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1 2017 BEEF SKILL-A-THON Friday, October 13, :00 3:00 pm in Cattle Barn 2 Skill-A-Thon Committee Superintendent: Dr. Chelsey Ahrens, U of A Cooperative Extension Service JUNIOR DIVISION: AWARDS $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve SENIOR DIVISION: $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve

2 SKILL-A-THON GUIDELINES ENTRY FEE: FREE ENTRY DEADLINE: On-Site Entry Only Competitions are open to individuals who have at least one approved livestock entry in the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Competition will be divided into two age divisions: Junior Division: Ages 9 13 on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Senior Division: Ages 14 & up on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair Each Division (Junior & Senior) will consist of a system of questions relative to the Beef Project. Curriculum materials and contact information is listed below. This contest is run under the direction of the Arkansas State Fair Livestock Department in conjunction with members of the ASF Skill-A-Thon Committee. No pre-entry is available for this contest. On-site entry only. Entry Fee is FREE! Each contestant will be given a scorecard which must be presented to Skill-A-Thon Officials to complete. It is the responsibility of the contestant to keep up with his or her scorecard. Contestants must remain in the designated contest area while competing. If special assistance is needed by the contestant, please notify the registration desk at time of entry. COMPETITION STRUCTURE Five Stations Five Questions each 25 pts. per station Stations: o Breed ID o Equipment ID o Feed ID o Parts ID (parts of the animal) o Meat ID

3 Contest will be a 100 point contest. (Four Stations x 25 potential points = 100) Table 5 will be designated as a Timed Tie Breaker Table. A Skill-A-Thon Committee Member will moderate each table. Station Moderator will tabulate score at each station. Results will be announced and awards will be presented at conclusion of contest. Questions will be either right or wrong. No judgment will be made by station moderator. Four points for each correct answer and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Contestants will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete each station. Station Moderator will monitor and address excessive time at station. CURRICULUM DETAILS 1. The Ohio State University: Beef Cattle Resource Handbook (Pub # 4-H 117R) is the official study guide for this competition. BEEF CATTLE RESOURCE HANDBOOK PURCHASE INFORMATION Ohio State University Phone: Cost: approximately $15 - $20 Quizlet- Available as an app or a website. Search Arkansas 4H Livestock Skillathon. 2. The contest parts are developed by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Animal Science Department. 3. The Arkansas State Fair reserves to its Management the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard to, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the Arkansas State Fair; and the right to amend, interpret or add to these rules as its judgment may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the management may order.

4 2017 SWINE SKILL-A-THON Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Equestrian Center: 3-5 PM Skill-A-Thon Committee Superintendent: Dr. Chelsey Ahrens, U of A Cooperative Extension Service JUNIOR DIVISION: AWARDS $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve SENIOR DIVISION: $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve

5 SKILL-A-THON GUIDELINES ENTRY FEE: FREE ENTRY DEADLINE: On-Site Entry Only Competitions are open to individuals who have at least one approved livestock entry in the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Competition will be divided into two age divisions: Junior Division: Ages 9 13 on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Senior Division: Ages 14 & up on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair Each Division (Junior & Senior) will consist of a system of questions relative to the Swine Project. Curriculum materials and contact information is listed below. This contest is run under the direction of the Arkansas State Fair Livestock Department in conjunction with members of the ASF Skill-A-Thon Committee. No pre-entry is available for this contest. On-site entry only. Entry Fee is FREE! Each contestant will be given a scorecard which must be presented to Skill-A-Thon Officials to complete. It is the responsibility of the contestant to keep up with his or her scorecard. Contestants must remain in designated contest area. If special assistance is needed by the contestant, please notify registration desk at time of entry. COMPETITION STRUCTURE Five Stations Five Questions each 25 pts. per station Stations: o Breed ID o Equipment ID o Feed ID o Parts ID (parts of the animal) o Meat ID

6 Contest will be a 100 point contest. (Four Stations x 25 potential points = 100) Table 5 will be designated as a Timed Tie Breaker Table. A Skill-A-Thon Committee Member will moderate questions at each table. Station Moderator will tabulate score at each station. Results will be announced and awards will be presented at conclusion of contest in the Equestrian Center. Questions will be either right or wrong. No judgment will be made by station moderator. Four points for each correct answer and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Contestants will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete each station. Station Moderator will monitor and address excessive time at station. CURRICULUM DETAILS 1. The Ohio State University: Swine Resource Handbook (Pub # 4-H 134R) is the official study guide for this competition. SWINE RESOURCE HANDBOOK PURCHASE INFORMATION Ohio State University Phone: Price: $15 - $20 Quizlet- Available as an app or a website. Search Arkansas 4H Livestock Skillathon. 2. The contest parts are developed by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Animal Science Department. 3. The Arkansas State Fair reserves to its Management the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard to, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the Arkansas State Fair; and the right to amend, interpret or add to these rules as its

7 judgment may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the management may order.

