2020 Redwood County 4-H Premium Book Final 4-24 (1)

REDWOOD COUNTY 4-H

4-H Family Handbook; County Fair Premium Book

Volume 5; County Fair Premium Book

Welcome to the Redwood County 4-H County Fair HOW THIS HANDBOOK WORKS:
Premium Book!
The Premium Handbook is all about Redwood County
Contact Information: Fair. Things you will find in this handbook:
• Redwood County 4-H Extension Office,
403 South Mill Street, PO Box 130 ● Projects to register what you are exhibiting
Redwood Falls , MN 56283 at fair

• Stacy Johnson Extension Educator, 4-H ● Rules and guidelines
Youth Development, Redwood County ● Where to park
Phone: O: 507-637-4025 C: 507-430-3102 ● Club Work Schedules
Email: [email protected] ● Premium Information
● State Fair Registration Information, and so
REDWOOD COUNTY 4-H FAMILY HANDBOOK SERIES
much more…
● Volume 1; Introduction/General Information

● Volume 2; Animal Science Projects

● Volume 3; General/Static Projects

● Volume 4; 4-H Ribbon Auction

● Volume 5; Redwood County Fair Premium
Book

Family Handbooks are located on the Redwood
County 4-H Website in the downloads section.

Introduction to Registration Open May 1 – June 30th

Redwood County Fair FAIR REGISTRATION:
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Fair Registration is completed in Fair Entry.
http://redwoodmn.fairentry.com/

● Email used for Mn.4honline.com needed
● Password used for MN.4honline.com

needed

County Fair 4-H Club Work Schedules
Premium Book
4-H Club Pre-Fair and Post-Fair Work Schedules
Pages 4-H Food Stand Work Schedule

Paper copy of this premium book is available by Club Food Stand Sign Up and Food Stand
request Coordinator Role Description

CLICK THE UNDERLINED TOPIC TO READ MORE *All youth must work in the food stand and fruit
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT AREA(S) sales to qualify for registration fee reimbursements

Registering For County Fair Exhibit Rules and Guidelines
Premiums
FAIR ENTRY ASSISTANCE GUIDE
(HOW TO REGISTER FOR FAIR) Exhibit Rules and Guidelines
Premiums
COUNTY FAIR REGISTRATION SITE
4-H Club Projects
County Fair Project Resources
4-H Club Projects
FAIR PROJECT RESOURCES
Redwood County Fair Schedules Static (General) Project Areas
Judging Events, Event Schedules, State Fair Individual or Team Projects
Orientation, County Fair Awards Ceremony
Food Stand Sales, And More! Navigating Static Judging Events
Monday and Tuesday Judging Events, Parking,
Parent/Family Expectations During County Volunteers Needed, Wristbands, Meal Tickets, T-shirts,
Fair
Absentee Judging Guideline Buckets
County Fair Competitive Events Deadlines Static Project General Information
and Consequences Member Information, Exhibit Requirements, How Judging
Cloverbud County Fair Rules and Guideline works, Copyright Laws, Conference Judging, Label your
Project Release Project, Pet Program, Anticipated Time Frame of
State Fair Eligibility Judging Events

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Agronomy Garden, Horticulture, and Lawn and Landscaping
Ag Technology Flowers
Corn Fruit
Forages Herb Gardening
Plant and Soil Sciences Indoor Gardening
Small Grains Lawn and Landscape
Soy Beans Potato
Specialty Crops Vegetable Gardening
Largest Vegetable
Citizenship and Leadership Health Sciences
Citizenship Food and Nutrition
Global Connections Raw Vegetable Plate
Service Learning – new 2020 Pastries
Foods Revue
Communication and Expressive Arts Health
Craft and Fine Arts Safety
Demonstrations including Livestock Demonstrations Plastics Sculpture Art Project – new 2020
Performing Arts Posters
Photography Dairy
Video/Film Making Poultry
Rabbit
Performing Arts Bio Form Records Project – new 2020
Demonstration Form General Project Record
Animal Science Live Exhibit Record
Engineering and Design Self-Determined
Aerospace
Computers Shop, Woodworking, Metal Works, Bicycle,
Electric Electric, Small Engines and Tractors
Engineering and Design
Aquatic Robotics Science of Animals (Static Project)
Robotics Exploring Animals
Pets
Environment and Outdoor Science and Recreation Science of Ag Educational Exhibits
ATV Safety – new 2020 Veterinary Science
Entomology Science of Animals (Static Project)
Explore the Environment Horseless Horse
Fishing Horse Related
Geology Cat
Shooting Sports and Wildlife Dog
Water and Wetlands
Wildlife Biology 3

