4-H/FFA Agriculture ADVISORS: Janet Schmidt, 4H Dan Hutton, FFA

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1 4-H/FFA Agriculture ADVISORS: Janet Schmidt, 4H Dan Hutton, FFA 4H is an informal educational program for boys and girls between kindergarten and 19 years of age. It offers young people opportunities to develop new interests, make new friends, learn life skills, develop leadership, and have fun. 4H leaders are supported in their efforts by WSU Extension agents who help conduct 4H projects and activities. The FFA Department is a national organization of teen boys and girls enrolled in Agricultural Education classes. The local unit is the Chapter in each school offering vocational education, under the supervision of the agriculture teacher who is always the local chapter advisor. The state unit includes all chapters in the state, under the supervision of the State Department of Education. The program includes the improvement of agriculture leading ultimately to the ownership of the farms and the development of good rural citizenship. Participation in fairs and livestock shows is recognized as having educational value as well as stimulation for better results and fine projects, under supervision of the qualified Chapter Advisor and with the cooperation of the Fair s management. Rules and Regulations: 1. General rules and regulations will apply to all entries in the 4H and FFA sections. 2. The Washington State 4H Youth Development Program Policy, EM 0758E, will apply to all entries in the 4H section, as a minimum requirement. 3. 4H recorded as last year completed: Primary: Kindergarten 2 nd grade Junior: Grades 3, 4, 5 Intermediate: Grades 6, 7, 8 Senior: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 FFA grade is recorded as year currently enrolled in. Novice: Grades 9, 10 Advance: Grades 11, 12 (see Beef Dept., Section 2 for exception) No youth may show in the 4H or FFA classes after he or she exceeded six months beyond Grade 12 graduation. 4. Primary 4H members are encouraged to exhibit at the fair in the appropriate departments, divisions or classes; however, they are not to be judged on a competitive basis. Participation ribbons and/or other awards will be given to primary members. 5. 4H exhibitors shall be enrolled in all 4H projects by June 1 st of the current year. 6. Livestock that is shown in 4H and FFA classes cannot be shown in open class. No individual may show the same class of livestock in both 4H and FFA department. 7. No exhibitor shall make more than two entries in any class. (See Junior Market Stock Sale for Special Rules.) 8. All animals to be shown shall be entered by August 1. 4H and FFA members shall have their 4H leader or FFA advisor sign their entry forms. 9. Youth entering livestock such as beef, horses, goats, swine or sheep shall be able to handle and control said animal to insure safety of exhibitors, volunteers and the general public. 10. All animals entered shall meet the animal health requirements as outlined in this book H members shall exhibit only those articles made or animals cared for during the current 4H year. The 4H

2 year runs from October 1 September H members shall exhibit or compete only in the project in which they are enrolled. Exhibits shall be different enterprise than FFA, FCCLA or school projects. 13. Animals from same farm can and will be put together due to limited number of pens. 14. All 4H/FFA exhibitors showing animal projects shall enter a Fitting and Showing class with their animal in each division entered. Show scheduling problems shall be resolved with Superintendent approval. Participation in other classes is optional. 15. The Palouse Empire Fair does not charge a stall fee; the Fair will furnish bedding. Each exhibitor is encouraged not to waste the bedding material. 16. Exhibitors shall furnish their own feed (including hay), feed boxes, and water containers. 17. Judges will award exhibitors premium points to which they are entitled, regardless of competition, using the Danish system. 18. All premium money will be prorated to all those who take part according to the number of points each contestant earns. 19. Ribbons will be given to each placing where the judge believes a ribbon is deserving. Only blue ribbon animals will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. 20. Additional regulations applying to specific sections will be found under that section. 21. Each livestock exhibitor is to give daily care to his/her animals and to clean pens and stalls before 8 a.m. daily including Sunday. Washing of sheep will be at the discretion of the Superintendent. 22. RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER: Exhibitors shall show their own animal. Only legitimate reasons for absentee showing will be accepted. The exhibitor must request permission from the barn superintendent if he/she cannot be present to show or sell his/her animal. Exhibitor is responsible to see that his/her animal is not overlooked in any phase of the show. All animals shall be properly fitted and exhibited by the owner to be eligible for the sale and premium money. Stalls, pens and animals are to be kept clean at all times, including after the sale and through Sunday at 5 p.m. THE PALOUSE EMPIRE FAIR supports the IAFE National Code of Show Ring ethics and by exhibition at this fair, all exhibitors agree to be bound by same rules and regulations. ANIMAL HEALTH AND THE USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES The use of illegal drugs and/or the improper use of animal health products or foreign substances shall not be tolerated in the Washington State 4H Youth Development Program. Extension personnel, 4H volunteers, families, youth, and fair/show officials have a legal and moral obligation not to misuse these products. We have the responsibility to tell others not to use these substances, and to report those who do use any illegal substance. The administration of any drug or medication, which could affect an animal s performance resulting in an unfair advantage or the disposition of the animal, is unacceptable. Additionally, there are federal penalties for using illegal substances in animals that are going into the nation s food supply. LIVESTOCK PRESENTATION OF CHAMPIONS The Presentation of Champions shall consist of Champion and Reserve Champion youth winners (Open, 4H, and FFA) in any of the livestock, horse or small animal divisions. The superintendent shall determine the number of participants per division. A listing of Champion participants shall be submitted to the Fair Office by division

3 superintendents no later than Saturday evening. JUNIOR MARKET STOCK SALE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT - SID MAYS VICE PRES- CHAD STARTIN SECRETARY ERIN STARTIN TREASURER JANET HEDLUND The Palouse Empire Junior Market Stock Sale Association in conjunction with the Palouse Empire Fair will sponsor the sale. A deduction will be made from sale price and support money to pay expenses and freight. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS: Eligibility: This sale is open only to 4H and FFA members in good standing who have completed the Whitman County Quality Assurance Program, as certified by a registered Whitman County Quality Assurance Instructor, and who submit a record of health at weigh-in time. Sale Limitations: 1. Only one animal per exhibitor will go through the sale. Second animals can either be turned to packer or taken home by exhibitor. Animals going home must be identified at weigh in. Lambs and hogs will be tagged by color as follows: Yellow tags Sale Animals Red tags Turn Animals Green tags Take Home 2. The Grand Champions and Reserve Champions can be sold through the sales ring regardless of designation. 3. FFA Grand Champions will sell first on even-numbered years; 4H Grand Champions will sell first on oddnumbered years. 4. The Reserve Grand Champion will be No. 3 and 4 in the sale order. The sale order for classes of livestock (beef, sheep, swine) will be decided upon by the committee on a yearly basis. 5. Heavy Muscled Lambs: Heavy muscled lambs will not be allowed to go through the Market sale or be entered in a market class. They can be shown in the appropriate breed class. 6. Length of Ownership: Member shall have owned and had in his/her possession and care, his/her lambs and hogs not less than 60 days prior to the weigh-in time of the Fair on Wed, of fair week. All STEERS MUST BE WEIGHED-IN ON THE DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES IN THE SPRING AT THE PALOUSE EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS, BY BEEF SUPERINTENDENTS AND/OR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT. CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE.( ) OR FAIR OFFICE( )FOR PRE- DETERMINED TIMES AND DATES OF OFFICAL REQUIRED WEIGH-IN BY MARCH 1 ST OF THE CURRENT YEAR. At this time, steers will be tagged with tamper proof tags and must have the same tag in their ear when arriving at the Fair 7. Weight Limits: Minimum actual weight for steers is 1000 lbs. No maximum weight. Any steer dropped after January 1 of previous year, will be eligible. Minimum weight for lambs is 100 lbs. Maximum weight is 160 lbs. Lambs shall not show yearling teeth. Minimum weight for swine is 240 lbs. Maximum weight is 300 lbs. THERE WILL BE NO RE-WEIGHING OF ANIMALS. Animals not making weight class, with the exception of swine, which must meet minimum weight, at weighing time may be shown in fitting and showing if no other animal is available.