8 2017 SHEEP SKILL-A-THON Thursday, October 12, 2017 Equestrian Center: 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Skill-A-Thon Committee Superintendent: Dr. Chelsey Ahrens, U of A Cooperative Extension Service JUNIOR DIVISION: AWARDS $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve SENIOR DIVISION: $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve

9 SKILL-A-THON GUIDELINES ENTRY FEE: FREE ENTRY DEADLINE: On-Site Entry Only Competitions are open to individuals who have at least one approved livestock entry in the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Competition will be divided into two age divisions: Junior Division: Ages 9 13 on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Senior Division: Ages 14 & up on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair Each Division (Junior & Senior) will consist of a system of questions relative to the Sheep Project. Curriculum materials and contact information is listed below. This contest is run under the direction of the Arkansas State Fair Livestock Department in conjunction with members of the ASF Skill-A-Thon Committee. No pre-entry is available for this contest. On-site entry only. Entry Fee is FREE! Each contestant will be given a scorecard which must be presented to Skill-A-Thon Officials to complete. It is the responsibility of the contestant to keep up with his or her scorecard. Contestants must remain in designated contest area. If special assistance is needed by the contestant, please notify registration desk at time of entry. COMPETITION STRUCTURE Five Stations Five Questions each 25 pts. per station Stations to be included in contest: o Breed ID o Equipment ID o Feed ID o Parts ID (parts of the animal) o Meat ID

10 Contest will be a 100 point contest. (Four Stations x 25 potential points = 100) Table 5 will be designated as a Timed Tie Breaker Table. A Skill-A-Thon Committee Member will moderate questions at each table. Station Moderator will tabulate score at each station. Results will be announced and awards will be presented at conclusion of contest in the Equestrian Center. Questions will be either right or wrong. No judgment will be made by station moderator. Four points for each correct answer and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Contestants will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete each station. Station Moderator will monitor and address excessive time at station. CURRICULUM DETAILS 1. The Ohio State University: Lamb Resource Handbook (Pub #194R 4-H ) is the official Study Guide for this contest. LAMB RESOURCE HANDBOOK PURCHASE INFORMATION Ohio State University Phone: Price: $15 - $20 Quizlet- Available as an app or a website. Search Arkansas 4H Livestock Skillathon. 2. The contest parts are developed by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Animal Science Department. 3. The Arkansas State Fair reserves to its Management the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard to, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the Arkansas State Fair; and the right to amend, interpret or add to these rules as its

11 judgement may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the management may order.

12 2017 MARKET GOAT SKILL-A-THON Sunday, October 15, 2017 Equestrian Center: Begins at 12:00 2:00 PM Skill-A-Thon Committee Superintendent: Dr. Chelsey Ahrens, U of A Cooperative Extension Service JUNIOR DIVISION: AWARDS $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve SENIOR DIVISION: $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve

13 SKILL-A-THON GUIDELINES ENTRY FEE: FREE ENTRY DEADLINE: On-Site Entry Only Competitions are open to individuals who have at least one approved livestock entry in the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Competition will be divided into two age divisions: Junior Division: Ages 9 13 on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair. Senior Division: Ages 14 & up on the opening day of the current year s Arkansas State Fair Each Division (Junior & Senior) will consist of a system of questions relative to the Market Goat Project. Curriculum materials and contact information is listed below. This contest is run under the direction of the Arkansas State Fair Livestock Department in conjunction with members of the ASF Skill-A-Thon Committee. No pre-entry is available for this contest. On-site entry only. Entry Fee is FREE! Each contestant will be given a scorecard which must be presented to Skill-A-Thon Officials to complete. It is the responsibility of the contestant to keep up with his or her scorecard. Contestants must remain in designated contest area. If special assistance is needed by the contestant, please notify registration desk at time of entry. COMPETITION STRUCTURE Five Stations Five Questions each 25 pts. per station Stations to be included in contest: o Breed ID o Equipment ID o Feed ID o Parts ID (parts of the animal) o Meat ID

