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2017 Chickasaw County Achievement Show

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Who’s Who (Staff, Superintendents, etc.)……………………………………………………..…………….….…………..3

Upcoming Important Dates………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Schedule of Events..…………………………………………………………………………………..……………….….…….……..6

Clover Friends & Fair Sponsors.…………………………………………………………………………………………………..10

Livestock Award Sponsors…………………………………………………………………………..…………….…...…….…….11

General Fair Rules…………………………………………………………………………………………..………….…….….….….15

General Livestock Rules…………………………………………………………….…………………….……………..….……....16

General Showmanship Contests………………………………………………………………………………………………….17

Herdsmanship, Auction……………………………………………..……….….…….……...........................................18

Beef……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..……….……..19

Bucket/Bottle Calf……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…....22

Dairy Cattle………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…..….…...23

Dairy Goat…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…….…..25

Dog Obedience & Handling………………………………………………………………………………………….……....…....26

Horse & Pony………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..…...28

Meat Goat/Bottle Goat………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….….….32

Pet…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………....34

Poultry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..……..35

Rabbit………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..…..………36

Sheep & Bucket/Bottle Lamb………………………………………………………………………………………………………38

Swine………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….41

Field Crops………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….42

Horticulture………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43

General Rules for Static Exhibits…………………………………………….…………………….…………………………….45

Static Exhibits……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………....47

Little Clovers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……...51

Clothing & Communication Day Events……………………………………………………………………………………….52 Goal Card Basic Format……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….55

Photograph Exhibit Label……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...56

Poster Communication Exhibit Report Form………………………………………………………………………….…...57 Poster Exhibit Evaluation Criteria………………………………………………………………………………………….…….58 Iowa Exhibitor Youth Code of Ethics……………………………………………………………………….…………………..59

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CHICKASAW COUNTY 4-H & FFA ACHIEVEMENT SHOW UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE BIG FOUR FAIR ASSOCIATION

NASHUA, IOWA

President: Brad Schmitt Vice President: Dave Bucknell

Secretary/ Treasurer: Nancy Hillesheim BIG FOUR FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Albert Hartman Dan Miller Mike Weiss Kari Huffman Cory Lubben Brad Messersmith Kevin Bucknell Sue Kobliska Lynn Lantow Dwight Kolthoff

CHICKASAW COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL: Megan Baltes Ryan Larkin Dan Ashley Tonya Klassen Adam Zeien Laurie Tiemessen Joel Knutson Randy Nosbisch Ron Schilling CHICKASAW COUNTY EXTENSION STAFF:

Regional Extension Education Director Kraig Tweed Youth Development Specialist Kendra Crooks Region 4 Youth Coordinator Lynette Houser

County 4-H Youth Coordinator Jaclyn Tweeten Office Manager Sarah Merrifield Office Assistant Val Horner EAGLE Coordinator Diane Day Summer Intern Katelyn Franzen CHICKASAW COUNTY 4-H & YOUTH COMMITTEE: Chaya Feldman Kari Huffman Rhonda Wehling Joanne Tupper Bruce Bearman Mike Nehl Youth Reps: Allison Wehling Hannah Heit Kassidy Pfaffle

Extension Council Reps: Dan Ashley Ron Schilling CHICKASAW COUNTY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS/ FFA ADVISORS:

Nashua-Plainfield Ron Zelle New Hampton Jim Russ

Sumner/Fredericksburg Karen Van De Walle CHICKASAW COUNTY 4-H LEADERS: Alta Vista Aces Elizabeth Geerts, Michelle Pleggenkuhle Bradford Eager Beavers Jim & Amanda Bearman, Kim Seamans, Matt Bailey Chickasaw Top Shots Ron & Patty Orthaus Devon Dreamers Leah Schwickerath, Duane Nie, Tammy Jordan Diamonds in the Ruff Jennifer Langreck, Michelle Gebel Fredericksburg Futures Janette Brincks Golden Clovers Maria Rodriguez Great Outdoors

Ionia Rustlers Joanne Tupper Jolly Blue Bells Marguerite Ashley, Jennifer Klassen, Diane Brown Lawler Lassies & Lads Joyce Mueterthies Sumner-Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers Laure Bouske, Tracy Craun Utica Lucky 4’s Jen Waddell

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LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE: Beef: Terry Wicks Pets: Tracy Craun Poultry: Angela Winters Dairy: Rhonda Wehling Rabbits: Janette Brincks Meat Goat: Dennis Crooks Dog: Nicole Ball Sheep: Tayler Springer Horse & Pony: Billy Bearman Swine: Tonya Klassen FFA Advisors Charlie Edson Bucket/Bottle: Laurie Tiemessen Bailey Schinker Brigitte Kamrath FAIR SUPERINTENDENTS/PROJECT LEADERS: Beef: Terry Wicks, Will Maurer, Joel Knutson Pets: Tracy Craun Dairy: Rhonda Wehling, Tracy Craun Poultry: Angela Winters Dog: Nicole Ball Rabbits: Janette Brincks Horse & Pony: Billy Bearman, Bruce Bearman, Mike Nehl Sheep: Tayler Springer, Ron Zelle, Jim Russ Meat Goat: Dennis Crooks Swine: Tonya Klassen, Dustin Feldman, Ron Zelle, Jim Russ Bucket/Bottle Calf: Laurie Tiemessen Agriculture & STEM: Nancy Poppe Horticulture: Joanne Tupper Clothing: Joyce Mueterthies Photography: Karen McDonald Consumer Management: Ann Webster Visual Arts: Dee Larkin Food & Nutrition: Laurie Tiemessen Crops: Tony Utley Disclaimer: Any and all changes made after April 1, 2017 will be documented online and will supersede the printed Fair Book.

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Upcoming Important Dates

DATE EVENT SPECIFICS LOCATION

April 1 Swine Tagging Due Tags $3 Check Out Taggers from the Ext Office

April 2 Clothing and Communications Day

Begins at 1:00 pm United Methodist Church, New Hampton

April 25 FSQA Training Registration Required 5:30 – 7:00 pm

United Methodist Church, New Hampton

May 6 Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In

8:00 – 10:00 am Tags $3

New Hampton High School

May 15 Livestock ID’s Due; Share a Dairy Heifer Due

Rabies Forms (Dogs) Equine Lease

Documentation

4-H Online

May 22 Fair Registration opens Class Entries for Fair – All Departments

FairEntry.com

June 5 FSQA Testing 8:30 am to Noon Intermediates & Seniors

may test out of FSQA instead of doing training.

Can also make an appt for another time

Extension Office

Jun 15 Livestock/Crops Entries Due

Current FSQA Certification on File

Swine IDALS forms DUE

FairEntry.com

June 19 LAST DAY for late Livestock/Crops entries

Late fee = $20/head NO Livestock/crops entries

will be accepted after June 19, at 4:30pm

Must come into Extension Office and pay late fee in order to register late.

July 1 State Fair Livestock Entries Due

State Fair Website

July 6 Static Entries Due All static entries should be submitted by July 6th at 11:59 pm.

FairEntry.com

July 11-17 Achievement Fair Health Papers for Dog, Pets Drug Affidavit forms DUE at

check-in

Big 4 Fairgrounds, Nashua

August 10-20 Iowa State Fair Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines

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4-H & FFA ACHIEVEMENT SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

July 11 – 17, 2017

**Schedule and times are subject to change. Ending times are approximate. Fair Schedule along with any

updates or notices will be posted at the Fair Office. There will also be many other events and activities

during the week of fair in honor of 100 Years of Extension and Outreach in Chickasaw County!**

Thursday, June 22 All Day Crops Field Judging (schedules sent later)

Monday, July 10

5:00 – 7:30 PM Fairgrounds Clean-Up, Exhibit Hall and Livestock Barn Set-Up,

Superintendent Meeting and Work Evening

PRE-FAIR SET UP: Diamonds in the Ruff, Devon Dreamers, Jolly Blue Bells,

County Council, and anyone else who would like to help.

7:30 PM Pizza

Tuesday, July 11

2:00 PM Exhibit Hall Opens

3:00 – 7:00 PM All non-livestock exhibits entered and judged in Exhibit Hall. Suggested club

schedule below:

3:00 PM Ionia Rustlers/Jolly Blue Bells

3:30 PM Lawler Lassies & Lads/Sumner-Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers

4:00 PM Utica Lucky 4’s/Alta Vista Aces

4:30 PM Bradford Eager Beavers

5:00 PM Devon Dreamers

5:30 PM Diamonds in the Ruff, FFA

6:00 PM Fredericksburg Futures, Golden Clovers, Great Outdoors, & any

remaining exhibitors

All exhibitors must be checked in by 6:15 PM.

7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Closes for Final State Fair Judging. Building will re-open Wednesday

at 8:00 am.

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Wednesday, July 12

8:00 AM Exhibit Hall Open to the Public

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Dog Show – signed health papers & rabies paperwork are required and must be

brought with animals in order to be on the fairgrounds. There will be no vet

check-in. Dogs are expected to be leashed and/or kenneled when outside of

show ring and are not allowed in any of the fair buildings or around other

animals.

2:00 – 3:00 PM Pet Show – signed health papers are required and must be brought with animals

in order to be on the fairgrounds. There will be no vet check-in.

3:15 – 4:00 PM Vet Check-In for Poultry

4:00 – 6:00 PM Poultry Show

7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Closes

7:00 – 9:00 PM Vet Check-In. Livestock & Horses can be stalled from 7:00 – 9:00 PM and prior to

10:00 AM on Thursday.

Thursday, July 13

7:00 – 10:00 AM Vet Check & Weigh-Ins


8:00 – 10:00 AM Exhibitor Breakfast sponsored by Homeland Energy Solutions

12:00 – 4:00 PM Dairy Show (Milking Dairy released after show)

4:30 PM Crops Judging


7:00 – 9:00 PM Horse Games

Friday, July 14


8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beef Show, followed by Celebrity Showmanship

12:00 – 1:00 PM Bottle Bucket Calf Show

12:00 – 1:00 PM Beef Scanning in Beef Barn

1:00 – 2:00 PM Beef Educational Presentation in Show Arena

1:00 – 2:00 PM Swine & Sheep Scanning in Barn

3:00 – 7:00 PM Rabbit Show (Rabbits released at Superintendent’s discretion)


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Saturday, July 15


8:00 – 11:00 AM Swine Show

2:00 – 4:00 PM Meat Goat & Sheep Show


7:00 PM Donkey Races Sponsored by Big 4 Fair Board

Sunday, July 16


8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Horse Show

4:00 PM State Fair Photos and County Council Pictures Taken, meet at Exhibit Hall

5:00 – 7:00 PM 4-H & FFA Family Barbecue

6:15 – 6:30 PM TUG-A-WAR WEIGH-IN, meet at Beef Barn

7:00 – 8:00 PM Introduction of County Council, Crowning of Queen, Fair Announcements &

Awards, Tug-A-War Contest

8:00 PM Non-Livestock Entries Released; Non-selling animals released - all non-selling

market and breeding animals must be off the fairgrounds by 11 pm on Sunday.

POST FAIR CLEAN UP (Exhibit Building, Grounds, etc.): Bradford Eager Beavers,

Ionia Rustlers, Lawler Lassies and Lads, County Council, and anyone else willing

to help.

10:00 PM Exhibit Buildings Close

Monday, July 17

6:00 – 7:00 AM Auction Weigh-In Sheep, Meat Goat, Swine and Beef

8:00 – 9:30 AM Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Flint Hills Resources

9:30 AM Livestock Auction

Post Auction - FINISH Tear down and clean-up of all barns, buildings, and fairgrounds.

ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS will be responsible for cleaning their own stalls as

well as the livestock buildings. Please plan to stay until the buildings are clean

and you are dismissed. With everyone’s help, this should be done by mid to

late afternoon.

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NEW IN 2017: All other clubs not assigned to participate in pre-fair set up or post-fair clean up are asked to

spend time during the fair keeping the fair grounds and buildings clean and litter-free - either as a club

and/or individually. We will have a sign-in sheet at the fair office to keep track of which clubs/members are

participating and you will get a garbage bag and gloves to use. Specific areas to focus on include the

playground, fair exhibit building, around livestock tents/barns, and the show arena.

Clubs assigned to this Fair Duty include: Alta Vista Aces, Fredericksburg Futures, Golden Clovers, Great

Outdoors, Sumner-Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers, and Utica Lucky 4’s. Of course, we encourage all 4-Hers to

take an active role in keeping the grounds clean at all times.

PRE-FAIR SET-UP, POST-FAIR CLEAN-UP, AND CLEAN-UP DUTY DURING FAIR ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL 4-

H’ERS AND CLUBS! PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE OFFICE AND DO YOUR PART TO HELP MAKE THE FAIRGROUNDS

LOOK NICE AND OUR FAIR RUN SMOOTHLY! THANK YOU!!

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Thank You to our 2017 Friends of Chickasaw County 4-H!

Silver Clover Friends: ($25-$49)

Fred & Carol Bohaty Messersmith Promotions Sullivan Construction

Garth & Nancy Griffin Office World Tiemessen Farms

Ag Land Implement, Inc. Panos Farm Supplies O’Day Monuments

Calvin Roberson, CPA Pocketful of Posies Baltes Oil Co.

Chickasaw Mutual Insurance Rapid Printers Morris Landscaping

Demro Electric Ryan Insurance

Kohlmeyer, Inc. Stanton Electric

Gold Clover Friends: ($50-$99)

Bob & Phyllis Boeding CUSB Bank, Cresco Midwest Industrial Fuels

George & Julie Friedhof Dungey’s Furniture & Gifts Mihm Bros, Inc.

Edna Jirak Elma Locker & Grocery New Hampton Auto Body

Art’s Milling Service First State Bank, Nashua New Hampton Electric

Butler Co. REC Fredericksburg Family Health Qualley Feed & Grain

Chickasaw Co. Pork Producers Fredericksburg Vet. Clinic Rochford Insurance

Cronin, Skilton & Skilton L & R Manufacturing Schueth’s Ace Hardware

Green Clover Friends: ($100-$499)

Anonymous First Citizen’s National Bank NH Area United Way

Gerald Johnson First Security Bank & Trust New Hampton Red Power

Scott & Tracy McGregor Geerts Plumbing & Heating New Hampton Tribune

Ms. Arlene Oelberg (Trustee) Homeland Energy State Bank, New Hampton

Virgil and Pam Pickar Insurance Associates, Lawler The Mill, Inc.

