*** All showmanship awards will be given out during Recognition Night 2017 ***

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1 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWS RULES Pre-Entry is required. Entries due to Greene County 4-H Leader s Council by June 23. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. *** All showmanship awards will be given out during Recognition Night 2017 *** No class premiums will be paid. NEW for 2017: SHOWMANSHIP: all livestock divisions (dairy, beef, sheep, rabbits, swine, dairy and meat goats and poultry) will have two showmanship classes. Divisions will be determined by age at the discretion of the superintendent and announced prior to each show. PREVIOUS SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS: 2016 Beef Brittany Anderson, Junior; Tanner McMillen, Intermediate; Senior and Overall, Spenser Waller. Dairy: Lora Wright. Swine Johnna Duncan, Junior; Kendall Hamilton, Senior. Sheep Quinn Northrup. Goat Kimberly Carlin. Poultry Maya Hufman, Junior; Mattie Cobban, Senior. Rabbit Katherine Wilson, Junior; Chelsea Swan, Senior Beef Alexandria Kepes; Dairy Sr. Lora Wright; Dairy Jr. Blake Wright; Swine Sr. Katie Hamilton; Swine Jr. Karson Thomas; Poultry Sr. Mattie Cobban; Poultry Jr. Kadee Sontheimer; Sheep Quinn Northrup; 2014 Beef Breanna Hollis; Dairy Sr. Lora Wright; Dairy Jr. Blake Wright; Swine Sr. Cody Garrett; Swine Jr. Johnna Duncan; Poultry Jr. Monte Sontheimer; Poultry Sr. Mattie Cobban 2013 Beef Taylor Hollis; Dairy Logan Peebles; Swine Jr. Karson Thomas; Swine Sr. Clayton Hamilton; Poultry Jr. Dustie Orosz; Poultry Sr. Andrew Barton; Goat Lynsey Rector; Rabbit Madison Ware, Kathryn Wilson 2012 Beef Jr. Anna Whiteley; Beef Sr. Mercer Martin; Dairy Taylor Groves; Sheep Lynsey Rector; Swine Jr. Hayley Newby; Swine Sr. Jasmine Newby; Poultry Jr. Morgan McVay; Poultry Sr. Jessica Cobban; Goat Jr. Austen Rector; Goat Sr. Andrew Barton Herdsman Awards There will be a Herdsman Award given to someone from each of the following categories: Dairy, Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Poultry, and Rabbit. Judging is based on: Decoration and attractiveness of exhibit (20 points); Clean, neat and presentable exhibit area (60 points); Cooperation with fair management and promptness in show ring (20 points) and completeness of entry forms (20 points). The herdsman scorecard is included in the 4-H Fair Book so exhibitors will have an understanding of the Herdsman judging criteria. It is recommended that this scorecard be reviewed by the exhibitor! PREVIOUS HERDSMAN WINNERS: 2016 Beef Eli Dukes; Dairy Blake and Lora Wright; Poultry Kadee Sontheimer; Rabbit Brigid Woods; Sheep Brittany Anderson; Goat Kimberly Carlin; Swine Cody Garrett 2015 Beef Caden White; Dairy Blake and Lora Wright; Poultry - Mattie Cobban; Rabbit Kathryn Wilson; Sheep Quinn Northrup; Swine Kendall and Katie Hamilton 2014 Beef Rhett McMillen; Dairy Taylor Groves; Poultry Monte Sontheimer; Swine Charlize Pyle 2013 Beef Breanna Hollis; Dairy Taylor Groves; Goat Lynsey Rector; Poultry Andrew Barton; Swine Johnna Duncan; Rabbit Kathryn Wilson 2012 Beef Mercer Martin; Dairy Keira Taylor; Goat Lynsey Rector; Poultry Morgan McVay; Sheep Lynsey Rector; Swine Hayley Newby

