4-H and FFA Events

4-H / FFA

General Rules | Steer Show | Youth Arts

A. OVERALL RULES AND APPROPRIATE CONDUCT

All Boone County Junior Fair Exhibitors must be enrolled and a member in good standing in: a 4-H Livestock Project or an FFA SAE program in Boone County.
(New Rule for 2008) Show Me Quality Assurance Certification will be required for showing any species of livestock at the 2008 Boone County Fair.
Each exhibit shall be owned by the exhibitor and shall represent work accomplished with the 4-H or FFA project during the current year.
Believing it is in the best interest of all junior exhibitors to maintain a reputation of integrity and to present a wholesome and progressive image, the Boone County Fair sets forth the following regulation: 4-H and FFA members are expected to conduct themselves according to the best traditions of their respective organizations. Inappropriate conduct (such as alcohol and substance abuse, stealing, vandalism, and indiscreet behavior) will NOT be tolerated: all livestock premiums will be forfeited and the exhibitor will be disqualified from the Livestock Auction and/or the sale nullified.
Exhibitors must be at the Show and at the Livestock Sale, except for a medical emergency in the family or a conflicting 4-H or FFA event as permitted by the Livestock Auction Committee.
The Missouri State Fair On-Line Premium Guide will be the guidelines used by the Livestock Superintendents when making decisions regarding rules that are vague or not addressed in the Boone County Fair Book.
The appropriate Boone County Fair Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents will interpret rules and make final decisions concerning the Boone County Fair Livestock Shows.
Stall assignments will be posted in the barns and in the Livestock Office. It is very important to check stall assignments prior to unloading.
Parents are responsible for the actions of their children.

B. ENTRIES

All exhibitors shall complete a livestock entry form listing all animals. Entry fees are listed on the livestock entry form for each animal division. All Exhibitors except Horse and Dog exhibitors must purchase an exhibitor pass.
Entries will be considered late if all payments and forms are not received in the Boone County Extension office by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Entries that are not completely filled out or do not include the correct fee payment will NOT be accepted. Make checks payable to: “Senior 4-H Council”.
Pre-entry or weigh-in forms turned in prior to the fair do NOT substitute for the required Livestock Entry Form due on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
All Livestock Entry Forms must be SIGNED by the FFA Advisor or 4-H Club Leader (as appropriate) to verify that the member is in good standing.
Exhibitors must declare at weigh-in or pre-entry if they will be showing the species in 4-H or FFA. An exhibitor may show one species in 4-H and another species in FFA, but is NOT allowed to show multiple animals of one species in both 4-H and FFA.
Animal identification is required on the Livestock Entry Form. Substitutions must be approved by the appropriate show superintendents.

C. HOME RAISED CLASSES

HOME RAISED FOR ALL BOONE COUNTY LIVESTOCK PROJECTS IS DEFINED AS: any animal whose dam is owned by the exhibitor or a member of the immediate family (father, mother, brother, sister, or legal guardian only), at the time of birth, and is born on the local property that is owned or managed by the immediate family of the exhibitor. The animal must be cared for from birth to exhibition by the exhibitor on the local property. The dam does not have to be owned by the exhibitor/family at the time of breeding. (Adopted 1/18/06 by the Boone Co. Livestock Committee.)
Exhibitors may only have one animal in the home raised class per species.

D. ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATIONS

All Junior livestock exhibitors must abide by current health regulations of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. At the time of printing the following is the current set of guidelines for Missouri Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition.
Cattle: in Missouri moving for exhibition only in Missouri, No certificate of veterinary inspection is required.
Swine: in Missouri moving for exhibition only in Missouri, No certificate of veterinary inspection is required.
Sheep: In accordance with the 2007 Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Fair health guidelines, all sheep (including whethers) must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) to be eligible to show. This health certificate must have been written within 30 days of exhibition. All sheep must also be identified either by ear tag, electronic implant, or tattoo.
Goats: In accordance with the 2007 Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Fair health guidelines, all goats (including whethers) must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) to be eligible to show. This health certificate must have been written within 30 days of exhibition. All goats must also be identified either by ear tag, electronic implant, or tattoo.
Poultry: Must have no signs of contagious or infectious disease. Poultry must have a VS Form 9-2 (or similar certificate) showing a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within the past 90 days to exhibition, or originate from a flock approved by the NPIP. Waterfowl are exempt from this testing requirement. A representative from the Missouri Department of Agriculture shall have access to this event and may inspect or test poultry as considered necessary.

E. JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION

All Exhibitors selling livestock in the Livestock Auction are required to attend the sale meeting on Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 11:00 am.
Exhibitors may only sell two animals (one per specie) in the Livestock Auction. If an Exhibitor has more than two animals that have been awarded Grand and/or Reserve Champion Overall, the Exhibitor will be allowed to sell EACH animal that has been awarded Grand and/or Reserve Champion Overall.
Exhibitors must declare their intended sale animal(s) at the Fair Weigh-in in July.
All animals in the Livestock Auction must have received a Blue or Red ribbon in the on foot show.
Animals offered for sale in the Livestock Auction must meet the following minimum weight requirements: a. Steers –1,000 pounds b. Swine –230 pounds c. Lambs – 100 pounds d. Meat Goats – 75 pounds
The top two meat rabbits will be allowed to sell in the Junior Livestock Auction Sale.
The top two meat chickens (broilers) will be allowed to sell in the Junior Livestock Auction Sale.
Once an animal has been offered for sale or is sold, it will not be allowed to be shown at the Missouri State Fair. An exception will be made only if a premium sale is held locally, or if a Missouri State Fair Advance Sales Agreement is signed by all parties, exhibitor and buyer(s). Missouri State Fair Advance Sales Agreements are the responsibility of each Exhibitor.
Livestock Auction Committee will determine final sale order of livestock.
Livestock offered for sale in the Livestock Auction will NOT be released until the conclusion of the entire sale on Friday evening.
(New Rule for 2008) Settlement will be made 30 days following the Boone County Fair Livestock Auction pending payment by the buyer.
(New Rule for 2008) All sales are final at price offered. Failure to comply will result in loss of opportunity to participate in any future auctions with any species at the Boone County Fair.

F. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

Showmanship is for Exhibitors representing Boone County only. The following Exhibitor ages (as of Jan. 1, 2008) will be used to determine placement in all Boone County Fair Showmanship competitions:

Showmanship 8-11

Showmanship 12-15

Showmanship 16 and over

G. HERDSMANSHIP AWARDS

Herdsmanship Awards will be given in the Goat, Swine, Sheep, and Steer barns to the top three 4-H Clubs and/or FFA Chapters with the highest scores based on the following:

Cleanliness of alleys and stall: Bedding must be adequate, dry, clean, and in place. Cattle should be securely tied with 18-20 inches lead. Feed pans should be in front of the animals only at feeding time. Manure must be removed and deposited in a proper place. Alleys should be swept clean and free of dust and straw.
Arrangement of Exhibit: Hay and straw arranged neat and orderly. Feed pans and miscellaneous gear arranged in an orderly and uniform manner.
Appearance of livestock: Animals cleaned and brushed.
Stall Cards: Uniform, readable from alley, clean, and complete.
Exhibit Attendants: Courtesy toward fellow Exhibitors and others in the barn, at the wash rack, show ring, etc. At least one attendant will be present between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Promptness on entering the show ring.

Steer Show

Pen Set Up:	Tuesday, July 15 @ 5:30 pm
Club Display:	Tuesday, July 22 @ 10:00 pm Must be set up
Arrival Time:	Wednesday, July 23 @ 6:00 pm Thursday, July 24 @ 8:00 am ALL Steers must be in place
Weigh-In:	Thursday, July 24 @ 7:30 am
Exhibitor Meetings:	Thursday, July 24 @ 1:00 pm Mandatory Friday, July 25 @ 9:30 am Mandatory Saturday, July 26 @ 11:00 am Mandatory for sale exhibitors
Shows:	Thursday, July 24 @ 6:00 pm Rate of Gain Champion Parade Thursday, July 24 @ 6:15 pm Jr. Market Steers, Showmanship, Home Raised & Pen of 3 Show
Release Time:	Friday, July 25 at the completion of the Livestock Auction after receiving notification from the Livestock Auction Committee
Superintendent:	Robert Diederich (573) 657-2862

STEER SHOW RULES

Important: The rules listed in the General Rules section of the 2008 Boone County Fair Book, in addition to following rules, will apply to the Steer Show.
Show Me Quality Assurance Certification will be required for showing any species of livestock at the 2008 Boone County Fair.
All cattle should be doubled-tied in stall areas with halter and neck rope.
Cattle will be released for tie-out at 8 p.m. Cattle must be tied in by 8 a.m. daily.
Stall assignments will be posted in the Cattle Barn according to official Livestock Entry Forms sent to the Boone County Extension Center by Tuesday, June 17, 2008. There is a Late Entry Fee of $10 per head for Livestock Entry Forms received after Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Unmanageable cattle that cannot be shown in the ring will not be judged or receive a ribbon or be eligible for sale. Nose leads are permissible. The judge or superintendent will make the final decision on cattle that are unmanageable in the ring.
No artificial grooming practices, internal or external, will be allowed, anyone breaking this rule will be disqualified and not allowed to show or sell.
Hair- the use of artificial tail fins or the addition of any hair or hair-like substance to the animal’s body, excluding a false tail switch, will not be permitted, anyone breaking this rule will be disqualified and not allowed to show or sell.
All rule changes for the current show year will be made prior to weigh-in of that season with no rule changes made after that for the current fair year.
There will be a $3.00 per stall space fee, and bedding will be provided.
Animals owned in partnership are not eligible to show in the Junior Steer Division.
Only two market steers may be weighed and shown, regardless of breed. (You may weigh up to six steers for state fair, but only two, which are designated at weigh-in will be eligible for Boone County.) If two animals are shown in the same class, another youth (Boone County 4-H or FFA member) may show one.
Steers must have been calved after January 1, 2007, and owned by the exhibitor by the February weigh-in. All steers must be weighed at the February weigh-in to be eligible to show and sell at the fair.
Breeds will show separately. To be eligible for breed class, the steer must meet the requirements as a registerable steer as set forth by the breed association. The percentages are: Angus 100%, Braunvieh 50%, Charolais 50%, Chianina (from a registered Chianina parent), Gelbvieh 50%, Hereford 100%, Limousin 50%, Maine Anjou 25%, Red Angus 86%, Salers 50%, Shorthorn 93.75%, Simmental 50%. Breeds that do not have three calves will show in the All Other Breeds (AOB) class. Breed percentages are determined by Breed Associations as pertaining to regional and national shows.
Breeders certificate or registration papers must be presented at the February weigh-in. The breed designated at the February weigh-in will be the breed for the show at the Fair. If adequate papers are not supplied, the steer will show in the Crossbred Class.
The top two placing home raised animals from each class will be eligible to compete in the home raised championship drive at the conclusion of the steer show. The top five home-raised steers will receive added awards.
Judging will start at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 24. The order of judging will be according to class numbers.
Steers may be checked by a state-licensed veterinarian who has the authority to have any animal deemed a health risk removed from the fairgrounds.
End gates must be closed and all barn lights extinguished by 12 midnight.
Steers will be groomed/clipped by the 4-H or FFA steer exhibitor, Ag Teacher, project leader, with assistance from the immediate family or other 4-H or FFA Boone County steer exhibitors only. (Immediate family is defined as father, mother, brother, and sisters of the exhibitor.) All animals will be groomed in barns or immediately adjacent to the barns. If this rule is broken the exhibitor will be banned from showing at the fair.
All calves must be completely sterilized and dehorned before the February weigh in or they will not be weighed. *Any visible scur must be less than ½ inch long.
Any alleged rule violation must be accompanied by a $50.00 deposit in order to be investigated, if valid the deposit will be returned, if not valid the deposit goes to the beef committee. The depositor has the right to present their opinion to the chairman.
Only one calf per exhibitor will be sold in the sale.