Leon & Barb Sheets Ionia Meat Processing, Inc. Tri-Mark

Atek Precision Casting, LLC Link Land & Cattle Co. Women of Fredericksburg

Bank Iowa, Lawler Lou’s LP Zip’s Truck Equipment, Inc.

Casey’s Lynch Livestock

Farmers Win Coop Marv & Zip’s Repair

Honorary Clover Friends: ($500 and over)

Anonymous Chickasaw Co. Farm Bureau Reicks View Farms

A Special Thank You to Our Fair Donors:

Bank Iowa, Lawler Big Four Fair Bodensteiner Implement Co.

Farm Bureau Flint Hills Resources Homeland Energy Solutions

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Thank You to our 2017 Award Sponsors (as of 4/1/17):

Beef Supreme Champion Market Beef - Chickasaw County Cattlemen

Reserve Supreme Champion Market Beef - Jim & Amanda Bearman Champion Market Steer - Chickasaw County Cattlemen

Reserve Champion Market Steer - Five Star Coop Champion Market Heifer - Viafield

Reserve Champion Market Heifer - Edna Jirak Champion Dairy Beef - Five Star Coop

Reserve Champion Dairy Beef - Chickasaw County Cattlemen Champion Local Origin Class - Chickasaw County Cattlemen

Top Rate of Gain Market Beef - Chickasaw County Cattlemen Top Rate of Gain Dairy Beef - Gene & Susie Anderson

Supreme Champion Breeding Beef - Jim & Amanda Bearman Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Beef - New Hampton Veterinary Clinic, PLLC

Champion Breeding Heifer - Chickasaw County Cattlemen Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer - Chickasaw County Cattlemen

Champion Cow/Calf - V56 Simmentals and Shorthorns Reserve Champion Cow/Calf - V56 Simmentals and Shorthorns

Junior Beef Showmanship - Chickasaw County Farm Bureau Intermediate Beef Showmanship - Tim & Susan Nosbisch and Family

Senior Beef Showmanship - V56 Simmentals and Shorthorns Beef Carcass Competition Champion - Chickasaw County Cattlemen

Reserve Champion Beef Carcass Competition - Fredericksburg Futures 4-H Club

Bucket/Bottle Calf

Champion Bucket Bottle Calf - MBS Family Farms

Reserve Champion Bucket Bottle Calf - MBS Family Farms

Crops

Champion Crop Exhibitor - New Hampton FFA

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Dairy Cattle Champion Senior Dairy - Select Sires

Reserve Champion Senior Dairy - Praire Farms Dairy

Champion Junior Dairy - TBD

Reserve Champion Junior Dairy - Vern Laures Auto Center

Ayrshire Junior Champion - Mueterthies Dairy

Ayrshire Senior Champion - Mueterthies Dairy

Brown Swiss Junior Champion - Mueterthies Dairy

Brown Swiss Senior Champion - Mueterthies Dairy

Guernsey Junior Champion - TBD

Guernsey Senior Champion - TBD

Holstein Junior Champion - Big Gain Feeds

Holstein Senior Champion - Big Gain Feeds

Jersey Junior Champion - Heartland View Farms – In memory of Gary Heinemann

Jersey Senior Champion - Heartland View Farms – In memory of Gary Heinemann

Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion - The Mill, Inc.

Milking Shorthorn Senior Champion - The Mill, Inc.

Junior Dairy Showmanship - SF Lucky Clovers – In memory of LaVerne C. Bouska

Intermediate Dairy Showmanship - SF Lucky Clovers – In memory of LaVerne C. Bouska

Senior Dairy Showmanship - Homeland Energy Solutions

Share a Dairy Heifer - TBD

Dairy Goat

Champion Dairy Goat - Bill & Mary Prouty

Reserve Champion Dairy Goat - Bill & Mary Prouty

Junior/Intermediate Dairy Goat Showmanship - TBD

Senior Dairy Goat Showmanship - Bill & Mary Prouty

Dog Obedience & Handling

Best in Dog Show Champion - The Sheets Family – In Memory of Louie

Best in Dog Show Reserve Champion - MBS Family Farms

Dog Agility Champion - MBS Family Farms

Dog Obedience Champion - MBS Family Farms

Dog Rally Champion - K & W Motors

Junior Dog Showmanship - First Security Bank & Trust

Intermediate Dog Showmanship - First Security Bank & Trust

Senior Dog Showmanship - First Security Bank & Trust

Herdsmanship

Club Herdsmanship Award - Nashua - Plainfield FFA

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Horse & Pony Champion Horse - Plum Creek Bit & Saddle Club

Reserve Champion Horse - Leatha Springer

Champion Pony - Plainfield Veterinary Service, LLC

Reserve Champion Pony - TBD

Junior High Points Horse - TBD

Intermediate High Points Horse - Bearman Trucking

Senior High Points Horse - Alta Vista Aces

Earl Springer Horsemanship Award - Larry Springer

Junior Horse Showmanship - Vern Laures Auto Center

Intermediate Horse Showmanship - Vern Laures Auto Center

Senior Horse Showmanship - Vern Laures Auto Center

Meat Goat

Grand Champion Meat Goat - Iowa Meat Goat Association

Reserve Champion Meat Goat - T & K Tractor Repair

Grand Champion Meat Goat Breeding Doe - T & K Tractor Repair

Reserve Champion Meat Goat Breeding Doe - T & K Tractor Repair

Junior Meat Goat Showmanship - Sondaddy Farm Meat Goats

Intermediate Meat Goat Showmanship - AgLand Implement

Senior Meat Goat Showmanship - Sondaddy Farm Meat Goats

Pets

Champion Junior Pet - Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital

Champion Intermediate/Senior Pet - Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital

Junior Pet Showmanship - TBD

Intermediate Pet Showmanship - TBD

Senior Pet Showmanship - TBD

Poultry

Best in Show – Poultry - TBD

Junior Poultry Showmanship - TBD

Intermediate Poultry Showmanship - TBD

Senior Poultry Showmanship - Charlie Edson

Rabbit

Champion Rabbit - Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital

Reserve Champion Rabbit - Diamond Rabbitry

Overall Rabbit Showmanship - Diamond Rabbitry

Junior Rabbit Showmanship - Vision Crop Consulting

Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship - B & R Rabbits

Senior Rabbit Showmanship - Diamond Rabbitry

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Sheep Champion Market Lamb - Dick & Joyce Schilling

Reserve Champion Market Lamb - D & R Farms

Champion Blackface Market Lamb - Nashua - Plainfield FFA

Reserve Champion Blackface Market Lamb - Vern Laures Auto Center

Champion Whiteface/Speckle Face Market Lamb - Vern Laures Auto Center

Reserve Champion Whiteface/Speckle Face Market Lamb - Wehling Farms

Champion Carcass Lamb - Farmers Win Coop

Reserve Champion Carcass Lamb - Fredericksburg Futures

Top Rate of Gain Market Lamb - Chickasaw County Farm Bureau

Champion Breeding Ewe - AgLand Implement

Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe - Vern Laures Auto Center

Champion Breeding Ram - Wehling Farms

Reserve Champion Breeding Ram - Qualley Feed & Grain

Junior Sheep Showmanship - Dick & Joyce Schilling

Intermediate Sheep Showmanship - Wehling Farms

Senior Sheep Showmanship - Dick & Joyce Schilling

Swine

Supreme Champion Market Hog - Niehaus & Feldman Genetics

Reserve Supreme Champion Market Hog - Security First Crop Insurance

Supreme Champion Breeding Hog - Security First Crop Insurance

Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Hog - Security First Crop Insurance

Champion Market Purebred - Niehaus & Feldman Genetics

Reserve Champion Market Purebred - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Champion Market Gilt - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Reserve Champion Market Gilt - Next Generation Pork, LLC

Champion Market Barrow - Ionia Pigs, Inc.

Reserve Champion Market Barrow - Ionia Pigs, Inc.

Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt - Niehaus & Feldman Genetics

Reserve Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Reserve Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Champion Carcass Hog - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Reserve Champion Carcass Hog - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Junior Swine Showmanship - Reicks View Farms

Intermediate Swine Showmanship - Reicks View Farms

Senior Swine Showmanship - Reicks View Farms

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GENERAL FAIR RULES

1. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs by ANYONE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS will not be tolerated except in designated areas during Fair Board sponsored Grandstand events. ANYONE (including 4-H’ers, parents, guardians, and friends) using/abusing these substances will be disqualified/removed from the event and continued participation in the fair. According to state law, NO SMOKING is allowed on the fairgrounds.

2. Pets and Dogs are only to be on the grounds during the day of judging and must stay out of ALL other buildings. 3. To be eligible to exhibit, youth must be enrolled as a Chickasaw County 4-H’er or FFA member from the Nashua-

Plainfield, New Hampton, and Sumner-Fredericksburg Chapters. Exhibitors must have passed the 4th grade and not have graduated prior to the current year. FFA eligibility is at the discretion of FFA Advisors of the respective chapter.

4. Little Clovers in grades K-3 may also exhibit in their respective Clover Kids Classes. 5. Age Breakdown is as follows:

Clover Kids: K-3rd grade Juniors: 4th-6th grade Intermediates: 7th-8th grade Seniors: 9th-12th grade 6. To exhibit at the Iowa State Fair: Youth must have passed grades 5-12 and have not graduated from high school

before the current year. 7. ALL Exhibitors must have a signed Code of Ethics form on file at the Extension Office by June 15, 2017. 8. ALL Exhibitors are expected to treat all authority figures with respect and common courtesy. Name-calling,

threats, or disrespectful actions will result in the exhibitor being disqualified from an activity or event. Spectators are also expected to follow this policy and can be asked to remove themselves from the event.

9. All premiums earned will be paid to the 4-H club treasurer or FFA Chapter. 10. PROTEST POLICY: A written explanation of a protest may be submitted along with a $100.00 cash deposit, which

will be forfeited if the protest is found to be invalid. Complaints must state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and be submitted to the Chickasaw County Extension Staff in the Fair Office within 12 hours of the incident. The Youth Development Committee (YDC) will meet to review the protest and visit with the person(s) involved. The YDC will not consider a protest, complaint, or appeal based upon the statement that a judge is incompetent. The person(s), exhibitor, or agent of the same, who the protest decision is rendered against, shall pay all costs incurred in resolving the protest, including fees paid to persons hired by the board to test, investigate, and evaluate the animal or article that has been protested. The committee’s decision shall be final.

11. No exhibitor will stay in the barns overnight. Family campers are encouraged to use the designated campgrounds, but a parent or guardian MUST accompany the 4-H/FFA member. Anyone staying overnight at the fairgrounds during the 4-H & FFA Achievement Fair MUST complete a liability release form by July 10, 2017. Registered campers may stay overnight and must be on the grounds by 10 PM. Fair staff or security will call parents or law enforcement officials to remove rule violators from the fairgrounds.

12. The security officer or fair staff will leave barn lights on overnight. Barn gates will be closed from 10 PM to 5 AM.

THE EXTENSION SERVICE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR THE EVENING HOURS.

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GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES

1. 4-H livestock projects must be owned and identified in 4-H Online by May 15. FFA livestock projects must be identified on the proper 4-H livestock ID form which is due at the Extension Office by May 15. This includes market and breeding beef, market and breeding sheep, market and breeding meat goats, market and breeding swine, dairy, dairy goats, horse and horse lease agreement, dog, rabbits, pets, and bucket-bottle calf/lamb/goat.

2. ALL LIVESTOCK CLASS ENTRIES and CROPS ENTRIES must be entered into FairEntry.com by 11:59 PM June 15, 2017. Directions are available in the office and on the website if you need help. Entries received after this deadline will be charged an additional penalty entry fee of $20 per head. Entries will not be accepted after Monday, June 19, 2017.

3. Needed for Pre-Eligibility for Fair: a. All animals identified in 4-H Online by May 15 except for poultry (no ID needed) b. Completed Fair Class Entries on FairEntry.com by June 15 c. FSQA Certification (All species excluding horse, dog and pets) – by June 30 d. Signed Code of Ethics e. Proof of Rabies/Other Health Papers

4. Little Clovers K-3 must show as a team with an Intermediate or Senior 4-H or FFA member. 5. All market animals will be tagged with a 4-H ear tag. If a 4-H ear tag should come out, please notify the

Extension Office immediately. The Superintendent or staff member will replace it prior to arrival to the fairgrounds. Animals not tagged will not be eligible for show in 4-H and FFA livestock shows at the Achievement Fair!)

6. All livestock animals must remain on the fairgrounds until release time stated in the fair schedule. If an animal is unable to be housed at the fairgrounds, it should not be entered for the fair. Once an animal is removed from the fairgrounds it CANNOT return, no exceptions. Any livestock removed prior to scheduled release will result in a forfeiture of placing higher than a blue ribbon (in the respective department), premiums, and the eligibility to show the next year. A staff or department superintendent must be notified and give approval ONLY for ill animals or personal emergency circumstances – e.g. no schedule conflicts, other shows, etc. A vet may be called to determine eligibility IF an animal becomes ill prior to release time.

7. Exhibitor must be present to show all entries unless excused by the superintendent or staff. 8. In classes where more than one exhibitor is needed to show a second animal, pen of animals or a group of

animals, any enrolled 4-H or FFA member meeting state requirements for membership is eligible to assist in showing the additional animals. Parents, other siblings, friends, or relatives are not eligible to show.

9. Superintendents reserve the right to combine or split classes. 10. The decision of the judge is final and should be accepted in the true spirit of sportsmanship. This applies to all

exhibitors and their family, friends, guardians, and club leaders. Staff along with respective volunteers may suspend the affected exhibitor’s right to participate in future classes or shows for such period as judged appropriate. Others involved may also be barred from the show grounds for such behavior.

11. While exhibiting animals, exhibitors should appear clean and presentable at all times, no holes in clothing. Proper dress will be considered as part of the judging criteria for all species. The dress REQUIRED for ALL Livestock Exhibitors (EXCLUDING HORSES and DAIRY) will be clean blue denim jeans, close-toed boots (leather boots suggested), and 4-H OR FFA club/chapter approved shirt. It is highly suggested for Dairy Exhibitors to wear white pants and a white shirt.

12. Livestock Exhibitors are required to attend their livestock species department meeting held prior to the show. 13. 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 feed, water or other substance including fluids (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be disqualified from the show. Lead animals may be wiped before entering the show ring. (See Code of Ethics.)

