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Livestock4-H and FFA General Agriculture
Ag Mechanics
Open to 4-H and FFA members. Agricultural Mechanics projects will be judged primarily on quality of workmanship, attention to detail, fit and finish, with some attention to design. Projects should be cleaned up, finished and properly painted. Exhibits must have been constructed during the past school year. Projects will be divided into two classifications according to fair market value. A best in show will be selected from each class. Class A $749 and under Blue - Six Red - Four White - Two Class B $750 and above Blue - Eight Red - Six White Four
Box Elder Junior Livestock Auction Organization
Jay Hardy Rich VanDyke, Brian Shaffer Box Elder County Commissioners
Monte Munns Fair Board President
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION: Cleve Steed – Director Chubb Munns Greg Madsen Richard Holmgren Scott Newman Fred and Laura Selman
HOGS: Jeff Kent – Director Chris Sorensen
SHEEP: Marlon Bingham – Director Charly Young Brian Lish Gail Godfrey Dot Jensen Brad Stevenson Nels Jensen
BEEF: Richard Holmgren – Director Sue Holmgren Todd Ramsdell Karleen Ramsdell
BOX ELDER FFA: Jason Bingham Wayne Burrell
BEAR RIVER FFA: Neil Creer T.J. Rhodes Wes Burrell Kelly B. Kunzler
USU EXTENSION: Lyle Holmgren Shauna K. Petersen Donna Tracy Livestock General Rules Rules and Regulations for Livestock Rules may be interpreted upon the discretion of the Livestock Committee.
Health Requirements on All Animals All apparently healthy animals may enter the Box Elder County Fair without a health certificate, with the exception that all breeding cattle must have proof of brucellosis vaccination. The respective supervisor will closely screen any animal that does not appear to be healthy. Then a local veterinarian will examine the animal at the owner's expense to fully determine the animal's ability to stay in the show. All exhibitors are urged not to bring animals that are sick or have recently been ill. Horses with runny noses and coughs will be sent home. All animals with ringworm or skin lesions will be barred from competition. We urge owners and exhibitors to guard other livestock by not bringing diseased animals to the fair. All owners will exhibit their livestock at their own risk. Box Elder County and the Box Elder County Fair Board will not assume any risk or accept responsibility for sickness, accident or disease while at the fair or contracted at the fair. With some animals it is advisable to vaccinate them prior to association with other animals at the fair. We recommend that you contact your veterinarian for his advice on these matters. Swine, sheep and cattle must meet standard health requirements as determined by the supervisor. Any sick or uncontrollable animal will not be displayed and must be removed from the show.
CODE OF ETHICS 1. Treating an animal internally or externally, with any irritant, counterirritant, or other substance used to artificially change the conformation or appearance of an animal for show is considered unethical, inhumane, and is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of graphite, powders, hemp, artificial hair, coloring, common products such as fly spray, ointment, or liniment used to the point that it is irritating, or similar type products. The use of dyes, spray paint, or other artificial coloring, which results in altering an animal’s true and natural appearance and/or color, is prohibited. Adding false hair or hair like material, fleece, or skin at any point, spot, or area of the animal’s body is illegal and will result in immediate disqualification. Any liquid or substance not considered part of an accepted and normal diet for livestock is deemed illegal and inhumane. For the example; the use of alcoholic or carbonated beverages as a drench or filler, etc. Drenching will not be allowed unless the show veterinary or a show official is present and is needed for emergency purposes only. 2. The use of tranquilizers, sedatives, or depressants, which alter the physical or physiological state of the animal, is illegal. Exceptions to this rule would be licensed, certified veterinarians, treatment for a recognized disease or injury, or recommendation for tranquilizing breeding animals in heat that might compromise the safety of others. The drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat producing animals. All exhibitors will advise show management of any drug and/or medication administered to an animal that might be detected at the time of showing or at meat inspection. The name of the drug, its purpose, the person who administered the drug, time, and date of administration will be presented to show management prior to the showing and sale of the animals. Failure to report this information will result in severe penalty and/or disqualification. Any use of drugs or substances not approved by the Food and Drug Adminstration is strictly prohibited. The use of feed products with Ractopamine (i.e. Paylean) is strongly discouraged in hogs and is strictly banned in all other species of market livestock. All animals entered into livestock competition will be subject to testing for foreign substances that exceed acceptable levels established by the FDS, FSIS, USDA, or EPA. During the livestock event, in the case of an animal requiring treatment, all medication shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian and the livestock officials shall be notified. 3. Surgery, injection, or insertion of foreign material under the skin and/or into the flesh of the animal to change the natural contour, conformation, or appearance of an animal’s body is illegal. This includes vegetable oil, silicon, or any other substance used to alter an animal’s shape. Acceptable practices of physical preparations, which are allowed, include: clipping of hair, trimming of hooves, dehorning, or removal of ancillary teats. 4. The use of inhumane fitting, showing, and/or handling practices of devises shall not be tolerated. For example: breaking of tails, striking of the animal to cause swelling or for bracing purpose, use of an electrical contrivance, muzzles, etc. is not acceptable. 5. Direct criticism, belligerency and/ or interference with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. Judge’s decisions must be respected. Anyone approaching a judge in a threatening, harassing, or hostile manner will jeopardize the standing of associated exhibitors and be subject to criminal charges.
