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Buchanan County ISU Extension and OutreachBuchanan County ISU Extension and OutreachBuchanan County ISU Extension and OutreachBuchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach

Thursday, June 29th Thursday, June 29th Thursday, June 29th Thursday, June 29th –––– 4444----H BuildingH BuildingH BuildingH Building

Building (Sta#c) Judging Building (Sta#c) Judging Building (Sta#c) Judging Building (Sta#c) Judging –––– Superintendent Allison JohnsonSuperintendent Allison JohnsonSuperintendent Allison JohnsonSuperintendent Allison Johnson

2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Suite A

Independence, IA 50644

Phone: (319) 334-7161

Email: xbuchanan@iastate.edu

www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents

Table of Contents 3

Extension & Fair Board 4

Leaders & Advisors 5

Schedule of Events 6-7

Buchanan County Fairgrounds Map 8

4-H & FFA General Rules 9-11

Iowa Youth Code of Ethics 12-13

Grievance (Complaint) Policy 14

General Exhibit Rules 15-17

Other Exhibit Rules 17

Class Descrip6ons:

Animals 20 Animal Science; Veterinary Science

Agriculture and Natural Resources 20 Crop Produc�on; Environment & Sustainability; Hor�culture;

Bucket of Flowers; Outdoor Adventures; Safety & Educa�on in

Shoo�ng Sports; Other Agriculture & Natural Resources

Crea�ve Arts 21 Music; Photography; Visual Arts

Family and Consumer Sciences 23 Child Development; Clothing and Fashion; Consumer

Management; Food and Nutri�on; Health; Home

Improvement; Sewing and Needle Arts; Other Family and

Consumer Sciences

Personal Development 25 Ci�zenship; Communica�on; Leadership; Self-Determined;

Poster Communica�ons

Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) 26 Digital Storytelling; Mechanics; Woodworking;

Science, Engineering and Technology

Clover Kids 27

Copyright Informa6on 28

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Roxanne Fuller, Extension Execu#ve Director Extension Execu#ve Director Extension Execu#ve Director Extension Execu#ve Director

Alexia Hamle;, County Youth CoordinatorCounty Youth CoordinatorCounty Youth CoordinatorCounty Youth Coordinator

Ashley Sherrets, Agriculture and Hor#culture CoordinatorAgriculture and Hor#culture CoordinatorAgriculture and Hor#culture CoordinatorAgriculture and Hor#culture Coordinator

Sarah Kielly, Local Foods CoordinatorLocal Foods CoordinatorLocal Foods CoordinatorLocal Foods Coordinator

Ka#e Christensen, Office AssistantOffice AssistantOffice AssistantOffice Assistant

Kendra Kehrli, Summer Youth AssistantSummer Youth AssistantSummer Youth AssistantSummer Youth Assistant

Buchanan County Buchanan County Buchanan County Buchanan County Buchanan CountyBuchanan CountyBuchanan CountyBuchanan County

Extension CouncilExtension CouncilExtension CouncilExtension Council Youth AdvisoryYouth AdvisoryYouth AdvisoryYouth Advisory

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident: Michelle Mangrich Sco; Frye

Vice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice President: Paul Short Nick Dennie

SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretary: Judy Olsen Ellen Doese

TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer: Nick Wilgenbusch Allison Johnson

Members:Members:Members:Members: Tina Kelly

Steve Copenhaver Michelle Mangrich

Doug Lentz Tony Marzen

Angie Kleitsch

Barb Rawson

Shelley Schafer

Buchanan County Youth County CouncilBuchanan County Youth County CouncilBuchanan County Youth County CouncilBuchanan County Youth County Council

Ally Bockenstedt Megan Bussan Sarah Collison

Megan Corkery Alex Crow Elizabeth Crow

Miranda Franzen Sam Fults Megan Gee

Makenzie Homan DeAnn Lentz Jodie Mausser

Marissa Robinson Becca Walthart Danielle Youngblut

Buchanan County Fair BoardBuchanan County Fair BoardBuchanan County Fair BoardBuchanan County Fair Board

President: President: President: President: Nick Dennie

Vice President: Vice President: Vice President: Vice President: Ma; Walthart

Treasurer: Treasurer: Treasurer: Treasurer: Kelly Peyton

Secretary: Secretary: Secretary: Secretary: Bailey Dudley

Members:Members:Members:Members:

Julie Althaus Darrin Burco Rob Dudley

Tina Kelly Mark Merfeld Jeff Mescher

Brian Prusator Eric Ries Paul Short

Fred Smock Rick Wendling

2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Suite A

Independence, IA 50644

Phone: (319) 334-7161

Email: xbuchanan@iastate.edu

www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan

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Buchanan County 4Buchanan County 4Buchanan County 4Buchanan County 4----H Clubs & LeadersH Clubs & LeadersH Clubs & LeadersH Clubs & Leaders Atom Bombers & Clover Kids..………..…Cheyney Hershey, Brenda Kleitsch

Boots-N-Bales………………………………………….……………………...Jessica Michels

Buffalo Bells & Clover Kids……….Jamie Beyer, Julie Cook, Andrea Svoboda

Byron Vikings………………………………………….…………………....Charlie Hamilton

Earth, Too & Clover Kids....………Sondra Cabell, Monica Smith, Angie Auel

Heartland Kids & Clover Kids…………….Audrey Hanaway, Jessica Hueneke,

Stella Pint, Tanya Yexley

Liberty Lassos……………………………….………………………………..…….Megan Slife

Madison Mixers……………………..……………Leon Goedken, Bri;any Goedken

Middlefield Hustlers & Clover Kids…….Julie Cook, Ma; Cook, Ken Kehrli,

Troy Tempus

Perry Pioneers……………………………………………………....………..Julie Youngblut

Pitchin Forks……………………………….………………….Nick Gross, Mona Krugger

Shady Grove Superstars & Clover Kids….……….Jean Weber, Anna Demuth

Town and Kountry Kids & Clover Kids…….Pam Collison, Amanda Johnson

Wapsi Warriors………………………………………….Connie Arend, Be;y Giddings

Buchanan County FFA AdvisorsBuchanan County FFA AdvisorsBuchanan County FFA AdvisorsBuchanan County FFA Advisors East Buchanan…………….…………………..………………………..……..…….Jon Doese

