2020 LINN COUNTY

FAIR BOOK

Strive for Gold!

Iowa Youth Code Of Ethics Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all times. Youth represent the entire program and their behavior reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the entire youth program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well as parents, are expected to set positive examples and serve as positive role models by what they say and do. Any youth who breaks the code of ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into violating the code of ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or regional exhibitions.

Youth agree to follow these guidelines:

1. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical and mental development. This includes research and writing of exhibit explanations, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, cooking, refinishing, etc), care and grooming of animals, etc. Adult assistance should help guide and support me, not do it for me.

2. All exhibits will be a true representation of my work. Any attempt to take credit for other’s work, alter the conformation of animals, or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright violation or allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered misrepresentation and is prohibited.

3. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide appropriate care for animals.

4. I will present exhibits that are safe for consumption. All food exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibition.

5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers, and shall have met all withdrawal times for all medications, and be free of violative drug residue.

6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or exhibition, only a licensed veterinarian may administer the treatment. All medications that are administered shall be done according to the label instructions of the medication used.

7. My animal’s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medications, external applications and surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition.

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

9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibition, according to the state health requirements as printed in the premium book of the fair or exhibition. I will provide animal health certificates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the management of the fair or exhibition.

10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibition, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or exhibition to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. If the laboratory report on the analysis of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs, this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove otherwise.

11.I am responsible for my exhibit and I will not allow others to violate this code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair or exhibition I will accept any disciplinary action taken by the management of this fair or exhibition for any violation of this code of ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition without recourse against the fair or exhibition.

12.I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer, both good and not so good, and how to live with and learn from the outcome.

13.I will not be involved in any illegal activities while participating in 4-H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco or drug use.

I agree to conduct myself in an honest, ethical, and upstanding manner and I understand that disciplinary actions will result if these rules are violated. I understand that I am expected to represent the program in a positive manner. I have read, understand and agree to follow this code of ethics, and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition as printed in its premium book.

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Table of Contents Exh ib i tor Cod e of E th ics · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1

Volu ntee rs & C lub s · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3

4 -H Ob je ctive s for th e L in n Cou n ty Fa i r · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5

L in n Cou n ty Fa i r R is k Man ag eme n t Practi ce s · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6

G r iev an ce Pol i cy an d Wr is tb an d/Ad miss ion · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7

G ene ra l Ru les & Reg u lati on s · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Clove r K id L iv es tock Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9

An imal D iv i s ion Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 0

He rds mansh ip & Showman sh ip · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 1

He a l th Re qu ire me nts · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 3

L iv es tock Aucti on · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 4

B eef Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 4

B u cke t/Bottle Ca l f Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 0

Cat Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 1

Dairy Cattle Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 1

Dog Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 3

Dairy G oat Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 0

Me at G oat Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 1

AOB Goat Ru le s · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 2

Horse an d Pon y Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 5

Pe t Sh ow Ru le s · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 8

Pou l t ry Ru le s · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 9

Rab b i t & Cavy Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 2

She ep Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 2

Swine Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 54

Clu b Booth & Bu i ld ing/Stati c Exh ib i t Ru le s · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 56

4 -H Award rob e C loth ing Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 65

Commun ication D iv i s ion Ru les · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 6

Leg o Cha l leng e , Loca l ly L in n · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 0

Fa i r Wee k Eve n ts · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 2

Th an k You —Liv es tock Au cti on 2018 Buye rs & Re cogn iti on Don ors · · 7 4

Fa i rg roun ds Map an d Sche du le · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 7 Buildings Exhibit Hours: 4-H Youth Council Food Stand Hours: Wednesday, June 24………. 9am—8pm Wednesday, June 24 ……………..8:00am—4:00pm Thursday, June 25 ………… 9am—8pm Thursday, June 25 ………………. 8:30am—8:00pm Friday, June 26 ………………9am—8pm Friday, June 26 …………………... 8:30am—8:00pm Saturday, June 27……………9am—8pm Saturday, June 27 …………………7:00am—8:00pm Sunday, June 28. …………… 9am—8pm Sunday, June 28 ………………….. 8:00am—5:00pm Monday, June 29………………. Closed Monday, June 29 ………….Used for Livestock Auction Extension Office Hours: Wednesday, June 24………. 8am—5pm Thursday, June 25 ………… 8am—5pm Friday, June 26 ………………8am—5pm Saturday, June 27 ……………8am—5pm Sunday, June 28 …………… 8am—5pm Monday, June 29 ………………. 8am—2pm

4-H Office number during fair: 319-826-0625

Provided by: US Cellular

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

Linn County Staff

Jim Harken Regional Director RaeAnn Gordon

Linn County Director Emma Blackburn RisingSTAR Intern

Melissa Blair Nutrition Educator Morgan Boniface

Parent Education Consortium Eric Christianson

Local Government Field Specialist Kiera Dixon

4-H Summer Assistant Missy Drzycimski

Parent Education Consortium Julie Fagle

CIRAS Specialist Michaela Powell & Dainese Pridegon

Food Corps Johanna Rahbusch

Bookkeeper Janice Savel

Office Assistant Amy Schmitt D’Amico

County Youth Outreach Educator Donna Smith & Jamie Nguyen

BELH Program Assistant Jodie Sindlinger

RisingSTAR Intern Maddie Timmerman

4-H Summer Assistant Ann Torbert

4-H Youth Development Specialist JD Waybill

County Youth Coordinator Jean Wilson

Master Gardener Coordinator

Linn County Extension Council

Dan Abel, Toddville Mike Anderson, Cedar Rapids

Pat Harstad, Toddville Leland Freie, Cedar Rapids Dennis E. Jordan, Marion

David McDonald, Central City Claire Smith, Cedar Rapids

Patricia Webster, Cedar Rapids Dana Nichols, Cedar Rapids

Dan Pickar, Marion

Linn County Board of Supervisors

Stacey Walker, District 1 Ben Rogers, District 2

Brent Oleson, District 3

FFA Advisors

Erin Moeller, Alburnett Community School Kiley Baerg, Central City Community School Barb Lemmer, Linn-Mar Community School Tom Murray, North Linn Community School Kiley Baerg, Springville Community School

Linn County Youth Programs Committee Mike Rice: Chair, Mount Vernon

Mike Eilers: Vice Chair, Center Point Sharon Yoder Scott: Secretary, Marion

Marcia Jordan, Marion Gayle Zingula, Central City

Susan Rosauer, Walker Tammy Vavricek, Center Point

CJ Waybill, Alburnett Jan Lacy, Walker

Barry Hatch, Center Point

FIRST Lego League FIRST Lego League Junior

4-H Teams If you would like to join a team or learn

more about the 4-H FIRST Teams, please contact Amy Schmitt:

amyschmi@iastate.edu OR 319-377-9839

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4-H Youth Council Advisors

Marcia Engel • Mary Dlouhy • Trudy Waybill • Kim Bowen

Youth Council Officers: Julia Rathje, President

Savannah Niec, Vice President Kayla Tlusty, Secretary

Elijah Fleming, Treasurer

Youth Council Cabinet: Jorge Boland

Michaela Rowell Rebecca Stevens

Bridger Tack

Youth Council Members: Annelise Barkalow

Hannah Boleyn Katie Edwards Carter Eilers

Isabella Engel Claire Gaffney Logan Griebel

Riley Hildebrand Kira Ingwersen Selena Killham

Ryan Kiser Molly Louwagie Kaylee Nicholas

Kaylee Raim Carl Rathje

Caitlin Robertson Trenton Robertson

Anastasia Scott Mariah Smith Carrie Staal Emily Staal

Elizabeth Stejskal Sam Stoner

Lauren Swartzendruber Samantha Taylor

4-H Clubs/Leaders

Barnyard Buddies Mike Rice, Doug Rice, Angela

Swartzendruber

Central City Achievers Amanda & Tyler Dougherty

Coggon Clippers

Delaney Sturtz & Stacey Humphreys

College Challengers Fred Kiser & Cindy Boland

Dandy Doers

Tracy Beauregard & Jennifer Miell

Indian Creek Kathy Clemens, Marcia Jordan, Holly

Ryan, Sharon Scott-Bowers,

Mt. Vernon Trailblazers Brad Stoner, Derek Boren, Rachel

Francois

Electric Mustangs Carrie Robertson

NE Super Stars

Kandy Sands, Kristen Snider, Michelle Stevens

Prairie Union Wildcats

Jennifer Dunn, James Jordan, Kylie Mysak

The Lucky Club

Brenda Oehler, Michelle Nicholas, Rani Grant, Michelle Fulmer

Wapsie Hustlers

Marcey Liebe & Amy Dake

Wapsi Willoers Trudy Waybill, Dana Schmidt, Anita

Meeker

Washington Busy Beavers Laura Niec,

Ginny Luchauer, Jeff Barrick

Whittier Willing Workers Barbie Waltz, Jennifer Unash,

Cara Brecht

007 Squad Kate Yoder, Josh Yoder,

Jory Schaldecker

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4-H Objectives for the Linn County Fair

For 4-H Youth: • To provide a setting that encourages 4-H’ers to further demonstrate, learn, and

apply practical and university researched methods of production, management, and/or marketing of their 4-H accomplishments.

• To assist in the continuing life skill development of 4-H’ers in the areas of self concept, communication, decision making, learning how to learn, coping with change, citizenship, and leadership.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to participate in a variety of program opportunities beyond the county level.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others.

For Public: • To create an updated, comprehensive image of Iowa’s 4-H Youth Development

program to the fair public.

• To provide a showcase for accomplishments of 4-H’ers.

• To stimulate interest and learn new ideas from the variety of 4-H projects and experiences available.

General Linn County Fair Policies • Persons desiring booths, vacant ground or other privileges from the Fair Association

should contact the Vendor Manager. • Linn County Fair Association will not consider any presentation of immoral shows or

other such happenings. • Alcohol is not allowed on the Linn County fairgrounds during the fair week except in

the beer garden and grandstand during the grandstand events. This applies to youth and adults. If found, alcohol will be emptied and further action will be determined by the Fair Association and Extension Representatives.

• Illegal drugs are not acceptable on the fair grounds. Offenders will be subject to prosecution to the full extent of the law. Report all complaints immediately to the Linn County Fair Association.

Thank you to the Linn County Fair Association for all of their hard work, organization, and dedication to making

the fair a memorable event for all who participate & visit.

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LINN COUNTY FAIR RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Severe Weather: Once official notification of approaching hazardous weather has been

received: 1. Seek shelter in storm refuge locations away from

windows. Buildings deemed as a storm refuge include: LDM Building (#2) bathrooms & storage closet, cow/calf barn (#12), Block Building Bathrooms (#8), and Conservation Building Bathrooms (#29).

2. Check your immediate area to ensure that doors, windows and objects that may become airborne by high winds are secure.

3. Check to be sure that livestock in your area are properly secured. 4. If you are in a tent structure, evacuate to a storm refuge location. Do

not allow fairgoers or yourself to seek shelter in a tent structure. 5. If you are in a camper, evacuate to a storm refuge location. Do not

allow fairgoers or yourself to seek shelter in a camper.

Fire: 1. Call 911 and find an adult who can radio for Emergency

Contact (Fair Security, Livestock Committee Chair(s), or Extension Staff) - CODE RED

2. Notify Emergency Contact for Area when time permits. 3. Immediately evacuate all person from the area, Do not attempt to

evacuate livestock. 4. If fire can be contained and extinguished safely, then every attempt

should be made to do so. 5. Seal off high-risk area and secure the area to keep people out until

relieved by Fair Security or law enforcement. 6. Report detailed notes of crisis event to Fair Association and/or

Extension Staff. (Incident Report)

Linn County Fairgrounds address: 201 Central City Road, Central City, IA

Who do I call in case of an emergency: Call 911 and radio for Fair Security. For non emergencies, radio for Fair Security or call fair phone number 319-929-3247.

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GRIEVANCE (COMPLAINT) POLICY

WRISTBANDS AND GATE ADMISION Please Note: ALL active 4-Her's and FFA members will receive a wristband for no cost! FREE! For parents, grandparents, and other supporters admission to the fair will be $2 a day during the times listed below. OR a wrist band can be purchased for $5 for the week! Wristbands will be available for purchase ahead of fair at the fairgrounds. Chargeable Admission Hours: Wednesday, June 24 —Sneak Peek day; FREE gate admission Thursday, June 25—12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, June 26—9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27—9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, June 28—9 a.m. – 9 p.m. More info is available at this link: https://thelinncountyfair.com/fair-week/buy-tickets/

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General Rules & Regulations 1. The Linn County Fair Association and Linn County Extension will not be held

responsible for any participant’s accident or loss. Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining insurance to cover any loss to persons or property which may occur.

2. The Linn County Fair Association and Linn County Extension will exercise due care for the safety of animals or articles entered for exhibition after their arrival, but will not be responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft, etc. All participants exhibit at their own risk.

3. The Linn County 4-H and FFA events are conducted by Iowa State University Extension Service in Linn County and the Linn County Fair Association in cooperation with Agriculture Education Departments at Alburnett, Central City, Linn-Mar, Springville, and North Linn Community Schools.

4. Pre-registration for fair 2020 will be done via Fairy Entry, an online database. Club leaders will have instructions on how to pre-register. All animal projects must pre-register by May 15th, 2020. Static exhibits are highly recommended to pre-register by June 15th, 2020. FFA members should request information from their instructor or the Extension Office.

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7. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Linn County Fair must comply with the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics. Any youth who breaks the code of ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into violating the code of ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or regional exhibitions.

8. No weapons are allowed on the Fairgrounds.

Eligibility of Exhibitors 4-H/FFA

Agriculture Science instructors will certify the eligibility of FFA participants and students in agriculture education. To exhibit livestock at Fair, a youth must be re-enrolled in 4-H by November 30, 2019. New members may enroll after November 30, 2019 but are not eligible to show animal projects.

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3. All 4-H exhibitors must be in 4th grade or above by September 15, 2019.

4. Grade divisions are determined by grade enrolled in on September 15, 2019: Juniors - 4th, 5th, 6th grade; Intermediate - 7th and 8th grade; Seniors - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade.

5. Any Iowa resident can show in the Open Class. See https://thelinncountyfair.com/fair-week/open-classes-contests/

Clover Kids 1. Children in grades K-3 as of September 15, 2019 may bring up to 5 items for display

purposes only in the Static Exhibit Hall.

2. Each item will receive a recognition ribbon.

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3. Exhibits are conference judged by an older 4-H’er on Monday, June 22 2020 during the clubs assigned judging time.

4. Entry tags must be completed. See schedule for time of release.

NEW! Clover Kid Livestock Rules 1. Youth in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade must be enrolled in 4honline and pay

enrollment dues by November 30, 2019 to be eligible.

2. Animals must be identified in 4honline and registered in Fair Entry by May 15, 2020

3. All department and general livestock rules apply to Clover Kid Exhibitors.

4. The purpose of the class is to develop interest in the animal project area, create a positive experience for the youth at the county fair in a non-competitive environment, and develop self-esteem and confidence. Clover Kid Classes focus on providing an encouraging, fun, and educational experience not the quality of the animal.

5. Clover Kid Classes will be the first class of the regular show.

6. All Clover Kids animal exhibiting/showcasing opportunities must be cooperative and not competitive. 4-H Clover Kids are not eligible to receive premium funds as a result of exhibition. 4-H Clover Kids may receive participatory ribbons, but may not receive regular competitive purple, blue, red, or white 4-H fair ribbons.

7. Clover Kids may exhibit one animal per species in the Clover Kid Class.

8. Species participating in the Clover Kid Livestock Classes are as follows: Bucket Bottle Calf, Cat, Bucket Bottle Dairy Calf, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat/AOB Goat, Pet Show, Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy

9. Bucket Bottle calves that are shown by Clover Kids may be shown the following year as a Returning Bucket Bottle by the exhibitor that showed it the previous year. If the Clover Kid that exhibit the project has not graduated out of the Clover Kid program by the following year an older sibling can show the project as their own as a Returning Bucket Bottle. Sibling definition includes brother, sister or step-siblings with one common parent/guardian.

Early Removal of Exhibits 1. Exhibitors will not receive premium money for exhibits removed early.

2. In addition they will not be eligible to exhibit in next year’s fair in that project area and club booths. They will forfeit all awards and placings earned.

3. An exhibit is classified as any project exhibited at fair.

4. The intent of The Linn County Fair is to showcase 4-H & FFA members’ exhibits to the public. In extenuating circumstances, such as animal health or extreme heat, The Linn County Extension Office, Livestock Committees, and The Linn County Fair Association will determine together grounds for early release. The groups reserve the right to consult the fair veterinarian for further guidance.

Protests 1. All judges, decisions are final, except in proven cases of mistake, fraud or

misrepresentation not discovered at the time of the award.

2. Protests of any nature must be in writing, signed and dated and filed with the Committee or superintendent of the department from which the complaint arises. Issues of animal eligibility must be submitted before the judging begins. All complaints will be given consideration by the superintendent and/or the appropriate committee.

3. It is the responsibility of the department committee\superintendent to determine eligibility of exhibits in that department. The decisions of the committee\superintendent in this regard are final.

Evaluation

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Evaluation of exhibits is designed to be a learning experience for the exhibitor. Judges are selected on the basis of their knowledge of a project area and their ability to evaluate that project. It is the responsibility of the judge to point out good qualities of the exhibit and to make suggestions as to improvements needed or desired. Judges must evaluate each exhibit based on its individual merit.

State Fair: The exhibit meets all standards. The exhibitor has clearly stated an appropriate learning goal and included accurate information on how and what was learned in preparing the exhibit. The exhibit and workmanship are extraordinary. Blue: The exhibit has exceeded the minimum standards. The exhibitor has clearly stated an appropriate learning goal, included information on how and what was learned in preparing the exhibit. The exhibit shows good workmanship. Red: The exhibit has met the minimum standards and shows effort by the exhibitor, but has room for improvement in one or more areas of workmanship. The exhibitor needs to improve the learning goal statement and/or information on what was learned in preparing the exhibit. White: The exhibit does not meet all of the minimum standards and expected quality of workmanship. Improvements are recommended in the learning goal statement, finished exhibit and the information on what was learned in preparing the exhibit. Only the exhibitor will be allowed in the immediate judging areas.

Premiums The Linn County Fair Association provides 4-H and FFA premiums.

2020 premiums will be Blue $3, Red $2 and White $1. Communication awards will be Excellence $3; Merit $2 and Participation $1. Advanced animal showmanship classes do not receive premiums.

Animal Division Rules and Regulations Note: All General Rules & Regulations apply.

1. Violation of the rules and regulations will be evaluated by the department committee. This may result in disqualification of the exhibit from showing and/or selling in that project area.

2. A member may have only ONE ENTRY PER CLASS unless otherwise stated in that department.

3. All animals must be in the member's care from the time the animal becomes the project.

4. OWNERSHIP: All animals must be owned by the 4-H or FFA member or in partnership with a family member. See exceptions under HORSE/PONY DEPARTMENT and DOG DEPARTMENT. Members may be asked to show a cancelled check or written agreement to prove ownership. For complete ownership rules see 4H202 available from the Extension Office or Online from the Iowa 4-H Youth Development web page.

5. All animals must be identified to an individual 4-H/FFA member. 4-H and FFA registration is online by May 15, 2020. All regulations on the 4-H identification form will be enforced. 4-H members must identify in 4honline and Fair Entry. FFA members will identify via Fair Entry.

6. Ear tag numbers, tattoos, and registration numbers listed on entry forms must correspond to those listed on the 4-H animal identification form.

7. All exhibits must be in place and remain on the grounds according to the times listed on the schedule unless released by the department committee. NO ENTRIES WILL BE STALLED PRIOR TO STATED ENTRY TIMES. Conflicts with other shows will be considered by the appropriate department committee. One dock will be reserved for commercial hauls.

8. Animals shall be kept in stalls, pens or kennels except for feeding and showing.

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9. All animals must be under control while on the fairgrounds. Animal behavior will be evaluated by department committee and exhibitors may be asked to remove the animal from the fairgrounds.

10. Safety should be everyone's PRIMARY CONCERN. No unshielded fans (blades, belts, or other hazardous equipment) are allowed to be used on the fairgrounds. There will be NO allowance for fans placed in any of the cattle aisles. The use of butt fans is prohibited.

11. It is the intent that the exhibitors take responsibility for caring and grooming their own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the exhibitor learn new skills and be done by an immediate family member (father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent), legal guardian, Linn County 4-H club leader, current Linn County 4-H or FFA member, or department committee member. Any exceptions must be pre-approved by the department committee and an Extension staff member.

12. Only 4-H, FFA members and show officials are permitted in the show ring while classes are being judged. Violations of this rule might result in disqualification of the exhibitor.

13. At least one set of lights will remain on in the barn at night for security purposes. Fans will be left on or off at the discretion of the livestock committee based on temperatures.

14. All members exhibit at their own risk. (See General Rule #1)

15. Substitute Showman: Excusing a member from personally exhibiting his/her animal defeats one of the important objectives of 4-H. 4-H does not approve of the use of substitute showmen except in extreme cases. The exhibitor may select another Linn County 4-H or FFA member to show in cases of sickness, military service, other 4-H commitments, or when a member has more than one animal in a class. The substitute showman must be approved by the department superintendent or committee.

16. All 4-H and FFA members exhibiting a meat animal or food producing animal are required to take a YQCA class annually or the YQCA test prior to fair by May 15th. FSQA will be accepted through its expiration dates.

17. Animals offered for sale in an auction are considered to have changed ownership. There will be NO “No Sales!” All animals offered for sale are terminated as 4-H/FFA projects.

18. Affidavit forms are required at check-in for Swine, Market Beef, Market Lamb, and Meat Goat.

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Herdsmanship • This is a club or chapter activity.