4 8. Grading: Grading will be done at time stock is judged and on the basis of market grades. Steers shall grade U.S. Select or better; lambs U.S. Good or better; and hogs shall grade U.S. No. 2 or better to be eligible for sale. Special emphasis will be made to have the desirable prime or choice steers and lambs placed in the blue ribbon class. Steers below Select will receive white ribbons. Hogs grading U.S. No. 1 will receive blue ribbons; U.S. No. 2 red ribbons; and U.S. No. 3 white ribbons. Brand (haul) slips signed by the exhibitor shall be turned in to the Beef Superintendent(s) BEFORE steers will be weighed on Wednesday as they are unloaded, no exceptions. All branded steers will ALSO require an official valid Washington State Brand Inspection certificate issued by a state inspector or a valid, signed Washington State Dept. of Ag Self- Inspection Certificate showing exhibitor as the legal owner. Any questions, please call Leslie Alexander at Animals consigned to the sale shall not be entered in any other class except the appropriate Fitting and Showing class. 9. ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: The use of antibiotics, tranquilizers and other drugs with any meat animal is contrary to meat inspection regulations. There is a zero tolerance for antibiotics, tranquilizers and many other drugs in most food animals. Samples may be collected from animals for testing purposes. Any animal or carcass that shows evidence of having an injection will be retained by orders of the State or Federal meat inspector. If any detectable amounts of antibiotics or other drugs are found, the entire carcass will be condemned and the exhibitor will not receive payment for the animal. This would also apply to carcasses condemned because of disease. 10. To participate in the Palouse Empire Fair Jr. Market Stock Sale or turn an animal to the packer: The Exhibitor must complete the Whitman County Quality Assurance Program prior to August 1, and give their completed Market Animal Health Record to the Superintendent at time of Fair weigh-in. Animals will not be weighed until the completed Health Record is produced. Beef, Sheep, and Swine health records are available in the WSU/Whit. Co. Extension Office or accessed from the website Failure to comply with the Whitman County Quality Assurance Program will prohibit the youth exhibitor from participating in the Palouse Empire Fair Jr. Market Stock Sale or turning an animal to the packer. 11. Steers, hogs, and lambs must receive blue or red ribbons to go through the sale. No white ribbon animals will be allowed to sell. They will remain the responsibility of the owner. 12. No animal that has been exhibited and sold through another Junior Market Stock Sale is eligible to show and sell in this sale NOTE: Floor Price on turn steers will be exact amount paid by the packer based on quality yield grade of individual animal. Any docks on carcass price by packer will be passed on to seller. GENERAL RULES FOR FITTING AND SHOWING: 1. Any 4H or FFA member may enter this contest with his or her own animal. 2. The contestant shall do all work in connection with the Fitting and Showing contest. 3. The 4H and FFA Fitting and Showing contestants will be divided into separate 4H and FFA classes if there are sufficient entries, at the discretion of the superintendent. 4. Showing will be by kind of livestock (beef, swine, lamb). Entries need not be entered in another class. 5. Awards will be on the basis of: a. Presentation for showing b. Showing of animal c. Appearance of the exhibitor

5 6. An over-all Champion and Reserve Champion will be determined from 4H Junior, Intermediate and Senior classes combined. An over-all Champion and Reserve Champion will be determined from the FFA novice and advanced classes combined. Grand Champion winners are eligible to compete in the Ernie Dippel Round Robin contest. LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTESTS COMMITTEE: All Whitman County Vo-Ag Instructors FFA CHAIRMAN: Dan Hutton, Tekoa 4H CHAIRMAN: Janet Schmidt COMMITTEE: Whitman County 4H Livestock Leaders Contest open to FFA Chapters and to all 4-H members. 1. Each contestant will place at least three classes of livestock (sheep, swine and beef). 2. Each contestant will yield grade at least 5 market steers, 4-H being the exception. 3. Suitable banners will be awarded to the three top placing FFA teams and prizes to the three top 4H individuals (in each age group.) 4. Registration for 4H youth will be at 8:30 a.m. sharp in the YAP barn for the livestock judging contest on Saturday. MEMORIAL L.CLINT LUCE LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST AWARD This award (certificate) is given to the Whitman County 4H member who has the highest total combined number of points in swine, beef and sheep judging at the Palouse Empire Fair contest. It is given on behalf of Clint Luce, a former Cooperative Extension agent who strongly felt that judging teaches important skills useful to youth throughout their lives. SPECIAL CONTEST PNW MARKET STOCK FITTING AND SHOWING CONTEST PNW will award $10.00 to each blue ribbon winner in 4H and FFA Market Stock Steers, Lambs and Swine Fitting and Showing. ALL 4-H USE DEPT. 201 ALL FFA USE DEPT. 251 Div 3 Div 3 Div 3 Steers Lambs Swine SPECIAL CONTEST ERNIE DIPPEL ROUND ROBIN MEMORIAL First Prize - $200 Second Prize - $100 Open to all 4H and FFA members selling an animal in this year s Junior Market Stock Sale. Open to Fitting and Showing Champions in the three sale animal classes Beef, Sheep and Swine only. Contestants shall compete on all three animals to be judged Round Robin Champion. The Round Robin contest will be on Saturday, starting in the Swine barn, check with superintendents for time. Questions, contact the Beef Barn Super. (If there is a tie, each winner will receive the designated prize money.)

6 Competition order Swine, sheep and beef. CHAMPION SMALL ANIMAL SHOWMAN Open to all 4H (except primary), FFA, and Open Class Youth Fitting and Showing Champions exhibiting a goat, OR rabbit, OR chicken, OR cavies. Contestants shall compete on all three species to be judged champion. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker will be arranged. Competition order to be determined by Superintendent. PALOUSE EMPIRE CATTLE/SHEEP/SWINE HERDSMANSHIP AWARDS Open to all 4H, FFA members, or youth exhibitors in Whitman County. Daily awards will be awarded to the club, chapter or individual with the highest daily score. (Score shall be 60 points or more to qualify.) Sweepstakes award may be given to the club, chapter or individual with the highest total points of all four days. Dept. 103 SKIL-A-THON Chairperson Shannon Buckley Colfax FFA /4-H SWEEPSTAKES Prizes will be awarded to the top point getting clubs for both 4-H and FFA Sweepstakes Banners will be awarded to first, second and third place. In order to arrive at the total for the grand sweepstakes, the points won by all boys and girls in a Chapter/Club will be added together and the banners will be awarded to the three highest-ranking Chapters or Clubs. TEST YOUR LIVESTOCK KNOWLEDGE A practical competition for the young producer! All 4-H/FFA& Open Youth May Enter Date: Wednesday 12:00 8:00pm COMMUNITY BUILDING Points: Blue 25, Red 15, White 10 Premium points to be awarded based on total points scored. AWARDS Large rosettes to be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd places in each section Trophies to be awarded to all 1 st places in beef, swine, sheep, horses and goats. Fill out the appropriate exhibitor card for your entry (i.e. 0pen/4-H/FFA) and bring to the competition. Areas of Skill Breed Identification Equipment Identification Feed Tag Reading Medical Tag Reading

