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2016

Miami Co.4-H Handbook

Enrollment: Oct 1, 2015 – Jan. 15, 2016 Drop/Add Deadline: May 1, 2016

DECLARE your county fair bound projects in May http://miamicounty-in.fairentry.com

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2016 4-H PRE-FAIR JUDGING SCHEDULE Project judging will take place on the following dates: June 15-20.

Food will be available for purchase on these dates.

This is an OPEN judging; all 4-H members & parents are encouraged to attend. Bring green folder to open judging; have the Superintendents initial your record sheets.

Day 4-H Project Building Community Building Patio WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Enter projects: 8:00 am - 9:15 am Judging: 9:30 am

Aerospace Gift Wrap LEGOS MODELS Recycled Articles Seasonal Decorations Sports

Electric

Enter projects: 8:00 am -9:45 am Judging: 10:00 am

Entomology Forestry Geology Shooting Sports Soil & Water Science Sport Fishing Veterinary Science Weather & Climate Weed ID & Control Wildlife

Photography

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Enter projects: 8:00 am - 9:15 am Judging: 9:30 am

Animal Posters (including Rabbit) Clowning Collections Computer Genealogy Home Environment People in My World Tractor Safety Poster

Action Demonstrations (Interactive Demonstration) Bake With a Mix Chicken BBQ Dairy Foods Foods (name must be on manual) Microwave

Enter projects: 8 am - 9:45 am Judging: 10:00 am

Scrapbook

CONSUMER CLOTHING notebooks must be brought to the Extension Office by 12:00 pm (noon) Judging: 6:00 pm

Bicycle Rodeo (outside) Consumer Clothing Fashion Revue

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Enter projects: 8 am - 9:15 am Judging: 9:30 am

Child Development CRAFTS Health Personality Woodworking

Sewing-Wearable Sewing-Non-wearable

Cake Decorating

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Judging: 9:00 am

Fairground-West End-Outside 4-H Lawn & Garden Tractor Driving Contest 4-H Ag Tractor Maintenance Driving Contest

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2016 4-H FAIR WEEK JUDGING SCHEDULE Monday June 20 4-H Livestock Entered 6:00 a.m. – Noon (including Small Animals) 4-H Building Projects Entered 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Entered 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MONDAY June 20

TUESDAY June 21

WEDNESDAY June 22

THURSDAY June 23

FRIDAY June 24

SATURDAY June 25

PROJECT BLDG *Senior Displays accepted from 8am-10am

Enter projects: 8:00 am -10:00 am Judging: 10:30 am Aquatic Science Beekeeping Crops Floriculture Garden Mini 4-H, K-2 Plant Science Small Engines

6:00 am- Noon Livestock Released _____________ Projects Released:

7-9pm

POULTRY BARN

Poultry 2:00 pm

SMALL ANIMAL BARN

Guinea Pig 3:00 pm

RABBIT BARN

Rabbit 5:00 pm

SHOW ARENA

Dog 6:00 pm

Swine 8:30 am Goat 6:00 pm

Beef 9:00 am Sheep 6:00 pm

Dairy 9:30 am

Royal Showman 7:30 pm

Livestock AUCTION 4:00 pm

HORSE ARENA

Horse & Pony Pleasure Class 9:00 am Contesting 6:30 pm

Horse & Pony Fun Class 10:00 am

ACTIVITY TENT

Cat 3:00 pm Clogging Clovers 7:00 pm

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Fashion Revue 7:00 pm

4-H Senior Recognition 6:30 pm

4-H WEBSITES TO ACCESS EMAIL & PASSWORD are case sensitive

4-H ONLINE- ENROLL in 4-H FAIR ENTRY- ENTER/DECLARE projects you will bring to the fair

4-H PROJECT information, manuals, record sheets, downloads available: www.four-h.purdue.edu

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THE 4-H EMBLEM A four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaflet means the development of HEAD, HEART, HANDS, and HEALTH and is the official 4-H Club Emblem. THE PLEDGE I pledge My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, and My HEALTH to better living for my Club, my Community, my Country, and my World.

THE 4-H CLUB MOTTO “TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER”

INDEX 4-H Activities………………………………………….………... 85 Garden…………………………………….…………. 47-49 4-H Club Leaders………………………………………….….… 5 Genealogy……………….…………………………. 49-51 4-H Awards and Scholarships ………………..….…….... 84-85 Geology……………………………………………… 51-53 4-H Building Projects- General Rules……….…….…… 10-11 Gift Wrap…………………….……………………… 53 4-H Council/Extension Staff……….………….…………… 4 Goat…………………………………………………… 53-55 4-H Fair Board……………………………………………….…… 4-5 Guinea Pig……………………………..…………… 55 4-H Pre-Fair/Fair Judging Schedule….………….……… 1-2 Health………………………………………………… 56-57 4-H General Rules…………………………..……............... 8 Home Environment……………….…………… 57-58 4-H Livestock General Rules………………...….………… 11-13 Horse & Pony………………………….…………. 58-59 4-H Livestock Auction…………………………….….…...…. 15 Lawn & Garden………………….………………. 59 4-H Project Superintendents …………..…..……......... 6,7 LEGOS…………………………………………….…. 59-60 4-H Trips………………………………………....................... 87 Microwave…..………………………….…………. 60 Action Demonstration………………………..………..…….22 MINI 4-H (K-2)……………………….…………… 61-62 Aerospace …………………………………………………….…… 22-23 Models………..……………………….……………. 62-63 Animal Health Requirements………………………..….. 16-22 Open Class (Adults)…………………….……... 89 Animal Poster……………………….………………………….…23 People in My World………….………...……… 63 Aquatic Science…………………………………………………. 23-24 Personality…………….………………….……….. 63-64 Arts & Crafts ……………………................................... 24 Photography………….……….………………….. 64-66 Bake with a Mix …………………….………………………….. 24-25 Plant Science……………………………………… 66 Beef………………………………………….……………………….. 25-26 Poster Requirements……………………… 10, rule #10 Beekeeping………………………………………………………… 27 Poultry……………………………….………………. 66-67 Bicycle……………………………………………………………….. 27 Poultry Science…………………………….…….. 67 Cake Decorating…………………………………................. 28-29 Purdue University Workshops……….…… 85-86 Cat……………………………………………………………….……. 29-30 Rabbit…………………………………..…….……… 67-68 Chicken Barbecue (Poultry Poster)……..……………… 30 Recycled Articles…………….………..………… 68 Child Development……….…………………………………… 30-31 Scrapbook……….……………………….………… 68-69 Clogging………………………………………………………........ 32 Seasonal Decorations……………….………… 69 Clowning………………………………………………….………… 32 Sewing……………………………………………….. 69-71 Collections…………………………………………………………. 32 Sheep…………………….………….……………….. 72-73 Computer………………………………………………………….. 33 Showmanship/Royal Showman………..… 14-15 Consumer Clothing………………………………….…......... 34 Shooting Sports………………..……………….. 73-74 Crops…………………………………………………………………. 34-35 Small Engines….…………………….…………… 74-75 Dairy…………………………………………………………..……… 35-36 Soil & Water Science………………..………… 75-76 Dairy Foods…………………………………........................ 36 Sportfishing…………..………………..…………. 76-77 Dog……………………………………….………...................... 36-37 Sports……………………….…………………..…… 77-78 Electric…………………………………….………………………... 37-39 Strawberry….………..……………………………. 78 Emergency Preparedness………………………………….. 88 Swine……….………………………………..………. 78-79 Entomology………………………................................... 39-40 Tractor Maintenance (Ag).…………………. 79-80 Exhibition Rules/Completion……………………………… 9-10 Veterinary Science…………..…………………. 80 Expectations/Grievances…………………………….…….. 9 Weather & Climate Science……..………… 80-81 Fashion Revue………………………………………..…………. 71-72 Weed ID & Control…………..………………… 81-82 Floriculture (Flowers)…………………………………………. 41-43 Wildlife……………………………………………… 82-83 Foods/Baked & Preserved…………………………………. 43-46 Woodworking…….………………………………. 84 Forestry…....……………………………………………..……….. 46-47

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PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 1029 West 200 North Peru, IN 46970-7526 Telephone: 765-472-1921 Fax: 765-473-9436 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday https://extension.purdue.edu/miami

GARY HORNER- ghorner@purdue.edu Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H Livestock, CED KIM FRAZIER- frazierk@purdue.edu 4-H Youth Development/Health & Human Sciences ANGIE BRADEN- bradena@purdue.edu Nutrition Education Program Assistant PATTY INGRAM- pingram@purdue.edu Office Manager/Support Staff VALERIE JOHNSON- john1336@purdue.edu Support Staff

State 4-H WEBSITE https://extension.purdue.edu/4h EVERYTHING ABOUT 4-H (projects, events, applications)

State 4-H ENROLLMENT WEBSITE https://in.4honline.com FAIR ENTRY (declare county fair-bound projects) miamicounty-in.fairentry.com Facebook www.facebook.com/miamicountypurdueextension 4-H/Extension-related information

2016 4-H COUNCIL

PRESIDENT Leyna Washburn 765-472-7753 VICE PRESIDENT Patty McGuire 765-985-9139 SECRETARY Ann Martin 765-863-0350 TREASURER Janie Hattery 765-863-0985 ASST. TREASURER Karen Hunt 765-469-7771 David Balmer 574-699-5036 Holly Balmer 765-438-1952 Ryan Betzner 765-469-8851 Sharon Betzner 765-244-0206 Cricket Brown 765-985-2573 Rose Brown 765-472-4905 Jill Early 574-382-2336 Michele Eckrote 574-382-2069 Kay Carroll 765-689-7005 Janie Hattery 765-863-0985 Troy Hattery 765-863-0985 Jayme Horner 765-776-6559 Justin Horner 765-210-5036 Karen Hunt 765-469-7771 Dana Jelenek 765-473-9102 Jennifer Lorona 765-480-4961 Ann Martin 765-863-0350 Ed McGuire 765-985-9139 Patty McGuire 765-985-9139 Jeanette Merritt 765-689-8821 Barb Payne 765-469-0154 Howard Slack 765-689-7156 Susan Slack 765-689-7156 Gary Smith 765-776-0902 Tonya Smith 765-776-0902 Jim Vance 765-461-1575 Leyna Washburn 765-472-7753

2016 FAIR BOARD Miami Co. Fair & Livestock Association, Inc. PRESIDENT Blain Richardson 765-469-1066 VICE PRESIDENT Adam Hunt 765-776-0889 SECRETARY Erica Eames 765-226-0170 ASST.

SECRETARY Lynn Beech 765-473-9168

TREASURER Jill Sharp 765-327-1323 ASST. TREASURER

Lynda Schrock 765-398-8702

Theresa Alspaugh 765-473-3616 Ryan Betzner 765-469-8851 Sharon Betzner 765-244-0206 Cricket Brown 765-985-2573 John R. Brown 765-472-4905 Greg Deardorff 765-475-4787 Cody Eames 765-226-0720 Erica Eames 765-226-0170 Lee France 574-505-0780 Katelyn Hattery 765-226-0053 Kelly Haupert 765-469-8837 Jamie Hopper 765-210-1631 Greg Hunt 765-776-1040 Ethan Manning 574-505-0947 Rusty Merritt 765-689-8821 Eric Miller 765-776-1752 Daniel Mooney 765-776-0810 Kevin Musselman 260-571-2342 Kyle Musselman 260-571-4332 Eric Myers 765-776-1796 Ryan Parson 260-571-7898 Brantley See 574-727-4960 Jim Sharp 765-327-1323 Jim Smith 765-472-3816 Taylor Smith 765-244-0478 Hope Turcheck 765-432-1850 Patty Willson 765-776-1674

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4-H FAIR BOARD COMMITTEES LIVESTOCK SALE COMMITTEE: KELLY HAUPERT & DANIEL MOONEY Erica Eames, Katelyn Hattery, Daniel Mooney 4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING COMMITTEE: BARB PAYNE, Lynn Beech, Cricket Brown PROGRAM COMMITTEE & ADVERTISING: ETHAN MANNING Sharon Betzner, Erica Eames, Lee France, Kelly Haupert, Jamie Hopper, Adam Hunt, Ethan Manning, Eric Myers, Blain Richardson DIRECTOR OF LIVESTOCK BARNS: Jim Smith FAIR BOARD SHOW REPRESENTATIVES BEEF- Cody Eames BEEF- Daniel Mooney DAIRY- CAT- Hope Turcheck GOAT/POULTRY/RABBIT- Ryan Parson DAIRY- Erica Eames HORSE & PONY- Hope Turcheck DOG- Jamie Hopper, Kevin Musselman SHEEP- Blain Richardson GOAT- Sharon Betzner, Rusty Merritt SWINE- Lynn Beech HORSE & PONY- Adam Hunt, Eric Myers POULTRY- Lynn Beech, John Brown GROUNDS KEEPER- Dave McDougle 574-699-3662 SHEEP- Blain Richardson, Peanut Taylor SWINE- Greg Hunt, Eric Miller

COMMUNITY BLDG FACILITIES MANAGER: Kim Walden 765-985-2628 FAIRGROUNDS CHAIRMAN: Eric Miller 765-776-1752 CAMPING CHAIRMAN: Rusty Merritt 765-689-8821 FOOD STAND CHAIR: Theresa Alspaugh 765-473-3616 OUTSIDE VENDOR CHAIRMAN: Kevin Musselman 765-833-2032 Katelyn Hattery 765-226-0053 MERCHANTS BUILDING CHAIRMAN: Cricket Brown 765-985-2573 RULES COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Sharon Betzner 765- 776-1321 (4-H Council & Fair Board) Theresa Alspaugh, Cricket Brown, Erica Eames, Troy Hattery, Jamie Hopper, Kent Miller, Lynda Schrock, Gary Smith

4-H CLUBS & LEADERS BUTLER BUSY BEES Greg/Kelli Hunt 765-776-1040 Kelly Haupert 765-469-8839 Jayme Horner 765- 776-6559

COLORFUL CLOVERS Sarah Graham 765-473-5936 Denise Morgan 574-721-3344 DEER CREEK DO-RIGHTS Tonya Smith 765-776-0902 Shelly Leary 765-210-7734 EASTPOINTE ACHIEVERS Crystal Smith 765-327-1123 ERIE EAGLES Barb Payne 765-469-0154 Natasha Eckerley 765-470-8712 FANTASTIC 4-H’ERS Chelsea Wilkinson 765-603-8853 Teresa McCain 765-244-0134 HAPPY WORKERS Shelly Burns 574-382-2053 Marsha Neff 574-382-4501 JEFFERSON NEWCOMERS Mike/Pam Perry 574-721-4640 Amy Pearson 765-469-4533 MIAMI CO. CLOGGING CLOVERS Barb Fitzpatrick 765-985-2985 MIAMI CO. COTTONTAILS MIAMI CO. DAIRY CLUB Jeff/Michele Eckrote 574-835-8476 Kathy Frye 574-753-3428 MIAMI RIDERS Kraig Burns 765-226-0984 Barb Smith 765-480-1908 MIGHTY DOGS PERRY GO-GETTERS Renelle Pfaffenbach 765-833-6533 PIPE CREEK CLODBUSTERS Todd Burns 765-689-7673 RICHLAND RISKTAKERS Robin Skiles 765-985-2083 Kathy Enyart 765-461-7563 Megan Hoover 765-633-3287

SOARING HAWKS Howard/Susan Slack 765-689-7156 SOUTHERN SHOOTING STARS Maryann McQuinn 765-475-3099 WASHINGTON SQUARE DEALS Rhonda Ballee 765-472-4464 Leyna Washburn 765-472-7753

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PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS Action Demonstration Jayme Horner 765-776-6559

Aerospace Dave & Julie Dyson 574-382-4410

Aquatic Science Maryann McQuinn 765-475-3099

Arts & Crafts Jim & Diane Vance 765-461-1575

Beef Jerry Calloway 574-382-3303

Dave Betzner 765-689-7311

Richard Hughes 765-469-1384

Nick Musser 765-470-8922

Beekeeping Kim Walden 765-985-2628

Bicycle Maryann McQuinn 765-475-3099

Cake Decorating Carmen Kuhn 765-985-9169

Chicken Barbecue Lee Ann Smith 765-437-7366

Child Development Karen Byrum 574-709-9903

Clogging Barb Fitzpatrick 765-985-2985

Clowning Maryann McQuinn 765-475-3099

Collections Rhonda Ballee 765-472-4464

Computer Maryann McQuinn 765-475-3099

Consumer Clothing Tonya Smith 765-776-0902

Crops Alfalfa, Corns, Oats, Soybean, Wheat

Jesse Million 765-226-0142

Dairy Jeff & Michele Eckrote 574-835-8476

Dairy Foods Lee Ann Smith 765-437-7366

Dog

Electric Randy Payne 765-472-4942

Environmental Sciences Entomology, Forestry, Geology,

Tara McVay Soil & Water Science, Weather & Climate

765-985-3525 Science, Weed ID & Control

4-H Fashion Revue Connie Maple 765-395-7939

Jeanette Merritt 765-689-8821

Floriculture Kim Walden 765-985-2629

Foods/Bake with a Mix Susan Jordan 765-473-5849

Garden/Strawberry Kim Walden 765-985-2628

Gift Wrap Joette Payne 765-985-2915

Goat Kelly Haupert 765-469-8837

Guinea Pig

Health Karen Byrum 574-709-9903

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Home Environment Maryann McQuinn 765-475-3099

Horse & Pony Rick & Ranissa Oliver 260-330-3841

Junior Leaders Kim Frazier, Extension Educator 765-472-1921

Legos Jill Early 574-382-2336

Microwave Lee Ann Smith 765-437-7366

Mini 4-H Kelly Hunt 765-395-7708

Jayme Horner 765-776-6559

Mini Livestock Lee France (Beef & Dairy) Kelly Haupert (Goat & Sheep) Patty Willson (Swine)

574-505-0780 765-469-8837 765-776-1674

Models Jake Hierholzer 765-461-7632

People in My World Cindy Einselen 765-395-7107

Personality Karen Byrum 574-709-9903

Photography Mandy Miller 765-461-5495

Poster Projects Megan Dragstrem 765-776-7204

Poultry Sarah Reese Pete Jones

765-473-1115 765-473-6153

Rabbit

Recycled Articles Joetta Payne 765-985-2915

Scrapbook Pam Day 765-473-8041

Sewing Lisa Einselen 765-618-9817

Sheep Kristi Jordan 765-404-4727

Shooting Sports Ken Einselen 765-618-5247

Rick Duff 765-833-6480

Small Engines Chris W. Smith 765-469-0984

Sportfishing John & Rose Brown 765-472-4905

Sports Megan Dragstrem 765- 776-7204

Swine Lyndal Miller 574-505-1392

Stephanie Hopper 574-863-3712

Angel Clark 574-505-1049

Don Willson 574-699-7709

Jen Miller 574-505-1392

Tractor/Lawn & Garden Alan Hunt 765-473-7771

Greg Hunt 765-776-1040

Veterinary Science Kristi Jordan 765-404-4727

Woodworking Howard Slack 765-689-7156

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General 4-H Rules DEADLINES: October 1 4-H ENROLLment begins (https://in.4honline.com)

January 15 4-H Enrollment deadline (https://in.4honline.com)

* You must enroll at least ONE (1) project & pay state fee by this date to be enrolled.

March 15 Market Steers IDentification deadline May 1 All other Livestock Enrollment deadline

15 Drop & Add/ 4-H state fee payment deadline 15 Livestock IDentification Deadline (https://in.4honline.com)

May 15- June 1 DECLARE specific fair-bound projects in FAIR ENTRY

The proper compliance with established, stated, and published final dates and deadlines is considered an appropriate expectation of 4-H membership. Submitting forms & projects on time and following rules for each project is expected as part of the 4-H learning experience. Individuals not complying with these expectations may lose awards and privileges. This is especially true in animal projects where animal ownership, raising, and identification have a specific time line as part of the project requirements. Members not complying with published deadlines and rules for exhibition may be denied ribbons, trophies, and/or awards for that project.

MEMBERSHIP 1. Youth may become 4-H members when they enter the grade 3 and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) years. Exceptions:

a. Youth who enroll in grade 3 and are advanced academically (thus graduating early) may continue for a total of ten (10) years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in consecutive years.

b. Those youth who are academically advanced and “skip” grade 3 may begin the program in grade 4 and may continue for a total of ten (10) years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in consecutive years.

c. Those youth, who entered the program in grade 3 and for one reason or another leave formal education prior to the completion of grade 12, may continue for a total of ten (10) years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in consecutive years.

2. 4-H members must re-enroll each year using 4HOnline or paper enrollment. 3. Individuals living in one county may be a 4-H member in another county. However, a member may enroll in any given project in only one county at any given time, and an exhibit may be shown in that same county only in a given year. This policy is to assist those youth who live in proximity of another county, go to school in another county, and have friends in another county where joining a club in the adjacent county is in the member’s best interest educationally and socially. In the event that a project is not offered in the county of primary 4-H enrollment, a 4-H member may enroll in that specific project in a different county, subject to approval of the receiving counties’ 4-H Council and/or Extension Board. This policy is not to provide an escape mechanism for troubled 4-H members and families not willing to follow the rules in their resident county. 4. To be a Junior Leader you must have completed one year of 4-H and be in grades 7-12. 5. The Mini 4-H program is designed to supplement and introduce youth in grades K-2 to the Miami Co. 4-H program, which starts at grade 3. 6. No 4-H project will reflect images in bad taste (photos or advertisements of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.) at the Miami Co. 4-H Fair.

Note: If payment is not made by May 15, the youth is not eligible for awards or tenure. Purdue Policy

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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

4-H members, 4-H volunteers, parents, and the public: When attending, participating, or acting in behalf of the 4-H program, all persons are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with accepted standards of social behavior, to respect the rights of others, and to refrain from any conduct which may be detrimental to the 4-H program. The following actions constitute misconduct for disciplinary penalties:

1. Dishonesty in connection with any 4-H activity by cheating or knowingly furnishing false information, alteration, or the unauthorized use of 4-H records. 2. Obstruction or disruption of any 4-H activity or aiding and encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. 3. Failure to comply, or aiding or encouraging other persons not to comply, with specific rules of a given project, contest, or activity. 4. Failure to comply with directions of 4-H officials acting in the proper performance of their duties. 5. The 4-H Rules Committee recommends that 4-H members participating in 4-H events and at the fair do not wear clothing that features advertisements for alcohol, tobacco products, or distasteful slogans. In accordance with 4-H ethics, appropriate dress is encouraged and expected at all 4-H events. 6. Concerns or complaints regarding 4-H Volunteers must be taken to the 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator.

GRIEVANCES 1. All 4-H fair complaints should be first taken to the project Superintendent; then, if necessary, to the 4-H Fair Board President. If the complaint is still unresolved, it will be referred to the 4-H Rules Committee. 2. Complaints about the 4-H Fair must be in written form, signed, and submitted by noon (12:00 p.m.) Saturday of the fair. 3. All other 4-H grievances should be in written form, signed, and taken directly to the Rules Committee within one week of the activity. A grievance form (available at the Miami County Extension Office) must be filed. 4. If the 4-H Rules Committee cannot resolve the Fair or General 4-H complaint, the Rules Committee will determine which 4-H Board should hear the grievance (4-H Fair Board, 4-H Council). If the complaint is still unresolved by the designated board, the grievance will be heard by the Miami County Extension Advisory Board.

4-H EXHIBIT RULES

1. The enrollment deadline for 4-H is January 15; livestock must be IDentified as stated on pg. 8 under General Rules. 2. No exhibit may be entered in more than one division, except certain livestock classes. In a division requiring more than one item, all items must be exhibited by the same 4-H member. 3. Any 4-H member removing his/her livestock exhibit early without permission will forfeit all ribbons, trophies and awards. The project will be deemed incomplete and all sale rights will be forfeited. Sale rights include: selling in the auction, direct sale, and having an animal sent for butcher. 4. The 4-H Fair Board does not assume any liability for loss or damage to any article, but the attendants will use all precaution possible to avoid any losses or damage. 5. Any 4-H member who willfully damages or destroys any property at the 4-H Fair will be sent home with his or her exhibits, will forfeit any ribbons and trophies which they may have won, and will not be allowed to show any exhibits that have not been entered up to this time.

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6. All Action Demonstrations (in designated projects) will be judged and receive a ribbon. One Grand Champion will be selected from all Action Demonstrations regardless of project. 7. No 4-H project may be advertised for sale (by posting) by any 4-H member during the fair. Advertisement insignia on 4-H exhibitors while showing, and over the exhibits, is prohibited. 8. Projects not judged at the scheduled judging time, but brought to the fair to be exhibited, will receive a participation ribbon only. 9. Term limits will be imposed on judges in Miami County. A judge will be allowed to judge two (2) years in a row in a specific project area. A judge will be allowed to return to judge that same project after a one (1) year absence. 10. ALL POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS & DISPLAY BOARDS must include a reference list indication where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed.

PROJECT COMPLETION 1. To be eligible for awards, the 4-H member must exhibit at the Miami County 4-H Fair as well as turn in a completed green record folder by Saturday of the fair. 2. Record sheets should be accurate and kept up to date. They must be initialed by the department superintendent or his/her assistant when projects are brought to be exhibited. ALL RECORD SHEETS GO IN THE GREEN FOLDER WHICH IS TURNED IN AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY THE LAST DAY OF THE FAIR. 3. A 4-H member is considered complete in their project work for the year when they have (1) completed the enrollment form by the established date and (2) turned in a completed 4-H project record sheet by Saturday, the last day of the fair. 4. Though exhibiting a project is not required for completion, it is strongly encouraged as a continuation of the educational experience. 4-H members not turning in their GREEN FOLDERS with completed record sheets will not be considered for awards on Achievement Night.

4-H BUILDING PROJECTS - GENERAL RULES 1. All pre-fair judging is open judging. This allows time for the 4-H member to talk one-on-one with the judge. After this initial step is completed, the judge will finish with the selection of Champions, Reserves, and State Fair entries in private. 2. Building projects not judged before the fair will be entered in the 4-H Project Building Monday of the fair from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. This is open judging. 3. Each entry shall consist of the articles specified under exhibit requirements for each project as listed in the manual. If project requirements are not met, exhibitor will receive one placement lower. 4. All 4-H projects must have been completed by the 4-H member since the previous year’s fair. If a division of any project has subdivisions, be sure to state that subdivision on the exhibit tag. Exhibit tags will be provided for the exhibits. 5. For each project exhibited in the 4-H Building, a Champion and a Reserve Champion can be awarded, although judges are not required to award prizes to unworthy exhibits whether there is competition or not. If there is only one exhibit in a particular division, the placing will be made according to the judges’ evaluation of the exhibit’s quality. ALL DECISIONS MADE BY 4-H JUDGES ARE FINAL. 6. State Fair exhibitors will receive a State Fair ribbon in addition to other ribbons. A Grand Champion will be selected over all division in each 4-H Building project, with each Grand Champion receiving a trophy.

DISPLAY POSTERS, 22” X 28”, HORIZONTALLY

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7. Ribbons will be issued at the time exhibits are released. 8. All posters must be 22” x 28” and mounted horizontally on foam core board or poster board with a stiff backing, covered in clear plastic or they will receive a participation ribbon only. (Mat board is not acceptable without a stiff backing). Exhibit tag must be placed in the lower right hand corner (unless otherwise specified in the project summary). Placing may be affected if exhibit tag is in the wrong place. For new requirements see pg. 10, rule #9. 9. NO EXHIBITS in the 4-H BLDG will be RELEASED UNTIL SATURDAY of the FAIR between 7-9 p.m. Adult leaders are responsible for all exhibits that are not picked up. Projects not claimed within two weeks of the fair will become property of the 4-H Fair Board. The use or disposal of these projects will be at the 4-H Fair Board’s discretion. 10. 4-H projects going to the State Fair may be transported at the discretion of the Extension Office as a service to the 4-H member and their family. Although the Extension Office takes great care not to harm a project, they will not be held responsible for any project damaged, lost, or stolen during transport. 12. For the SAFETY of all fair-goers, DO NOT INCLUDE any of the following in an exhibit:

A. Firearm or bows are not allowed to be exhibited. B. Live ammunition is not allowed to be exhibited (no powder or primer). C. Modern broadhead arrows are not allowed to be exhibited. D. Arrows and arrowheads must be displayed in a case

E. Displays involving firearms, bows, knives, or any item that can be considered a weapon can only be exhibited as a photographic display on a poster or in a notebook.

4-H LIVESTOCK - GENERAL RULES 1. Members enrolling in livestock projects must do so using 4HOnline by January 15. 2. ALL LIVESTOCK MUST BE ENROLLED BY MAY 1: Beef and Dairy Feeder Steers and Heifers, Registered Heifers, Dairy, Horse & Pony, Goat, Sheep & Swine. 3. Only those livestock being brought to the county fair should be declared in Fair Entry by June 1. 4. All livestock must be in the possession of the 4-H member and kept at the member’s residence where they can personally care for their animals by the Livestock IDentification deadline, pg. 8. If it is impossible for the 4-H member to keep enrolled animals at their residence, it should be so stated on the enrollment form including name and address of the person the animal resides with; subject to approval by the Project Superintendent and the Extension Office. 5. Each 4-H member must own his/her own exhibit. (Horse & Pony members read specific Horse & Pony rules). Dairy Heifers, Horses, and Ponies may be leased subject of approval of both the county 4-H Dairy and Horse & Pony Superintendent and the county Extension Office. 6. All breeding animals must be registered to show in a recognized breed class and must show registration papers. 4-H animals in 4-H breeding classes will NOT be accepted at the State Fair that are registered in a father’s name only, or partnerships with unrelated persons ( such as, “Smith View & Smith Oak”, “John Doe & William Smith”, “Long Oak & William Smith”, etc.). Acceptable registrations are (1) in the 4-H member’s name, (2) John Smith & Sons, (3) John Smith, Sons & Daughters, (4) Mark Smith (brother) and Mary Smith (sister), (5) Family Corporations, where the 4-H members name appears as a holder of stock in the corporation, and proof of the same must be supplied on or before the enrollment date, (6) Family partnership where the father, mother, brother, sister, and/or legal guardian is also in the family partnership and the 4-H members’ name appears on the partnership. Proof of name must be supplied on or before the enrollment date. 7. No livestock exhibits will be allowed on the 4-H fairgrounds until Monday of the fair at 6:00 a.m. unless otherwise specified by the General Superintendent of Livestock.