STEER SHOW CLASSES

Instructions for entering Class Numbers on the Animal Entry Form: Classes will be identified by one of the following:

SA1) Angus	SH1) Hereford
SB1) All other breeds (AOB)	SL1) Limousin
SV1) Braunvieh	SM1) Maine Anjou
SC1) Charolais	SR1) Red Angus
SN1) Chianina	SE1) Salers
SX1) Crossbreeds	SS1) Shorthorn
SG1) Gelbvieh	ST1) Simmental

- All steers will be entered in the Rate of Gain Class.
- Those persons wanting to enter the group of three class must notify the Steer Superintendent at the July weigh-in.

ENTRY EXAMPLE

If I have a Shorthorn steer and a Limousin steer that I want to enter as a market steer, this is how I would fill out my entry form:

Species	Animal ID	Breed	Sex	DOB	Class Name	Class Number
Steer	53	Shorthorn	M	Feb. 05	Market Steer	SS1
Steer	42	Limousin	M	Mar. 05	Market Steer	SL1

THREE POINT STEER

All beef steers entered in the carcass show will be eligible for this award. This event will select an over-all Champion and Reserve Champion from entries in Rate-of-Gain, Carcass Contest and Show Ring. A weighted scoring system will be defined as follows:

Rate-of-Gain	33.3
Live Score (Judge Assigned)	33.3
Carcass Score	33.3
100

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS

In order to be eligible to show in the showmanship contest on Thursday night the exhibitor must be selected as a showmanship finalist during the show. This selection will be noted as those receiving showmanship notifications from the judge during the show.
Showmanship classes are defined in the 4-H / FFA General Rules section.

Youth Arts

Chairpersons: Maxine Porter 445-5126 and Maggie Jeffery 443-3035

Entry Time: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 5:30 P.M. for 4-H Clubs (5:00 P.M. for Jr. Superintendents)

Release Time: Sunday, July 27, 2008, 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.

(Note to Exhibitors: The Missouri State Fair will be August 7 through 17, 2008.)

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENTS

Aerospace & Misc. (7) -Joanne Cowan 449-7946; David Cowan, Mary Cross

Animals A (no live) (10A) -Jeanettee Montague 442-1018; Phyllis Truelove

Animals B (no live) (10B)-Scarlett Richardson 446-2325; Theresa Race

Arts & Crafts (2) -Barb Oakley 696-2669; Judi Schoendorf

Cake Decorating (3) -Ann Seider 1-682-3389, Julie Fleming , Genevieve O’Neal

Clothing (9) -Alice Harvard 445-4624; Maria Caruthers

Computers & Misc (11A) –Brenda Wilsdorf, 445-7415,

Foods (5) –Carmen Oberlag 682-5082; Geri Holiman; Andrie Cathey

Gardens and Misc. (8) -Delbert Porter 445-5126; Ellis Havard, Elizabeth Vaughn

Breads, Home Environment, Exploring and Misc. (4) –Freda Martz 474-5692; Susie Rice

Photo (1) -Gertrude Redden 657-4390; Linda Poehlmann

Sports (11B) –Nathan Beckett 474-3395, Jim Gunderson,

Woodwork and Misc. (12) -Tom Jones 446-2830; Fred Nelson

I.D’s: Information Help -Raye Lynn Allen 489-9102; Angela Bartley, Lisa Lamm

Alumni –Marcia Beckett 474-3395

At Large - Nonie Dudley; Pat Forward

Clover Kids –Alison Copeland 446-6969, Kathleen Kerr

Hospitality -Ann Elam 814-2812, Shelli Martin

Computer Entries -Mary Lamberson, Debbie Anderson

Junior Superintendents –Julie Holle 445-6694, Dena Ray, Marcia Beckett

Youth Development Specialist -Jim Ronald, Boone County Extension, 445-9792 (work)

Youth Educator –Stephanie Femrite, Boone County Extension, 445-9792 (work)

IMPORTANT NOTE: USE THE 4-H PROJECT LITERATURE AND THE 4-H CLOVER FROM 2007-2008 FOR EXHIBIT IDEAS AND CRITERIA.

YOUTH ARTS REGULATIONS #8 Is Very Important - Take Notice

1. Junior Superintendents are 4-H members 13 years of age or older, age 12 may also assist the adult superintendent as instructed.
2. Clover Kids ages 5 to 7 years old will be allowed to show two items. They will receive no premium money, but will receive participation ribbons.

ENTRIES

If a club member is not in good standing, the club leader must inform the Youth Arts Chairperson prior to conference judging on Thursday, July 17, 2008.
THE COMMITTEE has the right to reject any exhibit that they deem inappropriate for exhibition. EACH MEMBER WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE ENTRIES PER PROJECT. Every precaution will be taken to protect the exhibits. The Boone County Fair and the Junior Division of the Fair will not be responsible for the loss or damage to an exhibit for any cause. Exhibits must be made by the 4-H member and in the current year of enrollment at the level of skills taught in the respective project. No items accepted identical from camps or school.
Exhibits will be entered on Thursday, July 17, 5:30 P.M. (Junior Superintendents enter at 5:00 P.M.) (See club entry schedule in “Fair Days” pamphlet or the Boone County 4-H website). Exhibits entered after 8 p.m. or after club conference judging with judges, will not be considered for the Missouri State Fair. Building will CLOSE after all conference judging is completed and will OPEN to the public when the fair opens. However, state winners will not be final until purple state ribbons are attached to the exhibits.
All exhibitors in the Youth Arts must pick up I.D. tags when entering the Multipurpose Room. Entries in this division will be accepted from members of Boone County Youth Organizations only, including FFA, FHA, 4-H CLUBS, JFA, Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Only 4-H will be selected for state winners.
EXHIBIT TAGS - Must use 4-H I.D. number and your name as listed on the computer listing at the county office. Tags are in triplicate -Please press firmly and print legibly when filling out the tags. Be sure to complete all blanks, be specific on description. The county fair entry tag available from the club leader is sufficient.
Where the item list states, “any item made”, the 4-H member may display any item made in that project. This includes notebooks, file cards, photo displays, posters or educational displays. Regardless of projects, the following dimensions must be used. Items which do not comply with size or other specifications, will not receive a premium or ribbon.

