Winneshiek
County Fair
2015 4-H/FFA Fairbook
Winneshiek County Fair Book
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Winneshiek County Fair Book
General
4-H/FFA Leadership Record
Iowa Youth Code of Ethics
4-H/FFA Fair Schedule
Winneshiek County Fair Exhibit Goal Explanation Sheet
Design Elements and Art Principles
Page 3
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Pages 5 – 6
Pages 7 – 8
Page 9
4-H Clothing (and sewing), Foods & Communications Day Handbook
Pages 10 – 12
Pages 12 – 13
Pages 14 – 16
Clothing and Sewing
Foods
Communications
4-H Static Judging Day Handbook
General Rules
Pages 17 – 18
Animals
Page 19
Animal Science & Veterinary Science
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Page 19
Crop Production, Environment and Sustainability, Horticulture,
Outdoor Adventures, Safety and Education in Shooting Sports, &
Other Agriculture and Natural Resources
Creative Arts
Pages 19 – 20
Music, Photography, & Visual Arts
Family & Consumer Sciences
Pages 20 – 22
Child Development, Clothing and Fashion, Consumer Management,
Food and Nutrition, Health, Home Improvement, Sewing and Needle
Arts, & Other Family and Consumer Science
Personal Development
Page 22 - 23
Citizenship, Communication, 4-H Poster Communications Exhibit,
Digital Story Telling, Leadership, & Self-Determined
Science, Engineering & Technology
Page 23
Digital Storytelling, Mechanics, Woodworking, & Science,
Engineering, and Technology
4-H Clover Kids (K - 3rd Grade) Handbook
Pages 23 – 26
Clover Kids Handbook
4-H/FFA Livestock Handbook
Pages 27 – 29
Pages 30 – 31
Page 32
Pages 31 – 33
Pages 34 – 38
Page 39
Pages 39 – 41
Pages 41 – 42
Pages 42 – 43
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Pages 44 – 46
Pages 46 – 47
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Pages 51 – 52
Pages 52 – 54
Page 54 - 55
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General Rules
IDALS Health Requirements
Livestock Fees
Livestock Auction
Beef Department
Bucket Bottle Department
Dairy Cattle Department
Dairy Goat Department
Dog Department
Herdsmanship
Horse Department
Meat Goat Department
Parade of Champions
Pet Department
Poultry Department
Rabbit Department
Sheep Department
Swine Department
Showmanship
Important Dates
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4-H/FFA Division Leadership Record
Winneshiek County Extension & Outreach
325 Washington Street
Decorah, Iowa 52101
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek/
563-382-2949 (phone)
563-382-2940 (fax)
Winneshiek County Extension & Outreach Staff
Winneshiek County Office Manager: Carrie Courtney, ccourt@iastate.edu
County 4-H & Youth Coordinator: Trevor Rockwell, rocktr@iastate.edu
Office Assistant: Brenda Kirkeby, kirkebyb@iastate.edu
Office Assistant: Beth Holthaus, bethh@iastate.edu
Regional Extension Education Director: Kraig Tweed, ktweed@iastate.edu
ISU Extension & Outreach Youth Field Specialist: Kendra Crooks, kcrooks@iastate.edu
Region 4 4-H Youth Coordiantor: Lynette Houser, lmanders@iastate.edu
2015 Winneshiek County Extension Council
Ed Albertson
Kevin Lansing
Kathy Moen
Pat Courtney
Gary Lien
Jess Rediske
Bob Hemesath
Norbert Lovstuen
Delbert Smith
2015 Winneshiek County 4-H Youth Development Committee
Michelle Einck
Al & Ruth Hageman
Scott & Amy Courtney
Ashley Schwartzhoff
Michelle Schwartzhoff
Chris Irwin
John Huinker
Daiton Tietz
Elizabeth Smith
Eric Smith
Norbert Lovstuen
2015 Winneshiek County 4-H County Council
Ashley Darling
Nathan Herold
Ashley Kurash
Jada Vanden Brink
Marissa Foels
Emily Irwin
Aric Luzum
Nicole Schmitt
Elizabeth Smith
Adam Knight
Isaac Luzum
Ashley Schwartzhoff
Jon Drow
Kelly Kuboushek
Emily Luzum
Daiton Tietz
2015 Winneshiek County FFA Advisors
Joni Bruvold, Decorah FFA
Mike Adams, Crestwood FFA
Melissa Brincks, South Winneshiek FFA
Nick Zuercher, Postville FFA
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IOWA 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.
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Winneshiek County Unsportsmanlike Behavior Policy - “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by
rules and the 4-H member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth
Committee.”
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2015 Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA Schedule
IMPORTANT -- Livestock Exhibitor Meetings will take place on Tuesday, July 7th.
You and a parent/guardian must choose one of the two meetings to attend: 11:00 AM or 3:00
PM to best understand exhibitor/family expectations, risk management, handling of animals,
and more. Also, at this meeting you will receive your exhibitor number. Attendance is
required at one of these meetings in order to show your animals at the
Winneshiek County Fair.
DATE
TIME
ACTIVITY
Mon., June 15
12 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
4-H Clothing, Foods and Communications Judging,
Decorah Lutheran Church
Fri., June 26
9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
4-H/FFA Advanced Feeder Class – Decorah Sales
Commission
Thurs., July 2
*9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4-H Static Exhibit Entry Day – Danan Lansing Building
*Clubs will be assigned judging times
4-H/FFA Pet Show – Danan Lansing Building
4-H Clover Kids Pet Show – Danan Lansing Building
1 p.m.
Immediately following
Mon., July 6
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tues., July 7
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
4-H/FFA Livestock may enter
(Absolutely NO livestock unloaded before 5 p.m.
or after 9 p.m.)
4-H/FFA Livestock Check-in (EXCEPT DAIRY)
(Absolutely NO livestock unloaded before 7 a.m.)
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Dairy Check-in
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 4H/FFA Beef Weigh-in & Carcass Scanning
10:00 a.m.
4H/FFA Poultry Check-in & Market Poultry Weigh-in
(All Poultry must be on the grounds and tested for
Pullorum at 10 a.m. - no birds may arrive prior to
10 a.m.)
11:00 a.m.
4H/FFA Livestock Exhibitor Meeting – Show Barn
11:00 p.m.
4-H/FFA Commercial Pen of 3 Rabbit Weigh-in
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 4H/FFA Sheep and Meat Goat Weigh-in – Sheep Barn
Noon
4H/FFA Swine Ultra sound/Scan & Weigh-in – Swine Barn
Noon
4-H/FFA Dog Show – Show Barn
2:00 p.m.
4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Check-in – Beef Barns
3:00 p.m.
4H/FFA Livestock Exhibitor Meeting – Swine Barn
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Wed., July 9
8:15 a.m.
Immediately following
Immediately following
Immediately following
3:00 p.m.
Immediately following
Immediately following
4H/FFA Dairy Goat Show – Sheep Barn
4H Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Calf Show – Show Barn
4H/FFA Bucket Bottle Show - Show Barn
4H/FFA Dairy Show – Show Barn
4H/FFA Breeding Meat Goat Show – Sheep Barn
4H/FFA Market Meat Goat Show – Sheep Barn
4H/FFA Sheep Show – Sheep Barn
Thurs., July 10
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Horse Check-in
4H/FFA Swine Show – Swine Barn
4H/FFA Horse Show – Horse Arena
4H/FFA Poultry Show – Danan Lansing Building
4H/FFA Swine Load-out – Swine Barn
Fri., July 11
8:30 a.m.
Immediately following
Immediately following
Immediately following
Immediately following
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
4H/FFA Breeding Beef Show – Show Barn
4H/FFA Dairy Beef Show – Show Barn
4H/FFA Market Heifer Show – Show Barn
4H/FFA Market Beef Show – Show Barn
2nd Annual Celebrity Beef Show
4H/FFA Rabbit Show –Danan Lansing Building
Deadline for any Livestock Auction Additions/Changes
Sat., July 12
8:30 a.m.
4H Community Bldg. State Fair Exhibitors Meeting &
Picture – Show Barn
4-H/FFA Parade of Champions – Show Barn
4H/FFA Livestock Auction – Show Barn
4H/FFA Ag Olympics – Show Barn
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
Sun., July 13
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
4-H/FFA Livestock Release
(Livestock must be out and stalls/pens cleaned by
10:00 a.m.)
Fairground Clean-up
4-H Community Building Exhibits Checkout
Events that are not 4-H/FFA sponsored – see Fairboard with questions at 563.382.8514.
Unsportsmanlike Behavior Policy
“4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and
the 4-H member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action
deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
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Winneshiek County Fair Exhibit Goal Explanation Sheet
Name_________________________________Address___________________________________
Grade(completed)______Club______________________________Phone___________________
Class No.___________Project Area________________________
1. What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal?)
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2. What steps did you take to learn or do this?
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3. What were the most important things you learned?
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(Check fair book for additional information requested for this exhibit)
If your exhibit was a Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Sewing or Clothing exhibit, please see the
back of this page. Photography exhibits will need to complete the 4-H Photography Label only.
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Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Sewing or Clothing exhibits
I made choices for my exhibit based on the following Design Elements and Art Principles
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Design Elements:
Line
Shape
Color
Texture
Space
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Art Principles:
Rhythm
Proportion
Emphasis
Balance
Unity
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4-H Visual Arts/Home Improvement
Design Elements and Art Principles
Most Visual Arts and Home Improvement classes at the county fair and at the state fair ask you to talk
about the design elements and art principles that are relevant to your exhibit. You don’t have to refer to
each of these, just the ones that pertain to your exhibit, the ones that are dominant.
When completing your write up of exhibit information, simply identify the design elements or art
principles that are dominant in your exhibit, give the definition of those selected design elements or art
principles, and provide one or two sentences of how each of those selected design elements or art
principles apply to your exhibit. (For more information, refer to visual arts project materials.)
Design Elements:
 Line can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or curved. Lines can vary in thickness or help create a
mood.
 Shapes are made from connected lines. How they are arranged determines the design.
 Values/color – light, intermediate, and dark values define parts of objects and set off one area of
a design from another. Has a color scheme been followed?
 Texture is a surface characteristic that can be touched or seen. Contrasting textures add
interest.
 Space is divided into negative and positive areas. One area should be dominant.
Art Principles
 Rhythm is organized movement. Repeating lines, shapes, or colors will produce rhythm.
 Proportion compares the amount, size, or number. Unequal proportions in which one element
dominates is desirable.
 Emphasis captures your attention by unusual use of line, shape, texture, space, or value.
 Balance gives a design stability.
o Radial Balance – same around a center point
o Asymmetrical Balance – dissimilar
o Bysymmertrical Balance – same on both sides
 Unity is the union of elements in a design. Repetition produces unity.
Please take time to include these important pieces of information in your exhibit. Leaving them out may
reduce your ribbon placing. Please include three to four of them, if possible.
EXAMPLE of how to apply to your exhibit write up: reupholstered chair
Design Element: Texture
Texture is a surface characteristic that can be touched or seen. Contrasting textures add interest. In my
exhibit, the chair has two textures. The upholstery is a rougher, rigid texture. The legs of the chair are
smooth and follow a curve. The oversized upholstery tacks also add smooth texture.
Prepared by Vanette Grover, ISU Extension Youth Development Specialist, Howard County, January 2000.
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If entering a Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Sewing or Clothing exhibit, please answer the three
questions for the goal sheet PLUS select and answer the following additional questions regarding
Design Elements and Art Principles:
 I made choices for my exhibit based on the following Design Elements and Art Principles:
 Design Elements:
- Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and/or Space
 Art Principles:
- Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, Balance, and/or Unity
 Design Element Tips are located on page 9 and also at the following website:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateFair/EEHandbook/EEHJPDesign4H634.pdf
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4-H Clothing, Foods & Communications Day Handbook
Monday, June 15, 2015 @ Decorah Lutheran Church
SEWING AND NEEDLE ARTS and CLOTHING AND FASHION WILL BE
JUDGED AT STATIC JUDGING DAY ON JULY 2, 2015 NOT CLOTHING,
FOODS & COMMUNICATIONS DAY AS IT HAS BEEN IN THE PAST. PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY!!
Superintendent: Trevor Rockwell
Extension Staff: Carrie Courtney, Beth Holthaus, Brenda Kirkeby, Kendra Crooks & Lynette Houser
Coordinator: Roxie Schnitzler, Paula Wilmarth and Michelle Einck
4-H Youth Development Committee: Scott & Amy Courtney, Michelle Einck, Al & Ruth Hageman, Chris Irwin,
Norbert Lovstuen, John Huinker, Ashley Schwartzhoff, Michelle Schwartzhoff, Eric Smith, Elizabeth Smith & Daiton
Tietz
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tentative Schedule of Events: Monday, June 15, 2015
11:30 a.m.
Judges Orientation
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Educational Presentations & Extemporaneous Speaking
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fashion Review, Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Food and Nutrition Fair
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Share the Fun
5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Working Exhibit set-up
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Working Exhibit Judging
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Program:
Share the Fun recognition, style show and State Fair Share the Fun acts
** The following events will have scheduled judging times:
Educational Presentations & Extemporaneous Speaking,
Fashion Review, Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge,
& Foods
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4-H Clothing Selection and Fashion Review
Superintendent: Trevor Rockwell
Coordinator: Roxie Schnitzler
Extension Staff: Carrie Courtney, Beth Holthaus, Brenda Kirkeby, Kendra Crooks & Lynette Houser
The following catagories will be judged on 4-H Clothing, Foods and Communications
Day on Monday, June 15 and NOT at Static Judging Day. Please bring exhibits on
Thursday, July 2 to be displayed at the Winneshiek County Fair.
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Sewing example:
A 4-H member sewed and created a dress shirt.
 The 4-Her may enter this item under Fashion Revue. Fashion Revue is where
the 4-H member will wear/model the constructed item. The 4-H’er will need to
complete the 4-H County Clothing Event Report Form and turn in a photo.
 The 4-Her MAY ALSO enter this item on STATIC JUDGING DAY under Class
10407 – Sewing and Needle Arts and be judged for the overall construction of
the item. The member will need to complete a goal sheet for this category.
