Special points of interest:

• 2020-2021 Enrollment Open!

• Volunteers Needed

• Jr. Leaders

• Volunteer Update

• Educational Opportunities

• Suggested Rule Changes for 2020-2021

Volume 30, Issue 9

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In September, we were so excited about enrollment that we shared website to enroll in 4-H for 2020-2021, but scratch that! Since then 4HOnline has been upgraded to 4HOnline 2.0. As a result, you will want to bookmark v2.4honline.com. The website can be accessed from a com-puter, smart phone, or other electronic device. We will be ready for new and returning enrollments on October 5, and there are many rule change suggestions you will want to look at in this newsletter. We welcome early enrollments, we welcome those who wait until rule changes are approved, and we welcome those who enroll at the final hour! You are always welcome here, and our hope is that some of the rule change suggestions will create an even more welcoming environment for those not already involved in 4-H. As a reminder, you can change your mind about project selections for months after enrollment. We need a subtle idea now and more of a commitment in early summer. We look forward to learning the new and im-proved version of 4HOnline alongside you. We’re here to help, as we click around in 4HOnline every day! Most of your infor-mation will transfer from the old version of 4HOnline. Anticipate the need to add your school and enter your project selections for 2020-2021.

You are welcome here!

A look ahead at important dates:

October 5—Indiana 4-H Enrollment Opens October 12—Extension Office Closed for Co-

lumbus Day October 15—Dominos Pizza Fundraiser for

the Purdue County for Research, Education, and Teaching

October 27—4-H Volunteer Update October 27—Jr. Leader Kickoff at Ridenour

Acres (grades 6-12 welcome!) November 5—State PCARET Conference

(virtual) November 5—Brain Architecture Game, An-

gola Library November 3—Extension Office Closed for

Election Day November 11—Extension Office Closed for

Veteran’s Day November 13—Brain Architecture Game,

Brockville Commons November 21—Indiana 4-H Youth and

Adult Leadership Summit (virtual) November 26-27—Extension Office Closed

for Thanksgiving Holiday … July 16-22, 2021—Steuben County 4-H Fair August 6-22, 2021—Indiana State Fair

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Newsletter Deadline Please submit information you would like placed in the next newsletter by

the 20th of the month.

Club, Committee, and Board Happenings

Let’s get back into action! If your club is prepared to begin meeting again, please communicate with Tami at least 3 weeks be-fore the first in-person meeting so that we can create a basic safety plan for your club. She has submitted so many that it will be easy!

4-H Bit and Bridle—The next meeting will be held October 5th at 7 pm at the Steuben Community Center.

4-H Explorers— This club is in search of a new club leader. You will be able to personalize the posi-tion the way you would like to. There are funds currently available. This club is pretty simple to take over. Mrs. Thomas is willing to help for a smooth transition. If you are interested or have questions, please direct them to Tami. The club usually meets January –June.

Flint Arrows—Please look for an emailed survey in the next couple of weeks. We are looking for a new location and need to know what day of the week works best for you and your family!

Fremont Ready Willing and Able—Please check your club’s Facebook page for an update as October meeting plans are final-ized.

Hamilton Fighting 4-H’ers—The next meeting will be held in January unless otherwise notified.

Lucky Ducks—The next meeting will be held in January unless other-wise notified.

Orland Creative Kids—Please reach out to your club leaders about upcoming meetings, Doug and Stacy Clingan, 829-6205.

Otsego Go-Getters—The next meeting will be held in November unless otherwise notified.

The Conquerors—The next meeting will be held in January unless otherwise notified.

Jr. Leaders—We’re going to have some fun in October at Ridenour Acres. Please invite a friend and dress warm! No transportation will be provided. Please just plan to meet at the farm and be picked up there as well.

4-H Fair Board—Our next regular business meeting includ-ing the second reading of the rule change suggestions and vote will be Monday, October 19th at 7 pm in the Board Room. Virtual participation will be available.

Special Accommodations

If you are in need of special accommoda-tions for any and all 4-H or Purdue Ex-tension programs and events, please call the Extension Office to give reasonable notices of the accommodations needed.

Office Hours Due to the nature of our work and cur-rent staffing limitations, there may be

times when our office is closed to meet the needs of the greater community.

Thank you for understanding the need to be flexible.

