A. All animals, poultry and birds intended for exhibition within the State of Iowa will be considered under quarantine and not eligible for showing until the owner or agents presents a CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION, stating the animals, poultry or birds are apparently free from symptoms of infections or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days (14 days for sheep) prior to date of entry to exhibition grounds.

B. INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION WILL NOT BE REQUIRED in certain classes, if the division superintendent has made prior arrangements with the official fair veterinarian to have all animals and/or birds inspected on arrival and prior to exhibition.

ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

CONSULT YOUR STATE AND/OR COUNTY FAIR BOOK
FOR ADDITIONAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS.

SECTION 2 - BREEDING CATTLE

TUBERCULOSIS: (Iowa is Class Free)
A. Cattle originating from an accredited-free state or zone may be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that lists official individual identification. Cattle from a herd, or area, under quarantine for tuberculosis may not be exhibited. Cattle from a state or zone which is not an accredited-free state or zone must meet the following requirements.

1. An individual animal test conducted within 30 days of the exhibition, or
 
2. Originate from a tuberculosis accredited-free herd, with the accredited herd number and date of last test listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

BRUCELLOSIS: (Iowa is Class Free)
A. Native Iowa cattle originating from a herd not under quarantine can be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual identity.

B. Cattle originating outside the state must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Originate from Brucellosis Class “Free” states, when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and showing individual official identification, or

2. Official vaccinates under 24 months (beef), 20 months (dairy), when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing official calfhood vaccination and individual official identification, or

3. Animals of any age originating from a herd not under quarantine when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing a report of a negative brucellosis test conducted within 30 days prior to opening date of exhibition and individual official identification, or

4. Originate from a certified brucellosis free herd, accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual official identity, herd number, and date of last test, or

5. Calves under 6 months of age when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual official identification.

NOTES:
1. All brucellosis tests must have been confirmed by a State-Federal Laboratory.

2. All nurse cows which accompany calves to be exhibited must meet above health requirements.

3. All cattle and bison originating from states not officially classified as brucellosis to tuberculosis free must obtain a pre-entry permit from the Iowa State Veterinarian’s Office. (515-281-5547)
 

SECTION 3 - MARKET BEEF CATTLE

Steers and beef type heifers exhibited in market classes must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual identification for each animal and originate from a herd not under quarantine.
 

SECTION 4 - SWINE

GENERAL:
1. All swine must be individually identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and originate from herds or areas not under quarantine. Plastic tags issued by 4-H officials can be substituted for an official metal test tag, when an additional identification (ear notch) is also recorded on the test chart and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. All identification is to be recorded on the pseudorabies test chart and the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

BRUCELLOSIS: (Iowa is Class Free)
1. Native Iowa Swine - No brucellosis test required for exhibition purposes.

2. Swine from Out of State - All breeding swine six months of age and older must either:

A. Originate from a Brucellosis Class “Free” state; or

B. Originate from a brucellosis validated herd with herd certification number and date of last test listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or

C. Have a negative brucellosis test conducted within 60 days prior to show and confirmed by a state-federal laboratory.

AUJESZKY’S DISEASE (PSEUDORABIES) - ALL SWINE:
(Iowa is Stage V)
1. Native Iowa swine. Native Iowa swine originating from a Stage 4 or lower status county must present a test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the show (individual show regulations may have more restrictive time restrictions), regardless of the status of the herd, and that lists the individual official identification. Native Iowa swine originating from a Stage 5 status county must present a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing individual official identification. No pseudorabies testing requirements will be necessary for native Iowa swine originating from Stage 5 counties. Electronic identification will not be considered official identification for exhibition purposes.
 
2. Swine originating outside Iowa. All exhibitors must present a test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the show (individual show regulations may have more restrictive time restrictions), regardless of the status of the herd, and that lists the individual official identification. Electronic identification will not be considered official identification for exhibition purposes.

3. Swine that return from an exhibition to the home herd or that are moved to a purchaser’s herd following an exhibition or consignment sale must be isolated and retested negative for pseudorabies not less than 30 and not more than 60 days after reaching their destination. (Code of Iowa 166D.13(2).)
 

SECTION 5 - SHEEP AND GOATS

1. All animals must be individually, officially identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and originate from herds or areas not under quarantine. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for sheep will require clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 14 days (30 days for goats) prior to date of entry to exhibition grounds.

2. A. All sexually intact sheep must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag and this number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

2. B. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866- USDA-TAG), and the complete ear tag number or complete ear tattoo number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must also include a statement certifying the herd’s participation in the Scrapie program.

If you use tattoos instead of scrapie tags:
• Complete numbers from both ears (or complete tail or flank numbers) must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
• Herd tattoo prefix must be registered with USDA by calling 1-866-USDA-TAG.
• A statement must be included on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection indicating that the herd participates in the scarpie program, and listing the official tattoo registered to the herd.

3. Any evidence of club lamb fungus, ringworm, draining abscesses, foot rot, sore mouth, or any other contagious disease will eliminate the animal from the show.

4. Goats originating from outside of the state - must originate from a state certified brucellosis free herd, or from a class “free” state (brucellosis), or have a negative brucellosis test performed within 90 days of the exhibition. In addition, they must originate from a herd having a negative Tuberculosis test within the last twelve months, or from a class “free” state (TB); or have a record of a negative tuberculosis test performed within 90 days of exhibition. Brucellosis and tuberculosis class “free” state status for bovines is not recognized for goats moving into Iowa.
 

SECTION 6 - HORSES AND MULES
 

All horses shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with individual identification, or a description of the individual animal. These requirements apply to all horses entering the fairgrounds.

Native Iowa horses and mules can be exhibited when accompanied by an individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing a description of the individual animals.

All equine originating from outside the state shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing a description of the individual animals; and indicating that each animal six months of age or older in the shipment has had a negative official equine infectious anemia test within twelve months of importation. The testing laboratory, accession number and date of test must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, or a copy of the Coggins (EIA) test paper must be presented.
 

SECTION 7 - POULTRY AND BIRDS
 

All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)

SECTION 8 - DOGS AND CATS
 

All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)
 

SECTION 9 - FARM DEER
 

Accredited veterinarians must be approved to administer tuberculosis tests on Cervidae.
“Cervidae” means all animals belonging to the cervidae family, and “CWD susceptible cervidae” means whitetail deer, blacktail deer, mule deer, red deer, and elk.

1. Native Iowa cervidae. Native Iowa cervidae may be exhibited from a herd not under quarantine without additional testing for brucellosis or tuberculosis. Native Iowa cervidae may be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that lists individual official identification.

A. All CWD susceptible cervidae must have originated from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. Cervidae originating from a herd with a diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence or an area under quarantine for chronic wasting disease shall not be exhibited. The following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary inspection:

“All Cervidae on this certificate originate from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

B. Other cervidae. For all other cervidae, the following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

“All Cervidae on this certificate have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions to this herd. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

2. Cervidae originating outside Iowa. Cervidae originating outside Iowa must obtain an entry permit from the State Veterinarian’s Office prior  to import into Iowa. Cervidae originating outside Iowa which are six months of age or over must originate from a herd not under quarantine and be tested negative for Tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of exhibition by the Single Cervical Tuberculin (SCT) test (Cervidae), or originate from an Accredited herd (Cervidae), or originate from a Qualified Herd (Cervidae), with test dates shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Herd status and SCT test are according to USDA Tuberculosis Eradication in Cervidae uniform methods and Rules effective January 22, 1999.

Cervidae originating outside Iowa which are six months of age or over must also be tested negative for Brucellosis within 90 days of exhibition, or originate from a Certified-Brucellosis Free Cervid Herd, or a Cervid Class Free Status State (Brucellosis). This negative status must be determined by Brucellosis tests approved for cattle and bison and tested in a cooperative state-federal laboratory.

A. All CWD susceptible cervidae must have originated from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. The originating herd must have achieved a CWD status equal to completion of three years in an approved CWD monitoring program, and the CWD herd number and enrollment date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Cervidae originating from a herd with a diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence or an area under quarantine for chronic wasting disease shall not abe exhibited. The following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

“All Cervidae on this certificate originate from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have  been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

B. Other cervidae. For all other cervidae, the following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

“All Cervidae. on this certificate have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions to this herd. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiolocial evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

SECTION 10 - RABBITS AND OTHER SPECIES
 

(SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)
THE VETERINARY INSPECTOR IN CHARGE SHALL ORDER ANY ANIMALS, POULTRY OR BIRDS, WHEN FOUND TO BE INFECTED WITH ANY CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TO BE REMOVED FROM THE FAIR OR EXHIBITION.

2010 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXHIBITION
OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & BIRDS AT A COUNTY 4-H/FFA FAIR
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ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at County 4-H/FFA Fair, but the animals must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an accredited veterinarian. Each show must have an official veterinarian.

Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.

Swine exhibitors at county fairs that do not require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, must sign and present an owner affidavit that the animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined herd and to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months.

All swine exhibited must be accompanied by a record of a negative pseudorabies test, the test having been performed within 30 days prior to show, for swine originating from a Stage 4 or lower status county, subject to 64.35(2). No pseudorabies testing is required for swine originating from a Stage 5 county. (Iowa is Stage 5).

Swine returning from an exhibition to its home herd or moved to a purchaser’s herd, following an exhibition or consignment sale, must be isolated and retested negative for pseudorabies not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days after reaching the swine’s destination. (Code of Iowa 166D.13(2))

EXCEPTIONS:
A. No testing is required for swine at an exhibition that involves only market classes, provided all swine are consigned directly to a slaughter establishment from the exhibition. The site that the swine originate from must have a current monitored status in order for the swine to be transported to the fairgrounds (statistical testing completed within the last twelve months or originate from a site in Stage III or higher area). Swine leaving the exhibition from a market class must be consigned and moved direct to a slaughtering establishment.

B. If counties have a split show and the breeding animals are exhibited and returned home before the market classes arrive, it will not be necessary to have a test record on the animals showing in the market classes; however, market class animals must have a current monitored status in order to be transported to the fairgrounds.

SHEEP AND GOATS:
All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA. To register call 1-866-USDA-TAG.

POULTRY AND BIRDS:
All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)

However, “Market Classes” of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. “Market Class” of poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition.

DOGS AND CATS:
All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate.

FARM DEER:
Accredited veterinarians must be approved to administer tuberculosis tests on Cervidae.

“Cervidae” means all animals belonging to the cervidae family, and “CWD susceptible cervidae” means whitetail deer, blacktail deer, mule deer, red deer, and elk. Cervidae may be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection that lists individual official identification.

All Cervidae must have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions, or must have originated from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. Cervidae originating from a herd with a diagnosis, signs, epidemiological evidence, or area under quarantine for chronic wasting disease may not be exhibited. The following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

A. CWD susceptible cervidae: “All Cervidae on this certificate originate from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.

B. Other cervidae: “All Cervidae on this certificate have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions to this herd. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

THE DECISION OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL.

  BEEF
(Includes Junior Section, Breeding Beef Heifer, Market Beef and Commercial Beef) 
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Junior Section

Don Grandgeorge, Superintendent
Shorty Anderson - Asst. Superintendent
Larry Pals - Asst. Superintendent
Dennis Brady - Asst. Superintendent

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND HARD SOLED SHOES AND NO HATS.

Special Rules:

1. General Rules and Rules of Livestock Department as listed in the Rules Section of this premium list apply in this department.

A. Individual animals must be identified as either a 4-H or FFA project. They may not be identified as both.

B. Identification sheets must be correct and complete by either Jan. 15 for Market Beef or May 15 for all other species.

2. Stalls will be assigned by beef superintendent. All animals must be housed in designated stalls or forfeit all premiums earned.

3. Substitute Showman: See Junior Livestock Section rules.

4. Painting or dyeing of beef projects will not be permitted. Top two in each breeding or weight class will be checked. Any animal showing evidence of painting or dyeing will not be allowed to show for championship.

