections must consist of at least 50 used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired
adult insect specimens, representing at least eight such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or
orders to be eligible for state fair. other fishing equipment.
 Specialty insect collection can include but is not  Safety practices and techniques that are related to
limited to a collection of a single order (e.g. Coleoptera fishing or boating.
or Lepidoptera), a collection of immature insects, a  Examples of how water quality affects the fish eco-
collection of insects from a particular habitat (e.g. system.
aquatic, forest, or prairie) or a collection of economic
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FOODS AND NUTRITION  All food preservation exhibits must be labeled with a
2” x 3” label with the following information: name,
FOOD AND NUTRITION county, product, grade, product, style of pack,
processing method (boiling water bath or pressure
P - 190 - 1* Grade 9+ canner), date, processing time, date processed, and
P - 190 - 2* Grade 6-8 source of recipe. Pressure canned items indicate dial
P - 190 - 3 Grade 3-5 or weighted gauge and how many pounds of pressure
used.
Food & Nutrition Requirements:
 Exhibit may be food items and/or displays.  Jars must be heat-tempered glass canning jars.
 Exhibitors should be prepared to discuss with the  All jars must be sealed. Leave screw bands on two-

judge, references and information sources, nutritional piece jar lids. Jellies and jams must be covered with
values, methods, menu, costs, etc., as appropriate to lids.
exhibit.  Use pint jars for fruit, vegetables, and fish; one-half
 The exhibit may be a poster, mobile, three- pint jars for jams and jellies; one quart jars for pickled
dimensional display, scrapbook, balance beam, charts, products.
journals, pictures, slides, equipment, supplies,  Jellies and jams must be processed in boiling water
photographs, puppet play, skit, judging comparison, bath according to USDA. Note: Paraffin is not
taped interview, file of ideas, research study, etc. acceptable.
 Pictures, food models, plaster, plastic, papier-mâché,  No artificial food coloring should be added to entries.
etc., are preferable to perishable foods in an  Dried foods may be stored in glass jars, self-sealing
educational exhibit. Perishable foods should be used plastic bags or airtight plastic bags. The quantity of
only if they add to or help explain the educational dried foods should be: fruits and vegetables - 1/2 cup
exhibit. If perishable food is a part of the exhibit, the or more of each, herbs - 1/4 cup of each in whole leaf
food is to be brought just for judging. form, 3 strips of meat (i.e. venison or beef jerky)
 Exhibits containing perishable foods, which will be  Preserved within the past year.
discarded, must include a colored photograph of the
food. The photograph should be taken prior to the Food Preservation Exhibit Suggestions:
County Fair and attached to the display. This Suggested exhibits include one (1) jar or one (1) bag of
photograph and a 3x5 note card listing nutrition product:
information and the recipe will be displayed instead of  Vegetables or fruits
the food.  Jams, jellies, preserves, low-sugar spreads (no frozen)
Food and Nutrition Exhibit Suggestions:  Pickled products (fermented or added acid, including
 One serving of a nutritious food (vegetable or fruit
dish, snack, bread, dairy, etc.). Include 8 ½ x11” poster pickles, sauerkraut, relishes, salsa).
showing nutritional value, recipe, and a photo of the  Meats, poultry and/or fish. (Fish must be in pint jars.)
food.  Dried vegetables or dried fruits.
 Study of nutrients needed for yourself or someone  Dried herbs.
else, using the dietary guidelines and My Plate.  Beef or venison jerky.
 Make a food or fitness plan for yourself or someone  Food science experiment or educational display.
else and show how it related to nutritional and energy
needs. (Example: an athlete on a volleyball team, a FOOD REVUE
teen who doesn’t have a lot of time).
 Adapt a recipe(s) to show healthier ingredient choices. (Judged at Presentation Day- Saturday, July 24 at the
 Study of how physical fitness and/or food choices are Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota)
related to disease (such as: cancer, heart disease,
osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.). P - 190 - 7* Grade 9+
 Study of labels from similar food items, comparing P - 190 - 8* Grade 6-8
important nutrient content like, fat, fiber, and sugar. P - 190 - 9 Grade 3-5
 Exhibit showing food and/or kitchen safety. P - 190 - 10 Cloverbud
 Nutrition/food science experiment.
Food Revue Requirements:
FOOD PRESERVATION  Exhibitor should bring: one item of food from the