2 Joe Fielden Traveling Trophy Greene County 4-H Fair Livestock and Dairy High Point Club Award is given in honor of Mr. Joe Fielden, a longtime volunteer of 4-H, to the club accumulating the most points from exhibiting at the Greene County 4-H Fair in beef and dairy shows. Grievance Procedure Should a problem arise during the 4-H Fair, the problem should first be taken to the Chairperson or Superintendent in charge of that particular area. However, if the question or problem cannot be settled, the problem should then be brought to the attention of the 4-H Fair Committee. The 4-H Fair Committee will use their best judgment in resolving the issue which may include, but not be limited to, the following options: Discussion with involved parties and Superintendent in charge to determine a resolution Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee during the 4-H Fair consisting of other area Superintendents to determine a resolution Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of other area Superintendents to determine a resolution after the end of the 4-H Fair Present the issue at the next scheduled Leader s Council meeting to determine a resolution Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance Policy All 4-H members enrolled in food animal projects (including beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, meat and dairy goats, rabbits, and poultry) must complete the appropriate level of Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance (MSMQA) certification to be considered a 4-H Member in good standing in that project. Other county good standing guidelines may also apply. Check with your local 4-H Youth Specialist for current local guidelines. Greene County 4-H Fair Food Animal Project Exhibitors MUST include a copy of their MSMQA certification card with 4-H Fair Livestock Entry Form. Additionally, Exhibitors SHOULD be prepared to present their MSMQA card at check-in if requested by the Superintendent. Definition of Missouri Show Me Quality certification status terms: (Ages are determined by January 1 of the program year) MSMQA Qualified to Show means the 4-H member (age 8 13) has participated in Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance in either the face to face training or tutorial by June 1 of the 4-H program year. ( this is the first vaccine ). MSMQA Conditionally Certified this is the second vaccine for youth age 8 to 13. Conditionally certified means the member has participated in two consecutive years of MSMQA training or tutorial. Once they obtain a conditional status they do not have to take a booster course until they are 14 (age by January 1). Upon completion of the booster course they would be MSMQA Certified for the remainder of their youth exhibition career in 4-H. MSMQA Certified - Certified applies to youth in 4-H who have turned 14 by January 1. Upon completion of MSMQA in either a face to face or tutorial no further training will be required for the remainder of their youth exhibition career. General Rules and Regulations Greene County 4-H Livestock Shows I. Objectives of 4-H Livestock and Dairy Shows A. To develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance and other desirable character traits. Development of boys and girls through their experience in animal care justifies the event of a livestock show. A learning experience is the primary objective, winning is secondary and the animals are merely teaching tools. B. To provide opportunities to learn breeding, feeding, management, and grooming subject matter and skills. Show provides unlimited learning experiences. Designed to be more educational than competitive. C. To provide a setting where decision-making and judging ability (evaluation of differences) can be learned. D. To provide fun and enjoyment as a part of learning practical skills and subject matter.

3 II. RULES AND REGULATIONS---ALL YOUTH SPENDING THE NIGHT MUST BE SUPERVISED BY PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CLUB LEADER. A. Enrollment B. Age 4-H Members may exhibit and show only in projects in which they are enrolled in the current 4-H year. Likewise, the 4-H Member must be a member in good standing with his/her local club, including attendance at a majority of project meetings held, and at least half of the club meetings held. Club and Project Leaders should verify a 4-H ers member in good standing status prior to that member entering exhibits or showing at the 4-H Fair. If you aren t sure about your status, please check with your Club leader. Minimum Age: Must have passed their 8 th birthday by January 1, of the current year. All 4-H ages are based on January 1 of current year. C. Ownership The 4-H member must own all livestock and dairy animals used as projects. 4-H members may own 4-H project livestock in partnership with other 4-H and/or FFA members who are immediate (brother/sister) family members. In the case of breeding livestock, they may have them registered jointly with immediate family members. All registration papers must be present at check in. All unregistered animals will show in composite classes. Ownership Dates Beef Cattle Steers March 1 Beef Cattle Breeding Animals June 1 Sheep Breeding Animals July 1 Sheep Market Lambs June 1 Swine Breeding animals 90 days Swine Breeding Boars since farrowing Swine Market Hogs 90 days Dairy Cattle All Dairy Cattle June 1 Dairy Goats June 1 Meat Goats Breeding and Market June 1 Dogs April 1 Horses May 1 Rabbits June 1 Poultry Meat Pen 5 to 10 weeks prior to show Poultry Roasters 8 to 10 weeks prior to show Poultry Broilers 6 to 8 weeks prior to show Poultry Fryers 5 to 10 weeks prior to show