Help Needed! Club Leader Vacancies 4-H Explorers Horse & Pony

Project Vacancies Air Rifle Arts & Crafts Microwave Cooking Sportfishing Wildlife Woodworking

NEW INFO AND POLICY CHANGE: Weather Cancellation Historically, we have followed the

schools in regards to cancellation. If one school cancelled, we cancelled. However, with schools offering e-learning days, we think they are quicker to cancel. We cer-tainly care about your safety but want to be mindful that sometimes the fog fades

and the snow is cleared by evening. Moving forward, we will use cautious

discretion and/or consult with the Sher-riff’s Department regarding cancellation of Steuben County 4-H programs, activi-

ties, events, and meetings.

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Upcoming Events: NEW DATE! October 27, 6:30-8 pm—We’ll kickoff a new year at Ridenour Acres (2935 E 20 N, Angola). Bring a few dollars for snacks and/or the corn cannon, but we will cover your admission. Big thanks to Katie for making the arrangements! Reach out to your friends, and invite them to give Jr. Leaders a try! Sixth graders welcome!

We will also meet: November 17, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 13, May 11, June 15

Sixth Graders: You can join 4-H Jr. Leaders this year! If you are in-terested in exploring 4-H beyond the traditional 4-H fair and project exhibition, then maybe this leadership opportunity is the route for you! 4-H volunteers and Tami work with a group of teens and pre-teens nearly every month to do community service, to plan events and activities for the 4-H fair, to socialize, and to learn teamwork and leadership. These opportunities are perfect for youth seeking community service hours and volunteer opportunities! We usually meet the third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 pm.

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Pack a Mask, Do a Self-Check As this season of life marches on in a still-COVID-19 world, we recommend two things become a regular practice for 4-H events…

1. Pack a face covering. They need to be worn indoors and when so-cial distancing is diffi-cult. In many cases, we can meet outdoors and at a distance, so they may not be needed, but please put one in your pocket, just in case.

2. Please do a self-check of your health; if you or a member of your household are feeling ill or have been in contact with an ill individual, please do not come. It is not worth risking the health of others.

Extra Bleach Tabs For Sale During the annual fundraiser, Custom Bottling gave us some extra bleach tab bottles (32 ct. tabs per bottle). These are available for $3.25 each. Checks should be made payable to the Steuben County 4-H Fair Board.

Please plan to attend the 4-H Volunteer Update on October 27 at 6 pm. Tami will share some resource updates, lead an inclusion and social support activity, and listen to your feedback on multiple topics. Wheth-er you liked the virtual fair or not, many systems changed out of necessity last year, and she wants to hear from you about what you liked and didn’t like. Did you dislike forgoing ID day for self-tagging? Did you like being able to have a one-stop website for all things related to the fair? Do you want to bring a traditional auction back? What did you think of the ribbons this year? We will also elect two individuals to serve on the 4-H Fair Board—one animal rep and one static exhibit rep. Please plan to join us for an interactive meeting!

Indiana 4-H Enrollment opens October 5th!

All 4-H members and adults volunteers must re-enroll annually. You may visit v2.4honline.com or scan the QR Code below, anytime on/after October 5th to re-enroll. We have found that most families re-enroll later in the enroll-ment window, so detailed instruc-tions will be in-cluded in the No-vember newslet-ter. The Exten-sion Office staff are happy to help you with the reen-rollment process!

4-H Enrollment Window: October 5, 2020 - January 15, 2021

v2.4honline.com

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Purdue Fast Start

Indiana high school students can earn up to a year of free college credit from Purdue University. Students must pass a minimum of 5 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams to gain assured admission to Purdue University. More than 30 courses are available to prepare for the CLEP exams. Learn about this amazing opportunity at purdue.university/faststart!

Need Wifi?

Many things are still virtual as virus concerns persist. If you need access to wifi to log on to virtual 4-H pro-grams or activities, please let us know. At the beginning of COVID, Extension Offices created lists of locations in local communities providing free wifi.

On October 10, Indiana 4-H is partnering with Cor-teva Agriscience to offer small, local, hands-on learn-ing experiences for kids in grades 7-12. Contact your nearest host site (Elkhart or Whitley) for more infor-mation!

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Virtual Horse Academy Whether you own a horse or not, youth ages 13+ are encouraged to participate in event that replaces the national horse contests. Sessions include: Horse Judging Virtual Practice (11/1-11/7), Communica-tion Contest Judges’ Panel (11/5), Hippology Con-test Tips and Tricks (11/1-11/7; 11/12), and Horse Bowl Competitive Edge Discussion (11/19). Volun-teers are invited to attend as well! Visit 4hround-up.com for information, and register online at http://tiny.utk.edu/HORSEACADEMY. Registra-tion closes on October 12.

