2021 Minnesota State Fair Beginning Exhibitor Livestock Learning Experience (BELLE) Grant Application

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The Minnesota State Fair is committed to showcasing our state’s finest agriculture, and we recognize the importance of cultivating youth experiences in the livestock industry. We also understand that exhibiting at the State Fair can stretch the family budget.

Thanks to support from the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, we are proud to introduce the Minnesota State Fair Beginning Exhibitor Livestock Learning Experience (BELLE) Grant to be awarded to a minimum of 11 large-animal exhibitors (beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats and llamas) and four small-animal exhibitors (rabbits and poultry) who commit to participating in the Minnesota State Fair for the first time in 2021!

In addition to the application below, applicants must also submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a trusted source who can speak to your livestock show and animal care experience. This letter should be emailed to bellegrant@mnstatefair.org and may be sent by the applicant.

First Name *

Last Name *

Birthdate *

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Address *

County *

4-H Club or FFA Chapter (if applicable)

Phone *

Email *

Parent's Name (if applicant is under the age of 18)

What species would you like to exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair? Beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats and llamas are considered large-animal and rabbits and poultry are considered small-animal. *

Please give us a brief overview of your experience exhibiting livestock (4-H, FFA, county fairs, jackpot shows, junior nationals, etc.) *

What are your goals for your livestock project? *

What do you hope to learn from exhibiting at the Minnesota State Fair? *

Why do you believe livestock shows are important to agriculture? *

I have read the BELLE Participant guidelines and understand I must submit the required materials prior to receiving the grant. Guidelines and requirements can be viewed at mnstatefair.org/about-the-fair/awards-and-recognition *

Yes

Required

I certify that myself/the applicant has not previously exhibited at the Minnesota State Fair. *

Yes

Required

I hereby acknowledge that the Minnesota State Fair may use the applicant’s name and photo in promotional materials (including, but not limited to, social media, news releases and website posts) if the applicant is awarded a grant as a result of this application. *

Yes

Required

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