P - 190 - 4* Grade 9+ menu; and a place setting which includes dishes,
P - 190 - 5* Grade 6-8 silverware, linens, and centerpiece for the course.
P - 190 - 6 Grade 3-5  Include a recipe for that food mounted on an 8 1/2” x
11” poster, a meal menu mounted on an 8 1/2” x 11”
Food Preservation Requirements: poster, and a mounted color photo of the place setting
 Exhibitor must be enrolled in Food & Nutrition with the food item shown.
 Select a tested recipe from a reliable cookbook, 4-H
project. bulletin, or other dependable source
 All recipes, procedures, and times followed must be  Plan for table coverings or mats, dishes, glassware,
silverware, and centerpiece for use for serving the
according to current USDA and/or National Center for food.
home food preservation recommendations.
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 Figure cost of preparing the meal/snack, including  Educational display illustrating diseases (actual
price per serving. specimens) or insects (actual specimens) and methods
of control.
 Know nutritional value.
 Resources should be credited and documented in the HERB GARDENING

exhibit (e.g., books, internet, 4-H or Extension P - 430 - 1* Grade 9+
publications, person with special knowledge, P - 430 - 2* Grade 6-8
magazine articles, etc.). P - 430 - 3 Grade 3-5

FOREST RESOURCES Herb Gardening Exhibit Suggestions:
 Educational display showing some aspect of raising or
P - 200 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 200 - 2* Grade 6-8 using herbs.
P - 200 - 3 Grade 3-5  An herb container garden planted in a tub, pot or

Forest Resources Requirements: planter.
 Exhibits should be mounted on cardboard or other  A dried sample of herbs you have raised, harvested,

sturdy material. and dried (in airtight container).
Forest Resources Exhibit Suggestions:
 Collection of leaves or needles with twigs, identified POTATOES Grade 9+
Grade 6-8
with their common name. Common name should be P - 340 - 1* Grade 3-5
printed near the identified leaf/needle. P - 340 - 2*
 Photographic display of forest products - include the P - 340 - 3
name of the product/use to identify the photograph.
 Display showing tree growth; annual ring cross- Potato Requirements:
sections; make a seed collection.  If displaying a potato box, you need 6-10 potatoes of
 Prepare a report with drawings about your favorite
tree - include name of tree, drawings or pictures of the same variety or 2-3 varieties (this year’s crop)
tree, facts and uses of the tree, and other appropriate similar in size with variety identified on a 3 x 5 card.
information.  Be familiar with crop input costs and the growing
 Display showing layers of the forest; renewable versus process.
non-renewable resources; forestry careers; leaf and Potato Exhibit Suggestions:
twig identification; taxonomic keys; tree road maps.  Display a box of potatoes that contains all the potatoes
 Display showing forest succession; tree and forest in that hill (all the potatoes one plant produced).
measurements; fire’s effect on the forest; how trees  Display a box of potatoes of 6-10 potatoes.
grow; forest types; harvesting methods; entomology of  Educational display illustrating diseases and control;
the forest; pathology of the forest. methods of mulching and reasons; causes and effects
 Display showing forest products, including maple of sun scald.
syrup production; wood products; Christmas tree or
other forest resources (recreation, wildlife, etc.). VEGETABLE GARDENING BOX
 Display showing specialized woodland management,
including shelterbelts/windbreaks and urban forestry. P - 431 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 431 - 2* Grade 6-8
FRUIT, VEGETABLE AND HERB P - 431 - 3 Grade 3-5
GARDENING
Vegetable Gardening Box Requirements:
FRUIT  Label vegetables with proper variety names.
 When exhibiting a collection of vegetables, the
P - 210 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 210 - 2* Grade 6-8 collection should include six different kinds of
P - 210 - 3 Grade 3-5 vegetables. For Example: 1 large specimen + 3 medium
specimen + 2 small specimen = 6 different vegetable
Fruit Requirements: specimens for this project choosing any combination
 If displaying a fruit sample, exhibitor should bring 4-6
of the following:
items of one variety of fruit and include a 3 x 5 index a) One large vegetable specimen (cabbage, squash,
card listing the varieties of fruit, name and club of
exhibitor. melon, pumpkin, cauliflower, etc.)
Fruit Exhibit Suggestions: b) Three different medium sized vegetable
 Display showing a comparison of several varieties of
the same fruit (labeled); display using a branch to specimens and three of each (tomatoes, onions,
illustrate proper pruning of fruit trees and explaining peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets,
the process; illustrate the many uses of fruits (fresh, turnips, etc.)
jams, juices, cooking, baking, salads and recipes); c) Two small vegetable specimens and 12 of each
illustrate the use of fruits as natural dyes. specimen (green beans, peas, lima beans, etc.)
d) Potatoes may NOT be included (enter under the
Potato project).