14 Contest will be a 100 point contest. (Four Stations x 25 potential points = 100) Table 5 will be designated as a Timed Tie Breaker Table. A Skill-A-Thon Committee Member will moderate questions at each table. Station Moderator will tabulate score at each station. Results will be announced and awards will be presented at conclusion of contest in the Equestrian Center during the Market Goat Showmanship Contest. Questions will be either right or wrong. No judgment will be made by station moderator. Four points for each correct answer and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Contestants will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete each station. Station Moderator will monitor and address excessive time at station. CURRICULUM DETAILS 1. The Ohio State University: Goat Resource Handbook (Pub # 4-H 135R) is the official Study Guide for this contest. GOAT RESOURCE HANDBOOK PURCHASE INFORMATION Ohio State University Phone: Price: $15 - $20 Quizlet- Available as an app or a website. Search Arkansas 4H Livestock Skillathon. 2. The contest parts are developed by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Animal Science Department. 3. The Arkansas State Fair reserves to its Management the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard to, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the Arkansas State Fair; and the right to amend, interpret or add to these rules as its

15 judgment may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the management may order.

2017 RABBIT SKILL-A-THON Saturday, October 14, 2017 12 pm 2 pm in the Rabbit Barn Skill-A-Thon Committee Superintendent: Scharidi Barber, U of A Cooperative Extension Service JUNIOR DIVISION: AWARDS

16 2017 RABBIT SKILL-A-THON Saturday, October 14, pm 2 pm in the Rabbit Barn Skill-A-Thon Committee Superintendent: Scharidi Barber, U of A Cooperative Extension Service JUNIOR DIVISION: AWARDS $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve SENIOR DIVISION: $50 and a awarded by the Arkansas State Fair 2 ND $30 awarded by the Arkansas State Fair and a Reserve

17 SKILL-A-THON GUIDELINES ENTRY FEE: FREE ENTRY DEADLINE: On-Site Entry Only Competitions are open to individuals who have at least one approved livestock entry in the current year Arkansas State Fair. Competition will be divided into two age divisions: Junior Division: Ages 9 13 on the opening day of the current year Arkansas State Fair. Senior Division: Ages 14 & up on the opening day of the current year Arkansas State Fair Each Division (Junior & Senior) will consist of a system of questions relative to the Beef Project. Curriculum materials and contact information is listed below. This contest is run under the direction of the Arkansas State Fair Livestock Department in conjunction with members of the ASF Skill-A-Thon Committee. No pre-entry is available for this contest. On-site entry only. Entry Fee is FREE! The Registration Table will open approximately 45 minutes prior to the contest. Each contestant will be given a scorecard which must be presented to Skill-A-Thon Officials to complete. It is the responsibility of the contestant to keep up with his or her scorecard. Contestants must remain in designated Contest Area. If special assistance is needed by the contestant, please notify Registration Desk at time of entry. COMPETITION STRUCTURE Five Stations Five Questions each 25 pts. per station Stations to be included in contest: o Breed ID o Equipment ID o Feed ID o Parts ID (parts of the animal) o Meat ID

18 Contest will be a 100 point contest. (Four Stations x 25 potential points = 100) Table 5 will be designated as a Timed Tie Breaker Table. Score at this table will be used only in the event of a tie in Tables 1-4. The first tie breaker is score and second tie breaker is time. A Skill-A-Thon Committee Member will moderate questions at each table. Station Moderator will tabulate score at each station. Results will be announced and awards will be presented at conclusion of contest in the Equestrian Center. All scores will be posted after announcement of awards. Contest Stations will be available for open viewing after awards ceremony. Questions will be either right or wrong. No judgment will be made by station moderator. Five points for each correct answer and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Contestants will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete each station. Station Moderator will monitor and address excessive time at station. CURRICULUM DETAILS 1. The ARBA Standard of Perfection (most recent edition) is the main guide for this contest. Copies of this publication are available from Other resources include; but are not limited to - AR State Fair Rabbit Showmanship Study Guide, Domestic Rabbit Magazine, Raising Better Rabbits and Cavies, Your Rabbit; a Kids guide to raising and showing 2. The contest parts are developed and approved by the Arkansas State Fair Skill-A-Thon Committee Superintendent and the Market Steer Skill-A-Thon Committee Chairman under the direction and approval of the Arkansas State Fair Livestock Department Management. 3. The Arkansas State Fair reserves to its Management the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and

19 differences in regard to, or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the Arkansas State Fair; and the right to amend, interpret or add to these rules as its judgment may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the management may order.

SCIOTO COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL LIVESTOCK ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

SCIOTO COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL LIVESTOCK ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SKILLATHON The Scioto County Skillathon is an optional educational event designed to test the knowledge of 4-H ers enrolled in beef,