Independence………………….…………………………………………….Michael Hayden

Jesup…………………………………………………...…………………………..……...Jen Dillon

Oelwein…………..……………………….Dan Doeing, Missy Rau, Megan Williams

Starmont…………………..…………..…….……………………………...Rachael Stecklein

Wapsie Valley…………………………………………………….………………...Ellen Doese

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2017 Buchanan County Fair Schedule2017 Buchanan County Fair Schedule2017 Buchanan County Fair Schedule2017 Buchanan County Fair Schedule

Tuesday, June 27Tuesday, June 27Tuesday, June 27Tuesday, June 27 5:00 pm Horse Check-in, Horse Arena

6:00 pm Horse (Game) Show, Horse Arena

Wednesday, June 28Wednesday, June 28Wednesday, June 28Wednesday, June 28 10:00 am-3:00 pm Building Set-Up Day

4:00 pm-6:00 pm Booth & Bale Decora#ng

5:00 pm RAIN DATE Horse Check-in, Arena

6:00 pm RAIN DATE Horse (Game) Show, Arena

Thursday, June 29Thursday, June 29Thursday, June 29Thursday, June 29 8:30 am-2:30 pm Building Judging, 4-H Building

Friday, June 30Friday, June 30Friday, June 30Friday, June 30 8:00 am Horse Check-in, Horse Arena

9:00 am-3:00 pm Horse (Pleasure) Show

Saturday, July 1Saturday, July 1Saturday, July 1Saturday, July 1 12:00 pm Dog Check-In, Black Pavilion

1:00 pm-5:30 pm Dog Show (Obedience, Rally,

Grooming, Handling), Black Pavilion

Sunday, July 2Sunday, July 2Sunday, July 2Sunday, July 2 1:00 pm RAIN DATE Horse Check-in, Horse Arena

2:00 pm-8:00 pm RAIN DATE Horse (Pleasure) Show

Wednesday, July 5Wednesday, July 5Wednesday, July 5Wednesday, July 5 7:00 am-8:00 am Goat Weigh-In & Check-In, Sheep/Goat

Barn

8:00 am-9:00 am Sheep & Swine Weigh-In & Check-In,

designated barns

9:00 am-10:00 am Beef Weigh-In & Check-In, Beef Barn

10:00 am-11:00 am Dairy Goat Check-In, Dairy Barn

11:00 am All animals except poultry, rabbits and

dairy cows must be on grounds

1:00 pm-2:30 pm Dairy Goat Show, Black Pavilion

2:30 pm-4:30 pm Meat Goat Show, Black Pavilion

2:30 pm-3:30 pm Rabbit Check-In/Vet Check, Rabbit Barn

3:30 pm-4:30 pm Poultry Check-In & Broiler Weigh-In,

Poultry Barn

4:30 pm All dairy ca;le except milking cows

must be on grounds

5:00 pm-7:30 pm Poultry Show, Tent east of Swine Barn

6:00 pm Free Exhibitor Supper (Flint Hills),

Open Pavilion

The Extension office will not be held responsible or liable for any forms

not received or any forms received late. This also includes iden#fying on

4hOnline and comple#ng animal entries on FairEntry. All families are

responsible.

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Thursday, July 6Thursday, July 6Thursday, July 6Thursday, July 6 6:00 am-1:00 pm Pie Baking, 4-H Building

8:00 am-11:00 am Swine Show, Black Pavilion

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Sheep Show, Black Pavilion

3:30 pm-5:00 pm Rabbit Show, Tent east of swine

barn

6:00 pm Extension 100 Year Recogni#on &

Pie Auc#on, Black Pavilion

Friday, July 7Friday, July 7Friday, July 7Friday, July 7 8:00 am-8:30 am Beef Bucket Bo;le Show, Black

Pavilion

8:30 am-2:30 pm Beef Show, Black Pavilion

9:00 am – 6:00 pm PeKng Zoo, Dairy Barn

12:00 pm All milking cows must be on grounds

2:00 pm Cat/Pet Check-In, Tent east of swine

barn

2:30 pm-3:30 pm Cat/Pet Show, Tent east of swine

barn

3:30 pm Dog Check-In, south side of Black

Pavilion

4:00 pm-5:30 pm Dog Agility/Costume Show, Black

Pavilion

6:00 pm Master Showmanship Group

Mee#ng, Thom Building

Saturday, July 8Saturday, July 8Saturday, July 8Saturday, July 8 8:00 am Dairy Bucket Bo;le Show, Black

Pavilion

8:30 am-11:00 am Dairy Show, Black Pavilion

9:00 am – 6:00 pm PeKng Zoo, Dairy Ca;le Barn

11:00 am-1:00 pm Livestock Auc#on, Black Pavilion

2:00 pm Livestock Judging, Black Pavilion

Sunday, July 9Sunday, July 9Sunday, July 9Sunday, July 9 11:30 pm Master Showmanship Show,

Black Pavilion

3:00 pm Fair Board Jr Fun Day (calf, sheep,

goat)

5:00 pm-8:00 pm Release all Building Exhibits,

Livestock Exhibits, and Fairground

Clean-Up, ALL ALL ALL ALL

CLUBS/CHAPTERS HELPCLUBS/CHAPTERS HELPCLUBS/CHAPTERS HELPCLUBS/CHAPTERS HELP

For the full fair schedule go to the Buchanan County ISU Extension

website www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/4h www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/4h www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/4h www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/4h or Buchanan County

Fair Associa#on website h;p://www.buchanancountyfair.org/h;p://www.buchanancountyfair.org/h;p://www.buchanancountyfair.org/h;p://www.buchanancountyfair.org/

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ATTENTION: Superintendents and Youth Advisory Committee members will strictly enforce fair rules and the Code of Ethics

4444----H and FFA General RulesH and FFA General RulesH and FFA General RulesH and FFA General Rules 1. Buchanan County Fair exhibi#ons are open to qualified 4-H and FFA members.