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7. All livestock must be entered, weighed, and stalled from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday of the fair. No entries will be accepted after 12:00 p.m. *Horse & Pony will enter from (not before) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 8. Before animals will be allowed to unload, animal enrollment forms and Breed Association papers must be checked by the Department Superintendent or Assistant. Any animal in question must remain on the truck until approved by a Veterinarian designated by the Fair Board. 9. Complete your Indiana Livestock Record Sheet, get it initialed by the superintendent, insert in your green folder and turn it in by the last day of the fair. 10. A 4-H member should exhibit his/her animal at the 4-H Fair to complete the project. If he/she chooses not to exhibit an animal, a completed record sheet will be accepted for completion of that project. 11. All livestock stalls and pens will be assigned by the Livestock Superintendent. All Grand Champions in livestock must be displayed in a special area furnished by the Department Superintendent or the 4-H member will forfeit all trophies for that animal. ALL PENS AND STALLS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. Regular inspection will be made each day of the fair. Each person is required to clean his/her own pen before selling the animal, and/or taking any animals home. 12. Only fans with safety shrouds are allowed at the fair. 13. 4-H members will not be allowed to stay overnight at the fair unless accompanied by his/her parent or legal guardian at all times. “Overnight” is defined as the time between the fair shutting down (or by midnight), and until early morning feeding of the animals (morning light in the summer). 14. Awards will be presented to one (1) Herdsman in Beef, Sheep, Goats, Dairy, Rabbits, Poultry, and Horse & Pony. Swine will have two (2) awards; Junior and Senior. 15. 4-H members having an entry in livestock classes must show their own animals. In case of sickness or having two (2) animals in the same class, the owner may have the animal shown by another Miami County 4-H club member. You must have prior approval from the Department Superintendent in charge of the class in which the animal is to be shown. 16. 4-H members MUST dress appropriately for the 4-H Livestock shows and auction. Appropriate dress includes being neat and clean, showing no midriff, wearing shirts with sleeves, showing NO cleavage either standing up or bending over, tucked in shirt, pants, closed-toe shoes, and NO visible tattoos. Commercial advertisement of names or insignia and farm and family names on 4-H exhibits or 4-H members while showing or selling is prohibited. 4-H member will be asked to correct what is in violation of the dress code before being allowed to show. Failure to comply will forfeit your participation in judging. 17. Blue, red, and white ribbons are awarded for projects in Poultry. All other exhibits (i.e. livestock) are to be awarded 1st through 5th placing in each class with participation ribbons for all others. The animal receiving the first place premium ribbon in each class is eligible to return to show for Champion. The Reserve Champion ribbon will be awarded either to one of the first place animals remaining in the ring after the Champion has been selected, or to the second place animal that was in the Champion’s original class. 18. All livestock exhibits are to stay at the fair the entire time of the fair (Monday – Saturday) with the exception of cows in milk which may be brought in the day of the show. 19. All livestock (except Horse & Pony) that are not selling in the auction will be released between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, unless otherwise specified by the General Superintendent of Livestock. 20. Any 4-H member removing his/her livestock exhibit early without permission will forfeit all ribbons, trophies, and awards. The project will be deemed incomplete and all sale rights will be forfeited for all livestock projects. Sale rights include: selling in the auction, direct sale, and having an animal sent for butcher.”

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21. There will be no icing or peppering of livestock or the animal will be disqualified. Icing is the direct application of ice, ice water, alcohol, Freon, or any other refrigerant to the hide of the animal. This deceptive and fraudulent practice will result in the exhibitor and their animal(s) being immediately disqualified. 22. Any 4-H member disobeying any of the General 4-H Livestock rules, or rules listed for their specific species will forfeit all ribbons, trophies, and awards. The project will be deemed incomplete and all sale rights for all of that 4-H member’s livestock projects will be forfeited. Sale rights include: selling in the auction, direct sale, and having an animal sent for butcher.

LIVESTOCK GRIEVANCES If there is a complaint concerning the rules or interpretations, you must air your complaint first to the Livestock Superintendent, then to the Fair Board Barn Director, and finally the General Livestock Superintendent. If the problem is still unresolved, it will go to the Rules Committee. Grievances must be in written form, signed, and submitted by noon, Saturday of the fair. Concerns or complaints regarding 4-H Volunteers must be taken to the 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator.

ETHICS OF 4-H LIVESTOCK EXHIBITION 1. UNETHICAL FITTING OF ANIMAL EXHIBITS is defined as the administration of any substance (to include, but not limited to drugs covered in #2 below, blood, oils, steroids, air, chemical substances) or performance of any surgical or non-surgical procedure altering the animals configuration or natural conformation of any part of the animal’s body, or rendering it’s tissue unfit for human consumption, is prohibited. This also includes pumping, drenching, icing, and peppering. Exceptions include hoof trimming, dehorning, removal of hair, castration, branding, tattooing, ear notching, docking of tails on sheep and swine, and coloring or manipulation of normally attached hair, that does not alter or misrepresent breed characteristics or the animal’s configuration or natural conformation. 2. 4-H MARKET ANIMALS SHALL NOT CONTAIN any identifiable or unidentifiable foreign substance including drugs, steroids, or chemicals, greater than those standards established by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as permissible for sale for consumption as human food, both on day of show and day of shipment to market from the Miami County 4-H Fair. Test samples collected from 4-H animals shall be free of any foreign substance, including steroids, drugs, or chemicals affecting the central nervous system (for example: stimulants, depressants, or painkillers). Drugs may not be administered to 4-H animal exhibits at the Miami County 4-H Fair except those administered after approval from the Department Superintendent and Barn Director. The procedure must be witnessed by the Department Superintendent or his designee. Exhibitors whose animals test positive for any drug or foreign substance in violation of this term and condition shall be disqualified, forfeit all trophies and awards, and will not be allowed to sell in the Livestock Sale. Furthermore, the exhibitor shall be barred from competition at the Miami County Fair for a period of one year including the following fair. 3. The test results from the testing laboratories are final and binding upon the exhibitor, the exhibitor’s parents and/or legal guardian, even if the exhibitor or the parents and/or guardians are innocent of any wrongdoing, and did not administer the drug or foreign substance to the exhibitor’s animal. The exhibitor and the exhibitor’s parents and/or legal guardians agree that they are ultimately responsible for the care and custody of their animals in preparation for and while at the Miami County 4-H Fair. 4. The Miami County 4-H Fair Board reserves the right to examine and/or test any 4-H animal exhibit for tampering, altering, misrepresentation, unethical fitting, natural or foreign substance, to include, but not limited to artificially introduced air, blood, oil, drugs, steroids, or chemicals. The submission of the 4-H

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entry to the fair by an exhibitor expressly grants the Miami County Fair Board and its Superintendents the right to conduct such tests. Refusing such tests will result in disqualification and forfeiture of all ribbons and trophies and the ability to sell in the Livestock sale. 5. If an exhibitor or parent alleges unethical fitting has occurred, they must file a written grievance and pay a $200.00 deposit to the Miami County 4-H Fair Board. If these allegations are found true, the violator will be charged all testing and lab fees, and the party filing the grievance will be refunded the $200.00 fee. If the allegations are proven false, the $200.00 deposit will be forfeited to cover the cost of testing and laboratory fees. 6. At the Miami County 4-H Fair, the 4-H animal exhibitor may receive clipping & grooming assistance only from their immediate family, which is defined as a father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, legal guardian, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, grandfather, step-grandfather, grandmother, step-grandmother, aunt, uncle, Department Superintendent of that project and their assistants, or from another 4-H exhibitor. Guardianships granted on a temporary basis for the purpose of circumventing these terms and conditions will not be recognized as “family”.

SHOWMANSHIP (for all animals except Cat, Dog, Horse, Rabbit & Swine) Grade brackets will be as of January 15 of the current year: Beginning 3-5 Junior 6-8 Senior 9-12

1. 4-H members who compete in 4-H Showmanship classes must show their own animal that was or will be exhibited by them in one (1) of the regular 4-H classes. In case of unforeseeable circumstances, the General Livestock Superintendent and project Superintendent may jointly use their discretion on this rule. 2. Beginner Showmanship- All 4-H exhibitors in grades 3-5 on Jan 1 of the current year are eligible. 3. Junior Showmanship- All 4-H exhibitors in the grades 6-8 on Jan 1 of the current year are eligible. 4. Senior Showmanship- All 4-H exhibitors in the grades 9-12 on Jan 1 of the current year are eligible. 5. All 4-H exhibitors are eligible for showmanship classes regardless of previous winnings. 6. Considerations for Showmanship Class:

• Showman on the alert watches both animal and judge. • Animal should stand with head up and stand squarely on all four feet. • Showman poses animal to bring out good points and minimize poor points. • Showman neatly and appropriately dressed; equipment should be neat and clean. • Animal should not be over-worked or treated roughly. • 4-H members enrolled in both the Beef project and Feeder project must choose to be in either

the Feeder Showmanship or the Beef Showmanship class.

ROYAL SHOWMANSHIP

1. Participants will be Senior Showman or Alternate Senior Showman of each specie. (Beginners & Juniors are exempt from this showmanship class). The species will consist of Beef (Steer, Dairy Steer & Beef Heifer), Dairy, Feeders (Beef & Dairy), Goats, Sheep & Swine. 2. Only one (1) participant per specie, for a total of six (6) participants. 3. Each Senior Showman will have two (2) hours after their show to decide if they plan to participate. 4. If a participant wins more than one (1) specie, he/she will choose which specie he/she will represent. The alternate will then be allowed to represent the other species. 5. Each participant will be required to show each of the species in the Royal Showmanship class. 6. Participants will remain in the show arena at all times during the Royal Showmanship class. Upon entering the show arena participants are not allowed to speak to anyone except the judge and the superintendents of the show. If a participant speaks to or receives show tips from anyone during the contest they will automatically be disqualified.

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7. Proper showmanship attire will be required. 8. The superintendent will choose which animals will be used for the Royal Showmanship class from that of which specie they represent. 9. No animals of any participant will be used. 10. No animals in heat will be used in the Royal Showmanship class. Each specie must be all male or female in the show ring during Royal Showmanship class 11. A participant will be allowed to practice with each specie but only at the convenience of the 4-H member representing the animal 12. All show supplies will be provided (show sticks, brushes, etc.). 13. A scoring system provided to the judge will be used to determine the winner. 14. All past winners of Royal Showmanship class will be ineligible to compete again at the Miami County 4-H Fair Royal Showmanship class. 15. A trophy will be presented to the Royal Showmanship winner.

LIVESTOCK AUCTION (except Horse & Guinea Pig) 1. A 4-H member may sell only one (1) exhibit in the 4-H Livestock Sale. 2. Each 4-H member must sign that they understand that any animal that goes through the auction will be sold and sent to a processing plant with the exception of feeder calves. No animals will be returned to the 4-H member, and animals are no longer eligible for exhibit at any further judging events. 3. 4-H members will not be allowed to sell an animal if pens are not cleaned. 4. Hair on Swine must be 1/2 inch or longer at the time of sale or our packer may refuse to process. 5. To be eligible to sell, animals must meet a minimum weight requirement as follows:

Hogs- 200 lbs.; Sheep- 70 lbs. Cattle- 900 lbs.; exception of feeder calves Rabbits- 3 ½ lbs. Poultry & Waterfowl- 3 ½ lbs.; and Goats- 30 lbs.

6. 4-H member will declare what they wish to sell at the time of check-in on Monday morning. A 4-H member wishing to change the animal they wish to sell due to placing in a show has until one (1) hour after completion of the said show to make that change. 7. If Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion sell, the animals will sell at the beginning of their respective sale. Others in the sale will draw for positions. Dairy, Steers, Rabbits, Poultry, Goats, and the milk of exhibited Milk Cows and Goats, and Breed Champion will be allowed to sell at the Livestock Sale. 8. A charge of 5% of the sale price on Beef, Dairy Steer, Milk, Sheep, Swine, Rabbits, Poultry, Waterfowl, and Goats will be made on all animals which sell in the 4-H auction. This fee will be deducted from the check by the Fair Board before it is sent to the 4-H member. These fees will be used to cover the required check-off fees, auction expenses, and other livestock related expenses. 9. Checks for livestock sold in the auction or by direct sale, will be issued anywhere from 30 – 60 days from the date of the auction. All questions should be directed to the Fair Board Auction Chairman. 10. Each 4-H member must be present at the time of the Livestock Sale or have made other arrangements with the Department Superintendent. This request must be made 24 hours in advance, in writing, and must be approved by the Sale Committee and the Department Superintendent. In case of an absence, only a current 4-H member is allowed to sell another 4-H member’s animal. 11. The 4-H member is responsible for his or her animal until delivered to its pen following the sale. Any Rabbit or Poultry not claimed by 4:00 p.m. Saturday will be sold in the sale with the proceeds going to the Fair Board. 12. All 4-H members participating in the Livestock Sale must be dressed appropriately. See Rule #18 in the General Livestock rules.

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ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS for EXHIBITION of DOMESTIC ANIMALS in INDIANA 2016 This document describes the Indiana State Board of Health of Animal Health’s (BOAH) requirements for all animal exhibitions in the state. HOWEVER, exhibition organizers may impose additional animal health requirements as a condition of entry. BOAH recommends contacting the exhibition organizer for specific information about requirements for each event. Please call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health at 1-877-747-3038 with questions concerning animal health requirements. A. Limitations on Exhibition This section describes limitations on exhibiting animals in Indiana. Other exhibition limitations may be described in the species-specific requirements that follow. 1. Failure to meet all animal health requirements will result in removal of animals from the exhibition premise. 2. The following animals are not eligible for exhibition in Indiana: a. Animals that originate from a herd that is under quarantine. b. An animal prohibited from exhibition under any law or order. c. Any animal classified as a brucellosis “suspect”. d. Animals showing signs of any infectious or communicable disease or that are a health hazard to

people or other animals. e. Any animal that does not meet state animal health requirements. 3. Any animal that develops or shows signs of any infectious or communicable disease during exhibition must be removed from the premise including the surrounding exhibition grounds. An owner that is disputing the exclusion of his/her animal(s) from exhibition may not exhibit the animal in question pending any appeal.

* The State Veterinarian is authorized to make the final determination as to an animal’s eligibility for exhibition. The state veterinarian may order removal of any animal for the exhibition grounds. * Exhibition organizers may impose health requirements in addition to those prescribed by BOAH. Added requirements may not contradict requirements imposed by BOAH. * Exhibition organizers may have a licensed and accredited veterinarian review animals and animal health documentation during the exhibition. B. Certificates of Veterinary Inspection 1. For animals that originate in Indiana, contact the exhibition organizer to determine the certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) requirement, if any. 2. For animals that originate outside the State of Indiana, the exhibitor must have a properly completed official certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI, commonly known as “health papers”) for the animal. This CVI requirement applies to all domestic animals (except for fish.). 3. A certificate of veterinary inspection on any animal coming from outside Indiana for exhibition in Indiana is valid for 30 days from the date it is issued by a veterinarian. 4. Certificates of veterinary inspection accompanying animals for exhibition must be completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian who has personally inspected the animals. CVIs must clearly include a description of each animal including the age, sex, and breed of the animal, and the official, individual identification. 5. Out-of-state SWINE & CATTLE attending an Indian exhibition must have a pre-entry permit number noted on the certificate of veterinary inspection. Permits are available online at: http://www.in.gov/boah/2661/htm.

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a. Certificates of veterinary inspection for all out-of-state swine & cattle going to the Indiana State Fair must have the import permit number for the 2016 Indiana State Fair, “INSF16”, written on the certificate. 6. Out-of-state POULTRY & HATCHING EGGS attending an Indiana exhibition must be accompanied by one of the following documents: a. An official certificate of veterinary inspection completed by a licensed & accredited veterinarian within 30 days immediately prior to the animals entering Indiana. b. If the poultry or hatching eggs are from a flock participating in the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), they may move with the appropriate NPIP inspection/testing/participation certificate or records. 7. Out-of-state cervides (reindeer, fallow deer & CWD non –susceptible species) must have a permit approved by BOAH at least 5 business days before the movement. Contact BOAH cervid programs to obtain a pre-entry permit. 8. A copy of the official certificate of veterinary inspection for each animal exhibited must be on file at the State Veterinarian’s office prior to the opening day of the exhibition. C. Identification All exhibition animals must be permanently and individually identified by an acceptable method. Official ear tags are tags approved by the USDA. Official ear tags must bear the US shield to be considered official identification (official ear tags placed before March 11, 2015 that do not have the US shield will be accepted.) Official identification acceptable for specific species of livestock exhibited in Indiana are as follows: CATTLE • 840 tags may or may not be RFID (radio frequency identification), 15 digits, beginning with 840 • NUES (brite) tags, steel or plastic • Official USDA program tags, such as orange calfhood vaccination tags

SHEEP & GOATS • Scrapie program flock tags • Electronic implant (goats only), for breed-registered animals only when noted on registration

paperwork • Tattoo, if accompanied by registration papers with tattoo noted • Tattoo of the scrapie flock ID number along with an individual animal ID number • Wethers younger than 18 months of age must bear a unique, permanent ID of any form (not

necessarily an official/scrapie tag) SWINE • Official 840 ear tag (electronic-RFID or visual tag) • NUES tag, plastic or steel • Official Premises ID Number (“PIN”) tag NOTE: Official PIN tags MUST include a premises number & unique animal ID imprinted by the manufacturer. (Standard PIN tags usually do not include an individual ID number; therefore, owners need to specify when ordering). • Tattoo, if the tattoo is registered with a swine registry association

HORSES • Physical description of the animal including: name, age, breed, color, gender, distinctive markings,

cowlicks, scars, blemishes, biometric measures, brands, tattoos, etc. • Digital photographs

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• USDA-approved electronic implant (microchip) ALL OTHER SPECIES • Physical description sufficient to identify the individual animal

If any additional identification other than the official identification is present, one of the additional identifications should also be listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection. D. Testing All tests required for exhibition must be conducted at the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at Purdue University, a laboratory approved by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health or a state or federal-approved laboratory.

PREMISE IDENTIFICATION *Please enter your Premise ID in 4HOnline Although Health Papers are no longer required to show at the Miami County Fair, you will still be required to show your animal enrollment papers and check in with the Superintendent for your project before you unload the animal(s). Please remember as of September 1, 2006 (according to Indiana BOAH State Law), Premise ID numbers are required for each location where animals are born, housed, marketed or exhibited. To obtain a number you can access their website & download a form or call (317) 554-2396 to get your assigned number right away. The following information has been furnished by BOAH: CATTLE (Beef & Dairy) 1. SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPECIES (pg 18-20) 2. Cattle from Indiana do not need a brucellosis test or a tuberculosis test for exhibition in Indiana. 3. The following cattle from outside the state must test negative for tuberculosis within 60 days prior to the date of arrival to the exhibition: a. All sexually intact female dairy cattle that are six (6) months of age or older that will be sold or otherwise not removed from the state within ten (10) days of the exhibition event. b. Cattle from states that are not designated tuberculosis free by the USDA must meet additional requirements for entry into Indiana. Contact the Indiana Board of Animal Health for specific information. 4. Cattle from outside the state do not need a brucellosis test as long as the state of origin is classified as brucellosis free by the USDA. 5. All cattle, including Indiana cattle, that are to be offered for sale at an exhibition must have the necessary testing and other requirements completed within 30 days prior to the sale date. For more information on cattle health requirements, call the Indiana Board of Animal Health at (317) 544-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at: www.in.gov/boah/2394.htm. CATS 1. SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPECIES (pg 18-20) 2. Each cat presented for exhibition must be accompanied by a certificate of vaccination or other statement, signed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian, that indicates the vaccinations each animal has been given. A certificate of veterinary inspection may be used to document vaccinations, but is not required for cats within Indiana. 3. All cats older than 3 months of age must be vaccinated for rabies by licensed and accredited veterinarian in accordance with the state rabies vaccination law. NOTICE: Indiana State 4-H imposes vaccination requirements for cat show participants beyond the

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requirements of the Indiana State Board of Health minimum requirements. Check with your local 4-H Purdue Extension educator for those requirements. For more information on cat health requirements, call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health at (317) 544-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at: www.in.gov/boah/2384.htm.

DOGS 1. SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPECIES (pg 18-20) 2. Each dog presented for exhibition must be accompanied by a certificate of vaccination or other statement, that is signed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian, and that indicates the vaccinations each animal has been given. A certificate of veterinary inspection may be used to document vaccinations but is not required for dogs within Indiana. 3. All dogs 3 months of age and over must be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed and accredited veterinarian in accordance with the state rabies vaccination laws. A certificate of vaccination for rabies must accompany the animal to the exhibition. NOTICE: Indiana State 4-H Imposes Vaccination Requirements for dog show participants beyond the requirements of the Indiana State Board of Health minimum requirements. Check With Your Local 4-H Purdue Extension educator for those requirements. For more information on dog health requirements, call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health at (317) 544-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at: www.in.gov/boah/2384.htm.

HORSES 1. SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPECIES (pg 18-20) 2. Horses coming from outside Indiana for exhibition in Indiana must meet the following requirements:

a. Each horse must test negative for Equine Infectious Anemia (E.I.A.) (a “Coggins test”) within 12 months of the date of exhibition. Each horse must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection that indicates the results of the E.I.A. test.

b. A suckling foal accompanying a dam that has tested negative for E.I.A. within 12 months of the exhibition is exempt from the E.I.A. testing requirement. 3. The following applies to horses coming from Indiana for in-state exhibition: a. A certificate of veterinary inspection is not required. b. An E.I.A. test is not required. For more information on horse health requirements, call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health at (317) 544-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at: www.in.gov/boah/2383.htm. NOTICE: Indiana state 4-H imposes vaccination requirements for horse show participants beyond the requirements of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health minimum requirements. Check with your local 4-H Purdue Extension educator for those requirements.

POULTRY 1. SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPECIES (pg 18-20) 2. Indiana defines poultry as: chickens, turkeys, ostriches, emus, rheas, cassowaries, waterfowl (domesticated fowl that normally swim, such as ducks, geese & swans), and game birds (domesticated fowl such as pheasants, pea fowl, partridge, quail grouse & guineas. 3. All poultry presented for exhibition, except waterfowl, must meet 1 of the following requirements: a. Test negative for pullorum-typhoid within 90 days prior to the date of their exhibition. b. Be hatched from eggs originating from certified NPIP pullorum-typhoid clean flocks. c. Originate from a flock where the entire flock is certified NPIP pullorum-typhoid clean.

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For more information on poultry health requirements, call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health at (317) 544-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at: www.in.gov/boah/2386.htm. RECOMMENDED PRACTICES to Protect Avian Health at Indiana POULTRY SHOWS and EXHIBITIONS Standard biosecurity practices are important for Indiana’s poultry community, and recent findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the country present a higher level of risk to poultry flocks. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) recommends poultry owners and event organizers increase disease prevention practices before, during and after the event. *Steps to take BEFORE Exhibition BIRD MEASURES FOR EXHIBITORS: • Birds travelling to Indiana from other states must comply with Indiana’s Poultry Health Importation

requirements, including a certificate of veterinary inspection written within 30 days and/or NPIP flock status documentation (such as the 9-2 or 9-3). Specific details are online at: www.in.gov/boah/2391.htm.

• Consult a veterinarian to understand & implement t applicable biosecurity & bird health practices at home.

• Resources are available at: http://1/usa/gov/1iEZZyX • Minimize contact with wild birds & waterfowl. • House poultry indoors or, at minimum. • Remove food & water sources that attract wild birds. • Minimize the number of people who have contact with your birds; particularly limit contact between

your flock & other people who own birds. • Avoid personal contact with birds other than your own. • Avoid personal contact with wildlife, especially wild birds & waterfowl. • Keep tools & equipment clean. • Clean cages & food & water containers daily. • Wash hands with soap & water & wear clean boots & clothing to work with your birds. • Wash & disinfect boots after working with birds. • Consider having dedicated boots & clothing for working with your birds. • Become familiar with the clinical signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza in birds: SUDDEN DEATH Wheezing, coughing, nasal discharge Decreased energy Decreased feed intake Drop in egg production or egg quality Swelling &/or discoloration of eyes, head, neck Tremors, circling, drooping wings, twisting of head & neck

• Seek veterinary assistance if a bird becomes sick. Isolate sick birds immediately by moving them away from other birds & placing in a separate

pen. o Tend to sick birds after tending to healthy birds.

• If any birds exhibit illness within 14 days prior to traveling to the show, no birds (heathy or sick) from your flock should be taken to any shows or exhibitions.

• Personally refrain from attending bird shows & exhibitions (even without birds) if your birds are sick. • Understand the risks of taking a bird to an exhibition.

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• Ask the exhibition organizer about any specific actions that may be required if a bird becomes sick at the show.

• Refrain from attending another event with your birds for at least 2 weeks after returning from an exhibition to reduce the risk of spreading disease.

*Steps to take DURING the Exhibition BIRD MEASURES FOR EXHIBITORS • Clean cages, food & water containers daily. • Do not share equipment with other exhibitors. • Minimize contact between your birds & other birds as much as possible. • Minimize your own contact with other birds. • Minimize the number of people who have contact with your birds. • Observe birds daily for signs of influenza-like illness. • Report any influenza-like illness to the designated exhibition veterinarian or the appropriate

exhibition staff so the bird can be evaluated. • The individual designated to monitor bird health should call the Healthy Birds Hotline (866-536-

7593). • Birds deemed to be ill should be removed from the exhibition immediately.

*Steps to take AFTER THE Exhibition BIRD MEASURES For EXHIBITORS • Isolate & observe birds for illness after returning home & before allowing contact with other animals.

o The isolation/observation period for clinical signs of illness should be no fewer than 14 days. o Tend to the healthy birds at the home facility first, then later to the isolated birds that attended

the event. o Clean & disinfect equipment, clothing, shoes, & vehicles/trailers that were at the exhibition.

Allow all cleaned & disinfected items to dry completely before re-use or re-stocking. o Consult a local veterinarian or the Healthy Birds Hotline at 866-536-7593 if birds become ill.

SHEEP & GOATS 1. SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPECIES (pg 18-20) 2. Blankets must be removed from all sheep at the time of arrival. 3. All sheep wethers must be presented slick shorn for inspection at arrival. 4. No sheep or goats may be exhibited that are showing signs of being infected with ringworm. For more information on sheep and goat health requirements, call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (317) 544-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at: www.in.gov/boah/2421.htm. SWINE 1. SEE GENERL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPECIES (pg 18-20)

2. Brucellosis Testing. a. Swine from Indiana do not need a brucellosis test. b. Swine from outside the state do not need a brucellosis test as long as the state of origin is classified

brucellosis free by the USDA. A certificate of veterinary inspection is still required. 3. Pseudorabies Testing.

a. Swine from Indiana do not need a pseudorabies test. b. Swine from outside the state do not need a pseudorabies test as long as the state of origin is

classified pseudorabies free by the USDA. A certificate of veterinary inspection is still required.

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4. All swine that are to be sold at a breed sale should have a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 30 days prior to the sale to facilitate interstate movement after the sale. For more information on swine health requirements, call the Indiana State Board of Animal Health at (317) 554-2400 or visit BOAH’s website at: www.in.gov/boah/2383.htm.

4-H PROJECT GUIDELINES To complete your 4-H year, you must turn in your green record folder. Be sure to complete all record sheets for projects taken and insert in your folder. Your 4-H Club Leader’s signature is required on all record sheets. You will also get your record sheet initialed by your Superintendent as you check in your projects for judging. Turn in your green folder in by the last day of the fair. If you have questions concerning specific projects, please call the Project Leader/Superintendent (pg 6, 7). *State 4-H website for information & downloads: www.four-h.purdue.edu

ACTION DEMONSTRATION/Interactive Demonstration

(Judged at fair) (State Fair Eligible) Enter by current grade. Complete record sheet; insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 4-H member is required to bring a table covering for their demonstration for judging & for public demonstration during the fair. An action demo is an opportunity to educate the public about his/her topic of interest within the 4-H curriculum. In an action demo, the young person may be stationed anywhere the public is walking by. The goal for the 4-H member is to interest the public in their topic so that they will stop and listen to the presentation. The purpose is to involve the passerby. You want the passerby to converse with the 4-H member & engage them in the project, whether it is to try to make, sample or judge something, and/or play a game. Safety- Young people and adults need to consider the risk factor and safety issues when deciding what topic and how it will be shared with the public. For example, in foods one must consider the ingredients and spoilage rate or perishability during the hot summer days. It is recommended that food samples not be passed out due to the risk of bacteria and microorganisms making an individual ill. Utilization of power tools or other electrical items would raise a red flag concerning safety. No firearms are allowed on the fairgrounds. Safety conditions for the public are to be one’s utmost concern when presenting and sharing with the public. Should safety of the public or 4-H member be of concern, the demonstrator will be asked to alter or cease the action demo. Action Demonstration requirements: Each 4-H member will be required to participate in a pre-judging at the fair. (See judging schedule). You will also have to schedule a time to present your action demonstration to the public during fair week in the 4-H Exhibit Building. Times are flexible. You will sign up for your time slot with the Action Demo Superintendent after judging is complete. Please bring table covering for both events. One trophy will be presented, representing all Action Demonstrations at the fair.

AEROSPACE (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) The 4-H Aerospace program provides youth with educational information about aerospace that develops project skills (i.e. principles of flight, model rocket construction, model rocket safety) and life skills (i.e., decision-making, using science and technology, developing communication skills). Stage 2 (grades 3-5) and Stage 3 (grades 6-8) should complete at least two (2) activities in the manual each year. Stage 4 (grades 9-12) should complete one (1) activity. Posters must be 22” x 28”, stiff backed, displayed horizontally, and covered with clear plastic. Complete record sheet, have it initialed by your

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superintendent, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. No “Ready to Fly” or E2X rockets are acceptable in the 4-H Aerospace project. Rocket launch to be announced.

Stage 2: Grades 3-5 “Lift-Off” Exhibit one (1) of the following: a. Rocket of your choice. Estes Skills Level 1, 2, 3 or comparable difficulty. b. Poster display board on any topic in the manual (i.e. construct a paper airplane with a poster board explaining why you designed it the way you did). c. An Action Demonstration

Stage 3: Grades 6-8 “Reaching New Heights” Exhibit one (1) of the following: a. Rocket or other aerodynamic object of your choice. Estes Skills Level 2, 3, 4 or comparable difficulty. b. Poster display board on any topic in the manual (i.e. glider plane from page 18 with poster explaining design). c. An Action Demonstration

Stage 4: Grades 9-12 “Pilot in Command” Exhibit one (1) of the following: a. Rocket of your choice. Box kite or other aerodynamic object of your choice which illustrates principles of flight. Note: Rockets must be a skill level 2 or higher. b. Poster display board on any topic in the manual (i.e. box kite from page 20, with poster explanation). c. An Action Demonstration

ANIMAL POSTER (Judged before fair) (Cat, Dog & Rabbit State Fair Eligible)

See Pre-fair judging Schedule pg 2 Animal Posters may be exhibited by any child enrolled in the following projects: Beef, Cat, Dairy, Dog, Horse & Pony, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep &/or Swine, using an age appropriate topic. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Judging will be done in three categories: Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 All posters must be 22” x 28”, mounted horizontally on foam core board or poster board with a stiff backing, & covered in clear plastic (or they will receive a participation ribbon only). Mat board is not acceptable without a stiff backing. Exhibit tag (provided by the Extension Office) must be placed in the lower right hand corner (unless otherwise specified in the project summary). Ribbon placing may be affected if exhibit name tag is in the wrong place. All posters are to be judged & displayed in the 4-H Project building.

AQUATIC SCIENCE (Judged at fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Due to space constraints, no tanks over 15 gallons are to be displayed. 4-H members of any age may choose the division they wish to compete in, but may not go back to a lower level after advancing in divisions. Maximum of three (3) years in beginning and intermediate divisions. Record sheets must accompany the exhibit at the time of judging, inserted in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. FEEDING OF ANY AQUATIC SCIENCE PROJECT MUST BE ARRANGED BY THE 4-H MEMBER DURING EXHIBIT WEEK.

Beginning: Exhibit one (1) fish or a pair of fish which you have cared for at least four (4) weeks in a 2 ½ to 5 gallon tank. Use only a plain paper backing for the tank. Plants are optional.

Intermediate: Exhibit a community tank with the number of fish proportional to the tank size (the minimum number of fish being four). A community tank must contain at least two (2) species of fish (not varieties of the same species) which you have cared for at least four (4) weeks. The tank will be 5 to 10 gallons in size. You should attempt to achieve natural surroundings for your fish with the least amount of artificial accessories. All equipment needed must be provided by you. Gravel and background are required but plants and lighting are optional.

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Advanced: Tanks must have a theme and be labeled at time of exhibit. Your tank should fit into one of these classes: Educational- having a message to promote the interest of the aquarium hobby. Aquarium Beautiful Natural- using all natural accessories, arrange ornaments to create your own image. In Aquarium Beautiful classes, no gro-lux, ultraviolet or colored bulbs permitted. Aquarium Beautiful Artificial- same as above only using artificial ornaments to create your own image. In Aquarium Beautiful classes, no gro-lux, ultraviolet or colored bulbs permitted. Spawning 7 or more fry- must be fish the exhibitor has spawned, tank size 10 to 15 gallons. Background and gravel required but plants and lighting optional according to your class.

FISH BOWL DIVISION: Exhibit one (1) or two (2) fish in a bowl or betta vase. Plants, gravel and backing are optional. Fish must be cared for by the 4-H member for at least four (4) weeks. Judging is based on condition of bowl and appropriateness of size to fish and any ornaments. You may exhibit a tank in the regular division, and a fish bowl or betta bowl.

AQUATIC ANIMAL DIVISION: Exhibit one (1) or two (2) animals crustacean or amphibian which reside in a water habitat. Gravel, plants, and background are optional. NO exhibits over five (5) gallons. Tanks must be lidded and secured. NO TURTLES are to be shown in the Aquatic Science 4-H project.

ARTS & CRAFTS (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 4-H Craft Exhibit rules will follow those outlined in the 4-H Arts & Crafts Manual. Crafts will be judged by grade group, that is 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12 within each of the four (4) categories; Fine Arts, Needlecraft, Natural and General. Each grade group will have a Champion and a Reserve. Each of the four (4) craft categories will have a Grand Champion selected from the four (4) grade group Champions. Each member may exhibit three (3) different crafts, although they may not enter more than one (1) exhibit in the same category (except for a pair, i.e. Salt and Pepper shakers, socks, pillowcases, etc.) Only one (1) ribbon will be award for the pair. See manual for all project rules and exhibit requirements. All Craft projects MUST be completed after the end of the previous year’s county fair. Fine Arts projects must be dated (date of completion) and signed/initialed in a manner to be easily reviewed by the judge. Projects in other categories need to be marked appropriately to indicate date of completion and signed/initialed. Needlecraft and other cloth projects may have a tag attached. ATTACH 4-H CRAFT INFORMATION CARD TO EACH PROJECT (https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/projects or in the Extension Office). FINE ARTS: Oil, charcoal, pastels, pencil, ink, acrylic or watercolor- on canvas, canvas board, or paper- framed as a picture- prepared for hanging. Canvas art on a wooden frame is considered prepared for hanging provided that frame has a hanger. Paint by number pictures are NOT acceptable. GENERAL: Any article made in Arts & Crafts which does not belong in the previously entered categories will be exhibited in the General Category. LEGOS is now its own project. NATURAL CRAFTS: Wood, Reed, Leather, Metal, and Ceramics. NEEDLE CRAFT: (hand work) knitting, embroidery, crocheting, needlepoint, crewel, candlewicking, chicken scratching, hand quilting, tatting, huck embroidery, hemstitching, also pulled, drawn, and counted thread work and punch needle work. Does not include latch hook, plastic canvas, machine knitting, machine quilting, or arm knitting/crocheting.

BAKE WITH A MIX (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) This project is designed to allow the use of a purchased box or package mix as one of the ingredients in a recipe. Consult your manual and the current Handbook for details. The exhibited product cannot be the result of using the standard ingredients & following the basic instructions with a mix. The mix is to be used as a

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base with other added ingredients to create a NEW non-perishable product. 4-H members may create their own recipe or use suggestions from a box or package mix, cookbook, or project manual. Recipes are required & should accompany the exhibit along with the completed record sheet. State Fair recipe cards are available at the Extension Office. Highlight which products are in addition to your box mix. Cover card with cellophane or plastic and be sure to include your name, grade or age, and name of product. Superintendent will initial your record sheet. Grades 3-5: Exhibit six (6) cookies or six (6) brownies on a disposable plate or foil covered cardboard. 4-H’ers are to exhibit a different product each year in this division.

Grades 6-8: Exhibit a different bread or cake product each year in this division. Exhibit entire product (cake or bread) on a disposable plate or foil covered cardboard. Grades 9-12: Exhibit a different year each year in this division. Please check the manual for specific requirements.

BEEF (Judged at fair) (See General Livestock Rules) Complete Indiana Livestock Record Sheet, get it initialed by the superintendent, insert in green record folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 1. All steers (beef and dairy) and heifers (including cross-bred, commercial, non-registered and market) must be tagged, weighed and IDentified by the Extension Office, Fair Board, and Beef Committee representatives on a date and site to be determined. Animal IDentification for market steers must be completed in 4HOnline by March 15. 2. All other Beef & Dairy animals must be IDentified in 4HOnline by May 1. 3. All Beef Feeder and Dairy Feeders must be enrolled by May 1. 4. All animals are to be entered in only one 4-H member’s name. No farm names allowed on registration papers, however, a family name is allowed: i.e. John Doe & Family or Daughters or Sons. 5. All beef animals must be dehorned, regardless of breed characteristics. 6. All cattle must be tied with rope halters and neck ropes. NO nose leads are to be used in the shows. 7. All cattle to be weighed on Monday of the fair, breeds determined, as well as weights for classes, to be used for showing at the county show also to be determined by the Beef Superintendent. 8. No cattle will be re-weighed before the auction. The steer’s weight at check-in on Monday will be its sale weight. 9. Grooming stalls must be located outside the Beef Barn. If it rains, stalls may be moved just under the roof. No grooming chutes are allowed in center of the Beef Barn at any time. 10. Bedding: See your Beef Superintendent on what products are recommended for bedding. 11. Classes available for registered Heifers:

a. Junior Heifer Calf- January 1 to April 30 current year. b. Senior Heifer Calf- September 1 to December 31 last year. c. Summer Yearling Heifer- May 1 to August 31 last year. d. Junior Heifer- January 1 to April 30 last year. e. Senior Yearling Heifer- September 1 to December 31 last year.

12. All steers and non-registered heifers to be shown by weight. Classes to be made up by Beef Committee after all calves are weighed on Monday. 13. Dairy steers will show as one class. A dairy steer must be from a grade or purebred cow and sired by a dairy breed bull. (All other Beef rules apply to the Dairy Steer). 14. 4-H members enrolled in both the Beef project and the Feeder project, must choose to be in either the Feeder showmanship class or the Beef showmanship class.

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BEEF FEEDER CLASS 1. All calves are to be born between January 1 and April 1, current year. Calves may be either a Steer or a Heifer. 2. There will be a Champion but no Grand or Reserve Grand Champion. 3. The calves must be enrolled by May 1. You may enroll more than two (2) but will only show two (2) at the county fair. All Beef Feeders will be ear tagged with county tag prior to the fair. 4. The calves must be clamped or castrated by May 1. They must be dehorned, weaned, and broke to lead. 5. Calves will check-in with other beef animals and remain at the fair all week. 6. Classes will be determined by check-in weight. 7. Animals over 550 pounds will be disqualified. 8. Animal identification date will be determined after January 15 (4-H enrollment deadline). 9. Beef Feeder & Dairy Feeder calves will be combined for Showmanship. DAIRY FEEDER CLASS 1. All calves are to be born between January 1 and April 1, the current year. Calves may be either a steer or a heifer. 2. There will be a Champion, but no Grand or Reserve Grand Champion. 3. The calves must be enrolled on the animal enrollment form by May 1. You may enroll more than two (2) but will only show two (2) at the county fair. All dairy feeders will be ear tagged with county tag prior to the fair. 4. The calves must be clamped or castrated by May 1. They must be dehorned, weaned, & broke to lead. 5. Calves will check-in with other beef animals and remain at the fair all week. 6. Classes will be determined by check-in weight. 7. Animals over 550 pounds will be disqualified. 8. Animal identification will be determined after May 1 enrollment deadline. 9. Beef Feeder & Dairy Feeder calves will be combined for Showmanship. COW/CALF CLASS (forms available at Extension Office) 1. A dam (cow) must have been owned and shown at a previous Miami County Fair by the 4-H member. The calf must be bred, born and raised by a Miami County 4-H member. A first year project member may show a cow which has not been shown before at the Miami County Fair. 2. Animals will show by breed; a Champion and Grand Champion will be selected. 3. Limit of two (2) Cow/Calf entries per 4-H member. Forms available at the Extension Office. 4. Cow/Calf entries will be brought in the day of the Miami County Beef Show and taken home the same day. All Cow/Calf pairs will be stalled according to tie space available on day of show. COUNTY BORN & RAISED (bred) CLASS (forms available at Extension Office) 1. A steer, commercial heifer, or purebred heifer born and raised in Miami Co. by a Miami County 4-H member is eligible to be enrolled in this class. Enroll on a County Born & Raised form, due May 1. 2. The Superintendent will split Steer and commercial Heifer classes by weight if needed, (i.e. light, medium, and heavy). Purebred heifers will show in one class. 3. The top placing County Born and Raised from each class will be eligible to return for the Champion selection. RATE OF GAIN 1. All animals are weighed at the time of county ID and weigh in and are then weighed in at the fair to determine the winner. 2. All Beef competing for the Rate of Gain Class must show in a market class. 3. Winners will be announced at the Beef Show.

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BEEKEEPING (Judged at fair) (State Fair project) Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the beekeeping project this year. Posters are displayed horizontally 22” x 28”, mounted on a firm backing, and covered in clear plastic. Be sure to include your exhibit tag with your name, grade, and county and attach in the lower right hand corner of the poster. Use the topic that you choose for your title of your poster. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Note: No bee hives may be exhibited. Honey water content will be measured. Fill level: the honey should be filled to the jar shoulder, not over, nor under. Chunk honey should go in a wide-mouth jar, preferably one specially made for chunk honey (see beekeeping catalogs). Be careful to distinguish “chunk honey” (comb in jar) from “cut comb” (comb only in box). Honey exhibited (including chunk, cut comb, and comb) must be collected since the previous county fair. Division I: May take one (1) to two (2) years. Exhibit one (1) of the following on a poster: 1. Flowers Used to Make Honey. Display pressed flowers from ten (10) different Indiana plants that bees use for making honey. 2. Uses of Honey and Beeswax. 3. Setting Up a Bee Hive. 4. Safe Handling of Bees. Division II: May take one (1) to two (2) years. Exhibit one (1) of the following: 1. Extracted Honey: Two (2) 1# jars, shown in glass or clear plastic, screw-top jars holding 1 # of honey each. 2. Chunk honey (comb in jar): Two (2) 1# jars (wide-mouth glass or clear plastic). 3. Cut-comb honey: Two (2) 1# boxes (boxes are usually 4 ½“x 4 ½“). 4. Working with Honey Bees. Present a topic from your manual to teach fairgoers about working with honey bees. Use your knowledge and creativity to display this information on a poster or in a notebook. (See poster display rules stated above). Division III & above: May take multiple years. Exhibit two (2) of the four (4) kinds of honey listed below (#1-4) or prepare an educational display about honey bees or beekeeping. 1. Extracted Honey: Two (2) 1# jars (glass or clear plastic) 2. Chunk Honey (comb in a jar): Two (2) 1# jars (wide-mouth glass or clear plastic) 3. Cut-comb Honey: Two (2) 1# boxes (boxes are usually 4 ½” x 4 ½” in size). 4. Comb Honey- 2 sections (honey built by bees in frames of wood commonly called “sections” (boxes are usually 4 ½” x 4 ½” in size) or 5. Prepare an educational display about honey bees or beekeeping.

BICYCLE (Judged before fair) (Winners in each Division will advance to the State Fair Rodeo) JUNIOR Division: Grades 3-7 SENIOR Division: Grades 8-12 All Divisions: Complete record sheet, have it signed by your leader, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 4-H members will participate in a Bicycle Rodeo at the fairgrounds to be held before the fair. ALL members are required to wear a bicycle helmet to participate in the 4-H Bicycle events. 4-H members will be judged on safety at all times while on the contest site: before, during, and after their contest operation. The Bicycle Rodeo will consist of four (4) sections: • Written exam with questions drawn from the Bicycle Manual • Maintenance and safety check of sample bicycle • Identification of bicycle parts, tools, and accessories • Members will take their bicycles through an obstacle course

For practice written test information visit: www.four-h.purdue.edu/bicycle

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CAKE DECORATING (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Specific techniques are required for each division classification. Use the number of techniques as listed under the individual division. ALL CAKES exhibited with more advanced techniques than those listed will be scored down.

ALL BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE CAKES must be on a triple thick (approx. 3/8”) cake board that is three (3) inches larger than the cake, covered neatly and well taped underneath. (8” cake + 3” = 11” cake board). To support the weight of a real cake, all ADVANCED CAKES must be on one-half inch thick cake drum or stacked cake boards that are four (4) inches larger than the base cake. (10” cake + 4” = 14” cake board). The upper tier plate and sizes will vary. Tiered cakes may be exhibited only in the Advanced Division and must be assembled as if they were real.

All exhibits must have a Cake Decorating Exhibit Skills Sheet attached to the cake board listing the categories and tips used to complete your project. Cut-up cakes and stacked or tiered cakes must also have a diagram on the card showing how the cake project was assembled (i.e. cake sizes, dowel rods, separator plates, etc.)

Note: Royal icing is not required but is highly recommended on State Fair exhibits to increase stability while being transported to the fair. If chosen for State Fair you must send your Cake Decorating Exhibit Sheet with your State Fair entry. You may send a note of explanation to the judge listing the various techniques used on your cake. *Cakes exhibited on stands or special tiered apparatus, where there is no base cake: the boards must be thick enough to hold a real cake and large enough to hold your borders.

Beginner: Grades 3-5 Include your Cake Decorating Exhibit Skills Sheet with exhibit. Decorate and exhibit one (1) round or square 8”x2”; 8”x3”; 9”x2”; 9”x3” cake dummy (styrofoam or foam) or single layer cake, that has at least one (1) technique from three (3) different categories as listed in A through G. (Example- a star top and bottom Border with a swirled Drop Flower with a Center and simple Leaves). No character or shaped pans.

a. Basic Borders- (a top and bottom border is required). Dots, Balls, Stars, Rosettes, (not the flower) Shells, or Zig Zag. Each border should be of one color only. b. Message- PRINTED, may use round or star tips. c. Drop Flower with Center – Star drop or swirl drop, pg 27 of Cake Manual. d. Leaves – Simple and usually attached to flowers. e. Sugar Molds- Simple, one (1) color, no more than two (2) different shapes (one color per mold). f. Star-filled pattern- outlining optional. g. Side Decorations- for 2nd year cake decorator and above- Dots or stars ONLY, one (1) tip only; cannot be combined into shapes, such as flowers, etc.

Intermediate: Grades 6-8 Include your Cake Decorating Exhibit Skills Sheet with exhibit. Decorate and exhibit one (1) of the following: One (1) cake dummy (styrofoam or foam) OR one (1) real cake from the following size options ONLY: Single layer options= 9”x13”x2”; 9”x13”x3”; 10”x 2”; 12”x 2” OR Double Layer Options= 8”x 4”; 9”x 4”. You may choose to decorate a character pan OR a 3-D cake (made in a two-piece cake pan and exhibited on a cake board not a cake), OR a cut-up cake from either the round, square, heart, rectangles or heart basic shapes(s). You will cut cake(s) into three (3) or more pieces and assemble to form a “NEW SHAPE” (ex: a butterfly). The “NEW SHAPE” is to be exhibited only on a suitably-thick cake board not on another cake. The cake board should match or be approximate shape of the finished cake (i.e. heart cakes should be placed on a heart- shaped cake board). Your exhibit must show at least one (1) technique from four (4) different categories as listed A through I. (Example: a Figure-piped clown (a) with a Written Message (e) add a reverse shell top and bottom Border (c) and with

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a Color-striped (f) clown suit, flower, border, side decoration, or message). Additional techniques mastered in the Beginners Division may be added.

a. Figure Piping- clowns, people, animals, etc. b. Flowers (made on a flat surface, not on a flower nail- stem or vine are optional) -Sweet Pea, Rosebuds, Half Carnation, Half Roses and the Rosette Flower, which requires a center. c. Borders (Use one tip per border) - Reverse shells, grass, ruffles, puffs, Zig Zag. You may have a different base border than your top border, when using two borders. d. Side Decorations- only use: Scrolls, Reverse Shell, “C” Scroll or Fleur-de-lis, Zig Zag Garland or Zig Zag

puff using one tip only. e. Message- Cursive letters only (no printing); may use round or star tips. f. Color Striping- Stripe bag with colored icing, gel or paste food color. g. Transparent/Piping Gel- Use for water or accents. See additional resources for directions and ideas. h. Sugar Molds- Two (2) or more colors in same mold. More than one (1) mold design may be used. i. Other Techniques- May add bows and ribbons in a top design only (i.e. floral spray, animal or person).

Note: Character pan decorating, you must adapt the category requirements to the pan design to meet cake decorating requirements.

Advanced: Grades 9-12 Include your Cake Decorating Exhibit Skills Sheet with your exhibit for judging along with your assembly diagram. Decorate and exhibit any cake or cake dummy that is single, tiered, multi-dimensional, sculptured, or a doll mold, using at least one (1) technique from five (5) different categories, three (3) must come from the advanced categories listed A through I; other two (2) may come from previous levels to fulfill advanced level of five (5) techniques. All base cake boards that sit on the table must be 1/2” thick to support the weight of the cake, covered well, taped securely and four (4) inches larger than the cake you put on it (10” cake + 4” = 14” cake board). Assemble all cakes/dummies as though they were a real cake and attach a diagram showing how it was assembled. (i.e. dowel rod placement, proper size plates, etc.) & the five (5) or more techniques used. The overall size of the total exhibit is to be no larger than 36” X 36”.

a. Nail Flowers – Daffodils, Violets, Lily, Bluebells, Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Roses, Wild Flowers, etc. b. Fancy Borders- Ruffled Garland and Reverse Shell, Shell and Flute, Puff and Flower, Zig-Zag Garland, and String Work or Other Border Combinations. c. Design Techniques- Basket Weave, String Work, Lattice Work, Cornelli and other laces, Wired Flowers and Leaves, etc. d. Color Flow (also known as “run sugar”) - See page 89 of Cake Decorating manual for method. e. Fondant Icings- Try Chocopan or use RTR (Ready-to-Roll) or make your own to cover the cake as icing or to make decoration items. f. Gum Paste or Sugar Paste- Try ready-made or make your own. g. Sculptured Cakes- Same or different size layers of cake that are stacked together, then cut and

contoured to make one uniform shape such as a turkey or sea shell. h. New and Improved-Techniques & Methods- Use a new method, such as sugar, veil, marzipan, luster

dust, brush embroidery, pastillage, airbrushing, painting on fondant, etc. Bring your book, reference source or a photocopy to show the judge the selected new/improved technique. i. Chocolate Molding or Candy Clay- This is a heat sensitive category that may or may not work for your county fair.

CAT (Judged at fair) (Poster- State Fair project) Complete your manual activities and record sheet. Bring the record sheet and medical forms to judging. After judging, insert in green record folder & turn in by the end of the fair.

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1. Each member may show only his/her cat or the family cat. Each member will be permitted to show a cat/kitten in each division. 2. The cat may be purebred or a household pet. 3. To be eligible, the cat must be in the 4-H member’s possession by May 1. It must have been born by April 1, current year. All cats are required to have distemper, rabies, leukemia testing and vaccine inoculates before they will be allowed to enter the Cat Show. Note: Vaccinations must be given at least two (2) weeks prior to show date. 4. Each member must have control of cat through the use of restraints such as harness or leashes. The cat must come to the show in a carrier of some type. The cat may be removed from the carrier only when shown. 5. Complete two (2) activities in the Levels 1 and 2 manuals, and one (1) activity in Level 3 manual. 6. 4-H member may enter an educational poster. One (1) per grade category (3-5, 6-8, 9-12) may be sent to the State Fair. Sign up for Animal Poster project on the county enrollment form. Poster requirements are the same as all other projects (shown on page 23). 7. Cat Poster: 4-H member may enter a poster (22” X 28”), follow poster guidelines. One (1) per grade category (3-5, 6-8, 9-12) may be selected for State Fair. Sign up for Animal Poster on the county 4-H enrollment form. EXHIBIT: The 4-H member enrolled in the Cat project must show the cat at the county 4-H show. The cat must be accompanied by proper health papers and 4-H Cat Project Record Sheet. The same cat may be exhibited in the Long Hair or Short Hair class and the Costume Class.

CAT POSTER- 4-H member may enter a poster (22” x 28”): follow poster guidelines. One (1) per grade category (3-5, 6-8, 9-12) may be sent to State Fair. State Fair project

KITTEN CLASS: 4-7 months and 8-11 months. Kitten class will show Short and Long Hair together. All 4-H members will show together.

LONG HAIR/SHORT HAIR CLASS: (Judge’s discretion will determine hair length). Classes by current grade: Beginner: 3-5 Intermediate: 6-8 Advanced: 9-12

CAT COSTUME CLASS: All grades together. Questions will be asked on a worksheet to be turned in with project records. No questions asked at judging. EXCEPTION: Member need not show cat at the county show if the cat is in season. If this is the case, member must then turn in the completed record sheet and health papers at the time of judging. Refer to the Cat manual for more detailed information. The exhibitor’s cat will be judged on: A. Health B. Cleanliness/Grooming C. Personality D. If all other categories are equal, the judge will choose the winner by its “star quality”. NOTE: All 4-H members who plan to exhibit their Cat(s) at the Indiana State Fair need to contact the Extension Office for complete State Fair Guidelines. The deadline to enter the State Fair is July 1 of the current year. After July 1, it is an additional $50.00 to enter.

CHICKEN BARBECUE (Judged before fair) (State Fair project as Poultry Poster) ALL DIVISIONS: Learn the proper methods and techniques for barbecuing chicken. Exhibit a 22” x 28” poster or display board showing your project in action. Grades 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Judged before fair) (Manual judged with project) (State Fair project) ALL GRADE LEVELS: 4-H members should complete at least three (3) activities each year in the Child Development manual, each from a different chapter. All posters should be 22” x 28”,

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displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and covered in plastic. After judging, insert manual with record sheet in green folder to be turned in by the last day of the fair. Choose an exhibit from the following to display at the fair:

Level A: Grades 3 & 4 1. 22” x 28” poster or a binder notebook that shows or tells what you did with one of your activities that you completed. 2. Create a display no larger than 36”x 36” x 36” using one (1) of the activities from your project manual. Complete an activity card and attach it to the exhibit. (A sample card is in your manual). Use a 5” x 8” index card or larger cardstock to create your card. 3. Action Demonstration

Level B: Grades 5 & 6 1. 22” x 28” poster or a binder notebook that shows or tells what you did with one of your activities that you completed. 2. Create a display no larger than 36”x 36” x 36” using one (1) of the activities from your project manual. Complete an activity card and attach it to the exhibit. (A sample card is in your manual). Use a 5” x 8” index card or larger cardstock to create your card. 3. Action Demonstration

Level C: Grades 7-9 1. 22” x 28” poster on one (1) activity you completed in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional or cognitive skills. 2. Display a binder notebook that includes the information from one (1) of the activities you completed this year. 3. Create a display no larger than 36”x 36” x 36” using one of the activities from your project manual or one that promotes physical, emotional or cognitive skills. Complete an activity card and attach it to the exhibit. (A sample card is in your manual). Use a 5” x 8” index card or larger cardstock to create your card. 4. Action Demonstration

Level D: Grades 10-12 1. 22” x 28” poster on one (1) activity you completed in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills. 2. Display a binder notebook that includes the information from one (1) of the activities you completed this year. 3. Create a display no larger than 36”x 36” x 36” using one (1) of the activities from your project manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills. Complete an activity card and attach it to the exhibit. (A sample card is in your manual). Use a 5” x 8” index card or larger cardstock to create your card. 4. Action Demonstration BINDER NOTEBOOK REQUIREMENTS: • Identification label on front of binder giving name of 4-H member, club, grade & year in project. • Title page inside binder naming activity (or activities in Level C & D). • Pages of activity and explanation to follow title page. • Photographs are helpful to show the activity being used or assembled. • Optional: Plastic sheet protectors, page decorations, binder cover decoration, etc. DISPLAY

REQUIREMENTS: • May be table top or floor style, not to exceed 36” x 36” x 36” (Display may include item(s) made in

the activities you completed this year). • Must be self-supporting to be viewed by the public.

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CLOGGING 1. Attend at least 75% of the Clogging Classes. 2. Complete a 4-H Clogging record sheet, place in green folder & turn in by end of fair. 3. Perform at the fair.

CLOWNING (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Each 4-H member will start in Division I regardless of age and move up a division each year. ALL DIVISIONS: There will be a fee for makeup and supplies. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Each 4-H member will: * Complete a costume. * Create at least one (1) walk-around (Gags); two (2) would be better. * Participate in a visit to a nursing home, hospital or charity function a minimum of two (2) times on

different days. * Participate in one (1) parade or “clown” at the 4-H Fair for two (2) hours. * It is suggested that you attend at least one-half of the workshops so you are familiar with make-up

and clowning skills. Division I: Make and exhibit a poster with the title “What is a Clown?” Division II: Make and exhibit a poster titled “My Make-Up and Costume” Division III: Make and exhibit a scrapbook or photo album containing the following items: • Explain your clown type • Explain how you do your make-up • Pictures/samples of costume • Include explanations with the above items

Advanced Division: Make and exhibit a scrapbook or photo album including items in Division III, plus write a skit and include pictures or details of clowning for each year you are in the Advanced Division.

COLLECTIONS (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) ALL DIVISIONS- Exhibit needs a stiff base in case it needs to be moved. Write a new Collections Record, My Collection Story, and Collections Question Sheet. Keep all years information in a 3-ring binder to be exhibited with your project. Fill out a new record sheet each year, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. Because the Fair Board cannot guarantee security against theft, it is highly recommended that 4-H member with valuable collections bring their project for judging and leave a photographic essay (collection of pictures) displayed in their 3-ring binder in place of their project. Grades 3-5: Exhibit a portion or example of the collection. Use an attractive display, not to exceed 3’ x 3’ x 3’. Completed Collector’s Record, My Collection Story and Collections Question Sheet must also accompany exhibit. Grades 6-8: Exhibit a new collection or continuation of Division I collection with a completed Collector’s Record, My Collection Story and Collections Question Sheet. Exhibits shall not exceed 3’ x 3’ x 3’. Grades 9-12: Exhibit a continuation of previous divisions or a new collection with a complete Collector’s Record, My Collection Story, and Collections Question Sheet. Exhibits shall not exceed 3’ x 3’ x 3’. NOTE: Members receiving Champion in Advanced (grades 9-12) can repeat this division but must exhibit a completely different collection. All others may repeat this division by adding to the previous year’s collection.

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COMPUTER (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) While youth are encouraged to develop programs that can be published either on the web or via CD, publishing the program is not a requirement or an expectation. Requirements for your poster or display board include a size 22”x 28” poster displayed horizontally, on stiff backing (foam board) & covered in plastic with the exhibit tag placed in the lower right hand corner. The exhibit topics provide ideas/suggestions for exhibits. Other exhibit topics are acceptable as long as they are comparable in knowledge and skill. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. Please make sure you have an updated, complete list of the rules and requirements before starting your project; visit www.four-h.purdue.edu (click projects) Grades 3-5: Exhibit categories- Choose one of the following to exhibit at the fair: Poster, Notebook Report, or Action Demonstration Exhibit Topics: Your poster or display may cover one (1) of the following areas (if you have exhibited one of these categories previously, then do not use that category again): 1. An educational exhibit you could use at school or for a demonstration that shows one (1) or several parts of computer equipment. 2. A poster showing how computers are used to accomplish different tasks. 3. A poster showing how a career or occupation has been dramatically changed by computer technology. 4. A poster on any topic covered in the manual. 5. Any exhibit as described in the Level 1 manual. For example: Cards for All Occasions, Graphic Illustration, Computer Presentation, Photograph Series, Scrapbook or Poster, Storybook. Grades 6-8: Check Computer manual for details- Note: The exhibit each year must be different from previous exhibits. If you choose to develop a computer program, a poster or notebook report depicting the program will be necessary for display at the fair. Exhibit categories: Choose one of the following to exhibit at the fair: Poster, Notebook Report, or Action Demonstration. 1. Operating System Exhibit (DOS, Windows, OS2, Mac OS, etc.) 2. Word Processing Exhibit 3. Database OR Network Exhibit 4. Spreadsheet Exhibit 5. Educational Exhibit 6. Computer Games Exhibit 7. WWW Homepage 8. An exhibit that you created that fulfills one of these options. Example: T-shirt, Animated Presentation, Magazine, Photograph Series. Grades 9-12: Check computer manual for details. NOTE: If you choose to develop a computer program, a poster or notebook report depicting the program will be necessary for display at the fair. Exhibit categories: Choose one of the following to exhibit at the fair: Poster, Notebook Report, or Action Demonstration. 1. Desktop Publishing Exhibit 2. Advanced Spreadsheet Use 3. Integrated Software Package 4. Multimedia Software Package 5. WWW Homepage 6. An Exhibit that you created that fulfills one of these options. Examples include: Multimedia Computer Presentation, Web Site for an Organization, Magazine, Animated Program, GIS Map.