7 DIVISIONS 1-BEEF 2-SHEEP 3-SWINE 4-GOATS 5-HORSES Four Star Supply, Inc Awards Champion and Reserve Champions, in fitting and showing, the following cash awards in both 4-H and FFA classes Champion--$40.00 Reserve Champion--$20.00 Dept. 201, Div 1, class 1,2,3 Dept 251, Div 1, class 1,2,3 AWARD Washington State Limousin Association DEPARTMENT H BEEF DEPARTMENT 251 FFA BEEF SUPERINTENDENT: Nathan and Jessica Moore, Colton Washington State Limousin Association will have awards for any on-hoof and carcass Limousin-influenced steers that are Grand Champions of FFA, 4-H, and Youth show. The Steer must be of 50% or greater Limousin breeding and exhibit Limousin characteristics. The exhibitor will be responsible for contacting Dori Shobert PRIOR to the show if they have an eligible entry. If Dori is not contacted, the award will not be made: Dori Shobert, PO Box 1220, Port Orchard, WA., Phone (360) $50.00 Grand Champion Steer, 4-H $50.00 Grand Champion Steer, FFA $50.00 Grand Champion Steer, Open Youth A heartfelt thank you from the Palouse Empire Fair Board to Mary Beth Harvey for all her years of service as the Beef Barn Superintendent. Her leadership will be missed in the barn, but her service will continue as a key Fair Board Member. JANE LYMAN MEMORIAL AWARD Each Fair, a committee of judges within the Beef Barn will pick an exhibitor, 4H or FFA that best exemplifies the traits of past barn Superintendent Jane Lyman. This includes but is not limited to: Leadership, sportsmanship, willingness to help others, integrity, involvement and dedication to the Beef Barn, care and concern for

8 others. The winner of the award will win a belt buckle that will be given before the start of the Beef sale each year. The overall 4-H and FFA Grand Champion Showmen will each be awarded a belt buckle. Dept. 201 DIV 1 4H FITTING AND SHOWING (See General Rules, Fitting and Showing, Dept. 2) Points: Blue 80, Red 50, White Juniors Grades 3,4,5 2. Intermediate Grades 6,7,8 3. Senior Grades 9,10,11,12 Dept. 251 DIV 1 FFA FITTING AND SHOWING (See General Rules, Fitting and Showing, Dept. 2) Points: Blue 80, Red 50, White Beginner (no previous beef experience) 2. Novice (Freshman/Soph.) 3. Advanced (Junior/Senior) Dept. 201, 4H/ Dept. 251, FFA DIV 2 - MARKET STOCK STEERS (See General Rules for Junior Market Stock Sale) Points: Blue 75, Red 45, White All steers will be entered in Class 1 and they will be divided into classes according to weight at the discretion of the superintendent. Steers must have been weighed-in and tagged at the appropriate time and place specified in the rules of the Jr. Market Stock Sale earlier. Market steers receiving a Blue or Red ribbon must go through the Jr. Market Stock Sale, except for 2 nd steer of exhibitor with two steers. One steer goes thru the sale, 2 nd steer maybe turned to the packer or taken home by the exhibitor. Exhibitors with two steers are to report to the Beef Superintendent at the completion of all market classes Thursday, noting which steer ear tag # is to be sold and destination of 2 nd steer. Dept. 201, 4H/ Dept. 251, FFA DIV 3 - EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 Dept. 201, 4H/ Dept. 251, FFA DIV 4 BREEDING STOCK Points Class 1: Blue 90, Red 60, White 30 Class 2-7: Blue 75, Red 45, White 25 All cattle must be healthy, halter broken and properly fitted. All females over 4 months must be Brucellosis vaccinated prior to the fair and display proof thereof. ALL BULLS OVER EIGHT MONTHS OF AGE ARE REQUIRED TO BE SHOWN WITH NOSE RING. AWARD Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons (not rosettes) will be awarded to the first and second place BLUE RIBBON animals of each breed. Those animals will then compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. Name breed on entry form. All entries in this division must be properly fitted. The following are classes in each of the major beef breed: 1. Cow with calf at side; calf must be under 205 days and cannot be entered in any other class at this show.

9 2. Dry cow, over 2 years 3. Heifer, over 1 and under 2 years 4. Heifer, under 1 year 5. Bull, over 2 years 6. Bull, over 1 and under 2 years 7. Bull, under 1 year. NOTE: 4H youth are only allowed to show bull calves under 1 year. 4H are not allowed to show in class 5 or 6. Dept. 201, 4H/ Dept. 251, FFA DIV 5 - FEEDER STEERS Points: Blue 75, Red 45, White 25 Steers can be of any breed or cross, but cannot be over 12 months of age. All steers must be halter broken. McINTOSH and BAR- R CATTLE CO. CARCASS OF MERIT AWARD McIntosh Angus Ranch, and Bar R Cattle Co. of Pullman, Washington, will award first, second and third place carcass awards in the amounts of $100, $70, and $30. General: To be eligible, a steer must be slaughtered at one of the two designated plants. Steers competing for Carcass of Merit Awards may be entered in the Premier Steer Awards competition. Objectives: 1. To identify steers that produce desirable high cut ability, high quality carcasses. 2. To identify variations in the characteristics that affect differences in carcass value. Carcass of Merit Requirements: a. Minimum of 550 lbs. warm carcass weight. b. Maximum of.1 inch back fat per 100 lbs. of warm carcass weight. c. Meet minimum rib eye area, as defined by USDA, based on carcass weight using the following schedule: Warm Required Rib Eye Carcass Rib Eye Area Per cwt. (lbs.) (sq. in.) (sq. in.) d. 2.9 USDA yield grade or better. e. Minimum of Low Choice quality grade. All exhibitors with carcasses meeting the above requirements will receive a Carcass of Merit Certificate. Carcasses qualifying for Carcass of Merit Awards will be indexed weighing quality grade and yield grades equally. The carcass with the highest index will be 1 st, etc. Indexing Procedure: Steps: 1. Determine yield grade to the nearest 1/10 of a grade and convert this to cutability percent (yield of boneless retail cuts from the round, loin, rib and chuck). 2. Determine the quality grade in terms of thirds of USDA grades. 3. Beginning at Low Choice (the lowest level of acceptable for carcasses in the competition) add.8 to the cut ability percent for each 1/3-grade increase in quality above Low Choice. SPECIAL CONTEST PREMIER STEER PNW Farmers Cooperative Four Star Supply, Inc Dept. 201, 4-H/Dept. 251, FFA Div 6 Awards for first, second and third places $100, $70 and $30