Qualifica#ons are:Qualifica#ons are:Qualifica#ons are:Qualifica#ons are:

a. Members must be enrolled on 4hOnline by May 15 in a Buchanan County 4-H

Club or FFA Chapter.

b. FFA members are able to show livestock un#l age 21 or three years aOer high

school.

c. 4-H’ers who have completed the following grades (or that equivalent) of the

completed school year (2017) are eligible in these divisions:

SeniorsSeniorsSeniorsSeniors: 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades

Intermediates: Intermediates: Intermediates: Intermediates: 7th and 8th grades

Juniors: Juniors: Juniors: Juniors: 4th, 5th and 6th grades

Clover Kids: Clover Kids: Clover Kids: Clover Kids: K-3rd grade. May par#cipate in non-compe##ve non-premium

classes: building exhibits, garden judging, dogs, cats, pets, poultry, rabbits, and

bucket bo;le.

2. Must be FSQA cer#fied if showing market and breeding beef, swine, sheep, dairy

(both dairy ca;le and dairy goat), meat goat, rabbit and poultry. Grades 4th

-12th

and those FFA members showing un#l age 21 or three years aOer high school.

3. Showmanship – once an FFA member has graduated from high school, they are in

their last year of showmanship.

4. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) of the

completed school year (2017), are eligible for State Fair. Each exhibit must be the

work of the member during the current year. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of

work done as a planned part of a 4-H or FFA project. Exhibits can be prepared by

an individual 4-H’er, as a team of 4-H’ers or may be the result of a group effort. All

4-H’ers, individual or group, must meet the age requirements to be eligible for

State Fair exhibi#ng. For example, if a 4-H group wishes to enter a notebook

describing their club ci#zenship effort, the documenta#on should recognize the

contribu#ons of all members, but be prepared by those who meet the age

restric#ons. Exhibits might be, but not limited to, an actual product, poster,

display box, report, notebook, model, DVD, CD, etc.

5. School projects are eligible exhibits. If a 4-H’er has set a goal that can be

accomplished by both a classroom assignment and an outgrowth of a 4-H project

goal, that’s OK. The intent is that a pre-determined goal has been set. Each

exhibitor should be able to answer these 4 ques#ons: 1) What was your goal?

2) How did you go about working toward your goal? 3) What were the most

important things you learned as you worked toward your goal? 4) What are your

ideas of what you would like to do in this project area next year?

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6. All Clover Kids, 4-H and FFA members must iden#fy all animals on 4hOnline by

May 15, 11:59 pm no excep#onsno excep#onsno excep#onsno excep#ons.... FFA members do not have access to iden#fying

online so members will fill out an iden#fica#on form online provided by the

Extension office. There will be no deadline extension no deadline extension no deadline extension no deadline extension in iden#fying on 4hOnline

because it will be closed. This is not the final step.

7. AOer comple#ng the May 15 livestock iden#fica#on on 4hOnlinelivestock iden#fica#on on 4hOnlinelivestock iden#fica#on on 4hOnlinelivestock iden#fica#on on 4hOnline, the next

deadline is using the FairEntry database h;ps://buchanan.fairentry.com to

complete the animal entryanimal entryanimal entryanimal entry. This program integrates with 4hOnline and only the

animals iden#fied on 4hOnline will transfer over to FairEntry. This needs to be

completed before or on June 15June 15June 15June 15. All bedding, scanning, pen and entry fees are due

to the Extension office at this #me (for allallallall species).

8. Garden entries are due on or before May 15May 15May 15May 15. If the due date falls on a weekend or

holiday, it will be accepted by 4:30 pm on the next business day at the Buchanan

County Extension office.

9. Building exhibit entry forms are due at the check-out table the day of building

judging to receive premium points.

10. When an issue or problem arises while on the fairgrounds, it should be taken to

the species superintendent. If needed, the superintendent will take this to the

County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve Director; who in turn may involve Fair County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve Director; who in turn may involve Fair County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve Director; who in turn may involve Fair County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve Director; who in turn may involve Fair

Board livestock commi;ee and Youth Advisory Commi;eeBoard livestock commi;ee and Youth Advisory Commi;eeBoard livestock commi;ee and Youth Advisory Commi;eeBoard livestock commi;ee and Youth Advisory Commi;ee.

11. NONONONO exhibits are allowed to be loaded before that department’s release #me uuuunnnnlllleeeessssssss

making prior arrangements with the County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve making prior arrangements with the County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve making prior arrangements with the County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve making prior arrangements with the County Youth Coordinator and Execu#ve

Director. Director. Director. Director. All building and livestock exhibitsbuilding and livestock exhibitsbuilding and livestock exhibitsbuilding and livestock exhibits may be removed at the designated #me

listed on the current fair schedule. Early removal of 4-H/FFA exhibits without

permission will result in the loss of all 4-H/FFA premiums and one year ineligibility

to exhibit in any 4-H/FFA project at the Buchanan County Fair. In order to gain

eligibility to show the following year, the member mustmustmustmust pay a $50.00 fine to be

deposited in the 4-H Fund.

12. No exhibits shall be exhibited in more than one class, except in the case of

livestock.

13. Awards will be made on the basis of blue, red and white groupings according to

individual merit. There is no extra premium money awarded to purple placings.

14. Premium money will be prorated to all exhibits worthy of awards. The total

amount will be determined by the Fair Board. All premiums are calculated using a

computer program.

15. The Fair Board reserves the right to withhold prize money from any exhibitor for

misconduct or disobeying the rules.

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16. In any situa#on rela#ve to 4-H or FFA exhibits not covered in the rules or in case of

conflict or misunderstanding, final authority rests with the Extension County Youth

Coordinator and Extension Execu#ve Director.

17. 4-H clubs will be assigned 4-H building hos#ng du#es. A schedule will be sent out

prior to the fair.

