2012 Steele County Free Fair ♦ Page 103
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
AWARDS
Also see “Rules & Requirements for All Exhibitors” and “Specific Guidelines for General/HE Exhibitors”.
JUNIOR EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT CHAMPION award sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 3723, Owatonna
1. Exploring Animals is modeled after the Horseless Horse / Horse Related project and is for all 4-Hers whether or not they own or lease an animal as long as they wish to learn and display more about a given species. Animal ownership is not required. Species included in this division are beef, lamas, sheep, swine, dairy, poultry, rabbits, goats, pets and cats. (Pets, Cats & Lamas Exploring Animals exhibits are not eligible for State Fair). 4-Hers may enter two exhibits if from different species areas. Exhibit Suggestions: - An educational exhibit to show or explain something 4-Her made, did or learned or may explore consumer issues, breeds or careers or other creative topics of exhibitor’s choice. AWARDS JUNIOR EXPLORING ANIMALS CHAMPION – award sponsored by Northland Farm Systems, Owatonna. SENIOR EXPLORING ANIMALS CHAMPION - award sponsored by Bruce & Rose Ann Kubicek, Ellendale
EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT EXHIBIT CHOICES Must Register Twice if Taking Two (2) Exhibits P-160-1 Exploring the Environment Exhibit (2) RULES & REQUIREMENTS Also see “Rules & Requirements for All Exhibitors” and “Specific Guidelines for General/HE Exhibitors”. Exhibit Suggestions: - Display on environmental pollution describing the causes, effects on people and other living things, and methods to correct the situation. - Display showing features of soils such as color, structure, texture. - A display or journal of Minnesota plants, insects, animals, birds or fish. Include pictures or drawings and information on habits, foods, and shelter needs. - Display showing erosion control practices such as minimum tillage, terraces, contour strips, grassed waterways, field windbreaks, water control structures, etc.
SENIOR EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT CHAMPION award sponsored by the Steele County Soil and Water Conservation District
FISHING SPORTS EXHIBIT CHOICES Must Register Twice if Taking Two (2) Exhibits P-170-1 Fishing Sports Exhibit (2) RULES & REQUIREMENTS Also see “Rules & Requirements for All Exhibitors” and “Specific Guidelines for General/HE Exhibitors”. Exhibit Suggestions: - Fish identification. Describe the habitat and food needs of selected Minnesota fish; develop a panel display explaining the life history of a fish; create a model or exhibit identifying the parts of a fish. - Fishing Knots. Identify how and where each knot is used; fishing equipment which is made or repaired such as lures, fishing rods and reels, ice fishing rig, or other fishing equipment; - Safety practices and techniques that are related to fishing or boating. - Examples of how water quality affects the fish ecosystem. AWARDS JUNIOR FISHING SPORTS CHAMPION - award sponsored by The Southern Minny Buzz SENIOR FISHING SPORTS CHAMPION – award sponsored by Gene Fisher Family
FLOWER GARDEN EXHIBIT CHOICES Must Register Twice if Taking Two (2) Exhibits P-180-1 Flower Garden Exhibit (2) RULES & REQUIREMENTS Also see “Rules & Requirements for All Exhibitors” and “Specific Guidelines for General/HE Exhibitors”. 1. Flowers must be grown by the 4-H member.