10 Dept. 201, 4H/Dept. 251, FFA DIV 6 PREMIER STEER Points: Blue 100, Red 75, White 50 General: To be eligible (a) a steer must be weighed in at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on one of the official weigh in dates. For more information, call the Fair Office at In addition, steers will be tagged at this time by the Beef superintendent and/or the County agent; and (b) this same steer must be shown at the Fair and slaughtered as described under carcass of Merit award. Objective: 1. To identify fast-gaining modern type steers that produce high cut ability carcasses with acceptable quality. 2. To help individuals relate live animal characteristics to carcass merit. Premier Steer Carcass Requirements: Same as for Carcass of Merit requirements with the exceptions that U.S. Select quality is the minimum instead of U.S. Choice. Rate of Gain Requirements: A steer must gain a minimum of 2.25 lbs. per day from designated weigh-in dates. All exhibitors with steers meeting the above carcass and rate of gain requirements will receive a Premier Steer Certificate. Premier Steer Index Procedure: The index will be calculated with average daily gain and carcass merit valued equally. Carcass merit will be determined by the carcass of merit index procedure outlined above with additional index adjustment for Select grade carcasses. U.S. Select grade beef will be included in this procedure by averaging the most recent six months of price data on differences by grade. This price differential will then be incorporated into the final carcass index, using a procedure which ratios the value of quality grade difference with the value of yield grade difference to produce an adjustment factor for Select carcasses. This method thus allows Select grade carcasses to compete in the Premier Steer Contest with an appropriated discount factor. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons (rosette) will be awarded to the top two indexing Premier Steer carcasses. Ribbons will be awarded to all Premier Steer entries. Points will be awarded as follows: Blue 75; Red 45; White 25. Awards will be presented at the Carcass Evaluation meeting held in October. MARK OLDENBURG AWARD The Mark Oldenburg Traveling Trophy will be awarded to the 1 st place winner in the Premier Steer Carcass Contest and is to be kept for one year. JOE PALUMBO MEMORIAL AWARD The Joe Palumbo Traveling Trophy will be awarded to the 1 st place winner in the McIntosh Beef Carcass of Merit Contest and is kept for one year. AWARD WHITMAN COUNTY CATTLEMEN S ASSOCIATION

11 The Whitman County Cattlemen s Association will give cash awards for overall groups in both 4H and FFA for first, second and third places in the amounts of $25, $15, and $10 in the Beef Division. NOTE: Additional points (up to 20) will be added to the total four-day herdsmanship score for educational material exhibited by CLUBS in the Beef Barn. BASIS FOR SCORING: POINTS: Club Members 20 Members in attendance Appearance (clean and neat) Friendliness, courtesy and conduct Cooperation on job where needed Work done by members Animals 40 Secured and properly tied/penned Clean and comfortable Regularly fed and cared for Barns 25 Alleys, stalls and pens clean and orderly Feed and equipment properly stored Stall cards neat and in place Educational Displays/Decorations 15 Educational displays/decorations present Attractive eye appeal WASHINGTON STATE SIMMENTAL STEER AWARD The Washington State Simmental Association will award a belt buckle to the 4-H or FFA Grand Champion Market steer if the following requirements are met: 1. The animal shall be entered as a Simmental or a Crossbred Simmental with a stall card stating the sire and dam, date of birth, percentage of Simmental and name of breeder. 2. The animal must be at least ½ Simmental, the offspring of a purebred Simmental bull or a purebred Simmental cow. The animal s parentage must be able to be verified by the American Simmental Association. 3. There shall be a minimum of 15 steers in the competition (all breeds combined) OWNI AWARD Oregon, Washington, N. Idaho Hereford Assoc. Awards will be made to Grand Champion 4H/FFA Breeding Stock. No crossbreds allowed contact is Elaine 442 Spruce St. Genesee, Idaho Washington State Simmental Carcass Award The Washington State Simmental Association shall award a trophy to the Grand Champion steer carcass. To be eligible the following requirements shall be met: 1. There shall be a carcass contest or evaluation under the direction of the sponsoring Junior Livestock Show or Sale. 2. There shall be a minimum of 15 carcasses in competition (all breeds). 3. The carcass must be from an animal, which was at least ½ Simmental; the offspring of a purebred Simmental bull, or a purebred Simmental cow. The animal s parentage must be able to be verified by the American Simmental Association. 4. The animal shall be entered as a Simmental or a Crossbred Simmental stating the sire of the animal, date of birth, percentage of Simmental and name of breeder. 5. The carcasses shall be graded by a U.S.D.A. or qualified grader and grade low choice or better. 6. The results shall be made available to the exhibitors as well as breeders of the animals. 7. The Show Management shall certify and inform the Junior Livestock Chairman of the Washington State

12 Simmental Association of the results by supplying the following information: a. The carcass contest evaluation sheet b. Name and address of contest winner c. Sire and Dam of animal, date of birth, percentage of Simmental, name of breeder d. Name and address of local paper WESTERN STATES ANGUS AUXILIARY AWARD The Western States Angus Auxiliary, may award a silver trophy to the outstanding 4H Angus exhibitor and/or to the outstanding FFA Angus exhibitor. The judge of the Junior Beef Show will be asked to make the selection of the winner based on show ring placing of individual animals and placing in showmanship. The following point system must be followed: Conformation placing: 50 points Grand Champion 30 points Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship placing: 25 points First 15 points Second 10 points Third 6 points Will be awarded for participation in showmanship. (American system 1-2-3; Danish system 1 st Blue, 2 nd Red, 3 rd White) Junior Shorthorn Award J & J Polled Short Horns Colfax This contest is open to any 4H or FFA member who is exhibiting a registered Shorthorn female, or a purebred or crossbred market of feeder steer that is sired by a registered Shorthorn bull. A statement signed by the owner of that sire must be included. A trophy and belt buckle will be awarded to the winner at the Carcass of Merit and Premier Steer Award night. Entry forms are available from Jim Lyman, 5952 SR 195 Colfax, WA points placing of the animal 15 points knowledge of Shorthorn Breed 15 points - herdsmanship and sportsmanship 20 points showmanship 35 points - record keeping. Current year s 4H or FFA record book shall be available for judging. DEPARTMENT H SHEEP DEPARTMENT 252 FFA SHEEP SUPERINTENDENT: Eric Appel, Colfax If steers and breeding animals are both exhibited, points may be combined to select a winner. This contest is open to exhibitors with one or more breeding and/or market animal. For market steers, this award should go to the highest placing predominately black steer with Angus percentage (50 points). It must be kept in mind that the purpose of this award is the promotion of the Angus breed. The winning of the Auxiliary trophy in previous years shall not exclude an exhibitor from winning it again. Special Contests Wool Show Special, see DIVISION 7

