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2016 Chickasaw County Achievement Fair

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fair Staff & Superintendents…………………………………………………………………………..…………….….…………..3

Fair Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….….…….…..….4

Award Sponsors…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….…...…….……..7

General Fair Rules…………………………………………………………………………………………..………….…….….….….10

General Livestock Rules…………………………………………………………………………………..……………..….…….….11

General Showmanship, Herdsmanship, Auction……………………………………………..……….….…….…….…..13

Beef……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..……….….…..14

Bucket/Bottle Calf……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….……..17

Dairy Cattle………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…..….……..18

Dairy Goat…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…….…….20

Dog Obedience & Handling………………………………………………………………………………………….……....….…..21

Horse & Pony………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..……..23

Meat Goat/Bottle Goat………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….….……26

Pet…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….…..28

Poultry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..……….29

Rabbit………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..…..………..30

Sheep & Bucket/Bottle Lamb………………………………………………………………………………………………………..32

Swine…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….34

Field Crops…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36

Horticulture…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37

General Rules for Exhibits Other Than Livestock and Garden……………………….……………………………….39

Static Exhibits……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………....41

Little Clovers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………...45

Goal Card Basic Format………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….46

Photograph Exhibit Label……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……...47

Poster Communication Exhibit Report Form………………………………………………………………………….….…..48 Poster Exhibit Evaluation Criteria………………………………………………………………………………………….……….49 Clothing & Communication Day Events………………………………………………………………………………………….50 Iowa Exhibitor Youth Code of Ethics……………………………………………………………………….……………………..53

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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 DIRECTORS: Albert Hartman Dan Miller Mike Weiss Kari Huffman Cory Lubben Dave O’Neill Brad Messersmith Kevin Bucknell Sue Kobliska Lynn Lantow Dwight Kolthoff

CHICKASAW COUNTY EXTENSION STAFF: Regional Extension Education Director Kraig Tweed Region 4 Youth Coordinator Lynette Houser

County 4-H Youth Coordinator Jane Juchems EAGLE Coordinator Diane Day

Office Manager Sarah Merrifield Office Assistant Val Horner Youth Development Specialist Kendra Crooks CHICKASAW COUNTY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS/ FFA ADVISORS:

Sumner/Fredericksburg Karen Van De Walle New Hampton Jim Russ

Nashua-Plainfield Ron Zelle CHICKASAW COUNTY 4-H & YOUTH COMMITTEE: Chaya Feldman Kari Huffman Rhonda Wehling Randy Nosbisch Derek Feldman Cody Schneider Katie Tupper Joseph Jordan Joanne Tupper Bruce Bearman Barbara Schwickerath Extension Council Reps: Tonya Klassen & Dan Ashley CHICKASAW COUNTY 4-H LEADERS:

Elizabeth Geerts Jim & Amanda Bearman Leah Schwickerath Janette Brinks Maria Rodriguez Joanne Tupper Marguerite Ashley Joyce Mueterthies Jen Waddell Matt Bailey Laure Bouska Jennifer Langreck Ron & Patty Orthaus Michelle Gebel Tracy Craun Michelle Pleggenkuhl Kim Seamans Tammy Jordan Jennifer Klassen Patrick & Cala

Duane Nie Diane Brown McGregor FAIR SUPERINTENDENTS Beef: Terry Wicks, Joel Knutson, RogerTiemessen Pets: Christine Knoll (Project Leader: Will Maurer) Poultry: Dale & Elaine Glaser Dairy: Rhonda Wehling, Tracy Craun Rabbits: Janette Brincks Dog: Jennifer Langreck, Heather Rausch Sheep: Leslye Horn, Ron Zelle, Jim Russ, Matt Bailey Horse & Pony: Billy Bearman, Karen Van De Walle, Swine: Tanya Klassen, Ron Zelle, Jim Russ Bruce Bearman, Mike Nehl (Project Leader: Dustin Feldman) Meat Goat: Dennis Crooks 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, 2016 will be documented online and will supersede the printed Fair Book.