4 D. Conduct Reminders 4-H members and family are expected to conduct themselves according to the tradition of the 4-H organization. Unsportsmanlike conduct (drinking, stealing, vandalism, indiscreet behavior, or inappropriatelanguage) will not be tolerated. Any violation on the part of an exhibitor, his/her family, friends, or representative may result in dismissal of the exhibitor from participating in 4-H Fair events. If any alcohol, drugs or fireworks are found or are being used on the premises by a 4-H member or family member, they will be asked to leave, and referred to Leaders Council for possible discipline. Any flagrant disregard for any of the rules and regulations may be cause for disqualification. NO SMOKING is allowed on any part of the grounds by City Ordinance. Please make sure all 4-H members and families are aware of this policy and strictly adhere to the NO SMOKING policy. E. Showing The individual 4-H owner must show all entries unassisted. Another 4-H member may assist in showing an animal in case of illness or physical disability, or when two animals are shown in the same class. Animals must be presented before the judge unassisted by adults. EXHIBITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY. DAIRY: please note dress code for showing. Exhibitors should be responsible for the care and grooming of their own animals with no outside professional help. (Professional help outside the immediate family). The 4-H Member s official project leader may assist when needed. (Leader must be enrolled with Greene County 4-H and have cleared a background screening.) At least one adult from each club must participate in a majority of the Leaders Council meetings by and including the April meeting for their club members to be eligible to participate in any county 4-H event during the year. No animals receiving red or white ribbons will be considered for reserve or grand champion. No Junior or Senior Champion rosettes will be awarded where there is no competition. Any unethical practices will not be tolerated; failure to provide food, water and bedding is grounds for dismissal from showing. F. Bathing One wash rack is available for cattle, sheep, or goats. G. Housing No overnight housing is available. H. Entries + Late Entries Pre-Entry is required. Entries due to Greene County 4-H Leader s Council by June 23. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Substitutions can be made for any animal entered but additions will not be allowed. I. Milking There absolutely will be no dumping on the fairgrounds or in the sewers. Milk cans are not available. J. Arrival Time All sheep, swine, goats, dairy, beef, poultry, rabbits, as well as bedding and tack MUST be in place by one hour before their respective shows. K. Release Time All Greene County livestock shall be released at the conclusion of their respective shows. Awards Presentations Ceremony will be on Sunday, July 2, 2017.