13 OFFICIAL SCRAPIE TAG REQUIREMENT All female sheep and goats, intact breeding males, must be identified with an official Federal Scrapie Flock Identification Tag prior to being admitted for exhibition or sale at the Palouse Empire Fair. This requirement is in compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter Sheep and Goat Scrapie Disease Control. Listed sheep or goats without proper identification will be refused entry into the Palouse Empire Fair. No washing of sheep at Fair without permission of Sheep Barn Superintendent. Lamb Tail Docking: Scientific research indicates that the incidence of rectal prolapse is reduced when the tail is docked in a nonextreme manner. Complete tail removal (extreme docking) is not an accepted sheep production practice and will be discouraged at the Palouse Empire Fair. In order to determine extreme docking, the gray tail docking measuring device will be used. The device will be raised in a vertical plane and should catch enough tail to lift: this is comparable to two fingers width. A violation has occurred if there is inadequate tail to lift. The exhibitor will be informed with a correction expected for future Palouse Empire Fair participation Four Star Supply, Inc Awards Champion and Reserve Champions, in fitting and showing, the following cash awards in both 4-H and FFA departments Champion--$40.00 Reserve Champion--$20.00 Dept. 202, Div 1 Dept 252, Div 1 NOTE: Please call the Fair Office if you have any cancellations prior to the fair to allow for adjustments in setting up pens. Exhibitor numbers and breeding stock information shall be given to the record keeper as you weigh in. Dept. 202, 4-H DIV 1 4H FITTING AND SHOWING (See General Rules, Fitting and Showing, at the beginning of this overall department) Points: Blue 80, Red 50, White 20 Class 1: Junior Grades 3,4,5 Class 2: Intermediate Grades 6,7,8 Class 3: Senior Grades 9,10,11,12 Dept. 252, FFA DIV 1 FFA FITTING AND SHOWING (See General Rules, Fitting and Showing) Points: Blue 80, Red 50, White 20 Class 1: Novice Grades 9,10 Class 2: Advanced Grades 11,12 Dept. 202, 4-H/ Dept. 252, FFA DIV 2 MARKET STOCK LAMBS (EWES OR WETHERS) (See General Rules for Jr. Stock Market Sale) Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30 Class 1: All lambs will be entered in Sub- Class 1 and they will be divided into classes according to weight. Dept. 202, 4-H/ Dept. 252, FFA DIV 3 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS 1: Poster or Display (individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 2: Barn Display (group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 Dept. 202, 4-H, Dept. 252, FFA DIV 4 BREEDING STOCK Hampshire, Suffolk, Rambouillet, Columbia, Romney, Cheviot, Dorset, Crossbred Points: 1 st 40, 2 nd 30, 3 rd Ram, one year and under two 2. Ram lamb, under one year

14 Grand Champion ram over all, any age Rosette Reserve Grand Champion ram over all, any age Rosette 3. Ewe, one year and under two 4. Ewe, under one year Grand Champion ewe over all, any age Rosette Reserve Grand Champion ewe over all, any age Rosette 5. Mature ewe, over two Points: 1 st 60, 2 nd 40, 3 rd Flock, consists of one ram, any age; two yearling ewes and two ewe lambs 7. Pair of ram lambs 8. Pair of ewe lambs 9. Pair of yearling ewes Dept. 202, 4H, Dept. 252, FFA DIV 5 COSTUME CLASS This division is open to all youth and adults within the Sheep Department and is designed for the exhibitor s enjoyment and a chance to show off their creativity and imagination, while protecting the sheep from harm and cruelty. Classes will be set up according to age: 1. Primary: up to 2 nd grade 2. Junior: 3-5 grade 3. Intermediate: 6-8 grade 4. Senior: 9-12 grade, which will include FFA and 4H 5. Adults: you will have to make arrangements to borrow a lamb from a youth within the Sheep Barn prior to the class. No sheep will be allowed to be brought onto the fairgrounds after the fair has begun. No spray paint, glitter, glue or other adhesives will be allowed on the lambs. Remember, they cannot be washed afterward! Halters will remain on the lambs while being shown. Dept. 202, 4H, Dept. 252, FFA DIV 6 SHEEP GROOMING CONTEST 1. Competing Groom Squads will be comprised of 4 4H and/or FFA members who are registered exhibitors of the Fair. 2. Rules for Fitting and Showing will be according to 4H Manual E.M One hour will be allowed to fit the sheep. 4. No electric clippers or cruelty to the animal will be permitted. 5. Sheep and trimming stands will be provided for each squad. 6. The Groom Squad may bring the following materials: cards, hand shears, rags and two buckets of water. (No wetting of the fleece.) Groom Squads will be judged on the following: Fitting of animal and team work 60% Squad s appearance and handling of animal 20% Knowledge of showing 10% Cleanliness of area 10% AWARD Whitman County Wool Growers The Association, Inc. will award a $10 cash award to the first place squad and $5 to the second place squad. If enough interest is shown, there will be an adult class held at the same time. Ribbons will be awarded similar to 4H and FFA members. Dept. 202, 4H, Dept. 252, FFA DIV 7 JUNIOR WOOL SHOW Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 The Junior Wool Show is open to 4H and FFA members. Fleeces are to be shown as they come from the sheep, tied in a neat bundle with fleece twine or in a nonplastic sack. Entries in the wool show shall be on the grounds by 9 p.m. Wednesday. The purpose of the Groom Squad contest is to demonstrate fitting of sheep for showing.

15 1. Fine Wool Grand Champion fine wool fleece Rosette Reserve Grand Champion fine wool fleece Rosette 2. Medium Wool Grand Champion medium wool fleece Rosette Reserve Grand Champion medium wool fleece Rosette WOOL SHOW SPECIAL AWARD Whitman County Wool Growers Association Sponsored by the Whitman County Wool Growers Association, who will award a $5.00 premium on the Grand Champion Fleeces in the fine and medium wool classes and $2.50 premium on the Reserve Grand Champion Fleeces in the fine and medium wool classes. To enter Market classes, weight shall be lbs. SPECIAL 4-H CONTEST Riley s River Ranch 4-H Fitting and Showing $100 to Grand Champion $50 to Reserve Champion Dept 203, Div 1 Dept. 203, 4H DIV 1 4H FITTING AND SHOWING (See General Rules, Fitting and Showing) Points: Blue 80, Red 50, White 20 Class 1: Junior Grades 3, 4, 5 Class 2: Intermediate Grades 6, 7, 8 Class 3: Senior Grades 9,10,11,12 Dept 253 FFA DIV 1 FFA FITTING AND SHOWING (See General Rules, Fitting and Showing) Points: Blue 80, Red 50, White 20 Class 1: Novice Grades 9, 10 Class 2: Advanced Grades 11, 12 DEPARTMENT 203 4H SWINE DEPARTMENT 253 FFA SWINE SUPERINTENDENTS: Dave & Alice Hopkins Ray Mackleit Award of Excellence Presented to the most outstanding Showman of the current Fair Cash Prize of $ General Rules for Department 201 shall be followed. Pigs shall weigh 200 lbs. or more to be entered in the Swine Fitting and Showing at Palouse Empire Fair. Dept. 203, 4-H/Dept. 253, FFA DIV 2 MARKET STOCK SWINE (BARROW OR GILT) (See General Rules, Junior Market Stock Sale) Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30 Class 1: All market hogs are to be entered in Section 1. They will be divided into classes according to weight. The owner shall be present to show or sell his/her animal. Hogs not making weight can only be entered in the Fitting and Showing contest and may not be sold through the auction or to the packer. Dept. 203, 4-H/Dept. 253, FFA DIV 3 - EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 SPECIAL FFA CONTEST

16 Jerry and Susie Hennigar FFA Fitting and Showing $100 to Grand Champion $50 to Reserve Champion Dept 253, Div 1 DEPARTMENT 204 GOATS SUPERINTENDENT: Becky Ewing SPECIAL CONTEST WHITMAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION $10 OVERALL RESERVE GRAND $5 Dept. 204, 4-H/ Dept. 254, FFA Div. 1 OFFICIAL SCRAPIE TAG/TATTOO REQUIREMENT This requirement is in compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter Sheep and Goat Scrapie Disease Control. Acceptable identification for goats can be in form of an ear tag, tattoo or micro chip. If using tattoo or micro chip, please staple a copy of the legal papers to your registration. Goats without proper identification will be refused entry into the Palouse Empire Fair. Rules for Goat Barn 1. Pens WILL be assigned. 2. Each exhibitor is responsible for the safety, care, feeding and watering of their own animals. 3. Exhibitors will provide their own feed (1 bale per animal, for the duration of the fair) and bucket/pans. For safety reasons, no hay nets please. 4. Only clean well groomed animals will be accepted for exhibit. Hooves must be trimmed, and hair to breed standards. Exhibitor shall keep their animal, pen and surrounding area well groomed throughout the fair. 5. Goats that do not conform to any breed standard will be entered in the crossbreed class. Superintendents shall determine entry class. In cases of limited numbers, classes may be combined to create competition. 6. Breeds which require horns, in their standards (i.e. Pygmy) will not be disqualified for dehorned or polled animals and vice versa. Goats do not have to be registered. 7. No kids less than 2 months of age may be shown. These kids may be used as an educational display. 8. Small Animal Showman Round Robin. Open to all 4H (except primary), FFA, and Open Class Youth Fitting and Showing Champions exhibiting a goat, OR rabbit, OR chicken. Contestants shall compete on all three species to be judged champion. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker will be arranged. 9. Competition order to be determined by Superintendent H scoring is based on the 4-H Merit System, 1 st place blue, 2 nd place blue and so on. ABSOLUTELY NO BUCKS. SUPERINTENDENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT ENTRIES PER EXHIBITOR.