Purchased Clothing Example:
A 4-H member purchased a dress shirt.
 The 4-H’er may enter this item under Clothing Selection. Clothing Selection is
where the 4-H member will wear/model the purchased item and be judged on
construction, ease of care, cost, how it fits into current wardrobe,
attractiveness, appropriate for activity/event, etc. The 4-H’er will need to
complete the 4-H County Clothing Event Report Form found at the Extension
Office or on the Winneshiek County 4-H website, and include a photo
 The 4-H’er MAY ALSO enter this item on STATIC JUDGING DAY under Class
10402 – Clothing and Fashion and be judged on style, fashion, design, thrifty
spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, clothing care, etc. The member
will need to complete a goal sheet for this category. An example of the goal
sheet may be found on pages 7-8.
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** Classes on this page will be judged at our 4-H Clothing, Foods and Communications Day
scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2015. Members will model their exhibits. A 4-H County
Clothing Event Report Form will be needed for these classes.
Fashion Revue
4-H'er models garment they construct. It may be machine stitched, hand knitted, crocheted, or a combination of the
above. Must be enrolled in the clothing project. Senior 4-H’ers (9th – 12th grades) are eligible for the State Clothing
Event. The 4-H’er will need to complete the 4-H County Clothing Event Report Form. There will be a limit of two
entries in the Fashion Revue class. A photo of the member wearing the outfit must be attached to the write-up.
CLASS NUMBERS
12101 Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
12102 Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
12103 Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
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Clothing Selection
Participants will wear purchased outfits. (This does not include garments constructed for the 4-H'er by a
seamstress.) The 4-H’er will need to complete the 4-H County Clothing Event Report Form. There will be a limit of
two entries in the Clothing Selection class. A photo of the member wearing the outfit must be attached to the
write-up.
The purpose of this program is to help youth develop skills in buying clothing (construction, ease of care, cost, how
it fits into current wardrobe, attractiveness, appropriate for activity/event, etc.) - outfit can be work, dress up or
casual.
4-H'er needs to share orally and written with the judge why it was selected and where it will be worn. It is not
necessary to be enrolled in the clothing project to participate in the Clothing Selection Program. Senior 4-H’ers are
eligible for the State Clothing Event (9th - 12th grades).
CLASS NUMBERS
12201 Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
12202 Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
12203 Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
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The $15 Challenge
4-H'er needs to share orally and written with the judge why it was selected and where it will be worn. It is not
necessary to be enrolled in the clothing project to participate in the Clothing Selection Program. Senior 4-H’ers are
eligible for the State Clothing Event (9th - 12th grades). The 4-H’er will need to complete the 4-H County Clothing
Event Report Form. There will be a limit of two entries in the $15 Challenge class. A photo of the member
wearing the outfit must be attached to the write-up.
CLASS NUMBERS
12301
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
12302
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
12303
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
1. Purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H’ers goal or intended use for the selected outfit.
2. Have had individual planned or county experience(s) in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit,
quality and construction features, and price and cost comparison.
3. 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.)
4. Cost of outfit must be $15 or less, not including shoes, accessories, or undergarments.
5. Receipt(s) MUST be turned in with the Clothing Event Report Form.
6. A photo of the member wearing the outfit must be attached to the write-up.
Food and Nutrition FAIR
Monday, June 15, 2015
Superintendent: Trevor Rockwell
Coordinator: Paula Wilmarth
Extension Staff: Carrie Courtney, Beth Holthaus, Brenda Kirkeby, Kendra Crooks & Lynette Houser
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June 1
Exhibitors pre-enroll in the Winneshiek 4-H Food & Nutrition Fair
June 8
Exhibitors participating in the Winneshiek County Food & Nutrition Fair will be mailed a
letter with scheduled judging times.
June 15
Winneshiek County Food & Nutrition Fair
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------General Food and Nutrition Fair Exhibit Rules:
1. 4-H'ers must be enrolled in the Food & Nutrition project.
2. The 4-H exhibitor is limited to two food entries in the Food & Nutrition Fair plus the place setting.
3. Age for exhibiting at the Winneshiek County Food & Nutrition Fair: Juniors - 4th, 5th, 6th graders; Intermediates 7th & 8th graders; Seniors - 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th graders.
4. Two to three place setting exhibits may be selected to advance to the 2015 Iowa State Fair. 4-H youth wishing
to compete at the 2015 Iowa State Fair, must have completed 5th grade.
5. The evaluation process will be based on the following three goals for exhibitors:
 To involve youth in planning a healthy, well-balanced meal using MyPlate.
 To involve youth in preparing a food item from their healthy meal plan.
 To involve youth in creating a place setting complimentary to their planned menu.
6. All exhibits must include a written explanation or videotape. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following
two questions about the exhibit:
 What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal?
 What ideas or plans do you have for the future based on what you have learned or discovered?
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7. If an exhibitor will be using a digital format to present explanation, the exhibitor MUST have materials on a flash
drive or other external device to be used with computers provided by Extension. We will not guarantee internet
service to be available. Please plan accordingly.
8. 4-H'ers will be asked to bring their place settings, menus and recipe cards to the Winneshiek County Fair Entry
Day on Thursday, July 2rd, to display in their club booth. Before bringing the place setting for display at the
Winneshiek County Fair, each item in your place setting should be securely labeled, including the name of the
club, class number and exhibitor's name.
9. The place setting portion of your exhibit(s) must be displayed at the Winneshiek County Fair (unless other
arrangements have been made with the Superintendent or Extension Staff). Place settings should be entered
on July 2rd during your 4-H club's scheduled judging time.
10. Only 4-H members are allowed in kitchen prep area along with a staff-approved volunteer or 4-H leaders
on judging day. The exception will be if the parent also serves as the the 4-H leader for the exhibitor.
Exhibitor must work independently in preparation and set up of exhibit.
11. Due to security, we discourage 4-H'ers from sending items to the Winneshiek County Fair that have special
meaning and historical value as part of the exhibit. We will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered
for exhibit after their arrival and placement, but will not be responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft, etc.
12. Premiums will be pro-rated in each class and money paid to the 4-H club treasurer following the Winneshiek
County Fair.
13. If exhibits are removed before check-out time, 4-H'ers will forfeit premium money.
14. Unsportsmanlike Behavior Policy - “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H
member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.
Special Rules
1. When entering one of the following categories, please include:
 a healthy, well-balanced menu plan (using MyPlate) on a 3 x 5 PLAIN index card only.
 NO FRAMING MENUS.
 one prepared food item from your menu plan, with your recipe on a 3 x 5 plain index card only.
 a place setting to compliment your menu.
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Index cards with recipe and menu are to be placed to the right of the place setting.
2. Foods must be unquestionably safe to eat when they are entered, whether tasted or not. (Hot foods hot and
cold foods cold. Refrigerators, ovens and stoves will be available for holding foods.)
3. Your menu should include food and beverage(s). See sample menus below:
Sample Menu 1
Sample Menu 2
Appetizer
Meat/Main Dish
Vegetable
Fruit
Bread Product
Beverage(s)
Casserole
Vegetable
Vegetable
Fruit Salad
Bread Product
Beverage(s)
4. Youth may enter up to two of the following categories plus the Place setting:
11501 – 1 Appetizers
11501 – 2 Meat/Main Dish
11501 – 3 Soup/Salad
11501 – 4 Vegetables
11501 – 5 Breads
11501 – 6 Desserts
11501 – 7 Grilling
11501 – 8 Quick Healthy Meals
(prepared in 20 min. or less)
11501 – 9 Theme Meal
(Holiday, Birthday, etc.)
11501 – 10 Specialty Diet Meal
(Diabetic, Low Sodium, Low Fat, etc.)
11501 – 11 Beverages
11501 – 12 Place setting for the above entries
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4-H Communications
Superintendent: Trevor Rockwell
Coordinator: Michelle Einck
Extension Staff: Carrie Courtney, Beth Holthaus, Brenda Kirkeby, Kendra Crooks, & Lynette Houser
Communication classes include: Educational Presentations, Extemporaneous Speaking, Share the Fun, and
Working Exhibits.
General Rules:
1. Presentations may be on any subject the 4-H'er feels would be of interest to others.
2. Ages for the the Communications Fair: Juniors - 4th, 5th or 6th grade. Intermediates - 7th or 8th grade. Seniors 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
3. May give team or individual presentation. 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/senior class).
4. Presenters are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted
material may not be distributed without permission.
5. Only presenters are allowed in the Educational Presentation, Working Exhibit, and Extemporaneous Speaking
preparation rooms.
6. 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.
7. Communication entries must be filed in the county Extension Office on or before June 2.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Premiums will be pro-rated in each class and money paid to the local club treasurer following the Winneshiek
County Fair.
11. Members are encouraged to perform Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits and/or Share the Fun acts
again during the Winneshiek County Fair at a selected time. Contact the Extension Office if interested.
12. All Grand and Reserve Grand Champions, Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions, 4-H State Fair and 4-H
Alternate State Fair exhibitors are required to participate in the Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA Parade of
Champions on Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. in the Show Barn. This event is for both livestock and non-livestock
entries. Substitute rules apply. More details will be shared at a later date.
13. Unsportsmanlike Behavior Policy - “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H
member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Communication Events Schedule:
Educational Presentations & Extemporaneous Speaking
Share the Fun
Working Exhibit set-up
Working Exhibit Judging
Program:
Share the Fun recognition, style show and State Fair Share the Fun acts
Copyright and Communications:
When presenting an educational presentation we expect that 4-H'ers will explore a variety of sources to get correct
information to convey to the public. The 4-H'er should be able to answer the judge's question, "Where did you get
your information?" Responses should include the complete source such as: 4-H project material Celebrate Art,
rather than just saying in 4-H materials. If you used other Extension publications, reference books or magazines,
you should state the titles and issues if appropriate. It is not necessary that you have this printed out, just tell the
judge and audience.
When presenting a working exhibit, it is also important to give the source of your information. Remember if your
directions were taken from a copyrighted magazine or book, you CANNOT duplicate the directions and distribute
them. You may have purchased the magazine for your use, but that does not grant you permission to duplicate and
distribute. For more information, please look at the copyright information located on our webpage,
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm.
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EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION CLASSES
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.
Educational Presentations are eligible to go on to the Iowa State Fair in August, as long as the age requirement is
met. A 4-H member may participate in only one educational presentation per year. Topic selection should be an
outgrowth of the presenter’s 4-H experience or 4-H project work. If there is a group of members giving a
presentation, the group will be in the age category of the oldest member.
11101
Junior (4th – 6th Grade) - presentations should not exceed 15 minutes
11102
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade) - presentations should not exceed 20 minutes
11103
Senior (9th – 12th Grade) - Presentations should not exceed 20 minutes
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WORKING EXHIBIT CLASSES
Purpose: Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an
informal and experiential way.
Working Exhibits are eligible to advance on to the Iowa State Fair in August, as long as the age requirement is met.
A 4-H member may participate in only one working exhibit per year. The Working Exhibit provides an opportunity for
members to communicate and interact with an audience in an informal way. Many stages of the product should be
ready so that any step can be discussed. This is not a presentation. The best topic involves the audience in some
doing, tasting or judging. The topic selected by the 4-H’er should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience. Plan
to cite where your idea came from.
It is important the working exhibit be of interest to the audience. May be individual or team. If participating as a
team, the group will be in the age category of the oldest member. Plan for 50 people when preparing for your
working exhibit at the Winneshiek County Clothing, Foods & Communications Day.
Topic selection should be an outgrowth of the presenter’s 4-H experience or 4-H project work.
11201 Junior (4th – 6th Grade) - will be scheduled for a 25 minute period
11202 Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade) - will be scheduled for a 45 minute period
11203 Senior (9th – 12th Grade) - will be scheduled for a 45 minute period
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.
Do you like to sing, play an instrument, or perform before an audience? Share the Fun is doing what you like to do.
Work up an act and sign up to present it. Use your imagination and talent.
Share the Fun skits must not exceed eight minutes in length. To advance to the state fair, members must
meet state fair Share-The-Fun requirements. Participants must have completed the 5th through 12th grade, (or that
equivalent) and not have graduated from high school prior to 2015. They must be an active member of an extension
sponsored youth group in the current year. All members of a select group must meet the grade eligibility
requirements. If a total club is selected to participate, at least 80% of the club members must meet the grade
eligibility requirements.
May be individuals, team or club
11301 One to three people
11302 Four or more people in a group
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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.
1. Two entries per county will be selected to advance to the State Fair.
2. Participants must be senior aged 4-H’ers, completed the 9th grade. This contest is designed to encourage the
development of the life skill of communicating with others through enhancing the ability to think, to organize, to
speak, and to answer questions readily by participating 4-H’ers before an audience.
3. Contest format:
a.
The contest will begin with an orientation on Monday, June 15. Times will be assigned.
b.
Each contestant will select one of the available topics thirty minutes before the contest. The
selected topics may not be available to the other contestants. The general nature of the topics will
relate to 4-H.
c.
A preparation room is to be used with one contestant per speaking site admitted initially and one
additional contestant per speaking site admitted each ten minutes as the contest progresses. A
contestant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a contestant
receive help from a parent, leader, other adult, or any other youth. Each contestant will have 30
minutes preparation time. A contest official will assist contestants with the time requirements.
d.
All reference material will be screened by a contest official on the following basis:
- Contestants may bring his/her own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference
during the thirty minutes of preparation.
- Reference material must be printed materials such as books or magazines (cannot be
notes, outlines, or speeches prepared by the contestant or by another person for the
purpose of use for this contest.)
- Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material
will consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.
e.
Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own efforts using approved reference material which
the contestant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain 3” x
5” note cards will be provided to each contestant in the preparation room.
f.
Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.
g.
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.
h.
Each contestant will be introduced by a contest timekeeper by name and the club he/she
represents and the contestant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.
i.
Contestants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters or audio-visuals of any sort. A
podium will be available, if desired.
Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- Content related to topic
- Voice
- Knowledge of the subject
- Stage Presence
- Organization of material
- General Effect
- Power of expression
- Response to questions
4. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included as a part of the contest.
j.
Class 11401
Senior aged 4-H’ers (completed 9th through 12th grade)
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4-H Static Judging Day Handbook
2015 Winneshiek County Fair
Judging Date: Thursday, July 2, 2015 @ Danan Lansing Building
Superintendents: Trevor Rockwell
Coordinators: Renate Hunter, Paula Wilmarth and Roxie Schnitzler
Extension Staff: Carrie Courtney, Beth Holthaus, Brenda Kirkeby, Kendra Crooks & Lynette Houser
4-H Youth Development Committee: Scott & Amy Courtney, Michelle Einck, Al & Ruth Hageman, Chris Irwin,
Norbert Lovstuen, John Huinker, Ashley Schwartzhoff, Michelle Schwartzhoff, Eric Smith, Daiton Tietz and Elizabeth
Smith
General Exhibit Rules:
1. The only limit will be three exhibits in Photography. All other classes there are no limits on the
number of exhibits a 4-H’er may bring.
Clover Kids (K – 3rd grade) are limited to three exhibits. (See Clover Kids Handbook on page 24)
2. Age for exhibiting at the Winneshiek County Fair: Clover Kids - K - 3rd graders; Juniors - 4th, 5th & 6th
graders; Intermediates - 7th & 8th graders; and Seniors - 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th graders.

4-H'ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) are eligible to
exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th
grade members.
3. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H
projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and
may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.
4. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and
approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.
5. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:
• Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size.
• Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed
48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.
• Display boxes may not exceed 28" x 22" in height and width and 12" in depth.
6. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may
NOT be used in any exhibit.
7. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by
the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using
copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all
materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright
information for 4-H’ers at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm)
8. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process.
Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general
appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a
ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are
located on each 4-H project page at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects.
9. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The
exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:
• What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)
• What steps did you take to learn or do this?
• What were the most important things you learned?
- You may type the answers to these questions on the Winneshiek County Goal Sheet
(example found on page 7-8) or type the answers on another document. Please type your
responses to the questions.
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***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes
10. All judges’ decisions are final.
11. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the county, class number, and
exhibitor’s name.
12. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Community Building on entry day, Thursday, July 2, 2015.
13. Exhibits are to be entered on July 2 at the scheduled judging time. You may wear shorts for static
judging day but they must be appropriate.
14. Exhibits are to be released between 7:00 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 12th. If you are unable
to be there at release time, have someone pick up your exhibits. Before removing exhibits from
the Community Building, each exhibit is to be checked out by an approved 4-H
volunteer/Extension Staff. If the club does not dismantle the booth by 10:30 a.m.
staff/volunteers will dismantle.
15. Projects not picked up will be assessed a $10.00 fee. Please pick up your projects on Sunday,
July 12th by 11:00 or make arrangements to have them picked up if you have a conflict.
16. Premiums will be pro-rated in each class and money paid to the 4-H club treasurer following the
Winneshiek County Fair.
17. If exhibits are removed before check-out time, without permission, 4-H'er will forfeit premium money.
18. Exhibits must have been completed after the 2014 fair.
19. Due to security, we discourage 4-H'ers from sending items to the Winneshiek County Fair that have
special meaning and historical value as part of the exhibit. We will use diligence to insure the safety of
articles entered for exhibit after their arrival and placement, but will not be responsible for damage or
loss by fire, theft, etc.
20. Items selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair must fit easily into a car for transportation to and from
the fair. If the item does not fit into a car easily, the exhibitor will be responsible for its transportation to
and from the Iowa State Fair.
21. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair general exhibit rules for the
exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair participation.
22. DRESS CODE. All exhibitors will be required to wear a Winneshiek County 4-H county wide t-shirt, both
livestock and non-livestock, when they are showing in the ring or being conference judged. County 4-H
t-shirts are new this year and members will be charged $2.00 for the first shirt and $4.00 for any
additional shirts. Contact your 4-H leader to place your t-shirt order before May 15.
23. All Grand and Reserve Grand Champions, Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions, 4-H State Fair
and 4-H Alternate State Fair exhibitors are required to participate in the Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA
Parade of Champions on Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. in the Show Barn. This event is for both livestock
and non-livestock entries. Substitute rules apply. More details will be shared at a later date.
24. Unsportsmanlike Behavior Policy - “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the
4-H member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth
Committee.”
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Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in
the judging process. Please check out the following websites for more information about
the judging criteria:
Project Hot Sheets: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects
Exhibit Tip Sheets: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/tipsheets.htm
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ANIMALS
Class 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.
Class 10102 - Veterinary Science
An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Class 10201 - Crop Production
An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops.
Class 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.
Class 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. This could include cut flowers, your own raised house plants, arrangements, and terrariums.
Class 10204 - Outdoor Adventures
An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor
activities.
Class 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).
Class 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.
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CREATIVE ARTS
Class 10301 – Music
An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical
styles or history.
Class 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.
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
photographs should not exceed 16” in height or width.
3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. Photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic,
etc. will only be accepted as part of an educational display that shows learning about photography
printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc.
4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount
borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting
boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally.
 4-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.
7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes.
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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. 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo
exhibits.This is a separate form that is not included on the Winneshiek County Goal Sheet on page 7-8.
Class 10304 - Visual Arts
An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts
topic.
Special rules and exhibit guidelines exist for visual arts exhibits. Please be sure to check
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm to make sure your exhibit complies with those.
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.htm.
If entering a Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Sewing or Clothing exhibit, please answer the three
questions for the goal sheet PLUS select and answer the following additional questions regarding
Design Elements and Art Principles:
 I made choices for my exhibit based on the following Design Elements and Art Principles:
 Design Elements:
- Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and/or Space
 Art Principles:
- Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, Balance, and/or Unity
 Design Element Tips are located on page 9 and also at the following website:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateFair/EEHandbook/EEHJPDesign4H634.pdf
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Class 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.
Class 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.
1. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The
exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:
• What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)
• What steps did you take to learn or do this?
• What were the most important things you learned?
- You may type the answers to these questions on the Winneshiek County Goal Sheet
(example found on page 7-8) or type the answers on another document. Please type your
responses to the questions.
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If entering a Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Sewing or Clothing exhibit, please answer the three
questions for the goal sheet PLUS select and answer the following additional questions regarding
Design Elements and Art Principles:
 I made choices for my exhibit based on the following Design Elements and Art Principles:
 Design Elements:
- Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and/or Space
 Art Principles:
- Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, Balance, and/or Unity
 Design Element Tips are located on page 9 and also at the following website:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateFair/EEHandbook/EEHJPDesign4H634.pdf
Class 10403 - Consumer Management
An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer
rights and responsibilities.
Class 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. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H3023.pdf
Example: Members are asked to bring 6 cookies, 6 muffins, 6 bars, etc. on a plate for judging and/or 1
standard full loaf of bread, 1 cake, 1 pie, etc. for judging at the Winneshiek County Fair.
Special rules and exhibit guidelines exist for food and nutrition exhibits. Please be sure to check
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/foodandnutrition.htm to make sure your exhibit complies with those.
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, 2013 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.
Class 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.
Class 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.
If entering a Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Sewing or Clothing exhibit, please answer the three
questions for the goal sheet PLUS select and answer the following additional questions regarding
Design Elements and Art Principles:
 I made choices for my exhibit based on the following Design Elements and Art Principles:
 Design Elements:
- Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and/or Space
 Art Principles:
- Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, Balance, and/or Unity
 Design Element Tips are located on page 9 and also at the following website:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateFair/EEHandbook/EEHJPDesign4H634.pdf
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Class 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.
1. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The
exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:
• What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)
• What steps did you take to learn or do this?
• What were the most important things you learned?
- You may type the answers to these questions on the Winneshiek County Goal Sheet
(example found on page 7-8) or type the answers on another document. Please type your
responses to the questions.
If entering a Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Sewing or Clothing exhibit, please answer the three
questions for the goal sheet PLUS select and answer the following additional questions regarding
Design Elements and Art Principles:
 I made choices for my exhibit based on the following Design Elements and Art Principles:
 Design Elements:
- Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and/or Space
 Art Principles:
- Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, Balance, and/or Unity
Design Element Tips are located on page 9 and also at the following website:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/StateFair/EEHandbook/EEHJPDesign4H634.pdf
Class 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.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Class 10501 - Citizenship
An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world.
Class 10502 - Communication
An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, and visual communication skills in their many forms.
Class 10503 - 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit
4-H Poster Communication exhibits are to be conference judged on Entry Day, Thursday, July 2. This component
of the 4-H Communications program is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate to the public using the
non-verbal form of communication on a poster. The objective of this class is to provide the opportunity for 4-H’ers to
tell a story visually about 4-H to the general public.
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, and 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.
8. The 4-H Clover is a protected emblem. 4-H’ers can include the clover, but do not copy/print other
material over the clover.
9. The themes for “Communicating Through 4-H Posters” are:
a) 4-H is… (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)
b) Join 4-H
c) Ticket to Success (2014 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)
d) Nothing Compares (Iowa State Fair theme)
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Class 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.
Class 10505 - Leadership
An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.
Class 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
Class 10601 - Mechanics
Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and
restoration.
Class 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.
Class 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.
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4-H Clover Kids (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade) Handbook
2015 Winneshiek County Fair
Judging Date: Thursday, July 2, 2015
Extension Staff: Trevor Rockwell, Carrie Courtney, Beth Holthaus, Brenda Kirkeby, Kendra Crooks,
& Lynette Houser
4-H Youth Development Committee: Scott & Amy Courtney, Michelle Einck, Al & Ruth Hageman, Chris Irwin,
Norbert Lovstuen, John Huinker, Ashley Schwartzhoff, Michelle Schwartzhoff, Eric Smith, Daiton Tietz & Elizabeth
Smith
General Exhibit Rules:
1. Clover Kids (K – 3rd graders) are limited to three exhibits to be judged at the fair.
2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H
projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may
represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.
3. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and
approved methods will not be put on public display.
4. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT
be used in any exhibit.
5. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the
exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted
materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits.
6. All judges’ decisions are final.
7. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the county, class number,
and exhibitor’s name.
8. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Community Building on entry day, Thursday, July 2, 2015.
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9. Exhibits are to be entered on July 2rd at the scheduled judging time.
10. Exhibits are expected to be on display the entire fair. Exhibits will be released between 7:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 12th. If you are unable to be there during this time, have someone pick
up your exhibits. Before removing exhibits from the Community Building, each exhibit is to be
checked out by an approved 4-H volunteer/Extension Staff.
11. Projects not picked up will be assessed a $10.00 fee. Please pick up your projects on Sunday, July
12th by 11:00 or make arrangements to have them picked up if you have a conflict.
12. Exhibits must have been completed after the 2014 fair.
13. Due to security, we discourage 4-H'ers from sending items to the Winneshiek County Fair that have special
meaning and historical value as part of the exhibit. We will use diligence to insure the safety of articles
entered for exhibit after their arrival and placement, but will not be responsible for damage or loss by fire,
theft, etc.
14. DRESS CODE. All exhibitors will be required to wear a Winneshiek County 4-H county wide t-shirt, both
livestock and non-livestock, when they are showing in the ring or being conference judged. County 4-H tshirts are new this year and members will be charged $2.00 for the first shirt and $4.00 for any additional
shirts. Contact your 4-H leader to place your t-shirt order before May 15.
15. Unsportsmanlike Behavior Policy - “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4H member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
What do Clover Kids need to do to bring an exhibit to the fair?
Clover Kids (K-3rd Grade) are welcome to bring up to 3 exhibits for the 4-H static exhibit judging day. There
is no goal sheet for Clover Kids to complete.
For the judging day, all that a clover kid member will need to bring along is the exhibit(s). Please make sure
all exhibit pieces are clearly marked with the Clover Kid member’s name and club.
The clover kid member will be evaluated by talking with a judge. This judge will ask the member questions
regarding their exhibit such as, but not limited to, how it was made, where did you get the idea, did you
enjoy this project, or do you have any other projects you would like to do in the future. At the end of the
evaluation the clover kid member will receive a ribbon.
A clover kid member may also exhibit in the clover kid pet show and in the clover kid bucket bottle calf
show. The pet show and bucket bottle show would be in addition to the 3 exhibits a clover kid member may
bring to the Community Building. Therefore, a clover kid member may bring 3 exhibits to be judged in the
community building, 1 pet to be judged during the pet show, and 1 bucket bottle calf. Please see the pet
show and bucket bottle show rules listed below and on the following page.
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4-H CLOVER KIDS PET DEPARTMENT
open to 4-H Clover Kids in grades Kindergarten – 3rd
Judging Show Time: Thursday, July 2, 2015 - Immediately following the 4-H Pet Show
Superintendent: Beth Einck
CLASS NUMBERS
Class 32003
Clover Kids Pet Show Class (open to Kindergarten – 3rd Grade Members)
Pet Department General Rules:
1. Pets will be conference judged on their conditions, member’s ability to handle and care for the pet. Clover Kids
will have the opportunity to show the audience their pet and tell a caring adult about their pet.
2. Clover Kids judging will be cooperative and not competitive. Each participate will receive a participation ribbon.
No premium money will be given.
3. Pets must be leashed, caged, or contained and kept away from animals in other buildings. Pets are to be on the
fairgrounds during the time of judging and the Pet Show only.
4. Exhibitors are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to show time to register and prepare their animal.
5. All dog and cat exhibitors must present a current rabies certificate at the time of judging. (No kittens or puppies
under 3 months are to be shown due to disease vulnerability). If you have a dog for a pet, it must go to Beth
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Einck (the dog superintendent) for a screening. This is a safety issue. Also, no turtles allowed due to potential
disease. The judge will be handling all agreeable pets for examination (please clip claws of cats).
6. Livestock animals such as swine, horses, cattle (beef and dairy) are not to be shown in the Clover Kids Pet
Show. All other animals must be less than 200 pounds in order to be shown.