ANIMALS 1. All animals must be cared for during the entire fair or premium money will be forfeited. If negligence is shown, the animal will not be sold during the Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday. This includes cleaning up the stall. 2. All market animals will be weighed only once. Animals not making the weight will be sifted. There will be a sifting committee at the scale to sift unfit animals. 3. A shrink on lambs and pigs or additional shrinkage on steers may be assessed by management when there is indication that the animals are over-filled. 4. Any animal deemed unruly during the weigh-in at the county fair will have until Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m. for the exhibitor to show he/she can control the animal. If the exhibitor cannot demonstrate control of the animal, it will be disqualified and the animal will have to be removed from the fairgrounds. Tranquilizers are strictly prohibited. 5. All market animals will be divided into classes by weight. 6. Animals shown in breeding classes are not eligible to be shown in market classes. 7. All livestock exhibits are subject for use in the Livestock Judging Contest with permission of the owner. 8. All cattle and sheep (except open class dairy cattle) entered in the breeding divisions need not have registration papers but need to show proper breed characteristics. 9. All breeding sheep and cattle need only to be owned by the time of the fair. 10. Animals which do not make weight for the market class can still be entered into the fitting and showing contests by the owners of the project. 11. The Fair Association will provide hay and sawdust for feeding and bedding livestock while at the fair. No grain will be furnished. 12. Animals will be released from the fair under the direction of the respective livestock director, but not before 10:00 p.m. the closing day of the fair. 13. Market animals loaded at the fairgrounds after the close of the fair must have been tagged for the Box Elder County Fair. 14. If an ultrasound contest is being offered, the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion animals in each division must be ultra-sounded.
EXHIBITORS 1. Open to all FFA and 4-H members in Box Elder County. Membership must be verified if questions arise. To exhibit at the Box Elder County Fair, 4-H members must be in the 3rd grade as of October 1, 2009 thru the 12th grade (the summer after high school graduation). All 4-H members must have properly enrolled with the USU Extension office in that project area in order to compete. FFA members must be enrolled in the livestock project they are planning to exhibit with their local FFA Chapter. High school graduates who are exhibiting in FFA can exhibit only the summer after high school graduation. 2. Market livestock exhibitors must be attending school in Box Elder County by March 13, 2010, and reside permanently in Box Elder County from March 13 until the Box Elder County Fair. Any exceptions must be approved by the Box Elder Junior Livestock Committee. 3. All FFA exhibitors attending the show will be responsible to their high school agriculture teachers, and 4-H members will be responsible to the extension agent or club leader for the entire duration of the show. 4. An exhibitor may not make entries in the same division under 4-H and FFA. 5. Each exhibitor must have a sign identifying the exhibit. 6. The dress code for exhibitors during the show and sale will be: 4-H - a long or short sleeve shirt which fastens down the front with a collar is mandatory. Shirts must be white in color and need not be Western style. No lettering allowed. There is to be a 4-H emblem or patch on all 4-H member's shirts. Full length black or blue pants are to be worn by 4-Hers and FFA members. Vests will be allowed. The following will not be allowed: Shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, tube tops or sleeveless shirts. FFA- Either a white shirt, tie and FFA jacket or a white shirt with the FFA emblem and tie (T-shirts are not allowed). Exhibitors who fail to abide by dress standards will forfeit prize money and the opportunity to sell their animal. 7. The fitting of show animals will take place in areas designated by the livestock show committee. Parents, guardians, siblings, club leaders, extension/4H agents and FFA advisors may assist, and are encouraged to assist the younger exhibitors, however, each exhibitor must be working with the project animal and be in attendance with the animal during the entire fitting process. Flagrant violations will result in the animal being disqualified from the show and sale. 8. All 4-H and FFA market steer, lamb, and hog exhibitors will be required to turn in an updated record book prior to receiving their sale check. These books need to follow the guidelines set by the 4-H office or the FFA department. All 4-H livestock record books are due on October l. 9. Exhibitors will also be required to write a thank you letter to their buyer prior to receiving their sale check. 10. Exhibitors must be present to show and sell their own animal. If not, they will be sifted from the show and the auction. Any exceptions require written permission from the livestock director. 11. Exhibitors are encouraged to attend an exhibitor's meeting at the fairgrounds after the weigh-in on Wednesday.