5. No artificial tail heads or tail fins will be permitted.

6. Grooming chutes should be placed in grooming barn or in designated area.

7. All market beef must be weighed between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Re-weighs will be permitted only for animals not making the weight. The re-weigh must occur during the above stated time period. Cattle will be weighed on sale day, for the sale.

8. The order of show will be posted outside the Beef barn on the bulletin board on Saturday, July 10.

9. Exhibitors will not receive their premium checks until their stalls are cleaned out and they present written approval from their Superintendent.

10. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects of conformation in animals exhibited will be considered as fraud and deception. No unnatural means of providing an animal food, water or other fluid (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition at the Wright County Fair.

11. All fans must be fastened up in the cattle barn.

12. Cattle must go off feed Monday 8:00 a.m.

Breeding Beef Heifer

** Proof of Registration papers must be presented at check in **

1. Calves must have been born in 2009.

2. No animal purchased after May 15, 2010 can be shown.

3. Breed type, performance and potential productivity will be the basis upon which this class is judged.

4. Entries are open to purebred classes as listed. Proof of registration must be shown to Superintendent at weigh-in time. Bring to scale area.

5. A class of commercial breeding heifer is available for crossbred and non-eligible purebred heifer.

6. The breeding heifer will be judged on the basis of the purple, blue, red and white ribbon groupings.

7. There shall be no minimum number of entries per class. However, the awarding of a breed champion ribbon will be the decision of the judge.

8. All breed champions will compete for Grand Champion breeding heifer.

9. A class for a cow/calf project will be made available as a sub-class of the appropriate breed and will be shown following the judging for Grand Champion Breeding Heifer. (Example: Angus cow/calf entry will be Lot 1005.)

*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
1A1 Breeding Beef - Angus
1A2 Breeding Beef -Angus Cow/Calf
1A29 Breeding Beef - All Other Breeds
1A30 Breeding Beef - All Other Breeds Cow/Calf
1A3 Breeding Beef - Charolais
1A4 Breeding Beef - Charolais Cow/Calf
1A5 Breeding Beef - Chianina
1A6 Breeding Beef - Chianina Cow/Calf
1A7 Breeding Beef - Gelbvieh
1A8 Breeding Beef - Gelbvieh Cow/Calf
1A9 Breeding Beef - Hereford
1A10 Breeding Beef - Hereford Cow/Calf
1A11 Breeding Beef - Limousin
1A12 Breeding Beef - Limousin Cow/Calf
1A13 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou, high
1A14 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou Cow/Calf, high
1A15 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou, low
1A16 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou Cow/Calf, low
1A17 Breeding Beef - Appendix Shorthorn
1A18 Breeding Beef - Appendix Shorthorn Cow/Calf
1A19 Breeding Beef - Shorthorn
1A20 Breeding Beef - Shorthorn Cow/Calf
1A21 Breeding Beef - Salers
1A22 Breeding Beef - Salers Cow/Calf
1A23 Breeding Beef - Purebred Simmental
1A24 Breeding Beef - Purebred Simmental Cow/Calf
1A25 Breeding Beef - Simmental, low
1A26 Breeding Beef - Simmental Cow/Calf, low
1A27 Breeding Beef - Commercial Heifer
1A28 Breeding Beef - Commercial Cow/Calf
1A32 Wright Co. Breeding Beef Heifer Champ
1B1 Market Steer
1E1 Market Heifer
1B2 Wright Co. Champ Market Beef/Market Heifer
1C1 Mkt/Brdg Beef Raised from Bucket/Bottle Calf
1C2 Club or Chapter
1H1 Commercial Beef - Commercial Pen

Grand Champion Heifer ...................................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer .....................................................Trophy
Champion Cow/Calf..........................................................................Trophy
Wright County Breeding Beef Heifer ...............................................Trophy
(cow/calf excluded) If entry numbers warrant, this class may be subdivided.

Calves must have been born in Wright County and the exhibitors must be from Wright County to show in the above two classes. Proof of birth place has to be in writing before show time and approved by the superintendent.


Grand Champion Heifer - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer - Trophy
Champion Cow/Calf - Trophy
Wright County Breeding Beef Heifer - Trophy
(cow/calf excluded) If entry numbers warrant, this class may be subdivided.

Calves must have been born in Wright County and the exhibitors must be from Wright County to show in the above two classes. Proof of birth place has to be in writing before show time and approved by the superintendent.
 

Market Beef

1. Exhibits must be on the grounds on Thursday, July 8, 2010 unless alternate arrangements have been made with Beef Superintendent.

2. No entry fee will be charged in any class that premiums are not paid.

3. All market beef halter classes must be de-horned.

4. All individual market beef calves must have been weighed and positively identified by January 15, 2010 to be eligible to show.

5. Market beef (heifer or steers) weighing under 850 lbs. will be classified as feeder cattle. Those animals classed as feeder cattle will show in a separate feeder cattle class and will not be eligible for Grand Champion honors.

6. Market steers will be shown by weight determined on Thurs., July 8. Market steers will be divided into divisions of approximately equal numbers and with approximately equal classes in each division. Champion and Reserve Champion of each division will be selected to be shown for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion.

7. Market Heifer class regardless of entries will be held. The class winner shall be deemed Grand Champion Market Heifer and Reserve Champion Market Heifer and will be eligible to show for Grand Champion market beef.

8. Market beef will be placed on individual merit from a market standpoint, taking into consideration quality grade, desirable type, finish, cutability and performance of the animals. Rate of gain information on each calf will be made available to the judge. Steers will qualify for purple and blue award groups only if they have had an average daily gain of 2.4 pounds per day or more from the beginning weigh date to the Wright County District Junior Fair date. Market heifer must have a minimum of 2.2 pounds per day.

9. The calves will be judged on the basis of purple, blue, red and white ribbon groupings. Weight division champions and reserve champions
will be awarded special ribbons.

10. See Showmanship Rules at the end of the Junior Livestock Section. All who exhibit in this department are eligible to participate in Showmanship.

*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
1B1 Market Steer
1B2 County Market Beef - if entry numbers warrant, this class may be sub-divided
1C1 Market or 1C2 Breeding Beef raised from a bottle/bucket calf

A bottle/bucket calf shown in a previous Wright County Bottle/Bucket show is eligible for this class.

Owner must be currently enrolled in a 4-H Beef project in Wright County.

Rosette ribbons awarded for First and Second place.

Market Heifer
*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
1E1 Market Heifer
Champion Market Heifer..................................................................Trophy
Reserve Champion Market Heifer....................................................Trophy

Rate of Gain

Class No.
1F1 Rate of Gain - the top ten rate of gain market calves shall receive a ribbon appropriate to their placing in the class. Champion Trophy

Commercial Beef

1. The commercial class cattle consisting of Pens of Three to Five will be sold at auction.

2. Pens must be weighed at the Eagle Grove Coop between 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon on Thursday, July 8.

3. EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO BE PRESENT when the Commercial pens are evaluated by a packer buyer at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. This evaluation will not be the sale price but will be used to determine the winners of the commercial class contest so results can be posted during the Fair.

4. The sale of the cattle will start at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning.

5. The cattle shall be sold by pens and cannot be broken down to be sold individually.

6. Calves will be scored in this class on the following basis:

a. Margin between cost price and sale price 20 points for 0 margin. For each 10¢ plus margin, add 0.1 point. For each 10¢ minus margin, deduct 0.1 point.

b. Rate-of-Gain. One point for each 0.1 pound per day gain.

c. Feed cost per 100 pounds-gain; 25 pounds for 100 pounds of gain for $30.00 feed cost. This $30.00 feed cost is subject to change. Subtract 0.1 point for each 10c increase in feed costs per 100 pounds gain. (The basic feed cost figure will be revised yearly, depending upon feed costs).

d. The Junior Feed Project Record..................................................5 points

e. Knowledge (Interview and/or story).........................................10 points

f. Feeding arrangement ....................................................................5 points

g. General management....................................................................5 points

Blue - $15.00    Red - $11.25     White - $7.50

Class No.
1H1 Commercial Beef

MARKET BEEF CATTLE AUCTION - LAST DAY
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010
BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF - SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 • 1:00 P.M.
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Larry Pals, Larry Rice, Raymond Houck, Gene Elston, Larry & Shorty Anderson, John & Lavon Marshall, Dana Lindvall sponsored by Wright County Farm Bureau and the Wright County Cattlemen

1. Exhibits must be on the grounds no later than 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Participants will have the option after the show to either leave their animals on display at the Fairgrounds for the entire duration of the Fair or they may take their animals home immediately following the show.

2. Project open to any Wright County youth who has completed kindergarten through age 12, based on birthdays as of September 15 of the previous year. Participants do not have to currently belong to a 4-H Club.

3. Any newborn or orphan calf (steer or heifer, beef or dairy) that is born between March 1 and June 1 may be shown. Animals must be identified with Farm Bureau Office by 4 p.m. June 1st. Individuals may identify up to three calves, but only one will be allowed to be exhibited at the Fair.

4. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed.

5. The show will be divided into classes based on the age of the exhibitor.

6. Each exhibitor will also be interviewed in regard to the management and care of the calf as part of the judging process. This interview will be prior to the Fair at a date and time to be announced later.

7. No premiums will be awarded. All participants will receive a participation ribbon with the top two youth in each age division receiving Outstanding Rosettes.

8. No Bucket-Bottle Calf animals will be sold at the Fair auction. However, a list of potential buyers will be available for those interested in selling their animals.

9. Bucket-Bottle Calf judging will be Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. There is no fee for this class.

  DAIRY  
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Dairy Cattle
Dennis Brady & Dean Kluss, Superintendents

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND HARD SOLED SHOES AND NO HATS. (OPTIONAL: ALL WHITE OUTFIT MAY BE WORN)

1. Exhibits must be on grounds on Thursday, July 8, 2010.

2. Calves in the dairy department may be either purebred or grade and must have been born after September 1, 2009 and before March 1, 2010.

3. Heifer in the yearling class may be either purebred or grade and must have been born after September 1, 2008 and before August 30, 2009.

4. If more than five grade or purebred animals are entered in a particular class, the class will be divided into a purebred class and a grade class.

5. No entry fee will be charged in any class that premiums are not paid.

*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
2A1 Heifer Calf
2B1 Yearling Heifer
2C1 Cow in Milk

Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy
Reserve Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trophy

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Goats
Dennis Brady & Dean Kluss, Superintendents

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS. (OPTIONAL: ALL WHITE OUTFIT MAY BE WORN)

1. The dairy goat classes will include any breed, purebred and grade.

2. Junior does are goats born after July 2009 and not in milk. If they are in milk, they must show with the senior does.

3. No limit on entries.

4. No buck goats may be shown.

5. See Showmanship Rules at the end of the livestock section. All who exhibit are eligible to participate in Showmanship.

6. The Goat Judging will be Friday, July 9 following the Dairy Cattle Show.

7. Goats may be shown in one of three categories:

     1. Dairy goats

      2. Mohair goats

      3. Meat goats - all breeds are eligible, only wethers may be shown

8. A minimum of 4 goats per category will be required or the mohair class will be combined with the dairy goat class. Meat goats will show separately.

9. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official registered tattoo.

10. Rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion in each category. Trophy to Champion and Reserve Champion over all categories.

11. In the meat goat classes all wethers must have all their milk teeth present. No adult teeth will be allowed.

12. No goats will be sold at the livestock auction.

13. Additional categories may be added at the discretion of the Superintendent.

Purple - $4.00     Blue - $4.00       Red - $3.50       White - $2.00

DAIRY GOAT CLASS
Class No.
8A1 Junior Doe - Under 1 yr. - not in milk
8A2 Intermediate Doe - 1 yr. & under 2 yrs. - not in milk
8A3 Senior Doe - 2 yrs. & older - in milk
(Does in milk or that have freshened)

MOHAIR GOAT CLASS
8B1 Junior Doe - Born after January 1, 2010
8B2 Intermediate Doe - Born after July 2009 and before January 1, 2010
8B3 Senior Goats - Two years old or older

MEAT GOAT CLASS
8C1 Market wethers born after July 1, 2009

BREEDING MEAT GOAT CLASS
8D1 Junior Doe - Under 1 year
8D2 Intermediate Doe - 1 year and under 2 years
8D3 Senior Doe - 2 years and older
(Breeding Meat Goat Class will compete for ribbons only.)