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14. Show management (staff and superintendents) reserve the right to refuse an exhibitor entry into any class or event if they deem that entry unsafe for the exhibitor or other exhibitors or animals.

15. Exhibitors will be notified in a pre-fair letter if fees will be necessary. 16. Cruelty or rough handling of animals will not be allowed. Show management or the judge may disqualify an

exhibitor and his/her entry may be excused from the ring, auction, show or event due to cruelty, lack of control, rough handling, or unsportsmanlike conduct.

17. In all classes, the judge will award a ribbon to each animal regardless of number in class. Each livestock ribbon carries a point value listed as following:

i. Blue: 20 points Red: 15 points White: 10 points

18. Current FSQA Certification (received for attending a training or testing out of age group) is required for all livestock exhibitors who are 4th grade and older (except for exhibitors of pets, horses, and dogs). Little Clovers do not need FSQA Certification. FSQA Certification is being re-evaluated and may change in 2018.

19. All swine, sheep, rabbit, and meat goat exhibitors are expected to assist with the tearing down and removal of the temporary pens in the barn and assist with manure removal as instructed. All other livestock exhibitors are required to remove manure from the pens or stalls after animals have been loaded out following the auction or when released. A change in directions will be posted in the respective barn and show barn. Horse stalls and alley must be scooped down to lime before leaving fairgrounds. Unclean pens or stalls will result in loss of premium.

20. No outside bedding is allowed. 21. If you choose to use a blower on your livestock, please be respectful towards others and their animals.

GENERAL SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS

1. Contest judged on the basis of fitting and showing livestock.

2. Exhibitors will automatically be signed up for showmanship in each livestock area they exhibit in. Individuals may “scratch”

their entry if desired on show day. Show order will be determined by the superintendent(s) and judge(s).

3. Exhibitors will be competing for showmanship honors while animals are being shown.

4. To be eligible for showmanship, an exhibitor must be showing his/her own animal in the ring. The exhibitor may select any

animal to be shown that day to compete in the showmanship class.

5. Showmanship awards will be made in beef, dairy, swine, sheep, horse, meat & dairy goat, dog, pet, poultry, and rabbit

classes.

6. Awards will be based on the following:

a. Appearance of the animal - cleanliness, grooming, clipping……………………………………………………………..30 pts max

b. Skill in showing the animal - proper presentation to the judge, cooperation with the judge and ring master, ability

to handle the animal……………………………………………………………………………………………….. .............. …………30 pts max

c. Appearance of the exhibitor - see general rules for proper dress guidelines…………………………….………20 pts max

d. Knowledge of project - ability to answer judge’s questions about their animal………………………….…….20 pts max

Total…..100 pts

7. An award will be given to Grand Champion in each showmanship class. A Reserve Champion placing will receive a rosette.

Ribbons and points will be given to all members exhibiting.

8. Points will be awarded as follows: Blue - 20, Red - 15, White - 10

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Herdsmanship Contest

The Herdsmanship Award is to promote a positive image, as well as a cleaner and safer environment in the barns. Judging for the

award will be done on a surprise inspection basis throughout the fair, from the time the animals arrive until they leave - including

the cleaning of stalls/pens on the last day of fair.

NEW in 2017: Each species will be judged independently and the winning club/chapter will be awarded a $20 prize per species.

An Overall Club/Chapter Herdsmanship Award will also be determined based on point totals and will receive their name engraved on

a plaque to be displayed in the Chickasaw County Extension Office.

The standards for Herdsmanship judging are:

1. Condition and cleanliness of all exhibits ................................................................................................. 10 pts max

2. Neatness, cleanliness, courtesy and action by club members ............................................................... ..5 pts max

3. Cleanliness of stalls and alleys ................................................................................................................ 10 pts max

4. Methods of keeping feed and equipment (safety) ................................................................................. ..5 pts max

Total .................................................. 30 pts

The Youth Committee feels that the Herdsmanship Award should be a club team effort. ALL clubs with livestock projects at the fair

will automatically be judged. There is no entry required. Judging will be done daily or twice daily with each club receiving a 1 to 30

point rating per species which will be posted daily. A club must attain at least 20 points/species each day to be eligible. Individual

species Herdsmanship winners will receive their $20 award along with club premiums. The club or chapter receiving the Overall

Herdsmanship Award will be presented the Herdsmanship Plaque at the annual fall awards program.

Auction

***Auction information will be announced as it becomes available and is subject to change. *** 1) Official weights will be taken the morning of the auction at the fairgrounds.

6:00 – 7:00 AM Sheep, Meat Goat & Swine

6:00 – 7:00 AM Beef

2) Once animals leave the sale ring, they become the property of the buyer. Sold animals may not be shown at other shows

under the youth exhibitor’s name.

3) At the conclusion of the auction, the exhibitors will deliver the livestock to the buyer’s truck as directed by Auction

Personnel or Superintendents. If a truck is not available, the livestock will be delivered to a designated holding pen on the

fairgrounds. Exhibitors/family need to remain on the grounds until their animals are loaded and pens/stalls are cleaned.

4) An invitation to attend the auction and the breakfast preceding the auction will be sent to all previous buyers and local

merchants. The invitation will outline all the auction guidelines, rules, and marketing options.

5) Market animals shown in feeder classes ARE NOT eligible to be sold at the auction.

6) Calves under 950 lbs. and swine weighing less than 220 pounds or more than 331 pounds will not be sold through the

auction. Feeder lambs/goats are not eligible for auction.

7) If an animal is not exhibited, it will not be sold through the auction.

8) At fair weigh-in, exhibitors will draw a number for their auction order. They will have up to one hour after their livestock

show to withdraw from the auction.

9) Exhibitors selling animals at the auction will be expected to write thank you’s to the buyers who purchased their livestock.

Thank you’s should be brought in to the Extension Office and auction checks will be distributed after thank you’s are

received.

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BEEF – FSQA Required

Superintendent: Terry Wicks (641-860-1177)

OVERALL BEEF RULES: (Be familiar with General Livestock Rules)

1) Exhibitors must own, care for and feed animals by January 15, of the current year.

2) All calves must be dehorned. Any scur must be under 1” AND must be unattached (not solid).

3) No feed pans or water permanently left in front of cattle.

4) Provided bedding (sawdust) will be used in stalls by beef exhibitors.

5) Calves will be placed on individual merit from a market standpoint taking quality and finish into consideration.

6) Calves will be grouped in purple, blue, red, and white ribbon groups.

7) If a calf gets away in the show ring, the exhibitor has the right to have help from another 4-H or FFA member. If the calf gets

away and it is a danger for exhibitors and/or audience, it may be removed from the ring at the discretion of the beef

superintendent and project leaders. The removed animal will not receive a ribbon or premium, but will remain eligible for the

auction if later settled and deemed safe by staff and/or superintendent.

8) Superintendent reserves the right to combine or split classes.

9) All beef exhibitors need to have Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification.

Breeding Divisions 1) Animals in this class are not eligible for the market beef sale and cannot be shown in the market heifer class.

2) Animals in this class must meet health requirements as listed elsewhere in this book.

3) Exhibitors must own and care for animals by May 15 of the current year and identified in 4hOnline by May 15.

4) Animals may be purebred, grade or crossbred.

5) Registered purebred heifers must be registered in 4-H or FFA exhibitor’s name.

6) Exhibitor may show no more than two entries per class.

7) Animals will be grouped in purple, blue, red, and white ribbon groups by the judge.

8) Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer will be selected and will each receive an award.

9) A Supreme Champion Breeding Beef will be chosen from the Champion Breeding Heifer and the Champion Cow/Calf.

10) A Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Beef will be chosen from the Champion/Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer and the

Champion/Reserve Champion Cow-Calf.

11) All Breeding Heifers will be shown by birthdate.

20100: Spring Calf -- January 1- May 15, 2017

20101: Fall Calf -- September 1- December 31, 2016

20102: Summer Yearling -- May 1-August 31, 2016

20103: Junior Yearling -- January 1-April 30, 2016

20104: Senior Yearling -- September 1- December 31, 2015

Beef Cow-Calf:

1) Entries open to purebred or commercial cows with calf at side dropped in the present year and prior to May 15.

2) Cow-Calf must be owned by May 15, of the current year and both must be identified in 4hOnline by May 15.

3) A foundation breed cow-calf project will be considered one entry.

4) Exhibitor may show no more than two entries per class.

5) Both cow and calf must be halter broken.

6) The breeding of both the cow and the calf and its resulting combination will be considered in the evaluation.

7) Birth date of the calf must be included on the entry.

8) Calf must be natural born, not an embryo.

9) Cows in this class cannot be shown in Breeding Beef Heifer classes.

10) The Champion and Reserve Champion Beef Cow-Calf will each receive an award.

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11) A Supreme Champion Breeding Beef will be chosen from the Champion Breeding Heifer and the Champion Cow/Calf.

12) A Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Beef will be chosen from the Champion/Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer and the

Champion/Reserve Champion Cow-Calf.

20160: Two Year Old Cow/Calf (Purebred, Commercial or Crossbred)

20170: Three Year Old (or older) Cow/Calf (Purebred, Commercial or Crossbred)

Market Beef Division

1) Calves must be weighed in at the official county weigh-in and verified by January 15 of the current year.

2) Calves must not have previously been shown in other county market beef competition.

3) Calves must be ear tagged. Ear tags will be checked at fair weigh-in. If an exhibitor’s calf loses a tag prior to fair, the exhibitor

should contact the Extension Office immediately to have their calf properly re-tagged by county staff or the beef

superintendent.

4) Each contestant may weigh in six animals for 4-H and six for FFA, but can only show three for 4-H and three from FFA from the

combined lots of market steer, market heifer and dairy beef.

5) Cattle will qualify for purple and blue award groups only if they meet or exceed an average daily gain (ADG) of their breed/sex

from weigh date to Achievement show weigh date. Beef steers = 2.4 pounds; beef heifers = 2.2 pounds & Dairy = 2.0 pounds. In

calculating ADG, all market cattle will be provided a 3% shrink factor due to hauling loss. ADG will be ([Fair wt. + (Fair wt. X .03)]

– beginning wt.) divided by days on test.

6) Minimum weight to show is 950 pounds, except in the Miniature Cattle Class. Cattle fewer than 950 lbs. will be transferred to

the Feeder Market Animal Class and will NOT be sold through the auction.

7) A fee of $1.50 per head will be invoiced to the exhibitor after fair for the Iowa Beef Check-Off if sold at auction.

8) Scanning is available for carcass entries and will be invoiced to the exhibitor after fair. Cost TBA.

9) Non-Selling market beef will be released Sunday night.

10) Market heifers may not be shown in breeding classes.

11) Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected in each of these classes: Dairy Beef, Market Heifer, and Market Steer.

12) A Supreme Champion and a Reserve Supreme Champion Market Beef will then be selected from the previous selections.

20200: Dairy Beef

20201: Market Heifer

20202: Market Steer

20203: Miniature Market Cattle – hip height requirement, no ADG

Rate of Gain Contest – Evaluation of market calves ADG from the winter weigh-in (prior to January 15) to the official end weights

obtained at the fair weigh-in. Youth are automatically entered and recognition will be given to the top 10 places with a plaque

awarded to the Top Rate of Gain.

Local-Origin Market Beef – Local-Origin awards will be given to calves from the above market classes which fit the following local-

origin description:

1) Local-origin calves must be bred, born, and raised in Chickasaw County.

2) Calves may be purchased from a breeder or breeding herd in Chickasaw County.

3) Local-origin market beef MUST be identified at weigh-in OR WILL NOT be eligible for the Local-Origin class.

4) You must sign up for Local Origin Class in order to be considered.

20210: Local Origin Market Beef

A Local-Origin Plaque will be awarded to the top placing animal of local-origin. A champion local-origin class will be organized if the

grand or reserve champion market beef are not of local-origin. The top placed local-origin animal in each class would be judged for

the special plaque in this case.

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Feeder Market Beef – Open to feeder market animals born between January 1, 2017 through May 15, 2017. These cattle are not

eligible to be sold in the livestock auction. Classes may be divided by weight. Calves may be either heifer or steer calves. The feeder

calf may also be shown with the cow in the Cow/Calf breeding class. Class winners will not be eligible for market championships.

20270: Feeder Market Beef

Carcass Competition - All Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to participate in the carcass contest.

1) Exhibitors are limited to two entries.

2) The results of the scanning will not be used during the conformation classes and will be announced during an educational

program. Youth will be notified as to when this meeting will be held. Chickasaw County Cattleman will pay the scanning fee

pending meeting attendance.

3) The winner of the carcass competition will receive a plaque donated by the Chickasaw County Cattlemen’s Association.

20280: Carcass Competition

Market Beef Pens Division - This class consists of 5 market beef animals, any breed, that are all enrolled in one 4-H club or FFA

chapter. Two township 4-H clubs may go together to make one club pen of 5. This pen may not consist of more than 2 calves

owned, fed and cared for by one exhibitor. Limit one pen of 5 per club or chapter. If an exhibitor has 2 animals in this class, he/she

may have another 4-H or FFA member lead the second animal. No more than 7 members of a club or chapter may be in the ring at

any time, five 4-H'ers or FFA members as livestock leaders and two ring people.

20290: Market Beef Pen of 5 Showmanship (see general showmanship contest rules)

20901: Senior Showmanship

20902: Intermediate Showmanship

20903: Junior Showmanship

NEW IN 2017: Celebrity Beef Showmanship Contest – sponsored by the Youth Development Committee and Livestock Committee. This contest is open to any adult age 19 or older who is not currently a 4-H or FFA member. Participants will be required to work with a beef animal that is already vet-approved and housed at the Chickasaw County 2017 Fair by a 4-H or FFA member. Participants will be judged based on their ability to show a beef animal and may be asked questions by the beef judge. Appropriate show attire is expected. Registration forms are available at the Extension Office beginning June 1st. Cost to enter is $100. The winner will receive a $50 cash award. All other proceeds will be directed to Herdsmanship Awards and the 4-H program. Herdsman of the Year – A plaque will be awarded to the Overall Herdsman of the Year and to the Rookie of the Year (an exhibitor with 3 years or less experience in showing beef) based on these criteria:

1) Attend 2 workshops

2) Show leadership by assisting other exhibitors

3) Club Herdsmanship scores considered

4) Showmanship placings considered

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BUCKET BOTTLE CALF – FSQA Required (4th grade & older)

Superintendent: Laurie Tiemessen (641-330-0484)

RULES: (Be familiar with General Livestock Rules)

1) Calf ownership & identification:

a) Calf must be born between February 1 and April 30 of the current year.

b) Calves must be owned, fed and cared for by the exhibitor within 2 weeks of birth.

c) Calf must be identified in 4hOnline by May 15.

d) Two calves may be identified but only 1 calf may be exhibited.