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VEGETABLE PLATE weathering, quarts minerals, ores, or a theme of your
own choosing.
(Not eligible for State Fair)  Polished rock types used to make decorative items
P - 432 - 1 Grade 9+ such as paperweights and jewelry; include an
P - 432 - 2 Grade 6-8 unpolished specimen of each rock type.
P - 432 - 3 Grade 3-5  Educational exhibit showing the “science how’s and
why’s” dealing with the principles of geology and
Vegetable Plate Requirements: natural earth sciences.
 Label vegetables with proper variety names.
Vegetable Plate Exhibit Suggestions: GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
 On a disposable plate, display a collection of
P - 240 - 1* Grade 9+
vegetables that includes one or more kinds of P - 240 - 2* Grade 6-8
vegetables, choosing any combination of the following: P - 240 - 3 Grade 3-5
a) One large vegetable specimen, one sample
Global Connections Exhibit Suggestions:
(cabbage, squash, melon, pumpkin, cauliflower,  Poster or report explaining what you learned as a
etc.)
b) Medium sized vegetable specimens and three of result of a cross-cultural home stay experience.
each specimen (tomatoes, potatoes, onions,  Report or display on mission trip, school trip, pen pal,
peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, carrots, beets,
turnips, asparagus, etc.) etc.
c) Small vegetable specimens and 6-12 of each
specimen (green beans, peas, cherry tomatoes, HEALTH
jalapenos, lima beans, etc.)
P - 250 - 1* Grade 9+
LARGEST VEGETABLE P - 250 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 250 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 434 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 434 - 2* Grade 6-8 Health Exhibit Suggestions:
P - 434 - 3* Grade 3-5  Report on a health issue (i.e. alcohol and chemical

Largest Vegetable Requirements: abuse, eating disorders, sexuality, sexually transmitted
 Include information card with name, plant variety, disease, pregnancy, stress, depression) of your choice.
 Report on a community project that you conducted on
date planted. a health issue. Include objectives, audience, timetable,
 Stalks of Field Corn should have roots on the stalk. program description, materials, community support
 Over-sized exhibits winning State Fair trips MUST be and evaluation.

transported by the member to and from the HOME ENVIRONMENT
Minnesota State Fair.
Largest Vegetable Display Exhibit Suggestions: P - 260 - 1* Grade 9+
 Squash, cabbage, pumpkin, melons, or tallest stalk of P - 260 - 2* Grade 6-8
field corn P - 260 - 3 Grade 3-5

GEOLOGY Home Environment Requirements:
 Members should be prepared to discuss and/or have
P - 220 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 220 - 2* Grade 6-8 written information to show how their exhibit applies
P - 220 - 3 Grade 3-5 to the home, how and where it is used or displayed,
and all details of how it was made or selected. They
Geology Requirements: should know about the subject matter of the specific
 Attach specimens securely to a backboard and display exhibit, the materials used, how and why it was done,
costs involved, and alternatives considered.
in a glass-topped case of the same model as used by  A photograph and report showing its place in the
the entomologists (approximately 19” x 16.5” x 3”). home environment must accompany exhibits that are
Specimens should be approximately 2" x 2". Label each items for the home.
specimen using the label described in the Geology  Pictures and wall hangings exhibited should be
Manual. Size of label may be reduced to fit display finished and ready to hang.
case, if needed. Attach specimens so they will not fall if  Purchased kits ARE ALLOWED to be used.
case is set on its edge. Member must have knowledge Home Environment Exhibit Suggestions:
of how specimens are identified as to rock or fossil  Finished or refinished wood item, or reupholstered
type. furniture.
Geology Exhibit Suggestions:  Repaired, restored, or remodeled item for the home.
 Display of birthstones, a rock pate, or an egg carton  Chart and/or plan for the care and maintenance of the
collection (see Geology bulletin), six silly silicates. inside or outside of the home including daily, weekly,
 Rocks, minerals, or fossils from within Minnesota or monthly, and yearly jobs.
on a definite theme such as metamorphism,
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 An article remade or reclaimed for the home with a TERRARIUMS:
link to the past, including history of use.  The terrarium may not exceed 24" in any dimension.
 Terrarium should be planted four to six weeks ahead
 Description, diagrams/photos, samples and cost of a
redecorating or remodeling plan showing before and of exhibiting.
after.  Members must be able to identify all plant materials in