• Rules will be posted in each barn.

• Judging is based on the member’s conduct and courteousness to the public, cleanliness of stalls and alleys, animal’s appearance and comfort (hay, water, etc.), stall cards in place and attendants watching exhibits.

• Exhibitors should have the alley or aisle near their exhibit clean and swept at all times.

• All livestock exhibitors are expected to clean out their stall area within the conclusion of the show or release of animals.

• Herdsmanship awards may be awarded at the discretion of the livestock committees.

Reminders to Animal Exhibitors • Give your animal enough food and water at adequate intervals. Remember, as the

temperature climbs, animals need more water.

• Provide your animal with clean, dry bedding.

• Keep your animal clean.

• Keep the barn and surrounding areas clean. Place used bedding, manure and feed in designated areas.

• Handle your animal with care at all times. Only you or someone who knows your animal, such as your parent, brother, or sister should handle your animal. People who are not familiar with animals will be walking around. Please be aware of them.

• If your animal shows signs of illness or is injured, notify the superintendent in your department or the fair office so a veterinarian can be contacted.

• Plan a schedule with other 4-H’ers or FFA members so at least one attendant is with your animals during the times the fair is open to the public.

• Be courteous to the public. Take pride in yourself and your project by knowing your facts and answering questions about how you care for your animals at home and at the fair. Many people are at the fair to learn.

Showmanship 1. The purpose of these classes is to create more interest in and a better knowledge of

exhibiting livestock. The animal’s ribbon placing is not a factor.

2. Judging will be based on the showman's:

• Appearance, poise and calmness. • Knowledge of the animal, its care and management.= • Showing skills, including:

• Control of animal • Continuous attention to instruction • Ability to stand and move animal as requested, showing animal to its best

advantage. 3. All exhibitors are eligible to participate. Such participation is not counted in the

member's exhibit limit in the department.

4. The member must show an animal for which they have identified in 4hOnline and/or Fair Entry

5. Showmanship classes will be divided as follows:

• Advanced—Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Showmanship exhibitors who previously have won first place in their current age division may participate ONLY in this class. The advanced class will be held before the regular showmanship classes to help other members learn showmanship techniques.

• Seniors—Grades 9-12 • Intermediates—Grades 7-8 • Juniors—Grades 4-6

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6. If there are not 5 entries per age division, classes may be combined at the discretion of the project committee.

7. Premiums for Senior, Intermediate and Junior classes will be: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00. Winners in Advanced Class will receive ribbons.

Health Requirements No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on Iowa origin animals or poultry exhibited at County 4-H/FFA FAIR, but the animals must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an accredited veterinarian. Swine are required to be inspected either before being unloaded or before leaving a designated isolation and inspection area (prior to mixing with any other pigs). All animals moving from out of state into an Iowa county 4-H/FFA fair must meet Iowa Animal and Livestock Importation requirements. Each show must have an official veterinarian. Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.

NOTE: Any evidence of WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES or any other contagious disease or infectious condition will eliminate the animal from the show. Official identification listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection required for all cattle of any age coming in from out of state used for rodeos, recreational events, shows and exhibitions.

Swine All swine must originate from a herd or area not under quarantine and must be individually identified. All swine are required to have individual official identification. All 4-H /FFA tags bearing the US Shield are official identification tags. Swine originating outside of Iowa. All exhibitors must present a test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the show (individual show regulations may have more restrictive time restrictions), regardless of the status of the herd, and show individual official identification on test report. Electronic identification will not be considered official identification for exhibition purposes.

Sheep and Goats All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag (Ex. IA 1234-5678) or another official Scrapie tag. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag (Ex. IA 1234-5678), another official Scrapie tag, or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG). Wethers less than 18 months of age are required to have an individual identification and a scrapie tag may be used, but a scrapie tag is not required.

Dogs and Cats All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies certificate and distemper shot. Dogs must have a Parvo shot. Cats and dogs showing signs of parasites will be excused from the fairgrounds.

Poultry All All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have bee performed by an authorized tester. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B) Please note: Poultry purchased from a hatchery and raised for exhibition are not exempt from Pullorum-Typhoid testing requirements. However, “Market Classes” of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. “Market Classes” of poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition.

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Livestock Auction • Livestock Auction will begin promptly at 9:00 AM on June 29th, 2020. A buyer’s

breakfast will be served at 8 am in the Youth Council Food Booth.

• Livestock exhibitors should actively recruit buyers.

• Sale Weight: will be the same as weigh-in for all livestock. • Swine commercial haulers have priority.

• There will be transportation to the lockers for all buyers.

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Limits to Auction numbers: Limits in the livestock auction will consist of Cattle (2), Sheep (1), Goat (1), Swine (1), pen of 3 meat birds (1).

When an animal needs to be designated to the auction: Each member selling livestock in the auction will pay $5.00 per animal when they sign up at the 4-H Fair Office window. Deadline to sign up is 5pm on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 for all animals except for swine. Swine exhibitors will sign up for the auction with their final destination form which should be submitted within 30 minutes of the completion of the swine show. Auction Order: 2020 Linn County Fair Livestock Auction will proceed in the following order: Swine, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Beef. The following year will be in reverse order.

Placement in order for the sale (per species):

• Beef will sell top 5, then champions and reserve champions. All sellers will have one animal in the first round and will go to the second round if they have another animal.

• Sheep, Goats, Poultry, and Swine: Champions will sell first then lottery after (draw from hat).

Policy for animals once designated to the Auction: All animals designated for the 2020 Linn County Fair Livestock Auction MUST STAY ON THE FAIRGROUNDS and 4-H'ers/FFA'ers are responsible for the care of the livestock until they are loaded following the auction, i.e. Feeding, watering, cleaning pens, helping load the animal, etc. THERE WILL BE NO-NO SALES in the auction. All animals once sold are considered to have changed ownership. Animals need to be designated for sale barn, packer, or locker at time of sale. If a buyer is not sending an animal to a provided packer, sale barn, or locker this needs to be stated at time of sale and it is buyers responsibility to provide transportation for this animal by the end of the auction.

Beef Department Committee Chairs— Susan Rosauer, Alicia Davis, Tammy Vavricek

Check-in—Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 7—9:30am • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Judging—Saturday, June 27, 2020 • 9:00am • Cattle Show Arena

Release—Cow/Calf—After Beef Show Completion,

Market & Breeding Animals: Sunday, June 28, 2019 6am–10am

Order of showing Cow/Calf Pairs, Breeding Heifers, Market Beef, Showmanship Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 1. All beef will be stalled between 7:00 and 9:30am on Wednesday, June 27, 2020.

Market beef and commercial heifers weigh-in will be directly off the trailers Wednesday morning. All animals will be vet checked off the trailers Wednesday morning. Stall and tack assignments will be posted in the barn by Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

2. Youth are responsible for their own bedding for their stalls. Only wood products are

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allowed. NO HAY, STRAW, OR LANDSCAPING BARK.

3. All market and breeding beef must be dehorned, prior to weigh in, no exceptions. Market Beef must be castrated prior to weigh in.

4. One head per class will be required to offer a class. It will be at the judge’s discretion if they will receive champion in their class.

5. Release time for non-auction animals will be 6am – 10am Sunday, June 27, 2020. For those leaving, for ease of cleaning the barn bedding must be scraped 2 feet from the walls toward the center aisle. No bedding is to be placed in the center aisle.

6. No health certificates are required for beef animals. A veterinarian will check the cattle as they arrive at the fair.

7. Calves will be shown as identified in 4hOnline at the beginning of the project. Breed identities will be defined by the current year Breed Classification for IJBBA Sanctioned Show. No changes allowed at the fair.

8. A halter and necktie are mandatory for all calves during overnight hours. (Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun.) (This does not pertain to the cow/calf exhibits.) Note: All livestock must remain in the barns at night. No tie outs at the trailers or elsewhere on the grounds. Barn curfew for beef is 10:00 p.m. (See Animal Division Rule 13)

9. Beef exhibitors are to wear proper 4-H or FFA shirt in any competition and during the auction. This includes the beef show, showmanship, auction, obstacle course, grooming contest and bucket bottle interviews. See general rule #5 and Auction rules for more information.

10. It is the intent that the exhibitors take responsibility for caring and grooming their own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the exhibitor learn new skills and be done by an immediate family member (father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent), legal guardian, Linn County 4-H club leader, current Linn County 4-H or FFA member, or department committee member.

11. Generators will be allowed and will be placed for use only after contacting the beef committee for procedure.

12. Non-compliance with any rule and/or any practice deemed unethical by the committee will result in being disqualified and barred from showing and selling.

13. Safety should be everyone’s primary concern. No unshielded fans (Blades, belts, or other items not covered) and other hazardous equipment are allowed to be used on the fairgrounds. There will be No allowance for fans placed in any of the cattle aisles. The use of butt fans is prohibited. All fans must face east. Limit of one fan per two calves. Only overhead hanging fans will be allowed.

14. Painting, dyeing and use of color agents on beef animals in not condoned by county fair superintendents. Beef projects which show evidence of this will not be permitted into the show ring. If a color or coloring agent rubs off an animal rubbed with either a towel or a hand, that animal will be disqualified. Exhibitors can use colored grooming aids on hooves only.

15. All division champions will be wiped with a towel to check for color or coloring agents prior to entering the show ring for the championship drive. If coloring agents or color are found, the exhibitor and animal will be disqualified.

16. No unloading tack Wednesday during Beef weigh-in. You may drive onto the fair grounds and unload tack on Tuesday during stall set up. After this you can drive onto the fairgrounds until 8 am Thursday thru Monday to unload needed supplies.

17. No grooming chutes in the Beef Barn at any time Tuesday through Monday.

18. Due to congestion in the staging area each exhibitor may be accompanied by up to two people. They must be an immediate family member o current Linn co. 4-Her/FFA’er

19. Exhibitors must wait until all check-in gates, scales head chutes etc...are removed before cattle can be removed from their stalls Wednesday, after check/weigh-in.

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FFA Members For those enrolled in both 4-H and FFA, be advised that your total Market Beef project must be declared either 4-H or FFA. You cannot show one market beef in 4-H and another in FFA. Likewise, the entire Breeding Heifer project must be declared either 4-H or FFA. However, you may choose to do market Beef project for 4-H and Breeding Heifer project for FFA or the reverse.

Livestock Auction

“All-Around” Beef Exhibitor Award Purpose: To recognize members who are active in the different activities the beef program offers.

Object of Award—To earn points; not necessarily win a championship.

Goal of Award—To increase involvement and knowledge of the beef program.

Who sets standards for this award?—The youth on the Beef Committee are to review and must approve all changes to this award.

Eligibility Guidelines for “All Around” Exhibitor Award

1. Open to all 4-H and FFA Beef Project Members. (No Bucket/Bottle Calves)

2. Three age divisions: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior according to 4-H guidelines. A Champion and a Reserve Champion will be named in each division.

3. Member must use their own animal, which is identified in 4-H Online for all contests.

4. To be eligible for the “All-Around Award” the member MUST attend at least one Linn County Beef workshop away from the county fair. Each workshop will earn 5 points towards award.

5. First year project members that turn in a completed beef record at fair can earn 10 points. Project members that turned in a completed beef record from the previous year to the Extension Office by September 15th can earn 10 points. A completed beef record from the previous or current year turned in at fair by all other project members can earn 5 points. Record Books must be turned in by Friday at 9am.

6. To further be eligible for the “All-Around Award” the member MUST compete in a minimum of four of the following events taking place at the county fair:

• Exhibit in the beef show • Obstacle Course Contest • Showmanship class • Team Grooming Contest • Photography Contest • Beef Quiz Bowl Contest

7. Dress-code note: Refer to rule #9 General Beef Rules.

Points will be totaled and winners named prior to start of the Livestock Auction

Photography Contest 1. This contest is open to any beef exhibitor that has entered breeding, performance,

and market beef in the Linn County Fair.

2. You don’t need to participate in the “All-Around” Award to enter, but points will be awarded as follows to those that do if they receive 1st place 5 points, 2nd place 4 points, 3rd place 3 points, 4th place 2 points, and all others 1 point.

3. Each member is allowed up to 2 photos (5x7 or 8x10 only) mounted on black or white foam board, no matting accepted. Each photo must have the following information on the back of the photo: Exhibitors name, club, and grade just completed in school.

4. Photo must be related or represent the cattle industry. These photos must be turned in by Thursday morning at 9 am.

5 . Photos may not be entered as a Static Exhibit.

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They will be judged on the following:

Quality of image Well positioned/center of interest

Good angle/view point Captures moment well

Originality/creativity Emphasis on cattle/cattle industry

Overall appeal

Market Beef 1. A member may have weighed in six market beef animals on December 15, 2019, but

only three may be exhibited as market individuals at this fair.

2. Heifers and steers are eligible for the market beef class.

3. Heifers shown in market beef classes may not be shown in any breeding class. All market heifers must have been weighed in on December 15, 2019.

4. All market beef must be ear tagged with an official 4-H tag at the county weigh-in on December 15th 2019. The tag must be put in the ear at weigh-in and must be in the ear when beef are brought to the fair. If a tag is lost, it is the member's responsibility to contact a member of the beef committee and have it replaced. Calves without tags in their ears will be ineligible to show.

5. There will be no artificial filling of calves or any other practice deemed unethical by the beef committee.

6. All market beef entries must weigh 1000 pounds or more in order to sell. Market beef can be exhibited at lower weights.

Breed/crossbred classes will be broken by weight as needed.

A) For State Fair Breed Steers, the exhibitor must present the breed, tattoo and the location, sire’s name and registration number at county weigh-in in December. Steers without necessary information at the weigh-in will be shown in the crossbred division. Tattoos will be checked.

B) Breed steers for County Fair must exhibit predominate characteristics of the breed (according to IJBBA) and have a sire registration number at December’s weigh-in. Where heredity is questionable, the beef project committee has the authority to transfer animals to the crossbred classes.

C) First and second place winners in individual classes are eligible to compete for Championship and Reserve Championships, provided they received a purple or blue award.

9. If an animal does not show in the beef show it will not be able to sell in the auction.

10. Market beef selling in the auction must be signed up by 5pm on Saturday, June 27th, 2020. All beef equipment must also be removed by 10:00AM, Sunday, June 28, 2020 from the barn. Fans, feed pans, and water pans can be left until 8:00AM Monday, July 1, 2019. After the auction, exhibitors are to stay with their animal until it is picked up. Livestock sale weight will be the same as weigh in weight for all market animals. Only animals shown as a Market Beef qualify to sell in the auction.

11. All market beef weighed in December will be eligible for rate of gain ribbons and premiums. Miniature Hereford Steers will not be evaluated on Rate of Gain. Rate of gain will be calculated and must be shown on the stall card. Pro-rated premiums will be paid on the following basis:

Market Steer

• 2.3 lbs. per day and above Blue Award • 2.10 to 2.29 lbs. per day Red Award • Under 2.09 lbs. per day White Award Market Heifer • 2.1 lbs. per day and above Blue Award • 1.9 to 2.09 lbs. per day Red Award • Under 1.89 lbs. per day White Award

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12. “Home raised” is a calf raised on your family farm from birth, shown by a immediate member of the family and identified at the Linn County weigh-in as such.

13. Champion and reserve champion market heifers are eligible to compete for grand champion market beef honors.

14. Market Animals must receive a blue ribbon for Rate of Gain to compete for Grand Champion Market Beef honors. If market beef do not make rate of gain of 2.3 per day for steers and 2.1 lbs. per day for heifers they cannot receive a blue ribbon.

Classes in order of showing

Carcass Merit Carcass merit class will be used to estimate carcass retail yield and meat quality. Awards will be given to Market Steers and Market Heifers. Carcass placing will be determined by ultrasound scanning at fair. Cost of Scanning will be paid at county fair scanning. The Linn County Cattlemen will generously provide the scanning fee for one Market beef per exhibitor. Additional animals may be scanned at the member‘s expense.

1. Members may indicate which animal(s) that is entered in county fair to be scanned and an ultra sound reading done. Member must report the animal(s) they choose to have entered in the carcass class at the time of ultra-sounding. General rules, general livestock rules, and health requirements apply to this entry.

2. Ultrasound will be done after the beef weigh-in, Wednesday by a qualified technician.

3. All carcass projections will be based on real-time ultrasound. Placing is with the carcass data provided by the ISU Extension Beef Program Specialist being used as a tool.

4. Carcass class will have a champion and reserve champion honors and designated award, with placing up to 10th place.

Breeding Heifers 1. Heifers must be born between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019.

2. Animals which are registered are eligible for competition in breed classes and must have a visible tattoo prior to the fair. Tattoos will be checked. No illegible or fresh tattoos will be allowed to show. Retattooing at the fair will not be allowed. All breeding heifers, registered, commercial or home raised are required to be tattooed.

3. All breeding heifers, registered, commercial, or home raised must have a secondary method of ID: calfhood vaccination# or an official 4-H ear tag if the animal is not registered.

4. Registration papers must be presented at check-in time. Only original papers will be accepted.

5. A class for commercial breeding heifers is available for non-registered breeding heifers.

6. Heifers shown in any breeding beef classes may not be shown in any market class.

7. Each exhibitor is limited to three heifers.

8. Breed classes will be broken by age as needed. Commercial heifer and home raised heifer classes will be broken by weight.

20001—Market Returning Bucket Bottle 20002—Home Raised Market Steer 20003—Home Raised Market Heifer 20004—Market Angus 20005—Market Belted Galloway 20006—Market Charolais 20007—Market Chianina 20008—Market Gelbvieh 20009—Market Hereford 20010—Market Limousine 20011—Market Maine Anjou

20012—Market Miniature Hereford Steer 20013—Market Red Angus 20014—Market Saler 20015—Market Shorthorn Plus 20016—Market Shorthorn Purebred 20017—Market Simmental 20018—Market Waygu 20019—Market Beef All Other Breeds 20020—Crossbred Market Steer 20021—Market Beef Heifer

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9. “Home raised” breeding heifer is a calf raised on your family farm from birth and shown by a son or daughter of the family.

10. If registration number is missing from 4hOnline entry by May 15th, the animal will be shown as a commercial heifer as long as there is a secondary method of ID. “Applications for registration” will not be accepted.

11. Exhibitor must identify at check/weigh-in on June 24, 2020 if they are showing in the commercial, home raised, or registered class.

Breeding Heifers Classes in order of showing

Beef Cow Calf Pairs 1. Entry includes cow and her “NATURAL BORN” calf shown as one pair.

2. Class 20201 is open to females shown as a breeding heifer and identified as such with tattoo at the 2019 Linn County Fair. This includes all breeds and commercial breeding heifers.

3. Aged cow/calf class (20202) is open to females shown as breeding heifers at the 2018 Linn County Fair and prior to 2018 fair and identified as such with a tattoo. This includes all breeds and commercial or crossbred cows.

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5. A member may have a maximum of two pair in the cow/calf division.

6. Cow and calf must be broke to lead. Cow and calf must be clean. Grooming is optional.

7. Cow/calf pairs will be stalled on Wednesday June 24, 2020 between 7:00am and 9:30am.

8. Cow/Calf pairs will be released following the show, Saturday, June 27, 2020.

9. No Market Heifers are eligible to be shown in the Cow/Calf division.

Classes in order of showing

Showmanship

Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines

20101—Breeding Returning Bucket Bottle 20102—Home Raised Breeding Heifer 20103—Angus Heifer 20104—Charolais Heifer 20105—Charolais Composite Heifer 20106—Chianina Heifer 20107—Gelbvieh Heifer 20108—Hereford Heifer 20109—Limousin Heifer 20110—Lim-Flex Heifer 20111—Maine Anjou Heifer Maintainer

20112—Maine Anjou Heifer High % 20113—Miniature Hereford Heifer 20114—Red Angus Heifer 20115—Red Angus Foundation Heifer 20116—Saler Heifer 20117—Shorthorn Heifer Plus 20118—Shorthorn Heifer Purebred 20119—Simmental Heifer Foundation 20120—Simmental Heifer High % 20121—Breeding Beef All Other Breeds 20122—Breeding Commercial Heifer

20201—1st Calf Heifer with Calf 20202—Aged Cow with Calf

90004—Beef Showmanship Advanced 90003—Beef Showmanship Senior

90001—Beef Showmanship Junior 90002—Beef Showmanship Intermediate

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Bucket/Bottle Calf —Beef & Dairy

Committee Chairs– Allison Ross Check-in —Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 7am—12pm • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2Interview—Friday June 26, 2020 • 8am • Cattle Show Arena

Judging—Friday June 26, 2020 • 2pm • Cattle Show Arena

Release—Saturday, June 27, 2020 following Beef Show & Sunday, June 28, 2020 6–10am

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. Member must start project and have identified in 4-H Online by May 15th.

2. Member can enroll newborn or orphan calves. Calves must have been born between January 1 and April 30, 2020 with possession within 2 weeks of birth.

3. Calves MUST be bucket or bottle fed (no nursing permitted after 2 weeks of age).

4. Calves can be heifers or steers; beef or dairy; purebred or crossbred. NO BULL CALVES permitted. All bull calves must be castrated by June 1.

5. Each member may identify and enroll up to 3 animals but will be allowed to exhibit only 1 animal at the fair.

6. Calves MUST have eartags or tattoos and will be checked at the fair. Animals without proper identification will not be permitted to show.

7. Bucket/bottle calves CANNOT be shown in any other project division.

8. Calves will be shown at halter and fitted according to beef or dairy guidelines. The class will be divided according to the age of the exhibitor. Champion and Reserve Champion placings will be given in each division.