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7 Lot 1 & Lot 2 Dairy Superintendent Janice Perry Friday, June 2, 2017 Lawrence County Youth Fair, Freistatt Due to a scheduling conflict, the Greene County 4-H Dairy Show will be held in conjunction with the Lawrence County Youth Fair show in Freistatt. Classes offered by Lawrence County Youth Fair will be followed. For more information, contact the superintendent. Lot 3 Beef Superintendent- Taylor Hollis Sunday, July 2, 10:30 a.m., Pinegar Outdoor Arena Please state breed on the entry form. If animal is not registered, please write composite as breed. All Beef classes will be made according to the following guidelines: Each breed will be shown as a separate class as long as three or more animals of the breed (male and female) are entered at the 4-H fair. If two or less animals of the breed are entered, then that breed will show in the All Other Breeds (AOB) class. Non-registered breeding cattle show in the Composite class. Show order will be announced on show day. Bucket Calf (Beef) Bucket Calf will be the first class to show. Beef animals, either sex and any beef breed, will be shown together. Exhibitors must be 8-12 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year. Beef Bucket Calves, born after January 1, of the current year. Write down bucket calf on the entry form. Registration papers are not required. Showmanship Class will take place at the end of the Beef Show. An award/prize will be awarded to each Breed Class Grand Champion Bull, Grand Champion Heifer, Champion Cow and the Grand Champion Beef Steer. 1. Junior bull calf, Jan. 1-April 30, Winter bull calf, Nov 1 Dec 31, Senior bull calf, Sept 1 Oct 31, Summer yearling bull, May 1 Aug 31, Junior yearling bull, Jan 1 April 30, Senior yearling bull, Sept 1 Dec 31, Two year old bull, Jan 1 Aug 31, 2015 Grand Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion Bull 8. Junior heifer calf, Jan 1 April 30, Winter heifer calf, Nov 1 Dec 31, Senior heifer calf, Sept 1 Oct 31, Late summer yearling heifer, July 1 Aug 31, Early summer yearling heifer, May 1 June 30, April junior yearling heifer, April 1-30, March junior yearling heifer, March 1-31, Early junior yearling heifer, Jan 1 Feb 28, Late senior yearling heifer, Nov 1 Dec 31, Early senior yearling heifer, Sept 1 Oct 31, 2015 Grand Champion Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Heifer 18. Cow/calf, any age with natural nursing calf not over 8 months at date of show 19. Dry cow, any age Champion cow

8 Reserve champion cow 20. Beef steer (steers must be dehorned) Grand champion steer Reserve grand champion steer 21. Supreme Beef Female Champion All Breed Champion Females (i.e. Angus Champion Heifer, Heifers ONLY) qualify to show for Supreme Beef Female Champion. Supreme Beef Female Champion is given in memory of Wayne Butler. Lot 4 Sheep Superintendent, Amanda Anderson Sunday, July 2, 10:30 am, Pinegar Outdoor Arena Class numbers are the same for all breeds, except a section letter will precede each class number to designate breed as follows: A Southdown B Shropshire C Oxford D Hampshire E Corriedale F Suffolk G Dorset H Montadale I Rambouillet J Natural Color K Crossbred L Other Breeds 1. Fall ram lamb, Sept 1- Dec 31, Spring ram lamb, after Jan 1, Pair of ram lambs Grand Champion Ram Reserve Grand Champion Ram 4. Ewe, 1 year and under 2 5. Pair of yearling ewes 6. Fall ewe lamb, Sept 1- Dec 31, Spring ewe lamb, after Jan 1, Pair of ewe lambs Grand Champion Ewe Reserve Grand Champion Ewe 9. Market lamb (Both wether and ewe may be entered in this market class) Grand Champion Market Lamb Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb Lot 5 Rabbits Superintendent, Peggy Switzner Saturday July 1, 11:00 a.m., Pinegar Outdoor Arena Classes may be divided by Superintendent as needed Breeds: A Florida White B Rex C Mini Rex D Mini Lops E Holland Lops F Netherland Dwarfs G Mini Satin H Standard Chin X All Other Breeds Division I: Four Classes 901 Junior Doe, under 6 months 902 Junior buck, under 6 months 903 Senior Doe, over 6 months 904 Senior buck, over 6 months Breeds: I New Zealands J Californians K American Chins L French Lops M Palominos N Satins O Black Havana Z All Other Breeds