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DATE EVENT SPECIFICS LOCATION

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

April 10 Clothing and Communications Day

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

April 26 FSQA Training Registration Required 6:00 – 8:00 pm

United Methodist Church, New Hampton

May 7 Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In

8:00 – 10:00 am, tags $3 New Hampton High School

May 15 Livestock ID’s Due Rabies Forms (Dogs) Equine Lease

Documentation

4-H Online

Jun 15 Final Registration & Livestock/Crops Entry

Form

Fair Registration Form FSQA Certification on File Swine IDALS forms DUE

June 22 LAST DAY for late Livestock/Crops entries

Late fee = $20/head NO Livestock/crops

entries will be accepted after June 22, at 4:30pm

July 1 State Fair Livestock Entries Due

State Fair Website

July 13-18 Achievement Fair Health Papers for Dog, Pets

Drug Affidavit forms DUE at check-in

Big 4 Fairgrounds, Nashua

August 11-21 Iowa State Fair Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines

4-H & FFA ACHIEVEMENT SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

July 13 – 18, 2016

To be announced All Day Crops Field Judging (schedules sent later)

Monday, July 11

5:00 PM Fairgrounds Clean-Up, Exhibit Hall Set-Up, Superintendent Work Evening

PRE-FAIR SET UP: Sumner Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers, Utica Lucky 4’s, Diamonds in the Ruff,

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

6:00 PM Pizza

6:30 PM Livestock Barn Set Up

Wednesday, July 13

8:00 AM 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.

12:00 PM Exhibit Hall Opens

1:00 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.

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

3:00 PM Fredericksburg Futures

3:30 PM Ionia Rustlers/Jolly Blue Bells

4:00 PM Lawler Lassies & Lads/Great Outdoors/Diamonds in the Ruff

4:30 PM S-F Lucky Clovers/Golden Clovers

5:00 PM Utica Lucky 4’s/Alta Vista Aces

5:30 PM Bradford Eager Beavers

6:00 PM Devon Dreamers & any remaining Entrants

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 Thursday 9:00 am.

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

to 10:00 AM on Thursday.

Thursday, July 14

7:00 AM Vet Check & Weigh-Ins from 7:00 – 10:00 AM

8:00 AM Exhibitor Breakfast sponsored by Homeland Energy Solutions

9:00 AM Exhibit Hall Open to the Public

10:00 AM Poultry Show

1:00 PM Dairy Show (Milking Dairy released after show)

3:00 PM Crops Judging

7:00 PM Exhibit Hall Closes

7:00 PM Horse Games

Friday, July 15

8:00 AM Beef Show


12:00 PM Bottle Bucket Calf Show

1:00 PM Livestock Scanning

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


Saturday, July 16

8:00 AM Swine Show


1:00 PM Livestock Judging

4:00 PM Meat Goat & Sheep Show


7:00 PM Figure 8 Races Sponsored by Big 4 Fair Board

Sunday, July 17

8:00 AM Horse Show

12:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open to the Public

5:00 PM 4-H & FFA Family Barbecue

6:00 PM State Fair Photos and County Council Pictures Taken

6:30 PM TUG-A-WAR WEIGH-IN

7:15 PM Introduction of County Council, Crowning of Queen, Fair Announcements & Awards,

Tug-A-War Contest

8:00 PM Non-Livestock Entries Released

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8:00 PM Non-selling animals released; all non-selling market and breeding animals must be off the

fairgrounds by 11 pm on Sunday.

10:00 PM Exhibit Buildings Close

Monday, July 18

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

8:00 AM 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 exhibitors will be responsible for cleaning their own stalls

POST FAIR CLEAN UP: Fredericksburg Futures, Alta Vista Aces, Ionia Rustlers and anyone else

willing to help

Wednesday 13

Thursday 14 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Sunday 17 Monday 18

6:00 AM

6:00 Auction Weigh-In

7:00 AM

7-10 Vet Check, then

Weigh-In

8:00 AM

8-1 Dog 8-11 Beef 8-11 Swine 8-3:30 Horse

8 - Pancake Breakfast

9:00 AM

9:30 Livestock Auction 10:00

AM 10-Noon Poultry

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Bottle Bucket

Barn Clean-Up by ALL exhibitors

1:00 PM 1-2 Pet 1-3 Dairy Livestock

Scanning 1-3

Livestock Judging

2:00 PM

3:00 PM 3-7 Static Judging

3 - Crops 3-7 Rabbits

Fairgrounds Clean-Up

4:00 PM 4-6 Meat Goat/ Sheep

5:00 PM 5:00 BBQ

6:00 PM

7:00 PM 7-9 Vet Check

7-9 Horse Games

Figure 8 Races

Awards

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

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Thank You to our 2016 Award Sponsors (as of 4/1/16):

Herdsmanship Club Herdsmanship Award - Nashua - Plainfield FFA

Beef

Supreme Champion Market Beef (Banner) - Chickasaw County Cattlemen’s Association Champion Market Steer - Chickasaw County Cattlemen’s Association

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

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

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

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

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’s Association

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

Bucket/Bottle Calf

Champion Bucket Bottle Calf - TBA Reserve Champion Bucket Bottle Calf - TBA

Dairy Cattle

Senior Champion Dairy - Select Sires Reserve Senior Champion Dairy - Swiss Valley Farms, Co.

Junior Champion Dairy - TBA Reserve Champion Junior Dairy - Vern Laures Auto Center

Ayrshire Junior Champion (Banner) - TBA Ayrshire Senior Champion (Banner) - TBA

Brown Swiss Junior Champion (Banner) - TBA Brown Swiss Senior Champion (Banner) - TBA

Guernsey Junior Champion (Banner) - Dale Glaser Guernsey Senior Champion (Banner) - Heartland View Farms

Holstein Junior Champion (Banner) - Big Gain Feeds Holstein Senior Champion (Banner) - Big Gain Feeds

Jersey Junior Champion (Banner) - Heartland View Farms Jersey Senior Champion (Banner) - Heartland View Farms

Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion (Banner) - The Mill, Inc. Milking Shorthorn Senior Champion (Banner) - The Mill, Inc.

Junior Dairy Showmanship - Sumner-Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers Intermediate Dairy Showmanship - Sumner-Fredericksburg Lucky Clovers

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Senior Dairy Showmanship - TBA

Dog Obedience & Handling

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

Dog Agility Champion - TBA Dog Obedience Champion - TBA

Dog Rally Champion - K & W Motors Junior Showmanship - First Security Bank & Trust

Intermediate Showmanship - First Security Bank & Trust Senior Showmanship - First Security Bank & Trust

Horse & Pony

Champion Horse - Plum Creek Bit & Saddle Club Reserve Champion Horse - Leatha Springer

Champion Pony - Plainfield Veterinary Service, LLC Reserve Champion Pony - Teresa’s Studio – Teresa Werner

Junior High Points - Horse - Teresa’s Studio – Teresa Werner 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

Champion Meat Goat - TBA 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 Grand Champion Meat Goat Breeding Buck - TBA

Reserve Champion Meat Goat Breeding Buck - Qualley Feed & Grain Junior Meat Goat Showmanship - Sondaddy Farm Meat Goats Senior Meat Goat Showmanship - Sondaddy Farm Meat Goats

Pets

Champion Junior Pet - Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital Champion Int./Sr. Pet - Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital

Junior Pet Showmanship - Paul & Christine Knoll Int./Sr. Pet Showmanship - Paul & Christine Knoll

Poultry

Best in Show – Poultry - TBA

Rabbit

Champion Rabbit - Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital Reserve Champion Rabbit - Diamond Rabbitry

Overall 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 Market Lamb - TBA Champion Carcass Lamb - Farmers Win Coop

Reserve Champion Carcass Lamb - Fredericksburg Futures Top Rate of Gain Market Lamb - Chickasaw Co. Farm Bureau

Champion Breeding Ewe - TBA Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe - Vern Laures Auto Center

Champion Breeding Ram - TBA Junior Sheep Showmanship - Dick & Joyce Schilling

Intermediate Sheep Showmanship - TBA Senior Sheep Showmanship - Dick & Joyce Schilling

Swine

Supreme Champion Market Hog (Banner) - TBA Reserve Champion Market Hog (Banner) - TBA

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 - Leon & Barb Sheets

Champion Carcass Hog - Chickasaw County Pork Producers Reserve Champion Carcass Hog - Chickasaw County Pork Producers

Junior Swine Showmanship - Reicks View Farms Int. Swine Showmanship - Reicks View Farms Sr. Swine Showmanship - Reicks View Farms

Crops

Champion Crop Exhibitor - New Hampton FFA

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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. 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 Intermediate: 7th-8th Senior: 9th-12th 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, 2016. 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 an Extension staff member 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 show MUST complete a liability release form by July 11, 2016. 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. 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, swine, dairy, dairy beef, dairy goats, horse and horse lease agreement, dog, and bucket-bottle calf/lamb/goat. Poultry, rabbits, and pets are due by June 15.

2. All LIVESTOCK ENTRIES and CROPS ENTRIES must be postmarked or due into the Extension Office by 4:30 PM June 15, 2016. 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 22, 2016.

3. Little Clovers K-3 must show as a team with an intermediate or senior 4-H or FFA member. 4. All market animals will be tagged with a 4-H ear tag at the county weigh-in. If a 4-H ear tag should come out,

please notify the Extension Office immediately. A 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!