Family and Consumer Sciences
Child and Family Development
Consumer Science/Education
Quilting
Needle Arts
Non-Garment
Fashion Revue
Clothing You Buy, Make, and Recycle
Family and Consumer Sciences Continued
Home Environment
Clothing/Fashion Revue Form

Science of Animals Fair Registration Introduction
Live County Fair Exhibits To

Navigating Livestock and Horse Judging Events Redwood County Fair

Fair Entry, Parking, Stalling your animal, Health WHY SHOW AT COUNTY FAIR?
Inspections, Animal Care Expectation, Species Shows,
Owner/Leaser Guideline, Showmanship Information, This is a common question. County Fair, one of Redwood
Superintendent Contact County 4-H highlights of the year, is an excellent time for
4-H youth to showcase what they have learned by
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (LQA & E) completing a project and creating their exhibit.
Youth will discuss their project with project experts giving
2020 youth grades 6+ needing LQA & E must complete youth a chance to further solidify their learning through the
this requirement using the online process outlined here. art of learning to have a conversation with a caring adult.
Youth will qualify for registration reimbursement when Youth will learn valuable life skills including interviewing,
using the Bring It Back Form. Contact the 4-H Office for how to complete a project from start to finish, how to
details. showcase the skills they have learned, and so much more.

I will let you know if/when in person LQA & E training LEARN BY DOING:
becomes available otherwise feel free to look into the
online training. The 4-H slogan is the educational philosophy of the 4-H
program. Since young people learn best when they are
Bring It Back Form (View All Downloads) actively involved in the learning process, 4-H programs are
designed to provide hands-on experiences that are
Redwood County 4-H Ribbon Auction reinforced through personal and group reflection and
Redwood County 4-H Ribbon Auction Form application “do-reflect-apply.” This research-based
educational methodology is called “Experiential
Form is due to the 4-H Office by Thursday of the County Learning.”
Fair. NO forms or updates will be accepted after 5 pm
on Friday of the County Fair. WHY PROJECTS?

Dog Project Judging Events/Schedule “PROJECT COMPLETION WILL HELP YOUTH
ATTAIN LIFE SKILLS”
Science of Animals – Live Animal Exhibits
Life skills are the long-term benefits youth gain from
Beef participating in 4-H. The term “skill” here means more
Dairy than physical abilities such as writing, sewing, and
Dog athletic achievement. It includes a combination of
Goat – Dairy and Meat acting, telling, problem solving, planning, budgeting,
Horse and so much more. Youth learn by doing.
Alpaca/Lama
Poultry
Rabbit
Sheep
Swine