18. The Buchanan County Fair Management will use diligence to ensure the safety of

animals and ar#cles entered for exhibi#on aOer their arrival and placement, but

under no circumstances will they be responsible for any loss, injury, or damage.

19. Exhibitors interested in selling their livestock at the auc#on must no#fy the

superintendent and 4-H fair office by 6:00 pm, day before the auc#on. One animal

per eligible species per exhibitor may be offered for sale. All auc#on animals must must must must

be an exhibit at the current Buchanan County Fairbe an exhibit at the current Buchanan County Fairbe an exhibit at the current Buchanan County Fairbe an exhibit at the current Buchanan County Fair.

20. Errors and any clarifica#on in rules will be addressed by the Youth Advisory

Commi;ee at their next scheduled mee#ng.

21. Any viola#on of rules will result in ac#on taken by the assigned commi;ee for that

department. General rule viola#ons will result in ac#on taken by the Buchanan

County Youth Coordinator.

22. Any discourteous 4-H/FFA member will be disqualified at the discre#on of the

judge, commi;ee, or Extension staff.

23. When the number of exhibits/entries in a class is fewer than three for two

consecu#ve years, that class will be reviewed by the Youth Advisory Commi;ee

with a decision to be made to either discon#nue the class or combine it with

another class within the department unless evidence is found that indicates a

need to con#nue it for an addi#onal year.

24. Exhibitors will care for their livestock at all #mes while the animal is on the

Fairgrounds. Lack of proper care/treatment will result in:

1st offense1st offense1st offense1st offense – Exhibitor will receive a warning and be educated on the proper care of

the livestock;

2nd offense2nd offense2nd offense2nd offense – Exhibitor will relinquish all premiums;

3rd offense3rd offense3rd offense3rd offense – Exhibitor will relinquish all premiums, awards and be ineligible to

show for a period of one year. The exhibitor will also be asked to

remove their animal from the grounds immediately.

25. Stall cards in barns may not be moved without the approval of the barn Stall cards in barns may not be moved without the approval of the barn Stall cards in barns may not be moved without the approval of the barn Stall cards in barns may not be moved without the approval of the barn

superintendent. Penalty for moving is expulsion from showing only in the barn superintendent. Penalty for moving is expulsion from showing only in the barn superintendent. Penalty for moving is expulsion from showing only in the barn superintendent. Penalty for moving is expulsion from showing only in the barn

where stall cards were moved .where stall cards were moved .where stall cards were moved .where stall cards were moved .

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Iowa Youth Code of EthicsIowa Youth Code of EthicsIowa Youth Code of EthicsIowa Youth Code of Ethics

Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all #mes.

Youth represent the en#re program and their behavior reflects on their parents,

leaders, club and the en#re youth program. All adults involved with the youth

program, leaders as well as parents, are expected to set posi#ve examples and serve as

posi#ve 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 viola#ng the code of ethics

agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited

from exhibi#ng at this and future exhibi#ons including the Iowa State Fair and other

county, state or regional exhibi#ons.

Youth agree to follow these guidelines:Youth agree to follow these guidelines:Youth agree to follow these guidelines: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 wri#ng of exhibit explana#ons, 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 representa#on of my work. Any a;empt to take credit for

other’s work, alter the conforma#on of animals, or alter their performance is

prohibited. Copyright viola#on or allowing others to complete your exhibit is

considered misrepresenta#on 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 consump#on. All food exhibits will be safe

to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to

evaluate and for exhibi#on.

5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be

safe for consumers, and shall have met all withdrawal #mes for all medica#ons,

and be free of viola#ve drug residue.

6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or exhibi#on, only a

licensed veterinarian may administer the treatment. All medica#ons that are

administered shall be done according to the label instruc#ons of the medica#on

used.

7. My animal’s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means,

including medica#ons, external applica#ons and surgical procedures. Any animal

that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be

disqualified from the show and have penal#es assessed against the exhibitor,

parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibi#on.

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8. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if requested, will provide the

necessary documenta#on.

9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibi#on, according

to the state health requirements as printed in the premium book of the fair or

exhibi#on. I will provide animal health cer#ficates from a licensed veterinarian

upon request from the management of the fair or exhibi#on.

10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibi#on, I am giving consent to the

management of the fair or exhibi#on to obtain any specimens of urine, salvia,

blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in tes#ng. 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 ques#on, its integrity is

preserved and all procedures of said collec#on and preserva#on, 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

ques#on and correctly reflects the condi#on of the animal at the #me 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 exhibi#on I will accept any

disciplinary ac#on taken by the management of this fair or exhibi#on for any

viola#on of this code of ethics and any other rules of compe##on of the fair or

exhibi#on without recourse against the fair or exhibi#on.

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 ac#vi#es while par#cipa#ng in 4-H and FFA

events, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco or drug use.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity,

gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to Ross Wilburn, 515-294-

1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.

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Grievance (Complaint) PolicyGrievance (Complaint) PolicyGrievance (Complaint) PolicyGrievance (Complaint) Policy Any par#cipant in the county fair (exhibitors, parents, volunteers, etc.) shall have 24

hours to file a claim concerning any protests, challenges of disciplinary ac#on, or

complaints concerning any rules/decisions. No claims will be considered based on the

quality of the judges. All claims must be wri;en on the official Grievance Form which

will be made available at the 4-H Fair Office. All claims must be accompanied by a non-

refundable $25 cash deposit which must be submi;ed to a 4-H staff member in the 4-

H Fair Office. Once a claim is filed it will be reviewed by the County Youth Coordinator

and the Extension Execu#ve Director as speedily as possible. Their decision in the

ma;er will be final.