5. Fair Forms are due to the Extension Office or online at FairEntry.com (directions available in office and on website) by JUNE 15th. In 2017, all Fair Entry will be done online. Forms include:

a. Completed Fair Class Entry Form b. FSQA Certification on File (All species excluding horse, dog and pets) c. Code of Ethics d. Proof of Rabies

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 (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. Dairy exhibitors it is highly suggested 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.)

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.

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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 decide which ribbon group animals will place regardless of number in class. Each livestock ribbon carries a point value listed as following: 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 4th grade and older except for pets, horses, and dogs. Little Clovers do not need FSQA Certification.

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.

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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:

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

--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

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

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

Total…..100 pts

7) An award and rosette 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

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, including end of the fair cleaning of stalls/pens.

The standards for the herdsman ship judging are:

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

2. Neatness, cleanliness, courtesy and action by club members ............................................................... 10 pts max

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

4. Methods of keeping feed and equipment (safety) ................................................................................. 10 pts max

Total .................................................. 40 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 with each club receiving a 1 to 40 point rating

which will be posted daily. A club must attain at least 30 points each day to be eligible. The club receiving the top rating will be

presented the Herdsmanship Plaque at the annual fall banquet.

Auction

***Auction information will be announced as information is available and 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 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 their 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 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. will not be sold through the auction.

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BEEF – FSQA Required

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

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

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

6) 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 a

consensus of the beef superintendents. 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 superintendents.

7) Superintendents reserve the right to combine or split classes.

8) 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 Lot.

7) A second year heifer may be one that the exhibitor had as yearling or one that was purchased as a second year heifer. This

heifer may be open or bred.

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

9) Grand Champion Breeding Heifer will be selected overall and will receive an award and rosette. Reserve Champion will receive

a rosette.

20100: First Year Breeding Heifer

20110: Second Year Breeding Heifer

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 Lot.

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) Cows in this lot cannot be shown in Breeding Beef Heifer lots.

9) There will be a supreme champion cow and calf. They will not compete against the breeding beef heifers. The Grand Champion

will receive an award & rosette. Reserve Champion will receive a rosette.

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

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

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

Market Beef Division

1) Calves must be weighed in by January 15 of the current year at the official county weigh-in. Calves must not have previously

been shown in other county market beef competition. Calves must be ear tagged. Ear tags will be checked at fair weigh-in. Any

calf that loses a tag prior to fair should contact the Extension Office immediately to have their calf properly re-tagged by county

staff or a beef superintendent.

pg. 15

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

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

3) 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. Cattle fewer than 950 lbs. will be shown in the feeder calf class, but will NOT be sold

through the auction.

4) Showing for grand champion and reserve grand champion market beef will be the first and second place calves in the weight

divisions of lots 20200-20202. Champion and Reserve Champion market beef will receive a plaque and rosette.

5) A fee of $1 per head will be invoiced to the exhibitor after fair for the Iowa Beef Check-Off if sold at auction.

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

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

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

9) Grand Champion Drive will pick top 5

20200: Market Steer

20201: Market Heifer

20202: Dairy Beef

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 and will be automatically entered into the class OR WILL NOT be eligible

for the Local-Origin class.

A Local-Origin Plaque and a rosette will be awarded to the top placing animal of local-origin. A champion local-origin lot will be

organized if the grand or reserve champion market beef are not of local-origin. The top placed local-origin animal in each lot would

be judged for the special plaque in this case.

Feeder Calves – Open to all market beef weighing 950 pounds or less and feeder calf entries. These cattle are not eligible to be sold

in the livestock auction. Classes may be divided by weight. Calves may be heifer or steer calves born prior to May 15 of the current

year. 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 Calves

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 after the Achievement Show and before August 15. Youth will be notified as to when this meeting will be held.

Chickasaw 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 lot consists of 5 market beef animals, any breed, that are all enrolled in one 4-H club or FFA

chapter. Two 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

pg. 16

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. Not 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: Junior Showmanship

20902: Intermediate Showmanship

20903: Senior Showmanship

pg. 17

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

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. Examples of questions:

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 another Int. or Sr. 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 and Reserve Champion plaques.

pg. 18

DAIRY CATTLE – FSQA Required

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.

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

3) 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.

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

5) 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.

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

offered to each lot for blue, red, and white ribbons.

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

Heifer Calves born: January 1, 2016 –May 15, 2016

Yearling heifers born: June 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015

Sr. Yearling heifers born: Sept 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015

Two year old born: Sept. 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014

Three year old born: Sept. 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013

Aged cow (4 yr. +) born: Before Sept. 1, 2012

Dry Cow (3 yr. +) born: Before Sept. 1, 2013

8) Heifer 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

juniors.