2) Class open to newborn or orphan calf, steer or heifer, dairy, beef or crossbred. NO Bulls. Calf must be bucket or bottle-fed, NO

nursing.

3) Calves should not be clipped or fitted and will be shown with a halter on.

4) All exhibitors must attend the exhibitor meeting prior to show time in barn

5) An interview session with the judge will be held during the judging. Possible topics include:

a) What the member has learned about raising and caring for the calf.

b) The grooming and cleanliness of the calf. (Use of soap, water, brush, rags, etc)

c) General health, management and condition of the calf and exhibitor's knowledge of this area.

d) Confirmation or quality of the calf is NOT to be considered.

6) Complete record forms b-1, b-2, and the top of b-3. Return by June 15 to the Extension Office. (Project Reports can be picked

up in the office or accessed on the website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/chickasaw/content/fair-information)

7) Bucket/Bottle Show will follow the Beef Show.

8) Little Clovers completing Kindergarten through second grade (with an Intermediate or Senior 4-H or FFA member present as a

team) and third graders will show for participation ribbon only.

9) Provided bedding (sawdust) will be used in stalls by Bucket/Bottle Calf Exhibitors.

10) All Bucket/Bottle Calf Exhibitors completing grades 4-12 must have current Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA)

Certification.

Bucket/Bottle Calf

20300: Little Clover – non-competitive

*Exhibitors in grades K-1 receive a green ribbon and grades 2-3 receive a burgundy ribbon

20310: Junior Exhibitors (Grades 4-7)

20320: Senior Exhibitors (Grades 8-12)

*1st place in classes 20310 & 20320 will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion plaques.

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DAIRY CATTLE – FSQA Required

Superintendent: Rhonda Wehling (319-415-8379)

OVERALL DAIRY RULES: (Be familiar with General Livestock Rules)

1) Calves/cows must be owned, fed, and cared for by exhibitor. Exhibitor must own animal by May 15 or be entered into a shared

agreement with a dairy producer by May 15.

2) Animals in this department must be properly identified in 4-H Online by May 15, with a maximum of 10 head identified by each

member. FFA members must turn their paper ID forms in to the office by May 15.

3) All calves must be dehorned. Any scur must be under 1” AND must be unattached (not solid).

4) Calves/cows must be purebred or grade or crossbred from the dairy breeds recognized in Breed Classes.

If entering a crossbred, please list breeds and percentages of bloodlines.

5) Basis of awards: Separate classes are provided for each breed officially recognized by a breed association. Premiums are

offered to each class for purple, blue, red, and white ribbons.

6) Classes will be determined by animal birthdate: Please list each animal’s birth date on the fair entry sheet.

Heifer Calves born: January 1, 2017 – May 15, 2017

Yearling heifers born: June 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016

Sr. Yearling heifers born: Sept 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016

Two year old born: Sept. 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Three year old born: Sept. 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014

Aged cow (4 yr. +) born before Sept. 1, 2013

Dry Cow (3 yr. +) born before Sept. 1, 2014

7) Heifer calves will be divided by age as Junior and Senior calves if more than 10 calves are entered. Those born March 1 or after

will be considered Juniors.

8) All dairy exhibitors need to have Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification.

9) A milker and vacuum pump will be available after the dairy show upon request.

10) Dairy cattle, (not including milking cows) must be stalled on the fairgrounds from check-in until Sunday at 8:00 PM.

11) As soon as animal leaves, the exhibitor is responsible for cleaning the entire stall.

12) Dairy Exhibitors are encouraged to wear white shirt and white pants for the dairy show.

Breed Classes – Members are limited to three entries per class.

*A Junior and a Senior Breed Champion will be selected for each breed and given a banner. A Reserve Junior and Senior

Breed Champion will be selected and receive a pink rosette.

** Senior Champion Dairy, Reserve Senior Champion Dairy, Junior Champion Dairy, Reserve Junior Champion Dairy will be

selected. Champions receive an award and rosette; Reserve Champions receive a pink rosette.

AYRSHIRE

21200: Ayrshire Heifer Calves

21201: Ayrshire Yearling Heifers

21202: Ayrshire Senior Yearling Heifers

21203: Ayrshire Dry Cow

21204: Ayrshire Two Year Old

21205: Ayrshire Three Year Old

21206: Ayrshire Aged Cow

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BROWN SWISS

21210: Brown Swiss Heifer Calves

21211: Brown Swiss Yearling Heifers

21212: Brown Swiss Senior Yearling Heifers

21213: Brown Swiss Dry Cow

21214: Brown Swiss Two Year Old

21215: Brown Swiss Three Year Old

21216: Brown Swiss Aged Cow

GUERNSEY

21220: Guernsey Heifer Calves

21221: Guernsey Yearling Heifers

21222: Guernsey Senior Yearling Heifers

21223: Guernsey Dry Cow

21224: Guernsey Two Year Old

21225: Guernsey Three Year Old

21226: Guernsey Aged Cow

HOLSTEIN

21230: Holstein Heifer Calves

21231: Holstein Yearling Heifers

21232: Holstein Senior Yearling Heifers

21233: Holstein Dry Cow

21234: Holstein Two Year Old

21235: Holstein Three Year Old

21236: Holstein Aged Cow

JERSEY

21240: Jersey Heifer Calves

21241: Jersey Yearling Heifers

21242: Jersey Senior Yearling Heifers

21243: Jersey Dry Cow

21244: Jersey Two Year Old

21245: Jersey Three Year Old

21246: Jersey Aged Cow

MILKING SHORTHORN

21250: Milking Shorthorn Heifer Calves

21251: Milking Shorthorn Yearling Heifers

21252: Milking Shorthorn Senior Yearling Heifers

21253: Milking Shorthorn Dry Cow

21254: Milking Shorthorn Two Year Old

21255: Milking Shorthorn Three Year Old

21256: Milking Shorthorn Aged Cow

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Junior Dairy Herd (Club or Chapter Herd of 4) - This class shall consist of 4 dairy animals, any age, that are enrolled in one 4-H club

or FFA chapter. Two township 4-H clubs may go together to form a club herd of 4. Clubs and chapters are limited to one herd of 4.

1) No more than 2 animals will be owned, fed, and exhibited by one owner.

2) If one exhibitor has 2 animals in this class, he may have another exhibitor lead the second animal.

3) No more than 6 members of a club or chapter may be in the ring at any time--four 4-H'ers or FFA members as livestock leaders

and two ring people.

21400: Club/Chapter Dairy Herd (Champion and Reserve Champion)

Share a Dairy Heifer Calf – This class is specific for exhibitors that have entered into a calf-sharing agreement with local dairy

producers. All breeds and ages of the calf are entered into this class. Exhibitors may only enter 2 animals in the Share a Dairy Calf

program.

21500: Share a Dairy Heifer Calf

Showmanship (see showmanship contest rules)




DAIRY GOATS – FSQA Required

Superintendent: Rhonda Wehling (319-415-8379)

OVERALL DAIRY GOAT RULES: (Be familiar with General Livestock Rules) 1) Goats must be owned, fed, and cared for by exhibitor. Exhibitor must own animal by May 15.

2) All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official

registered tattoo.

3) Animals in this department must be properly identified in 4hOnline by May 15.

4) Dairy goats, (not including milking goats) must be stalled on the fairgrounds from check-in until Sunday at 8:00 PM.

5) No dairy goats with horns will be allowed to exhibit.

6) All dairy exhibitors need to have Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification.

Dairy Goat Classes

22100: Jr. Doe, under 6 mo. (recommended at least 3 mo. of age) 22110: Jr. Doe, 6 mo. to 1 year old (not in milk) 22120: Sr. Doe- over 1year of age (first or succeeding lactation)

*Grand and Reserve Champion will be selected.

Showmanship (see showmanship contest rules) 22901: Senior Showmanship (grades 9-12) 22902: Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7-8) 22903: Junior Showmanship (grades 4-6)

*Grand Champion in each class selected for an award.

Note: Pet goats should not be entered in this department. Please enter them under the Pet Department. Meat goats should be

entered in the Meat Goat Department. Goats may only be shown in one department.

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DOG OBEDIENCE & HANDLING – Health Papers Required

Superintendent: Nicole Ball (319-415-9104)

RULES: (Be familiar with the General Livestock Rules)

1) Dogs are to be on the grounds during day of judging only. Dogs must be leashed and kept out and away from buildings with

livestock and non-livestock exhibits in them.

2) Dogs may be shown by 4-H or FFA members only. Exhibitors must have a Dog ID form entered into 4-H Online and current

rabies certification on file in the Extension Office by May 15. Current HEALTH PAPERS need to be shown at fair check in.

3) Exhibitors with less than three years 4-H or FFA experience MUST attend at least 4 of the 6 two hour Dog Obedience classes to

be able to show during the fair. Attendance at classes is highly recommended but not required for exhibitors with 3 or more

years of experience.

4) Number of years of experience for either exhibitor or dog includes participation at a county fair and/or a state fair dog show.

5) Any female in season may not be shown.

6) Any exhibitor may show a maximum of two dogs, and they must be the primary trainers.

7) Little Clovers may participate but a responsible adult needs to attend sessions with them.

8) Little Clovers (with adult present) will be allowed to participate in a special non-competitive exhibition prior to the dog show.

30100: Little Clovers Exhibition Show

Dog Handling/Showmanship Division - Exhibitors will automatically be signed up for showmanship. Individuals may “scratch” their

entry if desired on show day. See contest rules.

Showmanship will be judged by the following score card:

Exhibitor (attitude and appearance) 15 pts

Dog (grooming and condition) 25 pts

Handling 30 pts

Questions 30 pts

Total 100 pts

30200: Senior Handling/Showmanship (grades 9-12)

30201: Intermediate Handling/Showmanship (grades 7 & 8)

30202: Junior Handling/Showmanship (grades 4-6)

*Champion of each age division receives an award & rosette.

Dog Obedience Division

Obedience Classes:

30300: Pre-Novice. Dogs will heel, stand for examination, recall, and figure 8 all ON leash. Dogs will sit-stay for 1 minute

and down-stay for 3 minutes ON leash.

30301: Novice. Dogs will heel and figure 8 ON and OFF leash, and stand for examination and recall OFF leash. Dogs will

sit-stay for 1 minute and down-stay for 3 minutes OFF leash.

30302: Graduate Novice. Dogs will open heel free, figure 8, drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over high and broad

jumps all OFF leash. Dogs will down-stay 3 minutes with handler out of sight.

Rally classes:

30400: Beginner Rally (ON leash) First year dog

30401: Intermediate Rally (ON leash) Second year dog

30402: Advanced Rally (OFF leash) Third year and above dog

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Agility classes - Timed obstacle course that dog and handler pass through. Obstacles will include jumps, tunnels, and other

obstacles.

30500: Novice Dogs (ON leash) – all heights

30501: 8” Class – Dog height 11” and under (OFF leash) *Dog must have shown previously in agility

30502: 12” Class – Dog height 11-14” (OFF leash) *Dog must have shown previously in agility



30505: 24” Class – Dog height over 22” (OFF leash) *Dog must have shown previously in agility

*Obedience, Rally, and Agility Champions will receive awards and Reserve Champions will receive pink rosettes.*

** Best in Show Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded to the dog and handler with the highest total scores from

Obedience, Rally, and Agility Classes. Showmanship scores will be used in the event of a tie. Winners receive an award and rosette.

Fun – Train your dog to do a trick not covered in obedience (examples might be shake, roll over, catch a Frisbee, etc). The judge will

select the best trick demonstrated. Points don’t apply to Best in Show award.

30600: Trick Class

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HORSE & PONY – Vet Check Required

Superintendent: Billy Bearman (641-330-1644)


1) Proper tack and proper treatment to the horse is required to show. Rulings will be made using "4-H Rules and Regulations for

Equine Shows in Iowa" which every 4-H and FFA horse exhibitor may obtain online. Rules in the referred book shall have

precedence over any other rules. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/agriculture/4H511CEquineRulesRegOnline2013.pdf

2) Horses need to be identified using the 4H Online program which is due May 15 and FFA livestock projects need to be

identified on a proper 4-H Livestock ID form which is due at the Extension Office by May 15 for animals to be eligible to be

shown at the county achievement show. If a horse is leased, a lease form must be on file at the Extension Office by May 15.

Leased horses may be shown in performance classes ONLY.

3) Class Entries are due in FairEntry by June 15th at the Extension Office. Horses CAN ONLY be stalled between 7-9 PM Wednesday

and between 7-10 AM on Thursday. NO HORSES ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THESE HOURS!

4) Exhibitors are limited to 4 horses and a MAXIMUM of 2 stalls (4 tie spaces) per youth regardless of 4-H & FFA enrollment. Staff and Superintendents reserve the right to assign stalls.

5) All youth participating in any riding classes must wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness while mounted and riding, including warm up. Every Time-Every Ride. No caps, hats or scarfs will be allowed to be worn under the helmet.

6) Western Attire: Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required. Western boots must be worn. (Fashion heels are prohibited.) A front button or snap long-sleeved, collared shirt of any color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited: personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric, embellishments or bling of any kind including, but not limited to, sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in. English Attire: Hunt seat type helmet must be worn. Exhibitors must wear hunt coats of traditional colors such as navy, dark green, gray, black, or brown. Maroon and red are improper. Breeches (or jodhpurs) are to be of traditional shades of buff, khaki, canary, light gray, or rust. Shirts of any color with tie or choker are preferred. Hair must be neat and contained (as in net or braid). Exhibitors must wear high English boots or paddock (jodhpur) boots of black or brown. (4-H Rules, pg. 22)

7) “4-H’ers must be mounted when entering the arena. All exhibitors must have their mounts under complete control at all times. No assistance to either horse or rider is permitted up to or past the arena gate. If an exhibitor/horse is assisted in any manner, the exhibitor shall automatically be disqualified.” (4-H Rules, p. 12)

8) Exhibitors WILL NOT be allowed to enter classes or lots at Achievement Days! Exhibitors must be pre-registered for each event. However, exhibitor may scratch if they so choose.

