Table of Contents Page
4-H Fair Program Schedule 9
General Rules 27
Division A Beef 31
Division B Cats 33
Division C Dairy 34
Division D Dogs 35
Division E Dairy Goats 38
Division E-1 Pygmy Goats 39
Division E-2 Boer (Meat) Goats 40
Division F Horse & Pony 41
Division G Poultry 47
Division H Rabbits 49
Division I Sheep 51
Division J Small Pets 53
Division K Swine 54
Division L Animal & Veterinary Sciences 57
Division M Communications, Journalism, Photography, Theater Arts 58
Division M-1 Public Presentations/Demonstrations 61
Division N Citizenship, Intercultural, &Leadership 62
Division N-1 Consumer Education 65
Division O Health 66
Division P Child Development 67
Division Q Intergenerational 68
Division R Clothing & Fashion Revue 69
Division S Foods 71
Division T Interior Design 74
Division U Visual Arts, Models, Reading, Creative Writing, Scrapbooking & Collections 75
Division V Engineering & Technology: Aerospace, Bicycle, Computers, Electricity,
Sm. Engines, Tractor, Woodworking, Geospatial, Robotics, Welding 78
Division W Natural Resources, Conservation, Sportsfishing, Entomology, Forestry, Geology 85
Division X Corn, Small Grains, & Soybeans 89
Division Y Floriculture, Flower Arranging 91
Division Z Vegetable Gardening, Horticulture, Plant & Soil Sciences 92
Miscellaneous
Division Do Your Own Thing, Cloverbuds 94
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OFFICIAL PREMIUM LIST
2013
GRUNDY COUNTY 4-H FAIR
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GRUNDY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FAIRGROUNDS
MORRIS, ILLINOIS
OFFICERS OF 4-H ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT Steve Jorstad
VICE-PRESIDENT Bill Chapin
SECRETARY Karen Zelko
TREASURER Doreen Harlow
DIRECTORS
Skeeter Ehrman
Tammy Halterman
Andrew Krull
Ron Frye
Russell Rogers
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, and MONDAY,
July 27, 28 & 29
University of Illinois Extension at Urbana-Champaign provides equal opportunities in employment and programs and prohibits discrimination regardless of race, religion, sex, or national origin.
DISCLAIMER
"The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book."
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Extension Program Council 2012-2013
Serving Grundy, Kankakee & Will Counties
Grundy:
Steve Jorstad
Natalie Mahler
Betty Pierce
Kristie Polk
Ed Wiesbrook
Karen Zelko
Kankakee:
Janice Blanchette
Lucy James
Aggie Karns
Ron Strawson
Marc Wakat
Tim Yohnka
Will:
Tycee Bell
Steve Francis
Bill Johnson
Karen Keller
Everett Moeller
Dianne Ross
4-H Livestock Committee:
Pam Brockman
Pat Carey
Bill Chapin
Andrew Krull
Sarah Peterson
David Siedentop
Eric Smith
Mark Wills
Ron Wills
Janet Wills
4-H Horse Committee:
Brooke & Bryanne Baker
Darcie Ehrman
Skeeter Ehrman
Nicole Hawkins
Al & Bobbi Kingman
Lisa Leach – Horse Bowl Coach
Lee Miller
Meagan Monbarren
Expansion & Review/Policies Committee:
Harry Benner
Gabi & Sam Born
Julie Buck
Donna Cockream
John Davis
Noreen Dollinger
Donna Jeschke
Tasha Bunting
Jim Lutz
Kristie Polk
Caroline Portlock
Randy Seggebruch
Jean Tyrell
Debbie & Heidi Warning
Grundy County Extension Personnel
County Director, Serving Grundy, Kankakee & Will Counties Beth LaPlante
Youth Development Educator, Serving Grundy, Kankakee & Will Counties John Davis
Office Support Associate Chris Delach
4-H Program Coordinator Brooke Baker
Extra Help Kaitlyn Harlow
Extra Help Abby Lamping
Extra Help Katie Mullaney
Extra Help Amanda Zelko
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GRUNDY COUNTY 4-H LEADERS 2012-2013
4-H Rocking Rebels
Lisa Leach
Coal City Community
Darcie Ehrman
Kristin Connelly
Amy Gernenz
Nicole Hawkins
Jennifer Goebel
Meagan Monbarren
Highland Ag.
Amanda Anderson
Doreen Harlow
Kaitlyn Harlow
Rita Mills
Homes Cool Kids
Donna Cockream
Theodora Warmack
Lucky Green
Joan Soltwisch
Kim Nave
MVK Community Club
Margo Lewandowski
Beth Muller
Danah Kenney
Saratoga Ag.
Patti Tesdal
Karen Zelko
Silver Spurs
Mindy Collins
Cindy Putty
Annette Harris
Nicole Lindemann
Wauponsee Ag.