HORTICULTURE their terrariums, know why they were selected for use
(quality, container and design).
FLOWER GARDENING Indoor Gardening Exhibit Suggestions:
P - 180 - 1* Grade 9+  Two or more varieties of house plants with common
P - 180 - 2* Grade 6-8 and botanical name.
P - 180 - 3 Grade 3-5  Terrarium or dish garden; consider general terrarium
plant of native and woodland plants of Minnesota.
Flower Gardening Requirements:  Educational exhibit showing plant propagation, plant
 Label each container according to kind or variety. history, forcing bulbs, life cycle of a flowering plant,
 Outdoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited etc.

in this area (including Outdoor Fairy Gardens). LAWN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
 Live plant material will be accepted if it can be
P - 280 - 1* Grade 9+
maintained in a fresh condition with ease. P - 280 - 2* Grade 6-8
Flower Gardening Exhibit Suggestions: P - 280 - 3 Grade 3-5
 When exhibiting fresh flowers, we suggest:
Lawn & Landscape Design Requirements:
a) Three stems of one variety of annual flower, or  Posters showing physiology of a tree are not eligible
b) One stem of a hardy perennial, or
c) One stem of summer flowering bulbs, or for State Fair
d) One blossom of a tea rose, or  Evaluation is based on design, neatness, plants used,
e) One stem of a hard shrub rose
 Flower bouquet or arrangement on any theme. and story told.
 Display of dried flowers with a card explaining the Lawn & Landscape Design Exhibit Suggestions:
drying method.  Landscape Plan (not to exceed 22x28”) drawn to scale
 My Flower Garden - exhibit on poster board, not to
exceed 22x28”. Include a plan of the garden drawn to with plants and major areas of yard labeled; should
scale, the correct variety name and pictures (or show changes and future plans. Photographs showing
photographs) of the flowers grown. Be prepared to “before and after” views are desirable.
discuss the process from soil preparation to blooming.  Design a project meeting for this project area (in
 Educational Exhibit showing the principles of booklet form) including what you would teach, how
propagation or reproduction, nutrition, culture and you would teach it, goals of your meeting, activities
physiology (how a plant lives and grows). you would include, and visual aids you would use.

INDOOR GARDENING NEEDLE ARTS
P - 270 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 270 - 2* Grade 6-8 P - 290 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 270 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 290 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 290 - 3 Grade 3-5
Indoor living flowers and plants are to be exhibited in this
area (including Indoor Fairy Gardens) Needle Arts Requirements:
 Each exhibit must include a consumer information tag,
Indoor Gardening Requirements:
POTTED PLANTS: if appropriate, with the following information: pattern
 Flowering plants should be in bloom. company name and number, techniques, fiber content,
 Foliage plants should be in vigorous condition. cost, and care instructions.
 Plants should be grown in the exhibited container for  Participant encouraged to bring instructions/ pattern.
 If item is framed, a wall hanging, or to be displayed on
at least one month prior to fair. a wall, it should be finished and ready to hang.
PLANTS IN HANGING CONTAINERS: Needle Arts Exhibit Suggestions:
 Container for the plant should not be more than 10" in  Any item made by the member using the techniques of
knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crewel, counted
depth or diameter. cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, hand quilting,
 Maximum total length of hanger and plant should not weaving, applique, latch hook, tatting, other.
 Consumer Product Analysis - comparison and
exceed 4' evaluation of materials, supplies, or accessories used
 Evaluation will include appropriateness of plant for a for a needle arts technique.
 Historical/Cultural Study: Story, poster, or display
hanging container, condition, arrangement, hanger to about a needle arts heirloom from your family or local
container to plant relationship, and plants being well history museum. Exhibit must include information
established. about how item should be preserved.