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WHAT ARE 4-H PROJECTS? HOW TO GET STARTED ON 4-H PROJECTS

4-H You Tube Video About Projects Project Step By Step Tool Kit
4-H Project Vs Exhibit Tip Sheet
(View All in Downloads Section)
(View all in Downloads Section)
MN 4-H PROJECT RESOURCES
4-H Projects are an important part of the entire 4-H Pick A Project
experience. Projects are experiences that help 4-H’ers You will find many project areas within Minnesota 4-
learn to make decisions and serve as the “foundation
tool” for helping young people develop life skills. H. Find the areas that are most interesting to you.
The link above will take you to the MN 4-H website
These life skills are gained by learning through doing. that has all our project areas listed.
This means that youth will gain valuable knowledge by Research Your Chosen Project Area(s)
exploring different project areas. We have included several links throughout this
publication to take you to more information. The
Remember: When selecting a project, the member biggest thing to remember is this is your project
should talk it over with their parent(s) or guardian. and should be something in which you are
Parents, do not decide for your children, but help them interested.
decide. Remember, decision making is one of many Narrow Your Focus
important life skills young people can develop in 4-H. Once you have researched your project area you will
need to narrow your focus area. For example, if
Project VS Exhibit- What is the difference? you are planning to complete a project in vet
science, you will decide on a specific topic such as
Think of a project as the act of learning and gain How to Care for a Dog with Diabetes or How To
experience about a subject or topic of interest. An Brush Your Dogs Teeth.
exhibit is the physical or tangible result of your project Identify Tasks Needed To Learn About Your
learning. The exhibit is what is used to showcase your Specific Project.
project learning. Often the words project and exhibit We strongly recommend completing activities that
are used interchangeably. provide hands-on experience whenever possible.

Types of 4-H Projects: 5

Each project area is identified toward the end of this
publication. Each area will include requirements
for exhibiting at the County Fair, exhibit ideas or
suggestions, and project resources.

Questions to Ask Yourself When Selecting
Projects:

● Is this a project I like or think I will like?
● Will this project cost money? How much is

this project going to cost? Where will I get
the money?
● Is the space and equipment I will need to
complete this project available?
● How much time will it take?
● Is there someone who can help me if I need
it?
● Does the 4-H office have information or kits I
can borrow? (We Do! Please give a call!)

Complete Your Project HOW ARE FAIR EXHIBITS JUDGED?
Your project is the tangible end result of what you
You Tube Video on Project Judging
have learned from an experiential learning
standpoint. Resources for Minnesota 4-H will help The County Fair provides many opportunities for
you identify different project ideas. See the project youth involved in 4-H to learn and grow. While
resource links under each project area on our exhibiting 4-H projects at the fair is certainly not a
website for more information. requirement of membership, it is a wonderful way
for young people to showcase and receive
Showcase Your Project feedback and recognition for their work. Visit with
In Redwood County, our largest showcase event is 4-H staff or your club leader to learn more about
4-H opportunities at the fair in your county.
the Redwood County Fair. Here, youth will meet Amount of time spent with your judge will vary
with their project judge and discuss what they have upon the topic, information the 4-H’er is
learned while doing their project. See information providing, and the questions of the judge.
on exhibits to help you prepare for your showcase
event. How much time should I plan for general project
Need Help or Computer Access? Check with your judging?
local libraries or give us a call and we will set you A good estimate is 20-30 minutes per project.
up in our office to use the computer during our Remember you may have to stand in line. It is
office hours. 507-637-4025 okay to look for shorter lines in other projects you
Other Project Resources: are taking to the county fair. You can always go
back to the judge with the long line.
● PROJECT TIP SHEETS If judging time is near closing and you have a
● LOW COST PROJECT IDEAS project that needs judging, but are in a different
line waiting, it is the 4-H member’s responsibility
TIP: Use the premium book to help you (or your designee) to let that judge know you are
identify project areas of interest. If you planning to meet with the judge as soon as you
cannot find what you are looking for give can.
the 4-H office a call at 507-637-4025
4-H static/general projects are judged in a
Example of Wildlife and Wetlands Project Topic Area conference
Conference judging is a conversation between
the judge and the 4-H’er. It is a chance for you to
explain to a judge what you have learned from
your project experience. It allows time to ask a
judge questions that you may have about your
project.

What can I expect during conference judging?
The interview is as important as the exhibit itself:
an equal “weight” is given on the actual exhibit
and on the conference—50/50.
The judge, who is knowledgeable in the project
area, determines the ribbon placing.
Judges will observe, question, listen and
challenge you.
Judges offer encouraging and constructive
feedback, as well as suggestions on how to
further explore the project area.