9. Project will be evaluated on four parts: Written records 200 Interview 100 General health/fitting 100 Showmanship 100 Total Points Possible 500 10. Judging will be based on: A) What the member has learned about care and management of raising the calf. B) The fitting and showing of the calf (according to beef/dairy guidelines). C) General health condition and management of the calf and member’s

knowledge of this area. D) Accurate and complete records of the project (quality and conformation of the

calf will not be the major factor considered in the bucket/bottle project). 10. Calves must arrive in accordance with the fair schedule. 11. Bucket Bottle exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up their stalls before they leave. 12. Bucket Bottle calves that are shown by Clover Kids may be shown the following year

as a Returning Bucket Bottle by the exhibitor that showed it the previous year. If the Clover Kid that exhibit the project has not graduated out of the Clover Kid program by the following year an older sibling can show the project as their own as a Returning Bucket Bottle. Sibling definition includes brother, sister or step-siblings with one common parent/guardian.

Classes in order of showing 20301—Bucket/Bottle Calf - Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) 20302—Bucket/Bottle Calf - Junior 20303—Bucket/Bottle Calf - Intermediate 20304—Bucket/Bottle Calf - Senior

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Cat Department Committee Chair—Jeff Barrick

Check-in—Thursday, June 25, 2020 9:00-9:15 am • Small Animal Building

Judging—Thursday June 25, 2020 9:30 am • Small Animal Building

Release—Thursday June 25, 2020• After Show

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. A cat or kitten shown in the cat show cannot be shown in any other show at the Fair.

2. Kittens must be at least four months of age and less than 12 months of age by show date. 12 months and older are cats.

3. Pregnant cats and cats with nursing litter may not be exhibited.

4. Cats/Kittens are to be entered Thursday between 9:00 and 9:15 am. They should be brought in a secure container or be on a leash. All cats must be checked in and health checked prior to being placed in exhibit area. Current rabies vaccination papers and verification of distemper shot must be presented at this time. Please read the Health Requirements under the General Animal Division rules carefully.

5. Cages will NOT be provided. The show will be a pet carrier/pet cage show. (It can be larger than a standard small cat carrier.) A cage that works best for the pet should be used. All exhibitors must provide a cage/carrier. Tip of the toenail needs to be clipped before the fair.

6. Cats MUST REMAIN in cages when not being shown or on deck.

7. Non-compliance of rules will result in forfeiture of earned premiums as well as elimination from the remaining classes that day.

8. Evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

• Cleanliness and grooming of cat • Conformation of cat • Knowledge of exhibitor, coat length, color, breed (or similar to) and coat

pattern (bi-color, tabby, mackerel, etc.), of the cat being shown • Unusual appearance of cat: Tailless, six-toed, etc. • Handling: How exhibitor presents handles animal, display of the cage, and

knowledge of animal

• 5 questions pertaining to the cat project will be used to break ties

9. Showmanship will not be included in the cat show

10. No kittens or cats are to be in the vicinity of the small animal barn without vaccination records and a vet check on the day of the show.

11. An exhibitor may not exhibit more than two animals per class.

12. Cats will be released following the show.

Classes in order of showing 20400—Cat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) 20401—Kitten, 4-11 Month, Any Color 20402—Short Hair Adult, Any Color 20403—Medium Hair Adult, Any Color 20404—Long Hair Adult, Any Color

Dairy Cattle Department Committee Chair— Mike Eilers Check-in—Wednesday, June 24, 2020• 10:00 am-12:00pm • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Dairy Milking Cattle Sunday, June 28, 2020 • 9:00 am-9:30am • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Judging—Sunday June 28, 2020 • 10:00am • Cattle Show Arena Release—Sunday, June 28, 2020—2:00-5:00pm

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To show in order listed Calves of each breed will be shown in the following order. Calves will be followed by yearling of each breed, etc. 1) Holstein 3) Jersey 5) Milking Shorthorn 2) Guernsey 4) Brown

Swiss 6) Ayrshire Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. General Livestock Rules and Regulations and 4-H General Rules and Regulations apply in this department.

2. Entries are open to registered and identified grade dairy animals that meet the stated 4-H & FFA and State Fair rules and regulations and were born before May 1, 2020. Animals entered are limited to those identified as either a 4-H or FFA project, but not both. Exhibitors may NOT show as both a 4-H and FFA exhibitor.

3. 4-H animals must have been identified in 4hOnline by May 15. 4. Any yearling heifer that has freshened prior to time of judging must be evaluated in a

2-year-old class. 5. Each animal must be registered or properly identified. All levels of registry are

acceptable. Animals whose registration papers or identified grade papers are not approved by the Superintendent will not be allowed to enter the show.

6. Exhibitors may enter up to six head with no more than two entries per class. 7. SUBSTITUTIONS - Exhibitors may substitute provided the substitute animal was listed

in 4hOnline by May 15. 8. Animals exhibited in this department must be housed in stalls designated by the

Superintendent or forfeit all premiums earned. 9. All animals will be judged on conformation only. 10. First and Second place winners from calf and yearling classes will compete for Junior

Championship. First and Second place in each of the cow classes are eligible for Senior Championship. Junior and Senior Champions will compete for Grand Champion.

11. If numbers in class warrant, the Superintendent will split classes accordingly. 12. Dairy animals are to be entered in classes according to ages as follows:

All Breeds Junior calves born March 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020

Intermediate calves born December 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020

Senior calves born September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019

Summer yearlings born June 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019

Junior yearlings born March 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019

Winter yearlings born December 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019

Senior yearlings born September 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019

Two-year-old born September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018

Three-year-old born September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017

Cows born before September 1, 2016 Dairy Cattle Classes

BROWN SWISS 20511—Junior Calves 20512—Int. Calves 20513—Senior Calves 20514—Summer Yearlings 20515—Junior Yearlings 20516—Winter Yearling 20517—Senior Yearlings 20518—2-year-olds 20519—3-year-olds 20520—Cows, Aged

Guernsey 20521—Junior Calves 20522—Int. Calves 20523—Senior Calves 20524—Summer Yearlings 20525—Junior Yearlings 20526—Winter Yearling 20527—Senior Yearlings 20528—2-year-olds 20529—3-year-olds 20530—Cows, Aged

AYRSHIRE 20501—Junior Calves 20502—Int. Calves 20503—Senior Calves 20504—Summer Yearlings 20505—Junior Yearlings 20506—Winter Yearling 20507—Senior Yearlings 20508—2 Year Olds 20509—3 Year Olds 20510—Aged Cows

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Dairy Cattle Classes Continued

Dog Department Committee Chair— Ashley Ford

Check-in—Tuesday June 23, 2020 • 2:00-2:30pm • Cattle Show Arena

Thursday June 25, 2020 • 7:00-7:30am • Cattle Show Arena

Judging—Tuesday June 23, 2020 • 3:00pm • Cattle Show Arena • Handling & Obedience

Thursday June 25, 2020 • 8:00am • Cattle Show Arena • Agility & Rally

Release-After show and presentation of ribbons

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 1. A dog must be owned by the 4-H/FFA member or in partnership with a family

member.

2. A member may only show one dog per obedience class, unless permission is given by the dog committee. A member is only allowed to enter and show in one showmanship class. Members may show more than one dog in agility and rally.

3. Any dog that shows aggressive behavior towards any dog or human or cannot be kept under control, will be asked to leave immediately.

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5. All members must attend an orientation meeting (March 28th or March 24th) and county sponsored classes (Starting April 14th) and/or show participation in outside

Jersey 20541—Junior Calves 20542—Int. Calves 20543—Senior Calves 20544—Summer Yearlings 20545—Junior Yearlings 20546—Winter Yearling 20547—Senior Yearlings 20548—2-year-olds 20549—3-year-olds 20550—Cows, Aged

Milking Shorthorn 20551—Junior Calves 20552—Int. Calves 20553—Senior Calves 20554—Summer Yearlings 20555—Junior Yearlings 20556—Winter Yearling 20557—Senior Yearlings 20558—2-year-olds 20559—3-year-olds 20560—Cows, Aged

Holstein 20531—Junior Calves 20532—Int. Calves 20533—Senior Calves 20534—Summer Yearlings 20535—Junior Yearlings 20536—Winter Yearling 20537—Senior Yearlings 20538—2-year-olds 20539—3-year-olds 20540—Cows, Aged

Crossbred 20561—Junior Calves 20562—Int. Calves 20563—Senior Calves 20564—Summer Yearlings 20565—Junior Yearlings

20566—Winter Yearling 20567—Senior Yearlings 20568—2-year-olds 20569—3-year-olds 20570—Cows, Aged

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines

90021—Dairy Cattle Advanced 90022—Dairy Cattle—Senior

90023—Dairy Cattle—Intermediate 90024—Dairy Cattle—Junior

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training classes. The required number of county sponsored lessons to exhibit is 6 of 9 classes offered for 1st – 3rd year members. 4th year and above members are required to attend 2 classes to be fair eligible and are encouraged to attend more. Outside classes will only be accepted if taken between January 1st and June 15th of the current year. Outside class verification forms are due no later than June 15th at the Extension Office, along with copy of current vaccination records. Please note: Exhibitors must attend the required number of classes in each event—obedience, agility, and showmanship. Failure to attend will result in ineligibility to show at fair.

6. Members are required to personally sign-in on the attendance sheet provided by instructor. Failure to sign in each time the member attends will be noted as absentee and the class will not count. Instructor will also note participation in each portion of the class night and late arrivals, leaving early may result in class time not counting.

7. Once an exhibitor and dog have received a blue ribbon in a level, the exhibitor is automatically required to progress to the next level deemed appropriate by instructor.

Exception: If the 4-H dog obedience instructor feels the dog is not ready for classes in the next level, the member may remain at the same level for lessons and showing for the following year. If a dog achieves an AKC or UKC title or equivalent during the current 4-H/FFA year, the dog will be allowed to show in its current level, but must move up the following year. For purposes of these rules, AKC titles will be used as the standard:

A. Open—Dog and/or member may have previous open level showing experience, but dog must not have CDX or higher obedience title and shall not have RE or higher title.

B. Graduate Novice B—For dogs that readily carry the dumbbell, or have received a qualifying score in Graduate Novice A. Dogs must not have received any ‘CDX’ level titles.

C. Graduate Novice A—For dogs that attempting the dumbbell and have not received a qualify score. Dogs must not have received any ‘CDX’ level titles.

D. Novice B—A handler/Dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualify score. Any dog that has earned any ‘CD” level title before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

E. Novice A—A handler/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Any dog that has earned any ‘CD” level title before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

F. Preferred Novice B—A handler/Dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD’ level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

G. Preferred Novice A—A handler/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD’ level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

H. Beginners Novice B—is for dog/Handler teams, where either the dog has had previous training, but this is the first year for the exhibitor, or for an exhibitor with experience, but this is the first year for the dog. This class is also open to exhibitor/dog teams in their 3rd year of training that did not receive a qualifying score in Beginners Novice A last year. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD’ level title of higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

I. Beginners Novice A—class is only for dogs and handler teams in their 2nd year of training. Exhibitor/Dog team may only enter this class 1 year. Dogs must not have earned any obedience title through AKC,UKC, etc. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD’ level title of higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

J. Intro Class—this class is for first year exhibitors with first year dogs ony. Dogs must have not earned any obedience title through AKC, UKC, etc.

K. Rally— This class is open to every exhibitor. All exercises are preformed on

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lease at a variety of stations. Exercises may include, but are not limited to, jumping exercises. Divisions include Junior, Intermediate, and Senior.

L. On leash agility—For dogs shown in intro, beginner A and B, and preferred novice obedience only. Dogs shown in novice or higher obedience are not allowed to show in on leash agility. Dog is shown on lead.

M. Advanced Agility—is run off leash and member and dog must have had previous experience in agility and are showing in novice or higher obedience.

N. Handling—Entries in this division are open to pure bred or mixed breed dogs and must be owned by the exhibitor or in partnership with parent or guardian.

8. Dogs are to remain in the area, crated until show time and their class is called.

9. Show Order:

Day 1: Handling classes will start with Senior followed by Intermediate and Junior. If Overall showmanship is awarded, it will be determined from the winners of each class. Obedience class running order will be: Open, Graduate Novice, Preferred Novice, Beginners Novice, then Intro.

Day 2: Agility class order to be determined the day or fair. Rally will follow Agility, and the fun classes will be determined day of show.

10. No wolves or wolf-dogs will be admitted due to State of Iowa Department of Agriculture rabies notification.

11. No female dog in season may be exhibited. No pregnant or nursing females may be exhibited or present on the show grounds or at training classes. Females must have weaned puppies at least 4 weeks prior to showing and must be completely dry.

12. Puppies must be at least six months old on show date.

13. All dogs being exhibited in showmanship, agility, or rally at county fair must also enter and be exhibited in one obedience class.

14. Proper equipment must be used, as explained at dog obedience classes. No prong, pinch, halter, harness, or gentle leader may be used when showing. Buckle (either leather or nylon), choke (metal or nylon), or martingale collars are acceptable. Beginner, Novice, and Preferred obedience exhibitors must have a 6’ leash. Buckle collars only in agility. All tags or identification items must be removed from collars. Appropriate showmanship collars are allowed for handling only. Small toys, treats or “bait” may be used in handling only. No treats, bait or toys allowed in the obedience, rally, or agility rings at fair.

15. Show attire: blue jeans or khakis, tennis shoes or close toed shoes. NXT Bank 2020Fair t-shirt. No sandals, shorts, capris, or hats.

16. Dogs should be brought to the grounds at time located on fair schedule for vet check.

17. Exhibitor conduct: Exhibitors shall not strike dogs nor use any other unnecessarily harsh physical means of disciplining dogs.

18. It is understood that fair is a busy time and parents are encouraged to be help to their child as needed. Remember, this is the child’s project and that the majority of the care and handling should be done by the project member. Committee members will be available to hold dogs as needed or to assist members before they enter the ring.

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20. Exhibitors must receive the following percentages to receive appropriate ribbons in Dog Obedience:

All obedience levels, break downs for Blue/Red/White ribbons: Blue 175-200 points Red 155-169 ½ points White 154 ½ or lower One first place award will be given per class. Dogs that leave the ring will be asked to return to finish the exercises, but will be

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considered disqualified and receive a white ribbon. Also any dog that urinates or defecates during their ring time will be considered disqualified and receive a white ribbon.

There will be a high scoring regular class dog (intro, beginners, preferred novice, and novice classes) and a high scoring advanced class dog (grad novice and open classes). Any tie will be first broken by the on leash heeling scores (regular classes on leash and off leash heeling advanced classes). Any additional tie will results in a heel off to be determined by the judges.

21. Exhibitors must receive the following percentages of their total score in order to receive the appropriate ribbon in Agility:

Blue 100-85% of total score Red 84-70% of total score White 69-0% of total score Score is based on the total number of obstacles x 10 points per station. Example of deductions that may occur during a run: 1 point for each missed contact, 1

point for tight lead or directing dog with lead, 3 points for retry on obstacle, 5 points for incomplete obstacle and 10 points for refusal or missed obstacle. Judge will have the final say on all deductions. Dogs that leave the course will be asked to return to the ring to finish their run, but will be considered disqualified and receive a white ribbon.

22. Handling: Placing and ribbons are at the discretions of the judge but will be based on the following criteria:

Exhibitor (appearance, attitude) ....................... 15 points

Dog Grooming and condition............................ 25 points

Handling ........................................................... 30 points

Questions ......................................................... 30 points

Total................................................................ 100 points

Ribbons will be awarded as follows:

Purple - 90-100 points,

Blue - 80-89 points,

Red - 70-79 points

White - 69 points or less. Handling Classes: 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and must be owned

by the exhibitor or in partnership with parent or guardian.

2. All exhibitors entering the Handling Division MUST ALSO enter and exhibit in at least one Obedience Class.

3. The exhibitor is limited to one entry in this division.

4. Class determination is based on the grade of the handler.

5. Handling classes will be judged using the following Showmanship Score Card:

Exhibitor (appearance, attitude) ....................... 15 points

Dog Grooming and condition............................ 25 points

Handling ........................................................... 30 points

Questions ......................................................... 30 points

Total................................................................ 100 points

6. First place winners in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions will receive a Top Handler Award.

Classes

90015—Dog Handling & Grooming - Senior - Grades 9th - 12th

90014—Dog Handling & Grooming - Intermediate - Grades 7th - 8th

90013—Dog Handling & Grooming - Junior - Grades 4th - 6th

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Agility Classes: 20601—Agility—On Leash-under 16” For those dogs that participate in prenovice and sub novice obedience. Dogs will measure under 16” at the withers. Dogs under 18 months of age that are over the height limit, at the decision of the agility instructor, may also participate in this class. Dogs will remain on leash and be scored. Times will also be recorded but only used in the event of a tie. Dog may not have any agility titles. Dog must hit both up and down contact points to avoid deductions.

20602—Agility—On Leash-16” and over For those dogs that participate in prenovice and sub novice obedience. Dogs will measure over 16” at the withers or any dog that is under 16” and the handler requests a higher jump height. Dogs will remain on leash and be scored. Times will also be recorded but only used in the event of a tie. Dog may not have any agility titles. Dog must hit both up and down contact points to avoid deductions

20603—Agility—Advanced under 16” Course will be run off leash. Dogs must have at least one year’s showing experience and be in novice or higher level obedience. Dogs will measure under 16” at the withers. Dog may have agility titles. NOTE: Any dog that cannot be controlled off leash will not be allowed to show in this level. This event is timed with penalties added for obstacle faults. Dogs must hit both up and down contact points to avoid deductions. Weave guide wires are optional.

20604—Agility—Advanced-over 16” Course will be run off leash. Dogs must have at least one year’s showing experience and be in novice or higher level obedience. Dogs will measure over 16” at the withers or any dog under 16” that the handler requests a higher jump height. Dog may have agility titles. NOTE: Any dog that cannot be controlled off leash will not be allowed to show in this level. This event is timed with penalties added for obstacle faults. Dogs must hit both up and down contact points to avoid deductions. Weave guide wires will be removed!

Obedience Classes: 20701—Obedience—Open Heel Free & Figure Eight Off Leash 40 points Command Discrimination (Stand, Down, Sit) Off Leash 30 points Drop on Recall Off Leash 30 points Retrieve on Flat Off Leash 20 points Retrieve over High Jump Off Leash 30 points Broad Jump Off Leash 20 points Stand Stay Get Your Leash 30 points

20702—Obedience—Graduate Novice B Heel Free and Figure Eight Off Leash 40 points Drop on Recall Off Leash 40 points Dumbbell Recall Off Leash 30 points Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off Leash 30 points Recall over Broad Jump Off Leash 30 points Stand Stay – Get Your Leash Drop Leash 30 points Graduate Novice B – For dogs that readily carry the dumbbell, or have received a qualifying score in Graduate Novice A.

30703—Obedience—Graduate Novice A Heel Free and Figure Eight Off Leash 40 points Drop on Recall Off Leash 40 points Dumbbell Recall Off Leash 30 points Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off Leash 30 points Recall over Broad Jump Off Leash 30 points Stand Stay – Get Your Leash Drop Leash 30 points Graduate Novice A – For dogs attempting the dumbbell work and have not received a

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qualifying score. Dogs must not have received any ‘CDX’ level titles. 20704—Obedience—Novice B Heel & Figure Eight On Leash 40 pts Stand for Examination 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with Finish Off Leash 30 pts Sit Stay Get Your Leash 30 pts Group Exercise – Sit & Down Stay 30 pts Novice B - A handler/Dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. Any dog that has earned any ‘CD” level title before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

20705—Obedience—Novice A Heel & Figure Eight On Leash 40 pts Stand for Examination 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with Finish Off Leash 30 pts Sit Stay Get Your Leash 30 pts Group Exercise – Sit & Down Stay 30 pts Novice A - A handler/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Any dog that has earned any ‘CD” level title before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

20706—Obedience—Preferred Novice B Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for Examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Stay – Sit or Down Handler walks ring 30 pts Sit Stay Get your Leash 30 pts Preferred Novice B class - A handler/Dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

20707—Obedience—Preferred Novice A Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for Examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Stay – Sit or Down Handler walks ring 30 pts Sit Stay Get your Leash 30 pts Preferred Novice A class - A handler /Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.

20708—Obedience—Beginners Novice B Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Beginners Novice B is for dog/handler teams, where either the dog has had previous training, but this is the first year for the exhibitor, or for an exhibitor with experience, but this is the first year for the dog. This class is also open to exhibitor/dog teams in their 3rd

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year of training that did not receive a qualifying score in Beginners Novice A last year. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes

20709—Obedience—Beginners Novice A Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Beginners Novice A is only for dogs and handler teams in their 2nd year of training. Exhibitor/Dog team may only enter this class 1 year. Dogs must not have earned any obedience title through AKC, UKC, etc. Any dog that has earned a ‘PCD” level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes

20710—Obedience—Intro Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for examination ON leash 40 pts Recall (no finish) ON leash 40 pts Long sit (1 min) Handler at the end of the leash 40 pts Long down (1 min) Handler at the end of the leash 40 pts Intro class is for First year exhibitor with First year dog only. Dogs must not have earned any obedience title through AKC, UKC, etc.

Rally Class: 20801—Rally This class is open to every exhibitor. All exercises are performed on leash at a variety of stations. Exercises may include, but are not limited to, jumping exercises. Divisions include Junior, Intermediate and Senior.

Dog Contest Classes: 20901—Best Dog Treat Recipe 4-H/FFA members will write-up a dog treat recipe, make the treats, and bring them to fair the day of the show. The contest will be anonymously judged by other exhibitors based on which treat their dog liked! 4-H members should bring their recipe to share with others.

20902—Best Trick Just as it sounds! All 4-H dog members are judged on the best trick the dog can do by the crowd.

20903—Costume Contest Just for the fun of it, we will be having a costume contest the day the dog show you are allowed to sign up the day of the show.