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

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

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

Breed Classes – Members 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 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 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

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

pg. 19

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

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 lot, 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

Showmanship (see showmanship contest rules)




pg. 20

DAIRY GOATS – FSQA Required

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

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

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

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

registered tattoo.

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: Junior Showmanship (grades 4-6) 22902: Intermediate Showmanship (grades 7-8) 22903: Senior Showmanship (grades 9-12)

*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.

pg. 21

DOG OBEDIENCE & HANDLING – Health Papers Required

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 6 of the 1 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) Any female in season may not be shown.

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

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

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

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

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

30202: Senior Handling/Showmanship (grades 9-12)

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

Dog Obedience Division

Obedience Classes:

30101: 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.

30102: 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.

30103: 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.

30104: Little Clovers

Rally classes:

30131: Beginner Rally (ON leash) First year dog.

30132: Intermediate Rally (ON leash) Second year dog.

30133: Advanced Rally (OFF leash) Third year and above dog.

30134: Little Clovers (ON leash)

pg. 22

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

obstacles.

30141: Novice Dogs (ON leash) – all heights

30142: 8” Class – Dog height 11” and under (OFF leash) *Dog must have shown previously in agility

30143: 12” Class – Dog height 11-14” (OFF leash)



30146: 24” Class – Dog height over 22” (OFF leash)


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

rosettes.*

**Best in Show Champion and Reserve Champion are the result of top Obedience, Rally, and Agility scores.

Winners receive an award and rosette.

Best in Show and Reserve in Show will be awarded to the dog and handler with the highest total scores from obedience, rally, and

agility. Showmanship scores will be used in the event of a tie.

Fun

Trick Class – 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.

pg. 23

HORSE & PONY DEPARTMENT – Vet Check Required


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 on file 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 Thursday. Games classes will be held Saturday 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

Iowa,” for complete information.

pg. 24

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

Miniature Horse Halter 38” and Under

31102: Weanlings & Yearlings

31103: Two-Five Year Old, Mares & Geldings

31104: Six years and Older, Mares

31105: Six years and Older, Geldings

Horses 56” and Taller Halter

31111: Weanlings and Yearlings




Ponies 38”-56” Halter





Donkey & Mule Halter





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.

31200: Jr. Showmanship

31201: Int. Showmanship

31202: Sr. Showmanship

English Performance Division

31300: Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure

31301: Int. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure

31302: Sr. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure

31310: Jr. Hunt Seat/English Equitation

31311: Int. Hunt Seat/English Equitation

31312: Sr. Hunt Seat/English Equitation

31390: Jr. English Walk-Trot

31391: Int. English Walk-Trot

31392: Sr. English Walk-Trot

Western Performance Division

31400: Jr. Western Pleasure

31401: Int. Western Pleasure

31402: Sr. Western Pleasure

pg. 25

31410: Jr. Western Horsemanship

31411: Int. Western Horsemanship

31412: Sr. Western Horsemanship

31420: Jr. Walk-Trot

31421: Int. Walk-Trot

31422: Sr. Walk-Trot

31430: Jr. Bareback Equitation

31431: Int. Bareback Equitation

31432: Sr. Bareback Equitation

Driving Division

31500: Single Cart - Horses Under 56”

31510: Single Cart - Light Horses

31520: Two Team Wagon - Horses Under 56”

31530: Two Team Wagon – Light Horses

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)

31600: Jr. Trail

31601: Int. Trail

31602: Sr. Trail

31650: Jr. Reining

31651: Int. Reining

31652: Sr. Reining

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)

31700: Jr. Barrels

31701: Int. Barrels

31702: Sr. Barrels

31710: Jr. Flag Race

31711: Int. Flag Race

31712: Sr. Flag Race

31720: Jr. Plug Race

31721: Int. Plug Race

31722: Sr. Plug Race

31730: Jr. Pole Bending

31731: Int. Pole Bending

31732: Sr. Pole Bending

31740: Jr. Keyhole

31741: Int. Keyhole

31742: Sr. Keyhole

31750: Jr. Egg & Spoon

31751: Int. Egg & Spoon

31752: Sr. Egg & Spoon

31753: Jr. Figure 8 Race

31754: Int. Figure 8 Race

31755: Sr. Figure 8 Race

31756: Ribbon Race

pg. 26

MEAT GOAT – FSQA Required 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 of current year and have proper ID on file at the Extension Office in 4-H Online to be eligible to show.