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PERFORMING ARTS  Exhibits should reflect the appropriate size for the
item designed, e.g. the photos used for an ornament, a
(Judged at Presentation Day- Saturday, July 24 at the calendar, a poster, or brochure would require different
Martin County Arena (Fairgrounds), Fairmont, Minnesota) sized photographs.

P - 300 - 1* Grade 9+ Photo/Video Release Form-It is important to learn to use
this form when including any person in your photograph
P - 300 - 2* Grade 6-8 or in your video that is NOT in 4-H. This verifies that the
P - 300 - 3 Grade 3-5 subject has agreed to have their photograph taken or be in
your video. Keep this signed form in a file. Here is a link to
Performing Arts Requirements: the Talent release form in English or Spanish.
 Exhibit can be either a performance or an exhibit
View a Intro to photo manipulation presentation
showing the member’s involvement or interest in the (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BYPDakiSkUaI
performing arts. 46xTkHKpDLFmkfU6eDqwodXuSwnhE_4/edit#slide=id.g9
 To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be able 70a60b354_0_58) that explains what photo manipulation
to discuss the process of selection, planning, and exhibits look like, what the difference is between elements
reflection on their project work. and manipulation, software options and information on
 If the exhibit is an actual performance, the how to talk to a judge.
performance cannot last longer than 6 minutes.
Performing Arts Exhibit Suggestions: ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

 Poster or display about your involvement or interest This exhibit will focus on what makes a good photograph
in the performing arts. (composition, light, shutter speed, color, depth of field,
leading lines, etc.). Only select whole image edits or
 A puppet and script made and created by member. modifications are allowed in post-production. Post-
 Create and perform a short story, show, music production is any adjustment made after the photo is taken
using editing software. Allowed whole image edits must be
selection, etc., and include a write-up about it. applied to the entire image and not specific areas of the
 A journal or scrapbook (with written statements) of photo. Allowed whole image edits include: cropping,
exposure correction, color saturation, contrast, sharpening,
current performing arts experiences. and conversion to black and white
 An educational display of some aspect of music,
On camera filters: a physical filter that attaches to the
drama, or performing. camera lens (neutral density, polarizer, various colors, etc.)
are allowed.
PETS Grade 9+
Grade 6-8 P - 320 - 1* Grade 9+
P - 310 - 1* Grade 3-5 P - 320 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 3 Grade 3-5
P - 310 - 2*
P - 310 - 3 Elements of Photography Equipment:
 Use any device capable of capturing a photographic
Pets Exhibit Suggestions:
 Educational display explaining pet care, health, image to be printed: digital or film camera, cell phone,
tablet or drone may be used. Please note: Supervision
nutritional needs, etc.; exhibit must include a of the drone operator is important until they
photograph of 4-H’er with their pet. understand not only how to use a drone but also
 Pet related exhibit, i.e. photo album, history of species understand the etiquette and rules for using the drone.
display, animal care display. Elements of Photography Exhibit Suggestions:
 Photo story:
PHOTOGRAPHY
a) Show a town’s history or a family history. This
PHOTOGRAPHY - Digital/Film could include photos of historic buildings, old
photos copied from the historical society or
Requirements for BOTH Elements of Photography and Photo library, family or individual portraits, etc.
Manipulation:
 All photos exhibited must have been b) Develop a documentary on a non-photography
4-H project of yours or a friend’s or of your 4-H
taken/produced/enhanced by the exhibitor during the club’s community service project
current year.
 The exhibitor’s name, club, county and exhibit class c) Document environmental issues such as the
should be clearly printed on the back of the exhibit. plight of pollinators, pollution, soil erosion, or
 Unaltered 4”x6” photos must be attached to the back the steps taken to improve the environment
of any exhibit
 For safety, no picture frame or glass is allowed. d) Present a day in the life of – farm or city youth, a
 Exhibits with multiple photos should use 4”x6” prints local professional person such as a school nurse
 Enlarged photos should be 5”x7” or 8”x10”
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neutral colors (white, tan, grey or black). Do not use
construction paper or colored paper.
 Use 14”x22” board for 5 or more photos in an exhibit.
Cut smaller boards for enlargements.