POSTER

- No larger than 14” x 22”; flat only; do not fasten three-dimensional items to the poster. Poster board or foam board can be used.

PHOTO DISPLAY

-All photos should be mounted on an 11” x 14” backing(mat/mount) board, which may be white, black or of a color that accentuates the photograph effectively either horizontally or vertically. No writing or labels on the mat board. Not to exceed 1/8 inch thickness. Poster board or foam core board is not acceptable mounting.

-Margins are at the discretion of the photographer.

-A permanent mount must be made using photographic adhesive. -No photos using glass and/or wooden, brass, plastic frames, etc.

-Photos can be matted with a single window colored mat if appropriate. Double mats are not acceptable due to the thickness of the materials.

EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY

- Must not exceed 11 inches in height, 12 inches in depth (front to back) and 14 inches in width. Must include three-dimensional items and stand-alone. (Posters with items taped to them do not qualify as an educational display.)

ENTOMOLOGY OR GEOLOGY DISPLAY BOXES

- Box must be exactly 18” long x 24” wide and 3 1/2” deep to fit in display racks. Plexiglas or plastic covers are preferred. Number the boxes: example: 1 of 3; 2 of 3; 3 of 3). No handles or knobs.

WORKING MODELS

- Items such as model wildlife plots, cut-away engines or other similar displays should require floor space no larger than 22” x 14”, and should show how things actually work.

DECORATED CAKES

- The use of forms or pans is recommended. Cake boards should not exceed 1” margin on each side of cake pan or form. Must Use Royal Icing or Rolled Fondant ONLY. No spackling to be used. NO REAL CAKES OR BUTTER CREAM ICING ALLOWED. Cakes are not to exceed 12 inches in height for Missouri State Fair eligibility.

JUDGING AND AWARDS - All judging of exhibits will be done on the basis of the Danish system, which includes blue, red and white ribbon. The premium money will be divided at a ration of 3, 2, 1. That is, each exhibit in the blue ribbon will merit three times as much money as each exhibit in the white ribbon group. In no case shall a point be equal to more than 40 cents. Numbers listed with an “s” are the number of projects eligible for the state fair.
MOST IMPORTANT: Use the 4-H Project Literature and 4-H Clover from 2007-2008. See old Clover book for skills learned.
Conference judging will allow each exhibitor to be present and discuss with the judge his or her exhibit.
Each 4-H member is limited to two exhibits at the Missouri State Fair. Selection is made after the last club has entered their exhibits. If a member has more than two exhibits selected for State, the members will be contacted and must make a decision regarding the two items they want to send to the State Fair. Arts & Crafts State exhibitors will only be allowed to take one item in this project to state.
NEW CLASSES for 2008: 315 Scrapbooking, 441 Entrepreneurship, 341 Quilting, 353 Photo Unit 3.
CLASSES DELETED in 2008: 122 Beef Unit 2, 123 Beef Unit 3, 333 Knitting Unit 3, 334 Knitting Unit 4, 335 Knitting Unit 5,162 Sheep Unit 2, 163 Sheep Unit 3,182 Swine Unit 2, 183 Swine Unit 3.
Items too large to display at the State Fair may send a photograph. To be determined by the state building superintendent. Woodwork is a good example.
Items eligible for the State Fair include posters, notebooks and file card systems. Remember, these will be touched and handled at the State Fair. ALL CLASS NUMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE FAIR EXHIBITION.
ANY MEMBER REMOVING ARTICLES FROM THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR BEFORE DESIGNATED RELEASE TIME WILL FORFEIT ALL PREMIUM MONEY. Release time will be Sunday, July 27, 2008 from 1 - 3 p.m. The Fair Association and Junior Division cannot be held responsible for exhibits left after 3 p.m. (All items must be picked up by 3 p.m. or YOU FORFEIT YOUR PREMIUM MONEY). Call a grandparent or a friend! We must dismantle and move out immediately).
Exhibits qualifying for the State must be boxed and checked in at the state table during release time, Sunday July 27 from 1-3 p.m. or delivered to the Extension Center by Thursday, July 31 before 4:30 pm. These items will be on exhibition at the Missouri State Fair, August 7-17, 2008. Leave the county exhibit tag on your article.
County Sweepstakes Trophy award to the 4-H club having the best participation in the Boone County Fair. This presentation will be made by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

4-H CLOVER KIDS

Chairperson: Alison Copeland 446-6969

For children ages 5 to 7 years old who are officially enrolled at the Extension Center in a Clover Kids Club. Each member will be allowed to exhibit two items. A participation ribbon will be awarded. No premium money will be available.

CLUB EDUCATION EXHIBITS

Chairperson: Nonie Dudley, (573) 698-2551

A club may enter not more than one educational exhibit and one project exhibit.
Size of display must be approximately, but no larger than, 3.5' wide and 2.5' in depth (standard height 2.5' feet off floor, self supporting).
Educational displays may contain posters and other educational material necessary to carry out the theme of the displays as well as articles made by members in relation to their activities or projects.

On the Entry Tag for the Club Display use the Club Name for the name of the exhibitor.