Coloring Contest Pre-registrations are not required for this class. This is open to all ages and the public and will happen throughout the show.

Clover Kid 21001—Dog Picture Interview

Clover kids will bring a printed picture of their dog and have help from their parents to complete a short write-up about their dog. Write-up will be available at fair. The dog will NOT be brought to the fair. The clover kid will sit down with the judge to talk about their dog. All youth will receive a participation ribbon.

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Dairy Goat Department Committee Chairs— Kylie Mysak, Carrie Robertson Check-in—Thursday, June 25, 2020 • 7:00–8:30am • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 Judging— Thursday, June 25, 2020 • 10:00am • Sheep & Swine Show Ring

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. The base date for computing age of goats in all classes will be June 25, 2020.

2. Health requirements: Any evidence of foot rot, sore mouth, breathing problems, pinkeye, open sores or any other contagious disease will eliminate the animal from the show. See Health Requirement section regarding Scrapies rules. Disqualified animals must be removed from the grounds immediately! All animals will be checked by a vet prior to the show.

3. All goats must arrive Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 7:00–8:30am. Dairy Goats will be released after the show.

4. All goats will be penned in the stalls in the Indoor Arena. Goats must be collared at all times and broke to lead. Grooming must be done in the indoor Arena.

5. ID tags and tattoos should have been placed on animals by May 15th. Therefore, no tagging or tattooing will be allowed on fairgrounds.

6. All exhibitors will be assigned pens at check-in. Consideration will be taken for number and size of goats.

7. Due to space limitations, tack pens will only be allowed if space permits and Superintendent approves. Tack will be stored in a designated area if there are no tack pens.

8. It is the intent that the exhibitors take responsibility for caring and grooming their own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the exhibitor learn new skills and be done by an immediate family member (father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent, legal guardian, Linn County 4-H club leader, current Linn County 4-H or FFA member, or department committee member.

Dairy Goat Show 1. A member may exhibit a maximum of two goats in each class, but no more than eight

goats in the entire Dairy Goat Show.

2. All goats must have their hooves properly cleaned, trimmed, and filed. Their coats must be cleaned and clipped for show. Horned animals will be discriminated against, but not disqualified. Dry does 24 months and older are disqualified.

3. All purebred and recorded grade goats must be recorded and tattooed in accordance with ADGA rules. Registration papers must be presented to the superintendent at the time of arrival. Registration papers are not required for grade classes. Grade dairy goats must be identified by a scrapie eartag.

4. Exhibiting 4-H/FFA members should wear a white 4-H/FFA shirt or a plain white shirt with white (or khaki) pants in the show ring.

Classes in order of showing 30000—Dairy Goat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules)

30001—Registered doeling under 4 months

30002—Registered doeling 4 months and under 12 months

30003—Registered Yearling doe 12 months and under 24 months, has not freshened

30005—Registered doe 24-36 months

30006—Registered doe 36 months and over

30007—Recorded Grade doeling under 4 months

30008—Recorded Grade doeling 4 months and under 12 months

30009—Recorded Grade Yearling doe 12 months and under 24 months, has not freshened

30010—Recorded Grade doe under 24 months, has freshened

30011—Recorded Grade doe 24-36 months

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30012—Recorded Grade doe 36 months and over

30013—Grade doeling under 4 months

30014—Grade doeling 4 months and under 12 months

30015—Grade Yearling doe 12 months and under 24 months, has not freshened

30016—Grade doe under 24 months, has freshened

30017—Grade doe 24-36 months

30018—Grade doe 36 months and over

30019—Bucks under 6 months, grade or registered

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines

90028—Dairy Goat Advanced 90027—Dairy Goat Senior 90026—Dairy Goat Intermediate 90025—Dairy Goat Junior

Meat Goat Department Committee Chair— Barbie Waltz,. Jennifer Meill & Delaney Sturtz

Youth Representatives—Emily Armstrong, Anna Meill, Joseph Meill & Jacob Waltz Weigh-In—Sunday, April 25, 2020 • 1pm—4pm • Fairgrounds

Check-in—Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 1:00pm—3:00pm • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2

Judging— Friday, June 26, 2020 • 2pm • Sheep & Swine Show Arena

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. The date for computing your goats’ age for show purposes will be: June 26, 2020.

2. Identifying your project varies based on your entry type:

a. Market goats—must have a scrapie tag placed in the animal’s ear prior to the April weigh-In and a 4-H tag placed in that animals ear to be eligible to show at the county fair.

b. Breeding goats—does and bucks that are not registered (commercial), must be identified by a scrapie’s tag. Registered Boer Goats (percentage & full blood bucks and does) must be identified with a tattoo that matches the registration paper for that animal. Registration papers must be in the 4-H members name or show a logical family relation ship. For example, Jones Family Farm shows a logical family relationship to Emily Jones, but B&G Farms does not. Original registration papers must be present at check-in.

3. All animals must be identified and verified through he 4-H Online & Fair Entry Systems by May 15th, therefore no tagging or tattooing will be allowed on the fairgrounds. Exhibitors may identify a total of 20 goats that attended weigh-in and/or are going to State Fair. An additional 10 head of goats being shown at county fair only (breeding does and bucks), that are not weighed-in, may be identified. Animals cannot be identified as both market and breeding when entering for fair. A maximum of 8 goats can come to county fair.

4. All goats will be stalled in the indoor arena. All exhibitors will be assigned pens by the meat goat committee, who will take in to consideration that the exhibitor may be showing Dairy Goats and/or A.O.B.s. Due to limited space, tack pens may be allowed or a designated area will be available. Any grooming must be done in or around the indoor arena, being considerate of other shows that might be taking place.

5. No use of adhesives, paint, colors, oils, other aerosols, or powder products will be allowed.

6. Water must be available to your animal at all times! No muzzles allowed. Wood shavings must be used in the goat pens and exhibitors must bring their own bedding. Drenching, use of false colorant, and any injections that alter the natural appearance

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of the animal will result in the disqualification of that animal. Exhibitors and families in violation will have a report filed with ISU Extension and Outreach—Linn County 4-H for review and course of action.

7. All goats selling in the auction MUST STAY on the fair grounds and will be re-stalled by instruction from the Livestock Committee during the project release time. As an exhibitor, you must continue to provide the best care for this animal as it is still under your ownership until it is sold.

8. Due to the risk of smooth collars causing a collapsed windpipe, only halters and pronged collars will be allowed while handling animals in and out of the showring. If your goat will not walk, do not drag your animal but ask for a healer’s assistance. It is perfectly acceptable to pick up goat kids and carry them around the ring, if they are under 3 months of age and healing attempts fail.

9. Exhibitors are to take responsibility for caring and grooming of their own animals. If assistance is needed, it should be given with the intent of helping the exhibitor learn new skills and be done by: mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, legal guardian, Linn County 4-H or FFA Leader, current 4-H or FFA member or department committee member.

10. Exhibitors must wear the approved 2020 NXT Bank shirt, any color long pants and close-toed shoes while in the show ring. Exhibitors are encouraged to help each other, as has been done in years past.

11. As part of the project, members and families will be asked to: help set up, tear down pens and clean up shavings within the facilities. 4-H and FFA members and their families will be asked to sign up for monitor time slots. If slots are not filled on a volunteer basis, times will be assigned. We will work TOGETHER for those that have other livestock show obligations.

12. In the Market Classes and Breeding Doe Classes there will be an overall placing of the for Best of Linn County Market Goat and Best of Linn County Breeding Doe. This is an award only, non-premium recognition.

Meat Goat Specific Rules Exhibiting 4-H/FFA members should wear the approved 2020 NXT Bank t-shirt with any color of pants.

Market Meat Goat Definitions: A market goat is an animal that’s purpose is intended for slaughter. A wether is a castrated male and must be free of the testicles in their entirety by check-in at fair. 1. Market goats may consist of wethers and doelings born August 1, 2019 and dates

thereafter. Market goats must still have their kid (milk) teeth in normal position at the time of check-in. Animals not castrated or missing appropriate teeth will be disqualified.

2. Each member may weigh in up to 20 head in April, but may only exhibit 4 market goats at fair. All market goats must meet the identification rules noted under the general rules. At check in for fair, no tubes, blankets or coats are allowed at vet check or weigh in. All market goats must weigh a minimum of 40 lbs.

3. Market goats must be disbudded/dehorned or have the horns tipped blunt, hooves cleaned and trimmed and have their coats clean and clipped down to 3/8” of hair or less above the knees to include the neck and head.

4. Bracing of the market goats will be allowed provided: the animal’s hooves are not off of the ground for more than 10 seconds. All 4 feet of the goat must be on the ground while under inspection by the judge.

5. All meat goats will be automatically eligible for Rate of Gain ribbons and premiums. Rate of Gain premiums will be paid on the following basis:

Blue Award: .35 lb. per day and above

Red Award: .25—.34 lb. per day

White Award: Under .25 lb. per day

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Market Meat Goat Classes—To be further divided by weight 30101—Market meat goat with Boer influence 30102—Market meat goat with dairy breed influence 30103—Market Goat rate of gain Breeding Meat Goats *A breeding doe’s purpose is to produce and raise kids. If any doe over 24 months has not kidded and cannot prove current pregnancy, it will be disqualified 1. Breeding meat goats will consist of unregistered does of any meat breed, registered

percentage Boer does or registered Fullblood Boer does (any age) and Meat goat bucks (under 8 months of age).

2. All breeding goats must have their coats clean and their hooves must be properly cleaned and trimmed. Horns will be allowed in breeding meat goats. Clipping/fitting will be left up to the discretion of the exhibitor.

3. Exhibitors may identify up to 25 head breeding goats online but each member may exhibit no more than 2 goats in a class with a total of 8 goats in the meat goat show which includes up to 4 market goats.

Breeding Meat Goat Classes 30201—Commercial Does under 12 months 30202—Commercial Does over 12 months 30203—Registered Percentage Boer Does under 12 months 30204—Registered Percentage Boer Does over 12 months 30205—Registered Full Blood Boer Does under 12 months 20206—Registered Full Blood Boer Does over 12 months 30207—Bucks under 4 months, commercial or registered 30208—Bucks over 4 months but under 8 months, commercial or registered

Meat Goat Clover Kid 30123—Meat/AOB Goat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules)

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines 90032—Meat/AOB Goat Advanced 90031—Meat/AOB Goat Senior 90030—Meat/AOB Goat Intermediate 90029—Meat/AOB Goat Junior

30401—Goat Agility This is a non-premium paying exhibition to show the fun side of goats. Exhibitors may enter a total of 2 goats and those entries must be entered in their appropriate livestock class. There will be several obstacles and this is a timed event.

AOB Goat Department Committee Chair— Barbie Waltz,. Jennifer Meill & Delaney Sturtz

Youth Representatives—Emily Armstrong, Anna Meill, Joseph Meill & Jacob Waltz

Check-in—Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 1:00pm—3:00pm • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2

Judging— Friday, June 26, 2020 • 2pm • Sheep & Swine Show Arena

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. The date for computing your goats’ age for show purposes will be: June 26, 2020.

2. All goats must have their coats clean and their hooves must be properly cleaned and trimmed. Horns in the A.O.B. classes are at the discretion of the exhibitor, however if in the market class and horned, those horns must be blunt tipped.

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3. AOB Goats are required to have a Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag (Ex. IA1234-56780). For information about the Scrapie Program or to get tags please call 1-866-USDA-TAG (873-2824). This process can take up to five weeks.

4. All animals must be identified and verified through the 4‐H Online & FairEntry systems by May 15, 2020, therefore no tagging or tattooing will be allowed on the fairgrounds. AOB Goats will be identified under “Animal Type: Pets”. Scrappie Tags must be filled in under the “Tag” category. A maximum of 8 goats can come to county fair.

5. All goats will be stalled in the indoor arena. All exhibitors will be assigned pens by the meat goat committee, who will take into consideration that the exhibitor may be showing Dairy Goats and/or Meat Goats. Due to limited space, tack pens may be allowed, or a designated area will be available. Any grooming must be done in or around the indoor arena, being considerate of other shows that might be taking place.

6. Clipping/fitting will be left up to the discretion of the exhibitor. No use of adhesives, paint, colors, oils, other aerosols, or powder products will be allowed.

7. Water must be available to your animal at all times! No muzzles allowed. Wood shavings must be used in the goat pens and exhibitors must bring their own bedding. Drenching, use of false colorant, and any injections that alter the natural appearance of the animal will result in the disqualification of that animal. Exhibitors and families in violation will have a report filed with ISU Extension and Outreach--Linn County 4‐H for review and course of action.

8. Exhibitors may utilize any type of lead or halter they deem suitable. If your goat will not walk, do not drag your animal but ask for a healer’s assistance. It is perfectly acceptable to pick up goat kids and carry them around the ring if they are under 3 months of age and healing attempts fail.

9. Exhibitors are to take responsibility for caring and grooming of their own animals. If assistance is needed, it should be given with the intent of helping the exhibitor learn new skills and be done by: mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, legal guardian, Linn County 4‐H or FFA Leader, current 4‐H or FFA member or department committee member.

10. Exhibitors must wear the approved 2020 NXT Bank shirt, blue jeans and close‐toed shoes while in the show ring. Exhibitors are encouraged to help each other, as has been done in years past.

11. As part of the project, members and families will be asked to: help set up & tear down pens, and encouraged to help monitor the goat barn activity throughout fair.

AOB GOAT CLASSES

AOB Goat Clover Kid 30123—Meat/AOB Goat—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) All Other Breed Classes 30301-Does under 12 months of age, commercial or registered 30302-Does over 12 months of age, commercial or registered 30303-Bucks under 5 months of age, commercial or registered 30304-Bucks over 5 months but under 10 months of age, commercial or registered

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines 90032—Meat/AOB Goat Advanced 90031—Meat/AOB Goat Senior 90030—Meat/AOB Goat Intermediate 90029—Meat/AOB Goat Junior

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30401—Goat Agility This is a non-premium paying exhibition to show the fun side of goats. Exhibitors may enter a total of 2 goats and those entries must be entered in their appropriate livestock class. There will be several obstacles and this is a timed event.

Horse Department Committee Chairs— Patti Fox and Jeremy Ketelsen Check-in—Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8-8:45AM • In Gate 4 • Horse & Pony Arena Judging—Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9AM • Horse & Pony Arena Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. Horse/Ponies may be owned by the 4-H/FFA member or in partnership with an immediate family member (parents, siblings, guardians). Horses owned by distant family (aunts, uncles, cousins, or grandparents) are considered leased horses.

2. If you own a horse you can still lease a horse. Leased horses/ponies are permitted IF the member has taken 75-80% active role in care and training. The 4-H member must complete a lease form. Only showmanship, riding or driving horses are eligible for lease; horses in halter/conformation classes, cannot be leased and must be owned by the 4-H member or his or her immediate family (parents, siblings, guardians). Horses owned by distant family (aunts, uncles, cousins or grandparents) are considered leased horses

3. Maximum of 5 head can be identified; of those, a maximum of 2 may be leased. A maximum of 5 head can be exhibit at fair. No more than 3 of the 5 head brought to fair can be horses. No more than 3 of the 5 head brought to fair can be ponies.

4. In the Game show each exhibitor may have a maximum of two head per class

5. Exhibitors will be participating in one of two divisions:

8th Grade and Under 9th Grade and Over 6. Horses and ponies are to be entered in the halter classes according to their age as

follows: Weanling—animals born on or after January 1, 2020 Yearling—animals born between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 Two-year-olds— Three-year-olds— Aged—animals born before January 1, 2017 7. No stallions born before January 1 of current year.

8. Showing at Fair requirements: All members are required to attend:

• One orientation AND

• Two Hands On Clinics • One clinic MUST be a Linn County 4-H sponsored hands-on clinic • One additional can be hands on public clinic, horse show, rodeo,

and/ or lesson with documentation of completion by Tuesday, June 18, 2020

Clinics may be: • Open rides offered weekly at Linn County Fairgrounds when clinicians are

available • Additional clinics, field trips, trail rides, and barn tours may be

offered. 9. On show day, ponies and horses must arrive at time noted. Ponies and horses will be

released following the show. Early dismissal must be pre-approved, in writing, by committee and office. Leaving without permission will result in forfeiture of placings, ribbons, and eligibility at the following year’s fair.

10. Only the 4-H/FFA exhibitor may ride his/her horse/pony during the fair. Horses may be ridden only in designated areas. Do not ride on the race track. *No trotting or loping between the trailers.

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11. All animals must be under control while on the fairgrounds. Animal behavior will be evaluated by department committee and exhibitors may be asked to remove the animal from the fairgrounds.

12. All youth participating in any 4-H/FFA equestrian event or activity MUST wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved protective head gear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted and riding in any Linn County 4-H/FFA sponsored horse riding activity. It is the responsibility of the rider or parent or guardian of the minor rider, to ensure that the head gear complies with such approved standards and carries the proper seals, and is properly fitted and in good condition. Iowa State University, Extension staff, organizing committees or leaders are not responsible for checking head gear for compliance. Iowa State University makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, about such head gear and cautions riders that serious injury may result despite wearing head gear, as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries in equestrian sports.

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14. Western attire: • Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required. •

Western boots must be worn. (Fashion heels are prohibited.) • A solid, plain, front button or snap long-sleeved, collared shirt of any color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited: personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric, embellishments or bling of any kind including, but not limited to, sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in.

15. English attire: • Hunt seat type helmet must be worn. • Exhibitors must wear hunt coats of traditional colors such as navy, dark green, gray, black, or brown. Maroon and red are improper. • Breeches (or jodhpurs) are to be of traditional shades of buff, khaki, canary, light gray, or rust. • Shirts of any color with tie or choker are preferred. • Hair must be neat and contained (as in net or braid). • Exhibitors must wear high English boots or paddock (jodhpur) boots of black or brown.

16. Game class dress code: A solid, plain, front button or snap long-sleeved, collared shirt of any color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited: personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric, embellishments or bling of any kind, including, but not limited to, sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in. Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required. Western boots must be worn. (Fashion heels are prohibited.) Spurs are permissible. Spurs must be dull and the rowels free-moving. Chaps, ball caps, tank tops, T-shirts, or jersey-type shirts ARE NOT to be worn. Approved Protective headgear must be worn. The NXT Official Fair 2020 T-Shirt may be worn during game classes.

17. Western Pleasure, English, and Game Show Tack: Project members are required to follow the State 4-H Tack Requirements—see State Rule Book

18. If numbers warrant, any class may be divided or combined at the discretion of the project committee.

19. Exhibitors will receive premiums for their top 10 placings in the combined horse and pony classes. Only ribbons will be given for any additional placings.

20. First and second place winners of all halter classes will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Halter Horse and Halter Pony.

21. There will be a high point award giving to the top individual in each age division. 22. Non-compliance of rules will result in forfeiture of earned placing and premiums as well as

elimination from the remaining classes that day. This includes compliance with the dress code.

23. Exhibitors/parents may not approach the judge. Concerns must be brought to the horse committee. During the class, only the judge, committee members, and exhibitors may be in the show ring.

24. Ponies are any animal under 14.1 hands. Ponies that are shod will have ½ inch deducted from height. Refer to the State 4-H Rule book—all ponies will be measured

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following State 4-H Rules. All ponies will be measured at a clinic prior to June 18, 2020. A horse is any equine 14.1 hands and over (14.1 hands equals 57 inches).

25. State 4-H Rules supersede all County Rules. 26. All biosecurity procedures will be followed due to EHV Myeloencephalopaphy. If you

have questions, contact the Linn County Extension office. 27. Green 4-H armbands are not required for the Linn County Fair.

Trai l Classes In the Trail Division each exhibitor may have a maximum of one head per class. 30801—Trail—Horse & Pony--8th grade and below 30802—Trail—Horse & Pony--9th grade and above

Halter Classes Classes in order of showing

30501—Pony Halter 51” and above 30502—Pony Halter 51” and under 30503—Horse/Mini Halter - Mare 30504—Horse/Mini Halter - Gelding

Showmanship Classes Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines 90037— Pony Showmanship - 9th Grade and Above 90038— Pony Showmanship - 8th Grade and Below 90039— Horse Showmanship - 9th Grade and Above 90040— Horse Showmanship - 8th Grade and Below

Pleasure Classes Classes in order of showing

30600—Lynn Dunn Memorial Walk/Trot Pleasure (Award donated by Lynn Dunn Family) 30601—Joe Soukup Memorial Ranch Horse Pleasure—(Award donated by Joe Soukup Family) 30602—Pony Walk-Trot 9th grade and above 30603—Pony Walk-Trot 8th grade and below 30604—Pony Western Pleasure 9th grade and above 30605—Pony Western Pleasure 8th grade and below 30606—Jr. Western Pleasure (Pony age 5 and under) 30607—Pony Western Horsemanship 9th grade and above 30608—Pony Western Horsemanship 8th grade and below 30609—Horse Walk-Trot 9th grade and above 30610— Horse Walk-Trot 8th grade and below 30611— Horse Western Pleasure 9th grade and above 30612— Horse Western Pleasure 8th grade and below 30613—Jr. Western Pleasure (Horse Age 5 and under) 30614— Western Horsemanship Horse 9th grade and above 30615— Western Horsemanship Horse 8th grade and below 30616—English Pleasure Pony 9th grade and above 30617—English Pleasure Pony 8th grade and below 30618—English Pleasure Horse 9th grade and above 30619—English Pleasure Horse 8th grade and below 30620—Horse English/Hunter Under Saddle Equitation—8th grade and below 30621—Horse English/Hunter Under Saddle Equitation—9th grade and above 30622—Pony English/Hunter Under Saddle Equitation—8th grade and below 30623—Pony English/Hunter Under Saddle Equitation—9th grade and above 30624—Equestrians with Disabilities Division 30625—Bareback Walk Trot 30626—Tandem Bareback Walk Trot

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Games Show 30701—Barrels—Horse & Pony—9th Grade and Above 30702—Barrels—Horse & Pony—8th Grade and Below 30703—Speed—Horse & Pony—9th Grade and Above 30704—Speed—Horse & Pony—8th Grade and Below 30705—Poles—Horse & Pony—9th Grade and Above 30706—Poles—Horse & Pony—8th Grade and Below A Fun Show will be held to give youth experience in the ring in a fun environment. Date to not coincide with Trailblazers Horse Camp in Dubuque.