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CONSUMER CLOTHING (Judged before fair) (State Fair project- Notebooks only) Awards revealed on Fashion Revue night. The Consumer Clothing manuals have been planned to help you make wise clothing decisions. Complete record sheet & insert in green record folder. Have the superintendent initial it before turning it into the Extension Office. You will leave your notebook and outfit with the Superintendent after judging. Bring your completed Fashion Revue questionnaires to the judging.

Beginning: Grades 3-5 You will identify characteristics of good fit, identify primary and secondary colors, read and understand labels, practice clothing care, and practice good grooming habits. Complete one (1) activity from each group in the manual. Compile a notebook or binder with the results or answers. Label each activity. Help purchase an item of clothing that you’ll wear with other clothes in your wardrobe. Examples might be slacks, blouse, jeans, shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt. Choose an accessory to go with your purchase. You might buy shoes, sweatband, belt, jewelry, or socks. You will model your outfit and speak with the judge about your notebook/binder at the judging before the fair. You will then participate in the public fashion revue at the county fair.

Intermediate: Grades 6-8 You will identify the role clothes play, recognize becoming styles for you, recognize signs of quality in clothing, and learn about cosmetics. Complete one (1) activity from each group in the manual. Compile a notebook or binder with the results or answers. Label each activity. Purchase and accessorize a casual or school outfit. You may purchase accessories or select from items you already own. You will model your outfit and speak with the judge about your notebook/binder at the judging before the fair. You will then participate in the public fashion revue at the county fair.

Advanced: Grades 9-12 You will recognize patterns, fabrics and colors that are becoming to you, make needed clothing repairs, plan and select clothes, and analyze cosmetic advertising. Complete one (1) activity from each group in the manual. Compile a notebook or binder with the results or answers. Label each activity. Choose an outfit and accessorize it. You may purchase or select from items you already own. You will model your outfit and speak with the judge about your notebook/binder at the judging before the fair. You will then participate in the public fashion revue at the county fair.

CROPS (Judged at fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) All crops will be exhibited at the 4-H Fair. Crops divisions are: Junior: Grades 3-7 & Senior: Grades 8-12. Grain crops are to be exhibited with an information card containing planting date, maturity, population and possible damage report. The card will be furnished. Complete record sheets, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair.

ALFALFA Exhibit one (1) slab in clear plastic. CORN All divisions- suggested exhibit from the project book or exhibit three (3) stalks, roots & all. Roots must be washed and in a bucket of water.

OATS Exhibit 8 pounds of grain (one peck) in a plastic container, or approximately 8-inch bundle of stalks, roots and all, in a bucket of water (if needed), or suggested exhibit from the project book.

SOYBEANS Suggested exhibit from the project book or exhibit three plants, roots & all. Roots must be washed and in a bucket of water. WHEAT Exhibit 15 pounds of grain (one peck) in plastic container, or approximately 8-inch bundle of stalks and roots (washed) and in a bucket of water (if needed), or a suggested exhibit from the project book.

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DAIRY (Judged at fair) See General Livestock Rules

Complete Indiana Livestock Record Sheet (4-H 625-W), get it initialed by the superintendent, insert in green record folder & turn in by the last day of the fair. 1. All 4-H Dairy exhibitors are encouraged to wear a white shirt and pants or skirt while showing. Advertisement insignia on 4-H exhibitors while showing animals is prohibited. 2. No more than three (3) animals may be entered in each class on the animal enrollment form submitted to the Extension Office for 4-H Dairy show purposes. 3. 4-H Dairy exhibitors may enter animals of more than one breed. 4. Each 4-H Dairy exhibitor is entitled to one entry only in any one class on day of show. Limit eight (8) dairy animals per 4-H Dairy exhibitor to be shown at the county fair. 5. A certificate of registration or transfer must be presented to the Dairy Superintendent showing that the exhibitor owned the animal exhibited (except Senior, Fall Senior, Junior Calves) either entirely, in partnership, or in lease agreement. 6. In case of sickness, the owner may have the calf shown by another 4-H club member, but must have prior approval from the superintendent in charge of the project. 7. All calves and cows must be grade or purebred, and sired by dairy breed bulls. 8. Cows in milk may be brought in the day of the show and taken home the same day after the show. 9. All dairy females older than fall yearling heifers must have freshened at least once. 10. Grade and Registered animals will be shown in the same classes. Any one animal may NOT be enrolled by more than one 4-H member, EXCEPT for brothers and sisters and then only on separate forms. If an animal is owned in partnership, the animal in question may only be entered under one 4-H member’s name. 11. Dairy Steers and Dairy Feeder Steers are considered a Beef project and 4-H members are to follow the Beef rules on page 27-29. DAIRY CLASSES:

Spring Calf- born March 1 or later (at least 4 months old) Winter Calf- born December 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 Fall Calf- born September 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014 Summer Yearling Heifer- born June 1, 2014 to August 31, 2014 Spring Yearling Heifer- born March 1, 2014 to May 31, 2014 Winter yearling Heifer- born December 1, 2013 to February 29, 2014 Fall Yearling Heifer- born September 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013 Junior 2 year old cow- born March 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013 Senior 2 year old cow- born September 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013 Junior 3 year old- born March 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 Senior 3 year old- born September 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 4 year old- September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011 5 year old- September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010 Aged class- Cow born prior to August 31, 2009 Dry Cow- 2 years old or older but not in production- all breeds

*Record books must include records of production covering at least one (1) lactation, or must start no later than January 1, 2016. PRODUCE OF DAM- Class includes two (2) offspring of the same dam. BEST HERD- An entry will consist of three (3) heifers or cows all over a year old and out of the same herd. They do not have to be related.

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DAM & DAUGHTER CLASS- An entry will consist of one (1) Dam and one (1) of the Dam’s female off-spring. Animals showing in two (2) years & younger classes must be owned by May 15. DAIRY AWARDS 1. Ribbons are awarded as stated in the Livestock General Rules. 2. Champions will be selected from each of the dairy breed represented at the Miami County 4-H Fair. 3. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded to the winner of the Beginner, Junior & Senior Showmanship contest. 4. A Junior Champion will be chosen from each breed. 5. Dairy Farmers of America will sponsor a special trophy. 6. An overall Grand Champion Dairy cow will be selected.

DAIRY FOODS (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. EXHIBIT BY DIVISION- Level A: Gr 3 & 4; Level B- Gr 5 & 6; Level C- Gr 7-9; Level D-Gr 10-12 Exhibit Requirements: 1. Copy of recipe MUST accompany each entry. Highlight each dairy product that you have used before laminating or covering your recipe card with plastic. 2. Entries may be an individual size or family size serving. 3. Label the bottom of the food container with a piece of tape with your name and the name of your 4-H Club. 4. Use of one of the following made from a dairy product in the appropriate age group. 5. For all divisions, turn in a completed record sheet in your 4-H Record Folder. Level A- One (1) product using one (1) or two (2) dairy products. Level B- One (1) product using two (2) or three (3) dairy products. Level C- One (1) product using four (4) or more dairy products. Level D- One (1) complete meal, using at least six (6) dairy products. Food containers may be taken home, but ribbons and names will be placed on display at the 4-H building. DAIRY SUBSTITUITES MAY NOT BE USED IN ANY RECIPE (including dessert toppings). Judging will be done in the following order in Levels A, B, C, & D: Main Dish, Salads, Desserts, Drinks & Snacks. Judging will be based on product as well as a place setting display enhancing your completed project. You can do a theme, use your mother’s china, or whatever place setting that would complement the food that you prepare.

DOG (Judged at fair) (Poster- State Fair Exhibit)

NEW THIS YEAR: VET PAPER DEADLINE-June 1 Complete two (2) activities in Levels 1 and 2 manuals, and one (1) activity in Level 3 manual. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. Bring veterinarian papers & green folder to judging. You may only enter one (1) dog in the show. Exhibit by division: Grades 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12. 1. DOG EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PICTURES OF THEIR ANIMALS TAKEN BY THE DOG SUPERINTENDENT/LEADER PRIOR TO JUNE 1. 2. A dog showing signs of aggression will NOT be allowed to show in the interest of safety to others associated with the show. Dogs that bite any official (including judges) will be disqualified from all further activities and will be sent home. Purdue has implemented the Indiana 4-H Aggressive Dog Policy, which is on file at the Extension Office. 3. 4-H members are responsible for the actions of their dogs. 4. Exhibitors are required to show completed Veterinarian papers to the Superintendent by June 1.

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NOTE: Dogs and handlers must show in Showmanship and Obedience to be eligible for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion awards. CLASSES Class 1A: For 4-H members with no previous formal dog training experiences with a dog which has received no obedience training prior to January 1 of the current year (not repeatable). Class 1B: For 4-H members with previous dog training experience, (including showing in 1A) or for 4-H member with no experience whose dogs have had training which disqualifies them for 1A. (not repeatable with the same dog). Class Leader Dog A: For 4-H members with no previous formal dog training experience with a leader dog. Class Leader Dog B: For 4-H members with previous dog training experience (4-H or otherwise) coming back with a leader dog. Class 2A: 4-H members & dogs who have completed 1A or 1B. (not repeatable with the same dog) Class 2B: 4-H members & dogs who have completed 2A. (May repeat until ready for 3A) Class 3A: 4-H members & dogs who have mastered class 2 work. (not repeatable with the same dog) Class 3B: 4-H members & dogs who have been in 3A, but are not ready for Class 4 work. (may repeat) Class 4A: 4-H members & dogs who have mastered Class 3 work. (not repeatable with the same dog) Class 4B: 4-H members & dogs who have been in 4A, but are not ready for Class 5 work. (may repeat) Class 5A: 4-H members & dogs who have mastered Class 4 work. (not repeatable with the same dog) Class 5B: 4-H members & dogs who have been in 5A, but are not ready for Class 6 work. (may repeat) Class 6A: 4-H members & dogs who have mastered Class 5 work. (not repeatable with the same dog) Class 6B: 4-H members & dogs who have been in 6A. (may repeat) Veterans: 4-H members whose dogs are at least seven (7) years old or are physically challenged. The dog must have completed at least class 2B in previous years. Dogs that are physically challenged must be accompanied by a letter from a veterinarian stating that the dog is unable to perform jumping and/or retrieving exercises. A dog may not be shown in any other obedience class once they have competed in the Veteran’s class. DOG POSTER- 4-H member may enter a poster (22” x 28”): follow poster guidelines. One (1) per grade category (3-5, 6-8, 9-12) may be sent to State Fair. State Fair project DOG SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES- Junior (gr 3-5), Intermediate (gr 6-8), and Senior (gr 9-12). NOTE: All 4-H members who plan to exhibit their dog(s) at the Indiana State Fair need to contact the Extension Office for complete State Fair Guidelines. The deadline to enter the State Fair is July 1 of the current year. After July 1, it is an additional $50.00 to enter.

ELECTRIC (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair.

Division I– Exhibit a circuit board (using kit provided, label parallel or series circuit). Conduct a Hazard Hunt. Complete your record sheet. After judging, insert record sheet in green folder. “What I Have Done

& Learned” is required for county only. Division II- Exhibit a magnetic powered flashlight OR exhibit a poster on a topic described in the manual. Complete your record sheet. After judging, insert record sheet in green folder. Division III- Make one of the following: A. Build an extension cord using all new parts. B. Build an incandescent trouble light using all new parts. C. Build a fluorescent trouble light using all new parts. D. Repair an extension cord or trouble light by replacing the cord, plug, connector body or socket handle with a new part(s). Create a poster about: 1. Wire size, 2. Wire Type, 3. Current carrying capacity, 4. Parts

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of an extension cord or trouble light, 5. An important safety-related topic, or 6. Any topic covered in the Division III manual. Exhibit either: Extension cord, trouble light, or poster as outlined in the project manual. Complete your record sheet; after judging, insert record sheet in green folder & turn in by the last day of the fair. Note: For parameters on any of the above project options, see the Division III Electric manual. Division IV– Complete the activities presented in the manual. Make or remake a lamp OR make a poster or display board on any topic covered in the manual. Complete your record sheet. Exhibit one of the following: Made or remade lamp OR display board on any topic covered in manual OR poster on any topic covered in this manual. Complete record sheet; after judging, insert record sheet in green folder & turn in by last day of the fair. Division V: Wiring Around Your Home- Manual: “Wiring Around Your Home” Exhibit one of the following:

1. Display board or Equipment Wiring Board (board with electrical equipment mounted on a board for display/demonstration). 2. Poster 3. Notebook (Lots of pictures & written explanation of the work that you performed, usually great for projects that are too big to bring to the fair to exhibit. You can also include a notebook with a display board or other exhibit options to help tell the entire story that you have about your project if you can’t tell about the detail of work performed on the limited size of display space or to supplement your other work). 4. Written Report

Topics for this project include but are not limited to: • Electrical work that you did around your home or other location & how you accomplished it

(preferably with models, pictures, or a small part of your total installation). Be sure to include a wiring diagram of your project with your exhibit.

• Analyze the current wiring situation in your home or out buildings & develop a new system that you feel would be better. Be sure to show diagrams of the old & new systems. Also, explain why the new proposed system is better.

• Any topic covered in this manual. Advanced: Advanced Divisions 6-10: Electricity & Electronics (This book is being updated & you may find other resources at your local library, electricians, instructors, internet, etc. to provide guidance for your project. The ADVANCED DIVISION is split into two (2) different categories. One category is “ADVANCED ELECTRIC 6-10” and the second is “ADVANCED ELECTRONICS 6-10”. You may choose ONE (1) category for your Advanced 6-10 exhibit. Exhibit ONE (1) of the following:

1. An article made in the area of heating & cooling. 2. An article made in the area of lighting. 3. An article made in the area of electronics (advanced division electronic projects may contain &

use molded plugs if they are part of the electronic kit). 4. An article made in the area of power. 5. A written report on: consumer buying, better electrical methods, or electrical careers. 6. A written notebook report with photos of individual steps (close-up) & overall work, illustrations,

explanation of each step performed, explanation of overall work done, reasons for performing work, reasons for selecting materials used, list of materials used & prices (budget), schematics, etc. of the electric project. This option allows you to use your imagination & complete any

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electrical project that you cannot physically bring to the fair to exhibit. You could wire a room in a house, the barn, outdoor lighting, indoor lighting, control systems, alarm systems, etc.

7. Display board (no larger than 36”X 36”X36” showing home wiring (3-way switch, 4-way switch, GFCI grounding, Circuit Protection, etc.) or any topic covered in the Advanced Division manual.

Attach to the exhibit any kit instructions or book/manuals if you feel they will help explain the operation of the exhibit. This may be important for Advanced Electronic projects.

ENTOMOLOGY (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Bring Project Manual to judging. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. Important Notes: • References: one of the following: -4-H 764, How to Study, Collect, Preserve and Identify Insects & -How to Make an Awesome Insect Collection, ID-401 (available online extension.entm.purdue.edu) • Title: Collection - Insect Collection, Grade X (where X = your grade in school) Poster - Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title. • Orders: Use the orders listed in the reference material (above), which are found on page 57 in ID-401 • Display: Collect, mount (pins or vials), and identify insects personally collected in the U.S. only. Display your best specimens in an 18 x 24 inch box(es), orientated horizontally. When multiple boxes are used: list the box order (i.e. "box 1 of 3 boxes") and include your name in each box. ID 401A-F (for grades 3-8) and ID 401-I cards, (for grades 9-12), should be placed inside the display box in an attractive manner. • Identification: Collection display boxes are expected to contain the specified number of insects, families, and orders specified (see chart below). All insects must be in the adult stage and be properly mounted on insect pins or be contained in vials as directed. Pin Labels: Each pin or vial must contain two (2) labels: 1) Top label is to include collection date, location, and collector name. 2) Bottom label is to include common name and other optional identification data. Box Labels: Box labels (computer generated or neatly printed) are used for orders and families as required (see chart below) and are to be placed flat against the bottom of the box. Insects must be properly grouped directly under the correct order and family box label. For example, all insects belonging to a particular order must be placed under that order label. Orders to be used are listed in the reference book ID- 401. If family level identification is required, the insects should be further grouped together under that family label. Educational Box: One (1) additional box (educational), based on the specific theme (see chart below), is required for grades 9-12, in addition to the insect collection boxes. This box can be created in any manner chosen (without the mounting, pinning or identifying restrictions specified above). New to Entomology- Be sure you have received your starter kit from the Extension Office. 4-H BU-6853b Grade 3- 10 insects, identified and pinned on cards. Include ID card 401A. Grade 4- 20 insects, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and identify five (5) to order. Include ID card 401B. Grade 5- 30 insects, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and identify 15 to order. Include ID card 401C. Grade 6- 40 insects, exhibit a minimum of 6 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and order. Include ID card 401D.

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Grade 7- 50 insects, exhibit a minimum of 8 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and order. Identify ten (10) to family. Include ID card 401E. Grade 8- 60 insects, exhibit a minimum of 10 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and order. Identify 30 to family. Include ID card 401F. GRADES 9-12: Place ID Card 401I in first collection box only. Grade 9- 70 insects, exhibit a minimum of 12 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One educational box; theme- “Insect Behavior”. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box). Include Card ID 401I. 1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box. Grade 10- 80 insects, exhibit a minimum of 14 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One educational box; theme- “Insect Pest Management”. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box). Include Card ID 401I. 1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box. Grade 11- 90 insects, exhibit a minimum of 16 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One (1) educational box; theme- “Insects in the Environment”. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box). Include Card ID401I. 1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box. Grade 12- 100 insects, exhibit a minimum of 18 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One (1) educational box; theme- “Benefits of Insects”. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box). Include Card ID 401I. 1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box. POSTER OPTION: 4-H members display a 22” x 28” poster, horizontally displayed, with a stiff backing and clear plastic cover. Posters must have a label in the lower right hand corner (name, grade, and county). Choose one (1) of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title, so the judges know which activity you completed. You may also use a creative subtitle if you wish.

Grades 3-5: Display a poster based on the following activities: • Big Mouth Bugs* *See additional information included with your manual • FACETnating!* about specific State Fair Regulations. • Pit Stop * • Buz-z-zing Around* • Ants and Uncles* • Chirp, Chirp*

Grades 6-8: Display a poster based on the following activities: • Collecting Insects* *See additional information included with your manual • Spread Your Wings and Fly* about specific State Fair Regulations. • Insect Experiments* • Invasive Species Investigations* • A Sticky Situation* • Footprint Clue *

Grades 9-12: Display a poster based on the following activities: • The Scientific Method* *See additional information included with your manual • Transecting for Insects* about specific State Fair Regulations. • Please Drop In* • Aliens Among Us* • IMP* • Meal from a Worm*

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FLORICULTURE (Judged at fair) (State Fair project) Complete your activity & record sheets, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. Note to exhibitors: Each Level (A, B, C, D) of the Floriculture project serves more than one (1) grade. You should do a DIFFERENT activity and exhibit each year that you are in the project. For example, if in 3rd grade you display a simple bud vase (category 1), in 4th grade you should choose a poster/ notebook option or flower/plant exhibit from categories 2, 3, or 4. You should also pay special attention size guidelines for Flower and Plant Exhibits. Instructions for exhibits and related activities can be found in the 4-H Floriculture manuals. Also, please check your manuals for Poster or Notebook recommendations and guidelines.

Level A: Grades 3-4 1. Create flower arrangement in a simple bud vase, provide you own vase, from cut flowers you grew in your garden. *Vase must be no more than 9 inches tall by 3 inches wide, neck opening of vase not to exceed 1.5 inches and be clear or white only. Include 1-3 stems of a main flower, along with appropriate amount of filler flower and greenery. 2. Create flower arrangement in a simple bud vase, provide your own vase, from fresh flowers you purchased. *Vase must be no more than 9 inches tall by 3 inches wide, neck opening of vase not to exceed 1.5 inches and be clear or white only. Include 1-3 stems of a main flower, along with appropriate amount of filler flower and greenery. Flowers should be in their natural state, and not wired for display. 3. Create a simple round arrangement (small, compact round cluster of flowers) with fresh flowers you purchased. Including the vase or container, it must be no larger than 12” x 12”. 4. Create a simple round arrangement (small, compact round cluster of flowers) with fresh flowers you grew. Including the vase or container, it must be no larger than 12” x 12”. 5. Poster or Notebook Exhibit – see project manual or Extension Office for more information. 6. Demonstration- use topics for this grade level, or any of those listed above for Grades 3-4.

Level B: Grades 5-6 1. Display a mixed planter than may include herbs with foliage plants and/or flowering plants. The planter

should include three (3) or more kinds of plants and have been planted at least two (2) months before the fair. The container exhibit space must not exceed 18” x 18” (height will be variable). Must include 4-H 967C “Level B Plant Record” chronicling the care of your plant.

2. Make an item with dried herbs or dried flowers that you grew yourself. Examples of items to exhibit are, but not limited to a dried flower product, or a simple dried arrangement in a container. (Exhibit not to exceed 18” X 18”).

3. Display one (1) house plant, (foliage and/or flowering), in a container not to exceed 10 inches in diameter. There must be only one (1) specimen plant per pot. A flowering plant may be of any color with single or double flowers. Must include 4-H 967C “Level B Plant Record” chronicling the care of your plant.

4. Poster or Notebook Exhibit – see project manual or Extension Office for more information. 5. Demonstration – use topics for this grade level, or any of those listed above for grades 5-6. Level C: Grades 7-9 1. Display a Terrarium. *Size of the terrarium should be appropriate for use on a table at home, and no larger than 12: deep, 18” long, and 16” high. Must have a cover while on exhibit. See activity information for design. 2. Combination or European Planter. *Exhibit a container of plants (3 or more kinds of plants) that you have planted and cared for a minimum of two (2) months. See activity for information on plants and design. The container should not exceed exhibit space of 18” x 18” (height will be variable).

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3. Create one (1) corsage or two (2) boutonnières made from only fresh flowers. Corsages should contain three (3) or more blooms. NO artificial flowers or greenery should be used in this category. Bows and decorative items are okay.

4. Create one (1) corsage or two (2) boutonnieres made from silk or other artificial flowers and greenery. Can be created with mixed fresh and artificial materials, or all artificial. Bows and decorative items are okay.

5. A dried arrangement in a container or a specialty item (such as, but not limited to, a wreath or swag) made with dried flowers and dried plant materials. NO artificial flowers/plant material should be included. Bows and decorative items are okay. Maximum size 24” x 24” (height will be variable).

6. Create a flower arrangement using either roses or lilies as the primary component of the arrangement. Arrangement should be made with all fresh materials (NO artificial, flowers/plant material). Bows and decorative items are okay.

7. Poster or Notebook Exhibit – see project manual or the Extension Office for more information. 8. Demonstration – use topics for this grade level, or any of those listed above for Grades 7-9.

Level D: Grades 10-12 1. Create a seasonal arrangement from only fresh flower and/or plant materials. Flowers and plant

materials specific to a season or holiday should be used. For example, fall mums or spring tulips. Maximum size 24” x 24” x 36”. This category could include a traditional floral arrangement, but also items such as wreaths. Bows and decorative accessories are okay.

2. Create a seasonal arrangement that can include fresh and/or artificial flower/plant material. Flowers and plant materials specific to a season or holiday should be used. Maximum size 24” x 24” x 36”. This category could include a traditional floral arrangement, but also items such as wreaths. Bows and decorative accessories are okay.

3. Create a modern or contemporary style arrangement using fresh flower and plant materials. See manual for suggestions. Maximum size 24” x 24”x 36”. Included a label that states what type of design you have created (botanical, pave’, parallel, free-form, abstract, etc.).

4. Create a bridal bouquet. Proper display of the bouquet should be considered, but only the bouquet will be judged. Bouquet should include only fresh plant materials. Bows and decorative accessories are okay.

5. Create a centerpiece for an event, such as a banquet, party, wedding, funeral, or church. Arrangement should be no larger than 24” x 24” x 36” and be made from either fresh flower and/or plant materials or artificial or silk flower and/or plant materials. Bows and decorative accessories are okay.

6. Display a plant that you propagated (and grew and cared for) by tissue culture or other vegetative propagation methods, or flowering bulbs that you forced. Maximum pot size should not exceed 10” diameter. Must include 4-H 969c Level D Plant Record chronicling the care of your plant.

7. Poster or Notebook Exhibit – see project manual for more information. 8. Demonstration – use topics for this grade level, or any of those listed above for Grades 10-12.

Notebook tips: • Needs to be a sturdy 3-ring binder (with stiff covers). No report covers or similar styles. • Make sure the notebook accurately meets the guidelines and objectives of the activities in the

manual. • Information printed directly off the web will not be accepted. • Materials included in the notebook need to be educational, both for the youth and the audience. • Work should include references where appropriate.

Poster Guidelines: • Follow poster rules for exhibit. Pictures, graphics, and artwork are encouraged.

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• Make sure the poster accurately meets the guidelines and objectives of the activities in the manual. • Information printed directly off the web will not be accepted.

Materials included need to be educational, both for the youth and the audience.

FOODS/ Baked & Preservation (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Purdue Extension Food Safety Policy (effective 11/2013): For food competitions - Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and meringue, (whether uncooked or cooked) are not permitted to contain cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, or whipped cream as the nature of these products increases the moisture content and water activity of the food. Foods with a higher moisture content and water activity can be ideal growing conditions for food borne pathogens, even if the ingredient is part of a batter and baked. Additionally, raw milk, raw milk products or uncooked eggs/egg whites are not permitted. Eggs/egg whites that have been cooked to 160°F (i.e. pasteurized or included as part of a batter and baked) are acceptable.

No home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in each part of the product. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. Contestants should not be preparing food exhibits for competition within 48 hours of recovering from any illness. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41°F).

Judges and individuals who will consume products from county and state competitions should be informed that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a "potentially hazardous food" has been properly prepared or handled before, during or following the competition. Tasting of a food product is solely at the discretion of the judge. Judges are NOT to taste any low-acid or acidified preserved food, like green beans or tomato products, and are discouraged from tasting any other home preserved food.

Consumers of competitive food exhibits being sold at auction or used for hospitality purposes should be notified they could be at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a “potentially hazardous food” has been properly prepared or handled before, during, or following the competition.

INSTRUCTIONS for preparing food exhibits for display at the STATE FAIR (these instructions may be adapted for use in your county):

Labeling Suggestions • Cover label with clear plastic wrap so that it will not become grease stained. • Tape label to the paper plate or container before the product is wrapped.

Recipe or index cards • A recipe card or index card (no larger than 5 1/2" x 8 1/2") is required for all food exhibits.

Be sure to include the recipe source & all the information requested in the exhibit description, as well as your name, county, & the grade level/exhibit option. It is recommended that you wrap the card in plastic wrap or in a plastic bag. Recipe cards will not be returned.

• Since it is illegal in the State of Indiana for youth under the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages, 4-H members are to use recipes that do not include an alcoholic beverage as an ingredient. A suitable non-alcoholic or imitation product may be substituted.

Food preservation jars/containers 1. All canned products must have the ring on the jar top to protect the seal. 2. Containers will not be returned from the Indiana State Fair.

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How to prepare products for display 1. Most food products should be displayed on a paper or foam plate. 2. For cakes - cut a piece of cardboard about 1/2 inch larger than the bottom of the cake. Cover this

cardboard with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before putting the cake on it. 3. Any product that may be sticky on the bottom, such as some fancy breads, should be put on round,

square, or rectangle cardboard. Cover this cardboard with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before putting the food product on it.

4. Frozen food exhibits (containers and food) will not be returned to the exhibitor. Please display in freezer bags or disposable freezer containers.

5. Pies should be exhibited in disposable pie tin. Reusable containers or pans will NOT be returned from the Indiana State Fair.

EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS (Participants may exhibit one (1) baked and/or one (1) preserved item per grade.) Level A: Grade 3 • Three (3) snack-sized (approximately 2”-3” individual size) drop, molded or bar baked cookies. No

glaze or frosting. Include recipe card and display on a dessert size paper or foam plate. • A package of three (3) baked, snack-sized (approximately 2”-3” individual size) frozen cookies. Display

in freezer bag or freezer container. (NOTE: Freezer containers will not be returned.) Include index card with recipe and instructions for defrosting. Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen.

Level A: Grade 4 • Three (3) standard size muffins that contain an ingredient that is a source of Vitamin A or Vitamin C

(no muffin liners). Include recipe card. • One (1) package of frozen berries. Display in freezer bag or freezer container. (NOTE: Freezer

containers will not be returned.) Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking or defrosting. Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen.

Level B: Grade 5 • A square, oblong or round layer reduced-fat cake without frosting. Reduce the amount of fat in the

recipe by using a fruit puree or baby food fruit product that does not contain yogurt. Include recipe card.

• One (1) uncooked frozen mini-pizza using whole-grain pita bread, English muffin, bagel, or already prepared crust (no larger than 7" in diameter) with toppings of your choice. Include at least four (4) MyPlate food groups on your pizza. Meat toppings such as hamburger, sausage, bacon, etc. must be cooked. Display on covered cardboard inside freezer bag. Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking. Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen.

Level B: Grade 6 • Three (3) no-yeast, any shape pretzels with a whole grain flour mixture (shaped, stick, or nugget) or

three (3) no-yeast sweet or savory rolled biscuits with a whole grain flour (no drop biscuits). Include recipe card.

• One (1) package of any frozen vegetable or combination vegetables. Display in freezer bag or freezer container. (NOTE: Freezer containers will not be returned.) Include index card with instructions for defrosting and cooking. Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen.

Level C: Grade 7, 8, 9 Exhibitors may choose one (1) baked and/or one (1) preserved product from the following list. It is suggested a participant choose a different option each year, but this is not a requirement.

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BAKED PRODUCT OPTIONS • Three (3) yeast bread sticks or yeast rolls (any shape, medium size - not a sweet roll), using a whole

grain flour mixture such as whole wheat, rye, oat bran, etc. Include recipe card. Participants are expected to learn how to knead bread dough by hand and allow it to rise appropriately. It is NOT acceptable to use a home bread maker.

• A yeast bread (can be loaf, braid, but not rolls) using a whole grain flour mixture such as whole wheat, rye, oat bran, etc. Include recipe card. Participants are expected to learn how to knead bread dough by hand and allow it to rise appropriately. It is NOT acceptable to use a home bread maker.