Indiana 4-H Fair Recap From Dr. Jason Henderson, Director

of Purdue Extension “It has been a year to remember. Heading into 2020, Purdue Extension had just hosted the national ag meeting with lots of success. We had a successful legislative luncheon in January, and then COVID hit. A last minute cancellation of PCARET’s DC trip was just the first in a series of cancellations—a time when Indiana had 700 positive COVID cases per week. Then, we had a series of Stages to get Back on Track by July 4 and a new stage of 4.5. Be-fore it was all done, COVID cases averaged 1000 per week by the end of the summer.

We held 92 virtual 4-H showcases and 56 in-person showcases, as well as showcases at the State Fair. It was not easy. One of my fears emerged – cancella-tion of an in-person showcase the day before it was to start. But, my greatest fear did not – the tracing of a major COVID outbreak to a 4-H event.”

We indeed faced a trying summer, and our hearts melted when Boone County had to call everything off the day before they opened, but amidst all of the grumbles about masks, sanitation, changes, and more changes, 4-H Educators, Staff, Fair Board Members, and 4-H Councils kept everyone safe. Many weddings, community fundraisers, and athletic teams can’t make the same claim. We wish all of our very best to the last 2020 Indiana county fair—DeKalb County—who is hosting their showcase as I type this newsletter! Stay safe, dear friends!

Donate Shoes We value community partnerships, and a communi-ty partner needs our help with collecting shoes! The Angola Rotary is administering a shoe drive in which donated shoes can be sent to those in need. Donated shoes that have seen a few too many miles will be recycled by Nike. Stop by the Ex-tension Office anytime in October to drop your kicks in a collection bin.

Free 4-H Short Courses Purdue Extension is offering 4-H STEM short cours-es in Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Robotics through Purdue Online, with Animal Biosecurity to be added soon. Youth of all ages may register for these free non-credit courses and start them at any time. They will have 90 days to access the course ma-terials. The curriculum used to build the courses comes from several 4-H publications, Teens as Teachers program materials, and other educational resources. Official announcements regarding the courses are being made and will be released soon. 4-H Biotechnology: https://bit.ly/2QSSl7s 4-H Computer Science: https://bit.ly/2QRq55q 4-H Robotics: https://bit.ly/2EKrsAr

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Thank You Notes for Awards and Auction Checks

Every Grand and Reserve Grand Cham-pion ribbon for the 2020 virtual fair was sponsored by a 4-H supporter. Some had to reach deeper in their pockets to fund the ribbons than others, but either way, they gave. Please be sure to send a quick note of thanks. The same holds true with auction checks. Please write a thank you to all of your supporters. The address and contact information for each buyer is listed on the check receipt. UNH Extension cites 10 reasons to write thank you notes: 1. It is always the right thing to do. 2. It can make the difference in getting the scholar-ship or getting the job or the client or future dona-tions. 3. It sets you apart. 4. Gratitude is good for the brain. Some studies have shown it also reduces aches and pains and has other health benefits. (Pers Individ Dif. 2013 Jan;54(1):92-96). 5. It will make someone's day! Having a handwritten letter amongst a pile of bills and junk mail is heart-warming. 6. It is an opportunity to reflect on our gratitude and appreciate the time and energy someone put in to do something nice on our behalf. 7. It serves as a keepsake - - no one typically saves an email or a text but a letter, definitely! 8. It perpetuates an important part of our culture and contributes to a lost art. 9. It shows you to be a thoughtful and apprecia-tive person. 10. It lets the giver know that you did indeed receive their gift.

Inspire Kids to Do! Our staff taught lessons on healthy hobbies in Sep-tember. Hobbies are definitely good for you, and shar-ing those hobbies are like double-bonuses! Consider helping kids learn to ride horses, practice carpentry, bake in the kitchen, tinker with computers, or whatev-er that bucket-filling hobby is for you! We are looking for adults that can share their talent and a little bit of time with youth via hands-on or virtual workshops. We call these workshops (six hours in any combina-tion of time) Spark Club or 4-H Experiences. Contact Tami with your idea, and she will help make it hap-pen! We are not expecting you to be perfect or ex-tremely well-versed. We just hope you can inspire, mentor, and guide youth in exploring things outside of a traditional classroom. Email: mosier@purdue.edu Phone: 260-668-1000 Ext. 1400

SO Surprised! In high school I was voted most fun to pick on. It was a loving vote as all of my classmates knew I was an honest, straight-shooter, so to speak. When someone said something, I believed it. Some call it gullible; I just call it trustworthy—I trust what you say. The 4-H Fair Board exercised this trait of mine this summer. At a board meeting they voted to forgo the Friend of 4-H Award in 2020. (Our office always collects the names, and I organize the voting.) But, they were tricksters! At the annual meeting in September the 4-H Fair Board honored our hard-working, problem-solving summer staff with the Friend of 4-H Award. What an honor! Thanks for trusting us to serve you! It was a wild one, but we made it happen in 2020!

Indiana State Fair Ribbons What would 2020 be without yet another change, right?! Originally the Indiana State Fair had declared they would not be supplying ribbons to static and/or animal exhibitors for the 2020 State Fair, but that has changed! I don’t have ANY idea when they will arrive, how they will arrive, or who they will be sent to (us, or you directly), but 4-H Educators are told they will be coming! Static exhibitors will receive the respective, blue, red, white, or merit ribbon. All livestock recipi-ents will receive a commemorative ribbon. Stay tuned!

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In Other Extension News: • As part of the Northeast Indiana Farm to School

Team, we will be celebrating National Farm to School Month with the “Great Apple Crunch” by crunching into a locally grown apple on Thursday, October 8th at 12:00pm! You can register your team to participate with other crunchers across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin! Look for a 5-6 minute video featuring Orchard Hill Farms to be released in October to kick off the Farm to School team’s Harvest of the Month initiative.

• Health and Human Sciences Educators in the northeast corner of the state are offering a virtual series called Active Aging. Every Thursday at 9:30 am in October, the Educators will deliver a 15-30 minute segment on health. Please share with grandparents, neighbors, and friends who are in the actively aging category. :) See the flyer below.

• Swine Producers: Consider participating in the National Secure Pork Supply Plan by working the Indiana Board of Animal Health to validate your Premises ID, conduct a biosecurity assessment and training with a local veterinarian, be trained in certified sampling and electronic movement per-mits, and participate in a “Securing Indiana’s Pork Supply” meeting. For more information, contact BOAH at 317-607-7071.

• Do you have diabetes? Sign up for a FREE, 4-week e-mail challenge to support you in your health journey. You’ll receive ideas for recipes, setting goals, and virtual support from local Ex-tension staff. Register by 10/26 at https://forms.gle/agZptm2LsTfMEACr8. The challenge starts November 2.

• The Indiana State Fair is offering a virtual field trip experience that covers many state academic standards. Check out “There’s a Pig in My Class-room” at: www.indianastatefair.com/p/education/field-trips

Let all of your teacher friends know!

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The first reading of the 2020-2021 rule changes took place September 21st at the Steuben County 4-H Fair Board Meeting. The reading was simply held to check for clarity. Voting for approval or disapproval of the suggestions will take place Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7 pm as part of the regular busi-ness meeting of the 4-H Fair Board. All those submitting a rule change (or a like-minded representative) must be present October 19th in order for the

rule change to be considered.

Suggested 4-H Fair Book Rule Improvements/Changes for 2020-2021 Please note: The suggested rules listed below are only suggestions at this point, offered by community individuals. Final rule changes will be posted in the November newsletter. In addition, some rules and requirements may change in the Fair Book at the request of greater entities, such as the Indiana Board of Animal Health and the Indiana 4-H Staff. Simply reviewing rule changes posted in the newsletter is not sufficient. Each 4-H member is re-sponsible for reading rules that pertain to them when the 2021 Fair Books are posted. GENERAL

Add purpose/life skill statements used in the virtual fair to all projects. Add judging criteria to all projects (no more than 1-2 sentences). Add the awards given to all exhibits (similar to what was shared with virtual judges). Update all Divisions to Level 1 (grades 3-5), Level 2 (grades 6-8), and Level 3 (grades 9-12) whenever possible to maintain consistency.

MINI 4-H

Delete rule #5 on page 22 to allow Mini 4-H members an unlimited number of projects in which to enroll. Mini 4-H Liability Release forms are required for all Mini 4-H members exhibiting live animals and are due on/before the last business day of June. Animal Poster: exhibit a 14”x22” poster (displayed horizontally) teaching others about the animal of your choice. Topic suggestions include: the

animal’s anatomy (internal or external), habitat, appropriate animal care, breeds of the selected species, etc. Cake Decorating (use decorating tips; no gel icing): decorate one small sweet treat (cookie, brownie, cupcake, etc.) and display it on a small disposa-

ble plate in a plastic bag. Collections: exhibit a few items (5-10) of your favorite collection. You may exhibit the actual items in a shoebox, or take photos of the items and

display them in a binder or photo album. Legos/Construction Toys: exhibit a Lego or other construction toy creation or kit no larger than 12” x 12” Entomology (Insects): collect, identify and display 3-7 insects of your choice, pinned to a piece of Styrofoam in a shoe box Foods: exhibit a homemade trail mix, rice crispy treat, or cookie displayed on a small disposable plate in a plastic bag. Garden: exhibit 3 nearly identical vegetables you grew in your garden or pot at home (i.e. 3 green beans of the same length, 3 tomatoes of the same

size, etc.) Photography: exhibit a 14”x22” poster (displayed horizontally) showcasing your photography skills with 5 photos. Aim for colorful photos of peo-

ple, nature, animals, and/or unique objects. Scrapbooking: exhibit 1-2 scrapbook pages of any size in which the Mini 4-H member displays at least one photo per page. Sewing: exhibit a simple sewing project sewn by the Mini 4-H member such as a simple pillow, tote bag, skirt, lap blanket, etc.

4-H MARKETING → New Name: GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MARKETING Submit a 4-H Marketing Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Both physical and digital exhibits are permitted. Youth are encouraged to use the medium that best suits their learning. If possible, even though the ex-hibit may have been completed in a digital platform, it is helpful to submit a physical exhibit for the ease of public viewing (ie. printing the logos you develop), but it recognized this may not be possible given the nature of the exhibit. Please put digital submissions on a USB drive for ease of judging in which the exhibit is the only file on the USB drive, and the USB drive is labeled with the exhibitor’s name. Level 1 (grades 3-5) Business Category: Create one of the following for a real or imagined business or organization

Business/organization logo. Include an explanation of why the colors, images, theme, etc. have significance. Business card Business/organization letterhead

4-H Category: Create a 4-H marketing tool focused on one of the following topics: Indiana 4-H Mission and Vision Benefits of being involved in a 4-H Club A Steuben County 4-H project you have never enrolled in and/or exhibited. A 4-H activity (excluding the 4-H Fair)

Level 2 (grades 6-8) Business Category: Create one of the following for a real or imagined business or organization

Business/organization logos - create at least 3 options for the owner/director to choose from. The member can vary the color, font, or overall de-sign for each option. Include an explanation of why the colors, images, theme, etc. have significance.

Business card and corresponding letterhead Business/organization t-shirt design - create at least 3 options for the owner/director to choose from. The member can vary the color, font, or

overall design for each option. Include an explanation of why the colors, images, theme, etc. have significance. Promotional flyer for the business/organization that promotes the products/services or the business/organization or an upcoming event

4-H Category: Create a 4-H marketing tool focused on one of the following topics: Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development—Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. Research the Essential Elements of

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Positive Youth Development and incorporate all four into your marketing tool. 4-H Grows Here or Inspire Kids to Do. These are marketing tools the Indiana 4-H program uses. For 4-H Grows Here, come up with a new

phrase including the “grows here” statement and include a corresponding photo. Ask the Extension Office for examples from National 4-H. For Inspire Kids to Do, construct a campaign of sorts to encourage adults to volunteer and include a corresponding photo.

An Area or State 4-H Trip available to those in grades 3-8 such as Round-up or 4-H Camp A Steuben County 4-H project area with less than 10 members. Ask the Extension Office for enrollment numbers.

Level 3 (grades 9-12) Business Category: Create one of the following for a real or imagined business or organization

Business/organization logos - create at least 5 options for the owner/director to choose from. The member can vary the color, font, or overall de-sign for each option. Include an explanation of why the colors, images, theme, etc. have significance.

Business card, letterhead, and another corresponding document such as an invoice or receipt Promotional flyer for the business/organization that promotes the products/services or the business/organization or an upcoming event Set of three social media posts that promote the products/services or the business/organization or an upcoming event Marketing plan - develop and outline the steps a business manager might take to promote the/business/organization (ie. hand out pens at local

parades, place coupons in the local newspaper, post on social media once a week, make home visits to the target audience, etc.) 4-H Category: Create a 4-H marketing tool focused on one of the following topics:

4-H as a valuable community resource Volunteer opportunities for adults who are not currently involved with 4-H 4-H prepares youth to be college and/or career ready An Area, State, or National 4-H Trip available to those in grades 9-12 such as 4-H Academy at Purdue, Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-

H Congress, 4-H Camp (in the Counselor role), etc. Benefits of being involved in Jr. Leaders.