Eric Frobish
Kim Wolfer
Theresa Hudson
Special Interest Group Leaders
2012-2013
Klover K-9
Diane McLuckie
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2011-2012 University of Illinois Extension/Grundy County
Extension is the largest and most successful informal education system in the world. University of Illinois, Grundy County Unit’s needs and priorities are determined by the Unit Extension Council, which is comprised entirely of local volunteers.
Simply stated, Extension's mission is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. It's like having your own door to the University of Illinois. You can open that door by contacting the Unit at 4004 N. Division Street; Morris, IL. or by calling (815) 942-2725, faxing (815) 942-9519 or e-mailing Visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/gkw
Educational programs and responses to residents' requests for information are provided by the Unit Office staff and Extension Educators. Local staff includes Beth LaPlante, County Director; John Davis, Extension Youth Educator; Brooke Baker, 4-H Program Coordinator, Chris Delach, Office Support Associate; and Extra Help staff: Kaitlyn Harlow, Abby Lamping, Amanda Zelko and Katie Mullaney. Other Extension Educators are available to Grundy County to meet educational needs.
In addition, program outreach is multiplied by the contributions of 300+ local volunteers that donate their time and expertise to implement educational opportunities. In this program year alone, an additional 3,100 youth were served. Grundy County residents are fortunate to have access to Master Gardeners (locally trained volunteers) to assist them on an individual basis.
The Grundy County Extension Office had many successful endeavors this past year. The following is a list of accomplishments during the 11-12 year.
· 1400 entries were exhibited at 4-H Fair
· 9 4-H clubs which support 212 youth. Held Fall Recognition Banquet with over 130 in attendance.
· Workshops in horticulture, horse clinics, animal ethics, PQA, cake decorating, GPS, Robotics, livestock judging, and horse bowl
· Local youth/families attended 4-H Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see.
· 300 families learn life skills and 4-H events through the 4-H Newsletter.
· 50 members in Grundy County Association for Home & Community Education. Smorgasbord Bi-monthly newsletters were distributed which contained information regarding HCE activities and educational updates. Lessons are typically taught by U of I Extension Educators. Host monthly HCE Book Club.
· 8 Junior high schools participated in Government Day submitting over 500 essays.
· 70 students experienced county government first hand by holding official positions for a day.
· Over 2000 people learned about environmental issues at the 21st Annual Earth Expo (formerly Environmental Fair).
· 25 adults and children participated in 4-H dog obedience classes.
· 30 youth attended a four-day Camp Clover.
· 30 participated in a Project Day held at the extension office. 50 youth & adults attended Murder Mystery.
· 12 adults participated in Poultry Workshop with U of I Poultry Specialist
· 37 adults received information on Land Leasing through a workshop with U of I Specialist
· 13 adults participated in the Creekside Natural Farms Sustainable Ag. Tour
· 13 adults participated in Estate Planning Workshop
· 18 youth and adults attended table center piece making workshop.
· Assisted Farm Bureau with Ag-in-The Classroom – 900 students.
· 200 youth reach through short-term project in Embryology via school classrooms. Program included teacher training.
· 900 youth learned about forestry at natural resources day activity.
· 121 youth at No Tolerance Task Force event on Healthy Living.
· 1 youth on State Leadership Team
· 55 youth showed exhibits at State Fair.
· Friends of Extension held third Draw Down with Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation in March.
· Officer Training was held with 18 4-H members and 6 adults participating.
· 2011 Walk to School – 311 Youth at Gardner.
· Local office does monthly WCSJ Radio Show.
· 105 people attended Raging Waves Outing.
· 3376 total youth contacts through 4-H, Workshops, and School Programs.
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GRUNDY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
CLEAN-UP
ALL 4-H CLUBS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE MEMBERS & PARENTS AVAILABLE FOR BOTH DAYS OF CLEAN-UP FOR FAIR. The clean-up dates will be Thursday, July 25 2013 at 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
ART HALL AND DINING HALL - Bring the following when you come: Brooms, Dust pans, and Pails with rags and sponges if you can.
BARNS - Bring the following when you come: Pitchforks, Rakes, Shovels, and Pick-up Trucks.
GROUNDS & PAVILION - Bring trash bags, brooms, and dustpans.
WEAR OLD CLOTHES & SAFE SHOES (NO SANDALS!)
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EVENTS
LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Sunday, July 28 - 7:00 p.m.
Sheep Show Arena
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Grand Champion Market Heifer
Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer
Top 2 Gaining Show Steers
Top 4 Steer Carcass Halves
Top 1/2 Rate-of-Gain Steers (Minimum of 2)
Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Fryer
Reserve Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Fryer
Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Roaster
Reserve Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Roaster
Grand Champion Pen of Ducks
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Ducks
Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen
Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit Meat
Grand Champion Single Fryer Rabbit Priced Per
Reserve Grand Champion Single Fryer Rabbit Head
One 5-pound wheel of cheese representing Dairy Industry
One Gallon of Milk representing Dairy Industry
Grand Champion Dairy Wether Goat
Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Wether Goat
Grand Champion Boer Wether Goat
Reserve Grand Champion Boer Wether Goat
Grand Champion Market Ewe Lamb
Reserve Grand Champion Market Ewe Lamb
Grand Champion Wether
Reserve Grand Champion Wether
Top 1/2 Sheep Carcasses (Minimum of 2)
Top 1/2 Rate-of-Gain Sheep (Minimum of 2)
Grand Champion Barrow
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow
Grand Champion Market Gilt
Reserve Grand Champion Market Gilt
Top 1/2 Swine Carcasses (Minimum of 2)
BEST OF 4-H IN THE PAVILION
Monday, July 29 -- 3:30 p.m.