If a par#cipant, parent, volunteer, etc. has a complaint they shall follow the procedures

in the aforemen#oned paragraph. In the event that a par#cipant’s behavior becomes

disrespecVul (yelling, swearing, throwing items, etc.) the par#cipant will be asked to

leave the fairgrounds for a minimum of one hour to calm down. If the par#cipant does

not leave willingly, a member of the fair board will be called to the incident. The fair

board member has the right to escort the par#cipant from the grounds or call the

police/sheriff’s department for assistance. Depending on the severity of the behavior,

the par#cipant may be prohibited from all ac#vi#es at the fair and/or banned from the

fairgrounds. In the event that the par#cipant needs to be banned from the

fairgrounds, a mee#ng between the County Youth Coordinator, Extension Execu#ve

Director, a Fair Board member, and an Extension Council member will be conducted to

determine the future eligibility of the par#cipant to be involved in the 4-H program

and the length of #me the par#cipant will be banned from the fairgrounds. In extreme

cases, the State 4-H office will be contacted for assistance.

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General Exhibit RulesGeneral Exhibit RulesGeneral Exhibit RulesGeneral Exhibit Rules 1. 4-H'ers who have completed Kindergarten through 12th grade (or that equivalent)

in 2017 are eligible to exhibit at the Buchanan County Fair. Kindergarten through

3rd grade members will have all of their exhibits evaluated by the Clover Kids judge.

FFA members who have just completed 9th

through 12th

grade and have enrollment

paperwork on file in the Buchanan County Extension office are also eligible to

exhibit at the Buchanan County Fair. Excep#on: Group exhibits from an en#re club

may include 4th grade members.

2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers

par#cipa#on 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. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the

FFA divisions or vice-versa.

4. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or

compe##on may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class. Note: This rule does not

prohibit 4-H members from preparing exhibits using learning as part of an ag

science class provided the exhibit/experience was not entered in an FFA event or

comple#on.

5. Exhibits that do not comply with the class descrip#on, size guidelines, copyright

restric#ons, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public

display.

6. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:

• Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size (does not apply to posters in class

10503.)

• Chart boards, graph boards, project presenta#on 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 or width and 12" in depth.

7. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird

feathers and nests may NOTNOTNOTNOT be used in any exhibit.

8. 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 informa#on for 4-H’ers in

this book.)

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9. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the

evalua#on process. Evalua#on criteria will include demonstrated learning,

workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will

receive wri;en evalua#on comments on the exhibits and a ribbon.

10. A wri;en explana#on, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part

of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following ques#ons

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?

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and visual art classes.and visual art classes.and visual art classes.and visual art classes.

11. All judges’ decisions are final.

12. All entries must have an official entry tag (provided by the Buchanan County

Extension office) a;ached to the exhibit. Families will go on h;ps://

buchanan.fairentry.comin June and pre-select the classes they would like to

par#cipate in. Extension office will print off entry cards before the day of judging.

If this is not done before check-in, this results in a longer wait. Youth will pick up

their entry cards at the check-in table and be directed to wai#ng area.

13. No entry fee is required.

14. All exhibits must be judged in the 4-H Building at the Buchanan County

Fairgrounds on judging day, Thursday, June 29. Members are asked to come

during the #me assigned to their club.

15. All building exhibits must remain un#l release #me listed on the current fair

schedule. All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must adhere to the

schedule.

16. If an exhibit is especially large, such as a tractor, please no#fy the Buchanan

County Extension office at least one week before the fair as space is limited.

17. Each judge (except the Clover Kids judge) will select one exhibitor for a

showmanship award. The award will be based on the following criteria: self-

presenta#on, knowledge of the exhibit, and the ability to respond to the ques#ons

above (rule #10).

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18. Exhibitors may only have 3 entries per class3 entries per class3 entries per class3 entries per class. Some exhibits could fit in more

than one class, but entries should be determined by which class relates best to

the goal.

19. All Clover Kid, 4-H and FFA exhibit entries will be completed on FairEntry.com,

provided by the Buchanan County Extension office. Entry cards will be printed

off before or when exhibitor checks-in on the designated judging day. It is the

responsibility of the exhibitor to check-in when arriving and check-out before

leaving. Be sure to have projects selected on Fairentry.com the week before Be sure to have projects selected on Fairentry.com the week before Be sure to have projects selected on Fairentry.com the week before Be sure to have projects selected on Fairentry.com the week before

building judging.building judging.building judging.building judging.

20. A wri;en explana#on of the Elements & Principles of Design is not required (but (but (but (but

recommended) recommended) recommended) recommended) for Visual Arts, Home Improvement, Clothing or Sewing.

Exhibitors should be prepared to tell the judge which elements and principles

were used. Exhibits in these departments that advance to the State Fair will will will will

need need need need a wri;en explana#on of the Elements & Principles of Design.

Other Exhibit Informa#onOther Exhibit Informa#onOther Exhibit Informa#onOther Exhibit Informa#on

1. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from bringing items that have special

meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. The Buchanan

County Extension office and the Buchanan County Fair Associa#on will use

diligence to ensure the safety of ar#cles entered for exhibi#on aOer their arrival

and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by

accident, fire, theO, etc.

2. Exhibits that are selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair must be completed

by 4-H members who have completed 5555thththth

through 12through 12through 12through 12thththth

gradegradegradegrade (or that

equivalent). Excep#onExcep#onExcep#onExcep#on: group exhibits from an en#re club may include 4th

grade

members. However, no exhibits completed and entered by FFA members can

advance to the Iowa State Fair from the county fair.

Exhibitor Recommenda#onExhibitor Recommenda#onExhibitor Recommenda#onExhibitor Recommenda#on 1. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to learn more about their project area by

visi#ng www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projectswww.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projectswww.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projectswww.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects .

2. The 4-H projects website provides informa#on in the following formats:

• Hot Sheets - project area overview, exhibit ideas, ways to use your

knowledge, etc.

• Tip Sheets - exhibit evalua#on criteria, links to addi#onal informa#on, ideas

on preparing exhibits, etc.

• Addi#onal Items - rules about the Elements & Principles of Design,

photography write-up informa#on, necessary paperwork, etc.

3. Copyright material informa#on can be found on the Buchanan County Extension

4-H Webpage.