ANIMAL POSTER (COUNTY ONLY) Submit a 4-H Animal Poster Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Both physical and digital exhibits are permitted for county exhibition. Youth are encouraged to use the medium that best suits their learning style and choose the species in which they are most interested (ie. whales, snakes, dairy cattle, etc.). Please put digital submissions on a USB drive for ease of judg-ing in which the exhibit is the only file on the USB drive, and the USB drive is labeled with the exhibitor’s name. Digital exhibits should not include sound, music, video, or other audio embedded in the presentation. Exhibitors may submit up to two Animal Poster (County Only) exhibits. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Exhibit a 22”x28” poster (displayed horizontally) or a digital presentation no longer than 3 slides in length teaching others about the animal species of your choice. Youth may consider, but are not limited to, one or more of the suggested topics listed below. Suggested Animal Poster Topics:

Common or Uncommon Breeds Internal or External Anatomy Reproduction or the Birthing Process Cuts of Meat (if applicable) Diseases Genetics Feed/Nutrition Grooming or General Care

All exhibits must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a physical poster or listed on the digital presentation. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. ANIMAL POSTER (STATE FAIR ELIGIBLE) State Fair: One Cat Poster from each level. One Dog Poster from each level. One Llama/Alpaca Poster from each level. One Poultry Poster from each level. One Rabbit Poster from each level. Submit a 4-H Animal Poster Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Exhibitors may submit up to two Animal Poster (State Fair Eligible) exhibits. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Exhibit a 22”x28” poster (displayed horizontally) about one of the species recognized in the animal poster projects at the Indiana State Fair (Cat, Dog, Llama/Alpaca, Poultry, and Rabbit). Youth may consider, but are not limited to, one or more of the suggested topics listed below. Suggested Animal Poster Topics:

Common or Uncommon Breeds Internal or External Anatomy

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Reproduction or the Birthing Process Cuts of Meat (if applicable) Diseases Genetics Feed/Nutrition Grooming or General Care

All exhibits must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a physical poster. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. CREATE YOUR OWN/DO YOUR OWN THING This project is designed to encourage youth to share their skills and talents that do not fit in any other project area. Submit a 4-H Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Both physical and digital exhibits are permitted. Youth are encouraged to use the medium that best suits their creativity. Please put digital submissions on a USB drive for ease of judging in which the exhibit is the only file on the USB drive, and the USB drive is labeled with the exhibitor’s name. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Create an exhibit that represents the educational topic of interest of your choice, sharing your creative skills and talents. BERRIES

Recommended to move this project to the Garden project. Berries cannot be exhibited at the Indiana State Fair. In Garden, the same Berries Rules will apply.

CAT POSTER

Recommended to move this project to the new Animal Poster project. DOG POSTER

Recommended to move this project to the new Animal Poster project. COLLECTIONS

Update project requirement #4 to read, “The Collection project will consist of three divisions: Level 1 (grades 3-5), Level 2 (grades 6-8), Level 3 (grades 9-12).

Update exhibit requirement #1 to read, “...3-ring binder or photo album…” Omit exhibit requirement #2 as #1 already clarifies the binder/photo album. Update exhibit requirement #5 to read, “If the value of your collection prohibits you from adding 5 new items, please submit an explanation with

your exhibit.” CONSTRUCTION TOYS → New Name: LEGOS/CONSTRUCTION TOYS

Omit project and exhibit requirement #4 as this has not been done in years. CREATIVE ARTS Submit a 4-H Creative Arts Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Both physical and digital exhibits are permitted. Youth are encouraged to use the medium that best suits their creativity. If possible, even though the exhibit may have been completed in a digital platform, it is helpful to submit a physical exhibit for the ease of public viewing (ie. printing the poem you write), but it recognized this may not be possible given the nature of the exhibit. Please put digital submissions on a USB drive for ease of judging in which the exhibit is the only file on the USB drive, and the USB drive is labeled with the exhibitor’s name. It is important to note that Fine Arts and other visual art forms are best suited for the Arts and Crafts project which can advance to the Indiana State Fair. This Creative Arts project is best suited for literary and performing arts and is not eligible for the Indiana State Fair. Exhibitors may submit up to two Creative Arts exhibits. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Exhibit a piece (ie. video, theatrical script, poem, etc.) that represents the creative art form of your choice, sharing your creative skills and talents. Youth may consider, but are not limited to, one or more of the suggested crea-tive arts listed below. Suggested Creative Art Forms:

Dance Drama/Theatre (acting, script writing, etc.) Puppetry Music Composition/Songwriting Creative Writing

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Poetry Video Creation/Film

CROPS

Update Small Grains: Exhibit one peck (approximately 2 dry gallons) of small grain or 4 full-grown small grain plants (including roots) pinned/fixed to a board.

Update Corn: Exhibit one peck (approximately 2 dry gallons) of last year’s harvested and stored corn or two full-grown corn plants (including roots, with the root ball contained in a bag, burlap, or bucket).

Update Soybeans: Exhibit one peck (approximately 2 dry gallons) of last year’s harvested and stored soybeans or 4 full-grown soybean plants (including roots) pinned/fixed to a board.