PREMIUMS 1. Exhibitors may not receive more than two premiums in any class. 2. No premiums will be allowed for animals or exhibits which, in the opinion of the judge, do not meet the minimum qualifications. 3. All premiums will correspond with the open class premiums as follows: A - 1st, B - 2nd, C - 3rd 4. The judging of all Junior Division exhibits will be done with the Danish system. Judges will place animals exhibited in the Junior Department in Groups A,B,C, according to type, quality and condition. Ribbons will be given to indicate the different groups. 5. No animals unworthy of a premium shall receive one even though there are no competitors, nor shall any animal receive a higher premium than its merits justify. 6. Breeding beef and sheep exhibitors will be limited to two premiums and two ribbons in each class.
TAGGING 1. 4-H or FFA members may tag up to three project animals per species for the Box Elder County Fair. Families with registered 4-H and/or FFA members with fewer than three animals per species per exhibitor may tag an alternate/family project animal as long as that project is used by immediate family members (brothers or sisters). If any member has three project animals he or she will not be permitted to use an alternate/family project. 2. Any effort to remove or change any tag placed by the Livestock Committee without their written approval is sufficient cause for permanent disqualification. 3. Any steer, lamb or hog losing its tag must be retagged immediately by a member of the livestock committee. 4. When an animal enters the Box Elder Jr. Livestock Show and is weighed and accepted, all other tags must be removed. 5. Any animal with a tag at weigh-in that does not match the tag number of the project agreement contract is subject to sifting at the discretion of the livestock director.
Junior Dairy Heifer
Wednesday, August 25
Weigh-in..........................4 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27
Junior Dairy Heifer Show......12:30 p.m.
Chad Hardy, Director
Andy Yeates, Assistant Director Craig Gardner, Assistant Director Roy Andreasen, Assistant Director
If you plan to exhibit dairy, you must notify the director by August 18. If there is only one exhibitor, an exhibitor fee will be paid. There must be competition for judging to take place and premium to be received.
Premiums ALL CLASSES Blue Red White Ten Seven Five Junior Champion in each class - Rosette
CLASSES: 1. Winter Heifer Calf born after Nov. 30, 2009 and before March 1, 2010. 2. Senior Heifer Calf born after Aug. 31, 2009 and before Dec. 1, 2010. 3. Summer Yearling Heifer born after May 31, 2009 and before Sept. 1, 2009. 4. Junior Yearling Heifer born after Feb. 28, 2009 and before June 1, 2009. 5. Senior Yearling Heifer born after Aug. 31, 2008 and before June 1, 2009. 6. Junior Champion class (all class winners). 7. Fitting and Showmanship classes: Senior Division - 9th - 12th grade as of October 1, 2009. Junior Division - 3rd - 8th grade as of October 1, 2009. RULES 1. Exhibitors must be 4-H or FFA members of Box Elder County and must abide by the general rules. 2. Junior Dairy Heifer Exhibitors cannot participate in any other livestock show. 3. Exhibitors may show no more than three (3) animals total, no more than 1 per class. 4. Entries must be pre registered by June 1. 5. A committee will review all entries with exhibitors prior to show time. 6. All breeds will be exhibited together.
Cash prizes have been generously donated by sponsors for this year's show. It is suggested that "Thank You" notes be sent to your classes' sponsor. Winners need to make themselves available for pictures following the show.