9) No stallions of any age will be allowed to show or be stalled. This is for safety reasons. 10) The age of a halter horse is computed by the calendar year starting on January 1 of the year foaled. Current year foals must be

weaned before the fair. 11) Only exhibitors and show officials shall be allowed in the exercise area.

12) Horses need be kept away from barns and exhibit areas. Horses are not to be ridden across the driveway/parking lot areas.

13) The superintendents will decide show order on entry day with consideration of weather and showing conditions.

14) Only first and second place class winners can compete for Division Champion and Reserve Champion.

15) An overall High Point Exhibitor Award will be given to a Junior, Intermediate and Senior Exhibitor. Points will be awarded to

youth in each class for places 1-5. 1st=5 pt, 2nd=4 pt, etc. down to one point. And the end of the show, exhibitor points are

tallied and the one with the most points is named the Overall High Point Champion Exhibitor in their age division.

16) No stall blankets/curtains are allowed to be closed, except for changing during the show.

17) No horses/ponies are released until 8:00 PM Sunday. No premiums or prizes will be awarded if you leave early.

18) Performance Show classes will be held during the day on Sunday. Timed Events & Games will be held Thursday night.

19) Earl Springer Horsemanship Award – Winner will be announced at the Sunday evening stage show.

To be based on the following over all days of the Achievement Show: Showmanship points, horsemanship class points, stall

condition and maintenance, sportsmanship and overall conduct and demeanor.

*Exhibitors should choose classes that best represent their animal.

** Short descriptions for each Division have been added for your reference. See 4-H Rules and Regulations for Equine Shows in

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Showmanship – “The showmanship class shall be designed to evaluate the exhibitor’s ability to execute, in concert with a well-

groomed and conditioned horse, pony, donkey, or mule, a set of maneuvers prescribed by the judge with precision and smoothness

while exhibiting poise and confidence and maintaining a balanced, functional, and fundamentally correct body position.” (4-H Rules,

p. 25) All Chickasaw County Youth are automatically entered into the following classes, but may choose to “scratch” their entry if

desired on show day.




Halter Division – “The horse’s body condition and overall fitness should be assessed.” (4-H Rules, p. 23)

Miniature Horse Halter 38” and Under

31101: Weanlings & Yearlings

31102: Two-Five Year Old, Mares & Geldings

31103: Six years and Older, Mares

31104: Six years and Older, Geldings

Horses 56” and Taller Halter

31111: Weanlings and Yearlings




Ponies 38”-56” Halter





Donkey & Mule Halter





Driving Division

31201: Single Cart - Horses Under 56”

31202: Single Cart - Light Horses

31203: Two Team Wagon - Horses Under 56”

31204: Two Team Wagon – Light Horses

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English Performance Division

31301: Jr. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure

31302: Int. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure

31303: Sr. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure

31311: Jr. Hunt Seat/English Equitation

31312: Int. Hunt Seat/English Equitation

31313: Sr. Hunt Seat/English Equitation

31321: Jr. English Walk-Trot

31322: Int. English Walk-Trot

31323: Sr. English Walk-Trot

Western Performance Division

31401: Jr. Western Pleasure

31402: Int. Western Pleasure

31403: Sr. Western Pleasure

31411: Jr. Western Horsemanship

31412: Int. Western Horsemanship

31413: Sr. Western Horsemanship

31421: Jr. Walk-Trot

31422: Int. Walk-Trot

31423: Sr. Walk-Trot

31431: Jr. Bareback Equitation

31432: Int. Bareback Equitation

31433: Sr. Bareback Equitation

Trail and Reining Division – Trail: “This class is open to all riding western, English, hunter horses or mules. Each entry will be allowed

a maximum of three attempts or two minutes (whichever is first) to complete each obstacle…” (4-H Rules p. 88)

31501: Jr. Trail

31502: Int. Trail

31503: Sr. Trail

31511: Jr. Reining

31512: Int. Reining

31513: Sr. Reining

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Timed Events & Games – “These classes are timed events and the goal is to complete the course in the fastest time. The class starts

when the horse crosses the timer line, and stops when the horse crosses the timer line on its return.” (4-H Rules, p. 122) These

events will be held Thursday evening during fair.

31701: Jr. Barrels

31702: Int. Barrels

31703: Sr. Barrels

31711: Jr. Flag Race

31712: Int. Flag Race

31713: Sr. Flag Race

31721: Jr. Plug Race

31722: Int. Plug Race

31723: Sr. Plug Race

31731: Jr. Pole Bending

31732: Int. Pole Bending

31733: Sr. Pole Bending

31741: Jr. Keyhole

31742: Int. Keyhole

31743: Sr. Keyhole

31751: Jr. Egg & Spoon

31752: Int. Egg & Spoon

31753: Sr. Egg & Spoon

31761: Jr. Figure 8 Race

31762: Int. Figure 8 Race

31763: Sr. Figure 8 Race

31771: Ribbon Race

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MEAT GOAT – FSQA Required Superintendent: Dennis Crooks (641-394-3374)


1) Goats must be owned, fed, and cared for by exhibitor. Exhibitor must own animal by May 15 of current year and have proper ID on file at the Extension Office in 4-H Online to be eligible to show.

2) All goats must have individual Scrapies tag or breeding bucks/does may have an official tattoo registered with USDA and show breed papers.

3) Goats must be broke to lead. Exhibitors may use halters, collars or collar with a short lead. No rope halters or muzzles. 4) No powdering, painting, or coloring agent used on any meat goat. Exhibitors in violation will not be allowed to show. 5) All meat goat exhibitors must have Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification. 6) All goats must have four feet on the floor in the show ring at all times. Lifting feet off the ground or placing them on any

support or altered ring surface is not acceptable, violators will be disqualified. Placing a foot for proper stance is acceptable. 7) All meat breeds are eligible to show and must be penned in the assigned pens. 8) Exhibitors will provide their own pen covers (if needed) to prevent jumping out. 9) A doe may be shown in a market class OR breeding class – not both. 10) Horns: Exhibitors will be required to have horns disbudded, dehorned or tipped blunt on all market goats before arrival on

the Fairgrounds. No fresh scabbing or removal of horns on the fairgrounds. 11) Exhibitors are expected to care for their meat goats in an acceptable manner. NO MUZZLES OF ANY TYPE ARE ALLOWED!

Any abusive care including slapping or excessive modification of meat goats will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of the show officials.

12) Drenching will not be allowed. Some of the products being used are not labeled for animal use. There are quality assurance issues involved with this practice. If there are health concerns involved regarding dehydration, the Fair Veterinarian should be contacted.

Note: Pet goats should be entered under the Pet Department. Dairy goats are included in the Dairy Department. A goat may only be entered in one department.

Bucket/Bottle Kid 1) Kid ownership & identification:

a) Kid must be born between March 15 and May 15 of the current year. b) Kid must be owned, fed and cared for by the exhibitor c) Kid must be identified on 4hOnline by May 15 and fair entry form by fair entry deadline. d) Two kids may be identified but only 1 kid may be exhibited.

2) Class open to newborn or orphan kids. Kid must be bucket or bottle-fed, NO nursing. 4) All exhibitors must attend the exhibitor meeting prior to show time in barn. 5) An interview session with the judge will be held during the judging. Examples of questions:

a) What the member has learned about raising and caring for the kid. b) The grooming and cleanliness of the kid. (Use of soap, water, brush, rags, etc) c) General health, management and condition of the kid and exhibitor's knowledge of this area. d) Confirmation or quality of the kid is NOT to be considered.

6) Complete record forms b-1, b-2 and the top of b-3. Return by June 15 to the Extension Office. Late reports may receive a point reduction.

7) Little Clovers completing Kindergarten through second grade (with another Int. or Sr. 4-H or FFA member present as a team) and third graders will show for Clover ribbon only.

8) Classes will be divided by age of youth (and experience) if necessary. 9) All Bucket/Bottle Kid exhibitors completing grades 4-12 must have current Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification. 10) BUCKET BOTTLE KIDS WILL BE SHOWN AS THE FIRST CLASS OF THE MEAT GOAT SHOW. 23010: Little Clover – non-competitive 23011: Exhibitors (Grades 4-12)

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Breeding Meat Goat - Birth dates will be used to determine the class divisions. (Include birth date on 4HOnline by May 15 and in Fair Entry.) Meat Goat Breeding Does – Exhibitor may show no more than two animals in each class.

23110: Does born: Jan. 1 – May 15, 2017 23111: Does born: Jul 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 23112: Does born: Jan. 1, 2015 - Jun. 30, 2016 23113: Does born: before Jan. 1, 2015

**Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Does will receive an award and rosette. Meat Goat Breeding Bucklings

23120: Buckling Kid born: Jan – May 2017 *Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Bucklings will receive an award and rosette.

Feeder Meat Goat Market goats weighing under 45 pounds must be exhibited in the feeder class and are ineligible to be sold at livestock auction. Entries may be doe or wether kids, born after Jan. 1 of the current year. Class winners will not be eligible for market championships. 23200: Feeder Meat Goat (Under 45 lbs.) Market Meat Goat 1) Meat goats will be identified, weighed and tagged at the official spring county weigh-in for those entering the market class. 2) Market Goat classes are open to wether and doe kids (born on or after Jan. 1 of the current year). Wethers must be visibly evident

or have sterility verified in writing by vet and on file in Fair Entry by June 15. Animals appearing to be intact will be shown in breeding class pending age limit.

3) Limit of 3 market meat goats may be shown per exhibitor. (3 in 4-H and 3 in FFA.) 4) Hair: All market animals must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of hair or less above the knee and hock joints to include

the head, excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds. All meat goats should arrive on the fairgrounds clipped and show ready.

5) Weight Limit: Market meat goats must weigh a minimum of 45 pounds to be eligible to be shown in market class and sold at auction. Goats not meeting the weight minimum will be shown in the Feeder Class. Classes will be divided by weight by superintendent if needed, show order will be lightweight to heavyweight. All market does, market wethers, and breeds will show together.

6) Age/Teeth: Meat goats must have kid teeth (front pair of milk teeth) in normal positions at time of check-in. Any meat goat having lost any kid teeth or teeth have been tampered with will be disqualified.

23210: Market Meat Goat (does and wethers) *Grand and Reserve Champion Meat Goat will be selected for an award.

Meat Goat Showmanship 23901: Senior Showmanship

23902: Intermediate Showmanship 23903: Junior Showmanship An award will be given to the Champion in each Showmanship class.

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PETS – Health Papers Required; Only Rabbits Require FSQA

Superintendent: Tracy Craun (319-269-0869)


1) Each member is limited to one pet. A bowl of fish or such grouping is considered one pet. 2) Little Clovers who have completed kindergarten through second grade, with another Int. or Sr. 4-H or FFA member as a team, and

third graders can enter a pet and will receive a participation ribbon. 3) No snakes or pot-bellied pigs will be accepted. 4) Exhibitor will be required to have horns disbudded, dehorned, or tipped blunt on all pets before arrival to the fairgrounds. 5) Animal must be legal to own and classified as an animal legal to domesticate to be entered. 6) Pet is to be on the grounds during the day of judging only. 7) Pet must be properly leashed, caged or contained and kept away from all other animals and buildings. 8) Exhibitors must provide own cover (rug, mat, etc.) if animal can be placed out of cage or off the ground and onto show table. 9) All Pets are REQUIRED to have an ID form completed in 4H Online by May 15th and be entered into FairEntry.com by June 15. All

dogs, cats & other pets (as appropriate) must have a current rabies certificate and health papers. Exhibitors must present official certification from a veterinarian the day of the show to be able to exhibit.

10) Pets will be conference judged on their condition, the exhibitor’s ability to handle and care for it, and on selected questions. Entries are judged on their own merits and not against each other. There will be a Champion & Reserve Champion Pet selected based on exhibitor’s management and knowledge of their pet project.

11) A pet must not have been exhibited in another department during the current Achievement Show. 12) Exhibitor must prepare a folder to accompany the pet which includes:

a) Breed of pet or name of species b) Age and/or birth date c) Characteristics and habits of the pet d) Care of the pet such as special diet, needs, etc. e) Exhibitor’s name, age, and number of years with the pet (which was the learning experience) f) Any experiences the exhibitor has had with the pet which was a learning experience g) Pictures of the pet in action may be included but are not required

13) Each exhibitor will automatically be entered into the showmanship class. An exhibitor may “scratch” from the event if they wish not to be eligible for the showmanship award. (Rules on showmanship are listed after the general rules.) NOTE: The folder and ribbon will be displayed in the 4-H building for the duration of the fair.

*An award will be given for Champion Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Pet. *Reserve Champion Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Pet will be given rosette ribbons. *A showmanship award will be awarded to the top overall Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Showperson.

Pets Division

32000: Pet Alpacas & Llamas

32010: Amphibians, Reptiles, & Fish

32020: Birds

32030: Pet Cats

32040: Pet Dogs

32050: Gerbils, Guinea Pigs & Hamsters

32060: Pet Rabbits – FSQA Required

32070: Rodents

32080: Other Pets

Pet Showmanship

32090: Pet Showmanship - Senior

32091: Pet Showmanship – Intermediate

32092: Pet Showmanship - Junior

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POULTRY – FSQA Required

Superintendent: Angela Winters (319-239-8993)


1) Limit two entries per class.

2) Little Clovers completing kindergarten through second grade, with another Intermediate or Senior 4-H or FFA member as a

team, and third grade exhibitors will show for ribbon only.

3) All poultry present at exhibitions, sales, and shows must have come from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flock or

have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid Test done by an authorized tester within 90 days prior to the event. If an exhibitor

purchases birds from a company that is an approved Pullorum-Typhoid free flock and keeps the birds separate from other birds,

then they do not have to have the birds tested. If they get a bird from a neighbor or relative that is not Pullorum-Typhoid free,

then they must have that bird tested within 90 days prior to the event. Documentation must be on file prior to fair entry day.

4) Exhibitor must be present at time of judging to show poultry. Show order is at the discretion of the superintendent.

5) Exhibitors must provide own cage(s) and table cover (rug, etc.) to show.

Communication

24000: Poultry Project Presentation

Educational presentation must be a minimum of five minutes and no longer than eight minutes in length. Poultry

topic is at discretion of the youth. To be presented and judged at the poultry show. Participants will receive a

purple, blue, red or white ribbon for participation.