C190	Club Promotion	30	20	10
C191	Club Project	30	20	10

ITEM LISTS AND GUIDELINES

AEROSPACE Table #7 Chairperson: Joanne Cowan, (573) 449-7946

Note: Must be on launch pad or display board, not more than 12" square in an upright position.

811	AEROSPACE LEVEL I: any item made	3	2	1	1s
812	AEROSPACE LEVEL II: any item made	3	2	1	1s
813	AEROSPACE LEVEL III: any item made	3	2	1	1s
814	AEROSPACE LEVEL IV: any item made	6	4	2	1s

AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES Table #7 Chairperson: Joanne Cowan, (573) 449-7946

611

AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES: any item made
(No live animals.)

ARTS AND CRAFTS Table #2 Chairperson: Barb Oakley, (573) 696-2669

311	A PALETTE OF FUN WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS: any item made	3	2	1	1s
312	ADVANCED LEVEL I: any item made (Examples: drawing pen & pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic & oil, clay handworked & carving)	6	4	2	2s
313	ADVANCED LEVEL II: any item made (Examples: tole painting, any surface, nature crafts, glass etching, greenward, quilting, embroidery & misc.)	6	4	2	2s
314	ARTS AND COMPUTERS: any item made	6	4	2	4s

BEEF Chairperson: Table #10A Jeanette Montague, (573) 442-1018

121	BEEF UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
122	BEEF UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
123	BEEF UNIT III: any item made	6	4	2	2s

BYCICLE Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

731	BICYCLE UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	1s
732	BICYCLE UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	1s
733	BICYCLE UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	1s

BREADS Table #4 Chairperson: Freda Martz 474-5692

Note: Sample needed. Displayed in mini versions (portions or 1/3 to 1/4 of a larger total product.)

581	BREADS I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
582	BREADS II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
583	BREADS III: any item made	6	4	2	2s

CAKE DECORATING Table #3 Chairperson: Ann Seider 1-682-3389

The use of forms or pans is recommended. No real cakes or butter crème icing. Use royal icing or rolled fondant only. No spackling is to be used. Cake boards should not exceed 1" margin on each side of the cake pan or form.

361	CAKE DECORATING - UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	4s
361	CAKE DECORATING - UNIT II: any item made	6	4	2	2s
361	CAKE DECORATING - UNIT III: any item made	9	6	3	1s

CATS Table #10A Chairperson: Jeanettee Montague 442-1018

177	CAT CARE UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
178	CAT CARE UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
179	CAT CARE UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	2s

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Table #4 Chairperson: Freda Martz 474-5692

(Examples: Toys, educational games, educational displays, etc.)

411	CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
412	CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	1s
413	CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT III: any item made	6	4	1	1s

CITIZENSHIP Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

200

PUBLIC ADVENTURES: any item made

CLOTHING AND TEXTILES Table #9 Chairperson: Alice Harvard 445-4624

NOTE: All hanging items should be covered with a cleaner’s bag. Woven or knit garments are appropriate at any level. Seam finishes (pinking, surging or zig-zagging) are necessary at all levels. All project ideas are suggestions. Other items can be made and exhibited as long as they meet project guidelines. Items should reflect the skills learned in a given unit. Use patterns from any source.

521	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 1: items with casing for elastic or drawstring e.g. bag, shorts, skirt, apron or pants: any item made	3	2	1	5s
522	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 2: Items with facing or ribbing, curved seams, sleeves, using flat construction, e.g. top, dress or pullover tunic: any item made	3	2	1	3s
523	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 3: Educational exhibit, poster, photo display, outfit with accessories or card file (no garments). NO Construction! Any educational item made	3	2	1	2s
524	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 4: Educational exhibit, poster, photo display, outfit with accessories or card file (no garments). NO Construction! Any educational item made	3	2	1	2s
525	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 5: Items with three of the following: waistline, curved seams or darts, buttonholes, hooks and eyes, hand-stitched hem, facing, ribbing, e.g. vest, top, shirt, pants, skirt, jumper or dress. Any item made	6	4	2	1s
526	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 6: Items using three of the following skills: zipper, waistband, set-in sleeves, pockets, collar, cuffs, buttonholes, e.g. dress, jumpsuit, slacks, blouse, jacket, top or skirt. Any item made	6	4	2	1s
527	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 7: Items using techniques from the tailoring book, e.g. tailored jackets, coat, vest with collar, blazer. For members who have tailoring experience. Any item made	6	4	2	1s
528	CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 8: Items using two techniques from level 6 and a fabric that requires special handling (satin, silky, sheer, denim, plaid, strip, napped) e.g. dress, jumpsuit, slacks, blouse, jacket, top or skirt. For the advanced member. Any item made	6	4	2	1s

COMMUNICATIONS Chairperson: Joanne Cowan, (573) 449-7946

231	CLOWNING: any item made	3	2	1	2s
241	COMMUNICATION TOOL KIT: any item made	3	2	1	2s
242	PUBLIC SPEAKING: any item made	3	2	1	2s
243	MAKING THE POINT: any item made	3	2	1	2s
251	THEATRE ARTS 1: any item made	3	2	1	1s
252	THEATRE ARTS 2: any item made	3	2	1	1s
253	THEATRE ARTS 3: any item made	3	2	1	1s

COMPUTERS Table #11A Chairperson: Brenda Wilsdorf 445-7415

Examples: Notebook showing program developed by youth, finished product, educational displays, photo displays.