9 Division 2: Six Classes 905 Junior Doe, under 6 months buck, 6-8 months 906 Junior buck, under 6 months 909 Senior doe, over 8 months doe, 6-8 months of age 910 Senior buck, over 8 months Meat Pen 3 Rabbits, Same breed, Under 5 lbs. Special notes: Check all rabbits in with superintendent, set-up by 10:00 a.m. Have all rabbits tattoo in left ear. Lot 6 Swine Superintendent, Sherry Kelley Saturday, July 1, 8:30 am Must have ear notches or ear tags to show; ear notches cannot be fresh or new. Class numbers are the same for all breeds, except a section letter will precede each class number to designate breed as follows: Example: Hampshire December boar will be class A1; A Hampshire B Berkshire C Chester White D Duroc E Yorkshire F Spotted G Landrace H Hereford I Poland J Other Breeds K- Commercial 1. December boar, Dec 1 Dec 31, January boar, Jan 1 31, Senior February boar, Feb 1 20, Junior boar, Feb 21-March 10, Junior March boar, after March 11, 2017 Grand Champion Boar Reserve Grand Champion Boar 6. December gilt, Dec January gilt, Jan 1-31, Senior February gilt, Feb 1-20, Junior gilt, Feb 21 March 10, Junior March gilt, after March 11, 2017 Grand Champion Gilt Reserve Grand Champion Gilt OPEN BARROWS 11. Dec. 1-31, Jan. 1-31, Senior Feb. 1-20, Junior Barrow Feb. 21-March 10, Junior March Barrow after March 11, 2017 Grand Champion Barrow Reserve Grand Champion Barrow 16. Market Hogs ( Both Barrows and Gilts may be entered in Market Classes) 17. Market Hogs - Pen of Feeder Hogs - Pen of 4 Light (A) Medium (B) Heavy (C)

10 Lot 7 Dairy and Meat Goats Superintendent, Amanda Anderson Sunday, July 2, 11:30 a.m., Pinegar Outdoor Arena Classes will be determined by superintendent based upon entries. 801 Bantam 802 Large Fowl 803 Water Fowl Lot 9 Poultry Superintendent, Jim Sontheimer jesx03@gmail.com Sunday, July 2, 8:30 a.m., Pinegar Outdoor Arena Classes may be divided by Superintendent as needed Grand Champion of Show Champion Large Fowl Reserve Champion Large Fowl Champion Bantam Reserve Champion Bantam Champion Waterfowl Reserve Champion Waterfowl Special Notes: Check all poultry in with superintendent, set-up by 8:00 a.m. For all poultry, please list breed and sex on entry form and entry tag. Birds should be washed prior to arrival at the 4-H Fair. Note the Health Exhibition Regulations for Poultry and Waterfowl contained in this 4-H Fair Book. **Please note Show being held is dependent on status of Avian Influenza week of the show**** If we cannot have live birds at the show we will do a picture show.

11 Greene County 4-H Fair Herdsman Score Card Exhibitor Name: Lot # Club Judging Criteria Decoration and attractiveness of exhibit Exhibitor has identified his/her animal exhibit with a stall card, sign, exhibitor tag, etc. This identification is clean, complete and easily readable and includes the exhibitor s name and 4-H Cub name. If exhibit area is decorated, it is attractive, suitable and safe for the animal. Clean, neat, and presentable exhibit area Animals are safely and securely tied, penned, or caged as applicable for the species. Animals are being properly provided for with water, food at the appropriate times, and a means of keeping cool and comfortable as required by the species. Animals are presented clean and neat. Bedding is adequate, dry, clean and in place. Manure is being removed and deposited in proper place. Alleys are being swept clean and free of dust, straw, and bedding material. Hay, straw, bedding, feed pans and miscellaneous gear are arranged neatly and in an orderly manner. Exhibitor is present (when not otherwise participating in other 4-H Fair contests and activities) and is primarily responsible for the care and upkeep of the animal(s) during the 4-H Fair weekend. Cooperation with fair management and promptness in the show ring Exhibitor demonstrates promptness and readiness to enter the show ring. Exhibitor shows courtesy toward fellow exhibitors, to others in the barn, at the wash rack, in the show ring, etc. Exhibitor demonstrates cooperation with fair management, superintendents and judges. Exhibitor demonstrates good sportsmanship. Exhibitor is primarily responsible for preparing the animal for the show ring (grooming, bathing, clipping, etc.) Completeness of entry forms Entry forms contain all the required signatures Entry forms are neat and readable Entry forms are filled out completely and correctly Total Points Points Possible Points Earned Comments: