Friday Aug. 24

The MN State Fair has been going really well so far. It has been an great experience for me. Yesterday I was in the poultry show, I exibited Buff Brahma bantam chickens. At 9am I took a written interview and placed 4th. I was really happy since I hadn't shown poultry at the state fair since 7th grade. My chickens got a blue ribbon in their class and I got call backs for showmanship. Showmanship is where you are judged on how you present not only your bird, but also you self. A few tips are; always have eye contact with the judge even if he is not looking back at you, he is looking for full attention. Handle your bird calmly if you are asked to take it out for the judge. Last one, stand up straight with yours hands behind your back and a smile on your face. Oh, and also, have your bird bathed.

This morning I got up and went to breakfast at 7am. THANK YOU CAF STAFF. I sat with some of my Arts In friends and another State 4-H Ambassador, Anna Wagner. We chatted about what our plans for the day were and cracked random jokes. We have had alot of fun so far today. Thats all for this morning's report.

-Amy McConnell