• One (1) package of a non-perishable, invented healthy snack (such as a granola bar, popcorn snack, trail mix, etc). Your snack must include at least two (2) food groups from MyPlate. Exhibit must include your snack product & a separate folder containing a marketing plan with product name, recipe, how it will be packaged, a package design, where it will be sold and suggested selling price. Style your snack for a photo shoot and include the picture in your marketing plan. Label should include name, date, quantity, and serving size.

PRESERVED PRODUCT OPTIONS • One (1) container of freezer jam. Include index card with recipe and instructions for storing. Label with

name of product, quantity, and date frozen. • One (1) jar of a canned tomato product using the Hot Pack Method for a boiling water bath canner,

such as tomato juice, catsup, barbecue sauce, or salsa. Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking or using the product. Label with name of product, quantity, and date canned. (NOTE: Only food preservation products made using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable.)

• One (1) jar of a canned pickled product or canned pickles. Include index card with recipe, processing, and storage instructions. (Products using a fancy pack are not accepted.) Label with name of product, quantity, and date canned. (NOTE: Only food preservation products made using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable.)

• One (1) jar of a canned pickled product or canned pickles. Include index card with recipe, processing, and storage instructions. (Products using a fancy pack are not accepted.) Label with name of product, quantity, and date canned. Note: Only food preservation products made using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable.

Level D: Grade 10, 11, 12 Exhibitors may choose one (1) baked and/or one (1) preserved product from the following list. It is suggested a participant choose a different option each year, but this is not a requirement.

BAKED PRODUCT OPTIONS • A single or double crust baked fruit pie (no graham cracker crust). Include recipe care. (NOTE: Custards, cream, cream cheese frosting and fillings, and raw egg white frosting are not acceptable in an exhibit because they are highly perishable when left at room temperatures.) • A non-perishable baked food product for a catered meal or special event in which organizers have

requested low fat and/or reduced sugar items. With your food product, include a separate page outlining how this product is to be used at the event or a table display for the event. Make sure to note any ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction. The display should include a notebook outlining menu, supplies to buy, preparation schedule, equipment, table layout, etc. Display should be no larger than 16" deep x 22" wide x 28" high. Include index card with recipe.

• Select a condition in which people have to specifically modify their eating habits (diabetes, heart disease, Celiac disease, food allergies, etc.) Prepare a non-perishable baked food product appropriate for someone with this condition. Exhibit will include your food product & a notebook

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summarizing the condition or allergy, nutrition considerations involved with the condition, a description of your baked item, and an explanation of how it fits within the nutrition considerations. Make sure to note any ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction. Include index card with recipe.

PRESERVED PRODUCT OPTIONS • One (1) jar of pressure canned vegetables, meat or combination product, such as soup, stew,

spaghetti sauce with meat, etc. Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking or using the product. (Products using a fancy pack are not accepted.) Label with name of product, quantity, and date canned. ( NOTE: Only food preservation products made using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable.)

• One (1) package of a combination food frozen entree in freezer container. The combination food should contain three (3) food groups from MyPlate. Exhibit should include an index card with recipe and instructions for reheating. Display in disposable containers. No containers will be returned. Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen.

• A jar of cooked jam or a reduced-sugar fruit spread. Include recipe card. Label with name of product, quantity, and date made.

FORESTRY(Judged before fair) (State Fair project) (Bring manual to judging) Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the forestry project this year. Exhibit must be 22” x 28”, displayed horizontally, mounted on a firm backing (foam-core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Be sure to include your project label in the bottom right hand of the poster. Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title. If you are exhibiting leaves, they should be free of any damage and if you choose to write their scientific names, they must be in either italics or underscored. Note: Scientific names are required for herbariums). The Genus (first name) must have the first letter capitalized. The species (second name) has no capitalization. Complete record sheet, insert it in green folder & turn in by end of the fair.

Level I: Grades 3-5 “Follow the Path” Exhibit choices: 1. Leafing Out- comparisons* 2. Leafing Out- collection* *See Project manual or Extension Office 3. Hold on Tight* for additional information for these 4. Down in the Dirt* specific exhibit choices. 5. My Couch is a Tree?* 6. Fun in the Forest *

Level II: Grades 6-8 “Reach for the Canopy” Exhibit choices: 1. The Leaf Machine* 2. My State’s Forests* *See Project manual or Extension Office 3. Someone Call a Tree Doctor & Stop Bugging Me* for additional information for these 4. Fire in the Forest* specific exhibit choices. 5. Growing Every Day* 6. Tree Planting*

Level III: Grades 9-12 “Explore the Deep Woods” Exhibit choices: 1. A World of Forests* 2. City Trees* *See Project manual or Extension Office 3. Trim the Trees* for additional information for these 4. My Boss is a Tree* specific exhibit choices.

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5. Tree Planting* 6. Herbarium Collection – Trees* 7. Herbarium Collection – Shrubs*

Independent Study: Grades 9-12 *Advanced topic: Learn all you can about an Indiana or Eastern Deciduous forestry topic of your choice and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript. Pictures, graphs, and list the works cited, to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster, “Advanced Forestry- Independent Study”. *Mentoring: You may choose to mentor a younger 4-H member. If you choose this option, you must exhibit a poster that shows the planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, “Advanced Forestry – Mentor”. NOTE: There are no specific references given for these exhibits. Youth are encouraged to use Extension Publications, the Internet, books, and forest specialists to develop these items.

GARDEN (Judged at fair) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in green record folder & turn in by the end of the fair. The gardening project introduces vegetable & herb hardening. The Gardening project is divided into four different levels: Level A: See Them Sprout (gr 3 & 4) Level B: Let’s Get Growing (gr 5 & 6) Level C: Take Your Pick (gr 7-9) Level D: Growing Profits (gr 10-12) You will learn about planning a vegetable garden, planting, fertilizing, different vegetable pests, harvesting, storage techniques and careers.

ALL POSTERS, NOTEBOOKS & DISPLAY BOARDS must include a reference list indication where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed.

POSTER GUIDELINES: Posters should be 22”X28” displayed horizontally with stiff, light weight backing & must be covered

with clear plastic. Identification should be on the front in the lower right corner (name, grade, county). Post should “tell a story” or be informative to the audience. Will the viewer of your poster learn

something from the exhibit? When designing your poster you should consider: lines, shapes, textures, colors & placement of

items. Pictures, graphics & artwork are encouraged. Make sure the poster accurately meets the guidelines & objectives of the activities in the manual.

Information printed directly off the web will not be accepted. Materials included in the poster need to be educational, both for the youth & the audience, and should

demonstrate that the youth was able to take what he or she learned from their research (experiment, or on the web, in the library, etc. (and/or activities to create the poster).

4-H 970-W has been updated as of October 2015 with more specimens & new required numbers of specimens. Please carefully read these changes if you plan to exhibit at the State Fair. Follow the county 4-H Handbook for county exhibit guidelines.

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I. Single Vegetable May be selected from 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W (which is updated yearly) or list in the State Fair Premium book. Maximum of five (5) different single plate exhibits per exhibitor. Single vegetable entries should be labeled with common name, Latin name, & variety of vegetable. The Latin names can be found in 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W. Example: Green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) - Blue Lake 47 Bush’. II. Garden Collection • three (3) plates • four (4) plates • five (5) plates In all three (3) classes, vegetables are to be exhibited on paper plates and may include a display of not less than three (3) garden flowers, grown in your own garden. Exhibitors may each exhibit one (1) collection (3, 4, or 5 plate garden collection) at the State Fair. Garden collection entries should be labeled with common name, Latin name, and variety. Latin names can be found in the 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W. III. Single Herb Exhibit Can enter three (3) single herbs (all edible types) that must be labeled with common and Latin names,

and in pots 8” diameter maximum (max. of three (3) different pots). Resource HO-28; 4-H 970-W For a list of herbs acceptable for State Fair, see State Fair handbook or 4-H 970-W. IV. Garden Education (One garden education exhibit per county) Note: Anyone can complete Section IV (Garden Education), but members enrolled in Levels C and D of the Garden project SHOULD exhibit one (1) of the following activities in addition to the Produce Exhibit (Section I, II, III) Produce Options: 1. Exhibit four (4) plates containing two (2) cultivars of two (2) different kinds of vegetables in your

garden. For example: display tomato Rutgers and tomato Roma on two plates and spinach Melody and America on two plates. Label the cultivars you exhibit.

2. Label and exhibit three (3) unusual vegetables (may or may not be discussed in your 4-H Garden Manual) you grew in your garden this year. If not listed in the vegetable display chart, check with your Extension Office. For example: spaghetti squash, head lettuce, cowpea, etc.

Poster Options: 3. Make a poster of five (5) commonly found diseases in vegetable gardens, the damage caused by each,

and the control options for each. 4. Make a poster of five (5) commonly found vegetable garden insects: beneficial (good guys) and/or

injurious (bad guys), benefits or damage caused by each, and the related management practices (how to keep the beneficial, and how to control the injurious insects).

5. Make a poster of a maximum of ten (10) pests (diseases, insects, weeds and/or rodents) you found in your garden this year, damaged caused, control measures used, and results.

6. Make a poster explaining a computer garden program or mobile application. 7. Make a poster showing a picture story of what you did in your garden this year. Example: how you

planned, planted, and maintained your garden. 8. Make a poster showing your financial record. 9. Make a poster of pictures showing your experiences in hydroponics. 10. Make a poster explaining various career options working with vegetables/herbs. 11. Make a poster explaining types of pollinators & their importance in vegetable & fruit production.

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12. Make a poster that shows the different types of plant parts that are consumed by humans. Be sure to identify the fruit or vegetable & categorize it by root, stem, leaf, or flower.

13. Make a poster that shows different storage methods for vegetable. 14. Make a poster showing how to create a raised bed OR container vegetable garden. 15. Make a poster discussing how herbs listed on the last page of 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W are

used & have been used throughout history. Be sure to include both culinary & medicinal uses as well as other unique uses, if any.

Resources: 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W

GENEALOGY(Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Forms for this project are found on the Indiana 4-H website www.four-h.purdue.edu. This project is organized into divisions and not grades, for a youth cannot start in Division 3 without first completing Division 1 and Division 2. This is a project that builds on the previous division information in order to be successful in building your family tree. If you are using a genealogical commercial software program, you may need to type in or handwrite information required by the Indiana 4-H genealogy project. See 4-H forms on the website linked above. *Since the current year’s exhibit builds on the previous years data collection, only the current year’s data collection is required for exhibition! So the notebook exhibit can be displayed to the public & to minimize the potential of identity theft, original legal documents are NOT to be included in the exhibit notebook. Instead, a photocopy of any legal document is to be included in the notebook & all identifiable information (like social security numbers) except for names is to be completely marked out. Original legal documents are to be kept in a secure location by the 4-H member and his/her family. Division I Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: • An Introduction page with a recent photograph of yourself. • Completed three (3) generation Pedigree Chart. This includes you, your parents, and your

grandparents, ancestors #1 through #7. Put all surnames in capital letters (Sue Ann SMITH) and all dates in military form (12 July 1974). Give each person a number, as described in the “Recording the Information” section of the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748. • A Family Group Sheet for your parents and each pair of grandparents. Sources of information must be

filled in on family group sheets (see section “Recording the Information”). • Four (4) “Additional Information Worksheets”.

* One (1) for you, the 4-H member. * One (1) for your parents * One (1) for each set of grandparents (total of two worksheets)

• Any documents or pictures pertaining to these three generations. Documents must be labeled with ancestor name, and ancestor number. Pictures need to be labeled with ancestor name, plus names of all known people, place and date picture was taken, as well as ancestor numbers.

• A diary of your work. Place your completed record sheet in your green folder. Division II Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: • Four-generation Pedigree Chart. This would include you, your parents, grandparents, and great-

grandparents, ancestors #1 through #15. • A Family Group Sheet for each pair of great-grandparents. Sources of the information filled in on

Family Group Sheets (see section “Recording the Information” in the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748). • An additional information worksheet for each set of great grandparents.

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• Any photographs taken of tombstones of your ancestors and their children. Please document location of tombstone(s) and label with ancestor name, ancestor number, and date photo was taken. Rubbings are acceptable in lieu of photographs.

• Any other documents or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled. • A diary of your work. Place your completed record sheet in your green folder.

Division III Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: • Five-generation Pedigree Chart as in Division I, ancestors #1 through #31. Computer programs do no generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors. If an ancestor is unknown, please indicate as UNKNOWN. • Additional Family Group Sheets and information worksheets for generation five (5). Sources of information must be filled in on Family Group Sheets (see section ”Recording the Information: in Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H748). • Write an autobiography, the story of your life. Include pictures, relevant dates, and important events. or write an essay about what your hopes and dreams are for the future, or about life goals you hope to attain. Any documents or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled. A diary of your work. Place your completed record sheet in your green folder.

Division IV Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: • Six-generation Pedigree Charts as in Division I, ancestors #1 through #63. Computer programs do not

generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors.

• Additional Family Group Sheets and information worksheets for generation six (6). Sources of information must be filled in on family group sheets (see section “Recording the Information”).

• A copy of a photograph or a story of a sixth-generation ancestor. Include information about the date when the photograph was taken, how or where you found it and what’s happening in it or why it was taken. If this is unavailable, write a story about the historical period during which your sixth generation ancestor was living.

• Any documents or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled. • A diary of your work. Place your completed record sheet in your green folder.

Advanced: Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: • Seventh or eighth-generation Pedigree Charts, ancestors through #255. Computer programs do not

generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors.

• Your Family Group Sheet and additional information worksheets for generations seven and eight. • Sources of information filled in on family group sheets (see section “Recording the Information” in the

Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide, 4-H 748). • One advanced level option (see below). • Any documents or pictures pertaining to these generations; correctly labeled. • A diary of your work. Place your completed record sheet in your green folder.

Pedigree Charts are available on the Indiana 4-H Web site for your additional genealogy research. Each year following, continue to add ancestors to your pedigree charts. In addition, choose one (1) of the following options that have not been completed previously. Please identify, by letter, the option that you are completing (for example: Advanced Division, Year 1, Option A; Advanced Division, Year 2, Option C; etc.) A. A migration map of your eight-generation ancestors. You should have at least one (1) map per family

line with charts or explanations of the migrations.

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B. A timeline historical report of a family line. Show how this family fits into history. Document your report as well as possible with dates, records, places or maps, pictures, etc. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.

C. A census history of a family line. Census abstract forms can be found on several websites. Download forms to abstract the census. Your notebook should contain copies of the census and the completed abstract form for each census.

D. A history of your family’s religious background for any family line or lines. Include a brief history of the denomination. Include baptism, confirmation or profession of faith and membership records. Also include information or history of the congregations involved. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.

E. A history of your family’s military service for a family line. Include supporting documents when possible. These documents could include military records, (muster rolls, discharge papers, etc.), pension records, and bounty land records, as well as maps and pictures. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.

F. A research paper on a famous ancestor. Prove your relationship to this person with documentation. Try to include pictures and anecdotes to enhance your paper.

G. Complete a family line or lines back as many generations as possible beyond eight generations. Include pictures, maps and documents. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.

H. A timeline historical report of another family line not previously completed. Document as well as possible as in Option B. You need to state at the beginning that this is a second family historical report on such an ancestor.

I. A history of your family’s military service for a family line not previously completed. Include supporting documents as in Option E. You need to state at the beginning that this is a second family military history report on such ancestor.

J. Family DNA history. (This can be a very expensive option). Please include charts and explanations.

GEOLOGY (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in the green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Create an exhibit to show the public some of the geology specimens you have collected. Exhibits must be 22” x 28”, displayed horizontally, mounted on a firm backing (foam core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Or, you may display your specimens in an insect display box (18 x 24 inches), horizontally. Include actual specimens in your exhibit whenever possible. You can make your own labels for your specimens. See the suggested label format found in the Indiana 4-H Geology manual. Boxes make your specimens more secure. Do not put valuable specimens on posters where they can be removed quickly. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, and county. Choose one (1) of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that name for your title. Titles must be in the front of the poster or box. Notes listed on next page: 1. You may purchase your specimens and may display rocks, fossils, and minerals. If you purchase a

specimen, indicate when and where you purchased it and the location where you would expect to find the specimen. If you collect a specimen, indicate the county & township where you found it.

2. Posters and display boxes will be exhibited “standing up” at the State Fair; therefore, you need to secure your specimens securely. Project leaders suggest the following methods: soaking ½ cotton ball in Elmer’s glue, hot glue, or clear tub sealant. Place the cotton ball in your box and put your rock (or fossil or mineral) on the cotton ball and let sit. It will take 1-2 weeks for Elmer’s glue to fully harden. Specimens mounted with Elmer’s glue can be removed by soaking the cotton ball in water. Glue remaining on the rock may be brushed off with an old, damp toothbrush.

3. When exhibiting rocks, show a fresh surface to help judges identify the rock.

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4. Labels- Include the specific geographical location where you would expect to find any specimens as well as where you actually acquired it (found, purchased, etc.).

5. Do not identify your specimens any further than phylum and class. There is one exception to this for fossils which are identified to phylum or class. Class should only be used for fossils of mollusks, backboned animals, and arthropods.

Level I: Grades 3-5 Display a poster (or use an exhibit box) based on one (1) of the following activities: • The Rock Cycle: (Activity 2) Explain the rock cycle using both words and pictures. • Rock Types (Activities 2-4) Display rocks from the three major types: igneous, sedimentary, and

metamorphic. Examples of each include: Igneous- granite, basalt, gabbro; Sedimentary- limestone, dolomite, shale, chert, gypsum; and Metamorphic- quartzite, schist, marble, slate.

• How Rocks Change: (Activity 4) Color and display the picture in your book or draw and color your own on your poster. Briefly describe the earth processes that are shown.

• Rock Artwork (Activity 12) Display your rock artwork and the story that you created. • Collections: (Activity 11) Display and identify eight (8) rocks. • Making Crystal Models: (Activities 14 & 15) Display the crystal forms characteristic of most minerals

(cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthohomic, monoclinic, triclinic) in a display box with their name and mineral with this form. You may color, paint, or use markers on your crystal models.

Molds and Casts: (Activities 16 & 17) Display three (3) molds and/or casts in a display box. Describe the steps that you followed to create a mold or cast. Level II: Grades 6-8 Display a poster (or use an exhibit box) based on one of the following activities: • Rocks with Different Textures: Identify and display six (6) rocks with three (3) very different textures

(two rocks of each general type). Include three grades of sandpaper and show how the difference in sandpaper is similar to the difference in rock texture.

• Indiana Limestone: Show and label pictures or photographs of ten buildings, sculptures, or monuments made from Indiana limestone.

• Mineral properties and tests: Explain the characteristics; crystal form, cleavage, hardness, appearance, and streak. Explain tests used in identifying specimens. Examples you might include are streak, acid, hardness, chemical analysis, and specific gravity.

• How We Use Minerals: Show ten (10) common products that contain minerals. Explain the minerals that are contained in these products and the characteristics that make them useful.

• Geologic Time: Create a display to show the major geologic eras. Indicate the names, specific features, and approximate length of each.

• Indiana’s Glaciers: Show the extent of Indiana’s three (3) main glaciers. • Indiana Geology: Exhibit a map or sketch of Indiana showing at least ten sites with interesting

geological formations. Describe the formation and sketch or show a picture of the formation. • Field Trip: “Describe a geology field trip that you took. Describe where you went and what you learned.

Include photographs (if possible) or sketch what you saw. • Collections: Display and identify one of the following; 8-16 minerals, fossils, or 4-8 of each (half

minerals, half fossils). You may exhibit a new collection in subsequent years but not one you have already exhibited.

Level III: Grades 9-12 Display a poster (or use an exhibit box) based on one (1) of the following activities: • Geology Research: Prepare a display to teach others about the topic you studied. Include an approp- riate title, abstract (brief description of your topic), and photographs, drawings, charts, or graphs that help explain your topic. This activity may be repeated if a new topic is chosen in subsequent years.

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• Lapidary and Jewelry: Show how stones and minerals are turned into polished stones and jewelry. Show and explain the steps involved.

• Miniatures: Display five (5) miniatures in a display box and explain the benefits of collecting miniatures and how they are prepared.

• Indiana’s State Parks or Forests: Create a matching game of Indiana’s State Parks or Forests and a brief description.

• Indiana, U.S. or World Geology: Teach others about one (1) Indiana, U.S. or World Geology topic. • Career Exploration: Prepare a display that explains your interview with someone who needs an

understanding of Geology to do their job. Advanced: Prepare an educational display based on an Advance Topic of your choice or mentor a younger 4-H member enrolled in the 4-H Geology project. Use the following guidelines: *Advanced Topic- Learn all you can about a Geology topic and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned.

Title your poster, “Advanced Geology – Independent Study”. *Mentoring- Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your plan- ning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Resources must be edu- cational or government entities. Title your poster, “Advanced Geology- Mentor”.

GIFT WRAP (Judged before fair) (Craft State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. Grades 3-5 Exhibit one (1) wrapped package; must be a square or rectangle. Make own bow, but wrap in store bought paper. Also needed for exhibit is your completed record sheet. Grades 6-8 Exhibit one (1) wrapped package: must be a cylinder shaped package. The 4-H member must design own wrapping paper and accessories. Also needed for exhibit is your completed record sheet. Grades 9-12 Exhibit one (1) fancy package, any shape or combined shape. You will be judged on creativity. Bow is not required if keeping with the theme of your package. Also needed for exhibit is your completed record sheet.

GOAT (Judged at fair) (See General Livestock Rules) Complete Indiana Livestock Record Sheet, get it initialed by the superintendent, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Even though animal enrollments are due on different dates, be sure and sign up for your specific project on the regular 4-H project enrollment form. Call the Extension office with enrollment questions. 1. Exhibitors may enter more than one (1) breed. 2. Each Exhibitor may exhibit six (6) goats at the fair, entering as many classes as he or she chooses. 3. Each goat must be identified, listed on the animal enrollment form and in the member’s possession by

May 1. Exception: All offspring born out of doe in possession. Unborn kids must be listed as kids out of (Dam’s name) on enrollment form.

4. Goats may be of grade, recorded grade, or registered breed. If animals are of a recorded or registered breed, a registration or recordation certificate is required of animals six (6) months of age or older. A registration, recordation certificate, or stamped duplicate application showing date received by the office for any animal less than six (6) months of age. No copies of registration, recordation certificate or stamped duplicate application will be accepted. Any animals without proper papers will show in grade classes.

5. There must be five (5) or more of a registered breed or recorded grade in Junior (dry stock) or Senior (in milk) to show as a separate breed. If not five (5), then they will show in the “All other breeds” class.

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6. All goats must wear a collar or choker chain. All goats will be tied if necessary. 7. All goats must have trimmed hooves and be clean clipped leaving tail in a pom-pom or brush out.

Exception: Kids under three (3) months of age, Boer goats, and Pygmy goats need not be clipped. 8. Each goat must be enrolled and permanently tattooed by May 1 of the current year. 9. Goats must be naturally hornless or dehorned. Exception: Boer Goats may be shown with horns. 10. NO bucks (male goats) will be permitted on the grounds. 11. The exhibitor must show his own goat unless he has more than one (1) goat in a class. If this is the

case, any 4-H Member from Miami County may show the exhibitors goat or goats. 12. All does over two (2) years of age must be shown as milkers (exception: Pygmy Does). 13. Precocious milkers (never having been bred) will show in dry stock classes if under two (2) years of age. 14. A milk out may be required by a Judge for a Champion class. Be prepared. 15. Goats or goat milk may sell at the Livestock Sale. A milking goat must have been shown by the 4-H

member to sell milk in the auction. Goats must weigh a minimum of 30 lbs. to sell. 16. GOAT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: See Livestock Health Rules. 17. Ownership: See General Livestock Rules. 18. All Boer goat wethers and Dairy goat wethers must be ear-tagged with an official 5-digit county tag.

Wethers to be exhibited at the State Fair may face other requirements such as retinal scanning, RFID tag, etc. 19. All breeding animals must have a USDA ear tag or be tattooed according to American Dairy Goat

Assoc. (ADGA), International Boer Goat Assoc. (IBBA) requirements, or National Pygmy goat Assoc. (NPGA).

20. Dairy and Boer crosses will be placed either in the Dairy or Boer classes based upon Superintendent’s decision. 21. Dairy goat does in milk may leave the fairgrounds after the Goat show is complete.

SHOWMANSHIP (grade as of January 1, current year): Senior: Grades 9-12 Junior: Grades 6-8 Beginning: Grades 3-5 There will be a Champion Showman in each class (only one placing per class).

GOAT SHOW CLASSES DAIRY GOAT JUNIOR CLASSES (DRY STOCK): Junior Kid born on or after April 1st, current year. Intermediate Kids born March 1- March 31, current year. Senior Kids born January 1-February 28, current year. DRY YEARLING: One year and under 2 years. Junior Champion/ Junior Reserve Champion SENIOR CLASSES (IN MILK): Yearling Milker under 2 years of age, day of show; 2 years and under 3 years, day of show; 3 years and under 5 years, day of show; 5 years and over, day of show. Senior Champion/ Senior Reserve Champion. MARKET WETHER (castrated males only, Wethers) (must be under 1 year of age): Number of classes, not to exceed three (3) classes, will be determined by weight and/or size upon entry at the fair. Champion/ Reserve Champion Market (each class) Grand Champion/ Reserve Grand Champion Market (over all) *All first and second place animals will be required to either stay in holding pens or on ring side until a Champion is selected in the breed. PYGMY JUNIOR DOE CLASSES Junior Doe (under 3 months)

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Intermediate Doe (3 months to under 6 months) Senior Doe (6 months to under 9 months) Advanced Senior Doe Kids (9 months to under 12 months) Junior Unfreshened Yearlings (12 months to under 18 months) Senior Unfreshened Yearlings (18 months to under 24 months) Junior Champion/ Junior Reserve Champion SENIOR DOES CLASSES Junior Freshened Does (12 months to under 18 months) Senior Freshened Does (18 months to under 24 months) Two (2) year old Does Three (3) year old Does Four (4) year old Does Does Five (5) years and over Senior Champion/ Senior Reserve Champion WETHERS Under 1 year Over 1 year Champion/ Reserve Champion Wether

BOER (may be shown with horns) JUNIOR DOE CLASSES: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, and 9-12 months. Junior Champion SENIOR DOES CLASSES: 12-16 months, 16-20 months, 20-24 months. Senior Champion Grand Champion Boer MARKET WETHER (castrated males only; Wethers must be under one (1) year of age) Grand Champion Boer Wether- Number of classes will not exceed three (3). Placement will be determined by weight and /or size upon entry at fair.

GUINEA PIG (Judged at the fair) 1. Complete your manual work. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 2. A 4-H member may exhibit no more than four (4) Guinea Pigs. 3. More than one (1) breed may be shown. 4. You will enroll & ID your guinea pigs in Fair Entry, starting in May. 5. Cages will be provided for the animals. 4-H member must bring own bedding. 6. Classes will be broken into breeds and then by weight. The breeds are: Abyssinian, American Standard (Short Hair), Peruvian, Silkie (Long Hair), Teddy 7. The weight classes for each breed are: Junior – up to 22 ounces, Intermediate- 22.1 ounces –

32 ounces, Senior – 32.1 ounces and up 8. Weigh-in will be Monday during the check-in process, 6 a.m. - Noon. 9. Guinea Pigs will be released Friday morning between 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS. 10. A Champion will be awarded for each breed. 11. If there are fifteen (15) cavies in a weight class, then the weight class will be further broken down by sex. 12. 4-H members should be present for judging if they have no other livestock judging going on at the same time. 4-H members are not able to be present during judging should find another 4-H member to represent him/her during judging. No parents or other adults will be allowed to show for the 4-H member. No parents or other adults will be allowed at the judge’s table. Blue, red, and white ribbons are to be awarded in each weight class of each breed. The Guinea Pig receiving a first place premium in each weight class is eligible to return for Champion of its breed. All Champion breed selections are eligible to return for Grand Champion. The reserve Grand Champion will be chosen from the remaining breed Champions and the second place recipient of the Grand Champion class.