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How are Cloverbuds (Youth Grades K-2) judged? ● Non-competitive
● Emphasize cooperative learning
The Cloverbud program provides opportunities to ● Safe for children and designed to manage
explore and actively learn in a noncompetitive
environment. Developmental research supports risk
noncompetitive activities and participation
recognition. MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVERBUD POLICY

● You have a judge just for your projects. HOW CAN PARENTS/GUARDIANS HELP
● The judge may ask you to tell them about WITH PROJECTS?

your project. You are an important part of the 4-H Program. Here
● The judge may ask you questions about are some suggestions to help your child have an
exciting and educational experience:
the project and give your ideas for next
year’s project. ● Advise your child in the selection of projects.
● You will receive a recognition ribbon for ● Show your interest and enthusiasm for the
Cloverbuds.
projects he/she selected.
CLOVERBUDS AND PROJECTS ● Help guide your child with their projects and

● You Tube Video: Cloverbuds and let your 4-H’er do the work. Youth–led,
Projects adult- guided is our motto!
● Assist your child in getting to meetings and
In Redwood County 4-H, we recommend limiting other events. Parents are encouraged to
your Cloverbud youth to 10 projects during attend local club meetings and county-wide
Redwood County Fair. Projects are interesting events with their children to learn alongside
and lots of fun for our Kindergarten through them and gather information.
second graders and they also need to present ● Be informed by reading the 4-H information
their projects to a judge, which can take a lot of sent to your family and by asking questions
focus to be a good experience. We have found when unclear. Volunteer to assist with club
10 projects for most Cloverbuds is plenty of events and activities when possible.
talking time with our judges and not too much to ● Share your knowledge and lead a project
make the process uncomfortable for our lesson
youngest 4-H’ers. ● You are important and your time is important.
A little help goes a long way and is greatly
Cloverbud programs are age-appropriate appreciated!
● Fun, positive, activity-centered
● Focused on developing life skills through 7
the experiential learning cycle – see page
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4-H project to the judge. The judge will award ribbon
DICTIONARY placing based on overall quality of the project and the
4-H member interview.
Clothing Day: This is an event giving the 4-H’er
the opportunity to showcase their skills in the All exhibits will be evaluated by a conference with the
clothing project area. Judges will come together to judge.
judge all aspects of the clothing project area. We
typically run this event prior to County Fair to allow Project judging criteria:
youth time and a place to change their clothes and ● Exhibit quality………………...…..25%
complete the judging process. ● Educational Value………….........25%
● Knowledge & ability to explain….50%
Cloverbuds: Cloverbuds are youth in kindergarten
through second grade. Cloverbuds can only Copyright Law and Infringement:
participate in non-competitive events. Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and
creators of “original” work. Original work includes a
Club Project: Any project the club as a whole decides person’s ideas captured in writing or as an image,
to do for the coming year. photograph, song, audio recording, or visual
recording.
Community Pride Project: This club project gives the All original work – including information found on the
members a chance to work together on a worthwhile web – is subject to copyright protection. The
community service project. Past projects have author/creator has exclusive rights to reproduce,
included building benches for the fairgrounds, helping distribute, display, perform or make derivative works.
senior citizens, making 4-H club banners, historical Before using another person’s work as a part of your
programs, community clean-up. These projects are 4-H exhibit, be sure that the work is subject to fair use,
judged at Redwood County Fair. 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.

Conference Judging: 4-H members in Redwood
County will meet one on one with their project judge.
The 4-H member will discuss their project and
describe the process of how they completed their

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Demonstration Day: This is an event giving a 4-H'er o If an exhibit has multiple pieces,
the opportunity to demonstrate in front of an please label them 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of
audience. State Fair trips are selected for 4-H 4, 4 of 4, etc.

members who have completed 6th grade or above. ● 4-H exhibits at the Minnesota State Fair are
Ribbons are awarded and premiums are given to the entered and displayed at the risk of the
demonstrator if the demonstration is repeated at the exhibitor. We will do our best to maintain the
Redwood County Fair. highest possible level of safety for projects

● 4-H’ers who have exhibits of great
sentimental and/or monetary value should
carefully consider whether such exhibits
should be exposed to the hazards of the fair.