Champion...........................................................................................Trophy
Reserve Champion.............................................................................Trophy
Showmanship..............................................................................Belt Buckle

   SWINE
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Swine
Brian Worden, Superintendent
Bruce Meyer, Dean Kluss,
Brian Marker, Don Grandgeorge and
Kent Rutherford - Asst. Superintendent

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.

Click Here for Swine Affidavit

Rules:

1. All hogs will be weighed at 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 9. Hogs weighing over 280 lbs. or under 225 lbs. will not be eligible for championship.

1a. There will be a separate class for over and under weight hogs

2. All swine must be listed on ID sheets including ear notches, color description and gender by May 15, 2010. Limit to 20 head ID for County Fair, including 6 for Derby.

3. All pigs must have been ear notched at birth and identified using the national ear notching system (1-3-9-27-81). Each pig entered by the individual must have a different ear notch. Any small or irregular notches will disqualify animals. All pigs must have notches in both ears. Tears or injuries to the ears that occur after entry should be documented and brought to the attention of the swine committee prior to arrival at the Fair.

4. See General Rules for health Requirements, see section 4.

5. The 2010 swine show will be a terminal show. This means all swine eligible and shown will be sold at the livestock auction and delivered to a packing plant or locker on Monday, July 12, 2010.

6. Swine will be sold at weigh-in weight.

7. A member may exhibit no more than five pigs.
a. One carcass pig
b. Two individual market pigs
c. Two Derby pigs
d. One pen of three(the pen of 3 may consist of any of the above pigs)

8. The carcass pig and the derby pigs may be shown in the pen of three.

9. The Derby pigs can show as Derby Ind. or Mkt. Ind. classes, but not both.

10. There shall be no coloring agents, powder, or oil used on hogs. Hogs in violation will not be allowed to show.

11. Swine show order:
a. Showmanship - see showmanship rules at the end of the livestock section.
b. Carcass class live/carcass
c. Individual Derby class
d. Champion Derby/carcass
e. Individual Market Gilts
f. Individual Market Barrows
g. Pen of Three
h. Grand Champion Pen of Three
i. Grand Champion Gilt
j. Grand Champion Barrow
k. Grand Champion Overall (excludes Derby Champion)

Carcass Class

1. Entries will be open to regularly enrolled 4-H and FFA members in the Wright County District Junior Fair.

2. Entry is limited to one barrow per individual.

3. Hogs weighing over 280 lbs. or under 225 lbs. will be disqualified as they will not meet the carcass contest standards.

4. All carcass entries will be judged live. Swine will be driven at the fair.

5. The scanning of the carcass & derby hosgs will take place on Thursday, July 8 or Friday, July 9 depending on the availability of the scanner. The time will be posted on the message board when you arrive at the fair.

6. Premiums will be paid on both live and carcass classes. Emphasis will be on the carcass placings. The premiums are as follows:

Class No.
4A1 Swine, Live: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.50, 3rd - $3.00, 4th - $2.50, 5th - $2.00, 6th - $2.00, 7th - $2.00, 8th - $1.50, 9th - $1.50,
10th - $1.50. All others meeting carcass class standards - $1.00

4A2 Swine, Carcass: 1st - $8.00, 2nd - $7.00, 3rd - $6.00, 4th - $5.00, 5th - $4.00, 6th - $4.00, 7th - $4.00, 8th - $3.00, 9th - $3.00,
10th - $3.00. All others meeting carcass contest standards - $2.00.

7. There will be trophies awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion of the swine live and swine carcass classes.

Derby Class
*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

1. Entries in this class must have been weighed and tagged in March at your farm.

2. You may show two individuals in this class. (They may be barrows or gilts).

3. Classes will be determined by the starting weight.

Derby Carcass

1. When you enter the Derby class you are automatically entered in the Derby Carcass class.

2. Derby Carcass pigs will be placed according to lean gain pending on test.

Class No.
4B1 Derby Swine
4B2 Derby Carcass: 1st - $8.00, 2nd - $7.00, 3rd - $6.00, 4th - $5.00, 5th - $4.00, 6th - $4.00, 7th - $4.00, 8th - $3.00, 9th - $3.00,
10th- $3.00. All others meeting carcass contest standards - $2.00.
 

Individual Market Hog

1. All market pigs will be weighed in at 8:00 a.m. on Friday of the fair.

2. You may enter two in this class.

3. Classes will be determined by the committee.

Class No.
4C1 Individual Market Pig

Grand Champion Market Pig............................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig .............................................Trophy
 

Pen of Three

1. Each exhibitor may only show one pen of three.

2. Pens of three will be identified at weigh-in and broken down by weight groups.

Class No.
4D1 Pen of Three Market Pigs

Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Pigs ...................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Pigs .....................Trophy

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

  SHEEP  
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Sheep
Brian Marker, Superintendent
Denise Hocraffer, Joel Morrical

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.\

1. Weigh-in will be between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7. Weigh-in weight will be sale weight.

2. All sheep must have been tagged and market lambs weighed on or before May 15 of this year with record on file at the Extension Office by that date. All weights must be on file with your Extension Office by May 15.

3. Identification number of the lambs being sold must be turned into the Extension Office or Superintendent during weigh-in. Numbers not turned in will be considered not for sale.

4. Market lambs can be either ewes or wethers. No buck lambs will be weighed in.

5. All lambs must be docked and market lambs must be docked and castrated.

6. All purebred and market lambs should be clipped over the entire body, except wool breeds. All market lambs must be slick shorn.

7. It is recommended that lambs not be blocked for the Wright County District Junior Fair. This is the same rule that applies at the Iowa State Fair.

8. Lambs shown in the purebred division cannot be shown in market division and vice versa.

9. No entry fee will be charged in any class that premiums are not paid.

10. The exhibitor must designate individual lambs before time of weighin at Fair. The Rate-of-Gain lamb must be an individual market lamb.

11. Lambs shown must have lambs teeth.

12. Exhibitors are expected to care for their lambs in an acceptable manner. NO MUZZLES OF ANY TYPE ARE ALLOWED! Any abusive care including slapping or excessive modification of lambs will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of the show officials.

13. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any animal. All animals giving evidence of being colored will be barred from exhibition.

14. No artificial alternations or stimulants of any kind may be applied or administered to animals (icing, electric shock, alcohol/formaldehyde baths, etc.). All animals showing evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition.

15. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects of conformation in animals exhibited will be considered as fraud and deception. No unnatural means of providing animal feed, water, or other fluids (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition.
 
16. No drugs or medications of any kind may be administered except by the order of the official Fair veterinarian. All animals are subject to drug testing. All animals giving evidence of being medicated without prior approval will be barred from exhibition.

17. All sexually intact animals must have scrapie flock identification tags in ear to exhibit.
 

Commercial Ewe

1. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two commercial ewe lambs.

2. Commercial ewes do not need to be weighed or tattooed, but need to be identified on the Livestock Identification sheet with a tag.

3. All commercial ewes must have been dropped after January 1 of the current year.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3A1 Commercial Ewe Lamb
Grand Champion ...............................................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion .................................................................Trophy
 

Pair of Ewes
A pair of ewes - may be either 2 ewe lambs, 2 yearling ewes or a yearling and a lamb. Registration papers will not be required at the County Fair for this class, but the ewes must be identified on the Livestock ID to be eligible.

Class No.
3B1 Pair of Ewes
 

Registered Ewe Lambs

** Registration papers will be presented at the extension office at check in. **

1. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two registered ewe lambs.

2. All breed shown in 3C1 must be registered and lambs must have been dropped after January 1 of the current year.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue- $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3C1 Ewe Lamb
Grand Champion ...............................................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion .................................................................Trophy
Supreme Champion Ewe...................................................................Trophy
Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe.....................................................Trophy

Ram Lamb Commercial or Ram Lamb Purebred

1. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two ram lambs.

2. All ram lambs must have been dropped after January 1 of the current year.

3. Commercial and Purebred Ram Lambs will be shown together in this class.

Class No.
3D1 Ram Lamb
Champion...........................................................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion .................................................................Trophy
 

Market Lamb
Any Breed

1. Lambs in this class may be either grade or purebred and must have lambs teeth.

2. Only ewes and wethers can be shown in this class. NO ram lambs.

3. If there are too many entries in any class, the superintendent may divide class by weight.

4. Rate-of-gain information on each market lamb will be made available to the judge.

5. An exhibitor may enter no more than five market lambs.

6. See Showmanship Rules at the end of the livestock section. All who show in this department are eligible to participate in Showmanship.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3E1 Individual Market Lamb
Grand Champion Market Lamb .......................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb .........................................Trophy
Rate-of-Gain - The top ten Rate of Gain market lambs shall receive a
ribbon appropriate to their placing. Champion will receive a trophy. In
case of a tie, placing goes to heaviest lamb.

County Champion Market Lamb

1. Lambs in this class may be either grade or purebred and must have lambs teeth.

2. Lamb must be born and raised in Wright County and be shown by a Wright County participant who lives in Wright County. Only ewes and  wethers can be shown in this class, no ram lambs.

3. Rate-of-gain information on each market lamb will be made available to the judge.

4. An exhibitor may enter no more than two market lambs in this class. These lambs will be included in the five market lamb limit.

5. These lambs will not be shown in both the Market Lamb class and the County Market Lamb class but Champions will be eligible to compete for Grand Champion Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Market Lamb.

6. If there are too many entries in this class, the Superintendent may divide class by weight.

Class No.
3E2 County Champion Market Lamb
 

Carcass Class
This class will be judged using the State Fair Performance Classic Formula. The entry fee for this class will be $8.00 which is the cost of the scanner. Premiums will be paid. The top two performers will receive trophies. One lamb per exhibitor may be entered and it must be one of your 5 market lambs. This lamb will not be shown in any other class. The winner of the carcass class will be eligible for Grand Champion Market Lamb.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3E3 Carcass Lamb
 

Draw Lamb
Any Breed
 
1. Lambs in this class must have been identified and drawn at weigh in. This class is open to any Wright County 4-H or Wright County FFA  Chapter member.

2. These lambs are included in the fifteen eligible project lambs.

3. Lambs may be either ewes or wethers.

4. The lambs in this class are eligible to show in the market class in addition to this class.

5. Rate-of-gain information on each lamb will be made available to the judge.

6. Lambs in this class are eligible for rate-of gain awards.

7. The entry in this class is considered to be one of the five market lambs eligible to be shown.

8. Entries for Market Lamb classes must be made in addition to this class if both classes are desired.

9. Exhibitors are eligible to participate in showmanship.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3E4 Draw Lamb
Grand Champion Draw Lamb ..........................................................Trophy
Reserve Champion Draw Lamb........................................................Trophy
 

Commercial Lamb Pens

1. This class shall consist of 3-5 market lambs and will be sold at the auction on Monday.

2. Pens must be weighed between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. with the regular lamb weigh-in.

3. Production figures for the Pen will be needed and a form will be provided to each exhibitor to be filled out before the Fair.

4. When determining ribbon placings, the following factors will be considered:
a. Production costs
b. Uniformity of Pen
c. Judge’s opinion
d. Current market price

*Purple - $15.00  *Blue - $15.00  *Red - $11.75  *White - $11.50

Class No.
3F1 Commercial Lamb Pens
Champion - Trophy
Reserve Champion - Trophy
Rate of Gain - Trophy
 

Yearling Commercial Ewe or Yearling Purebred Ewe

1. Yearling ewes must be born between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009.

2. Birth date, ear tag number and/or registry number of each purebred ewe or Commercial ewe must be given on the Livestock Identification Report. Association tags must be in ears of sheep before arrival at Fairgrounds.
 