Junior Livestock Sale
Cleve Steed, Director (435)458-3437
Greg Madsen, Committee Member (435) 257-7155 Chubb Munns, Committee Member (435) 257-6196 Fred and Laura Selman, Committee Members (435) 257-7201 Scott Newman, Committee Member (435) 854-7352 Richard Holmgren, Auctioneer (435) 279-8766
1. Participants must be local 4-H or FFA members residing in Box Elder County and must abide by the general rules. 2. Any market animals going thru the Box Elder County Junior Livestock Auction cannot be sold in any other prior junior livestock auction. The exhibitor will be disqualified from the fair and be subject to disciplinary actions. 3. All animals sold at the junior livestock auction are consigned to the auction and cannot be removed from the fairgrounds without the permission of your livestock director. 4. No partnership, club or chapter entries will be allowed to sell a market animal through the sale. 5. Any market animal excluding the grand and reserve champions not wishing to sell their animal must so indicate to the department supervisor one hour after the selection of that division's grand champion animal. 6. The order in which the market animals are sold in 2010 will be lambs, steers, and hogs. 7. All animals will be sold by the head, instead of by the pound at the sale. 8. All blue and red ribbon animals will sell during the Junior Livestock Sale. White ribbon animals will not be permitted to sell in the auction. 9. Married persons are not eligible to show or sell an animal thru the Junior Livestock Sale. 10. Exhibitors will be allowed to show and sell one of the following categories: 1) 1 steer, 2) 1 hog, or 3) 1 lamb. 11. Exhibitors who voluntarily withdraw or have their animal pulled from the sale will not be eligible to receive boosts thru the Junior Livestock Sale. 12. The exhibitor is required to show and sell their own animal. If not they will be sifted from the show and the auction. Any exceptions require written permission from the livestock director. 13. Boosts or add-on cards will not be accepted after 6:00 p.m. on the day of the sale. 14. Those donating to Friends of the Fair must make a donation of $200.00 or more to be listed individually. Other donations are much appreciated but will be listed under the name of Friends of the Fair. 15. All sales are final. If you wish to keep an animal to butcher or take home, you will pay the full price. No private treaties will be accepted.
Junior Market Beef
Tuesday, August 24 Beef Weigh-In……………………5 – 7:00 p.m.
Richard Holmgren, Director (435)279-8766 Premiums Blue Red White $8.00 $6.00 $4.00
Sue Holmgren – Bear River City, 435-279-8766 Karleen Ramsdell – Riverside, 435-452-1166 Todd Ramsdell – Riverside All beef breeds will be recognized
1. Exhibitors must be 4-H or FFA members of Box Elder County and must abide by the general rules. 2. All market steers must have been owned and fed in the county by the exhibitor at least 140 days previous to the show. Individual ownership shall be indicated at tagging time which will be approximately the last weekend of March. 4-H or FFA members may tag up to three steers for the Box Elder County Fair. Families with registered 4-H and/or FFA members with fewer than three steers per exhibitor may tag an alternate/family project animal as long as that project is used by immediate family members (brothers or sisters). If any member has three steers tagged, he or she will not be permitted to use an alternate/family project. 3. All exhibitors must have submitted a completed beef quality assurance form or their steer will not be able to cross the scale at the weigh-in for the fair. 4. A state brand inspector will be on the grounds the day steers are checked in at the fair. After you have weighed in your steer and bedded him down in a stall, you need to take your brand inspection or ownership papers to the auction barn to be checked in. (A BILL OF SALE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP.) 5. A rope halter will be provided and needs to be left on the steer at the close of the fair. 6. Cattle weights: Market steers are to weigh a minimum of 1,150 pounds. There will be a light class for the steers at the county fair for those steers who do not make the 1150 lb. weight during the weigh-in at the fair. These steers will be involved in a market show light class but will not be sold through the junior livestock auction. 7. Steers that appear to grade lower than select will be sifted at the time of weighing and judging. 8. Any steer with stub horns longer than 2 inches will be sifted. 9. Steers must be securely tied while at the fairgrounds. 10. BEEF CARCASS CONTEST: Carcass data will be calculated on all applicable steers. Winners will be notified prior to the carcass contest meeting. Premiums for the carcass contest will be paid as follows: first place - $170 and trophy; second place, $160; third place, $150; fourth place, $140; fifth place, $130; sixth place, $120; seventh place, $110; eighth place, $100; ninth place, $90; tenth place, $80; 11th place, $70; 12th place, $60; 13th place, $50; 14th place, $40; 15th place, $30 11. Fitting and Showmanship Contest: a. Open to all FFA and 4-H beef exhibitors at the county fair. b. There will be three classes: 3rd - 5th grade, 6th-8th grade & 9th -12th grade as of January 1 of current year. c. Fitting equipment will be furnished by the exhibitor if the judge requests exhibitors to fit their animal. d. Awards: 1st - Trophy & $15, 2nd - $14, 3rd - $13, 4th - $12, 5th - $11. 12. Beef Display Contest: a. A trophy will be presented to the best display. b. The displays can be done by an individual, family, club or chapter. c. The display will be judged on cleanliness of the pens organization of materials and overall effect of the display. d. The displays must be finished by 12:00 noon on Thursday.