or firefighter, law enforcement office or other  Composite Photo: Multiple images combined into one
interesting personality image
e) Exhibit a series of photos on how to make or do a) Panoramas (overlapping areas of several photos
something and stitching them together in post-production)
 Common Theme or subject: b) The same person in multiple places within the
a) Display a series of 3 to 7 photos of a common photo
subject such as people, buildings, landscapes, c) Replacing the sky
animals, seasons, action, nature, weather, close- d) Combining several images of a person in
ups, etc. subsequent states of a cartwheel
 Photographic Elements:
a) Display a series of 5 to 7 photos that illustrate  Single Source Image Manipulation
some photographic element such as a) Acne removal
composition, lighting, shutter speeds depth of b) Eye enhancement
field, color, contrast, cropping etc. c) Selective color manipulations (i.e. converting
 Panorama: everything to black and white except items that
a) Show a single image created in camera or a are the same color red)
triptych (set of 3 photos intended to be used d) Apply digital filters (other than black and white)
together) of several images created by moving e) Removing distractions in the background, etc.
the camera. A triptych may consist of separate
images that are variants on a theme, or may be  Photo Series:
one larger image split into three. a) Make a series of 5 to 7 digitally edited photos
that illustrate a common theme such as
Photo Manipulation environmental issues, plight of pollinators, how
to do something, etc. Photos in this category
This exhibit will focus on using photography to show must involve digital editing.
creatively edited photos and how photography is used in
everyday life. Software editing is required for this category  Enlarged Photo:
and may include: layering, all digital (except black and a) Show a 5”x7” or 8”x10” print that has been
white), creative coloring, removing or adding objects, text digitally enhanced and illustrates software
additions, etc. skills. An unaltered 4”x6” print must be attached
to the back of the exhibit.
Entries in this category must involve editing with software
such as Photoshop, Lightroom, IPhoto, Picasa, Gimp, Pick  Publications:
Monkey, Pixi, Microsoft Publisher, etc. Please view the a) Show calendars, brochures, posters that are
“Introduction to Photo Manipulation” created using computer software
(https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BYPDakiSkUaI4
6xTkHKpDLFmkfU6eDqwodXuSwnhE_4/edit#slide=id.g970  Photo Novelties:
a60b354_0_58) a) Display mugs, puzzles, blankets, or other media
on which photos have been printed
Stock photos are not allowed. A stock photo is a photo taken
by another person (not yourself) who has licensed their  Slide Show:
photo for specific uses by others. All images used in photo a) Make a compilation of photos with titles, voice-
manipulation exhibits must have been taken by the over, or music background. For judging,
exhibitor. Examples of images not allowed include: an image exhibitor can show project on 14”x22” poster
of space (taken by NASA) as the background of your photo board, computer or tablet.
or if you want a shark inserted into your composite image,
you must take a photo of a shark. QUILTING

P - 320 - 4* Grade 9+ P - 350 -1* Grade 9+
P - 320 - 5* Grade 6-8 P - 350 -2* Grade 6-8
P - 320 - 6 Grade 3-5 P - 350 -3 Grade 3-5

Photo Manipulation Equipment: Quilting Requirements:
 Use any device capable of capturing a photographic  Item may be either machine quilted, hand quilted, or

image to be printed: digital or film camera, cell phone, hand tied.
tablet or drone. A computer or tablet is required for  Each item should include information listing: pattern
phot manipulation. Please note: Supervision of the
drone operator is important until they understand not book & name, fiber content of fabric & batting, and
only how to use a drone but also understand the care instructions. If not quilted or hand tied by the 4-
etiquette and rules for using the drone. H’er, state who hand/machine quilted the final project.
(Note: depending on the skill level of 4-H’er, someone
Photo Manipulation Exhibit Suggestions: else may do the final quilting.)

Quilting Exhibit Suggestions:
 A quilted item, any finishing technique acceptable.
 Repair of an old quilt.
 A display showing the history of quilting, fabrics and

patterns used in quilting, or a topic of your choice.