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HEALTH (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Turn in manual with project. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Enroll by grade level. Printed scripts must accompany Public Service Announcements. All posters must be covered with plastic. There will be one (1) trophy per Level A, B, & C. Three (3) activities should be completed in the manual each year. Level 1: Grade 3 “First Aid in Action” Exhibit one (1) of the following: • A poster on one (1) of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level A: 1. First Aid for Cuts and Scrapes 2. First Aid for Choking 3. First Aid for Strains, Sprains, and Bruises • A family first aid kit • An action demonstration related to a topic covered in Level A Level I: Grade 4 “First Aid in Action” Exhibit one (1) of the following: • A poster on one (1) of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level A: 1. First Aid for Treating Nosebleeds 2. First Aid for Foreign Objects 3. First Aid for Stings or Bites • A family first aid kit (including at least one (1) “Make your Own” item discussed in your manual. • An action demonstration related to a topic covered in Level A Level I: Grade 5 “First Aid in Action” Exhibit one (1) of the following: • A poster on one (1) of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level A: 1. First Aid for Poisons 2. First Aid for Broken Bones 3. First Aid for Burns • A family kit for an emergency (tornado, snowstorm, no electricity, fire, etc.) • An action demonstration related to a topic covered in Level A Level II: Grade 6 “Staying Healthy” Exhibit one (1) of the following: • A poster on one (1) of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level B: 1. Human viruses or bacteria 2. Keeping hair, skin, nails, teeth, ears or eyes clean • A report of three (3) activities you completed in the 4-H manual • An action demonstration related to a topic covered in Level B Level II: Grade 7 “Staying Healthy” Exhibit one (1) of the following: • A poster on one (1) of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level B: 1. Nutrient rich “power” foods 2. Healthy snacks 3. Appropriate portion sizes • A report of three (3) activities you complete in the 4-H Manual • An action demonstration related to a topic covered in Level B Level II: Grade 8 “Staying Healthy” Exhibit one (1) of the following: • A Poster on one (1) of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level B: 1. The importance of eating breakfast 2. The importance of physical activity 3. Turning everyday activities into exercise opportunities • A report of three (3) activities you complete in the 4-H manual • An action demonstration related to a topic covered in Level B

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Level III: Grades 9-12 “Keeping Fit” Exhibit one (1) of the following: • A poster on a topic covered in Keeping Fit: Fitness Activities for Youth • A report of three (3) activities you complete in the 4-H manual • An action demonstration related to a topic covered in Level C

HOME ENVIRONMENT (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. EXHIBIT CARD MUST ACCOMPANY THE PROJECT. For the 4-H Home Environment project, 4-H members at each grade level may choose from three (3) possible exhibit categories: a furniture item and notebook, a design board (poster and notebook), or a portfolio (notebook). All exhibits must include the Home Environment Exhibit Card, 4-H 1011-D-W. Level 3 participants will also have a fourth choice: Independent Study. NOTE: Each Level 3 has several options per category from which to choose. We suggest that 4-H members either choose a different option each year or show how they expanded on the same option (portfolio & furniture categories only) used in previous years. Furniture Item & Notebook: An actual piece of furniture accompanied by a standard notebook (3-ring binder) explaining who, what, when, where, why and how of the chosen project. Design Board & Notebook: A standard 22” x 28” poster, displayed horizontally with a firm backing, covered in plastic. The notebook is to help explain who, what, when, where, why and how of the chosen design. This can be a “before and after project” or “plan in the future” project. Portfolio: Standard notebook (3-ring notebook). If 4-H members choose to do this option more than one year, we suggest that they keep the previous year’s materials in the notebook. Place materials for the current year in the front, with the previous year’s materials clearly marked or labeled at the back. Level I: Grades 3-5. SEE A COMPLETE SET OF INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH YOUR RECORD SHEET Furniture options: A hanging or a wall hanging item or a storage item or organizer item for room or the home or 3-5 accessory items for your chosen room. Include your 3-ring notebook. Design Board options: Color the line drawing found in 4-H 1011 Home Environment manual title Color, Texture and Line, and Shape with colored pencils or using one (1) color option, or display a floor plan for a bedroom. Include your 3-ring notebook. Portfolio options: Collect samples of different color schemes and label types represented by each, or collect samples from magazines or photos of formal vs. informal balance, dominant and supportive color, and use of pattern, or collect samples from magazines of three different furniture designs. Display in your 3-ring notebook. Level II: Grades 6-8. SEE A COMPLETE SET OF INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH YOUR RECORD SHEET. Furniture options: One (1) piece of furniture you have refinished OR one (1) piece of furniture that you changed using decoupage, paint, fabric etc. or one (1) cushion or one (1) 2-piece set of cushions, displayed with intended furniture or one (1) window treatment or one (1) piece of furniture that you have reupholstered or one item that you are using for a different purpose, or collection of 3-5 similar items. Display in your 3-ring notebook. Design Board options: Display a floor plan for a living room, den or family room, or display a floor plan for a full bathroom, or display a floor plan for a kitchen. Include your 3-ring notebook. Portfolio options: Samples of 3 different types of wall treatments with explanations for each or samples of three (3) different floor treatments or samples of 3 different cabinet/countertop combos or energy savings plan- see instructions included with your record sheet. Display your 3-ring notebook. Level III: Grades 9-12. SEE A COMPLETE SET OF INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH YOUR RECORD SHEET. Furniture options: One (1) piece of furniture you refinished or one (1) piece of furniture that you changed using decoupage, paint, fabric etc. or one (1) cushion or one (1) 2-piece set of cushions, or one (1) window

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treatment, or one (1) piece of furniture that you reupholstered, or one (1) item that you are using for a different purpose, or a collection of 3-5 similar items. Include your 3-ring notebook. Design Board options: Display a floor plan for a child’s or teen’s bedroom, or display a floor plan for a game room or family hobby room, or display a floor plan of a master suite (bedroom and bath), or display a floor plan of a one (1) or two (2) bedroom home or apartment. Include your 3-ring notebook. Portfolio options: Samples of three different lighting treatments, or samples of three different types of window treatments, or apply three different types of window treatments on the same type of window, or a career plan. Interview an interior designer, or an energy-savings plan. Display in a 3-ring notebook.

HORSE & PONY (Judged at fair)

IDentification must be done on 4HOnline by May 1 (including photos). Except for the following rules, State 4-H Horse & Pony rules apply. 1. All animals must be sound and healthy; a Horse & Pony Vaccination Form must be completed for each

animal (4-H 1031). Make sure the body conditioning score is filled in. 2. Exhibitors will be responsible for providing own feed and water containers, and maintaining clean pens

with shavings throughout the fair. 3. Any animal exhibited must be shown and owned by the 4-H member, or owned in partnership with the

4-H member’s father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent, or legal guardian. EXCEPTION: Leased animals may be shown subject to the approval of the county 4-H Horse & Pony Superintendent, Horse & Pony Leader, and the Extension Educator.

4. NO Stallions are eligible to show except weanlings. 5. Age: Weanlings – Foaled until December 31, of the year born. January 1 shall be considered

birthday of all animals. Yearling- After January 1, following year born. Two (2) year olds- After the second January 1, following year born. Three (3) year olds- After the third January 1, following year born.

6. All animals must be under the 4-H member’s ownership or leased by May 1 and must be maintained continuously until the completion of the show. Records must be started by May 1. Absolutely no animal may be substituted or traded for the original animal after May 1. Horse & Pony members are required to have pictures of their animals taken by the Horse & Pony Leaders prior to completing the Livestock IDentification in 4HOnline.

7. All animals will show according to their size as measured in Miami County by the Superintendent each current year or as necessary.

8. The 4-H member must do his/her own project work except for help from the immediate family, Miami County 4-H Leader, and other Miami County 4-H Members.

9. The county fair classes shall have two major classes divided by: a. 56 inches and under b. Over 56 inches 10. 1st year 4-H member (no matter what age) may only show one (1) animal. 2nd through 10th year

members may show three (3) animals. 11. For safety reasons, grades 3-7 and 1st year members must have a parent or guardian present whenever

your horse is out of its stall unless parent gives written permission to 4-H Horse & Pony Leader/Superintendent and the Leader/Superintendent agrees to be with the 4-H member while they have their horse out.

12. Any time you are handling (grooming or feeding) your animal, you must wear closed-toe shoes. No sandals or flip-flops.

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inserted in the green folder & turned in by the end of the fair. 14. All 4th grade and above Horse & Pony exhibitors are eligible for State Fair. 15. Every project member is required to show in at least one (1) in-hand class.

16. Stables must be cleaned and animals released by the 4-H Horse & Pony Superintendent before removing animals. Members are to keep their horses & ponies to the South end of the Horse Barn. No riding allowed inside the barn (or other areas & times) unless so designated by either the Horse &

Pony Superintendent or the Fair Board President. 17. All show attire to be per the Indiana 4-H Horse & Pony handbook. 18. Only 4-H Horse & Pony exhibitors are allowed to ride their animals at the fair, with the exception of:

(A) Their parents during a parent show, or (B) Pony rides for the public under the direction of the Superintendent, or (C) parent may ride if and only if it is in the best interest for the 4-H member due to safety. The Horse & Pony Leader and Superintendent must approve it and be present while the parent is on the horse. The 4-H member must also be present.

19. All members shall abide by the Superintendent’s rules and decisions. 20. A helmet and boots with a heel must be worn whenever mounted. 21. The Horse & Pony barn is closed to everyone but immediate family of 4-H Horse & Pony members on

show days. Gates will be up. JUD BROWER MEMORIAL AWARD a. This class is for any Junior Horse & Pony member grades 3-7. b. JUD BROWER trophy may only be won ONE (1) time. H & P SHOWMANSHIP –Beginner: Grades 3-4 Junior: Grades 5-7 Senior: Grades 8-12 SHOWMANSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Exhibitors are eligible to win each showmanship class more than one (1) time. Exception: a. Any Beginning Showmanship winner cannot show in beginners again and must advance to Junior Showmanship the following year regardless of age. b. JUD BROWER Memorial Scholarship

LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR (Judged Saturday before the fair) Complete manual & record sheets. Insert in green record folder & turn in by the end of the fair. This Exhibit Hall Event is designed to give 4-H members participating in the 4-H Petroleum Power Program an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of small gasoline engine operation, care and maintenance of compact tractors, and skill in operation. Safety in work habits and equipment operation is stressed throughout the event. The participant will:

1. Take a written examination on small engine operation, care, maintenance and safety. 2. Identify certain parts of a compact tractor. 3. Perform a safety check on a compact tractor. 4. Operate a compact tractor through the prescribed course. *Penalty points will be assessed for errors in safety and poor operation.

LEGOS (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Lego-type model. All exhibits

in this project must be of “free design” or “original design”, no kits. THERE IS TO BE NO GLUING OR TAPING OF BLOCKS TOGETHER. NO PAINTING OF ANY BLOCKS. NO DECALS. LEGOS NEED TO BE DISPLAYED ON A SOLID NON-FLEXIBLE BASE SUCH AS PLYWOOD TO

PROVIDE STURDINESS FOR THE EXHIBIT. TOTAL PROJECT WITH BASE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 24” X 24” X 36 tall”. (Bases need to enhance the appearance of the project). All Lego projects must be covered with

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plastic or in a plastic display box for the model’s protection. IMPORTANT: If you choose to display figures with your model, you will need to remove them from the project after judging and take them with you. NO K’NEX will be allowed in this project.

Grades 3 & 4: Build a “fictional” character or “thing”. Examples: an animal, a person, a statue, a totem pole, etc. No motorized parts may be used.

Grades 5 & 6: Build a structure such as a house, skyscraper, barn, etc. or build any type of vehicle, such as a car, truck, plane, tractor, farm implement, boat etc. No motorized parts may be used.

Grades 7-9: Build two (2) of any of any similar objects (new exhibits) from listings for grades 3-6. Example: two (2) cars, two (2) skyscrapers, two (2) animals, etc. No motorized parts may be used.

Grades 10-12: Build three (3) of any objects that are related to each other. Examples: three (3) cars, a tractor with two pieces of machinery, three (3) buildings, a building with two vehicles. Motorized parts MAY be used is this division only. This level of exhibit should show a great deal of thought and ingenuity in design and construction.

MICROWAVE (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Recipes are required and must be placed on a State Fair recipe card provided by the Extension Office. Cover card with plastic or lamination and be sure to include your name, grade, and name of product.

Level A: Grades 3 & 4 “Bag of Tricks” Complete a minimum of three (3) activities, each from a different “bite” category. Enter those completed on the record sheet with your helper’s initials. Complete the record sheet on page 5 of your manual. Have your 4-H Leader sign below the project helper’s signature. Turn your manual in with your project. Exhibit: Grade 3: Microwave Snack- display in a zip bag, or on a disposable plate, or foil-covered cardboard. Grade 4: Microwave Fudge- display six (6) pieces on foil-covered cardboard.

Level B: Grades 5 & 6 “Micro Magician’s” Complete a minimum of three (3) activities, each from a different “bite” category. Enter those completed on the record sheet with your helper’s initials. Complete the record sheet on page 5 of your manual. Have your 4-H Leader sign below the project helper’s signature. Turn your manual in with your project. Exhibit: Grade 5: Bar cookies or Brownies- display six (6) pieces on foil-covered cardboard. Grade 6: Upside-down cake- display full product on foil-covered cardboard.

Level C: Grades 7-9 “Amazing Rays” Complete a minimum of three (3) activities, each from a different “bite” category. Enter those completed on the record sheet with your helper’s initials. Complete the record sheet on page 5 of your manual. Have your 4-H Leader sign below the project helper’s signature. Turn your manual in with your project. Exhibit: Grade 7: Fruit Crisp- display full product in a disposable container. Grade 8: Coffee cake- display full product on foil-covered cardboard. Grade 9: Candy (no fudge) – display (six) 6 pieces in a disposable container or foil- covered cardboard.

Level D: Grades 10-12 “Presto Meals” Complete a minimum of three (3) activities, each from a different “bite” category. Enter those completed on the record sheet with your helper’s initials. Complete the record sheet on page 5 of your manual. Have your 4-H Leader sign below the project helper’s signature. Turn your manual in with your project. Exhibit: Grade 10: Double Layer or Bundt cake- display full product on foil-covered cardboard. Grade 11: Pie- display full product in a disposable pie pan. Grade 12: Jam or Jelly- display full product in a jar.

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MINI 4-H /Kindergarten- grade 2 (All Mini 4-H building projects will be entered for exhibition on Monday of the fair) Check Mini manuals for additional information. Mini 4-H is an introduction to the 4-H program for children in grades K-2. The Mini 4-H member will choose a project(s) from the list below and bring to judging. The Mini 4-H member will receive a ribbon for finishing the project(s) and bringing it to the fair. Projects offered are: Pets; Collections; Crafts; Flowers 1 & 2; Foods 1 & 2; Models; Sewing 1 & 2; Wildlife; Woodcraft; and Mini Livestock. Record sheets should be inserted in the green folder.

1st year – Limit one (1) project 2nd year – Limit two (2) projects 3rd year- Limit three (3) projects

*Although the green folder is not required to be turned in to the Extension Office, some Mini’s like to practice doing so before joining regular 4-H. NOTE: Due to space limitations, you may only exhibit one (1) display per project. (Example: if you have more than one collection, pick the one (1) that you would like to display).

*COLLECTIONS: If you have started collecting something like pencils, toys, key rings, or anything else, you can display them in a box no larger than 16” x 10 “ x 2”, or a binder notebook. Choose only one (1) Collection to display at the fair. *CRAFTS: Learn to make a picture from instructions in the manual. You will frame and exhibit this picture. *FLOWERS-DIV I: Learn to grow one (1) type of flower from seeds, or grow a houseplant. You will exhibit one (1) flower in a cup or small vase, or the houseplant. *FLOWERS-DIV II: Learn to grow two (2) types of flowers from seeds (different from Div. I). You will exhibit an arrangement of these flowers in a cup or vase. *FOODS-DIV I: Learn basic kitchen rules and how to prepare a simple food you and your family will enjoy. Exhibit your choice; A) a peanut butter sandwich cut into two (2) or four (4) pieces on a small paper plate; B) popcorn snack displayed in a jar; C) a poster (14” x 22” horizontally) you made that shows at least three (3) kitchen safety rules. *FOODS-DIV II: Learn to prepare simple foods for your family. Exhibit your choice; A) two (2) no-bake cookies; B) two (2) marshmallow treat squares; C) a poster (14” x 22” horizontally) you made that shows the new MyPlate food guide. *LIVESTOCK (Project Change): Mini 4-H’ers will be paired with a seasoned 4-H member that shows livestock: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep &/or Swine. The Mini 4-H’er will meet & help care for the 4-H member’s animal. This is the animal that the Mini 4-H’er will show during the Mini Class held the same day as the Miami Co. Livestock Show. Pairing suggestions can be requested by the Mini 4-H member; however final pairings will be made by the Superintendent & their committee. More rules will be in the Mini Livestock manual. *MODELS: Learn to put together a model kit (snap-on kits are allowed), or make a model using any type of Lego®’s. Keep it simple. Store-bought Lego® kits may be used. *PET PROJECT: Make a scrapbook about your special pet. Be sure to include the information list in your Mini 4-H project manual about your pet. Scrapbook should have no more than five (5) pages plus your information sheet and be in a 1-inch binder. *SEWING-DIV I: Learn a few basic stitches and how to sew on buttons. You will exhibit one (1) of the two (2) felt animals you make. *SEWING-DIV II: Learn basic sewing tools, parts of sewing machines, and how to sew a straight line. You will exhibit a stuffed pillow. *WILDLIFE: Learn about six (6) different animals and how they are important to nature. You will color the pictures of the animals and exhibit them on a 14” x 22” poster.

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*WOODCRAFT: Learn how to put together a birdhouse, a birdfeeder, or other precut kit. You can purchase your kits wherever you choose; we do not have them for sale in the Extension Office. You will exhibit your finished wood item.

MODELS (Judged before Fair) (Craft State Fair project/2 models chosen) No metal models will be accepted. All models must be plastic models. Make sure your model fits the grade category in which you are enrolled. ALL MODELS MUST HAVE DECALS. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. AIRPLANES Grades 3-5 Exhibit: A glued Model Airplane Kit. Members are to use only the parts sold and furnished with the kit. Must have decals. Grades 6-8 Exhibit: A glued Model Airplane Kit. Members are to use only the parts sold and furnished with the Model Airplane Kit. Must be completely painted. Must have decals. Grades 9-12 Exhibit: A glued Model Airplane Kit. Members can use parts sold and furnished from more than one Model Airplane Kit. Must be completely painted. Must have decals.

BOATS Grades 3-5 Exhibit: A glued Model Boat Kit. Member’s choice of any floating vessel, excluding submarine. Must have decals.

Grades 6-8 Exhibit: A glued Model Boat Kit. Member’s choice of any floating vessel, excluding submarine. Must be completely painted. Must have decals. Grades 9-12 Exhibit: A glued Model Boat Kit. Member’s choice of any floating vessel, excluding submarine. Must be completely painted. Must have decals.

CARS All types of cars are to be exhibited in this project. Antique cars are those older than 20 years. Grades 3-5 Exhibit: Assemble a glued Model Car Kit. Members are to use only the parts sold and furnished with the kit. Must have decals. Grades 6-8 Exhibit: A glued Model Car Kit using only the parts sold and furnished with the kit. The kit in this class is to be a STOCK or CUSTOM car. Must be completely painted. Must have decals. Grades 9-12 Exhibit: A customized, glued Model Car Kit of the member’s personal choice. More than one kit can be used. Must be completely painted. Must have decals.

GENERAL (NO CARS, TRUCKS, BOATS, PLANES) includes helicopters, submarines, tanks, animal models, engine models, etc. Grades 3-5 Exhibit: A glued Model Kit. Members are to use only the parts sold and furnished with the kit. Must have decals. Grades 6-8 Exhibit: A glued Model Kit. Members are to use only the parts sold and furnished with the Model Kit. Must be completely painted. Must have decals. Grades 9-12 Exhibit: A glued Model Kit. Member may add parts from more than one kit. NOTE: If included in diorama; cars, trucks, boats, and planes will be accepted. Must be completely painted & must have decals.

TRUCKS Grades 3-5 Exhibit: A glued Model Truck Kit. Members are to use only the part sold and furnished with the kit. The kit in this class is to be a PICK-UP, VAN, 4 X 4, or member’s choice. Must have decals. Grades 6-8 Exhibit: A glued Model Truck Kit. Members are to use only the parts sold and furnished with the Model Truck Kit. The kit in this class is to be a STOCK OR CUSTOM PICK-UP, VAN, 4 X 4, or member’s choice. Must be completely painted & must have decals. Grades 9-12 Exhibit: A glued Model Truck Kit. Member may add parts from more than one kit. It is to

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be more difficult than in Class I or Class II. For example: a semi-tractor with or without trailer, farm trucks, pick-up, 4 X 4 or member’s choice. Must be completely painted & must have decals.

PEOPLE IN MY WORLD (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Complete record sheet, have it initialized by the Superintendent, insert it in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Levels: Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 You may research a different country every year or repeat the same country one (1) time. If it is your 1st year for a country, complete Year 1 requirements; if it is your 2nd year for the same country, complete Year 2 requirements. Grades 6-12 may choose to do both years requirements in one (1) year. 1. The folder or notebook you have put together. Indicate Year 1 or 2 on the cover (if applicable, both). 2. Your poster or display board. A poster should measure 22” x 28”, with a stiff backing and displayed

horizontally. A display should be no larger than 2 1/2’x 4’ tall x 3’, (such as a standard science fair board). The display may include articles from the country studied or items you have made related to the country. NOTE: Please call the Extension Office if you are unsure of the display sizes.

3. Your county name tag provided by the Extension Office should be in the lower right hand corner of the folder or notebook and the poster or display. 4. Use your own words and reference where you obtained your information.

PERSONALITY IMPROVEMENT (Judged before fair) (State Fair Project) Insert manual & record sheet in green folder after judging. This project will help you learn more about yourself, your friends, families, and the community around you. Posters must be 22” x 28”, displayed horizontally with a stiff backing, and covered in plastic. Place exhibit tag in the bottom right hand corner. Level A Grades 3-4 “A Style All My Own” Exhibit: A poster explaining one (1) or more of the units in manual. 1. Read & study manual. 2. Complete two (2) to three (3) activities in the manual or complete one (1) or two (2) optional

activities for a total of three (3) activities for the grade level. 3. Exhibit manual with poster. Level B Grades 5-6 “How Do We Fit Together?” Exhibit: A poster explaining one or more of the units in this manual. 1. Read and study manual. 2. Complete two (2) to three (3) activities in the manual or complete one (1) or two (2) optional

activities for a total of three (3) activities for the grade level. 3. Exhibit manual with poster. Level C Grades 7-9 “Knowing Myself and Giving to Others” 1. Read and study manual. 2. Complete two (2) to three (3) activities in the manual or complete one (1) or two (2) optional

activities for a total of three (3) activities for the grade level. 3. Exhibit manual with project.

Exhibit: Grade 7- A poster highlighting one (1) community service organization in the community. Grade 8- A brochure explaining the organization mission, purpose, and goals for one (1) community service organization in the community. Include in a 3-ring binder notebook & include how others benefit from this organization’s services. Grade 9- A community resource guide in a binder notebook. Level D Grades 10-12 “Expanding My Horizons” 1. Read and study the manual and other references (check the library for books and magazines).

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2. Complete two (2) to three (3) activities in the manual for the grade level. 3. Exhibit manual with project. Exhibit: Grade 10- A poster or a binder notebook describing three (3) possible careers. Grade 11- A binder notebook displaying a monthly budget for three (3) months; income and

expenses to live on your own. Grade 12- A binder notebook holding an employment portfolio.

PHOTOGRAPHY (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Can only choose up to three (3) total projects to exhibit at the Fair. Posters must have a stiff backing and be displayed horizontally, 22” x 28”. For the beginning levels, it would be better for the 4-H member to work with the prints as they are received from the processor. Label placement for all posters will be in the lower right hand corner of the poster. REQUIREMENTS: 1. All images are to be original images taken by the 4-H member. 2. Exhibitors in Grades 6-8 & 9-12 are to choose no more than three (3) categories for exhibit. 3. Complete one 4-H Photography Record Sheet for each exhibit, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair. 4. Photos must have been taken since the last project entry date of the county fair. 5. All poster exhibits are to be mounted on a back ground board 22” x 28”, displayed horizontally mounted on stiff backing, and covered in clear acetate/plastic. 6. Place standard county label in the lower right hand corner on posters and salon prints, underneath the plastic cover if possible. Do not remove county tag if chosen for State Fair.

7. Number photo prints on your print boards one (1) to ten (10). 8. Captions under your photographs are not recommended nor are fluorescent posters. 9. Salon prints are one (1) print, either Black & White or Color, printed horizontally or vertically. The print

must be mounted on a standard 16” by 20” salon mount, displayed vertically and covered with plastic. 10. Sepia tone photographs (mono chromatic) are entered under the Black and White classes.

MOUNTING & LABELING: • The mounting may be of any color or texture. The pictures are to be neatly and securely mounted. Dry

mounting tissue is best. • Salon mounts are available in most photo and art supply stores. They are available either in plain or

with a cutout of the picture area. You may make your own. Matting is not required. • Be sure and leave space for the county name tag to be placed under the plastic and on the poster board.

BEGINNER: Grades 3-5 You choose either type of prints to exhibit and choose to perfect your skills in either or both. You are encouraged to try your hand at both types of film for a broader learning experience. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development. 1. BLACK & WHITE PRINTS: “Capturing Memories”

Exhibit: Ten (10) black & white pictures, none of which is larger than 4” x 6”, nor smaller than 3 ½” x 5”, any subject. The poster must carry the title “Capturing Memories”. It is recommended that you use and exhibit standard processing size. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development. 2. COLOR PRINTS: “Experiences in Color”

Exhibit: Ten (10) color pictures, none of which is larger than 4” x 6”, nor smaller than 3 ½” x 5”, any subject. The poster must carry the title “Experiences in Color”. It is recommended that you use and

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exhibit standard processing size. See requirements section for mounting and labeling instructions. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development.

INTERMEDIATE: Grades 6-8 Can only exhibit in three (3) categories total. You may choose from the categories below: *Black & White Prints *Color Prints *Color Salon Print *Black & White Salon Print * Creative/Experimental Salon Prints (B&W or Color) 1. BLACK & WHITE PRINTS: “ Photography is Fun” Exhibit: Ten (10) Black & White pictures, none of which is larger than 5” x 7” nor smaller than 2” x 3 ½”. The poster must carry the title “Photography is Fun”. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and standard development. 2. COLOR PRINTS: “Adventures in Color” Exhibit: Ten (10) Color pictures, none of which is larger than 5” x 7”, nor smaller than 2” x 3 ½”. The poster must carry the title “Adventures in Color”. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and standard development. 3 & 4. SALON PRINTS (Black & White or Color):

Exhibit: One (1) Black & White and/or one (1) Color print no smaller than 7” x 9”, nor larger than 11” x 14”, printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16” x 20” salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. 5. CREATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL SALON PRINTS (Black & White or Color): Exhibit: One (1) Black & White and/or Color print, or a combination no smaller than 7” x 9”, nor larger than 11” x 14”, printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16” x 20” salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered in plastic. No title recommended. See additional notes regarding digital below. MUST place a copy of the original print on the back of the board, and attach a listing of steps and/or procedures used to create the end product.

ADVANCED: Grades 9-12 May only exhibit in three (3) categories total. You may choose from the categories below: *Black & White Prints *Color Prints *Color Salon Print *Black & White Salon Print *Creative/Experimental Salon Print (Black & White or Color) *Video Option 1. BLACK & WHITE PRINTS: Exhibit: Ten (10) Black & White pictures, none of which is larger than 8” x 10”, nor smaller than 2” x 3 ½”, mounted on a background board displayed horizontally. The poster must carry a title; use your own creativity. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital, digitally enhanced, and/or standard development. 2. COLOR PRINTS: Exhibit: Ten (10) Color pictures, none of which are larger than 8” x 10”, nor smaller than 2” x 3 ½”. The poster must carry a title; use your own creativity. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital, digitally enhanced and/or standard development. 3 & 4. SALON PRINT (Black & White or Color): Exhibit: One (1) Black & White and/or one (1) Color print no smaller than 7” x 9”, nor larger than 11” x 14, printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16” x 20” salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered in plastic. No title recommended. 5. CREATIVE/EXPERIMENTAL SALON PRINT (Black & White or Color): Exhibit: One (1) black & white and/or color print, or a combination no smaller than 7” x 9”, nor larger than 11” x 14”, printed horizontally or vertically, mounted on a standard 16” x 20” salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered in plastic. No title recommended. See additional regarding digital below. MUST place a copy of the original print on the back of the board, and attach a listing of steps and/or procedures used to create the end product.

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6. ADVANCED, VIDEO OPTION: (newly revised & updated) Create a video that is no more than 10 minutes in length, begins with an introductory title & ends with credits. The video exhibit is to be MP4 or compatible format & submitted on a DVD, flash/thumb drive, other media storage device, or published to YouTube or another public video internet site. If submitting on a storage device, include exhibitor’s name, video title & date created. The exhibit is to also include a notebook describing hardware, software & equipment used. The report should describe how the video was created, date created, designed, challenges, what was learned, etc. The report should include screenshots, as the actual video will not be displayed. The judge may choose to view the video in its entirely or a portion. If the video is published to YouTube or another public internet site the report must include the web address should the judge choose to view it. DIGITAL Photograph Guidelines: 1. All images are to be original images taken by the 4-H member. Photography exhibits are to be taken

by the 4-H members between county project check-in to the next year county project check-in date. 2. Creative/Experimental print sizes must meet the size requirements of your chosen exhibit. It is recommended that the digital image be printed on photographic paper or very high quality copier paper. The paper quality will help in clarity and sharpness. If a photograph is taken with a digital camera that is just a straight forward photograph with no changes or augmentation, then it would be the same as one for the regular print board or salon print classes. To succeed as a digital image (as a separate classification) something more should be done to the photographic image. 3. DIGITAL VS. FILM Anything that can be done in a dark room, on an enlarger, can be done on a computer, i.e. cropping, color correction, parallax, etc. If an image is digitally altered beyond what can be done on the enlarger, i.e. adding different background, removing buildings or people, adding text, hand-coloring, etc., it should be entered in the “Creative/Experimental” class. We realize this will be difficult to enforce. We ask your cooperation. We also realize the person with the expensive digital camera and big powered computer has some advantages. By the same token, the person with the expensive large format film camera that takes his processing to a custom lab has many advantages over the person with the inexpensive 33 mm camera doing their processing at the local retail store.

PLANT SCIENCE (Judged at fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Exhibit one (1) of your experiments and your record book. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in the end of the fair. Division I or Division II

POULTRY (Judged at fair) (See General Livestock Rules)

NEW 2016: Beginning Sept 17, 2015, owners must maintain records of sales & purchases, including trades & barters. Permanently under Indiana Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule. Records must be kept for three (3) years & must include names/address of buyer, seller, sale date, breed, sex & number of animals & reason for movement. Individual ID not required but if present needs to be in records. BOAH may request in a disease investigation.

1. Complete two (2) activities in Levels 1 (Grades 3-5) and Level 2 (Grades 6-8) manuals, and one (1) activity in Level 3 (Grades 9-12) manual. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in the end of the fair.

2. Each bird exhibited must have been raised by the club member enrolled in 4-H club work. 3. 4-H members must exhibit a minimum of one (1) bird, maximum of ten (10) pens. 4. In judging these classes of birds, special attention will be given to growth, development and production

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5. 4-H club members must be present at the time of judging. Valuable information may be received by club members by listening to the reasons that the judges will give in placing the class.

6. One (1) Grand Champion and one (1) Reserve Grand will be picked from champion winners in Pullets & Hen breeding. There will be one (1) Grand & one (1) Reserve Grand Meat Pen.

7. The Meat class the exhibit will consist of one (1) meat bird, 6-8 weeks of age. These Meat class birds will be acquired at one time by the Superintendent and distributed to each member willing to participate in the class.

8. No person shall color, dye, stain or otherwise change the natural coloring of any fowl or rabbit. (Public Law No. 473).

9. Poultry and Waterfowl must weigh a minimum of 3 ½ lbs. to sell in the Livestock Sale. No birds will be returned to 4-H member after going through the sale. (See Livestock Sale Rules).

POULTRY CLASSES: There will be a Turkey Grand Champion and a Waterfowl Grand Champion. Pullets: Two (2) female birds less than one (1) year of age day of show. Hens: Two (2) female birds one (1) year old or more day of show. Cockbird: One (1) male bird one (1) year old or more on day of show. Breeding Pens: One (1) hen or pullet AND one (1) cockerel or cockbird. Meat Pen: An entry will consist of one (1) bird acquired from the Superintendent. Classes will be judged on market quality. A meat bird will be defined as a bird 6-8 weeks of age.

Exhibition: There will be two (2) classes: Standard Breed and Bantams. An entry will consist of one (1) bird. This may be a pullet, hen, cockerel, or cockbird.