7. Clover Kids and pets must be supervised by an adult at all times. The adult is responsible for both the Clover
Kid and pet. Only one Clover Kid and pet will be allowed in the showcase area at a time, along with a
responsible adult, to ensure the safety of the pet, the Clover Kid, and the audience.
8. Any female animal in season cannot be shown.
9. Pets may be shown only by 4-H members who have turned in a Pet Project Entry Form to the Extension Office
by June 15, 2015.
10. Pet entry is $1.00 per entry plus $1.50 per individual for insurance.
11. Clover Kids have the option to make a poster about the pet which includes past and present goals. The poster
size is 22” x 28”. The poster will be conference judged on Thursday, July 2 during the Pet Show. The
poster may include such things as: breed of pet or name of species, age and/or birth date, characteristics and
habits of the pet, care of the pet such as special diet, needs, flea control, worm control, etc.; name of pet;
pictures of pet in action; your own artistic illustrations, cut or pasted diagrams, pictures, etc.
12. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
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4-H CLOVER KIDS BUCKET BOTTLE CALF SHOW
open to 4-H Clover Kids in grades Kindergarten – 3rd
Judging Show Time: Wednesday, July 8th – Immediately following the 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show
Superintendent:
CLASS NUMBERS
Class 20302
Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf- includes dairy & beef calves. Calves must have been born
between February 1 and April 30, 2015. Calves should not be clipped or fitted. Calves will
be shown on halter. All entries will be given a participation ribbon but no class placing.
Bucket Bottle Calf Department General Rules:
1. Clover Kids judging will be cooperative and not competitive. Each participate will receive a participation ribbon.
No premium money will be given.
2. Project is open to all Winneshiek County 4-H members in Kindergarten – 3rd grade.
3. Children in Kindergarten – 3rd grade must be accompanied by an adult in the show ring at all times.
4. Calves must be purchased and in possession of the child within two weeks of birth. Any newborn or orphaned
calf - steer or heifer - dairy or beef - purebred or crossbred - calved between March 1 and July 1 of the current year
can be a part of this project. Bull calves will be allowed at the fair.
5. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed; no nursing permitted.
6. An exhibitor is limited to a maximum of one calf exhibited at the fair.
7. Calves do not need to be ear tagged.
8. Record keeping forms are optional for clover kid members. If completing a record keeping form, they must be
filled out prior to the show day and are available at the Winneshiek County Extension Office. The record keeping
forms must be turned in to Extension Staff by Tuesday, July 7th at 4:30 p.m. in the Show Barn Office (Fairgrounds).
9. All calves will be shown on halter and should be clean and groomed.
10. Children will be asked questions regarding:
a. Care and management of raising the calf.
b. Showing/handling of the calf.
c. Fitting, general health, and condition of the calf and child’s knowledge of the project.
d. Appropriate record keeping.
*NOTE: Quality and conformation of the calf will NOT be considered in the bucket bottle program.
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11. Bucket bottle calf exhibitors must follow the fair’s rules and health requirements as stated in the fair book.
These include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. No evidence of warts, ringworm, pinkeye, or other infectious conditions will be allowed.
b. All exhibitors must show his/her own animal in partnership with a caring adult.
c. Each exhibitor is responsible for the care of his or her animal in partnership with a caring adult.
12. Calves will be brought to the fair on the day of the show and return home the same day.
13. Health Requirements: Calves exhibited in the Bucket Bottle class must have a Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection, showing individual identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently free from
symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited
veterinarian within 30 days prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM,
FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL
ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
14. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
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GENERAL RULES FOR 4H/FFA LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS - 2015
1. RESPONSIBILITY. The Fair management will use diligence to insure safety of all animals or articles entered
for exhibition, after their arrival and placement, but under no circumstances will the Winneshiek County Fair
Board or Extension Service be responsible for any loss, damage or injury.
2. ELIGIBILITY. Classes are open to all 4th-12th grade Winneshiek County 4-H youth who have filed their
enrollment in the Winneshiek County Extension Office by May 1, 2015. Members may enroll in 4-H in only one
county and must exhibit in the county in which they are enrolled. All FFA students who live in Winneshiek
County and who are certified by their instructor on or before May 1, 2015, will be eligible to exhibit in the 2015
show, up to one year following their high school graduation. No 4-H or FFA member may show the same
identified project at two county fairs.
Clover Kid members (Kindergarten – 3rd grade) will not be allowed to show animals other than in the Clover Kid
Pet Show and the Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Show. Pet and non-livestock exhibiting opportunities will be
noncompetitive. All participants will receive a Clover Kid ribbon.
4-H youth wishing to compete at the 2015 Iowa State Fair, must have completed 5th-12th grade.
3. Retagging. Exhibitors having livestock lose a tag must contact the Extension Office to make
arrangements for retagging. Staff must be present at the time of retagging. Exceptions to this rule may
apply where bio security is an issue. Please refer to species rules for those exceptions.
4. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food
chain: dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality
Assurance Requirements. Winneshiek County will offer FSQA trainings on April 16th from 6-8p.m. and
April 25th from 9-11a.m. Please RSVP to the Extension Office at least one business day before the event.
5. All Exhibitors and at least one Parent/Guardian MUST attend the Exhibitor meeting during the Fair. Failure to do
so may result in forfeiting rights to show livestock.
6. ENTRIES - All livestock entries must be made on the 2015 Fair Entry Website by June 15. Send entry fee(s) to
the Winneshiek County Extension Office, 325 Washington Street, Decorah, Iowa 52101. No space can be
guaranteed unless entries and entry fees are received properly filled out and on time. Along with the fair
entries and fees, BOTH the member and parents/guardian must have signed an Iowa Youth Code of
Ethics either on 4hOnline during 4-H re-enrollment or turned in a paper copy to the Extension Office.
For entry fee rates, see the bottom section on these General Rules and/or the 2015 Fair Entry Form. Members
entering after June 15 or entries with incorrect information may be assigned a stall in the late entry section, not
necessarily with their club. Unexcused late entries may not be accepted. Final decision will be made by the
4-H Youth Development Committee after the 4-H'er submits a written explanation as to why his/her
entry and fees are late.
7. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H
member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth
Committee.”
8. Drenching of any species will NOT be allowed. Drenching is defined as: putting any type of tube down
the throat or in the mouth of an animal to force fluids into the stomach. If there are health related
concerns regarding dehydration exhibitors must contact the Extension Office immediately before
implementing treatment or calling a vet. All calming agents must be reported to the Extension Office
Staff before use. Exhibitors involved in drenching or non-approved use of agents will not be allowed to
show the animal. There are Quality Assurance issues involved with this practice.
9. ALL MEMBERS will be required to keep all stalls and grounds neat and clean during the fair. When cleaning
out your livestock stalls, beef and dairy; pull bedding back 2-3 feet from front of stall. Swine, sheep, goat,
rabbit, and poultry exhibitors; clean out their entire pens and haul the bedding to the designated
location. (If your stall is not clean you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums and this money
will be given to the club/clubs that are doing the cleaning.)
10. PROJECT OWNERSHIP. All exhibits must have been cared for and managed by the member during this 4-H
and FFA year. Projects must have been enrolled on Livestock Identification forms and filed at the Extension
Office by May 15, 2015. Exceptions are Market Beef, Derby Pigs, Market Pigs, Meat Goats and Market Sheep
– these were identified at weigh-ins. Animals identified as 4-H projects remain 4-H animals for county and
state fair. Animals identified as FFA projects remain FFA for county and state fair.
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If the member owns the animal, he/she must assume 75 percent or more of the management as defined in the
4-H project rules and regulations, 4H-200 (Rev.). A family owned horse may be managed by no more than two
members of the family on a 50 percent basis. A non-family owned horse must be managed by the member 75
percent of the time or more. A member managing a horse on this basis must have a completed Horse Lease
Agreement from the Extension Office signed by the owner stating that the member manages the animal at least
75 percent of the time and that he/she has access to use of the animal.
11. DRESS CODE. All exhibitors will be required to wear a Winneshiek County 4-H county wide t-shirt, both
livestock and non-livestock, when they are showing in the ring or being conference judged. Please contact your
4-H leader or the Extension Office if you need additional shirts. Horse dress code rules have changed, refer to
horse section for changes.
12. FFA Chapters are allowed to design and wear their own t-shirts. All FFA members must wear the same chapter
shirt. Horse dress code rules have changed, refer to horse section for changes.
13. Health certificates will be required for all animals before they are allowed to unload at the
specific species for health requirements.
fairgrounds. See
14. Poultry must be on the grounds at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7th to be tested for pullorum. No birds are
allowed on the grounds prior to testing on Tuesday, July 7th. Market Beef, Breeding Beef, Dairy Goats,
Meat Goats, Rabbits, Sheep and Swine must be in place by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7th. Dairy Cattle may
be brought in between 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7th. Absolutely NO livestock may be unloaded
before 5 p.m. or after 9 p.m. on Monday, July 6 or before 7 a.m. or after 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7.
15. STALLING. Each exhibitor will be allowed one stall per animal/one pen for 3 animals they enter at the fair. In
case of crowded conditions, an exhibitor will forfeit any extra space they requested without refund at the
discretion of Extension Staff. If enough room is available, a stall may be rented and used as a “club stall” for
feed, show boxes, etc. Example: You enter and pay for 5 dairy animals; you bring 3 to the fair. Space is limited
therefore you forfeit the 2 empty stalls.
16. PLACING. All classes will be judged on a Blue, Red and White grouping basis with ribbons distributed on the
group basis. In the event the judge determines no entry in any certain class is worthy of a blue ribbon, any
lower rating may be given without any higher placings whatsoever.
17. ALL PROTESTS OF ANY NATURE MUST BE IN WRITING, SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE EXTENSION
OFFICE IN THE SHOWBARN within 48 hours of the incident ALONG WITH a $50 Deposit. Such complaints
will be given due consideration by the Extension Staff, Livestock Superintendents, Regional and State 4-H Staff,
Extension Council and/or Fairboard. Extension Staff on the grounds reserve the right to interpret all rules and
their decisions will be final. If the protest or complaint is found to be in direct violation of the 2015 Fair Book
immediate action may be taken by Extension Staff. If the protest or complaint is found to be unfounded, the
money is donated to the 4H/FFA Scholarship Fund.
18. LIVESTOCK ENTRIES MUST be stalled or penned in the area designated by Extension Staff. Exhibitors who
fail to comply will forfeit all premiums for that entry.
19. EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW their own animals except in the case of sickness or other reasons satisfactory to
the Extension Staff. Requests must be submitted at least one day before the show to the Extension Office.
Substitute showman must be a current Winneshiek County 4-H or FFA member.
20. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY of each exhibitor to conduct themselves so as to not endanger another exhibitor
or his/her exhibit. Anyone violating this rule will forfeit all awards and prizes won.
21. POWER-WASHERS and BUTT FANS are PROHIBITED.
22. LIVESTOCK BARN FAN INFORMATION FROM FAIRBOARD: Location – Must not be reachable from an aisle
or walkway; Must have a screen cover front & back of the fan; No aisle or walkways may be blocked. Fee:
$5.00 per fan fee to cover cost of electricity. BEEF exhibitors: Plug-ins are rated for a maximum of 20
amps/circuit – when fitting your animal, plugging in a dryer and a fan may overload the circuit. Use good
judgment and ask if you have questions concerning these issues.
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23. IT IS THE INTENT the 4-H/FFA exhibitor takes responsibility for caring for and grooming & fitting his/her own
animals. If assistance is needed while animals are housed on the Fairgrounds, it should be aimed at helping
the 4-H and FFA member learn new skills and must be done with the 4-Her present. Assistance may come from
other family members, a current 4-H/FFA member or person who must be approved by the Extension Staff and
Youth Development Committee. Families with youth in the first, second or third year of a beef and/or dairy
project may request a designated helper to assist them at the county fair with grooming and fitting.
Contact the Extension Office by June 15 to place your request for an assistant. Must provide name of
who will be assisting.
24. All 4-H/FFA exhibitors must abide by FSQA standards and practices while they have animals residing
on the Fairgrounds. Drenching will not be allowed at ANY time after entry until release of livestock. Any
4-H/FFA exhibitor found to be in violation of these prohibited practices will face disciplinary action by
the Extension Staff.
25. RELEASE OF EXHIBITS. All livestock will be released from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 12th. Exhibitors
must secure approval by June 25th from Extension Staff to remove livestock early. Failure to do so will be
grounds for disciplinary action by the Youth and Development Committee and or the Extension Council.
26. Parade of Champions: July 12th at 9:00 a.m. in the Show Barn. All Grand and Reserve Champions, Supreme
and Reserve Champions, 4-H State Fair and 4-H Alternate State Fair Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to
participate in the Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA Parade of Champions. This event is for both livestock and nonlivestock entries. Projects may be checked out of the Community Building for the Parade of Champions but
must returned immediately after the parade.
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LIVESTOCK ENTRY FEES
Dairy - Beef
Market Beef/Dairy Beef Carcass Contest
Sheep – Swine – Goats (3 head to a pen)
Rabbits – Poultry
Horse –Dog –Bucket Bottle – Pets
Insurance (required)
$6.50 per Head (includes stall and bedding*)
$8.00 per Head (Winneshiek Co. Cattlemen subsidize balance)
$7.50 per Pen (includes stall and bedding*)
$1.00 per Pen
$1.00 per Animal
$1.50 Each Exhibitor
There will be an additional $5.00 per fan fee for exhibitors who plug in fans at the Winneshiek County Fair.
*Additional bedding will be available during the fair and can be purchased from the Fair Board under the grandstand.
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4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK AUCTION
1. Please see individual department requirements for the livestock auction.
2. Exhibitors may sell 1 lot per species.
3. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction is open to only market livestock exhibited at the county fair.
4. 4-H/FFA Youth will present a card to the the designated volunteer before entering the auction ring. The
volunteer will read this information as youth are entering the auction ring so that all youth are recognized.
This card will have the following information:
Name
Club
Parents Name
Years in 4-H/FFA
Placing (only Champions and Showmanship Champions NO RIBBON COLORS)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listed below is the 2015 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction Order. The top exhibits listed below by species will sell at the
beginning of the sale and the others will receive a lot number according to the auction sign-up sheet.
