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POULTRY – Chickens, turkeys, and game birds, except baby poultry, must be individually identified with a leg or wing band. Chickens,
turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originated
from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified pullorum-typhoid clean or negative to a pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the
opening date of exhibition. Turkeys and turkey hatching eggs must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they
originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified Mycoplasma gallisepticum clean and Mycoplasma synoviae clean or are
negative to a Mycoplasma gallisepticum and a Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition.
Pigeons and Doves must be identified by a seamless leg band.
SWINE –Breeding and market swine must be officially identified.
HORSES – Horses, except suckling foals accompanying a negative dam, must be negative to an official equine infectious anemia
(Coggins) test conducted within 12 months prior to the opening date of an exhibition.
DOGS – Dogs four months of age or older must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination documenting that the dog is
currently vaccinated for rabies.
CATS – Cats must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian. They must also have trimmed
nails (front and rear).
IMPORTED ANIMALS – All imported animals must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection and meet the Board’s
importation requirements.
IAFE CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS – 2019

All Minnesota 4-H Members are expected to adhere to the International Association of Fairs and Exposure Code of Show Ring
Ethics. For the complete Code of Show Ring Ethics document please visit:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/iafe/website/documents/ShowRingCodeofEthics.pdf
PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING CLUB EXHIBITS
1. All clubs wishing to exhibit Club Exhibits must do so by submitting a Club Exhibits Fair Registration Form by July 1.
2. Projects will be judged during General Project Judging on Wednesday, July 31 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
a. Scarecrows, Potted Flowers, and Barrels must be brought to the 4-H Exhibit Building and ready for judging by 4:00 p.m.
b. Banners must be brought to the 4-H Foodstand and ready for judging by 4:00 p.m.
c. Scrapbooks and Community Pride must be brought to the 4-H Exhibit Building and ready for judging/judged between
3:00-6:00 p.m.
3. Each club is required to have youth representatives from your club present for conference judging for Community Pride and Club
Scrapbook projects. Share-the-Fun acts are judged prior to County Fair.
CONFERENCE JUDGING EXPECTATIONS
Judges’ placings always stand. 4-H members and parents are not allowed to confront a judge regarding a class placing. 4-H members may
ask questions of the judge in a calm, respectful manner. Parents may observe the conference judging at a distance. Any questions asked
by the judge must be answered by the 4-H member. Please reference the 4-H code of Conduct for more specific information for 4-H
expectations at http://z.umn.edu/4hconduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT
4-H Code of Conduct rules are expected to be followed by all 4-H members, families, and volunteers. Inappropriate behavior, including
defacing or damaging stalls or project exhibits, inappropriate language, using alcohol or tobacco, unsportsmanlike conduct or acting out in
the show ring will not be tolerated. Consequences may include loss of premium, State Fair trip or other county activities and/or immediate
removal from fairgrounds.
For the complete Minnesota 4-H Code of Conduct for Youth, Parents, and Volunteers please visit:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-h/policies/
Select the Membership and code of conduct tab.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
The Minnesota 4-H Appeal Process provides a vehicle to respond to 4-H members’ concerns relating to county 4-H rules & decisions.
This process provides a means for members’, parents’, and guardians’ concerns to be heard. Issues relating to 4-H at the fair may be
appealed including eligibility, deadline violations, etc.
Refer to the complete Grievance Committee Process for more details:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/policies/docs/grievance-process-grievance-committee-process.pdf
Decisions of the judge are final and may not be appealed. Judges will have complete discretion on ribbon placings, which are non-
negotiable.
INSURANCE
All registered 4-H members are covered under group insurance through American Income Life while participating at a 4-H event. Any
claims must be written and submitted to the County Extension Office within 20 days of incident. Contact the Extension Office with
questions regarding coverage and claims.
The Fair Board & 4-H will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal property that may occur.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION: 2019 MEEKER COUNTY 4-H PREMIUM BOOK 10