3. Certificate of Registry must correspond with association tag in ear and be presented at check-in to be eligible to show.

4. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of two yearling ewes.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3H1 Yearling Ewe
Grand Champion Yearling Ewe - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Ewe - Trophy
 

Novice Lamb Class
This project is open to anyone who has completed Kindergarten during the 2009-2010 school year to anyone completing the 3rd grade during the same year.

Ewes or wether lambs must have lambs teeth.

Lambs will be shown directly following the sheep show. All lambs must be available at check-in, but do not need to be weighed. Lambs must be clipped within 30 days preceding the Wright County Fair. Check out will correspond with other classes.

All entries will be paraded in the show ring. All contestants will receive ribbons. Lambs may be shown with halters and shortened lead ropes. Each participant will visit with the judge about the lamb they are showing. Participants will be evaluated on costumes, knowledge of the project and showmanship.

The lambs do not need to be owned by the person showing them. No entry fee is required. No premiums will be given. Entry forms must be received by the Fair Secretary by 4 p.m. June 15.

Click Here for Wright County Novice Lamb Class Entry Form

      HORSE & PONY    
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Horse & Pony
Angela Charlson & Shorty Anderson Superintendents

DRESS CODE MUST BE ADHERED TO: DARK BLUE JEANS, LONG SLEEVED WHITE SHIRT WITH 4-H ARMBAND ON LEFT ARM OR 4-H EMBLEM OR FFA OFFICIAL DRESS AND BOOTS.

1. Entries for each class must be made at the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. June 11.

2. Read the General Rules in the Fair book but ISU 4-H rules take precedent.

3. Horses and exhibitors are to be checked in with the Superintendents between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 8th at the Saddle Club Arena on the Fairgrounds. Judging to begin at 8:00 a.m.

4. In this department, juniors are 4-6 grades, intermediates 7-8 grades and seniors 9-12 grades.

5. If there is a question as to the age of the horse or class it should be entered in, check with the horse project leader.

6. Tack optional means Western tack or English tack may be used. RULE: ASTM/SEI approved equestrian helmets must be worn for mounted classes. No exceptions and no bicycle helmets.

Halter
*Purple - $5.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
5A1 Weanlings & Yearlings
(Horses born in 2006-2007)
5A2 Two and Three year olds
5A3 Four years & older (56" & under)
5A4 Four years & older (over 56")
Champion...........................................................................................Rosette
Reserve Champion.............................................................................Rosette

Performance
*Purple - $5.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
5B1 Walk-Trot - Junior (tack optional)
5B2 Walk-Trot - Intermediate (tack optional)
5B3 Walk-Trot - Senior (tack optional)
5B4 Western Pleasure - Junior
5B5 Western Pleasure - Intermediate
5B6 Western Pleasure - Senior
5B7 Horsemanship - Junior (tack optional)
5B8 Horsemanship - Intermediate (tack optional)
5B9 Horsemanship - Senior (tack optional)
5B22 English Pleasure - Junior
5B23 English Pleasure - Intermediate
5B24 English Pleasure - Senior
5B10 Trail Course - Junior
5B11 Trail Course - Intermediate
5B12 Trail Course - Senior
5B13 Barrel Racing - Junior
5B14 Barrel Racing - Intermediate
5B15 Barrel Racing - Senior
5B16 Pole Bending - Junior
5B17 Pole Bending - Intermediate
5B18 Pole Bending - Senior
5B19 Flag Race - Junior
5B20 Flag Race - Intermediate
5B21 Flag Race - Senior
5B25 Driving Pleasure - Junior
5B26 Driving Pleasure - Intermediate
5B27 Driving Pleasure - Senior
Grand Champion Hi Pt. - Jr./Int./Sr.................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Hi Pt. - Jr./Int./Sr. .................................Trophy

Hi-Point overall. Jr./Int./Sr.

Point System: 1st Place - 10 pts., 2nd Place - 9 pts., 3rd Place - 8 pts., 4th Place - 7 pts., etc., 10th Place - 1 pt.

* This point system will be used for Fair Show.
Pre 4-Hers Classes - Walk-Trot Pleasure Class & Barrels will follow after 4-H & FFA Show no entries needed ahead of time. Please register on Thursday morning during the 4-H & FFA Show.

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.

1. There will be a mandatory health check-in for rabbits on Wednesday July 7th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the rabbit building. Note: You must check-in before you will be able to exhibit your rabbits in the show and must be in place by 4 p.m.

2. Poultry must be in cages by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7.

3. Exhibitors must be present when their animals are judged and must be dressed appropriately as described in Rule No. 5 under the Showmanship Department at the end of the Livestock section.

4. All exhibitors must keep their sections in pens and under their cages clean during the Fair. This is for rabbits, poultry and dairy goats.

5. Cages will be provided for each exhibitor. Exhibitors will need to provide their own watering and feeding pans as well as locks on the latches.

6. No more than two entries per class.

7. The Pen of Three class may be bucks and does or a combination of each.

8. The Pen of Three class consists of three rabbits, three to five pounds each and under 69 days of age.

9. Any small animals that are to be sold must be identified to the Extension Office or Superintendent immediately following the show.

10. Poultry and Birds: All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum- Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester.

11. All rabbits and chickens must be checked out with Superintendents after the sale on Monday, July 12.

12. A single fryer shall not be over 10 weeks of age and weigh a minimum of 3 pounds and a maxiuum weight of 5 pounds.

13. Pen of three will be weighed at the mandatory check-in on Wednesday, July 7.
 

Commercial Rabbits
Angie Charlson, Superintendent

*Purple - $2.00  *Blue - $2.00  *Red - $1.50  *White - $1.00

Class No.
6A1 Senior Buck (over 8 mo.)
6A2 Intermediate Buck (6-8 mo.)
6A3 Junior Buck (under 6 mo.)
6A4 Senior Doe (over 8 mo.)
6A5 Intermediate Doe (6-8 mo.)
6A6 Junior Doe (under 6 mo.)
6A7 Single Fryer
6A8 Pen of Three
Grand Champion Pen of Three ........................................................Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three ..........................................Trophy
Grand Champion ...............................................................................Trophy
Reserve Champion.............................................................................Trophy

Fancy Rabbits
*Purple - $2.00  *Blue - $2.00  *Red - $1.50  *White - $1.00

Class No.
6B1 Senior Buck (over 6-8 mo.)
6B2 Junior Buck (under 4-6 mo.)
6B3 Senior Doe (over 6-8 mo.)
6B4 Junior Doe (under 4-6 mo.)
Grand Champion ...............................................................................Trophy
Reserve Champion.............................................................................Trophy
Showmanship (Junior-Intermediate-Senior)
 

Poultry
Brian Worden & Larry Pals, Superintendents
* Poultry must be in cages by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.

1. An entry shall consist of birds from chick growing, duck, geese, or turkey growing projects.

2. Entries will be judged on the basis of uniformity, development and evidence of production (handling qualities, pigmentation and molt.)

3. An individual exotic may be shown from the pen of three if entered as such.

4. Pullorum - Typhoid test - if not from a hatchery

*Purple - $2.00  *Blue - $2.00  *Red - $1.50  *White - $1.00

Class No.
7A1 Layer Chickens - (Pen of Three)-(3 Hens)
7A2 Broiler Chicken (Pen of Three)-(Same Sex)
7A3 Ducks (Pen of Three)
7A4 Geese (Pen of Three)
7A5 Turkeys (Pen of Three)
7A6 Exotic Chickens (Pen of Three)-(2 Hens & 1 Rooster)
7A7 Exotic Chicken - Individual
7A8 Standard Breed - Individual
Grand Champion ...............................................................................Trophy
Reserve Champion................................................................Rosette Ribbon

   PETS     
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Pets
Dr. Ron Emerson, Dr. Elaine Schope - Emerson Vet. Clinic

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.

1. All 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the pet project are eligible to exhibit in the pet show.

2. Entry cards are due by June 11, 2010 at the Extension Office, and must have ID papers turned in by May 15, 2010.

3. To be eligible for the small pet show, the member may not have exhibited the pet in any other department of the Fair this year.

4. All pet show paperwork must be turned in to the Extension Office on the fairgrounds by 4:00 p.m. on the day of show. Judging will start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9.

5. All pets should come on a leash, in a box, a cage or a bowl.

6. All exhibitors must be responsible for their pet.

7. NO WILD ANIMALS. It is illegal under Iowa law to capture or keep any game animal, fur animal or game birds.

8. An exhibitor is limited to entering two pets in each class.

9. Cats and dogs three months and older must have a current official rabies certification given by a veterinarian.

10. Health certificates may be secured on Friday of the Fair or at the vet clinic prior to the Fair.

11. Pets include cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, fish, turtles, birds, dogs (not 4-H dog training program) and other small pets.

12. Pets will be released immediately after the show. Pets in this class will be judged on appearance, health and member’s knowledge of caring, handling and feeding of the pet.

*Purple - $2.00  *Red - $1.50  * White - $1.00

Class No.
9A1 Pets

 SHOWMANSHIP 
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    4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING & IOWA STATE FAIR
GENERAL RULES    
Jessica Norman, County Youth Coordinator
Kelly Grandgeorge, Office Assistant
Allison Lyons, Office Assistant
Bryan Whaley, Youth Field Specialist
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Host and Hostess Schedule
4-H Host and Hostess Schedule will be sent to 4-H club leaders. Host and Hostess duties are:

1. Wear 4-H uniform (or 4-H emblem).

2. Smile! Walk up and down aisles to keep close watch on exhibits, greet people and answer questions. (NO SITTING!)

3. Keep floor free from litter.

4. Each club needs to set up their own schedule during their assigned time at least three members (or parents) per shift.

Judging Schedule
4-H Home Economics, Expressive Arts, Communications, Personal Development, Issues, Garden, Science and Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resource, exhibits will be judged on Tuesday, July 6, according to schedule to be sent to club leaders.

4-H Club Booth Competition
All booths located in the 4-H Exhibit Building will be judged during the fair at some time on Thursday. Criteria for evaluation will include:
1. Theme: Ignite the Flame
2. Attractiveness
3. Originality
4. Neatness
5. Clarity - all exhibits visible and clearly identified
6. Organization
7. One focal point

Premiums:
*1st - $15.00  *2nd - $12.50  *3rd - $10.00  *All others - $5.00
 

Pride of Iowa Contest
1. The Pride of Iowa Contest will be held Saturday, July 10 at the 4-H Exhibit Building, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Entry forms must be made to the Wright County Extension office by the leader by June 11. A schedule of times will be assigned. Contestants will be sent a form to be completed and brought with them the day of the contest.

2. Contestants may select any recipe using at least one ingredient which is an outstanding product of Iowa. (Such as meat, dairy products, corn, oatmeal.) Categories for the contest are as follows: beverage, main dishes, desserts, salads and snacks. Recipes must state the source (Better Homes & Gardens, p. 25 is acceptable.) Recipes received one week before the judging will be copied by the office for distribution.

3. Contestants must provide their own ingredients and equipment. No mixes will be used for the Pride of Iowa product, but a mix may be used as an ingredient. Contestants may bring the product already completed to be used for judging and sampling. Please do not depend on ovens to complete product. Ingredients used in the presentation should not be pre-measured, 4-H’ers must show how to prepare ingredients - may use chopper, or knife or whatever it takes to prepare. But for time factors a part of the ingredients may be pre-measured and in containers.

4. A second purpose of the contest is to promote the use of the small appliances. 4-H’ers may choose an electrical or non-electrical appliance.
Contestants will provide their own small appliances to be used in the preparation of their product.

5. Each contestant must make a poster which includes the recipe used, their name and their club’s name. Posters will be used during the presentation and must be left with the finished product.

6. The contestants will prepare the product as they would at home. There is no speaking presentation involved. Contestants will have approximately 10 minutes to prepare their product.

7. All members will appear in 4-H uniform during presentation time. Hair will be pulled back, a scarf or a hair net must be worn along with gloves.