● All exhibits are on display for the duration of
the entire fair with the exception of live pets.

● Pet Projects must include a poster about
your pet which will remain at the fair. Pets

go home following judging night.

Education/Science Tri-Fold Exhibits: Fair Entry: Fair entry is our computer program we
▪ Must Measure — 12” deep x 24” wide x 36” use to register for Redwood County Fair. You will
high. see many projects in the resource booklet have
▪ Center back 24” wide x 36” high, right and numbers by them. These numbers will match the
left wings each 12” wide x 36” high numbers listed in the Redwood County Premium
Book. They are to help youth sign up for the correct
Science Fair Exhibits: age group under each project area.
▪ Must fit into size requirements as stated
above Foods Review Judging Day: This is an event
▪ Exhibitors are encouraged to use their giving a 4-H’er the opportunity to showcase multiple
Science Fair Exhibits in the 4-H project skills centered on food and nutrition. 4-H’er will
areas. develop a menu, a place setting both centered on a
theme. The 4-H’er will develop a budget and cost per
Exhibit: serving as well as prepare one item from their menu
● Poster exhibits may not exceed 22” wide x for the judge to taste and complete the review
28” high. Can be smaller. process. Completed March 2020.
● Three dimensional displays may not exceed
12” deep x 24” wide x 36” high. Performing Arts Day: This is an event giving the 4-
● All exhibits should be labeled with the name H’er the opportunity to showcase their skills in any
of the county/tribal community and the name given performance area. Typically, we combine this
of the 4-H’er. with the service of entertainment for a local elder care
o If the exhibit has multiple pieces, facility. Tenants enjoy watching our youth throughout
each piece should be labeled with
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name of the 4-H’er.

their performance. This event is typically held the Species Shows: Animal science projects showcase
week of County Fair on a day prior to general project events including interviews with judges during
judging. general or static project judging events.
In the case of youth showcasing their live animal
Project Dismissal: This refers to Redwood County projects such as livestock, dog, and/or horse projects
Fair and the completion of our showcase event. youth will complete their interview with a species
Projects can be picked up at an established time by expert in or near their barn. Showmanship and the
either the 4-H’er or their designee. Project dismissal species show where youth showcase their animal
times are non-negotiable at this time. and compete for species champions is part of our
County Fair process. Shows are held on specific
Records Judging: New! In 2020. We are offering days and times. Refer to the county fair schedule for
youth the opportunity to complete project records details.
very similar to the current County Fair project booklet
that most youth complete to illustrate their project University of Minnesota Extension, Youth Development
progression. This year this project booklet will be Information
judged on its own merit competing for ribbons and Project Work Step By Step and 4-H Projects Vs Exhibits
champions. Your booklet after judging the record will By: Brian McNeil, Amy Nelson, MaryAnn Anderson, and
be placed with your project. Essentially, you have Stephanie Grimes
two projects in one! More information for your Family Expectations; Yellow Medicine County 4-H
reference will be included in this document. Redwood County 4-H Premium Book
Updated 4/21/2020 SJ
Showcase Event: A showcase event is where our Edited by Tyler Nelson
4-H youth show the skills they have learned by doing
their project. In Redwood County we have several
judging events where our youth can showcase what
they have learned by verbalizing and reflecting on
what they have learned, what went well with their
project, what were some of the challenges of their
project, what they may choose to do differently next
time, and more.

Showcase events include: Judging Day events,
Redwood County Fair, Minnesota State Fair, Share
The Fun, Demonstration Days, Science of Agriculture
Challenge, and Design Challenge events.

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