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Class Descrip#onsClass Descrip#onsClass Descrip#onsClass Descrip#ons

ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS

10101 Animal Science 10101 Animal Science 10101 Animal Science 10101 Animal Science

An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows learning

about a large or small animal including beef, dairy ca;le, dairy

goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits,

sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

10102 Veterinary Science 10102 Veterinary Science 10102 Veterinary Science 10102 Veterinary Science

An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCESAGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCESAGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCESAGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

10201 Crop Produc#on 10201 Crop Produc#on 10201 Crop Produc#on 10201 Crop Produc#on An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use and value of field crops.

10202 Environment and Sustainability 10202 Environment and Sustainability 10202 Environment and Sustainability 10202 Environment and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connec#ons between humans and their environment

including energy, stewardship, conserva#on, entomology, fish and wildlife or

forestry. Includes collec#ons.

10203 Hor#culture 10203 Hor#culture 10203 Hor#culture 10203 Hor#culture An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small

fruits, vegetable and flower gardens and landscape design. Flowers and vegetables

are not eligible for state fair.

10204 Outdoor Adventures 10204 Outdoor Adventures 10204 Outdoor Adventures 10204 Outdoor Adventures An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing,

fishing, hiking or other outdoor ac#vi#es.

10205 Safety and Educa#on in Shoo#ng Sports 10205 Safety and Educa#on in Shoo#ng Sports 10205 Safety and Educa#on in Shoo#ng Sports 10205 Safety and Educa#on in Shoo#ng 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 #ps are removed from arrows).

10206 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources10206 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources10206 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources10206 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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10207 Bucket of Flowers10207 Bucket of Flowers10207 Bucket of Flowers10207 Bucket of Flowers A bucket of flowers is a container (may be decorated) with plants and or flowers. These

planters will be used during the fair to help beau#fy the grounds. Buckets will be judged

and then placed by the 4-H’er on the fairgrounds. AOer the fair the exhibitor must take

home his/her bucket unless it is purchased in the auc#on. Exhibitors wishing to

par#cipate in the Bucket of Flowers auc#on will need to sign up at the Extension office

at least 1 week before judging day or when comple#ng the entry form. Exhibitor must

be present at the auc#on or the bucket will not be sold. Exhibitor has the op#on to get

reimbursed the $10 or donate the $10 back into the 4-H Fund. This exhibit is not This exhibit is not This exhibit is not This exhibit is not

eligible for State Faireligible for State Faireligible for State Faireligible for State Fair.

CREATIVE ARTSCREATIVE ARTSCREATIVE ARTSCREATIVE ARTS

10301 Music10301 Music10301 Music10301 Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composi#on and

arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history.

10302 Photography10302 Photography10302 Photography10302 Photography An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educa#onal display that shows learning about

photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. S#ll photos only, not

video. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA

Photography show and vice-versa.

Photography Special RulesPhotography Special RulesPhotography Special RulesPhotography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from

nega#ves, slides or digital cameras and computer manipula#on programs.

Photographs must have been taken since the county fair of the previous year.

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4” x 6”. Finished size (including moun#ng/

maKng) of single single single single photographs should not exceed 16” in height or width.

Excep#on: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. Photos printed on canvas,

fabric, ceramic, etc. will only be accepted as part of an educa#onal display that

shows learning about photography prin#ng techniques, display, merchandising, etc.

4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on moun#ng board,

or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors

may cut their own moun#ng boards, use ready-cut window mats or have maKng

done professionally.

• 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size.

Framed photographs (including floa#ng frames) will not be judged. Framed photographs (including floa#ng frames) will not be judged. Framed photographs (including floa#ng frames) will not be judged. Framed photographs (including floa#ng frames) will not be judged.

5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plas#c covering.

6. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by

-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence.

Slides should be numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series

should not exceed 6” X 8”.

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

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8. Subject ma;er of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public

display in a 4-H seKng.

9. Photographs depic#ng unsafe prac#ces or illegal ac#vi#es will not be displayed. 10. Photo label is not required, but is required if the exhibit goes onto the state fair.is required if the exhibit goes onto the state fair.is required if the exhibit goes onto the state fair.is required if the exhibit goes onto the state fair.

11. A write-up is requiredrequiredrequiredrequired for each photography exhibit.

12. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA

Photography show and vice-versa.

10303 Digital Photography Exhibit10303 Digital Photography Exhibit10303 Digital Photography Exhibit10303 Digital Photography Exhibit A photo or series of photos submi;ed electronically, not printed. Photos in this class

will be submi;ed, viewed, evaluated and displayed electronically.

Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.

2. Photographs will not be printed.

3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of

photographs (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Series photo

entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same #me.

4. Photos entered should be submi;ed in the highest resolu#on possible. A finished

file size of 1 MB – 3 MB is recommended.

5. Photos should be submi;ed in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease

of viewing.

6. Subject ma;er of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for

public display in a 4-H seKng.

7. Photographs depic#ng unsafe prac#ces or illegal ac#vi#es will not be displayed.

8. State Fair selected exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to provide required

informa#on for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit Label may be submi;ed

electronically with the photo entry.

9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evalua#on criteria used

for printed photographs.

10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA

Photography show and vice-versa.

10304X Alterna#ve/Crea#ve Photography 10304X Alterna#ve/Crea#ve Photography 10304X Alterna#ve/Crea#ve Photography 10304X Alterna#ve/Crea#ve Photography A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an alterna#ve

photographic process, or a photograph that was crea#vely edited or modified beyond

reality in a crea#ve, imagina#ve and experimental way to make it more interes#ng an

visually engaging. Could be a composite of mul#ple overlapped photographs.

Alterna+ve/Crea+ve Photography Rules:Alterna+ve/Crea+ve Photography Rules:Alterna+ve/Crea+ve Photography Rules:Alterna+ve/Crea+ve Photography Rules:

1. Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4”x4” and no

larger than 10”x10” in height and width. No maKng and no framing is allowed, put

your crea#vity into the photography!

2. Photograph/Image can be created from film nega#ve, digital nega#ve, or digitally

manipulated in computer.