Presentation of Flags
Presentation of State Fair Exhibit Winners and Trophy Winners
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"SPECIAL”
OPENING CEREMONIES
Saturday, July 27 – 9:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting
4-H Pork Chop Bar-B-Que
(Pork Chops prepared by Seneca FFA)
Sunday, July 28 - 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
2 chops - $10.00
1 chop - $8.00
Hot Dog Dinner - $5.00
Pre-Order Ticket Deadline - June 24, 2013
Gleaner’s Ice Cream Social in East of Pavilion during the BBQ.
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4-H FAIR PROGRAM
NOTE: EXHIBIT HALLS WILL BE CLOSED DURING ALL CONFERENCE JUDGING except for Dog Show, Cat Show. See General Rule #26.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013
6:00 to 9:A.M. Gates open to accept livestock entries. (Stall and pen assignments will be made prior to this time.) NO NEED TO COME EARLY.
8:30 A.M. Exhibit Hall Superintendent & Secretary meeting at Food Stand
8:30 A.M. Livestock Superintendent & Secretary meeting at Food Stand
9:00 A.M. Opening Ceremonies & Ribbon Cutting
Livestock entry check-in closed
9:00 –10:00 A.M. Exhibit hall opens. . .
Check in exhibits in Divisions J, L, M, N, N-1, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, & Miscellaneous
9:30 A.M. Judging of Poultry
Judging of Rabbits
Judging of Horse & Pony Classes at Horse Arena, continues until 5:00pm
10:00 A.M. Conference judging of Reading/Creative Writing
10:15 A.M. Conference judging of Foods projects
Conference judging of Floriculture, Horticulture, &Vegetable Gardening
Plant & Soil Sciences, Corn, Small Grains, Soybeans
Conference judging of Interlocking Plastic (Lego’s, Knex, etc.)
10:30 A.M. Conference judging of Models & Collections
11:00 A.M. Conference judging of Aerospace projects
12:30 P.M. Conference judging of Foods projects closes
1:00 P.M. Judging of Sheep and Sheep Rate-of-Gain
Conference judging of Chalk, Carbon, Pigment, Fiber and Nature
1:30 P.M. Conference judging of Heritage Arts, Paper, and Wood
2:00 P.M. Conference judging of Clay, Leather, Glass/Plastic, Metal and Scrapbooking
2:00 P.M. Conference judging of Tractor – Tractor Operator’s contest to follow.
2:30 P.M. Conference judging of Computer Graphic Arts and 3-D Art
3:00 P.M. Conference judging of Natural Resources, Entomology, Forestry, Geology, Wildlife Conservation, Outdoor Adventures, Sportsfishing and Exploring Your Environment
4:00 P.M. Judging of Swine Barrows and Breeding
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SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013
9:00 A.M. Conference judging of Bicycles and Bike Rodeo – Pavilion
9:30 A.M. Judging of Goats
Judging of Performance Horses
10:00 A.M Conference judging of Child Care
Flower Arranging Contest
Conference judging of Geospatial & Robotics
10:30 A.M. Conference judging of Interior Design
11:00 A.M. Conference judging of Citizenship, Leadership, and Passport to the World
Conference judging of Health
Conference judging of Intergenerational
Dairy Judging
. Judging of Beef Steers, Rate-of-Gain and Breeding
Conference judging of Consumer Education
12:00 NOON Conference judging of Communications, Photography, Journalism and Theater Arts
4:00-6:30 P.M. 4-H Pork Chop Bar-B-Que
Ice Cream Social throughout BBQ– Gleaner’s Insurance – Pavilion
6:00 P.M. Horse Gaming classes being in Horse Arena
7:00 P.M. LIVESTOCK AUCTION - Sheep Show Arena
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Grand Champion Market Heifer
Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer
Top 2 Gaining Show Steers
Top 4 Steer Carcass Halves
Top 1/2 Rate-of-Gain Steers (Minimum of 2)
Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Fryer
Reserve Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Fryer
Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Roaster
Reserve Grand Champion Poultry Meat Pen Roaster Grand Champion Meat Pen Ducks
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen Ducks
Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen
Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen
Grand Champion Single Fryer Rabbit Priced Per Head
Reserve Grand Champion Single Fryer Rabbit
1 5-pound wheel of cheese representing Grand Champion Dairy Cow
1 gallon milk representing Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Cow
Grand Champion Dairy Wether Goat