GIFT WRAPPING - Delete from project list.

GOAT POSTER

Recommended to move this project to the new Animal Poster project. HORSELESS HORSE

Recommended to move this project to the new Animal Poster project. MICROWAVE COOKING - New Name: FOODS, ALTERNATIVE COOKING or FOODS, MODERN COOKING Submit a 4-H Foods Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Create a dish using one of the suggested alternative cooking methods be-low. Present a sample of your finished product to be judged. Include a 5” x 8” recipe card with serving instructions. Youth may consider, but are not limited to, one or more of the suggested cooking methods listed below. Exhibitors will be asked to take their serving dish or kitchen appliance (if applicable) home following judging. Only the recipe card and a photo of the exhibit will be presented to the public, along with the corresponding ribbon. The 5” x 8” recipe card must include the 4-H’ers name, level, and all ingredients used in the product. No home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in each part of the product. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. Contest-ants should not be preparing food exhibits for competition within 48 hours of recovering from any illness. Judges and individuals who will consume products from county and state competitions should be informed that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a "potentially hazardous food" has been properly prepared or handled before, during or following the competition. Tasting of a food product is solely at the discretion of the judge. Suggested Alternative Cooking Methods/Appliances:

Slow Cooker Air Fryer Instapot Microwave Oven Gas or Charcoal Grill Campfire

RECYCLING - New Name: SUSTAINABILITY Submit a 4-H Sustainability Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Both physical and digital exhibits are permitted. Youth are encouraged to use the medium that best suits their learning style. Please put digital submis-sions on a USB drive for ease of judging in which the exhibit is the only file on the USB drive, and the USB drive is labeled with the exhibitor’s name. Digital exhibits should not include sound, music, video, or other audio embedded in the presentation. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Exhibit a 22”x28” poster (displayed horizontally) or a digital presentation no longer than 3 slides in length teaching others about sustainability and/or sustainable practices. Youth may consider, but are not limited to, one or more of the suggested topics listed below. Suggested Sustainability Topics:

Renewable Energy (wind, solar, water) Energy or Resource Management Pollution Prevention Recycling Water Conservation Composting/Vermiculture Sustainable Food Systems Cover Crops Carbon Footprint

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Climate Change Green Spaces Food and Material Waste Prevention

All exhibits must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a physical exhibit or listed on the digital exhibit. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. SPORTS AND RECREATION Submit a 4-H Sports and Recreation Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Both physical and digital exhibits are permitted. Youth are encouraged to use the medium that best suits their learning style. Please put digital submis-sions on a USB drive for ease of judging in which the exhibit is the only file on the USB drive, and the USB drive is labeled with the exhibitor’s name. Digital exhibits should not include sound, music, video, or other audio embedded in the presentation. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Exhibit a 22”x28” poster (displayed horizontally) or a digital presentation no longer than 3 slides in length teaching others about a sport or recreation activity. Youth may consider, but are not limited to, one or more of the sug-gested topics listed below. Suggested Sports and Recreation Topics:

Organized Athletics (basketball, football, cheerleading, etc.) Outdoor Sports (fishing, hunting, camping, etc.) Benefits of the sport or recreation activity Locations to conduct the sport or activity Gear needed to conduct the sport or activity History of the sport or activity

All exhibits must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a physical exhibit or listed on the digital exhibit. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. TRACTOR – AGRICULTURAL, POSTER/NON-DRIVING EXHIBIT - Delete from project list. VIDEO GAMING AND COMPUTER CODING Submit a 4-H Video Gaming and Computer Coding Record Sheet to the Extension Office on/before the last business day of June. Both physical and digital exhibits are permitted. Youth are encouraged to use the medium that best suits their learning style. Please put digital submis-sions on a USB drive for ease of judging in which the exhibit is the only file on the USB drive, and the USB drive is labeled with the exhibitor’s name. All levels (Level 1, grades 3-5; Level 2, grades 6-8; and Level 3, grades 9-12 ): Exhibit a piece (ie. video, animation, presentation, notebook, etc.) that represents a video gaming or computer coding aspect of interest. Youth may consider, but are not limited to, one or more of the suggested topics listed below. Suggested Video Gaming and Computer Coding Topics:

Video Game Review Game System Comparison Coding Platform Tutorial Collection of Video Game Shortcuts, Passwords, and Secrets Benefits of Gaming/Coding Video Gaming/Computer Coding Culture Video Games as Teaching Tools History of Gaming/Coding

All exhibits must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a physical exhibit or listed on the digital exhibit. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. BEEF FEEDERS

Beef Feeders will be housed in the Beef Barn, unless capacity is reached or alternative arrangements are made in consultation with the Superinten-dent.

