Throughout Minnesota, 4-H educators and youth are putting their innovation skills to work as they create alternative experiences to replace 2020 county fairs, including the Polk County Fair.
During the month of July, Polk County 4-H’ers shared their skills and accomplishments with judges in a modified showcase environment, as necessitated by COVID-19. The annual livestock shows took place online. Individuals submitted their projects then judges reviewed each animal project. After this judges and youth come together online to go over the placings of each class. Static, dog, and horse projects were judged through a platform called flipgrid. 4-H’ers uploaded videos of their project into flipgrid. Judges were then able to provide feedback on projects to the 4-H’ers. To help safeguard health, the events were not open to the public.
“This has been a challenging year for 4-H’ers. We’re truly proud of how they’ve risen to the occasion to help make their showcases happen,” said Extension educator Katie Becker. “We’ve seen some amazing displays of ingenuity from Polk County 4-H’ers.”
“4-H’s priority is to provide learning and leadership experiences that guide youth in building relationships, developing communication techniques, and strengthening organizational skills,” said Jennifer A. Skuza, Extension Center for Youth Development Associate Dean and State 4-H Director. “We’ve been committed to helping maintain the county fair experience as much as possible, recognizing that possibilities and limitations vary among all of Minnesota’s 87 counties.”
Results from judging are below. Educator Katie Becker noted that the events could not have been conducted without the help of families, volunteers and other partners. “We’re grateful to 4-H supporters for helping us put youth at the center of our alternative fair and creating a memorable, meaningful experience.”
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Polk County Showcase Results below –
General Static Exhibits (Youth in grades 3rd through 1 year past high school):
Cloverbuds (Grade K-2)
Blakely B. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, 7 static projects
Blakely B. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, pet show
Ella C. a member of North Star 4-H Club, 7 static projects
Animal Science Division
Top Exhibitor Elizabeth V a member of Willing Workers 4-H club
Elizabeth V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Pets, Champion
Elizabeth V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Pets, Reserve Champion
Crafts & Fine Arts Division
Top Exhibitor Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Crafts & Fine Arts, Champion
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Crafts & Fine Arts, Reserve Champion
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Crafts & Fine Arts, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Crafts & Fine Arts, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Crafts & Fine Arts, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Crafts & Fine Arts, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Crafts & Fine Arts, Blue
Demonstrations Division
Top Exhibitor Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club
Ella C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Cloverbud Demonstration, Cloverbud ribbon
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Demonstration, Champion
Family & Consumer Science Division
Top Exhibitor Dominic D. a member of North Star 4-H club.
Dominic D. a member of North Star 4-H club, non-garment, Champion
Food & Nutrition Division
Top Exhibitor Lille T. a member of North Star 4-H club.
Ella T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Food & Nutrition, Reserve Champion
Ella T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Food & Nutrition, Blue
Lillie T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Food & Nutrition, Blue
Lillie T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Food & Nutrition, Champion
Mechanical Science Division
Top Exhibitor Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Electric, Blue
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Shop, Reserve Champion
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Small Engines, Blue
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Tractor, Champion
Dominic D. a member of North Star 4-H club, Engineering Design, Red
Dominic D. a member of North Star 4-H club, Shop, Blue
Performing Arts Division
Top Exhibitor Adelle E. a member of Fisher-Climax club
Adelle E. a member of Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Champion
Ella T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Performing Arts, Reserve Champion
Lillie T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Performing Arts, Blue
Photography & Video Division
Top Exhibitor Teresa V a member of Willing Workers 4-H club
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Champion
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Reserve Champion
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Blue
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Red
Kailah L. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Digital Photography, Red
Elizabeth V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Elements of Photography, Reserve Champion
Elizabeth V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Elements of Photography, Blue
Elizabeth V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Elements of Photography, Blue
Teresa V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Elements of Photography, Champion
Teresa V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Elements of Photography, Blue
Teresa V. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Elements of Photography, Blue
Plant & Soil Science Division
Top Exhibitor Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Plant & Soil Science, Champion
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Agronomy, Blue
Ben C. a member of North Star 4-H club, Small Grains, Blue
Courtney V. a member of North Star 4-H club, Flower Gardening, Reserve Champion
Livestock Exhibits (Youth in grades 3rd through 1 year past high school):
Beef
Dominic D. a member of the North Star 4-H club, Jr. Yearling, Breeding Champion
Dominic D. a member of the North Star 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 3-5, Champion
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Steer, Market Champion & Supreme Champion
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Steer, Blue
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Heifer, Market Reserve Champion
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 9+, Champion
Sidney E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Steer, Blue
Sidney E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Steer, Blue
Sidney E a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 6-8, Champion
Dairy
Ava G. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, 3 year old, Supreme Champion
Ava G. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, showmanship Grade 6-8 , Blue
Goat – Dairy
Courtney V. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Jr Kid, Breeding Champion & Supreme Champion
Courtney V. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Milking 2 yr old, Breeding Reserve Champion
Courtney V. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 9+, Champion
Goat-Meat
Adelle E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Sr Yearling Doe, Blue
Adelle E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Sr. Meat Breed, Blue
Adelle E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 9+, Champion
Sawyer E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Jr. Yearling, Blue
Sawyer E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Sr. Yearling, Breeding Champion & Supreme Champion
Sawyer E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 3-5, Champion
Trinity E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Sr Yearling, Blue
Trinity E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Sr. Yearling, Blue
Trinity E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Breeding Doe, Breeding Reserve Champion
Trinity E. a member of the Fisher-Climax 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 9+, Reserve Champion
Poultry
Blakely B. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, 1 Cloverbud entry
Sheep
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Commercial Yearling, Breeding Champion & Supreme Champion
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Commercial Yearling, Blue
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Commercial Feb. Ewe, Blue
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Black Face, Market Champion
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 9+, Champion
Sidney E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Commercial Yearling, Breeding Reserve Champion
Sidney E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Speckled Face, Market Reserve Champion
Sidney E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 6-8, Champion
Swine
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Barrow, Market Champion & Supreme Champion
Catie E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 9+, Reserve Champion
Emma E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Barrow, Blue
Emma E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 9+, Champion
Hadlee E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Gilt, Blue
Hadlee E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 3-5, Champion
Mya E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Barrow, Blue
Mya E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 3-5, Champion
Tori E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Barrow, Market Reserve Champion
Tori E. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 6-8, Champion
Bennett G. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Registered Feb. Gilt, Champion
Bennett G. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 3-5, Blue
Sofie G. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Registered Feb. Gilt, Champion
Sofie G. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Market Barrow, Blue
Sofie G. a member of the Fertile 4-H club, Showmanship Grade 6-8, Blue
Horse Show Exhibits
Blakley B. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Cloverbud Showmanship, cloverbud ribbon
Blakley B. a member of Willing Workers 4-H club, Cloverbud W. Pleasure, cloverbud ribbon
Ella T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Western Pleasure, Red
Ella T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Western Horsemanship, Red
Lillie T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Western Pleasure, Red
Lillie T. a member of North Star 4-H club, Western Horsemanship, Red
Linnea F. a member of North Star 4-H club, Western Pleasure, Champion
Linnea F. a member of North Star 4-H club, Western Horsemanship, Champion
Linnea F. a member of North Star 4-H club also received the overall high point.
Dog Show Exhibits
Kaitlin D. a member of the Paws and Pals 4-H club, Obedience-Foundation Class, Blue