Fancy/Breeding

24100: Individual Cock (Male bird 12 months or older)

24110: Individual Hen (Female bird 12 months or older)

24120: Individual Cockerel (Male bird 6-12 months)

24130: Individual Pullet (Female bird 6-12 months)

24140: Pen of Three Breeding Trio (2 hens, 1 cock or 2 pullets, 1 cockerel)

24150: Miscellaneous Pen of Three Breeding Trio (2 females, 1 male)

[Ducks, geese, guineas, pigeons, turkeys, peacocks, etc.]

Commercial

24200: Broilers, Two Birds (Either sex can be shown; same sex in pen of two)

24210: Other Market Birds (Turkeys, Guineas, etc.)

24220: Market Waterfowl (Ducks, geese, etc.)

24230: Pen of Two Production Birds (at least 16 weeks of age)

24240: Special Broiler Class

*Best in Class Selected

Showmanship

24301: Senior Poultry Showmanship

24302: Intermediate Poultry Showmanship

24303: Junior Poultry Showmanship

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RABBIT – FSQA Required

Superintendent: Janette Brincks (319-415-5771)


1) Limit of 2 entries per class. 2) Rabbits will be brought on Thursday morning and kept on the fairgrounds until Sunday night. Cages provided. Exhibitors are

responsible for care, feed and feeding devices/containers throughout the week’s events. 3) Any cage locks or table cover (carpet sample, rug, folded blanket, etc.) is the responsibility of the exhibitor. 4) Pet rabbits should be exhibited as a Pet. 5) Members must be present at time of judging to show rabbits. Show order is the discretion of the superintendent. 6) Little Clovers completing Kindergarten through second grade, with another Intermediate or Senior 4-H or FFA member as a

team, and third graders may exhibit for ribbons only. 7) All youth in 4-12 grades must be FSQA certified to show at fair. Exhibitors MUST have proof of certification on file at the

Extension Office by June 30. 8) All rabbits must be tattooed by fair show day and ID’ed in 4H Online by May 15th. 9) Class 4 rabbits are rabbit breeds that have only 4 classes. Class 6 rabbits are rabbit breeds that have 6 classes. You can find out

what classes your rabbit breed has by looking in the book - Standard of Perfection. The Extension Office has a copy of this book for you to review.

10) Class Descriptions:

Class 4 Class 6

Sr. Buck Older than 6 months 8 months & older

Sr. Doe Older than 6 months 8 months & older

Int. Buck NA 6-8 months

Int. Doe NA 6-8 months

Jr. Buck Under 6 months Under 6 months

Jr. Doe Under 6 months Under 6 months

Each class depending on the breed has a weight requirement. Please look at the Standard of Perfection book to see your breed’s weight requirement. Also read the Standard of Perfection notes under Showroom Classes & Weights to learn if the rabbit’s weight may allow them to be bumped up to the next class. For example: Satin Rabbit Buck, age 5 months and weighs 9 lbs. Due to this rabbit’s weight, it is over the Jr. weight limit and can be judged in the Intermediate Class for Bucks.

Rabbit Showmanship

27000: Senior Rabbit Showmanship

27001: Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship

27002: Junior Rabbit Showmanship

Little Clovers Class

27010: Little Clovers

27011: Little Clovers Showmanship (Exhibitor will flip rabbit over, count toe nails, carry to table & pose rabbit. Exhibitor

must also be able to tell judge the rabbit’s weight and breed.)

Crossbred Rabbits

27100: Single Crossbred Sr. Buck

27110: Single Crossbred Sr. Doe

27120: Single Crossbred Int. Buck

27130: Single Crossbred Int. Doe

27140: Single Crossbred Jr. Buck

27150: Single Crossbred Jr. Doe

27160: Crossbred Fur

*Best Crossbred Selected will receive a rosette.

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Commercial Rabbits

27200: Single 6 Class Sr. Buck

27210: Single 6 Class Sr. Doe

27220: Single 6 Class Int. Buck

27230: Single 6 Class Int. Doe

27240: Single 6 Class Jr. Buck

27250: Single 6 Class Jr. Doe

27260: Class 6 Fur

*Best Class 6 Selected will receive a rosette.

Fancy Rabbits

27300: Single Class 4 Sr. Buck

27310: Single Class 4 Sr. Doe

27320: Single Class 4 Jr. Buck

27330: Single Class 4 Jr. Doe

27340: Class 4 Fur

*Best Class 4 Selected will receive a rosette.

**Best in Class & Reserve selected for plaques

Market Rabbits

27400: Single Meat Pen – minimum 3 ½ lbs., maximum 5 ½ lbs. – Best Single Meat Pen will receive a rosette.

27410: Pen of 3 Meat Rabbits – maximum 16 ½ lbs. – Best Pen of 3 will receive a plaque.

Disqualified Rabbits - Exhibitor gives explanation of disqualifications and how rabbit can be used in a breeding program. Repeat

exhibitors must tell judge rabbit’s weight.

27500: Disqualified Rabbits – Best Disqualified Rabbit will receive a rosette.

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SHEEP – FSQA Required

Superintendent: Taylor Springer (641-512-7527)


1) Sheep must be owned, fed, and cared for by exhibitor. Exhibitor must own animal at the time of spring weigh-in of current year.

2) Market Lambs must be verified in 4-H Online by May 15th. 4-H’ers must ID their Breeding Sheep in 4H Online by May 15th and

FFA Members must turn paper ID forms into the office by May 15.

3) All lambs not docked and ram lambs entered in the market class will be disqualified.

4) All sheep exhibitors need to have Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification.

5) All sheep will be placed in blue, red, and white ribbon groups.

6) All sheep must be slick shorn no more than 5 days prior to arriving at the fairgrounds.

7) All lambs must have all four feet on the ground during judging inspection. One warning and then disqualified.

8) A fee per head as required by the American Lamb Check Off will be invoiced to the exhibitor after fair.

9) All sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag before the fair weigh-in or they will not be weighed.

This includes feeder animals, market animals, or breeding animals. Exhibitors who purchase ewe lambs should be sure they are

tagged by the original owner, and an Owners’ Statement with flock information is provided. To acquire your Scrapie Flock of

Origin identification tag contact IDALS at 1-866-873-2824.

10) All breeding sheep or sheep not selling at auction must be off the fairgrounds by posted time.

11) No clipping in barns.

Bucket/Bottle Lamb 1) Lamb ownership & identification:

a) Lamb must be born between March 15 and May 15 of the current year. b) Lamb must be owned, fed, and cared for by the exhibitor. c) Lamb must be identified on 4-H Online by May 15 and entered in Fair Entry by June 15. d) Two lambs may be identified but only 1 lamb may be exhibited.

2) Class open to newborn or orphan lambs. Lamb must be bucket or bottle-fed, NO nursing. 4) All exhibitors must attend the exhibitor meeting prior to show time in barn. 5) An interview session with the judge will be held during the judging. Examples of questions:

a) What the member has learned about raising and caring for the lamb. b) The grooming and cleanliness of the lamb. (Use of soap, water, brush, rags, etc) c) General health, management and condition of the lamb and exhibitor's knowledge of this area. d) Confirmation or quality of the lamb is NOT to be considered.

6) Complete record forms b-1, b-2, and the top of b-3. Return by June 15 to the Extension Office. Late reports may receive a point reduction.

7) Little Clovers completing Kindergarten through second grade (with another Int. or Sr. 4-H or FFA member present as a team) and third graders will show for Clover ribbon only.

8) Classes will be divided by age of youth (and experience) if necessary. 9) All Bucket/Bottle Lamb exhibitors completing grades 4-12 must have current Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA)

Certification. 10) BUCKET/BOTTLE LAMBS WILL BE SHOWN AS THE FIRST CLASS OF THE SHEEP SHOW 25010: Bucket/Bottle Lamb, Little Clover – non-competitive 25011: Bucket/Bottle Lamb, Exhibitors (Grades 4-12)

Breeding Sheep - Animals shown in this division may not be shown in market lamb classes. Yearling ewes must be born between

September 1, 2015 and December 31, 2016. Ewes born prior to Sept. 1, 2015 are considered aged breeding sheep and are ineligible

to show. Member must own breeding lambs on or before May 15 of current year.

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Individual Breeding Sheep

25110: Purebred Ewe Lamb (Must have registration papers)

25111: Purebred Yearling Ewe (Must have registration papers)

*Grand & Reserve Champion Ewe will be selected for ribbon.

25112: Purebred Ram Lamb (Must have registration papers)

25113: Purebred Yearling Ram (Must have registration papers)

*Grand & Reserve Champion Ram will be selected for ribbon.

25140: Commercial Breeding Ewe Lamb - grade or crossbred

25141: Commercial Breeding Yearling Ewe - grade or crossbred

*Grand and Reserve Champion Ewe will be selected for ribbon.

25142: Commercial Ram Lamb- grade or crossbred

25143: Commercial Yearling Ram- grade or crossbred

*Grand and Reserve Champion Ram will be selected for ribbon.

** Overall Ewe selected for Grand and Reserve plaque.

**Overall Ram selected for Grand Champion plaque.

Foundation Flock – Yearling ewe and one female offspring are shown and judged as a unit. Yearling ewes must have been exhibited

at the previous 4-H & FFA Achievement Show. Ewe Lambs must be dropped after September 1 of previous year.

25171: Foundation Flock - Purebred (must have registration papers)

25172: Foundation Flock - (grade or crossbred)

Market Lamb - Entries are open to purebred, crossbred or grade lambs, either wethers or ewes born on or after January 1, of the

current year. Lambs exhibited in the breeding sheep class are not eligible.

1) All market lambs must be weighed and tagged at the official spring weigh-in. Lambs are required to have tags. If a tag is lost

between weigh-in and fair, exhibitors should contact the Extension Office to have a superintendent or staff replace it.

2) Market Lambs will be divided into classes by face, ear and leg color: black and white/speckled. Depending upon

entry numbers, divisions may also be determined at weigh-in. The white/speckled face division for both market

and breeding lambs must have speckles on TWO of the three areas: face, ears, and legs. Color must be at least

1/3 of that area. The face will include the top of the poll down to the nose (see picture below). Leg wool and

wool caps are not considered part of the 1/3 coloring; hair color only is allowed. This judgment will be made at

the final weigh-in by the superintendents and Extension staff.

3) A maximum of 4 head can be shown in 25200 & 25210. A maximum of 8 head can be shown IF they are in both 4-H & FFA.

4) All market lambs must weigh at least 90 lbs. Lambs < 90 lbs. will show as feeder lambs & are not eligible to be sold at auction.

25200: Individual Market Lamb, Blackface Lamb

*Grand and Reserve Champion Blackface Lamb selected.

25210: Individual Market Lamb, Whiteface/Speckle Face Lamb

*Grand and Reserve Champion White/Speckle Face selected.

**Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Market Lamb selected for plaques.

25220: Feeder Lamb – Open to all market sheep under 90 pounds. Any market lambs under this weight are automatically

entered in this class to be exhibited in the appropriately.

Rate of Gain Contest – All market lambs are automatically entered in this class. All market lambs must be weighed and tagged at the

official spring weigh-in. This weight will be used to compute rate of gain. End weights will be obtained on an official scale at the fair.

25300: Rate of Gain Contest

*Champion Top Rate of gain selected for plaque.

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Carcass Lamb Contest - Each exhibitor can show an unlimited number of officially weighed and tagged lambs. Rankings and premiums

earned will be determined by an index score which includes carcass quality and rate of gain. Scanning fee will be billed after fair.

25400: Carcass Lamb Contest

*Grand and Reserve Champion selected for plaques.

Showmanship




*Grand Champion will receive an award and Reserve Champion will receive a rosette ribbon.

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SWINE – FSQA Required

Superintendent: Tonya Klassen (641-512-7477)


1) All swine entered must be tagged by April 1, 2017. No weigh-in required or accepted. Swine exhibitors will check out tags

and taggers at the Extension Office starting March 1. If a tag should come out, it MUST be reported to the Extension Office

and can be replaced with permission.

2) Swine must be owned, fed, cared for, and ID’ed in 4-H Online by the exhibitor by May 15 of current year.

3) Maximum of 4 head in 4-H and 4 head in FFA can be exhibited and sold at the auction.

4) All swine exhibitors need to have Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification, proper swine ID form, and a

signed Code of Ethics form on file at the Extension Office to be show eligible.

5) All swine herds in Iowa are now considered negative for Pseudo rabies. This eliminates the need for 4-H and FFA members

to test their swine prior to county fair. You will NOT have to test hogs for Pseudo rabies this year.

6) Swine will be placed in blue, red, and white ribbon groups by the judge.

7) An individual may enter up to 10 head of pigs for county fair. Each pig must be listed under a 4-H/FFA member’s name and

club when identified.

8) Market pig classes will be determined on the basis of ending weight on entry day at the fair.

9) This is a NON-TERMINAL SHOW. That means youth will be allowed to take pigs home and not run them through the

auction. This decision needs to be designated to the staff on the check-in form during weigh-in at the fair. It also means

buyers can purchase pigs in the auction to take home. Non-sale pigs will be released Sunday at 8:30 pm.

10) Exhibitors may show a combination of 4 market pigs (crossbred or purebred) or 3 market pigs and 1 breeding gilt. Two of

the 4 pigs may be scanned for carcass competition (the pigs to be scanned will need to be selected before they go across

the scales at fair). All swine under 220 pounds and over 331 pounds will not be eligible for show or go through the

auction. They will have the option to be taken home by the exhibitor or be sold direct through the Chickasaw County Fair

at that day’s market price. The Ideal Weight is between 270-300 lbs.

11) Swine over 330 pounds are discouraged by packers and recommended to NOT be entered at the fair.

12) There will be purebred classes offered in both the market and breeding divisions. There must be at least 3 of a purebred

breed to make a class, and all breeds that fail to have 3 to make a class will show together in the Other Breeds Class. In

order to show a purebred, the exhibitor must have a pedigree in his/her name or family name at the time of fair weigh-in.

13) Exhibitor should feed and water hogs after final weigh-in and prior to auction.

14) After the livestock auction, all swine exhibitors must clean out pens after the pigs are loaded out.

15) Superintendent will decide show order following weigh-in.

16) Confinement hogs should be used to non-concrete surface before coming to show.

17) New in 2017: Hogs may be clipped if the exhibitor so chooses, but no shorter than ½ inch. Clipping will follow Iowa State

Fair Rules.

18) A fee will be invoiced to the exhibitor after fair as per the Pork Check-Off equation.

Breeding Swine

26100: Crossbred Gilt – Champion and Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt will be selected.