Waterfowl (Ducks & Geese): One (1) male and one (1) female. Turkey: An entry will consist of one (1) bird. There will be a Turkey Grand Champion and a Waterfowl Grand Champion.

POULTRY SCIENCE (Judged during poultry judging at the fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. This project is judged by grade divisions: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. Develop an idea and build it into an attractive display as well as learn the technical aspect of some part of the poultry industry. Poultry science displays must occupy a space no larger than 30” deep x 48” wide x 72” high. Exhibit your display at the county fair.

RABBIT (Judged at fair) (See General Livestock Rules) (Posters- State Fair project) (Posters are judged in the 4-H Project Bldg. Check pre-fair judging schedule.) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 1. It is required that rabbit project members start with purebred rabbits. Pedigree papers must be shown

at time of fair entry. 2. Each animal must be a recognized breed of rabbit listed in the A.R.B.A. “Standards of Perfection”. 3. All exhibitors must own their rabbits by May 1 of each year. 4. A 4-H member must show a minimum of one (1) rabbit, maximum of ten (10) pens. 5. A meat pen consists of three (3) rabbits of the same breed and same variety weighing 3 ½ to 5 pounds,

and not over ten (10) weeks of age. 6. A single fryer consists of one (1) rabbit, 3 ½ to 5 lbs, and not over ten (10) weeks of age. 7. In addition to #4 above each exhibitor may choose to do an Action Demonstration/Rabbit Illustration

Talk, and/or Rabbit Educational Poster. Poster levels are: Level 1- Grades 3-5, Level 2- Grades 6-8, and Level 3- Grades 9-12.

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8. Rabbit Project Manual will be turned in with rabbit(s) at time of fair entry. Manual requirements are: Level 1, 2, and 3. Choose and complete one Achievement Program Choice from each of the four activity columns. Optional activities are optional and may be completed if you choose.

9. Each rabbit entry may be shown only one time. A meat pen consists of one (1) entry. 10. All exhibitors will be responsible for getting their animals to and from the show table. No adults

allowed in the show area during the show. 11. All rabbits must be permanently and legibly earmarked in the left ear. All ear numbers must be the

same numbers on pedigree papers. 12. Rabbits will be penned on a first come, first serve basis. 13. Exhibitors will be responsible for providing own feed and water containers and maintaining clean pens

throughout the fair. 14. Any animal showing symptoms of disease will be sent home. 15. A Rabbit Ambassador Contest will be held the second Saturday in June. Class descriptions by grade

are: Novice: 3-4 Junior: 5-6 Intermediate: 7-8 Senior: 9-10 Master: 11-12 16. Trophies will be given where sponsored. 17. Rabbits selling in the Livestock Sale must weigh a minimum of 3 ½ lbs. No rabbits going through the

sale will be returned to the 4-H member. (See Livestock Sale Rules). 18. Rabbit Poster: 4-H member may enter a poster (22” X 28”), follow poster guidelines. One (1) per

grade category (3-5, 6-8, 9-12) may be selected for State Fair. Sign up for Animal Poster on the county 4-H enrollment form. Judging & display will be in the 4-H project bldg. Check pre-fair schedule.

RABBIT SHOW CLASSES (no pre-junior or fur class) 6 Class (All breeds nine (9) pounds or over, minimum senior ideal weight)

SENIOR BUCK- 8 months and older SENIOR DOE- 8 months and older 6-8 BUCK- 6 to 8 months old 6-8 DOE- 6 to 8 months old JUNIOR BUCK- 3 to 6 months old JUNIOR DOE- 3 to 6 months old

4 Class (All breeds under nine pounds, senior ideal weight) SENIOR BUCK- 6 months and older SENIOR DOE- 6 months and older JUNIOR BUCK- 3 to 6 months JUNIOR DOE- 3 to 6 months

MEAT: See rule #5 above.

SINGLE FRYER: See Rule #6 above.

RECYCLED ARTICLES (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Recycled Articles is a way of being creative and economical. A member may enter one (1) article. Judging will be done in three (3) categories: Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Each article will be judged on its own merit and must be accompanied with a record sheet. Insert record sheet in green folder following judging & turn in by the end of the fair. Articles must be no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’, or if your article is bigger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’, you must bring it the day of judging, and then only an exhibited notebook with pictures included will be displayed at the fair (articles bigger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’ will go home after judging).

SCRAPBOOK (Judged before fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) The purpose of this project is to preserve your photos & memorabilia in an organized and creative way. These may include family, 4-H, school, etc. organized on a theme of your choice each year.

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All Grade Levels: 1. Level I and II exhibit will be displayed in a 3-ring binder, or an 8 ½” x 11” scrapbook (may be decorated

but will not be part of judging). Either way, do not exceed a 1 ½-inch binder size. Level III (grades 9-12) may use 12” x 12” book and page size. Pages should be covered using clear polypropylene sheet protectors. No fold out pages will be allowed. Please use single page sheet protectors only.

2. Exhibit must contain photographs, memorabilia, and documentation, (labels, captions, journaling) based on grade level requirements.

3. Each year will have a tabbed heading/cover page. The tab must have the project year on it, for example: 2007. This will be at the beginning of each year’s exhibit and will not be counted as part of the pages.

4. Include last year’s work with your Scrapbooking project, arranging the notebook with the most current year on top for judging. Only the new section will be judged. Only include a maximum of two (2) years’ work in the book which would be this year’s project pages and last year’s pages.

5. 4-H Scrapbooking Record Sheet must be filled out each year. After the superintendent has initialed your record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in the end of the fair.

6. Exhibit must include one empty polypropylene sheet protector placed in front of current years heading/cover page. A judge’s score sheet will be given to you at check-in.

Level I: Grades 3-5 Complete six (6) pages of photographs (three (3) pages front and back) on a theme of your choice each year. Photos and memorabilia should be labeled with names, dates, places, etc. Level II: Grades 6-8 Complete eight (8) pages (four (4) pages front and back) on a theme of your choice each year. Captions or brief journaling to record the happenings of the photos and memorabilia should be included at this level.

Level II: Grades 9-12 Complete ten (10) pages (five (5) pages front and back) on a theme of your choice each year. Plus; use storytelling techniques to journal your pages and tell a more complete story or memory. Pages should present more detail at this level.

SEASONAL DECORATIONS (Judged before fair) (Craft State Fair project) Seasonal Decorations is a way of using your creative talents and imagination for every conceivable occasion: anniversaries, weddings, bridal showers, patriotic days, religious celebrations, public occasions, home festivities, New Year’s, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Judging will be done in three grade categories: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. Each decoration will be judged on its own merit, taking into consideration neatness and construction. The article must be accompanied by a record sheet, which is to be initialed by the superintendent, inserted in green folder & turned in by the end of the fair. Articles must be no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’, or if your article is bigger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’, you must bring it the day of judging, and then only an exhibited notebook with pictures included will be displayed at the fair (articles bigger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’ will go home after judging).

SEWING (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert manual in green folder after judging & turn in by the end of the fair. Each exhibit should include a Sewing Skills Card provided by the Extension Office.

Grade 3 Skills to learn and include in exhibit: Seam finishes are required on all exposed seams. Choose at least two (2) skills from the list in Chapter 1 of the Level A project manual. Attach Sewing Skills Card to the exhibit. Exhibit: Wearable- Elastic waist shorts, pants or skirt with fold over casing; no pockets. Non-Wearable- Simple pillow sham with lapped back opening and purchased pillow form (following instructions provided in manual) or simple tote bag with handles or drawstring.

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Action Demonstration

Grade 4 Skills to learn and include in exhibit: Seam finishes are required on all exposed seams. Include at least two (2) skills from the list in Chapter 2 of the Level A project manual. Attach Sewing Skills Card to the exhibit. Exhibit: Wearable- Shorts, pants, or skirt with partial or full sewn-on waistband or waistline facing, or partial elastic waistband (not a full elastic waistband), or simple shirt or top, or BBQ apron. Non-Wearable- Shaped pillow with curved seams, stuffed and sewn closed or hanging pocket organizer or bound edge placemats (set of 4). Action Demonstration

Grade 5 Skills to learn and include in exhibit: Seam finishes are required on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, under stitching and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least three (3) skills from Chapter 1 of the Level B project manual. Attach Sewing Skills Card to the exhibit. Exhibit: Wearable- Simple shirt with sleeves or sundress or jumper or simple two (2) piece pajamas. Non-wearable- Pillow lap quilt (quillow) or structured duffel bag, tote bag or backpack, or sewn hat. Action Demonstration

Grade 6 Skills to learn & include in exhibit: Seam finishes are required on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, under stitching and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least four (4) skills from Chapter 2 of the Level B project manual. Attach Sewing Skills Card to the exhibit. Exhibit: Wearable- Two (2) garments that can be worn together. Non-wearable- Pillow sham with button or zipper closing, appliquéd design, piping or ruffle. Make your own pillow form or tote bag with zipper or duffel bag with zipper, pockets and lining or doll or pet clothes or construction techniques sample notebook (following instructions provided in manual). Action Demonstration

Grade 7 Skills to learn and include in exhibit: Seam finishes are required on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, under stitching, and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least five (5) skills from the list in Chapter 1 of the Level C project manual. Attach Sewing Skills Card to the exhibit. Exhibit: Wearable- Complete School or sports outfit. Can be one (1) or more pieces. *Note: See Definition of an Outfit on page 65 of the handbook. Non-wearable- Dressed, jointed (with sockets) stuffed animal or sewn item for holiday or special occasion or construction techniques sample notebook (following instructions provided in manual). Action Demonstration *Note: ALL SENIOR DIVISION (grades 8-12) PROJECT MEMBERS MAY ENTER MORE THAN ONE (1) CATEGORY IN THE SEWING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Limit one (1) entry per category.

Grades 8 & 9 Skills to learn and include in exhibit: Seam finishes are required on all exposed seams (except knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics). Interfacing, under stitching and trimming should be used when appropriate. In addition, choose at least six (6) of the skills from the list in Chapter 2 of the Level C project manual. Attach Sewing Skills Card to the exhibit. Exhibit: Wearable- **See Sewing Wearable categories below. Non-wearable- Sewn items for your home or construction techniques sample notebook or sewing machine survey. (Following instructions provided in manual). Action Demonstration

Grades 10-12 Skills to learn and include in exhibit: Seam finishes are required on all exposed seams (except knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics). Interfacing, under stitching and trimming should be used when appropriate. In addition, choose at least six (6) of the skills from Level D project manual. Attach Sewing Skills Card to the exhibit. Exhibit: Wearable- **See Sewing Wearable categories below.

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Non-wearable- Sewn items for your home or construction techniques sample notebook or sewing machine survey. (Following instructions provided in manual). Action Demonstration

Advanced (Grades 8-12) SEWING WEARABLE CATEGORIES Definition of an outfit: An outfit is a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look- such as one (1) or two (2)- piece dress, or one (1) or two (2)- piece pant suit, or a three (3) piece combination, such as pants, vest, and blouse or shirt. • Informal or Casual Wear: A complete outfit of one (1) or two (2) pieces suitable for school wear,

weekend or casual and informal activities. • Dress-Up: This is suitable for special, church, or social occasions that are not considered to be formal.

It may be an outfit of one (1) or more pieces with or without its own costume coat or jacket (lined or unlined). This is not an outfit that would be worn to school, weekend or casual and informal activities. • Free Choice: A complete outfit comprised of garments that do not fit in the other classifications.

Examples include: tennis wear, swim wear or other active sportswear, lounge wear, riding habits, historic, dance, theatrical, or international costumes, capes, and unlined coats. • Suit or Coat: The suit consists of two (2) pieces including a skirt or pants and its own lined jacket. It is

not a dress with jacket as in “dress up wear”. The coat is a separate lined coat. It will be judged separately as a coat with its own accessories. • Separates: Consists of three (3) garments that must be worn as a coordinated complete outfit. Each

piece should be versatile enough to be worn with other garments. • Formal Wear: This outfit may be one (1) or more pieces suitable for any formal occasion, such as

proms, weddings, and formal evening functions.

FASHION REVUE (Open to Sewing Wearable exhibitors) (Judged before fair) State Fair Fashion Show)

(State Fair project) Fashion Revue is an opportunity for the Sewing 4-H member to model the garment(s) that they made for their Sewing Construction Project. The Senior Division participants are allowed to model more than one (1) outfit, but only one (1) in each category. Fashion Revue is judged on garment appearance, fit, modeling, and accessorizing. This is an Exhibit Hall Event. Note: Senior Division: All garments made for Fashion Revue can be exhibited in construction. Junior Division: To participate in the Fashion Revue, you must exhibit the outfit you model in 4-H construction judging. Bring your completed Fashion Revue questionnaire to judging.

JUNIOR Division, Grades 3-7 1. Any 4-H member enrolled in Sewing grades 3-7 is eligible. 2. To participate in the Fashion Revue, a member must participate in judging and rehearsal one week before the fair. You also must enter your modeled outfit in the construction judging at the fair. Bring your completed Fashion Revue questionnaire to the judging. 3. Each participant will receive a participation ribbon or a blue ribbon as an honor group member. A Champion and a Reserve Champion will be chosen from each grade. 4. Only Wearable sewing exhibits are eligible for Fashion Revue. SENIOR Division, Grades 8-12 1. Must be enrolled in Sewing grades 8-12. 2. To participate in the Fashion Revue, a member must participate in judging and rehearsal one week before the fair. 3. Garment modeled must have been made by the contestant since the last 4-H fair. 4. Senior Fashion Revue girls may enter as many senior categories as they wish. The categories are the same as Sewing: Informal or Casual Wear, Dress-up, Free Choice, Suit or Coat, Separates, and Formal

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Wear. A different outfit must be modeled in each category or different pieces of the same outfit may be modeled in separate categories where appropriate. A 4-H member may win as many categories as possible however; he/she may participate in the State Fair in only one category. The 4-H member may choose in which category they wish to enter on State Fair level and must notify the Extension Educator by the last day of the 4-H Fair of their choice. 5. Bring your completed Fashion Revue Questionnaire to the judging. 6. Each participant will receive a participation ribbon or a blue ribbon as an honor group member. A Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected from each category. A Grand Champion and a Reserve Grand Champion will also be chosen in the Senior Division. (Each Champion will receive a trophy). 7. Only Wearable sewing exhibits are eligible for Fashion Revue. SENIOR Division participants: Please check the Category Description section in Sewing for rules for each Category. State Fair Entries: Each county can send six (6) participants (Sr. Div.) to the State 4-H Fashion Revue (maximum two (2) per category). On the county level, if there are no entries in a category, counties may send a second participant to the State Fashion Revue from another category. NOTE: If a participant in the Senior Division wins Champion in both Fashion Revue and Construction, he/she must decide which will go to the State Fair.

SHEEP (Judged at fair) (See General Livestock Rules) Complete Indiana Livestock Record Sheet, get it initialed by the superintendent, insert in green record folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 1. Animals need to be owned and enrolled on official sheep enrollment forms by May 1. All State Fair bound market lambs and commercial ewe lambs must be individually identified by a county tag. Weigh-in and tag time will be held in early May. All other market lambs and commercial ewe lambs must be identified by tags, tattoos, or ear notch. Pair of ewes or pen of two (2) market lambs must belong to the same person or family members on the Fair Board’s designated date. All registered ewes must have registration papers to show in breed classes; otherwise the animal will be shown in a commercial class. 2. Lambs to be eligible to compete in any pen of ewe lambs must be dropped after September 1 of the previous year. 3. No more than eight (8) sheep may be brought by each 4-H member. 4. Records for sheep flock management shall start June 1. 5. Lambs shown in market classes cannot show in breeding classes and vice versa. 6. Lamb members can show a total of eight (8) market lambs. Two (2) or more may be in the same weight class. 7. More than one (1) breed may be shown. 8. Rams will not be allowed to show. 9. All registered ewes may be exhibited either shorn or with full fleece. All commercial ewes and all wethers must be slick shorn. 10. No clipping is allowed at the wash racks. 11. There will be no icing or peppering of sheep or the animal will be disqualified. Icing is the direct application of ice, ice water, alcohol, Freon, or any other refrigerant to the hide of the lamb. This deceptive and fraudulent practice will result in the exhibitor and their animal(s) being immediately disqualified. 12. All Breeding animals (Ewes and Does) must have USDA ear tag. Extension Office will provide this if not already tagged. 13. Only sheep going to State Fair need to be identified with an Animal Identification tag.

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SHEEP CLASSES Sheep classes at the fair will be set up for the following breeds: *Corriedale *Hampshire *Shropshire *Suffolk *Southdown *Dorset *Montadale *Columbia *Cheviot *Oxford *Rambouilett *White-faced Commercial *Black-faced Commercial Classes may be set up for new breeds as needed.

BREEDING Ewes will be shown by breed. Pair Ewe lambs Single Ewe lamb Pair yearling Ewes Single yearling Ewes

MARKET Market lambs will be shown by breed. Single Market lamb Pair Market lamb

COUNTY BORN & RAISED 1. A market lamb, purebred ewe lamb, and commercial ewe lamb born and raised in Miami County and raised by a Miami County 4-H member is eligible to be enrolled in this class. Enroll on the County Born & Raised enrollment form, due (May 1). 2. The Superintendent will split classes by weight if needed, (i.e. light, medium, and heavy). Purebred ewes will show in one class. 3. The top placing County Born and Raised from each class will be eligible to return for the Champion selection.

DAM & DAUGHTER 1. The dam must have been owned and shown at a previous Miami County Fair by the 4-H member. The daughter must be born and raised in Miami County by the 4-H member and can either be a ewe lamb or a yearling ewe. 2. IDentification must be done May 1, see pg 8 (General Rules). 3. Maximum age of dam is five (5) years old. 4. Limit of two (2) dam and daughter entries per 4-H member. 5. Animals will show by breed. 6. There will be a Champion for each breed and then a Grand Champion overall.

SHEEP AWARDS 1. Ribbons are to be awarded as stated in the Livestock General Rules. 2. Champions will be selected in each of the market classes. Champions will be selected in each of the breed female classes. The Grand Champion trophy will be awarded providing the sheep department has sponsors for trophies. 3. Ribbons & trophies will be awarded to the winner of the Beginner, Junior, and Senior Showmanship

Contest. There will be honor ribbons given to the top individuals in the Showmanship Contest.

SHOOTING SPORTS EDUCATION (Judged before fair) (Bring manual to judging) (State Fair project) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. The 4-H Shooting Sports project teaches safe operation of firearms & archery equipment. Volunteer instructors must be certified at a workshop. Six disciplines are offered at the state level: Archery, Hunting, Muzzle loading, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun. The disciplines offered in any county will depend on the availability of certified 4-H Shooting Sports instructors to teach the classes, ranges, and equipment. *Firearms or bows are not allowed to be exhibited. Live ammunition is not allowed to be exhibited (no power or primer). Modern broadhead arrows are not allowed to be exhibited. Arrows & arrowheads must be displayed in a case. Displays involving firearms or bows may be exhibited as a photographic

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display on a poster or in a notebook following grade level guidelines. Handmade items must include information explaining how the project was made & its intended use. Photos are encouraged.

Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in Shooting Sports Education this year. Exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22” x 28”, mounted on a firm backing (foam-core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, and county. Title your exhibit with one of the following: archery, outdoor skills, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, shotgun, or shooting sports. You can use a subtitle, if you wish. Grades 3-5 Display a poster showing what you learned in the 4-H Shooting Sports project. Grades 6-8 Exhibits must meet the size restrictions or be presented in a notebook. Choose one (1) of the following options: 1. Poster 2. Small project or model no larger than 18 X 18 X 36”. 3. Notebook, showing how a Shooting Sports item was made, or project completed. Grades 9-12 Choose one (1) of the following options: 1. Poster 2. Project or model (any size) and explanation of costs and procedure. 3. Notebook, showing how a Shooting Sports item was made, or project completed. INDEPENDENT STUDY Grades 9-12 Advanced Topic- Learn all you can about an advanced Shooting Sports topic and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list of the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster “Advanced Shooting Sports- Independent Study”. Mentoring- Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, “Advanced Shooting Sports- Mentor”.

SMALL ENGINES (Judged at fair) (State Fair Project) Poster requirements are 22” x 28” displayed horizontally, covered with plastic, mounted on stiff backing or foam core board. Place your county name tag in the bottom right hand corner behind the plastic. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Actual Engine Display: The actual small engine may be displayed. It must be mounted on a stable base no larger than 30” x 30”. For safety reasons, all fluids (fuel and oil) must be removed for the State Fair exhibits. Note: It is strongly suggested that a notebook with details and pictures of what was done to the engine accompany the display. Display Board Requirements: No more than 36” wide X 24” deep & free standing 3-dimensional display All items to be securely fastened 4-H member’s exhibit card to be secured in lower right hand corner

Grades 3-5 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits might include: • Picture poster showing what you have learned about small engines. • Display of basic tolls needed to maintain a small engine.

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• An educational display related to you have learned about two-cycle engines, or four-stroke engines or proper safety labels and procedures for small engines. • Small engines parts display board with a brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work. • Display related to some system that you learned about in small engines (filters, cooling, ignition, etc.). • Action Demonstration Grades 6-8 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits might include: • An educational display comparing the different types of engines, or showing how transmissions work, or showing how to conduct a compression check or showing how to adjust a carburetor. • An educational poster illustrating and explaining the internal parts of an engine. • A display using a real small engine with a brief explanation showing steps in preparing a small engine for storage. • Carburetor parts display board with a brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work together. • An income and expense record of your lawn mowing business, including costs, hours worked, pay for individual jobs, etc. • Action Demonstration

Grades 9-12 Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project. Possible exhibits include: • An educational display showing how to use diagnostic tools on small engines or showing how to tear down and reassemble a small engine or the electrical system of a small engine or about emissions systems on small engines and future trends or showing how to remove and sharpen a mower blade or about careers in small engines or about your work in finding resources about small engines on the Internet or about trouble-shooting common problems with small engines or about small engines designs or a display related to what you have learned in this project • Action Demonstration

SOIL & WATER SCIENCE (Judged before fair) (Bring manual to judging) (State Fair project) Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the Soil & Water Science project with year. Poster exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22” X 28” foam-core board or poster board mounted on a firm backing, and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Notebook exhibits must be displayed in a standard three-ring binder. Choose one of the options listed below; appropriate for your grade in school. Use an appropriate exhibit title. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, 4-H club, and county in the lower right hand corner. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair.

Level 1: Grades 3-5 • A poster related to an activity from the Level 1 manual. • A poster and/or notebook of a soil or water related science experiment appropriate for grades 3-5. Level 2: Grades 6-8 • A poster related to an activity from the Level 2 manual. • A poster and/or notebook of a soil or water related science experiment appropriate for grades 6-8. Level 3: Grades 9-12 • A poster related to an activity from the Level 3 manual.

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A poster and/or notebook of a soil or water related science experiment appropriate for grades 9-12. • Independent Study- Learn all you can about a soil and/or water topic, program, facility, project, etc. and present it on a poster or in a notebook. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster or notebook, “Advanced Soil and Water Science- Independent Study”. • Mentoring- Exhibit a poster or notebook that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, Advanced Soil and Water Science-Mentor”.

SPORTFISHING (Judged before fair) (Bring manual to judging) (State Fair project) Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the Sport Fishing project this year. Posters are to be 22” x 28”, displayed horizontally, mounted on stiff backing and covered with clear plastic. Be sure to include your exhibit label with your name, grade, and county in the lower right hand corner of the poster. Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and create a poster based on what you learned from the activity. Use that topic for your exhibit title, so the judges know which activity you completed. You can also use a creative sub-title if you wish. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by end of the fair.

Level I: Grades 3-5 Complete a poster based on one of the following activities: • Let’s Go Fishing! – Complete the Angling Self-Assessment and practice landing a fish as described in Playing a Fish. Display your self-assessment to show what you currently know about fishing and indicate what you hope to learn in this project. Draw or take photos of you “Playing a Fish”. • Pop Can Casting –Display a photo of you casting your pop can rig and your casting record. Optional–display a photo of you casting a regular fishing rig and your casting record with that rig. • Hook, Line, and Sinker – Display at least two the rigs listed in Fishing Deeper, #1. You can use a drawing or a picture to show these rigs. Answer the questions (Casting Out, Working the Lure, Setting the Hook, and Landing the Fish) on your exhibit. • Fishy Baits – Complete and display cards similar to those shown (natural baits, prepared bait, and artificial flies and lures). Answer the Casting Out questions on your exhibit. • Which Fish is it? – Copy the pages in your manual and use the fish and the crossword puzzle. Identify the fish and make a display that shows the correct answers in the puzzle. (Optional – enlarge the crossword puzzle). Level II: Grades 6-8 Complete a poster based on one of the following activities: • A Different Spin – Display a picture of you while casting and a completed Casting Record and Spinning Reel Parts diagram. Also, answer the Working the Lure and Setting the Hook questions. (You may copy the ones in your manual or make your own). • A Fine Kettle of Fish – Show a drawing or photograph of you cooking fish. Include your recipe and if possible, pictures of you cleaning and/or cooking your fish. • Clean up the Litterbug – Complete and display the chart shown on page 16. Draw or take a photo of the fishing place that you cleaned up (before & after). • The Woolly Bugger – Take pictures or make drawings to show how a wooly bugger is made. Answer the Casting Out and Working the Lure questions. • A Fish by Design – Draw, take pictures, or find pictures on the Internet or in magazines to show (and identify) different mouth/feeding fish, body shapes, and fish with different coloration. Briefly explain (3-5 sentences or bullet points) why fish have different mouths, body shapes, and coloration.

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Level III: Grades 9-12 Complete a poster based on one of the following activities: • A Reel Mess – Draw, take photos, or copy the reels shown in Cleaning a Reel. Label the reels, the parts of each reel, and where you might use it. Show how you cleaned a reel using pictures or drawings. • Designing a Skillathon Station – Make two Skillathon stations (you may use the suggestions on page 9 or another fishing topic of your choice). List the topic, realistic situation, task, and materials needed. Take photographs of younger 4-H members using your stations. • Collecting Aquatic Insects – Complete and display the chart on page 18 (you may copy the chart in your book or make your own). Draw or take pictures of your kick net and your sampling procedures. Answer the questions in Casting Out and Working the Lure. • Cast Into the Future – Complete the Career Investigation Record after talking with someone currently working in an area related to fish or fishing. Include a picture of the person you interviewed and answer the questions in Casting Out, Working the Lure, Setting the Hook, and Landing the Fish. • Keep a Field Journal – Reproduce or copy three (3) to five (5) Field Journal entries on your display. Include photographs that show where you had the fishing experience, if possible. • Playing Know Your Fish- Use the fish and information blocks to make a “flap” quiz for fairgoers. Have the information showing and the correct fish under the flap, so they see the correct answer when they lift the flap. Choose five (5) of ten (10) fish and show them on the poster above the information so fairgoers know what species they have to pick from. Be sure to list multiple species if the information you provide applies to more than one of the species you choose. Advanced Topic: Learn all you can about a Sport Fishing topic of your choice and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the references you used to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster, “Advanced Sport Fishing- Independent Study”. Mentoring: Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, “Advanced Sport Fishing Mentor”.

SPORTS (Judged at fair) (No State Fair Exhibit) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. You may choose one (1) of the following sports or any sport you participate in that is not listed: Badminton, Judo, Track & Field, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Field Hockey, Softball, Bicycling, Skiing (snow/water), Baseball, Karate, Volleyball, Ice/Roller Skating, Tennis, Golf, Swimming, Bowling, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling. Judging will be done in three (3) divisions: Grades 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12. Project requirements are as follows: 1. Select one (1) sport- either one you are familiar with or a new one. 2. Give a talk or demonstration to your class or 4-H club about the sport you have selected. 3. Participate in your sport as a player, referee, manager, umpire or judge. Member need not participate in sport in an organized way (school or traveling team). Become familiar with the rules of the sport. 4. Turn in a completed record sheet. EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS Exhibit only one (1) of the following: 1. 3-ring binder or folder that is to include all of the following:

a. Your name, sport and division. b. Pictures of you participating in that sport. c. A brief explanation of the sport; where it started, rules & regulations, special equipment needed & why you enjoy it.

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2. A poster displayed horizontally (22” X 28”) on what you did & learned about a sport. The poster can include pictures, drawings or any material relevant to the sport. 3. A video, no longer than ten (10) minutes, explaining a sport you did & learned about. The 4-H member in the sport project should be the narrator in the video. 4. Action Demonstration. 5. Turn in a completed record sheet.

STRAWBERRIES (Judged in June) (No State Fair Exhibit) Insert record sheet in green folder after judging & turn in by the end of the fair. Please check “The Strawberry Project” manual for further information. Division I No exhibit, turn in completed record sheet. Planting will be judged at your patch. Division II Exhibit two (2) quarts of fresh berries and the completed record sheet. Division III Exhibit new patch or two (2) quarts of fresh berries, and completed record sheet.

SWINE (Judged at fair) (See General Livestock Rules) Complete Indiana Livestock Record Sheet, get it initialed by the superintendent, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair.

1. A 4-H member may exhibit up to four (4) swine, no more than three (3) of one (1) gender; i.e. three (3) barrows, one (1) gilt or three (3) gilts, one (1) barrow. 2. The Swine Superintendent has the final say on class sizes and placing of each individual animal for the 4-H Swine Show. 3. Advertisement insignia on 4-H exhibitors while showing their animals is prohibited. 4. Only swine owned by the 4-H member and farrowed on or after December 1 the previous year may be exhibited. 5. 4-H member having an entry in the Swine project must show their own animals. When this is impossible they may be shown by another Miami County 4-H club member who is eligible to show at the county 4-H Fair. The Superintendent must be informed in advance. 6. All swine (barrows and gilts) will be weighed before 12 noon Monday. 7. Purebred Swine should not show in mixed breed (crossbred) classes. Identify the sire of the purebred. Purebred swine without papers will show in crossbred class. 8. There will be no icing or peppering of swine or the animal will be disqualified. Icing is the direct application of ice, ice water, alcohol, Freon, or any other refrigerant to the hide of the swine. The deceptive and fraudulent practice will result in the exhibitor and their animal(s) being immediately disqualified. 9. ALL SWINE must be ear-notched. All swine must be ear-notched & IDentified in 4HOnline by May 1. State Fair rules will be followed for ear-notches and ownership. The rule reads: “No two (2) animals of the same breed from the same 4-H family may have the same ear notches, except registered gilts”. 10. Beginning Showmanship will consist of two (2) grade classes: 3- 4 & 5-6. BARROW Classes 1. Barrows shown at the Miami County 4-H Fair must have come from registered parents of the same breed unless the barrows are going to be shown in the Crossbred Barrow classes. For those shown in the breed classes, satisfactory evidence (county certificate) must be furnished regarding the breeding and ownership of the parents of the barrow. 2. Barrow classes will be divided into weight classes. Fifteen (15) barrows may be identified and fitted, but a club member may only show a maximum of two (2). 3. The Barrow shall be judged as a market barrow the day of the show. 4. No late cut males allowed. Decision will be made by the Superintendent, Barn Superintendent, and

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Overall Livestock Superintendent. GILT Classes 1. Gilts shall be recorded in the exhibitor’s name and a certificate of registration will be presented before the show to the Superintendent. Exception: a partnership agreement approved by the county Extension Office is submitted with partnership registration. 2. 4-H members may show gilts in breed class only. The gilts shall be judged as breeding gilts of their respective breeds. 3. The gilts shall be judged as breeding gilts of their respective breeds.