2) Goats must have individual Scrapies tag or an official tattoo registered with USDA. 3) Goats must be broke to lead. Exhibitors may use halters, collars or collar with a short lead. No rope halters. 4) There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any meat goat. Violators will be disqualified. 5) All meat goat exhibitors must have Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification 6) Exhibitors will not be permitted to lift or elevate the front legs of the goats off the ground during judging and no bracing –

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) No fresh scabbing allowed on any disbudding or horn removal for bio-security purposes.

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. 23010: Little Clover – non-competitive 23011: Exhibitors (Grades 4-12) BUCKET BOTTLE KIDS WILL BE SHOWN AS THE FIRST CLASS OF THE MEAT GOAT SHOW. Breeding Meat Goat - Birth dates will be used to determine the class divisions. (Include birth date on 4hOnline by May 15 and fair entry form.) Meat Goat Breeding - Does – Exhibitor may show no more than two animals in each class.

23110: Does born: Jan. 1 – May 15, 2016 23111: Does born: Jul 1, 2015 - Dec. 2015 23112: Does born: Jan. 2014 - Jun. 2015 23113: Does born: before Jan. 1, 2014

*Jr. and Sr. (12 months and older) Champion and Reserve Champion will receive rosettes. **Grand Champion and Reserve Does will receive an award and rosette.

pg. 27

Meat Goat Breeding Bucklings 23121: Buckling Kid born: Jan – May 2016

*Grand and Reserve Champion Bucklings will receive an award and rosette.

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 on file with 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 –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. Goats should arrive clipped and show ready. 5) Minimum weight is 45 pounds to be eligible to show. Goats not meeting the minimum requirement will be entered in the

feeder class and not eligible for the auction. Classes will be divided by weight by superintendent if needed. All meat breeds will be shown together.

6) Age/Teeth: meat goats must have kid teeth (front pair of milk teeth) in place and show evidence of breaking skin or eruption of permanent incisors at fair weigh-in. Any meat goat having lost any kid teeth or teeth have been tampered with will be disqualified.

7) Horns: Exhibitor will be required to have horns disbudded, dehorned, or tipped blunt on all market animals before arrival to the fairgrounds.

8) Drenching will not be allowed. If there are health concerns involved regarding dehydration, the fair vet should be contacted.

23200: Market Meat Goat (does and wethers) *Grand and Reserve Champion Meat Goat will be selected for an award.

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. 23210: Feeder Meat Goat (Under 45 lbs.) Meat Goat Showmanship 23901: Junior Showmanship

23902: Intermediate Showmanship 23903: Senior Showmanship An award and rosette will be given to the Grand Champion in each Showmanship class. The Reserve Champion will receive a rosette.

pg. 28

PETS – Health Papers Required; Only Rabbits Require FSQA

RULES: (Also refer to general livestock rules)

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

grade 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 time 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 table cover (rug, mat, etc.) if animal can be placed out of cage or off the ground and onto show

table.

9) All DOGS are REQUIRED to have an ID form completed in 4H Online by May 15th. All other pets must have a fair entry form

turned into the Extension Office 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 member’s ability to handle it 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 selected

based on 4-H’ers 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 Pet Classes

Pet Showmanship

32085: Pet Showmanship - Junior

32086: Pet Showmanship – Intermediate

32087: Pet Showmanship - Senior

pg. 29

POULTRY – FSQA Required


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 graders exhibit 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 a authorized tester within 90 days prior to the event. If a 4-H member

purchases birds from a company that is an approved Pullorum-Typhoid free flock and the 4-H member 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.

Fancy/Breeding

24000: Individual Cock (Male bird 12 months or older)

24010: Individual Hen (Female bird 12 months or older)

24020: Individual Cockerel (Male bird 6-12 months)

24030: Individual Pullet (Female bird 6-12 months)

24040: Pen of Three Breeding Trio (2 hens, 1 cock or 2 pullets, 1 cockerel)

24050: Miscellaneous Pen of Three Breeding Trio (2 females, 1 male)

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

Commercial

24300: Broilers, Two Birds (Either sex can be shown; same sex in pen of two)

24310: Other Market Birds (Turkeys, Guineas, etc.)

24320: Market Waterfowl (Ducks, geese, etc.)

24330: Pen of Two Production Birds (at least 16 weeks of age)

24340: Special Broiler Class

*Best in Class Selected

Communication

24800: 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.

Showmanship

24901: Junior Poultry Showmanship

24902: Intermediate Poultry Showmanship

24903: Senior Poultry Showmanship

pg. 30

RABBIT – FSQA Required


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 fair entry date, June 15.

8) NEW in 2016: All rabbits must be tattooed by fair show day and ID’ed in 4H Online by May 15th.