Exhibitors must designate sale animal(s) no later than one hour after the completion of the show. If you are
not planning to sell your market animal in the auction – notify the Extension Office immediately following the show.
If no animal is designated within one hour of the completion of the show – exhibitor’s animal will be placed at the
end of the auction and have a $10 late fee assessed from their auction proceeds. Sale order will be determined on
a first come-first served basis.
Exhibitors are only allowed to sell one lot per species.
Rabbits
Champion Pen of 3 Rabbits
Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Rabbits
Remaining Eligible Market Pen of 3 of Rabbits in order of sign-in sheet
Poultry
Champion Market Pen of Poultry
Reserve Champion Pen of Poultry
Remaining Eligible Market Pen of Poultry in order of sign-in sheet
Swine
Grand Champion Derby Individual
Grand Champion Derby Pen
Grand Champion Market Individual
Champion Pair of Gilts
Champion Pair of Barrows
Reserve Champion Derby Individual
Reserve Champion Derby Pen
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Reserve Champion Market Individual
Reserve Champion Pair of Gilts
Reserve Champion Pair of Barrows
Remaining swine in order of pens
Sheep
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Grand Champion Market Pen
Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Reserve Champion Market Pen
Champion Light Weight Market Lamb
Champion Middle Weight Market Lamb
Champion Heavy Weight Market Lamb
Remaining Eligible Market Lambs in order of sign-in sheet
Meat Goat
Grand Champion Market Meat Goat
Reserve Grand Champion Market Meat Goat
Remaining Eligible Market Meat Goats in order of sign-in sheet
Beef
Grand Champion Market Steer
Grand Champion Market Dairy Steer
Grand Champion Market Heifer
Champion Rate of Gain Market Steer
Champion Rate of Gain Market Dairy Steer
Champion Rate of Gain Market Heifer
Champion Market Beef Carcass – High Cutability
Champion Market Beef Carcass – High Quality
Champion Dairy Steer Carcass
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Market Dairy Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer
Grand Champion Lightweight Steer
Grand Champion Middleweight Steer
Grand Champion Heavyweight Steer
Remaining Eligible Market Beef & Dairy Steers in order of sign-in sheet
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** All proceeds from the 2015 Scholarship Auction will go towards our Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA
Scholarship Fund. This fund is used to offer educational scholarships for Winneshiek County 4-H and/or
FFA members.
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A dairy auction will be held immediately following the regular livestock auction at the county fair. Seven
cheese baskets representing the following will be auctioned off: Supreme Champion Dairy Animal, Top
Producing Dairy Cow, and the breed champions. The standard 4% auction commission will be deducted
from the proceeds to go towards the 4-H program. The remaining proceeds from the auction will be divided
as follows:
 6% to the exhibitor of the Supreme Dairy Champion
 3% to the exhibitor of the Reserve Supreme Dairy Champion
 5% to fairground improvements
 82% divided equally among 4-H/FFA dairy cattle exhibitors
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BEEF DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Friday, July 10, 2015 @ 8:30 a.m. in the Show Barn
Show Order: Breeding Beef, Market Dairy Steers, Market Beef Heifers, and Market Beef Steers
Superintendent: Kia Knutson
MARKET BEEF
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Steers and market heifers exhibited in market classes must have a Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection, showing individual identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently
free from symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an
accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS,
RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
Drenching of any species will NOT be allowed. Drenching is defined as: putting any type of tube down
the throat or in the mouth of an animal to force fluids into the stomach. If there are health related
concerns regarding dehydration exhibitors must contact the Extension Office immediately before
implementing treatment or calling a vet. All calming agents must be reported to the Extension Office
Staff before use. Exhibitors involved in drenching or non-approved use of agents will not be allowed to
show the animal. There are Quality Assurance issues involved with this practice
1. Entries are open to market beef that have been weighed and ear tagged by January 15, 2015.
2. A total of three market beef may be entered in this division by one exhibitor.
3. Weighing schedule of all market beef animals is Tuesday, July 7th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We strongly
recommend that a parent or adult accompanies youth to scale when weighing in market beef.
4. All market beef are to be shown in classes according to ending weight and not divided by breeds. Number of
classes will be determined by superintendents and committee based on ending weight. They will equalize
classes in numbers according to weight and weight variation.
5. A limit of one entry per exhibitor may be sold through the auction.
6. All market beef animals must meet a minimum weight of 1000 lbs. to be sold at the 2015 fair. Animals under
1000 lbs. may be shown but cannot be sold in the sale with the exception of miniature and novelty breeds.
Members should plan to have animals weighing between 1250 and 1350 lbs. for the ideal market beef weight.
Miniature Breeds sale weight will be based on the State Fair recommendation.
7. RATE OF GAIN CONTEST: All market beef animals weighed-in for the 2015 Fair are automatically entered in
the rate of gain contest. Cattle may be weighed only once and not wet down.
8. All market beef projects will be weighed on entry day, Tuesday, July 7th, to determine the rate of gain since the
initial weigh-in date. Following closely with Iowa State Fair Guidelines rate of gain will be as follows: Market
steers with less than 2.4 pounds of gain per day and market heifers with less than 2.2 pounds of gain per day
will not be eligible for a blue award. Miniature Breeds with a rate of gain less than 1.7 will not be eligible for a
blue award. The rate of gain information will be given to the judge and will be considered in the evaluation of the
project.
9. Market beef and beef heifer showmanship classes will be combined.
10. SHOWMANSHIP - a person may win a showmanship division only once and then advance to the next level. The
exception to this rule is at the collegiate level you may win more than once.
11. Recognition will be given to market beef steers, market heifers and dairy steers of Winneshiek County origin providing that they are certified as such on a Local Origin form turned in at Beef weigh-in or to the Extension
Office by February 1, 2015.
12. This is the ninth year of the carcass performance class. The carcass contest participants will be evaluated on
their project record worksheet (to be turned in to Extension staff at fair entry day weigh-in); results of the
ultrasound scan; rate of gain; and show placing of their individual market beef steer or dairy steer. Exhibitors
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may enter up to three market steers or three dairy steers into the carcass program but must pay the fee for
each animal entered.
13. Market beef exhibitors must designate sale animal (ear tag #) no later than one hour after the
completion of the showmanship classes. If you are not planning to sell your market beef animal in the
auction – notify the Extension Office immediately following the beef show. If no animal is designated within one
hour of the completion of the showmanship classes – exhibitor’s animal will be placed at the end of the auction.
Sale order will be determined on a first come-first served basis.
14. ALL MEMBERS will be required to keep all stalls and grounds neat and clean during the fair. Each exhibitor is
responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released. When cleaning out
your livestock stalls, beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goat, rabbit, and poultry exhibitors are to clean out their
entire pens and haul the bedding to the designated location. (If your stall is not clean, and someone
else has to clean it out for you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums and this money will
be given to the club/clubs that are doing the cleaning.)
15. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
CLASS NUMBERS
20201
Market Beef Steer
20211
Market Dairy Steer
20221
Market Beef Heifer
20231
Market Beef Carcass Class (Market Beef Steers only)
20232
Market Dairy Steer Carcass Class
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BEEF STEER AND DAIRY STEER CARCASS CONTEST
Ultrasound Carcass Contest
This year we are using one grid for each division-it values both high quality and high cutability
cattle the same and makes things much easier. Also eliminated was the not eligible portion of
the grid so that all interested could participate, using the industry standards for the grid. Quality
grade gets a project to a certain level and the yield grade determines value from there.
The purpose of this class is to provide 4-H Market Steer exhibitors an opportunity to participate in a
value added carcass competition where the traits that add value to a beef carcass and the industry are evaluated in
a scientific way. All beef steers will be evaluated in the following grid:
Beef Market Grid”
600-1000 pound carcasses only-carcasses below will have a -$18.00/cwt. discount and carcasses above will have a -$20.00/cwt. discount. Hot
carcass weights are established as 62.50 percent of the live contest weight.
Prime
High or Average
Choice
Low Choice
Select
Standard or lower
Yield Grade 1
$19/cwt.
$8/cwt.
Yield Grade 2
$17.50/cwt.
$6.50/cwt.
Yield Grade 3.0 to 3.99
$15/cwt.
$4/cwt.
Yield Grade >4.0
-11.00/cwt.
-11.00/cwt.
$4/cwt.
$4/cwt. plus Market
Base Price less CH-SE
discount
-30.00/cwt.
$2/cwt.
$2/cwt. plus Market
Base Price less CH-SE
discount
-30.00/cwt.
Market Base Price
Market Base Price less
CH-SE discount
-11.00/cwt.
-11.00 less CH-SE
discount
-30.00/cwt.
-41.00/cwt.
All Dairy Steers will be evaluated on the following grid.
“Dairy Steer Grid Market”
for 750-1300 pound carcasses. Carcass weights below will have a -$18.00/cwt. discount and carcasses above will have a -$20.00/cwt.
discount. Hot carcass weights are established as 62.50 percent of the live contest weight.
YIELD GRADE 1
YIELD GRADE 2
YIELD GRADE 3.0 TO
3.99
YIELD GRADE > 4
PRIME
$10/CWT
$8/CWT
$4/CWT
-11.00/CWT
CHOICE
$8/CWT
$6/CWT
$2/CWT
-11.00/CWT
SELECT
BASE PRICE
BASE PRICE
-$6/CWT
-11.00/CWT
1. All steers must have gained at least 2.4 pounds per day.
2. Percent retail product is calculated as follows:
(65.69 – (9.931 x fat thickness) + (1.2259 x rib eye area) – (.013166 x carcass weight) – (1.29 x % kidney, pelvic, heart fat))
3. Carcass Value Per Day On Feed is calculated as follows: ((Hot carcass weight – (.55 x beginning live weight) x percent retail
product x contest carcass price as determined by appropriate grid))/.61/days on feed. Adjustments are made based on the grid
prices above.
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ADVANCED CATTLE FEEDING PROJECT
Judging Show Time: June 26, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. @ Decorah Sales Commission
20401
20402
20403
Market Beef (Pen of 3)
Dairy Steers (Pen of 3)
Market Heifers (Pen of 3)
20404
20405
20406
Market Beef (individual)
Dairy Steer (individual)
Market Heifer (individual)
1. A member entering this project can only have one entry per class in the Advanced Feeder Program. Animals will
be weighed as part of the normal county fair weigh in process on December 21, 2014 Purebred, grade and
crossbred cattle will all be shown in the same class.
2. No health papers will be needed for this division. There will be a veterinarian on site the day of judging to
inspect cattle to be certain they are free from symptoms of disease.
3. Youth can enter into either the pen of three and/or individual division.
4. Members must designate tag numbers for pens of three and individual advanced feeder class entries at
the initial beef weigh-in.
5. Cattle may be exhibited both as an advanced cattle feeding project and an individual market steer/heifer at the
Winneshiek County Fair.
6. Exhibitors must keep accurate feed records. All commodity type feedstuffs will be standardized monthly based
on the average month price provided by Winneshiek County Extension Staff. Participants will still need to report
their prices on other products used as well. Standard prices will be provided and must be used on, corn,
soybean meal, dry/wet distillers’ grain, hay, corn silage, and gluten.
7. Special stall cards will be made by the exhibitor having this information: cost of gain/100 pounds;
initial weight; purchase cost; average daily gain; total feed costs; total feed cost/calf; weight at
exhibition time; costs/100 pounds of gain; yardage costs; breakeven costs.
8. Participants are given the opportunity to use forward pricing in December and March to lock in a fictitious selling price for
the purposes of this experience on their animals.
9. Exhibitors participating in the advanced cattle feeding project must attend one educational session prior to fair.
10. Judges will appraise the animals June 26, 2015 at the Decorah Sales Commission for market acceptability and
price. Each animal will be weighed and judged individually. Additionally the cattle will be scanned and data will
be evaluated regarding the animals market readiness. The information will then be used to calculate profitability
by the youth.
11. Close outs will be calculated by the youth with producers available for help. All advanced cattle feeding
participants are required to be present.
12. The Winneshiek County Cattlemen, Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters, Decorah Sales Commission,
Winneshiek County Agriculture Society and Winneshiek County Extension Service are not responsible for
accidents.
13. Awards will be provided by the Winneshiek County Cattlemen and 4-H Clover Club.
14. There will be two divisions - Junior (grades 4-8) and Senior (grades 9-12).
15. Awards for the live show are based on the following:
a. Economic/Financial Presentation (cattle) 25% of your score
b. Individual Ranking (individual knowledge of the project) 50%
c. Uniformity of pen/market readiness (cattle) 25%
The judge will determine the points in each category.
This program is considered part of the Winneshiek County Fair and occurs prior to the fair because of space and
time restrictions at the fair. As a member/parent please consider the time and effort needed to ensure a
successful project when entering the Advanced Cattle Feeding project.
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Breeding Beef
Judging Show Time: Friday, July 10 @ 8:30 a.m. in Show Barn
Superintendent: Kia Knutson
Beef Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects as part of the food chain: dairy
cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Animals exhibited in the breeding beef classes must have a Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection, showing individual identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently free from
symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited
veterinarian within 30 days prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM,
FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL
ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
**If a heifer is originally identified as a market heifer, the heifer can be eligible as breeding but does not have to
be re-identified in 4-H Online under the breeding beef category.
Drenching of any species will NOT be allowed. Drenching is defined as: putting any type of tube down
the throat or in the mouth of an animal to force fluids into the stomach. If there are health related
concerns regarding dehydration exhibitors must contact the Extension Office immediately before
implementing treatment or calling a vet. All calming agents must be reported to the Extension Office
Staff before use. Exhibitors involved in drenching or non-approved use of agents will not be allowed to
show the animal. There are Quality Assurance issues involved with this practice.
3. There will be a check-in for Breeding Beef on Tuesday, July 7th at 2:00p.m. Animals must be in chute
and youth must be at the chute with fair registration papers (livestock ID Form and Fair Entry forms are
checked for tattoo/id’s. This check-in will be performed by an Extension Staff person, Superintendent,
approved volunteer and/or County Council member.