Bucket Calf
Wednesday, August 25
Brittany Fonnesbeck, Director 435-720-0885
Bucket Calf Premiums Blue Red White $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
1. Each participant must have their own individual weaned calf. 2. There will be four classes: open class for 6 – 7 year old (must be age 6 by January 1 of the current year), open class for 8 – 9 year olds, 3rd-5th grade 4-H class, 6th-12th grade 4-H/FFA class. Exhibitors in the 3rd through 12th grades must be 4-H/FFA members of Box Elder County and must abide by the general rules. 3. Exhibitors should turn in an up-to-date record book by noon on Thursday of the fair week into the Fair Office. 4. Calves will be shown and judged under beef fitting and showmanship guidelines. 5. Steers and heifers of any breeds are allowed. 6. Calves must be born after January 1 and before April 30 of current year. 7. Exhibitors must own the calf by April 30 of the current year. 8. Calves must be weighed and tagged on the announced date at the fairgrounds. 9. Exhibitor may tag up to three calves in their name. 10. Judging will focus on the exhibitor’s ability to show and fit, as well as the overall care given the calf. 11. Trophies will be awarded for the best display and for the best rate of gain.
Junior and Open Sheep
CLASS I - Hampshire CLASS II - Rambouillet CLASS III - Suffolk CLASS IV - Columbia CLASS V - Other Tuesday, August 24 Wednesday, August 25 4-H & FFA SHEEP PREMIUMSWeigh-in……………………………..9 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26 Sheep Junior Show…………………..8:30 a.m. Sheep Fitting Contest to follow market show Friday, August 27 Sheep Showmanship Contest………..10:00 a.m. Pee-Wee Lead Class………………….5:00 p.m. (Register at 4:30 p.m. in the Indoor Arena) Saturday, August 28 Junior Livestock Sale…………………9:00 a.m. Sale Order: Lambs, steers, hog Blue, Red, White, Peewee: $6,$4,$2,$3 Juniors: Blue, Red: $6, $4 ADULTS
Marlon Bingham, Director 279-8374 Gail Godfrey- Assistant, 435-458-3580 Brian Lish – Assistant, 435-279-4095 Charly Young – Assistant, 435-723-0819 Dot Jensen – Assistant, 435-279-0370 Nels Jensen – Carcass Director Assistant, 435-452-1905 Breeding sheep can only be shown in one division. There will be separate classes for all wether sheep.
Open Division 1. Ram Lamb under 1 year 2. Pen of 2 Ram Lambs 3. Yearling Ram under 2 years 4. Pen of 2 Yearling Rams 5. Champion and Reserve Champion Rams 6. Ewe Lamb under 1 year 7. Pen of 2 Ewe Lambs 8. Yearling Ewe under 2 years 9. Pen of 2 Yearling Ewes 10. Champion and Reserve Champion Ewes 11. Breeders Flock: 1 Ram; 2 Ewes any age 12. Open class fitting and showmanship contest. a. Open to any open class sheep exhibitor. b. Exhibitors must own their own animal. c. Awards: Trophy to top showman. Junior Division 4-H/FFA Only 1. Ram Lamb under 1 year 2. Pen of 2 Ram Lambs 3. Yearling Ram under 2 years 4. Pen of 2 Yearling Rams 5. Aged Ram 2 years and older 6. Champion and Reserve Champion Rams 7. Ewe Lamb under 1 year 8. Pen of 2 Ewe Lambs 9. Yearling Ewe under 2 years 10. Pen of 2 yearling Ewes 11. Aged Ewe 2 years and older 12. Champion and Reserve Champion Ewes 13. Breeders Flock: 1 Ram; 2 Ewes - any age 14. Barn Champion animal, Junior and Open division.
