Johnson County Fair July 24-28, 2017

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Boards, Youth Council, Staff, Clubs, FFA & Fairboard. 1 4-H & FFA Schedule of Events 6 Objectives and General Rules for Exhibitors.8 Iowa Youth Code of Ethics (For ALL Exhibitors).11 Fair Duties and Map..12 Pizza Pop Stand Duties.15 Animal & Livestock Division Rules 16 Auction..21 Beef, Advanced Feeders 25 Beef, Breeding.22 Beef, Market.23 Bucket Bottle 26 Catch-A-Calf..27 Dairy Cattle 27 Dairy & Meat Goat..28 Dog.30 Herdsmanship.33 Horse & Pony..33 Livestock Judging...39 Pet..40 Poultry.41 Rabbit 42 Sheep 45 Showmanship.47 Swine 48 Non-Livestock Static Exhibit Rules.50 Copyright Permissions 52 Judging Schedule for Non Animal Exhibits 53 Ag & Natural Resources Department...54 Bucket of Flowers.56 Clothing Event.57 Communications 59 Creative Arts.62 Family & Consumer Sciences...64 Hay bale Decorating Contest...72 Mr. 4-H Contest...72 Personal Development.66 Scarecrow Contest..57 Science, Engineering & Technology.67 Share The Fun.68 Senior Recognition..69 State Fair Exhibits.69 Working Exhibits 69 Clover Kid Opportunities 70 2

3 Johnson County Fair July 24-28, EXTENSION COUNCIL Connie Brinton Lori Donahoe Marianne Kouda John Schneider Scott Ritter Luann Pisarik Scott Stutsman Denise Maier Karissa Wikert H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Ronda Beasley Sarah Gould Marge McArtor Bonnie Winslow-Garvin Donna Stutsman Cindy Miller Linda Monroe Kevin Vondracek Andy Tomas Angela Hotz Alison Roe Travis Brockett Audra Nearad Sydney Alt Kaylie Barker Connor Burr Karli Burr Grace Christopher Nicole Cullen Brittney Dvorsky Kylie Holubar Morgan Hotz H COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL Gabby Klemme MaKayla Lindemann Kailee Marshek Madi Meyer Megan Nemec Ethan Raim Grant Riggan Greta Schmidt Quinn Schmidt Peyton Schmitt Audra Schultz Garrett Sexton Isabella Sexton Cade Shramek Lexi Stebral Will Swenka Courtney Vondracek Scott Winborn Caroline Young Youth Council Advisors: David & Michele Raim Staff: Camie Marshek 3

4 IOWA STATE & COUNTY EXTENSION STAFF Gene Mohling....Regional Extension Education Director Janet Martin.Youth Program Specialist/Urban Program Camie Marshek.. County Youth Outreach Educator/4-H Brittnee Schneider...Office Coordinator Shannon Bielicke...Program Associate Amey Kollar Program Associate JOHNSON COUNTY 4-H CLUB LEADERS (GRADES 4-12) Coralville Excellence - Tracy Christopher Cosgrove Hustlers - Mary & Sid Greiner Deer Creek Ramblers Sally Fisher East Lucas Clovers - Elaine Boeding, Nancy McReynolds Frelincs Sheila Alt & Sam Nelson Golden Rule/Golden Stars - Mary Burr, Janet Driscoll, Brandi Slattery Graham Champions - Rhonda Miller & Josh Divoky Greencastle Barnstormers - Erek Sittig & Jessica Roman Johnson County Horse & Pony Noel Maier, Kate Dale, Mary Estle-Smith MacBride s Pride - Brenda Lindemann, Michelle Dvorsky, Lisa Haugland Monroe Hustlers - Audra Nearad, Bonnie Nemec Prairiemasters - Rich Burr Ramblin Recks & Rosies - Deanne Eden, Mark Greve, Carol Greve & Olivia Reschly Sharon Center Sensations - Susan Young & Teresa Cox Sharp Shooters Melissa & Shawn Swartzendruber, Ralph Cox, Greg Brenneman, Joel Flack, Dean Colton Victory Kimberly Martin 4

5 CLOVER KID GROUPS (Grades K-3) Cosgrove Hustlers Clover Kids - Mary & Sid Greiner Deer Creek Ramblers Clover Kids (K-3) - Sally Fisher Frelincs Clover Kids (K-3)- Carrie Ronan Golden Rule/Golden Stars Clover Kids (K-3) - Mary Burr, Brandi Slattery Greencastle Barnstormers Clover Kids (K-3) - Sheila Raim Monroe Hustlers Clover Kids - Brooke Nemec, Beth Uthoff, Bonnie Nemec Sharon Center Sensations Clover Kids (K-3) Tami Plank, Sandy Plank Solon Clover Kids Amey Kollar Team Clover Kids (K-3) - Myrissa Gingerich 2017 FFA CHAPTERS Iowa Mennonite FFA th St., SW, Kalona Lone Tree FFA 303 S Devoe St., Lone Tree Mid-Prairie FFA PO Box 150, Wellman West Branch FFA PO Box 279, West Branch JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Lackender, President Lyle Crow, Vice President Greg Finger, Treasurer Brent Wears, Secretary Tim Roger, Past President Brenda Christner, Business Manager Nick Westcott, Facilities Manager Molly Barnhart, Ag Representative Gerald (Bub) Stockman Charlie Isaacs Mike Waldschmidt Howie Pewitt Dean Miller Bill Rockafellow Jerry Fuhrmeister Jennifer Snyder Ron Bandy Chris Tank Gary Bontrager Johnson County Agricultural Association PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Entertainment Schedule can be found at 5