4. Heifers and cows shown in this division cannot be shown in any market beef class or sold in the market beef
sale.
5. A maximum of five heifers or cows may be shown in this division by one exhibitor – no more than two per class.
6. Cannot exhibit a beef heifer that has not calved at 30 months of age.
7. If five or more head of the same purebred breed (Angus, Simmental, Hereford, etc.) are exhibiting in a purebred
breed class, a special class will be created for that particular breed.
8. New this year will be a home raised and owned heifer/cow calf class. This class is open for heifers/ cow
calf pairs that were home raised. Home raised designates that the heifer, cow and or calf was BRED,
BORN and RAISED on the member’s home farm with the dam of the calf owned by the member or the
member’s parents. All animals must have their status recorded at the Winneshiek County Extension
Office as local origin and home raised by May 15 to be eligible for this class.
9. Exhibitors with a home raised heifer may show the heifer in both the Breeding Beef division and the
Home Raised Heifer Class.
10. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock stalls, beef exhibitors are to clean their stalls by pulling the bedding to
the center aisle so a skid loader can push the bedding to the end of the building. (If your stall is not clean
and someone else has to clean it out for you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums and
this money will be given to the club/clubs that are doing the cleaning.)
11. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
CLASS NUMBERS
20101
Purebred Heifer--Sept. 1, 2014 to Mar. 1, 2015 inclusive
20102
Purebred Heifer--Mar. 1, 2014 to Aug. 31, 2014 inclusive
20103
Purebred Heifer--Sept. 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014 inclusive
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20104
20111
20112
20113
20114
20121
Purebred Cow--Born before August 31, 2013
Crossbred Heifer--Sept. 1, 2014 to Mar. 1, 2015 inclusive
Crossbred Heifer--Mar. 1, 2014 to Aug. 31, 2014 inclusive
Crossbred Heifer--Sept.1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014 inclusive
Crossbred Cow--Born before August 31, 2013
Home Raised Heifer Class
BUCKET BOTTLE CALF DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Wednesday, July 8th
CLASS NUMBER
20301
Bucket Bottle Calf – includes dairy & beef calves. Calves must have been born between February 1
and April 30, 2015. Calves should not be clipped or fitted. Calves will be shown on halter. All entries
will be given a participation ribbon but no class placing.
20302
Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf- includes dairy & beef calves. Calves must have been born between
February 1 and April 30, 2015. Calves should not be clipped or fitted. Calves will be shown on
halter. All participants will be given a blue ribbon award but will be placed in winning order by the
judge.
Bucket Bottle Calf Department General Rules:
1. Exhibitors must be enrolled in this project to participate. Calves will not be stalled on the fairgrounds. They
should arrive Wednesday, July 9th, between 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. to have their health papers checked before
unloading.
2. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
3. Health Requirements: Calves exhibited in the Bucket Bottle class must have a Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection, showing individual identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently free from
symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited
veterinarian within 30 days prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM,
FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL
ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
4. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
5. Judging for 4th graders – 12th Graders will be based on the following:
a) What the member has learned about care and raising of the calf. An interview session with the judge
will be held during judging.
b) The grooming and the cleanliness of the calf - recommended to use soap, water, brush and rag.
c) General health, management and condition of the calf and member's knowledge of this area.
d) Completed record form B1 and B2 (to be sent along with fairbook) must be turned in to Extension staff
by July 7 by 4:30 p.m. or the animal is not eligible to show.
e) Confirmation or type of calf is NOT to be considered.
5. See the Clover Kids section on page 25 for details on the 4-H Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf Show.
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DAIRY CATTLE DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Wednesday, July 9, immediately following the Dairy Goat Show and Bucket Bottle Show –
approximately 9:15 a.m. beginning with the cow classes by age instead of breed.
Superintendent: Kaitlin Kempel
Dairy Cattle Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Animals exhibited in the dairy classes must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection,
showing individual identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently free from symptoms of
infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within
30 days prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK
EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL
FROM THE SHOW.
3. Entries open to six dairy breeds.
4. A member may show a total of six dairy animals and not more than two per age group.
5. Base dates for classes coincide with the State Fair classes.
6. The calf and yearling classes will be divided only if there are a total of 10 or more in a class, except Holstein
where there will be 5 calf classes and 4 yearling classes. Classes are divided to attempt a balance in class size
based on last year's numbers.
7. This is a one day show.
8. Cows that have completed official DHIA or DHIR records above their breed average for milk or fat will be
recognized in each class. Cow's DHIA computer number and herd code must accompany the 2015 Fair Entry
Form.
9. Each dairy exhibitor will be limited to two (2) entries for DHIA production awards. The dairy exhibitor must
declare the animals to be submitted for the award along with the completed paperwork (DHIA 201 or 204) by
June 15, 2015. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE PERMITTED for the dairy production awards.
Participants must complete the fair entry which includes the DHIA computer number for the declared cow along
with the herd code. All animals must be a 4-H or FFA project. These animals must be properly identified on 4H
106A (Dairy & Dairy Goat ID) by May 15, 2015. The production record must meet the following criteria: minimum
305 day record; has been completed since the previous years fair; and must have been completed under the
ownership of the 4-H/FFA exhibitor.
10. The proceeds of the sale of milk from the bulk tank collected during the fair will be evenly divided among each
4-H/FFA Dairy Cow entry. In order for the youth showing Dairy Cows to be eligible for their portion of
these funds those youth must help with parlor clean up.
11. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock stalls, dairy exhibitors are to clean their stalls by pulling the bedding 2
feet toward the center aisle so a skid loader can push the bedding to the end of the building. (If your stall is
not clean and someone else has to clean it out for you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your
premiums and this money will be given to the club/clubs that are doing the cleaning.)
12. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
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CLASS NUMBERS
21010
Spring Calf (3-1-15 to 4-30-15)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21011
Lot: 1
21012
Winter Calf (12-01-14 to 02-28-15)
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
Fall Calf (9-01-14 to 11-30-14)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21013
Summer Yearling (6-01-14 to 8-31-14)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21014
Spring Yearling (3-1-14 to 5-31-14)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21015
Winter Yearling (12-01-13 to 2-28-14)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21022
21016
Fall Yearling (9-1-13 to 11-30-13)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21017
Dry Cow Class
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21018
2 Yr. Old Cow (9-1-12 to 8-31-13)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21019
3 Yr. Old (9-1-11 to 8-31-12)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21020
4 Yr. Old Cow (9-1-10 to 8-31-11)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
21021
Aged Cow (Born before 9-1-10)
Lot: 1
Ayrshire
2
Brown Swiss
3
Guernsey
4
Holstein
5
Jersey
6
Milking Shorthorn
Dairy Herd - Three females of one breed owned by one exhibitor. One must be milking.
21023
Daughter-Dam Class - Two females owned by one exhibitor (one daughter of the other).
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DAIRY GOAT DEPARTMENT
Dairy Goat Judging Show Time: Wednesday, July 8th @ 8:15 a.m.
Superintendent: Sue Bruvold
Dairy Goat Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Animals exhibited in the goat classes must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection,
showing individual identification for each animal and originate from herds or areas not under quarantine. The
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will require clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days
prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. All sexual intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock or
Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG), and
this number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
must also include a statement certifying the herd’s participation in the Scrapie program.
Goats originating from outside of the state – must originate from a state certified brucellosis free herd, or from a
class “free” state (brucellosis), or have a negative brucellosis test performed within 90 days of the fair. In
addition, they must originate from a herd having a negative Tuberculosis test within the last twelve months, or
from a class “free” state (TB); or have a record of a negative tuberculosis test performed within 90 days of the
fair. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY
OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
3. Exhibitors may enter up to 6 head in the dairy goat classes with no more than 2 per class.
4. No bucks will be allowed.
5. Showmanship class will be at the end of the show. Showmanship classes will be dependent on the number of
exhibitors.
6. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock pens, goat exhibitors are to clean out their entire pens and haul the
bedding to the end of their building. (If your stall is not clean and someone else has to clean it out
for you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums and this money will be given to the
club/clubs that are doing the cleaning.)
7. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
DAIRY GOAT CLASSES
CLASS NUMBERS
22001
Kid Female - Born January - February, 2015
22002
Kid Female - Born March - April, 2015
22003
Doe - 1st or 2nd Freshening - born after January 1, 2013 and in milk
22004
Doe - Mature Doe - Born before January 1, 2013 and in milk
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DOG DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Tuesday, July
Superintendent: Beth Einck
7th,
12:00 p.m., Show Barn
Dog Department General Rules:
1. All dogs must have distemper and rabies shots. Exhibitor must have proof of this at show time to be eligible
to show.
2. Entries are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and may or may not be owned by the exhibitor. But in all
cases, the dog is to have been trained, cared for and managed by the exhibitor, 4-H/FFA member.
3. Each individual Dog may only be entered in no more than one rally, one agility class, and one obedience class.
4. 4-H/FFA exhibitor may have more than one entry in any rally, agility class, obedience class.
5. AKC rules will be used as guidelines.
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6. Any dog with aggressive behavior may be dismissed by judge or show superintendent. Dog MUST LEAVE
show site immediately.
7. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
RALLY CLASSES
Rally Obedience – This is a class where there will be signs on a course that dog and handler will go to and perform
that exercise. Exercises will include heeling at normal, fast, slow, left turn, right turn, about turn right, about turn left,
halt down dog and walk around dog. Other exercises as trained for by the 4-H member and dog. Handlers can talk
to the dogs around the course without penalty. All exercises are done on leash. Rally is a timed event. This is a
new AKC sport.
CLASS NUMBERS
30101
1st Level Rally - This class is for first year members who have not shown any dog at the fair.
30102
2nd Level Rally -This class is for dogs and handlers in their 2nd and 3rd year of training in
obedience and showing. It is also for advanced members who are starting a new
dog.
30103
3rd Level Rally - This class is for dogs and handlers in their 4th year and above of training
in obedience and showing.
AGILITY CLASSES
Agility is a timed event obstacle course that includes jumps, tunnels, and other obstacles as trained for by the 4-H
member and dog.
CLASS NUMBERS
30201
1st Level Agility - This class is for first year members who have not shown any dog at the fair.
30202
2nd Level Agility - This class is for dogs and handlers in their 2nd and 3rd year of training and
showing. It is also for advanced members who are starting a new dog.
30203
3rd Level Agility - This class is for dogs and handlers in their 4th year and above of training.
BEGINNER NOVICE OBEDIENCE
Dog and handler will do a heeling pattern with rally signs. Dog will do a sit for exam, sit stay and recall.
CLASS NUMBERS
30301
Level 1 – This class is for first year exhibitors and dogs.
30302
Level 2 – This class is for 2nd year or 3rd year handlers and dogs.
PRE NOVICE OBEDIENCE
Dog and handler will do an on the leash heeling pattern. Dog will do a stand for exam, recall and finish. There is a
group 1 minute sit, stay and 3 minute down stay.
CLASS NUMBERS
30401 Level 3 – This class is for 4th year and above handlers and dogs
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HERDSMANSHIP DEPARTMENT
1. All 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with livestock at the county fair will be automatically entered in herdsmanship.
The contest includes all species.
2. All 4-H/FFA members are asked to keep the grounds neat and clean during the fair. If you see a piece of paper
or trash on the ground, please stop, pick it up and put it into a nearby trash can.
3. Herdsmanship will be judged once to twice a day, with the exception of show day for each species. Please
keep the aisles near your animals swept and the area in front of your animals looking neat and as clean as
possible. Help out other members in your club, if they’re not around and something needs cleaned. Say hello
to people walking through and even visit with them about your 4-H or FFA project.
4. Club winners will be announced during the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction. There will be two categories: Large
clubs (21 members or more) and small clubs (6 - 20 members). Awards are provided by the Decorah Area
Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee.
HORSE AND PONY DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Thursday, July 9th, 9:00 a.m.
Horses can start arriving at 7:30 a.m. to be checked-in with health papers. Cannot unload before your papers are
checked!
Superintendent: Jeanett Hansen
***BE SURE YOU PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE 4-H 511C, 4-H Rules and Regulations for Equine Shows in
Iowa FROM THE EXTENSION OFFICE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO.***
Horse Department General Rules:
1. Health Requirements: Horses/mules must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual
identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently free from symptoms of infectious or
communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior
to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE,
DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM
THE SHOW.
The Certificate must be shown to the Extension Staff and/or approved volunteer BEFORE animals are unloaded
on the grounds. Trailers must enter area through north gate only.
2. Limited to youth with horses enrolled as light horse or pony project. Any breed is eligible to show. Horses may
be mares or geldings. Stallions may not be shown beyond the yearling class. Horses will arrive at the
fairgrounds on Thursday morning, July 9th. Judging of halter classes and showmanship classes will be at 9:00
a.m. You need to enter your halter and performance classes on the 2015 Fair Horse Show Entry Form and turn
it in to the Extension Office by June 15th.
3. Each exhibitor must enter and show in his/her respective Showmanship and Horsemanship classes in order to
exhibit in any other classes.
4. Anytime the exhibitor is mounted on his/her horse, an ASI helmet is required.
5. DRESS CODE FOR HORSE SHOW - White long sleeve button shirts, BLUE jeans, hard soled boots/shoes
with heels, spurs may be worn but must be dull and the rowels must be free moving. Belts are required.
6.
ASI approved helmet for all classes and riders on the Fairgrounds.
7. ***There are specific rules for each Horse class. Please see 4-H 511C, 4-H Rules and Regulations for
Equine Shows in Iowa. All rules apply to the Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA rules. ***
8. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H
member Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
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Halter Classes
Horses are shown at halter and judged on conformation, general appearance and action.