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SAFETY Grade 9+ protection, cleaning a firearm, dressing for safety-first
Grade 6-8 aid, survival skills, etc.).
P - 370 - 1* Grade 3-5  Shooting skills (e.g. basic safety rules, basic parts and
functions of each piece of equipment, care and
P - 370 - 2*
P - 370 - 3 maintenance, accessories, position, etc.).
 Display illustrating key field identification features of a
Safety Exhibit Suggestions:
 Explore a safety issue of your choice. Ideas include group of game animals (e.g. distinguishing various
species of puddle ducks, differences among five look-
traffic safety, home safety, farm safety, community alike species, of upland game birds, etc.).
safety, fire prevention, and first aid kit. Include an item  Leadership skills learned in your shooting sports club.
for display representative of project activity.  History and nomenclature of trapping, hunting, and
 Prepare a First Aid Kit and be able to explain the firearms.
reasons for the items you included.  Sportsmanship: Ethical behavior and responsibility,
 Exhibit may be display, binder, poster, etc. effects of values to wildlife of modern game laws and
regulations.
SELF-DETERMINED
SHOP Grade 9+
P - 380 - 1* Grade 9+ Grade 6-8
P - 400 - 1* Grade 3-5
P - 380 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 380 - 3 Grade 3-5 P - 400 - 2*
P - 400 - 3
Self-Determined Requirements:
 This division is intended for an exhibit that doesn’t fit Shop Requirements:
 Exhibit must not take up more than 20 square feet of
in any other project area. This is not a “catch-all”
category, but rather intentional self-directed learning. floor space.
 A team may consist of not more (3) individuals from  Attach a card to all exhibits describing construction
the same club or from up to 3 different clubs from the
same county. materials, unusual joinery finishing techniques, and
 To be eligible for State Fair, the member must be total cost.
able to discuss the process of selection, planning Shop Exhibit Suggestions:
and management of a self-determined learning  Article made of wood or metal.
experience.  Wooden or metal article repaired, finished, or
Self-Determined Exhibit Suggestions: refinished.
 Poster, display, or notebook showing the process of  Display on properties, uses, or processing of wood.
doing the activity/project.
SMALL ENGINES
 Display of finished work.
 Exhibits traditionally shown in Clowning and P - 410 - 1* Grade 9+

Geospatial will now be shown in this project area. P - 410 - 2* Grade 6-8

SHOOTING SPORTS/WILDLIFE P - 410 - 3 Grade 3-5
MANAGEMENT
Small Engines Exhibit Suggestions:
P - 390 - 1* Grade 9+  Small engine that has been reconditioned or repaired.
 A device constructed by a member utilizing a small
P - 390 - 2* Grade 6-8
engine.
P - 390 - 3 Grade 3-5  Display on the parts of an engine, etc.
 An educational display of some aspect of small engine
Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management Requirements:
 Exhibit may not exceed 12" deep x 24" wide x 30" high, use, care, reconditioning, etc.

(except that a gun, bow and arrow, or taxidermy item TRACTOR
may be included in a display and will not be
P - 420 - 1* Grade 9+
considered in the calculation of dimensions). P - 420 - 2* Grade 6-8
 Minnesota and 4-H regulations for handling and
P - 420 - 3 Grade 3-5
storing firearms must be followed.
 No explosive materials allowed. Arrows must be Tractor Requirements:
 Check space requirements for large exhibits with staff
secured in such a manner to prevent their points or
edges from being a hazard. Only sporting firearms and by July 1. Large exhibits may need to be displayed
bows will be exhibited, displayed or demonstrated. outdoors.
 NOTE: If firearms are your project, the exhibitor must  Fuel must be removed from exhibits for display.
notify Extension Office by July 1 deadline. Tractor Exhibit Suggestions:
Shooting Sports/Wildlife Exhibit Suggestions:  A poster, video, display, notebook, representing your
 Safety techniques applied to shooting activities (e.g. project learning.
range commands and range safety, eye and ear  Restored, reconditioned, rebuilt tractor.

