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 60 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.

5. Goats originating from outside of the state exhibiting at a state or district show and returning to the premises of origin are exempt from testing requirements if the certificate of veterinary inspection meets all general requirements, identification requirements and has the following statement written by the licensed accredited veterinarian on the certificate of veterinary inspection: “The goat(s) listed are for exhibition only and not for resale.”
 

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.

2011 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

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Junior Section

Don Grandgeorge, Superintendent
Shorty Anderson - Asst. Superintendent
Larry Pals - Asst. Superintendent
Dennis Brady - Asst. Superintendent
Travis Tate - 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 7, 2011. 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 9.

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.

13. Livestock must stay in barns overnight.

Breeding Beef Heifer

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

1. Calves must have been born in 2010.

2. No animal purchased after May 15, 2011 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.

Market Beef

1. Exhibits must be on the grounds on Thursday, July 7, 2011 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, 2011 to be eligible to show.

5. Market beef (heifer or steers) weighing under 1,000 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 Thursday, July 7. 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 7.

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 11, 2011
BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF
SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2011 • 1:00 P.M.
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Larry Pals, Raymond Houck, Larry & Shorty Anderson, 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 7, 2011. 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 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. There is no fee for this class.

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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 7, 2011.

2. Calves in the dairy department may be either purebred or grade and must have been born after September 1, 2010 and before March 1, 2011.

3. Heifer in the yearling class may be either purebred or grade and must have been born after September 1, 2009 and before August 30, 2010.

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 2010 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 8 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

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, 2011
8B2 Intermediate Doe - Born after July 2010 and before January 1, 2011
8B3 Senior Goats - Two years old or older

MEAT GOAT CLASS
8C1 Market wethers born after July 1, 2010

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 ...............................................(Junior, Intermediate, Senior)

   SWINE
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Swine
Brian Worden, Superintendent
Bruce Meyer, Dean Kluss, Brian Marker and
Don Grandgeorge - 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 8. 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, 2011. 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 2011 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 11, 2011.

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 hogs will take place on Friday, July 8. 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

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 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6. 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 - $5.00  *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.
NEW - A pair of ewes cannot be shown in a market or a carcass class. However a ewe may be shown in any breeding class.

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 - $5.00  *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.

7. Market ewes cannot be shown in a pair of ewes.

*Purple - $5.00  *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 - $5.00  *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 - $5.00  *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 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 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, 2009 and December 31, 2010.

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 - $5.00  *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 2010-2011 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 4:00 p.m. June 3.

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 7th 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 2010-2011)
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 - $4.00  *Blue - $3.00  *Red - $2.00  *White - $1.00

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.

* Horse participants wanting to compete for the high point award may enter
more than 4 performance classes. You must pay the entry fee required in all
classes entered. The member will only be paid premiums on the 4 classes which
need to be designated with this entry.

* 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. Please register on Thursday morning during the 4-H
& FFA Show prior to the games at the check-in area.

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 6th 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 6.

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- yphoid 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 11.

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 6.

Commercial Rabbits
Angela 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)-(Same Sex)
7A4 Geese (Pen of Three)-(Same Sex)
7A5 Turkeys (Pen of Two)
7A6 Turkey - Individual
7A7 Exotic Chickens (Pen of Three)-(2 Hens & 1 Rooster)
7A8 Exotic Chicken - Individual
7A9 Standard Breed - Individual
7A10 Pigeon - Individual

Grand Champion ...............................................................................Trophy
Reserve Champion................................................................Rosette Ribbon

   PETS     
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Jessica Norman

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 forms are due by June 3, 2011 at the Extension Office, and must have ID papers turned in by May 15, 2011.

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 4:30 p.m. on the day of show. Judging will start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8.