3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material.

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4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required informa#on for

photo exhibits if going on to State Fair. Include informa#on about the

processes used.

5. Subject ma;er must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a

4-H seKng, photographs depic#ng unsafe prac#ces or illegal ac#vi#es will not

be displayed.

10305 Visual Arts10305 Visual Arts10305 Visual Arts10305 Visual Arts

An exhibit that shows learning through original art, explora#on of an art technique

or study of any other visual arts topic.

Visual Arts Special Rules: Visual Arts Special Rules: Visual Arts Special Rules: Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Excep#onExcep#onExcep#onExcep#on:

Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the

appropriate surface for a process technique or applica#on of original design.

2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspira#on of the design,

design sketches or other process for crea#ng the object and design must be

included.

3. Original works of art must be a crea#ve expression of a design unique to the

ar#st, or represent a significant modifica#on to an exis#ng design to make a

new and original statement by the ar#st.

4. Exhibi#on of deriva#ve works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the

wri;en 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 wri;en permission has been obtained from the copyright or

trademark holder/owner. For addi#onal informa#on, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright

Informa#on at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

10401 Child Development 10401 Child Development 10401 Child Development 10401 Child Development An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and

development, safety and health, children with special needs and careers in child

development.

10402 Clothing and Fashion10402 Clothing and Fashion10402 Clothing and Fashion10402 Clothing and Fashion

An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thriOy spending,

wardrobe planning, types of fabrics and clothing care. Exhibits may include

constructed or purchased clothing and accessories.

Clothing and Fashion Special Rule:Clothing and Fashion Special Rule:Clothing and Fashion Special Rule:Clothing and Fashion Special Rule:

OuVits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may

not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

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10403 Consumer Management10403 Consumer Management10403 Consumer Management10403 Consumer Management

An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budge#ng, comparison

shopping, money management and consumer rights and responsibili#es.

10404 Food & Nutri#on10404 Food & Nutri#on10404 Food & Nutri#on10404 Food & Nutri#on

An exhibit that shows learning through cooking, baking, ea#ng and choosing healthy

foods, including safety prac#ces. Exhibits may include prepared products or

educa#onal displays. See publica#on “4-H 3023” Inappropriate Food Exhibits for Iowa

4-H Fairs for addi#onal informa#on regarding prepared and preserved food products.

Food & Nutri+on Special Rules: Food & Nutri+on Special Rules: Food & Nutri+on Special Rules: Food & Nutri+on 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 consump#on.

3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade

utensils and containers.

4. Products that require refrigera#on 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 Preserva#on Exhibit Label. Only food

processed aOer August 1, 2016 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State

University guidelines for home food preserva#on must be used.

8. Preserved food exhibits mustmustmustmust include two product samples. One will be opened for

evalua#on 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 plas#c bag with entry tag fastened

outside the bag.

10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the prepara#on or produc#on of 4-H food

exhibits is NOT permi;ed.

11. Cookies and bars should have at least 6 items on a plate; 2 loaves of bread should

be provided to evaluate uniformity.

10405 Health 10405 Health 10405 Health 10405 Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe ac#vi#es and skills such as

first aid and CPR, careers and healthy lifestyle choices.

10406 Home Improvement10406 Home Improvement10406 Home Improvement10406 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.

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10407 Sewing and Needle Arts10407 Sewing and Needle Arts10407 Sewing and Needle Arts10407 Sewing and Needle Arts

An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, kniKng, croche#ng, or other needle

arts, the use and care of fabrics and fibers, or the construc#on of clothing and other

items. OuVits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event

may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

10408 Other Family and Consumer Science10408 Other Family and Consumer Science10408 Other Family and Consumer Science10408 Other Family and Consumer Science

An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that

does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTPERSONAL DEVELOPMENTPERSONAL DEVELOPMENTPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

10501 Ci#zenship10501 Ci#zenship10501 Ci#zenship10501 Ci#zenship

An exhibit that shows learning about or contribu#ng to your community, your country or

your world.

10502 Communica#on10502 Communica#on10502 Communica#on10502 Communica#on

An exhibit that shows learning about wri;en, oral and visual communica#on skills in their

many forms.

10503 410503 410503 410503 4----H Poster Communica#on ExhibitH Poster Communica#on ExhibitH Poster Communica#on ExhibitH Poster Communica#on Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public.

Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

•4-H is...(open to 4-H’er’s interpreta#on)

•Join 4-H

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

•Nothing Compares (Iowa State Fair theme)

•4-H Grows (4-H.org na#onal marke#ng theme)

Poster Communica+on Special Rules:Poster Communica+on Special Rules:Poster Communica+on Special Rules:Poster Communica+on Special Rules: 1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered.

2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core

board—size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.

3. Posters may be ver#cal or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink,

crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils and or collage.

4. Posters cannotcannotcannotcannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may notnotnotnot extend

more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.

5. Each poster musmusmusmust have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form a;ached to the

back.

6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promo#onal

designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

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

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10504 Digital Storytelling10504 Digital Storytelling10504 Digital Storytelling10504 Digital Storytelling Any exhibit that demonstrates the applica#on of technology to produce a crea#ve

movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, crea#on of a

detailed storyboard, edi#ng techniques using digital video soOware, produc#on

techniques or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be

obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

10505 Leadership10505 Leadership10505 Leadership10505 Leadership

An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a

posi#ve way.

10506 Self10506 Self10506 Self10506 Self----DeterminedDeterminedDeterminedDetermined

An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure.

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYSCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYSCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYSCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

10601 Mechanics10601 Mechanics10601 Mechanics10601 Mechanics

Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automo#ve, electrical, small

and large engines, tractors, welding and restora#on.

10602 Woodworking10602 Woodworking10602 Woodworking10602 Woodworking Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques

and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may

include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

10603 Science, Engineering & Technology10603 Science, Engineering & Technology10603 Science, Engineering & Technology10603 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, geospa#al mapping (GPS/GIS),

robo#cs, or any other applica#on of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule: Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule: Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule: Science, Engineering & Technology Special Rule:

Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology classes may not

enter in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice-versa.