891	COMPUTERS I: any item made	3	2	1	3s
892	COMPUTERS II: any item made	3	2	1	3s
893	COMPUTERS III: any item made	3	2	1	3s
894	COMPUTER 4: any item made	3	2	1	3s

CONSERVATION Table #11 Chairperson: Nathan Becket 474-3395

911

CONSERVATION FRONTIERS: any item made

CONSUMER SAVVY Table #11A Chairperson: Brenda Wilsdorf 445-7415

431	CONSUMER 1: any item	3	2	1	2s
432	CONSUMER 2: any item	3	2	1	2s
433	CONSUMER 3: any item	3	2	1	2s

CROCHET Table #9 Chairperson: Alice Harvard 445-4624

321

CROCHET: any item made

DAIRY Table #10A Chairperson: Jeanettee Montague 442-1018

131	DAIRY UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
132	DAIRY UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
133	DAIRY UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	2s
135	BUCKET CALF: any item made	3	2	1	2s

DOGS Table #10A Chairperson: Jeanettee Montague 442-1018

171	DOG UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
172	DOG UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
173	DOG UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	2s

ELECTRICITY Table #12 Chairperson: Tom Jones 446-2380

Use plans from any source. Items should be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Consult power suppliers or electrician's for code requirements. Battery operated items are also eligible exhibits. Remove batteries after judging.

831	ELECTRICITY UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
832	ELECTRICITY UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
833	ELECTRICITY UNIT III: any item made	6	4	2	2s
834	ELECTRICITY UNIT IV: any item made	6	4	2	1s

ENTOMOLOGY Table #7 Chairperson: Joanne Cowan 449-4624

NOTE: See item #8. For boxes to fit the display racks at the State Fair, a box exactly 18" long x 24" wide x 3.5' deep must be used. The insects should be named, labeled and mounted so the boxes can be displayed horizontally. Securely fasten display cover with tape or screws. (Label all boxes. Entry tags should indicate (1 of 3; or 3 of 3 boxes). If selected for State, only one box is sent.) Plexiglas or plastic covers are preferred. Labels will be accepted typed or hand written. (Additional kinds and categories for additional years in units.)

921	ENTOMOLOGY UNIT I: any item made	6	4	2	2s
922	ENTOMOLOGY UNIT II: any item made	6	2	2	2s
923	ENTOMOLOGY UNIT III: any item made	9	6	3	2s
924	BEEKEEPING: any item made	9	6	3	2s

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Grades 7-12) Table #11A Chairperson: Brenda Wilsdorf 445-7415

441

“Be the E” ENTREPRENEURSHIP: any item made

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

921	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE UNIT I: any item made	6	4	2	2s
913	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE UNIT II: any item made	6	4	2	2s
914	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE UNIT III: any item made	9	6	3	2s

EXPLORING 4-H Table #4 Chairperson: Freda Martz 474-5692 wk

For the first year member only.

261

EXPLORING 4-H: any item made

FINANCIAL CHAMPIONS Table #11A Chairperson: Brenda Wilsdorf 445-7415

421	FINANCIAL EDUCATION UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	4s
422	FINANCIAL EDUCATION UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	4s

FOOD NUTRITION Table #5 Chairperson: Carmen Oberlag 682-5082

Note: Exhibits must adhere to the following rules:

Food must be a reasonable quality to keep for a week. Do not bring food items that will spoil quickly such as casseroles, pizza, cream pies, items made with cream cheese, etc.
Submit food items on white paper or disposable plates only. Plastic wrap will be removed so drying of the food will extend display life of the product. Please do not send expensive or keepsake containers!
Biscuits, cookies, muffins and other small items should be four per plates. Appearance is a factor. Sample is needed.
Cakes and other bread products should be exhibited in mini versions (in portions of 1/3 to 1/4 total products). Judges may cut bread products to judge texture. Samples are needed for bread and all other food entries.
Decorated cakes will be exhibited in the Cake Decorating project.
Candy making - enter 950 Self Determined.
Notebooks, file cards and posters will be accepted. See Item #8.
Gift packages not restricted to a size. Should contain 2-4 items made in project. Purchased items discouraged. Samples of all baked food items are needed. (Contestants should not allow basket to out do projects.)
Educational displays should follow guidelines described in Youth Arts Regulation #8 in this book. Examples: baked food items, food gift packages and educational displays.

551	FOODS A: any item made	3	2	1	6s
552	FOODS B: any item made	3	2	1	3s
553	FOODS C: any item made	3	2	1	2s
554	FOODS D: any item made	3	2	1	2s
555	DAIRY FOODS: any item made	3	2	1	1s
557	INTERNATIONAL FOODS I: any item made	6	4	2	2s
558	INTERNATIONAL FOODS II: any item made	6	4	2	2s

FOOD PRESERVATION Table #4 Chairperson: Freda Martz 474-5692

Examples: Canned, dried or pickled foods (no cured hams), gift packages of preserved foods, educational displays, etc. For safety reasons, all FOOD PRESERVATION EXHIBITS MUST

Canned goods/preserved items must follow University of Missouri-Columbia guidelines for processing.
Each item must be accompanied by an index card or label that outlines procedures and recipes used in processing and date of processing.
Any sign of spoilage or alteration from standard processing guidelines will be basis for disqualification of the exhibit. Information on standard procedures is available from County University Extension Centers.
No food should be sampled by judges at local judging.

571

FOOD PRESERVATION: any item made

FORESTRY Table #8 Chairperson: Delbert Porter 445-5126

Examples: Educational displays of leaf, twig and wood samples, three-dimensional models, etc. See #8 under Youth Arts Regulations.

931	FORESTRY LEVEL I: any item made	3	2	1	1s
932	FORESTRY LEVEL II: any item made	3	2	1	1s
933	FORESTRY LEVEL III: any item made	6	4	2	1s

GARDENING Table #8 Chairperson: Delbert Porter 445-5126

The number in parentheses is the number of items in an exhibit. The exhibitor must have grown the vegetables. An exhibitor may show up to three different vegetables in season. Use disposable containers (paper plates, white only or boxes) to display items. Leafy vegetables to be displayed in jars containing water. Vegetables must be of reasonable quality to keep one week.