1. Exhibitors must be 4-H or FFA members of Box Elder County and must abide by the general rules. 2. The 2010 market lamb show will be open to ewes and wethers. For those who want to bring home a ewe lamb from the auction, the proper and legal procedure is to buy the lamb at the full cost during the auction. If a youth or adult approaches a buyer during the auction asking if they can purchase the lamb from the buyer at the spread price (market value) the result will be the elimination of ewe lambs from the junior livestock show. This ruling will be reevaluated on a year to year basis. 3. All ewe lambs must be tagged with the herd identification tag for scrapies. Wether lambs do not need the tag unless they are over 18 months of age. 4. Market lambs must be docked. The lamb’s tail needs to be a liftable dock with some evidence of the caudal fold present. Lambs will be inspected at the weigh-in in June. Those lambs with extreme docks will not be accepted. Exhibitors coming to the first weigh-in in June who are told the dock is not long enough will have a week to find a suitable lamb for the second weigh-in. Members of the sheep committee will make final dock length determination at the weigh-in at the county fair. 5. All market lambs must be owned, tagged and fed in the county by the exhibitor at least 60 days prior to the show. 4-H or FFA members may tag up to three lambs for the Box Elder County Fair. Families with registered 4-H and/or FFA members with fewer than three lambs per exhibitor may tag an alternate/family project animal as long as that project is used by immediate family members (brothers or sisters). If any member has three lambs tagged, he or she will not be permitted to use an alternate/family project. 6. An extra ewe or wether lamb may be tagged for the carcass contest over and above the three tags allowed per exhibitor. The lamb needs to be specified as a carcass lamb during the weigh-in in June. Exhibitors are responsible for making arrangements for the meat. 7. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Lamb do not have to go to slaughter. 8. Lambs entered must be pre-tagged approximately by June 20 of the current year and must weigh no more than 105 lbs. at the weigh-in and tagging in June. 9. All lambs must be sheared before they can cross the scale and be tagged for the county fair. At the market show the exhibitor will have the choice of slick sheering or leaving some of the wool on the lamb. 10. Lamb weights: Market Lambs are to weigh a minimum of 105 pounds at the weigh-in of the county fair. If the lamb comes to the first weigh-in at the fair and does not make weight, it cannot come back the next day to be weighed again. An exhibitor may weigh in a different project animal at the second weigh-in. 11. Sheep Carcass Contest: Carcass data will be calculated on all lambs entered into the carcass contest. Participation is on a volunteer basis. Exhibitors can tag an extra ewe or wether lamb for the carcass contest and need to indicate their intention to participate in the carcass contest at the weigh-in in June. Winners will be notified prior to the carcass contest meeting. Premiums for the carcass contest will be paid as follows: first place - $125 and trophy; second place, $120; third place, $115; fourth place, $110; fifth place, $105; sixth place, $100; seventh place, $95; eighth place, $90; ninth place, $85; tenth place, $80; 11th place, $70; 12th place, $65; 13th place, $60; 14th place, $55; 15th place, $50; 16th place, $45; 17th place, $40; 18th place, $35; 19th place, $30; 20th place, $25. 12. Absolutely no vaccination of any kind should be given to lambs at least 30 days prior to the fair. 13. Showmanship Contest: a. Open to all FFA and 4-H sheep members exhibiting at the county fair. b. There will be ten classes in the showmanship: 12th grade, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, and 3rd grade as of January 1 of current year. Showmanship will take place in the indoor arena on Friday starting at 10:00 a.m. Contestants must show their own animal in the showmanship contest.