8. NOT counted as one of the twelve exhibits in Home Economics.

Class No.
170 Junior Pride of Iowa
171 Int./Sr. Pride of Iowa

Challenge Class-Photography Elements and Principles
Class: CC Photography
1 - Junior Challenge Class
2 - Intermediate Challenge Class
3 - Senior Challenge Class **Put your name & club on the back of the photo if you want it returned**

Rules:
1. 4-H’er does not have to be entered in the 4-H Photography Project Area.
2. The photograph entered in the challenge class cannot be entered into another class at the fair.
3. 4-H’er can have only ONE entry in the Photography Challenge Class. This entry will not be counted in the total of photography entries. Entry needs a 4-H entry tag for Challenge.
4. The photograph must be of Flowers. Photographs must be the work of the 4-Her during the current project year.
5. The photograph must clearly show/depict/demonstrate/illustrate at least one design element and/or art principle.
6. The photograph must be enlarged to 5”x7” and must be in color.
7. No mats, frames, or glass are permitted but the photograph can be flush mounted on a mount board. No corner mounts may be used.
8. Please place in a plastic zip-lock bag for protection.
9. No captions permitted. Entry may be titled on the back.
10. No goal card or learning cards are required but each entry must use the Photography Challenge Exhibit Label available at the Extension Office in the 4-H June newsletter or on the ISU Wright County Extension Web site.
11. Entry will be judged on how it meets criteria, creativity, technical quality, exhibitor’s evaluation, and overall appearance.
12. Exhibits in this class are not eligible for the Iowa State Fair. Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and Space Art Principles: Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, Balance, and Unity

Challenge Class-Food & Nutrition
Class: CC Food & Nutrition
4 - Junior Challenge Class
5 - Intermediate Challenge Class
6 - Senior Challenge Class
**Put your name & club on the bottom of the plate if you want it returned**
1. 4-H’er does not have to be entered in the 4-H Food & Nutrition Project.
2. Members may enter ONE entry in the Food & Nutrition Challenge Class. This entry will not be counted in the total of Home Economics entries. Entry needs a 4-H entry tag for Challenge.
3. This class will not require a learning card. Know your recipe and what you have learned by doing this recipe. You will evaluate your own cookie first on texture, flavor, and appearance.
4. Exhibit entry will be displayed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard labeled with a 4-H entry tag.
5. The purpose of this contest is to use only the following recipe... make, bake, and present your best plate of cookies. Be sure to use the ingredients listed. Do not substitute ingredients.
6. Exhibits in this class are not eligible for Iowa State Fair.

Blueberry Muffins
Makes 12 to 15 muffins.
Ingredients
2 cups sifted, enriched flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup melted shortening
1 cup milk
1 cup blueberries

Instructions:
Sift dry ingredients together. Mix egg, shortening and milk together thoroughly. Add blueberries to dry ingredients. Combine mixtures, stirring just enough to dampen flour. Fill greased or paper liner muffins pans 2/3 full. Bake in hot oven at 400° for 25 minutes.

*All challenge exhibitors (Food & Nutrition and Photography) will receive premium as listed on page 21 of the fair book.

 HOME ECONOMICS
(Includes Clothing, Food & Nutrition, Home Improvement, Child Development,
Consumer & Management and Clothing Event)
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4-H Clothing

Clothing: Special Rule: Art elements and principles of design are the foundation of design whether putting together fabrics for clothing and quilts, selecting furnishing for a room, or creating a drawing. Design elements are line, shape, form, color, and texture. Design principles are balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. Information on elements and principles of design for clothing can be found at : http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H313.pdf When application of design elements and art principles must be explained, the following guidelines shall be used:

a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one element, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element of elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element of elements are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than on principle, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected principles. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

1. In this division, a garment may be for someone other than the exhibitor. Worn garments may be shown, but must be clean.

2. For clothing exhibits, a small safety pin must be used to attach the entry tag to the garment.

3. Garments may be covered with clear plastic bags. Fold simpler garments for exhibit rather than using a hanger. Exhibit ideas for juniors: apron, tote bag, blouse, knit top, jumper, shorts, slacks, shirt, beach cover-up, sewing box, pressing equipment, cloth purse, poster or display on selection, accessories, care, grooming, color, etc. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Clothing class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following classes:

Class No.
511A Clothing Design and Creative Sewing - Includes, but not limited to, constructed garments or accessories; design illustrations, sketches, models, etc.; modified, designed or recycled garments; making a garment that enhances the way you look or others look, design or sew for others, etc. Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate.

511B Choosing Clothes and Learning about Fabrics - Includes, but not limited to, purchased garments or accessories, textile fiber or fabric characteristics, choosing clothes or accessories to enhance the way you or others look, labeling, etc. (Include only one shoe, earring, etc. if part of the exhibit.) Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate.

511C Clothing Safety and Care - Includes, but not limited to, decisions about clothes for sports, temperature control and protection, laundry experiences, clothing care, etc.

511D Other Clothing and Sewing Ideas - Any other exhibit that is an outgrowth of a 4-H textile and clothing educational experience. Could include but not restricted to:
1) exploration of ethnic or historical clothing;
2) dress as a means of expression;
3) clothes for special needs of handicapped, elderly, children;
4) cultural expression through clothes;
5) career or processes in the textile and/or apparel industry;
6) decorative processes such as textile dying, printing, embroidery, knitting, or quilting;
7) construction of household textiles. The exhibit may be an object, notebook, or poster.

4-H Clothing Event

NOTE: The State Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection and $15 Challenge event will be held at the State Fair on Friday, August 13. County 4-H Clothing Event, June 25, 2010, 10-4 pm. Clothing: Special Rule: Art elements and principles of design are the foundation of design whether putting together fabrics for clothing and quilts, selecting furnishing for a room, or creating a drawing. Design elements are line, shape, form, color, and texture. Design principles are balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. Information on elements and principles of design for clothing can be found at : http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H313.pdf When application of design elements and art principles must be explained, the following guidelines shall be used:

a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one element, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element of elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element of elements are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than on principle, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected principles. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

Participant Eligibility
1. Four Fashion Revue participants will be eligible to represent each county with no more than two (2) participants from any one category (female, male, or minority).
2. Three Clothing Selection participants (one female, one male, one minority) will be eligible to represent each county. 4-H’ers may participate only one time in the Iowa State Fair Clothing Selection Program.
3. Three $15 Challenge participants (one female, one male, one minority) will be eligible to represent each county. 4-H’ers may participate only  one time in the Iowa State Fair $15 Challange Program.
4. Participants must be in the 4-H senior designated level (grades 9-12).
5. All participants (boy or girl) to qualify for participation in the state event should have been a participant in a 4-H Clothing project or educational experience in 2010.
6. Participants should be selected representatives from county Fashion Revue and Clothing Selection programs.
7. 4-H’ers may participate only one time in the Iowa State Fair Clothing Selection program and the $15 Challenge.
8. Outfits or accessories which will be worn in the Clothing Event program may not be entered as a state fair exhibit from the county.
9. Participants must bring the garment or outfit and accessories to the fair on the day they participate.
10. Due to program requirements, participants in the Iowa State Fair queen contest can not participate in the 4-H Clothing Event.

Special Event Criteria Fashion Revue
Fashion Revue
All participants (boy or girl) to qualify for participation in the state event should:
a. Have been enrolled in a 4-H Clothing project in the current 4-H program year.
b. Model a garment or outfit the entrant has constructed, handknitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.
1. A garment or outfit consisting of one to three pieces such as party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear and/or coats are acceptable as Fashion Revue entries.
2. Blouses/shirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected.
3. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected.

Class 106 - Clothing Selection

All participants (boy or girl) to qualify for participation in the state event should: (a) select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4- H’ers goal or intended use for the selected outfit and (b) have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.

NOTE: Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from any source, including consignment shops, used clothing stores, etc. Clothing items which are home-sewn are not eligible unless the completed garment was purchased from a used clothing source. Clothing items which are custom sewn specifically for the participant are not eligible. (If questions, contact the Extension Office.)

Clothing Event - The $15 Challenge

All participants are challenged to search garage sales, consignment stores, Goodwill Stores, Salvation Army stores and others of this type and put together an outfit for $15 or less. Receipts will be required, although they can be handwritten receipts for garage sales. The $15 Challenge does not include shoes or accessories, although an individual may choose to include either or both in the $15 Challenge. Garments purchased at end of season sales at regular retail outlets would not qualify for the $15 Challenge category, but could be used for Clothing Selection. (The reason is to encourage alternate venues for shopping.) Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts that were selected by the 4-Her belong in Clothing Selection.

Housing
Housing will be available at the Youth Inn for State Fair participants and area coordinators. Make reservations on the Youth Inn registration form sent from the Iowa State Fair Office. Indicate lodging and transportation plans, if this information is available when sending the Intent to Participate entry. Bus transportation will be available from the fairgrounds to the mall for 4-H’ers and coordinators only. All participants are to ride the bus from the mall back to the state fairgrounds.

Objectives of the 4-H Textiles & Clothing Programs
Youth will learn...
1. to select or construct to enhance appearance and self-esteem by applying design elements and principles.
2. about textile fibers and fabrics and be able to apply this knowledge in choosing, buying, or making clothing or household textiles.
3. to choose clothing not only for its beauty or fashion appeal, but also for its value in safety, comfort, and protection, or capacity to help with special physical needs.
4. ... the importance of good grooming and hygiene in developing personal self-esteem and good relationships with others.
5. ... about diversity in textile and clothing designs and its relationship to cultural or ethnic heritage.
6. ... about historic costume and textiles as well as decorative processes such as dyeing, printing, quilting, or embroidery.
7. ... about career opportunities in fashion, apparel, and textile businesses and industry.
8. ... to work cooperatively with others and to apply communication, leadership, and evaluative skills through experiences in the 4-H program at the local, county, state, and national levels.

Evaluation Criteria for Clothing Event
1. Learning to Communicate (20 points)
- Learning goal statement for Clothing Event
- Shows knowledge of textiles and clothing topics
- Explains choices and decisions confidently
- Written Report Form neat, carefully written

2. Developing Individual Self-esteem (10 points)
- Shows good grooming and posture
- Has self-confidence and presents outfit with pride
- Sees that clothes help communicate
- Can describe 4-H benefit
- Shows thought about career choices

3. Making Decisions about Appearance and Design (15 points)
- Choices related to fabric, color, style and fit
- Show understanding of fashion changes or trends
- Outfit fits with ease and is attractive
- Garment’s fabric is suitable to design

4. Choosing Clothes for Specific Occasions or Purposes (20 points)
- Occasions/purposes of outfit explained
- Functional characteristics identified and explained
- Fabrics and accessories are appropriate for uses expected

5. Identifying Quality Garment Features (20 points)
- Quality features identified and explained
- Constructed garment’s pattern changes appropriate
- Know fiber content

6. Managing to Get Your Money’s Worth (10 points)
- Cost of outfit reported
- Cost per wearing computed accurately
- Type and cost of care discussed
- Costs reasonable in relation to budget

7. Event Goal Reached .................................................................(5 points)
Total Points .............................................................................................100

Class 107 - Clothing Changed or Modified (county only)
1. A member need not be enrolled in the clothing project to participate.

2. A member will model a garment (constructed or ready-made) that shows major changes to make it more useful. Examples include recycling a garment, design changes to a garment, etc.

3. Garments modeled in this category are not eligible for state fair.

4-H Food and Nutrition
 

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Food and Nutrition class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following classes.

To plan exhibits, 4-H’ers are encouraged to use project guides and manuals and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences.

Food and nutrition exhibits may show the result of the project (such as baked product, table setting, or preserved food) or they may show an idea learned by the member (through posters, banners, or small displays designed to “teach” others).

Special Rules
In addition to the general rules 4-H’ers entering Food and Nutrition exhibits must follow these special rules:

1. The recipe (ingredients, preparation instructions, time, temperature) MUST be included for any prepared food exhibit. Source of recipe must be credited.

2. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Label, VI-991201-WB/SAS in this book. Only food processed after August 1, 2007 is acceptable.
    a. Type of food
    b. Method of preservation
    c. Processing time
    d. Date processed
    e. Source of recipe and/or method of preservation (if a publication, include name and date)

Current USDA, and/or Iowa State University guidelines/recipe for home food preservation methods must be used. (Check at County Extension Office for recommended practices or call ISU Hotline 1-800-262-3804 for current researched information.)

3. Preserved food exhibits MUST include two (2) product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and then discarded. The second will be on display and then will be returned to the exhibitor. Perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

4. Prepared foods may be placed on a firm, disposable plate or flat cardboard. Consider this recommendation rather than pans, plates, china or baskets due to potential damage or loss. Place exhibit in a reclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Cookies and muffins; 6 uniform cookies and/or 6 uniform muffins on a plate.

5. Preserved foods will be returned to the exhibitor. All other perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

6. Products that require refrigeration (cream fillings, cream pies, pecan pie, meat or broth, relish or fruit trays, cheese, eggs, custards, egg noodles, and friendship starters, etc.) are not acceptable entries for the fair. These items do not hold up well at room temperature and often pose a food safety hazard. Such items will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

7. Due to safe handling concerns during processing, no meat jerky product exhibits are allowed.

8. All food products and food preparation procedures used, illustrated or described must be unquestionably safe. Any exhibit considered to be or to portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

9. If you choose to use a display box, the dimensions are not to exceed 10" x 12" x 14". (The three dimensions can be applied to best fit the exhibit size for height, width or depth.) Posters and other display boards must follow size guidelines.

10. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption/nutritional evaluation.

11. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked, or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers. Frosting, drizzles and glazes are now allowed again.

Class No.
521A Food Preparation and Safety (including Food Preservation) - Includes, but not limited to, prepared product, product evaluation, food preparation terms, storage practices, etc.

521B Consumer Behavior and Management - Includes, but not limited to, resource management, product comparison, meal planning and service, purchasing, food packaging and recycling, nutrition labeling, etc.

521C Nutrition and Wellness - Includes, but not limited to, dietary guidelines, nutrient functions, physical health, etc.

521D Other Food and Nutrition Ideas - Exhibit can tell or show any special related topic such as measurement of ingredients, eating out, special recipe collection, cultural food traditions, food science “whys,” careers, etc.

2010 4-H Live Healthy Iowa

Rules
This class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of the role nutrition and physical activity has in promoting health and well-being. Participants are encouraged to learn about how nutrition and physical activity affect the overall health (including physical performance and disease risk) of an individual or group. This class is intended to provide an opportunity for 4-Hers, as an individual, club or team, to plan and develop an exhibit that shares what they have learned about nutrition and physical activity in relation to
health.

Special Exhibit Guidelines
1. Each county may enter two (2) exhibits in this class.

2. The exhibit must be an outgrowth of a 4-H learning experience planned and completed by one or more 4-Hers, of eligible exhibitor age.

3. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done, through 4-H, to accomplish a goal(s) determined by the 4-Her(s).

4. Exhibits might be an actual product, poster, display, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, physical activity and menu plan, etc.

5. The exhibit should include the following information:
A. What was the goal(s)?
B. How was the idea for the exhibit determined and developed?
C. What resposibilities were completed by each participant involved in the learning experience?
D. What did you learn about nutrition and physical activity?
E. What plans do you have to continue this interest?

6. Exhibitors must comply with the Iowa State Fair ‘General Exhibit
Rules,’ including size, copyright where applicable, safety, etc., to be
eligible for the Iowa State Fair entry.

Class 960, Live Healthy Iowa!
960A - Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which is an outgrowth of a goal to explore an area of nutrition and physical activity for personal development.

960B - Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which is an outgrowth of a goal to provide leadership in the areas of nutrition and physical activity in a group setting (ex: family, club, community).

960C - Any exhibit, by one or more 4-H’ers, which displays citizenship in the areas of nutrition and physical activity within a community (example: senior living center, school).
 

4-H Home Improvement
 

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Home Improvement class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit at the State Fair in the following classes.

Home Improvement: Special Rule: Art elements and principles of design are the foundation of design whether putting together fabrics for clothing and quilts, selecting furnishings for a room, or creating a drawing. Design elements are line, shape, form, color, and textures. Design principles are balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. Information on elements and princibles of design for home improvement can be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H492.pdf

When application of design elements and art principals must be expained, the following guidelines shall be used:

a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one element, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element of elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element of elements are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than on principle, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected principles. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

1. To plan exhibits, 4-H’ers are encouraged to use project guides and manuals and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences.
Exhibit ideas for junior members:
- Articles made of cloth (cushion, laundry bag, place mats, simple curtains, etc.)
- Wall decoration (collage, mosaic, seed picture, drawing, etc.)
- Arrangement of accessories for a table, dresser, or shelf. (Include a photo showing the grouping in the home.)
- Painted or natural finished or covered article (box, bowl, tray, wastebasket, pencil container, etc.)

Class No.
531A Design in the Home - an educational display, notebook, poster or other type of exhibit such as a design element or art principle, explaining design of an item, selecting an item illustrating design, etc. Must include expanation of how design elements or art principles were  used in exhibit.
See elements of design and art principles in 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair general rules.

531B Furniture in the Home - Includes, but not limited to, reclaimed furniture, room plans, furniture styles, historic furniture, buymanship, etc. Must include expanation of how design elements or art principles were used in exhibit. See elements of design and art principles in 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair general rules.

531C Accessories for the Home - Includes, but not limited to, wall accessories, nature accessories, flatware selection/ coordination, table design, lighting design, etc. Must include expanation of how design elements or art principles were used in exhibit. See elements of design and art principles in 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair general rules.

531D Fabrics in the Home - Includes, but not limited to, upholstered furniture, pillows, curtains, table linens, storage protection, etc. See elements of design and art principles in 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair general rules.

531E Maintenance in the Home - Includes, but not limited to, cleaning plan, storage, energy conservation, recycling, own home away from home, etc. If appropriate include expanation of how design elements or art principles were used in exhibit.See elements of design and art principles in 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair general rules.

531F Other Home Improvement Ideas - Any other exhibit which is an outgrowth of a home improvement project or program such as decision making process, careers, etc. If appropriate include explanation of how design elements or art principles were used in exhibit. See elements of design and art principles in 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair general rules.
 

4-H Child Development
 

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Child Development class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit at the State Fair in the following class.

1. To plan exhibits, 4-H’ers are encouraged to use project guides and manuals and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences.

2. The process of learning about yourself and children is the most important part of the project. Therefore if a toy, for example, is made and exhibited at the fair, discussing construction of the toy is not as important as what the 4-H’ers learned about children as the toy was used. The construction of a toy should make it attractive, safe, durable and appropriate for children. The cost of the object can be reduced by making a toy or kit from supplies found in the home or by reclaiming an older piece by cleaning. But the judges want to know how the exhibit has helped the 4-H’er learn more about child development and what has been learned, rather than details of how the exhibit was made.

Class No.
501A Child Development - Educational display or other type of exhibit relating to a child development project/ program, such as age appropriate games and toys, original stories, baby sitting, toy safety, positive guidance and discipline, kids with special needs, careers, etc. Exhibit information should include what you have learned: (1) about yourself and/or (2) about children while creating and using this exhibit or (3) what the child gained or learned from use of the item in the exhibit.
 

4-H Consumer and Management
 

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Consumer Management class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following class.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Consumer Management class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grade 5-12, or  equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following class.

1. To plan exhibits, 4-H’ers are encouraged to use project guides and manuals and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences.

The process of learning about yourself while making decisions as a consumer is an important part of the project. The exhibit should demonstrate use of the decision-making model as described in project materials. An exhibit might include some of the following examples and/or other learnings from the project. Examples include games, stories, computer programs, photographs, displays, notebooks, videos, etc.

Class No.
541A Spending Plans and Record Keeping
• Track your spending (account books, computer records, envelope systems, checkbook records, etc.).
• Set up family record keeping system.
• Survey peer spending habits (allowances, video arcades, clothing, food, etc.).
• Track your 4-H project(s) spending (livestock records, photographs, clothing, etc.).
• Describe appropriate use of credit.
• Track how you spend your time (calendar system, diary, etc.)
• Set up a family calendar system.

541B Comparison Shopping
• Compare products.
• Compare type of stores or places to shop.
• Compare cost of shopping with cash and credit.
• Compare colleges, trade schools, etc.
• Compare cost of recreational activities.
• Compare financial institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions, etc.).
• Compare car insurance.
• Compare investments and savings.

541C Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
• Explore advertising influences.
• Show how to make a consumer complaint.
• Show where to find consumer information.
• Evaluate reliability of consumer information.
• Describe cost of fraud (shoplifting, bad check, fake ID, etc.).
• Describe potential problems related to privacy issues (social security number, credit card, Internet shopping, etc.).

 EXPRESSIVE ARTS
(Includes Visual Arts, Photography and Personal Development)  
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Visual Arts
 

1. See elements of design and art principles in 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair general rules.

2. Exhibitors will be limited to a quota of seven (7) exhibits in this department. Each exhibit must show the results of a different learning experience and is to be an outgrowth of work done through 4-H during the current 4-H year.

3. All exhibits are to be labeled with the official entry tag.

Special Rules
1. Articles made from kits or preformed molds will NOT be accepted. EXCEPTION: See class 821B item #2. (Kits are defined as any prepackaged item where the manufacturer predetermines the materials and the design. Examples of preformed molds would be purchased greenware of whiteware.)

2. If the exhibit results in a finished art object, you must include the picture of the source of design, the design sketches, or process for creating the design. This might include cut paper designs, sketches, a piece of tree bark, doodles, or magazine pictures (identify the magazine and issue.)

3. When application of design elements and art principles must be explained, the following guidelines shall be used:

a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one element, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element of elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element of elements are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than on principle, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected principles. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

For more information see full details in Design Exploring the Elements & Principles 4-H 634 March 2000. Information on pages 22-24.

4. Copyright logos, designs or trademark materials should not be used for visual art exhibits on public display at a fair or other setting without written permission. If written permission has been obtained for an exhibit in the technique class, it should be included in the written support materials of this exhibit. For display purposes, exhibits will then be labeled “Copyright permission granted.” These materials are never appropriate for the Original Art class. You do not need to request permission to use the 4-H emblem. This is granted to you as a member of the 4-H program, as long as you are not making money from its use.

Class No.
821A Original Art - Original art should be an exhibit that has a design unique to you. By using one medium or a combination, an individual creates an object that is not recognizable as another’s work. Trademarks, logos and other copyrighted images cannot be original since some other artist has already designed and created it. You must identify and explain the application of the design element(s) and art principle(s) featured in this exhibit and describe or explain the source of the design.

Does one (or more) of the following questions help describe what your exhibit is about? If it sounds like your exhibit, it should probably be in the Original Art class.

1. Did your idea come from something you thought up, the placement of geometric shapes or something viewed in nature?

2. Did you see a design, magazine picture, painting, etc., that gave you an idea and you made major changes to that idea? (Include the source of design and explain the major changes.) You know it is a major change if you quickly look at your original source and your exhibit and they DO NOT seem similar.

3. Did you create your exhibit by observing things around you like looking at a still life or from a photograph you took of a scene?

4. Are the people in your exhibit (drawing, painting) ones you observed, studied, sketched or photographed and not people you saw in a magazine or other photograph? (If the person is identifiable from your picture, did you request their permission to use them in your art work?)

821B Design and/or Technique Exploration - This exploration class is an exhibit that provides an individual the opportunity to explore a medium, practice a skill or study a design element or art principle. An explanation of the application of design elements or art principles used when making the exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, display, poster or organized sketch book. If a nonoriginal design source is used, its origin (where the idea was found, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must be credited. Logos, designs, and trademarks or pictures that are copyrighted may only be used if permission for this specific use has been granted from an authorized authority. The written permission must be included in the support materials provided with the exhibit or the piece is not legal for public display and will be disqualified. For display purposes, those exhibits with written permission will be labeled “Copyright permission granted.”