Pet Show Committee Chair— Jeff Barrick

Check-in—Thursday, June 25, 2020 • 1:00-1:15pm • Small Animal Building Judging—Thursday, June 25, 2020 • 1:30pm • Small Animal Building

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. Entries may come from only properly enrolled 4-H and FFA pet projects.

2. All 4-H Pet projects must be identified in 4honline by May 15.

3. Any Entry in the pet show cannot be shown in another show at the county fair for that year. If an animal is eligible to exhibit in another show at the Linn County Fair, it may not be exhibited in the pet show.

4. Entries are to be brought on Thursday between 1:00pm and 1:15pm and will be released following judging.

5. Pet exhibitors should be prepared to answer the following questions concerning the care and feeding of their pet. This may be prepared in written form. This information can be later used as support information in the member's record book.

• Type of pet (hamster, canary, guppy, etc.) • Classification of animal (rodent, bird, fish, etc.) and scientific name • Pet's name • How long have you had your pet? • What is your pet's normal life expectancy? • Is your pet nocturnal or diurnal? • How often do you feed your pet? What food? • Has your pet ever been sick, what was the problem? Did you take it to the vet? • How did you cure the problem? • Is your pet male or female? If female, has it ever raised babies? • Fish: Is it egg laying or live bearing? • Have you trained your pet to do anything special? What? • What do you like best about your pet? Least? • What have you learned in your project?

Evaluation of pets will be based on exhibitor’s responses to the judge’s questions plus the condition of the pet (health and appearance) and the ability to handle or tell how they handle their pet when they do (fish, etc.) Five questions will be asked and scored to be used to break ties.

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8. Exhibit must meet the appropriate conservation or health requirement laws as established by the state of Iowa. Pot bellied pigs must follow health guidelines established for swine.

Classes 30801—Pet—Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules) 30802—Junior Members 30803—Intermediate Members 30804—Senior Members

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Poultry Department Committee Chair— Ted Ingwersen

Check-in & Vet-Check—Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 9:00am-11:00am • In Gate 4 Judging— Saturday, June 27, 2020 • 9:00am • Indoor Arena Release—Sunday, June 28, 2020 • 7:00am—9:00am

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. Exhibitors must be present when their birds are being judged. Substitute showman: See General Rules.

2. 4-H/FFA members may exhibit up to 10 entries. (A pair is considered 1 entry. The egg show is separate and does not count.) Exhibitors need to check the APA Standard of Perfection, poultry catalogs, poultry websites, or other reliable sources to properly identify their birds before check-in day.

3. Exhibitors will receive premiums for their top 10 placings.

4. All birds should be entered as follows:

• Cock—a male chicken greater than one year of age

• Hen—a female chicken greater than one year of age

• Cockerel—a male chicken less than one year of age

• Pullet—a female chicken less than one year of age

5. Youth must ID each bird by May 15th.

6. All standard breed birds will be judged according to the most current edition of the American Standard of Perfection (SOP) of the American Poultry Association or the American Bantam Association. General health and care will be taken into strong consideration. Birds not listed in the SOP as an accepted breed will be placed in the Mixed Breed Class unless there is a proposed standard for classification. Non-recognized breeds may be exhibited, but may result in a lower class placement due to the lack of an accepted standard. Birds in the Commercial Egg Class will be judged according to commercial egg production characteristics.

7. Cages will be provided for birds. 4-H /FFA members are invited to decorate their birds’ cages if they choose. Decoration should not interfere with the bird’s space or create a potential hazard to the animal.

8. Give your poultry enough food and water at adequate intervals – especially plenty of water during hot temperatures. See Iowa Youth Code of Ethics. Poultry exhibitors will be responsible for their own birds.

9. 4-H/FFA members should enlist the assistance of other member to care for, bring to the show ring, and exhibit their birds. Parents should supervise but not actively prepare birds for exhibition or care for birds at the show. Remember, this is your 4-H/FFA member’s project.

10. Showmanship is judged throughout your bird’s stay at fair by committee and judge. Part of showmanship is the care and respect you give to your birds and to others.

11. All poultry* must test negative for pullorum-typhoid by an authorized testing agent within 90 days prior to the fair or come from a certified National Poultry Improvement Plan P-T Clean flock. If not tested during the Linn County P-T Testing Clinic, all exhibitors must present either a) a copy of the exhibitor’s NPIP official flock certificate or b) USDA APHIS VS Form 9-2 test report for birds being shown. This is the protocol established by the United State Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in association with the Iowa Poultry Association. (*P-T Testing is not required for doves or pigeons.)

12. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning out cages and cleaning up the barn as soon as birds are released. No early removals.

13. All birds must comply with health requirements set up by committee, veterinarian, and judge. Birds considered unhealthy or sick will be required to be removed from the fairgrounds and taken home immediately.

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14. Exhibitors need to keep their areas clean and swept during their stay at the fair. Please keep aisle clean for the public coming through the barn.

15. All 4-H/FFA members planning on showing their poultry will be required to attend one orientation meeting as well as one clinic during the current project year.

16. All classes will be divided into four parts (except for Pairs Class, Pen of Three Meat Birds, and Pen of Three Production Layers).

Pen of Three Meat Birds 1. Meat bird entries must be purchased from Interstate Grain Service, Center Point

with purchase arrangements made through the extension office—dates, price and quantity. Entries must be 7 weeks by June 26, 2019. Exhibitor must provide copy of store receipt at check-in. 1 meat bird class entry consists of 1 pen of three.

2. Judging Criteria

AVERAGE DAILY GAIN: Pen with highest average daily weight gain. ADG = . UNIFORMITY: Birds should be of uniform weight, shape, and type. FLESHING: Birds should be well-fleshed on breast, thighs, legs, and back. GENERAL APPEARANCE: Birds should be clean. SERIOUS DEFECTS: Unable to stand and move normally, blind, crooked breast bone, breast blisters, skin cuts, bruised flesh or other injuries, absence of fleshing and finish (fat), objectionable dirt, staining and filth. 3. Exhibitors must sign up and prepay to sell their pen of three in the 4-H/FFA

Livestock Auction. (See Auction Rules for more information) 4. Meat birds will check-in at 8am, Saturday, June 27th. Enter Gate 3 and Exit Gate 3.

They will be released at the end of Poultry Show. In order to participate in the auction, member will present a photo of their pen of three during the auction.

Pen of Three Production Layers 1. Birds will be shown as a pen of three females of the same breed, standard bred or

commercial. 1 egg layer class entry consists of 1 pen of three.

2. Birds will be judged on health, vigor, uniformity in type, weight, and production characteristics.

Poultry Show Classes

70000—Poultry Clover Kid (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules)

American 70005—Pullet 70006—Cockerel 70007—Hen 70008—Cock

Asiatic 70009—Pullet 70010—Cockerel 70011—Hen 70012—Cock

English 70013—Pullet 70014—Cockerel 70015—Hen 70016—Cock

Mediterranean 70017—Pullet 70018—Cockerel 70019—Hen 70020—Cock

Continental 70021—Pullet 70022—Cockerel 70023—Hen 70024—Cock

AOSB 70025—Pullet 70026—Cockerel 70027—Hen 70028—Cock

Commercial Egg 70029—Pullet 70030—Cockerel 70031—Hen 70032—Cock

Mixed Breed 70033—Pullet 70034—Cockerel 70035—Hen 70036—Cock

Bantam Game 70038—Pullet 70039—Cockerel 70040—Hen 70041—Cock

Bantam Single Comb Clean Legged 70042—Pullet 70043—Cockerel 70044—Hen 70045—Cock

Bantam Rosecomb 70046—Pullet 70047—Cockerel 70048—Hen 70049—Cock

Any Other Clean-Legged Bantam 70050—Pullet 70051—Cockerel 70052—Hen 70053—Cock

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Poultry Show Classes Cont.

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines

POULTRY EGG SHOW 1. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class, with a maximum of 4 entries per

exhibitor.

2. Eggs entered must be produced by his or her own flock. Birds do not need to be identified.

3. Exhibitor must be enrolled in the poultry project and have the required YQCA certificate. Exhibitors participating in the Egg Show are encouraged but not required to attend the poultry project orientation session and/or clinic if not participating in the live animal poultry show.

4. Each entry must bear its own entry number and tag.

5. Each entry shall consist of 3 eggs. One egg will be cracked to judge the whites and yolks. This will be a random egg chosen at the judge’s discretion.

6. Judging Criteria

• All eggs shall be properly cleaned, dried, and boxed before received for judging. An entry that is apparently dirty or has an odor shall be disqualified.

• UNIFORMITY OF COLOR: All eggs should be consistent in color.

• UNIFORMITY OF SHAPE: All eggs should be consistent in shape.

• SHELL TEXTURE: Each egg is judged on shell texture in each of the following categories: Rough, ridges, porous, blind check, wrinkled. An egg that is cracked or broken shall have considerable deductions.

• CONDITION: Dirty – adhering dirt that would not be so severe to disqualify the egg; stained – not adhering; glassy or shiny surface – oils, egg whites, moisture.

• YOLK/WHITE INSPECTION: Yolk shape, color, and centering will be judged. Albumin clarity and shape along with chalazae and germ spot.

90044—Poultry—Advanced 90045—Poultry—Seniors

90046—Poultry—Intermediates 90047—Poultry—Juniors

Bantam Feather Legged 70054—Pullet 70055—Cockerel 70056—Hen 70057—Cock

Duck-Light & Bantam Breed 70058—Young Duck 70059—Young Drake 70060—Old Duck 70061—Old Drake

Duck-Medium Breed 70062—Young Duck 70063—Young Drake 70064—Old Duck 70065—Old Drake

Duck-Heavy Breed 70066—Young Duck 70067—Young Drake 70068—Old Duck 70069—Old Drake

Turkey 70070—Young Hen 70071—Young Tom 70072—Old Hen 70073—Old Tom

Geese 70074—Young Goose 70075—Young Gander 70076—Old Goose 70077—Old Gander

Pigeon 70078—Female Squab 70079—Male Squab 70080—Hen 70081—Cock

Other (Pheasant, Quail, Etc.) 70082—Pullet 70083—Cockerel 70084—Hen 70085—Cock

Meat Birds (Pen of Three) 70086—Pen of Three Cockerels 70087—Pen of Three Pullets

White Egg Layers (Pen of Three) 70088—Pen of Three Pullets 70089—Pen of Three Hens

Brown Egg Layers (Pen of Three) 70090—Pen of Three Pullets 70091—Pen of Three Hens

Pairs—All Breed Pairs 70092—Poultry Pairs

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• DEFECTS: More than one yolk, staleness, polished or over-prepared shells, a developing embryo, excessive blood streaks and meat spots.

7. Bantam chicken eggs are to be less than 1.5oz. Eggshell color is based off of the following criteria:

• White: The color as close as reasonably possible to white.

• Brown: Including dark brown, light brown, beige, plum, pink, and cream

• Blue-Green: Includes blue, green, olive, and khaki.

• Judges reserve the right to move eggs from one classification to another when they have been entered in the wrong class according to class definitions.

Poultry Egg Show Classes

Rabbit & Cavy Department Committee Chair— Hannah Dunlap

Check-in Rabbit—Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 2:00pm-4:00pm • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Vet check for rabbits, poster entries due, showmanship study guide due Judging—Friday, June 26, 2020 • 10:00am • Small Animal Building 9:00am to 10:00am—Showmanship written test Rabbit Release— Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 7:00-9:00 am

Check-in Cavy—Friday, June 26, 2020 • 7:30am—8:00am • Small Animal Building Cavy Release— Friday, June 26, 2020 at 5pm

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply)

1. Youth must meet 4-H or FFA membership guidelines. All animals must be identified to an individual 4-H or FFA member using a 4-H animal identification form in 4-H Online.

2. Attendance requirements to show a rabbit at the fair: • First and Second year exhibitors must attend 2 Linn County Rabbit Workshops/

meetings. • Third year and above exhibitors must participate in one of the following:

▫ Attend 1 Linn County Rabbit Workshop/meeting ▫ Participate in an approved area wide rabbit event (American Rabbit Breeder

Association sanctioned show, meeting or reginal rabbit clinics) from a list provided to members.

▫ Serve as an approved mentor for younger 4-H rabbit youth in lieu of the attendance requirement. Written report will be required.

▫ Serve on the 4-H Rabbit Committee. 3. All rabbits are permanently earmarked by a tattoo in the left ear prior to the show

(Including Meat Pen, Single Fryer, and Rabbit Fur classes). This must be done prior to arriving on the grounds for the fair show. Rabbits not tattooed will be declined entrance to the Linn County 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show. Project workshops will be held throughout the year at which times rabbits may be tattooed, or faded tattoos can be touched up.

4. Maximum entries per exhibitor are 15 rabbits, which may include up to 2 meat pens (3 rabbits in each which count as 1 entry). Exhibitors will receive premiums for their top 10 placings for rabbit/cavy.

5. A rabbit may only be entered as Commercial, Fancy, Single Fryer, Meat Pen or Crossbred.

6. A member may have any number of entries in a class except Home Raised.

70101—Bantam White Egg 70102—Bantam Brown Egg 70103—Bantam Blue-Green Egg 70104—Large Fowl White Egg 70105—Large Fowl Brown Egg

70106—Large Fowl Blue-Green Egg 70107—Goose Egg 70108—Duck Egg 70109—Quail Egg 70110—Other Egg

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7. Each exhibitor MUST participate in set up and clean up after the show. Failure to

do so will result in loss of premium money. Request for exemption for set up OR clean up due to conflicting activities must be in writing and submitted to the committee prior to the fair. This exemption is given only by approval of the committee.

8.

• Each member must pre-register for classes in Fair Entry by May 15,itemizing classes entered, breed, ear tattoo or tag number, and birth date information for the rabbits entered.

• Each rabbit must pass a health check. Sick animals will not be permitted to compete, and will need to be removed immediately. Illnesses include but are not limited to: Snuffles (thick white or yellow discharge from the nose), runny eyes, ear mites, diarrhea, abscesses, etc.

• All animals shown must be weaned. 9. Rabbits will be released on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 7:00 am. Rabbits taken early

will result in loss of premium money to the exhibitor and the exhibitor will not be allowed to exhibit at the next year’s fair.

10. Youth must own & care for their own rabbits and cannot show animals belonging to other individuals. All animals must be groomed, handled, and shown by the owner except in cases of sickness, military service, other 4-H commitments, or when a member has more than one animal in a class. The exhibitor may then select another Linn County 4-H or FFA member to show his/her exhibit. Obligations during the rabbit’s stay at the fair: • Each exhibitor is responsible for bringing animals to the fair in their own

carriers. • Exhibitors must feed, water, and tend to their animals through the day. Coops

will be provided by the Fair, and be maintained by Exhibitor including but are not limited to: decorations, fresh bedding, clean/clear walk way, fresh food/water, cooling devices, etc.

11. A copy of the American Rabbit Breeders Association (A.R.B.A.). STANDARD OF PERFECTION is available at the Linn County Extension Office for reference to disqualification and breed standard, which will be used to judge the rabbits at the show.

12. Selling rabbits at the fair is permitted, but the price must be displayed on the cage. Only rabbits that have been shown may be displayed for sale at the fair. 4-H’ers must be aware that offering an animal for sale, even if it does not sell, terminates the animal’s eligibility as a 4-H project. See Animal Rule #17.

13. Dress Code: Blue or black jeans plus 2020 NXT Bank t-shirt, solid shoes and NO hat, (See General Rules) required of all exhibitors during judging.

Rabbit Classes 1. Judging Order of the day will be: Written Showmanship, Intro of Judge,

Homeraised, Meat Classes, Commercial Rabbit Breeds, Fancy Rabbit Breeds, Crossbreds, Posters, Showmanship Oral, Best in Show—Awards, Photo Time

2. Please refer to ARBA STANDARD OF PERFECTION for specific weight and age requirements for each purebred or meat class.

35900—Clover Kid Rabbit (see pg. 9 for Clover Kid livestock rules)

HOME RAISED 35201—Home Raised Rabbits

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MEAT RABBIT 35101—Meat Pen Meat pens are judged on a) meat type, b) condition, c) uniformity, and d) fur. Examples of meat pens include most Commercial Breeds and Fancy Breeds that reach 8 lbs. or more. They may include but are not limited to: Californians, New Zealand, Champagne d ’Argent, Crème d ’Argent, Satin, French Lop, American Stable, Standard Rex, etc. Requirements:

1. Pen consists of three rabbits of the same breed, less than 10 weeks of age, weighing between three(3) and five(5) pounds each the day of the show.

2. Entries can be bucks, does, or a combination of bucks and does. 3. Entries do not have to be of the same litter, but do have to be the same color

variety and have to come from the same 4-H project. 4. Entries in this sub-division may be purebred or crossbred, but still follow the

guidelines for the class.

6. Youth may enter a maximum of two (2) meat pens. 7. Remark cards must show ear numbers of all 3 rabbits on 1 form. 8. The Best Meat Pen will receive a Rosette Ribbon.

35102—Single Fryer This class is for rabbits not over 10 weeks of age and weighing between (3) and five (5) pounds the day of the show. Examples of single fryers include most Commercial Breeds and a few Fancy Breeds that reach 8 pounds or more at adult weight. The breeds include but are not limited to: Californians, New Zealand, Champagne d ’Argent, Crème d 'Argent, Satin, French Lop, etc. No single fryer can be entered as commercial, fancy or crossbred classes. The Best Single Fryer rabbit will receive a Rosette Ribbon. 35103—Roaster 1. Roaster consists of one rabbit under 6 months of age with a minimum weight

over 5 pounds and maximum weight of 8 pounds 2. This division allows crossbred rabbits. 3. Champion and Reserve Champion Roasters will be selected.’ 4. Each exhibitor is limited to one Roaster entry. An overall Supreme Market Champion and Reserve Supreme Market Champion will be selected from the Champion and Reserve Meat Pen Single Fryer and Roaster. An award will be presented to the Supreme Market Champion

PUREBRED RABBIT CLASSES (Commercial and Fancy) Requirements: 1. Entries are limited to purebred rabbits of recognized breeds by the American

Rabbit Breeders Association (A.R.B.A.) and will be judged accordingly against the Standard of Perfection.

2. All rabbits must be identified on the Fair Entry Form by Breed Class # and name; Variety (color per American Rabbit Breeders Association standards); Age (see below for Commercial vs. Fancy); and Sex (Buck and Doe). There are no intermediate classes in Fancy Rabbits category

3. Show order of breed classes will be determined after check in. 4. The following special awards will be given:

• Best of Breed & Best Opposite Sex will be selected from each breed and will receive a Rosette Ribbon.

• Best Commercial & Reserve Commercial will be selected from the Best of Breed & Best Opposite Sex Commercial Breed and receive a trophy.

• Best Fancy & Reserve Fancy will be selected from the Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex Fancy Breed and receive a trophy.

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• Best of Show will be selected between the champion Commercial and the champion Fancy & receive a trophy.

Commercial Rabbits (6 Class) Ages: Senior: 8 months & over, Intermediate: 6 to 8 months, Junior: 6 months or younger and of appropriate weights for each breed.

American

35301—Senior Buck 35302—Senior Doe 35303—Int. Buck 35304—Int. Doe 35305—Junior Buck 35306—Junior Doe

Angora Giant

35307—Senior Buck 35308—Senior Doe 35309—Int. Buck 35310—Int. Doe 35311—Junior Buck 35312—Junior Doe

Beveren

35313—Senior Buck 35314—Senior Doe 35315—Int. Buck 35316—Int. Doe 35317—Junior Buck 35318—Junior Doe

Blanc de Hotot

35319—Senior Buck 35320—Senior Doe 35321—Int. Buck 35322—Int. Doe 35323—Junior Buck 35324—Junior Doe

Californian

35325—Senior Buck 35326—Senior Doe 35327—Int. Buck 35328—Int. Doe 35329—Junior Buck 35330—Junior Doe

Champagne d 'Argent

35331—Senior Buck 35332—Senior Doe 35333—Int. Buck 35334—Int. Doe 35335—Junior Buck 35336—Junior Doe

Giant Chinchilla

35349—Senior Buck 35350—Senior Doe 35351—Int. Buck 35352—Int. Doe 35353—Junior Buck 35354—Junior Doe

Checkered Giant

35337—Senior Buck 35338—Senior Doe 35339—Int. Buck 35340—Int. Doe 35341—Junior Buck 35342—Junior Doe

American Chinchilla

35343—Senior Buck 35344—Senior Doe 35345—Int. Buck 35346—Int. Doe 35347—Junior Buck 35348—Junior Doe

Cinnamon

35355—Senior Buck 35356—Senior Doe 35357—Int. Buck 35358—Int. Doe 35359—Junior Buck 35360—Junior Doe

Crème D’Argent 35361—Senior Buck 35362—Senior Doe 35363—Int. Buck 35364—Int. Doe 35365—Junior Buck 35366—Junior Doe

Flemish Giant

35367—Senior Buck 35368—Senior Doe 35369—Int. Buck 35370—Int. Doe 35371—Junior Buck 35372—Junior Doe

English Lop

35373—Senior Buck 35374—Senior Doe 35375—Int. Buck 35376—Int. Doe 35377—Junior Buck 35378—Junior Doe

French Lop

35379—Senior Buck 35380—Senior Doe 35381—Int. Buck 35382—Int. Doe 35383—Junior Buck 35384—Junior Doe

New Zealand

35385—Senior Buck 35386—Senior Doe 35387—Int. Buck 35388—Int. Doe 35389—Junior Buck 35390—Junior Doe

Palomino

35391—Senior Buck 35392—Senior Doe 35393—Int. Buck 35394—Int. Doe 35395—Junior Buck 35396—Junior Doe

Satin

353103—Sr. Buck 353104—Senior Doe 353105—Int. Buck 353106—Int. Doe 353107—Jr. Buck 353108—Junior Doe

Silver Fox

353109—Sr. Buck 353110—Senior Doe 353111—Int. Buck 353112—Int. Doe 353113—Jr. Buck 353114—Junior Doe

Argent D’Bruns

353115—Sr. Buck 353116—Senior Doe 353117—Int. Buck 353118—Int. Doe 353119—Jr. Buck 353120—Junior Doe

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Fancy Rabbits (4 Class) Ages: Senior: 6 months & over, Junior: 3 to 6 months and of appropriate weights for each breed.