Horse Halter classes - (Animals mature height 56 inches or more)
Class Numbers
31101
Weanling/Yearling Fillies/Colts
31102
Two/Three Year Old Mares/Geldings
31103
Aged Mares (Four and Over)
31104
Aged Geldings (Four and Over)
Grand and Reserve Champion Halter Horse
Pony Halter Classes - (Animals mature height less than 56 inches)
Class Numbers
31211
Weanling/Yearling Fillies/Colts
31212
Two/Three Year Old Mares/Geldings
31213
Aged Mares (Four and Over)
31214
Aged Geldings (Four and Over
Grand and Reserve Champion Halter Pony
Draft Horse/Mule Halter Classes
Class Numbers
31321
Draft Horse/Mule Mares
31322
Draft Horse/Mule Geldings
Grand and Reserve Champion Draft Horse/Mule
Showmanship Classes
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All exhibitors must show in their respective showmanship classes.
o Once an exhibitor has won his/her respective showmanship class, he/she must advance to the
next level the next year. For example, a Junior exhibitor places first in the Jr. Showmanship class,
the next year that person will show in the intermediate showmanship class and so on.
o Once an exhibitor has won the Sr. Showmanship Class, he/she advances into the collegiate level
and can continue to show there as long he/she wants.
This class will be judged for cleanliness and appearance of horse, proper trimming of horse's mane and
appearance and merits of exhibitor. Hat/helmet and belt required.
Class Numbers
31405
Showmanship – Collegiate (1st Year out of high school or previous Senior winner)
31404
Showmanship – Senior - 9th, 10th,11th and 12th Grade
31403
Showmanship – Intermediate - 7th and 8th Grade
31402
Showmanship – Junior - 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
31401
Showmanship – Novice - Anyone not placing 1st or 2nd in their respective Showmanship class.
Performance Classes (Can be ridden English or Western)
Class Numbers
31501
Bareback Equitation – All ages, all gaits
31502
31503
31504
Walk Trot – Junior (4th - 6th Grade)
Walk Trot – Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Walk Trot – Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
31511
31512
31513
Pleasure – Junior (4th - 6th Grade)
Pleasure – Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Pleasure – Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
Horsemanship Classes
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All exhibitors must show in their respective horsemanship classes.
o Once an exhibitor has won his/her respective horsemanship class, he/she must advance to the
next level the next year. For example, a Junior exhibitor places first in the Jr. Horsemanship class,
the next year that person will show in the intermediate horsemanship class and so on.
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o

Once an exhibitor has won the Sr. Horsemanship Class, he/she advances into the collegiate level
and can continue to show there as long they want.
This class will be judged on the rider's ability to correctly ride a horse. The exhibitor will be judged on
his/her hands, seat, appointments of horse and rider, suitability and performance of the horse. Exhibitor
must wear a helmet.
Class Numbers
31602
31603
31604
31605
31601
Horsemanship
Horsemanship
Horsemanship
Horsemanship
Horsemanship
30611
Egg and Spoon
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
Collegiate (1st Year out of high school or previous Senior winner)
Novice - Anyone not placing 1st and 2nd in respective
Horsemanship Class.
All ages
31621
31622
31623
Trail
Trail
Trail
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
Speed Classes
Class Numbers
31711
Barrel Racing
31712
Barrel Racing
31713
Barrel Racing
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
31721
31722
31723
Flag Race
Flag Race
Flag Race
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
31731
31732
31733
Jumping Figure 8
Jumping Figure 8
Jumping Figure 8
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
31741
31742
31743
Plug Race
Plug Race
Plug Race
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
31751
Polebending
Junior (4th – 6th Grade)
31752
Polebending
Intermediate (7th – 8th Grade)
31753
Polebending
Senior (9th – 12th Grade)
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MEAT GOAT DEPARTMENT
Meat Goat Judging Show Time: Wednesday, July 8th, immediately following sheep show - Danan Lansing Building
Superintendent: Sue Bruvold
Meat Goat Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Animals exhibited in the goat classes must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection,
showing individual identification for each animal and originate from herds or areas not under quarantine. The
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will require clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days
prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. All sexual intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock or
Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG), and
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this number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
must also include a statement certifying the herd’s participation in the Scrapie program.
Goats originating from outside of the state – must originate from a state certified brucellosis free herd, or from a
class “free” state (brucellosis), or have a negative brucellosis test performed within 90 days of the fair. In
addition, they must originate from a herd having a negative Tuberculosis test within the last twelve months, or
from a class “free” state (TB); or have a record of a negative tuberculosis test performed within 90 days of the
fair. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY
OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
3. Exhibitors may enter up to 6 head in the breeding meat goat classes with no more than 2 per class and up to 2
head of market meat goats.
4. A market meat goat is a castrated male goat born after January 1, 2015.
5. Market meat goats will be ear tagged and weighed in at the Sheep/Meat Goat weigh-in on May 2, 2015. Market
meat goats not castrated at the time of weigh-in will not be allowed to weigh in.
6. Market meat goats should be disbudded/dehorned or have NO more than two inch horns. They must be
collared or haltered in the ring.
7. Each market meat goat must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds at the time of fair weigh-in. Those weighing under
50 pounds will be shown in a feeder class.
8. Classes will be broken out according to weights at fair.
9. A trophy will be awarded for Champion Market Meat Goat. The champion will be selected from the first place
winners of individual weight divisions. The reserve champion will be selected from the remaining first place
winners plus the second place winner of the individual weight class division from which the champion was
selected.
10. Pygmy goats may not be entered in the market goat show; but may be entered in the pet show.
11. Members carrying a goat project may also exhibit in the Animal Science Class.
12. Meat goats must be on the grounds no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7th.
13. An exhibitor may sell two market meat goats in the 4-H & FFA Sale. Exhibitors must designate sale meat
goats (ear tag #’s) immediately following the completion of the meat goat show. If no animal is
designated within one hour of the completion of the meat goat show – exhibitor’s animals wil be
placed at the end of the auction.
14. All sexually intact meat goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock or Origin identification tag or by
an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG), and this number must be listed on
the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must also include a statement
certifying the herd’s participation in the Scrapie program.
15. Showmanship class will be at the end of the show. Showmanship classes will be dependent on the number of
exhibitors.
16. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock pens, goat exhibitors are to clean out their entire pens and haul the
bedding to the end of their building. (If your stall is not clean and someone else has to clean it out
for you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums and this money will be given to the
club/clubs that are doing the cleaning.)
17. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
BREEDING MEAT GOAT CLASSES
CLASS NUMBERS
23101
Kid Female - Born January - February, 2015
23102
Kid Female - Born March - April, 2015
23103
Doe - 1st or 2nd Freshening - born after January 1, 2013
23104
Mature Doe - Born before January 1, 2013
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MARKET MEAT GOAT CLASS
CLASS NUMBER
23201
Market Meat Goat – Born after January 1, 2015
23202
Market Dairy Goat – Born after January 1, 2015
4-H/FFA PARADE OF CHAMPIONS
Event Time: Saturday, July 11, 2015 @ 9 a.m. @ Show Barn
All Grand and Reserve Grand Champions, Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions, 4-H State Fair and 4-H
Alternate State Fair exhibitors are strongly encouraged to participate in the Winneshiek County 4-H/FFA Parade of
Champions on Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. in the Show Barn. This event is for both livestock and non-livestock
entries.
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4-H PET DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Thursday, July 2, 2015 @ 1 p.m.@ Danan Lansing Building
Superintendent: Beth Einck
Pet Department General Rules:
1. Pets will be conference judged on their conditions, member’s ability to handle and care for the pet.
2. Pets must be leashed, caged, or contained and kept away from animals in other buildings. Pets are to be on the
fairgrounds during the time of judging and the Pet Show only.
3. Exhibitors are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to show time to register and prepare their animal.
4. All dog and cat exhibitors must present a current rabies certificate at the time of judging. (No kittens or puppies
under 3 months are to be shown due to disease vulnerability). If you have a dog for a pet, it must go to Beth
Einck (the dog superintendent) for a screening. This is a safety issue. Also, no turtles allowed due to potential
disease. The judge will be handling all agreeable pets for examination (please clip claws of cats).
5. Exhibitors in grades 4th – 12th must prepare a poster about the pet which includes past & present goals. The
poster size is 22" x 28". The poster will be conference judged on Thursday, July 2 during the Pet Show.
The poster may include such things as: breed of pet or name of species, age and/or birth date, characteristics
and habits of the pet, care of the pet such as special diet, needs, flea control, worm control, etc, name of pet;
pictures of pet in action; your own artistic illustrations, cut or pasted diagrams, pictures, etc.
6. Included with the Poster for Thursday, July 2, 4th – 12th grade exhibitors must also prepare goal cards that
answer the following questions:
a)
What are your present goals in the pet project?
b)
How have you worked toward your goals?
c)
What important things have you learned as you worked toward your goal?
d)
What ideas or plans have you in the future in the pet project?
7. The poster and ribbon will be displayed in the 4-H Community Building during the fair.
8. Pets may be shown only by 4-H and FFA members who are enrolled in the Pet Project and who have a Pet
Project Entry Form to the Extension Office by June 15, 2014.
9. Pet entry is $1.00 per entry plus $1.50 per individual for insurance.
10. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
CLASS NUMBERS
Class 32001
Pet (Grades 4-12)
Class 32002
Pet Poster (Grades 4-12)
Class 32003
Clover Kids Pet (Grades K-3)
(see Clover Kids section on page 24 for rules)
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POULTRY DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Thursday, July 9th at 4:00 p.m. – Danan Lansing Building
Superintendent: Nancy Kovarik
Poultry Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Birds exhibited must have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 60 days of public
exhibition. We will be testing on Tuesday, July 7th at 10 a.m. for 50 cents a bird. ALL Poultry must be on the
fairgrounds at 10 a.m. on Tuesday for the testing. All poultry must have a pullorum-typhoid test. Poultry
under 3 months of age must request a certificate from the hatchery. Health Certification (vet check) will be
required at entry.
3. THERE WILL BE NO BIRDS ALLOWED TO BE DELIVERED TO THE FAIRGROUNDS BEFORE 10 a.m. on
July 7th. SOMEONE MUST REMAIN WITH BIRDS AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THE 10 a.m. TESTING TIME.
4. Market Birds will be weighed in Tuesday after pullorum testing rather than right before the show.
5. All market pens will have the option of being sold in the Livestock auction. Only one pen per exhibitor is allowed
to be sold in the auction.
6. All poultry need to be deloused and mites removed with a dust or wet bath prior to entry day. Birds indicating
symptoms of disease/lice/mites will be disqualified and will be immediately removed from the grounds by the
exhibitor.
7. Entries limited to two entries per class.
8. Members enrolled in this project are allowed two entries in each class and no more than 5 individuals. Youth
may also bring 1 fryer pen and 1 roaster pen.
9. Game bird (pheasant, grouse, etc.) entries need proof of game breeder’s license.
10. Crossbred birds may be shown.
11. Cages for chickens will be provided, but large poultry entries will need to provide their own cages. All exhibitors
need to furnish their own feeders and waterers, and are responsible for keeping their cages clean.
12. Overall Grand Champion Market Pen may be sold at the Livestock auction on Saturday of the fair.
13. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock pens, poultry exhibitors are to clean out their entire pens and haul the
waste to the end of their building. (If your pens are not clean and someone else has to clean them out
for you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums. This money will be given to the club/clubs
that are doing the cleaning.)
14. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
CLASS NUMBERS
24001
COCK: Male bird 12 months or older
24002
COCKEREL: Male under 6 months
24003
COCKEREL: Male 6 - 12 months
24004
HEN: Female bird 12 months or older
24005
PULLET: Female under 6 months
24006
PULLET: Female 6 - 12 months
24007
WATERFOWL: Ducks, geese, all ages – drakes
24008
WATERFOWL: Ducks, geese, all ages - ganders
24009
EXOTIC: Turkeys, peacocks, pheasants, guineas, pigeons, doves, all ages
24010
MARKET PEN: Two birds per pen either sex under 12 lbs. total weight.
24011
MARKET PEN: Two birds per pen either sex over 12 lbs. total weight.
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RABBIT DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Friday, July
Superintendent: Nancy Kovarik
10th
at 4:00 p.m. – Danan Lansing Building
Rabbit Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Animals exhibited in the rabbit classes must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection,
showing individual identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently free from symptoms of
infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within
30 days prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF EARMITES, WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT
ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE
ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
3. Members enrolled in this project are allowed two entries in each class and no more than 5 individuals. Youth
may also bring 1 fryer pen and 1 roaster pen.
4. All market pens of rabbits have the option of being sold in the Livestock auction. Only one pen per exhibitor is
allowed to be sold in the auction.
5. Commercial meat pens will be weighed Tuesday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m.
6. Exhibitors may provide their own pen for display. All exhibitors need to furnish their own feeders and
waterers, and are responsible for keeping their cages clean. Rabbits should arrive by 10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, July 7th and must be cared for by the exhibitor during the fair.
7. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock pens, rabbit exhibitors are to clean out their entire pens and haul the
waste to the end of their building. (If your pens are not clean and someone else has to clean them out
for you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums. This money will be given to the club/clubs
that are doing the cleaning.)
CLASS NUMBERS
27101
27102
27001
27002
27003
27004
27103
27104
27105
27106
27107
27108
27201
27202
27203
27204
Commercial meat pen of three rabbits - fryers (3 to less than 5 pounds each)
Commercial meat pen of three rabbits – roasters (5 to 8 pounds each)
Crossbred Senior Buck: (over 6 months old)
Crossbred Senior Doe: (over 6 months old)
Crossbred Junior Buck: (under 6 months old)
Crossbred Junior Doe: (under 6 months old)
Commercial Senior Bucks: (over 8 months old)
Commercial Senior Does: (over 8 months old)
Commercial Intermediate Bucks: (6 to 8 months old)
Commercial Intermediate Does: (6 to 8 months old)
Commercial Junior Bucks: (under 6 months old)
Commercial Junior Does: (under 6 months old)
Fancy Senior Bucks: (over 6 months old)
Fancy Senior Does: (over 6 months old)
Fancy Junior Bucks: (under 6 months old)
Fancy Junior Does: (under 6 months old)
Rabbit Breeds Classification*
Commercial Rabbits – are defined by the American Rabbit Breeders Association’s Standard of Perfection official
guideline book. Listed below are the breeds designated as commercial.