In this class:
1. Directions may be used to make the exhibit (basket weave pattern, quilt pattern, process instructions i.e. tie dying.) Include the source of instructions or copy of the instructions. In your write-up be sure to focus on the design elements or art principles used in making decisions to develop the exhibit.

2. It may be a process evaluation shown by examples that demonstrate a different step of the process needed to complete a finished product. This process evaluation is the only acceptable place to exhibit portions of greenware or whiteware to provide the appropriate surface to illustrate the process techniques being explored. Processes could include glazes, paint blending, surface preparation to the final product. A finished product will only be used in the evaluation to determine the level of accomplishment of the goal.

3. A portfolio showing several examples of practicing techniques of a medium where you used design ideas from photos, magazines, pictures. You must credit the sources of design ideas.

4. You may use a series of rubber stamps, stencils, etc. to create a design, develop technique or study color and texture. Detailed explanation of the use for the design elements/art principles is required.

5. Create a picture while practicing and improving your technique(s) of drawing, shading, blending, etc. The write-up focuses on the techniques practiced to demonstrate skills in applying the design elements and/or art principles.

821C Other Visual Art Topics - Exhibits might include study on an individual artist, style, craft business or marketing process, planning group tour, career options, etc.

821D Art Made From Kits (not eligible for State Fair) - An exhibit made from art materials (fiber, paper, clay, leather, wood, textiles, glass, plastic, metal, chalk, carbon, pigment, or nature materials) using a kit. A kit is defined as any prepackaged item where materials and design are predetermined by the manufacturer. This includes craft items made from a kit. Briefly explain techniques learned through exhibit’s completion and how the design element color is used in the exhibit. Limit of 2 items.
 

Photography: 4-H'ers in Action!
 

The Iowa 4-H Foundation announces a special opportunity for all 4-H members to participate in the 2nd annual, statewide exhibition titled, “4-H’ers in Action!” The exhibition will feature the best photo from each participating county on display at the 2008 Iowa State Fair. Photos selected for the exhibition also will be considered for a 2009 calendar and other 4-H promotional materials.

Any 5"x7" color photograph (vertical or horizontal), taken after January 1, 2006, that shows a 4-H’er or a group of 4-H’ers involved in a project, doing community service, giving an educational presentation, enjoying a recreational activity, or anything else related to the 4-H youth program. Photos should reflect any of the many aspects of 4-H throughout the year. (Because photos may be selected for an exhibition at the Iowa State Fair, negatives or digital copies of the photos should be kept on file.) Include a photo story to tell what’s happening in the photo and explain why it’s the best example of “4-H’ers in Action!” from Wright County. Captions are limited to 75 words or less.
1. The photography entered in the “4-H’ers in Action” class cannot be entered into another class at the  fair.
2. 4-H’er can have only one entry in the “4-H’ers in Action” class.
3. No mates, frames or glass are permitted.
4. Name, club, and address must be attached to back of entry.
5. No goal sheets, elements and principles of design, or photo labels required.
6. All entries in the “4-H’ers in Action” class will be judged on Tuesday, July 8.
7. Only one photograph will advance to the Iowa State Fair in 4-12 grades.
 

Photography
 

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Photography class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, State Fair, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following classes. Also note the Special Rules for Photography.

1. Exhibitors will be limited to a maximum of four (4) single photo entries and no more than one entry in each of the other classes or exhibit ideas for which you qualify.

2. Each exhibit must show the results of a different learning experience and is to be the outgrowth of work done through 4-H during the current 4-H year.

Special Rules
1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. Photographs may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photo exhibits must have been taken during the current 4-H year.

2. If photos are mounted, they can be (a) flush-mounted (no mounting board showing) on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders (window mat or flat mount directly on board.) Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use inexpensive ready-cut window mats, or have matting done professionally. In all cases, 4-H’ers are responsible for design decisions such as border width, color, and size. Framed photos including floating frames will not be judged.

3. If photos are not mounted, they may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering, such as photo album pages.

4. A series is a group of photos or slides that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photos must be mounted as one unit in story order. Slides should be numbered and/or displayed in sequence.

5. “The 4-H Photography Exhibit” label (revised January 2002) must be completed and attached to each photo exhibit entry. Tape to back of mounting or fold label as appropriate for each exhibit.

6. Captions are optional. If used, they should be short.

Class No.
851A Mounted Photograph or Series - Individual photo or series of photos where each exhibited photo is at least 5x7 inches (the standard 5x7 print). Larger photos may be cropped if necessary for better composition, but no smaller than 5x7 inches. Series entries should consist of three to five photos (each 5x7 minimum) mounted as one piece. Mounting is required for all entries in this class. Use of standard commercial photo mats is acceptable provided that exposed area of photo is not less than 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches. See rule number two above for mounting suggestions.

851B Single Photograph or Series - A photo of any size may be considered in this class. There is no minimum size. Series entries should include three to five photos. If the series is mounted, it should be done as one piece. See item number 2 and 3 above for exhibiting suggestions.

851C Contemporary/Creative Photography - A photograph that is understood to be a creative, imaginative, or experimental departure from realism. Examples of Contemporary/Creative Photography may include: abstracts, derivations, distortions, black light, bas-relief, diazochrome, posterization, solarization, multiple exposures, montages, kodalith, multiple images with trick lenses and similar processes.

Special exhibit requirements:
1. Photograph must be mounted but not framed.

2. Current 4-H photo exhibit label must be attached to the back of the exhibit.

3. A detailed report must be attached clearly stating the process used to achieve the desired effect. Each step and material or equipment used must be included in this report.

4. Where possible, a copy of the photo before manipulation should be included with the report.

851D Photography Idea - This class is designed for creative photography and experiments that do not fit into the previous classes. Photos or educational displays in this class may make use of creative
camera techniques, darkroom techniques, mounting and exhibiting techniques or computer enhancement, just to name a few possibilities. Above all, creativity and originality are valued. If exhibit is a photo or collage or photos, it must not be framed and must have the photo exhibit label.
 

Personal Development
(limited to a quota of four)

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.
 
Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Personal Development class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following classes.

Class No.
806A Citizenship - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a citizenship project or program such as responsibilities with family, club, community, world, plan community service activity, learn about local and county government, study family heritage, etc.
 
811A Communication - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a communication project or program such as describing the communication process, methods of communicating, or a product based on a communications method which might include slide/tape, videotape (done in standard play), or feature news stories or theatre arts such as costuming, sound effects, props, and staging, etc.

811V Digital Video Storytelling - Educational display or other type of exhibit that demonstrates application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques for the film/video shoot, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained (and included with the exhibit) for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

831A Health - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a health project or program such as personal health analysis, physical fitness plan, home health hazard hunt, body systems and functions, daily food intake plan, minor injury treatment, community health services, effects of smoking, etc.

841A Leadership - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a leadership project or program such as types of leadership, analysis of personal leadership styles and qualities, processes to determine identification of community needs, resource analysis, activity plan, or youth as partners.

871A Music - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a music project or program such as study of a composer, music history, comparison of types of music, composing an original song, teaching music to others, making a musical instrument, sharing musical programs, etc.

881A Safety - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a safety project or program such as home hazard hunt, organize safety poster contest, conduct farm safety program, attend CPR training, develop home fire safety plan, etc.

891A Self Determined - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in a self determined project or program which does not fit any other project class.

 COMMUNICATIONS
(Includes Poster Communications, Extemporaneous Speaking,
Issues, Historical/Family Heritage and Go the Distance!)
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1. An entry in the 4-H County Communications Competition may be an educational presentation, working exhibit or Share the Fun - it need not necessarily end with a finished product. The presenter(s) may select from a variety of techniques to communicate with an audience. Judging of entries in Educational Presentation, Working Exhibits, Extemporaneous Speaking and Share the Fun will be conducted during the Fair. See Fair Schedule for times of programs.

2. Presentations, working exhibits, Share the Fun and posters made for school/school related competition that have been evaluated and received a grade/rating can be presented in 4-H.

3. Participants will be divided into junior, intermediate, and senior age groups. Juniors are classified as those who have completed 4th, 5th or 6th grade. Intermediates are those who have completed 7th or 8th grade. All others will be classified as senior entries. The grade level of the oldest member of the team will determine the group in which the team will compete. An exception to the rule would be if an entire club wanted to compete in the Share the Fun division in which case 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th grade in order to be eligible to participate at the State Fair.

4. Entries may be as an individual (by one club member) or as a team (by two or more members.)

5. Any number of teams or individuals from a club may participate.

6. Extemporaneous Speaking, Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, and Share the Fun entries will be ranked blue, red and white award groups. Blue - $5, Red - $4, White - $3. The premium stated for a Share the Fun entry is for the entire group of participants.

7. Share the Fun entries may not be more than 8 minutes. Skits/acts will be stopped that exceed this time limit. Working exhibits at the county level should have enough material to continue for 30 minutes. Those qualifying for State Fair should have enough materials as follows: Intermediate/seniors for 45-50 minutes; juniors for 25 minutes. Educational Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes in length for juniors and 20 minutes for intermediates and seniors. An exhibit that exceeds the time limit will be dropped one ribbon placing.

8. The dress of participants should be appropriate for the topic. When in doubt, wear the 4-H uniform (4-H T-shirt or blouse/shirt with the 4-H emblem.)

9. 4-H’ers giving presentations involving food must be concerned about safe handling of the food they are using. 4-H’ers should use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. This is tremendously important if samples are available to the viewing public. Appropriate storage of the food items and the sanitary handling of the food must be demonstrated by the 4-H’ers. Plastic gloves and hairnets are just a couple items that should be considered and used as appropriate.

10. Presenters are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.

11. Each entry should fill out/bring the Share the Fun Evaluation Sheet (VI-4030-GT) or Working Exhibit Evaluation Sheet (VI-948C) or Educational Presentation Evaluation Sheet (VI-947-C). 12. Share the Fun entries must be made through your club leader by June 12.

13. Judging schedules will be prepared following the June 11 entry date.

14. Six educational presentations (5th grade & above) can be selected for State Fair, one junior presentation can be selected for the Clay  County Fair, four (5th grade & above) working exhibits can be selected for State Fair and three Share the Fun presentations can be selected for State Fair if worthy. 4-H’ers selected for State Fair will represent Wright County. Only 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) will be eligible for the State Fair.

Educational Presentations: 1 - Aug. 13 (am), 2 - Aug. 13 (pm),
1 - Aug. 14 (am), 2 - Aug. 14 (pm)
Working Exhibits: 1 - Aug. 18 (am), 1 - Aug. 18 (pm), 1 - Aug. 19 (am),
1 - Aug. 19 (pm)
Share the Fun: 2 - Aug. 18 (pm), 1 - Aug. 19 (pm)
Extemporaneous Speaking: 2 - Aug. 22 (am)

Class No.
172 Educational Presentation - Provides an opportunity for members to demonstrate their communication skills by presenting knowledge, information or a process to gain a desired response from an audience. In other words you can say, do or show something about a topic that interests you and that you think will interest the audience. The audience will usually be sitting down and ready to listen. A 4-H member may participate in only one educational presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair.

173 Working Exhibits - Provides an opportunity for youth to communicate and interact with an audience in an informal way. The “audience” will be passing by the exhibit and one of the challenges to the exhibitor will be to attract their attention. Many stages of the exhibit or product should be ready so that any step can be discussed. No set format should be used. The best subjects involve action by the youth, or involve the audience in some doing, feeling, tasting, smelling and judging. Exhibitors at county fair should have enough supplies to continue for a half hour. Intermediate and senior age 4-H’ers representing the county at State Fair will be scheduled for a forty-five to fifty minute period. Junior 4-H’ers doing a Working Exhibit will be scheduled for 25 minutes. 4-H’ers doing working exhibits that involve food must be concerned for the safety of the food that they are using. 4-H’ers should use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. This is tremendously important if samples are available to the viewing public. Appropriate storage of food items and the sanitary handling of the food must be demonstrated by the 4-H’ers. Plastic gloves and hair nets are just a couple items that should be considered and used as appropriate. A 4-H member may participate in only one working exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair.