17 Dept. 204, 4H/Dept. 254, FFA DIV 1 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 60, Red 40, White Primary K-2 2. Junior 3,4,5 3. Intermediate 6, 7, 8 4. Senior 9,10,11,12 5. Me and My Kids 3 and 4 yr olds Dept. 204, 4H/Dept. 254, FFA DIV 2 Dairy Goat Type Points: Blue 20, Red 15, White Alpine 2. Lamancha 3. Nubian 4. Nygerian Dwarf 5. Oberhasli 6. Saanen 7. Toggenberg 8. Crossbreeds Subclass designations: a. Doelings, over 2 months and under 6 months b. Doelings, months c. Does under 2yrs Never freshened d. Does, under 2yrs. everfresh e. Does, 2 and 3 yrs everfresh f. Does, 3 and under 5yrs everfresh g. Does, 5yrs and over everfresh Class 9: Pygmy Subclass designations: a. Wethers under 2 yrs b. Wethers 1-2 yrs c. Wethers 2yrs and older d. Does under 6 months e. Does 1- under 2 yrs f. Does 2 under 4 yrs g. Does 4 yrs and older Class 10: Meat Goats Subclass designations: a. Under 6 months b. 6 months under 1 yr c. 1-under 2yrs d. 2-under 3yrs e. 3 yrs and older Best of Class winners will compete for overall Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Rosettes within class. Dept. 204, 4H/Dept. 254, FFA DIV 3 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS 1: Poster or Display (individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 2: Barn Display (group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 Dept. 204, 4H/Dept. 254, FFA DIV 4 COSTUME CLASS Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 DEPARTMENT 205 4H HORSES DEPARTMENT FFA HORSES SUPERINTENDENT: Kurt & Cindy Kimberling Dept. 205, 4H/Dept. 255, FFA General Rules and Information: All contest guides are available online at: ce/equine.htm. Please be familiar with them prior to the Fair. 1. Entries in 4H and FFA divisions must be recognized projects in member s care by June 1 of the current year. 2. Entries shall be signed by club leader or FFA instructor, exhibitor and parent/guardian and mailed by August 1. They must also include an exhibitor number. 3. NO stallions. 4. 4H and FFA may not cross entries. 5. Premium points will be given to all participants in Fitting and Showing. Exhibitor may then choose one class from Western Games or Performance Horse to receive premium points, but may participate in more. 6. All divisions will be judged according to the Danish system, with premium points as follows: Blue 80, Red 50, White Age Groups (grade completed)

18 Department 205 all 4-H Entries Senior 4-H: Grades 9-12 Intermediates: Grades 6-8 Juniors: Grades 3-5 Primary: Grades K-2 Primary members may only participate in Division 1 and Groom Squad. Department 255 all FFA Entries FFA Senior and Novice Four Star Supply, Inc Awards Champion and Reserve Champions, in fitting and showing, the following cash awards in both 4-H and FFA classes Champion--$40.00 Reserve Champion--$20.00 Dept. 205, Div 1 Dept. 205, 4H/Dept. 255, FFA DIV 1 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 80, Red 50, White 20 To be judged on: 1. Appearance of animal and exhibitor and showing of animal. 2. Walk, trot, stand and turn as directed by judge. 3. Additional tests as directed by judge. Dept. 205, 4H/Dept. 255, FFA DIV 2 WESTERN GAMES 1. All classes will be conducted as indicated in the current rule book 4H Contest Guide PNW 574 available through the local Extension Office. 2. Exhibitor must enter Fitting and Showing with the horse used in Western Games. 3. Games will begin at 9 a.m. Friday. The times for the following events will be used to determine Grand and Reserve Champion in each 1. Barrel Racing 2. Pole Bending 3. Flag Racing 4. Figure 8 Stake Race 5. Keyhole Race Dept. 205, 4H/Dept. 255, FFA DIV 3 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Educational Displays and/or posters are entered at the Horse Barns on check-in day, Wednesday, and will be judged in this location as well. Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 Dept. 205, 4H/Dept. 255, FFA DIV 4 - PERFORMANCE HORSE 1. All classes are conducted as indicated in the current rule book 4H Horse Contest Guide PNW 574, available through the local Extension Office. 2. Classes begin at 9 a.m. Thursday. 3. Exhibitors will sign-up for the following classes. The scores of the following events will be used to determine Grand and Reserve Champions in each class: 1. Bareback Equitation 2. English Equitation hunt or saddle seat 3. Western Equitation 4. Trail course will be set up in main arena. It is the contestant s responsibility to complete the course in allotted time. 5. Harness may be accompanied by an adult, judged on: walk, park gait or road gait, willingness to back and stand and pleasure driving. See 4H Driving Manual PNW Dressage See 4H Dressage Manual PNW 608. Dept. 205, 4H/Dept. 255, FFA DIV 5 GREEN HORSE Intermediate and Seniors Only Horses shown in green horse cannot be shown in Divisions 2 or For class information, see current Handbook available through the local Extension Office. 2. Horses to be shown Thursday following performance classes.

19 Dept. 205, 4H/Dept. 255, FFA DIV 6 COSTUME CLASS To be shown Friday at 8:30 AM prior to the Western Games. This division is designed for exhibitor s enjoyment and a chance to show off their creativity and imagination. There will be no premium points; ribbons and special prizes will be awarded. All ages will show together. HORSE GROOM SQUAD Special Awards Given To be conducted Sunday, near Old MacDonald s Barn at 9 AM. The purpose of the Groom Squad contest is to provide 4H and FFA youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work together to groom and prepare a horse for show. 1. Competing groom squads will be selected by superintendent and will be composed of members from each age group. 2. Rules for the contest will be according to the 4H rule book C1114E. SUPERINTENDENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL AND/OR COMBINE CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES. DEPARTMENT 206, 4-H POULTRY DEPARTMENT 256, FFA - POULTRY SUPERINTENDENT: Annette Phillips WHITMAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU DIVISIONS- 2, 6, (4-H/FFA only) OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION $10 OVERALL RESERVE GRAND $5 AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS 1, 5, 6, 7 A Champion and Reserve Champion of each sex will be awarded ribbons. One overall Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Rosette will be awarded from those Champion ribbons, all divisions combined Open, 4-H, FFA. General Rules and Regulations 1. Poultry entries are to be made to the Fair Office no later than August All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday. 3. Superintendents will not care for or be responsible for birds, which remain after 7 p.m. 4. All entries shall be entered by breed. 5. Exhibitors must own poultry they exhibit. 6. Everyone who enters an exhibit in this department must sign up at least twice for barn duty. POULTRY PULLORUM TESTING Washington has a Pullorum Clean status and to maintain this designation all poultry going to shows or fair must either test negative at the show, or come from a flock that has tested negative in the previous 90 days, or come from a flock that has tested negative and is a member of the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Effective in 2008, poultry entering the Palouse Empire Fair may be tested for Pullorum at entry time. Birds testing negative will be leg banded and the owner will receive a certificate of testing. All birds are subject to veterinary inspection. Birds must be free of parasites. Birds must be clean. Superintendent will feed birds. Feed is provided by Four Star Supply. Birds shall be a minimum of 4 months old in order to be judged. Superintendent reserves the right to limit number of entries per exhibitor.