26110: Purebred Gilt – Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred Gilt will be selected.

*Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt will be selected.

Market Swine – Exhibitors may show up to 4 market pigs.

26200: Crossbred Market Barrow – Champion and Reserve Champion Market Barrow will be selected.

26210: Crossbred Market Gilt – Champion and Reserve Champion Market Gilt will be selected.

26220: Purebred Market Gilt or Barrow – Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred Market will be selected.

**Supreme Champion will be selected from Champion Market Barrow, Champion Market Gilt, and Champion

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Carcass Contest – To participate, youth may have a maximum of two pigs. All carcass swine must be scanned. Youth will be billed

after auction.

26300: Individual Carcass

*Top 10 Exhibitors will be recognized in the ring on show day.

**Grand and Reserve Champion Carcass Pig will be selected.

Showmanship




*In each age division, the Grand Champion exhibitor will receive an award and the Reserve Champion exhibitor will

receive a rosette ribbon.

FIELD CROPS

Superintendent: Tony Utley (641-229-0192)

Field Crops RULES:

1) Exhibits must have been grown in the current year.

2) Members may have 5 entries, but not more than 2 in each class. 4-H and FFA projects must be separate.

3) Oat grain should include a two-gallon sample.

4) Oat sheaves should be 3 inches in diameter at the center band. Judges will penalize over as well as undersized sheaves.

Heads must be left in natural condition.

5) Forage crops should be a 5 pound sample in the form of exhibitor’s choice which may include silage, a slice, sheaf, or loose.

6) Soybean and corn samples should be displayed in a 5 gallon pail or a small tub, roots in water.

7) Field crops judging will be an interview process and take place at BOTH the fair and in the field. Fields will be judged on a

designated day prior to fair. Times for judging will be sent to each exhibitor. Exhibitors must be present at both locations

to be eligible for Champion and to earn premium money. Exceptions to this are at the discretion of the superintendent.

8) All field crop entries may include photos, however they MUST include a write-up including:

a) planting date/maturity

b) seed hybrid

c) use of crop

d) cost of production

e) production practices

9) An award will be given to the top crop exhibitor – the exhibitor with overall point score on at least 2 entries.

10) Exhibitors are required to remove crops from display on check-out day and dispose of them properly or premiums will be

withheld. Crops should NOT be placed in garbage dumpsters! They must be removed from the fairgrounds.

11) All LIVESTOCK ENTRIES and CROPS ENTRIES should be entered into FairEntry.com by June 15th. Entries received after this deadline will be charged an additional penalty entry fee of $20 per head/crop. Entries will not be accepted after Monday, June 19, 2017.

Field Crops

40001: Oat grain, any variety, one peck (2 gallon)

40002: Oat Sheaf, 3 inch diameter at center band

40003: Forage (any kind), 5 lb. sample in any form. (silage, slice, sheaf, loose)

40004: Soybeans, any variety, 10 plants (washed roots in a one gallon container of water)

40005: Field corn, 5 plants (washed roots in a 5 gallon pail or tub of water)

40006: Field Crop, other

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HORTICULTURE

Superintendent: Joanne Tupper (641-330-9969)

1) Entry tags must be filled out and firmly attached when the exhibit is entered.

2) Exhibit should be fresh and displayed on a paper plate. (Plastic bags aid in maintaining freshness but are not always

necessary.)

3) Entries must be taken from an officially entered horticulture/garden project for the current year. Garden work MUST be

done by the exhibitor.

4) Exhibitors must know the variety of specimens exhibited. If you don’t know the variety at the time of conference judging,

your exhibit will be lowered one ribbon rating.

5) Exhibits should be prepared according to the ISU bulletins, 4-H 464, “Preparing Cut Flowers and Houseplants for Exhibit”

(revised April 2007). http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H464.pdf OR 4-H-462, “Harvesting and Preparing

Vegetables for Exhibit.” http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H462.pdf

Garden Crops: Maximum 1 entry per class with a total of 6 entries from Garden Crops. Brackets indicate # of specimens to

exhibit.

40102: Beans (snap) – [6]

40103: Beans (yellow) – [6]

40110: Beets – [3]

40113: Broccoli – [1 head]

40115: Carrots – [3]

40120: Cabbage (round or red) – [1head]

40125: Cauliflower – [1 head]

40130: Cucumbers – [2] (dill or slicing)

40131: Cucumbers – [5] (pickling)

40140: Eggplant – [1]

40145: Kohlrabi – [2]

40146: Kale – [1]

40147: Spinach – [1 plant]

40150: Cantaloupe – [1]

40151: Honey Dew Melon (smooth skin) – [1]

40152: Watermelon (any) – [1]

40160: Onions (red, white, yellow) – [3 dry]

40164: Onions, (green) - [5 bunch]

40165: Peas – [6 pods]

40170: Peppers (bell, hot, other) – [2]

40190: Potatoes (red) – [3]

40191: Potatoes (white) – [3]

40200: Pumpkin (sugar pie) – [1]

40201: Pumpkin (miniature) – [3]

40202: Pumpkin (Jack-O-Lantern type) – [1] under 16”

40205: Squash (any) – [2]

40215: Sweet Corn – [2 with husks]

40225: Tomato (red slicing or processing) – [3]

40226: Tomato (cherry type) – [10]

40230: Dill – [2]

40231: Parsley – [5 stems in jar of water]

40232: Herbs, all other – [1 sprig]

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Other Horticulture: Maximum 4 entries total

40300: Other Vegetable – maximum of 2 different entries

40310: First Year Exhibitors Class (limited to first year horticulture exhibitors only) – maximum of 1 entry

Plate of mixed vegetables. Plate is to consist of one tomato, one onion, one pepper, and two other vegetables of

the exhibitor’s choice. A variety card must accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as to the variety.

40320: Vegetable Container Display (Second year horticulture exhibitors) – maximum of 1 entry

1) Vegetable display must include five or more different vegetable crops grown in the exhibitor’s home garden. For

this class, herbs will count as vegetable crops. More than one variety of any particular vegetable can be displayed;

however not more than four items of the same vegetable can be displayed. For example, four tomatoes would

constitute as one vegetable, e.g., one large red slicing, one cherry tomato, one yellow tomato, and one processing

tomato. The amount of produce exhibited should fit into the container. The container display will be reduced one

placing if it contains more than four vegetables of any one kind, e.g. more than four beans.

2) Any decorative basket, box or other decorative container, not larger than one-half bushel in size, can be used.

3) The exhibit will be judged 75% for the cultural perfection of the vegetables and 25% for the decorative

arrangement.

4) A variety card must accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as to the variety.

40330: Fruit – maximum of 2 different entries

Small fruits (ground cherries, raspberries, strawberries) – [1 cup]

Larger fruits (pears, apples, plums, etc.) – [5]

40340: Flower Specimen – maximum 2 exhibits of different specimens

Flowers should be cut to present the best possible natural presentation of the type of plant. Exhibit cuttings in

clear glass bottle or jar. (Example: gladiola, 1 scape; zinnia, 1 stem with full bloom and attached buds and foliage,

etc.)

40350: Flower Arrangement – For any purpose or occasion (purpose to be listed on 3” x 5” notecard)

Members will bring supplies and create arrangement at location. Maximum of 1 entry.

NEW IN 2017: Container Gardening: Entries must be designed, planted, and cared for by the exhibitor. The name of the variety of each plant should be stated on a 3” x 5” notecard. Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit in each class. Member's name should be securely attached to the bottom of each container. Exhibits exceeding 30 pounds or measuring larger than 30" X 30" will not be accepted. Exhibitor is responsible for watering plants during fair week. Container Gardens must have a saucer underneath to catch drainage water. Staff are not responsible for the condition of the plant when it is returned.

40410: Terrarium (closed container) 40420: Dish Garden (cacti & succulents, more than 1 plant) 40430: Houseplant (1 plant) 40440: Patio Plant (1 outdoor plant in a container) 40450: Patio Planter (more than 1 outdoor plant, can be combination of annuals, perennials, herbs and/or vegetables) 40460: Potted Vegetable 40470: Potted Herbs (must be 2 or more herbs) 40480: Fairy or Miniature Garden (open container with imaginative theme featuring miniature or small, slow growing houseplants.

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GENERAL RULES FOR STATIC EXHIBITS (OTHER THAN LIVESTOCK, FIELD CROPS, AND HORTICULTURE)

1. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects or

programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.

2. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2017 are eligible to have their exhibit chosen to represent Chickasaw County at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members.

3. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor (5th grade & older) should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

a. What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?) b. What steps did you take to learn or do this? c. What were the most important things you learned?

**Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food & nutrition, photography, and visual art classes.

**Use Design Elements and Art Principles Sheet to better describe your exhibits.

**Written answers to these questions are optional for 4th graders.

4. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the 4-H club name, class number, and exhibitor’s name. Labels should be placed on the back of posters and cards, and in an inconspicuous place on other items. A completed entry tag should be securely fastened to the main item in each exhibit on or near the upper right corner or in an easily seen location.

5. Projects are evaluated through conference judging on the following criteria: 1) demonstrated learning; 2) general appearance and design of exhibit; and 3) workmanship and techniques. All exhibits are evaluated against project standards and the exhibitor’s goal. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/

6. Due to security, we discourage 4-H’ers from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit.

7. Chickasaw County Extension will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.

8. Exhibits done in school or partly in school are acceptable as long as they had a goal before the work began. 9. There will be no parental participation allowed in the judging of entries, except with prior approval from

Extension Staff in cases of mental or physical disability. 10. All exhibits, including State Fair and Honorable Mention exhibits, may not be removed from display prior to the

scheduled checkout time listed on the fair schedule. Premiums WILL be withheld if exhibits are removed early. Ribbons earned should remain attached to exhibits for display throughout the fair.

11. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Wildflowers taken from parks should not be used. Game animals “legally taken,” such as pheasant, duck, goose and quail are acceptable. Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), should not be planted in Iowa gardens. Other dried established noxious weeds are acceptable to use in exhibits.

12. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned, the following maximum size guidelines apply: a. Posters and banners may not exceed 24” x 36” in size or foam core board size of 22” x 30”. Exception:

see rule #3 in Communications for Poster Art. b. Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48”

in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions. c. Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.

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13. The content of all exhibits, activities, and programs must reflect the philosophy and objectives of a positive 4-H Youth Development program and project. (The public display of exhibits reflects the image of 4-H and exhibitors. For example, exhibits and activities should not encourage the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs nor violent behaviors.)

14. Copyright logos, designs, or trademark materials may not be used for exhibits on public display at a fair without written permission from the copyright holder/owner. If written permission has been obtained for an exhibit, it should be included in the written support materials of the exhibit. For display purposes, exhibits will then be labeled “Copyright permission granted”. 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 and follow emblem guidelines.

15. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. 16. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and

approved methods will be disqualified and will NOT be put on public display. The exhibitor will receive written or verbal feedback on why the exhibit was disqualified.

17. If chosen for State Fair and at the discretion of ISU Extension Staff, a 4-H member may be responsible for the transportation of their own project to the Iowa State Fair. If the family chooses not to transport the project, an alternate will advance.

18. Club booths will be assigned by membership. 19. All exhibits, activities, and programs must represent appropriate safety procedures in the development of the

exhibit and during the evaluation process. 20. All video/audio tapes must be limited to 5-7 minutes in length. (Note: Judges may not have time to listen to

complete tapes due to time restrictions.) 21. Exhibits will be awarded premiums as follows: Blue: 20 Points, Red: 15 Points, White: 10 Points.

*Special Note: Exhibits and Exhibitors must comply with the Iowa State Fair General Exhibit Rules to be eligible for the Iowa State Fair.

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STATIC EXHIBIT CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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

ANIMALS

10101 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.

10102 Veterinary Science - An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

10201 Crop Production - An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops. 10202 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.

10203 Horticulture (includes Home Grounds Improvement) - 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 Horticulture Department at the end of the Livestock section.)

10204 Outdoor Adventures - An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, or other outdoor activities.

10205 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).

10206 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.

CREATIVE ARTS

10301 Music - An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles, or history.

10302 Photography - An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.

Each exhibitor may enter a total of 5 photography exhibits. A series is considered one exhibit.

Photography Special Rules:

1) Photographs 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.

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2) Photographs should be a minimum of 4” x 6”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs should not exceed 16” in height or width. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.

3) All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. Photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. will only be accepted as part of an educational display that shows learning about photography printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc.

4) 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.

5) Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering. 6) 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. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6” x 8”.

7) Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes. 8) Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. 9) Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. 10) Photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label (found at back of Fair Book) to provide required information

for photo exhibits.

10303 Digital Photography Exhibit – A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed. Photos in this class will be submitted, viewed, evaluated, and displayed electronically.

Each exhibitor may enter a total of 5 digital photography exhibits. A series is considered one exhibit.

Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:

1) Photographs may be either black and white or color. 2) Photographs will not be printed. 3) Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of photographs (3 to 5) that are related or tell a

step-by-step story. Series photo entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same time. 4) Photos entered should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB – 3 MB is

recommended. 5) Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease of viewing. 6) Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. 7) Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. 8) Photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label (found at back of Fair Book) to provide required information

for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit Label may be submitted electronically with the photo entry. 9) Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evaluation criteria used for printed photographs.

10304X Alternative/Creative Photography (NEW) – A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an

alternative photographic process, or a photograph that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative, and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple overlapped photographs.

Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:

1. Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10” x 10” in height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed, put your creativity into the photography!

2. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital negative, or digitally manipulated in computer. 3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material. 4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for photo exhibits. Include information about

the processes used. 5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. Photographs depicting

unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

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10305 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 other 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 www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

10401 Child Development - An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development.

10402 Clothing and Fashion - An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased clothing and accessories.

Clothing and Fashion Special Rule: Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as an exhibit.

10403 Consumer Management - An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

10404 Food & Nutrition - An exhibit that shows learning through cooking, baking, eating, and choosing healthy foods, including safety practices. Exhibits may include prepared products or educational displays. See also 4-H 3023 “Inappropriate Food Exhibits for Iowa 4-H Fairs” for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products.

Food & Nutrition Special Rules:

1) Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged, or displayed. 2) All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption. 3) Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked, or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers. 4) Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged, or displayed. 5) Meat jerky products are prohibited. 6) The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe. 7) Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2016 is

acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. 8) Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the

second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

9) Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a reclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag.

10) The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted. 11) Small items (cookies, muffins, rolls, etc.) shall be entered as a group of 7 on a sturdy disposable plate or cardboard tray.