Little Clovers Class


27002: Little Clovers Showmanship (Child will flip rabbit over, count toe nails, carry to table & pose rabbit. Exhibitor must

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

Crossbred Rabbits

27110: Single crossbred Jr. Doe

27120: Single crossbred Jr. Buck

27130: Single crossbred Sr. Doe

27140: Single crossbred Sr. Buck

27150: Crossbred Fur

*Best Crossbred Selected

Commercial Rabbits

27200: Single 6 Class Jr. Doe

27210: Single 6 Class Jr. Buck

27220: Single 6 Class Int. Doe

27230: Single 6 Class Int. Buck

27240: Single 6 Class Sr. Doe

27250: Single 6 Class Sr. Buck

27260: Class 6 Fur

*Best 6 Class Selected

Fancy Rabbits

27300: Single Class 4 Jr. Doe

27310: Single Class 4 Jr. Buck

27320: Single Class 4 Sr. Doe

27330: Single Class 4 Sr. Buck

27340: Class 4 Fur

*Best Class 4 Selected

**Best in Class & Reserve Selected for plaques

pg. 31

Market Rabbits

27400: Single Meat Pen – minimum 3 ½ lbs,., maximum 5 ½ lbs.

27410: Pen of 3 Meat Rabbits – maximum 16 ½ lbs.

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

Communication

27600: Rabbit Project Presentation

Educational presentation must be a minimum of five minutes and no longer than eight minutes in length. Rabbit topic is at

discretion of the youth. To be presented and judged at the rabbit show. Participants will receive a purple, blue, red or white

ribbon.

Rabbit Showmanship

27901: Junior Rabbit Showmanship

27902: Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship

27903: Senior Rabbit Showmanship

pg. 32

SHEEP – FSQA Required


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. 4-H’ers 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.

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 4hOnline by May 15 and fair entry form by fair entry deadline. 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. 25010: Bucket/Bottle Lamb, Little Clover – non-competitive 25011: Bucket/Bottle Lamb, Exhibitors (Grades 4-12)

BUCKET BOTTLE LAMBS WILL BE SHOWN AS THE FIRST CLASS OF THE SHEEP SHOW

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

September 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015. Ewes born prior to Sept. 1, 2014 are considered aged breeding sheep and are ineligible

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

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)

pg. 33

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 4-H 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 lots 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.

*Champion Top Rate of gain selected for plaque.

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.

pg. 34

SWINE – FSQA Required

RULES: (Be familiar with General Livestock Rules)

1) All swine entered must be tagged by April 1, 2016. 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 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 nominate 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 at weigh-in on July 14th. 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 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) Superintendents will decide show order following weigh-in.

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

17) No market swine will be clipped for the show.

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 (new in 2016) – Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred Market will be

selected.

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

Purebred Market.

Breeding Swine – (New Division in 2016)

26400: Crossbred Gilt – Champion and Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt will be selected.

26410: Purebred Gilt – Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred Gilt will be selected.

*Supreme Champion Breeding Gilt will be selected from Champion Crossbred Gilt and Champion Purebred Gilt.

pg. 35

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.

pg. 36

FIELD CROPS

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 member’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, one week 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 must be postmarked or due into the Extension Office by 4:30 PM June 15, 2016. 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 22, 2016.

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

pg. 37

HORTICULTURE

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) Every 4-H’er 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 lot 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 – [5] (pickling)

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

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]

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H464.pdf

pg. 38

Other Horticulture

More than one entry per class allowed, provided they are not the same. Maximum 4 entries total.*

40400: Other Vegetable

40402: Fruit Small fruits (ground cherries, raspberries, strawberries) – [1 cup]

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

40403: 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.)

Arrangements & Displays: allowed one entry per class

40501: House Plant – May be a single specimen or collection of flowering houseplants, foliage houseplants, or succulents.

Specimen should be raised by member or cared for. The name of the variety of each houseplant should be stated

on a 3” x 5” notecard.

40502: 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.

40503: Vegetable Container Display – (Second year members and older) –

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.

40504: First Year Exhibitors Class (limited to first year horticulture exhibitors only) refer to guidelines listed below.

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.

pg. 39

GENERAL RULES FOR EXHIBITS (OTHER THAN LIVESTOCK AND GARDEN)

1. Exhibits show outgrowth of a 4-H’ers participation in the selected project or program throughout the current 4-

H year, to accomplish a goal. Both individuals and groups can do exhibits. All static exhibits must have a written, audio, or video explanation included with each exhibit. 4-H members (5th grade & older) need to respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

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

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

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

2. 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 and easily seen location.