20 Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIV 1- FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 30, Red 20, White 10 Class 1: Primary Grades K-2 Class 2: Junior Grades 3, 4, 5 Class 3: Intermediate Grades 6, 7, 8 Class 4: Senior: Grades 9,10,11,12 All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing. The purpose of Poultry Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling. AWARD A Champion and Reserve Champion of each breed, will be awarded ribbons. Overall Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all divisions combined Open, 4H and FFA. Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIVISION 2- CHICKENS Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 1. Single Cock 2. Single Cockerel A Champion and Reserve Champion male of each breed, any age, will be awarded ribbons. 3. Single Hen 4. Single Pullet Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIV 3 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Class 1: Poster or Display (individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIVISION 4 JUDGING Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 Exhibitors are eligible to compete in judging. A judging class will be made up of four birds. Each participant will handle and examine the poultry and place according to the quality and standards, using the Hormel scoring system. All participants will receive a ribbon. Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIVISION 5 WATERFOWL Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 1. Drake 3. Gander 2. Duck 4. Goose Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIVISION 6 PIGEONS AND DOVES Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 1. Cock 2. Hen Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256 FFA DIVISION 7 GUINEAS Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 1. Cock 2. Hen Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIVISION 8 OTHER FOWL Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 Class 1: Male 2: Female Dept. 206, 4H/Dept. 256, FFA DIVISION 9 - EGG CONTEST Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 AWARD OF MERIT TO TOP CARTON Each entry shall consist of 1 dozen chicken eggs with natural shell that is not oiled or treated otherwise. One entry per exhibitor. Min. Wt. (Oz.) 1. Jumbo Extra Large Large Medium Small Peewee 15

21 Eggs should be weighed prior to fair entry. Dept. 206, 4-H/ Dept. 256, FFA DIVISION 10 COSTUME CLASS Points: 1 st 20, 2 nd 10, 3 rd 5 To be held Friday at 4:00 p.m. Open, 4H, FFA exhibitors will compete for overall 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd DEPARTMENT 207, 4-H RABBITS DEPARTMENT 257, FFA - RABBITS SUPERINTENDENT: Shannon Hatley and Judy Reiber RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Rabbit entries are to be received by the Fair Office no later than August All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday. 3. Superintendents will not be responsible for rabbits which remain after 7 p.m. Sunday. 4. All entries shall be entered by breed. 5. Rabbits must be free of parasites and all toenails must be clipped prior to entry. 6. All rabbits are subject to veterinary inspection. AWARDS A Champion and Reserve Champion, any age, will be awarded ribbons. An Overall Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion winners, all classes combined (Open, 4H, and FFA) from Divisions 1 and 2. Superintendents will feed rabbits. Feed is provided by Four Star Supply, Inc. Owners shall supply water bottles. Superintendents reserve the right to limit entries per exhibitor. Dept. 207, 4-H/Dept. 257, FFA DIVISION 1 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 30, Red 20, White 10 Class 1: Primary Grades K-2 Class 2: Junior Grades 3, 4, 5 Class 3: Intermediate Grades 6, 7, 8 Class 4: Senior: Grades 9,10,11,12 All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing. The purpose of Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling. Dept. 207, 4-H/Dept. 257, FFA DIVISION 2 RABBITS Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 1. Buck, over six months 2. Buck, under six months 3. Doe, over six months 4. Doe, under six months 5. Doe and Litter 1 adult and 2 bunnies 4 weeks or older Dept. 207, 4-H/Dept. 257, FFA DIV 3 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Class 1: Poster or Display (individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 Dept. 207, 4-H/Dept. 257, FFA DIVISION 4 CROSSBREDS Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 1. Buck, over six months 2. Buck, under six months 3. Doe, over six months 4. Doe, under six months 5. Doe and Litter 1 adult and 2 bunnies 4 weeks or older

22 Dept. 207, 4-H/ Dept. 257, FFA DIVISION 5 COSTUME CLASS Points: 1 st 20, 2 nd 10, 3 rd 5 To be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Open, 4H, FFA exhibitors. DEPARTMENT 208, 4-H CAVIES DEPARTMENT 258. FFA - CAVIES RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Cavies entries are to be received by the Fair Office no later than August All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday. 3. Superintendents will not be responsible for cavies which remain after 7 p.m. Sunday. 4. All entries shall be entered by breed. 5. Cavies must be free of parasites. 6. All cavies are subject to veterinary inspection. Superintendents will feed cavies. Feed is provided by Four Star Supply, Inc. Owners shall supply water bottles. Dept. 208, 4-H/Dept. 258, FFA DIVISION 1 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 30, Red 25, White 20 Class 1: Primary Grades K - 2 Class 2: Junior Grades 3, 4, 5 Class 3: Intermediate Grades 6, 7, 8 Class 4: Senior Grades 9,10,11,12 All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing. The purpose of Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling. Dept. 208, 4-H/Dept. 258, FFA DIVISION 2 CAVIES Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 5 1. Boar, over six months 2. Boar, under six months 3. Sow, under six months 4. Sow, under six months AWARDS Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded from all top ribbons winners in each Div 2. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion rosette will be awarded from those winners all divisions combined. Open, 4H, and FFA. Dept. 208, 4-H/Dept. 258, FFA DIV 3 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Class 1: Poster or Display (individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 Class 2: Barn Display (group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 DEPARTMENT 209, 4-H VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND HERBS DEPARTMENT 259, FFA VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND HERBS SUPERINTENDENTS: Dept. 2, Mary 4-H/ Carol Dept. Sarve 8, FFA Rosie Geiger Kurt Devorak A standard display will consist of the number of vegetables indicated in each class. Odd or curious vegetables are not encouraged. Each exhibitor will be limited to one entry in a variety. All entries shall be in place by 9 p.m. Tuesday, and shall remain in place until 5 p.m. Sunday. Local vegetables must have been grown by exhibitor. NOTE: Each exhibit shall be uniform in size and color. All root crops should be washed gently not scrubbed to the point that outside skin is injured. Vegetables such as beets, carrots, turnips and onions should have one to

23 two inch stems. Leave root tips on. Fine roots should be taken off, trimmed with shears or sharp knife to avoid injury to the exhibit. Onions should have one outside layer of dry skin left on. Vegetables such as cabbage and cauliflower should have at least one layer of protective leaves left on and stem cut even with base of the head. Tomatoes should have either all stems on or all stems off. Stems should be left on fruit if possible. Rhubarb, pull stems from crown, clean, but do not cut. Leave about one inch of leaf at the top. Beans (shelling stage) should have well formed beans in pods. No beans missing in pods. Beans (snap stage) should have beans in pods not formed enough to be very noticeable. Potatoes should have no sunburn, cuts or worm holes. Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 259, FFA DIVISION 1 VEGETABLES Points: Blue 10, Red 7, White 5 1. Beans, snap 3 2. Beans, shelling 3 3. Beans, lima (green shelling stage) 3 pods 4. Beans, shelled, dry, one-half pint 5. Beans, shelled, not dry, one-half pint 6. Beans, lima, shelled, one-half pint 7. Beets, baby, greatest diameter 1½, 3 8. Beets, table, greatest diameter 1½ to 3 inches, 3 9. Broccoli, 1 head 10. Cabbage, any variety, 1 head 11. Carrots, baby, greatest diameter 1 inch, Carrots, table, diameter 1 to 2 inches, Cauliflower, 1 head 14. Celery, 1 bunch 15. Corn, sweet, roasting ear stage, (husks removed) 3 ears 16. Corn, sweet, past roasting stage, (husks removed) 3 ears 17. Popcorn, (3 ears) subclass, a, b, c, etc., husks removed 18. Cucumbers, pickling, length 1 to 2½ inches, Cucumbers, pickling, length 2½ to 5 inches, Cucumbers, slicing, minimum length 6 inches, Cucumbers, ripe, 3 (yellow or turning yellow) 22. Dill, 1 stalk with roots 23. Eggplant, Garlic bulbs, Gourds, 3 alike 26. Gourds, 3 different 27. Ground Cherries,1 hallock 28. Horseradish roots, Kale, 1 bunch 30. Kohlrabi, Lettuce, 1 head 32. Muskmelon or cantaloupe, Onions, red, dry, Onions, yellow, dry, Onions, white, dry, Parsnips, Peppers, small sweet or small hot, 3- use subclass a, b, c, etc. 38. Peppers, sweet, green, Peppers, large sweet, ripe, Peppers, red, Potatoes, round red variety, Potatoes, long, red variety, Potatoes, round, white variety, Potatoes, long, white variety (except Netted Gems) Potatoes, Netted Gems, Pumpkin, pie or other, Pumpkin, mini, 3 alike 48. Pumpkin, Connecticut field, Pumpkin, largest single, pumpkins in classes 45 and 47 are also entered qualify 50. Rhubarb, 3 stalks 51. Rutabagas, Squash, green Hubbard, Squash, blue Hubbard, 1

24 54. Squash, golden Hubbard, Squash, Spaghetti, Squash, Marblehead, Squash, Butter Cup, Squash, Banana, Squash, Butternut, Squash, Marrow varieties such as Zucchini (skin penetrable by thumbnail) Squash, Table Queen, Danish or Acorn, (green or yellow) Squash, crookneck or straightneck, (skin penetrable by thumbnail) Squash, scallop, (skin penetrable by thumbnail) Squash, any other variety, 1 use subclass a, b, c, etc. 65. Sunflowers, 1 head 66. Tomatoes, ripe, except pear or cherry variety, Tomatoes, green, except pear or cherry variety, Tomatoes, small ripe cherry or pear variety, except green, 3 use subclass a,b,c, etc. 69. Turnips, Watermelon, Watermelon, largest, all class 70 entered in this contest by judge and committee 72. Tallest Sunflower 73. Largest Sunflower head 74. Any other vegetable or plate of three use subclass a, b, c, etc. Specimens entered in this section may be freaks of unusual shapes of known varieties. They may also be varieties strange to this area. FOR DISPLAY ONLY. Purple ribbon will be awarded to most unusual. Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 209, FFA DIVISION 3 FRUIT Points: Blue 10, Red 7, White 5 Local fruit must have been grown by exhibitor. 1. Apples, Red Delicious, 3 2. Apples, Golden Delicious, 3 3. Apples, Jonathan, 3 4. Apples, Wealthy, 3 5. Apples, Gravenstein, 3 6. Apples, Winesaps, 3 7. Apples, Winter, 3 use subclass a,b,c, etc. 8. Apples, Crab, 3 use subclass a, b, c, etc. 9. Grapes, Concord, 1 cluster 10. Grapes, other blue variety, 1 cluster 11. Grapes, red variety, 1 cluster 12. Grapes, white variety, 1 cluster 13. Nuts, 3-use subclass 14. Pears, Bartlett, Pears, D Anjou, Pears, other variety, 3 use subclass a,b,c, etc. 17. Peaches, Cling, Peaches, Elberta, Peaches, Hale, Peaches, Freestone, Peaches, other variety, Plums, any variety, 3 use subclass a, b, c, etc. 23. Prunes, any variety, 3 use subclass a, b, c, etc. 24. Raspberries, 1 hallock 25. Strawberries, 1 hallock 26. Any other berries, 1 hallock 27. Any other local fruit use subclass a, b, c, etc. Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 259, FFA DIVISION 4 HONEY Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 DIVISION 2 NATURE S FREAKS Points: Blue 10, Red 7, White 5 1. Comb 2 sections 2. 1 Shallow extracting frame 3. Extracted Honey 1 quart jar 4. Wax Display 2 molds

25 FAIR DOLLARS The Palouse Empire Fair will award a $10.00 cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the tallest sunflower Div 1, Class 72. The Palouse Empire Fair will award a $10.00 cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the largest pumpkin. Div 1, Class 48 Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 259, FFA DIVISION 5 HERBS Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 1. Cooking 2. Medicinal Herbs shall be native to Whitman County. Exhibit shall consist of 3 snippings of same variety. Exhibit shall be in vase of appropriate size. Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 259, FFA DIVISION 6 GARDEN CRITTERS Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 RULES: 1. The entry shall by original work of the exhibitor and shall be placed by the exhibitor. 2. The exhibitor may enter each class but only one entry to a class. 3. Items used in the exhibit need not be grown by the exhibitor. Use your imagination and have fun. 4. No pins, paper or cloth should be used in making the exhibit toothpicks and glue are allowed. 1. People Critter a figure made from fresh fruit and/or vegetable and/or flower, nuts, seeds and grasses. 2. Animal Critter an animal made from fresh fruit, vegetable, seed, nuts, grasses, etc. 3. Space Critter/Person a space person or spaceship made from fresh fruit and/or vegetable and/or flowers, nuts, seeds and grasses. PLEASE STATE ON ENTRY FORM IF CRITTER IS IN THE ANIMAL, PEOPLE OR SPACE CLASS. Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 259, FFA DIVISION 7 SCARECROW DECORATING CONTEST Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White Height shall be no smaller than 3 4 and no taller than Scarecrow can be posed sitting or standing, etc. Props allowed. AWARD All entries will receive a Best of Show Rosette and Award of Merit Rosette will be awarded to the top two entries in the Adult and the top two entries in of the 4-H and FFA divisions Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 259 FFA DIVISION 8 4-H CLUB SPECIAL Points-Blue 75, Red 45, White 25 For best 4-H club display in Div 1 and 2. Will be judged as a unit. GARDENER OF THE YEAR The exhibitor with the most ribbons and rosettes awarded for entry in this department shall be selected as Gardener of the Year. In the event of a tie, the candidate with the highest premium points will be honored. An exhibitor may be awarded the honor a maximum of two (2) times. Upon achieving recognition limit, the exhibitor will be acknowledged as and receive an Honorary Gardener Award. Dept. 209, 4-H/ Dept. 259, FFA DIVISION 9 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15