Potatoes (4)	Watermelon (1)	Onions-dry (4)
Cantaloupe (1)	Tomatoes (4)	Peppers (4)
Pumpkin (1)	Egg Plant (2)	Summer Squash (2)
Beets (4)	Winter Squash (1)	Slicing Cucumbers (4)
Other Vegetables

971	GARDENING UNIT A: any item made	3	2	1	5s
972	GARDENING UNIT B: any item made	3	2	1	5s
973	GARDENING UNIT C: any item grown	3	2	1	2s
974	GARDENING UNIT D: any item grown	3	2	1	2s

GEOLOGY Table #8 Chairperson: Delbert Porter 445-5126

Note: If an exhibit box is used, it must be approximately 18" x 24" x 3.5" with clear cover that can be removed if necessary. Specimens should be labeled and mounted so the boxes can be displayed. Rocks need to be secured in the box tightly. Label all boxes. Entry tag should indicate (1 of 3, 3 of 3 boxes).

941

GEOLOGY: any item made

GLOBAL EDUCATION Table #7 Chairperson: Joanne Cowan 449-7946

221

GLOBAL EDUCATION UNIT I: any item made

GOATS Table #10A Chairperson: Jeanettee Montague 442-1018

136	GOAT UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
137	GOAT UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
138	GOAT UNIT III: any item made	6	4	2	2s
139	MEAT GOAT PROJECT: any item made	3	2	1	2s

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 454-3395

Examples: Educational displays, photo stories, sports equipment made by the 4-H exhibitor.

711	BOWLING: any item made	3	2	1	2s
712	GOLF: any item made	3	2	1	2s
771	FIRST AID: any item made	3	2	1	2s
772	STAYING HEALTHY: any item made	3	2	1	2s
773	KEEPING FIT: any item made	3	2	1	2s

HOME ENVIRONMENT Table #4 Chairperson: Freda Martz 474-5692

All items that are to be hung must have a hanger.

Examples: Decorative items, home accessories, storage items, education displays, etc.

471	EXPLORING YOUR HOME: any item made	3	2	1	2s
472	LIVING WITH OTHERS: any item made	3	2	1	2s
473	WHERE I LIVE: any item made	6	4	2	1s
474	IN MY HOME: any item made	6	4	2	1s
475	DESIGNING A SPACE OF MY OWN: any item made	6	4	2	1s

HORSE Table #10B Chairperson: Scarlett Richardson 446-2325

141	HORSE UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
142	HORSE UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
143	HORSE UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	2s
144	HORSE UNIT IV: any item made	3	2	1	2s
148	HORSELESS HORSE: any item made	3	2	1	2s
149	HORSELESS JUDGING: any item made	3	2	1	2s

HORTICULTURE Table #8 Chairperson: Delbert Porter 445-5126

Live plants or cut specimens must be displayed in a container no larger than 8" in diameter. Exhibitors must have grown the flowers used in the exhibit.

961	HORTICULTURE UNIT I: any item grown or made	3	2	1	1s
962	HORTICULTURE UNIT II: any item grown or made	3	2	1	1a
963	HORTICULTURE UNIT III: any item grown or made	3	2	1	1s

KNITTING Table #9 Chairperson: Alice Havard 445-4624

331	KNITTING UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	1s
332	KNITTING UNIT II: any item grown or made	3	2	1	1s

LEADERSHIP Table #7 Chairperson: Joanne Cowan 449-7946

271	PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP: any item made	3	2	1	1s
272	BUILDING PERSONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS: any item made	3	2	1	1s
281	LEADERSHIP FOR LIFE: any item made	6	4	2	1s
282	LEADING INTO THE FUTURE: any item made	6	4	2	1s
283	VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES: any item made (Photo displays or educational display suggested or any other item made)	6	4	2	1s

LIVESTOCK JUDGING Table #10A Chairperson: Jeanettee Mortague 442-1018

117

LIVESTOCK JUDGING: any item made

MEATS - COUNTRY CURED HAMS Table #10A Chairperson: Jeanettee Montague 442-1018

See separate part of fair book for class 115

115	COUNTRY CURED HAM (not entered under youth arts division)	6	4	2	2s
116	MEAT EVALUATION PROJECT: any item made, see item #8	6	4	2	1s

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

761	HIKING UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	1s
762	CAMPING UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	1s
763	BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS	3	2	1	1s

PHOTOGRAPHY Table #1 Chairperson: Gertrude Redden 657-4390

See item #8 for specifications regarding photography displays.

351	PHOTOGRAPHY UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	4s
352	PHOTOGRAPHY UNIT II: any item made	6	4	2	2s
353	PHOTOGRAPHY Unit 3: any item made	6	4	2	2s

POULTRY Table #10B Chairperson: Scarlett Richardson 446-2325

151	POULTRY UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
152	POULTRY UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
153	POULTRY UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	2s

QUILTING Table #9 Chairperson: Alice Havard 445-4624

341

QUILTING: any item made

RABBITS Table #10B Chairperson: Scarlett Richardson 446-2325

111	RABBITS UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
112	RABBITS UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
113	RABBITS UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	2s

ROBOTICS Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

881	ROBOTICS EXPLORER: any item made	3	2	1	2s
882	ROBOTICS PROBE: any item made	3	2	1	2s

SELF-DETERMINED Table #8 Chairperson: Delbert Porter 445-5126

950

SELF-DETERMINED: any item made

SHEEP Table #10B Chairperson: Scarlett Richardson 446-2325

161

SHEEP: any item made

SHOOTING SPORTS Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

Examples: Photo display, outdoor clothing made by exhibitor, hunting equipment or aids, educational displays.