American Fuzzy Lop

35401—Senior Buck 35402—Senior Doe 35403—Junior Buck 35404—Junior Doe

American Sable

35405—Senior Buck 35406—Senior Doe 35407—Junior Buck 35408—Junior Doe

Angora, English

35409—Senior Buck 35410—Senior Doe 35411—Junior Buck 35412—Junior Doe

Angora, French

35413—Senior Buck 35414—Senior Doe 35415—Junior Buck 35416—Junior Doe

Angora, Satin

35417—Senior Buck 35418—Senior Doe 35419—Junior Buck 35420—Junior Doe

Belgian Hare

35421—Senior Buck 35422—Senior Doe 35423—Junior Buck 35424—Junior Doe

Britannia Petite

35425—Senior Buck 35426—Senior Doe 35427—Junior Buck 35428—Junior Doe

Standard Chinchilla

35429—Senior Buck 35430—Senior Doe 35431—Junior Buck 35432—Junior Doe

Dutch

35433—Senior Buck 35434—Senior Doe 35435—Junior Buck 35436—Junior Doe

Dwarf Hotot

35437—Senior Buck 35438—Senior Doe 35439—Junior Buck 35440—Junior Doe

English Spot

35441—Senior Buck 35442—Senior Doe 35443—Junior Buck 35444—Junior Doe

Florida White

35445—Senior Buck 35446—Senior Doe 35447—Junior Buck 35448—Junior Doe

Harlequin

35449—Senior Buck 35450—Senior Doe 35451—Junior Buck 35452—Junior Doe

Havana

35453—Senior Buck 35454—Senior Doe 35455—Junior Buck 35456—Junior Doe

Himalayan

35457—Senior Buck 35458—Senior Doe 35459—Junior Buck 35460—Junior Doe

Holland Lop

35461—Senior Buck 35462—Senior Doe 35463—Junior Buck 35464—Junior Doe

Rhinelander

35493—Senior Buck 35494—Senior Doe 35495—Junior Buck 35496—Junior Doe

Silver

35497—Senior Buck 35498—Senior Doe 35499—Junior Buck 354100—Junior Doe

Silver Marten

354101—Senior Buck 354102—Senior Doe 354103—Junior Buck 354104—Junior Doe

Tan

354105—Senior Buck 354106—Senior Doe 354107—Junior Buck 354108—Junior Doe

Thrianta

354109—Senior Buck 354110—Senior Doe 354111—Junior Buck 354112—Junior Doe

Lionhead

354113—Senior Buck 354114—Senior Doe 354115—Junior Buck 354116—Junior Doe

Jersey Wooly

35465—Senior Buck 35466—Senior Doe 35467—Junior Buck 35468—Junior Doe

Lilac

35469—Senior Buck 35470—Senior Doe 35471—Junior Buck 35472—Junior Doe

Mini Lop

35473—Senior Buck 35474—Senior Doe 35475—Junior Buck 35476—Junior Doe

Mini Rex

35477—Senior Buck 35478—Senior Doe 35479—Junior Buck 35480—Junior Doe

Mini Satin

35481—Senior Buck 35482—Senior Doe 35483—Junior Buck 35484—Junior Doe

Netherland Dwarf

35485—Senior Buck 35486—Senior Doe 35487—Junior Buck 35488—Junior Doe

Polish

35489—Senior Buck 35490—Senior Doe 35491—Junior Buck 35492—Junior Doe

Rex

354117—Sr. Buck 354118—Sr. Doe 354119—Jr. Buck 354120—Jr. Doe

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CROSSBRED CLASSES Requirements: 1. Entries are limited to rabbits that do not qualify to show in the Purebred Rabbit

Classes. Refer to the A.R.B.A. STANDARD OF PERFECTION at the Extension Office, or with any breeder that shows rabbits, for the information that would place your animal in any PET classes (I.E. white toenails on a colored rabbit; variety or color not recognized by the ARBA,etc.)

2. This class will be judged on the health of the animal and knowledge of the exhibitor. 3. The animal will be entered by sex and by the age as follows: Buck/Doe, Juniors Classes: 35201—Crossbred Rabbit CAVY CLASSES Requirements: 1. All showing cavies have to have an ear tag for identification. 2. Weights:

• Junior: 12-22 ounces • Intermediate: 23-30 ounces • Seniors: 31+ ounces

Classes:

Abyssinian

35501—Senior Boar 35502—Senior Sow 35503—Int. Boar 35504—Int. Sow 35505—Junior Boar 35506—Junior Sow

Abyssinian Satin

35507—Senior Boar 35508—Senior Sow 35509—Int. Boar 35510—Int. Sow 35511—Junior Boar 35512—Junior Sow

American

35513—Senior Boar 35514—Senior Sow 35515—Int. Boar 35516—Int. Sow 35517—Junior Boar 35518—Junior Sow

American Satin

35519—Senior Boar 35520—Senior Sow 35521—Int. Boar 35522—Int. Sow 35523—Junior Boar 35524—Junior Sow

Coronet

35525—Senior Boar 35526—Senior Sow 35527—Int. Boar 35528—Int. Sow 35529—Junior Boar 35530—Junior Sow

Peruvian

35531—Senior Boar 35532—Senior Sow 35533—Int. Boar 35534—Int. Sow 35535—Junior Boar 35536—Junior Sow

Peruvian Satin

35537—Senior Boar 35538—Senior Sow 35539—Int. Boar 35540—Int. Sow 35541—Junior Boar 35542—Junior Sow

Silkie

35543—Senior Boar 35544—Senior Sow 35545—Int. Boar 35546—Int. Sow 35547—Junior Boar 35548—Junior Sow

Silkie Satin

35549—Senior Boar 35550—Senior Sow 35551—Int. Boar 35552—Int. Sow 35553—Junior Boar 35554—Junior Sow

Teddy

35555—Senior Boar 35556—Senior Sow 35557—Int. Boar 35558—Int. Sow 35559—Junior Boar 35560—Junior Sow

Teddy Satin 35561—Senior Boar 35562—Senior Sow 35563—Int. Boar 35564—Int. Sow 35565—Junior Boar 35566—Junior Sow

Texel

35567—Senior Boar 35568—Senior Sow 35569—Int. Boar 35570—Int. Sow 35571—Junior Boar 35572—Junior Sow

35573—Senior Boar 35574—Senior Sow 35575—Int. Boar 35576—Int. Sow

35577—Junior Boar 35578—Junior Sow

White Crested

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Cavy Competition Classes Classes are not premium based. Awards will be given

Cavy Agility Rules/Guidelines

General Rules: 1. A cavy must be a minimum of 4 months old to participate in a cavy agility

competition.

2. No pregnant sow shall participate in agility.

3. Cavies should never be "pushed" to do a piece of agility equipment nor an agility equipment course.

4. Human contestants must remain calm when working their cavies on a cavy agility course, even in stiff competition. No yelling, fast motion or unruly behavior.

5. Cavies must be handled in a humane way. Judges may ask anyone to step down from competition that is showing any cruelty to their animal(s).

6. You are responsible for your own cavy's health and safety while participating in agility events.

7. Equipment is to be made as safe as possible for the competing cavies.

8. Cavy agility must be set up on a table that is a minimum of 7' x 3' that is stable with no wobbling. The table must be a minimum of 32" tall.

9. All cavies will use the same equipment and it will be used in the same order for each "course run".

10. Items of equipment to be used in competition will be announced in the sign up sheet before the event.

11. Only cavies that are participating in the event are allowed in the cavy agility table area.

12. Owners must clean equipment if "nature called" while their pet was competing, however, they may wait to clean up until after their cavy completes its "agility course run".

13. If any cavy leaves the course, does the wrong piece of equipment or gets off a piece of agility equipment before finishing the task correctly then the cavy shall be put back to the spot where it left the course and restart from there. Timing will not be held, it will continue even for the fault.

14. Only cavies that are participating in the class that is running are allowed in the event area.

Classes 35801—Novice Cavy: Cavies that are 4-7 months old or if they have been competing for

less than 6 months may participate in Novice Classes of Cavy Agility. A novice cavy is also any age of cavy that has never competed on an agility course before that day. For novice cavies there will be three to five pieces of agility equipment used in competition. Those pieces should include the teeter totter, the hoop jump as well as a low bar jump, and open tunnel. The novice class will not use the sea-saw, long jump, closed tunnel, over under or weave polls. Owners may use their fingers to direct the cavy on the agility course, but may not touch their pet. In novice group your cavy will have 2 minutes to complete the agility course.

35802—Advanced Cavy: Cavies are over 5 months old that have competed before on a GP Agility Course. For Advanced Cavy Class there will be five to eight pieces of agility equipment used in competition. The agility hosts will choose what type of equipment is used and the course layout. Owners may direct the cavy with voice only. No hands on the table, no touching the cavy. In advanced group, your cavy will have 2 minutes to complete the agility course.

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35803—Expert Cavy: Cavies are those that have competed on at least 3 cavy agility course events and are familiar with the agility equipment. These are the cavies that move out in a quick manner on a course. For expert agility cavy's agility course there will be eight to twelve pieces of agility equipment used in competition. The agility hosts will choose what type of equipment is used and the course direction. Owners may call the cavy by name at the end of the course. No hands on the table or touching the expert agility cavy. In the expert agility cavy class your cavy will have 2 minutes to complete the agility course.

Showmanship 1. No advance entry required for participation. All youth are highly encouraged to

participate. To win a trophy or award, youth must complete both a written test and oral competition.

2. Showmanship written test will be given at 9:00 AM on the day of the rabbit show, This test is mandatory for Intermediates and Seniors, optional for Juniors. Youth compete only against their own score from previous years, though the test may be used by the judge as a tie breaker in Showmanship class if needed. Preference will be given to youth that have completed both the written test and oral competition.

3. At 9am, the Oral Showmanship Classes will be open for Int. and Srs. To do and continue throughout the show until everyone has had a turn.

4. A copy of the 4-H Showmanship Score Sheet is available at the Extension Office. This form will be used to judge showmanship classes. Showmanship consists of rabbit handling procedure, exhibitor appearance, exhibitor knowledge, and rabbit appearance.

5. To be eligible for any Showmanship awards, exhibitor must show at least 1 rabbit in the Linn County show.

7. Rosettes will be given for Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors, and Advanced. 8. Study Guide will be sent out and given at workshops. Use SOP from ARBA for

answers, an additional 10pts for Showmanship if the study guide is turned in at check in.

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines

Rabbit Educational Poster Class Requirements: 1. Poster should be 22 inches by 28 inches in size. 2. Each exhibitor may enter one poster in each class of animal science or ARBA

recognized rabbit breed. 3. Label the back with your name, grade and club. 4. Posters are to be checked in at the animal check-in and taken home at animal

release time. 5. Ribbons will be awarded for all posters. The top poster in each class will receive a

trophy.

A.R.B.A. Breed or Variety Poster 35001— Breed Poster - Junior 35002— Breed Poster - Intermediate 35003— Breed Poster - Senior

Animal Science Posters—Anything Rabbit/Cavy Related 35004— Animal Science Poster - Junior 35005— Animal Sci Poster - Intermediate 35006— Animal Science Poster - Senior

90017—Rabbit Showmanship—Junior 90018—Rabbit Showmanship—Intermediate

90019—Rabbit Showmanship—Senior 90020—Rabbit Showmanship—Advanced

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Rabbit Hopping Classes

General Rules:

1. Rabbit handlers are responsible for ensuring that they are in full control of their rabbit. Violations will result in warnings, followed by disqualification.

2. Rabbits entered need to be Identified on 4hOnline.

3. Rabbits must be at least 4 months of age to compete.

4. Rabbits must be healthy and free of any diseases or parasites. They must check in at the general Rabbit and Cavy Check-In with the licensed Vet.

5. Pregnant or nursing does are not permitted to compete. In addition, any doe who has had a litter in the past 8 weeks is barred from competition.

6. Rabbit handlers will be responsible for cleaning up after their rabbit/s.

7. Rabbits shall proceed through the course and over the jumps voluntarily. Rabbit handlers are prohibited form forcing or carrying rabbits through the course, but may lift them over jumps if necessary. Assistance and encouragement may not involve yelling loudly or any other method that would subject a rabbit to excessive stress. Touching your rabbit with your feet is not permitted.

8. Rabbit handlers must always embody good sportsmanship. Violations will result in warnings and disqualification.

9. Jump heights will be between 4 - 20 inches depending on class. The Minimum distance between Jumps: 6 - 8 feet depending on classes.

10. Level is based on the ability of the rabbit, not handler.

Competition:

1. Handlers can run through the available course when the judge, timer, and rail setters are ready. Time slots may be issued for each class/course for handlers to compete. The starting point on the first run will be determined by the judge.

2. Rabbit handlers must wear closed-toed shoes- heels are not recommended. Athletic footwear is recommended.

3. Only 1 rabbit is permitted on the course at any time.

4. Maximum time through the course is 2 minutes.

5. Each rabbit may only have one rabbit handler. The rabbit handler must be the trainer. Rabbit owners with a disability that prevent them from participating may designate someone else to hop their entry.

6. Rabbit handlers are not permitted to step over jumps. They must go around the jump. More than one violation will result in disqualification.

7. Beginning and ending jumps myst always be present, and are not taken into account on scoring (no faults will be given for displacing rails on these jumps).

8. The jumps must be hopped in the correct order, otherwise a “wrong way” to be declared, and the rabbit will be faulted. In order for a “wrong way” to be declared, a rabbit must have jumped an obstacle and all four feet must touch the ground. The start obstacle prior to the beginning of the course does not count in the wrong way judgement.

9. The final obstacle must be cleared in the right direction for the clock to stop. Once the rabbit has touched all four feet on the ground after clearing the final obstacle the clock is stopped, and the course is considered complete.

10. No treats (for you or your rabbit) will be allowed on the hopping course.

11. Rabbit handlers are allowed 3 runs through the competition course. If there is a large number of rabbits entered, the judge can limit the competition to 2 runs per handler.

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Faults:

Faults will constitute any of the following;

1. Upsetting and obstacle, or any part of the obstacle. One fault shall be issued for the upset, regardless of how many rails were upset.

2. Lopsided jump: to clear an obstacle the rabbit must jump with its body between the obstacle supports. A lopsided jump fault will be called if the rabbit jumps outside of the obstacle supports.

3. Lifting over undisturbed obstacles. A rabbit may be lifted over over around and obstacle, but one fault per obstacle will be issued.

4. False starts: a false start is issued when the rabbit starts the course before the judge has indicated to the rabbit handler that they are ready to go. One fault will be issued, and repeated false starts will result in disqualification.

5. Out of bounds: if a rabbit goes more than 5 foot off the course it shall be considered and out of bounds fault. One fault shall be given for each out of bounds instance in a course.

6. Handler upsetting an obstacle also constitutes as a fault. One fault will be given for handler upset.

Equipment:

1. All rabbits must be outfitted with a H-Style Harness and leash.

2. No, vests, collars, or rope harnesses will be permitted.

3. All rabbits must have harnesses and leashes on at all times while on the course and in the practice areas.

4. Leash must be the same material as the harness (webbing material).

5. Leashes must be at least 4 feet in length.

6. No retractable or elastic leashes are permitted.

Classes 35701—Novice: Straight Line- For those rabbits started into hopping, and their

handlers. The best of 3 runs is your score, with faults counted first, then time. Rabbit and excitor teams can only exhibit in this class for two years then must advance to the Standard class.

35702—Standard: Straight Line-This class is for those rabbits who are experienced and their handlers, who are up to the challenge of a competitive course, with higher jumps, cat walks, and A frames. The best of 3 runs (judged by faults counted first, then time) will be your score. Rabbit and excitor teams can only exhibit in this class for two years then must advance to the Advanced class.

35703—Advanced: Straight Line- This class is for those rabbits who have exceeded Novice A and Standard and their handlers, who are up to the challenge of a competitive course, with high jumps, cat walks, A frames, and weave poles. The best of 3 runs (with faults counted first, then time) will determine your score.

35704—High Jump/Long Jump: High jump test the limit of how high your rabbit can hop. Long Jump test the limit of how long your rabbit can leap. Jump levels will start at 16 inches, increasing 2 inches at a time, three attempts at each height. One practice jump each direction to see what your rabbit likes will start your run.

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Sheep Department Committee Chairs— Bret Blackford and Matt Brown Weigh-In—Saturday, April 25, 2020 • 1:00—4:00pm • Fairgrounds

Check-in—Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 1:00-3:00pm • In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2 Weigh-In at Fair —Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 3:30pm-4:30pm • Indoor Arena Judging—Friday, June 26, 2020 • 9am • Sheep & Swine Show Ring Release—Sunday, June 28, 2020 • 3:30-5:30pm Rules (Note: All General Rules and Animal Division Rules Apply) 1. The scrapies rules apply to all ewes and rams. See Health Requirements Section for

Scrapies rules. All ewes must have scrapies tags at the weigh in.

2. All lambs must be born after January 1, 2020. All lambs must be weighed-in to be eligible to show.

3. Animals may be shown as only one of the following classifications:

1) Market Lambs (speckled, home raised, or open division) 2) Commercial Ewes (speckled, home raised or black face) Animals may not be moved to a different classification after fair weigh-in.

4. Pairs of Lambs can be any two combinations of lambs (ewe and wether, ewe and ewe, market and market, market and commercial, etc.)

5. Sheep exhibits must arrive Wednesday between 1:00 pm and 3:00pm for weigh-in and entry.

6. First year showmen may show lambs with a halter, if so desired.

7. Sheep project committee reserves the right to make final class designations. There will be absolutely NO REWEIGHS

8. Absolutely no tubes or blankets can be worn during vet check or at weigh-in.

9. All lambs must be slick shorn. No wooled lambs will be weighed in on June 24, 2020.

10. Animals not housed on member’s property are subject to committee approval (see Animal Division rule #4).

11. All ram lambs must be banded before weigh-in. No exceptions.

12. Speckle Face division will now change to WBI (white breed influenced). All speckles, white and grey face (southdowns) will now show in this division at county fair. State fair will still show under standards of speckle and white face. Grey faces will be at the decision of the State Fair committee as far as final class designation.

13. No muzzles. No icing of lambs. No Drenching. Only tap water may be sprayed or applied to lambs. No ice in spray bottles or blankets.

14. Any lamb that has a possible sigs of a contagious disease (sour mouth, ring worm, club lamb fungus) must be brought to fair separate than other animals. Example: in a popper or separate compartment of trailer. Any lambs that are not separated that have contagious disease the whole trailer will go home. The vet at the fair doing check-in and co-chairs will have final say.

15. All lambs will be automatically entered in the Rate of Gain class if they were weighed in April . Rate of Gain premiums will be paid on the following basis:

• .85 lb. per day and above Blue Award • .80 to .849 lb. per day Red Award • Under .80 lb. per day No premium

Market Lambs 1. All market lambs must have been weighed in on April 25, 2020. All market lambs

will be marked at weigh-in with 4-H tag. 2. Lambs in market classes may be purebred, grade or crossbred wethers or ewes and

will be judged on market quality.

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3. At spring weigh-in an exhibitor may bring a maximum of eight lambs. At that time lambs must be designated speckle, home raised or black faced. A member may show at fair four individual market lambs. An exhibitor may show a maximum of 2 lambs in the speckled face division, 2 lambs in the home raised division or 4 market lambs in the black faced division, or any combination thereof not to exceed 4 total individual market lambs for any one exhibitor. An exhibitor may also show two pairs of market lambs allowing a maximum of 8 market lambs per exhibitor. All speckle face lambs must be predominately speckled or brockle faced with the committee having the final decision.

4. Final designation of specific lambs for individual market lamb class and pairs class must be made at fair weigh-in time, June 24, 2020.

6. Market lambs must have been slick shorn sheared. Lambs are not to be fitted. 8.

Classes 50301—Pair of Market Lambs 50304—Individual Market Lambs 50302—Home raised Market Lambs 50305—Champion Market Lamb 50303—WBI Market Lambs 50306—Rate of Gain

Commercial Ewe Lambs 1. Lambs must be born between January 1 and April 25, 2020. 2. All commercial ewes must be weighed-in April 25, 2020. All ewes will be marked at

weigh-in with a 4-H tag. A maximum of four ewes may be shown. 3. Each exhibitor is limited to exhibit four commercial ewes total at fair. Each

exhibitor is allowed to show a maximum of two ewes in each division (speckled face, black face, or home raised) or any combination not to exceed four ewes total. All speckle face lambs must be predominately speckled or brockle faced with the committee having the final decision.