6 Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair 2017 SCHEDULE OF 4-H/FFA YOUTH EVENTS * Denotes events open to public participation/entry SATURDAY, JULY 22 8:00 a.m. Sheep Barn Set-up 8:30 a.m- 3 p.m. 4-H Project Judging of Non-Animal Exhibits, Montgomery Hall 8:30 a.m. Interviews for Bucket Bottle Exhibitors; Extension Office 9:00 a.m. - Noon Preparation of Barns 5:00 p.m. Model Rocket Launch, South Parking Lot SUNDAY, JULY 23 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clover Kids exhibits enter in Basement Montgomery Hall 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Livestock may start arriving 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ALL Market Beef & Breeding Heifers Weighed or Checked In 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Poultry Check- In and Weigh -In MONDAY, JULY 24 8:00 a.m. Sheep Weigh-in begins 9:00 a.m. Swine Weigh-in begins 9:00 a.m. Meat Goat Weigh-in begins 9:00 a.m. Scanning of Carcass Beef, Scale House (approximate) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dog Obedience Show, South Arena 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4-H Open House, Montgomery Hall Noon All Other Livestock Exhibits in Place Noon Bucket of Flowers Entries Due, Master Gardener Area 1:00 p.m. Round Bales Decoration Due 1:00 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest, North Arena 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Educational Presentations, Montgomery Hall 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Leader Appreciation, Variety Tent- Lemonade & Cookies 5:00 p.m. Scarecrow Contest, Master Gardener Area 5:00 p.m. Clothing Event Style Show, Variety Tent 5:30 p.m. Mr. 4-H Contest, Variety Tent 6:00 p.m. County Fair Queen Contest, Variety Tent TUESDAY, JULY 25 9:00 a.m. Market Swine Judging, North Arena 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Pony Check In 8:30-10:30 am Pet Show, South Arena 9:30 a.m. Poultry Judging, Poultry Barn 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4-H Open House, Montgomery Hall 10:00 a.m. Pony show, Outdoor Arena 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Fun With Fabric- Montgomery Hall; Open to Everyone 10:15 a.m. Noon Educational Presentations, Montgomery Hall 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Dog Rally & Agility, South Arena Noon - 3:00 p.m. Enter & Check-in Cow/Calf Pairs 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m Working Exhibits, Montgomery Hall Basement 6

7 4:00 p.m. Beef Exhibitor Meeting, North Arena 4:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Hands-on Knitting Clinic, Montgomery Hall 6:00 p.m. Judging of Share the Fun Acts, Variety Tent WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Enter & Check-in Cow/Calf Pairs 8:00 a.m. Sheep Exhibitor Meeting & Set-Up 8:00 a.m 10:00 a.m. Horse Check In 8:30 a.m. Sheep Show, South Arena 10:00 a.m. Rabbit Showmanship Contest; Rabbit Barn Breezeway 10:00 a.m. Horse Show, Outdoor Arena 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4-H Open House, Montgomery Hall 10:15 a.m. - Noon Educational Presentations, Montgomery Hall 11:00 a.m. Dairy Heifer Judging, North Arena Noon Judging of Advanced Feeder Pens 12:30 p.m. Rabbit Exhibitor s Meeting, Rabbit Barn Breezeway 1:00 p.m. Cow/Calf & Beef Heifer Judging, North Arena 1:00 p.m. Rabbit Judging, Rabbit Barn 4:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Hands-on Knitting Clinic, Montgomery Hall 5:00 p.m. Catch-A-Calf Event, North Arena (or immediately following completion of beef heifer show) 5:30 p.m. Rooster Crowing Contest 7:00 p.m. Celebrity Bucket Bottle Costume Contest, North Arena THURSDAY, JULY 27 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Bucket Bottle Calf Check-In, Scale House (4-H, FFA & K-3) 8:15 a.m. Dairy/Meat Goat Exhibitors Meeting, South Arena 8:30 a.m. Dairy/Meat Goat Judging, South Arena 9:30 a.m. Bucket Bottle Calf Judging, North Arena 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Open House, Montgomery Hall 11:00 a.m. Market Beef Judging, North Arena 3:00 p.m. Release Dairy Cattle 5:00 p.m. Release of livestock EXCEPT animals for Auction 5:30 p.m. Clover Kid Graduation, Variety Tent 5:30 p.m. 4-H Award Ceremony and Senior Recognition, Variety Tent 7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Party for 4-H Members & Families; Sponsored by Johnson County Ag Association 8:00 p.m. Release of Exhibits in Montgomery Hall, Scarecrows, Bucket of Flowers FRIDAY, JULY 28 7:00 a.m. Sheep Barn Clean-up 8:00 a.m. LIVESTOCK AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 29 8:00a.m. Final Fairgrounds Clean-up; Groundskeepers Shop 2:00 p.m. RAIN DATE ONLY Model Rocket Launch, meet at Extension Office 7

8 OBJECTIVES FOR THE COUNTY FAIR TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 4-HERS TO Demonstrate, learn, and apply practical, university-researched methods of production, management, or marketing of accomplishments. Continue life skill development in the areas of self-concept, decision-making, communication, learning to learn, coping with change, citizenship, and leadership. Measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards. Participate in a variety of program opportunities at or beyond the county level. Gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas, and learn to work cooperatively. TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO: See an updated, comprehensive image of Iowa's Youth and 4-H Program. View a showcase of accomplishments of 4-Hers. Learn new ideas from a variety of 4-H projects and experiences. The Johnson County 4-H/FFA Fair is a youth event, with the safety of exhibitors and exhibits a top concern. Exhibitors are expected to be cooperative, courteous, and positive 4-H representatives, using appropriate behavior and language. The use of drugs and alcohol is prohibited on the fairgrounds. No smoking is allowed in any buildings. GENERAL RULES 1. RESPONSIBILITY All exhibits will be under the direction of the department project leader(s). Fair management will use diligence to ensure safety of all animals or articles entered for exhibition, after their arrival and placement; but under no circumstances will they be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury. Members and parents are responsible for knowing project rules and guidelines, which are the same for all 4-H and FFA members. All exhibits, activities, and programs must represent appropriate safety procedures in the development of exhibits around the evaluation process. Exhibitor tents, grooming chutes, and personal property/equipment can NOT be delivered and/or set up before 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday evening before fair. All members will be required to keep all stalls and grounds neat and clean. 8

9 2. ELIGIBILITY Exhibitors must be bona fide Johnson County 4-H Members who filed enrollments in the Johnson County Extension Office by May 15; or vocational agricultural members who are certified by their instructors by May 15. Members must be enrolled in the specific project area in which a project is entered by May 15. Exhibits must be the work of the member as an outgrowth of a 4-H project. Exhibitors must have completed 4 th 12 th grade and have not graduated from high school prior to January H/FFA members become ineligible to exhibit upon completion of the calendar year of high school graduation. 3. GRADE DIVISIONS Official 4-H grades determined as of last September 15: JUNIOR: 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th grades INTERMEDIATE: 7 th and 8 th grades SENIOR: 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grades 4. ENTRIES All animal identifications must be received by May 15 th. Members are to enter animal identification in individual 4honline accounts. FFA members will complete a paper 106 forma and submit to their advisor. Advisors will submit to Johnson County Extension Office. Livestock class entries (former blue cards) must be registered online through Fair Entry by July 1. Static (Montgomery Hall) project entries now REQUIRE pre-entry. Pre-entry must be made in Fair Entry by Tuesday, July 18 at 11:59 p.m. Each exhibit maybe entered in one project area only. 5. SUBSTITUTE EXHIBITORS If for any reason a member cannot exhibit a project on judging day, the member is expected to notify the Johnson County Youth Coordinator prior to judging day. A) Montgomery Hall Exhibits- The project(s) must be delivered to the Extension Office by 8:30am the day of judging (Saturday). Staff and volunteers will see the project is judged when time allows. The project will be evaluated on the attached write up and information. Outside input will be grounds for disqualification of projects. B) Animals/Livestock- County Youth Coordinator will communicate with project leader before approval can be given. Substitute exhibitors MUST wear the arm band/exhibitor number of the person for whom they are showing for. 9

10 6. APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR EXHIBITING/SHOWING Members (livestock exhibitors) must 4-H/FFA t-shirts, black, blue, or dark colored jeans/pants. White shirt and white pants are suggested for showing dairy and dairy goats. English attire may be worn in English horse pleasure and equitation classes. Members are encouraged to wear 4-H t-shirts when with a judge or before an audience. 7. PLACINGS (Livestock) All exhibits will be judged on a purple, blue, red, and white grouping basis. Project leader(s) determine which classes are grouped for selection of champions when champions are not named for each class. Red/white ribbon exhibits cannot be considered for champion, reserve champion, state fair, or honorable mention. There are no added premiums for grand champion, reserve grand champion, champion, reserve champion, state fair, or honorable mention placing. $4200 total will be allocated for all departments with each qualified exhibit sharing equally. It will be distributed to clubs with a listing of each exhibitor s earnings. 8. All protests of any nature must be in writing and filed with the project leader(s) by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday of the county fair for the department from which the complaint arises. Complaints will be given due consideration according to evidence available to the project leader(s), the 4-H Youth Development Committee, and Fair Board and/or Extension staff as appropriate. 9. Signs advertising breeders, feed companies, other products, etc., will not be allowed. 10. No 4-H/FFA member may stay on the grounds during the fair from 11:00 p.m. till 5:00 a.m.! PARKING & LOADING POLICY The Fair Board is concerned about pedestrian safety, fire and ambulance service, insurance liability, waste removal, and general congestion on the fairgrounds so a parking policy will be in effect during the fair. Horse trailers are restricted to the south side of the fairgrounds. Livestock trailers must park on the far north side. Trailers not parked in designated areas will be removed at the owner s expense. Exhibitors may load/unload as needed, but are expected to remove vehicles as soon as possible. Veterinarian, service, and delivery vehicles will be allowed to park on grounds. 10

11 Comments and concerns are collected during county fair by the Youth Development Committee, 4-H Youth Council, Fair Board, project leaders, club leaders, parents, members, and staff. After the fair, an evaluation meeting is held for persons to share comments and make suggestions for improvements. This open meeting is held in the first few weeks following the county fair. Following the meeting, suggestions will be shared with Fair Board, Extension Council, and Youth Development Committee for discussion and final recommendations for next year. IOWA YOUTH CODE OF ETHICS Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all times. Youth represent the entire program and their behavior reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the entire youth program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well as parents, are expected to set positive examples and serve as positive role models by what they say and do. Any youth who breaks the Code of Ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into violating the Code of Ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or regional exhibitions. Youth agree to follow these guidelines: 1. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical and mental development. This includes research and writing of exhibit explanations, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, cooking, refinishing, etc), care and grooming of animals, etc. Adult assistance should help guide and support me, not do it for me. 2. All exhibits will be a true representation of my work. Any attempt to take credit for other s work, alter the conformation of animals, or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright violation or allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered misrepresentation and is prohibited. 3. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide appropriate care for animals. 4. I will present exhibits that are safe for consumption. All food exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibition. 5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers, and shall have met all withdrawal times for all medications, and be free of violative drug residue. 11

12 6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or exhibition, only the Official Fair Veterinarian may administer the treatment. All medications that are administered shall be done according to the label instructions of the medication used. 7. My animal s appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medications, external applications and surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition. 8. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if requested, will provide the necessary documentation. 9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibition, according to the state health requirements as printed in the Premium Book of the fair or exhibition. I will provide animal health certificates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the management of the fair or exhibition. 10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibition, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or exhibition to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. If the laboratory report on the analysis of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs, this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove otherwise. 11. I am responsible for my exhibit and I will not allow others to violate this Code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair or exhibition I will accept any disciplinary action taken by the management of this fair or exhibition for any violation of this Code of Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition without recourse against the fair or exhibition. 12. I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer, both good and not so good, and how to live with and learn from the outcome. 13. I will not be involved in any illegal activities while participating in 4-H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco or drug use. I agree to conduct myself in an honest, ethical, and upstanding manner and I understand that disciplinary actions will result if these rules are violated. I understand that I am expected to represent the program in a positive manner. I have read, understand and agree to follow this Code of Ethics, and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition as printed. 4-H FAIR DUTIES 4-H clubs, their members, and families are asked to perform service during the fair for 4-H activities to contribute to its success. 12

13 The following duties are assigned with the help of club leader input. Clubs MUST inform the Extension Office if duty times are switched with another club. Leaders are encouraged to get parents and other adults to help with this responsibility. 4-H FAIR DUTIES SCHEDULES MONTGOMERY HALL HOSTS/HOSTESSES Project Leaders: Teresa Kasper, Jean Donohue, Ronda Beasley Each shift needs at least 4 members and 2 adults (two members and one adult upstairs and two members and one adult downstairs). Please report at your assigned time to Montgomery Hall. Monday, July 24 10:00-2:00 Greencastle Barnstormers 2:00-6:00 Graham Champions 6:00-9:00 Monroe Hustlers Tuesday, July 25 10:00-2:00 Deer Creek Ramblers 2:00-6:00 Golden Rule Golden Stars 6:00-9:00 MacBrides Pride Wednesday, July 26 10:00-2:00 Frelincs 2:00-6:00 Sharon Center Sensations 6:00-9:00 Graham Champions Thursday, July 27 10:00-2:00 East Lucas Clovers 2:00-6:00 Graham Champions 6:00-8:00 Victory DAILY CLEAN UP 2017 Bags and gloves can be picked up at the Maintenance Shop. Clean up may be completed the night before clubs are scheduled, AFTER 9:00 PM, or on the scheduled day BEFORE 8:00 AM. Monday night/tuesday morn., July 24/25 Tuesday night/wednesday morn July 25/26 Sec 1 Coralville Excellence Sec 1 East Lucas Clovers Sec 2 Prairie Masters Sec 2 Ramblin Recks & Rosies Sec 3 Cosgrove Hustlers Sec 3 East Lucas Clovers Wednesday night/thursday morn, July 26/27 Thursday night/friday morn, July 27/28 Sec 1 Graham Champions Sec 1 Greencastle Barnstormers Sec 2 Graham Champions Sec 3 MacBrides Pride Sec 2 Greencastle Barnstormers Sec 3 Greencastle Barnstormers 13

14 DAILY CLEAN UP MAP SECTION 1 SECTION 2 3 Outdoor Show Ring Rest- Room Horse/Pony Poultry Rabbits & Heritage Barn Fairboard Office Bucket Calves Dairy Cattle 1 Barn 1 SECTION 3 North Arena 2 Swine Barn Barn 2 S T A G E T E N T Food Stand Scale House Adv. Feeders Beef Barn Barn 3 Commercial Exhibits Building A Montgomery Hall Beef Cattle Beef Cattle Grooming Area Barn 4 Wash Rack Sheep & Goats Barn 5 Commercial Exhibit Building C Commercial Exhibit Building B Outdoor Show Ring 14

15 PIZZA/POP STAND SCHEDULE Project Leader: Jim Burr PIZZA/POP STAND SCHEDULE 2017 Each shift needs 3-5 members AND 1 adult. MAIN STAND MONDAY, JULY 24: Andy Tomas & Audra Nearad 7:30-10:30 Cosgrove Hustlers 10:15-1:15 Ramblin Recks & Rosies 1:00-4:00 Prairiemasters 3:45-6:45 Ramblin Recks & Rosies 6:30-9:00 Victory TUESDAY, JULY 25: Kevin Vondracek & Ronda Beasley 7:30-10:30 Graham Champions 10:15-1:15 Deer Creek Ramblers 1:00-4:00 MacBrides Pride 3:45-6:45 Monroe Hustlers 6:30-9:00 FreLincs WEDNESDAY, JULY 26: Donna Stutsman & Marge McArtor 7:30-10:30 East Lucas Clovers 10:15-1:15 Deer Creek Ramblers 1:00-4:00 Coralville Excellence 3:45-6:45 Monroe Hustlers 6:30-9:00 Cosgrove Hustlers THURSDAY, JULY 28: Alison Roe & Linda Monroe 7:30-10:30 Sharon Center Sensations 10:15-1:15 Coralville Excellence 1:00-4:00 Graham Champions 3:45-6:45 Greencastle Barnstormers 6:30-9:00 Horse & Pony FRIDAY, JULY 29: Jim Burr 7:30-10:30 Golden Rule Golden Stars 15

16 ANIMAL & LIVESTOCK DIVISION 1. Exhibits must have been owned, raised, cared for and managed by the member during this 4-H or FFA year. Animals in purebred breeding beef classes must show ownership and pedigrees at fair check-in time. Registration papers of purebred animals are acceptable if: 1) they are in the name of the 4-H/FFA member; 2) in partnership with a family farm name; 3) in a name used by the family for registration of other animals on that farm; 4) the name of the landlord if the 4-H/FFA member is the son or daughter of the tenant of the landlord. 2. Exhibitor tents, grooming chutes, personal property/equipment can NOT be delivered and/or set up before 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday evening before the fair. The Fair Board will provide bedding free of charge in the cattle barns to a depth of 8 inches. 3. Any project which has been offered for sale in an auction at a fair is considered to have changed ownership and is ineligible to be exhibited in future 4-H classes. 4. For safety and liability reasons, all 4-H youth participating in any 4-H equestrian event or activity MUST wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved protective head gear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted and riding in any Johnson County 4-H-sponsored 4-H horse riding activity. 5. During the county fair, dog projects are only permitted on the grounds up to 2 hours before their show and are restricted to the South Arena. This guideline is for the safety of all who attend the county fair. Dogs are not allowed in and around other livestock at any time. 6. Animals may not be unloaded on fairgrounds until 4:00 p.m. Sunday. All animals are to be in place by 12:00 NOON on Monday except cow/calf pairs and bucket/bottle calves. All market beef/breeding heifer entries must be entered Sunday through the scale house area. Cow/calf pairs, along with registration papers, will be brought to the fair on Tuesday, July 25 from noon-3:00 p.m. and/or Wednesday, July 26 from 7:00-10:00 a.m. Cow/calf pairs are released immediately after the show except for the Grand and Reserve Grand Cow/Calf pairs. These two pairs will remain on the grounds until champion livestock are released at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. All loading of cattle shall be done from the south end of the tie-out facility. 7. Project Leaders have the authority to move and re-stall projects as they see fit in order to enhance the display, provide move for animal comfort or to provide more room for club tack. 16

17 8. All beef, sheep, swine, horses, dairy, goats, and dog obedience must match official ID forms turned in by May 15 or they will be disqualified. Lost ear tags must be reported to the Extension Office. 9. Tie-outs will only be in areas designated by the Fair Board. The Fair Board cannot assume responsibility for providing tie-rings. No tie-outs will be allowed in show rings. Over-night tie outs are allowed in the tie-out facility west of Barn 5. Cattle may only be in the tie-outs during the hours from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Neckties are recommended for all market beef and breeding heifers. 10. Exhibitors are expected to display humane treatment and utilize safe, accepted management practices with animals. No abuse of animals will be tolerated. Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy will dismiss the exhibitor from further competition for the entire show. Each exhibitor must keep his/her animal under control or be excused from the show ring. 11. One arm-card with exhibitor ID should be picked up at the scale house and used while showing all animals. If two animals belonging to one member are shown in the same class, ask for a second ID arm card. In addition, a different arm-card is used with each market beef, using its ear tag number and showing rate-of-gain color; these are provided as the exhibitor enters the ring. 12. Animals should be groomed by 4-H/FFA exhibitors, with assistance from immediate family members or other 4-H/FFA members. Non-family members may assist with grooming as long as the effort is an experiential process. Non- family members may assist with grooming is the exhibitor is occupied in the show ring exhibiting another animal. 13. Grooming chutes should not be set up in alleys. Members are expected to clean up after themselves in the tack and grooming areas. The only person permitted to groom a calf in the show ring/ staging area is the exhibitor of the animal. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor/4-h family to monitor the show s progress and be ready to enter the ring when the class is called; after the final call, judging will commence. 14. You may have a generator, however, if it interferes with any event or show you may be asked to shut down for the duration of the event. Tack areas are to be used for their intended purpose; couches, TVs, and other items of a similar nature are not permitted. 15. Water tanks WILL NOT be provided. Butt fans for cattle are not allowed. All fans must be 5 ½ feet off the ground for liability reasons (except for fans deemed necessary and approved by the Fair Board). 16. All livestock except swine and sheep consigned for slaughter and animals to be sold at auction Friday are released at 5:00 p.m. Thursday. All loading of cattle will be done from the south end of the tie out facility. In case of sickness, animals may be removed earlier by 17

18 approval of department project leader(s). Exceptions: Cow/calf pairs are released after the completion of the show; dairy cattle are released Thursday at 3:00 p.m.; horse/pony, pets, and dog obedience are released immediately after their shows. Failure to secure approval from the project leaders/extension Director will be grounds for withholding premium money. This release policy will facilitate the family enjoyment of the fireworks, entertainment, and the youth activities on Thursday evening. 17. The state 4-H office has implemented a Food Safety Quality Assurance Program requirement. All youth exhibiting in swine, beef (breeding & market), dairy cattle, goats, rabbits, poultry, and sheep must attend a 2 hour FSQA training class prior to the county and state fair. This certification is annual. Test out option is available for intermediates (grades 7,8,9) and seniors (grades 10,11,12). Watch your newsletters as to when classes and testing will be held. FSQA grades differ from 4-H membership grades. 18.Swine exhibitors must sign the Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement. This form will be available at swine weigh in. 19.Premise IDs are required for swine projects and must be on file in the Extension Office no later than June 15. We recommend that all large animal exhibitors (beef, dairy, goats, sheep and/or swine) apply for and obtain a premise ID from IDALS. Applications are on-line at HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND BIRDS AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY 4-H & FFA FAIR ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW. ANIMAL(S) EXHIBITING ANY OF THE ABOVE WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS IMMEDIATELY. No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at County 4-H & FFA Fair, but the animals must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an accredited veterinarian. Each show must have an official veterinarian. Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited. Sheep with prolapses cannot be exhibited and will be sent home. SWINE Swine exhibitors at county fairs that do not require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must sign and present an owner affidavit that the animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined herd and, to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months. No testing is required for swine at an exhibition that involves only market classes, provided all swine are consigned directly to a slaughter establishment from the exhibition. Premise IDs are required for swine exhibitors. 18

19 SHEEP AND GOATS All sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag. All goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag/collar or by an official registered tattoo. The required scrapie identification, for all sheep and goats, is because local sale barns may require that all sheep and/or goats sold through their facility have an individual scrapie tag. POULTRY AND BIRDS All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and an authorized tester must have performed the test. DOGS AND CATS All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate. DECISION OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL. A sign-up sheet for a veterinarian visit is in the scale house. These requirements are only a partial listing. To obtain a complete report on health requirements contact the Extension Office. Dr. Beyer will be the official veterinarian with support from other veterinarians. ***WARNING*** UNDER IOWA LAW, A DOMESTICATED ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY, AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF DOMESTICATED ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 673. YOU ARE ASSUMING INHERENT RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS DOMESTICATED ANIMAL ACTIVITY. A number of inherent risks are associated with a domesticated animal activity. A domesticated animal may behave in a manner that results in damages to property or an injury or death to a person. Risks associated with the activity may include injuries caused by bucking, biting, stumbling, rearing, trampling, scratching, pecking, falling, or butting. The domesticated animal may react unpredictably to conditions, including, but not limited to, a sudden movement, loud noise, an unfamiliar environment, or the introduction of unfamiliar persons, animals, or objects. The domesticated animal may also react in a dangerous manner when a condition or treatment is considered hazardous to the welfare of the animal; a collision occurs with an object or animal; or a participant fails to exercise reasonable care, take adequate precautions, or use adequate control when engaging in a domesticated animal activity, including failing to maintain reasonable control of the animal or failing to act in a manner consistent with the person's abilities. 19

20 Department Beef (Market & Breeding) LIVESTOCK QUICK REFERNCE INFORMATION (See each fairbook section for detailed species rules) Exhibitor Leave Times Meeting Check-in/Weigh-In No livestock on grounds before 4pm Sunday Sunday before fair 4-9pm Tuesday, 4pm North Arena After 5pm Thursday or Friday morning Special Notes? ALL beef must come through check in BEFORE stalling. Advanced Feeders Sunday before fair 8-9pm ONLY. NA Auction Provide water tanks and feed bunks. Swine Sunday evening or Monday by 8am. Weigh in will begin at 9am NA After 5pm Thursday Sheep Sunday evening after 4pm or Monday by 8am. Weigh in begins at 8 am. NA After 5pm Thursday or Friday morning before 8am. Goats Sunday evening after 4pm or Monday by 8am. Weigh in begins at 9 am. 8:15am Thursday After 5pm Thursday or Friday morning before 8am. Horse & Pony Rabbit 8-10 am day of Tuesday and Wednesday 4-9pm on Sunday and 8-noon on Monday NA Released after show Please make sure all exhibitors are available for vet checks After 5pm Thursday or Friday morning before 8am. Dairy Sunday before fair 4-9pm NA After 3pm on Thursday Bucket Bottle 7-9 am Thursday (unless permission given and being used during Bucket Bottle Costume Contest) NA Released after show Interviews are held Saturday before fair. Poultry Sunday evening from 5-8 pm. NA After 5pm Thursday or Friday morning before 8am. Dogs and Pet Classes Go straight to arena where show is held NA Released after show Restricted to arena area only. 20

21 Project Leader: Ron Stutsman Assistant Project Leader: Scott Stutsman AUCTION Buyers Breakfast sponsored by RSM McGladrey, Inc. Friday, July 28, a.m. Project Leaders from each market animal department will find a place to consign respective animals as needed & arrange for transportation. The following guidelines for auction eligibility exist: Limit of two market beef per member; beef animals must be exhibited in their respective classes to be eligible for the auction. First and second place in each market lamb and production lamb class are permitted to sell. Limit of two lambs per youth. Local sale barns may require that all sheep and/or goats sold through their facility have an individual scrapie tag (the project leader will notify exhibitors of this requirement). Grand & Res. Grand Champion swine permitted to sell as determined by the swine project leader. Limit of two hogs per youth (see swine department guidelines). Youth not earning a Gr./Res. Gr. honor may sell one pig of their choice in the auction. Champion and reserve champion goat wethers (dairy and meat) with a limit of two projects per youth. Scrapies tag may be required to sell. Champion and reserve champion market poultry projects and rabbit (pens and single fryer) projects permitted in auction. 4-H/FFA members NOT earning a Champion/Res. Ch. honor may sell one market Pen of 3 rabbits of their choice in the auction. No limit on number of entries sold. Advanced feeder projects buyer is allowed to purchase one calf or more of choice per pen on the first winning bid; the second round buys the remainder of the calves in the pen. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to be present at the time of the auction. If unable, it is the exhibitor s responsibility to find a replacement for themselves and get the animal to the sale ring on time. Auction begins with swine, advanced feeders, small animals and ends with market beef. Auction sign up times will be set by the project leader for each species. Animals sold at auction or changing ownership after being identified as a project are ineligible to show in future shows that year by any 4-H/FFA member. BEEF DEPARTMENT Project Leaders: Tyler Stutsman, Tanner Stutsman, John Schneider, Russ Chabal Committee: Heath Mardesen, Callie Branham, Bruce Reynolds, Travis Allen, Andy Viner, Ed Kasper, Mary Clausen, Bridget Mahoney, Scott Hebl, Mark Stutsman, Norm Ziskovsky, Terry Spurgeon 21

22 FOUNDATION BEEF HERD (Breeding Heifers and Cow/Calf) 1. A maximum of six heifers and six cow/calf pairs may be nominated per exhibitor. Of those nominated, three breeding heifers plus three cow/calf entries may be show per exhibitor. All cows and two-year-old heifers must have been enrolled in a previous year by exhibitor. Two-year-olds with calves show in the cow/calf class. Cow/calf projects MUST have been a former heifer project of the member exhibiting the cow/calf project. Cow/calf projects must be broke to lead; all cattle will be tied; no pens will be used. All breeding heifer beef entries must be checked in on Sunday from 4:00 9:00 p.m. Cow/calf pairs will be brought to the fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 25 and be checked in from noon 3:00 p.m. or on Wednesday, July 26 from 7:00 10:00 a.m. Heifers are checked in through the scale house. Cow/calf pairs are released immediately after the show except for the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion pair which will remain on the grounds until Thursday s release time of 5:00 p.m. 2. Heifers and cows shown in foundation beef classes cannot be shown in any market beef class or sold in the market beef sale. 3. After naming each breed/commercial champion/reserve champion, a grand/reserve grand champion heifer will be selected. 4. All breeding heifers must be ear-tattooed, with tattoo number and birth date shown on beef breeding animal and entered online by May 15. Tattoos will be checked on all heifers during Sunday night check-in. Registration papers for all purebred heifers must be presented during check-in. Unregistered heifers will show in commercial classes. 5. Exhibitors who certify a heifer with a postcard by May 15, with the name of the breeder, that the heifer was born in Johnson County, are eligible for the Johnson County Bred Heifer Class/Award. The breeder is the owner of the calf at the time of birth. The highest-ranking Johnson County bred heifer in each class will not be eligible for consideration for grand champion unless already qualified. There will be an award for the Breeder of the Johnson County Bred Heifer Champion. 6. Individual breed heifers will show in their respective breed division. Proof of registration is required. If proof of registration is not shown at check time, animal will show in the commercial class. CLASS Cow/Calf Registered Heifer Commercial Heifer All REGISTERED HEIFERS WILL BE SHOWN BY BREED 22

23 -Selection of the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Heifer -Johnson County Bred Heifer Recognition (entry not required; qualify by class placing, turn in Bred Card by May 15) -SHOWMANSHIP - Senior, Intermediate, Junior MARKET BEEF 1. Entries are open to market beef calves that have been weighed and tagged at the countysponsored weigh-in by January 15. The beef committee may provide implants for calves at the county-sponsored weigh-in prior to January 15. Individual market calves are shown as crossbred unless they appear to qualify for registry. A maximum of three individual market beef entries may be shown by one exhibitor, with a maximum of two of those offered at the auction. Retinal scans will be taken for ISF nominations Ak-Sar-Ben entries. 2. Weigh-in schedule: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. No cattle will be weighed Monday. Cattle must be weighed before they are penned or they will be ineligible to sell through the auction. Cattle will not be re-weighed for the auction, but sold based on fair weigh-in weights. 3. Calves will be shown in classes determined by breed, sex, and weight. The number of classes will be determined by the project leader(s) based on the number of head and fair weights. 4. Exhibitors who certify with postcard by May 15, with a name of the breeder, that a calf was born in Johnson County, are eligible for the Johnson County bred class. The breeder is the owner of the calf at the time of its birth. The highest-ranking Johnson County bred calf in each weight class returns for selection of champion Johnson County bred calf. The highest ranking Johnson County bred calf in each class will not be eligible for consideration for grand champion unless already qualified. 5. Animals should weigh between 1,000 1,400 lb. for ideal market weight. Animals under 900 lb. are shown in a feeder class and are not eligible for champion. They may sell in the auction. 6. Weigh-in ear tags will be used for sale order. Members with market beef must pay the check-off fee and indicate which calves are to be listed for auction by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday of fair. The check-off fee and auction sign-up are done in the scale house. Auction sign up times will be set by the project leader for other species. 23