American Giant, Angora, Beveren, Californian, Champagne D’Argent, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème
D’Argent, Flemish Giant, Hotot, English Lop, French Lop, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, & Silver Fox.
Fancy Rabbits – are defined by the American Rabbit Breeders Association’s Standard of Perfection official
guideline book. Listed below are the breeds designated as fancy.
American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare,
Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana,
Himalayan, Jersey Wooly, Lilac, Holland Lop, Lionhead, Mini Lop, Netherland Dwarfs, Polish, Rex, Mini
Rex, Rinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, Tan, Mini Satins, & Thriantas.
Crossbreeds shall consist of all other varieties not recognized from the lists above.
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SHEEP DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Wednesday, July 8th, 3:00 p.m. – Danan Lansing Building
Superintendent: Joni Bruvold
Sheep Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: Animals exhibited in the sheep classes must be individually officially identified on a
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and originate from herds or areas not under quarantine. The Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection will require clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 14 days prior to date of
entry to fairgrounds.
3. All reproductive sheep (ewes and rams) must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock or Origin
identification tag in order to exhibit at the fair, and this number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection. This would also include any ewe lamb shown in the market classes either purchased or raised.
Wether lambs do not require a scrapie tag. ANY EVIDENCE OF CLUB LAMB FUNGUS, RINGWORM, FOOT
ROT, DRAINING ABSCESSES, SORE MOUTH OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE
THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
4. All breeds may be exhibited.
5. A member may weigh in up to 30 market lambs for county fair & state fair.
6. New this year will be a WBI class for market lambs. Lambs eligible for this class will be identified at Fair entry
weigh in on July 7th, 2015. Classifier will be appointed by Sheep Superintendent and Extension Staff and will
have final determiniation in class eligibility. White Breed Influence lambs will be shown in one class for both
speckeld face and white faced animals. In accordance with Iowa State Fair rules to be considered speckled, the
lamb must have speckles on 2 of the 3 following areas: face, ears or legs. Face is considered from top of 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.
7. For the 2015 Fair there will be one class/division for WBI lambs. A Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will
be awarded in this class and considered a division winner. These champions will go on to be in the final drive for
the overall Champion Market Lamb at the 2015 Fair.
8. A member may show a total of eight sheep. A member may have two entries per class. EXCEPTIONS:
Exhibitors are limited to one pen of three market lambs. An individual may exhibit three individual market lambs
which may or may not come from their pen of three.
9. Youth must designate Pen of 3 and Individual Market Lambs within 1 hour after weigh in.
10. Lambs shown in commercial ewe classes cannot be shown in purebred or market lamb classes.
11. All lambs in the purebred classes must be registered and exhibitor must be able to produce registration papers
upon request.
12. All entries in lamb classes must be born after Jan. 1, 2015.
13. All market sheep must be weighed in and ear tagged at county weigh-in. They should be docked and castrated
prior to the initial weigh-in. All market lambs must be shorn as close as possible 2 weeks before the county fair
weigh-in on Tuesday, July 7, and have a minimum weight of 90 lbs. to be sold at the auction.
14. If rams, intended to be wethers, are not castrated at time of weigh-in, they will NOT be allowed to be
weighed in.
15. Market lamb classes will be based on ending weights and classes may be split into lightweight, middleweight,
and heavyweight depending on number exhibited.
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16. Following closely with Iowa State Fair guidelines Market Lambs must meet a required .35 pounds per
day rate of gain to be eligible for blue ribbon consideration.
17. An exhibitor may sell two market lambs in the 4-H & FFA Sale. Exhibitors must designate sale lambs (ear
tag #’s) immediately following the completion of the sheep show. If no animal is designated within one
hour of the completion of the sheep show – exhibitor’s animals will be placed at the end of the auction.
18. All market lambs and commercial ewes must be slick shorn upon arrival to the Fairgrounds. Animals which are
not slick shorn will not be allowed to stall or enter the check-in line. Suggested fleece length for purebred
breeding sheep is ¼ inch with ¾ inch maximum, with the exception being for wool breeds which have no
maximum length. As noted, “slick shorn” does not apply to purebred “fitted” ewes.
19. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock pens, sheep exhibitors are to clean out their entire pens and haul the
bedding to the end of their building. (If your stall is not clean and someone else has to clean it out for
you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums and this money will be given to the club/clubs
that are doing the cleaning.)
20. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
Purebred Sheep
CLASS NUMBERS
25101
Purebred Ram Lamb* - January 1 to May 1, 2015
25102
Purebred Ewe Lamb - January 1 to May 1, 2015
25103
Purebred Ram* - Born before December 31, 2014
25104
Purebred Ewe - Born before December 31, 2014
*At least 2 or more individuals with entries required to have the Ram classes.
Commercial Sheep
CLASS NUMBERS
25311
Commercial Ewe Lamb - January 1 to May 1, 2015
25312
Comm. Yearling Ewe - Born January 1 to December 31, 2014
25313
Commercial Aged Ewe - Born before December 31, 2013
Market Lambs
CLASS NUMBERS
25200
Market Lamb - Born January 1 to April 1, 2015
25210
White Breed Influence –Born January 1 to April 1, 2015
25220
Market Lamb - Pen of three
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SWINE DEPARTMENT
Judging Show Time: Thursday, July 9th, 8:30 a.m. – Swine Barn
Superintendent: Ron Hemesath
***The order for the 2015 Swine Show will be as follows:
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Derby Pigs
Market Pigs
Showmanship
Derby Pairs
Derby Pen of Three
Market Pairs
Market Pen of Three
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Swine Department General Rules:
1. In order to meet eligibility requirements, ALL livestock exhibitors with projects which are a part of the food chain:
dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef, poultry and rabbits MUST meet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Requirements.
2. Health Requirements: All swine exhibited in the derby and market classes must have a Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection, showing individual identification for each animal and stating the animals are apparently
free from symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an
accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to date of entry to fairgrounds. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS,
RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.
3. The swine weigh in for the Winneshiek County Fair is Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
NO pigs can weigh over 65 lbs. on March 28. NOTE THE WEIGHT LIMIT.
4. An individual may nominate up to 40 head of pigs for county fair. Each pig must be listed under a 4-H/FFA
member’s name at the weigh in on March 28. All pigs will be ear tagged and only derby pigs will be weighed.
Due to PEDV and the elimination of on farm weigh-ins, this year an individual may show up to three market pigs
without the requirement of having a derby individual. An exhibitor may show no more than five pigs.
5. An exhibitor showing only market pigs must check out tags and paperwork at the Winneshiek County Extension
Office by Friday, April 3, 2015. Market only pigs must be identified by: ear tag, ear notch if available, description
of markings, and two pictures of the pig to support the description (one head photo including ear tag and one full
side shot). Descriptions and pictures are due back to Extension by Wednesday, April 15th. Any unused tags, not
used with descriptions and pictures must be returned by April 15th . All tags checked out on April 3rd must be
accounted for on April 15th.
6. Paperwork and proof of identification of market only pigs must be submitted to the Winneshiek County
Extension Office by May 15, 2015.
7. In the derby pig classes, exhibitors may show all three pigs as individuals. The pigs must have been weighed
and identified during the official Winneshiek County Swine weigh in dates. There may be pigs with different
starting dates due to bio security. No pigs will be weighed before March 27 or after March 30 and rate of
gain will be calculated according to weigh in dates. All ear tags on individual pigs must match tags recorded
at the swine weigh-in. Any pig that weighs less than 210 lbs. is not eligible for the carcass contest.
8. Each exhibitor is limited to one pen of 3 derby pigs. Exhibitors may bring up to 3 market pigs but must NOT
exceed a total of 5 pigs. Pigs weighed in as derby pigs are eligible to be shown in the market pig class but not
in both derby and market classes. Pigs ear tagged as market pigs are eligible to be shown only in the market
class and have finished weight between 235 – 300 lbs. NOTE: If a market pig exceeds the 300 lb. weight limit,
it is not eligible to show in the market class.
9. Exhibitors may use market pigs to participate in the pen of three and pair classes.
10. There will be Grand and Reserve Champion Market pairs and pen of 3.
11. THIS IS A TERMINAL SHOW - ALL HOGS MUST GO TO SLAUGHTER. No hogs may return home.
Because of the Maximum Residue Levels for animal products including pork and pork by-products each swine
exhibitor will be given an affidavit to sign certifying that they have reviewed the treatment and feed medication
records for all of their swine and they meet or exceed the “Recommended Withdrawal Periods to Satisfy Japan
MRL”. Any pig that cannot go to market, due to potential withdrawal issues will be recorded and a list of
exhibitor, parent, pig ear notches and markings will be provided to the regional state veterinarian. All premiums
and placings will be withdrawn from the individual.
12. Two pigs, either derby or market, will be sold in the auction. Any pig weighing less than 210 lbs. may not be
sold in the sale, they will go to slaughter. Members must designate auction pigs at the time of weigh-in.
13. All pigs will be weighed and the carcass derby pigs will be scanned on Tuesday at Noon on the
fairgrounds.
14. 4-H/FFA Youth will have the option to scan all Derby pigs this year and all scanned derby pigs will be entered
into the carcass contest. Any swine showman selling at the auction must attend the educational presentation
referring to the scanned data. The fee for scanning is $6.50 for the first pig scanned and $2.50 for each
remaining derby pig. The Winneshiek County Pork Producers will supplement the remaining $4.00 per pig for
each 2nd and 3rd derby pig scanned.
15. All pigs will be slap tattooed on Tuesday during the weigh in.
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16. We will no longer paint carcass pigs on Tuesday at weigh in or Auction pigs on Saturday.
17. Derby pig classes at the fair will be determined on the basis of beginning weight as of March 28, 2015. Market
pig classes will be determined on the basis of ending weight. Due to Bio-security, there may be pigs with
different beginning weight dates. All rate of gain will be determined on beginning to end date.
18. Any changes in market pigs for Thursday load out MUST be made within ½ hour of the completion of
the show. If Staff is not notified of changes in this ½ hour, we will load out the pig numbers from the
initial weigh in regardless of wining status. No Exceptions.
19. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his/her stalls and/or pens after the livestock is released.
When cleaning out your livestock pens, swine exhibitors are to clean out their entire pens and haul the
bedding to the end of their building. (If your stall is not clean and someone else has to clean it out for
you, you will be assessed up to $25 from your premiums and this money will be given to the club/clubs
that are doing the cleaning.)
20. UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY. “4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member
Code of Ethics and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
(swine classes on following page)
CLASS NUMBERS
26301
Derby barrow
26201
Market Pig
26302
Derby pen of 3
26202
Market pen of 3
26303
Derby pairs
26203
Market pairs
26304
Derby Gilt
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SHOWMANSHIP DEPARTMENT
Showmanship
Classes will be determined by the number of exhibitors in the class. There must be a minimum of two exhibitors to
hold the class. Example: there is only one entry in junior division – exhibitor may move to intermediate level to
compete. An exhibitor may win a division only once and then can move up to the next level. Once they reach the
Collegiate level they may continue to compete.
CLASS NUMBERS
20901
Showmanship: Beef – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
20902
Showmanship: Beef – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
20903
Showmanship: Beef – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
20904
Showmanship: Beef – Exhibitors – Collegiate
21901
21902
21903
21904
Showmanship: Dairy – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Dairy – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Dairy – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Dairy – Exhibitors – Collegiate
26901
26902
26903
26904
Showmanship: Swine – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Swine – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Swine – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Swine – Exhibitors – Collegiate
25901
25902
25903
25904
Showmanship: Sheep – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Sheep – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Sheep – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Sheep – Exhibitors – Collegiate
22901
22902
22903
22904
Showmanship: Dairy Goats – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Dairy Goats – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Dairy Goats – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Dairy Goats – Exhibitors – Collegiate
31201
31202
31203
Showmanship: Horse – Exhibitors – Novice
Showmanship: Horse – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Horse – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
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31204
31205
Showmanship: Horse – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Horse – Exhibitors – Collegiate
27901
27902
27903
27904
Showmanship: Rabbit – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Rabbit – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Rabbit – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Rabbit – Exhibitors – Collegiate
24901
24902
24903
24904
Showmanship: Poultry – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Poultry – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Poultry – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Poultry – Exhibitors – Collegiate
30501
30502
30503
30504
Showmanship: Dog – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Dog – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Dog – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Dog – Exhibitors – Collegiate
23901
23902
23903
23904
Showmanship: Meat Goat – Exhibitors – Junior (grades 4 – 6)
Showmanship: Meat Goat – Exhibitors – Intermediate (grades 7 – 8)
Showmanship: Meat Goat – Exhibitors – Senior (grades 9 – 12)
Showmanship: Meat Goat – Exhibitors – Collegiate
Important Dates
The FSQA training dates for Winneshiek County are:
 Thursday, April 16 = (Training), 6:00 p.m., Danan Lansing Building (Decorah)
 Saturday, April 25 = (Training), 9:00 a.m., Danan Lansing Building (Decorah)
FSQA testing dates available by appointment. Please call the Extension Office at 563-382-2949
to reserve a testing date or to sign up to attend the training at least one day in advance.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♦ May 15th – All Animal Identification Forms (Breeding Beef, Breeding Meat Goats, Dairy and
Dairy Goat, Dog, Rabbits, Poultry and Sheep) must be submitted online at
or submitted on paper to Extension Office.
♦ June 15th – 2015 Fair Entry Forms (animal, horse and pet) are due to the Extension Office.
♦ June 15th– 4-H Clothing, Foods & Communications Judging Day, Decorah Lutheran Church
♦ June 26th – 4-H/FFA Advanced Feeder Class
♦ July 1st – State Fair 4-H Livestock Entries due on 4hOnline
♦ July 2nd – 4-H Static Exhibit Judging Day
♦ July 7-11 – 2015 Winneshiek County Fair
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UNSPORTSMANLIKE POLICY:
“4-H members, parents AND families must abide by rules and the 4-H member Code of Ethics
and accept disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the 4-H Youth Committee.”
Winneshiek County Fair Book
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