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CAT, DOG, POULTRY, RABBIT Add to each project: The Senior Showmanship winner may compete in the Small Animal Supreme Showmanship Contest.

DAIRY FEEDER STEERS

Dairy Feeder Steers will be housed in the Dairy Barn, unless capacity is reached or alternative arrangements are made in consultation with the Su-perintendent.

HORSE AND PONY

Update project requirement #16 on page 119 to read, “Only 4-H members may ride the animal they enrolled on scheduled Horse and Pony show days. On non-show days, only Steuben County 4-H Horse and Pony members and their parents/guardians may ride animals which are en-rolled.”

POULTRY

No exotic or game birds will be shown, including but not limited to quail, peacocks, pheasants, or guineas. Classes shown in pairs will be judged on the uniformity of the two birds, in addition to the other traits in which the class is judged. Omit second half of project requirement #6 on page 124 as we do not request proof of purchase. Update project requirement #6 on page 124 to read, “Birds will be blood tested at check-in. More information regarding the cost of blood testing

will be sent to Poultry members.” Ill poultry or birds showing signs of parasites will be sent home. In classes that are split into two groups (Meat Chickens, Standard Exhibition, Exhibition Bantam, and Exhibition Duck), each group

(Broiler/Roaster, Rooster/Hen, Drake/Hen) will be judged separately and have a Champion and Reserve Champion awarded. The Champions will compete for Grand Champion.

Laying hen baskets sold in the auction must contain store bought eggs or those from a farm with an egg license. Update showmanship #1 on page 125 to read, “Showmanship will consist of chickens/turkeys and waterfowl. Members will be asked to indicate

their showmanship intent in FairEntry, and specific showmanship class at check-in. Chicken/turkey showmanship will be judged separately from waterfowl showmanship. For each division, the winners of chicken/turkey showmanship will compete against the winners of waterfowl showmanship for Poultry showmanship.

Update exhibit requirements (division and class titles: Egg Production (2 classes)

Pullets: exhibit 2 pullets of the same breed or production line, 6 months or younger Laying Hens: exhibit 2 laying hens of the same breed or production line, in laying condition, one year or older

Meat Production (4 classes) Meat Chickens: exhibit 2 birds of the same breed/line and sex, between 8-10 weeks of age at the start of the fair; birds must

weigh 4-10 lbs. at check-in; for show, birds will be separated into a weight class (broiler or roaster) with 6.5 lbs. being the split; pairs will be placed based on the heavier bird

Market Ducks: exhibit 2 ducks of the same breed and sex, purchased after January 1 of the current year Market Goose: exhibit 1 goose, a male or female, born between January 1 and May 15 of the current year Turkeys: exhibit 2 turkeys of the same breed and sex, born between January 1 and March 30 of the current year

Exhibition (4 classes) Standard Exhibition Rooster/Hen: exhibit a maximum of 2 birds, a hen and/or a rooster, of any breed and variety accepted by

the American Poultry Association (APA); birds must be considered mature (1 year or older) and will be judged based on the breed’s Standard of Perfection; birds are shown separately and may be of a different breed/variety

Exhibition Bantam Rooster/Hen: exhibit a maximum of 2 birds, a hen and/or a rooster, of any breed and variety accepted by the American Bantam Association (ABA); birds must be considered mature (1 year or older) and will be judged based on the breed’s Standard of Perfection; birds are shown separately and may be of a different breed/variety

Exhibition Ducks Drake/Hen: exhibit a maximum of 2 ducks, a hen and/or a drake, of any breed and variety accepted by the APA; ducks must be considered mature (1 year or older) and will be judged based on the breed’s Standard of Perfection; members may show standard or bantam (call) ducks; birds are shown separately and may be of a different breed/variety

Exhibition Goose: exhibit 1 goose, a male or a female, of any breed and variety accepted by the APA; geese will be judged based on the breed’s Standard of Perfection

AUCTION

Remove honey from the eligible auction item list.

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Tami Mosier, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Steuben Community Center 317 South Wayne, Suite 1A Angola IN 46703-1958 Phone: 260-668-1000 x1400 Fax: 260-665-9037 Email: mosier@purdue.edu

4-H, All Year Round! Just because the 4-H Fair is over does not mean 4-H is over for the year! 4-H educational opportunities occur 12 months of the year! If you are a teen or pre-teen, consider joining Jr. Leaders! Tami will be sharing many virtual opportunities to connect with fellow 4-H members, and a few experiences are planned for the fall and winter. Check this monthly newsletter for the opportunities!