Ten (10) gilts may be fitted and identified. A maximum of two (2) gilts may be shown, but not in the same class except for crossbred.

4. Registration papers for breeding gilts will be required to be shown and those will be checked to see if ear-notches match. 5. There will be separated classes for December, January, and February gilts in each of the purebred classes, provided there are three (3) or more entries per class. 6. Crossbred gilts will show by weight rather than by age. SWINE CLASSES *DECEMBER HOGS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR STATE FAIR The classes at the fair will be set up for the following breeds: Hampshire, Poland, Duroc, Spotted Poland, Chester White, Landrace, Berkshire, Yorkshire, Tamworth, Hereford

December Gilt: Farrowed Dec. 1 previous year to Dec 31 current year January Gilt: Farrowed Jan 1 – Jan 31 current year February Gilt: Farrowed Feb 1 to Feb 28 current year Crossbred Gilts: According to weight, farrowed after Dec 1 previous year Lightweight Market Class: Farrowed after Dec 1 previous year Heavyweight Market Class: Farrowed after Dec 1 previous year

SWINE AWARDS 1. Ribbons are to be awarded as stated in the Livestock General Rules. 2. Champions will be selected from each of the female Swine breeds. A Grand Champion and Reserve Gilt will be selected at the show. 3. The champions of market classes will then be brought back for Grand Champion Barrow. A Grand Champion and Reserve Barrow will be selected at the show. 4. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded to the winner of the Beginner, Junior, and Senior Showmanship contest. 5. Specific Indiana Swine Breeders may honor Grand Champion Barrows and Grand Champion Gilts. Please contact the Extension Office for more information.

TRACTOR (AG) MAINTENANCE (Judged Saturday before the fair) See Judging Schedule for Tractor Safety Poster, pg 2. This is an Exhibit Hall Event. The purpose of the 4-H Tractor project is to give members the opportunity to “learn by doing”. You will learn that better tractor care results in longer tractor life, more power, and lower operating costs. While you are learning how to care for your tractor, you should also learn how to be a safe operator. Complete your manual work & record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Level A (Gr 3-4) Level B (Gr 5-6) Level C (Gr 7-9) Level D (Gr 10-12) You will participate in the tractor operators contest at the fair or make a poster (see Extension Office for poster rules) on tractor maintenance and care. The operator’s contest will consist of: 1. Parts identification test. Match the number on the part with the part name on your paper. 2. Written operator’s test. Answer multiple choice questions in a written form.

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3. Show your tractor operating skills by driving through the course set up at the Miami County 4-H Fair. You will drive a tractor with a trailer attached. *The top three (3) winners in each class will advance to the Area Tractor Maintenance contest in July. For practice written test information visit: www.four-h.purdue.edu/tractor.

VETERINARY SCIENCE (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) 4-H Veterinary Science exhibits should be educational, covering one (1) or more of the topics presented in the members’ manual and/or found in the 4-H Veterinary Science Leaders Guide. An educational exhibit is one that is able to teach other people about your topic. Choose a topic you think is interesting and apply your imagination. All 4-H members developing Veterinary Science 4-H Fair exhibits should consult with their 4-H Veterinary Science Superintendent for further details, helpful ideas, and additional sources for reference. 4-H members must site sources used for images and information within their projects. Posters are displayed horizontally, 22” x 28”, and mounted on a firm backing and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Complete at least two (2) activities each year in your manual. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Attend county workshops when available. The 4-H member may also choose to do an Action Demonstration. Level I: Gr 3-5 Make a poster related to Chapter 1, 2, or 3.

Level II: Gr 6-8 22” X 28” poster, display, or quiz board related to chapter 1, 2, or 3. Display or Quiz board should be no larger than 36” X 36” X 36”.

Level III: Gr 9-12 Develop and assemble a teaching aid. Display Teaching Aid and two (2)-page typed report, or: • develop a project in conjunction with a veterinarian. Display the project with a report of the results, recommendations, findings, and conclusions, or • write a one (1)-page outline of a workshop or demonstration you presented.

WEATHER & CLIMATE SCIENCE (Judged before fair) (State Fair project ) Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the Weather and Climate project this year. Poster exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22” X 28” foam-core board or poster board mounted on a firm backing, and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Notebook exhibits must be displayed in a standard 3-ring binder. Choose one of the options listed below, appropriate for your grade in school. Use an appropriate exhibit title. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, 4-H club, and county in the lower right hand corner. Level 1: Grades 3-5 • A poster related to an activity from the Level 1 manual. • A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate related science experiment appropriate for

grades 3-5. Level 2: Grades 6-8

• A poster related to an activity from the Level 2 manual. • A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate related science experiment appropriate for

grades 6-8. Level 3: Grades 9-12

• A poster related to an activity from the Level 3 manual. • A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate related science experiment appropriate for

grades 9-12.

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Independent Study- Learn all you can about a weather and/or climate topic, program, facility, project, etc. and present it on a poster or in a notebook. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster or notebook, “Advanced Weather and Climate Science- Independent Study”. • Mentoring- Exhibit a poster or notebook that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member.

Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, “Advanced Weather and Climate Science- Mentor”.

WEED ID & CONTROL (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Division I 1. Collect and identify fifteen (15) different weeds from the common and/or invasive plants of Indiana. Your collection of weeds must be taken from the list of common weeds in publication 4-H 247-W. Be aware that some weeds may be more prevalent at different times of the year. Each specimen should show flower and/or fruit, leaf, stem, and root characteristics, all of which are necessary for complete and accurate identification. 2. Press weeds (see page 4, 4-H 247-W). 3. Mount each individual weed on 8 ½” x 11” poster board by either taping or gluing the plant to the board. 4. Cover the poster board containing the plant specimen with cellophane or clear sheet plastic or put it in a plastic sheet protector. Place the pages in a 3-ring binder (punch holes of adequate size to allow easy turning of the pages in the binder). 5. Label (label size, 1 1/2” x 2”) each weed as to: Name of weed (common and scientific names-remember to italicize or underline scientific names); where found (lawn, garden, pasture, etc.); how it reproduces (seed and/or underground root parts). 6. Answer questions on record sheet 4-H 247A-W, and put a copy of the record sheet in your notebook. Complete record sheet, insert in green folder & turn in by the end of the fair. 7. In year two (2), exhibit a different set of weeds, not repeating the ones from year one (1). Division II 1. Collect and identify five (5) noxious and five (5) poisonous weeds of Indiana. Your collection of weeds must be taken from the list of noxious and poisonous weeds in publication 4-H 247-W. Be aware that some weeds may be more prevalent at different times of the year. Each specimen should show flower and/or fruit, leaf, stem and root characteristics, all of which are necessary for complete and accurate identification. 2. Press weeds (see page 4, 4-H 247-W). 3. Mount each individual weed on 8 ½” x 11” poster board by either taping or gluing the plant to the poster board. 4. Cover the poster board containing the plant specimen with cellophane or clear sheet plastic or put it in a plastic sheet protector. Place the pages in a 3-ring binder (punch holes of adequate size to allow easy turning of the pages in the binder). Label (label size, 1 ½” x 2” each weed as to: Name of weed (common and scientific names- remember to italicize or underline scientific names); where found (lawn, garden, pasture, etc.); how it reproduces (seed and/or underground root parts). 5. Answer questions on record sheet 4-H 247B-W, and put a copy of the record sheet in your notebook. A copy of your record sheet also needs to go in your green folder. 6. In year two, exhibit a different set of weeds, not repeating the ones from year one.

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Division III 1. Collect and identify fifteen (15) different weed seeds from mature plants from the list of common, noxious, or poisonous weeds in 4-H 217-W. Five (5) of these weed seeds must be taken from the list of noxious weeds in 4-H 247-W. Be aware that some weeds may be more prevalent at different times of the year. 2. Clean the seeds and separate from the fruit (see page 3 of 4-H 247-W). 3. Place one (1) tablespoon of the dried weed seeds in a plastic zippered bag. 4. Mount the plastic bags on poster board (follow 4-H poster board directions). 5. Label (label size, 1 ½” x 2” each weed seed as to: Name of weed (common and scientific names- remember to italicize or underline scientific names); where found (lawn, garden, pasture, etc.); annual, biennial, or perennial. 6. Answer questions on record sheet 4-H 247C-W, and attach a copy of the record sheet to the back of your poster. A copy of your record sheet also needs to go in your green folder. 7. In each consecutive year, exhibit different seeds, not repeating the ones from the year before.

WILDLIFE (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the Wildlife project this year. All Wildlife poster exhibits are displayed horizontally, 22” x 28”, and mounted on a firm backing and covered with clear plastic or other transparent material. The poster must include a title and an exhibit label with name, grade, and county in the lower right hand corner of the poster. Choose one (1) of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title so the judges know which activity you completed. You can also use a creative subtitle if you wish. 4-H member must choose a different activity each year except for Level D Wildlife Management Plan which may be expanded upon in subsequent years. Complete record sheet, insert in green record folder & turn in by the end of the fair. List sources for images and information. Level A: Grades 3 & 4 Grade 3- Section 5 activity: Color the poster and twelve (12) featured species (4-H 903a). Cut out the animal pictures and place them on the poster in the habitat where you would expect to find them. Each animal should have a label identifying the animal and the habitat(s) it may be found in. Grade 4- Present what you learned, on a poster or in a notebook, from one (1) of the following sections: Section 7: How We Grow- Show how six (6) of the twelve (12) featured species grow by listing the name of the young and a picture of the adult animal (as in your manual). You may draw your pictures, copy the pages in your manual, ask at your Extension office for the animal pictures that come with the poster for 3rd graders, or find pictures in a magazine, on the Internet, or from some other source. Section 8: Food Chains- show the six (6) food chains from the activity in your book and identify what foods each animal eats. Put the animals in correct “food chain” order. Use pictures from any source available to you: copy your manual, magazines, drawing, on the Internet, or from some other source. Section 9-11: Bird Observations- Show your feeder or birdbath (draw or photo), tell where it is located and include a two (2)-week tally sheet showing what bird activity you observed. If you observed a bird feeder, describe the types of food you used. Level B: Grades 5 & 6 Present what you learned, on a poster or in a notebook, from one (1) of the following sections: Section 1: Habitats- Show good habitat and poor habitat for three (3) of the twelve (12) common Indiana Wildlife species. You can use a photograph, make your own drawing, etc. Section 8: The Food Web- Present a food web using pictures you draw or find (magazines, online, etc.) Label the producers, consumers, decomposers, etc. Use wildlife found in Indiana.

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Section 9-12: Animal Adaptations- Show physical adaptations of three to five animals and list the purpose that the adaptation serves. For example, cracker beak for eating seeds; long legs for wading, heavy coat to withstand cold temperatures, etc. You may use your own drawings, pictures, from magazines or other sources, or copy the drawings from you manual. Use wildlife found in Indiana. Level C: Grades 7-9 Present the information given in one (1) of the following sections on a poster or in a notebook. Use wildlife found in the United States. Section 2: Signs of Wildlife- Activity 1. Show signs of wildlife activity by collecting animal tracks. You may exhibit your actual tracks or pictures of your tracks. Tracks may be displayed in an insect display box (18 X 24 inches), orientated horizontally. Section 3: Habitat- Activity 1- Show how the four (4) wildlife habitat requirements are provided to a wild animal on an aerial photo or topographic map of an Indiana landscape (from the Internet, a Soil and Water Conservation Office, county engineer, or soil survey). Section 3: Layering, Activity 4- Show a horizontal layering scene for a wildlife setting. Explain how layering is used by wildlife in nature. You may sketch the pictures, take a photograph, find and label pictures from a magazine, etc. It is suggested that you use one ecosystem in your exhibit. Section 4: Wildlife by Numbers- Present one (1) or more of the concepts from this section (carrying capacity and population dynamics, and reproduction and critical life stages) to show fairgoers how animal population rates are affected. Section 6: Who Manages Indiana Wildlife- Choose one (1) of the following: Activity 1- Design a new Indiana environmental license plate using native Indiana wildlife. Explain why you chose your design and give information about what the environmental license plate program is all about. Activity 4- Write a management plan for one of the species listed in this activity. Be sure to address all the items listed in the activity. Note: This work must be presented in a notebook, not on a poster. Section 7: Careers: Profile a person that works with and for native Indiana Wildlife (examples include, but are not limited to, IDNR, Fish and Wildlife, Forestry, Conservation Officers, Biologists, Volunteers). Be sure to address all the items listed in the activity. Level D: Grades 10-12 Present the information given in one (1) of the following sections on a poster or in a notebook. Focus on wildlife found in the United States. Section 1: Wildlife Management, Activity 1: Write a wildlife management plan. Include all the information requested in this section. You may present this topic multiple years if you include the following items: * Evaluate your first year’s plan (what worked and what didn’t) * Expand on your plan by adding land and/or species to be managed Section 2: Wildlife Management, Activity 2: Outdoor Lab – present the development or improvement you did for an outdoor lab Section 3: Careers, Activities 3-5. Learn what a career in wildlife is like by completing Activities 3-5 (job search, interview, and job shadowing). Present what you did and learned on a poster or in a notebook. Section 4: Current Wildlife Topic, Activities 1-5 – Choose one (1) of these activities to complete and present what you did and learned. May only do this section one (1) year. Independent Study, Grades 9-12 Advanced topic- Learn all you can about a wildlife topic of your choice and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the references you used to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster, “Advanced Wildlife- Independent Study”. Mentoring- Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful

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in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, “Advance Wildlife- Mentor”.

WOODWORKING (Judged before fair) (State Fair project) See Judging Schedule, pg 2 ALL LEVELS need to turn in project manual with required activities and record sheet completed). A Champion will be chosen at the county level for each grade, 3 through 12. There will be one (1) State Fair entry selected for Grades 3-4, one (1) for Grades 5-6, one (1) for Grades 7-9, and one (1) for Grades 10-12. Insert record sheet in green folder after judging & turn in by the end of the fair.

*Woodworking projects should be no larger than 3’ deep and 4’ long.

IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE, larger projects will be exhibited after judging. If not, they will be sent home after judging. If your exhibit is larger than the 3’ x 4’ size requested, please come prepared with a picture of your project in a simple notebook for display. You are still required to bring your larger project for judging. Important note for Grades 3-6: Tools that pose limited safety concerns can be used to complete the exhibit. Examples include: All hand tools such as power screwdriver, pad sander, cordless drill. Tools that pose greater potential for injuries should not be used. For example: table saw, router, band saw. Grades 3 & 4: From the manual, select and complete at least three (3) activities, and as many more as you would like. The project constructed and exhibited must be one of the plans found in the Level 1 plans.

Grades 5 & 6: From the manual, select and complete at least three (3) activities, and as many more as you would like. The project constructed and exhibited must be one of the plans found in the Level 1 plans or one that uses the skills and tools discussed in either Level 1 or 2 manuals.

Grades 7, 8 & 9: From the manual, select and complete at least two (2) activities, and as many more as you would like. You may construct and exhibit the project of your choice. The project should use only those skills and tools covered in Level 1, 2, and 3 manuals.

Grades 10, 11, & 12: From the manual, select and complete at least two (2) activities, and as many more as you would like. You may construct and exhibit the project of your choice. The project should use only those skills and tools covered in Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 manuals.

Option: Instead of constructing a project, you may do a poster or display board. It may be on any topic covered in your Level Manual. Display boards differ from a poster in that real objects are normally used rather than drawings or pictures. Three (3) dimensional items are attached to the board. Posters should be 22” x 28”, displayed horizontally on stiff backing or plywood.

4-H AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

ACHIEVEMENT RESUME Grades 10 through post high school 4-H members are encouraged to develop a 4-H Achievement Resume covering all their activities. These are necessary in order to be eligible for several of the 4-H trips and some scholarships. Entries are due by January 15 of each year to the Miami County Extension Office.

4-H SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The Miami County Memorial Scholarship is available for 4-H members to apply by April 1 to the Miami County Extension Office. * Scholarships for further instruction in Indiana colleges and universities are available for 4-H members who excel in their high school, in the State Fair schools, and 4-H projects. Purdue 4-H Scholarships will be uploaded & submitted using 4HOnline. All finished applications must be in PDF format. All applications must be submitted by January 25.

“I DARE YOU” AWARD A booklet of challenges for a stronger leadership role is presented to (2) 4-Her’s who have been outstanding 4-H members for several years. The award is presented at 4-H Achievement Night in November.

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KEY CLUB AWARD Any 4-H member who is a Junior Leader grades 9-12 who has completed 5 years of 4-H club work and three (3) years of active Junior Leadership including the award year is eligible for this award. A point sheet is completed by the 4-H member and the Youth Educator. The awards are presented at Achievement Night. Deadline for Key Club point sheets is June 1 in the calendar year.

TENURE AWARD Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. sponsors this award to encourage 4-H members to remain in club work. This award is based on the total of projects completed in the 4-H members’ ten years of club work. Two (2) 4-H members are honored annually.

4-H ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS Local businesses and individuals support the 4-H program by supplying Achievement medals each year to outstanding county 4-H member in their individual projects and activities. Winners are announced at the Achievement Night in November. Guidelines follow for selection: * 4-H member will not receive same award two (2) years in a row unless no others are eligible. * 4-H members will not receive an award if a red placing was received on the project current year. * Recommendations of Superintendents and 4-H Leaders will be considered. * Current year’s Achievement in the project will be considered. * Number of years in the project warrants consideration. * Age of 4-H member will be consideration late in the selection. * Green Record folder with completed record sheets must be turned in to be considered.

4-H ACTIVITIES/ EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES To find information about ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, PROJECT information (download record sheets, view manuals, etc.), SCHOLARSHIPS, WORKSHOPS, CAMP INFORMATION & MORE please access the PURDUE 4-H WEBSITE: https://extension.purdue.edu/4h “GET INVOLVED” tab.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS

4-H BAND State 4-H Band workshop is three days in length. Youth will improve their instrumental skills as they prepare for a concert band performance during 4-H Round-Up. Any youth entering or currently in high school may apply. Selection is made by the State 4-H Band Director and Coordinator.

4-H CHORUS State 4-H Chorus workshop is four days in length. Youth will improve their vocal and choreography skills as they prepare for a show choir performance during 4-H Round-Up. State 4-H Chorus members also perform at the Indiana State Fair on 4-H Day. Any youth entering or currently in high school may apply. Selection is made by the State 4-H Chorus Director and Coordinator.

4-H ROUND-UP 4-H Round-Up is an exciting opportunity offered to youth who have completed grades 6, 7 & 8. Attendees have an opportunity to explore a variety of careers by attending classes created just for Round Up attendees at Purdue University. Participants will get a taste of college life and will live in Purdue Residence Halls for two nights. Youth have an opportunity to meet others from across the state and further develop their leadership skills. Recreation events are planned in the evenings and blocks of free time allow attendees the opportunity to build friendships on their own.

4-H ACADEMY AT PURDUE (formerly known as Science Workshops) grades 9-12 • FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION Workshop- Combination of food science & dietetics/nutrition • SHOW ME THE MONEY Workshop- Personal finance planning & management • SPREAD THE NEWS Workshop (NEW)- Journalism & communications workshop

AEROSPACE WORKSHOP The Aerospace Workshop will help youth learn more about Aerospace and the opportunities that surround it. During the workshop they will build model rockets and planes, take a ride in a small

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airplane and study aerodynamics to learn about the principles of flight as well as be exposed to career opportunities in aerospace. This workshop is open to 4-H club members in grades 9-12.

ANIMAL SCIENCE WORKSHOPS The Animal Sciences Workshops objectives include to teach the scientific principles of Animal Sciences, to increase awareness of Animal Industry Issues and to inform about careers in animal agriculture and educational opportunities at Purdue University. The six workshop sections include: Food Animal 1 (beef, dairy, sheep and goat); Food Animal 2 (swine, poultry, rabbit and aquaculture); Companion and Exotic Animal (horse, dog, cat, llama and zoo animals); Animal Products; Animal Health; and Animal Bio-Science.

COMPUTER SCIENCE WORKSHOP Do you enjoy computers? Do you enjoy social media? Do you enjoy using new technology? Come splice it all together with the new, fun computer science workshop. Learn about programming, hardware & networking by using a Raspberry Pi computer learning system to build a photo booth. You will then set up the photo booth at the Dance & link pictures of your friends directly to social media! All youth in grades 9-12 are eligible to attend.

ELECTRIC WORKSHOP The 4-H Electric Workshop is designed to provide youth with an opportunity to explore, through hands-on learning experiences, the principles associated with electric wiring and electronic construction. The workshop is divided into two divisions: beginning and advanced. The beginning workshop is for youth (middle and high school-aged) with some knowledge of electricity and/or electronics who are interested in: Wiring (hands-on) switches and receptacles, both two and three-way; Constructing an electronic "decision maker"; Constructing, as a member of a team, the loudest electronic sound producing device using various supplies provided; Constructing a magnetic flashlight using off the shelve items. The advanced workshop is for youth (8th to 12th grade) who are interested in learning about robotics, especially the electronics and programmatic aspects of robotics. Youth will work in teams to solve challenges using a programmable robot.

ENGINEERING WORKSHOP Ever wonder what engineers do? The three-day Engineering Sciences Workshop will shed some light on this question. You will learn how robots operate, what makes a good fuel for internal combustion engines, how computers draw without pencils, how to select the best vegetable/fruit variety for mechanical harvesting, and how to surf the Internet. The program will also introduce you to careers in various engineering fields.

PINE (Plants, Insects, Natural Resources & Environment) WORKSHOP Work with Purdue faculty to learn about plants, insects, bioenergy & natural resources. Students will learn cutting edge aspects of PINE, experience a wide array of information on PINE, become acquainted with PINE-related departments at Purdue University & learn about the many career opportunities related to PINE.

RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKSHOP Hands-on experience with cutting edge renewable energy technologies like biofuel & biochar production and wind turbine experimentation with exciting field trips to renewable energy destinations.

ROBOTICS WORKSHOP Trash, Trash, Trash Everywhere. We need reinforcements. Your challenge, should you accept it, is to build a robot that can save the world from all the trash by helping us recycle our waste. We need you & your mind to solve this growing problem. We look forward to having you on our team! Youth teams of 4 will design & build a robot that can be utilized to recycle trash. Each team will be provided with a VEX robotics kit & a set of tools. Each team will have approximately 12 hours to complete the task before competing against the other teams to see who has designed & built the most effective trash recycling robot!

START LOCAL…GO GLOBAL! WORKSHOP The Start Local…Go Global! workshop is focused on citizenship topics of interest to high school students. Held in conjunction with the Purdue Science Workshops, this workshop provides students with a chance to better understand their local, county, and state government officials' roles and responsibilities. Students will identify a topic of local interest, research the topic, and prepare a proposal to present to a panel of government officials. A tour of county government facilities is included. Students will also learn about cultural diversity, international relations and related opportunities. STEM it UP! WORKSHOP Expose students to new & exciting areas/careers related to science, engineering, technology, math & real-world applications! Delegates will see the role technology plays in their lives, while also exposing them to the many educational & career opportunities with fun hands0on activities & much more!

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4-H TRIPS

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS Washington Focus is held at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. This is a leadership development conference focusing on personal leadership & citizenship. Participants must be at least 15 years of age. 4-H Council supports this trip by paying a portion. The 4-H member pays the remainder. A chartered bus is scheduled to take participants to the program.

LABO/4-H INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE This is a two-way exchange of 4-H Members and Japanese youth, ages 12 to 19. Objectives of the program are: 1) learning to live in another culture, 2) learning more about one’s self, 3) learning to live together. Delegates, both inbound and outbound, pay full cost. Host family covers meals and lodging, but delegate pays incidental expenses for the trip and provides own spending money.

NATIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE The National Dairy Conference is held in Madison, Wisconsin the first week in October. Applications must be submitted by June 1. Selection is based on 4-H Dairy Record. 4-Hmembers must have been in the Dairy project for three (3) years and be at least 15 years old. The educational sessions focus on diary production and dairy-related careers.

NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE National 4-H Conference is held annually in April at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. Indiana’s four (4) delegates are chosen on the basis of 4-H Achievement records & personal interviews. The focus of the conference are personal interviews, leadership & citizenship.

INDIANA 4-H YOUTH & ADULT CONGRESS This educational program will be held at the Farm Bureau Bldg on the State Fairgrounds for youth (grades 8-12) and adults. Sessions will provide resources for each of the three (3) 4-H Mission Areas. Registration is done via 4HOnline by Sept 11 or paper form after the 11th.

INDIANA STATE FAIR YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE This leadership conference is for youths grades 9-12. It will be held in the Discovery Hall on the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

STATE FAIR ACHIEVEMENT TRIP A week’s trip is sponsored for 36 winning contestants at the State Fair in 4-H activities. This includes State Fair winners in Demonstrations, Judging, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, and the Tractor Operators Contest. Participation is by invitation only. The trip includes an educational sightseeing tour to Washington, DC. Funding is provided by the State Fair.

STATE FAIR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 4-H members must be between the ages of 16-19 to attend this conference. The conference provides 4-H members with experiences in relating with key leaders in business, social, health, industry, and city and state governments. The program offers leadership training in group discipline and self-government, shared leadership, and committee cooperation.

STATE JUNIOR LEADER CONFERENCE State 4-H Jr. Leader Conference focuses on developing leadership, understanding of group dynamics and an awareness of self and others. It is developed and led by members of the State 4-H Junior Leader Council who are elected at each conference to conduct the next year's program. There is one statewide conference planned annually for high school students who have completed grades 9-12. The conference is held at the University of Indianapolis.

YOUTH TOUR WASHINGTON DC (Sponsored by MIAMI/CASS REMC) High school juniors have an opportunity to join about 50 Indiana youth and thousands from across the nation in an all-expense-paid trip to our nation’s Capital in June. Visit monuments, take tours, see local agencies, meet state representatives, and have fun discovering our government and the cooperative way of business. Deadline to apply is in February.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS *In the event of bad weather during the 4-H Fair, or any other program or event at the fairgrounds, attendees upon announcement of inclement weather, should move safely to the 4-H Project Building or Miami County Community Building for shelter. Please listen for public address announcements and check emergency information postings on the fair grounds for further instruction. 4-H REMINDERS SEND A THANK-YOU! It is surprising how many times those deserving of special thanks are forgotten. Unfortunately, individuals sometimes stop doing good deeds because they never received a thank-you note for their generosity of time, money, and support. Writing a thank-you note is an expression of one’s personality, and each individual will express thoughts differently. There is not a right or wrong way to write a thank-you letter. Here are a few guidelines to follow: • Write the thank-you on nice notepaper. • These notes should be handwritten and should become an automatic reaction to the nice things people do for you. • Always find out the person’s name if you don’t know when addressing the letter. As a last resort, use “Dear Sir”. • Tell the individual what you are thanking them for. • Explain what their help or sponsorship meant to you. • Make it a personal note so the person receiving it feels you are sincere about the thank you. • Short and simple thank-you notes are very acceptable. • Write a personal handwritten message. Never just sign a printed thank-you card. However, a blank thank-you note card with your handwritten message is very acceptable. • If possible, deliver the card in person if it goes to a local person. They may enjoy seeing your project or mementos of your trip.

PRE-FAIR CHECK LIST • Is your project completed and your manual filled out? • Is your record sheet filled out for every project and inserted in your green record book or attached to your

project? (see project requirements for what you do with your record sheets and manuals) • Did you get your exhibit name tag (for projects) provided by the Extension Office? • Is your poster the correct size? It should be 22” x 28” and displayed horizontally. All projects require them to

be covered with clear plastic and with a stiff backing. Posters not meeting the requirements will receive a participation ribbon only. Also, remember to place your county exhibit tag in the bottom right hand corner. (This is for the majority of the posters, unless otherwise stated). • Do you know the correct judging day & time for each of your projects? Don’t be late!

GREEN RECORD FOLDERS & ALL RECORD SHEETS are to be turned in at the Extension Office by the end of the fair to complete the current 4-H year! PROJECT PICK-UP TIME: Saturday 7-9 p.m.

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OPEN CLASS EXHIBIT INFORMATION

COOKIE, CUPCAKE & PIE CONTESTS Wednesday, June 22, 9-10 a.m., followed by an auction of the entries at 6pm.

We invite you participate in the 2016 Open Class. Listed on the following page are categories you can enter. You do not have to be a member of Extension Homemaker clubs to exhibit. All Miami County residents may exhibit. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY!

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GENERAL CRAFTS Basket Weaving Nature Crafts Ceramics Christmas at the Fair Gourd Art Stained Glass Scrapbook Card Making Button Art Jewelry Recycling Club Crafts Lawn & Garden Art Bead Work Other NEEDLE ARTS Felting Needle Felting Traditional Rug Hooking Counted Cross Stitch Embroidery A. Machine B. Hand Needle Point Crocheting Hand Knitting Machine Knitting Christmas at the Fair Other FINE ARTS Oil/Acrylic Painting Watercolor Painting Stenciling Charcoal Other

BAKE WITH A MIX Breads Cakes Brownies Cookies CROPS Alfalfa Corn Soybeans Wheat GARDEN & HERBS FASHION REVUE Family Outfits Dresses Separates Coats/Suits Sewing for Others My Choice Wedding Other, Embellished Embroidery FLOWER SHOW FOODS & MICROWAVE Breads Cakes Candy Cookies Miscellaneous Pastries Food Preservation GENEALOGY HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY (see pg 20 for detailed requirements) Salon Black & White prints Color Prints Creative or Experimental Other

QUILTING A. Machine Bed size Crib/Lap size Wall Hanging Table Mat/Runner Doll/Miniature size Other B. Hand Bed size Crib/Lap size Wall Hanging Table Mat/Runner Doll/Miniature Other WOODWORKING A. Turned B. Household Items C. Carved D. Other CLOTHING Clothing Construction A. Suits B. Dresses C. Separates D. Sewing for Others E. Other Non-Wearable A. Pursues B. Pillows C. Wall Hangings D. Other Wearable Art A. Decorated Sweatshirts B. Shoes C. Other