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any forms received late. This also includes iden#fying on 4hOnline and comple#ng fair any forms received late. This also includes iden#fying on 4hOnline and comple#ng fair any forms received late. This also includes iden#fying on 4hOnline and comple#ng fair any forms received late. This also includes iden#fying on 4hOnline and comple#ng fair

entries on FairEntry. All families are responsible.entries on FairEntry. All families are responsible.entries on FairEntry. All families are responsible.entries on FairEntry. All families are responsible.

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Clover KidsClover KidsClover KidsClover Kids Where children experience the joy of learning in a

supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Clover Kids County Fair

Clover Kid members are eligible to participate in developmentally age-appropriate opportunities.

Clover Kids Fair Building ProjectsClover Kids Fair Building ProjectsClover Kids Fair Building ProjectsClover Kids Fair Building Projects

1. Open to all children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade in Buchanan County.

2. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to discuss their building projects with a

caring adult as items are entered.

3. There is no limit to the number of building projects entered by a Clover Kid;

however, all items must be made by the Clover Kid under adult supervision.

Items may be made at home, in school, at day care, or at camp.

4. Building project items are highly encouraged to be entered on FairEntry

before Building Judging Day at the 4-H Building, to ensure that the line runs

smoothly.

5. All building project items will receive a par#cipa#on ribbon; no premium

money will be given for these items.

6. All building projects will be on display at the Buchanan County Fair un#l

building release #me. Items may be picked up during that #me. Items not

picked up at the fairgrounds will be available for pick-up at the Buchanan

County Extension office during normal office hours.

7. The Buchanan County Extension office and the Buchanan County Fair Board will

use diligence to ensure the safety of all items entered at Buchanan County Fair;

however, we are not responsible for damage or loss by fire, theO, etc.

8. Showcase items may be in any of the following categories:

Class A: AnimalsClass A: AnimalsClass A: AnimalsClass A: Animals – Showcase items related to all species and types of animals.

The actual animal may not be brought to the fair.

Class B: Crea#ve ArtsClass B: Crea#ve ArtsClass B: Crea#ve ArtsClass B: Crea#ve Arts – Showcase items related to art, photography and

music.

Class C: Agriculture and Natural ResourcesClass C: Agriculture and Natural ResourcesClass C: Agriculture and Natural ResourcesClass C: Agriculture and Natural Resources – Showcase items related to plants,

agriculture, and the environment.

Class D: Family and Consumer ScienceClass D: Family and Consumer ScienceClass D: Family and Consumer ScienceClass D: Family and Consumer Science – Showcase items related to food,

clothing or home decora#ng. Sewn or home-craOed items can be included in

this class.

Class E: Personal DevelopmentClass E: Personal DevelopmentClass E: Personal DevelopmentClass E: Personal Development – Showcase items related to or created by the

child, stories, poems, etc.

Class F: Science, Engineering, and TechnologyClass F: Science, Engineering, and TechnologyClass F: Science, Engineering, and TechnologyClass F: Science, Engineering, and Technology – Showcase items related to

science, engineering, technology or items designed and built by the child,

such as wood items.

Class G: OtherClass G: OtherClass G: OtherClass G: Other – Showcase items not included under any of the above classes.

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CopyrightCopyrightCopyrightCopyright Instruc#on on obtaining permission to use copyright materialsInstruc#on on obtaining permission to use copyright materialsInstruc#on on obtaining permission to use copyright materialsInstruc#on on obtaining permission to use copyright materials

OOen we get “ideas” by observa#on of other’s works of art, craOs, recipes, etc. It is

very important to give credit to those individuals or companies who have created

materials, resources, logos, trademarks, photographs, etc. that you may want to

incorporate into a 4-H exhibit for a county fair. In many cases reques#ng permission

can do this.

The next page provides a sample le;er, which you should modify to meet your

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You should also send a self-addressed, pre-stamped, envelope to aid in their

convenience to respond to you. RRRReeeemmmmeeeemmmmbbbbeeeerrrr tttthhhheeeeyyyy ddddoooo nnnnooootttt hhhhaaaavvvveeee ttttoooo ggggrrrraaaannnntttt yyyyoooouuuu ppppeeeerrrrmmmmiiiissssssssiiiioooonnnn,,,,

but if you explain fully how you plan to use their work, they are more likely to grant but if you explain fully how you plan to use their work, they are more likely to grant but if you explain fully how you plan to use their work, they are more likely to grant but if you explain fully how you plan to use their work, they are more likely to grant

permission. permission. permission. permission.

It is important to remember that giving credit to someone else is very important in any

area of your work. In wri;en papers, it may be through the use of footnotes; with

exhibit items, credit and permission are included in the accompanying folders. As you

put your ideas together, be sure to keep a list of where you get your ideas. If it is a

book, magazine, or other printed material, include the name of the publica#on, the

issue, volume, year, and page number from which it was taken. This type of

documenta#on supports your efforts to give credit to the original individual or source.

Remember, when in doubt, ask permission.

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Pinterest to Original Source in 3 Easy Steps: 1. Find item/recipe on Pinterest – “Wow, that cheeseburger casserole really looks

good!”. Click on the image.

2. Clicking on the image brings up a page just for the cheeseburger casserole. S#ll on

a Pinterest page – but wait! Scroll the mouse over the casserole picture and a

“Visit number-2-pencil.com” icon pops up below the image. Now we’re geKng

somewhere that’s star#ng to look like an original source. Not Pinterest, but

number-2-pencil.com . (We could live with ci#ng number-2-pencil.com as the

source, but we can do be;er.) Click on either the image of the casserole or on the

“Visit number-2-pencil.com” icon.

3. Voila! A new window pops up on a page from the original website of the

recipe – number-2-pencil.com. Scrolling down even tells us that Melissa at

number-2-pencil.com is the author and there’s even a bu;on to print the recipe

for our recipe book. Now we’ve actually found the original source.