4. Commercial ewe lambs will be divided and shown by weight at fair. Commercial Ewe Lamb Classes 50202—Commercial Ewe—predominately black face and ears 50203—Commercial Ewe—speckled and white face

50204—Home Raised

Weather Sire Classes Must have four head to make a class and be entered in 4hOnline and Fairy Entry by May 15th. Committee will check to see how many are entered before fair to see if there is enough animals to make a class. 50100—Weather Sire Class

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines 90036—Sheep Showmanship Advanced 90035—Sheep Showmanship Senior 90033—Sheep Showmanship Int. 90034—Sheep Showmanship Junior Sheep Classes Show Order

1) Home Raised Commercial Ewes 2) WBI Commercial Ewes 3) Black Face Commercial Ewes 4) Champion Ewe 5) Home Raised Market Lambs 6) WBI Market Lambs

7) Black Faced Market Lambs 8) Rate of Gain 9) Champion Market Lamb 10) Pair of Lambs 11) Weather Sire Class 12) Showmanship

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Swine Department Committee Chairs—Spencer Jordan & Vicki Martin Weigh-In—Saturday, March 14, 2020 • 8:00—10:00am • Fairgrounds

Check-In & Weigh-in—Wednesday, June 24, 2020 • 6:30-9:30am • In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2 Judging—Sunday, June 28, 2020 • 9:00am • Sheep & Swine Show Ring Release—Sunday, June 28, 2020 • 8:00pm-9:00pm• Sheep & Swine Barns

Rules (Note: All General Rules and rules for Animal Division apply) 1. All pigs must have been checked-in/tagged on March 14, 2020, from 8am to 10am.

Each exhibitor can weigh in a maximum of 12 pigs. All pigs must have been castrated and ear notched prior to weigh-in. All exhibitors that do not wish to attend the swine check-in/tagging at the fairgrounds on March 14th, 2020, are able to get tags and check out a tagger from the extension office. Pigs tagged in this way ARE NOT eligible for the derby classes they are ONLY eligible for the market, breeding, and carcass classes. All pigs enrolled this way must be ID’d in 4hOnline by May 15th and have any borrowed or unused tags/taggers returned to the Extension Office.

2. Each exhibitor must be YQCA certified and provide proof at fair weigh-in.

4. An exhibitor may exhibit a maximum of 8 pigs. Two of those 8 must be purebreds. The remaining 6 pigs can be a combination of up to 4 market and 4 derby pigs. No more than two gilts and two barrows may be exhibited in either the market or derby division. A market pig may not be used as a derby and vice versa.

5. Swine exhibits must arrive Wednesday according to the following schedule: 6:30—7am Families of swine project committee 7:00—10:00am Other swine exhibitors 6. Before unloading all exhibitors must meet all health requirements. 7. All classes must be declared and paperwork handed in before an exhibitor can

unload pigs to weigh. No pig can cross the scale until classes have been declared, all papers have been turned in and scanning money has been received. No changes to classes after that point.

8. The Swine show is non-terminal. Determination of final destination of the swine project(s) must be made within 30 minutes of the completion of the swine show and final destination form turned in.

9. All terminal swine must be consigned directly to a slaughter establishment from the fair. The swine committee will obtain bids from packer buyers and swine will be sold to the highest acceptable bidder. Hogs to be slaughtered at locker must be transported by that locker. Hogs going to locker need to be designated to the chairperson within 30 minutes of the show.

10. Minimum weight is 230 pounds unless buyer will go lighter. If so, committee will notify exhibitors before weigh in. If the buyer allows light pigs, under 230 pounds will be allowed to show but not eligible for the champion drive. A price reduction on the light pigs should be expected. The upper limit has been completely lifted. The swine project committee encourages members to market their hogs at a profitable market weight.

11. A portable scale will be used. Scales will be checked after every ten head. No pigs will be re-weighed or permitted to re-enter scales. At weigh-in time pigs must be identified for each class.

12. Any animal exhibiting outward signs of carcass degrading traits will not be allowed to show.

13. Questions concerning a pig's eligibility to show will be directed to the Swine Committee. The pig(s) will be penned and dealt with last.

14. Individual pig classes will be divided by fair weights. Derby pig classes will be divided by March 14, 2020 weights.

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15. Carcass merit class will be scanned and ranked by “% lean”, no limit to number scanned, awards given to barrows and gilts. Cost of scanning will be paid at county fair weigh in.

16. Clipping will be allowed. The minimum hair length will be 1/2 inch. Any hog that is entered and found with less than 1/2 inch hair length will not be eligible for the champion drive and will be awarded a red ribbon. There will be no clipping or shaving allowed on the fairgrounds. All decisions regarding this matter made by the swine committee will be final.

17. No swine will be able to show if the swine committee discovers that the animal has been fed antibiotic feed and is within the withdrawal period, including CTC.

18. All biosecurity procedures will be followed due to PEDV. If you have questions, contact Linn County Extension.

19. All swine exhibitors exhibit pure bred pigs must present the registration paper for the pig at the time of weigh-in at county fair. Registration papers MUST be in the 4-H member’s name or show a logical family relationship. For example, Jones Family Farms shows a logical family relationship to Emily Jones, but B&G Farms does not. Registration paper presented in any other name will not be accepted, the pig will be eligible to show but must be exhibited with the crossbreds.

20. All purebred swine must be born after November 1, 2019 21. Any violation of the above rules will disqualify the exhibitor from showing their

project in the live or carcass classes or in participating in the auction. Disqualified hogs will be sold on the truck. Repeat violators will be banned from showing.

22. Rate of gain will be awarded based on the following daily rate of gain • Blue: 2.01+ • Red: 1.17—2.0 • White: Less than 1.7

Classes 80001—Individual Market Barrow 80002—Individual Market Gilt 80004—Purebred Market Barrow and Gilt 80101—Derby Barrow 80102—Derby Gilt 80103—Carcass Merit Barrow 80104—Carcass Merit Gilt 80201—Purebred Breeding Gilts 80202—Crossbred Breeding Gilts

Showmanship Classes in order of showing—Refer to General Showmanship Guidelines 90048—Swine Showmanship—Advanced 90047—Swine Showmanship—Senior 90046—Swine Showmanship—Intermediate 90045—Swine Showmanship—Junior Show Order:

1. Breeding Gilts 2. Market Purebreds 3. Market Gilts 4. Market Barrow

5. Derby Gilt 6. Derby Barrow 7. Showmanship

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4-H Club Booths 1. Booths are to be constructed by 4-H’ers (with adult supervision). All construction

should be completed Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 2-6pm or Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 5-7pm. No assembly or decorating will be allowed after 7pm Sunday evening. There will be absolutely no booth construction during judging on Monday, June 22, 2020. Clubs should complete final booth arrangement by Wednesday noon. Judging will be Wednesday, June 24, 2020 after 12:00pm.

2. Clubs will have the following supplies as ordered on your “Club Booth Set Up Order Form” in their designated booth to use: Boards for shelving, shelving bases, wood stands to hold front white chain, white frames and black sheets. This form needs to be turned in to the Extension Office by June 1st to guarantee supplies will be in the club booth for set up.

3. Booth white frames and black sheets will be set up before booth set up time on Saturday. Do not move frames as each club booth area is based on non-photography static exhibit numbers from previous years fair.

4. No fasteners of any type (tape, staples, hooks, push pins, etc.) are to be used on the building walls or the wood stands holding the white chain.

5. No part of the club booth can go above 7’5” high. Center booths please be considerate of neighboring booths if your backdrop extends above theirs. Please cover with complimenting color.

6. All backdrops are to be freestanding. 7. All exhibits and decorations must be inside of your club booth area and may not

block walkways in-front of your booth. Large exhibits are allowed to be in designated large exhibit spaces. Please communicate your needs to Extension Staff.

8. Booth judging criteria includes the following: visibility of club name, 4-H’ers first name, 4-H’ers age or grade; creativity, effective use of the fair theme, and effective use of display area. The theme for 2020 fair is “Go for the Gold.” Not following the above rules may result in lower scores.

9. All booths are expected to be kept neat and clean during the fair. 10. All exhibits, other than those chosen for State Fair, may be exhibited in the club

booth. Livestock trophies and other awards may be displayed. 11. Booths can be taken down Sunday, June 28h, 2020 at 8pm, but NO vehicles will be

allowed on the fairgrounds. Any exhibitors’ projects that will need to be removed from fair grounds by vehicle will have to be picked up on Monday, June 29th, 2020 from 8am—Noon.

12. A club leader should be in the booth when the exhibits are released. 13. Club members are responsible for dismantling their booth, making sure that all

supplies are placed in designated areas in the exhibit hall, and sweeping their club booth area. No decorations or projects are to be left in the building without prior permission from County Youth Coordinator.

Building Division Exhibit Check-in and Judging: Monday, June 22, 2020 during assigned times.

Release: Sunday June 30, 2019, 8:00pm.

Rules (Note: All General Rules and Regulations apply.)

This department is open to youth who are participating in 4-H Youth Development Programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension.

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations.

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General Exhibit Rules

1. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2020 are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members.

2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.

3. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions or vice-versa. See also “4-H Department General Rules & Regulations”.

4. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competition may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class.

5. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.

6. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned: • Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. • Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc.,

may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

• Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth. 7. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird

feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Game animals legally taken are acceptable. Live specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are NOT permitted in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use in exhibits.

8. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for 4-H’ers.)

9. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a blue, red, or white Iowa State Fair exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets.

10. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

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

***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes. 11. All judges’ decisions are final. 12. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the county,

class number, and exhibitor’s name. 13. All exhibits selected for State Fair must reach the 4-H Exhibits Building on entry day,

Tuesday, August 11. Exceptions: Exhibitors participating in alternative evaluation/ educational learning experiences will enter exhibits as determined for program participation.

14. Exhibitors may exhibit up to 5 exhibits per class, excluding photography classes. Exhibitors may only exhibit up to 3 entry per photography, digital photography,

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alternative/creative photography, and photography idea/educational display classes. 15. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, June 28, 2020. RELEASE TIME 8:00 PM – 9:30

PM, Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Other Exhibit Information 1. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special

meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. 2. The Linn County Fair and Iowa State University Extension will use diligence to insure

the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.

3. The Linn County Fair Management will in no case assume or pay transportation or delivery charges on articles sent for exhibition.

Clover Kids 1. Children in grades K-3 as of September 15, 2019 may bring up to 5 items for display

purposes only in the Static Exhibit Hall. 2. Each item will receive a recognition ribbon. 3. Exhibits are conference judged by an older 4-H’er on Monday, June 22, 2020 from 12-

5pm. Items may be brought to the Clover Kid check in station in the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building on Monday, June 22, 2020.

4. Entry tags must be completed. See schedule for time of release.

Class Descriptions Note: All General Rules and rules for Building Division apply. Members are highly encouraged go towww.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

Animals 10110—Animal Science An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of any animal is not required.

10120—Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

Agriculture and Natural Resources 10210—Crop Production An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops. 10220—Environment and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections. 10222—Entomology Any exhibit that shows learning from an entomology or bee project (excluding live specimens) that is an outgrowth or an entomology or bee project learning experience. Includes specimen collections and may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as part of the display. 10224—Fish and Wildlife Any exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or program such as identification, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any specimens must have been legally taken and must include information about date and location of harvest, and who the specimen was acquired from if not self-harvested. Feral pigs (including Russian/European Boar) are NOT permitted in taxidermy exhibits.

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10226—Forestry Any exhibit, including collections, that show learning from participation in a forestry project or program. 10230—Horticulture and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden crops, herbs and flower county classes are not eligible for State Fair.)

County Horticulture Classes: 10230A—Flower Arrangement Arrangement created by member using fresh or dried flowers. At least half of the flowers used must come from the member’s garden. A 3”x5” card stating how and where the arrangement will be used must be included. 10230B—Single Stem Flower 10230C—Houseplant Member must own plant for at least THREE months. Attach houseplant project worksheet. 10230D—Vegetable Tray Each exhibit should consist of 5 different items. 10230E—Individual Vegetable Plate Exhibits should be displayed on paper plates (provided by exhibitor). Exhibits may come from the following choices: Beans, either snap, or yellow wax, 6 pods; Beets, 3 specimens; Cabbage, either round, or red, 1 head; Carrots, 3 specimens; Cucumbers, either for slicing (6-8 inches) or dill (5 inches), 2 specimens; Cucumbers, for pickling, 5 specimens; Onions, either red, white or yellow, 3 specimens; Peppers, bell or sweet or green or any other sweet variety, 2 specimens; Peppers, hot, any variety, 3 specimens; Potatoes, white or red, 3 specimens; Squash, summer, any variety, 2 specimens; Sweet corn, 3 ears (exhibited with husks open on one side); Tomatoes, red slicing type, 3 specimens; Tomatoes, cherry type, 10 specimens; Herbs, any variety, 1 sprig; Any other vegetable, as described in 4-H 462; Fruits, any home grown, such as raspberries, blackberries, 1 cup 10203F—Largest Vegetable Bring a sample of vegetable or fruit including the seed packet and be prepared to discuss growing technique with the judge. If not present on judging day, submit written material discussing growing technique

10240—Outdoor Adventures An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities. 10250—Safety and Education in Shooting Sports An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows). 10260—Other Agriculture and Natural Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

Creative Arts 10310—Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history. 10320—Photography An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.

Photography Special Rules: 1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from

negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.

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

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matting) of single photographs may not exceed 11” x 14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.

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

4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering. 6. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-

step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6” x 8”.

7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes. 8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public

display in a 4-H setting.

9. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. (Such as on Railroad tracks.)

10. Photography exhibitors should use the Photo Exhibit Label found at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/iowa-state-fair-4-h-handbook (under “Photography”) to provide required information for photo exhibits.

11. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa.

10325 – Digital Photography Exhibit A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed. Photos in this class will be submitted, viewed, evaluated, and displayed electronically. Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. 2. Photographs will not be printed. 3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of

photographs (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Series photo entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same time.

4. Photos entered should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB –3 MB is recommended.

5. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease of viewing.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

7. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. 8. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label to

provide required information for photo exhibits. The Photo Exhibit Label may be submitted electronically with the photo entry.

9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evaluation criteria used for printed photographs.

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

10340 Alternative/Creative Photography – A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an alternative photographic process, or a photograph that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple overlapped photographs. Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:

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

2. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital negative, or digitally

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manipulated in computer. 3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material. 4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for photo

exhibits. Include information about the processes used. 5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H

setting, photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

10345—Photography Idea/Educational Display An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class includes photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display showing learning about printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc. 10350—Visual Arts An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic.

Visual Arts Special Rules: 1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception:

Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included.

3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art.

10305LCF—Visual Arts Exhibit Made using a Kit, Patterns or Pre-formed Mold. (Not eligible for State Fair.)

Family and Consumer Sciences 10410—Child Development

10420 Clothing and Fashion – Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. 10422 Clothing and Fashion – Purchased Garments & Accessories Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. 10424 Clothing and Fashion – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc.

Clothing and Fashion Special Rule: 1. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event

may not be entered as a static exhibit. 2. Exhibits in classes 10420 and 10422 must include information about application of

design elements and art principles. Exhibits in class 10424 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.

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10430—Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities. 10440—Food & Nutrition – Prepared Product An exhibit of a prepared food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, or safety practices through the making of a prepared food product. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared food products 10442—Food & Nutrition—Preserved Product An exhibit of a preserved food product that shows skills or learning about food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. Processed honey may be exhibited in this class. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding preserved food products 10445—Food & Nutrition – Educational Display An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, meal planning & service, safety practices, or food preservation. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Exhibits showing learning about meal planning & service must include a menu.

Food & Nutrition Special Rules: 1. Two copies of the recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit (one for

the exhibit and one for the bake sale); credit the source of the recipe. 2. Baked food items will be sent to the bake sale immediately following judging.

Please include a copy of the recipe. Money from sales will go to support 4-H Youth Programs Committee whom support Linn County 4-H Program. Items will be sold as soon as possible via free will donation.

3. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

4. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption. 5. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade

utensils and containers. 6. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed. 7. Meat jerky products are prohibited. 8. The recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source of

the recipe. 9. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food

processed after August 1, 2019 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. Processed honey must include the Honey Exhibit Label.

10. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

11. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a reclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Recommended number of items to include with the exhibit:

• Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. – four (4) to six (6) items • Cakes, loafs, pies, etc. – one (1) whole product.

12. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

10450—Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices. 10460—Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living

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space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. 10470 Sewing and Needle Arts – Constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, or other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans. 10472 Sewing and Needle Arts – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers. Note: Exhibits in classes 10470 and 10472 should include information about application

of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit. 10480 Other Family and Consumer Science An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed.

Special Exhibition - $10 MEAL CHALLENGE 10490 - $10 Meal Challenge – Create a balanced, nutritious meal for family of four (4) that includes the recommended serving size of food from each of the five good groups. Information regarding food groups and recommended serving sizes can be found on the USDA MyPlate website www.choosemyplate.gov Special Rules:

1. Each county may enter one (1) exhibit in this class. 2. All entries will receive an evaluation and participation ribbon. 3. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort. 4. The meal must serve a family of four (4) people and total expenses must be $10

or less for the meal. 5. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5) food

groups – Fruit, Vegetable, Protein, Grain, Dairy. 6. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20” x 30”) that shows the menu

(including portion size), meal type (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and photos of the meal. Attach a copy of the $10 Meal Challenge worksheet to the back of the poster. Additional information about the $10 Meal Challenge can be found on the Iowa 4-H Food & Nutrition and Health project pages at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/

Personal Development 10510—Citizenship An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world. 10520—Communication

10530—4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate with and tell a story or idea visually about 4-H to the general public using the non-verbal form of communication on a poster. Poster Communication Special Rules:

1. Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered. 2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam

core board -- size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”. 3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor,

ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. 4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not

extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board. 5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the

back. 6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional

designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo. 7. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster.

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8. The themes for “Communicating Through 4-H Posters” are: • 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation) • Join 4-H • 4-H Grows... (4-H.org national marketing theme) • Strive for Gold (2020 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme) • How Do You 4-H? (variation of Iowa State Fair theme)

10540—Digital Storytelling Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained and presented for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video. 10550—Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way. 10560—Self-Determined An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.

Science, Engineering & Technology 10610—Mechanics Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills. 10612—Automotive Repaired or restored vehicle or educational display showing learning about an automotive idea including automotive maintenance, auto operations, auto safety, or automotive systems. (Note: vehicles will be on display at the Iowa State Fair one day only, Thursday August 13.) 10614—Electric Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc. 10615—Small Engine Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc. 10616—Tractor Repaired or restored tractor (or educational display showing learning related to tractors, tractor mechanics, tractor operations, or tractor safety. 10618—Welding Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding. 10620—Woodworking Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items. 10630—Science, Engineering & Technology Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology. Science, Engineering & Technology 10632—Aerospace Educational display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing learning about an aerospace idea or topic. 10634—Robotics Educational display or other exhibit (including working robots) that shows learning about robotics and robotic systems. Special Rule: Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology classes may not enter in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice-versa.

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4-H Awardrobe Clothing Judging—June 15, 2020 at Linn County Extension & Outreach Office Registrations— Due May 15, 2020

Fashion Show—June 28, 2020 • 12.30pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion Rules 1. Clover Kids and 4-H’er may participate in the Linn County 4-H Awardrobe Clothing

Event. Only Senior 4-H’ers (9th-12th grade) are eligible for State Fair. 2. If garment/accessories is entered in the Awardrobe Clothing Event it may not be

entered as a Static Exhibit. 3. Ribbons will be presented to participants at the fair Fashion Show. 4. Each county may send the following number of participants in each class to

represent their county, selected from each of the county’s events:

• Fashion Revue Class: Four participants with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).

• $15 Challenge Class: Three participants with no more than one (1) participant with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).

• Clothing Selection Class: Three participants with no more than one (1) participant with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).

6. The above mentioned categories (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume) in each class are simply for entry limit purposes. All entries in each class will be judged together.

7. Participants selected for State Fair must be senior members and may represent the county at State Fair. Each youth selected for State Fair may only participate in the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, youth may be selected to participate in the State Fair multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in previous years.

Clothing Selection 1. The purpose of this category is to select and/or purchase an outfit that represents

the 4-H’er’s goal or intended use for the selected outfit. 2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality and

construction features, stage presentation, required care, and cost comparison. 3. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of

recordkeeping and reflection on the cost of the individual items as a part of the process.

4. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops or mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other second hand venues with a total price of over $15. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, relative or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or existing personal clothing, as long as the 4-Her actually selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the stated purpose.

5 . Home-sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the participant are acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store.

Fashion Revue 1. The purpose of this category is to encourage the sewing of a personal garment or

outfit. Garments do not have to be perfect to advance. 2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, quality of

construction, stage presentation, and required care. 3. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit they constructed, hand-knitted,

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machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year 4. A garment or outfit consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party

clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear and/or coats. 5. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered as garments. If they are used to

complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected. 6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected. 7. Appropriateness of an outfit or garment will only be considered in terms of fit.

The $15 Challenge 1. This category is designed to expand the 4-H’er’s shopping experience to shopping

venues emphasizing recycling, reducing and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or similar place.

2. Online venues are allowed, must be second-hand in nature. Shipping and handling is not included in the total calculations

3. Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale price. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts do not qualify, but may be entered in Clothing Selection if 4-H’er selected the items to meet a specific purpose/goal.

4. Fifteen dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some second hand stores and venues do not typically charge sales tax.

5. Receipt(s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total must be submitted with the entry. A garage sale receipt can be a piece of paper with the name of the location such as “Jane Doe garage sale”, date, amount paid, and signature of person selling at the garage sale. If the outfit was free at a garage sale, “free” can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to provide receipts will result in a reduced evaluation.

6. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or a dress. Shoes, undergarments and accessories are not included in the $15 purchase price limit.

7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit. 8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that cost less than $15. 9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-Hers’ goal or intended use for

the purchased outfit, and the 4-Her should have had an experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.

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

Rules (Note: All General Rules and Regulations apply)

1. Educational presentations and working exhibits may be given by one or more 4-H'ers of any combination of juniors, intermediates or seniors. A team consisting of mixed ages must be entered in the age division of the oldest team member.

2. Educational presentations and working exhibits are entered by 4-H members in Fairy Entry. This must be done by May 15. The Communications Division schedule will then be emailed to participants.

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

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

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5. 4-H’ers must use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits involving food must follow established food safety guidelines.

6. Educational presentations and working exhibits will receive one of the following awards:

• PARTICIPATION AWARD—The award recognizes efforts made to achieve the goal of sharing ideas in an effective and interesting way.

• MERIT AWARD—4-H'ers that have shown poise and good delivery methods will receive this award

• EXCELLENCE AWARD—4-H'ers that have done an excellent job in preparation and delivery will receive this outstanding recognition.

6. Presenters are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.

7. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2020 are eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Share-The-Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking - See event rules for age guidelines. Counties may enter up to 6 Educational Presentations, 4 Working Exhibits, 3 Share-The-Fun, and 2 Extemporaneous Speakers. No more than two (2) performances from any county will be scheduled during a Noon Share The Fun show. Limit of two (2) Communications Posters per county.

8 . If selected for State Fair, Check with Extension Office for Dates.

Educational Presentations Judging—Saturday, June 6, 2019 • 10:00am • Cedar Rapids Public Library Auditorium

County Fair Presentations—Sunday, June 28, 2019 • Noon • LDM Board Room

County Fair Presentations—Sunday, June 30, 2019 • Noon • Farm Bureau Pavilion

Purpose—This is an opportunity for 4-H'ers to personally demonstrate their communications skills by presenting knowledge, information or a process to gain a desired response from an audience. This is in the format of a classroom presentation.

Rules 1. Time limit: Junior Presentations (4th—6th grade) must not exceed 15 minutes.

Intermediate/Senior Presentations (7th—12th grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP” when they exceed the time limit.

2. Participants must turn in a completed Educational Presentation Report form during event check-in.

3. 4-H’ers may participate in one Educational Presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair.

4. Presentation content must be the original work of the presenter(s). Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. Use of brief quotations or excerpts of from other work(s) is permitted provided the source is identified.

5. State Fair selected presentations must present at the County Fair, Sunday, June 28 in order to continue onto the State Fair. Others are also able to present during the County Fair but are not required to. Please inform the Extension Office if you wish to present during county fair.

Classes

11101—Junior Presentation For county fair, youth must have completed 4th-6th grade in 2020. To be selected for State Fair, youth must have completed 5th or 6th grade in 2020.

11102—Intermediate/ Senior Presentation For youth who have completed 7th-12th grade in 2020.

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Working Exhibits Judging—Friday, June 26, 2020 • Assigned Times • AG-ucation Zone

Purpose—Working exhibits provide an opportunity for members to communicate and interact with an audience in an informal way. Many stages of the exhibit or product should be ready so that any step can be discussed. No set format need be used. Will be interactive for the audience to learn how to do something in a hands on experiential way.

Working Exhibit Rules: 1. The best subjects involve action by members or involve the audience in some doing,

feeling, tasting, smelling, or judging. The member's subject should be an outgrowth of his/her experience. It is important that the subject used in the working exhibit be of interest to county fair audiences. Sanitary and safe food handling procedures must be used. Safe food handling is especially important if food samples are available to the public.

2. Time limit: Junior Working Exhibits (4th— 6th grade) will be scheduled for a 25 minute period. Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibits (7th—12th grade) will be scheduled for a 45 minute period.

3. Participants must turn in a completed Working Exhibit Report form during event check-in.

4. 4-H’ers may participate in one Working Exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair. Classes 11201—Junior Working Exhibit For county fair, youth must have completed 4th-6th grade in 2020. To be selected for State Fair, youth must have completed 5th or 6th grade in 2020.

11202—Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibit For youth who have completed 7th-12th grade in 2020.

Extemporaneous Speaking Judging—Saturday, June 6, 2019 • 10:00am • Cedar Rapids Public Library Auditorium

County Fair Presentations—Sunday, June 28, 2019 • Noon • LDM Board Room

Purpose—Extemporaneous speaking is designed to encourage the development of the life skill of communicating with others through enhancing the ability to think, to organize, to speak, and to answer questions readily before an audience.

Extemporaneous Speaking Rules 1. Participants must be senior 4-H’ers - completed 9th through 12th grade (or that

equivalent) in 2020.

2. Each county may enter a maximum of two entries; individuals may participate once per year at the Iowa State Fair.

3. Program format:

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

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

B. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program progresses. A participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant receive help from a parent, leader, other adult or any other youth. A program official will assist participants with the time requirements.

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C. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis. • Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines or newspaper clippings

for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation. • Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines

(cannot be notes, outlines or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program).

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

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

E. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used. F. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than six minutes with five

minutes additional time allowed for related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown time cards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the time keeper. “Stop” will be said at six minutes.

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

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

4. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria: A. Content related to topic. B. Knowledge of the subject. C. Organization of material. D. Power of expression. E. Voice. F. Stage presence. G. General effect. H. Response to questions.

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

6. State Fair selected presentations must present at the Linn County Fair, Sunday, June 28 in order to continue onto the State Fair. Others are also able to present during the County Fair but are not required to. Please inform the Extension Office if you wish to present during county fair.

Share The Fun Show date/Judging—Sunday, June 28, 2020 • 12:30pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion

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

Rules 1. A Share the Fun act may be an individual or group who shares their talents with an

audience. Skits, songs, stunts, short plays, dances, magic, instrumental, comedy, mime, square dancing and other forms of entertainment may be used. All performances must be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.

2. An individual may enter a maximum of three acts (1 individual and 2 groups).

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3. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 4th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2020. Exception: If the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair:

• At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2020.

4. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed eight minutes in length. 5. All performers must turn in a completed 4-H Share-The-Fun Report form at event

check-in to confirm stage setup, cue music, etc. 6. Each entry will be required to stay and watch all of the acts. Ribbons will be

awarded to all participants at the end of the program. State Fair contestants will be announced at this time. We encourage all groups to stay and receive their recognition.

7. Acts must be in good taste, sensitive to diversity and culture/ethnic traditions of Iowans and/or U.S. citizens.

Other Fair Events

LEGO BUILD OFF CHALLENGE Registration—Saturday, June 27 • 1pm—4pm • AG-ucation Zone Challenge—Saturday, June 27 • 1pm—4pm • AG-ucation Zone Open to all K-12 grade youth and adults LEGO builders, get ready for a fun challenge! Join us at the Linn County fairgrounds to build a masterpiece based on one of the challenge themes. We provide the materials and you provide the creativity! Rules: 1. Participants must submit an completed entry form with their creation 2. Participants must only use materials provided at the event – LEGOs and specialty

pieces 3. Participants will build a creation based on 1 of the 3 Challenge Themes provided on

the entry form. 4. Participants must work individually on their project – no outside help on design 5. Participants have from 1:00pm-4:00pm to create their masterpiece 6. All entries must be submitted by 4pm (Judging will take place at 4pm with winners

on display at the LDM building following) . 7. One entry per person. 8. Awards will be given based on originality & design in each of the age categories:

Clover Kids (K-3) Junior (4-6) Intermediate (7-8) Senior (9-12) Adults 18+ years old

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Locally Linn Contest Registration—June 15th on Fair Entry Challenge—Saturday, June 29th • 1pm—4pm • LDM Exhibit Hall Purpose—Locally Linn presentations provide an opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate cooking skills before an audience. The 4-H’er selects and prepares a recipe using at least 1 ingredient that is an outstanding product of Iowa: beef, pork, dairy, eggs, poultry, corn, etc. RULES 1. The Locally Linn contest will be held on Saturday, June 29th at 11am in the LDM Hall.

Times for presenting will be assigned. Schedules will accommodate those who are participating in other 4-H/FFA events at the same time.

2. Criteria for judging: a. taste and flavor of the product b. organization of the 4-H member c. originality of the recipe d. healthfulness of recipe—Were nutrition facts provided?) e. enthusiasm of 4-H’er or team f. public’s enthusiasm for the food item g. 4-H’er or team follows contest rules

h. food safety demonstrated

3. Contestants may select any recipe using at least one ingredient that is an outstanding product of Iowa: beef, pork, dairy, eggs, poultry, corn, etc.

4. Contestants must provide their own ingredients and equipment. No mixes will be allowed for the Locally Linn product, though a mix may be an ingredient. Contestants will provide their own small appliances which they intend to use in the preparation of their product.

5. The participant will not be allowed to talk during the presentation and are not required to give a formal presentation with introduction and conclusion. However, they should be prepared to answer the questions the judge might ask and explain what they did during their demonstration. The recipe can be relatively simple to prepare and should be appropriate to the age and skill of the member.

6. Each contestant must make a poster which includes the recipe used, source of the recipe, the participant's name and club. The outstanding product of Iowa needs to be underlined on the poster. Posters will be used during the presentation and placed in club booths following the conclusion of the event. Locally Linn recipes must be submitted by June 15, 2020 via Fair Entry. Locally Linn products will not go to the Iowa State Fair.

7. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allotted for each Locally Linn presentation. Should an item that takes longer to cook than the preparation time allows, a pre-cooked sample must be brought. There will be an oven at the fairgrounds to keep foods warm only (no pre-cooking will be done at the fairgrounds).

8. Products will be judged as the preparation of the Locally Linn products are being made and will conclude with a one-on-one conference with the judge. The contestant should have family members or friends clear their cooking area while the contestant is talking with the judge.

9. Appropriate sanitary handling of the food must be demonstrated by the 4-H’ers. Gloves are optional. Hands must be washed thoroughly before going on stage. You will want to bring something to wash your hands between touching raw meat and other foods (such as baby wipes, wash clothes, etc.) Hairnets, bandanas, or caps highly encouraged to be worn by presenter. An apron is highly encouraged to be worn and hair tied back. All participants must bring their own tablecloth for their presentation.

10.Samples of the finished recipe should be given away to fair goers. It is suggested that you have enough samples to serve approximately 25 - 50 people. Samples can be

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prepared ahead of the contest.

Possible foods for the Locally Linn Contest:

Locally Linn Classes :

01: Clover Kid (K – 3rd)

02: Junior (4th – 6th)

03: Intermediate (7th – 8th)

04: Senior (9th – 12th)

Fair Week Events Linn County Alumni Display Sponsored by 4-H Youth Council

4-H Alumni – Come display your 4-H exhibits from the past. The 4-H Youth Council invites you to bring your exhibits, record books, club historian books and other memorabilia from your 4-H years. Bring your exhibits to the LDM Building, Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 2-6:00 P.M. Remember to sign the Alumni Guest Book and enjoy the Fair.

Fair Association Cookout Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Location: Hospitality Tent Time: Serving time 5p.m. to 6p.m. Contact: Susan Clarke 319-329-3271 The Linn County Fair Association would like all 4-H and FFA members to be their guests at the annual cookout at the fairgrounds in Central City. The Opening Program will immediately follow the Fair Association Cookout see below for more info.

Opening Program Facilitated by ISU Extension and Outreach—Linn County and The Linn County Fair Association

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Location: Grandstands Time: 6pm ISU Extension and Outreach—Linn County in partnership with The Linn County Fair Association would like all 4-H and FFA members, their parents, volunteers, community members and other fair and youth supporters to join them as we officially open the 2020 Linn County Fair. Don’t miss this opportunity where we will: recognize graduating seniors, volunteers, partners, and supporter. We will also crown the 2020 Linn County Fair Queen and Princess and the 2020 Linn County Fair Little Miss and Mr.

• Fruit dip using yogurt

• Taco dip with ground pork

• Roasted soybeans

• No bake cookies with honey

• Beef spread on crackers

• Seasoned popcorn snacks

• Trail mix using a corn cereal

• Fruit pizza with an oatmeal crust

• Beef meatballs using ground beef

• Mac & Cheese

• Devil Eggs

• Egg Salad

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Ice Cream Social Sponsored by 4-H Youth Council

Sunday, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 2:00pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion (located by the gate)

An ice cream social will be provided for the community’s enjoyment. Strawberry, rhubarb, apple, cherry, peach, toll house and blueberry pies will be available. Everyone is invited to enjoy the afternoon, visit and be “social” over pie and ice cream.

Youth Council 4-H Senior Award Pie Auction Sponsored by 4-H Youth Council

Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 3:00pm • Farm Bureau Pavilion

Purchase Linn County’s best pies at the Annual Youth Council Senior Award Pie Auction. Proceeds will support the 4-H Youth Council Senior Award fund sponsored by the Linn County 4-H Youth Council. Be prepared for down-home county fair fun and purchase your favorite pie at the auction. This fund is used to support Senior Award Career Development for Linn County Youth Council members, Linn County 4-H Intermediate trip and Linn County 4-H Junior Camp participants, State 4-H Youth Conference attendees and the Citizenship Washington Focus trip. This fund also supports local National 4-H Week recognition.

Pancake Breakfasts Saturday, June 27 2020, 7am—10:00am • LDM Building Proceeds from this breakfast will support the 4-H Youth Council

Sunday, June 28, 2020, 7am—10:00am • LDM Building Proceeds from this breakfast will support the 4-H Youth Programs Committee.

Fair Dance Sponsored by 4-H Youth Council

Monday, June 29, 2020, 8pm—11pm

The dance will be held in the LDM Building. It is open to 4-H and FFA members, their friends and 4-H and FFA alumni. All persons will be charged $5.00 at the door. There will be no alcohol or illegal drugs allowed in the building. This applies to youth and adults. If found, all alcohol will be emptied, and further action will be determined by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department who will be on site during the dance. There will be no smoking in the building during the dance. Official dance chaperones will be wearing identification.

Linn County Fair Association Events The Linn County Fair Association sponsors and puts on many events during the county fair. These events are open to the public at a wide variety of ages. If you are looking for something new to do or a way to showcase your skills and talents look no further! Some of these events are listed below be sure to check out the website for rules and more contest! https://thelinncountyfair.com/fair-week/open-classes-contests/

Open Class Exhibits (Age 12+)

Little Shepherd Show (3rd grade and under)

Kiddie Calf Show

Fairy Garden Contest (All ages)

Wide variety of cooking contest

Quilt Block Challenge

Homebrewers & Wine Making Contest

Queen & Princess Contest

See the website for more events!!

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LINN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS

JANICE SAVEL JEAN DUNN

JEFF & LAURY WHITHAM JOHN GRIMM AND KENT FEED JOYCE ANDERSON IN MEMORY

OF HUSBAND JOHN T KENT MYSAK FAMILY

KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK KIRK SAUER & FAMILY KYLE RAWSON FAMILY LIEBE TRUCKING INC

LINN ANIMAL HOSPITAL LINN COOP - PIONEER SEEDS

LINN COOP OIL CO LINN COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S

ASSN LINN COUNTY FARM BUREAU

LINN COUNTY REC LOYD & LOIS MARTIN

LYNNE RECHTERMAN - RECHTERMAN RABBITRY MIKE & MICHELLE EILERS

MITCH ZUMBACH MONTICELLO VETERINARY

CLINIC MOUNT VERNON BANK &

TRUST COMPANY MRS. VINCE WOODSON MURRAY MCMURRAY

HATCHERY MYSAK TRANSMISSION

NEAL & JENNIFER HORNING

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ISU Extension and Outreach Justice Statement: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.

NORTH-LINN FFA NOVAK FARMS - WAYNE, DIANA,

& CURT NOVAK PRAIRIEVIEW AG SERVICE

RATHJE CONSTRUCTION CO RFS SIMMENTALS--MIKE &

SUSAN ROSAUER ROBERT & ANNA BROULIK ROBINSON CATTLE - TOM

ROBINSON RUSTY ANVIL HORSEHOEING

AND RIDING LESSONS RUZICKA'S MEAT PROCESSING &

CATERING SCHERRMAN'S IMPLEMENT

SCHRADER & SMITH FAMILIES/ INDIAN CREEK FARM

SECURITY STATE BANK SHULISTA FARMS

TAMMY VAVRICEK FAMILY THE EXCHANGE STATE BANK

TIM & KATHY CLEMENS TOM FOX - STRELLNER GROUP MEMORY OF DALE W. SAUER - TOM & LINDA SAUER FAMILY WEBSTER FARMS - WAYNE &

PATRICIA WEBSTER WELCH RABBITRY

WRIGHT WAY TRAILERS

THANK YOU TO ALL THE 2019 4-H FAIR RECOGNITION, TROPHY, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DONORS

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Map subject to change, please see fair website for accurate map. www.thelinncountyfair.com

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2020 4-H/FFA Schedule

Saturday June 20th

2pm-6pm Club Booth Set Up LDM Building

Sunday June 21st

5pm-7pm Club Booth Set Up LDM Building

Monday June 22nd

Scheduled Time Static Judging LDM Building

Tuesday June 23rd

8am-8:45am Halter & Pleasure Horse/Pony Check-In In Gate 4

9am Halter & Pleasure Horse/Pony Show Horse & Pony Arena

1pm Fun & Games Horse/Pony Check-In In Gate 4

Following Halter Show Fun & Games Horse/Pony Show Horse & Pony Arena

After Show Horse/Pony Release Exit Gate 4

2pm-2:30pm Dog Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

3:00pm Dog Handling & Obedience Show Cattle Show Ring

After Show Dog Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

Wednesday June 24th

6:30am-9:30am Swine Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

7am-9:30am Beef Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

7am-12pm Bucket Bottle Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

9am-11am Poultry Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

10am-12pm Dairy Cattle Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

1pm-3pm Sheep/Meat Goat/AOB Goat Check-In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2

3:30-4:30pm Sheep Fair Weigh-In Indoor Arena

3:30pm Swine Carcass Scanner Sheep & Swine Barns

2pm-4pm Rabbit Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

5pm Fair Association Cook Out Hospitality Tent

6pm Opening Program Grandstand

Thursday June 25th

8am-8:30am Dog Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

7am-8:30am Dairy Goat Check-In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2

10am Dog Agility & Rally Show Cattle Show Ring

9am-9:15am Cat Check-In Small Animal Building

9:30am Cat Show Small Animal Building

10am Dairy Goat Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

12pm Clover Kid Dog Picture Interview Cattle Show Ring

1pm-1:15pm Pet Check-In Small Animal Building

1:30pm Pet Show Small Animal Building

2pm Meat Goat/AOB Agility Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

4pm Beef Quiz Bowl Cattle Show Ring

4pm Bucket Bottle Obstacle Course Cattel Show Ring

5pm Beef Grooming Contest Cattle Show Ring

After Show Dog Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

After Show Dairy Goat Release In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2

After Show Cat Release Small Animal Building

After Show Pet Release Small Animal Building

2019 4-H/FFA Schedule Continued

Friday June 26th

7:30am-8am Cavy Check-In Small Animal Building

8am Bucket Bottle Interviews Cattle Show Ring

9am Sheep Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

9am Rabbit Showmanship Test Small Animal Building

10am Rabbit/Cavy Show Small Animal Building

10am Beef Obstacle Course Cattle Show Ring

11am Working Exhibits AG-ucation Zone

After Sheep Show Sheep Family Fun Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

2pm Meat Goat/AOB Goat Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

After Rabbit Show Cavy Agility Small Animal Building

2pm Bucket Bottle Show Cattel Show Ring

4:30pm Beef Family Fun Show Cattle Show Ring

5pm Cavy Release Small Animal Building

Saturday June 27th

7am-10am Pancake Breakfast LDM Building

8am Pen of Three Meat Bird Check-In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 3

9am Beef Show Cattle Show Ring

9am Poultry Show Indoor Arena

11am Locally Linn Cooking LDM Building

1pm-4pm Lego Build Off Challenge AG-ucation Zone

2pm Rabbit Agility Small Animal Building

5pm Swine Olympics Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

After Beef Show Bucket Bottle Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

After Beef Show Cow Calf Pairs Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

After Poultry Show Pen of Three Meat Bird Check-In In Gate 3 Exit Gate 3

Sunday June 28th

7am-10am Pancake Breakfast LDM Building

6am-10am Beef/Bucket Bottle Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

7am-9am Meat Goat/AOB Goat Release In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2

7am-9am Rabbit Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

7am-9am Poultry Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

9am-9:30am Milking Dairy Cow Check-In In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

9am Swine Show Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

10am Dairy Cattle Show Cattle Show Ring

After Dairy Show Dairy Family Fun Show Cattle Show Ring

12pm Educational Presentations and Ext. Speaking LDM Board Room

12:30pm Share The Fun Farm Bureau Pavilion

2pm Fashion Show Farm Bureau Pavilion

2pm Ice Cream Social Farm Bureau Pavilion

3pm Youth Council Scholarship Pie Auction Farm Bureau Pavilion

3:30pm-5:30pm Sheep Release In Gate 3 Exit Gate 2

3:30pm-5:30pm Dairy Cattle Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

3:30pm-5:30pm Any Livestock not off the grounds Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

3:30pm-5:30pm Swine Release In Gate 4 Exit Gate 2

7:15pm Iowa State Fair Static Exhibitor Meeting LDM Building

7:45pm 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Group Picture LDM Exhibit Hall

8pm Static Exhibit Release LDM Exhibit Hall

Monday June 29th

8am Livestock Auction Buyers Breakfast Youth Council Food Booth

9am Livestock Auction Sheep, Swine & Goat Show Ring

8pm Fair Dance LDM Hall