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  *Blue - $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
4-H Exhibit Building & Iowa State Fair
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 HOME ECONOMICS
(Includes Clothing, Food & Nutrition, Home Improvement, Child Development,
Consumer & Management and Clothing Event)
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4-H Clothing

NOTE: The State Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection and $15 Challenge event will be held at the ISU Memorial Union in Ames, IA on Iowa State University campus, August 11, 2011. County 4-H Clothing Event, June 20, 2011, 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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 (male or female) to qualify for participation in the state event should have been a participant in a 4-H Clothing project or educational experience in 2011.

6. Participants should be selected representatives from county Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection and the $15 Challenge 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 they purchased or created and accessories to the fair on the day they participate in the clothing event.

10. Due to program requirements, participants in the Iowa State Fair queen contest can not participate in the 4-H Clothing Event.

11. All participants must participate in the entire Clothing Event activities on the date scheduled for their county unless the 4-H’er is involved in another State Fair 4-H activity at the same time with a nonflexible schedule.

Special Event Criteria
Fashion Revue
All participants (male or female) 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 (male or female) 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.

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. For more specific examples, see 6-N Clothing Event Judges Orientation.

Clothing Event - The $15 Challenge
All participants (male or female) to qualify for participation in the state event should:

a. Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers intended use for the selected outfit.

b. Have had individual or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.

c. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, or resale shop (i.e. Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other stores of this type.) Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts that were selected by the 4-H’er belong in Clothing Selection.

d. Cost of outfit must be $15 or less, not including shoes, accessories or undergarments.

e. Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with Clothing Event Form.

4-H Clothing Event

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.

Creative Arts

Creative Arts
(includes visual arts, photography, and music)
All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” page 20.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

Class No.
610 Music - An exhibit that shows learning about musical
performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles
or history.

620 Photography - An exhibit, either photos(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.

Photography Special Rules:
1. Photography may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from negatives, slides or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.

2. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted (no 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 ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally. 4-H’ers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

3. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering.

4. A series is a group of photographs or slides (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be numbered.

5. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.
** Photography Entries: Do not to do a goal sheet. Do photography exhibit sheet on page 28.

630 Visual Arts - An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic.
Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration of the design, design sketches, or toher process for creating the object and design must be included.

3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright

holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm

635 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.

Personal Development
All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” page 20. CLASS DESCRIPTION: Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

Class No.

810 Citizenship - An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world.

820 Communication - An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms.

830 Leadership - An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way. 890 Self-Determined - An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.

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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 amour 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 151-152.

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.
**Need to complete either 4-H Exhibit Goal Sheet or Horticulture Goal Sheet for classes 153-156.

153 Fresh Arrangement - 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.

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” page 20.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

910 Digital Storytelling - Any exhibit that demonstrates the 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, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

920 Mechanics - Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and restoration.

930 Woodworking - Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/ reclaimed/restored wood items.

940 Science, Engineering & Technology - Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” page 20. CLASS DESCRIPTION: Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects

to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

Class No.
530 Crop Production - An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops.

540 Environment and Sustainability - An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections.

550 Horticulture - An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens, and landscape design. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock, for the Iowa State Fair for more information contact the Extension Office.)

560 Outdoor Adventures - An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities.

570 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports - An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms, archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows).

590 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources - An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

Animals
All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with 4-H exhibit building and Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” page 20.

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged to go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create
from their 4-H project learning.

Class No.
510 Animal Science - An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

520 Veterinary Science - An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

FFA Science and Engineering Department
1. Note fair schedule for entry check-in and judging times.

2. Each article exhibited must be the work of an active FFA member and a product of the current chapter year.

3. Each exhibit must be the result of a different learning experience.

4. The exhibitor should be present for judging. If this is not possible, each exhibit must have a 3x5 inch card or a folder which includes:
a. What was your exhibit goal(s)?
b. How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?
c. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?
d. Do you have ideas of what you would like to do in this project area next year? If these requirements are not met, the ribbon rating will be lowered one placing.

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

6. There is a limit of seven (7) entries.

7. Class descriptions are listed under the Science and Engineering Department, 4-H & FFA.