14. Fitting Contest a. Open to all FFA and 4-H sheep members exhibiting at the county fair. b. There will be three classes in fitting: 3rd - 5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th - 12th grade as of January 1st of current year. The fitting classes will be held Thursday following the junior market lamb show - working with a lunch hour) c. In the fitting contest, entrants will be required to show their skills in fitting an animal for show. Fitting equipment (hand shears, wool card) should be furnished by the exhibitor but will be provided if needed. Raw animals will be provided. Awards: 1st - Trophy & $15, 2nd - $14, 3rd - $13, 4th - $12, 5th - $11. 15. The use of any device that restricts a lamb from eating, such as a muzzle, is prohibited while at the fairgrounds. 16. Sheep Display Contest: a. A trophy will be presented to the best display. b. The displays can be done by an individual, family, club or chapter. c. The display will be judged on cleanliness of the pens, organization of materials and overall effect of the display. d. The displays must be finished by 12:00 noon on Thursday. 17. Pee-Wee Lead Open Class: This class is for young exhibitors who want to show and lead a lamb. It will be held Friday at 5:00 p.m. Registration will be at 4:30 p.m. Contact Jan Dallin, 279-8778 for information. Requirements: 1. Age 3 through 2nd graders as of January 1 of current year. 2. Must be able to lead a lamb. 3. Halters are required. 4. Costumes for contestants and lambs are required. 5. Contestants and lambs will parade in costume at band stand at 5:45 p.m. Use your imagination - see you there! Everyone is a winner. A ribbon and $3 premium will be awarded to every entry. A first place trophy will be given and a second place honorable mention. Entries will be judged on: n Most Outstanding n Most Creative n Most Original
Wednesday, August 25
Jeff Kent, Director (435)257-5278 Chris Sorensen, Assistant Director (435)257-6419
Swine Premiums Blue Red White $6 $4 $2
1. Exhibitors must be 4-H or FFA members of Box Elder County and must abide by the general rules. 2. All hogs unloaded at the fairgrounds must go to slaughter. 3. All market hogs must have been owned, tagged and fed in the county by the exhibitor for at least 60 days prior to the show. 4-H or FFA members may tag up to three hogs for the Box Elder County Fair. Families with registered 4-H and/or FFA members with fewer than three hogs per exhibitor may tag an alternate/family project animal as long as that project is used by immediate family members (brothers or sisters). If any member has three hogs tagged, he or she will not be permitted to use an alternate/family project. Hogs must be tagged by the end of June. 4. Market hogs must weigh between 225 and 290 pounds. No pigs will be accepted until Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. 5. All hogs must be washed and tags must be readable at the time of weigh-in. 6. Swine Carcass Contest: All market hogs will be evaluated at the weigh-in for back fat and loin-eye area using a specialized electronic scanner. Winners will be notified prior to the carcass contest meeting. Cost of scanning will be borne by exhibitor. Premiums for the carcass contest will be paid as follows: first place - $125 and trophy; second place, $120; third place, $115; fourth place, $110; fifth place, $105; sixth place, $100; seventh place, $95; eighth place, $90; ninth place, $85; tenth place, $80; 11th place, $70; 12th place, $65; 13th place, $60; 14th place, $55; 15th place, $50; 16th place, $45; 17th place, $40; 18th place, $35; 19th place, $30; 20th place, $25.
7. Fitting and Showmanship Contest a. Open to all FFA and 4-H swine members exhibitors at the county fair. b. There will be four classes: 3rd – 5th grade (novice), 3rd – 5th grade, 6th - 8th grade, and 9th - 12th grade as of January 1 of current year. c. The showmanship classes will be held immediately following the selection of the grand and reserve champion hogs. d. Fitting equipment will be furnished by the exhibitor if the judge requests exhibitor to fit their animal. e. Awards: 1st - Trophy & $15, 2nd - $14, 3rd - $13, 4th - $12, 5th - $11. 8. Swine Display Contest a. A trophy will be presented to the best display. b. The displays can be done by an individual, family, club or chapter. c. The display will be judged on cleanliness of the pens, organization of materials and overall effect of the display. d. The displays must be finished by 12:00 noon on Thursday.
4-H Record Book Contest 1. All 4-H members wanting to compete for the trophies must turn their books into the 4-H office by October 1 of the current year. 2. Premiums: 4-H (3rd – 5th grade, First – Cash Award & Savings Bond) (3rd – 5th grade, Honorable Mention – Cash Award)
4-H (6th – 8th grade, First – Cash Award ) (6th – 8th grade, Honorable Mention – Cash Award)
4-H (9th – 12th grade, First – Cash Award) (9th – 12th grade, Honorable Mention – Cash Award)
Thursday, August 26
RULES: 1. Open to any 4-H and FFA member in Box Elder County. 2. Grades as of October 1, 2009. 3. Competition will be on an individual basis. 4. 4-6 classes of market and breeding livestock. 5. Reasons will be given by the judge after the final class. 6. Premiums: 4-H (3rd - 5th grade, First - trophy) 4-H (6th - 8th grade, First - trophy) 4-H & FFA (9th through 12th grade, First - trophy)
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