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 Exhibit may represent learning about tractor safety, the exhibitor has written permission from the
history, use, purchasing decision, establishing a producer to use the material in the video/film.
custom business with your field or lawn tractor, or  A computer must be brought for viewing the
materials prepared to train others. video/film during the conference judging; otherwise
other arrangements need to be made in advance with
VETERINARY SCIENCE the 4-H staff.
 Video/film must be playable on Windows, use file
P - 440- 1* Grade 9+ format including .WMV, .FLV and .MPEG, .AVI, .MOV,
P - 440- 2* Grade 6-8 .AVCHD, .MPEG-1, .MEG-4, as well as a playable DVD.
P - 440 -3 Grade 3-5  Videos can also be delivered via Youtube, Vimeo,
Frame.io or similar online based presentation sites.
Veterinary Science Requirements:
 Exhibits may include models, diagrams, actual items Note: This is not a slideshow (see Manipulated
Photography for slideshow).
and/or written articles.
Veterinary Science Exhibit Suggestions: Photo/Video Release Form-It is important to learn to use
 Diagram of your favorite animal with anatomy. this form when including any person in your photograph
 Display or binder on diseases of animals, ringworm, or in your video that is NOT in 4-H. This verifies that the
subject has agreed to have their photography taken or be
heartworm, displaced abomasums, hip dysphasia, in your video. Here is a link to the Talent release form in
scours, etc. English or Spanish.

VIDEO/FILMMAKING Video/Film Exhibit Suggestions:
 Showcase various video/film techniques.
P - 450 - 1* Grade 9+  A selected subject. Include a short storyboard or
P - 450 - 2* Grade 6-8
P - 450 - 3 Grade 3-5 outline.
P - 450 - 4 Production Team (2-3 members per  A poster that illustrates how a video/film camera

team/can come from different schools works, or how to care for video/film equipment,
and/or grades) illustration of computer video/film creation, etc.
 A video/film made by blending computer technology
Video Equipment: and traditional camera created video/film.
 Any electronic device capable of capturing a video  A video/film using data from trail camera or time
lapse camera (stop action video) or drone with
image (i.e. video camera, digital camera, DSLR time attached camera (see note related to drone use).
lapse camera or trail camera, cellphone, tablet, Go Pro  A video/film using Claymation or stop action
or drone with attached camera - operator must meet  Document environmental issues such as the plight of
age requirements to use a drone). pollinators, pollution, soil erosion or the steps taken to
Video Requirements: improve the environment.
 All video/filmmaking exhibits must be made by the
exhibitor OR by a production team of which the WATER/WETLANDS
exhibitor must be a member.
 The exhibitor’s name, grade, and club must be clearly P - 460 - 1* Grades 9+
printed on all exhibit pieces. It is recommended that P - 460 - 2* Grades 6-8
the video/filmmaking exhibit be 3-5 minutes and no P - 460 - 3* Grades 3-5
longer than 10 minutes.
 All video/film footage exhibited must have been Water/Wetlands Exhibit Suggestions:
made/created DURING THE CURRENT 4-H YEAR.  Display showing the five unique physical properties of
When appropriate, (i.e. historical sequences) older
video clips can be used; otherwise video content must water; the hydrologic or water cycle; the quantities
have been taken in the current 4-H year. and uses made of water by families, municipalities,
 The member should provide the video file even if industries, animals, and plants.
sending it electronically.  Display on water quality or management - pollution,
 Video/film must be presented on DVD, USB, flash drive conservation, water quality standards, etc.
or data CD.
 Video/film needs to be in presentation form, including WILDLIFE/BIOLOGY
a title and credits.
 It is encouraged that when developing a 4-H P - 470 - 1* Grade 9+
video/filmmaking exhibit, members will develop skills P - 470 - 2* Grade 6-8
beyond the classroom. P - 470 - 3 Grade 3-5
 The video/film must be original materials, portions
from other sources must be documented and have a Wildlife/Biology Exhibit Suggestions:
copyright release, including music. Any video/film  Display showing the life cycle of your favorite wild
exhibit which appears to contain copyrighted material,
including music, will not be publicly displayed unless animal.

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 Birdhouse, birdfeeder, or homemade bird book or
local birds.

 An animal book of wild animals of Minnesota -
describe habitat, food, and shelter needs.

 A wildlife management plan - show practices related
to land use and forest management for wildlife.

 Basic concepts of Wildlife Management (waterfowl
wing boards, birdhouse trails, game food habits, game
animal habitat requirements, history of game
management, etc.).

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

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

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