24 7. No false tail heads, foreign material that may be unhealthy for the animal, sweat collars, or plastic ties above the tail ball may be used. All cattle must be polled. For security and liability purposes it is recommended that neckties be used. 8. Each calf will be given a rate-of-gain ribbon: purple for steers gaining 3.0 lb. per day or more; blue for steers gaining 2.4 lb. to 2.99 lb. per day; red for steers gaining 2.00 to 2.39 lb. per day; white for steers gaining 1.99 lb. per day or less. Market heifers gaining 2.8 lb. per day or more receive a purple rate of gain; 2.2 lb. to 2.79 lb. per day receive a blue; red for lb. per day; and white for 1.79 lb. per day or less. Re-weighs will NOT be made. Market beef projects must have the correct rate of gain label on the exhibitor; projects with incorrect gain cards will not be permitted into the ring. 9. The top rate-of-gain calves will be recognized for awards. The member s armband will show calf number and purple, blue, red, or white rate-of-gain ribbon placing during exhibition. Individual ADGs will be printed in the program. Advanced feeder projects are not eligible for rate-of-gain champion awards. 10. Purple ribbons will be awarded to top market calves in each class except feeders & red/white rate-of-gain calves. Judges discretion will be allowed. 11. Project leader(s) have the right to send uncontrollable calves from the show ring back to the barns. 12. Beef Carcass Class: The class results will be based on scan information obtained on Monday of county fair. There will be a scanning fee per animal. The class is voluntary and exhibitors may nominate up to three head. Cattle from the Advanced Feeder Pens are eligible for this class. It will be the discretion of the project leader(s) to determine the number of animals to be paraded, if any, in the ring for the recognition of the champion carcass beef. Scan fees payable by/on Monday, July 24. MARKET BEEF CLASSES nd Year Bucket Bottle Calves Market Heifer (not shown in breeding division) Breed Market Steer Crossbred Market Steer -Show for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef -Johnson County Bred Calf (entry not required; qualify by class placing, turn in Bred Card by May 15) -SHOWMANSHIP - Senior, Intermediate, Junior 24

25 ADVANCED FEEDER BEEF Advanced Feeder Calves (Judged at noon on Wednesday; awards will be presented on Thursday during Market Beef Show) Scoring Criteria for Advanced Feeder Class (100 pt.) Rate of Gain Feed Costs Price Grade Promptness (40 pt. max) Deduct 1 pt. for each 0.1 below 3.5 lb./day Heifers will be adjusted by a factor of 1.2 (i.e. Rate of gain of 2.5 lb./day times 1.2 results in final rate of gain 3.0) (15 pt. max) Deduct.25 pt. per rank (15 pt. max) Deduct.25 pt. per rank Heifers will be adjusted to standard pricing. (15 pt. max) Deduct.25 pt. per rank (15 pt. max) Monthly records due by 15 th of the following month; except June & July due Sunday night at weigh-in. Grade Scoring Grid Quality Grade Yield Grade i.e. 3 head grade P, C+, C and 2,2,1 respectively Prime+ 8 Select+ 2 1 = 5 Score 7, 5, 4 Quality Prime 7 Select- 1 2 = 4 4, 4, 5 Yield Prime- 6 3 = 3 Total Score of 29/3 hd. Equals final score of 9.66 Choice+ 5 4 = 2 Choice 4 5 = 1 Choice- 3 Pens may be heifers or steers and/or a combination of both genders. Animals nominated but not brought to the county fair due to death loss, health, poor performance or any reason will be counted against the total pen gain and grade scores (i.e. 5 head nominated in January, 4 head brought to county fair; the total pen gain and grade will be divided by 5 head not 4). Advanced Feeder Cattle will be tattooed at weigh-in. Re-tags will be done at Sunday weigh-in only; but youth will notify Extension Office immediately upon loss of tag. Youth will nominate/weigh 3-6 head at the December/January weigh-in. Records will be maintained and sent to the Extension Office on a monthly basis by 15 th of the following month except for June/July due Sunday at weigh-in. Extension Office provides the record book template and feed pricing. Market beef nominated for advanced feeder classes cannot compete at halter, do not count towards the 10 head limit for nomination as halter projects, and will not be eligible for rate-of-gain recognition. These animals may compete and be entered in the carcass classes. Advanced feeder cattle are eligible for sale in the auction. 25

26 Project Leader: Garth and Sharon Murry Assistant Leader: Bonnie Nemec, Erik Murry BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF DEPARTMENT 1. Any newborn or orphan dairy, beef or crossbred calf, calved between January 1 and May 15 of this year, must be in member's possession within two weeks of birth; identified by a 4-H tag in the right ear and identified in the members 4honline account by May 15. Tags are available at the Extension Office. No bulls allowed; steers or heifers only. 2 nd year market bucket/bottle beef must be tagged/weighed at December/January beef weigh-in. 2. First year calves must be bucket or bottle-fed. (No nursing permitted after 2 weeks of age.) 3. Member may nominate 3 head but is limited to one first year bucket/bottle calf at fair. The calf may not be shown in other classes this year. There is no Second Year Bucket/Bottle class in this divisioin. A second year market bucket/bottle beef, that was shown the previous year, MUST move into the Market Beef or Breeding Beef project areas. 4. First year calves will arrive at the fairgrounds beef scale from 7:00-9:00 a.m. on Thursday. Calves will be stalled in Barn 1 before/after the show and until the Thursday afternoon release time. For safety purposes, calves are restricted to their pens following the show. Two color photos should be attached to the project report form and turned in at the Saturday interview. Photos may be used to verify identification, should the calf be exhibited as a market bucket/bottle beef next year. Rate-of-gain on first year calves will be calculated for member use only. 5. Classes will be shown at halter. Show sticks will not be used on first year calves. Classes may be sub-divided depending on the number of entries. There will be at least a separate class for each age division of members for first year calves only. Second year market bucket/bottle beef will be shown with market beef classes in one class, unless numbers require a split class (split by fair weight). Interviews are Saturday, July 22nd at the Extension Office. Exhibitors must sign up with the Extension Office for their interview time by 4:00 p.m. July 10. Show ring exhibiting of first year calves will start at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Judging of 1 st year calves will be based on: o What the member has learned about care and raising of the calf. o Member s knowledge about the general health, condition, and management of the calf. o Member s knowledge of fitting/showing the calf according to beef/dairy guidelines. o Scores are based 80% on interviews, 10% on showmanship, and 10% on records. o Scores will be posted in the beef barn after the show. 26