740	SHOOTING SPORTS SAFETY: any item made	3	2	1	1s
741	ARCHERY: any item made	3	2	1	1s
742	AIR AND PELLET RIFLE: any item made	3	2	1	1s
743	SMALLBORE RIFLE: any item made	3	2	1	1s
744	AIR PISTOL: any item made	3	2	1	1s
745	SHOTGUN: any item made	3	2	1	1s
747	SMALLBORE PISTOL: any item made	3	2	1	1s
748	MUZZLE LOADING: any item made	3	2	1	1s
749	HUNTING & OUTDOOR SKILLS: any item made	3	2	1	1s

SMALL ENGINES Table #12 Chairperson: Tom Jones 446-2380

Examples: Educational displays or working models. See item #9. (No larger than 22" x 28")

851	SMALL ENGINES UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	1s
852	SMALL ENGINES UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	1s
853	SMALL ENGINES UNIT III: any item made	6	4	2	1s

SOYBEANS Table #8 Chairperson: Delbert Porter 445-5126

982

SOYBEAN PRODUCTION: (plant or seed) See item #8

SPORT FISHING Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

Examples: Educational displays or working models. See item #9. (No larger than 22" x 28")

725	SPORTFISHING Unit 1: any item made	3	2	1	2s
726	SPORTFISHING Unit 2: any item made	3	2	1	2s
727	SPORTFISHING Unit 3: any item made	3	2	1	2s

SWINE Table #10B Chairperson: Scarlett Richardson 446-2325

181

SWINE: any item made

VETERINARY SCIENCE Table #10B Chairperson: Scarlett Richardson 446-2325

191	VETERINARY SCIENCE UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	2s
192	VETERINARY SCIENCE UNIT II: any item made	3	2	1	2s
193	VETERINARY SCIENCE UNIT III: any item made	3	2	1	2s

WELDING Table #12 Chairperson: Tom Jones 446-2380

Examples: Education displays or photo stories.

846

WELDING: any item made

WILDLIFE Table #11B Chairperson: Nathan Beckett 474-3395

Examples: Education displays or photo stories.

724

WILDLIFE: any item made

WOOD SCIENCE Table #12 Chairperson: Tom Jones 446-2380

Use plans from any source. Alter plans to fit personal needs. Copy of plan is not needed.

871	WOODWORKING UNIT I: any item made	3	2	1	6s
872	WOODWORKING UNIT II: any item made	6	4	2	3s
873	WOODWORKING UNIT III: any item made	6	4	2	2s
874	WOODWORKING UNIT III: any item made	9	6	3	2s

Guidelines for 4-H Projects Selected for the

2008 Missouri State Fair

On Sunday, July 27, 2008 between 1-3 p.m., the State Fair Youth Arts Exhibits will be released for packing. Please remember to bring packing materials for your projects. When you check out your State Fair eligible exhibit, you will be given two State Fair tags. Please follow the directions below:

Attach two tags to each exhibit. If an exhibit has more than one part, two tags should be attached to each part.
The first tag should be the Official State Fair Tag; the second tag should be of local origin, such as the Boone County Fair tag (or you can make your own second tag if you desire, but be sure to write your name and county on the second tag). If you need additional tags, they will be available at the State Fair Exhibit table at the Boone County Fair (or at the Extension Center if you are not able to pack your exhibit on July 27).
Put the Official State Fair Tag on the item or part in a place where it is clearly visible. Put the second tag in a place where it is not visible, for example, under or inside the item.
Remove all County Fair Ribbons.
Pack your exhibit for State Fair. You are responsible for providing packing materials. Volunteers and Extension staff will not pack your exhibit for State Fair. Your item will be taken to State Fair the way you pack it. Each exhibitor MUST pack their item(s) to make sure that it will withstand the shaking and bumping of the trailer transporting exhibits to State Fair, and the handling of exhibits at the State Fair by several individuals.
After the exhibit is packed, you may check it in at the State Fair Exhibit Table in the Youth Arts building on Sunday, July 27, 1 pm until 3 pm.
Volunteers and Extension staff are not liable for any damages or loss of exhibits.
Parents/Guardians: please remember to sign the “Parent Authorization” Form when you check in your exhibit. No exhibit will be accepted without this form completed and signed by a parent or guardian.

Large Items:

All large items (such as furniture, large animal cages, feeders, etc.) will not be transported to State Fair because of lack of space in the State Fair 4-H building. Instead, you are asked to take a picture of the exhibit. Put tags on the picture to take to state instead of the exhibit itself.

Perishable Goods (Foods, Garden produce, etc.):

Bring fresh replacements at the time you check in your exhibit.

Cakes:

If your cake has layers, only take the top layer to state (must be no more than the required dimensions). You are encouraged to take a picture of the whole cake to accompany your exhibit to State Fair. This way people will see your whole project.

Other things to remember:

Do not attach tags or labels to wrappers, hangers or containers. Fasten the tag to the article or garment. Please use two exhibit tags on each garment. Be sure the tags are securely fastened to the projects.
Care will be given to your articles both at the local level and at the State 4-H building. The 4-H Building has people at all times to watch the exhibits when the building is open to the public; however, there have been a few occasions when an item has been damaged or stolen. We must inform you that all exhibits sent to the State Fair ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. The County or State 4-H offices cannot be responsible for the safety of items. However, we take all precautions to ensure that all projects arrive to the State Fair and back to Boone County as safely as possible.
If you are not going to take your exhibit to the State Fair, contact Maxine Porter at 445-5126 or the Boone County Extension Center at 445-9792 immediately. An alternate in your group will be contacted to take their exhibit to the State Fair.

STATE FAIR EXHIBIT CHECK-IN AT BOONE COUNTY EXTENSION

If you are unable to pack and check in your State Fair eligible exhibit on Sunday, July 27, you must check it in at the Boone County Extension Center by Thursday, July 31 before 4:00 pm.

State Fair Exhibit Pick-Up at Boone County Extension

State Fair Exhibits must be picked up beginning Tuesday, August 19 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Boone County Extension Center. Senior council meets Tuesday, August 26, 2008 and Club Leaders will take remaining items back to their respective clubs.