3. 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. Judging Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/home/4h-youth

4. Due to security, we discourage 4-H’ers from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of the exhibit. Chickasaw County Extension will use diligence to ensure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement, but will not be responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft, etc.

5. Exhibits done in school or partly in school are acceptable as long as they had a goal before the work began. 6. 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. 7. 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.

8. Endangered or threatened plants and animals (includes insects) should NOT be used in any exhibit. Wildflowers taken from parks should not be used. It is illegal to possess songbird nests or feathers. 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.

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

rule #3 in Communications for Poster Art. b. Chart or graph boards and model displays, etc., are not to exceed 48”x48” in size. Maximum size of

chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards is determined by measuring the flat unfolded dimensions.

c. Display boxes are not to exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth. 10. 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.)

11. Copyright logos, designs, or trademark materials should not be used for exhibits on public display at a fair without written permission. If written permission has been obtained for an exhibit, it should be included in the

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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.

12. Exhibits that do not comply with the copyright, 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.

13. 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.

14. Club booths will be assigned by membership. 15. All exhibits, activities and programs must represent appropriate safety procedures in the development of the

exhibit and during the evaluation process. 16. 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.) 17. 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 http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects 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.

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

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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-Hers 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 – 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 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 My 4-H: A Special Photography Exhibition (NEW) – A single photograph that tells a story about 4-H and shows the 4-H’ers perspective of the 4-H experience. Photos should help the public gain a better understanding about today’s dynamic and expanded 4-H opportunities.

My 4-H Special Rules: 1) Photographs will be submitted digitally by the 4-H’er directly to the Iowa state 4-H office. Uploading instructions will be

available after May 1, 2016. All entries must be received by July 10, 2016. 2) One submission per 4-H’er. Photos must be taken by the 4-H’er. 3) Photos in this class DO NOT need to be evaluated and selected through a county process before submission. 4) Entries may be submitted by any 4-H member (must have completed 5th – 12th grade in 2016) of an organized 4-H club

or participant in 4-H programming (4-H camping, special interest, school enrichment, 4-H afterschool). 5) All submissions will be reviewed by a panel. A select number of photos will be chosen for display at the Iowa State Fair. 6) All submitted photos may be used for any promotional purpose by the Iowa 4-H program and/or the Iowa 4-H

Foundation. 10702 Photography Challenge Class: “Hands for Larger Service” (County contest – not eligible for State Fair)

1. Any 4-H/FFA member is eligible to enter. 2. One entry per exhibitor. 3. This photo is not included in the photography project limit. 4. Exhibitors are to follow photography special rules.

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5. Entries will be judged (not conference judged) on Tuesday. 6. Exhibit must be entered through Fair Entry. One of the H’s in 4-H stands for HANDS. The theme for this year’s contest is “Hands for Larger Service.” Hands are involved in everything we do for others. Whether it is wiping a tear for someone who is hurting, assisting someone in need, building a house for Habitat for Humanity, stocking shelves at the Food Bank, or volunteering at church, there are helping hands all around us. Can you capture this on camera? Be creative in your composition! Hands must be in your photo – but the picture does NOT have to be just hands.

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 http://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. 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, 2015 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 on 7 on a sturdy disposable plate or cardboard

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tray. Large items shall be entered whole. 1 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.

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. 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 that shows 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)

Dive to New Depths (2016 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.

Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule:

Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology classes may not enter in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice-versa.

LITTLE CLOVERS ***No premiums will be given for Little Clover entry; they will receive a 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 (Kindergarten – Third Grade), with the assistance of another Int. or Sr. 4-H or FFA member, 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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4H 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 Department and Class Your Name Grade Completed Name of your club If you are a junior, intermediate, or senior 4H’er 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 elements of design 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

Cost of materials, project

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*

5. What would you like to do in this project area next year?

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?

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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? Yes / No (Include such things as cropping, color enhancement, size of exhibit, removal of red eyes, etc.)

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 2015/2016)

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)

Dive to New Depths (2016 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme) www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

Nothing Compares (2016 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?

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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

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Clothing and Communication Day Events April 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm

United Methodist Church, NH

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, with no more than 2 participants

from any one category (male, female, minority) at the Awardrobe Event.

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 4H 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 2016 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.

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, however, 4-H’ers may participate in only one

Educational Presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair.

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?

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.

Rules: 1. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2016. 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 2016. 2. Each county may enter a maximum of three Share-The-Fun Acts at the Iowa State Fair.

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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.

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 2016. 2. Each county may enter a maximum of two 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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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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