Large items shall be entered whole. One item or slice will be returned to the club booth for display, the remainder will be sold at the 4-H bake sale on static judging day.

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10405 Health – An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities, and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices.

10406 Home Improvement – An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving, and caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items.

10407 Sewing and Needle Arts – An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts,

the use and care of fabrics and fibers, or the construction of clothing and other items. Sewing and Needle Arts Special Rule: Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event

may not be entered as an exhibit.

10408 Other Family and Consumer Science – An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

10501 Citizenship – An exhibit showing learning about or contributing to your community, your country, or your world.

10502 Communication – An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms.

10503 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit – Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

4-H is. . . (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)

Join 4-H

4-H Grows. . . (4-H.org national marketing theme)

Start Your Future Here (2017 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

Nothing Compares (Iowa State Fair theme)

Poster Communication Special Rules:

1) Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered.

2) 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”.

3) Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage.

4) Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.

5) Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

6) Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

7) 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster.

10504 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.

10505 Leadership – An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.

10506 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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SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

10601 Mechanics – Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and restoration.

10602 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.

10603 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.

LITTLE CLOVERS ***No premiums will be given for Little Clover entries; they will receive a special ribbon for all judging opportunities. ***

Little Clovers (Kindergarten & First Grade) may exhibit up to 2 non-livestock exhibits at the county fair.

Little Clovers (Second & Third Grade) may exhibit up to 4 non-livestock exhibits at the county fair.

All Little Clovers will participate in conference judging. This is an informal process through which they learn skills needed for

conference judging. NO paperwork is required.

Little Clovers in Kindergarten – Second Grade, with the assistance of an Intermediate or Senior 4-H or FFA member, and Third

Graders may also exhibit the following as non-competitive entries:

One Bucket/Bottle Calf*

One Bucket/Bottle Lamb*

One Bucket/Bottle Goat*

One Rabbit

One Pet

One Dog, however a responsible adult needs to attend the sessions and show with them.

*Bucket/Bottle forms required for these entries.

Other Livestock will NOT be allowed to be exhibited by Little Clovers (Horses, Miniature Horses, Beef/ Dairy Cattle, etc.), but

members may bring a poster, not to exceed 22" x 28", or a booklet explaining how they help with livestock at their homes. A picture

of members "doing" is encouraged.

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Clothing and Communication Day Events April 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm

United Methodist Church, New Hampton

Clothing and Fashion Events - An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe

planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased clothing and accessories.

General Program Rules:

Clover Kid, Junior, and Intermediate 4-H’ers may participate at the Chickasaw County Clothing Event, but will not be eligible to advance to the Awardrobe State Clothing Event in Ames. To advance, participants must be a 4-H Senior (grades 9-12).

4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event participants will be able to participate as many times as they are selected at the county level in Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, and/or $15 Challenge categories. But all still participate in only one area each year at the state level. However, they can now participate more than once in the same category in different years.

Outfits or accessories which will be worn in the Clothing Event may not be entered as a county or state fair exhibit.

Fashion Revue:

Four Fashion Revue participants will be eligible to represent Chickasaw County at the Awardrobe Event, with no more than 2 participants from any one category (male, female, minority).

Must be enrolled in a 4-H Clothing and Fashion project in the current 4-H year.

Model a garment or outfit the entrant has constructed, hand-knitted, 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.

Clothing Selection:

Three Clothing Selection participants (1 male, 1 female, 1 minority) will be eligible to represent Chickasaw County at the Awardrobe Event.

Participants should select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal or intended use for it.

Participants should have had an individual planned experience 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.

The $15 Challenge:

Three $15 Challenge participants (1 male, 1 female, 1 minority) will be eligible to represent Chickasaw County at the Awardrobe Event.

Participants must purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers’ goal or intended use for the purchased outfit.

Participants should have had an individual or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.

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.

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

Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with the 4-H Clothing Event Report Form.

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Communication Events - The Communication Event program provides opportunities for 4-H youth to develop their personal communication skills by sharing talents, knowledge, or information with others. The events provide a series of developmental experiences for different age levels.

General Program Rules:

1. Clover Kids through 12th grade may participate in communication events at the county level, however only 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2017 are eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Share the Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking - see event rules for age guidelines.

2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades will be entered in the class of the member in the highest grade level (i.e. a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader must be entered in the intermediate class).

3. Topics selected by the 4-H’er(s) should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience(s). Topics should be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.

4. All participants should arrive at least 20 minutes before their scheduled event time. 5. Only presenters are allowed in the Educational Presentation, Working Exhibit, and Extemporaneous Speaking

preparation rooms. Presenters should be able to set up their presentations and working exhibits on their own. 6. All 4-H Educational Presentation, Working Exhibit, and Extemporaneous Speaking participants will be given

Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Seals of Merit will be presented to those giving outstanding presentations. Seals of Excellence will be presented to those giving superior presentations. Share-The-Fun participants will receive participation ribbons and a written critique of the performance. Participants are expected to be present for awards given at the close of the event session.

7. Participants in the 4-H Communication Programs are expected to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the presentation.

8. 4-H’ers must use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits involving food must follow established food safety guidelines.

9. All participants are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed

without permission.

11100 Educational Presentation

Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience in order to gain a desired response.

Rules:

1. Time limit: Junior presentations must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior Presentations must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP” when they exceed the time limit.

2. Each county may enter up to six Educational Presentations at the Iowa State Fair. However, 4-H’ers may participate in only one Educational Presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair.

11200 Working Exhibits

Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way.

Rules:

1. Time limit: Chickasaw County participants will be scheduled for 20 minutes each, however, if chosen for State Fair, Junior Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 25 minute time period and Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 45 minute time period.

2. Each county may enter up to four Working Exhibits at the Iowa State Fair. 4-H’ers may participate in only one Working Exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair.

3. Working Exhibits should be safe for all ages. 4. Questions that may be asked as starters are: Would you like to make? Did you know? May I show you how?

11300 Share-the-Fun

Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment.

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Rules: 1. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2017. Exception: If the

Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair:

At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2017. 2. Each county may enter a maximum of three Share-The-Fun Acts at the Iowa State Fair. 3. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed eight minutes in length. 4. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and other entertainment will be acceptable. All performances

must be appropriate for presentation to a general audience. 5. All performers must make their own arrangements for special equipment and/or set-up prior to the event.

11400 Extemporaneous Speaking

Purpose: Encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time.

Rules:

1. Participants must be senior 4-H’ers - completed 9th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2017. 2. Each county may enter a maximum of 2 entries; individuals may participate once per year at the Iowa State Fair. 3. Program format:

a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on.

The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in the speaker’s assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two topics drawn but not chosen will be returned to the available topics for the other participants.

b. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program 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. A program official will assist participants with the time requirements.

c. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis:

Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation.

Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program).

Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.

d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own efforts using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.

e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used. f. Each speech shall be not less than four but no 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 time keeper. “Stop” will be said at six minutes.

g. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name and the county he/she represents. The participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.

h. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will not be available.

4. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria: a. Content related to topic. b. Knowledge of the subject. c. Organization of material. d. Power of expression. e. Voice. f. Stage presence. g. General effect. h. Response to questions.

5. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included as a part of the program.

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4-H Goal Card Basic Format Please make a goal card for each project you are bringing to fair. Bring your completed goal cards and projects with you on Judging Day. After fair, put your goal cards along with pictures, clippings, and worksheets in your 4-H Record Book. This goal card format is suggested but not required. 1. Title Page- Helps to describe you and your project to the judge. Page should contain:

Project Area (i.e. Family and Consumer Sciences) Department and Class Number (i.e. Food and Nutrition, 10404) Your Name Grade Completed Name of your club Level in 4-H (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) Years in 4-H Years in Project Area

2. What was your exhibit goal(s)? 3. How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?

What steps were taken to reach your goal? What was the result and time frame to complete? Things you may want to include: Other things I did this year related to this project Citizenship and/or community service I did this year related to this project Leadership I did this year related to this project: teaching others, leading workshops, organizing activities, etc. Communications I did related to this project: include the topic, kind of presentation, newspaper articles, radio interviews, talks, club demonstrations, etc.

4. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?

If you are in the areas of visual arts, clothing, sewing, home improvement, design, etc., it is highly suggested that you include design elements and art principles in this portion of your write-up.

Design Elements and Art Principles include:

Line, Shapes, Texture, Emphasis, Color, and Unity, Space, Rhythm, Proportion, Balance Suggested: a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible only for application of the design element line or color b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for application of 2 design elements c. Members in grades 9-12 are responsible for application of at least one design element and at least one principle of design

What recognition did I receive on this project? Did you share with someone what you did or learned? What was your favorite part of this project?

5. Cost of materials, project 6. List the sources used in your project (books, magazines, people, internet sites, projects you’ve seen in a store, craft shop, etc.) Get copyright permission if needed. 7. What would you like to do in this project area next year?

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4-H PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBIT LABEL THIS FORM MAY BE ATTACHED TO

REVISED FEBRUARY 2013 YOUR PHOTO AS YOUR PHOTO WRITE-UP

Name County

Grade Years in Project Date Picture Taken

Location

If needed, use additional space on back of label for your answers.

1) What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)

2) What steps did you take to learn or do this? Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood. The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to create your final photograph.

Please Share-- Please Circle or fill in the information requested and be prepared to share with the judge:

Camera Information: Digital or Film Brand and Model:

Pixel count/Resolution: Do you have additional lenses? Yes / No

Was the lens you used to take this photo the one that came with the camera? Yes / No If no, what lens did you use?

If your photo is enlarged, who enlarged it? Where was it printed?

Were any changes made to the original photo to create the final exhibit? (Include such things as cropping, color enhancement, size of exhibit, removal of red eyes, etc.)

Yes / No

If Yes, please list changes and explain your decisions to change.

Who determined what changes, if any, were to be made to the photograph?

Who designed and selected the mounting or matting?

What other information about your photo process would you like to share?

3) What were the most important things you learned?

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Poster Communication Exhibit Report Form Attach this form to the back of your poster entry.

Name: County:

Grade: (school year 2016/2017)

Check Theme Area: 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)

Join 4-H

4-H Grows . . . (4-H.org national marketing theme)

Start Your Future Here (2017 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme) www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

Nothing Compares (Iowa State Fair theme) www.iowastatefair.org

Why did you choose this theme? What was your goal in creating your poster?

What do you want people to think or feel when they see your poster?

What sources of information did you use to prepare your poster?

What were the most important things you learned as you created your poster?

Where else (besides the fair) do you plan to display your poster to share your message?

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

http://www.iowastatefair.org/

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Poster Exhibit Evaluation Criteria

• Did you consider the following characteristics of your audience as you prepared your poster?

Age Urban or rural background Background knowledge of theme Ethnic background • Where else (besides the fair) can you display your poster to communicate your message

to your intended audience?

Headline, body copy • Is your message brief and direct? Have you used only key words or phrases to send one

message? • Have you researched the theme enough to support the headline with accurate body copy

and appropriate visuals? • Is the headline large enough or positioned on the poster so that it grabs the audience's

attention? (On a 14 x 22-inch poster, the letters of the theme should be 1 1/2 to 3 inches high and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

• Is the lettering size, style and color easy to read? (Body copy letters should be 1/4 to 1/3 the height of the title letters.)

• Does the visual appeal to your audience? • Does the visual reinforce or carry through the message of your theme? • Is the visual original, simple, compelling, to the point? • Does not include any copyright design or material. • Is the visual proportional to the size of your poster, headline and body copy?

• Does the poster look too crowded? (If less than 20% of the poster is open space, your poster may be too crowded.)

• Does the poster have a strong center of interest? • Are the headline, visual and body copy (the three elements) balanced? (Layout balance

is achieved by positioning the headline, visual and body copy and using blank spaces round those elements.)

• Does the poster use color, texture, shape and size in a pleasing combination? • Can the poster, as assembled, withstand long periods of display?

• Does your poster attract attention, focus interest on the theme, sell your audience on taking action?

Audience

Message

Visuals: pictures, drawings

Layout

Overall Poster Appearance

IOWA EXHIBITOR YOUTH CODE OF ETHICS

Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all times. Youth represent the entire program and their behavior

reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the entire youth program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well as parents,

are expected to set positive examples and serve as positive role models by what they say and do. Any youth who breaks the Code of Ethics or

allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into violating the Code of Ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The

youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or regional

exhibitions.

Youth agree to follow these guidelines:

1. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical and mental development. This includes research and writing of exhibit

explanations, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, cooking, refinishing, etc), care and grooming of animals, etc. Adult assistance

should help guide and support me, not do it for me.

2. All exhibits will be a true representation of my work. Any attempt to take credit for other’s work, alter the conformation of animals,

or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright violation or allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered

misrepresentation and is prohibited.

3. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide appropriate care for animals.

4. I will present exhibits that are safe for consumption. All food exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other

exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibition.

5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers, and shall have met all

withdrawal times for all medications, and be free of violative drug residue.

6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or exhibition, only the Official Fair Veterinarian may administer the

treatment. All medications that are administered shall be done according to the label instructions of the medication used.

7. My animal’s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medications, external applications and

surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the

show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition.

8. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if requested, will provide the necessary documentation.

9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibition, according to the state health requirements as printed in the

Premium Book of the fair or exhibition. I will provide animal health certificates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the

management of the fair or exhibition.

10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibition, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or exhibition to obtain any

specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. If the laboratory report on the analysis

of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs, this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to the animal

either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the

animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and

analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the

animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the

exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove otherwise.

11. I am responsible for my exhibit and I will not allow others to violate this Code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair

or exhibition I will accept any disciplinary action taken by the management of this fair or exhibition for any violation of this Code

of Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition without recourse against the fair or exhibition.

12. I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer, both good and not so good, and how to live with and

learn from the outcome.

13. I will not be involved in any illegal activities while participating in 4-H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol,

tobacco or drug use.

I agree to conduct myself in an honest, ethical, and upstanding manner and I understand that disciplinary actions will result if these rules are

violated. I understand that I am expected to represent the program in a positive manner. I have read, understand and agree to follow this Code

of Ethics, and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition as printed in its Premium Book.

Exhibitor’s Signature (Required) Date Exhibitor’s Name (Print)

Parent/Guardian’s Signature (Required) Date Parent/Guardian’s (Print)

Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic

information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cathann A. Kress,

director, Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa.

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