Share the Fun - Provides an opportunity for 4-H members to perform before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment. Provides a program that will help us broaden the image of 4-H, keeping current members enrolled and inviting new ones to “take a look.” Encourages and helps leaders put “fun” into the 4-H and Youth Program. Provides 4-H’ers an opportunity to share the fun and fellowship with members. Maximum of 8 minutes in length. Skits/acts must be sensitive to the diversity of Iowa’s population. Skits/acts must be in good taste and not offensive to minority groups of Iowa’s or U.S. Citizens. To be eligible to participate in a Share the Fun skit/act at the Iowa State Fair, the 4-H’ers must have completed 5th grade. They must be an active member of an Extension sponsored youth group in the current year. If a Share the Fun involves a  club, or a group from a given club, at least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed grade five.

Skits, songs, dances, stunts, short one act plays, plus other entertainment will be acceptable.
 

4-H Extemporaneous Speaking Contest
(have been judged prior to county fair)
 

This contest is designed to encourage the development of the life skill of communicating with others through enhancing the ability to think, to organize, to speak, and to answer questions readily by participating 4-H’ers before an audience.

1. Two entries per county will be selected, if worthy.

2. Participants must be senior aged 4-H’ers, completed the 9th grade.

3. Contest format:
    a. The state fair contest will begin with an orientation.
    b. Each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on, thirty minutes
        before the contest. The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in the
        speakers’ assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two topics
        will be returned to the available topics for other participants.
    c. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one
        additional contestant per speaking site admitted each ten minutes as the contest progresses. A
        participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant
        receive help from a parent, leader, other adult, or any other youth. Each participant will have 30
        minutes preparation time. A contest official will assist participants with the time requirements.
    d. All reference material will be screened by a contest official on the following basis:
        (1) Participants may bring his/her own books, magazines or newspaper clippings for reference
              during the thirty minutes preparation.
        (2) Reference material must be printed materials such as books or magazines (cannot be notes,
              outlines or speeches prepared for the purpose of use for this contest).
        (3) Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will
              consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.
    e. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own effort using approved reference material
        which participants may bring in the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain
        3" x 5" note cards will be provided each participants in the preparation room. If notes are used,
        the 3" x 5" note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.
    f. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.
    g. Each speech shall be not less than four or more than six minutes with five minutes additional time
        allowed for related questions which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown
        time cards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the timekeeper. “Stop” will be used at six (6)
        minutes.
    h. Each participant will be introduced by a contest time keeper by name and the county he/she
        represents and the participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.
     i. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters or audio-visuals of any sort. A
        podium will not be available.
     j. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria:
        (1) Content related to topic
        (2) Knowledge of the subject
        (3) Organization of material
        (4) Power of expression
        (5) Voice
        (6) Stage presence
        (7) General effect
        (8) Response to questions
     k. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included as a part of the contest.
      l. All participants will receive ribbons at the judging center.
    m. All entries must be made through your club leader or the extension office by the published
        deadline.

Class No.
811K Extemporaneous Speaking
 

4-H Poster Communications
 

This component of the Iowa State Fair 4-H Communications program is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate to the public using the non-verbal form of communication on a poster. The objective of this class is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to tell a story visually about 4-H to the general public. For Poster Exhibit EntryCriteria contact the Extension Office.

1. Poster exhibits are to be entered in the static exhibit database.

2. Each county may have two entries in this component of the 4-H communications program.

3. Only one poster per 4-H’er.

4. Any currently enrolled 4-H’er who has completed 5th grade through 12th grade, may create a poster for this class at the Iowa State Fair. This includes 4-H’ers of organized 4-H clubs, EFNEP, CRD, Urban and 4-H special interest groups, and 4-H school enrichment programs.

5. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board - size minimum of 14" x 20” or maximum of 15" x 22". Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional and materials used may not extend more than 1/8” above poster or foam core board.

6. Each poster must have a completed 2008 Poster Exhibit Entry Form (VI-8128-SAS) attached to the back (found in Fair Book page 34.)  Click Here for PDF Entry Form

7. Posters cannot incorporate copyright material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

8. The 4-H Clover is a protected emblem. 4-H’ers may include the clover, but do not copy/print other material over the clover.

9. The themes for “Communicating Through 4-H Poster” are:
    a. 4-H is... (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)
    b. Join 4-H
    c. “Ignite the Flame” (2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)
    d. "U Gotta Love It" (2008 Iowa State Fair theme)

Class No.
811J Poster Art
Check at Extension Office for Entry Criteria.
 

Issues
 

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for the State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Social Issues class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following class.

Class No.
950A Societal Issues - Any exhibit by an individual or group that is an outgrowth from an Extension 4-H educational experience. Exhibits might include, but are not limited to. topics such as water quality, erosion, pollution, radon, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, animal welfare/rights, etc. Include information on: What is the societal issue? How does my/our goal relate to the issue? What did I/we learn about the issue? How can I/we best communicate the importance of the issue? What did I/we do to educate others about the issue?
 

4-H Historical/Family Heritage
Special Exhibit Class
 

Purpose: This class is designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation for and to focus on 4-H history and family heritage. Emphasis is also provided for an intergenerational focus. Participants (youth and adults) are encouraged to learn and share more about the history of 4-H in Iowa and/or their family heritage. This class is designed and intended to provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers and adults to form a team in planning and developing and exhibit to share together learning related to history and heritage.

Special Exhibit Guidelines
1. Each county may enter two exhibits in this class at State Fair. If two exhibits are selected, at least one must be a 4-H history/4-H heritage exhibit.

2. Exhibitors will receive a special certificate at State Fair.

3. The exhibit must be an outgrowth of a 4-H learning experience planned and completed by one or more 4-H’ers of eligible exhibitor age, with one or more adult(s).

4. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done through 4-H, to accomplish a goal(s) determined jointly by all participating 4-H’ers and adults.

5. Exhibits might be an actual product, poster, display, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, etc.

6. The exhibit should include the following information:
    *What was the goal(s)? (include for both 4-H and adult participant(s)
    *How was the idea for the exhibit determined and developed?
    *What responsibilities did each participant, youth and adult, involved in the learning experience
     complete?
    *What was the learning of this experience for each individual? This might include what you learned
     about working with each other.
    *What were the benefits of this experience for the participants (youth/adults together)?
    *What plans do you have to continue this interest?

7. Exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” including size, copyright where applicable, safety, etc. to be eligible for Iowa State Fair entry.

8. Each item in this exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the county, class number, and name of 4-H participants.

Class No.
811L 4-H Historical/Family Heritage - Any exhibit by one or more 4-H’ers with one or more adult(s) which is an outgrowth of a goal identified by the participants. Topics might be related to the history of
4-H, a 4-H project, educational experience, activity, family heritage, Iowa, etc.
 

Horticulture Department
 

1. See 4-H Exhibit Building Rules.

2. Each exhibitor may make one entry per exhibit idea except where noted.

3. White paper plates (which you furnish) should be used to contain most of the entries.

4. Attach entry tag through a hole near edge of plate logically and securely.

5. Evaluation will be based on condition: specimens should be clean and free from blemishes. Uniformity: specimens should be uniform in size, maturity and color. Form: form should be typical of the variety, regular and smooth. Size: specimens should be medium to moderately large size (very large or very small specimens rate low). Color: color should be typical of the variety and uniform throughout.

6. Be sure to check publication 4-H 462 “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit” for proper exhibit preparation.

7. Premiums awarded as stated in 4-H Exhibit Building Rules.

8. Only Class 711A Horticulture (See description under Agriculture and Natural Resources) is eligible for State Fair.

9. Horticulture goal sheets (yellow) are needed for each exhibit of vegetables, fruits, herbs and individual flowers. These class numbers are 121-150.

121 - Plate of 3 beets
122 - One head of broccoli (or 3 side sprouts)
123 - One head of cabbage
124 - Plate of 3 carrots
125 - Plate of 2 cucumbers (slicing)
126 - Plate of 5 cucumbers (small pickling)
127 - Plate of 2 dill
128 - Plate of 3 garlic
129 - Any herb sprig in water - May have two different entries
130 - Plate of 2 Kohlrabi
131 - One plant lettuce, leaf (in water)
132 - Plate of 3 onions (dried)
133 - Plate of 3 green onions
134 - Plate of 6 peas
135 - Plate of 6 peas (edible pod)
136 - Plate of 2 hot peppers
137 - Plate of 2 sweet peppers
138 - Plate of 3 potatoes
139 - Plate of 3 rhubarb
140 - Plate of 6 snap beans
141 - One plant spinach (in water)
142 - Plate of 2 summer squash
143 - Six leaves Swiss Chard (in water)
144 - Plate of 5 cocktail, grape, or cherry tomatoes, any color/ripe
145 - Plate of 3 tomatoes true to their variety
146 - Plate of 10 fruit (all same variety)
147 - Plate of unusual vegetables - May be any vegetables not listed above. Include a reasonable amount of one or more kind.
148 - Jumbo vegetables - Potato, tomato, cucumber, summer squash
149 - A single specimen of flower - Grown by the member exhibited in a small container with water to keep fresh (may have two different entries).
150 - Vegetable or flower variety - Attach to yellow goal sheet some type of verification that the variety is new, show a seed packet, picture from seed catalog, etc.

4-H Exhibit Goal Sheet (Blue Goal Sheet) needed for classes 151-154.
151 - One jar of canned vegetables - (Two separate entries of different kinds per person allowed.) Must tell process used. Call Extension Office for PM 1044 bulletin for correct procedure.
152 - One jar (or glass) canned fruit, jelly or jam from fruit grown by the garden project member and canned by her/him with or without help - (May have two different entries). Call Extension Office for PM 1366 bulletin on correct procedures. Must list process used.
153 - A decorative arrangement of fresh flowers and/or plant materials - Made by the member from materials grown by the member. This creation must be different from an arrangement entered by the member in the home improvement division.
154 - Bucket of Flowers - Bucket/container planted and arranged by 4-H club members or individual. Minimum size container is 5 quarts; maximum, 5 gallons. Bucket/container can be container of annual or perennial  flowers.
155 - Houseplants - May include any houseplant in bloom, any houseplant grown for its foliage (may include one or more plants of the same kind in the same container), cactus or succulent, vining plant, dish garden (with three or more plants.) Plants must be owned and cared for by exhibitor at least 3 months prior to fair. (Two  entries allowed.)
156 - A display of vegetables - Raised as the result of work done in 4-H. May include from one to five different kinds or species of vegetables, prepared and displayed as recommended in publication 4-H 462 “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit.” Vegetables are to be judged on the standards listed in the above publication on an individual species basis.

Aerospace
 

Aerospace exhibits may include model rockets or model airplanes, or an educational display that includes model rockets or model airplanes. Models may be made from a kit or from exhibitor’s own design. Information in an attached folder should indicate whether the model is from a kit or an original design and whether the model is flyable or not. If flyable, models should have been flown and a recording of the flight performance included in the folder. Also explain the procedures used in building, decisions made, materials used, costs and what was learned.

Class No.
401A Aerospace - Flyable model built from a kit or original design.

401B Aerospace - Educational display or other type of exhibit showing an aerospace idea such as forces involved in flying, model rocket photography, safety in flying model rockets or airplanes, test for rocket stability, etc.; may include scale models or kits to illustrate a concept.

Automotive Department

Electric/Electronic

Small Engines

Tractor

Class No.
865A Outdoor Adventures and Camping - Any exhibit which is an outgrowth of participation in an outdoor adventure or camping project or program such as camper safety, fire building, rainy day activities, outdoor cooking, day camp plan, selecting camping equipment, equipping a backpack, resource file of camping activities, orienteering, outdoor ethics, etc.

Animal Science

Entomology and Bees

Forestry

Horticulture

Fish & Wildlife

Veterinary Science